Hunting Perspectives: Sweden

Kjell Hedström is from the northern part of Sweden, just 1.5 hour drive south of the Arctic circle.  Growing up in Sweden meant to be immersed in a society that had deeply rooted hunting traditions and where many relied on moose for sustenance.  After winning two National championships in karate, Kjell transitioned from being challenged in sports to being challenged through hunting.  As late as 34 years old Kjell shot his first moose, on his first hunt and been an avid hunter ever since.  During hunting and eating wild game in Sweden, Kjell realized there were quality differences between meat from different regions and that they were mainly due to aging and wild game processing traditions.  Kjell now lives in Montana and is an aging and cured meats, DIY, and game processing ambassador who shares knowledge through his platform at TasteOfTheWoods.com.

Topics Covered:

• Moose Everywhere!
• Foraging around the country.
• Allemansrätten: The Swedish Right to Roam
• Aging and Curing everything from goose to deer.
• Hunting capercaillie and seals.
• Sweden and USA Hunting differences.
• Hunter Education in Sweden.

Chasing Rabbits

• Other Hunting Perspective Episodes:  United Kingdom and Japan. 

You can find more about Everett Headley, your host, at his website or Instagram. 

Intro Music: Jason Shaw- Back to the Woods
Outro Music:  Bumy Goldson- Keep Walking