After hearing through the grapevine that Texas Parks and Wildlife could be intentionally infecting axis deer with CWD I figured we had to do some digging. Longtime Exotic Wildlife Association Executive Director Charly Seale was happy to join the conversation and [...]
How is the 2022 fall flight shaping up for duck hunters? Duck's Unlimited National Director of Fundraising and R3 Programs David Schuessler joins the show to break down what the 2022 Waterfowl Survey numbers reveal. Which species are thriving vs which [...]
It's no secret that I have no patience for anti hunting movements or ideologies. So when I found out about the group known as 'Texans for Mountain Lions' petition to Texas Parks and Wildlife concerning protections for mountain lions, I brought [...]
September 1st is my favorite day of the year. Not necessarily because dove our my absolute favorite thing to hunt (although they're up there), but because it kicks off the best time of the year. The tradition of spending that day [...]
Kate and Justin Small are making a difference, one wolf at a time. The Idaho couple shares a passion for hunting and trapping these apex predators as an insurance policy to ensure their native elk and deer herds remain viable for [...]
Three Curl Outfitters' Brett Jepsen and I have been hunting together for a long time. Our friendship predates both of our careers in the hunting industry. Regardless of whether the hunt was a barn burner or a skunking, the laughs and [...]
After seeing some "pro hunting" groups champion the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 as a major win for hunting/conservation, I figured it was time to get to the bottom of this $470 billion dollar package and if it really benefits the [...]
Safari Club International's Director of Government Affairs Ben Cassidy makes his return to the show on this episode of 'Campfire Conversations'. There's much to discuss as usual. Some of the important highlights include: SCI and Partners sue California over firearm [...]
Backcountry Hunters and Anglers...who are they really? Anyone who has listened to this show regularly probably already knows I've long been skeptical of this organization. I believe they have the potential to do great things for the outdoor community, however there [...]
The elephant in the room must first be addressed in the form of Rep. Andrew Clyde (GA-R) recently introducing the RETURN (Repealing Excise Tax on Unalienable Rights Now) our Constitutional Rights Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. This proposed bill [...]
Braden Sherron lives to hunt big fish below the surface in the Gulf of Mexico and he recently made headlines when he speared this giant 137 lb cubera snapper. We discuss the ins and outs of what it takes to be [...]
Larger than Life is the only way to accurately describe former MMA headliner, Green Beret sniper, entrepreneur, and unapologetic Patriot Tim Kennedy. So it goes without saying that I jumped at the opportunity to visit with him. We discuss how his [...]
When I heard Secretary of Interior Deb Halaand did away with a government website that lists the Department of Interior's spending concerning legal payouts, court and attorney fees when dealing with anti hunting organizations I was instantly infuriated. Infuriated that she [...]
GSM Outdoors owns scores of brands within the outdoor space. One that I've enjoyed working with for over a decade now is Stealth Cam. GSM's Chris Dunkin joins the show this week to discuss the latest cellular camera technology from all [...]
You may have seen hunting organizations like SCI bring the New Mexico bighorn sheep tag situation to light recently as a group of New Mexico residents appear up in arms over how the state dishes out big horn sheep tags to [...]
I typically associate Veganism with anti hunting and anti gun schools of thought. Most vegans ultimately don't agree with killing animals, and many of them are pretty vocal (to a fault) about their lifestyle. They also tend to be far left [...]
As a turkey hunter that has only ever tried the practice of 'Reaping' or 'Fanning' a gobbler one time in my life, I simply don't get what all the fuss is about. I admit I do like the videos and the [...]
You guys know by now that nothing irks me more than the term "I'm a hunter, but..." - There are no buts, you're either in or you're out baby! And if you're out then you aren't on my team and certainly [...]
Lionfish (Pterois volitans) aren't native to the Atlantic Ocean nor the Gulf of Mexico, yet the Pacific Ocean species has taken up residency in those coastal waters and is subsequently wreaking havoc on those marine ecosystems. Without many natural predators in their [...]
For the entirety of my career I've subscribed to the notion that the more new hunters joining our ranks the better for the future of our sport. However, if we're not recruiting the right kind of hunter, then can we expect [...]
The backlash from deer hunters in Grayson, Collin, Dallas and Rockwall counties was fast and furious once they learned Texas Parks and Wildlife's plan to add rifle seasons to the archery only deer counties. Lifelong Sherman resident and Attorney Brock Benson [...]
How was your 2021-2022 waterfowl season? Did the ducks show up for your crew? DU's head waterfowl scientist Dr. Mike Brasher makes his return to the show on this episode of Campfire Conversations. We take a look at Ducks Unlimited's recently [...]
Retired U.S. Army Special Ops Colonel Shawn Daniel joins me to discuss how Darby's Warrior Support is using the outdoors to help heal some of our nation's finest special ops veterans. Colonel Daniel (through his own experiences) realized that alot of [...]
