https://greyhive.com/videos/watch/6ef8c50e-8229-4e97-a82e-34945c381c03 Welcome to episode 3 of the RETAY Nation Podcast! On this episode we talk about saving money eating wild game, the new AIRY buttpad on the ACE shotgun and much more! We also welcome Chris Allen of Hoodneck. HoodNeck is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering communities by teaching essential skills in hunting, fishing, farming, and conservation. Their mission is to inspire self-sufficiency, sustainability, and a stronger connection to nature while fostering a love for outdoor traditions. Chapter Markers 00:00 – 00:30 🎙️ Podcast Intro Quick welcome and mission of the Retay Nation podcast. 00:30 – 01:00 🚛 Truck Stop Delay & 4th of July Banter Light-hearted delay story, leading into 4th of July reflections. 01:00 – 02:30 🇺🇸 Guns, Freedom & Patriotism Discussing American freedoms, gun culture, and generational gun ownership. 02:30 – 04:00 🦆 Waterfowl Talk & Hunting Stories Sharing stories about family, hunting traditions, and friends. 04:00 – 05:15 🙏 Thanking Veterans & Defending Public Land Gratitude for veterans and concern over land use legislation. 05:15 – 06:30 🎯 Introducing Chris Allen from Hoodneck Background on Chris Allen and preview of the upcoming interview. 06:30 – 08:00 🍽️ Wild Game vs Store-Bought Meat Cost, value, and lifestyle comparisons between wild game and beef. 08:00 – 10:30 💸 Crunching the Numbers on Hunting Costs Math breakdown of hunting vs grocery costs and value. 10:30 – 13:00 🥩 Meat for the Freezer Why big game and bird hunting supports families over time. 13:00 – 16:00 🔫 Shotgun Pattern Testing & Recoil Results from testing the new ACE shotgun vs competitors. 16:00 – 17:30 💥 Recoil Sensitivity & Sub-Gauges How the ACE benefits those with recoil sensitivity and excitement for the 28 gauge. 17:30 – 18:30 📞 Calling Chris Allen Transition into the guest interview. 18:30 – 23:00 👨‍✈️ Chris’s Story: From Army to Hoodneck Chris Allen shares his journey from Army veteran to outdoor mentor. 23:00 – 28:00 🧢 The Birth of Hoodneck How a viral post sparked a brand, built on culture and community. 28:00 – 31:00 🌽 Building the Team & Expanding the Mission Chris introduces his team and their diverse skills in agriculture and survival. 31:00 – 36:00 👨‍👩‍👧 Youth, Families, and Empowerment through the Outdoors How Hoodneck works with kids, mothers, and communities to build life skills. 36:00 – 39:30 🛠️ Teaching Firearms, Hunting & Processing From building rifles to field dressing and cooking, Chris details the holistic program. 39:30 – 44:00 🏕️ Group Hunts & 4th of July Plans Planning community hunts, emotional stories, and bringing people together. 44:00 – 47:00 👩‍🎓 Demographics: Women, Youth & Growth Stats on who Hoodneck serves most and how women are a driving force. 47:00 – 49:30 🌎 Representation & Social Media Impact How social media revealed the diversity already present in outdoor culture. 49:30 – 52:00 📚 Mentorship, Learning & Billy Campbell Chris reflects on learning from legends and paying it forward. 52:00 – 54:00 📣 Wrap-Up & How to Support Hoodneck Final thank-yous and how to follow or get involved with Hoodneck. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:20:18 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://greyhive.com https://greyhive.com/lazy-static/avatars/6094f644-7703-4c4f-a34f-a1e437f27e03.webp https://greyhive.com/videos/watch/6ef8c50e-8229-4e97-a82e-34945c381c03 All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://greyhive.com/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.