This Hunter Hated Vegans... Now He Is One

A passionate hunter who never thought he'd switch sides. I interview Hunter Tobey to discover the shocking story of his transformation from hunter to vegan, finding out what changed his mind and led him to embrace veganism.
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[@LouisGedo]

👋 hi

[@michaelhoile1369]

Brilliant 🎉🎉🎉

[@spanishDoll1]

I grew up in on a livestock farm, that was our source of income. Now it is a successful, veganic vegetable farm and we don't get up at 4 am to milk the vegetables

[@manuelkanakaris64]

Tell me more? I wanna farm myself

[@Ethicalpsytranceproject]

Veganic permaculture works well

[@ForagersGarden]

@@manuelkanakaris64look up iain tolhurst he has been veganic farming for decades and I look up to him a lot

[@milenaantoska233]

The sadness, guilt and remorse is apparent in Hunter's eyes when he talks about the harrowing effect of his first deer shooting. The pain and the struggle of the poor animal trying to get up again and follow his family... How on earth it doesn't affect other hunters the same way is incomprehensible. It is utterly heartbreaking what humans do to animals. It brings hope that Hunter has turned his cultural upbringing on its head. Thankful for the work you both do for the animals ♥️🙏

[@mindE10101]

"I like to consider myself an honest person, so I looked into it myself." 💚💯

[@NoInjusticeLastsForever]

Yesterday was the best time to change. Today is the second best time. You can always change your path.

[@markj7612]

Good illustration that killing is learned behavior. Children don't want to embrace animals, not kill them. This is an exceptional interview. Your interview style and skill are unsurpassed, David. Thank you.

[@davidramms]

Absolutely. Thank you Mark.

[@RVP1955]

Thanks for sharing. I too was a hunter when I was a kid. I haven't eaten meat since 1988. I thought I was the only vegan without any vegan friends. LOL

[@ashishupadyay1088]

I thank Hunter for supporting non-violent, vegan cultures 🙏.

[@ASMRyouVEGANyet]

I also grew up in a hunting and fishing family. I grew up in a fur obsessed family. I have pictures of myself wearing my fur coats, as a kid, teenager, adult. It was our thing, the women in my family. I went through vet tech school and have a degree in veterinary nursing. All the things you see being done to animals in videos, I've done it. I'd be happy to come on as a guest and talk about it. There's a HUGE problem of cognitive dissonance in the veterinary industry. So many of these people are hunters.

[@soilikasanen]

It takes courage to stand for creatures on our mercy.

[@Osc1llateW1ldly]

"It Takes Strength to Be Gentle and Kind" Morrissey

[@mobiusmaximus586]

I absolutely love this interview! At least in the US, this touches on the majority of the stigmatism against veganism that i see. I grew up with and am around American hunters (and advocates of it) my whole life. Hunter Tobey is a great (and graceful) guest with a perfect example of what it’s like being vegan in rural America. Thank you David for having him on and thank you Hunter Tobey for sharing your story 🙏

[@harveyplantharvester1502]

Thank you Hunter for being a REAL man and seeing the light. This whole idea of being deliberately cruel to animals to not be seen as weak is just total BRAINWASHING by all the industries that make money off exploiting and killing them.

[@jjradV]

Thank you so much for this enormously inspirational video ! Hunter Tobey, you are such an asset to the vegan community, like you, I am also from Michigan surrounded by the hunting culture and know no other vegans. Everyday I speak up for the animals, remaining silent does nothing to help the animals, if we don't speak up, who will ? Hunter you are a bright shining light and the epitome of what a human male should be.I sincerely hope that young males in particular will follow your example and make the world a better place for humans and our distant cousins in fur and feathers ! If one is against abusing animals one must be vegan ! No excuses !

[@BillMurey-om3zw]

Also a fellow ex hunter who broke away from the family traditions of violence.

[@jayeshpatel9854]

That's awesome. As someone who had a relatively easy path to veganism I have so much respect for you and other hunters who have turned away from that way of life.

[@ASMRyouVEGANyet]

Same. Fishing was my LIFE!

[@vganbeastNL]

I love Hunter! ❤ He's such a powerful voice for the animals. We need more bulky, muscular vegan advocates to challenge that ancient notion of vegans being pale, emaciated, weak. So many non-vegans will be able to relate to him so much better. ❤❤

[@11trickyrick]

One of the best interviews I’ve watched ,hunter to vegan 360 degree change.

[@jayeshpatel9854]

180 degree change is what you meant. I was watching a conversation last week between Jamie Logan, Moby, Lindsay and Bagel, and at one point Jamie said the same thing "360 degrees" and Moby corrected her. It's a common mistake. I hope you don't mind my pointing out it. 🌱💚

[@ASMRyouVEGANyet]

@@jayeshpatel9854😂 it makes me laugh

[@spiderron1463]

Fantastic. The world needs more men like Hunter. Thank you for this interview.

[@NICKGUTTED]

I know Hunter on a personal level and he is 100% legit. His advocacy for this cause and life style is incredible. There needs to be more people like Hunter in this world. Great interview. Cheers

[@minaariel8288]

Hunter is a beautiful soul and an inspiration , especially considering what he had to overcome: his strong conditioning, prejudice, and social pressure to follow his conscience. His first reaction to killing was compassionate and human, and showed his good heart. Then the social pressure led him to repeat the evil, and his heart got hardened. But his natural goodness and his open, challenging mind helped him to transform into the wonderful person and committed fighter for kindness that he is now. lots of gratitude and love to both of you and thank you David for this important interview !

[@DJParamore]

love both of you guys

[@mazi2646]

Awesome interview and what an amazing person advocating for veganism 💚💚💚

[@36ELRIC]

Amazing interview. It's so heart warming when someone like this turns their life around. It shows that literally anyone can change and gives you a bit of hope for humanity

[@The40yearoldVegan]

Powerful story Hunter I often bring up you and Vegan Sheepdog as those who broke out of the hunting realm. Keep going strong man hopefully more ex hunters will speak out as a result.

[@huntertobey6965]

Thanks bro, funny enough I’m pretty sure he’s from Michigan as well!

[@ASMRyouVEGANyet]

@@huntertobey6965 i also grew up in a hunting and fishing family. I'm in Texas. It's pretty rough being vegan here.

[@The40yearoldVegan]

@@huntertobey6965 I’m next door in Ontario! I get on some podcasts now and then sharing my experience working in animal ag. Something I could see you doing. Hopefully these different angles get more people thinking.

[@markj7612]

Typo in my contribution comment. "Children want to embrace animals, not kill them."

[@mrsneeklamy]

You should be able to edit that comment, just click on the vertical ellipsis: ⋮ next to your comment and select the _Edit_ option.

[@markj7612]

@@mrsneeklamy Thank you. I didn't know that.

[@WhyArentYouVegan]

Everyone needs to see this.

[@timheye7863]

It's amazing for him to see the light while he was surrounded by dark, misinformation and toxic people.... still, he set himself free. I have so much respect for that!

[@simonnaylor3536]

Great interview David. Hunter seems very intelligent and I think if any meat-eating trolls were being intellectually honest, they would agree with him. He has done some of the best and most logical debunking of tiresome old deer hunting excuses I’ve ever heard.

[@Amyjwashere]

This guy found his own way to be a man, one who is both strong and gentle, loves his family, and finds balance in his own activism. He found activities that keeps him fulfilled such as jiu jitsu and power lifting! None of these activities involves killing animals to be manly. Good job bro! Loved this convo

[@Santiago-tc6hh]

What a great interview! you have a new subscriber 😁

[@actdontreact7678]

A great interview! Strong project the weak!

[@markj7612]

Regarding chickens, brain size is not related to intelligence. The brain does not generate consciousness. The brain is the recipient of consciousness. It's merely an organ that is a link between consciousness and the physical world. Rupert Sheldrake, the scientist, has spent much of his life researching this subject, and has written books on it. Essential reading.

[@michelletomlinson2150]

Aww what a fabulous interview, what a lovely guy, x

[@spanishDoll1]

That's why we never stop sowing seeds

[@vwlisa]

Great conversation .. what a legend !

[@ve9an]

Great conversation, thank you.

[@Osc1llateW1ldly]

"It Takes Strength to Be Gentle And Kind" Morrissey

[@ASMRyouVEGANyet]

Leftists triggered 😂

[@biancat.1873]

Omg, such an awesome guy! A man with a strong & intelligent mind. 💚🐾🌱

[@jk.9300]

Hunter’s the MAN. Definitely a new perspective on hunting. It’s not quick, it’s not painless, it’s not compassionate, it feels AWFUL and the sooner we can realize why we feel guilt, the sooner we leave these beautiful creatures alone.

[@natashaveganov8r]

Strong 🏋🏼Man = Vegan💪🏼 Muscle 💚 (a Real) Hunter

[@soilikasanen]

Real men are GENTLEmen.

[@Kahlofrida13]

Yes I’m the same way I don’t bring it up but they always tend to ask or make some kind of comment.

[@BendeMark]

Love this guy, love you and your work David. Great chat 🌱👌🏾

[@user-gv7lp7pb1z]

Wow loved the podcast david, Kudos to Hunter!!

[@LC-gs6qv]

What a strong minded and brave guy! So much respect for him 👌🤞 💪

[@thcthehealingcommencedlasa1027]

A very admirable man, I still been the only vegan in the family so I can relate but it takes a lot of determination in order to confront a family tradition so deep into hurting animals.

[@DanielBarber-mo2en]

Nice chat , its so normal to be at peace with nature. Its actually not normal to stamp on your inherent compassion for other beings. Teaching children that compassion is real strength, and not in anyway weak

[@Pietruszkaaa123]

awesome conversation

[@martinwoldring5073]

What an amazing man you have become Hunter❤

[@markoszouganelis5755]

Thank you!

[@Kahlofrida13]

Amazing story

[@soundphilosophy]

Because God's design for real men is to be a defender of the innocent and not a predator of them, Hunter is actually more masculine now (despite what some of the weak minded carnists will say to the contrary).

[@auGigaShaw]

Real men don't eat grass . End of story

[@realalpha2000]

Vegans don't eat grass but some of us smoke 'grass' ​@@auGigaShaw

[@biancat.1873]

@@auGigaShaw Good thing, there are vegan foods like fruits, beans, grains, vegetables and many more, so that we don't have to eat grass.

[@ASMRyouVEGANyet]

@@auGigaShaw you have probably had dandelion tea. Thsts grass. Oops!

[@TNvegan1958]

​@@auGigaShaw I recently choked on my tea, when reading one (non)vegan guy's comment, him 'lurking, but considerately NOT trolling', on one vegan website, as he lost patience and finally responded to one troll's insults and facts-immune propaganda with, 'Hey, I'm ALSO a meateater, so do us a favor, and TRY not to make us look stupid!'

[@juno6]

What a great guy. I never hunted, but my family have farms and I also was brain washed, so I understand what he must have been through.

[@vganbeastNL]

Hunter - absolutely spot on. You're butchering all the false justifications of hunting. It's cruel and selfish bloodsport and has nothing to do with nature conservation whatsoever. Keep up the great work.

[@dannyelo4]

Great interview! 🙌

[@davidramms]

Thank you! ✊🏻

[@benda777nba]

Awesome. I agree we all fall into our family life and Im glad this guy decided to follow his own path.

[@harveyplantharvester1502]

hey Hunter, have you thought of going on Joe Rogan, the die-hard hunter's show? I'd love to see that exchange.

[@jayeshpatel9854]

I would love to see that too, but I doubt that JR would have the courage to have somebody on who would challenge his strongly held beliefs. Either he has guests who are experts in areas he admits to have little knowledge of, or he's in his echo chamber with his bros.

[@rubenpuls353]

Grew up with a hunting dad but luckily he never forced me to go with him. Don't even remember him asking me to join. Maybe he thought it wasn't something a kid should engage in. Or maybe it was just because I showed zero interest in it! :)

[@spanishDoll1]

We were taught to eat meat by people who were taught to eat meat, we are influenced by our family. Or we influence our family

[@halakurshov1380]

27:49 Thank you!!! Speciesism must be in the Top 3 reasons people aren't vegan/plant based.

[@emmanarotzky6565]

I used to bow hunt and I still feel like rifle hunting is cheating in comparison. I could only shoot from 40 yards away max, and had to get a very clean shot (still not instant death though). I also relate to the social aspect, especially because I’m a girl and lots of guys think girls are lame or weak but if you mention that you hunt they suddenly respect you and think you’re cool. Eventually I grew out of it and decided that respecting animals was more important than getting conditional respect from a bunch of white boys lol

[@Dinesh.Trader411]

Nice

[@breakroom1929]

Such an intelligent man!

[@vietnamd0820]

I noticed Hunter’s shirt, and I gotta say I appreciate a vegan who enjoys the simple pleasures in life, such as beer 🍺 ❤😂

[@ASMRyouVEGANyet]

You would 😂

[@vietnamd0820]

@ 😁

[@SmoothieCleanseWeightLoss]

It’s so great.

[@justinw1765]

For deer overpopulation, re-introducing natural predators like wolves into some areas would help.

[@ASMRyouVEGANyet]

You would have a hard time doing that because they kill wolves for the farmed animals...

[@viviendaquino8364]

Regarding the size of a chicken's brain- just ponder the size of a crow's brain. They are also small, and are deemed to be highly intelligent. Im fact,I think they are always in the top five or ten most intelligent animals (as judged by humans, of course).

[@biancat.1873]

When hunters talk about not subjugating animals to factory fHarming, I always wonder if they don't eat any cheese or other dairy and egg products? If they never eat at a restaurant? If they make all their leather items themselves? Or if they actually still support factory fHarming by buying stuff... despite their allegedly "ethical" hunting lifestyle.

[@UtopssAKAPJ]

The word 'Hunting' is miss used all the time hunting doesn't mean killing, for example ghost hunting or bargain hunting 💚💚🌱🌱

[@garden.of.thistles]

Wildlife photographers have to wear camo to get upclose shots. Camo is not only for hunters. It's for anyone out in nature trying not to disturb the local residents.

[@runningkago4793]

good man

[@CatLover-g7j]

LEYKIS 101❤

[@ASMRyouVEGANyet]

David, Please interview the man from "Watching Humans". He became vegan due to shark activism and research. His channel is great and highly underated

[@tonerebel2866]

Oh this should be good!

[@laurengoddard8687]

🙌

[@OfficialEDirty]

And also deer are bred into existence.

[@ASMRyouVEGANyet]

Correct. Deer hunting association of America... 🤢

[@NathanBlackberry]

Redemption💚💚💚🫂🦌

[@Мария-н9п7р]

Meat eaters feel sorry for animals too. Well, most of them, not all of them

[@UtopssAKAPJ]

1 dislike probably your wife, did you leave the seat up again? 🤣🤣 couldn't resist 💚💚🌱🌱

[@ionvasile6217]

❤

[@runningkago4793]

Vegan named hunter 😂!!

[@Mercymurv]

👍👍👍👍

[@MichaelCorleoneLFC]

BS . This is an actor . He was never a hunter

[@moonrisestudiosco]

How'd you find that out?

[@jayeshpatel9854]

And we should believe you because...?

[@mia250320]

the copium is strong with this one

[@John.AR.Activism]

lol.

[@ionvasile6217]

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[@ionvasile6217]

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[@ionvasile6217]

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