Solo Hunt He'll Never Forget: He Built A Floating Camp | Legends of the Wild

Описание: What happens when backcountry survival thinking collides with life on big water? If you believe grit, creativity, and self-reliance still rule outdoors, this one’s for you.

In this episode (EP 15), Sam sits down with Chesapeake Bay crabber and boat captain Luke McFadden, a first-generation waterman who turns salvaged boats into fully functional floating camps built for hunting, fishing, and overnight living on the Bay.

Luke breaks down how he built a camper on a 12-foot jon boat, engineered pontoon stability and walk-around decks, and used reclaimed materials to create minimalist watercraft that actually work in rough, unpredictable conditions. These aren’t gimmicks—they’re tools for float-based deer hunting, coastal fishing, and extended time outdoors when failure isn’t an option.

The conversation goes deep on:
✅ Designing boats when every inch and pound matters
✅ Gear decisions and safety planning on big water
✅ Hunting and fishing from DIY floating platforms
✅ What it takes to survive as a young commercial crabber today
✅ Building a crab stand from a salvaged wooden workboat
✅ Why hands-on skills and real problem-solving are critical

This is an insider look at working waterfronts, adaptive hunting strategies, and the satisfaction of building something because you need it to work—not because it looks cool on the internet.

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