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I've shot Kent waterfowl loads since I was in college. When the opportunity to work with a brand I already used and trusted came up 4 years ago, of course I jumped at the opportunity. It was awesome to have Kent come down to Texas for a little West Texas crane and dove action with [...]By Lone Star Outdoor Show

Oklahoma State student Cort Travis recently took down this Boone and Crockett monster during Oklahoma's muzzle loader season. He joins the show to talk about chasing this wary bruiser. Sacrifices were made in the process as Cort cut classes and skipped homecoming to make sure his ass was in a treestand. Interestingly enough, his neighbor [...]…

I'm not saying this is the best show I've ever done, but it might be the most important. As a father and as a conservationist I look at my kids as my legacy just like many of you do. If we commit to raising our kids to respect and love wildlife but also with the [...]By Lone Star Outdoor Show

I've visited with tons of interesting people over the years and Jason Jeter is no exception. We've been friends for some time, although much of that interaction has been through social media. So it caught my attention when Instagram deleted his account without warning last week. They gave no real explanation, the page was disabled [...]…

I remember hearing Keith Warren talking on stage at a hunting trade show years ago. He shared a story that has stuck with me since when he and his son went on a Canadian black bear hunt and the guide drank himself to death in his tent. On this week's show Keith (a veteran of [...]By Lone Star Outdoor Show

Glad to have SCI Government Affairs Director Ben Cassidy jump back on for this episode of Campfire Conversations. The title of the episode pretty much sums up the talking points. It's infuriating how the animal rights activists slip this kind of language/potential impact into a bill that has nothing to do with hunting. (From [...]…

Episode 597 was one of the most fun discussions I've had in some time. It's always a treat to have world renowned big game hunter and adventurer Corey Knowlton in the studio. This week, his friend and Jim Shockey's cameraman of 10 years Todd Bissenden came along as well. Episode Highlights: - Are there any [...]…

Every bowhunter has their preferred broadhead. Taking that into account, don't switch if you're getting great results with your current set up. However, if you've been left scratching your head or are interested in longtime outdoor writer Will Brantley's 2 year study on the effectiveness of fixed blades vs mechanical broadheads then you'll want to …

Outdoor writer and passionate big hunter Michael R. Shea makes his return to the show this week. We dive headfirst into one of the more complicated archery elk quests you'll ever hear of. Deaths in the family, kidney stones, missed opportunities and even sharing camp with some questionable characters all come into play over this [...]…

There's no doubt that the Cecil the lion catastrophe of 2015 has had the most negative impact on hunting in my life time. It looked like we were headed for a similar situation with the recent legal Zimbabwe hunt of "Mopane" the lion. However, SCI worked quickly to diffuse the situation and get the facts [...]…

Whether you're planning a DIY back country elk hunt or determining where to set up tree stands on your whitetail property, OnX Hunt's technology is an invaluable tool for the modern hunter. I am thrilled to have partnered with a company who's product I've been utilizing for nearly a decade now. OnX's Jared Larsen jumps [...]…

International Sportsman's Jeremy Mallette joins the show this week. We dive into the Biden Administration's recent decision to ban the import of ALL Russian made ammunition and firearms. The premise as to why the POTUS and his staff decided to take such extreme measures is quite laughable to be frank. The effects of such a [...]…

When the pair of dove came back to nest on my patio speaker for the 4th time this spring/summer I knew I had to get a specialist on to discuss what I was witnessing. Yes, they come back every season and nest in the same spot, but this was the first time they nested more [...]By Lone Star Outdoor Show

Elite Archery's Larry McCoy's life work has been done with a stick and string. In addition to heading up Elite Archery's PR team, he's also the host of their longtime bowhunting show "Respect the Game". So when I came to the realization that I needed a more lethal bow/arrow combination, Larry was the natural choice [...]…

Another safari in the books, another adventure that won't be soon forgotten. However, my 5th trip hunting South Africa with John X Safaris was uniquely it's own experience for a couple reasons. Primarily, it was because I took a bow instead of a rifle for the first time. As with any bow hunting endeavor, the [...]…

Do you remember the first fish you caught? I do, it was a panfish. Likely either a bluegill or a red eared sunfish. Most people probably have a similar memory due to these fish's availability and how easy they can be to catch. However, what if you want to specifically target keeper sized panfish? Renown [...]…

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The pride of Lubbock, Texas and one of the best acts going in Country music - Flatland Cavalry joins the show this week. Well, half the band anyway. Lead singer and songwriter Cleto Cordero, drummer Jason Albers and guitarist Reid Dillion jump on to discuss their appreciation for the outdoors and the new record "Welcome [...]…

Alaskan big game hunter, Outdoor Life Writer, Conservationist and fellow podcast host Tyler Freel joins the show this week. We discuss the proposed closure of 60 million acres of federal land to non local hunters. Also, is there a previous track record of how human traffic/oil field activity affects caribou activity? Perhaps most importantly, how […

Our old buddy Alex "Bubba" Bellin makes his return to the show this week. We hear some brand new tunes and talk all things hunting and wild game with the passionate outdoorsman. He might even double down on the bold claim that ringed necks are the best tasting of all the duck species. Blasphemous I [...]…

Texas Governor Abbott recently signed HB 957 - the Texas Suppressor Freedom Act - and this week we visit with the bill's author in Representative Tom Oliverson (R - Cypress). The most obvious question on my mind is how will HB 957 exempt Texas manufacturers and Texans from federal suppressor laws? Representative Oliverson turned out [...]…

In person conventions and conservation related events are back baby and the 2021 DUX Expo kicks off this weekend in North Texas. On this episode of Campfire Conversations, I am joined by Ducks Unlimited's David Schuessler and he breaks down what all is taking place at Texas Motor Speedway this weekend as DUX rocks Texas [...]…

Texas State Representative Dr. Tom Oliverson sponsored HB 957 - The Texas Suppressor Freedom Bill. He joins me on this edition of Campfire Conversations as we take a look at how this bill could circumvent federal legislation. One of my favorite discussions in recent memory. Governor Abbott appears poised to sign HB 957 into law [...]…

Zeno Kiehne is a 4th generation New Mexico rancher/land owner. In recent years the Gila National Forest area elk herd has increased in population to the point where the elk are now making it impossible for ranchers to earn a living due to the elk competing with cattle for resources. This resulted in Zeno and [...]…

SCI's Director Of Governmental Affairs Ben Cassidy pulls up a chair around the virtual campfire this week. -Texas Exotic Animal Donation bill sits on Governor Abbott's desk - ATF Nominee David Chipman a threat to conservation - Hunt/Fish Rule could open up 2 million acres to hunting/fishing access - Why should Americans care about anti [...]…

Siblings Trevor Schneider and Tana Grenda recently embarked on a Southwestern Alaskan brown bear hunt in hopes of Trevor taking a world class boar. Due to a late winter and recent snow, the bears weren't at their traditional haunts gorging themselves on salmon along the river. So the pair resorted to spending hours glassing the [...]…

Chronic Wasting Disease is certainly one of the most talked about diseases that affect North American cervid species. It's a silent killer void of external symptoms that can easily be observed. It's spreads quickly and can wipe out entire deer local populations. So, when I heard about a breakthrough in the way we test for [...]…

We start off by visiting with San Diego area resident Josh Krieghauser concerning his recent run experience with a mountain lion. It's not uncommon for big cats to steal pets in California, the state virtue signaled the end of mountain lion hunting in 1990 and they've long had an overpopulation as a result. What makes [...]…

When it comes to fighting against anti hunting legislation across all 50 states plus on a federal level, no group is doing more than Sportsmen's Alliance Pleased to have VP Brian Lynn back on the show to discuss some of the pressing bills aimed at diminishing our rights as sportsmen and women that are currently [...]…

While the February freeze negatively affected the Texas coastal fisheries, the opposite was true for Texas bass anglers. Five 13 plus pound lunkers were pulled out of O.H. Ivie the 4th week of February 2021 - including the 16.4 lb new lake record (pictured). We also saw 23 Sharlunkers (13 plus lb bass) entered into [...]…

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My good friend, hunting buddy and Justified Pursuit co-host Chisum Cooke makes his return on this week's show. We relive an absolutely insane day in the turkey woods and the subsequent meal that resulted. Turkey Nasty Bits has become our turkey camp tradition. A meal made of typically discarded innards but one that is robust [...]…

Many hunters towards the end of the Central and Mississippi Flyways reported their worst seasons ever in 2020-2021. Weather is an obvious reason for that trend, but what other factors contributed to one of the worst migrations we've seen in the Southern part of the country? Ducks Unlimited Scientist Mike Brasher shares his expertise on [...]…

Great conversation with Toronto based chef/outdoorsman Michael Hunter (previous guest of the Lone Star Outdoor Show). Canada is still under extreme lockdown orders 15 months post initial pandemic. We also discuss what happens when you willingly surrender your guns to the government because you don't have a 2nd Amendment to protect yourself from tyr…

Why I waited so long to go suppressed is beyond me. This is an absolute game changer for protecting your hearing and reducing recoil. Thrilled to have our buddy Darren Jones of AB Suppressors join me for an in depth conversation on all things suppressors. From how they're designed and how they work to how [...]…

Happy Wade seems like as jovial and nice a human being as you'll come across. So it should come as no surprise that immediately jumped into the fray when a rabid bobcat attacked his wife a few weeks back. The video has since gone viral with hundreds of millions of views worldwide. I was pleased [...]…

New Secretary of Interior Deb Halaand wouldn't promise a "No Net Loss" approach to hunting access or hunter rights. It became abundantly clear why last week when the The Regional Advisory Council (RAC) requested the Federal Subsistence Board (FSB) close 43 million acres of Alaskan hunting units 23 and 26A to non residents and non [...]…

Jamey Caldwell always knew he wanted to fight for his country and that combat was something he wanted to experience. So he signed on as an Army Ranger straight out of high school. He would eventually leave Ranger Battalion for a much more specialized combat unit and would spend the next 14 years constantly deployed [...]…

For years I've been intrigued by photos and stories from hunters pursuing Gemsbok (an African antelope species commonly referred to as an "oryx") in the desert of New Mexico. This week, I'm joined by First Lite's Content and Conservation Manager Ford Van Fossan and National Wildlife Federation Regional Connectivity Manager Jeremy Romero. The pair r…

During his third combat tour on May 27, 2011, Air Force Tech Sergeant Daniel Fye, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Team Leader with the 466 Bravo EOD Flight, was severely injured in an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion during a route clearance mission in Mushan, Afghanistan. The blast resulted in the loss of his left [...]…

This one goes back to 2010. Actually Episode 18 of the Lone Star Outdoor Show. Baylor Basketball head coach Scott Drew was fresh of an Elite 8 loss to the eventual National Champion Duke Blue Devils. I cut that segment out as it's not really relevant in 2021, however, Coach Drew's love of fishing is [...]…

I expect to hear anti hunters/animal rights activists banging the drum for an all out lead ammunition ban. What I don't understand are the hunters who agree with them or want to push the envelope on why we should voluntarily make the individual choice to only shoot non toxic shot. For me, it's like a [...]…

These conversations are always hard. However, being a humanitarian doesn't mean a country can simply open it's borders. The word "country" itself implies a government ruling over a geographic area defined by it's borders. So keeping that in mind, we take on the polarizing topic of illegal immigration on this episode of Campfire Conversations. South…

The Bone Collector crew has long been the face of outdoor television and despite their huge success Nick Mundt, Travis "T-Bone" Turner and Michael Waddell remain some of the nicest and most down to earth individuals in the hunting community. They also believe in traditional American values (as do I) and have no qualms talking [...]…

RMEF Texas Director Whitney Huddleston makes her return. Also joining us is RMEF Texas Cowtown Committee Chair Danny de Rozario. We discuss the latest from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation's efforts in the Lone Star State. The world is returning to normal (or some sense of it) and live fundraising events are back en vogue. [...]…

It has become quite clear that I have more content than I can release during one show every week. So, the "Campfire Conversations" bonus content series begins here. They might be a little more niche than the regular Lone Star Outdoor Show you're accustomed to. But, we're going to find out if you guys like [...]…

Wildlife film maker Ben Masters and I recently had a disagreement on social media after his post in support of the film "Project Coyote" which was produced and directed by his buddy Filipe DeAndrade (film maker for NAT GEO). I certainly took notice of someone within the hunting community supporting what I truly believe to [...]…

I've read the classics from Capstick and Ruark as hunting cape buffalo has long been romanticized by early big game hunters turned authors. To finally experience what they so eloquently describe on paper was a dream come true. A bucketlist hunt of a lifetime with my friends and PH Carl Van Zyl of John X [...]…

Fenix Ammunition recently made headlines for this disclaimer that appears when you visit their website. If you click "YES" the site redirects the user to Joe Biden's Gun Control Policy page. The company's founder Justin Nazaroff makes no apologies. Simply put, the Biden Administration wants to end online ammunition sales and for a company like [...…

Few big game hunters have traveled the globe searching for the next adventure like Corey Knowlton has. He's hunted in over 60 countries and counting. So when you talk international travel, adventure and conservation from a global perspective, he has a wealth of experience and knowledge. On this episode we discuss some of those adventures, [...]…