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What Drives the Hunter When No One's Watching? W/ Craig James

Author
Boondocks Hunting
Published
Sat 31 May 2025
Episode Link
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Craig James shares his journey from powerlifting champion to dedicated bowhunter and CrossFit coach, revealing how discipline connects every aspect of his life.

• Growing up in Wisconsin with his uncle Nick as his outdoor mentor
• Transitioning to bowhunting in his twenties after prioritizing sports and nightlife
• Achieving national championships in high school powerlifting
• Recently reaching the 900-pound club at just 132 pounds body weight
• Creating Behind the Grind as a platform to share his hunting and fitness journey
• Developing a meticulous system for tracking deer patterns using trail cameras
• Balancing content creation with authentic hunting experiences
• Finding higher value in early mornings scouting than late nights socializing
• Building authentic connections with followers instead of chasing likes
• Navigating the growing wolf population in Wisconsin hunting areas

Follow Craig on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/behind_thegrind_?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== to see his continuing journey through hunting, fitness, and family life.


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