Tony Smotherman
Since the mid 1990's, Tony has spent many miles seated behind a steering wheel in pursuit of big game. From mid-western whitetails to bruiser elk and mulies in the Rocky Mountains, he can be found every fall with his muzzleloader close at hand. Tony has grown into the epitome of the Travelin' Hunter. He realized early on in his home state of Tennessee that if he was going to be able to match wits with his favorite quarry he would have to fuel up his truck, throw his gear in back, and roll on down the road to where game was more plentiful, similar to the way the Indians and mountain men did ages ago. He is no different than any other hunter out there, come fall, constantly day dreaming, he has his mind set on one thing, rolling with the seasons until there is no season left to hunt and only memories in his rear view mirror.
For years Tony hopped from state to state on his own, now as a spokesperson for CVA, Moultrie Game Cameras, Alpen Optics, Realtree Outdoors, Scent-Lok, Powerbelt Bullets, Quake Slings, Durasight, and Bergara Barrels, he rolls from Newfoundland to Wyoming and many of the states in between. Next time you see him at a hunting show, just for kicks, ask him how black flies taste. He will have a grin pop up on his face as big as the great outdoors he loves so much.
Beyond his role as the Travelin' Hunter, he has one of the largest outdoor magazines in his home state affectionately titled Tennessee Outdoor News (TON). This labor of love he shares with his wife, Misty. They share their home with their two sons that are every bit as enthusiastic about hunting as he is. To be quite honest, he is living a dream, with a job and family that totally revolves around hunting and the outdoors.
In 2009, the Tennessee Wildlife Federation (TWF) honored Tony with the prestigious “Outdoor Communicator of the Year” award. To say the least, he was knocked off his feet by this acknowledgement of something that comes so natural to him…promoting the outdoors in his writing and TV appearances. Not letting this go to his head, he keeps plugging away everyday looking for that next great adventure.
Email: tony [at] travelinhunter [dot] com
Sponsors: Realtree, CVA, Moultrie, Alpen Optics, Quake Slings, Powerbelt Bullets, Bergara Barrels, Scent-Lok
TV Show (host): Moultrie's The Hit List
