Adventure Outdoors Magazine Fall 2017 | Page 104

Select few professionals possess the skill, passion, and sheer tenacity to break record after record in their cho- sen field – and fewer still can stake that claim in more than one arena. To millions of music lovers, Ted Nugent has carved a permanent place in rock & roll history, sell- ing more than 40 million albums. To further millions, Nu- gent is the nation's most outspoken proponent of our 1 st and 2 nd Amendment rights. He is dedicated to preserv- ing our great outdoor heritage for future generations, and has been inducted into the National Bowhunters Hall of Fame, marking the pinnacle of recognition for his skills as an outdoorsman and his tireless promotion of bowhunting in major media worldwide. Ted also spends time writing about and documenting his experiences. Ted’s works have appeared in over 40 publications, and he has written plenty of bestsellers, such as his New York Times bestsellers Ted, White & Blue: The Nugent Manifesto and God, Guns and Rock ‘n’ Roll, along with Kill It and Grill It, BloodTrails and BloodTrails II. ” When Ted isn't rocking out, filming, writ- ing, or taking the kids out for a hunt, he's working to up- grade his programs, and everything he does. Each episode of Ted Nugent Spirit of the Wild makes the sport itself enjoyable, and the education provided by Ted priceless. We were lucky enough to catch Ted while on tour, for this exclusive interview, where he shares his hunting stories, proudest moments, and just what it means to be such an icon in this industry.