Explore every episode of the podcast Shedding Light Hunting Stories Podcast
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| Ep. 242 Chasing Big Bucks But Still On "The Search" For Something More with Dylon Gandee | 29 Jan 2026 | 01:15:02 | |
Your co-host Jeremy Bugay from J.R.Outdoors talks with Dylon from The Search YouTube channel. We talk about chasing bucks on permission property and searching for more. You can find The Search on YouTube at- https://www.youtube.com/@thesearch-24 See my best bow buck to date: https://youtu.be/PnlxUzvMRPM?si=-BtK-tFhIVdZOd77 | |||
| Ep. 241 A Whitetail Hunt To Remember with Jarrod Smith | 18 Dec 2025 | 01:10:45 | |
Today I'm joined by an old college buddy from Indiana, Jarrod Smith. We tell a funny story from our trip to Italy in college, hear how Jarrod got started in hunting, and one of his most memorable hunts. | |||
| Ep. 234 Matt Dushane and Super Wide Minnesota Buck | 18 Aug 2025 | 00:28:14 | |
New Co-host Jeremy Bugay interviews Matt Dushane from Madhunts Adventures Youtube channel. We talk turkey hunting and about a Super Wide Minnesota Buck. Matt's Super Wide Minnesota buck Video: https://youtu.be/4s6B7O4M_Qw?si=QXT86lBG1pBJnQgd R100 Archery Shoot with Madhunts Adventures and J.R. Outdoors: https://youtu.be/p2yLAqiUZeg?si=ArWbsMck-Rl6cz7p https://youtu.be/hiRFee6bwHQ?si=I7hdJZuJswNgjyDb | |||
| Bonus Episode- Elk Hunt Planning 101 | 18 Feb 2022 | 00:55:18 | |
"I've always dreamed of going elk hunting". I've heard guys say that all the time yet many have never taken any steps to make that a reality. Why? I think for various reasons usually relating to money, family, and the overwhelming amount of info out there. In this episode I want to breakdown how to begin the process and what you need to understand in order for this to become a reality. | |||
| Ep. 151 The 28 Mile Collared Buck and Kid's Deer Stories with Austin, Blake, & Miles Kirkland | 16 Feb 2022 | 00:53:15 | |
Today I'm joined by SC native Austin Kirkland and his two sons, Blake and Miles. We dive into the adventures of hunting with kids and having fun in the woods. We hear how the boys got their first deer, how Austin makes it fun for them, and then we dive into Austin's buck stories. One of which includes the incredible collared buck that travelled over 28 miles during the rut. Great family and some amazing stories. | |||
| Ep. 150 Dorm Room Jerky, Crazy Urban Hunting, And Public Land Buck Stories with Matt Dove | 09 Feb 2022 | 01:33:30 | |
Today I'm joined by a good friend Matt Dove for our 150th EPISODE!!! Thanks to everyone who's listened and been a guest on the show. Matt attended the same Christian college I went to and has also worked as an intern at our church. He developed a love for hunting as a kid in North Carolina but wasn't able to get his first deer with a bow until college. Matt talks about that crazy journey and some of the obstacles/people who made that a challenge. Plenty of fun stories from his college days along with his recent transition into hunting public land. | |||
| Ep. 149 Late Season Snow Hunts with Yours Truly | 01 Feb 2022 | 00:34:57 | |
Today you are stuck with just me. I talk about two exciting deer hunts from the past two weeks I've been a part of...both in the snow. Fun hunts and hopefully a short episode you'll enjoy. | |||
| Ep. 148 Ground Game Deer Stories with Caleb Shoemaker | 25 Jan 2022 | 00:57:47 | |
Today we have Caleb Shoemaker on to talk all things deer hunting. We discuss how Caleb has had a good amount of success hunting from the ground and some of the bucks he's been able to harvest. | |||
| Ep. 147 One Heck of a Deer Season with Jason Cue | 18 Jan 2022 | 00:54:44 | |
Today's guest had one heck of a year in 2021 and 2022 hasnt started off too bad either! Jason Cue was able to help his wife and two sons get deer...and had enough time to go to Iowa and hunt Ohio to find 2 bucks of his own. Some fun stories here! | |||
| Ep. 146 Mississippi Deer & Ducks with Luke Ivy | 11 Jan 2022 | 00:35:11 | |
I'm joined on today's show by Luke Ivy from Mississippi. Luke's 17 and has a passion for hunting ducks and deer. We hear some of his favorite stories and experiences along with his perspective on being a pastor's kid. | |||
| Ep. 145 Bucks On The Wall & Helping Others w/ Josh Larson | 28 Dec 2021 | 01:17:51 | |
Picture a guy in his man cave sitting on a couch looking around the room at his mounts. He's got a smile because each mount has a special story that goes with it. And the story isn't just about the animal itself but also includes how family and friends were involved. That's todays conversation with guest Josh Larson. We hear about some of his favorite experiences in the Wisconsin deer woods...and water. Hilarious and heartfelt stories. Hope you enjoy! | |||
| Ep. 144 A Redemption Story- Michigan Bucks with Jeremy Bugay | 21 Dec 2021 | 00:42:17 | |
Today I'm rejoined by Jeremy Bugay to talk Michigan whitetails. Jeremy's had a goal of getting a buck with his bow but that journey hasn't been easy. This year it came together. We hear some good stories, talk about filming hunts, and what Christmas is really all about. | |||
| Ep. 143 Flintlocks & Saddles- Deer and Hog Stories with Anthony Weaver | 14 Dec 2021 | 01:13:33 | |
Today I'm rejoined by Anthony Weaver from Georgia. Anthony has had a cool year with some neat firsts: 1st deer with a flintlock and a first deer out of the saddle. He unpacks those stories and we also talk hog hunting. It's a fun episode! Stay tuned to the end to hear about some amazing plans Anthony and his wife are making for next year. | |||
| Ep. 233 BRAND NEW COHOST and A Wild Porcupine Story! | 14 Aug 2025 | 00:47:01 | |
Today I'm joined by my brand new cohost...well you'll have to listen to find out who it is! I'm excited to have him join me in this endeavor. We have some great interviews ready to go and some lined up as well. So hit that SUBSCRIBE button and share this if you enjoy it. Today we talk about the future of the show and he tells an awesome turkey hunting story along with a hilarious close encounter with a porcupine. If you'd like to come on the show, send an email to sheddinglightod@gmail.com or a DM to Shedding Light Outdoors on FB or IG Listen first then check out the video of the porcupine story here: | |||
| Ep. 142 Grandpa's Bow- First 2 Deer Since 2017 for Brandon Roberts | 07 Dec 2021 | 00:53:59 | |
Today I'm joined again by Brandon Roberts from PA. Brandon comes on to share how he was able to tag out in the early season using his grandpas crossbow. Pretty special hunts and some great memories made. | |||
| Bonus Episode- Breaking the 12 Year Curse | 30 Nov 2021 | 00:25:42 | |
No music, no guest. Just me rambling about my hunting shinnaningans over the past couple of weeks. Included is the story of how I broke my 12 year losing steak on my in-laws property in northern Ohio. | |||
| Ep. 141 The Legend of Bobby Andrews- Tagged Out in 3 Days | 10 Nov 2021 | 00:47:06 | |
Today I’m joined by my friends Bobby Andrews and Travis Shirer. Bobby and I met on the show back in 2019 and became friends. After two years of invites, Bobby decided to leave his home state of North Carolina and hunt the rut in SE Ohio for 4 days. Up to this point Bobby had never seen a buck in the woods while bowhunting. That was all about to change. In 3 days Bobby filled his Ohio buck and doe tag. We unpack all of that and more in this episode. It’s a fun one. Bonus- Stay tuned to the end to see how our hunt went after we recorded this interview . It was crazy! | |||
| Ep. 140 A Family That Hunts Together- Whitetails & Bear Stories with the Patrick Carr Family | 04 Nov 2021 | 01:11:48 | |
Today I'm joined by Patrick Carr, his daughters Averie and Hannah, and his grandfather Steve Tietsort! Patrick and his family love being in the woods chasing whitetails...and they do it together. The girls share their success stories from the past two seasons and then Patrick and Steve are up to bat. We talk whitetails, bears, and everything in between! | |||
| Ep. 139 Josh Castle's 2021 Public Land Missouri Buck | 01 Nov 2021 | 01:01:31 | |
Joining me again on the show is Shedding Light Outdoor member Josh Castle. Josh loves to hunt public land. And he has a knack for finding nice bucks. Yet on his first out of state whitetail hunt to Missouri, Josh had some struggles. A few plans didnt work out and that left Josh in a low point wondering where to go. He kept going and that led him to a new spot and his first ever, out of state buck. Incredible story with a great guy. | |||
| Ep. 138 Travis Shirer's Tall 8 & The Mobile Corn Strategy | 25 Oct 2021 | 01:05:16 | |
There's nothing like getting a call from your buddy right after dark telling you he's shot a buck. I got that call on Saturday night, October 16th from my good friend and Shedding Light Outdoors member Travis Shirer. Today he joins me on the show to unpack that story and all that went into it. Trav had to have shoulder surgery at the start of the year and wasn't sure if he'd ever shoot a bow again. Fortunately he was able to recover well and continued his 3 year streak of taking a buck in October. | |||
| Ep. 137 Tar & Chammy Stories with Australian Joel Fulton | 19 Oct 2021 | 01:23:47 | |
Today I'm joined by a friend named Joel Fulton from Sydney Australia. Joel is an electrician who's side job is making some incredible antler light pieces and chandelier. You can check out the link below to his website. Joel comes on today to tell some of his favorite hunting experiences in New Zealand involving Himalayan Tar and Chamois. It's a unique and fun interview! | |||
| Ep. 136 Tennessee Velvet & The Buck The Day Before the Baby's Due with Zach Owsley | 12 Oct 2021 | 01:04:31 | |
Today I'm joined again by Zach Owsley from western Tennessee. Zach was on episode 47 a couple years back! Today we have a great conversation about how life's changed for him over the past two seasons...particularly with the birth of his first daughter. | |||
| Ep. 135 Early Season Stories & Success with Yours Truly | 05 Oct 2021 | 00:38:51 | |
Today you are stuck with just me. I talk about the early season hunts and how I was able to take my first deer of the season with my daughter by my side on October 4th. Crazy hunt and my first ever deer with a bow from the ground. | |||
| Ep. 134 Grandpa's Luck and The Biggest Buck- Whitetail Stories with Jay Waterson | 22 Sep 2021 | 00:46:39 | |
Deer season is here! | |||
| Ep. 232 Riley Arnold- Domain Outdoors & Buck Stories | 05 Aug 2025 | 00:56:25 | |
Today I'm joined by Riley Arnold from Domain Outdoors. We talk food plot strategies and how a beginner can get started along with misconceptions about food plots. We then dive into some excellent deer hunting stories. | |||
| Ep. 133 A 7th Graders Perspective- Hunting Stories From Sutton Sheehan | 13 Sep 2021 | 00:41:54 | |
It's not every day I get an email from a 12 year old asking to come on the podcast! Last week Sutton Sheehan reached out and said he loved the show and had some stories. I was pumped to have him on and hear his point of view on hunting and life. And he does a fantastic job. We talk Kentucky turkey and squirrel hunting along with his goal of taking his first whitetail this coming season. | |||
| Ep. 132 Chased by A Bear and Some NY & WV Deer Fun with Brody Carpenter | 03 Sep 2021 | 01:13:52 | |
Happy Labor Day everyone! Hope you are enjoying the last few weeks of summer! This week we are joined by WV native Brody Carpenter to talk whitetails and some of his favorite experiences…and man are they great. We chat about the difference between NY and WV hunting and deer, corn pile controversies, and some great times he’s had with family in friends in the woods. | |||
| Ep. 131 The Comeback Season- Justin Getschel | 31 Aug 2021 | 00:39:54 | |
This week on the show we are happy to have Justin Getshcel. We get into some fun whitetail stories. One in particular is about a season when things didnt go to plan and Justin wanted to give up. Yet he kept pressing on and was met with a reward...2 to be precise! Great conversation! Hope you enjoy! | |||
| 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. 231 Whitetail, Muley, and Elk Misadventures with a Brother- Caleb Huddle | 16 Jul 2025 | 00:52:27 | |
Today Caleb Huddle comes on to share some fun hunts he's had with family. Not every hunt leads to an animal down but it does lead to lessons learned and some fun stories to share. | |||
| 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. 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. 230 First Tom With a Recurve/First Public Land Ohio Turkey- Trav Shirer and Travis Williams | 22 Apr 2025 | 00:51:59 | |
What a way to start of turkey season in Ohio! On April 21st Travis Williams covered over 5 miles of private land and barely heard a gobble. Yet it all came together on a small chunk of public land. April 22nd Trav Shirer went out with the dream of killing a turkey with his recurve. Today we unpack both hunts and the lessons learned. | |||
| 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. | |||