The People Behind the Oath

Tyler Tesch

Founder • Content Creator • Outdoorsman

Howdy, I’m Tyler Tesch. I was born in North Carolina but raised among the woods and waters of Northern Wisconsin, where my passion for the outdoors truly took root. From chasing muskies to grouse hunting in the Northwoods, the outdoors has shaped who I am for as long as I can remember.

That connection was strengthened by my family. I had the privilege of teaching hunter education alongside my grandfather, and the influence of my grandfather, my uncle Bob, and my father helped shape my values, outdoor knowledge, and respect for the wild.

After high school, I joined the United States Marine Corps and served as an Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Specialist. Today, I am a career federal firefighter and EMT living in East Tennessee. The discipline, service, and attention to detail developed through the military and fire service continue to influence how I approach the outdoors, our content, and the products we put to the test.

As a husband and father, faith and family remain at the center of everything I do. Through The Outdoorsman’s Oath, my mission is to share honest hunting and fishing stories, hard-earned lessons, field-tested gear, wild food, and the experiences that bring people closer to the outdoors.

Here’s to embracing the wild, carrying on the traditions handed down to us, and living by The Outdoorsman’s Oath.

Erik Jarosch

Co-Founder • Hunter • Angler

I’m Erik Jarosch, a United States Air Force veteran, firefighter, husband, and father with a lifelong connection to the outdoors. Raised in Minnesota, the Land of 10,000 Lakes, I grew up hunting, fishing, and developing a deep appreciation for time spent outside.

Today, I call Western South Dakota home, where I have embraced the challenges of western hunting. Whether carrying a rifle or bow, I’m most at home pursuing big game across the open country, mountains, and rugged landscapes of the West.

My military and fire service backgrounds have shaped the discipline, commitment, and respect I bring into the field. Hunting is about more than the pursuit itself. It is about preparation, perseverance, responsibility, and appreciating every opportunity the outdoors provides.

Family remains at the center of my life. As a husband and father, I take pride in sharing outdoor traditions with those closest to me and helping the next generation develop its own respect for hunting, fishing, and the natural world.

As a co-founder of The Outdoorsman’s Oath, I help shape the brand’s direction while sharing honest experiences from the field, lessons learned along the way, and the camaraderie that makes the outdoor community special.

Dylan Jaeger

Public Land Hunter • Angler • Content Contributor

I’m Dylan Jaeger, a Minnesota outdoorsman with a passion for public land hunting and chasing walleye across the state’s frozen lakes. I have spent countless nights fishing Mille Lacs, Upper Red Lake, and waters throughout Minnesota, with my personal best walleye measuring 29.75 inches.

Most of my whitetail hunting experience comes from exploring Minnesota’s public forests, especially the Paul Bunyan State Forest. I enjoy learning the timber, studying natural food sources, and understanding how deer move through areas without nearby farms or managed food plots.

Bow hunting became a major focus for me during college. Today, I hunt near my late grandfather’s farm, which keeps me connected to the memories and traditions that shaped me. Even so, the challenge of Minnesota’s public forests continues to bring me back year after year.

When hunting season ends, I turn my attention to early ice crappies and walleye. I purchased my first Ice Castle in 2018, and ice fishing has remained a major part of my outdoor life ever since. I also come from a family with a strong history of military service and carry tremendous respect for everyone who has answered that call.

Through The Outdoorsman’s Oath, I share the lessons, challenges, and memorable experiences that come from Minnesota’s forests and frozen lakes. I hope our content encourages others to keep learning, exploring, and appreciating the work behind every successful day outdoors.

Jordan Skiles

Faith Driven • Family Focused • Outdoorsman

Hey everyone, I’m Jordan. I am a husband, father, dedicated firefighter, and passionate outdoorsman. I grew up in southern West (by God) Virginia and now call East Tennessee home. I didn’t grow up in a hunting family, but my mom knew I needed to find a way to get outdoors. She asked a friend to take me hunting, and that simple decision changed my life. Hunting became much more than a hobby. I learned some lessons the hard way, discovered the meaning of grace, and developed a deep appreciation for nature and our Creator.

I love all types of hunting. If I’m outdoors, I’m usually right where I want to be rain or shine. Deer and turkey hunting are two of my favorites, and each brings its own challenges, lessons, and appreciation. I also enjoy shed hunting and bird hunting with my German Shorthaired Pointer. I’ll stand by it that GSPs are the best dogs God ever gave us.

I don’t consider myself the best hunter in the world, but I love hunting enough that I’d go every day whether I came home with something or not. To me, success isn’t always about tagging out. It’s about the experience, the people you share it with, the laughs along the way, and the lessons you take home with you. I might not always call that strutting turkey all the way in or put you on the biggest buck in the woods, but I can promise you one thing, I’ll do everything I can to make it a memorable hunt.

I’m excited to bring my West Virginia roots and passion for the outdoors to Outdoorsman Oath . I’m excited for the friendships, the hunts, the stories, and all the memories we’ll make along the way. At the end of the day, that’s what it’s really about for me being outdoors, being with good people, and making memories that last a lifetime.