Impact Outdoors Podcast

Another exciting interview with my good friend, Gray Thornton, President and CEO of the Wild Sheep Foundation at the 2025 Hunt Fish Podcast Summit. Gray and I sat down and caught up on what all has been happening in the world of the wild sheep including the new record setting 1.3 million dollar conservation tag sold at the 2025 Sheep Show and some amazing projects going on around North America. This is a great episode packed with some amazing conversations so don't miss it! And please go and check out the Wild Sheep Foundation, become a member and see how you can...

Jason Paul, owner of Stinky Pants Fishing sits down with us at the 2025 Hunt Fish Podcast Summit as we talk all things fishing on the Texas coast, his fishing company, Stinky Pants Fishing, and where the heck they got the name from. Jason pours his heart and soul into his business along with his family and also does the same with his students where he teaches in the San Antonio area of Texas. Be sure to catch the full episode with Jason and check out their awesome product line at:

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Our 100th episode and so honored to have my good friend Mr. Pat Murray, President and CEO of Coastal Conservation Association join us at this year's Hunt Fish Podcast Summit. This episode dives into some of the more recent issues coming up across the country and why it is so important to let your voice be heard. With some great insight into how to be successful in giving your thoughts and ideas, this episode will help you be heard no matter what you are working towards. Thanks again to Pat for taking the time to join us at this...

Texas Brigades is something that changes lives for both the youth coming to the camps and the Adults who help volunteer. I'm excited to welcome Allie Biedenharn, the new Executive Director of Texas Brigades, to this episode. Allie comes with an extensive background of being involved with Brigades starting out as a cadet and now leading the organization. Be sure to catch this episode and learn how the Texas Brigades mission is helping make conservation leaders in every community and how you can get involved.

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Excited to have Charlotte Hartley from Florida Ma'am Official on the show for this episode. Charlotte loves showcasing her home state of Florida and with her rich family history dating back generations, one can understand why she is so passionate about the Sunshine State! Growing up spending time outdoors with her family fishing and on various adventures, Charlotte is showing off her passions with her apparel line blending both modeling and the outdoors in a unique collection of items. Recently, she has been teaming up with her friend Christine Wilson for some new adventures across the state including catching...

I've been working with the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation for the past several years and have had them on the show several times in the past. But on this episode, we are joined by Chris Geib, Chief Development Officer, and Capt. "Red" Flowers of the Great Loop Challenge. Capt. Red shares his story of how cancer has impacted his life and the incredible journey it has set him on to help out kids fighting pediatric cancer. We get to talk about the incredible world record setting adventure he went on last year to raise one million dollars and help...

What an exciting episode about the new relocation project of Desert Bighorn Sheep coming to the Franklin Mountains in Texas. Recently, at the 2025 Sheep Show in Reno put on by the Wild Sheep Foundation I was able to sit down with my good friend Dr. Sam Cunningham, President of the Texas Bighorn Society, and Froylan Hernandez, Desert Bighorn Sheep Program Leader for Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. We had a great chat about the history of the Desert Bighorn Sheep in Texas and some of the battles they face today ultimately leading to the need for this historic relocation...

What a great time at the 2025 Sheep Show in Reno this year while getting to sit down with my good friend Wayne Saunders of the Warden Watch Podcast. Now the Executive Director of the International Wildlife Crimestoppers. Wayne and I have recorded an episode before (linked below) and spoke a lot about his career, but on this episode, we get to learn all about IWC and his new role as director. We also discussed IWC's new Certified Ethics Pledge campaign and how you can get involved. There's plenty of fun game warden stories mixed in on this one so...

Had a great time catching up with Renée Thornton about all the new things going on within the Women Hunt program and where the program is going headed forward. We also chatted about the new short film "Beyond Bonds, A Women Hunt Story", which you can check out through the link below. Huge thanks again to the Wild Sheep Foundation and the Women Hunt program for their continued support of the Hunt Fish Podcast Summit.

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Mikayla Killam with Texas A&M University AgriLife Extension Service is on the show today to talk about her job and dealing with Human/Wildlife conflict. Most people think of things like feral hogs or coyotes being the main animals people have issues with, but there are many species that can be an issue in both rural and urban communities. One that we did a deep dive on this episode is the Turkey Vulture and the Black Vulture. Be sure to catch this episode because you will learn a lot of new information on what is being done to...

On today's episode is Grayson Highfield, who was part of the Women Hunt 2023 class. Grayson currently lives up in Wyoming and really enjoys spending time outdoors, especially with her horses riding in the backcountry, writing and currently working for the Wyoming Wildlife Federation as their outreach coordinator. We touched on a lot of different topics during this conversation about life growing up, writing, getting her first horse and the decision to apply to the Women Hunt program and how that has changed her outlook on a lot of different things for the better! Excited that Grayson was able to...

What happens when you get 5 guys around a table to talk about fishing, especially when it's covered in Little Debbie snacks??? A lot of laughs, confusing words, a few tears and stories about how fishing has changed our lives. Join us on this episode as Derek York, Michael Scherer, Todd Craighead, John Maynard and Steve Stubbe sit down for a bit to talk about some of our experiences on the water and some of the people we've met along the way. This is a good one so sit back and give it a listen. And be sure to subscribe...

Excited to have Pastor, Fishing Guide and Duck Dog Trainer Brian Johnson join us on this episode of Impact Outdoors Podcast as we sit down and visit at the 2024 Hunt Fish Podcast Summit about fishing, hunting and spreading the good word. Brian is pastor at First Baptist Church in Winnie, TX. He also loves to fish and started guiding bass fishing trips a few years ago. He is the owner of Duck Dog Trainer, where he and his family own and operate a 15-acre site in east Texas training some of the finest hunting dogs around. Make sure and...

Hey everybody, welcome back to another great episode of the Impact Outdoors Podcast coming to you from the 2024 Hunt Fish Podcast Summit at the Warren Ranch. I am excited to have my good friend Mr. Josh Stratton from the Mule Deer Foundation on the show today. Josh is the Senior Director of Marketing and Communications for MDF along with being an avid outdoorsman and conservationist. We had a great conversation about some of the projects and initiatives going on with MDF across the country as well as talking about our love for our home state of Oklahoma and how muc...

After traveling to Africa with her husband on a hunting safari, Sue Tidwell discovered a story of how the people of Africa rely on hunting not only as a means for conservation, but to provide for their families and to deter poaching. Sue made a promise to help convey the message of why hunting and conservation is so important over there and shares that message in her book, "Cries of the Savanna". Be sure to check out this episode and grab a copy of Sue's book in print or listen to the audio version.

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Danny Henderson lives in Colorado and a few years ago found out about the Women Hunt program and was accepted into the inaugural class in 2021, which proved to be a huge turning point in her life. Being part of this program has truly been an opportunity of a lifetime for Danny and so many other women looking to be a part of the hunting community. From all of the adventures of being at Women Hunt and those that followed, listen to Danny's story about her journey and what it has meant to her. Be sure to check out this...

I recently met Herman Brune at the 2024 DSC show in Dallas after hearing stories about him from different individuals that left me wanting to learn more about this man, a true Texas legend! Herman has done many things throughout his life, from guiding hunters from Mexico to Canada, Professional Saddle Bronc riding, to being an established and award-winning author of several books and countless articles for some of the most iconic magazines you know. The stories are endless, and we get to hear several on this episode. His words flow seamlessly as he speaks about days gone by and...

For most of his life, Chef Joshua Schwencke has utilized food and the different ways of cooking it as a gateway to teaching people the value of doing it yourself. Whether it is through the harvest of wild game or shopping at your local meat market, Josh has been instrumental in teaching people not just how to cook, but to have fun with it, learn the history behind it and to not be afraid of trying something new. We had a great conversation at the 2024 Hunt Fish Podcast Summit and also were treated to one of his Gastronomy Live...

On this week's episode of Impact Outdoors, we are once again coming to you from the 2024 Hunt Fish Podcast Summit at the Warren Ranch here in Texas. This week we are excited to be joined by Basheer Benhalim, one of Hunters of Color's Texas Ambassadors. Hunters of Color is a 501(c)(3) non-profit with the goal of increasing BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) participation in hunting for the sake of conservation, food sovereignty, and to preserve their ancestral traditions. Basheer has a deeply rooted background here in Texas and grew up in the outdoors. Having lived in different places...

Very excited to welcome Indiana First Lady Janet Holcomb onto the show for this episode for a great conversation about her growing up in the outdoors, navigating through her career in business and politics and then reengaging with the outdoors through her love of hunting and shooting sports. Janet has done a great job as First Lady by being a mentor to so many in getting into the outdoors. Janet and I talk about what it was like after being part of a home invasion and how that spurred her to take action in being better prepared and trained...

On this episode of Impact Outdoors Podcast, I am joined by Kyle Hand, Statewide Game Bird Specialist from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department at the 2024 Hunt Fish Podcast Summit. Kyle has had a great career so far at TPWD, working on numerous projects around the state dealing with Turkeys, Quail and more. We get to talk a lot about the life cycle of the wild turkey and some of the incredible things they have to do to survive. There is also a great deal of discussion on habitat, predators and the distribution of the Eastern and Rio Grande subspecies...

Great 1st episode to kick off the 2024 Hunt Fish Podcast Summit with my good friend John Maynard, owner of Badger Claw Outfitters. John has an incredible background growing up in the outdoors from living in the Pacific northwest in Washington state and currently now in Texas where he makes an incredible lineup of handmade leather and waxed canvas goods for a wide variety of uses. Be sure to give this one a listen and check out John's stuff online and on his social media channels.

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Mang is not your ordinary apparel company, just selling shirts with cool designs. They are much more than that and have an incredible vision for what they are wanting to accomplish with their business. I recently was able to get with Kyle Rossin, one of the founders of Mang, and hear about the company that he and his brother Keith created. With every shirt they have sold, their slogan "Buy one, Plant one" comes true. With hundreds of thousands of trees planted and countless restoration projects being done in Florida and other countries, this company is making a huge...

Ryan Baudhuin is a Marine Combat Veteran, photographer, videographer and so much more. Since finding his true calling in the outdoors and bringing opportunities to veterans across the country, Ryan has impacted countless lives through his work. This was a great interview with a lot of different topics, so make sure and check it out and follow Ryan online.

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On this week's show, I was able to chat with my good friend Andrew Austin (@thetexasnaturalist) about his incredible journey so far. Andrew and I met a couple years ago through the podcast summit I host every year, the Hunt Fish Podcast Summit. He does a lot of really cool things when traveling across the region, especially if you like looking at cool animals. Andrew has a passion for conservation and educating people on all different aspects of the natural world. He is also a great photographer and has been able to work on some incredible projects like Deep...

Scrolling through Instagram a while back, I came across Emmanuel Williams fishing out in the Atlantic on a Sea Doo of all things catching some amazing offshore fish. Fishing on jet skis is something I have seen, but not at the level he was doing it. We got the chance to meet at ICAST this past summer in Florida and finally got to record a show. Emmanuel is really good at documenting his experiences offshore and incorporating the entire process into his videos making them very educational for everyone. We got to discuss his upbringing and passion for fishing...

Excited to welcome Pat Murray to the show this week. Recently at ICAST, Pat and I were able to sit down and talk about his passion for fishing and conservation and how that led him to getting involved with CCA (Coastal Conservation Association) and now as the national President of the group. Recreational fishing advocacy, habitat improvement and outreach are a big part of what CCA does and we cover a lot of more great topics in this episode. Be sure to check CCA out and get involved with them in your area.

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Well, this episode wraps up our recordings at the 2023 Hunt Fish Podcast Summit and I am really excited to welcome back to the show my good friend Turner Rowland. Turner has had an incredible upbringing in the outdoors and has really let those outdoor passions guide his career as he is now working with Waypoint TV and helping grow their company. Turner has also hosted his own podcast and been a backcountry elk guide, while spending any spare time on the rivers of Montana and Tennessee flyfishing. On this episode, we got to cover a lot of what all...

Great episode this week here on Impact Outdoors Podcast with Joe Richards of Richards Outdoor Photography. Joe and I got to sit down at the 2023 Hunt Fish Podcast Summit and visit about his family's passion for photography and the outdoors and what it means to them to capture some incredible moments in the outdoors. Joe is also a graduate student at Texas Tech University studying wild turkeys in central Texas and looking at a number of different things with his research. Joe is really a shining example of making your passion into your career and I can't wait to...

Excited to have Jake Hill on the show today talking about some of the amazing opportunities he has found himself doing over the last few years including his work with Buffalo Kloof over in South Africa and the East Foundation right here in Texas. A lot of great insight into the world of hunting and conservation in Africa and how it differs so much from here in the U. S. We have some in depth conversations on what it takes to be a guide over there and the differences in the illegal poaching industry. Make sure to give this...

On this episode I am joined by Dr. Sam Cunningham, President of the Texas Bighorn Society (www.texasbighornsociety.org) at the 2023 Hunt Fish Podcast Summit held at the Warren Ranch. The history of the bighorn sheep in the Lone Star state has been a rocky one with the species being completely extirpated by the early 1960s. But with help from groups like TBS, state wildlife biologists from Texas and other states and other conservation groups like the Wild Sheep Foundation, the Bighorns are being reintroduced here in Texas and are making a great comeback! Although there are still a...

Steven Bardin, owner and operator of Texas Pro Lake Management, and Kanyan Klein, also of TPLM, were able to join us at the 2023 Hunt Fish Podcast Summit and we got to sit down and talk about some of the innovative ways they are able to manage private lakes and ponds for landowners in Texas and beyond. We also discussed the formation of the Black Bass Stewardship Group between Bardin and bass fishing legend Gary Klein, Kanyan's dad, and how this has all led to working with Major League Fishing and the creation of their Fisheries Management Division. With multiple...

Back with another episode from the Hunt Fish Podcast summit featuring Kat Hunter, 2022 graduate of the Women Hunt program who has just recently took up the sport of hunting and also jumped right into the world of conservation being involved with numerous groups including the Wild Sheep Foundation, Texas Bighorn Society and more. Kat's story is truly motivating and really makes you wonder why the outdoors market historically has been such a male dominated industry. With more and more stories like Kat's coming to the forefront, it's important for everyone to realize we all have something great to offer...

On this week's show, I'm honored to have Larry and Austin, ambassadors from Hero Hunt, Inc., joining us at the 2023 Hunt Fish Podcast Summit. This organization does an incredible job on bringing our line of duty injured heroes, military, police, firefighters and other first responders back into the fold of camaraderie they left when leaving the service to our nation due to those injuries. Being able to come together and use the outdoors and the sport of hunting to offer opportunities for these heroes is making a huge difference in countless lives. Make sure to check them out on...

Troy Fowler aka The Ranch Fairy is taking the bow hunting industry by storm with his commonsense approach to the basics of shooting an arrow for maximum lethality while hunting. Terms like FOC, splines, shaft length and tuning your arrow so you can shoot straight are used all the time in his videos on his YouTube channel where you can learn firsthand how to do certain things that will greatly improve your shooting ability and make you think about how each component on your arrow reacts in different situations. I really enjoyed having Troy at the 2023 Hunt Fish Podcast...

Excited to be bringing you live episodes from the Hunt Fish Podcast Summit once again with our first guest Todd Craighead. This is Todd's second time being at the summit and what an incredible show we have recorded for you. From how we save hunting to some crazy hunting stories that only Todd could have experienced, this episode has it all. Make sure to follow us online on our social media channels to stay up to date with all of the episodes coming out and if you haven't yet, please go and hit the subscribe button and leave us...

On this week's show, I'm joined by Eric Clark, host of the Okayest Hunter podcast. Eric has been producing content for quite some time in the outdoors realm and we got a chance to discuss that path and where it has lead him to today and where it's going. From deer hunting to electronics use to the grind of trade shows and merchandise, we cover a lot of good stuff so sit back and enjoy this episode. Be sure to check out Okayest Hunter's social media channels and their YouTube.

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Gene Gilliland joins me on this week's show and we cover a lot of different topics covering how he developed such a passion for fishing, his career as a fisheries biologist in Oklahoma and his current role as the national conservation director for B.A.S.S. We also talk about some of our favorite fishing spots across the country and what it takes these days to get into the conservation field. Be sure to follow everything going on with B.A.S.S. and join their Facebook group, B.A.S.S. Conservation. Be sure to like and...

Jack Brackin, director and editor of The Captain's Log tv show on Waypoint is doing some incredible things right now. This past summer I got to witness firsthand the vision Jack has when filming on location and seeing how he puts a story together for the show. It was a pretty cool thing to see and a lot of it comes from his passion for fishing his whole life. Listen in as we discuss how he got started in the outdoor industry at such a young age, some of the cool things he's doing with skull taxidermy work now...

With deer seasons winding down across the country, the majority of hunters can't help but think about the fast-approaching turkey season. By far my favorite time of the year to be in the woods, the wild turkey provides a great way to get outdoors and actually interact with the animal you are chasing. Aaron Warbritton of The Hunting Public is one of the best in the sport at being able to coax these birds into his spread and what better way to kick off 2023 than with some great tips and tactics on hunting early in the season and some...

Ben Masters grew up in Texas loving the outdoors creating a passion for telling stories through his filmmaking and conservation work. His latest film, "Deep in the Heart" is one of the most exciting wildlife documentaries to come out recently and has really shined a light on the wide variety of species that call Texas home. The success of the film has blown away all expectations and having the likes of Matthew McConaughey narrate your film doesn't hurt either. With some of the first footage ever captured of Ocelots in Texas to Mountain Lions traversing the vast landscapes of...

Edwin Evers is best known for being one of the best bass fishermen in the world and rightly so after winning two world championships in the sport along with countless tournament wins in both the BASS and MLF tournament series. He is also a very successful pecan farmer in Oklahoma and is now diving in headfirst into the high school bass fishing scene. With all of this going on Edwin still finds time to continue helping others learn to get better at the sport of bass fishing through his YouTube channel. We discuss all of this and more on...

Texan to the core, Grahame Jones grew up loving the outdoors and figured out how to turn his passion into his profession. Grahame recently retired as director of the Texas Game Wardens and now serves as the Texas state chair for Backcountry Hunters and Anglers. He is also a fulltime guide in and around the Austin area fishing the numerous lakes and rivers in the Texas Hill Country. This was a great episode with plenty of stories to go around from Grahame's childhood trips down hunting in Mexico to chasing poachers in East Texas as a Game Warden to...

This week's show features David Moss, Fisheries Project Manager for The Nature Conservancy in Florida. Listen in as we discuss some of the issues facing snapper and grouper species when fishing offshore and ways that you can help ensure a successful release of the fish that you return to the water. The Nature Conservancy's "Deck to Depth" Program is leading the way in educating anglers about the beneficial use of descending devices and the success rate of using these devices to safely return fish that are suffering from barotrauma back to the depths from which they were caught.

Join us on this week's episode as I sit down with the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation's Chris Geib, Chief Development Officer, over at ICAST and we catch up on all the great things going on over at NPCF with their Fishing Funds the Cure fundraisers along with all the other ways you can get involved to help fund the research that will end childhood cancer. To find out more about NPCF and their mission, you can go to:

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I recently sat down with Krissy Wejebe, daughter of the Spanish Fly tv host Jose Wejebe, at ICAST. And on this episode, we talked about what it was like growing up in Florida with a dad that was a fishing guide/tv host and a mother who was a dolphin trainer. Jose meant a lot to so many people and when he passed away, it left a lot of people asking what they could do to help. Soon after, Krissy started up the Jose Wejebe Spanish Fly Memorial Foundation to continue her father's legacy through conservation work, education and...

Excited to have Jonathan Newar and Attison Barnes from Captain Experiences back on the show for a little update of what they have been doing the past year and talk about how fast they are growing as a business and how they are being so successful in pairing up anglers with great fishing guides across the world! Plus, a little insight into their destination trip over to Africa in Tanzania fishing with one of their guides overseas. Be sure to look them up the next time you are searching for a fishing trip, especially if visiting somewhere for the...

Turner Rowland joins us on this episode as we discuss the Waypoint platform and all of the great things that they are doing on the outdoors streaming platform. We also get an update on life in Bozeman and Turner's hunting season this past year and a goal that he accomplished while elk hunting with his dad. It's always great to have Turner around and a huge thanks to him and the rest of the team over at Waypoint for sponsoring this year's Hunt Fish Podcast Summit.

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Falconry was something I had only heard of but never really looked into as far as a way of hunting game. Until meeting Britt Perry, I really didn't know it was a legit and very proficient way of hunting game. Britt's introduction into the sport is probably not what one would expect, but through seeing a post from a friend of a friend of a friend on social one day, she got interested in it and started looking into what it would take to get started. And that was all it took! 5 years later, she is a dedicated falconer...

The outdoors is a place of healing to so many and Heroes on the Water was founded to help bring the outdoors to our military veterans, first responders and more. For those dealing with PTSD and other traumatic events they have dealt with in the line of duty, a day on the water in a kayak with a fishing pole and some new friends has proven to be a success for Heroes on the Water. This non-profit group has chapters all across the country and has been getting our heroes out on the water since 2007 when founder Jim Dolan...

Gray Thornton is a man dedicated to conserving wildlife and the sport of hunting. Through his amazing work over his career in the outdoor conservation world with SCI, Dallas Safari Club and now as the President and CEO of the Wild Sheep Foundation, Gray is helping to put wild sheep back on the mountain. The wild sheep across North America, once in large numbers, were decimated by domestic sheep introduction through the spread of disease. Facing such a tremendous decline and numerous other issues, the Wild Sheep Foundation has stepped up to the plate through the support of hunters...

At this year's podcast summit, we had some great podcasters join us including today's guest, Johnathan McCormick from out in Utah. Johnathan "Redbeard" has an incredible passion for his family, his faith, his fitness and the sport of bow hunting. Join us on this episode as we hear what his hunting journey has been like and how his strong work ethic has made him so successful and given him the ability to help so many people through his different platforms.

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Episode 50 had to be someone truly special and really represent the reason behind doing this podcast. Riverhorse Nakadate is just that. Writer, poet, filmmaker, fly fisherman, musician, conservationist and all-around protector of Mother Earth. Riverhorse spends most of his time on the road, fishing the back lakes and rivers across North America chasing that elusive big bass. He also is always working on a project aimed at making a difference in our world, whether working on a story for Patagonia or writing for The Flyfish Journal. Riverhorse's travels have taken him across the globe and he has the most...

Capt. Eric Trout is shaking things up down in Galveston, Texas by opening up the island's first fly fishing shop, Galveston Fishing Company, and poling clients around the flats and marsh of Galveston Bay chasing everything from reds and trout to sheepshead. With a background in all types of charter fishing and having lived and worked all over the place, Eric has a huge passion for fishing and teaching others about the sport. We are glad to have Eric on the show and for him to have joined us at this year's Hunt Fish Podcast Summit. Make sure to...

Anyone who has paid any attention to the fishing world on social media the past several years, has seen an explosion of content being put out by numerous content creators. Most of this is just content to catch your attention with a fun video or something to laugh at, but Emily and Amanda Gale seen the need for something more. And thanks to COVID and the ability to reach so many more people than just a few on a charter trip, their YouTube channel @GaleForceTwins was created. These two have a great story of how they fell in love...

Growing up as a kid in Oklahoma, I never really thought about going overseas to a foreign country or really even traveling out of Oklahoma for that matter. Not until having Julian Hibbard as my Geography teacher in 7th grade, where she asked me to come and take her German class the following year. Frau, as we called her, is recently retired from a 30 plus year career in teaching and I recently got back in touch with her after almost 24 years. During our 8th grade German class, she asked a few students if they would be willing to travel...

Growing up in Hollis, Oklahoma, Dale Rollins was just a normal kid living in small town Oklahoma who loved spending time outdoors with his bb gun. Little did he know that the quail he heard growing up would be the gateway to a storied career in outdoor conservation and education of both youth and adults. As the founder of the Texas Brigades program, which is currently celebrating 30 years of success, Dr. Rollins has made a huge impact on countless lives through not only the Brigades program, but his career at Texas AgriLife Extension and with the Rolling Plains Quail...

Renee Thornton is leading the charge with the Women Hunt program, part of the Wild Sheep Foundation. With women being the fastest growing part of the hunting industry, the need for something to help open the doorway for women across North America and provide opportunities to involve new hunters to learn from experts and give them the knowledge and tools to go back into their communities and share with others was a huge reason for the start of this program. Renee's personal experiences getting into hunting later in life and knowing she needed a good mentor to be a...

Capt. Steve Stubbe, otherwise known as Capt. Scooby, has been taking the fly-fishing world by storm with the creation of his short flyer rods and all of the incredible craftsmanship that goes into both his fly rods and conventional rods he makes at the Mudfish Adventures' world headquarters in Hemphill, Texas on the banks of Toledo Bend Lake. With Scooby's attention to detail and passion for providing the best possible experience on the water with his clients, he is one of the few ORVIS endorsed fly-fishing guides in Texas. Capt. Scooby is also one of the funniest guys you'll...

Theophile Bourgeois IV is putting his stamp on his family's legacy and creating his own legacy as he rebuilds what his father had worked so hard to create down in New Orleans. After Theophile's father passed in 2019 in a tragic plane accident during a storm, he made some major life changing decisions to take a break from his successful tattoo and music career and continue the family business of Bourgeois Fishing Charters and the Lodge. Hurricanes, supply chain delays, COVID and everything else the past couple of years has taken its toll on this family, but Theophile's dedication and...

Will Jimeno had no idea what was in store for him and so many other thousands of people on September 11, 2001. But through the events on that tragic day, came a story of recovery, hope and love that has helped countless lives as Will has shared what he experienced on that day and the years afterwards. Hope you enjoy this episode as we got to take some time to hear Will talk about his journey to the United States and lifelong dream of being a police officer, along with his two new books. We also get to catch up on...

At this year's NWTF show I was able to meet Keith Stille and his wife Sonya from Hunting for the Cure. This power couple has been doing some amazing things through the sport of hunting and bringing kids battling cancer and their families together at events across the country to form strong relationships and be part of a bigger family. In this episode, Keith and Sonya talk about what it was that led them down this path to starting a non-profit, the spiderweb effect that was created through so many volunteers and families and some of the other great...

Marco Schoonwinkel was born and raised in South Africa, a land full of wildlife and a diverse culture that depends on tourism to support its economy. Recently, at the Houston Safari Club Expo I got to meet Marco and we sat down to record this episode. I've never been to Africa, so this was a great opportunity to learn more about what to expect when going on a safari for the first time, discuss the common misperceptions of people about hunting there and how emotion plays such a powerful, yet misinformed role in what people think about Africa as...

Wayne Saunders is a retired Lieutenant Game Warden from the state of New Hampshire. After retiring, Wayne wanted to keep his passion for conservation law enforcement going and started up the Warden's Watch podcast which he hosts along with John Nores (Retired California Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Game Warden). From Wayne's first encounter with a game warden at the age of 6, he's never looked back. Wayne's journey has taken him all over the United States working with various agencies and he finished his career with 23 years in New Hampshire. North Woods Law also featured Wayne as they traveled...

On this week's show, Robbie Kroger joins us as we discuss his background growing up in South Africa, how his grandfather instilled a passion within him to become a hunter and a storyteller and pursuing the different reasons and beliefs around the sport of hunting. Blood Origins is leading the way in bringing both sides of the story together and dissecting the misinformation that is out there about hunting and listening to those willing to share their stories, whether for or against the sport.

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Kevin Brannon draws people in from the minute they meet him. He is living his best life out in California following his passion and dreams by hosting the Reel Anglers Fishing Show and continuously growing his Reel Guppy Outdoors program. Kevin and his team at Reel Guppy Outdoors work all year bringing opportunities to kids and families that normally don't get the experience of fishing. Volunteering is such a rewarding opportunity for people to give back to their communities and Kevin has found a way to not only do that, but also let some of the kids that have...

Captain Jonathan Moss has definitely made a name for himself the past several years becoming one of the go-to guides for fishing both fresh and saltwater around Orlando and on the Mosquito Lagoon on Florida's Space Coast. I recently met Jonathan at ICAST this summer and I cannot wait to get out on the water with him. Jonathan's journey from an education background to fishing guide to tv host is pretty incredible and we dive right into all the things that go into making a successful fishing business and tv show run all while being a husband and father...

Award-winning wildlife journalist Chester Moore has spent a lifetime in the outdoors and has dedicated his life to conservation education and hurting children through his ministry. In this interview we discuss a lot of things that Chester has going on right now, but we also travel back and discuss his roots growing up in East Texas and how an essay contest changed his life forever. Chester has been a great friend and colleague to me the last several years as we have been fortunate to collaborate on several projects and our passion for turkey hunting is second to none...

Lots of people struggle with making decisions and trying to figure out who to go fishing with when booking a guided fishing trip can be intimidating. When I met Jonathan and Attison earlier this year, it was clear to me they were in it for the right reasons and really wanted to help people book the right kind of trip and the best guide to fit their needs. Captain Experiences was born during one of the craziest years in recent memory and became a huge success with now over 350 guides to book across the country. Great conversation with them...

Bigger is always better and for Mark Davis, this is so true for his show Big Water Adventures and all of the amazing destinations, huge fish and incredible people he encounters on his journey. Mark and I recently sat down at ICAST over in Orlando and got to discuss his introduction into the fishing industry and what owning, hosting and producing your own national tv show is all about. There is a lot more to it than most people think, but consistently putting out great content is key to being successful and with almost 200 episodes under his belt Mark...

What an incredible story and journey we have on this episode, as we are joined by Joe Simonds "Like Diamonds" from Salt Strong. One of the biggest and fastest growing fishing companies in the country right now. Joe and his brother Luke grew up in Florida with a passion for all things outdoors instilled by their father. After growing up and graduating college, both brothers were very successful in the sales field and eventually worked together before selling their company and going all in head first into their dream of having a fishing company of their own with the...

It's not everyday you get to meet the lead singer from one of the biggest bands in the world! Lou Marullo is a close friend of my buddy Chester Moore's and I was really excited about having Lou down from New York to be part of the Hunt Fish Podcast summit. Besides being a rock star, touring all across the world playing for millions of people over his career, Lou is also an accomplished hunter and conservation writer for Texas Fish & Game magazine. This podcast covers a lot of different things from Lou getting started hunting with his Dad...

Growing up in Wisconsin, Chris Dorsey had the outdoors as his playground right in his own backyard. His passion for hunting, fishing and educating others was evident from an early age and that propelled him into his career early on in the print media market. Writing for numerous magazines and serving as editor in chief for several major publications, Chris was well on his way to becoming one of the biggest names in the outdoors industry. Chris spent several years working for Ducks Unlimited and eventually moved into the tv world and hosting and producing many different shows all...

Growing up in Oklahoma, all I ever wanted to do was fish when possible. The next best thing was watching fishing shows on tv, but even better than that was watching Outdoor Oklahoma on PBS and see places in my own state. This show meant a lot to me and really opened my eyes up to what all Oklahoma has to offer outdoors. Fast forward 25+ years later and I'm turkey hunting with Todd Craighead, host of Outdoor Oklahoma down here in Texas at the 1st Hunt Fish Podcast summit. I had reached out to Todd and invited him down...

This is the first of several episodes recorded at the Double Draw Ranch at the inaugural Hunt Fish Podcast Summit that we put together over in Junction, TX. Featuring Paul Fuzinski of the Aptitude Outdoors Podcast, Turner and Haydon Rowland of the Turner Rowland Podcast, Chester Moore of the Higher Calling Wildlife Podcast, Gene Hennigan of the Double Draw Ranch, Lou Marullo, Todd Craighead, Tony Turner, Jonathan Newar and Attison Barnes of Captain Experiences. This is a very special podcast as we hear from some first time turkey hunters all the way up to seasoned veterans in the turkey...

Erin Merrill never truly hunted until she was in her twenties, but that doesn't mean she wasn't in the woods chasing deer with her dad growing up in the woods of Maine. Erin is currently one of the premier outdoors writers working for Drury Outdoors as a senior writer for DeerCast, writing a monthly column in Northwoods Sporting Journal and President and co-founder of "Women of the Maine Outdoors" where she is leading the way in enabling women and young girls in getting involved in the outdoors. This was a great conversation about a lot of what is going...

I met Bill probably 7 years ago as I went to my first NWTF chapter meeting at the Harris County Wildlife Group. It was evident that everyone had the utmost respect for Bill and appreciated all that he has done in service to this country and to all those wild turkeys and other animals that his calls have worked on over the years. Bill is owner of Crowell Custom Calls, located here in Houston and produces some of the best looking and sounding calls for turkeys, deer, waterfowl and more. I sat down with Bill recently and had a great...

The hunting industry would not be here today without people like Ronnie "Cuz" Strickland. As Mossy Oak's Vice President, Cuz is a true Giant that helped create what we all now know as the hunting industry. Starting out growing up in the outdoors fishing and hunting with his family, Cuz took a liking to writing and sales in sporting goods stores. His passion of hunting really paved his way to being so successful in the industry. Working for the likes of Will Primos and Toxey Haas, while becoming a self taught field producer on some of the most important...

Tom Rowland spent much of his fishing career as a guide in both fresh and saltwater, but after competing in several redfish tours nationally, the step toward the tv world came about.  Saltwater Experience is one of those shows that really draws you in with the incredible videography, great fishing and some of the best stories you'll find on any outdoor television show.  With several other shows going and the start up of the Tom Rowland Podcast, Tom has really been able to elevate the level of content being put into the outdoor market.  The start up of Waypoint TV...

Growing up I always dreamed of going to Australia one day.  It was like looking at another world.  All the fish and wildlife that lives there, the amazing landscape and of course, Mick Dundee!  It is still on the top of my list to visit one day and I will go hopefully sooner, than later.  A few years ago, I was flipping through Netflix and came across a show called Fishin with Mates hosted by Al McGlashan.  This show was great!  Amazing fishing locations across the world, great guests and just a fun show to watch.  Little did I know, b...

Thanks to Chris and Brett, my passion for the saltwater environment was pushed to another level with their show Offshore Adventures that aired for 10 seasons on ESPN with over 180 episodes.  This show highlighted the vast diversity of fish, ways to catch them, incredible culinary creations and the countless unique locations and people all across the globe that the team traveled to.  During the last few years of filming this show, Chris and Brett were already helping scientists with research on billfish and other pelagics swimming the ocean when the guys purchased a new vessel and realized they could do th...

Oscar Castillo, native Texan from San Antonio, grew up like so many other kids.  Fishing and playing outside, but the outdoors really sparked an interest for him and kept him wanting to spend more and more time outdoors.  This has continued through today, but several years ago, he and his friends seen the need to do something for their local communities by way of fishing.  Countless fishing trips across Texas, both in fresh and saltwater, sparked an idea of bringing that possibility to those that had no way of paying or getting to those far away locations.  And if you...

Ronnie Green, the inspirational and highly entertaining tv show host of "A Fishing Story" grew up in Texas.  Fishing was obviously something that drew Ronnie in and spending time with his great grandmother catching fish and sharing stories left a huge impression on him.  After moving to Lubbock to begin his collegiate career pursuing a degree in education and becoming an All-American sprinter competing with some of the best in the world, Ronnie enlisted in the Marines.  This began his journey to where he is today, showcasing people from all walks of life and sharing their stories while out fis...

What the heck is a sawfish and why have I never seen or heard of one before?  These are questions that I had the first time I ever heard of this prehistoric looking animal.  Tonya Wiley didn't grow up knowing she would play such a vital role in saving sawfish, but an early introduction into the saltwater environment sparked a passion for conservation that can still be seen today even as we record this podcast.  Working in the fisheries field for over 20 years, Tonya is one of the leading experts in the world on sawfish.  And in this episode, you...

My first experience fishing with Chris was probably one of my best memories of being on the water.  Always dreaming of hooking into a giant tarpon in Florida, he was able to make that happen on our first trip together and more recently the day before we recorded this show.  Capt. Chris Camps grew up in Florida, born in Miami, the son of Cuban parents.  Chris grew up on the water fishing with his family in some of the most pristine waters you can find in the country.  Chris is now one of the most sought after guides in the...

On this episode, we sit down with Steve Whitlock and learn how growing up in the everglades during the 80's and the height of the marijuana smuggling from Columbia started his path to becoming one of the biggest names in game fish art.  Steve has had some amazing experiences during his life that created a path into the art world.  Growing up fishing and hunting in Florida provided the perfect place to see so many different species of fish and wildlife and different environments that he has been able to incorporate into his artwork.  With all of the art sho...

Growing up in southeast Texas near the Gulf of Mexico, Michael's passion for the outdoors grew quickly, and I mean quickly.  This kid was working on boats in the charter fishing industry by the age of 17, and has quickly become one of the most sought after fishing guides on the Gulf Coast.  With Capt. Sharky and his crew of captains taking out people nearly every day of the year, they are giving people the trips of their lives and making awesome memories to go with them.  Michael realized early on what it was going to take to create a suc...

The first time I spoke with Nick Tokman it was evident why people call him Sunshine.  He is upbeat, outgoing and everything you would expect for somebody with that nickname.  Nick had a wild ride taking the risk and leaving it all behind and heading to Alaska without a job with the goal of becoming a crab fishermen like the ones his grandfather showed him on Deadliest Catch.  Battling the Bering Sea head on with such a positive audience, Nick showed viewers how having such an upbeat can-do attitude during the grind that is Alaska crab fishing can have suc...

All around outdoors enthusiast, Appalachian Trail thru hiker, podcast host and conservationist Paul Fuzinski has had quite the journey to get where he is today.  Hiking nearly 2,200 miles over the course of nearly 6 months is a feat most of us would never dream of doing, but Paul did it and it caused him to have a clearer outlook on what he wanted to do and accomplish in his life.  Through his podcast, Aptitude Outdoors, he's been able to feature other incredible individuals that are doing awesome things in the outdoors and helping to share their passion so that more pe...

A couple of years ago I found out about the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation and how vital their mission is to helping save kids' lives that are battling cancer.  When I found out how they were doing this and that fishing was involved, I was HOOKED!  I never knew the struggle that these kids were facing, even with all of the millions of dollars put toward researching the disease, that there were really no drugs developed specifically for kids.  They were really only being treated with drugs developed for adults battling cancer, which causes a high percentage of them to...

Back in 2007, Fishing's Future was founded by Shane Wilson with the simple goal of reconnecting families through the sport of fishing.  Little did he know at the time, but this would become a nation-wide movement with the organization now having more than 70 chapters across the U.S. and beyond.  They reached their 1,000,000th participant back in 2018 and have no plans on slowing down.  Shane has surrounded himself with amazing people, including now Executive Director, Michael Scherer.  Michael has been an integral part in helping Fishing's Future reach its goals and expand their reach through various platforms including their "Interactive Onli...

William "Bubba" Ray was born in Galveston, Texas.  From an early age, Bubba tagged along with his father and grandfather on fishing and hunting trips and eventually started going out on his own.  Through many trials and tribulations, Bubba began to understand the importance of truly learning everything he could about the outdoors and how that would one day lead him to a career in the industry.  

After a very successful guiding and tournament career, Bubba seen the need for something new.  Power Circle Outdoors was then formed by Bubba to help unite the men and women from...

The story of Chickenboy is one of legend around the Texas coast.  Stories of huge Flounder being caught, limits of trout and reds, and of course all those memorable lure names.  Joe Moughon has turned his soft plastic lure company into one of the major players in the fishing industry and has created a huge following and fanbase all thanks to his ability to make his lures not only something to just catch fish on, but for people wanting to be part of the Chickenboy family.  But there is a lot more to Chickenboy than just his lures.  From an e...

Dream Big and you can make it happen!  This is pretty much Vance Zahorski summed up.  Vance has been taking the fishing world by storm with his innovative Line Cutterz ring and has turned this business into more than something to just make money on.  Vance and his team, including his brother Cullen, have created a fishing community across the world by really listening to their customers on wants and needs and involving them in every step along the way.  With the help of making a deal on Shark Tank with Daymond John and a huge following on social medi...

Cindy "Sid" Nguyen was born and raised in Texas on the coast near Galveston.  Her family has a long history of fishing going all the way back to their roots in Vietnam.  Understanding the importance of sharing the sport of fishing and the conservation of our resources has allowed her to reach thousands of people through the content she puts out on social media.  She is now making a huge impact on countless lives through her adventures. And we can't wait to see what she does next!

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Growing up loving the outdoors is something many people have done, but I bet they didn't have their own duck pond, raise turkeys and become a botanist before they were in middle school.  Terrance Jackson has led a life devoted to the outdoors, conservation and his Faith and through this journey has been able to provide youth from across Texas the opportunity to discover the Great Outdoors!  Join us as we hear about Terrance's childhood and what has led him to make such an impact on so many kids' lives.

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Joel Ribbey is not your ordinary Dad, but Kids Outdoors is exactly that. Join us as Joel discusses this new company he and his wife have started up in Minnesota showcasing their adventures while at home and traveling across the country with their kids, as they share their passion for the outdoors through educational and highly entertaining videos of their travels. Fishing, Hunting, Trapping and Camping is what they do. Be sure to check their YouTube channel out and subscribe so you don't miss an episode!

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TX Roy Crush is a tournament fisherman, hunter and all around "Texas Boy" who has been impacting lives in an awesome way since 2013, with the goal of giving back to our heroes and showing kids the beauty of the great Texas outdoors. The Texas Boys Outdoors TV show over 6 seasons has showcased some of America's greatest heroes from the military and our first responders along with some very special kids that are battling illnesses or facing some very difficult situations. www.texasboysoutdoors.com

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Getting amazing footage while hunting public land and trying to keep all of the “boys” on track is no easy task, but Greg and Myndi Clements of The Hunting Public are doing a great job and they’re doing it together.  I recently got the opportunity to sit down with them and talk about The Hunting Public, ways to get started in hunting, why they have been so successful and somehow a conversation about being attacked by an otter and shark tagging came about.  This is a great episode, so hope you enjoy

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Last year we bought a new boat and not just any boat, but a Blue Wave. I recently sat down with my good friend, Richard Parks of Blue Wave and got to talk all about the company and the reasons behind their success. Richard also discusses some of the reasons for giving back to the community and the impact that has had on area youth through the Reel Impact program. This is a great company with some truly amazing people and can’t wait for you to hear all about it. www.bluewaveboats.com

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