EP. 488: The Longer You Do This, The More It Gives Back | Find Your Tribe

Truth From The Stand Deer Hunting Podcast

Clint Campbell

Sports, Wilderness

4.7 • 752 Ratings

🗓️ 15 April 2026

⏱️ 74 minutes

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Summary

This week I’m joined by Will Coggin, and it’s one of those conversations where you realize pretty quick how many parallels there are between the things we spend our time on. We talk about how hunting and jiu-jitsu have a way of bringing people together fast, and how a lot of what Will learned in the military—discipline, structure, adaptability—shows up again in the woods. Not in some forced way, just in how you approach problems, deal with failure, and keep getting better over time. We also get into hunting in the Blue Ridge Mountains—what that terrain demands from you, how it forces you to adjust, and why the process ends up mattering more than the outcome. And somewhere along the way, it turns into a conversation about community too—why having the right people around you matters, and how things like the Veterans Mat Collective are giving guys a place to keep growing, both on and off the mat. Like most of these conversations, it comes back to a simple idea: if you stick with something long enough, stay open to learning, and surround yourself with good people, you’re probably going to get more out of it than you expected. WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 488 Shared challenges and interests create fast, meaningful connections. Discipline and structure carry over from the military into hunting and everyday life. Hunting and jiu-jitsu both reward attention to detail and the ability to stay present. Mastery comes from learning how to learn, not just repeating the same actions. Adaptability is critical—both in the woods and in life transitions. Challenging environments like the Blue Ridge Mountains demand patience, strategy, and persistence. Community and brotherhood—are essential for growth and purpose. SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Check out Tactacam Reveal cell cameras — Save 15% on Hawke Optics code TFTS15 —Save 20% on ASIO GEAR code TRUTH20 —Check out Spartan Forge to map your hunt —Save on Lathrop And Sons non-typical insoles code TRUTH10 —Check out Faceoff E-Bikes —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	I'll now hand you over to my best man, Eddie.
0:04.0	Wow, wow, wow, second time's a charm, eh, Billy Boy?
0:09.0	Oh God.
0:10.0	Substitution, courtesy of Paddy Power embarrassing Eddie makes way for sensible Samuel.
0:15.0	Cool, that was close.
0:16.0	You might not always pick the right starter, but your sub can still deliver.
0:19.0	Because with Paddy's super sub, your bet rolls over to the player coming on. Paddy Power. Valid on selected leagues and markets only. Pre-match and in-play bets on qualifying player outcome selections only. T's and Cs and exclusions apply. 18 plus scummelware. Dot-a-law. A lot of hunting gear gets marketed like you need the most expensive option on the shelf where you're already behind. But that's just not true. Sometimes you need a good
0:38.1	dependable pair of binos that does the job, rides in the truck, goes in the pack, and doesn't cost
0:43.7	so much that you're free to actually use them. That's what makes the Hawk Vantage series worth a look.
0:49.5	They're budget friendly, they're versatile, and they give you solid glass for the kind of real world hunting most
0:54.8	of us are actually doing. So whether you're trying to stretch your dollar or just want a
0:59.3	reliable, do it albino to keep close, check out the vantage series from Hawk Optics at
1:05.7	US.hawkoptics.com. Hey folks, you know I take my trail camera intel pretty seriously. It's a huge part of
1:12.2	how I build my hunting strategy and I'm always looking for gear that just flat out works,
1:16.2	stuff I can rely on, backed by solid people and the best customer support in the business.
1:21.2	That's exactly why I run Tacticam reveal, sell cameras. Whether you're just getting started
1:25.7	or you're a full-blown data junkie like me,
1:28.9	they've got a camera to fit your budget and your hunting style. My go-to currently is the Reveal
1:34.8	3.0 series with fully integrated GPS. These things are dead simple to set up. Less fiddling,
1:41.3	more scouting and hunting. And they run on most major service providers and will automatically connect you to the strongest signal in your area.
1:49.0	So no more hiking to the top of a ridge just to realize you've got the wrong service provider.
1:53.3	Been there, not fun.
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