Marrying a Hunter (And Becoming One) with Elizabeth Kay

About this episode

Elizabeth Kay shares her journey from not growing up in hunting culture to embracing it through her marriage and experiences.

This week on the pod, we sit down with Milwaukee radio host Elizabeth Kay for a conversation that’s less about inches of antler and more about everlasting memories. Elizabeth didn’t grow up hunting. No g💥ns or deer camp, but instead, city life, Bay View roots, and visits to the locker in Richland Center. Fast forward 13 years, a husband who “was practically born with a gun in his hand,” a German Shorthaired Pointer, and one unforgettable bear hunt that changed everything. We talk about what it’s like to marry into hunting culture, the intimidation factor of picking up a shotgun for the first time, why missing birds might matter more than hitting them, and the moment she looked at her son’s mounted bear and finally said, “Now I get it.” This one goes deep into storytelling, relationships, ego, imposter syndrome in the woods, and why hunting is often less about the kill and more about connection. It’s about supporting your partner’s passion, building traditions, raising kids in the outdoors, and realizing the mount on the wall might outlive all of us, but the memory is what really lasts. There’s pheasant poppers, vocal cord warmups, roadkill rack debates, and a whole lot of heart…

People in this episode

Guest: Elizabeth Kay

Topics covered

• hunting culture
• relationships
• storytelling
• outdoor traditions
• family
• personal growth

Keywords

• hunting
• outdoors
• family traditions
• personal stories
• bear hunt
• shotgun
• imposter syndrome
• memories

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Okayest Podcast Network

Places: Milwaukee, Bay View, Richland Center

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