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Recorded in the Tualatin Bass Pro Shops, Bryant and Jim explore the best strategies for calling in mountain lions! Jim has a very effective strategy for hunting these elusive cats and has devoted many days in the field to hone his craft. Have you ever wanted to try your hand at hunting the elusive PNW Mountain Lion? This episode has everything you need to know! In this episode we talk about: Senate Bill 1545 to legalize corner crossing in Oregon, mountain lion hunting techniques and strategies, and the Oregon Sports Pack Slam

Bryant sits down in the duck blind to record an episode with Justin Arana, co-founder of Acres of Hope!  Acres of Hope Youth Ranch located between West Salem and Rickreall is an amazing non-profit who uses horses, archery, and the outdoor lifestyle to change the lives of the youth in our community who need it the most! Did you know horses can sense emotions? They have had a huge impact on many young people’s lives who have lost family members, are in foster care, or are struggling with mental health conditions. Do you want to know how to change a life? It is WAY easier than you think. In this episode, we talk about: Duck hunting, growing up in the Oregon outdoors, the necessary impact of mentorship, and Acres of Hope! Check them out at their website or on social media!

Fellowship of Christian Athletes Outdoors is a non-profit youth outreach organization that meets students where they are at: in the sports field and the outdoors fields. Colten Holdorf is a lifelong fly fisherman from Montana where he grew up catching trout on the Yellowstone river. He became a guide at a Christian retreat camp back in his home state, but not too long ago, he moved to Corvallis Oregon to become the Willamette Valley Director of FCA Outdoors where he supports FCA leaders by taking them on outdoors retreats and fly fishing trips.  In this episode we talk about fly fishing, fly fishing tips, fly fishing culture, differences between Montana and Oregon, the new Oregon Ocean Endorsement, a local bear attack, and the Oregon Sports Pack Slam.

The Pacific Flyway is the most slept-on waterfowl realm in the nation. Despite so many amazing birds and even some unique varieties of ducks and geese, especially in Oregon, no one seems to talk about it from the national perspective. And you know what, that's probably ok. From coast to high desert, Columbia to Klamath, valley lowlands to Cascade lakes, we are pretty spoiled in Oregon. Tanner hosts the Blind Chatter podcast based here in the Willamette Valley and we got to sit down with him for a couple hours and talk about everything relating to duck hunting in Oregon including tips for making you more successful on the water. Check it out and make sure to leave a rating!

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In this episode we spoke with a man who is fresh on the scene of guiding upper tributary salmon and steelhead trips in Oregon. We got to hear some awesome small water salmon fishing tips, but also got raw and real about the reality of guiding and the cost that comes with it. Make sure to book a trip with Zory at bewildfishing.com linktr.ee/ofhfpodcast

In this episode we learn from Carl Lewallen who is a lifetime athlete and outdoorsman. This combo has caused him to develope a great understanding of outdoor nutrition and the things your body needs to thrive while climbing mountains like an animal! Carl's life has lead him to now work with Rec Pac, a convenient and lightweight meal replacement for athletes and outdoorsmen. We also talk a lot about: Blacktail Hunting, the Oregon Sportspack Slam, Lighting Strikes in the Woods, and how to fuel you body in the outdoors.   linktr.ee/ofhfpodcast 

Recorded ON THE WATER with Josiah Darr, listen in for a great conversaion about catching these amazing fish at the famed Buoy 10 out of Astoria Oregon. The fish were in big time this year! Plenty of beautiful, large coho and chinook to go around!   linktr.ee/ofhfpodcast

In this last installment of our NorthWest Mountain Challenge series, we get to hear from Boaz Koski with financially outdoors, the man who wants to help you succeed financially so you can spend more time in the field! There are some great tips in here for how we, as young men with limited budgets, have built up our kits and been able to stay out of debt while pursuing the outdoorsmen lifestyle! linktr.ee/ofhfpodcast

Once again at the Northwest Mountain Challenge, we recorded “live” with Candy Yow from Yow’s hunting camps and Extreme Desire TV. Candy has a deep passion for helping women and youth get into the hunting world and offers camps with her husband Randy to do just that. This fully immersive experience teaches guests everything they need to know in the field through hands-on experience and classes. Candy had lots of great tips for Bryant (host) and Jericho (co-host) to help them navigate a full outdoorsman lifestyle with wives who don’t necessarily understand the obsession.  ** We experienced great technical difficulties while recording this episode, the content is amazing but the audio is rough. Please forgive us!

We got to sit down again with Mike Thompson (Thwackit Outdoors), partner at the Northwest Mountain Challenge the night before the Hoodoo stop was set to kick off. We were also joined by co-owners TJ Hofhines (Dead on Archery) and Tyler Crockett (Pure Elevation). In this conversation we talked about all different aspects of this great archery event, and also learned some tips to improve your shooting. Listen in! We have two more episodes ready to roll that were recorded on sight at this year's NWMC. linktr.ee/ofhfpodcast

In This Episode: Gage and Bryant sat down in the studio with Tyson Healon, an avid outdoorsman from right here in Western Oregon. He runs the “Blackhorn Outdoors” page, documenting lots of great hunts and creating tons of shed hunting content. Have you ever wondered about shed hunting? Tyson has spent years sharpening his shed hunting skills, and can always find the needle in the hay stack. Tune in for tips and tricks, stay for the harrowing story he tells at the end about a shed hunt that almost went horribly wrong. linktr.ee/ofhfpodcast

In this episode Gage and Bryant had the opportunity to record with Billy Molls, known as the modern day mountain man. He has lived a long career guiding hunts for big game animals in Alaska, and making amazing hunting films based on his adventures as a guide. In this episode, we talk about: The Modern Day Mountain Man, the new Oregon Sports Pack Slam, hunting in Alaska, and hear the story of how God met Billy Molls in a wild place. linktr.ee/ofhfpodcast

Join us on the boat with Pro Escobedo; founder and leader of VIP Outdoors and VIP Tackle. If you have ever tried to research salmon fishing in Oregon or Washington, you have probably seen Pro's videos! He is one of the most respected local leaders in the industry by guides and rec fishermen alike. His wealth of knowledge was earned after years of fishing meticulas note-taking. Now you can buy his gear at fiherman's marine here in the Portland area. We talked alot about Springer fihsing and the fishing guide culture in the Columbia and Wilamette river systems, but if you want to learn more tips and tricks from Pro check out VIP Outdoors' socials and youtube channel. In this episode we talk about: Spring Chinook Fishing in the Columbia and Willamette river systems, the relationship between guides and recreational fishermen, the rise of VIP Outdoors, and discuss some of the nuances of salmon fishing in the PNW.   Linktr.ee/ofhfpodcast

As promised, this is the song Bryant mentioned he wrote about turkey season. Huge thank you to his wife, Megan, who was willing to sing it for him to make this recording possible. Enjoy this fun little song while you get ready to go chase some gobblers!