Raised Traditional: Raising Wild | Traditional Bowhunting with Beka Garris

Welcome to our latest episode featuring Beka Garris-traditional bowhunter, outdoor writer, and dedicated mother. Together, we explore the joys and challenges of raising kids in the outdoors and how we both weave family into our hunting adventures.

Beka is renowned for her hands-on approach to parenting in the wild, often bringing her children along on hunts and sharing her experiences to inspire other families. In this episode, we discuss her new book, Field Guide to Feral Parenting, a practical resource packed with over 50 pages of tips, tricks, and how-tos for backpacking, hunting, and fishing with children. The guide covers everything from choosing the right carrier to keeping kids safe, comfortable, and engaged outdoors-a must-read for adventurous parents.

Our conversation covers:

• How we both started taking our kids huntin ...