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Our friend Baptiste Marchais makes his return to the show this week. Having fled the Muslim/Socialism takeover of his native France for Texas 4 years ago, Baptiste is the epitome of an immigrant success story. He built his outfitter/tourism business from literally nothing into a thriving enterprise that brings European hunters to the Lone Star State for a taste of our culture and hunting tradition.

Highlights from the conversation include:

  • Fleeing France for Texas
  • Hunting culture in France
  • Predator (lack thereof) hunting in France
  • What does he guide his international clients for in Texas?
  • French hunters don’t like feeders, why?
  • Does he miss anything about France?
  • Assimilating into America
  • The modern immigrant success story
  • Learning curve on guiding for Texas species
  • What does he like to hunt the most in Texas?
  • Cigar talk
  • Showing international hunters a “real” Texas experience
  • Does he still do bench press competitions?

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