Hey and welcome to From the Frontlines to the Treeline — the podcast where the wilderness runs in the blood.
Meet Don and his daughter, Darcie — a father-daughter duo who are both proud veterans and passionate hunters. Don is a retired Army soldier who started out in Armor and counts his three years as a Drill Sergeant among the proudest chapters of his career. Darcie continues that legacy today serving as a Marine. For decades, the bond of service has connected millions, and for Don and Darcie, that discipline and connection to the land didn't end with the uniform.
Home base has been Virginia for the past 20 years, where Don has hunted the whole time — and where Darcie's been right there beside him for the last 15. Together they head out west to hunt about every other year, always chasing new game, new terrain, new tactics, and new gear (fittingly, their very first episode was all about the gear they can't hunt without).
From the foxholes to the blinds, Don and Darcie have shared an understanding of sacrifice, patience, and the perfect moment to execute a mission. Now they're trading in the MREs for thermos coffee to share their stories from the field — and yes, somewhere between gear talk and hunting strategy, you'll probably catch a Beatles reference or two.
Whether you're a seasoned hunter or just starting out, join this father-daughter duo as they break down the tactics, wisdom, and life lessons learned through their shared experience of service and the great outdoors.
Get ready to gear up. Let's hit the Woodline.