Marcus Ewing is the owner and founder of The Average Conservationist. He was born and raised in northern, lower Michigan, where he spent much of his youth hunting, fishing, camping, playing sports, and just being outdoors. Since starting the company, Marcus has partnered with 2% For Conservation to host The Average Conservationist Podcast, which primarily features businesses and individuals who have focused on giving back to wildlife. Quotes: "Life begins when you step outside your comfort zone."Topics Discussed: Marcus's start in the outdoorsConnecting with others through natureThe glories of Deer Camp tradition & its rite of passageThe importance of the outdoors & living harmoniouslyLittering, pollution, & being responsibleThe "Game Trashbag" Taking advantage of time spent with family & friendsThe gravity of taking a lifeEnjoyment & slowing down with lifeThe journey over the destinationSimilarities of dating & huntingOpening morning, as exciting as Christmas Fishing storiesLearning from mistakesHanding down knivesChronic Wasting Disease (CWD)The Average Conservationist Adult-onset huntingResources Mentioned: The Average Conservationist Instagram: The Average ConservationistFacebook: The Average Conservationist Stone Glacier First LiteThe Gasper 4 KnifeNational Deer Association Sportsmen's Nation Dan JohnsonAndy Stumpf2% for Conservation Randy NewbergBook: The Comfort Crisis by Michael EasterPodcast: Nine Finger ChroniclesPodcast: Cleared Hot