Faith Johnson's journey into the world of pageantry began in 2016 when she won the prestigious title of Miss Montana's (Outstanding) Teen in her very first attempt. Her story is one of determination, talent, and a heart dedicated to making a difference. An actress since the age of 4, Faith's love for theater has always been a driving force in her life. She pursued her passion for understanding people by earning a degree in psychology and sociology from Montana State University, maintaining a 3.95gpa. Remarkably, she joined the workforce at the young age of 15, gaining invaluable life experiences early on.

Her passions extend beyond the stage and academia. She has a deep love for art, a fierce enthusiasm for hunting, and an unwavering commitment to family values. Her Montana roots run deep, and her pride in being a born-and-raised Montanan shines through in her advocacy and actions. Faith's Social Impact Initiative, "W.I.L.D. Life: Wilderness Inheritance, Land and Diversity" is a testament to her dedication to preserving the natural beauty of Montana. Faith is not just a pageant queen; she's a fearless advocate for keeping Montana wild, accessible, and thriving. She’s a girlie girl with a passion for getting her hands dirty, the embodiment of strength and grace, and she’s determined to make a lasting impact on her beloved state.

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Topics Discussed:

• Growing up hunting in Montana.
• Wildness, inheritance, land diversity, stewardship
• Keeping the hunting heritage alive.
• The reality of the hunter's paradox.
• Sharing hunting with the pageant circle.

Elevate the Hunt also produces For Those Who Serve, a podcast connecting military members with hunting opportunities.

Intro Music: Jason Shaw- Back to the Woods
Outro Music: Bumy Goldson- Keep Walking

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Brittany Boddington's hunting career began after high school when, as a graduation gift, she went on her first safari with her father, taking five trophy animals. She now spends most of the year happily living out of a suitcase in pursuit of exotic animals and exciting adventures. She writes for several notable outdoor publications and was honored as the first woman to ever appear on the cover of Petersons Hunting Magazine. With her father Craig’s help Brittany has discovered a love for the great outdoors and has become a passionate hunter and conservationist. She now devotes her time to She Hunts, a skills camp developing skills and confidence in women beginning their own hunting careers.

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Topics Discussed:

• Handicapped by chivalry.
• Men and women have always hunted together.
• How guys teach wives and daughters to hunt, and lessons they could use.
• The growing demographic of single women who just want to secure their own meat.
• Introducing your daughters to hunting.
• The Death of the Huntress and staying feminine.

Elevate the Hunt also produces For Those Who Serve, a podcast connecting military members with hunting opportunities.

Intro Music: Jason Shaw- Back to the Woods
Outro Music: Bumy Goldson- Keep Walking

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Since he was a boy running around the woods and water of Southern Ohio, hit songwriter Andrew Scott Wills has been enamored with American history. He spent his summers combing the dirt for arrowheads and visiting historical forts and memorials. As he a teenager he discovered Eckert's "The Frontiersman" and built his first CVA Kentucky long rifle kit. Around the same time he bought a junk guitar for $20 and started songwriting. Life took him on a whirlwind journey of college, marriage, fatherhood and a career of songwriting on Nashville's Music Row notching Billboard charting singles and hundreds of recordings. He grew tired of his career depending on the unreliable music industry and fickle artists. All the while, the frontier was calling.

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Topics Discussed:

• Why the mountain man culture draws us in.
• Could we make it back then?
• Becoming an American Mountain Man.
• Jack Hinson and his one man war against the Union.
• How to quit your job and go west.
• Making his sound bring back the feeling of 1820s.

Elevate the Hunt also produces For Those Who Serve, a podcast connecting military members with hunting opportunities.

Intro Music: Jason Shaw- Back to the Woods
Outro Music: Bumy Goldson- Keep Walking

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