I love hearing you talk about Roy. It inspires me want to be a better man. I think every man wants to be the kind of man they tell tails of their strength and courage when they are gone. I miss him and only know him through your stories. Love the pod 🙏
Thanks for sharing Roy's story and your adventures with him. I've been following you for years. you are an inspiration to many including me. I lost my best friend and hunting partner 17 years ago. He was also my dad. I agree it will never be the same as it was before. Thanks for all you do for the archery and hunting community.
At 78, I can recall hunts where there were four of us in camp, and I'm the only one that remains, but most of those were what could be called the natural cycle of life. Less than two years ago the world lost a great engineer, husband, father of two young children, son, hunter, hunting partner, and friend to so many; he was only 36. His name was Sam. His last big game hunt was on Kodiak. I just wish that I had been more like him throughout my life. I understand and respect what you are doing for Roy. Some might think that it's healing for us to share our pain, but we'll never heal, we just don't want those very special people to ever be forgotten. Keep telling the stories; we're listening, we're watching, we're hurting along side of you, but also be thankful to have known that very special, great person in our lives. Not everyone is so privileged. Thanks for sharing.
Wow, I never paid attention to Cameron. Interesting how a guy sharing his heart about a friend as well as sharing his own short coming can move a person. -Thanks Cameron!
Those of us with some years behind us have lost someone that we feel this way about, and it hits home. These stories need to be shared and mean more to us than you can know. Thank you for this.
Cam - thank you for gutting it out and sharing this episode on Roy. As someone who is only a bit older then your sons, I think what stands out to me as I’ve heard stories of Roy over the years is the deep respect, admiration, loyalty, and love that you two had for each other. Deeper than bowhunting - Roy made you a better man, husband, father, and friend. These are the types of relationships all men should strive for. They are the ones of eternal impact.
Genuineness, with unearthed sincerity. Buried under the depths of things we don't want shown, are truly beautifully. As well as brutally real moments of what people mean to us. Lost my dad a few years ago and there's just a hole there that will never be filled. Hearing of how much my dad affected other's, leads to wanting to be more like that. Giving, with a servants heart. Death is painful and ugly. But it can also be the planted seed through pain that lead other's to try and follow in the footsteps where a loved one that was lost lead. And pick up the joy they carried and carrying that onward down the path, in the direction they were traveling where their journey ended. Telling their story and keeping their truth alive is our greatest gift to them. It's a painful reminder. A tedious trail, traversing the torturous trials of loss. Yet, letting the light in the loneliness. Reflecting that light they had through remembrance and recalling the moments that made them who they were, and still are in our memories.
I do a 5 hour commute 1 way at the beginning of the week and home a the end of each week. And keep coming back to this podcast. I’ve seen your other podcasts talking about Roy. Please tell us more about your experiences with Roy and more about Roy. Don’t ever stop telling us your story with Roy
As a new bowhunter, 2003ish, I subscribed to Bowhunter Magazine. Dwight Schun article of hunting Kodiak with some guy named Roy Roth was epic. After that, Roy’s name kept popping up everywhere. Thanks Cam for telling the story of this tremendous hunter. #muchrespect 🦌
Thanks for sharing with us again details about the man the myth the legend Roy Roth 😮 I found bow hunting in my late 40s I have been hitting it hard like crazy to try and achieve my goals and I look to you and your stories of Roy to fuel my spirits thank you!
As I'm watching this cam I'm balling in tears man . As you speak about Roy I think of my dad . I'm 32 now and lost my dad about 4 years ago to pancreatic cancer. He was my hunting buddy. He would be the only one that would just say grab your gear and let's go we'd get lost out in the woods in search of a california blacktail . Everyone else in the group would either tell us no it's too cold or No there's no deer up there in the national forest. We didn't care ..I didn't care I was sharing Laughs and a camp fire with my best friend and my father. I had just started getting into archery 1 year before he past and fell in love. Watching your videos I couldn't wait to get outa state with my old man and pack out my first archery elk or even connect on any big game animal with a bow with my old man . Unfortunately that never happened and every year after that hunting feels plain . I love to hunt but it just isn't the same anymore . Hopefully one day that feeling will return of true authentic enjoyment and laughter . Cam you are a hero and a legend to a lot of us keep doing you
Thanks for sharing this Cam. Wish Roy was there with you during this episode. Hope you can hold on to the hope and truth that one day you will meet again in heaven. You are our inspiration, just as Roy was for you.
Roy would be proud! The things you do, the stories you share and the example you are giving us is a part of his legacy. You have an impact on a lot of people, so please never stop doing what's hard.
Great episode, I met you in POW for the first time in late 90, early 2000's. We were all hunting Black Bear. Followed you ever since. I am deeply sorry for your loss. Kirk
I can see this is difficult for you to do and I commend you for doing it. People need to hear the stories of Roy Roth! Keep them coming. Keep Hammering!
Roy was a legend thanks for sharing the stories about him I’ve looked up to you and Roy for years, it was hard for not only me but my seven year old son said “dad that’s so sad he lost his hunting buddy it makes me want to cry” I see how tuff it is to share the stories but legends never die his stories are inspiring.
It was hard to hear this story without shedding a tear! Roy will live on thru u cam and the strories! He sounds like a great human being and we all know the good ones go first. Thank u for letting us in and I can tell it was hard for u to share but I’m glad u did. Hes smiling down on u brutha
Read your book and I cried with you when I read about Roy. You were blessed with the gift of friendship... God always seemed to send me a true blue friend over certain times in my life that proved to be pivotal. Thank you for sharing and for displaying what it looks like to reciprocate and continue the legacy. 💝
Until you have lost a friend that means that much and has impacted your life you’ll never know that feeling. The gut wrenching stomach turning need to scream out. I don’t know how you felt but I know how I felt losing my best friend and it was summed up in your voice the whole episode
Thank you for sharing Cam. The story and the love you felt for your friend And legend Roy Roth is personified through your story and the emotions you clearly show through this episode. Tears don’t represent weakness, they allow the person to process those tough things you can keep hammering despite getting choked up.
I’ve never meet either of you but I totally understand the story Iam a solo hunter of the big woods of Michigan and truly appreciate ur story with the passing of my dad and grandpa and others keep grinding and hunt hard
Very much appreciate this Cameron. I’ve been following you pretty much my whole adult life. No disrespect at all for this comment Roy Roth is still a legend forever. Think most fishermen and hunters kinda have a Roy Roth in their life. I’m an ignorant city boy who didn’t and still hardly knows much of the wilderness. I’m very thankful to have my mentor and best friend Joebek Werly he taught me how to fish, got a badass boat together and I’m currently pestering him to take me hunting once a tag flys my way. Without him I’d probably still be a drunk in the clubs here in Vegas or dead somewhere living with no passion in life. I think that’s the beauty of this whole outdoor experience is many of us need a type of “Roy” to teach and show us that which they were also taught. And the adventure, the legacy, the reverence it never really ends, just gets passed on like we all do. Thanks again Cameron I’m sure this wasn’t easy and if I had to ever speak for my mentor I’d be a mess! All love #keephammering
I never knew roy roth...but when introduced to archery hunting in 2002 there was one archery hunter i always fallowed an read about every chance i could an continuing to do so...thats cameron hanes...your a hell of a human...just like roy...keep hammerin thats what he would want!
Great video Cam really appreciate the work definitely keeps this 55 old inspired to keep being young and enjoying the hunting and fishing life Roy is that kinda friend that happens once in a life time and you got to enjoy life with him
Hey Cam, I am really thankful for you sharing these stories. It inspires me to constantly want to be a better bow hunter. I got my 5 year old son his first compound for christmas and I cant wait to show him the stories of Cam and Roy. Thank you sir
An insanely tough man inspiring so many tough people and still able to show that it’s ok to be emotional. Cam Hanes you’re a legend! Can’t wait to hear the rest of these “campfire” like stories about Roy! #Keep Hammering
Sooo grateful that you shared this with us Cam ... I had a sense of the friend and legend he was/is ... hearing you share this is really brings it home .. Keep on Hammering Brother!
Thanks for sharing Cam! Roy is the type of hunter we should all strive to be. A lot of us look up to Cam Hanes like you looked up to Roy, Cam. Thanks for inspiring me Cam!
Thanks cam roy tough this episode appreciate you and thank you for the legend of roy we all miss him and we must keep telling stories of him to carry on his legacy
This hits home hard!! Hands down the best podcast I have ever listened too! Can’t wait to hear the rest of the stories about Roy. The one about the gut piles is classic!!
Thanks for sharing! He sounds like the friend many long for in life. Just hearing the stories reminds me to not take any breath for granted and to live each moment like it’s my last……..because it could be.
Its cool to hear these stories, let alone some home town stories… my family and myself are from Hermiston! Definitely caught me off guard when you brought up echo and Hermiston!
Cam don’t say that about yourself !! Not a FU , you have done tremendous work brother … work hard every day and you are Idolized by many , like me who I over there and I’m 57 … your a rock brother that keeps others going .. remember all those life you have your last bow to…. Who does that… YOU 🌹🌹🌹❤️
Ok, so, your a butt head, making my cry so much😅 At 62, I have only a few heroes I look up to for inspiration. You my friend are one of them, but I'm sorry to tell you that someone just moved past you on that scale. His name is Roy Roth! As always, this episode rocks!! Listen to them all, and most, several times, Roy's storys will be right up near the top. Never stop being who you are Cam!!
If I could ever ask Cameron a few questions it would be: Your strength of being a (tough) man? Is it you basically being self made? Or God made or God guided, giving Him thanks along the way? Deep within you, are you mad at God? In some areas within yourself are you bitter? As in holding un-forgiveness toward others or even God? Do you get mad at some dude and have a hard time not being angry at him? We live in a fallen world where we have free will, to either do good or do evil. We have that choice. You can go rob a bank or help an old lady across the street tomorrow. It’s up to you. But it is God who gives us the very breathe in our lungs and the life in our blood to do things. Though God knows what you will do, He don’t make you. We all chose to obey Him or not to obey Him. Again this is a fallen world and we have free will. Jesus is King
Man this one was heavy, but these solo episodes are awesome. Love the in-depth story telling
I love hearing you talk about Roy. It inspires me want to be a better man. I think every man wants to be the kind of man they tell tails of their strength and courage when they are gone. I miss him and only know him through your stories. Love the pod 🙏
Thanks for sharing Roy's story and your adventures with him. I've been following you for years. you are an inspiration to many including me. I lost my best friend and hunting partner 17 years ago. He was also my dad. I agree it will never be the same as it was before. Thanks for all you do for the archery and hunting community.
At 78, I can recall hunts where there were four of us in camp, and I'm the only one that remains, but most of those were what could be called the natural cycle of life. Less than two years ago the world lost a great engineer, husband, father of two young children, son, hunter, hunting partner, and friend to so many; he was only 36. His name was Sam. His last big game hunt was on Kodiak. I just wish that I had been more like him throughout my life. I understand and respect what you are doing for Roy. Some might think that it's healing for us to share our pain, but we'll never heal, we just don't want those very special people to ever be forgotten. Keep telling the stories; we're listening, we're watching, we're hurting along side of you, but also be thankful to have known that very special, great person in our lives. Not everyone is so privileged. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for sharing more about Roy, Cam! I think I can safely say, we all want more of this. Keep Hammering!
Wow, I never paid attention to Cameron. Interesting how a guy sharing his heart about a friend as well as sharing his own short coming can move a person. -Thanks Cameron!
Those of us with some years behind us have lost someone that we feel this way about, and it hits home. These stories need to be shared and mean more to us than you can know. Thank you for this.
Cam - thank you for gutting it out and sharing this episode on Roy.
As someone who is only a bit older then your sons, I think what stands out to me as I’ve heard stories of Roy over the years is the deep respect, admiration, loyalty, and love that you two had for each other.
Deeper than bowhunting - Roy made you a better man, husband, father, and friend. These are the types of relationships all men should strive for. They are the ones of eternal impact.
Genuineness, with unearthed sincerity. Buried under the depths of things we don't want shown, are truly beautifully. As well as brutally real moments of what people mean to us. Lost my dad a few years ago and there's just a hole there that will never be filled. Hearing of how much my dad affected other's, leads to wanting to be more like that. Giving, with a servants heart. Death is painful and ugly. But it can also be the planted seed through pain that lead other's to try and follow in the footsteps where a loved one that was lost lead. And pick up the joy they carried and carrying that onward down the path, in the direction they were traveling where their journey ended. Telling their story and keeping their truth alive is our greatest gift to them. It's a painful reminder. A tedious trail, traversing the torturous trials of loss. Yet, letting the light in the loneliness. Reflecting that light they had through remembrance and recalling the moments that made them who they were, and still are in our memories.
Appreciate you sharing Roy's stories with us.
I love hearing the Roy Stories. It's cool that you had someone to hunt with that impacted you that much.
LEGENDS NEVER DIE!
What a blessing you and Roy are to each other.
Awesome episode man! Legends never die! Thank God for men like Roy
Thank you for sharing Cam. Because of you , someone like me living in Eastern Europe knows of Roy Roth and the adventures you had..
Thanks for sharing, great for us to see a person like yourself be emotional about someone so pivotal in your life.
I do a 5 hour commute 1 way at the beginning of the week and home a the end of each week. And keep coming back to this podcast. I’ve seen your other podcasts talking about Roy. Please tell us more about your experiences with Roy and more about Roy. Don’t ever stop telling us your story with Roy
As a new bowhunter, 2003ish, I subscribed to Bowhunter Magazine. Dwight Schun article of hunting Kodiak with some guy named Roy Roth was epic. After that, Roy’s name kept popping up everywhere. Thanks Cam for telling the story of this tremendous hunter. #muchrespect 🦌
I’m sorry about the loss of Roy but you are living to honor him and you have him with you till this day.
These solo episodes are great
Thanks for sharing with us again details about the man the myth the legend Roy Roth 😮 I found bow hunting in my late 40s I have been hitting it hard like crazy to try and achieve my goals and I look to you and your stories of Roy to fuel my spirits thank you!
As I'm watching this cam I'm balling in tears man . As you speak about Roy I think of my dad . I'm 32 now and lost my dad about 4 years ago to pancreatic cancer. He was my hunting buddy. He would be the only one that would just say grab your gear and let's go we'd get lost out in the woods in search of a california blacktail . Everyone else in the group would either tell us no it's too cold or No there's no deer up there in the national forest. We didn't care ..I didn't care I was sharing Laughs and a camp fire with my best friend and my father. I had just started getting into archery 1 year before he past and fell in love. Watching your videos I couldn't wait to get outa state with my old man and pack out my first archery elk or even connect on any big game animal with a bow with my old man . Unfortunately that never happened and every year after that hunting feels plain . I love to hunt but it just isn't the same anymore . Hopefully one day that feeling will return of true authentic enjoyment and laughter . Cam you are a hero and a legend to a lot of us keep doing you
Great to hear you talk about Roy! These solos are excellent!
Thanks for sharing this Cam. Wish Roy was there with you during this episode. Hope you can hold on to the hope and truth that one day you will meet again in heaven.
You are our inspiration, just as Roy was for you.
Roy would be proud! The things you do, the stories you share and the example you are giving us is a part of his legacy. You have an impact on a lot of people, so please never stop doing what's hard.
Great episode, I met you in POW for the first time in late 90, early 2000's. We were all hunting Black Bear. Followed you ever since. I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Kirk
I can see this is difficult for you to do and I commend you for doing it. People need to hear the stories of Roy Roth! Keep them coming. Keep Hammering!
Roy was a legend thanks for sharing the stories about him I’ve looked up to you and Roy for years, it was hard for not only me but my seven year old son said “dad that’s so sad he lost his hunting buddy it makes me want to cry” I see how tuff it is to share the stories but legends never die his stories are inspiring.
Keep the Roy legend alive. Nice job getting through this one.
Cam,it's not being tougher, but accepting he had a life worth your honor. Remember and honor him, and never forget him.
It was hard to hear this story without shedding a tear! Roy will live on thru u cam and the strories! He sounds like a great human being and we all know the good ones go first. Thank u for letting us in and I can tell it was hard for u to share but I’m glad u did. Hes smiling down on u brutha
This is amazing I was just listening to the rich outdoors podcast with Roy the other day!!! Such a legend!!
Read your book and I cried with you when I read about Roy. You were blessed with the gift of friendship... God always seemed to send me a true blue friend over certain times in my life that proved to be pivotal. Thank you for sharing and for displaying what it looks like to reciprocate and continue the legacy. 💝
God bless you Cam he is damn proud of you Bud!
That was a great story Cam of your friend and mentor Roy Roth. Thanks for sharing.
Ive been waiting to hear this story for awhile now. Thanks for sharing!
It gets raw at the end. Thanks for being real Cam!
Until you have lost a friend that means that much and has impacted your life you’ll never know that feeling. The gut wrenching stomach turning need to scream out. I don’t know how you felt but I know how I felt losing my best friend and it was summed up in your voice the whole episode
Good morning, hope you cherish those you love and I hope y'all getting some good time afield. Happy New Year!
Thank you for sharing Cam. The story and the love you felt for your friend And legend Roy Roth is personified through your story and the emotions you clearly show through this episode. Tears don’t represent weakness, they allow the person to process those tough things you can keep hammering despite getting choked up.
I’ve never meet either of you but I totally understand the story Iam a solo hunter of the big woods of Michigan and truly appreciate ur story with the passing of my dad and grandpa and others keep grinding and hunt hard
I wouldn’t wish losing your hero on my worst enemy sir, keep hammering. Thank you for the stories
Very much appreciate this Cameron. I’ve been following you pretty much my whole adult life. No disrespect at all for this comment Roy Roth is still a legend forever. Think most fishermen and hunters kinda have a Roy Roth in their life. I’m an ignorant city boy who didn’t and still hardly knows much of the wilderness. I’m very thankful to have my mentor and best friend Joebek Werly he taught me how to fish, got a badass boat together and I’m currently pestering him to take me hunting once a tag flys my way. Without him I’d probably still be a drunk in the clubs here in Vegas or dead somewhere living with no passion in life. I think that’s the beauty of this whole outdoor experience is many of us need a type of “Roy” to teach and show us that which they were also taught. And the adventure, the legacy, the reverence it never really ends, just gets passed on like we all do. Thanks again Cameron I’m sure this wasn’t easy and if I had to ever speak for my mentor I’d be a mess! All love #keephammering
Cam you are an inspiration and so is Roy! Keep crushing!
I never knew roy roth...but when introduced to archery hunting in 2002 there was one archery hunter i always fallowed an read about every chance i could an continuing to do so...thats cameron hanes...your a hell of a human...just like roy...keep hammerin thats what he would want!
Great video Cam really appreciate the work definitely keeps this 55 old inspired to keep being young and enjoying the hunting and fishing life Roy is that kinda friend that happens once in a life time and you got to enjoy life with him
Thanks for sharing your story, we all have a little Roy with us. Can't replace but we can push through anything together. Keep doing you!
You're an inspiration and local legend Cam! Love the Dari mart ice bags in the ice barrel ad!😅
Hey Cam, I am really thankful for you sharing these stories. It inspires me to constantly want to be a better bow hunter. I got my 5 year old son his first compound for christmas and I cant wait to show him the stories of Cam and Roy. Thank you sir
An insanely tough man inspiring so many tough people and still able to show that it’s ok to be emotional. Cam Hanes you’re a legend! Can’t wait to hear the rest of these “campfire” like stories about Roy! #Keep Hammering
Sooo grateful that you shared this with us Cam ... I had a sense of the friend and legend he was/is ... hearing you share this is really brings it home .. Keep on Hammering Brother!
Thanks for sharing that Cam you and your stories of Roy challenge me to be a better person.
True legend, thank you for sharing his story and who he was with us, keep on hamering!
Thanks for sharing Cam! Roy is the type of hunter we should all strive to be. A lot of us look up to Cam Hanes like you looked up to Roy, Cam. Thanks for inspiring me Cam!
its good to hear the stories from you, I'm surprised you didn't move to Alaska after he did, just to be closer and hunt together more.
Incredible tribute to the GOAT! Had me in tears along with you! Definitely makes me want to be a better man/father ❤
This may be my favorite podcast you have ever posted! Lost my hunting idol when I was young and this made me really reminisce right along with you!
Any time I laugh and cry in one video I know it's something special. Thanks Cam!!
Thanks cam roy tough this episode appreciate you and thank you for the legend of roy we all miss him and we must keep telling stories of him to carry on his legacy
Thanks to such people we are doing this. Time heals everything.
This hits home hard!! Hands down the best podcast I have ever listened too! Can’t wait to hear the rest of the stories about Roy. The one about the gut piles is classic!!
These are great Cam. Give yourself credit for this podcast.
I don’t miss an episode. Love your knowledge, stories, and interviews
Thanks for sharing! He sounds like the friend many long for in life. Just hearing the stories reminds me to not take any breath for granted and to live each moment like it’s my last……..because it could be.
What a great tribute to your friend. Thank you for sharing his story.
Absolutely Awesome! I Can Only Prey That One Day People Will Love Me As Much As You Loved Your Brother. ❤
Loved listening to this Cam, appreciate you sharing. Sounds like a beast and such a great comrade in the wilderness
It’s an honor to listen to this. So meaningful. ❤🙏🏼❤
Mad respect, Cam!
Its cool to hear these stories, let alone some home town stories… my family and myself are from Hermiston! Definitely caught me off guard when you brought up echo and Hermiston!
Outstanding episode !! Keep Hammering brother.
Legends never die…👍🙏
RIP Roy. Your story lives on.
Thanks for sharing even though it was tough Cam.
I loved watching videos of you and Roy hunting together but man this was a tough one to watch I can’t say I didn’t get teared up on this one
Legends never die!!! Excited for this series!
Cam don’t say that about yourself !! Not a FU , you have done tremendous work brother … work hard every day and you are Idolized by many , like me who I over there and I’m 57 … your a rock brother that keeps others going .. remember all those life you have your last bow to…. Who does that… YOU 🌹🌹🌹❤️
Wow Cam such a moving and powerful podcast cant wait to here all of Roy"s stories thanks for sharin
thanks for sharing that with us bud
You need to bring back the "Roy Tough" shirts on the site. Wish I had grabbed one when they were available.
Last 2 videos have been awesome
Cam , great podcast, looking forward to many more talks about roy
Well Done Cam!
Vinnie
Guarantee Roy is there in heaven smiling down on you Cam.
#KeepHammering
Great episode !
Tell the stories like you would to Roy, but here. “Hunt Camp w/ Roy”
God bless you
Ok, so, your a butt head, making my cry so much😅
At 62, I have only a few heroes I look up to for inspiration. You my friend are one of them, but I'm sorry to tell you that someone just moved past you on that scale. His name is Roy Roth! As always, this episode rocks!! Listen to them all, and most, several times, Roy's storys will be right up near the top. Never stop being who you are Cam!!
Thanks for sharing. I feel your pain
Great episode... Thank you for that... 👍👊🫎🐏
that's a heavy story, I know the feeling of the lost hunters who no longer walk with us on the hunt. Long live their memories.
great man.
Thanks for sharing.❤
You the man Roy!
Inspiration
If I could ever ask Cameron a few questions it would be:
Your strength of being a (tough) man? Is it you basically being self made?
Or God made or God guided, giving Him thanks along the way?
Deep within you, are you mad at God?
In some areas within yourself are you bitter? As in holding un-forgiveness toward others or even God?
Do you get mad at some dude and have a hard time not being angry at him?
We live in a fallen world where we have free will, to either do good or do evil. We have that choice.
You can go rob a bank or help an old lady across the street tomorrow. It’s up to you.
But it is God who gives us the very breathe in our lungs and the life in our blood to do things.
Though God knows what you will do, He don’t make you. We all chose to obey Him or not to obey Him.
Again this is a fallen world and we have free will.
Jesus is King
What a great video
Got your book for Christmas, what do I gotta do to get it signed?
Where can I buy a book like that ?
Whats the name of the book you reading from❤
💪😎🔥…RESPECT!!..
RAD