Untamed Heritage

Dr. Mike Arnold (www.mikearnoldoutdoors.com) describes to Larry his most recent trip to Africa involving hunting crocodiles, hyenas, capturing and moving rhinos and the adventures in doing so, such as he and his wife Francis being in a small, leaky rowboat surrounded by crocodiles and hippos, and pulling hairs from the tails of rhinos for genetic research... Larry and Dr. Arnold also talk about his latest book, "Bringing Back the Wild" available in audiobook, Kindle and hard-cover form, and how to procure autographed copies through his mikearnoldoutdoors.com website. Outdoor writing and wildlife conservation at its finest! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Texas Wildlife Association's 40th Anniversary Convention (www.texas-wildlife.org) fast approaching as well as DSC's Summer Expo and DSCF Gala (www.biggame.org and www.dscf.org). Larry tells about and invites you to join him at both those great and interesting upcoming events. Then he also addresses two questions asked at the recent DSC East Texas Chapter Whitetail Showcase about why we score deer anthers and about the current craze of using small calibers while hunting. Larry responds based on 70 plus years as a hunter but also as a wildlife biologist and researcher who has taken animals with many different rounds and calibers, and investigated terminal performance of the bullets and rounds used. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Summer in full swing Larry discusses some upcoming hunting plans but also discusses the upcoming 40th Texas Wildlife Association Convention (www.texas-wildlife.org), DSC Summer Expo (www.biggame.org), and DSC Foundation Gala (www.dscf.org). He too discusses his most recent book releases, CAMPFIRE TALK, co-authored with Luke Clayton; DEER ADDICTIONS; and POOR MAN'S GRIZZLY, also co-authored with Luke Clayton, and where they can be purchased on www.catfishradio.org and www.larryweishuhn.net websites, as well as direct messaging Larry Weishuhn on Facebook to have the books autographed to a specific person as well as Larry doing a truly one-of-a-kind drawing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Fienhold wears numerous hats at DSC for both DSC proper and the DSC Foundation, particularly in development of relationships with various outdoor companies. Larry sits down with Brian at talks about some of the latest projects he has been involved in and the DSC Foundation fundraisers', special “goings-on” with Silencer Central, both of which have come on board with DSC and DSCF as major sponsors. Learn more about the DSCF at https://www.biggame.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Larry was invited to speak at the annual TOWA event to fellow outdoor media professionals and talks about how the world has changed in the way we consume media in general and what we can all do as outdoors enthusiasts for the future of conservation and this brave new world of the digital era we are in with our modern times. Learn more about what Larry has been up to at https://larryweishuhn.net Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gary Roberson and Larry have been friends and occasional hunting partners for many years!  In this campfire session they visit about calling critters from coyotes to lions to mule deer, using the ultra-sonic Freq game call (www.freqcalls.com) as well as a mouth-blown calls.  Fun times between old friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jerry Baker and Larry have shared a few campfires during the near 40 years they have been friends. In this initial podcast visit with Jerry he shares memories of some of his most interesting hunts in Alaska! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wild Sheep Foundation's Women Hunt (www.wildsheepfoundation.org/womenhunt) program overseen by Renee Thornton delivers what it takes to help Women in Hunting enjoy the rich benefits of the outdoor lifestyle. Larry recently had the opportunity to sit and visit with Women Hunt initiator and innovator, Renee Thornton about this unique program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While in the DSC offices Larry recently caught up with Rob McCanna. CEO and Executive Director of DSC (www.biggame.org) and DSC Foundation (www.DSCF.org) to discuss where The two organizations are headed in the future, including a new relationship with the NRA (www.NRA.org) and the upcoming NRA Annual Meeting in Atlanta Georgia at the World Congress Center (www.nraam.org) And the many new things planned for DSC including the Summer Gala at the Gaylord Texan Resort, July 17-20, 2025, for more information go to www.biggame.org! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Larry recently caught up with his dear friend Dr. Mike Arnold, Georgia University's Genetics Department Head, but also outdoor writer extraordinaire, wildlife conservationist/hunter and great speaker and storyteller! Dr. Arnold and Larry discuss among other topics some of the rather interesting critters they've had for meals, while out in an adventure, hunts they've enjoyed over the past years, but also Dr. Arnold's new book which will like be available mid-year 2025, BRINGING BACK THE WILD! To learn more about Dr. Arnold's adventures and his books please visit his website, www.mikearnoldoutdoors.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While attending the Hunt Fish Podcast Summit, Larry had the opportunity to sit a visit with wildlife conservationist/hunter Ms. Rebecca Jones, recently elected to the DSC Board of Directors. Ms. Jones is also a member of the Texas Wildlife Association Board of Directors. The two covered a myriad of topics from recent hunting trips to goals and objectives of both DSC and TWA and how those who truly love wildlife can become more involved and engaged in wildlife conservation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Texas Desert Bighorn Sheep numbers are down compared to previous years, primarily because of tremendously increased Aoudad numbers throughout West Texas' present and past desert bighorn range. Larry visits with Texas Bighorn Society's President (www.texasbighornsociety.org) and Wild Sheep Foundation (www.wildsheepfoundstion.org) member of the Board of Directors, Sam Cunningham, about what is happening with Texas' desert bighorn sheep populations and possible solutions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While attending the Hunt-Fish Podcast Summit, Larry had the opportunity to sit down and visit with his friend of many years, Gray Thornton, Executive Director of the Wild Sheep Foundation (www.wildsheepfoundation.com) to discuss several projects this great organization is currently involved in, including the effect of invasive, introduced big game species on native desert bighorn sheep, but they also recall some of the “other” things they “experienced” in the past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Mundt part of the Bone Collector team, recently joined Larry around the campfire at the Nevada Premier Sportsman Expo where both Nick and Larry were the featured speakers, giving Nick the opportunity to talk about some of his newest ventures including Rolling Bones Outdoors (www.rollingbones.com)! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While speaking at the Nevada Premier Sportsman's Expo Larry had the opportunity to visit with Frank Gaither, Regional Director for California and NW Nevada for the Mule Deer Foundation (www.muledeer.org) about the newly formed Blacktail Deer Foundation (www.blacktaildeer.org). For those who wish more information about either worthwhile organization please visit the websites or get in touch with Frank Gaither fgaither@muledeer.org ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While at the Texas Wildlife Association headquarters Larry caught up with Justin Dreibelbis, TWA's Executive Director to visit with him about current education and legacy programs, but also to learn more about the Association's 40th Anniversary celebration and convention July 10-12 in San Antonio, Texas (www.texas-wildlife.org). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Larry has long loved hunting Coues whitetail, known as "The Grey Ghost of the Desert". In this episode Larry talks about hunting the fabulous El Durangueno Ranch in Durango, Mexico's Sierra Madre Mountains. The late and great Jack O'Connor considered the diminutive Coues whitetail subspecies North America's Greatest Game Animal Larry certainly agrees. Larry discusses differences between Coues and "regular" whitetails, hunting techniques, and many more topics, including describing him taking a great buck during the last moments of his hunt. Great information, good stories, and even an invitation to go hunt Coues deer in the future with Larry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a busy fall and early winter hunting season, Larry sits down and answers three questions asked of him while on hunts and after-dinner talks, including about working with his long and dear friend, Luke Clayton. With whom he has done tv shows including their weekly “A Sportsman's Life” on CarbonTV.com, weekly radio show which is now also a weekly podcast “Catfish Radio with Luke Clayton and Friends” available on outdooraction.com, CarbonTV.com, Spotify and many other places, books by Luke and Larry on www.catfishradio.org and www.larryweishuhn.net. Larry also discusses current favorite rifle rounds, and preparing for spring bear seasons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While on a Columbian blacktail deer hunt on California's Steinbeck Vineyard Larry had the chance to visit with Camp Chef's Brooks Hanson about camp cooking, outdoor cooking recipes, and some of Camp Chef's truly innovative products that make cooking in the Great Outdoors both fun and successful! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recently while Randy Flannery was at the NRA's Great American Outdoors Show in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Larry was able to catch up with him via telephone to find out what is old friend was up to with regards to giving seminars, outdoor consumer shows and the attitudes of those attending, learning about Randy's deep woods tracking school, fishing in Maine, as well as preparing for the upcoming fall black bear season. To learn more about all the things Randy and Ms. Sharon are currently involved in go to his website www.wildernessescape.com website, his Facebook page "Wilderness Escape Outfitters Maine". To book a hunt or fishing trip call Randy at 207-448-3238. And to see Randy in action with his lever action rifles, visit the "Maine Knows Howe" podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As deer hunting draws to a close, Larry invited Luke Clayton and Jeff Rice to his deer camp in western Texas where the mission is venison procurement, but also to visit about many topics including collecting fishing lures. Great fun and stimulating conversations around the campfire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While attending the 2026 DSC Convention in Atlanta Larry had an opportunity to sit and visit with Taurus' CEO Brett Vorhees to talk about some of his recent hunts for sheep and other big game species, as well as some of Taurus and Rossi's latest products! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While on a hunt in Texas Larry had the opportunity to sit in on an interview Jim Bequette, formerly editor at Shooting Times, but also long a producer of Guns & Ammo TV and many other outdoor shows, did with Stealth Vision's Joe Cunningham which included a frank discussion about long range shooting and numerous other topics of the day! Interesting perspectives were presented and a few stories told! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samuel Old, landowner, wildlife manager, musician and story teller visits this week with Larry about the past hunting season, but also some of the things he's currently working on to further enhance property for wildlife! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hunting whitetails in Central Texas Larry once again had an opportunity to visit with his friend of many years, Jim Bequette, going back to a time when Jim was editor of “Shooting Times” magazine and Larry was the Hunting Field Editor. During ensuing years Larry worked with Jim on numerous projects, hunted with him whenever possible and shared more than a few campfires! In this episode, the two old friends talk about, what else but hunting guns, scopes and ammunition! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mossberg has long been known for its fine shotguns and hunting rifles, particularly at an affordable price! Recently while on a hunt in Texas, one sponsored by Avient and their rapid heat releasing barrel technology Larry accompanied Mossberg's Bill Brown while he hunted whitetail deee and red stag. During their campfire visit they covered numerous topics from hunting moose together in British Columbia to their recent hunt in Texas discussing what's new at Mossberg for 2024 and even beyond! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Christmas! The fire is lit, providing heat warmth to body and soul. Larry reflects a bit in Christmas' of the past! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While hunting in the fabulous Choctaw Hunting Lodge (www.Choctaw Hunting Lodge.com) Larry sat down with their hunt manager Dusty Vickrey and fellow hunter and friend Dr. Mike Arnold and his gracious wife, Francis, to discuss not only the hunt they enjoyed on “The Choctaw” but also broach many other outdoor subjects. Fun conversation with dear friends who love the outdoors! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In two previous episodes Larry left everyone hanging as he approached the last evening of his whitetail hunt in Finland. This week's campfire he talks about the buck he took during the waning moments of his hunt with Scandinavian Prohunters, www.scandinavianprohunters.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finland is one of two places where whitetail deer introductions outside of North America have been successful. In this distant campfire visit Larry along with Scandinavian Prohunters‘ (www.scandinavianprohunters.com) Stefan Bengtsson and Erkki Vahakalllio, fellow hunters John Landgraf and Bruce Keller talk about deer hunting in Finland, including whitetail deer, but also some other interesting campfire talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Larry is joined around a campfire in Sweden by John Landgraf, Bruce Keller, Scandinavian Prohunters' Stefan Bengtsson (www.scandinavianprohunters.com) and Erkki Vahakallio to discuss not only their traditional recent moose hunt, but several other Scandinavian hunting opportunities and the management of those species. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Larry interviews Jeff Johnston around the campfire on a moose hunt. Jeff Johnston is a freelance writer and former executive editor of American Hunter magazine. He's hunted in 40 states and 10 countries. Check out his YouTube channel at the link below: https://youtube.com/@bullshooterswithjeffjohnston and https://fieldethos.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Larry responds to a select group of questions from listeners including a question about hunting knives, but also some hunting techniques and shooting. Learn more at www.LarryWeishuhn.net www.VineyardMax.net Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Visit with Guide Matt Burgess Description: Matt Burgess who guides moose and brown bear hunters in Alaska, elk hunters in Montana and arranges hunts throughout the world with other top guides through (www.Dispatchhunts.com) talks with Larry about his choices in equipment including optics, as well as some of his recent hunts in Alaska. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While hunting moose in northern British Columbia, Canada with Live Brothers & Lee, Larry sat down with legendary outfitter Ron Fleming to talk about the past, present and future of hunting in British Columbia, as well as some of his favorite hunts!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Larry often serves as a "dinner speaker" at wildlife conservations events and banquets. Today's podcast is the recording of a talk, including some Q&A at an event to honor hunting and hunters in Belton, Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Mike Arnold has become somewhat of a regular around Larry's campfires and for good reason. This week Mike discusses with Larry his recent spot and stalk bear hunt in British Columbia, plus a few other things, such as spending time on the Stealth Vision rifle range learning about their optics and a few other truly pertinent things found on www.mikearnoldoutdoors.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well, serious whitetail hunting is just getting started. Larry talks a bit about his early season tactics, what's worked for him in the past and what he's “”got up his sleeve” for his first whitetail hunts of the year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Larry finally catches up with his longtime friend and fellow outdoor communicator, Ron Spomer, while both are at the Stealth Vision world headquarters and shooting range. Around the fire Ron and Larry broach numerous current issues, from wildlife conservation to sustaining populations, to what Ron has been up to recently as can also be found on his www.ronspomeroutdoors.com and his Ron Spomer You Tube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In his most recent extremely well written and interesting book, Palmetto Creek, Larry Chesney weaves an unforgettable tale about characters from South Carolina's Low Country! Larry recently caught up with him to discuss not only Palmetto Creek but also “Rivers & Feathers” a new venture he's involved in Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Larry finally has a chance to catch up with Dustin Warncke, who is responsible for producing “DSC's Campfires with Larry Weishuhn” and getting it to the various platforms. In this rather unique campfire session, Larry and Dustin, talk about a multitude of topics from Dustin's early outdoor experiences, to life lessons, to writing books and looking toward the future. To learn more about Dustin Warncke and the many things he is involved in and works with, you can do so by going to www.DustinsProjects.com (Books and Outdoor Content), www.HoggerBoys.com (Outdoor TV Show and Outdoor Podcast), and www.BusinessWithDustin.com (Websites, Marketing, Advertising, and Media Production Services). You can also call or text him directly at (512) 497-7674. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Larry catches up with long time friend/outfitter/guide/lodge owner/seminar speaker Randy Flannery to visit about hunting Maine's fall black bear in an area that produces monstrous bear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While in Blaine, Washington working in a knife project with Silver Stag Larry visited with Vineyard Max's Paul Moor and Kurt England about how they got started, their background and the various great products they produce and market! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Larry recently sat down with Luke Clayton, with whom he does a weekly radio show, podcast and digital TV show to visit about fishing small ponds, stock tanks and stream. Luke provides special insight to catching fish in these type waters, and they briefly discuss their soon to be released new book, POOR MAN'S GRIZZLY. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Larry finally gets an opportunity to once again catch up with Gary Roberson with Burnham Brothers Game Calls to visit with Gary about his revolutionary Freq call and his recent calling successes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While attending the Texas Outdoor Writers Association annual gathering Larry had the opportunity to spend time with Chester Moore, editor, writer, radio personality, podcaster who is extremely knowledgeable about all wildlife, and spends much of his time working with youngsters. In this episode Chester and Larry discuss such whitetail species as the Carmen Mountains Whitetail and Avery Island Whitetails, plus a whole lot more about wildlife. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DSC plays a major role in wildlife conservation. During this visit with DSC's Corey Mason, Corey and Larry talk about some of the recent development involving DSC's efforts in both North America and abroad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DSC's Executive Director, Corey Mason, wears many hats in his position of helping lead one of the world's most influential wildlife conservation organizations in the world, recently Larry caught up with Corey to visit about many topics including DSC's temporary convention move to Atlanta, Georgia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Larry catches up with American Outdoor News' Chris Avena to visit about Chris' highly successful and popular American Outdoors digital publication, as well as a few others things in this joint interview between friends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canadian outdoor communicator extraordinaire, Brad Fenson vists with Larry around the campfire to discuss numerous wildlife issues but also about their recent black bear hunt together! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Larry recently returned from a fabulous black bear hunt in Alberta with GrandSlam Hunting Adventures, Ltd. as a guest of Mark Sidelinger and his MediaDirect Creative company. In this week's episode the tells about the monstrous bear he took while on the hunt, and how he happened to be able to take this extremely wary bear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices