Bushman Hamiora "Sam the Trap Man" Gibson sits down with Doc to talk about his experience in the bush in New Zealand. Settle in and buckle up as Sam educates Doc about a number of things, including discussions of nature's wet wipe, exploding rat numbers, why deer are smarter than humans, bush tucker, Resolution Island, trail cutting, conservation efforts, leaning into his indigenous heritage, accidental cliff jumps, child rearing, Keith with No Teeth, "traditional" learning, and the appeal of being likeably nuts. An instant classic. (This is Part II. Be sure to listen to Part I.)

Show Notes

In this episode of Hiker Trash Radio, host Doc interviews Hamiora "Sam the Trap Man" Gibson. Sam shares his unique upbringing and his passion for the outdoors that developed through spending time in the New Zealand bush instead of traditional classrooms. He details his experiences in university, his time packing pumpkins, traveling the world, and finally finding his calling in backcountry conservation work. Sam discusses his extensive work with trapping and conservation, including his project to save New Zealand's indigenous blue duck population. He also shares his efforts to pass on traditional bush skills to the next generation through his Bush University project. Sam provides insightful perspectives on the importance of indigenous knowledge, ecological conservation, and the challenges of modern forestry practices. Join Sam and Doc for an engaging conversation filled with stories of adventure, challenges, and a deep connection to nature.


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