My full name is George Bowe Blitch, and let's face it...I've been a "Son of a Blitch" my entire life!
I'm a fifth generation Texan, living here with the love of my life, Meg Blitch, and our two amazing daughters. Most people know that I'm an energetic guy that enjoys being involved in a variety of projects. I figured this might be a good place to centralize and share them.
I've worked in a variety of professions over the years...I've been a Financial Advisor, Wildlife Manager, Rancher, Hunting Guide, Publisher (HYT Publishing), Writer, Editor, Multimedia Manager, Videographer, Photographer, Designer, Cartographer (with American Made Maps & Map My Ranch), Professional Touring Musician, Teacher, Soccer Coach, and the Host of the "Son of a Blitch" Podcast.
My father and I co-own Blitch Associates, Inc., a financial advisory firm specializing in public finance in Houston, TX. I've entering my 21st year in the industry and I am blessed to work alongside my dad, everyday. I currently co-own American Made Maps & Map My Ranch with one of best friends, Colin Williams. AMM & MMR are mapping companies specializing in producing custom printed (& digital) aerial maps. While I still own and operate the publishing company, HYT Publishing, I paused on new projects for a handful of years, after the passing of my good friend and business partner, Harvey Arden - former National Geographic writer/editor of 23 years, and best selling author. I still enjoy writing and publishing, and I've had a handful of articles that were well received in the outdoor industry, which really furthered my desire for writing and producing books, again. I have one book that is gradually in the works right now about Bob Lemmons (1848-1947). He was born into slavery, but later emerged as one of the most famous Black Cowboys of Texas, aka the "Most Original Mustanger" and "The Horse Whisperer," as he would single handedly round up countless Wild Mustangs in the Wild Horse Deserts of TX, before barbed wire spiderwebbed the lands. He is truly a Texas Legend. Our families would become close friends, ranching together and living side by side, in South texas. In the last decade of his life, as his eyesight continued to fail, Bob lived alongside our family, with a guide wire that was attached from my great grandparents house to a guest house our family built for him, so he could easily make his way over. He would spend countless hours retelling his legendary stories, and my family recorded and passed many of those down! I look forward to sharing these with everyone, soon. Click here to learn more about Bob Lemmons.
I'm a fifth generation Texan, living here with the love of my life, Meg Blitch, and our two amazing daughters. Most people know that I'm an energetic guy that enjoys being involved in a variety of projects. I figured this might be a good place to centralize and share them.
I've worked in a variety of professions over the years...I've been a Financial Advisor, Wildlife Manager, Rancher, Hunting Guide, Publisher (HYT Publishing), Writer, Editor, Multimedia Manager, Videographer, Photographer, Designer, Cartographer (with American Made Maps & Map My Ranch), Professional Touring Musician, Teacher, Soccer Coach, and the Host of the "Son of a Blitch" Podcast.
My father and I co-own Blitch Associates, Inc., a financial advisory firm specializing in public finance in Houston, TX. I've entering my 21st year in the industry and I am blessed to work alongside my dad, everyday. I currently co-own American Made Maps & Map My Ranch with one of best friends, Colin Williams. AMM & MMR are mapping companies specializing in producing custom printed (& digital) aerial maps. While I still own and operate the publishing company, HYT Publishing, I paused on new projects for a handful of years, after the passing of my good friend and business partner, Harvey Arden - former National Geographic writer/editor of 23 years, and best selling author. I still enjoy writing and publishing, and I've had a handful of articles that were well received in the outdoor industry, which really furthered my desire for writing and producing books, again. I have one book that is gradually in the works right now about Bob Lemmons (1848-1947). He was born into slavery, but later emerged as one of the most famous Black Cowboys of Texas, aka the "Most Original Mustanger" and "The Horse Whisperer," as he would single handedly round up countless Wild Mustangs in the Wild Horse Deserts of TX, before barbed wire spiderwebbed the lands. He is truly a Texas Legend. Our families would become close friends, ranching together and living side by side, in South texas. In the last decade of his life, as his eyesight continued to fail, Bob lived alongside our family, with a guide wire that was attached from my great grandparents house to a guest house our family built for him, so he could easily make his way over. He would spend countless hours retelling his legendary stories, and my family recorded and passed many of those down! I look forward to sharing these with everyone, soon. Click here to learn more about Bob Lemmons.
Latest Article
"WHY ONE TEXAS RANCH KEEPS PRODUCING WILD MELANISTIC DEER"
first published by MeatEater
first published by MeatEater
Click Here to read the original article, published on the MeatEater website...or click here for the extended version!
My interview with Matty Nelson from Seekins Precision
Unlock the secrets of cutting-edge firearm innovation with Matty Nelson from Seekins Precision as he unveils their revolutionary 2025 rifle lineup. This captivating episode promises to redefine your understanding of rifle technology with the introduction of five brand new rifles, all boasting the M3 designator. Each model, including the HitPro M3, Havak Element M3, PH3, PH3-NRL and the Element Hunter features a groundbreaking three-lug bolt design and a dual cam system for seamless cocking, marking a new era in rifle performance. Marvel at the quick-change barrel options, crafted in carbon fiber and tailored perfectly to meet the needs of the ever-growing suppressor market. Dive deeper into the heart of Seekins Precision's manufacturing prowess, where the magic unfolds entirely in-house. Matty shares an insider's perspective on the rigorous production process that ensures superior quality, from the crafting of carbon fiber barrels using Rock Creek Steel 416R match-grade material to the meticulous quality control measures. Discover the lengths to which Seekins goes to maintain precision, including a climate-controlled 100-yard underground range for accuracy testing, underscoring their commitment to delivering perfection with every rifle. Celebrate the evolution of the hunting rifle with us by exploring the exciting transition from tactical to hunting designs. Through the lens of the SLAM rifle's transformation into the Element Hunter, experience the perfect blend of modularity and tradition. The episode also highlights the new 7mm backcountry caliber and compact barrel configurations that promise versatility and precision for hunters. As we wrap up, Matty extends sincere gratitude to Seekins Precision fans for their unyielding support and enthusiasm, which has fueled the company's remarkable growth and innovation. Join us in embracing the future of hunting rifles and the passion driving Seekins Precision forward! Learn more at www.SeekinsPrecision.com
Partnerships, Sponsors & Affiliates
I have had the honor of teaming up with some amazing companies and individuals throughout my time working in the Outdoor Industry, mainly through my Podcast, American Made Maps, Map My Ranch and with my writing. I am a recent Field Team member with Moultrie Mobile & Primos. I have recently teamed up with PSE Archery, to test out their Mach 30 DS, as I begin my "Journey into Archery" series, to become a bow hunter. Hamskea Archery Solutions has provided me with the Everest rest and peep sight, Victory Archery has provided me with rip TKO arrows, and SKB Cases has provided me with the best bow case in the game! I have some other companies that I am teaming up with, and will share those soon on the Partnerships page.
A couple years ago, I teamed up with Doug Duren, to work on his "Sharing The Land" project. We produce the maps for the land owners that sign up with STL. We have also partnered with onX Maps, and each Custom Map client with AMM & MMR receives a free Elite Membership with the onX Hunt app. I've also partnered up with Seekins Precision, Leica and Yeti. I'm a big fan of all three of these companies and can't wait to share some new contact featuring all three, soon. I used my Havak Element rifle from Seekins Precision during the entire 2024 hunting season, and will have an article to share about the experience, soon!
A couple years ago, I teamed up with Doug Duren, to work on his "Sharing The Land" project. We produce the maps for the land owners that sign up with STL. We have also partnered with onX Maps, and each Custom Map client with AMM & MMR receives a free Elite Membership with the onX Hunt app. I've also partnered up with Seekins Precision, Leica and Yeti. I'm a big fan of all three of these companies and can't wait to share some new contact featuring all three, soon. I used my Havak Element rifle from Seekins Precision during the entire 2024 hunting season, and will have an article to share about the experience, soon!
"Son of a Blitch" podcast
In my early twenties, I would often travel around with my dear friend, former National Geographic writer and best selling author, Harvey Arden, interviewing Indigenous Elders, Leaders of the Native American Indian Community, and many other interesting people along the way. It was a fascinating time in my life. I always wanted to return to interviewing interesting people, recording their stories and podcasting turned out to be a perfect medium to do just that. The "Son of a Blitch" Podcast is now in its third year and I have had the chance to meet and interview some incredible people with a variety of backgrounds, interests, and talents. I have interviewed #1 New York Times Best Selling Authors, Television Show Hosts, Leaders in the Outdoor Industry, International Touring Musicians, James Beard Award-Winning Chefs, Photographers, Filmmakers, Navy SEALS, Green Berets, Veterans and related Veteran Organizations, a Master BladeSmith, a Federal Judge, Professional Athletes, Business Leaders, Inventors, Survival & Wilderness Experts, Gunsmiths, Long Range Shooting Instructors, Actors, Publishers, Inventors, Professional Athletes, Federal Judges, Cartel Fighting Game Wardens, other podcasters, and more! I hope you'll take a look on the podcast page, and scroll through the guests...I have a good feeling you might find something that interest you!
Please subscribe and follow the "Son of a Blitch" podcast wherever you tune in, to be notified when a new episode is announced. Rating and Reviewing the show on the podcast channels is also a huge help! And sharing an episode with a friend! A special thank you to all my guests, and to every listener of the show. I greatly appreciate it!
Update - the SOB Podcast has listeners and viewers in over 50 countries and 1,500 major cities across the world!
Please subscribe and follow the "Son of a Blitch" podcast wherever you tune in, to be notified when a new episode is announced. Rating and Reviewing the show on the podcast channels is also a huge help! And sharing an episode with a friend! A special thank you to all my guests, and to every listener of the show. I greatly appreciate it!
Update - the SOB Podcast has listeners and viewers in over 50 countries and 1,500 major cities across the world!
"Being on Son of a Blitch Podcast is an absolute blast. George Blitch knows how to dig deep and keep the conversation real, making every minute count.“
-Jack Carr, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Red Sky Mourning & The Terminal List series
-Jack Carr, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Red Sky Mourning & The Terminal List series
Son of a Blitch Podcast, Ep. 65 w/ Janis Putelis - MeatEater
“George was prepared with great questions & I had a great time chatting with him.”` - Janis Putelis
American Made Maps & Map My Ranch
AMERICAN MADE MAPS is co-owned by George Blitch & Colin Williams, who have been close friends since childhood and creating custom maps together for over 20 years. They started that journey after they made a map of George's family ranch and three of their friends saw it and said, "you should map my ranch." The light bulb went off and George & Colin decided to start a company called, "Map My Ranch", to create the best customizable, printed ranch maps available. Before long, they were making maps for clients across every state in the US, and beyond, becoming the leaders in printed maps of all types. Over time, they felt the name might potentially limit their audience.
While Map My Ranch will continue on, George & Colin decided they wanted to create a new brand name, AMERICAN MADE MAPS, that would better represent the scope of the various projects they produce maps for: Ranches, Farms, Hunting Leases, Lakes, Rivers, Coastal Areas, Public Lands, State & National Parks, Commercial Developments, Vineyards, Golf Courses, Sports Complexes, Ski Resorts, Municipalities & More
w/ The AMERICAN MADE MAPS Promise:
We have also developed Partnerships with Doug Duren's "Sharing The Land" initiative and with the onX Hunt app, the #1 hunting app in the world! All our American Made Maps & Map My Ranch customers will receive a 3 month "Elite Membership" with their map purchase!
While Map My Ranch will continue on, George & Colin decided they wanted to create a new brand name, AMERICAN MADE MAPS, that would better represent the scope of the various projects they produce maps for: Ranches, Farms, Hunting Leases, Lakes, Rivers, Coastal Areas, Public Lands, State & National Parks, Commercial Developments, Vineyards, Golf Courses, Sports Complexes, Ski Resorts, Municipalities & More
w/ The AMERICAN MADE MAPS Promise:
- Produce the Best Printed (& Digital) Maps in the USA
- Acquire the Newest & Best Quality Imagery Available
- Forge the Best Partnerships, to Deliver The Best Products
- Create & Promote Jobs Across America
We have also developed Partnerships with Doug Duren's "Sharing The Land" initiative and with the onX Hunt app, the #1 hunting app in the world! All our American Made Maps & Map My Ranch customers will receive a 3 month "Elite Membership" with their map purchase!
HYT Publishing
In 2004, I started a publishing company, HYT Publishing, with my good friend and mentor, former National Geographic writer, Harvey Arden. Sadly, Harvey passed away in 2018. During our time together, we published 3 books and 2 Spoken Word CDs. We began working on our first book “Have You Thought of Leonard Peltier Lately?” as a follow up to a book Harvey edited by Leonard Peltier called "Prison Writings: My Life Is My Sun Dance" in 1999. Our second book, White Buffalo Teachings, is about the Lakota people and their traditions/history, which Harvey co-wrote with Chief Arvol Looking Horse, the 19th generation Keeper of the Sacred White Buffalo Calf Pipe. Our third book, by a Seneca Elder named Edna Gordon, is a collection of Life Messages and Poetry, called "Voice of the Hawk Elder". It won the USA Best Books Award in the Native American Studies category. We also have 2 spoken word CDs - "Noble Red Man" and "My Life Is My Sundance" - both of which were nominated for a total of 5 Native American Music Awards at the 2011 NAMMYS. "My Life Is My Sun Dance" ended up winning the "Best Spoken Word" Award that year! Harvey also won a NAMMY for the Wisdomkeepers Radio CD, which we helped to get on the ballot.
Our website features a preview of the books and CDs, if you'd like to check them out: www.HaveYouThought.com
Our website features a preview of the books and CDs, if you'd like to check them out: www.HaveYouThought.com
Son of a Blitch Productions
Essentially, all my "projects" or businesses fall under the umbrella of SOB Productions, which has officially been in existence since 2001. It started out around my video production work, but later grew into various forms of Multimedia Development. In the fall of 2001, I became a co-owner of company that recorded the stories, histories and messages of Indigenous Elders, from all around the world. We then made interactive websites that we called LivingBooks, for all the Elders and correspondents around the globe. I would record and edit all the video and audio interviews and events, helped to develop the software we built for the platform, and designed and managed the websites, for the most part. My mentor and great friend, Harvey Arden, had worked for National Geographic for 25 years as a writer and editor, and also wrote many best selling books. We worked together on dozens of projects, and I learned a great deal in the process. Around the same time, I was one of the lead videographers and editors with the television show, "Texas Live", in the early 2000's. I would shoot a variety of events (world class chefs cooking their favorite meals, live events (Cirque du Soleil, concerts, festivals, movie premieres, etc.) and then edit 2-8 minute segments for the bi-monthly show. I met some amazing folks in the process, and got hired by a few firms to create commercials (MTV) and marketing videos for various brands.
Eventually, I started to build websites for some of my own clients, and also worked on back end (Intranet) software development with a well known real estate firm in NYC. That led me to working on a great deal of graphic design work, where I would create product packaging design, book layouts and design, logos, websites and more. I currently still work in all these mediums, but the podcast and writing has been the focus, along with content creation for my various projects, and of course, the full time job! :)
I did have the honor of building Jim Shockey's website for his latest book, "Call Me Hunter" shortly after he was a guest on my podcast. Check out CallMeHunter.com to learn more about the book, and also check out the podcast we did together for a deeper dive into his phenomenal book!
Eventually, I started to build websites for some of my own clients, and also worked on back end (Intranet) software development with a well known real estate firm in NYC. That led me to working on a great deal of graphic design work, where I would create product packaging design, book layouts and design, logos, websites and more. I currently still work in all these mediums, but the podcast and writing has been the focus, along with content creation for my various projects, and of course, the full time job! :)
I did have the honor of building Jim Shockey's website for his latest book, "Call Me Hunter" shortly after he was a guest on my podcast. Check out CallMeHunter.com to learn more about the book, and also check out the podcast we did together for a deeper dive into his phenomenal book!
George Blitch joins the Scheels Outdoors Podcast....
In episode 130 we are joined by George Blitch of the "Son of a Blitch" podcast. George is a published author, storyteller, podcast host and co-founder of Map My Ranch, which creates physical maps for properties. We discuss a variety of topics ranging from the tale of Bob Lemmons, a former slave turned Mustanger, to his pursuit of a melanistic whitetail buck named Black Beauty.
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