Has Hunting Been Calling You?
Way Of The Wildman Provider Protocol
A Pre-Field Initiation for the Modern Man
I. The Call
Something within you already recognizes that comfort and convenience carry a price. You have achieved, provided, and built, yet an inner hunger persists. This hunger is not a flaw; it is the voice of the Wildman summoning you back to purpose. This is not merely a retreat or a weekend diversion. It is an initiation, a reclamation of the primal cadence of strength, stewardship, and authenticity.
II. The Purpose
Contemporary men are enveloped in noise, information, and distractions, while deprived of profound meaning. We have conflated provision with material possessions, discipline with self-criticism, and serenity with inertia. The Provider Protocol reinstates the foundational order: A man's paramount calling is to protect, provide, and proceed with purpose rather than pretense. This is the space where we reaffirm that discipline embodies devotion and discomfort holds sanctity.
III. The Six Pillars of the Provider
1. BODY
The Vessel/Foundation
- Strength and humility are rebuilt through sweat and effort.
2. MIND
The Compass/Sightline
- Stillness and focus return. The wild rewires attention.
3. RELATIONSHIPS
The Circle/Forge
- Men sharpen men. Masks fall. Trust is forged in fire.
4. SPIRIT
The Fire/Guide
- The silence of nature becomes prayer. God’s voice is heard again.
5. SKILL
The Craft
- Fire, blade, and patience cultivating competence reborn as confidence.
6. LEGACY
The Offering/Return
- You go home with more than meat. You go home as the man you were built to be.
Upcoming Hunt - Born of Fire
May 21-24 - Sonora, Texas
Spots are intentionally limited to maintain a high-quality experience
A 4-day field to flame immersion in the Texas high desert. Born of Fire is led by outdoorsman Ethan Peters, guiding participants through disciplined pursuit, ethical harvest, and land stewardship. This is hunting rooted in patience, respect, and skill - done the right way.
From the field, the experience transitions to the flame. Mike Torres of Gold Epicure, Martindale BBQ and Duetts will oversee the culinary execution - transforming harvested wild game into refined open-fire meals. With a focus on whole-animal respect and elevated live-fire technique, each dish reflects craftsmanship, restraint and intention.
This is not a spectator experience. Participants will
Engage in guided hunting sessions
Learn proper field dressing and butchery
Understand ethical harvest and responsibility
Prepare and cook wild game over live fire
Share intentional communal meals under the open sky
From pursuit to process to plate - every step matters.
“The hunt does not change the man - it reveals him.”
4 Spots
Left
What Sets Our Hunts Apart
01 / Nature Connection
Our time in the field is about more than hunting. It’s about learning to move with the rhythms of the land, noticing tracks and patterns, and rediscovering the deep relationship between ourselves and the natural world.
02 / Expert Facilitation
Each hunt is guided with patience and experience. From reading the landscape to ethical harvesting and field processing. We ensure the experience is safe, respectful and deeply educational
03 / Collaborative Energy
Hunting is not a solitary pursuit here. We approach each experience as a shared journey. Learning together, supporting one another and building camaraderie through challenge and discovery.
How We Hunt
Every hunt in The Way of The Wildman is spot-and-stalk by default. We move quietly through the country: reading sign, cutting tracks, using wind and terrain, closing distance on foot. This is how you re-learn real hunting: stealth, patience, shot placement under pressure, and the primal satisfaction of earning your animal the hard way.
You will glass ridges at dawn, still-hunt creeks at mid-morning, and stalk within bow or rifle range when the moment is right. This is the core of Pillar 5 – Skill.
Blind or stand hunting is available only if the entire group agrees (usually for weather, physical limitation, or specific trophy strategy). The default is boots on the ground, heart rate up, doing it the old way.
Just you, the land, and the animal.
1. Standard Harvest
Only does for in-season animals and exotics, includes hogs
Private chef, lodging, all meals, 6 guided hunts, full protocol (fireside work, butchering, brotherhood)
Total Investment: $3,800
Deposit Due For Booking: $1,500
2. Trophy Buck/Exotic Large Game
Upgrade to a mature buck (Oryx, Axis, Whitetail, Black Buck, Fallow, Mule Deer, Aoudad)
Same all-inclusive experience
Total Investment: (Depends on exact animal) $3 - 6,000
Contact for desired package
Deposit Due for Booking: (50% of animal cost) $3,000
3. Elite Large Exotics
Gemsbok, Stag, Elk, etc.
Same all inclusive experience
Total Investment: (Depends on exact animal) $7-10,000
Deposit Due for Booking: (50% of animal cost) $5,000
4. Elite / Custom / Free Range
Design the hunting experience you desire
Same all inclusive experience
Total Investment: (Depends on exact animal package) $10-15,000
Deposit Due for Booking: (50% of animal cost) $6,000
*Call is Required for this choice
Way of The Wildman Hunts
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Guided hunt on private land in Texas
Experienced guidance throughout the hunt
Field dressing, processing and butchering guidance
Ethical harvesting practices
Time in nature learning tracking, habitat, and animal behavior
Capability, stewardship and earned confidence
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This experience is about more than harvesting an animal. It’s an opportunity to slow down, read the land, and participate in an ancient relationship between humans and nature. Whether it’s your first hunt or part of your continuing journey, we focus on respect for the animal, the land and the process.
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First time hunters
Fathers & sons / families
Experienced hunters seeking mentorship
Anyone who values capability, stewardship and earned confidence
Anyone wanting deeper connection to food and land
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Thursday: Arrival and Evening Hunt (Focus: Body and Mind)
○ 12:00 PM: Arrival and Orientation.
○ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Pre-Hunt Preparation and Skill Building.
○ 4:00 PM – Sunset: Evening Hunt.
○ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Fireside Chat and Meal.
● Friday: Morning and Evening Hunts (Focus: Relationship, Spirit)
○ 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Morning Hunt.
○ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Growth Session – Character and Business Development.
○ 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Midday Reflection and Preparation.
○ 4:00 PM – Sunset: Evening Hunt.
○ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Fireside Chat. Explore Relationships and Spirit Pillars.
Saturday: Morning and Evening Hunts (Focus: Skills & Legacy)
○ 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Morning Hunt.
○ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Growth Session – Butchering & Preparation
○ 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Midday Reflection and Preparation.
○ 4:00 PM – Sunset: Evening Hunt.
○ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Fireside Chat. Explore All Pillars
● Sunday: Morning Hunt and Departure (Focus: Legacy)
○ 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Morning Hunt.
○ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Integration Session.
○ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Closing
○ 12:00 PM: Departure.
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Weather appropriate clothing
Hunting license
Rifle and ammo
Detailed gear list will be provided with deposit.
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Book a call OR
Reserve a spot with deposit
We will coordinate dates during the call or upon deposit
Leaders bringing men will receive leadership discount
WHAT I BELIEVE
Men need challenge to grow.
Comfort is killing more men than hardship ever did.
Blood is not shameful, it’s responsibility.
Taking a life should break you open, not harden you.
The wild cuts through every lie we tell ourselves.
Out here, there’s no ego.
No distraction.
No pretending.
Only truth.
Brotherhood is necessary, not optional.
Men don’t rise alone.
They rise together.
God speaks in silence.
The forest, the field, the breath before the shot, these where the answers are.
WHAT I DO
I lead men through hunts that are more than hunts.
These experiences combine:
spot & stalk hunting
presence and stillness training
masculine leadership and values work
spiritual reflection and grounding
sweat lodge or purification practices
fire circles and debriefs
brotherhood, honesty, and accountability
YOU WILL LEARN
how to track
how to move
how to aim
how to butcher & process
how to cook wild game
how to respect the animal
how to step into the energy of the provider
how to confront fear, hesitation, or numbness
how to reconnect to a deeper purpose
Every man who comes into the field leaves different.
WHO I SERVE
Wildman Hunts are for men who:
feel stuck or disconnected
crave challenge or initiation
want to become better fathers, husbands, providers
desire a deeper connection to God
want to develop hunting skills the right way
want to confront their fears and limitations
want to hunt with intention, reverence, and purpose
Whether you're a seasoned hunter or brand new, this space is for you.
WHY I DO THIS
Because modern life has stripped men of the experiences that made them men.
Because silence, sweat, fear, and brotherhood shape us more than any self-help video ever will.
Because you deserve a place where you can face yourself honestly, rise to a challenge, and return home a stronger man for the people you love.
I do this because the wild changed me and I believe it can change you, too.
NEXT STEP
If you feel the pull, even slightly, that’s your instinct speaking.
Book a Call or Submit a Deposit.
This isn’t a program.
It’s a turning point.
I grew up in rural New York, raised by a father who taught me how to hunt, fish, work with my hands, and take care of myself.
We lived on venison, pheasant, fish, and the food we grew.
The wild was home.
It shaped everything in me.
But somewhere along the way, I lost it.
Life pulled me into the wrong corners, chasing meaning everywhere except where it truly lived. I slipped into darkness, depression, and almost reached a point I couldn’t come back from.
To survive, I had to return.
Back to God.
Back to myself.
Back to the wildness that lives within every man.
Hunting became my way home.
Now I lead men through the same kind of journey — not a guided vacation, but an initiation. A place where the hunt becomes a mirror, where silence teaches more than words, and where a man remembers who he really is.
If you feel the pull, you’re in the right place.
The wild is calling you home.