Whether you are brand new to hunting or a seasoned veteran, Soul Seekers is for anyone thirsting for adventure and a fresh perspective. Founded upon the mission of “Mentorship is Conservation,” Soul Seekers started a grassroots movement to reinvent and reimagine hunting as you know it. From their award-nominated show, podcast, public speaking and community events, they lead with the idea that you can never out-give good. It only takes a spark to start a fire, and now you can join us in inspiring a nation of Soul Seekers! Discover the mission of Soul Seekers: inspiring a collective effort to promote, grow, and defend hunting through mentorship and conservation. Explore our transformative brand pillars to reinvent and reimagine the outdoor lifestyle.
The Mission
Soul Seekers was founded upon the belief that mentorship in all aspects of life is important and needed. Earning your stripes is paramount for reflection and growth. However, sometimes the concept of earning your stripes is put before the teaching and learning process. In education, it is well known that mastery of knowledge is when you can teach others. A teacher knows that a student has grasped a concept based on whether that student can teach their peers. Nothing keeps you in check more than having to be accountable for why and how you do things.
When it comes to the recruitment of new hunters and the mentorship process, it is important to remember that mentorship does not remove the process of earning stripes. What it does, is builds the stepping stones leading up to an obstacle and prepare them for the challenges ahead. How can you expect someone to drive a car safely if they haven’t had someone teach them? How can you expect people to be safe with guns if gun safety is never taught? Mentorship is the pinnacle for the growth of both the newbie and veteran alike.
So why don’t you ask someone unfamiliar with hunting to start? Why don’t you take the time to help someone learn the basics of hunting that are not taught in schools or hunter’s safety classes? Often times there are arguments to be made against taking someone with you hunting. But how often are the unspoken rules of hunting communicated to people that didn’t grow up in the community?
As you think about what you just read, know that inward reflection leads to outward correction. If you love conservation and giving back so much, then why don’t you give back by teaching and helping others? You can never out-give good. And in the end, there is no greater joy to be had than watching someone you have invested time and energy into have success.
If you care about hunting lasting for generations to come, then what are you waiting for? Be the change you want to see in the world, and become a Soul Seeker as you join us in our mission of “mentorship is conservation.”
For a clear picture of our mission and to better understand how powerful investing in others’ lives can be, watch our “Mentorship is Conservation” film, which placed 3rd in the 2021 Badlands Film Festival.
Meet the host
Johnny Mack
AKA “Rev”
Founder/Host/Producer
Johnny Mack is the founder, host and producer of Soul Seekers. He is an adult-onset hunter who completed his hunter’s education class at the age of 30 years old and experienced the transformative power that hunting offers. Notching his first tag four years later on a black bear in the mountains of Washington, he knew that there had to be others just like him looking for a community of support. Knowing firsthand how intimidating and challenging learning how to hunt can be, he created Soul Seekers to spread the mission of “Mentorship is Conservation” in order to inspire and support others along their way. Check out Johnny’s Gear.
Meet the TEAM
Sam Singleton
AKA “Flatland Sam”
Media Specialist
Sam is a 4th generation Texan who has a heart for others. He randomly met Johnny at a local Family Dollar and through their love of bear hunting, struck up a friendship and helped mentor Johnny on the ways of Texas hunting. In return, Johnny brought Sam the furthest west he has ever been on a spring bear hunt that you can watch HERE.
Weston Alexander
AKA “The Trashman”
Photographer/Videographer
Weston is born and raised in the Pacific Northwest and has been an outdoorsman all his life. He met Johnny through a posting on the classified ads of OfferUp, where they created a friendship that led to Johnny taking Weston on his very first backcountry hunt and Wes shooting his first black bear. You can watch that video HERE.
Jeff WInslow
AKA “Beast Master”
Photographer/Videographer
Jeff is another native Washingtonian that currently lives in the great state of North Dakota. Jeff met Johnny in college and they ended up coaching together and being roommates during their time as school teachers. Jeff took Johnny on his first ever successful coyote hunt that stoked the fire of “Mentorship is Conservation” within Johnny while also being a part of Johnny’s first elk hunt you can watch HERE.