EPISODE 313: Donnie Vincent, Driven By Nature, Proud To Be A Hunter

Today on Gritty Bowmen we hang out with friend Donnie Vincent. I could sit an listen to Donnie tell stories for hours. He’s an explorer, biologist, conservationist, and sportsman. And a gifted weaver of adventurous tales in wild and remote places. When Donnie’s storytelling transcends the spoken word and comes to life in the form of cinematic film--it’s incredible. His films change hearts and minds. And films like, “Who We Are,” “The River’s Divide,” and “Terra Nova,” have permanently changed how I view the world and the hunt. So sit back and enjoy the show. And then, if you haven’t already, support Donnie by getting his film’s at www.donnievincent.com.
Those who know me, know that I love a good hunting story. And I’m no Donnie Vincent but Gritty Bowmen has its own brand of filmmaking--it’s kinda Gritty… it’s a bit unpolished, it usually has a few smart-aleck comments, some shaky footage, some adventure and it reminds you of the hunts you go on with your buddies.
So with that preamble, I have an announcement to make. On Thursday, February 8th at the Western Hunt Expo in Salt Lake City, I’ll be showing my latest Gritty film on the big screen. And it’s not just my film that’ll be showing, my good friend Cole Kramer will also be featuring his YETI film from Nepal that night as well. There will be Gritty Bingo, Prizes, Raffles, Giveaways and much more! My good friends at Sitka Gear, YETI, HOYT, MTN OPS, and Leupold Optics are helping to make this event a fun one! Raffle proceeds go to the Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance.
Please, if you want to support Gritty and you’re coming to the Western Hunt Expo, please go to www.mtnops.com/gritty and get tickets now.
Please spread the word--invite your friends and family, and come see what a Gritty Movie Night is all about.
Here’s a 30-second trailer for the film--check it out.

[@kristine58]

The Music is awesome and Donnie is quite humbling. Interesting this was from Feb 2108 and at present, we are faced with COVID. The latest film, Winds of Adak is Exceptionally Awesome!

[@chadfrank5972]

Loved this episode. Donnie has so many amazing things to say and share that we all need to hear. Thank you Brian for this one.

[@royhoglund1322]

Brian, thank you for these podcasts, they do make a difference, I talk about them with my friends and they get it. But more importantly, they continue to motivate me (at 61 years old) to get up each morning and bust my butt working out (before I go to work) so I can continue to take my children ( a daughter and two boys) out to hunt in the wilderness. Thanks!

[@scotthughes1458]

Brian, your films are more than just hunting films to me, they show case what it's like to be apart of something greater than yourself, something special happens whilst being in the woods in search of an elusive animal and there is is an unbreakable bond that is forged with those around you on this journey. You capture all of this in a way that's raw yet poetic. Thank you for sharing your journey and the stories of some truely amazing people through your podcast. Blessed

[@KC-7mm]

Glad there's guys like you in your position just hope you guys can bring more people back to what hunting really is I get so mad when I see the scoring tape come out before and animal is even processed my dad taught me that the animal that provides meat for your family deserves the up most respect keep up the great work Bryan your a gentleman and a scholar

[@wolverinekut]

Thank you Sir for great job👍👍

[@chrislenauer1220]

Love to hear Donnie Vincent's stories, very entertaining.

[@derekvanallen94]

Wilderness areas are the key to a quality elk hunting experience. I usually hike in 7-10 miles and then start hunting. Getting in a canyon off trail is also a big bonus if you want to get away from the guys on horseback. Fantastic episode fellas!

[@pennyontrack]

Great discussion. You guys are good hunters as far as how you view the experience. Love it

[@warmooseoutdoors3254]

Awesome video deep meaningful discussion on this video. Love the context of what you and Donnie bring to the table. Side comment it feels like every time Donny tells a story it feels like I’m listening to my grandpa I deeply enjoy his videos and stories

[@Smitty_76]

Enjoyed the podcast and have enjoyed watching Donnie's films. I think a lot of hunters that appreciate the wilderness and solitude have some negative feelings towards humanity that he was touching on. Brian I appreciate you kind of turning those comments back around to remaining positive. I think I know what Donnie was trying to say but that can be a slippery slope when trying to relay those thoughts, but I don't hold anything against him for speaking how he feels. The only thing we can truly control in life is ourselves. Whether people believe in God or not is really irrelevant because we still can't control things but for me it helps to remember that He has a plan and although we don't understand it, He does and He knows what He's doing. He can fix things how He sees fit immediately if He chooses to. Hunters themselves are as diverse as any other group of people. The fact that there is such a big interest in Donnie's films is without a doubt a positive sign that many are hunting for the right reasons with good intentions, which was mentioned. Excited to see the next films from both Grittybowmen and Donnie Vincent. Thanks guys!

[@latorgator23]

Stefan Schmidt was Donnie saying that in one of his films?

[@YTrab1970]

Another Great Gritty podcast! Donnie really is a top fella. Good luck with the Gritty film show

[@joeycarnevale9219]

Donnie is such a good bastard. Really goo dude. His every word on hunting is exactly how i feel.

[@travisbarak8590]

Donnie Vincent... frickin wicked

[@dantheman3091]

Hey Donnie, the frank church wilderness is where it’s at in Idaho! True backcountry hunting, no motorized vehicles allowed. Go in on horseback or by plane.

[@joshsager743]

Great podcast. Donnie is an awesome human being. I thought it was funny when you talked about guys loving elk hunting and telling guys to go and hunt moose and caribou and big horn sheep and I started laughing cause I can barely afford to hunt elk every year and am aware of the cost to hunt those big game animals

[@joelrhoades8251]

My 2cents...... I've been bow hunting since 1979. I have shot some decent bucks in Indiana, but I believe, any animal I take with my bow is a trophy. .... Just sayin..... Great discussion!

[@antr7493]

about 13 million hunters still need to watch this in the USA

[@abrahamkerns2662]

What donnie said about the offroaders and the atvs is the biggest problem i run into in idaho. Tons of great elk habitat is torn up by motorcycles, atvs, and sxs's.

[@joeybennett1491]

His beanie game is strong. Like Luke Skywalker strong.

[@siemprebarcaful]

Good stuff! Does anyone know what the brand of Nordic boots they’re going into?

[@wolverinekut]

👍💯

[@MountainRat]

Plenty of backpack elk hunting.

[@burnsloads]

Oil is a natural product of deep earth, high pressure, high heat chemistry that seeps through cracks in the earth and forms 'wells' the initial effects of a massive crude oil spill are pretty terrible, but natural processes break it down into bio available nutrients for soil. Hence why the gulf coast isn't as dead as initial projections estimated. Its the processed petroleum products and by products that are extremely terrible for the earth.

[@burnsloads]

We could actually make oil, if nuclear regulations weren't so short sighted and influenced by ignorance, ideologues and demagogues. We are restricting ourselves from the next evo/revolution of science by throttling nuclear research.

[@joshkraai7657]

I'm looking for a true backcountry hunt, when you find it please post it.

[@brianlong6435]

Hey Guys look to western hunter publication lots of info on back Country hunting

[@royhoglund1322]

The comment "figure out human population" is right on the mark. Humanity world wide needs to figure out a responsible method of procreation. If we can't do that, all bets are off. I realize that's a pretty profound statement but it will be really hard to be responsible stewards of world resources if we cannot be responsible stewards of our own population. I agree with you, if someone said elk (or other wildlife) will be here for ever and generation after generation but you can never hunt them again, I make that deal. I hope my children's children and their children get to experience the outdoors and wildlife as I have.

[@danielc8602]

55:46 "Would another bubonic plague sort it out?" Listening to that in December 2020 is a little jarring.

[@millerbrosmediaoffgridflyf7767]

Audio Cuts out at approx 1:18:45

[@GrittyGearAndPodcast]

Sitka Gear Fanatic Thanks bud. I’m not sure what happened? It kicks back on after a moment. I’ll see if I can fix it. 👍🏼

[@millerbrosmediaoffgridflyf7767]

Gritty Bowmen, Yeah my bad I didn’t realize it came right back. Thanks for another Great Podcast! God Bless!

[@joelrhoades8251]

BTW..... I like to take does too.