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Episode 48: Being a Hunter in New York City with Tom Hammond

Episode 48: Being A Hunter in New York City with Tom Hammond I’m stoked this week to talk with my hunting partner and cousin Tom Hammond about what its like being a hunter who lives in New York City. Tom grew up in the Adirondacks and moved to Queens in 2001. We talk about: a recent mentored turkey hunt with his neighbor Andy Greg the turkey whisperer the various challenges with scheduling hunt dates Moose Read more…

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Episode 47: Ice Fishing Lake Trout with Ivon Waldron

Episode 47: Adirondack Ice Fishing for Lake Trout with my father Ivon Waldron We have a special bonus episode this week! My father Ivon Waldron has been ice fishing for over 50 years. He joins me on the ice this week at home in the Adirondacks as we weave some actual ice fishing audio footage into this episode. Topics covered include: the power auger he purchased in 1979 with trapping money – which we still Read more…

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Episode 46: R3 and the Future of Hunting with Samantha Pedder of CAHSS

Episode 46: R3 The Future of Hunting with Samantha Pedder of the Council to Advance Hunting and the Shooting Sports The future of hunting, fishing, shooting and North American Conservation is in our hands. There’s a lot to learn about how we can most effectively pass this legacy down to the next generation of hunter angler conservationists. This week, we’re thrilled to be talking with Samantha Pedder at the Council to Advance Hunting and the Read more…

By Todd Waldron, ago

Episode 45: Backcountry Nutrition Fundamentals with Kyle Kamp of V2P Nutrition

Backcountry Nutrition – How to personalize your nutrition planning and get the most out of your outdoor adventures With Special Guest Kyle Kamp, founder of Valley to Peak Nutrition (V2P Nutrition) This week our friend Kyle Kamp, Founder of V2P Nutrition, joins us to answer our questions about the fundamentals of backcountry nutrition planning. Are you someone who plans for months or years for that special western hunt? As Easterners, many of us spend our Read more…

By Todd Waldron, ago

Episode 44: Sage Grouse Conservation with Ed Arnett of TRCP

Sage Grouse Conservation with Ed Arnett – Chief Scientist at Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership Listen this week as TRCP’s Chief Scientist Ed Arnett provides an update on sage grouse and explains why all Americans should care about this iconic species and its vast habitat that spans eleven western states. Ed gives our listeners a comprehensive rundown on what we should know about sage grouse, including the following: history of sage grouse conservation habitat loss vs. Read more…

By Todd Waldron, ago

Episode 43: Salerno Brothers Adirondack Deer Hunting

Episode 43: Adirondack Deer Hunting with special guests Pat & Tony Salerno If you’re interested in improving your Adirondack big woods hunting, you’re going to want to listen to this episode with Pat & Tony Salerno. The Salerno family has a long history of Adirondack deer hunting success and they share some incredible tips with our listeners. They talk about reading buck body language through tracks, trail camera work, understanding topographic maps, hunting aggressively, upcoming Read more…

By Todd Waldron, ago

Episode 42: The Art & Philosophy of Wild Food Cooking

 Wild Food Cooking Inspiration with special guest Cosmo Genova Have you ever wondered how to get more creative with your wild food cooking? What’s the difference between a satisfactory venison meal and an incredible one? Our good friend Cosmo Genova joins us this week to talk about the art and philosophy of enjoying food and cooking wild game with inspiration. Cosmo is a conservationist, writer, cook, fly fishing guide, videographer, and contributor to online content Read more…

By Todd Waldron, ago

Chasing the Public Land Slam: Winter Rios in Kansas by John L. Barone

Chasing the Public Land Slam: Winter Rios in Kansas by John L. Barone Rob Keck! That’s what I exclaimed upon answering the office phone on my desk.  Now if you don’t know who Rob is, there’s no excuse if you’re an avid turkey hunter. Google him – it’s worth the click. When I sent Rob an email on LinkedIn around New Years 2017, I never really expected to hear from him other than a brief Read more…

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Episode 41: Backcountry Safety Essentials with Adirondack Mountain Rescue

Episode 41: Backcountry Safety Essentials with John Bulmer & John Reyes of Adirondack Mountain Rescue Adirondack Mountain Rescue is a non-profit organization formed with the purpose of providing a highly trained and equipped resource to aid law enforcement in their tasks of finding and rescuing missing persons. The Adirondack Park is one of the wildest, most remote places in the eastern United States. Outdoor recreation enthusiasts need to be prepared for all kinds of weather Read more…

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Episode 40: Wyoming Pronghorn Antelope Hunting

Podcast Episode 40: Why A Pronghorn Antelope Hunt Should Be on Your Radar with special guest Josh Watts – BHA Southeast Board Member from Mississippi This week, our good friend Josh Watts from Mississippi joins us to talk about his 2018 Wyoming Pronghorn Antelope hunt. Josh walks us through the following practical tips: Wyoming tag application and selection Hunting logistics, travel & lodging DIY public land Pronghorn Antelope tactics weather considerations Antelope hunting rifle & Read more…

By Todd Waldron, ago