Military Grit - From Appalachian hunter to soldier

Published: Aug. 20, 2020, 6:31 p.m.

In this episode, Dwayne and Zack are joined by Peyton Simmons. Peyton is a fellow hunter and groundhog slayer who is finishing up his active duty time for the US Army. We explore how those previous mountaineering and hunting skills translate into being a soldier, and how military training can help back in the woods. 

Topics include: 

  • Military weapons
  • Shooting training
  • Cold weather gear recommendations
  • Mental toughness
  • Simmons charged by a black bear