Mentorship Program
An invitation to explore hunting in the modern world
The Sacred Wyld Mentorship Program is an opportunity for those interested in gaining hunting skills within a container of personal development. As a professional hunting guide for over twenty years, Wes offers his experience and knowledge to all walks of life, skillfully tuning to the needs and ability of each client so that a rite of passage can be met with presence, confidence, and integrity.
How it works:
If you are interested in the Mentorship Program, a preliminary phone call with Wes and Joanna will determine if the program is a good fit. If it is, we will take the next step in deepening the conversation and honing in on your personal intentions.
Are you facing a specific rite of passage? Are you interested in learning how to hunt on your own, or more focused on getting the most meat possible into your freezer? Which weapon would you like to learn to use? Are you drawn to a particular animal? What is most important to you as you consider this process? If you're not interested in hunting or harvesting, is there a different culminating event you'd like to prepare for (such as a solo backcountry experience or personal ceremony)?
After getting to know you and your intentions, with your commitment to the process, Wes and Joanna will create a personalized training curriculum for your journey with Sacred Wyld. Take a look at our Example Curriculums to get a sense of the breadth and variety available inside this container. Along with the curriculum, we will outline a schedule for your program (usually spanning 4-6 months), and begin to develop a Sacred Harvest experience, or other rite of passage event if a harvest is not aligned.
Throughout the program, you will have Wes and Joanna's commitment to seeing you through the process with availability for all types of conversation and investigation. Ultimately, it is a shared journey; mutual respect and open lines of communication are foundational pillars that will ensure a positive experience for all.
What is included in the program?
- Four-month container with a personalized training curriculum dependent on mentee's experience level and intentions
- One-on-one tactical training sessions with weapon of mentee's choice
- Multiple field trips for developing skills in the outdoors (i.e. tracking and learning animal behavior, navigating terrain effectively, working with the wind, etc.)
- Twice-monthly Zoom calls to discuss personal and spiritual aspects of the process
- Opportunity to co-create your own Sacred Harvest experience
- Discounts on attending Sacred Wyld events in the future
Is this for you?
- Are you ready to commit to a rite of passage journey with possibilities for big life changes?
- Do you feel called to learn a self-sustaining skill and provide for your family/community?
- Are you able to invest in a weapon (bow & arrow or rifle) that you can develop an intimate relationship with?
- Can you commit to a regular training schedule, both with Wes and on your own?
- Are you open to exploring new perspectives?
- Do you have a network of support that can walk with you through your journey and witness your harvest experience? We notice that mentees who have support throughout the process - even if it's just one person - are better able to integrate their transformation post-harvest.
If you answered yes to these questions, you are a candidate for the Mentorship Program! Let's talk to discover the next steps on your path to becoming a modern hunter.
