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EP 41: Lydia Smith- The Girl Who Shook the Hunting World With an Elk of a Lifetime

EP 41: Lydia Smith- The Girl Who Shook the Hunting World With an Elk of a Lifetime

Update: 2025-10-28
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Sixteen days alone in the mountains — just her, her bow, and the 340 inch bull elk stalk that would shake the hunting world. Today's guest is a force of nature. She’s an artist who pours her soul into every stroke, a mustang trainer who finds freedom in patience and the untamed, and a solo hunter who faced one of the toughest hunts of her life — and an even tougher storm online. After an unforgettable 16 day solo archery hunt that ended in the bull of a lifetime, she faced a wave of criticism that would have made most people go silent. But instead, she chose to stand tall and stay grounded in the same strength that carried her through the mountains. She's using her story to shed light on solitude and authenticity in the outdoors. Today we're diving into the hunt, the heartbreak, the backlash and how Lydia continues to blend wildness and art into everything she touches. Please welcome, Lydia Smith!


Connect with Lydia:

@lydiasmith00

Connect with Victoria:

@shegoesbeyondthe8

@victoriafriedges

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EP 41: Lydia Smith- The Girl Who Shook the Hunting World With an Elk of a Lifetime

EP 41: Lydia Smith- The Girl Who Shook the Hunting World With an Elk of a Lifetime

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