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This podcast focuses on discussions about the outdoor lifestyle, specifically: fishing, hunting, traditional archery, camping, paddling, and adventure travel. dussias65@gmail.com Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-dussias/support

Jim Dussias


    • Apr 12, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    Lee Hinton: Trad Bow Hunting Turkeys

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2024 63:43


    This is my interview with accomplished traditional bowhunter and competitive archer Lee Hinton of North Carolina. Lee shares some of his turkey hunting tactics and techniques for Meleagris gallopavo, the wild turkey. I was definitely taking notes for this one! Lee shares some awesome stories, too. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-dussias/support

    Emrah Oruc from Bowhunting Soul and Talking Pigs and Giant Squirrels

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2024 65:34


    In this episode I am joined by my good friend and host of the Bowhunting Soul podcast and YouTube channel, Emrah Oruc. We talk a bit about deer season and Emrah's recent pig hunting success in Georgia. I hope you like it! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-dussias/support

    Capt. Paul Cannon: Amazon Peacock Bass and more.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2024 71:32


    My guest on this episode is long time fly fishing guide Capt. Paul Cannon from Utah. We discuss fishing the Everglades, trout out west, and big Amazon Peacock Bass! I hope you enjoy it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-dussias/support

    Episode 51 Shoulder Injury

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 11:51


    In this episode I discuss my recent shoulder injury and what my plans are going forward. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-dussias/support

    Rich Lopez: Droptine Traditions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 65:45


    This was a fun conversation with Rich Lopez from Droptine Traditions. He is a wealth of knowledge about the history of modern bowyers and archery tackle. Rich is a talented craftsman and does beautiful restorative work on vintage bows. He is also an accomplished two season hunter. I hope you enjoy this one as much as I did! www.droptinetraditions.com https://www.facebook.com/droptinetraditions --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-dussias/support

    Mark Harrison from Omnivores Quivers and Homestead

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 66:40


    This was a fun conversation with Mark Harrison from www.omnivoresquivers.com We talk bow building, hunting, and finding motivation while living the dream. Mark is a super talented guy in a lot of areas and a hoot to talk with! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-dussias/support

    Deer Mid-Season Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 23:41


    This episode is a mid-season re-cap of how my hunts have gone so far. I also touch on baiting for deer and other tactics. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-dussias/support

    Arwin Depue, Talking Traditional Bowhunting

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 51:02


    This is my conversation with avid traditional bowhunter Arwin Depue. We discuss whitetail deer behavior, hunting strategy, some huntin' stories, and more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-dussias/support

    My Early Whitetail Season, so far.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 27:00


    In this episode I am discussing some early season encounters with deer. I talk a bit of gear, tactics, encounters with hikers and their dogs and more. Thanks for listening. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-dussias/support

    Sam Kelly from Twin Hawks Outdoors

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 29:37


    This episode is my conversation with Sam Kelly from Twin Hawks Outdoors. Sam is an avid bush crafter, hunter, and survival instructor. It was a fun chat and I look forward to having Sam on again! www.twinhawksoutdoors.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-dussias/support

    Donnie Wilkerson from Creek Walker Trading

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 42:06


    This episode is my conversation with Donnie Wilkerson from Creek Walker Trading. Donnie makes unique custom quivers, ASL longbows, knives, and other handcrafted items. I've known Donnie a long time and besides being a great guy he is a wealth of information on many outdoor subjects. www.creekwalkertrading.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-dussias/support

    Ryan Gill: Talking Atlatl Bison Hunts/Primitive Hunting Lifestyle.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2023 78:18


    I had a fun and informative discussion with longtime friend Ryan Gill of @HuntPrimitive. We discuss primitive hunting implements and the draw for some to that style(really lifestyle) of hunting methods. I hope you like it! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-dussias/support

    Video Episode: Public vs Private vs Buying Hunting land

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2023 15:07


    In this episode I discuss the pros and cons of buying land vs leasing vs public for hunting purposes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-dussias/support

    Twig Tolle Jr. A Life Outdoors

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2023 82:42


    This is a conversation I had with long time friend Twig Tolle Jr. Twig is a very experienced all around outdoorsman, guitarist, and amazing cook. We are all over the place in this one(that's a good thing). Thanks for listening. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-dussias/support

    Jim Dussias... I'm Back! Exciting News!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2023 20:21


    Hey Guys! I'm Baaaack(in Arnold's voice:). On this episode I relate my recent experiences and a new path professionally. Also, discuss my archery gear for an upcoming hog hunt. Check it out and thanks for listening. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-dussias/support

    Episode 36 Jesse Johnson on Fly Fishing and All Things Outdoors

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2023 44:39


    Jesse Johnson is a fly fisherman, traditional bowhunter, and all around outdoorsman from north Texas(originally from Louisiana). He films his outdoor pursuits for his channel Jesse Johnson on YouTube. Check out his down to Earth content, it's pretty awesome! https://www.youtube.com/@jessejohnson4865 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-dussias/support

    Carley Rabbit: Falconry, Bushcraft, Chasing Bison, and More!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2023 37:38


    On this episode my guest is Carley Rabbit (Carley Schwoerer) from the HuntPrimitive Tribe. Carley and I met on a bison hunt while filming for HuntPrimitive. She filmed, dodged a bison charge, helped break down the bison, and much more. Carley teaches bushcraft, does falconry, is a talented artist, and lives off grid! She was such a fun guest and I can't wait to have her back on. Give her a follow and check out her amazing crafts, bushcraft skills, and art. #carley_rabbit @carleyrabbit www.carleyrabbit.com #HuntPrimitive --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-dussias/support

    Strategic Fly Fishing with Ernie Papadoyianis: A New Approach to Fly Fishing!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2023 56:01


    I had a fun and informative discussion with long time fly angler Ernie Papadoyianis from www.strategicflyfishing.com. This is episode covers a lot ground. We discuss angling for different species, the Everglades, a scientific approach to angling through his website, and some cool stories by Ernie, as well! Check out his link below: https://strategicflyfishing.com/ https://www.facebook.com/strategicflyfishing #strategic_fly_fishing --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-dussias/support

    Dan Collins from Hardway Outdoors

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2022 54:44


    I had a fun conversation with Dan Collins from Hardway Outdoors (Guide service and YouTube channel) . Dan is a well rounded, passionate outdoorsman who truly lives the outdoor lifestyle. We talk fly fishing, traditional bowhunting, self-filming hunts, and more. Stay tuned at the end for a new segment introduced in this episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-dussias/support

    An Epic Bow Season with John Kolb from Suffering Outdoors

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2022 55:42


    John Kolb from the Suffering Outdoors YouTube channel is my guest on this episode. John talks about two back to back memorable days this archery season, (not so subtle) hint... buck AND bear. Check it out! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-dussias/support

    Deer Recovery with Jeff Annis from Low To Ground Deer Recovery

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 61:12


    In this episode my guest is Jeff Annis from Low to Ground Deer Recovery. Jeff and his dog Cooper track wounded or downed deer for hunters. He is located in North Carolina. This is great information for anyone that suspects they've made a less than perfect hit on a deer. I learned a lot in this one. I hope you enjoy it. Thanks for listening. Please check out the links below: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDpI9ZRPvKI3AcA-FWZRRjA https://www.facebook.com/LTGtracking --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-dussias/support

    Thoughts on Mobile Hunting from a Newbie(me)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2022 14:40


    These are some of my thoughts on hunting with a mobile tree stand set-up. I'm new to this approach. I will post this on my YouTube channel as well: Mangroves to Mountains Outdoors. Please leave a comment there and any tips you might have for me. Thanks for listening. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-dussias/support

    Recurve Buck Down! My 2022 Season So Far.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 21:54


    In this episode I describe the highs and lows of my early archery season buck harvest. I also discuss processing the meat, skull, and my equipment choices. I hope you like this episode. Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-dussias/support

    Episode 32 The Stickboy's Ethan Henson, Bowhunting the Blue Ridge Mountains.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2022 47:04


    This episode features Ethan Henson from The Stickboys. I've known Ethan over ten years and have enjoyed many hunts with him. He's an excellent storyteller, and man, does he ever have some stories to share! I think you'll really enjoy this one. Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-dussias/support

    Episode 31, David Tetzlaff, Talking Africa, Alaska, Big Cats, and Traditional Bowhunter Magazine.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 84:58


    It was my pleasure to have David Tetzlaff on as a guest. David is co-editor of Traditional Bowhunter Magazine. I met David through TBOF(Traditional Bowhunters of Florida) and found out we hunted many of the same areas in the Everglades. This conversation covers a lot of ground; Alaska, training big cats, TBM, and bowhunting adventures in Africa! I hope you enjoy it! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-dussias/support

    Episode 30: Jason Samkowiak; Bowhunting Podcast Pioneer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2022 58:44


    I had a fun and informative conversation with Jason Samkowiak from The Traditional Bowhunting and Wilderness Podcast. Jason has been an inspiration to me for many reasons. He's been a long distance mentor to me and others since he started his great podcast and YouTube channel. I'm very excited to see that he will be filming and posting his hunts from this fall, they will be on his Patreon page below. Check out Jason's Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/tradbowpodcast https://www.youtube.com/c/TraditionalBowhuntingAndWildernessPodcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-dussias/support

    Episode 29 Ethan Rodrigue; Bowhunting Obsessed.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 69:57


    I had a fun conversation with Ethan Rodrigue from The Stickboys podcast and Little Mountain bows. We covered a lot in this one; hunting beginnings, PBS, and traditional bowhunting. I hope you enjoy it! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-dussias/support

    Steve "Land Captain" Kantner: Talking Bigfoot, Outdoor Writing, and Guiding Fly Fisherman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2022 82:43


    I was honored to have one of my mentors, Steve Kantner, on as a guest. Steve is a gifted author, outdoor magazine writer and editor, and long-time fishing guide. We discuss multiple topics in this one including; fly-fishing and guiding in the Everglades via foot and canoe, Skunk Ape and Big Foot sightings, outdoor writing, innovative fly tying, and more. This is one of my favorite episodes to date! Thanks for listening. Here are a few of Steve's books: https://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Guide-Fishing-South-Florida/dp/0811712532/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=1337006706729398&hvadid=83562990587058&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocint=4089&hvlocphy=56448&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvtargid=kwd-83563271410669%3Aloc-190&hydadcr=22629_10476998&keywords=ultimate+guide+to+fishing+south+florida+on+foot&qid=1656963283&sr=8-1 https://www.amazon.com/Fifty-Women-Fish-Steve-Kantner/dp/0999309331/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1YQBZEXECJAM8&keywords=fifty+women+who+fish&qid=1656963433&sprefix=fifty+women+who+fish%2Caps%2C66&sr=8-1 https://www.amazon.com/Backcountry-Flies-Fishing-Florida-Patterns/dp/081173711X/ref=sr_1_3?crid=AGWEEQYCROLW&keywords=backcountry+flies+book&qid=1656963475&sprefix=backcountry+flies+book%2Caps%2C86&sr=8-3 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-dussias/support

    Sean Bleakley: Talking Turkeys, Alaska and the PBS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2022 62:15


    I had a fun discussion with avid outdoorsman Sean Bleakley from New York State. Sean is a PBS(Professional Bowhunters Society) councilman. Sean is an expert turkey hunter and I pick his brain a bit about gear and tactics. He also shares stories about his hunts to Alaska for moose and caribou. We also talk a bit about bear hunting and fly fishing. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did. Thanks for listening. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-dussias/support

    Michael Hawkins: Fly Fishing, Famous Anglers, and Bluesy Rock

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2022 63:18


    Michael Hawkins is an old friend whom I met while working at Bass Pro Shops in Dania Beach, Florida. Michael is a skilled angler but also a gifted singer and guitarist. We talk fly fishing, rubbing shoulders with famous anglers, guiding, and music. It was a really fun conversation, I hope you enjoy it. Thanks for listening. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-dussias/support

    Dalton Lewis from The Stickboys. Talking Turkey, Deer, and Social Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2022 67:25


    Dalton Lewis is a multi-talented guy; bowhunter, angler, teacher, podcast host, woodsman, and film-maker. He's also a new father and one of my best huntin' and fishin' buds. This conversation covers a lot in several different directions. Hope you enjoy it! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-dussias/support

    Broken Wrist, Fly-fishing, Archery, and Holy Hand Grenades.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 21:44


    On this episode I discuss, in a long winded way, the events surrounding my broken wrist, fly fishing for trout, archery, and gneral silliness. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-dussias/support

    Mark Harrison from Omnivores Homestead and Quivers: Osceola turkeys, wild pigs in the yard, and not swearing!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2022 85:48


    Really fun episode with Mark and Allison! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-dussias/support

    Don Davis, Talking Trad and Fly-Fishing!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 96:55


    I had a fun and informative chat with Florida's Don Davis. Don is a highly experienced and successful traditional bowhunter, fly fisherman, and published outdoor writer. Don is an engaging speaker and his quick wit and hearty laugh make every conversation with him a pleasure. His list of close friends is a who's who of traditional archery and I'm proud to call him my friend. There are a couple of short technical glitches along the way but besides that I think you'll really enjoy this one! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-dussias/support

    Michael Davenport: Bowhunter, Competitive Archer, and Martial Artist.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 54:04


    I had a really fun conversation with Michael Davenport. We talked about hunting mature whitetails, some adventure hunts, cooking wild game, and martial arts. I have a ton of respect for Michael and it was a real honor having him on the podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-dussias/support

    Spot and Stalk Wild Pigs: Bowhunting

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 23:25


    This is part 2 of my Bowhunting Wild Pigs series. I cover some key points about how to successfully harvest wild pigs by spot and stalk. Part 3, Still-hunting Wild Pigs, will be coming soon. Thanks for listening. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-dussias/support

    Deer Season Re-cap Part 2 of 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 14:26


    In this episode I give an update of my deer season in North Carolina. I talk about my successful blackpowder hunt for a buck! Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-dussias/support

    Joe McConnell: Primitive Skills and Lots More.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 111:46


    Joe McConnell is a primitive skills bowyer, knapper, content creator, and all around highly skilled outdoorsman. We had a fun conversation and covered a lot of bases. Lots of laughs, too.(Joe has a quick wit and always keeps me in stitches!) Check out Joe's Channel: FIRST SKILLS on YouTube --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-dussias/support

    Talking Primitive with Ryan Gill from HuntPrimitive

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 73:42


    I had a fun and informative conversation with Ryan Gill from HuntPrimitive. Besides being an exceptional hunter and craftsman, Ryan is a wealth of information about indigenous cultures in the Americas. I learn something new every time we have a discussion. He is also one of my favorite huntin' buddies. Give it a listen. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-dussias/support

    Bowhunting Wild Pigs Part 1 of 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021 15:24


    In this episode I am discussing bowhunting for wild pigs. Where to find them, how to hunt for them, archery tackle, hunting feeders, and more. Part 2 will be about spot and stalk and still-hunting wild pigs. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-dussias/support

    Talking Trad with Schafer Magnant of The Green Mountain Tradcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 81:43


    Schafer Magnant started archery at age 2 and has continued to pursue this unique passion ever since. Schafer hosts The Green Mountain Tradcast and has a YouTube channel by the same name. I'm a big fan of both. We had a really fun conversation that I hope you enjoy. Thanks for listening. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-dussias/support

    Fly Fishing for Trout and Steelhead with Guest Jeff Raczkowski

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 51:39


    In this episode I speak with Jeff Raczkowski from western New York. Jeff is an English teacher and avid fly fisherman with over thirty years experience fishing for trout and steelhead. We discuss tackle, techniques, and the challenge of "fishing with an angle". Jeff is a wealth of information and shares techniques and some compelling fishing stories. It was a fun talk with one of my closest friends. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-dussias/support

    John Kolb From Suffering Outdoors YouTube Channel: Bowhunting, Fly-fishing, and Flintlocks!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 60:30


    John Kolb does some amazing videos for his YouTube channel Suffering Outdoors. His videos are beautifully filmed, creatively edited, and have top notch production value. John and I have a fun conversation on bowhunting, flintlocks, fly-fishing for trout, and film making. Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-dussias/support

    My Bow Season So Far

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 25:32


    I'm solo on this episode as I talk about my recent hunt to North Carolina and an exciting wild pig hunt. Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-dussias/support

    A Pioneer of Bowhunting Films; Bill Langer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2021 49:31


    I am joined on this episode by good friend and bowhunting film pioneer Bill Langer. Bill Langer has been filming his hunts since the late 1980's and continues to share entertaining bowhunting content. He has been a inspiration to many aspiring bowhunters and filmmakers, myself included. I hope you enjoy this episode! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-dussias/support

    Traditional Bowhunting and Adventuring with Mark Harrison of Omnivore's Homestead and Quivers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 97:15


    This was a fun and informative episode with Mark Harrison from Omnivore's Homestead and Quivers. Lots of laughs in this one as the discussion ran the gamut of the merits of crawdad trapping, filming hunts, the trad bow lifestyle, tab versus glove(I may never recover from that part) and going on adventures! Mark's wife Allison also joined us for part of the episode and discussed her hunting set-up! Enjoy. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-dussias/support

    Traditional Bowhunting Talk with Emrah Oruc from Bowhunting Soul

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 79:12


    Emrah Oruc is the host of the Bowhunting Soul podcast and also the Bowhunting Soul YouTube channel. He is an avid traditional bowhunter and very knowledgeable all around outdoorsman. Emrah has been a big help to me in getting The Mangroves to Mountains podcast launched and working out the kinks with a new podcast. I really enjoyed this conversation and I think you will, too. Thanks for listening friends! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-dussias/support

    Fly Fishing, Nature, and Boat Building with Paul Rehage

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 69:55


    Paul Rehage is a man of many interests and talents. He is a naturalist, biologist, boat builder, artist and former science teacher and principal. Paul is also a gifted fly fisherman and happens to be my favorite fishing partner. Follow along as we discuss, as Paul puts it, "enjoying life in slow motion". Thanks for listening. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-dussias/support

    Peacock Bass on the Fly!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 23:59


    Episode 7 is all about fly-fishing for peacock bass! Thanks for listening. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-dussias/support

    Adventure Travel in Greece with my Guest Marilucy Amezquita

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 15:36


    On this episode I have the unique pleasure of interviewing my wife and adventure travel companion, Marilucy Amezquita! We talk about the trip so far, places we have visited, the amazing food, landscape, and culture of Greece. Lots of laughs in this one! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-dussias/support

    Adventure Travel: Greece Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2021 3:49


    Short episode highlighting the past week in Greece. The last two days we've been in my grandfather's mountain village, Achladokampos. Today my cousin George took on some dicey roads to visit churches around the village, there are 27 in total! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-dussias/support

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