In this New Year’s special episode of Nordic Tales and American Trails, Erik and Adam sit down with Jimmy Vegas to talk about getting into hunting later in life — and getting completely hooked.

Jimmy shares how a casual interest turned into a full-blown passion, from his very first hog hunt to traveling, hunting with dogs, and experiencing the camaraderie that keeps pulling people deeper into the hunting world. We talk about learning the ropes as a newcomer, safety and regulations, and that moment when hunting stops being about curiosity and becomes part of who you are.

This episode is about discovery, growth, and seeing hunting through fresh eyes — the excitement of the first hunt, the connection to nature, and the community that comes with it.

Whether you’ve hunted your whole life or are just starting to feel the pull, this conversation captures why so many of us wish we’d started sooner.

Highlights include:

🐗 First hog hunt experiences

🐕 Hunting with dogs for the first time

🌲 Finding connection with nature

🎯 Learning safety, rules, and responsibility

🤝 Community, mentorship, and shared passion

🧭 Looking ahead to future hunts and goals

A relaxed, story-driven New Year episode about how hunting finds you — no matter when you start.

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