Matt Ward didn't grow up hunting. The California native discovered his calling in his late 20s. But for the better part of the last 3 decades, he's traveled the globe 10 times over in search of the next big game experience. [...]
I've been highly critical of TWPD of late. Primarily regarding the attempt to force mandatory mountain lion harvest of a non-game species, which has drawn alot of interest, even on a national level by now. Recently, I made a post criticizing [...]
Louisiana outdoorsman Barret Fritscher joins the program this week. A tugboat captain who takes off a month every waterfowl season to chase ducks/geese from the Dakotas back home to Louisiana, the man lives and breathes hunting. By his side the whole [...]
Our friend Baptiste Marchais makes his return to the show this week. Having fled the Muslim/Socialism takeover of his native France for Texas 4 years ago, Baptiste is the epitome of an immigrant success story. He built his outfitter/tourism business from [...]
The Hunter Chef makes his return to the show this week. Always great catching up and talking wild game with Michael Hunter. The longtime owner and head chef of Toronto's popular Antler Kitchen & Bar has two wild game cookbooks under [...]
Our longtime friend and hunting icon Larry Weishuhn makes his (and one of the nicest folks in the outdoor community) makes his return to the show this week. "Mr. Whitetail" has been rattling in big bucks longer than many of us [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
How did we get here Colorado? A state steeped in ranching, hunting and Western culture is barely recognizable these days. It stems from the top, with Governor Polis trying like hell to push his husband's (yes you read that correctly) animal [...]
If you listen to this show regularly, or manage to have half a brain, then you understand that wildlife only thrives when there is a monetary value attached to it's head. Call that blunt statement "harsh" or "calloused" if you like, [...]
On this episode of Campfire Conversations, I am joined by author, painter & lifelong hunter Doug Giles. Doug's unapologetic stance on hunting is one that is rooted in scripture. Doug talks about his journey in finding his faith and how it [...]
