Blake Moulton: A Legacy of Hunting

A third generation duck-hunter, life outdoors is more than just a hobby for Blake Moulton. It is, for him, a total way of life; a family legacy, a childhood love and now his brand. Check out this interview with Blake as he shares how he got into hunting water fowl, diversifying the hunting space, and tips for first time hunters.

Kham: How did you get into hunting water fowl?

Blake: I’m a 3^rd generation hunter. My grandfather used to do guided hunts and hunt rabbits. He actually hunted enough rabbits to help pay for a car. Growing up on a lot of land, I was raised to do this. My dad used it as an incentive when I was younger. In order to go to a hunt that weekend I had to make sure to do the right thing and make good grades. So, hunting runs deep in my family and has always been the norm for me. Everyone around us hunts. My neighbors to the right hunt fowl and my neighbors to the left hunt white tail deer all across the U.S. It wasn’t until later in life that I realized everyone didn’t view it that way.

How did you realize that you didn’t fit people’s stereotypical view?

Blake: The biggest eye opener was moving from my small town to College Station for school. I went out with a group of friends and I had on cowboy boots. They all seem shocked that I owned a pair of boots. I thought that was crazy. I was like yea I have a truck, own cattle, and hunt. What’s the big deal about that?? They told me that people didn’t view it as doing “black people things”. I grew up in an all black neighborhood but not the inner city. Outdoor life was something that was a part of my upbringing. There is no one experience for a black person or a black neighborhood. Who I am and my love for outdoors and hunting doesn’t make me less black.

My goal is to help the youth understand different alternatives. I grew up playing sports and one thing that stood out was that you would see black athletes who a lot of times stood out among everybody. I would think, man, are we just supposed to be athletes? But my dad explained to me that a lot people use this as a way to get out and to make something of their life. It’s not so much that it’s what we’re meant to do, but a lot of us use it to get to a better situation.

For me, I want to give kids another outlet to stay off the streets and have fun incentives that encourage positive behavior. Some days I have to get out at 3 am to get ready for a hunt, so I don’t have time for too much drinking and partying. I don’t even think about it. I think more kids would be interested if given the chance.

I was All-District in football three years in a row and was recruited by multiple D1 schools, but my dad helped me weigh my options and I decided not to pursue it. I always think, what if… But I don’t regret my decision to pursue my academic opportunities. I’m happy to get back to hunting and doing what I love.

How do you plan to help people see a different perspective with your content?

Blake: I want to drop content and build a platform to let everyone know who we are and what we do. When I made my first YouTube video I used rap music because I wanted to show how much fun and exciting hunting really is. If we want new people to get into it, we have to show how exciting it is. A lot of people gave positive feedback and some people just didn’t want to see times change. I even had someone comment, “When did the hood start hunting?” I was like wow. But, I’ve learned to become immune to ignorance and racism. My dad always says if you argue with a fool, “Who’s really the fool?”(laughs). I don’t let it affect who I am as a person and how I treat others.

In times like now with Covid, winter power outages and other extreme times, how does having these outdoor tools give you an advantage?

Blake: It makes you a sole provider. It’s sink or swim. If you’re able to go out and bring food to the table, you know your family is always taken care of. That’s why I want to share knowledge about how to chase game properly, store it properly, and prepare it properly. When you’re able to do those things you really have a sense of security that is valuable. We don’t know what’s gonna happen. It’s always good to be prepared.

Awesome, where can people follow your outdoor adventures and get more tips on hunting?

Blake: My Instagram is Blake_moulton9, My Face book is Blakemoulton and my YouTube is also Blake Moulton.

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