I grew up in an anti-hunting household. Although my father, uncles and I fished a lot and enjoyed outdoor adventures together, hunting was seen as something violent and primitive, and was therefore rejected.

I was taught that meat came from a grocery store —and despite living a healthy lifestyle for my entire adult life — it wasn’t until recently that I started to question that notion! No matter how hard I trained, or how well I ate, I was only as healthy as the food I put in my body.

Growing up in northern Michigan I heard stories from my dad about my grandfather and great grandfather and the deer they pursued. While archery was never something they took part in, the passion for hunting got into my blood at an early age.

I discovered bow hunting as a teenager and since that time, it has become the main method of pursuing big game. For me, it’s a 365 day a year passion. It’s everything from staying fit, eating right, and fine tuning the skills necessary in becoming the ultimate predator.