Jason Matzinger: Raising Hunters, Wild Places & Grizzly Bear Truth | MTNPOD #163

Jason Matzinger, creator of Into High Country, returns to the MTNTOUGH Podcast to discuss fatherhood in the outdoors, how wild places build self-reliant, problem-solving men, and why hunters are essential to protecting wildlife. From early film days to season 17, Jason shares lessons on patience, conservation, and raising boys who understand the circle of life. He dives deep into the grizzly bear debate, genetic connectivity, political interference, and why hunters—not activists—are the true frontline conservationists. A raw, hopeful conversation on technology’s impact, present-moment living, and leaving wild places better for the next generation of mountain hunters and backcountry athletes.

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00:00:00 - Intro: Jason Matzinger & Into High Country00:07:00 - Early Hunting Films & Decades in the Industry00:14:00 - Raising Boys Through Wild Places00:21:00 - Patience, Problem-Solving & Self-Reliance Outdoors00:28:00 - Small Adventures vs Grand Hunts with Kids00:35:00 - Grizzly Bear Recovery & Political Interference00:42:00 - MTN OPS Promo00:49:00 - Hunters as Conservationists00:56:00 - Technology, Algorithms & Future of Hunting01:03:00 - Closing: Legacy & Protecting Wild Places