Nick Hoffman
is an award-winning recording artist , musician , songwriter , and fiddle player . He moved to Nashville in 2000 , formed a band called THE FARM , and has worked with some of the biggest names in country music , including Brooks & Dunn , Sarah Evans , Trace Adkins , Keith Urban , Kenny Chesney , and more .
But Nick has a wild side , and a thorough love for the outdoors , travel , and culture . His passion for nature stems from the roots of his childhood . Growing up in the countryside of Nowthen , a small town in Anoka County , Minnesota , Nick was a regular fisherman at a young age , and went camping with his family often . A neighbor and friend took him deer hunting for the first time at age 12 , and ever since then , Nick ’ s passion has been in constant growth .
From horseback riding , to retrieving waterfowl with his trusted canine sidekick , Waylon , Nick is always preparing for his next excursion . Recently , Nick became the host of his brand new series on Outdoor Channel , Nick ’ s Wild Ride .
Nick has had more than a handful of amazing outdoor adventures on the show so far , including taking a trip down the Bourbon Trail , tasting beef intestine in Uruguay , and participating in the South Dakota pheasant opener . Season two , coming this July , will bring episodes featuring exotic destinations , such as Argentina , the Northwest Territories , and Africa , which only makes us more excited for what he ’ ll showcase next !
In between filming , Nick was able to spend some time with us in this exclusive interview . Here , Nick opens up about family and future endeavors , shares his personal hunting and fishing tips , and offers behind-the-scenes bits of Nick ’ s Wild Ride .
Adventure Outdoors | Spring 2017 | 97