Episodes

In Episode #9 I welcome Nick back from Turkey season, then Thom and I pick up where we left off from our 2016 Antelope hunt and where the “Goat Hauler” carried us after we left hunting camp. Also don’t forget the drawing for the 5/6wt fly rod that we will be giving away next week. The deadline for getting entered is midnight May 14th. We will be drawing a winner on the 15th. You can find out more about the contest here. Wyoming memories and the “Goat Hauler” Show Notes: Fly fishing combo give...

In Episode #8 Thom Jorgensen is FINALLY introduced to the show. Nick and I have been mentioning Thom off an on since we started and the schedules finally aligned for he and I to record. This episode is a combo of “Get to know Thom” and the start of converation about our amazing Pronghorn hunt in Wyoming the fall of 2016. Thom and I are returning to Wyoming this fall (2018) to pursue Mule Deer DIY style on public land. This will be a two part podcast with Part 2 coming next week as Episode number...

In Episode #7 Steve sits down with guest Cameron Mortenson fly fisherman and owner of The Fiberglass Manifesto. I fell in love with The Fiberglass Manifesto blog the first time I visited it. The articles, the photography and the layout were all superb. It didn’t take a lot of time before I was hooked (pun intended) and started looking for a fiberglass flyrod to try for myself. At the same time I reached out to the owner of the website, Cameron Mortenson and asked if he would like to be a guest ...

In Episode #6 Steve and Nick welcome guest Lucas Bullington to the podcast to chat about custom knives and Lucas Forge. I love custom knives, (much like I love custom bows and custom fly rods) and over the years I have purchased several knives from a couple of different knife makers. Each craft a fantastic product in their own rights. Currently I own 3 custom knives from each of them and through social media and email I have gotten to be friends with both of them. In this episode Nick and I sit...

In Episode #5 Steve and Nick welcome guest Ryan Gill to the podcast to discuss selfbows, atlatls, flintlocks and more. Ryan Gill is an accomplished bowyer, flint knapper, author, and just a wealth of information about primitive skills. Ryan is the owner of Gills Primitive Archery where you can order everything from Ryan’s books, his bows and other primitive tools and even moccasins. He is also the owner of Primitive Revival, a website where Ryan focuses on “Re-creative & Experimental Archaeolog...

In Episode #4 Steve and Nick welcome guest and good friend John Buchin to the podcast to discuss Spring Turkey hunting. John Buchin with a public land gobbler John is the current President of the Michigan Longbow Association, Owner of Crooked Talon Game Calls and he is an accomplished Turkey Hunter who eats, drinks, sleeps and dreams about hunting Wild Turkey. Show Notes: What’s happening Nick? Introduction to John Buchin “Season of SNIRT” “Walkabout John” John’s approach to Turkey huntin...

In Episode #3 Steve and Nick return to their discussion regarding hunting on public land. In part 2 we focus mostly on our kids and the fun of getting them outdoors and we also find a bit of time to slip in a few tactics. Show Notes: Kids are always paying attention – set a good example Steve’s failures taking his daughter scouting Nick learns the fun of taking girls to the woods Using other hunters to your advantage Use natural obstacles, have the woods to yourself Deep woods is not alwa...

In Episode #2 Steve and Nick dive into hunting on public land. In part 1 of this 2 part series we discuss why we hunt public land, some tactics and some of the good and bad we have experienced while hunting public land. Show Notes: Avoiding the “de enfluenza” Why we hunt public land Knowing where you are “On line scouting” – Topo Maps and Google Earth Nick encounters a mentor on public land Keep a journal A couple negative encounters The “Turkey Hunting Yeti” Please subscribe to the po...

In Episode #1 Steve and Nick outline a bit about what the Traditional Outdoors podcast is about and what listeners can expect. In addition both provide a little background about themselves, how they became good friends and give some background on their individual experiences in the outdoors. Show Notes: “Who Nick Viau is” Steve’s early desire for the outdoors Nick transitions from paintball to hunting with traditional archery gear Steve and Nick discuss “Why Traditional Outdoors” Promoting...