Explore every episode of the podcast Shedding Light Hunting Stories Podcast
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| Ep. 222 An Australian Backcountry 1st Sambar Stag for Joel Fulton with Daniel Mummery | 16 Aug 2024 | 01:24:12 | |
If you've listened to this show you are familiar with a couple of my Australian friends, Joel Fulton and Daniel Mummery. A couple months ago, Daniel was able to get his first sambar deer stag. In early August, he and Joel went deep into the backcountry by bicycle and Joel was up on the trigger this time. With Daniel having some back trouble, they weren't sure how the hunt would go and some doubts started to creep in. All of a sudden, God decided to give them a gift. | |||
| Ep. 221 The Dangerous Cape Buffalo, The Helicopter, and The Lessons Learned with David Nelson | 04 Aug 2024 | 00:56:47 | |
David Nelson from Texas joins me on the show today to tell an incredible story from Africa. We hear some of his stories growing up in Texas and then we dive into a hunt that didn't go as expected. Cape Buffalo can be an extremely dangerous animal to hunt and David unpacks the story today. We also hear some life lessons this taught David and you'll benefit from them. | |||
| Ep. 213 Intentional- Elk, Muley, and Hunts From Africa with Brandon Guindon | 19 Mar 2024 | 00:57:38 | |
Today I'm joined by Brandon Guindon, senior pastor and elder at RealLife Ministries in Texas. Brandon is an avid hunter and today we talk elk, mule deer, and some of his hunts to Africa as well. Brandon and I also talk about discipleship and how we need to be intentional about it. In fact Brandon has written an excellent book on that topic which I highly recommend. You can check it out below! | |||
| Ep. 130 Bucks, Ducks, and Albino Turkeys with Cooper Hitchcock | 24 Aug 2021 | 00:38:48 | |
Missouri native Cooper Hitchcock joins us today to talk all things hunting. He shares some entertaining deer and duck stories along with an albino turkey he was able to harvest. Good stories from a fun guest. | |||
| Ep. 129 Fostering A Love For Deer Hunting- Tom LaLond | 11 Aug 2021 | 00:58:10 | |
Today I'm joined by Wisconsin hunter Tom LaLond and it's a great conversation. We discuss: | |||
| Ep. 128 The Turkey Doc's Hunting Stories with Mike Chamberlain | 03 Aug 2021 | 00:56:31 | |
Today I'm joined by Professor of Wildlife Biology at the University of Georgia, Mike Chamberlain. Mike's well known in the turkey hunting community and has recently won the NWTF Communicator of the Year award. Today though, we get to hear some of Mike's personal hunting stories and experiences and it's not just turkeys! We hear about an elusive whitetail buck Mike finally sealed the deal on, hunts with his family, and some of his African adventures. It's a fun episode packed full of good experiences and great advice. | |||
| Ep. 127 Texas Whitetail, Muleys, and Aoudad Stories with Jake Kirkpatrick | 21 Jul 2021 | 00:53:30 | |
Today I'm joined by Texas native Jake Kirkpatrick. We talk whitetails, muleys, and aoudad sheep. It's a fun interview! Hope you and enjoy and if you do please leave a rating and review! | |||
| Ep. 126 The Storm, The Daughter, & The Bridge- Deer, Fishing, Turkey, and Hog Stories with Steve Phillips | 07 Jul 2021 | 01:01:34 | |
Joining me for the 3rd time is guest Steve Phillips from Texas. Steve always has some great stories and this interview did not disappoint. We talk about how we hang our deer, Steve's hunting and fishing guide business, and trail camera strategies. We get to the feature story about Steve's daughter's first fishing tournament and how it was interrupted by a big Texas storm. Steve throws in a bonus hog story at the end that's also pretty awesome. | |||
| Ep. 125 Aussie Daniel Perseveres- 8 Year Sambar Drought Is Over!!! | 22 Jun 2021 | 01:04:21 | |
Today I'm joined again by my good friend from Australia, Daniel Mummery. We first met Daniel back in in 2019 on episode 16. He introduced me to Sambar deer hunting and told the epic tale of the missing bolt. 8 years have come and gone since Daniel's been able to harvest another Sambar...and a couple weeks ago that drought ended! Daniel tells a great story that you'll definitely enjoy. | |||
| Ep. 124 Incredible First Buck Story- Maine Meat Collection with Conner Dugan | 16 Jun 2021 | 01:16:16 | |
Today I'm joined by Conner Dugan of Maine Meat Collection. He comes on the show to tell about his first buck and the amazing story of how it all went down this past fall. We also chat about fishing and some other fun topics as well. | |||
| Ep. 123 Big Buck Down After Falling From A Tree Stand- Mike Russell Stories | 09 Jun 2021 | 01:03:59 | |
I'm always excited to hear stories from the county I grew up in. Today Mike Russell from Monroe Co. Ohio joins me on the show to share some amazing stories. We talk about growing up in a deer drive tradition and transitioning to bowhunting. We then hear the amazing story of an 8 year old buck called Fat Boy along with Mikey's 2020 buck. Great stories, great conversation about life. | |||
| Ep. 122 Archery Strong with Christian Williams | 02 Jun 2021 | 01:08:34 | |
Today I'm joined by Christian Williams, founder of Archery Strong who's mission is to improve archery performance, relieve shoulder pain, and prevent injury. Christian shares about his program and common archery mistakes that can lead to injury. | |||
| Ep. 121 The Outdoers- Banded Birds and 1st Archery Turkey with Jacob Krause | 25 May 2021 | 00:54:27 | |
Today I'm joined by fellow podcaster Jacob Krause, co-founder of "The Outdoers". His podcast and social media can be found below. He tells some incredible stories today! Banded ducks, goose fights, and bowhunting spot n stalk turkeys! Enjoy! | |||
| Ep. 212 Laughter, Hunting, and Some Good Friends with Trent Ellis | 04 Mar 2024 | 01:12:47 | |
Today I'm joined by Trent Ellis from Mississippi. You've probably seen some of Trent's hilarious content on Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube. If not, check out a couple of his clips, subscribe, and give this episode a listen! Trent is a down to earth guy that loves hunting and we hear some of his best stories today. We also dive into the importance of having Christian friends and how they can help guide us during some hard times. | |||
| Ep. 120 Rose-Colored Glasses- Deer, Turkey, and 3D Shooting with Justin Mooney | 19 May 2021 | 00:52:22 | |
Ever look back on a season and just remember those good moments where it finally panned out? Sometimes we forget all of the bad and choose to just remember the good. Justin Mooney joins us today to talk 3D Archery tournaments and to tell the story of a season full of challenges that eventually led to a big buck down. | |||
| Ep. 119 Army Crawl Spot N Stalk For 1st Deer- Deer and Turkey Tales with John Bryant | 04 May 2021 | 00:56:00 | |
Today I'm joined by friend John Bryant from northern Ohio. John has had a passion for hunting since he can remember. Today we hear about how he got started into hunting along with some of his best deer and turkey stories. We also talk deer and turkey tips that should help you this season. And at the end we dive into John's taxidermy which you can check out here: https://www.facebook.com/Hyer-Taxidermy-146423128716911 | |||
| Ep. 118 My 2021 Opening Day Gobbler Story | 27 Apr 2021 | 00:34:05 | |
(This is episode 118, even though I say it’s 117 at the start. I must need some more sleep!) | |||
| Ep. 117 An Idaho First Buck Story with Nick Brannon | 20 Apr 2021 | 00:42:21 | |
Sometimes there's such a thing as beginner's luck. Hunters go out the first time and it just pans out. A deer steps out into the open, they make a great shot, and that's the story. That was not the story for Nick Brannon. Nick wasn't raised in a hunting family but decided at age 15 to give hunting a try. This past October, four years after his first hunt, he was able to take his first deer, a nice 8pt (4x4) buck! He does a fantastic job telling that story. | |||
| Ep. 116 Unloading On A Charging Bear and Some Deer Stories with Matthew McMurray | 13 Apr 2021 | 00:31:19 | |
Today I'm joined by Virginia native Matthew McMurray. Matthew comes on to share some of his favorite hunting experiences. He talks about his biggest buck, almost getting knocked out of a tree by a turkey, and the time his dad thought a black bear was charging him. Great stories from a great guy. Hope you enjoy. | |||
| Ep. 115 Bear Attacks Wild Hog Story with Philip Talbot | 06 Apr 2021 | 00:49:41 | |
every once in a while you come across a crazy video on YouTube that makes your jaw drop. In late March a video came out of a black bear in the Smokey Mountains attacking a large wild hog...right next to a public road. That video has over 4 million views and has quite the explosive comment section. | |||
| Ep. 114 Dale Outdoors Turkey Tales & Tips | 30 Mar 2021 | 01:02:42 | |
If you watch turkey videos on YouTube there's a good chance you may have came across a guy named Matt Dale giving out some great turkey hunting advise. Matt Dale is a guy who's been hunting turkeys for a long time and is willing to share what he's learned with others. Today we hear how Matt got started into hunting and the stories that mean the most to him...including his epic showdown with a gobbler that became known as "Ol Sly". | |||
| Ep. 113 First Turkey Hunt= Gobbler Down! -Anthony Weaver Talks Turkeys | 23 Mar 2021 | 00:54:59 | |
Today I'm joined by Anthony Weaver from Georgia. Anthony has some great deer & turkey stories along with a couple humorous stories at the end. He's a great guy who knows how to tell a "masterful" story. Be sure to check out his Instagram: Ambassador2thenations. | |||
| Ep. 112 Lost in Alaska During Blizzard While Snow Hare Hunting- The Compass and Matt Tirado & Todd Brigham | 17 Mar 2021 | 01:03:51 | |
Today I'm joined by Matt and Todd from Alaska! They have some great stories to tell including how Todd got lost during a blizzard in Alaska while on a snow hare hunt. when he was 12 years old. Matt recently moved to Alaska as a missionary and is new to hunting and learning the ropes. Today we get to hear a couple cool rabbit stories, a moose story, and more. | |||
| Ep. 111 Everything I Know About Turkey Hunting | 10 Mar 2021 | 00:35:24 | |
Today you are stuck with yours truly, Travis Williams. I've been turkey hunting since 2014. In that time I've managed to somehow kill 6 Toms. I've also managed to have 3 years where I got skunked! Turkey hunting really can be a blast but also is intimidating to start out. Today I share every turkey I've killed and the lessons I learned from each scenario. I'm no expert but I'm happy to share some tips and tricks I've learned along the way and hopefully it can be helpful to you. | |||
| Ep. 211 Stickbow Antelope, Mountain Lion, Deer Stories and The Super 10 with Mitchell Glantz | 26 Feb 2024 | 00:56:36 | |
Today I'm joined by Mitchell Glantz of Iowa. Mitchell has been chasing the Super 10 and hunts a variety of species...mostly with his trad bow. We hear about some amazing hunts and animals he's been able to take. It's a fun interview...if you enjoy it...pass it along to a friend who might as well! | |||
| Ep. 110 A Kentucky Turkey Double With Dad- John Montgomery | 02 Mar 2021 | 00:52:46 | |
Joining me from western Kentucky is John Montgomery. John has a passion for the outdoors and really loves turkey hunting. Today he talks about his first double, which happened to be with his dad along with some great deer stories as well. | |||
| Ep. 109 A Leap of Faith with Layth Taylor | 23 Feb 2021 | 00:40:11 | |
Layth Taylor rejoins us on the podcast today to tell some great stories. In EP 67. Layth told us about his videography "Capture The Hunt" and how that led him into hunting. This past year he's experienced several hunts of his own where he was the on pulling the trigger. But in order to do that and to continue his videography, he had to leave behind his full time job. He took the leap and never looked back. Layth also started co-hosting his own podcast called the Valor Outdoors Sportsmans Podcast. | |||
| Ep. 108 Dad's Birthday Deer-A Tribute Story with Ben Reibel | 16 Feb 2021 | 00:28:04 | |
Who's someone who's passed on that's taught you a lot about hunting or got you into hunting? Is there someone you'd like to pay tribute to? Drop a comment on our Shedding Light Outdoor Facebook page or Instagram. We'd be honored to hear who that was for you. | |||
| Ep. 107 The Flight of The Arrow- Trad Bow Stories with Ron Crouch of Bent Bow Productions | 09 Feb 2021 | 01:07:32 | |
Today I am honored to have on the show Ron Crouch of Bent Bow Outdoor Productions. Ron has been blessed to take a lot of animals with his longbow over the years. He talks about that journey and some of his most memorable hunts including a British Colombia Mountain Goat. You'll be sure to enjoy these stories even if you aren't a trad bow hunter. | |||
| Ep. 106 Stories From The Catch A Dream Kids with Dr. Marty Brunson | 02 Feb 2021 | 00:53:24 | |
This is an episode to share! Would you take a moment and drop this one on your social media page? Dr. Marty Brunson joins me today to share some very special stories from the Catch a Dream Foundation. This non profit takes kids with life threatening or terminally ill conditions on the hunt of their dreams...completely free to them and their family. Dr. Marty tells some amazing life-changing stories today that will move you. | |||
| Ep. 105 Hunting Stories That Mean Something with Ray Kapalka | 26 Jan 2021 | 01:01:46 | |
We all have a lot of hunting stories. If you came on the show (which you are more than welcome to do!) I'd guess that you could tell a few. But which one would you pick? I'm guessing if you're like our guest Ray Kapalka, or just about any other guest, you'd tell stories that mean something to you. Your first deer, your biggest buck, that time you spent with your dad, grandpa, kid, or friend in the woods. | |||
| Ep. 104 Average Joe Kyle Dulek Shoots a 140'',170'', and 220'' All in One Season | 19 Jan 2021 | 01:08:52 | |
Kyle Dulek is a normal guy from Minnesota who loves to hunt. He's done well in the past but this year was different. Kyle was able to take not 1 but 3 giant bucks...all fair chase. Kyle is a down to earth and humble hunter who enjoys the woods just like us. So was he lucky? Was he that good? Or both? We have an epic conversation today that I'm sure you'll enjoy. | |||
| Ep. 103 My Muzzleloader Buck Story | 12 Jan 2021 | 00:46:25 | |
UPDATE: NEW PODCAST WILL BE DROPPED ON TUESDAY MORNINGS. BE SURE TO SUBSCRIBE SO YOU DON'T MISS AN EPISODE! | |||
| Ep. 102 Two Bulls In Five Seconds with Justin Schroeder | 05 Jan 2021 | 00:49:15 | |
Happy New Year! Hope you had a great holiday! We are back this week with Justin Schroeder from Colorado. Last year he was able to take his first elk and what a story it is! 2 bull elk in 5 seconds! You'll just have to listen to find out how it all plays out! | |||
| Ep. 101 An Unexpected Snow Buck with Eric Crawford | 27 Dec 2020 | 01:05:29 | |
Today we meet Eric Crawford from Ohio. Eric tells some great stories today including one about a buck he was able to get this year in the snow. Eric's a very encouraging guy with some great advice you need to listen to for the new year. Happy New Year! | |||
| Ep. 210 From Deer Dog Drives to Bowhunting with Matt McGraw | 20 Feb 2024 | 01:02:17 | |
I'm back! Thanks for coming back for another episode and if you'd like to come on the show please send me an email at sheddinglightod@gmail.com! | |||
| Ep. 100- Celebrating 100 Episodes With Some Great Stories From The Past | 20 Dec 2020 | 00:47:34 | |
100! That's a big number and one that I am proud of. Thank you for being a part of that! Today we take a look back at some of my favorite clips from the previous 99 episodes. It was very hard to pick and I'm sure I could've included hours of content. The clips come from: | |||
| Ep.99 My Brother Jacob Williams and The Goofy Buck | 13 Dec 2020 | 00:42:36 | |
Today we are joined by a very special guest...or at least he is to me...my brother from the same mother, Jacob Williams. In 2019 my brother and his family moved into the house where we grew up. And on that property was a buck my dad and he named "Goofy" prior to my dad passing in 2018. My brother hunted hard for him in 2019 but wasn't able to get on him. On November 28, 2020...that all changed in an instant. Today my brother joins me to tell the story of the Goofy buck along with some other hunting experiences he's had. Hope you enjoy! | |||
| Ep. 98 Michigan Deer Camp Stories and Renewed Passion with Jeremy Bugay | 06 Dec 2020 | 00:43:11 | |
Jeremy Bugay joins us today to talk about his new excitement and passion for hunting. He has some excellent stories from Michigan that you're gonna love. We also discuss keeping priorities straight and having a passion for our families. | |||
| Ep. 97 Four Deer This Year with Jeff Farmer | 29 Nov 2020 | 00:38:30 | |
Today we are joined by Jeff Farmer who talks about the success he's found this year hunting. We also hear some of Jeff's favorite hunting experiences including a big mule deer he took a few years back. | |||
| Ep. 96 Outdoor Tradition- Great Whitetail Stories with Jonathan & Paige | 22 Nov 2020 | 00:51:02 | |
Happy Thanksgiving week everyone! Hope you are able to enjoy some time with family and maybe some extra time in the woods enjoying the outdoor traditions you love! Today we are joined by engaged couple Jonathan Sifuentes & Paige Albaugh to hear some of their favorite hunting stories. Jonathan was able to get Paige into hunting and help her get her first deer. We hear that story along with how Jonathan was able to take his biggest buck to date just a few days before we taped this interview. Check out their YouTube channel below! | |||
| Ep. 95 New Dad Shoots The Biggest Buck of His Life- Josh Castle | 15 Nov 2020 | 00:37:32 | |
Today we are joined again by Shedding Light Outdoor Contributor Josh Castle. Josh is no stranger to the show and he's had a crazy year. This summer he became a father and he knew he'd have to adapt as the fall came into view. He spent a few hunts helping others get into the woods and hunt but then laid out some days for himself in early November. And on Nov 7th, it all came together. | |||
| Ep. 94 Ten Yards From a Big Bear Plus Antelope and Buck Stories with Jon Farley | 08 Nov 2020 | 00:45:28 | |
Today we are joined by my friend Jonathan Farley. Jon and I met through a property that we both gained permission to hunt on. Over the years we've gone from acquaintances to friends. Today we hear some of his best stories including a super close encounter with a bear that he was able to harvest. We also hear about his 2020 buck along with some other great hunting stories. | |||
| Ep. 93 Son's First Buck and Other Great Stories- Steven Smead | 01 Nov 2020 | 00:30:05 | |
Today we meet Steven Smead, an avid hunter from Massachusetts. Steven was blessed to be with his son when he took his first buck this year. He tells that story along with some other great experiences he has had in the woods! | |||
| Ep. 92 Travis Shirer's 163'' Longbow Buck Story | 25 Oct 2020 | 00:48:42 | |
Today I'm joined again by fellow Shedding Light "Joe Staff" member Travis Shirer. Trav has had an early season to remember! He was able to tag out in his county and take the biggest buck of his life this year. We hear how he was able to do it and learn some tactics that may help you as well. | |||
| Ep. 91 Changing It Up To Get The Buck with Zac Crowe | 20 Oct 2020 | 01:07:29 | |
This week's guest is Zac Crowe who was able to take his biggest buck to date already this year. We talk about how he got started into hunting and some changes he's made in recent years to get on more deer and bigger bucks. | |||
| Ep. 209 Danny Ard's Trad Bow Journey | 22 Dec 2023 | 01:06:21 | |
Today I'm joined by Danny Ard to hear some awesome stories. Danny shares his traditional archery stories form the past few years which culminates in his first recurve buck. Danny was on episode 6 and it was great to catch up with him again! | |||
| Ep. 90 Falling 25 Feet Out of A Tree Stand- Casey Parsons | 11 Oct 2020 | 00:45:05 | |
On September 27, 2020 Casey and his girlfriend Cami went into the woods to check trail cams. He drove onto the property in an ATV and left in an ambulance. | |||
| Ep. 89 Good On Ya Mate! Sambar Deer, Hog Deer, and Stories From Down Under With Tegan Wilson | 04 Oct 2020 | 00:46:59 | |
Today on the show we are joined by Tegan Wilson from Australia. Tegan is an avid hunter and great story teller. She talks about her intro into hunting, great trips with her dad, and some of favorite memories so far. | |||
| Ep. 88 A Conversation With My Non-Hunting Wife- Kate Williams | 27 Sep 2020 | 00:56:54 | |
Today I am happy to introduce someone I've probably referenced in many episodes...my wife Kate! She is not a hunter yet she lives with one! We talk about her family hunting growing up and how she feels about my passion for it. We hear some of my hunting stories but they are told from her perspective. We also hear Kate's 2020 hunting goals. This is a fun one that hopefully will be helpful to some of you in a relationship. | |||