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Michael talks with Sidney Smith about his background as a double amputee, his history with archery and hunting, and the southern Utah elk hunt that turned into one of the most remarkable stories he has ever told. What starts as a tough late-season bow hunt becomes a story about persistence, faith, and unexpected help from a sheepdog that led Sidney to the elk www.sidneydsmith.com Instagram ⁠⁠Hunting Stories Links⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to be a guest?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dylan joins Michael for a pile of hunting stories from far Northern California, including a brutal blacktail recovery, a lake bear hunt that turned into a recovery mission, and a mountain lion encounter that ended in a broken leg. The episode is equal parts tactics, honesty, and hard-earned lessons, with Dylan and Michael also talking about archery frustration, bow setup, bear meat, and the reality that time in the woods is where the best stories come from. Grandpa Dylan on Instagram ⁠Hunting Stories Links⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to be a guest?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode explores Theodore Roosevelt's hunting adventures and his profound impact on wildlife conservation. Discover how his personal experiences in the wild shaped his policies and legacy, inspiring hunters and conservationists alike. ⁠Hunting Stories Links⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to be a guest?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael sits down with Joel Vanderloom, wilderness survival instructor, primitive skills expert, hunter, and former Alone contestant, for a story-driven conversation that moves from South Africa to Oregon and from bushcraft to big game. Joel shares how early lessons in tracking, spearfishing, and time with the Hadza shaped his hunting philosophy, then gets into two standout hunts that show why patience, intuition, and respect for the animal matter so much. We discuss the ethics of hunting, how predators and prey are often discussed unfairly, and what it looks like to hunt with humility instead of ego. Along the way, Joel also explains how he developed his survival and bushcraft background, and why elk hunting in thick timber became such a defining part of his life. Www.primalskillsacademy.com In the bush podcast YouTube @joelvanderloon Instagram @joelvanderloon ⁠Hunting Stories Links⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to be a guest?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Constantine shares the full account of a dream bow hunt on White Mountain Apache land that turned into a multi-day survival ordeal, a search and rescue operation, and a fight over what happened afterward. It starts with backyard Florida bowhunting, then moves to a high-pressure elk hunt in Arizona, where bad navigation, severe weather, and hypothermia pushed both hunter and guide to the edge. This episode is a mix of hunting, survival, and accountability. ⁠Hunting Stories Links⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to be a guest?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael sits down with Don Goode, founder of Backcountry Bistro, for a story-heavy conversation that blends hunting, military life, and the origin of a freeze-dried meal brand. Don shares how a 2023 North Slope caribou hunt helped spark the business, why he built meals he would actually take into the field, and how customer feedback has shaped his growing menu. We discuss Don’s hunting background, his time in the Army, the realities of caribou hunting on Alaska tundra, and the practical lessons that turned into a veteran-owned food company. This episode is as much about grit and adaptation as it is about hunting and backcountry Whatever is in stock can be found here: https://backcountrybistro.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backcountrybistromeals/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561638276299 Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/654855740292381 ⁠Hunting Stories Links⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to be a guest?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hunting, Family, and the Spirit of Adventure: Stories from the Field Join us as we dive into a series of lively hunting stories with Matt Miller, an active military veteran and passionate outdoorsman. These tales highlight the thrill, challenges, and unforgettable moments that come with hunting across different states and environments, all shared by a dedicated father chasing memories with his son.In this episode ⁠Hunting Stories Links⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to be a guest?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover the journey of Brian, a passionate hunter and founder of Rucklist, a unique app designed to share and organize hunting and fishing gear and trip lists. Join us as we delve into hunting adventures, life stories, and the importance of community and mentorship in the outdoors. www.Rucklist.com Rucklist Insta Rucklist Youtube Hunting Stories Links⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to be a guest?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Tom shares thrilling stories from his hunting adventures on public land, recounts humorous campfire moments, and discusses his unique approach to mobile hunting with a kayak. Plus, he offers insights on transitioning from rifle to bow hunting and shares lessons learned from hunter harassment situations. Tom's Youtube Tom's Insta Hunting Stories Links⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to be a guest?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Seth Kunz shares compelling stories from his years of hunting from guiding mountain lions to chasing elusive elk in New Mexico. Get ready for a mix of humorous mishaps, lessons learned, and unforgettable moments in the wild. Hunting Stories Links⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to be a guest?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hunting Stories and Lessons with Caleb Hobbs - From Epic Bull Hunts to Brotherhood In this episode, Caleb Hobbs shares captivating stories from his lifelong hunting journey, including close calls with elk and lessons learned about the mental aspects of hunting. We delve into the brotherhood of hunters, the thrill of the chase, and the importance of keeping passion alive in outdoor pursuits. www.ursigear.com Ursi Insta: ursi_gear_official Dirty North Archery of facebook DNA Insta:dirty_north_archery Hunting Stories Links⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to be a guest?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us for a lively conversation with Scott Freiburger as he shares exhilarating hunting stories, insights into managing deer herds in Iowa, and the joys of fostering kids. Whether you're into turkey hunting adventures or curious about wildlife management and family life, this episode has something for every outdoor enthusiast. Main topics include: Memorable turkey hunts including two turkeys with one shot Unique experiences in Texas, Colorado, and Florida Managing deer populations in Iowa Foster care journey and family stories Tips on calling and hunting different species The importance of community and mentorship in hunting Vortex Optics Preston Pittman Game Calls Scott James Instagram Hunting Stories Links⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to be a guest?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us as Ben shares a lifetime of hunting experiences ranging from dog-driven hunts to competitive coon hunting, hog hunting in swamps, and breathtaking stories from the woods. Discover the unique world of hound hunting, the passion behind those dogs, and some unforgettable adventures in the wild.In this episode: How Ben got started in hunting despite family not being hunters The story of his mentorship with a retired sheriff and his journey into hound hunting The ins and outs of competition coon hunting, including rules and top-tier dogs earning hundreds of thousands Exciting tales of hog hunting in North Carolina swamps and the danger faced by hunting dogs The cultural differences of hunting in various states and the importance of dog lineage Memorable moments, including a 900-yard bear treed and a wild coon-hunting adventure involving a big blue tick The importance of old-timer stories and how they can help preserve hunting traditions Insight into the safety and risks involved in various hunts, and what happens when dogs get hurt Note: For anyone interested in old hunting stories or old-timer interviews, reach out or suggest guests for future episodes—preserving these tales keeps hunting heritage alive! https://treetalkin.com/ https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia/ https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.youtube.com/@TreeTalkinMedia https://www.fullcrymag.com/ ⁠Hunting Stories Links⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to be a guest?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us as Keith Sperber from North Idaho shares exhilarating hunting stories, insights into archery and rifle hunting, and lessons learned along the way. Whether you're a seasoned hunter or just starting out, Keith's experiences offer valuable lessons and a glimpse into the rewarding world of hunting in Idaho. https://www.tiktok.com/@keithsperber?_r=1&_t=ZT-96aaRwfHQju https://www.instagram.com/keith.sperber?igsh=MWducTZpcWxsNHMzOA== Hunting Stories Links⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to be a guest?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Minnesota Roots to Public Land Advocate: A Conversation with Randy Newberg Explore Randy Newberg’s journey from a childhood immersed in Northern Minnesota’s deer camps to becoming a staunch advocate for public land and conservation. This interview dives deep into the stories that shaped his passion and how his experiences have fueled his efforts to protect hunting opportunities for future generations. In this episode: Randy’s nostalgic recount of growing up in a tight-knit hunting community in Minnesota The story of a spike buck that sparked his fascination with hunting as a young child Lessons learned from his father’s dedicated effort to mentor less fortunate kids in hunting The importance of volunteerism and community service in shaping his outlook on life and conservation How hunting became a pathway for personal growth, resilience, and understanding of the natural world Randy’s inspiring journey into the media side of conservation, including the challenges of starting his own show Reflections on the historical significance of public land conservation efforts in America Practical hunting tips and stories about grouse and elk hunting experiences The role of storytelling in passing down traditions and motivating new generations Advice on maintaining a sustainable future for hunting, wild places, and wildlife habitat Resources & Links: Fresh Tracks YouTube Channel Hunt Talk Forum Randy Newberg on Instagram Hunting Stories Links⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to be a guest?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices