Rut and River Pursuits Podcast

This week In The Current, Pik and Will are on location and are joined by a few friends.  You will recognize the names and some voices.  They are at the Total Archery Challange in Seven Springs, PA.  For several years now, Pik and Will have been attending this event.  Listen in as the group tells us what it's all about this year.  Check it out!!  Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to https://rutandriverpursuits.com/ 

This week around the Sonic Campfire, we are joined by our good friend Axel Hartman of Rack Daddies along with Kelsey.  Zack had Axel out in western PA chasing turkeys.  Listen in as we recount the adventures with some turkeys down.  Always lots of laughs when we get Axel around the table.  Check it out!!  Instagram: rackdaddies For more Sonic Campfires go to https://rutandriverpursuits.com/ 

This week In The Current, the crew is around the table, and when Pik and Zack are here this time of year, you know we're talking turkey.  Listen in as we get some updates from the guys, talk a little more about Sodus, and even get to learn how clean the windshields are on some of our vehicles.  Check it out!!  Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to https://rutandriverpursuits.com/ 

This week In The Current, a small group made it back from Sodus to tell the tales.  Listen in as Bucky, Brad, Ryan and Cody recount all the epic-ness that was Sodus Bay 2025.  Check it out!!  Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to https://rutandriverpursuits.com/ 

This week In The Current, it's one of greatest weeks of the year for the crew.  We are in Sodus Bay.  Listen in as the guys have already had a couple days on the water, and are looking forward to a few more.  We always say it, but Sodus never disappoints, and this year was no exception.   Check it out!!  Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to https://rutandriverpursuits.com/ 

This week In The Current, it's a lite table because the crew is preparing for the big trip north to Sodus.  Cody, Esteban, and Ryan go over the plans and prep, but there's also some bows being shot and plans for the R2BQ being made.  Brad drops in for some updates as well.  Check it out!!  Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to https://rutandriverpursuits.com/ 

This week around the Sonic Campfire, we are joined by Corey Hart, owner and operator of HH Custom Baits.  A few of the guys have been buying baits from Corey for a few years at a local fishing show.  Listen in as we get to know Corey, how things started with HH Custom Baits, and the amazing products he brings to the market.  You'll want to stock up on these when you get the chance.  Check it out!!  Instagram: hhcustombaits For more Sonic Campfires go to https://rutandriverpursuits.com/ 

This week In The Current, some of the crew is down in Studio 7.  Brad, Bucky, Esteban and Cody get together to recap some recent adventures.  Bucky made a trip north to work on the Sea Pap and Estie is making upgrades to the Intimidator.  And Ryan pops in for a quick hello before heading to bourbon country.  Check it out!!  Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to https://rutandriverpursuits.com/ 

On this volume of Tales And Traditions, Stephen and Cody sit down with Steve Meiser.  The bad boy of podcasting finds time between soccer games and we're digging deep to get to the root of Steve's passions for fishing and outdoor cooking.  There's never a dull moment with Steve's got the headset on and this discussion was no exception.  Check it out!!

This week In The Current, the crew is back around the table to get caught up.  While spring has sprung, some of the recent Archery centric guest have the guys breaking out their bows.  We also recap Trout Opening Day and have a little boat talk, since the crew is really getting fishy!!  Check it out!!  Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to https://rutandriverpursuits.com/ 

This week In The Current, Stevie, Ryan, Esteban and Cody are at Trout Camp.  The boys head back up to Cowan's Gap State Park for the opening day of the PA Trout Season.  They are camping out and eating like kings.  Listen in as we go over the nights menu, plans for the morning, and get caught up.  Check it out!!  Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to https://rutandriverpursuits.com/ 

This week around the Sonic Campfire, we are joined by Bill Vanderheyden, Co-Founder and Lead Engineer at Iron Will Outfitters.  Listen in as we get to know Bill and understand how his love for the outdoors, combined with his passion for mechanical engineering collided to lead him down the road of creating some amazing broadheads.  Check it out!!  Instagram: ironwilloutfitters For more In The Currents go to https://rutandriverpursuits.com/ 

This week around the Sonic Campfire, we are joined by the Ranch Fairy himself, Troy Fowler.  Join us while we have some, literal, hard hitting archery talk.  Troy gives us a little background about himself and then drops a ton of knowledge on us.  From nock tuning to shooting arrows 'like an adult', this conversation was as informative as it was entertaining.  Check it out!!  Instagram: ranchfairy For more In The Currents go to https://rutandriverpursuits.com/ 

This week In The Current, the crew is on location at one of our favorite local watering holes.  Listen in as we enjoy the weather, catch up with Brad, who's preparing for a trip to the river when he's not blowing up bows.  Andy gets into another coyote and Zach is looking forward to turkey season.  Even Bucky is looking forward to getting out there.  Check it out!!  Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to https://rutandriverpursuits.com/ 

On this volume of Tales And Traditions, Steve and Cody sit down on the porch with our very own Travis Harget.  Travis is one of the newer guys in the group, so listen in as we unpack his history and get learn about his tales and traditions, and the things that fan the flare of his love for the outdoors.  Check it out!!

This week around the Sonic Campfire, the crew is joined by 2 time Bassmaster High School All-American and Bassmaster Opens EQ Pro, Dylan Fogarty.  We ran into Dylan at the Great American Outdoor Show and couldn't wait to get him on for a chat.  He joined us in studio...listen in as we get the know Dylan and his life as a Professional Fisherman.  Check it out!!  Instagram: dylanfogarty_fishing For more In The Currents go to https://rutandriverpursuits.com/ 

This week In The Current, the crew id going stir crazy.  The weather is starting to turn warmer and the guys are setting their sites on the fish.  Estie gets the Intimidator on the water for her maiden voyage and Ryan heads to the boat store for an engine upgrade & walks away with a Trophy Mom.  Check it out!!  Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to https://rutandriverpursuits.com/ 

This week around the Sonic Campfire, the crew is joined by Bryon Worthen & Delana Bear from Big Horn Armory.  That's right, the very same company that offered the amazing giveaway that Esteban was fortunate enough to win.  Listen in as we get to learn about Big Horn Armory, what they do, and why the love it so much.  Of course, we'll hear a good bit about Estie's gun along the way.  Check it out!!  Instagram: bighornarmory For more In The Currents go to https://rutandriverpursuits.com/ 

This week In The Current, the crew is on location at the fur shed.  Listen in as we visit with the Spittle's and learn about the history around their fur shed and the life they live.  Great conversations on all things fur.  Check it out!!  Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to https://rutandriverpursuits.com/ 

This week around the Sonic Campfire, the crew is joined by our good friend Tim Saunders from Rack Roidz.  Usually, when we sit down with Tim, we get into hard hitting minerals talk, but this time, we really just wanted to catch up and see how is hunting season went this past year...and Tim never disappoints.  Check it out!!  Instagram: rackroidz1 For more In The Currents go to https://rutandriverpursuits.com/ 

This week In The Current, the crew is around the table to recap an amazing deer season.  And we get to hear the story of Cody finally connecting.  He's put in a lot of time and it finally paid off.  We also get an update from Spittle on an epic trapping trip they took down south.  Check it out!!  Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to https://rutandriverpursuits.com/ 

It's Day 9 of the 2025 NRA's Great American Outdoor Show.  We made it to the last day of the show.  The crew is worn out, but still there to bring the content.  Listen in as we hear from Henry Firearms, Zyba Outdoors, Tipton Creek Game Calls, and Whitetail Properties Real Estate.  It's been a great show...Thank you NRA, we're already looking forward to next year.   Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to https://rutandriverpursuits.com/ 

It's Day 8 of the 2025 NRA's Great American Outdoor Show.  The last 2 days of the show are here.  The crew got a second wind as the weekend hit.  Listen in as we hear from HyTech Hunting, All Day Musky Charters, Dive Bomb Industries, Rack Roidz, and Alaskan Wilderness Outfitting Company.  Just one day left, more to come, stay tuned... Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to https://rutandriverpursuits.com/ 

It's Day 7 of the 2025 NRA's Great American Outdoor Show.  The final weekend is here and we're bringing it to you.  Listen in as we hear from Ape Canyon Outfitters, Big Shot & Delta McKenzie Targets, United Bowhunters of PA, and The Quality Squirrel Management Association.  Wait...is QSMA a real thing?  Only a few days left, but lots more to come, stay tuned... Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to https://rutandriverpursuits.com/ 

It's Day 6 of the 2025 NRA's Great American Outdoor Show.  The guys can't stay away...we live for this.  As the week winds down, listen in as we hear from Taurus USA, Zone Protects, Metanoia Ventures, and Kluk Custom Calls.    A few more days to go, stay tuned... Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to https://rutandriverpursuits.com/ 

It's Day 5 of the 2025 NRA's Great American Outdoor Show.  The crew is ready for hump-day!!  Still healthy, and kind of fresh...listen in as we hear from Iron Will Outfitters, Flated, Prairie Legends Outfitters, and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.  More days, more content, still to come, stay tuned... Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to https://rutandriverpursuits.com/ 

It's Day 4 of the 2025 NRA's Great American Outdoor Show.  The crew is gearing up for the mid week grind, but still excited to bring you content from the Show.  Listen in as we hear from our good buddies at Rack Daddies, Centre Boot Company, Dusk To Dawn Bowfishing, and Wild Valley Outfitters.  Lots more to come, stay tuned... Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to https://rutandriverpursuits.com/ 

It's Day 3 of the 2025 NRA's Great American Outdoor Show.  The crew is still at it.  Listen in today as we hear from Spartan Hunting Preserve, Latitude Outdoors, Lots O Limit Charters, and Mimic Baits.  We're still rolling and there's lots more to come, stay tuned... Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to https://rutandriverpursuits.com/ 

It's Day 2 of the 2025 NRA's Great American Outdoor Show.  The crew is ready to keep things rolling.  This is when the days start mixing and money starts flowing.  Listen in as we check in with Hunt Arsenal, Dyer Outfitters, Elevate Stand Company, and out good buddy Joel from FinX Rods.  Lots more to come, stay tuned... Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to https://rutandriverpursuits.com/ 

It's our favorite time of year again...It's Day 1 of the 2025 NRA's Great American Outdoor Show.  The crew is ready to get things rolling.  Listen in as we hear from Badlands Gear, Fish In OC, and our new friends at Jack Links Jerky   It's just getting started, there's lots more to come, stay tuned... Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to https://rutandriverpursuits.com/ 

This week In The Current, the deer season are winding down.  Pik cracks some corn, and Steve keeps chasing them for Cody.  Brad let's us know Liam is on the IR List for a while, and the guys get into reviews and talks about OnX and saddle gear.  Check it out!!  Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to https://rutandriverpursuits.com/ 

This week In The Current, the crew settled in to get some updates, including Spittle breaking in a new gun, Cody hunting in the snow, and Brad using a new 3D printer from Christmas to start making some new toys.  However, the whole show goes off the rails when a surprise guest shows up...Catfish is back around the table.  Check it out!!  Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to https://rutandriverpursuits.com/ 

This week In The Current, Bucky and Zack are around the table.  The crew gets caught up and we hear about Zack's trip south, Esteban's new gun arriving, lots more trapping talk, and some new toys from Christmas that are ready for use.  We also get a boat build update from Esteban.  Check it out!!  Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to https://rutandriverpursuits.com/ 

This week In The Current, the crew is starting Season 9.  What a way to kick it off.  Listen in as we get some rifle season recaps from Cody and Spittle as well as some updates from Travis on his trapping success.  And with Spittle at the table, you know we're going to dive deep into the trapping talk.  Lastly, we learn about an epic win for Esteban.  Check it out!!  Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to https://rutandriverpursuits.com/ 

This week In The Current, Ryan, Esteban, Cody & Travis take part in the 2024 Rack Daddies Squirrel Classic.  It's the 3rd year this event has taken place, but the first time the R2 has made an appearance.  Listen in as the guys capture some of the event from their live weigh-in.  The R2 boys didn't take home a trophy, but after this experience, I know they'll try again next year.  Check it out!!  Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to https://rutandriverpursuits.com/ 

This week around the Sonic Campfire, the crew is joined by Devin Tibbs of Oystershell Outfitters.  Travis brought us this guest because he's been down to hunt with Devin a few times.  Listen in as the guys get to know Devin and great things he has to offer.  Sounds like it won't be long until the rest of the crew heads south to hunt with Oystershell Outfitters also.  Check it out!!  Instagram: devin_08 For more In The Currents go to https://rutandriverpursuits.com/ 

This week In The Current, Ryan, Brad and Travis sit down recount some more PA Rifle Season success.  it's been a great year for the R2 crew, friends, and family.  Listen in as we get more updates from around the table and around the state.  Check it out!!  Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to https://rutandriverpursuits.com/ 

This week In The Current, the PA Orange Army has taken to the woods and some of the crew is around the table to talk about the start of an epic season within our crew and many of the friends of the pod.  We also get a bonus report from the Bear Camp that Spittle joined.  There's a lot of venison heading to the freezer in this one. Check it out!!  Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to https://rutandriverpursuits.com/ 

This week In The Current, the crew is around a large and very full table.  It's out annual Friendsgiving celebration.  Listen in as we recap what everyone brought to the table.  We also look toward the end of archery season and ahead to firearms.  But Este is already thinking fishing, because he got a new boat and has his eyes on some custom rods.  Check it out!!  Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to https://rutandriverpursuits.com/ 

This week In The Current, Pik returns from his annual rutcation.  He recaps the NY fishing and PA archery hunting.  Lots of great stories there.  Zack and the family add a doe to the freezer.  Andy is prepping for bear camp and the crew gets into some more hard hitting saddle talk.  Check it out!!  Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to https://rutandriverpursuits.com/ 

This week In The Current, the guys are around the table and can't wait to hear about Esteban's first archery success.  He's got a doe down and wants to tell us about it, but we also take a deep dive into post harvest meat prep and care.  We also hear about Andy's new silencer.  Check it out!!  Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to https://rutandriverpursuits.com/ 

This week In The Current, some of the crew is sitting a round a campfire and get caught up.  Spittle's back and he tell us all about his first doe of the year and a wild ride to get a new truck.  We also catch up on other outdoor adventures as we check in Ryan, Brad coming back from Texas, and Esteban getting ready for the UP.  Check it out!!  Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to https://rutandriverpursuits.com/ 

This week In The Current, the crew is around the table and we've got lots to talk through.  Will and Bucky return from a fall trip to Sodus, Esteban and Cody ran to the Indian River Inlet for some saltwater fishing, and then Ryan recounts the hunt from his first archery buck from a saddle.  Check it out!!  Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to https://rutandriverpursuits.com/ 

This week In The Current, the guys are talking tree stand safety.  But we also hear about Pik's new Hoyt, Brad's new truck, and Cody's new expereince.  Also, Pik's doing a lot of prep in PA and Cody & Esteban are gearing up for a fishing trip in the middle or archery season.  Check it out!!  Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to https://rutandriverpursuits.com/ 

This week In The Current, the crew is finally out in the deer woods.  It's the start of the 2024 PA Archery Season, and Travis wastes no time.  Listen in as we hear his story, get some updates, including new cooking gear from Brad, and we also learn how Esteban helped Hank celebrate his birthday just the way he wanted to.  Check it out!!  Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to https://rutandriverpursuits.com/ 

This week around the Sonic Campfire, we are joined by the father and son team of Joel & Randy Gabel, owners of FinX Rods.  We've got a long history with these guys, and now that they've ventured out on their and started an amazing company building fantastic fishing rods, we had to get the on and learn more about it.  Check it out!!  Instagram: finxrods For more In The Currents go to https://rutandriverpursuits.com/ 

This week In The Current, the crew is back and ready to get Archery Season in full swing.  Listen in as we take a deep dive into the arrow tuning, including some setup Ryan is doing in advance of next years 3D season, and some issues Cody has discovered with his current setup.  We also hear about some more 'elevated' give away wins from Pik.  Check it out!!  Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to https://rutandriverpursuits.com/ 

On this volume of Tales And Traditions, Steve and Cody return from the Dove fields along side Travis and young Hank, aka Otto.  Listen along as the guys recount an uneventful evening, but all the fun and traditions around adventures like this.  Check it out!!

This week In The Current, the crew is around the table to get caught up.  It's been a busy couple weeks.  Pik is back from a nice vacation and hits it big on an epic Instagram giveaway.  Zach is goose hunting and fishing as well as getting ready for archery season.  Lastly, Ryan and Brad recap the first ever fall trip to Sodus Bay.  Check it out!!  Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to https://rutandriverpursuits.com/ 

This week In The Current, the crew gathers around the pod table after an evening of dove hunting.  Hank sits in and we get caught up with Will & Bucky.  Wet wading recaps, previews of upcoming trips, new stands, new broadheads, and even some new nut juice.    Check it out!!  Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to https://rutandriverpursuits.com/ 

This week In The Current, it's that time of year again.  Dove Season 2024 is hear and some of the crew is in the field.  Listen in as we hunt along with the guys and get caught up on new firearms, new broadheads, and new clothes.  We also get updates from recent 3D shoots and fishing trips.  Check it out!!  Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to https://rutandriverpursuits.com/