Episodes

This week’s episode is a report on a week spent hunting hogs on public land in South Georgia. Thom joins me on the show to chat about the hunt this year. We had an amazing [...]

After listening to episodes #124 and #125 Thom had a couple tip’s he wanted to share that he felt would add value for any budding (and some veteran) fly fishers. He and I recorded this [...]

If you have ever thought about getting started fly-fishing but did not know where to begin or were trying to begin planning a budget to do so then this episode (and the next episode) are for you. Nick and I team up to try and give you some down to earth, realistic advice on the equipment you have to have to begin fly-fishing. It might be less expensive than you think! If you like what you hear or have suggestions for any follow up episodes related to fly-fishing please let us know. Contact us th...

If you have ever thought about getting started fly-fishing but did not know where to begin or were trying to begin planning a budget to do so then this episode (and the next episode) are for you. Nick and I team up to try and give you some down to earth, realistic advice on the equipment you have to have to begin fly-fishing. It might be less expensive than you think! If you like what you hear or have suggestions for any follow up episodes related to fly-fishing please let us know. Contact us th...

Ok, maybe not a “great debate” but in Episode 123 I welcome Thom Jorgensen to join me as my co-host while we discuss the pros and cons of using a GPS vs a Cell phone [...]

In episode 122 Nick and I put a pin in 2021 as this will be our final episode of this year. We also want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a prosperous 2022. We spend most of this episode discussing goals for 2022, neither of us are big on “New Year’s resolutions” but we both do like to set goals for ourselves for the coming year. I have been thinking about this alot the past couple of weeks and perhaps even the past few months. With my “new normal’ (I hate that term even more now but it do...

In this post Thanksgiving episode I get to discuss recent success in GA, Nick and I chat about some new gear purchases and then we get into our main topic of discussion and the growing trend of folks posting their successes in the deer woods with a disclaimer that they know it is not the biggest deer but……… The buckshaming and bucksplaining need to take a rest. Hunters need to be proud of their kills and not feel they need to apologize because the animal may not meet the standards of others. Its...

In this episode Nick and I sit down after I return from hunting with Nick, Thom, Jamey Burkhead and his son Nathan, Jon Mudry, Bob Bones and John Buchin. Nick gets to share his success from that hunt and we spent a bit of time talking about the hunt overall. We hope you enjoy! This episode is sponsored by St. Joe River Bows Please subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher and leave us a rating and review. We would also appreciate ideas for future podcasts so let us know what you would like...

In this episode I am recording from the road (apologies for any road noise in advance) headed to Michigan for a hunt with good friends. While sitting in the car for 12 hours I had some time to record and ruminate, or “chew my cud” on a few things that have been on my mind the past couple of weeks. Part of the episode is related to seeking advice and wading through some of the bad advice out there and part is based on some advice I have for bow hunters based on a recent successful hunt in the Geo...

This week I sit down with Nick and welcome Thom back to the show after a long hiatus. We start this week’s episode with a bit of humor and then both Thom and I have hunting success stories to discuss and we get into a little bit of tactics discussion as well. Next week I am headed to Michigan and there will likely be some good content to come out of that trip as well. We hope you enjoy! Please subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher and leave us a rating and review. We are also on all ot...

In Episode #117, Nick and I are pretty steamed up with Social Media “Experts”, “That’s not trad” Nazis and the masses of foam hunting professionals. In this episode we get a lot of this off [...]

I am dedicating Episode #116 to my dearest friend and my wife of 23 years, Mrs. Lorrie Angell. I begin the show with an update regarding my wife. For anyone that does not know Lorrie lost her battle with cancer on August 22nd. From there Nick and I have a couple of new bows to chat about which leads into arrow dialog and we wrap up with discussions about the 2021 fall hunting season and future adventures planned or being planned. Should be a lot of excitement coming in the next year or so and we...

In Episode #115, Nick and I spend a bit of time talking about the 2021 traditional 3D season and then dive into favorite hunting locations over the years and possible future plans. This episode is sponsored by St. Joe River Bows Please subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher and leave us a rating and review. We would also appreciate ideas for future podcasts so let us know what you would like to hear or make recommendations for guests on the show. The post T.O. Episode 115 – Location, l...

In Episode #114, I sit down with Nick to discuss some of his adventures so far in 2021. I also give everyone an update on my wife and express a sincere thank you to everyone that has reached out to ask about how she is, and for all of the donations, raffles and more. I am going to do my absolute best to get back into some form of regular content release but as stated on this episode please have patience with me. The podcast is not going anywhere I just need everyone to be patient with me. We hop...

In Episode #113, Nick and I catch up after a short hiatus. I give everyone an update on why the break was required, my wife’s health and a thank you for all the support we have received. Then Nick and I spend some time chatting about the 3d target season and shoots across the country and then about flyfishing, flytying and more. We hope you enjoy. This episode is sponsored by St. Joe River Bows Please subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher and leave us a rating and review. We would also...

In Episode #112, Thom joins me for some catching up and we spend a good bit of time discussing tent options for hunting and fishing adventures. What we have used and why some options are better in certain situations. We also reflect on past hunts and adventures while camping in Michigan, Georgia and Wyoming. We hope you enjoy! Please subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher and leave us a rating and review. We would also appreciate ideas for future podcasts so let us know what you would l...

In Episode #111, I am joined my Jason Samkowiak of the Traditional Bowhunting and Wilderness Podcast. We will be releasing this episode simultaneously on both the Traditional Outdoors Podcast and on the Traditional Bowhunting and Wilderness Podcast. In this episode Jason and I discuss Trail Cameras. We chat about the ways we have utilized trail cams in the past, tactics to use trail cameras effectively and how to NOT use them. We also talk about the things we like about these devices, the things...

In Episode #110, Nick and I spend an hour or so chatting about gear and equipment from years gone by and discuss what items we feel were better in the “good ol’ days” and what we feel has improved in recent years. We had a blast and hope you will while listening as well. This episode is sponsored by St. Joe River Bows Please subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher and leave us a rating and review. We would also appreciate ideas for future podcasts so let us know what you would like to he...

In Episode #109, Nick and I have a great chat with Bryan Miller. Bryan is one of those individuals that spends a ton of time in the outdoors. He participates in everything from traditional bowhunting for whitetails to chasing snowshoe hares and even attending local 3d shoots. We had a great chat with Bryan and hope you enjoy it as much as Nick and I did. Also, as mentioned in the intro, for those that have reached out to me regarding the news of my wife’s current health situation, thank you so ...

In Episode #108, Nick and I have a great chat with Ryan Bunting. Ryan operated the Hiking America YouTube channel. Ryan reached out to me a few weeks ago about being a guest on the show and I really enjoyed chatting with him, plus he had some interesting thoughts about discussion topics such as the interactions between hikers and hunters during hunting season. We had an amazing chat and I think you will enjoy it. Also if you are interested in contacting Scott Spray to bid on the fly rod he is a...

In Episode #107, Nick and I sit down for a Thanksgiving week chat. Despite everything 2020 has thrown our way we focus on things we are thankful for. We catch up on our limited activity in the fall woods, our conversation drifts to winter flytying and the prospects for some winter and spring trout pursuits. We hope this episode finds you all well and we would like to wish all of our listeners a Happy Thanksgiving!! Please subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher and leave us a rating and...

Recently I was a guest on the Fish Untamed podcast with Katie Burgert. Many of you may recall that Katie was a guest on our show about a year ago and since that episode she has launched the Fish Untamed Podcast and has had some really great and interesting guests. If you are into fly fishing I highly recommend you check it out! Katie and I had a great chat! We discussed what “Traditional” mean to me when participating in all outdoor activities. We also discussed hunting stories, fiberglass fly ...

In Episode #106, Nick and I have a great general hunting chat with Rob Gillow. We discuss bow hunting, black powder hunting, hunting africa, and we even manage a little discussion about hunting with handguns. Rob was a blast and we think everyone will enjoy this fun conversation. Also be sure to check out Robs website and YouTube channel as well. Gillow Outdoors Traditional Tips and Trips YouTube Channel This episode is sponsored by St. Joe River Bows Please subscribe to the podcast on iTunes ...

In Episode #105, Nick and I sit down with our mutual friend Sean Clarkson. This is somewhat of a continuance of our conversation about hunting ethics from a couple weeks back but we also use the time just to have some good conversation with Sean. If you have never heard of Sean he has been a guest on a few podcasts at this point and EVERYONE should at least listen to his guest spot on Kifarucast regarding non-profits. It is a great episode and we feel this one was as well. We hope you enjoy. Pl...