This week's show drills down into the reality that conservation is driven by sustainability, and the undeniable role hunting plays in that equation. We kick things off by sitting down with Mpho Tiajne (SCI's African Liaison) to get a South African's [...]
Our longtime friend Gabriella Hoffman makes her return to the show this week. The award-winning journalist, policy advisor, podcaster and sportswoman has her finger squarely on the pulse of what is happening in Washington D.C. and how policy affects sportsmen and [...]
Our old friend Mark Boardman of Vortex Optics makes his return to the show this week. Mark likely holds the record for most appearances, looking back through old recording history it looks like our first visit was all the way back [...]
Our Campfire Conversations format occasionally allows us to take on discussions that deviate from our traditional outdoor format. I always end up learning something new during these episodes and today is no exception. I don't think any American reflects fondly when [...]
America Unwon's Keeley Covello makes her return to the show this week. If you aren't familiar with her work, think underdog Western journalist who is looking out for rural America. The lifelong Californian has lots of hot opinions on a myriad [...]
Our old friend Ike Eastman of Eastmans makes his return this week. We dive in deep on a myriad of topics and a massive announcement from Eastmans. Highlights Include: Kids and their devices Raising teenage girls Feeling like you've won as [...]
Abigail Spanberger lied to Virginians. She ran as a moderate democrat and defeated Lt. Governor Winsome Sears in the recent Virginia gubernatorial election. What Virginians didn't understand until she took office though, is that she is actually a radical, dyed in [...]
Two of my favorite singer songwriters join us in studio this week. William Clark Green makes his 3rd appearance on the show and John Baumann his debut. In addition to their chops as solo artists, they also make up one half [...]
Catalina Island is a unique channel island situated off California's southern coast. It is roughly 75 square miles and home to just under 4,000 residents. It is also home to a healthy mule deer herd that was established on the island [...]
Our longtime friend Cody Roberson makes his return to the show this week. The Lake Fork, TX resident and Army Bass Anglers founder is currently working with Purple Heart Homes, a great organization that functions to give back to our veterans [...]
Laird Hamberlain is a lifelong sportsman. When asked about his favorite thing to hunt, he'll respond with "DDT" (deer, ducks & turkey). The longtime Safari Club International CEO joined me for a candid conversation about the work SCI is doing both [...]
Ryan Boyd trapped his first hog at as a teenager and never looked back. The lifelong trapper, hunter and sportsmen eventually turned his passion for trapping into his full-time wildlife removal business (Quick Catch) in Florida. The job has led him [...]
Over the years, we've had the racks of some giant North Texas archery bucks in the studio. That trend continues on this episode when Grayson County whitetail hunter Ryan Bergman joins us. The 196 4/8 inch (gross) monster he watched for [...]
West Virginia's outdoor heritage is a long as their coal is black. Lifelong outdoorsmen and current United States Congressman Riley Moore joins us on this installment of Campfire Conversations. Highlights from the discussion include: Opening day whitetail success Last year's ground [...]
It was about a decade ago when I first met Tyler Toney and the Dude Perfect crew. I went to their old office (if you can call an adult playground for grown men such a thing) to record a podcast after [...]
Travis Thompson is a lifelong Floridian outdoorsman who serves as the Executive Director of All Florida. This conservation group's focus is to "develop a coalition of advocates and artists, hunters and hikers, fishermen and families, to ensure that Florida's future is [...]
If there's a duck or goose than can legally be hunted on planet earth, Ramsey Russell has been there and done that. He turned a passion for waterfowl hunting into the premiere booking agency in the pursuit of the next great [...]
Lesley Robinson is a lifelong Montanan rancher and outdoor enthusiast. She and her husband Jim have been married for 39 years and own and operate the Lazy JD Cattle Co, a commercial cow/calf and yearling operation. The family-run ranch has been [...]
Jon Ochoa is a lifelong Arizonan. The passionate big game hunter also happens to the be the President of the Safari Club International Arizona Chapter. We discuss a myriad of topics regarding hunting in Arizona before discussing the boots on the [...]
I kick this week's episode off with a recap of my West Texas mule deer hunt. I'd long been looking forward to heading towards Marfa and trying to turn up a good Trans Pecos up on the 100,000 acre Boershing Ranch. [...]
Merry Christmas to you and yours! This one takes me back to my days as a disc jockey. However, I don't have a program director barking in my ears these days about what I can and can't play. So this one [...]
Cinnamon Creek Ranch's origins go back over 40 years, hell you've probably heard their commercial on this show for at least 15 of those. Our good friend and owner Joe Mussachio joins the show this week. I dropped a buck off [...]
Our old friend Brian Lynn of Sportsmen's Alliance makes his return in this episode. We discuss a myriad of pertinent topics before hitting on the 2025 Mega Raffle! Over $400,000 in prizes and counting. Highlights from the conversation include: Brian punches [...]
