Reconnect. Track. Provide.
A two-day immersive experience that transforms you from observer to provider — through wildlife tracking, field craft, and a live harvest ceremony in California's wildlands.
Hunter Intensive
Wildlife tracking, ethical harvest, field dressing & meat care — all set deep in California's wildlands. Day 1 connects you to the land and everything on it.
Field Skills Intensive
Hands-on training in hunting-specific scenarios, ballistics awareness, and live-fire field accountability under certified expert instruction. Day 2 sharpens your edge.
Apply Now - Limited Spots
This is an application-based experience. Cohorts are small by design. Secure your place before the next intake closes.
The Immersion
Experience the Power of Ancestral Connection
Over two transformative days in Cleveland National Forest, you'll learn to track wildlife, make precise field decisions, and complete a full live harvest — guided by a CDFW-licensed instructor with years of experience in California's wildlands. This is not a tour. It is a rite of passage.
What You'll Learn
Wildlife Tracking
Learn field craft and how to read nature's signs to locate and approach game with patience and purpose.
Ethical Harvesting
Understand proper decision-making, ethical shot placement, and how to honor the animal from field to table.
Field Skills & Accuracy
Build real field confidence under certified expert instruction — from fundamentals to live-field accountability.
Meat Care & Butchery
From field dressing to final cut — learn to process your harvest with care and carry the full cycle of food with you.
H E L L O
Our Philosophy
Ancestor Life was built on a simple belief — every person deserves to know where their food comes from.
We bridge the gap between modern disconnection and ancestral practice through structured, respectful, and purpose-driven field experiences.
- Safety and ethics guide every step
- Deep respect for the animal and the land
- Confidence and clarity that last beyond the field
SPECIALISTS
Meet Our Experts
Phillip Kojo
Certified CA Hunter Education Instructor
Janeway Ani
CDFW Guide License #1002246
Sam Lightwalker
Certified Field Instructor
TESTIMONIALS
What Our Clients Say About Us
I never thought I'd be capable of this. Chase made it real, respectful, and life-changing. I came home a completely different person.
John Drucker
Best two days of my life. The harvest ceremony was something I'll carry with me forever. Worth every penny.
Melissa Cornwell
The field training was incredible. I left with skills and confidence I didn't have walking in.
Alicia Tetha
Frequetly Asked Questions
Do I need prior experience?
Not at all. This experience is designed for beginners and intermediates. Chase meets you where you are and builds from there.
What do I need to bring or prepare before arriving?
Chase will walk you through everything you need ahead of your session. You won't be left guessing — full preparation guidance is provided after you apply.
What is included in the two-day experience?
All instruction, field guidance, the harvest ceremony, and meat processing coaching are included. Visit the Experiences page for the full breakdown.