Podcasts about outdoor writer

On this episode of the Two Bucks Podcast, Brian talks with Patrick Durkin about his journey as a writer over the past 40 years! In this conversation, Brian Krebs interviews Patrick Durkin, an experienced outdoor writer, discussing his journey from military service to a successful career in journalism. Durkin shares insights on the evolution of outdoor writing, the importance of consistency, and how he finds inspiration for his work. He also addresses the challenges of navigating changes in media and the significance of audience engagement in his writing career. In this conversation, Patrick Durkin shares insights from his extensive career in outdoor writing, emphasizing the importance of having multiple income streams, the cultural significance of deer camps, and the evolving landscape of journalism. He discusses the balance between authenticity and monetization in writing, offering advice for aspiring writers in a changing industry. In this conversation, Brian Krebs and Patrick Durkin delve into the intricacies of monetizing content in the outdoor industry, particularly focusing on hunting and fishing. They discuss the importance of creating useful resources for hunters, the evolution of freelance writing, and the transition from unpaid to paid writing opportunities. The conversation also covers market value, negotiation strategies, and the significance of consistent quality work in building a lasting career. Additionally, they explore the potential for fiction in outdoor writing and the importance of reading for aspiring writers. https://www.patrickdurkinoutdoors.com/ Connect with Brian: https://linktr.ee/twobuckspodcast   Have Questions or Comments? Send an email to Brian@twobuckspodcast.com!   Sponsors & Discounts! GOHUNT Insider - $50 Gear Shop Credit with code WESTERN https://tr.ee/2rRpTKh4TF RTIC Coolers – Keep Your Meat Cold! https://bit.ly/RTICCoolers Save $150 on Steelhead Outdoors Gun Safes with code TWOBUCKS https://bit.ly/Steelheadoutdoors Save10% on Maverick Hunting Blinds & Accessories with code WESTERNROOKIE https://bit.ly/MaverickHuntingBlinds Save 10% on Ollin Digiscoping Adapters with code TWOBUCKS https://bit.ly/OllinCodeTWOBUCKS Save 20% on your first order at Bull Elk Beard Oil with code TWOBUCKS https://bit.ly/BullElkBeardOilCodeTWOBUCKS Do you have an Outdoor Brand or Business? https://twobuckspodcast.com/be-a-guest

Chris and Don interview Legendary Outdoor Writer, D'Arcy Egan. D'Arcy worked at the Cleveland Plain Dealer for over 50 years and served an its outdoor writer for 45 years. Also, he hosted a weekly television show called "Outdoors with D'Arcy Egan and Joe Thomas". In 2023 D'Arcy was inducted into the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Hall of Fame recognizing the impact he had on Ohio's outdoors. We discuss the early environmental issues plaguing Lake Erie to the current fantastic walleye and steelhead fishing. D'Arcy gets into the success stories with the improved water quality and the reintroduction of native species. If you love the great outdoors this podcast is for you. It was a pleasure to have D'Arcy on as a guest and we hope to have him on again to share his outdoor adventures.

John Winkelman, Associate Editor for Outdoor Guide Magazine, joins Stuart McMillian with info on a program for hunters to donate their deer meat this hunting season.

Today's episode features a conversation I had in Missoula, Montana while attending the annual Outdoor Media Summit with Kevin Paulson from Hunting Life Magazine. We riffed on the Outdoor Media Summit, Kevin's new position at AGLOW, the Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers, and a little more. Facebook   Twitter   Instagram Love the show? Subscribe,  rate, review, and share! Sign up for my Newsletter  HERE    

·       We had a chance to discuss a multitude of subject matter o   techniques and tactics that have been gleaned from decades of hunts o   detailed hunting stories o   favorite outdoor writers o   favorite rifles and cartridges o   “The Daniel Boone Syndrome” o   old school skills most effective for your development as a hunter ·       Lot of info shared on this one with plenty of experience shining through as they visit with each other. ·       Click link to listen to Ron review rifles, and discuss cartridges, bullets and compare them and do some active things in the field - Ron Spomer Outdoors ·       Click link to listen to Ron answer listener questions on his podcast - Ron Spomer Podcast   ·       Head over to the Big Woods Bucks website to learn how to track and hunt the big woods: https://www.bigwoodsbucks.com/ ·       Hal and the Big Woods Bucks Team's Gear: ·       Jacket: https://store.bigwoodsbucks.com/big-woods-bucks-wool-hunting-jack ·       Pack: https://store.bigwoodsbucks.com/big-woods-bucks-mid-size-fanny-pack ·       Gloves: https://store.bigwoodsbucks.com/bwb-wool-hunting-gloves ·       Pants: https://store.bigwoodsbucks.com/big-woods-bucks-wool-lightweight-hunting-pants ·       Cape: https://store.bigwoodsbucks.com/big-woods-bucks-zippered-orange-cape    ·       Click link to the BWB ADK Hunt Podcast ·       Minus33 wool base layers and socks: https://alnk.to/aLIUpax ·       Mapping - Get 20% Off New onX Hunt Premium or Elite Memberships! Use promo code: BWB https://www.onxmaps.com/  

Join Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast host Bill Cooper and longtime friend and outdoor writer Kenny Kieser, who is an inductee of the Missouri Waterfowlers Hall of Fame, the National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame and the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. Kieser relates how he got into outdoor writing and shares stories about some of the fabulous people he met along the way. Cooper and Kieser laugh through the show as they reminisce about old times. You'll love this podcast, which can be found on moist social media platforms.

Scott Mackenthun is back in to talk about fishing in southern Minnesota. We also discuss the first year of two line fishing on the Minnesota River and his thoughts on the possibility of it expanding to other river systems in the state. Plus, of course. a Fast Five. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Scott Mackenthun is back in to talk about fishing in southern Minnesota. We also discuss the first year of two line fishing on the Minnesota River and his thoughts on the possibility of it expanding to other river systems in the state. Plus, of course. a Fast Five. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

J. Wayne Fears grew up in the Cumberland Mountains roaming around on a mountain named Tater Knob. His dad was a trapper and an expert woodsman, and his mom was a country schoolteacher. From his dad, he learned to live in the wilds, and from his mom, he obtained a love of the written word. When other kids were playing team sports, J. Wayne was spending days, often alone, trapping, hunting, and fishing. J Wayne served in the U.S. Army. After his time in the Army, he graduated from Auburn University and went to work as a wildlife specialist with the University of Georgia to develop wildlife resources in a rural test county in South Georgia. The resulting program was published as a feature article in the March 1966 issue of Outdoor Life magazine. This article gave J. Wayne and his work national attention and introduced him to the world of outdoor writing. Wayne is a prolific writer, having written thousands of articles in nearly every major outdoor publication and 40 books. He is also an explorer, photographer, survivalist, hunter, and storyteller. If we listed all he has accomplished, it would be an entire podcast.  In this episode, we delve into the art of storytelling and survival skills and hear gripping tales of adventure, including one harrowing experience in the wilds of Canada where our guest, J. Wayne Fears, faced the ultimate test of survival. Joining us is Craig Haney, a long-time best friend of J Wayne, adding his unique perspective to our conversation. Settle in for a captivating discussion among friends, old and new, as we explore the depths of the great outdoors and the stories that define us. Use Promo Code TSO For 20% off of your next purchase from www.redbeardsoutfitter.com or in Store  We would love to hear from you, if you have any questions, comments, poems, and or recommendations for us, email us thestoriedoutdoors@gmail.com Music written and recorded by Brad Hill.

On this episode of Eastmans' Journals Podcast Edition host Ike Eastman is joined by the man, the myth, the legend, Larry Weishuhn. Aside from being an icon in the wildlife community and hunting industry, Larry is a master conversationalist. The laughs come quickly and often in this episode as Ike and Larry engage in this can't miss episode. 

In this episode of The Range Podcast, Ricky is joined by a force to be reckoned with in the mountains of the west. Whether he's nerding out as a hydrologist with the U.S. Forest Service, hunting, skiing or biking, Josh Boyd will spend over 200 days a year in the backcountry. Josh is a Sitka Big Game Ambassador and another notable passion is his love for writing, which has donned the pages of Bowhunter Magazine, Eastmans' Bowhunting Journal and Rokslide.com. As always, Josh begins by telling us his origin bowhunting story. Ricky and Josh then talk about how a bow led to their connection and conversation, and then on to his profession, which is also a passion. Naturally as a writer, Josh finishes by telling a great story of his past Elk hunting season.  The Range Podcast can be found on all major platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, and Youtube. COMING SOON! The Range Podcast on Wild TV.  Download the GoWild App and head over to our Holler Store for a peek at the products Ricky and Hollywood prefer to use.  https://therangepodcast.hollercommerce.com/ While you're there, grab some gear, all purchases made through our store will help support the podcast.  Enter Promo Code trp15 during checkout at www.vaportrailarchery.com to receive 15% off VTX Bowstrings and Branded Apparel. The Range Podcast is brought to you by Vapor Trail Archery and Stokerized Stabilizers. We are proud to be a part of the @sportsmens_empire network.  #archerypodcast #outdoorpodcast #bowhunting #archery #targetarchery #bowandarrow #bowonly #gowild  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Range Podcast, Ricky is joined by a force to be reckoned with in the mountains of the west. Whether he's nerding out as a hydrologist with the U.S. Forest Service, hunting, skiing or biking, Josh Boyd will spend over 200 days a year in the backcountry. Josh is a Sitka Big Game Ambassador and another notable passion is his love for writing, which has donned the pages of Bowhunter Magazine, Eastmans' Bowhunting Journal and Rokslide.com.As always, Josh begins by telling us his origin bowhunting story. Ricky and Josh then talk about how a bow led to their connection and conversation, and then on to his profession, which is also a passion. Naturally as a writer, Josh finishes by telling a great story of his past Elk hunting season. The Range Podcast can be found on all major platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, and Youtube. COMING SOON! The Range Podcast on Wild TV. Download the GoWild App and head over to our Holler Store for a peek at the products Ricky and Hollywood prefer to use. https://therangepodcast.hollercommerce.com/While you're there, grab some gear, all purchases made through our store will help support the podcast. Enter Promo Code trp15 during checkout at www.vaportrailarchery.com to receive 15% off VTX Bowstrings and Branded Apparel.The Range Podcast is brought to you by Vapor Trail Archery and Stokerized Stabilizers. We are proud to be a part of the @sportsmens_empire network. #archerypodcast #outdoorpodcast #bowhunting #archery #targetarchery #bowandarrow #bowonly #gowild 

In this episode of The Range Podcast, Ricky is joined by a force to be reckoned with in the mountains of the west. Whether he's nerding out as a hydrologist with the U.S. Forest Service, hunting, skiing or biking, Josh Boyd will spend over 200 days a year in the backcountry. Josh is a Sitka Big Game Ambassador and another notable passion is his love for writing, which has donned the pages of Bowhunter Magazine, Eastmans' Bowhunting Journal and Rokslide.com.As always, Josh begins by telling us his origin bowhunting story. Ricky and Josh then talk about how a bow led to their connection and conversation, and then on to his profession, which is also a passion. Naturally as a writer, Josh finishes by telling a great story of his past Elk hunting season. The Range Podcast can be found on all major platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, and Youtube. COMING SOON! The Range Podcast on Wild TV. Download the GoWild App and head over to our Holler Store for a peek at the products Ricky and Hollywood prefer to use. https://therangepodcast.hollercommerce.com/While you're there, grab some gear, all purchases made through our store will help support the podcast. Enter Promo Code trp15 during checkout at www.vaportrailarchery.com to receive 15% off VTX Bowstrings and Branded Apparel.The Range Podcast is brought to you by Vapor Trail Archery and Stokerized Stabilizers. We are proud to be a part of the @sportsmens_empire network. #archerypodcast #outdoorpodcast #bowhunting #archery #targetarchery #bowandarrow #bowonly #gowild 

In this insightful episode of our podcast, we delve into the fascinating world of outdoor adventures, focusing on Toyota's impactful contributions. We're thrilled to welcome Curt McAllister, the Midwest Public Relations Manager for Toyota, who oversees national outdoor communications responsibilities.  Our conversation kicks off with a reflection on Curt's brief encounter with our host, Courtney Bastian, at the OWAA conference. This meeting underscores Toyota's significant presence in outdoor communications and its dedication to being the face of a major corporation in such spaces. Curt shares his personal history with the outdoors, including his upbringing in Michigan's thumb area, where he learned to hunt and fish. Despite now working in a corporate environment, Curt maintains a deep connection to the outdoors, a passion he has passed down to his sons. We then explore Curt's professional role at Toyota. He discusses his responsibilities covering the Great Lakes and Heartland States for both Toyota and Lexus brands, highlighting the importance of outdoor communications in his work. The episode takes an exciting turn as we delve into Toyota's latest products, particularly the Tacoma and Land Cruiser. Curt details the new features and enhancements designed for outdoor enthusiasts, emphasizing Tacoma's off-road capabilities and the introduction of a new trim level, the Trailhunter, catered specifically for overlanders. We also touch upon Toyota's environmental pursuits and their alignment with outdoor and hunting communities. Curt elaborates on Toyota's partnerships and initiatives, like the National Environmental Education Foundation and efforts to support pollinator habitats and the Sioux Nation's bison population. Finally, Curt offers insights into Toyota's "Let's Go Places" Scholarship Program, which fosters young talent in outdoor communications. This segment is especially inspiring for those seeking to enter the industry. Join us in this episode as we uncover the intersections of automotive innovation, environmental stewardship, and outdoor adventures through the lens of Toyota's dynamic role in these realms. Outdoor Writer's Association of America (OWAA) 2024 Conference Toyota Newsroom ---- This Podcast is Presented By: onX Hunt "The #1 GPS Hunting App"  Boss Shot Shells "Superior-grade, American-made, Copper-plated Shot Shells" Syren USA "Shotguns for Women. No More Compromises" Toyota "The Leading Motor Vehicle Manufacturer Worldwide" Dakota283 "Unparalleled Pet Protection" Purina Pro Plan "Nutrition That Performs" ---- HerUpland Community Network Instagram Facebook YouTube HerUpland Website  

On this episode, Seth sits down with Outdoor Writer & Editor – John Zent. John is a well-known and very well respected outdoor writer who has been with NRA Publications for nearly 40 years. John has worn many hats for NRA through the years: an outdoor writer, editor, manager, mentor, and more. Through his tenure, John has traveled throughout the world and hunted alongside many notable individuals, including Steve & Jason Hornady. John shares a bit of insight on his humble beginnings and the lifestyle of an outdoor writer. If you have a passion for hunting, shooting, and the great outdoors, this episodes for you! John is a gentleman with an abundance of knowledge about the industry we all know and love. It was a pleasure having him on the Hornady Podcast. 

Host Chris Jennings is joined by Will Brantley, Field & Stream magazine hunting editor, to discuss Brantley's feature in Ducks Unlimited magazine, Divers the Hard Way. Brantley and Jennings share stories about adventures the two have been on in the past, and what hunting with the next generations means to them. Both share stories about hunting with their kids, and offer some helpful advice to those taking kids afield.  www.ducks.org/DUPodcast

On this episode of The Journey Within podcast, Mark Peterson is joined by Outdoor Writer Mark Kayser. Learn how Mark Kayser was introduce to the outdoors and how he got his start in the outdoor industry. If you want to learn who Mark Kayser is first listen to the podcast but secondly check him out on social media. @kaysermark Partners and Promo Codes in this Episode Gunwerks 1000 Yards out of The Box, Build your Rifle today at gunwerks.com Get a Free Pair of Meindl Socks when you use promo code MPJOURNEY on a Boot Order at Meindlusa.com Learn about Worldwide Trophy Adventures Tags - worldwidetrophyadventures.com/tags If you want to book any of the hunting or fishing trip you hear on my journeys go to - https://worldwidetrophyadventures.com Follow Me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markvpeterson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarkPeterson... Web: http://markvpeterson.com/ This podcast is a part of the Waypoint TV Podcast Network. Waypoint is the ultimate outdoor network featuring streaming of full-length fishing and hunting television shows, short films and instructional content, a social media network, Podcast Network. Waypoint is available on Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, IoS devices, Android Devices and at www.waypointtv.com all for FREE! Join the Waypoint Army by following them on Instagram at the following accounts @waypointtv @waypointfish @waypointhunt @waypointpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Outdoor Writer (& Hutchinson Area Fisheries Supervisor) Scott Mackenthun joins the show to talk about two line fishing, which is now legal on a couple of river systems in southern MN. Plus, Dr. Andy Hafs of Bemidji State University talks fishing stocking practices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Outdoor Writer (& Hutchinson Area Fisheries Supervisor) Scott Mackenthun joins the show to talk about two line fishing, which is now legal on a couple of river systems in southern MN. Plus, Dr. Andy Hafs of Bemidji State University talks fishing stocking practices.

Ashley J.  Peters is our guest on the Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast today. Ashley is a passionate Writer, Conservationist, and Servant Leader. She is the Communication Manager at the Institute on the Environment at the University of Minnesota, an Outdoor Writer, and a Conservationist. She is also on the board of many organizations, including the Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA).Ashley has spent time at Americorp, the State of Minnesota, Dept. of Natural Resources, The National Audubon Society, Audubon Minnesota, and the Ruffled Grouse Society.TOPICS WE DISCUSSED 1. When did Ashley become interested in Natural Resources Conservation2. How long has Ashley been an Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA) member?3. What are your responsibilities as an OWAA Board Member?4. You were appointed by the Minnesota Governor to the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council. What will this mean for you?LEARN MORETo learn more about Ashely and her work, you can connect with her on LinkedIn and follow her on Twitter or TikTok. LinkedIn TwitterTikTok NEXT STEPSIf you enjoy podcasts devoted to the outdoor adventure space, find us online at https://outdooradventureseries.com. We welcome likes and comments, and if you know someone who is also an outdoor enthusiast, go ahead and share our site with them too.#Conservation #EnvironmentalStewardship #NaturalResources #HabitatConservation #WildlifeConservation #Americorp #NationalAudubonSociety  #MinnesotaDepartmentOfNaturalResources #MinnesotaAudubon #RuffledGrouseSociety #ServantLeader #OWAA #OutdoorAdventureSeriesPodcast produced using DescriptPodcast hosted by BuzzsproutShow Notes powered by CastmagicWebsite powered by Podpage

Patrick Durkin is a hard working outdoor writer, editor, and columnist. He has a long history in the newspaper world, as editor of Deer and Deer Hunting Magazine, and many other outdoor writing pursuits. Currently he writes a regular column, writes for Meateater, and is an active voice in the outdoor world. Along with hunting, fishing, and outdoor pursuits, he enjoys running and has run many Marathons, including times at the Boston Marathon after qualifying for it twice.

Sam Schild is a seasoned adventurer and storyteller whose passion for exploration has taken him to incredible places. After earning an MFA in creative writing from Temple University and working as a newspaper journalist, Sam embarked on a bicycle ride across the United States. Fueled by his love for the outdoors, he made Colorado his home, where he continued to seek thrilling escapades, including hiking the Continental Divide Trail and conquering the Colorado Trail three times. His writing has been published in Wirecutter, CBS News, The Trek, and other notable publications.   Sam's website: https://samschild.com/   ***   Great Outdoor Gear (Support the Podcast): https://bit.ly/3W0x6Rt   Join our membership: https://bit.ly/3IcvlvM

It's hard to beat a good, old deer hunting story. Imagine sitting around a campfire with the drink of your choice in hand as you listen to this podcast episode with our guest, outdoor writer Dave Maas. Dave is the editor of Bowhunting World and Archery Business magazines for Grand View Outdoors, and he joins the show to talk about his profession and how he got to where he is now. Dave also shares some great deer hunting stories, including one from a recent hunt with his dad. He even offers some pointers for anyone interested in trying professional outdoor writing. In this episode's B-Team Report, Nick learns yet another lesson the hard way while The Doctor can't seem to stay on his feet as winter refuses to loosen its grip in his neck of the woods. This is also an Ask NDA Anything episode and our hosts answer questions about rubs and changes to the opening day of the Pennsylvania firearms deer season. If you have an Ask NDA Anything question or a B-Team story, you can send them to nick@deerassociation.com.   Important Links Title sponsor: Black Rifle Coffee Company Show sponsor: The Firminator Grand View Outdoors NDA's Deer Steward Program Follow Nick Pinizzotto on Instagram Follow Mike Groman on Instagram Music by Bensound Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio Stitcher About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA's mission by becoming a member today. NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness. Learn more about deer and deer hunting in our weekly, free e-newsletter. Follow us on our other channels: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube

Welcome back to the outdoor biz podcast. You are in for a treat today. Episode 374 of The Outdoor Biz Podcast features my conversation with Yoon Kim and Lucie Hanes from Outdoor Media Summit. If you're not familiar with the Outdoor Media Summit we're going to fix that. An annual event where the folks on the media side of the outdoor biz get together to network, connect with brands, participate in educational workshops and more helping move the industry forward. Facebook Twitter Instagram The Outdoor Biz Podcast Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Sign up for my Newsletter HERE. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! You can contact me here: email: rick@theoutdoorbizpodcast.com or leave me a message on Speakpipe! Presented to by Wolfgang: Show Notes Let's begin with a little bit about you. Lucy, How did you get into the outdoor lifestyle? I was lucky enough to have a very outdoorsy dad who took me on my first hike when I was less than a year old. I mean, obviously, I was not hiking, but I was nice and toasty on his back. So I grew up hiking, and backpacking and then got into whitewater kayaking through passengers adventure camp in Richmond, Virginia. I think I started kayaking then. So that was kind of my first introduction to adventure outdoor sports. Yoon, how about you? I think when I was in college. I had a roommate who was really into the outdoors. I wasn't really into it, but he kind of made it a point to bring me into his sports, which were climbing and mountain biking at the time. And I never really, it's like, for me at first it was just kind of, something that people like me didn't really do. But he, he was pretty insistent about climbing with him on Wednesdays. Marty Combs was the roommate. So you guys are both now involved with the Outdoor Media Summit. For listeners who might not be familiar, tell us about the Outdoor Media Summit. How did it start? Who attends? What kind of things goes on? The content? Lucy, you wanna take a crack at it? Let's start with how it started. How did it start? Yoon- Well I can tell you how it started. So back in the day there, there still is, there's a conference called Shift, which is for land managers and it's mostly for land managers and conservation agencies in Jackson Hole. Christian Beckwith reached out to me and said we wanna bring some media to shift. This is back in 2013 when he reached out to me, the first show I believe, and he said, Hey, we wanna bring media to this conference. How do we do it? You and I have heard a lot of people in media and you're doing a lot of freelance writing and know a lot of editors. So I was like well, have a gathering for media people and, do a separate conference at the same time. It's your conference. He like he, we got some money for some money and you pull together some media folks. And I just wasn't interested. I was doing some other stuff. Then he talked to me a few times and I was like, sure, why not? We'll try it. And so that was the first blogger summit at the time, it was a gathering of like 30 bloggers and that was the first Outdoor Media Summit. And where was it? In Jacksonville. And who at it were bloggers to start with now who attends now? It's pretty much all media from all walks of life related to the outdoors, right? Writers, bloggers, photographers. There's print media and digital media. But we like to focus on, print folks, editors, freelancers, as well as podcasters, bloggers, and Instagrammers. We try to get, the whole spectrum of, of media. It's not just, it's not just words and audio. It can be video, it can be a short form, it can be long form. We're trying to expand the definition of what media really counts as. And what about the content? Tell our listeners about the content you guys provide at the summit. It's, it's great content, by the way. So our kind of philosophy on how we deliver content is at two levels. There's the keynote level and the breakout session-level. The keynote level is a bigger picture, higher level. This is where we're gonna have advocacy themes and like the industry hoorah moments. They get everyone under one roof and let's, think as a community towards, some big high-level talk. So that's kinda at the, at the, the keynote level. The breakout session level is very tactical, very how-to, and it's really aimed at helping you be better at your job as media or as a marketing professional. So those are our two audiences. And then we have our group activities, which is a little bit different. That's more of, business development, business partnership, finding, these silly games and silly ways to bring people together. But at the end of it, we're always, we're very intentional on how we program these things. Because we wanna put media and marketers together and see how they can collaborate to create these business partnerships. So Lucy, would you add anything to that? Yeah, going back to that point about, the immediate and advanced-level content. I think a, a main point of doing that is that we are trying to be this conference for media by media. So that means that everyone that's presenting is also participating. It's this circular relationship. You're not just, you're not just there to share your secrets. You're there to learn other people's secrets too. Just because you're an expert in one thing doesn't mean that you are in some other aspect of media that could really apply to. to you and your future. So we want to be able to have content that speaks to people that are experts that have been doing this for years and decades and think that they don't have anything new to learn, but they definitely do right? Lucy, how'd you get involved with the outdoor media? Yeah, I mean, it's kind of a funny story. I was I had just quit my job managing a climbing gym and was doing some contract work for Unionized Mutual friend and colleague Aaron Bible while I was kind of in between jobs. Was not planning on taking any sort of conventional job ever Again, turned out that this was not one, but I started doing some contract work for Erin who introduced me to Yoon. Started working with Yon a little bit, just on the side doing some research and writing for him. We met for the first time in person at last year's summer or met over breakfast, and said, eh, why not? And here we are. But really it was the kind of the magic of creating a community that lured me in and realizing that, there's a way, to create something powerful enough that it's worth any sacrifice. I think you guys have struck a chord on something different. I mean, we were talking about gathering places and things, and I think we've all been to various trade shows and I think things evolve over time. And if they don't stay fresh, people drop out and go do other things. And I think what you guys bring to the table is a different way of, of that gathering point. Was that conscious or did it just evolve as you created it?  Yeah. It's funny, we had a Dennis Lu on from outside. He compared what Outdoor Media Summit felt like to what OR felt like 25 years ago. It's one of my favorite testimonials. And I think there is intentionality in creating that vibe, that authenticity. Our steering committee is made up of top names in the outdoor industry, top brands and media. And this is truly a gathering that's designed by our community. We're not owned by private equity. We don't have shareholders and we're only responsible to our community. And that's it. I think there's a real hunger for something different, like you're saying, Rick for a gathering place that is authentic, that is built for us, and something that's also cost-effective, yet hyper-efficient and sustainable. There's a lot of intentionality in how we build that programming. And it's funny, like sometimes people will realize like, wait a minute, that's why they do that. They'll be like, come up. Is that why you guys do that? Like, yep, we do that. People have been attending since 2016. What do you think drives the growth and keeps them coming back? Is it that different format? Is it camaraderie and team building? Is it a combination of all of the above? Lucy, feel free to jump here anytime, I feel like there's a magic that we're trying to capture, which is that authenticity piece, but there's also gotta be that like productivity slash like, I've gotta have ROI on this thing. You can't just go to somewhere and have an amazingly great time walking around. So we're trying to find that balance, and I think that balance is in programming. And so this week we have a steering committee made up, it's the top names, right? The junkies and they're guiding how we're productive. But at the same time make it more authentic. And then we have these kinds of silly brainstorming games on like, how can we come up with new ideas around this stuff? But the ideas that they come up with are, it's really pent-up demand, right? This is stuff that they've been thinking about for a long time that they haven't been able to introduce a trade show environment, but an environment like ours, a little bit more flexible. It's also only media and marketers. So like we can do some things, it's not including sales reps and retail. Right. Distributors and, everyone else involved in the industry. It's just made for marketers at Brands and media. Editors at media. So I think we can create programming that's specific to the needs of those two audiences. There's a third that we're trying to capture here and that's PR folks, PR folks are such an important part of this media ecosystem. And we haven't done a great job at like building programming. Because I think they are an important cog in the wheel. You've been working with a lot of events for a long time. And we talked a little bit about how they're gonna change. Is there anything else that you think other events might be evolving to? Yoon, you've been involved with some trade shows as of late, the big gear show I think we've all been to, but what about other events? What do you think is gonna happen in the trade show world? That's a great question. So this is kinda what I'm seeing is it seems like the evolution or, you could even say the disruption in the event. And outdoor for us. And we, we call ourselves outdoor, but there's, there are 38 other outdoor industries that are part of, that say that they're outdoor. So we'll just say that we're kinda the human-powered corner of the outdoor industry. Right. Fish guys, call themselves outdoor. The boating guys now, call themselves all these different guys say they're outdoor. I think we're more in the human-powered direction. What I saw on bike was, after Interbike went away and the industry needed a new gathering place. They gathered, they rallied around conferences. So first it was people for Bikes. I'm also on the people for bikes events and marketing subcommittee, And that's, that's a really cool volunteer subcommittee position. What I see kind of happening in outdoor is similar to what happened in bike, they may be like five years ahead of us. This trade show went away again because of business proposition. The trade show model doesn't serve brands like it used to. And there's kind of two directions in the aftermath. One is conferences and the other is b2b2c, which is that business to business to consumer. So I see that happening in outdoor where, big gear show and both, kind going for this consumer model, the b2 B2C model. And then there's the conference piece. I think that we're the only real business conference. There are other conferences out there, but yeah, the Outdoor Writer's Conference is pretty business-related from a writer's perspective, right? They go there to meet people where they're gonna create their articles and photography programs and all this stuff for a business purpose. So there are other, other conferences out there, and I think. Really the niche events, the hyper niche-focused events like us, and then the regional shows, right? So in the aftermath of the Old Glory days of trade shows, I wrote a big, long article about this in Outside Business Journal. It's titled of Trade Shows or something. It was a pretty fun piece. Side Ghost wrote it, but Ken Kenji and I wrote it together. And it just kind of, outlays our thoughts on where we think the future of the events industry's headed for outdoor. And that's kind what we came up with is the old heyday of, everything can be done under one roof, every single type of professional can come together and it's gonna be a super long show. With, half a million dollar expenses from a brand, a two-story double-decker, giant booths, those days are over. The dates of rampant spending and events are now being fractured and going to the consumer model where that can continue. The B2C consumer model and then hyper-focused events and then regional events are kinda where we see the evolution going. Alright, let's shift gears and have a little fun. Let's go to the lightning round. How about that? What outdoor activities do you guys participate in? Lucy, how about you? I know you run a lot, right? Yeah. I am a dual sport athlete. I am an ultra trail runner and rock climber. Attempting to take both of those to the semi-pro level. Yeah, that's kind of what I do. It doesn't leave too much energy for anything else. Yoon, how about you? I'd say fly fishing is probably up there at the top of my jams with mount biking. I'm in, I live in Bentonville, so by nature of my backyard, there are tons of biking opportunities out here, and I climb as much as I can, and I ski and snowboard as much as I can. Yoon, how about you all that gear you've reviewed all those years? What's your favorite piece under a hundred bucks? You know what's funny is, I used to, you're right, I used to get tons and tons of gear right? When and I got to a point where I didn't like getting apparel anymore cause I would just get so much of it, right? And I didn't know what to do with it. And then I don't know when this was, maybe five years ago, I decided, you know what, I'm gonna wear the same exact thing every single day. And so I bought, 20 of the same shirts and I got like five, the same merino wool sweaters for the winter. And I got eight pairs of Livsn pants. And I know this is not that sexy of a piece of gear. But it's something that I wear every single day is these Livsn Flex Canvas pants. Like six months outta the year or however long it's, I'm wearing these Flex Canvas pants and I can wear them to semi-formal events. Also, Livsn is based in Bentonville, so I can get away with a little bit more if I'm wearing these. So people recognize like, you're supporting the local community. It has kinda a hometown hero status out here. Yeah. Yeah. Shout out to those guys. Lucie- So mine is gonna be a little bit unconventional in that I feel like it's the one thing that allows me to do everything else. Because I think that a lot of people that spend a lot of time doing very active things in the outdoors, we put our bodies through some hell, It's not necessarily the healthiest thing that we can do for ourselves to be pushing our body to that extent all the time. A few years ago, stumbled upon this, this business called Physivantage that makes basically supplements mainly for climbers, but outdoor athletes in general. And using their collagen every day, it saved my tendons from just rigorous damage. As I put them through a lot on the wall and on the trails. So using that every day has been really helpful to me. And that is the main thing. Like it, it keeps me getting out and it keeps me from being injured. And what's it called again? It's run by the climber, Eric Horst. And it's spelled p h y s i v a n t a g e. How about books? Are you guys, I think you guys are both avid readers. Give us a couple of your favorite books. Lucie- I will always keep coming back to Lynn Hill's biography, climbing free or autobiography that she wrote, I mean, many, many years ago. I think it came out in the nineties. But she is just my ultimate climbing hero. If you haven't read it or if anyone hasn't read it, it's worth a read for sure. Yoon, I don't know about my favorite book. It's probably gonna be a Malcolm Gladwell, his series. But I'll say probably the most recent book that I read which I just finished up the other day I thought was really interesting. It's called The Tyranny of Merit. It's like a social justice slash political philosophy. More on political philosophy on it's a pretty interesting read. I'm, and I'm not sure if I agree with everything in the book, but it's really challenging. As we wrap up, is there anything else you'd like to say or ask of our listeners? So I teased something earlier about this programming that we built for PR folks. So it's two things. One of 'em is still a little under embargo at the moment but it's gonna be cool. It's a specific track for PR folks and we're still developing the programming and that's why I can't talk about it. We've got some partners but it's gonna be really good, but the programming is gonna be specific for PR folks. And then the other piece is gonna be before the show, have opening night reception on the first night. So before that we're gonna be doing an event called New Gear Speed. And as a media person, you'll love it. Cause probably what you hate most as a media person is walking around aimlessly in the aisles between half-hour appointments, right? Well, what do, do now for 30 minutes and you're walking around listening, kinda hoping someone asks, calls your name, or run into someone that you know. And then you gotta do that for three days, right? And it's just a really inefficient way to do product. So one of the most common things I hear from media is, man, I wish we could take three days of trade show, just put it into three hours, and just do a speed date of 10 minutes of 30 different brands. And they just tell me what product they want me to write about, the new product, why it's important, and why I should write about it. And then gimme the best basics of costs and specs. And then move on. And then after meeting 30 brands, 30 products after 10 minutes with each brand, I can walk out and I know the 13 products I'm gonna write about this year and then be done with it. And then they can move on education and focus on education. That's what we did is we created the speed date format. And we didn't create this, this is something that came outta our steering committee meeting, which was cool. Like media, just being like, yeah, it's my pet peeve. I hate walking aimlessly for the next meeting. Someone, please solve this. So that's our coolest new program. Rick, I've got a question for you. What makes you want to come back to Outdoor Media Summit? It's a combination of things. One is being new to media and interacting with the media folks, I just learned so much just from the conversations in the halls really, or in the hotel lobby. I'm not a media guy. I've never been a media guy. I've been a sales and product guy my whole life, and even though I interacted with those guys a little bit, the marketing guys did all that, not me. I was busy selling to the retailers or whatever. So that's what I got most out of it was just that interaction about, listening to what they do and how they do it. And I feel like my show was designed to share the stories of the people because I think we all have such great stories, such great backgrounds, and many of us have been in it a long time. So it's great, history and experience to pass on. And a podcast is perfect for that. So that's why I go, is to catch those people. I think of all the events I've been to, your event does that the best? I get a lot outta the Outdoor Writer's Association conference too. But the trade shows, they're not for that. Right? They're for something different. I totally get it. But that's what I get outta your event. I don't think there's one best. There are so many people that do so many great things. But yeah, as far as interaction, like you say, you curate every minute so that whatever you're doing is working. Because every minute I'm not bored, I'm not looking around for something to do. I'm gonna run into somebody in the lobby. I'm gonna run into somebody in the aisle or walking outta the room, going into another room, or I'm gonna sit next to somebody at the thing I'm sitting at. And just being a new media guy, that's helped me a ton. And I just bought my ticket yesterday, so I'll be back. As we wrap up here can people find you? What's the best way to reach out to you if they wanna ask questions? Yoon? Yeah. My email is yoon@outdoormediasummit.com. I answer every email that comes through. I think I do. Pretty sure I do. Lucy, how about you? Yeah, you can also email me at the same lucie@outdoormediasummit.com or on Instagram at the same @luciehaines We're pretty darn responsive. We love communicating with people. Outdoor Media Summit is intimate and small for a reason and that's so that we can personally interact with everybody, and that's very important to us.

On Ep. 54 of the WAO Podcast pres. by Harrod Outdoors and Mack's Lure, Bobby, Richy and Britton share some hunting stories, then they're joined by Outdoors Writer and Upland Birds hunter Edgar Castillo, who discusses hunting, shotgun maintenance and more. You can follow Edgar on Instagram at @hunt_birdz. - WAO on Facebook - WAO on Instagram Powered by HarrodOutdoors.com and MacksLure.com. If you have questions or would like us to discuss a certain topic, please send us a message on one of our social media platforms or send an email to media@mackslure.com.

On this episode of the Two Bucks Podcast Brian talks to PJ DelHomme about the art of storytelling, what makes a good outdoor writer, and how to break into the writing industry. PJ is a full time outdoor writer, editor, and founder of Crazy Canyon Media. PJ has been in the outdoor industry for 25 years and has built a collection of work and has a ton of experience on what it takes to be a great writer! Hear how you can take the first steps in a writing career, how to get in the door, and tips for creating great stories. To learn more about PJ and Crazy Canyon Media, check out the links below. Instagram Crazy Canyon Media Connect with Brian: Instagram | YouTube| Two Bucks Website Do you have an Outdoor Brand or Business? Be a Guest on a future episode of the Two Bucks Podcast! Sponsors and Discounts: Save 10% on Ollin Digiscoping Adapters with code TWOBUCKS Ollin.co Save 20% on your first order at Bull Elk Beard Oil with code TWOBUCKS bullelkbeardoil.com

Emerald LaFortune grew up being lured into the wilderness by her parents who placed little pieces of candy in the middle of a hiking trail to guide her along. Now,… Continue Reading Navigating Rough Waters And Tough Conversations – With Outdoor Writer And Guide Emerald LaFortune

Welcome to Church Pew Sports Ep 81 - Cheating At Fishing. Is This Who We Are Now? This week we take a "deep dive" into a pair of scandals, one of which has rocked the world of competitive fishing as a pair of competitors were busted inserting weights into the fish they "caught," and claimed big money as "champions." The moment they were discovered has gone viral and opened a conversation about where we are as a society - will we cheat at anything in order to win? Special Guest Matt Markey, Outdoor Writer for the Toledo Blade joins us for the inside scoop on the controversy. We then explore accusations of cheating in the world of chess, welcoming in Scott McConnell from the American Conservative to discuss his fascinating exploration of the allegations rocking the world of chess. This week's CPS Starting Host Lineup: Bill Hobson Pastor Paul Miller Jordan Rajewski You can also listen to EVERY episode of CPS by visiting Churchpewsports.com/ We would love to hear your thoughts, comments, and questions. Reach out to us at: churchpewsports316@gmail.com Stay connected to Church Pew Sports on Facebook and Twitter @CPewsSports316

Mike Arnold is many things, bust mostly notable as a Professional Wildlife Biologist, astute observer, and outdoor writer of exceptional talent. His newest book, “Bringing Back the Lions” is about the efforts of African Professional Hunter Haldane with Zambezi Delta Safaris.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Juran and Tyler Melchert are joined by Oliver Hartner on this episode of the podcast. Some of you may know Oliver if you read any magazines, such as Covey Rise, or from one of his popular articles about Boykin Spaniels and Turkey Hunting. Oliver is a Veteran, Outdoor Writer, and Ole Miss fan! In this episode we talk about Oliver's journey into writing for different outdoor magazines and a little about his method of writing. Oliver gives us some great stories about chasing quail, dove hunting, making a delicious spread using game meat, his love for the Boykin Spaniel and much more! Be sure to leave a rating and review for the podcast and read some of Oliver's articles! Podcast is brought to you by the following: Hunt REDI - https://huntredi.com Uplnd Outfitters - https://uplndoutfitters.com Bpro Kennels - https://bprokennels.com Tetra Hearing - https://tetrahearing.com/FlushEm Gun Dog Outdoors - gundogoutdoors.com Dakota283 - https://dakota283.com Cornerstone Gundog Academy - Save $50 - https://www.cornerstonegundogacademy.com/a/39346/oQ3aXZZf

On Ep. 48 of the WAO Podcast pres. by Harrod Outdoors and Mack's Lure, outdoor writer and photographer Jason Brooks joins the show to talk about the record sockeye run, tips and tactics to target them, outdoor photography and more. - WAO on Facebook - WAO on Instagram Powered by HarrodOutdoors.com and MacksLure.com. If you have questions or would like us to discuss a certain topic, please send us a message on one of our social media platforms or send an email to media@mackslure.com.

Greg and Eric chat with Megan Plete Postol, an award-winning Outdoor Writer. Megan has written for outdoor publications like Meat Eater, Wide Open Spaces, and brands like the National Deer Alliance and our friends at GoWild. Most recently, Megan started doing some freelance writing for Okayest Hunter. Naturally, getting her on our podcast made sense to learn more. She hails from New York and does most of her hunting and tracking up there. Hear how Megan got her start as a Journalist and then applied her skillset directly to her outdoor and hunting passions. Of course, it wouldn't be an Okayest Hunter podcast without sharing some Okayest Hunter movements. Tune in to the full episode for stories and more as we take a call as well! Check out our friends: Spartan Forge - https://www.spartanforge.ai/ use code: OHP for 25% off! GoWild - https://timetogowild.com/ - get $10 for just signing up, use CODE OHP for 10% off, and follow Okayest Hunter! Vector Arrows: https://vectorcustomshop.com/ - CODE OHP for 10% Off Latitude Outdoors: https://www.latitudeoutdoors.com/ - CODE OHP for 20% Off accessories Don't forget to share your Okayest Hunter stories with us! https://www.okayesthunter.com/pages/okayest-hunter-moments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometimes when you have a passion for something, you just have to throw caution to the wind and go for it. That's exactly what our guest Megan Plete Postol did, and it led to her becoming an award winning journalist. She recently won first place in the Outdoor Writers Association of America's Excellent in Craft Awards in the hunting and shooting sports category for her article, “Hunters of Color Collabs to Produce Deer Hunt for New Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Hunters.” This story was derived from a Field to Fork event where The Nature Conservancy (TNC), New York Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, Hunters of Color, New York Department of Environmental Conservation and NDA came together to host a mentored hunting event for aspiring hunters from the Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) community. Megan is also an avid hunter that owns five beagles and loves pursuing rabbits, and she also shot her first archery deer last season. She shares the exciting story of the hunt during the show. This is also an Ask NDA Anything episode and Nick and the Doctor answer listener questions about hunting from the ground and NDA internship opportunities. They also introduce a new segment to the show, the B-Team Report, which you won't want to miss. Important Links Show sponsor: Black Rifle Coffee Company Megan's Instagram Page Megan's Linktree to Her Articles Follow Nick Pinizzotto on Instagram Follow Mike Groman on Instagram Music by Bensound Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio Stitcher About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA's mission by becoming a member today. NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness. Learn more about deer and deer hunting in our weekly, free e-newsletter. Follow us on our other channels: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube

Outdoor writer Ron Weber reads his essay about a doe searching for her lost fawn and discusses the question of what emotions animals experience. (wisconsinlife.org) Kayak instructor Jon Small explains what it takes to become a kayak expedition guide on Lake Superior. (whitecapkayak.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, pro angler Duffy Kopf reports panfish are hitting on the Madison chain and invites young anglers to attend the Yahara Fishing Club Kids Fishing Day June 4 at Warner Park in Madison. (dsbait.com, yaharafishingclub.org/kids-fishing-day/)

Patrick Durkin is an outdoor writer and columnist. His work can be found in many newspapers and magazines. He was the editor of Deer and Deer Hunting Magazine and is a writer for Meateater. Pat also has gotten into running. He started off light but now has run many marathons in recent years.

Subscribe to my YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/RonSpomerOutdoorsSubscribe Welcome to the Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast! In this episode, I interview Joseph von Benedikt about being an outdoor writer and how he gets paid to go hunting. Links: Website: https://ronspomeroutdoors.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ronspomeroutdoors Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronspomer/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/RonSpomerOutdoors Who is Ron Spomer For 44 years I've had the good fortune to photograph and write about my passion – the outdoor life. Wild creatures and wild places have always stirred me – from the first flushing pheasant that frightened me out of my socks in grandpa's cornfield to the last whitetail that dismissed me with a wag of its tail. In my attempts to connect with this natural wonder, to become an integral part of our ecosystem and capture a bit of its mystery, I've photographed, hiked, hunted, birded, and fished across much of this planet. I've seen the beauty that everyone should see, survived adventures that everyone should experience. I may not have climbed the highest mountains, canoed the wildest rivers, caught the largest fish or shot the biggest bucks, but I've tried. Perhaps you have, too. And that's the essential thing. Being out there, an active participant in our outdoor world. Produced by: Red 11 Media Disclaimer All loading, handloading, gunsmithing, shooting and associated activities and demonstrations depicted in our videos are conducted by trained, certified, professional gun handlers, instructors, and shooters for instructional and entertainment purposes only with emphasis on safety and responsible gun handling. Always check at least 3 industry handloading manuals for handloading data, 2 or 3 online ballistic calculators for ballistic data. Do not modify any cartridge or firearm beyond what the manufacturer recommends. Do not attempt to duplicate, mimic, or replicate anything you see in our videos. Firearms, ammunition, and constituent parts can be extremely dangerous if not used safely. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ron-spomer-outdoors/support

Shikha is a writer based in Uttarakhand, India. Specialising in stories woven around nature and the outdoors, sustainable living, and those with a cultural insight from the remote mountains of India, Nepal and Bhutan.    Her travel stories appear in a wide variety of publications such as the National Geographic Traveller, Travel + Leisure, Conde Nast Traveller, Lonely Planet, and more.    Her environmental and social interest stories have appeared in newspapers such as The Hindu, The New Indian Express, and on platforms such as Nature InFocus and RoundGlass Sustain.    Born and brought up in the mountains, she is a qualified mountaineer who has participated in expeditions in the Himalayas. Her mountaineering stories have appeared in The Outdoor Journal and online on the Red Bull forum.    Shikha is the recipient of a Commonwealth Writers fellowship for her stories on Himalayan ecology, and has also authored an award-winning children's book on Northeast India's first female Everester, Tine Mena, for a literacy NGO, Pratham.    Most recently, she authored a series of Lonely Planet pocket guide books on Nepal.   New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast go live every Tuesday at 7am UK time - Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss out.    To support the tough girl mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media -  visit www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast.      Show Notes Who is Shikha Growing up in the mountains in India Her love of exploration Deciding to become a professional writer Being curious about the world Quitting her job to backpack across the Indian Continent in 2008 Her love of writing and not wanting to be confined to an office cubicle Being drawn to the mountains and wanting to spend more time there Her year of self discovery Her childhood and early years Going into higher education Making the decision to quit her job and go on a gap year Planning her year out and travelling on a shoe string budget Wanting to get off the regular tourist circuit Heading to the North East of India Spending time in Nepal and Bhutan Building her career as a freelance writer Travelling solo in remote places Advice and tips for solo travel Why planning a little ahead can make things a lot easier Advice for travel writing Why you need to find your niche Finding your writing voice Telling the same story but in a different way Learning mountaineering skills  Encouraging more women to gain skills in the outdoors Challenging times in the mountains Walking on unmarked trails  Being underprepared on the mountains and the lessons learned Dealing with challenging situations and her process for handling it Staying positive and having a back up plan How to connect with Shikha  Putting together her website Writing her award-winning children's book on Northeast India's first female Everester, Tine Mena. Wanting to inspire young girls Advice for women and girls to spend more time in the mountains Future dreams and goals      Social Media   Instagram: @shikha_trip   

Tom, Rob, and Joey get you ready for the local Lingcod and Kokanne opportunities, and they run down all the special hunting applications with outdoor writer Jason Brooks  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can you care for the trails when you pull on your boots and go for a hike? Arizona hiking aficionado Mare Czinar joins us on this episode of the episode to discuss! Mare has been hiking all over the state for more than 30 years and has reviewed 1000+ trails. She shares her favorite places to hike, and the ways you can mindful of the trails, nature, and other hikers.Check out the projects where Mare contributes, and read her interview in Phoenix Home & Garden magazine where she discusses her guide "The Hike Book" (volumes 1 and 2). • Director of Production & Outdoor Writer at Cities West Media: PHOENIX  and Phoenix Home & Garden magazines• Contributing writer to "Hike of the Week" in USA Today/Arizona Republic, and dog hikes in Pets & People magazine• Author of ArizonaHiking.blogspot.com and PHOENIX magazine, "The Hike Book" volumes 1 and 2• Founder of Arizona Hiking, a 30,000-member Facebook group  • Member of Arizona State Committee on Trails (ASCOT)

Nicola Hardy worked in IT in South Yorkshire for a decade before diving into freelance life as an adventurer and outdoor writer in 2019. She began by climbing all 282 of Scotland's Munros and - after her plans to hike 3000km in New Zealand were scuppered by Covid - she continued adventuring closer to home.    In 2020 she walked 330km from her birthplace in Sheffield to her new home in Cockermouth, Cumbria, journeying on foot across three national parks; and in 2021 she climbed all 214 Wainwrights in the Lake District over seven long weekends, a quirky book-by-book peak-bagging adventure.   Nic in her own words:   “I'm basically half IT organised spreadsheet nerd and half outdoor adventure loving hiker. I've taken a series of steps over the last 5 years to make my life as outdoorsy and adventurous as possible. I quit my job and sold my house in April 2019 and had 6 months of Scottish hill walking adventure, since then I've dabbled in route writing, gear reviewing, festival speaking, outdoor magazine/website writing whilst spending as much time outdoors around all that as I can.    I also now work a 2-day a week job to keep regular income coming in whilst doing my freelance work and adventuring around that. Flipping the 5-day working week on its head and ensuring my love for the outdoors doesn't become stressful due to the need to focus constantly on monetising it.”   New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast go live every Tuesday and Thursday at 7am UK time - Make sure you hit the subscribe button so you don't miss out.    The Tough Girl Podcast is being sponsored throughout March by Inov-8 supporting the #MarchDailyMile Challenge.   If you're interested in Inov-8 products send me a DM – I have a special discount code for you!!   Show Notes Who is Nicola Hardy? Getting into the outdoors 5 years ago Being inspired by her parents to be active Growing up in Sheffield Falling in and out of love with running Reaching her early 30s in a senior management role Living to work  Making changes to her life in 2016 Planning some walks in the Peak District Spending more time in the outdoors in 2017 Wanting to go higher, further and to really challenge herself Making a commitment to spending time outdoors Deciding to hike Mt. Kilimanjaro and getting a team together  Having 100 followers on Instagram Meeting her partner James though an IG meet up Peak Bagging and getting to explore more of the Lake District Enjoying the planning of routes Wanting to do more but being held back by work commitments Making big changes to her life Selling her house and quitting her job Wanting to make a full time living from Adventure How she approached the first few months Planning to hike all 282 munros in Scotland in a 6 months period Wanting to try a thru-hike Not looking after herself when it came to nutrition Wanting to have a healthy work life balance  Going tunnel vision on a task Wanting to leave a legacy and to show people they can make brave choices Connecting with adventurers through instagram  Getting into volunteering  Walking home 2020 Settling in the Lake District 2020 and working with Komoot Working 2 days per week and having 5 days off to adventure  Creating a life that works for her Talking through the planning process of turning an idea into reality Starting with maps and picking something which is a bit quirky Using public transport to get around all the Wainwrights in the Lake District. Nutrient and current diet Making sure to fuel adequately during hikes Maintaining fitness and what training looks like Magical moments out in the mountains Getting nervous about parking Working as an ambassador for Inov-8 Inov-8 creating gear for the fast and light, hiker market Super light hiking boot - ROCFLY G 390 - World's first hiking boot with Graphene foam. 390g My next challenge… Advice and top tips for other women who want to get into the mountains  The benefits of spending time with other people who have more experience  Trying new things and figuring out what you enjoy Dealing with the rain in the mountains and reframing it Finding the one sport that you love Finding ways to get through the tough times Connect with Nic on the Socials  Future plans for 2022…   Social Media   Website adventurernic.com  Instagram @adventurer.nic  Twitter @adventurernic  Facebook @adventurer.nic.official  Komoot Adventurer Nic   Recent adventures are all catalogued in a series of komoot 'Collections' here - https://www.komoot.com/user/979759071586   ***   The Tough Girl Podcast is being sponsored by Inov-8    Website: www.inov-8.com    Instagram: @inov_8   

Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Christine Peterson, president & board chair for the Outdoor Writer's Association of America. A professional journalist, Peterson has written and reported for Outdoor Life, National Geographic and Outside magazines. She also served as a speaker on the Public Lands Stage at National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic 2022 in Omaha. Episode Highlights: • Peterson shares her journey of becoming a hunter as an adult and the funny story of bagging her first rooster pheasant. • St.Pierre talks about his appreciation for Peterson's Instagram account @she.will.roam, and Peterson explains her goal of portraying an outdoor lifestyle as the parent of a young child through the social media channel. Peterson also talks about her family's excitement around the arrival of a new puppy to follow immediately after returning from Omaha. • Peterson was born and raised in Wyoming and talks about the state's under-rated stature as a bird hunting destination along with the state's controversial “Corner Crossing” public lands court case. This is the second installment of three episodes recorded live from the show floor at National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic in Omaha. Look for next week's episode with MeatEater's Ryan “Cal” Callaghan.

On this episode, Jon Teater and Anthony Barnum, Outdoor Writer and Gear Guru, discuss owning land, and the factors that led them to buying property. Buying land can be one of the most involved and complicated endeavors we go through as individuals and can be taxing and liberating all at the same time. In this discussion we get into the pitfalls and benefits of owning land. Anthony breakdowns what he's doing on his land to improve it and his number one improvement he believes most should consider after purchasing property. Anthony is focused on maximizing his land and receiving a benefit hunting wise via logging. Anthony has taken it on himself to mark timber and layout a logging plan to include some enhancements that will increase deer interest over time.  If you are considering buying land or are fortunate to hunt on family property this episode discusses the thoughts, attitudes, and the concessions we sometimes must make in order to find a balance between meeting goals and keeping healthy relationships with family and friends. It's important to be realistic and find success in our own ways and don't forget that goals can be set but may need to be rethought in order to be achieved. Anthony and Jon discuss family and bringing children up with hunting and how they are approaching things differently from how they were taught.Further, Anthony and Jon discuss working with neighbors; this include strategies you may consider that could help push your agenda in the locality. Understanding that we sometimes might deal with highly pressured ground, especially during gun season, can be a major detractor, but we must work through these frustrations and be keen on when the time is right to go after the deer we want to harvest. Anthony advocates that looking for other properties and evaluating areas that may be more aligned with your goals.  Selling land may be a consideration for some, but Anthony is playing the long game on his properties and he hopes that his current and future improvements will help him meet his goals.   Social Linkshttps://whitetaillandscapes.com/https://www.facebook.com/whitetaillandscapes/https://www.instagram.com/whitetail_landscapes/?hl=en

Zeno Hromin & Tommy Corrigan chat with Dave Anderson, surfcaster, outdoor writer,  plug builder, and former Surfcaster's Journal Editor. You can find more about Dave at https://www.instagram.com/striperbrain/ We welcome your feedback so hit us up with any ideas, comments, or suggestions at info@surfcastersjournal.com Visit Surfcaster's Journal Magazine at https://www.surfcastersjournal.com/