Ep. 30: Charles “The Rabbit Man” Rodney
The Hunting Collective
MeatEater
4.5 • 3K Ratings
🗓️ 9 October 2018
⏱️ 103 minutes
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Summary
Charles “The Rabbit Man” Rodney is my guest for this week’s episode of the podcast. Charles is no hunting celebrity or any kind of influencer, but he is without a doubt one of my favorite people. You’ll find out why when you listen to this episode.
Simply put, Charles loves rabbit hunting, it’s the only game in town for him—it says so on his business card. Funny thing is, Charles isn’t in business to sell hunts. He doesn’t guide for a living. A devoutly religious man, he just meets folks he really likes and takes them rabbit hunting. No money exchanges hands, no favors at all, he just loves to hunt and will take every opportunity he can to add another to his congregation. Charles brings with him a loyal pack of “dawgs,” beagles to be precise, and they’re some of the best hounds you’ll ever find.
Enjoy Mr. Rodney’s story and I hope it sheds light on one man’s giving nature and how spreading the good word of hunting can be its own reward.
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| 1:45.4 | Hey everybody, and welcome to episode number 30 of the Hunting Collective. I'm Better Brian. |
| 1:52.9 | Today I am joined by one of my favorite people on the planet earth and probably one of the best |
| 1:58.7 | better guests will ever have. And that man's name is Charles the Rabbit Man Rod. |
| 2:05.6 | And I first met Charles about two years ago on a rabbit hunt on Maryland's eastern shore. |
| 2:12.0 | And since then I have been infatuated with his passion for rabbit hunting, just his personality. |
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