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Network Outdoors is a member-driven organization made of business professionals that are tired of traditional boardroom networking but find value in connecting with others that are also passionate about living life close to the land and waterways. On this podcast channel, we invite members, subject matter experts, guides, and outfitters to share their experiences, knowledge, and all things hunting, fishing, foraging, land conservation, habitat, and Game Management. Learn more about Network Outdoors at www.networkoutdoors.com Follow us on social @networkoutdoors

Network Outdoors


    • May 29, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Ep. 124: Shooting Sports & Breaking Clays With Amber Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 59:13


    Send us a textOn this episode of ‘Network Outdoors The Podcast' Brandon Malson speaks with avid outdoors women, coach, state champion, nationally ranked professional sporting clays shooter, Amber Brown! Amber shares her story of how she was raised doing outdoor activities, how she got started in shooting sports and where it's taken her today. She digs into the different trap, skeet, 5-stand, sporting clays, different shooting styles, what it's like to compete at a professional level, shotgun options, the importance of mindset, numbers behind the growing sport, youth opportunities, tips and tricks to improve at both clay targets and bird hunting, stance, shotgun weights, recoil, aiming and followthrough, practice, coaching, safety, ammo choice, and much more!Thank you so much for listening and for your support!If you or someone you know finds value in connecting with other outdoors men & women, please drop us a line and we will get you plugged in.Be sure to follow us on social @networkoutdoors and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpCfJXk0eoo0oKiEFPmWIATo stay up-to-date on events, trips and networking opportunities sign up for our email list at our website www.NetworkOutdoors.com.Until next time - signing off!

    Ep. 123: Morel Mushrooms With Chris Thalman

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 67:32


    Send us a textOn this episode of ‘Network Outdoors The Podcast' Brandon Malson speaks with avid outdoorsman, woodsman, forager, Chris Thalman! Over the past 25+ years Chris has dedicated every April and May to hunting for morel mushrooms and then continues into the remainder of the year being what he refers to as a Mushroomer. As a student of the woods and mushroom foraging in general, Chris shares the specifics he has learned along the way when it comes to the elusive morel mushroom. From ideal environments, the 4 main settings where morels can be found, perfect soil temperatures, how winters, night temps and thunderstorms effect morel growth, different phases, trees and vegetation to look out for, soil chemistry, how to correctly harvest, tips & tricks to spotting morels, what not to do, mushrooms not to eat, best practices for collecting and transporting mushrooms, different ways to save morels and enjoy months later, a few wild stories of filling coolers up after finding "honey holes", great preparation and cooking ideas, and much more!Thank you so much for listening and for your support!If you or someone you know finds value in connecting with other outdoors men & women, please drop us a line and we will get you plugged in.Be sure to follow us on social @networkoutdoors and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpCfJXk0eoo0oKiEFPmWIATo stay up-to-date on events, trips and networking opportunities sign up for our email list at our website www.NetworkOutdoors.com.Until next time - signing off!

    Ep. 122: Wild Turkey Hunting Tactics With Gary Berger

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 51:45


    Send us a textOn this episode of ‘Network Outdoors The Podcast' Brandon Malson speaks with turkey hunting guide, network pro-field staff member, owner of Last Light Guide Service, Gary Berger! Gary hunts multiple states himself and takes several clients out each year to harvest long beard wild turkeys. He shares successful strategies when using a compound bow, recurve bow, shotgun, decoy setups, weather conditions, no decoy "run & gun" methods, reading the woods, turkey calling sequences, scouting and roosting strategy, a great story about using a black powder shotgun, a huge triple beard rio grande harvest, and much more! Thank you so much for listening and for your support!If you or someone you know finds value in connecting with other outdoors men & women, please drop us a line and we will get you plugged in.Be sure to follow us on social @networkoutdoors and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpCfJXk0eoo0oKiEFPmWIATo stay up-to-date on events, trips and networking opportunities sign up for our email list at our website www.NetworkOutdoors.com.Until next time - signing off!

    Ep. 121: Wild Turkey Talk & The R3 Mission With Jen Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 46:32


    Send us a textOn this episode of ‘Network Outdoors The Podcast' Brandon Malson speaks with avid outdoors women, NWTF Hunting & Fishing R3 Coordinator of Michigan, Jen Davis! Jen shares her story of how she went from not hunting and being intimidated by firearms to now dedicating her career working full time with the National Wild Turkey Federation heading Hunting & Fishing R3 (Recruitment, Retention, Reactivate) programs all over the state of Michigan. She dives into how investigating where her store bought food came turned into learning about hunting, shooting sports, foraging, processing and cooking wild game, non-profit work, conservation efforts, hunter education for women, youth programs and getting parents involved, multi-state collaboration efforts, on the ground wild turkey habitat work, fundraising for specific programs, a wild out of state hunting story, subspecies behaviors and terrain usage, and much more!You can find more about the work NWTF is doing or get involved by visiting www.minwtf.org. Thank you so much for listening and for your support!If you or someone you know finds value in connecting with other outdoors men & women, please drop us a line and we will get you plugged in.Be sure to follow us on social @networkoutdoors and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpCfJXk0eoo0oKiEFPmWIATo stay up-to-date on events, trips and networking opportunities sign up for our email list at our website www.NetworkOutdoors.com.Until next time - signing off!

    Ep. 120: Fishing For Trophy Striped Bass With Captain Vinnie Calabro

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 51:22


    Send us a textOn this episode of ‘Network Outdoors The Podcast' Brandon Malson speaks with charter fishing captain and owner of Karen Ann Charters, Vinnie Calabro! Captain Vinnie has been fishing Jamaica Bay, Manhattan, Brooklyn and the Eastern Shores of New York for decades. Every single day he and his crew go out to scout or catch bait hours before clients show up to make their charter experience like no other. On this podcast Vinnie shares all that goes into fishing for stripers. He discusses using live bait, season changes, weather patterns, fish behavior depending on the different bait fish, spawning, and water conditions, some artificial lures to use, rod, reel, and rig setup, some awesome fishing stories, and much more!Thank you so much for listening and for your support!If you or someone you know finds value in connecting with other outdoors men & women, please drop us a line and we will get you plugged in.Be sure to follow us on social @networkoutdoors and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpCfJXk0eoo0oKiEFPmWIATo stay up-to-date on events, trips and networking opportunities sign up for our email list at our website www.NetworkOutdoors.com.Until next time - signing off!

    Ep. 119: Bassmaster Elite Series Champion Brock Mosley

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 46:53


    Send us a textOn this episode of ‘Network Outdoors The Podcast' Brandon Malson speaks with avid outdoorsman, professional angler, and Bassmaster Elite Series Champion, Brock Mosley! Brock has spent a number of years coming up the ranks as a professional bass angler, qualified for the Elite Series in 2015 and in 2023 was Bassmaster Elite Series Champion! He shares what it's like to be on tour, how it felt to win, competing across the country, strategies he takes in different weather conditions, reading the water, feeding patterns, lures to use and when, rod and real choice, bait caster reels, spin reels, some awesome fishing stories, and much more!Thank you so much for listening and for your support!If you or someone you know finds value in connecting with other outdoors men & women, please drop us a line and we will get you plugged in.Be sure to follow us on social @networkoutdoors and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpCfJXk0eoo0oKiEFPmWIATo stay up-to-date on events, trips and networking opportunities sign up for our email list at our website www.NetworkOutdoors.com.Until next time - signing off!

    Ep. 118: Man Eats Wild With Mario Kalpou

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 53:37


    Send us a textOn this episode of ‘Network Outdoors The Podcast' Brandon Malson speaks with Outdoor Channel host of Man Eats Wild, Mario Kalpou!Mario takes everything he does to the next level and has a deep passion for promoting people to experience the outdoors. Mario travels the world hunting, fishing, foraging, and exploring some of the most remote places possible, but takes the time to learn the local culture, survival techniques, traditions, hunting methods and culinary techniques. He shares wild stories of his time living with native tribes just discovered in the amazon rainforest 30 years ago, big game hunting elk, scuba diving, getting poisoned by tree frogs, cooking underground, near death experiences, some delicious ways to prepare wild game, the importance of connecting with the wilderness, strengthening your mind, body and spirit, a number of real wild stories, and much more!Thank you so much for listening and for your support!If you or someone you know finds value in connecting with other outdoors men & women, please drop us a line and we will get you plugged in.Be sure to follow us on social @networkoutdoors and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpCfJXk0eoo0oKiEFPmWIATo stay up-to-date on events, trips and networking opportunities sign up for our email list at our website www.NetworkOutdoors.com.Until next time - signing off!

    Ep. 117: Wild Med Adventures With Ben Mattingly

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 53:54


    Send us a textOn this episode of ‘Network Outdoors The Podcast' Brandon Malson speaks with avid outdoor adventurer, emergency room physician, educator, and owner of Wild Med Adventures, Dr. Ben Mattingly, MD!Ben and his wife, Jenni, started this company based on their passion for traveling the world and the great outdoors. From mountain climbing, scuba diving, duck hunting, biking, off roading, or fishing the amazon river - this educational concept for medical personnel covers all wild adventures. Ben shares how the wilderness medicine educational program works, what to expect while on a trip, some of the extreme scenarios people encounter while out in the elements and how to handle them, some very cool opportunities, family fun, a few wild stories, and much more!Thank you so much for listening and for your support!If you or someone you know finds value in connecting with other outdoors men & women, please drop us a line and we will get you plugged in.Be sure to follow us on social @networkoutdoors and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpCfJXk0eoo0oKiEFPmWIATo stay up-to-date on events, trips and networking opportunities sign up for our email list at our website www.NetworkOutdoors.com.Until next time - signing off!

    Ep. 116: Florida Red Fish & Navigating Water With Major Thornton

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 58:07


    Send us a textOn this episode of ‘Network Outdoors The Podcast' Brandon Malson speaks with Professional Angler, Major Thornton! Major has come up fishing from the banks to crushing tournaments all over the United States targeting many species in both salt and fresh water. Major LOVES fishing, passionate about getting others out on the water, creates awesome entertaining online content and on this podcast he discusses how he finds fish in new bodies of water, running different electronics, red fish in the shallow waters, their seasonal patterns, eating behaviors, different baits and tackle to use depending on time of day, season, water conditions, rod & reel setup, tournament fishing, different fishing styles in different states, some excellent stories on the water, and much more!Thank you so much for listening and for your support!If you or someone you know finds value in connecting with other outdoors men & women, please drop us a line and we will get you plugged in.Be sure to follow us on social @networkoutdoors and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpCfJXk0eoo0oKiEFPmWIATo stay up-to-date on events, trips and networking opportunities sign up for our email list at our website www.NetworkOutdoors.com.Until next time - signing off!

    Ep. 115: Spring Walleye Fishing With Brian Brosdahl

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 55:47


    Send us a textOn this episode of ‘Network Outdoors The Podcast' Brandon Malson speaks with Professional Angler and Owner of Bros Guide Service, Brian Brosdahl! Brian is dialed in when it comes to fishing walleye all over the country. Whether it's summer or winter you can find him on the water in northern Minnesota on Cass Lake and Lake Winnibigoshish. Brian shares with us his strategy of covering water to find fish, ideal water and weather conditions, walleye breeding behavior, how the feeding patterns change over the seasons, different baits to use, rod and reel setups, boat operating strategies, vertical jigging on the Detroit River in Michigan and Canada, Mississippi River fishing, some excellent stories on the water, and much more!Thank you so much for listening and for your support!If you or someone you know finds value in connecting with other outdoors men & women, please drop us a line and we will get you plugged in.Be sure to follow us on social @networkoutdoors and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpCfJXk0eoo0oKiEFPmWIATo stay up-to-date on events, trips and networking opportunities sign up for our email list at our website www.NetworkOutdoors.com.Until next time - signing off!

    Ep. 114: Turkey Behavior With Wild Turkey Doc Mike Chamberlain

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 63:20


    Send us a textOn this episode of ‘Network Outdoors The Podcast' Brandon Malson speaks with Wild Turkey Researcher, Author, Hunter, Mike Chamberlain! Mike is an unbelievable wealth of knowledge coming at us from both a scientific and hunting perspective. He has dedicated his life's work to studying wild turkey populations across the United States. He works out of the University of Georgia and has been researching all things wild turkey for over 30 years. Mike shares insight to turkey population changes, environmental effects, turkey predators, feeding behaviors, natural tendencies, roosting patterns, birth rates, hen behavior, turkey hierarchy, group behaviors, home ranges, sub-species, eye sight, hearing capabilities, sense of smell, nesting, hunting tactics, some excellent stories, and much more!Thank you so much for listening and for your support!If you or someone you know finds value in connecting with other outdoors men & women, please drop us a line and we will get you plugged in.Be sure to follow us on social @networkoutdoors and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpCfJXk0eoo0oKiEFPmWIATo stay up-to-date on events, trips and networking opportunities sign up for our email list at our website www.NetworkOutdoors.com.Until next time - signing off!

    Ep. 113: Next Level Wild Game Cooking With Michelin Star Top Chef Kevin Gillespie

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 64:15


    Send us a textOn this episode of ‘Network Outdoors The Podcast' Brandon Malson speaks with Bravo Top Chef Finalist, Michelin Guide Stars, MeatEater Resident Chef, Hunter, and Avid Outdoorsman, Kevin Gillespie! Kevin takes food and restaurant experience to the next level. He is the owner of Red Beard Restaurant Group which has multiple restaurants listed on the Michelin Guide in the greater Atlanta, Georgia area. His Scottish family roots influence his pursuit of wild game, growing food, and making magic happen in the kitchen. Kevin shares his experiences operating the family garden, upland hunting wild pheasant, sea ducks, waterfowl, big game hunting, preparing wild game, fishing, elk hunting, some excellent stories, and much more!Thank you so much for listening and for your support!If you or someone you know finds value in connecting with other outdoors men & women, please drop us a line and we will get you plugged in.Be sure to follow us on social @networkoutdoors and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpCfJXk0eoo0oKiEFPmWIATo stay up-to-date on events, trips and networking opportunities sign up for our email list at our website www.NetworkOutdoors.com.Until next time - signing off!

    Ep. 112: Turkey Hunting Public Land With Shane Simpson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 52:04


    Send us a textOn this episode of ‘Network Outdoors The Podcast' Brandon Malson speaks with public land hunting professional, Shane Simpson! Shane dedicates his time traveling around the United States hunting public land and hunts almost every single day of the spring turkey hunting season starting off in Florida. His "spring turkey tour" hunting schedule is dead serious and he shares so much insight to how he scouts unfamiliar areas, locating gobblers, moving spot to spot, calling technics, owl hooting, coyote calling, finding areas with least amount of hunting pressure, harvesting turkey's without using decoys, reading the terrain, filming hunts, turkey behavior as the season progresses, some great stories, and much more!Thank you so much for listening and for your support!If you or someone you know finds value in connecting with other outdoors men & women, please drop us a line and we will get you plugged in.Be sure to follow us on social @networkoutdoors and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpCfJXk0eoo0oKiEFPmWIATo stay up-to-date on events, trips and networking opportunities sign up for our email list at our website www.NetworkOutdoors.com.Until next time - signing off!

    Ep. 111: Steelhead & Salmon Fishing Washington State With Trevor Torppa

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 50:59


    Send us a textOn this episode of ‘Network Outdoors The Podcast' Brandon Malson speaks with avid river angler and owner of Chrome City Guide Service, Trevor Torppa! Trevor is dialed in to the migratory fishing scene and spends most of his time "chasing chrome" on the rivers of Washington state. He shares how he got into becoming a fishing guide, his college baseball playing days, digs into his river boat setup, getting stealthy walk 'n wading, different baits he uses, fly fishing, steelhead, chinook salmon, reading the river, some great stories, and much more!Thank you so much for listening and for your support!If you or someone you know finds value in connecting with other outdoors men & women, please drop us a line and we will get you plugged in.Be sure to follow us on social @networkoutdoors and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpCfJXk0eoo0oKiEFPmWIATo stay up-to-date on events, trips and networking opportunities sign up for our email list at our website www.NetworkOutdoors.com.Until next time - signing off!

    Ep. 110: WildFed With Daniel Vitalis

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 71:44


    Send us a textOn this episode of ‘Network Outdoors The Podcast' Brandon Malson speaks with Outdoor Channel host of WildFed, Daniel Vitalis! Daniel has the outdoor lifestyle dialed in and dedicates his life to turning wild ingredients into delicious meals by hunting, fishing, and foraging. Daniel shares his journey from trying many different diets over the years and even being vegan for 10 years to now cooking and eating wild game meat on a daily basis. He discusses hunting and fishing methods, food science, foraging for many "overlooked" delicious ingredients many of us can find easily in the wild, seasonal strategies, gardening, meal prep technics, some wild stories of his journey, insight to behind his tv show, and much more!Thank you so much for listening and for your support!If you or someone you know finds value in connecting with other outdoors men & women, please drop us a line and we will get you plugged in.Be sure to follow us on social @networkoutdoors and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpCfJXk0eoo0oKiEFPmWIATo stay up-to-date on events, trips and networking opportunities sign up for our email list at our website www.NetworkOutdoors.com.Until next time - signing off!

    Ep. 109: Fly Fishing For Muskie With Maine Fly Guys Greg LaBonte

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 53:04


    Send us a textOn this episode of ‘Network Outdoors The Podcast' Brandon Malson speaks with fly fishing angler, fly tyer, owner of Maine Fly Guys, Greg LaBonte!Greg has been fishing his whole life and has turned a lovely hobby into a successful business. He digs deep on this conversation discussing how he successfully targets and catches large muskie, different fly patterns to use depending on season, weather changes, time of day, and muskie feeding behaviors. He discusses how he approaches and reads a body of water, different casting techniques, how much time to spend on each section, brook trout water, predator fish, rods and reels, line setup, what goes into tying certain fly patterns, beautiful and productive rivers to fish around Maine, excellent stories, and much more!Thank you so much for listening and for your support!If you or someone you know finds value in connecting with other outdoors men & women, please drop us a line and we will get you plugged in.Be sure to follow us on social @networkoutdoors and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpCfJXk0eoo0oKiEFPmWIATo stay up-to-date on events, trips and networking opportunities sign up for our email list at our website www.NetworkOutdoors.com.Until next time - signing off!

    Ep. 108: Asking Landowner Permission & Waterfowl Hunting With Michael McNeal

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 52:15


    Send us a textOn this episode of ‘Network Outdoors The Podcast' Brandon Malson speaks with avid outdoorsman, DIY waterfowl hunter, Michael McNeal! Michael hunts different states all year depending on the season and where the birds are. He discusses the art of finding hunting spots and how he has a very high success rate getting permission from landowners, leaving a good impression with landowners and building relationships in the off season, decoy spreads, the importance of setting up the blind or place to hide, hunting dogs, hunt strategies changing throughout season, being successful with high pressured birds, a few great stories, and much more!Thank you so much for listening and for your support!If you or someone you know finds value in connecting with other outdoors men & women, please drop us a line and we will get you plugged in.Be sure to follow us on social @networkoutdoors and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpCfJXk0eoo0oKiEFPmWIATo stay up-to-date on events, trips and networking opportunities sign up for our email list at our website www.NetworkOutdoors.com.Until next time - signing off!

    Ep. 107: Hunting With Winchester Deadly Passion's Melissa Bachman

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 52:53


    Send us a textOn this episode of ‘Network Outdoors The Podcast' Brandon Malson speaks with avid outdoors women and host of Winchester Deadly Passion, Melissa Bachman!Melissa shares the thrill of filming hunts, how she got into the TV business, challenges that come along with capturing the perfect shot, getting the whole family involved, youth hunting, deer hunting, doe management, moose hunting, wild game processing, big game tags, hunting many states around the country each year, a few great stories, and much more!Thank you so much for listening and for your support!If you or someone you know finds value in connecting with other outdoors men & women, please drop us a line and we will get you plugged in.Be sure to follow us on social @networkoutdoors and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpCfJXk0eoo0oKiEFPmWIATo stay up-to-date on events, trips and networking opportunities sign up for our email list at our website www.NetworkOutdoors.com.Until next time - signing off!

    Ep. 106: UWC North American Waterfowl Grand Slam With Dan Wennerlind

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 46:53


    Send us a textOn this episode of ‘Network Outdoors The Podcast' Brandon Malson speaks with Founder of the Ultimate Waterfowlers Challenge, Dan Wennerlind!Dan is a life long waterfowl hunter from Minnesota and has built up a membership community of hunters across the world who are all in pursuit to harvest all 41 waterfowl species that can legally be hunted. He shares the names of all 41 species, how the categories came about, prizes to win and levels of hunters, the importance of getting youth involved, migration patterns, some states to focus on to get most production, preparing for waterfowl trips, the "Great 8", strategies to get the 41 complete, some great hunting stories, and much more!Thank you so much for listening and for your support!If you or someone you know finds value in connecting with other outdoors men & women, please drop us a line and we will get you plugged in.Be sure to follow us on social @networkoutdoors and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpCfJXk0eoo0oKiEFPmWIATo stay up-to-date on events, trips and networking opportunities sign up for our email list at our website www.NetworkOutdoors.com.Until next time - signing off!

    Ep. 105: Bucket List Fishing Trips With John Hunt

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 53:15


    Send us a textOn this episode of ‘Network Outdoors The Podcast' Brandon Malson speaks with destination fishing concierge and lodge owner, John Hunt!John fishes all over the world each year and runs a business helping other individuals and groups do the same! We took a handful of destinations inside the U.S. and outside, broke down how the planning process goes for each trip, estimated costs, what to expect upon arrival, meals you'll eat, fish you'll catch (or hunt!), equipment you should bring (or borrow if you choose to go guided), and some wild stories. A few of the places we discussed were several fisheries in Argentina, Amazon River, New Mexico's San Juan River, a number of rivers in Colorado, Mongolia, and New Orleans. Fish discussed ranged from 30” brown trout, peacock bass, golden dorado, red fish, and more!Thank you so much for listening and for your support!If you or someone you know finds value in connecting with other outdoors men & women, please drop us a line and we will get you plugged in.Be sure to follow us on social @networkoutdoors and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpCfJXk0eoo0oKiEFPmWIATo stay up-to-date on events, trips and networking opportunities sign up for our email list at our website www.NetworkOutdoors.com.Until next time - signing off!

    Ep. 104: A Win, Win, Win, Win For Hunters, Non-Hunters, Farmers & The Hungry With Bryan Farmer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 68:36


    Send us a textOn this episode of ‘Network Outdoors The Podcast' Brandon Malson speaks with hunting advocate, biologist, and founder of Hunt Michigan Collaborative, Bryan Farmer!Bryan has built a career in parks and recreation serving the community of southeast Michigan. He has worked with many non-profits and public study groups advocating for deer management programs, new hunter programs, archery, and agriculture. Through his faith and passion for the outdoors lifestyle, Bryan partnered up with a number of leaders to create the Hunt Michigan Collaborate which helps farm owners with crop damage, gives access and education to hunters, and helps feed the hungry through venison donations. He shares the plan for this year and how the single state organization scales across the country to make hunter better than it's ever been for years to come!Thank you so much for listening and for your support!If you or someone you know finds value in connecting with other outdoors men & women, please drop us a line and we will get you plugged in.Be sure to follow us on social @networkoutdoors and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpCfJXk0eoo0oKiEFPmWIATo stay up-to-date on events, trips and networking opportunities sign up for our email list at our website www.NetworkOutdoors.com.Until next time - signing off!

    Ep. 103: Wild Game Cooking & Raising A Life Long Hunting Buddy With John Wallace

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 68:00


    Send us a textOn this episode of ‘Network Outdoors The Podcast' Brandon Malson speaks with wild game cook, youth hunting advocate, and owner of WildGameCook.com, John Wallace!John is a self taught wild game cook, teacher, hunting camp guest, and creates amazing meals from everything he and his family hunts or catches. His website provides incredible content to inspire people to spend more time outdoors together, a series suggesting ways to get your kids involved and stay interested in the outdoor lifestyle, youth hunting, solid recipes, stories, and much more!Thank you so much for listening and for your support!If you or someone you know finds value in connecting with other outdoors men & women, please drop us a line and we will get you plugged in.Be sure to follow us on social @networkoutdoors and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpCfJXk0eoo0oKiEFPmWIATo stay up-to-date on events, trips and networking opportunities sign up for our email list at our website www.NetworkOutdoors.com.Until next time - signing off!

    Ep. 102: Kayak Fishing With Northern Georgia Angler Luis Delgado

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 48:26


    Send us a textOn this episode of ‘Network Outdoors The Podcast' Brandon Malson speaks with competitive kayak angler, Luis Delgado!Luis is a wealth of knowledge and shares his story of how he started out from very humble beginnings. Fishing from the bank to buying a starter kayak to now running several fully outfitted high-end fishing kayaks with 11 different rods - he has come a long way. Luis discusses the equipment he uses in different bodies of water and weather scenarios. He talks about his competition strategies, reading new water, running live scope, using trolling motors and peddle systems to fish hard-to-navigate rivers and lakes, lures and presentations to use with different bass species, wild stories being on the road, tips to access water where most people won't, and much more!Thank you so much for listening and for your support!If you or someone you know finds value in connecting with other outdoors men & women, please drop us a line and we will get you plugged in.Be sure to follow us on social @networkoutdoors and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpCfJXk0eoo0oKiEFPmWIATo stay up-to-date on events, trips and networking opportunities sign up for our email list at our website www.NetworkOutdoors.com.Until next time - signing off!

    Ep. 101: From Investment Analyst To Outdoorsman With Chris Burwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 45:28


    Send us a textOn this episode of ‘Network Outdoors The Podcast' Brandon Malson speaks with Tucson, Arizona Chapter Member, Investment Analyst and Outdoorsman, Chris Burwell!Chris shares his story of how he got into deer hunting while growing up in the midwest Illinois and Missouri, how different his experience has been now hunting in the southern desert regions, challenges he's faced getting into pursuing game birds and different wild game, some great stories, and much more!Thank you so much for listening and for your support!If you or someone you know finds value in connecting with other outdoors men & women, please drop us a line and we will get you plugged in.Be sure to follow us on social @networkoutdoors and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpCfJXk0eoo0oKiEFPmWIATo stay up-to-date on events, trips and networking opportunities sign up for our email list at our website www.NetworkOutdoors.com.Until next time - signing off!

    Ep. 100: Full Time In The Hunting Industry, Predator & Turkey Hunting With Blake Garrett

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 57:06


    Send us a textOn this 100th episode of ‘Network Outdoors The Podcast' Brandon Malson speaks with Photographer, Content Creator, and Professional Hunter, Blake Garrett.After college Blake wanted to figure out how to be hunting full time. Through serious hustle, networking, and pushing to get his high quality content in front of the right people years ago he broke the code and now spends over 200 days pursuing wild game for a living. Blake gives insight to the different places he hunts, coyote hunting setups and calling strategies that work, tips to getting wild turkey's when they're unresponsive, gear to use, some great stories in the field, and much more!Thank you so much for listening and for your support!If you or someone you know finds value in connecting with other outdoors men & women, please drop us a line and we will get you plugged in.Be sure to follow us on social @networkoutdoors and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpCfJXk0eoo0oKiEFPmWIATo stay up-to-date on events, trips and networking opportunities sign up for our email list at our website www.NetworkOutdoors.com.Until next time - signing off!

    Ep. 99: Chasing Snow Geese And Flipping Birds With Michael Kendall

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 38:01


    Send us a textOn this episode of ‘Network Outdoors The Podcast' Brandon Malson speaks with snow goose hunter and owner of Flipping Birds Apparel, Michael Kendall.Michael got the bug for snow goose hunting years ago, doubled down and has jumped in with both feet. Now his company is involved in making calls, apparel, and snow goose decoys. He describes the process he goes through following the annual migration, finding land to hunt, different decoy setups, real estate, hunting strategies, migration numbers and patterns, a couple wild stories, and much more!Thank you so much for listening and for your support!If you or someone you know finds value in connecting with other outdoors men & women, please drop us a line and we will get you plugged in.Be sure to follow us on social @networkoutdoors and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpCfJXk0eoo0oKiEFPmWIATo stay up-to-date on events, trips and networking opportunities sign up for our email list at our website www.NetworkOutdoors.com.Until next time - signing off!

    Ep. 98: Wild Game From Field To Plate With Jeremiah Doughty

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 59:23


    Send us a textOn this episode of ‘Network Outdoors The Podcast' Brandon Malson speaks with outdoorsman and wild game chef, Jeremiah Doughty!Jeremiah is a California native who got an early start to the outdoor lifestyle - specifically bird hunting. He later developed an allergy to beef which pushed him into big game hunting, now spends 200+ days in the field hunting, and fills his freezer with truly organic meat. Jeremiah and Brandon discuss different big game pursuits, cooking methods, and meat handling strategies. The two take a deep dive into deer going FromFieldToPlate.com. Jeremiah shares complete steps from ideal shot placement, recovery, and meat handling strategies in extreme hot temperatures to processing/butchering, dry aging, seasoning, and preparing amazing meals to enjoy. He is an expert in his craft and discusses some very unique and delicious ways to eat wild game, venison in particular (and even plugs a recipe for "rocky mountain oysters - under under a buck!") You'll also hear great stories, tips, tricks and much more!Thank you so much for listening and for your support!If you or someone you know finds value in connecting with other outdoors men & women, please drop us a line and we will get you plugged in.Be sure to follow us on social @networkoutdoors and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpCfJXk0eoo0oKiEFPmWIATo stay up-to-date on events, trips and networking opportunities sign up for our email list at our website www.NetworkOutdoors.com.Until next time - signing off!

    Ep. 97: Waterfowl Calls & Hunting With Jeff Foiles

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 57:58


    Send us a textOn this episode of ‘Network Outdoors The Podcast' Brandon Malson speaks with veteran waterfowl hunter, guide, legendary call maker, Founder of Foiles Migrators, Jeff Foiles!Jeff is a pioneer in the call making industry starting back in the 90's and Illinois duck hunting on the Mississippi River since he was 6 years old. He's hunted all over the world and has seen the waterfowl industry, hunting conditions and migration change considerably over the years. Jeff shares insight to how he got started making goose and duck calls, materials he now uses, challenges faced growing the business, decisions to expand waterfowl lines, where he sees the hunting industry going, snow goose hunting, conservation, hunting clubs, guiding clients, youth hunts, and much more!Thank you so much for listening and for your support!If you or someone you know finds value in connecting with other outdoors men & women, please drop us a line and we will get you plugged in.Be sure to follow us on social @networkoutdoors and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpCfJXk0eoo0oKiEFPmWIATo stay up-to-date on events, trips and networking opportunities sign up for our email list at our website www.NetworkOutdoors.com.Until next time - signing off!

    Ep. 96: Duck Hunting & Ethics With Justin Adamski

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 55:47


    Send us a textOn this episode of ‘Network Outdoors The Podcast' Brandon Malson speaks with waterfowl hunter and owner of Full Color Waterfowl, Justin Adamski!Justin is a long time waterfowler, passionate about photographing these birds in the wild, and even more passionate about conserving and educating the hunting community how to pursue these animals ethically. Justin and Brandon dive into some wild hunting scenarios, great hunting tips, art work, conservation, youth hunting, and much more!Thank you so much for listening and for your support!If you or someone you know finds value in connecting with other outdoors men & women, please drop us a line and we will get you plugged in.Be sure to follow us on social @networkoutdoors and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpCfJXk0eoo0oKiEFPmWIATo stay up-to-date on events, trips and networking opportunities sign up for our email list at our website www.NetworkOutdoors.com.Until next time - signing off!

    Ep. 95: Texas Bass Fishing & Custom Jigs With Blake Doughtie

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 47:53


    Send us a textOn this episode of ‘Network Outdoors The Podcast' Brandon Malson speaks with bass angler and owner of Lake Country Lunkers, Blake Doughtie!Blake is a fishing machine when it comes to largemouth bass and it's not uncommon for him to land several 7+ pound bass each month! He discusses tournament fishing, bass behaviors depending on weather and season, species of bass, components of a well crafted fishing lure, ideal action you want presented in front of a bass to get reaction, some good fishing stories, and much more!Thank you so much for listening and for your support!If you or someone you know finds value in connecting with other outdoors men & women, please drop us a line and we will get you plugged in.Be sure to follow us on social @networkoutdoors and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpCfJXk0eoo0oKiEFPmWIATo stay up-to-date on events, trips and networking opportunities sign up for our email list at our website www.NetworkOutdoors.com.Until next time - signing off!

    Ep. 94: Waterfowl Hunting Ducks & Snow Geese With Maxxed Out Guides Graham Greseth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 59:46


    Send us a textOn this episode of ‘Network Outdoors The Podcast' Brandon Malson speaks with waterfowl hunter and owner of Maxxed Out Guides, Graham Greseth!Graham started professionally guiding for ducks and geese 17 years ago. His outfit now hosts groups in Minnesota, South Dakota and Kansas in pursuit of ducks, Canada geese, snow geese and everything that comes along with that. They dig into flight patterns, field setups, decoy and calling strategies, ammo preference for each species, bird numbers, weather patterns, migration changes, advice for starting your own outfitting company, and much more!Thank you so much for listening and for your support!If you or someone you know finds value in connecting with other outdoors men & women, please drop us a line and we will get you plugged in.Be sure to follow us on social @networkoutdoors and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpCfJXk0eoo0oKiEFPmWIATo stay up-to-date on events, trips and networking opportunities sign up for our email list at our website www.NetworkOutdoors.com.Until next time - signing off!

    Ep. 93: Hunt Gather Cook With Hank Shaw

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 77:56


    Send us a textOn this episode of ‘Network Outdoors The Podcast' Brandon Malson speaks with author, chef, outdoorsman, Hank Shaw!Hank has authored 5 books with the 6th on its way, runs a blog called To The Bone, and a first class website HuntGatherCook.com. He has traveled the globe hunting, fishing, foraging, preparing delicious food, writing and teaching classes about it all. He shares insight into preparing freshwater (sturgeon, walleye, salmon, drum) & saltwater fish (reef, Alaskan halibut, red), ideal keeper sizes for best cooking, upland game birds and roasting plucked birds, secrets to tasty waterfowl (even making diver ducks delicious), dry aging specific cuts of meat with bone-in, temperatures and ideal aging environment, 1,000's of eatable mushrooms, plants to avoid, foraging tips for identifying, and much more!Thank you so much for listening and for your support!If you or someone you know finds value in connecting with other outdoors men & women, please drop us a line and we will get you plugged in.Be sure to follow us on social @networkoutdoors and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpCfJXk0eoo0oKiEFPmWIATo stay up-to-date on events, trips and networking opportunities sign up for our email list at our website www.NetworkOutdoors.com.Until next time - signing off!

    Ep. 92: Tucson Tasty With Wesley Sorce

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 45:51


    Send us a textOn this episode of ‘Network Outdoors The Podcast' Brandon Malson speaks with outdoorsman & host of The Tucson Tasty Show, Wesley Sorce!Wesley describes the food culture and historic culinary scene in Tucson, Arizona. He has built a very successful radio show and has had the opportunity to interview many top chefs of Tucson. Wesley left a career in solar to pursue his passion and has gone all in. Aside from exploring food and building the business Wesley and Brandon discuss big game hunting, bird hunting, boar and wild game cooking.Thank you so much for listening and for your support!If you or someone you know finds value in connecting with other outdoors men & women, please drop us a line and we will get you plugged in.Be sure to follow us on social @networkoutdoors and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpCfJXk0eoo0oKiEFPmWIATo stay up-to-date on events, trips and networking opportunities sign up for our email list at our website www.NetworkOutdoors.com.Until next time - signing off!

    Ep. 91: Upland Bird Hunting North Dakota With Gary Berger

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 39:17


    Send us a textOn this episode of ‘Network Outdoors The Podcast' Brandon Malson speaks with avid outdoorsman and Pro Field Staff Member, Gary Berger!Gary has had a heck of a hunting season so far and has been on a few bird hunting trips this year - one particular took place for a week in North Dakota. He shares insight to finding different types of grouse cover, what they eat early season, how the food changes throughout the season, bird behaviors, ducks and other waterfowl, wild pheasants, a secret to getting hunting permission on private land, running bird dogs, training and preparing for the hunt, what equipment to have, the importance of good boots, his gauge, shot size and choke used for different scenarios, and much more!Thank you so much for listening and for your support!If you or someone you know finds value in connecting with other outdoors men & women, please drop us a line and we will get you plugged in.Be sure to follow us on social @networkoutdoors and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpCfJXk0eoo0oKiEFPmWIATo stay up-to-date on events, trips and networking opportunities sign up for our email list at our website www.NetworkOutdoors.com.Until next time - signing off!

    Ep. 90: How To Buy Whitetail Property & Crazy Deer Hunting Stories With Brendon Delger

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 41:30


    Send us a textOn this episode of ‘Network Outdoors The Podcast' Brandon Malson speaks with avid outdoorsman and hunting/fishing real estate agent, Brendon Delger!They discuss what buyers should look for when buying a hunting or fishing property, specific features to avoid, out of the box ideas to consider when preparing to sell or enter the market, tracking dogs, surrounding areas that are good and bad, setting valuations, blood trails, archery hunting, and the different finance options buyers have besides using their own cash. Brendon also shares 2 WILD experiences from this 2024 season where he deer hunted in 2 different states, and much more!Thank you so much for listening and for your support!If you or someone you know finds value in connecting with other outdoors men & women, please drop us a line and we will get you plugged in.Be sure to follow us on social @networkoutdoors and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpCfJXk0eoo0oKiEFPmWIATo stay up-to-date on events, trips and networki

    Ep. 89: Ice Fishing & Vertical Jigging Walleye With Pat Magdaleno

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 48:05


    Send us a textOn this episode of ‘Network Outdoors The Podcast' Brandon Malson speaks with owner of MAGS Custom Rods, Pat Magdaleno!Pat was a boat captain, fishing guide and started from humble beginnings building rods after work in his bedroom. He's an avid angler who started making rods as a hobby and now operating out of an 8,000 square foot facility carrying 60 different models on hand ranging from ice fishing to vertical jigging walleye to open water casting rods. MAGS ships coast to coast, Canada, Mexico and abroad. Pat shares insight to what goes into a well crafted fishing rod, the importance of a top talent operations team, the stages the customization goes through, partnerships MAGS has acquired along the way, different shows they sell at, some great stories, ideal setups for targeting different species and bodies of water, ideal baits to use, lure & line weights for changing water flows, and much more!Thank you so much for listening and for your support!If you or someone you know finds value in connecting with other outdoors men & women, please drop us a line and we will get you plugged in.Be sure to follow us on social @networkoutdoors and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpCfJXk0eoo0oKiEFPmWIATo stay up-to-date on events, trips and networking opportunities sign up for our email list at our website www.NetworkOutdoors.com.Until next time - signing off!

    Ep. 88: Bow Fishing With Hunter Engelman

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 58:02


    Send us a textOn this episode of ‘Network Outdoors The Podcast' Brandon Malson speaks with Boat Captain, Bow Fishing Guide & Owner of Modified Outdoors, Hunter Engelman!Hunter has been running his own charter for over 9 years and it's very apparent that his passion for the sport continues to get larger and larger! Hunter shares his knowledge of the different species targeted throughout Wisconsin, Illinois and Michigan, even salt water species, he tells wild tales of how crazy it is to bow fish for flying carp, archery strategies and flight patterns versus what the eye sees looking into the water, his starter rig and light setup just to get him and buddies on the water to where it has evolved to now comfortably holding 6 guests, himself and a deck hand, bald eagles, the cool arrangements he has with different people who use the fish they catch, conservation efforts, and much more!Thank you so much for listening and for your support!If you or someone you know finds value in connecting with other outdoors men & women, please drop us a line and we will get you plugged in.Be sure to follow us on social @networkoutdoors and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpCfJXk0eoo0oKiEFPmWIATo stay up-to-date on events, trips and networking opportunities sign up for our email list at our website www.NetworkOutdoors.com.Until next time - signing off!

    Ep. 87: Duck Hunting Harsens Island With James VIcek

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 66:00


    Send us a textOn this episode of ‘Network Outdoors The Podcast' Brandon Malson speaks with avid Harsens Island duck hunter, James VIcek with Jimi V Out Of Doors!James @jimivoutofdoors has been hunting the island with his father for over 20 years and every year they spend the season hunting every day. He discusses the current conditions of the migration, what to expect as the season progresses, wild and planted food around the St. Clair Flats area, decoy setups and how he changes them throughout the season, duck calling strategies, his boat and rig setup, conservation efforts, great stories, and much more!Thank you so much for listening and for your support!If you or someone you know finds value in connecting with other outdoors men & women, please drop us a line and we will get you plugged in.Be sure to follow us on social @networkoutdoors and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpCfJXk0eoo0oKiEFPmWIATo stay up-to-date on events, trips and networking opportunities sign up for our email list at our website www.NetworkOutdoors.com.Until next time - signing off!

    Ep. 86: Surviving Remote Alaska With Drew Haas

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 61:11


    Send us a textOn this episode of ‘Network Outdoors The Podcast' Brandon Malson speaks with outdoorsmen, personal development advocate & Season 2 $500,000 Winner of Netflix show Outlast, Drew Haas!Drew shares insight to what went on behind the scenes of the show, how he prepared for it mentally, physically & spiritually, bushcraft, survival techniques, archery hunting, what's life been like after the show, and much more!Thank you so much for listening and for your support!If you or someone you know finds value in connecting with other outdoors men & women, please drop us a line and we will get you plugged in.Be sure to follow us on social @networkoutdoors and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpCfJXk0eoo0oKiEFPmWIATo stay up-to-date on events, trips and networking opportunities sign up for our email list at our website www.NetworkOutdoors.com.Until next time - signing off!

    Ep. 85: World Champion GK Calls With Glenn Alfieri

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 54:27


    Send us a textOn this episode of ‘Network Outdoors The Podcast' Brandon Malson speaks with Glenn Alfieri, owner of world champion GK Calls.On this episode, they dive into the art of call making, details about getting a range of sounds on your duck and goose call, scenarios of when to call, how to call, what to sound like, some good duck hunting stories, conservation work, the importance of competition, and much more!Thank you so much for listening and for your support!If you or someone you know finds value in connecting with other outdoors men & women, please drop us a line and we will get you plugged in.Be sure to follow us on social @networkoutdoors and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpCfJXk0eoo0oKiEFPmWIATo stay up-to-date on events, trips and networking opportunities sign up for our email list at our website www.NetworkOutdoors.com.Until next time - signing off!

    Ep. 84: Great Lakes Outdoors With Kyle Howard & Travis McCormick

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 64:39


    Send us a textOn this episode of ‘Network Outdoors The Podcast' Brandon Malson speaks with Kyle Howard & Travis McCormick from Great Lakes Outdoors.On this episode, they dive into the details of field goose hunting, waterfowl decoy spreads, calling sequences and strategies, whitetail deer, bow hunting, turkey hunting, a few wild outdoor stories, and even a potential “guarantee” setup to be different and attract a big long beard turkey into shooting range!Thank you so much for listening and for your support!If you or someone you know finds value in connecting with other outdoors men & women, please drop us a line and we will get you plugged in.Be sure to follow us on social @networkoutdoors and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpCfJXk0eoo0oKiEFPmWIATo stay up-to-date on events, trips and networking opportunities sign up for our email list at our website www.NetworkOutdoors.com.Until next time - signing off!

    Ep. 83: Michigan Hunting With Mike Avery

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 64:13


    Send us a textOn this episode of ‘Network Outdoors The Podcast' Brandon Malson speaks with outdoor media veteran, story teller, avid outdoorsman, Host of Outdoor Magazine Radio, Mike Avery.On this episode, Mike shares what it was like being in the outdoor media business in the 80's, how things have changed for better and worse, his most recent Michigan bear hunting experience, archery and rifle hunting, whitetail deer antler point restrictions (APRs), controversial bear, wolf, coyote, trapping and hunting laws, a couple wild and bizarre stories he's been told along the way, conservation projects, and a very special bonus story from when he went to hang out with the legendary Fred Bear!Thank you so much for listening and for your support!If you or someone you know finds value in connecting with other outdoors men & women, please drop us a line and we will get you plugged in.Be sure to follow us on social @networkoutdoors and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpCfJXk0eoo0oKiEFPmWIATo stay up-to-date on events, trips and networking opportunities sign up for our email list at our website www.NetworkOutdoors.com.Until next time - signing off!

    Ep. 82: Whitetail Driven Solutions With Josh Eichenberg

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 76:06


    On this episode of ‘Network Outdoors The Podcast' Brandon Malson speaks with deer hunter, whitetail habitat consultant, and owner of Whitetail Driven Solutions, Josh Eichenberg.On this episode, Josh goes deep into preparing for the whitetail deer hunting season!-setting up new properties-trail camera strategy-hunting bed to food plans-stand access-identifying habitual movement-where to hang your stand-placing food plots-morning versus evening stands-pre-rut, rut, post-rut strategy-regional differences, or not-use of water holes and water sources-creating hunting plans-buck and doe behaviors-using historical data-hunting weather and thermals-when not to hunt -wind advantagesand much more!Thank you so much for listening and for your support!If you or someone you know finds value in connecting with other outdoors men & women, please drop us a line and we will get you plugged in.Be sure to follow us on social @networkoutdoors and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpCfJXk0eoo0oKiEFPmWIATo stay up-to-date on events, trips and networking opportunities sign up for our email list at our website www.NetworkOutdoors.com.Until next time - signing off!

    Ep. 81: The Art Of Catching Bluegill

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 39:36


    On this episode of ‘Network Outdoors The Podcast' Brandon Malson speaks with avid angler, writer, biologist, and panfish enthusiast, Jim Gronaw!On this episode, Jim shares insight on all things pan fishing!-finding good water-reading water-seasonal movements-different strategies to get the bite going-targeting the alpha males-conservation efforts-reel/line/lure setupsand much more!Thank you so much for listening and for your support!If you or someone you know finds value in connecting with other outdoors men & women, please drop us a line and we will get you plugged in.Be sure to follow us on social @networkoutdoors and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpCfJXk0eoo0oKiEFPmWIATo stay up-to-date on events, trips and networking opportunities sign up for our email list at our website www.NetworkOutdoors.com.Until next time - signing off!

    Ep. 80: Archery Elk Hunting With Rusty Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2024 56:25


    On this episode of ‘Network Outdoors The Podcast' Brandon Malson speaks with avid hunter and co-owner of Baby Booners, Rusty Smith!A very small percentage of hunters attempt to hunt elk with a bow and a very small percentage of that group is successful. Growing up hunting and living in Idaho, Rusty falls in the extremely tiny group of hunters who gets it done year after year - spanning back to his first solo elk harvest at 13 years old. Rusty shares his dedicated offseason prep and exercise routine, early season and prime rut strategies, shares a number of great stories, his bow setup, practice tips, some solid spot & stalk strategies, the importance of playing the wind, locating bulls, and much more!Thank you so much for listening and for your support!If you or someone you know finds value in connecting with other outdoors men & women, please drop us a line and we will get you plugged in.Be sure to follow us on social @networkoutdoors and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpCfJXk0eoo0oKiEFPmWIATo stay up-to-date on events, trips and networking opportunities sign up for our email list at our website www.NetworkOutdoors.com.Until next time - signing off!

    Ep. 79: Planting Food Plots With Roy Barroner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 48:09


    On this episode of ‘Network Outdoors The Podcast' Brandon Malson speaks with owner of Back Forty Seed Co., Roy Barroner, about all things food plot planting!Roy shares insight on planting schedules, germination rates, spring, fall, and winter food plot strategies, regional timing, seed coatings, brassica blends, cover crop, switchgrass, soil builders, planting methods, spraying herbicides and fertilizer, pH levels, equipment to use, and much more! They pack it all in to under an hour and Roy even provides a 10% promo code to use on his website for all listeners (use code NET10 at checkout).Thank you so much for listening and for your support!If you or someone you know finds value in connecting with other outdoors men & women, please drop us a line and we will get you plugged in.Be sure to follow us on social @networkoutdoors and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpCfJXk0eoo0oKiEFPmWIATo stay up-to-date on events, trips and networking opportunities sign up for our email list at our website www.NetworkOutdoors.com.Until next time - signing off!

    Ep. 78: Trolling For Salmon, Lake Trout & Walleye

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 37:30


    On this episode of ‘Network Outdoors The Podcast' Brandon Malson and Justin Smith discuss fishing on the big water!They share insight to different ways to setup your boat, depths and temperatures to target different species, fall versus spring fishing, lures to use, color combos, jigging for walleye, lakers, king salmon, coho, down riggers, using boards & dipstick divers, and even a nugget about preventing sea sickness.Thank you so much for listening and for your support!If you or someone you know finds value in connecting with other outdoors men & women, please drop us a line and we will get you plugged in.Be sure to follow us on social @networkoutdoors and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpCfJXk0eoo0oKiEFPmWIATo stay up-to-date on events, trips and networking opportunities sign up for our email list at our website www.NetworkOutdoors.com.Until next time - signing off!

    Ep. 77: Coyote Controversy & Conservation With Steve Windom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 36:22


    On this episode of ‘Network Outdoors The Podcast' Brandon Malson and Justin Smith speak with Steve Windom, avid outdoorsman and a Director at Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC).In 2023 a new law was passed resulting in a shortened coyote hunting season in the state of Michigan. This has caused an uproar throughout the outdoors community now that the law is officially in effect and has led to multiple law suits and many eye balls looking into how that decision was made. They discuss the framework around the whole matter, what to expect as possible future outcomes, and how this effects future discussion making for all outdoor policy.Steve also shares about the many great things the organization has been working on to help protect, conserve, and promote our lands and waterways. This goes for both public and private properties. This is one you certainly don't want to miss!Thank you so much for listening and for your support!If you or someone you know finds value in connecting with other outdoors men & women, please drop us a line and we will get you plugged in.Be sure to follow us on social @networkoutdoors and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpCfJXk0eoo0oKiEFPmWIATo stay up-to-date on events, trips and networking opportunities sign up for our email list at our website www.NetworkOutdoors.com.Until next time - signing off!

    Ep. 76: Wild Nature Man Justin Smith Is Back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 38:30


    On this episode of ‘Network Outdoors The Podcast' Brandon Malson and Justin Smith are back in the saddle discussing the current fishing season, turkey season, and what they're up to so far this spring!Thank you so much for listening and for your support!If you or someone you know finds value in connecting with other outdoors men & women, please drop us a line and we will get you plugged in.Be sure to follow us on social @networkoutdoors and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpCfJXk0eoo0oKiEFPmWIATo stay up-to-date on events, trips and networking opportunities sign up for our email list at our website www.NetworkOutdoors.com.Until next time - signing off!

    Ep. 75: Outdoor Driven Turkey Camp With Andrew Comtois

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 39:14


    On this episode of ‘Network Outdoors The Podcast' Brandon Malson sits down with Marine Corp Veteran and Founder of Outdoor Driven, Andrew Comtois, to recap the amazing turkey hunting camp they all went on and also discuss the mission to help veterans, first responders, and gold star families through his non-profit organization.Andrew has an incredible story and reason for starting Outdoor Driven. His passion is contagious and the group has help many individuals and families for the one year it's been operating. Network Outdoors sponsored 4 guided turkey hunts for Outdoor Driven veterans and first responders to attend with HotShot Outfitters located in the thumb of Michigan. The experience all around was incredible and everyone was successful to boot! Andrew shares the recap of each hunt, the time at camp, conversations with everyone involved and how cool it was to also be filmed by Michigan-Out-Of-Doors! The TV segment will air on 5/23/24 and we can't wait to see how it all went down. Tune into Detroit PBS channel or visit Michigan-Out-Of-Doors' YouTube channel to stream the segment!To get involved with Outdoor Driven, for more information, or to donate direct please visit their website at OutdoorDriven.org.Thank you so much for listening and for your support!If you or someone you know finds value in connecting with other outdoors men & women, please drop us a line and we will get you plugged in.Be sure to follow us on social @networkoutdoors and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpCfJXk0eoo0oKiEFPmWIATo stay up-to-date on events, trips and networking opportunities sign up for our email list at our website www.NetworkOutdoors.com.Until next time - signing off!

    Ep. 74: Lake & Pond Management With Zach Goodheart

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 38:59


    On this episode of ‘Network Outdoors The Podcast' Brandon Malson sits down with outdoorsman & owner of Michigan Lake & Pond, Zach Goodheart, to discuss managing bodies of water for ideal habitat and wildlife. Zach shares very valuable insight to help someone maintain management practices on their own, gets into the different species of vegetation you want, how to remove and manage invasive plants, water sources, building bottom structure to create ideal environments for holding fish, difference between ponds and lakes, effective chemicals to use and how much, what to avoid if trying to manage DIY, sizes and depths, duck hunting setup, pros & cons for underwater cutting machine, expected timeframes to recovery, introducing helpful bacteria, a few stories, and much more!Thank you so much for listening and for your support!If you or someone you know finds value in connecting with other outdoors men & women, please drop us a line and we will get you plugged in.Be sure to follow us on social @networkoutdoors and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpCfJXk0eoo0oKiEFPmWIATo stay up-to-date on events, trips and networking opportunities sign up for our email list at our website www.NetworkOutdoors.com.Until next time - signing off!

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