Will grew up in the south Texas border town of Laredo. He spent summers on his grandparents’ ranch in the hill country, kickstarting his lifelong connection with nature on the banks of the river tubing, fishing, catching crawdad, and loving life. His father taught him to hunt and trap feral hogs, chase south Texas white tail, and live a true country life. He quickly picked up modern methods but always had an interest in more primitive and traditional ways. At age 16, he went to live with his father in the hill country and spent his high schoo…