Behind the scenes of Swamp People and Bowfishing: An interview with Swamp People® stars and outdoorsmen, Bruce 'Aliigator man' Mitchel & Benny Elliott

In today’s episode of Back To The Lodge Podcast, our hosts will jam to the original song and music of Nick Conder together with a fun interview with the “Alligator man” from History Channel’s Swamp People Bruce Mitchell and Outdoorsman Benny Elliot.

They will talk about their phenomenal adventures, their passion, and experiences that changed the way they live.

Bruce and Benny are doing an amazing job on what they do. On top of that, they are giving tremendous amounts of passion for the foundations and the veteran community.

Benny Elliot runs a company called BT Outdoors. They offer guided fishing trips for families or groups of people to have one of the most fun-filled and memorable bow fishing trips.

Bruce Mitchel is the legendary gator hunter of the Swamp People. During alligator hunting season, Bruce hunts the full 30 days and processes his own skins. He loves gunsmithing, collecting knives, riding his motorcycle, and spending time with his grandkids.

Enjoy!

Favorite Quote:

“There were 25 people stranded on the rooftop, couldn't get a helicopter in there. The boat that I had was big enough to get in there. Trying to help people out, I should have died. But if you wouldn't do it again, you're doing it for the wrong reason.”

                                                                                    -Benny Elliot

In this Episode

33:41 - Bruce's exciting stories about alligators and pythons

45.27 - The most influential person in Bruce's life that got him outdoors

46:57 - His go-to when he wants to unwind by himself

51:02 - Philanthropic acts that Bruce engages in to give back to the veteran community

54:40 - How Bruce got onboarded in History Channel's Swamp People

57:49 - His advice to somebody getting through some hard times in life

1:26:33 - The boat Benny has been using to take people out

1:29:20 - The significance of bow fishing in bringing out the balance in the water environment

1:43:00 - What made Benny turn his passion in bow fishing to a serious profession

1:46:22 - The period of time Benny has been in the guide business

1:47:50 - Benny's horrible experience that changed his life for the better

2:00:54 - His piece of advice to somebody who needs a brighter outlook in life

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