The Michael Waddell Podcast #33 – Edwin Argroves | Wilderness Survival History

What does it take to survive a lifetime in the wild? Michael sits down with Edwin Argroves, an 82-year-old trapper, hunter, and outdoorsman whose life story is a living piece of American outdoor history. From decades of trapping and hunting to mastering the skills needed for wilderness survival, Edwin shares firsthand experiences from a time when self-reliance, grit, and survival knowledge were a way of life. This fascinating conversation dives into wilderness survival techniques, backcountry living, traditional trapping methods, outdoor skills, and the lessons learned from spending a lifetime connected to the land. If you're passionate about wilderness survival, hunting heritage, bushcraft, homesteading, outdoor history, and the disappearing skills of past generations, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Join Michael and Edwin as they explore the history, traditions, and survival mindset that helped shape one of the last true old-school outdoorsmen. 👇 Let us know in the comments: What wilderness survival skill do you think is most important for the next generation to learn?