{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/61215a2065671e0013477735/612672f756fc180013e141f8?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Insider - EP 330: Steve Ecklund Next Level Hunter","description":"<p>Today on the podcast I am joined by a good friend, straight shooter, and for a Canadian a pretty damn good guy. <a href=\"http://instagram.com/steve_ecklund_nextlevelhunter\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Steve Ecklund</a> is the Host of The Edge TV and has been fortunate to get to travel the world over hunting all kinds of big game critters. The thing I truly appreciate about Steve and the reason I would say I consider him such a friend is that Steve comes from very humble beginnings and he stays true to that. I first met Steve when we did our first show together back in 2016 <a href=\"http://www.therichoutdoors.net/ep-084-mental-toughness-backcountry-steve-ecklund/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">EP 84: Mental Toughness in the Backcountry</a>. We have since hung out multiple times and I can tell you he is the same in real life as the TV show and even on the podcast. I highly recommend going back and checking out that first episode if you get a chance it is truly one of my favorites. </p><p>In this episode, Steve and I chat about some of his recent trips including a 4-day stent in a Mexican prison, riding in Russian helicopters, and the complications of the bathroom situation in a tree stand while -20 below. This episode is packed with great stories as well as some great takeaways. Please enjoy!</p><p><a href=\"https://thenextlevelhunter.com/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Steve's Next Level Hunter Bino Harness</strong></a></p><p><a href=\"http://theedgetv.ca/the-hosts/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Steve's Show \"The Edge\" </strong></a></p><p><a href=\"http://pursuitchannel.com/portfolio/the-edge/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>\"The Edge\" on the Pursuit Channel</strong></a></p><p><strong>Show Notes: </strong><br>Introduction - 0:04:20<br>Looking Back on Career &amp; Accomplishments - 0:07:35<br>Steve's Russian Snow Sheep Hunt - 0:10:41<br>Steve's Multiple Mexican Fiascos - 0:21:24<br>Why We Mount Animals &amp; the Meaning - 0:36:21<br>406 Hours in a Stand for A Buck Named \"Slim\"- 0:40:07<br>Whitetail Up North &amp; Some Great Advice - 0:58:13<br>Behind Steve's Company \"Next Level Hunter Products\"- 1:03:37<br>Where to Find Steve's Content &amp; \"Wild Pursuit TV\"- 1:08:06</p>","author_name":"The Rich Outdoors Insider Feed"}