The Hunting Stories Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Send us a text America's public lands face an unprecedented threat as Senator Mike Lee revises but maintains his controversial plan to sell substantial BLM acreage near population centers. Despite scaling back from the original proposal, the current plan still endangers up to 1.2 million acres of vital hunting grounds and wildlife habitat across multiple states.• Senator Mike Lee's revised public land sale plan still threatens between 600,000 to 1.2 million acres of BLM land• USDA's decision to rescind National Forest logging protections raises concerns about wildlife habitat disruption• Anti-hunting bias displayed in Lorna Smith's controversial presentation at Colorado State University• Multiple state-specific threats identified from California to Wyoming, Idaho to the Pacific Northwest• National Wildlife Federation and other conservation groups strongly opposing the land sale plan• Canada investing $10 million to protect Atlantic salmon populations in New Brunswick and Nova ScotiaCall your senators at 202-224-3121 and let them know that not one acre of public land is for sale. Stay safe, hunt smart, and keep the wild in wildlife. Support the show Hunting Stories InstagramHave a story? Click here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text Step into the hunting camp with this special crossover featuring the Elk Bros team sharing their most memorable, hilarious, and sometimes harrowing hunting adventures around a virtual campfire. This unique episode brings together experienced elk hunters Gilbert, Joe, Luis, RC, and Leroy with Hunting Stories host Michael to capture the authentic storytelling that happens when hunting companions gather. The atmosphere crackles with the energy of lifelong friendships forged in remote wilderness pursuits.You'll feel like you're sitting fireside as these veteran hunters trade tales of axis deer hunts in Hawaii, equipment failures at critical moments, and close encounters with bears. Michael shares his recent bow hunting successes while the Elk Bros recount their adventures tracking bulls through blowdown-covered mountainsides and improvising solutions to seemingly impossible situations.The storytelling shines in Luis's account of taking a black bear moments after tracking a wounded elk, RC's tale of facing a bear while following a blood trail, and Joe's remarkable feat of harvesting four different animals with the same arrow in a single season. Throughout it all runs the thread of genuine camaraderie – complete with good-natured ribbing about hearing loss, arrow mishaps, and navigation blunders.What makes this episode special isn't just the hunting knowledge shared (though there's plenty), but how it captures the full experience of hunting camp: the laughter, the mutual respect, and the shared passion that connects these outdoorsmen. Whether you're a seasoned hunter or simply enjoy authentic stories of adventure, this episode delivers unforgettable moments from decades in wild places.Want to hear more hunting camp gatherings like this one? Let me know by messaging on Instagram or leaving a review. If your hunting group would like to share stories on a future episode, reach out directly to be featured! Support the show Hunting Stories InstagramHave a story? Click here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text Welcome to Hunter’s Brief, your weekly roundup of hunting and fishing news from across the globe. I'm your host, bringing you the latest updates to keep your boots on the ground and your lines in the water.• US expands hunting on 87,000+ acres of National Wildlife Refuge and Fish Hatchery land• Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act under congressional review• Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) faces potential elimination, concerning conservationists• AI technology revolutionizing biodiversity conservation through data analysis• Lesser prairie chicken protections threatened despite significant population decline• Department of Interior renews Colorado River conservation agreements targeting 321,000 acre-feet water storage• Amendment proposed to expedite federal public land sales in Utah and Nevada• Bipartisan Explore Act enhances access to federal public lands• North Dakota enacts 14 new outdoor-related laws effective August 1stDon't forget to tune in on Monday for our storytelling episode, where we share tales from the field. Subscribe, leave a review, and share the podcast with your fellow outdoor enthusiasts. If there's a story we missed or something you think we should cover, let us know. Support the show Hunting Stories InstagramHave a story? Click here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text Welcome to Episode 60 of The Hunting Stories Podcast!Today we connect with Ike Eastman of Eastman's Hunting Journals!Ike has hunted more than most of us can dream so it is pretty obvious that he has a bunch of amazing stories! Today he takes us on his most memorable bucket list hunt to Mongolia, where the adventure and travel was as much a part of the story as the hunt it self! I want to thank Ike for coming on and hope you all enjoy!InstagramThe Hunting Stories PodcastIke's InstagramEastman HJ InstagramEastman's YoutubeHunt in MongoliaHunting Stories Linktree Support the show Hunting Stories InstagramHave a story? Click here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text Welcome to Episode 59 of The Hunting Stories Podcast!Today we connect with Caleb Manzella!Caleb Shares some amazing western big game stories with us today from New Mexico Mule Deer to Colorado Elk. Enjoy! InstagramThe Hunting Stories PodcastCaleb ManzellaLCJ OutdoorsLegacy Acres PodcastHunting Stories Linktree Support the show Hunting Stories InstagramHave a story? Click here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text Welcome to Episode 58 of The Hunting Stories Podcast!Today we connect with Zach Miller of Southern Loon Retrievers!Its a super unique episode almost entirely about retrievers which I have no experience with so I found Zach's stories really entertaining and I hope you do to. Make sure to give him a follow from the links below!InstagramThe Hunting Stories PodcastSouthern Loon RetrieversYoutubeTikTokHunting Stories Linktree Support the show Hunting Stories InstagramHave a story? Click here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text Welcome to Episode 57 of The Hunting Stories Podcast!Today we connect with Johnny Mack of Soul Seekers!Johnny is a new hunter but it has become his everything. Today he tells a story that I had actually heard before and was happy to hear again as it is one of my favorite stories. I hope you enjoy and make sure you give Soul Seekers a follow!InstagramThe Hunting Stories PodcastSoul Seekers NationSoul Seekers LinktreeHunting Stories Linktree Support the show Hunting Stories InstagramHave a story? Click here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text Welcome to Episode 56 of The Hunting Stories Podcast!Today we connect with Bert Sorin the President and Co-Owner of Sorinex Exercise EquipmentBert has hunted his whole life and today he tells us some of his favorite stories, and it just so happens most of those stories all come from one crazy season. Enjoy and make sure to share and follow!InstagramThe Hunting Stories PodcastBert's InstagramSorinexSorinex Outdoorswww.sorinex.comHunting Stories Linktree Support the show Hunting Stories InstagramHave a story? Click here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text Welcome to Episode 55 of The Hunting Stories Podcast!Today we connect with Gunner Crawford a listener who was brave enough to reach out and offer to tell some stories!Gunner has been hunting his entire life and recently really got back into it. Today he tells some stories of his success and struggles hunting in Oregon. EnjoyEnjoy!InstagramThe Hunting Stories PodcastGunner's InstagramAverage Bros Outdoors YoutubeHunting Stories Linktree Support the show Hunting Stories InstagramHave a story? Click here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text Welcome to Episode 54 of The Hunting Stories Podcast!Today we connect with Scott Reekers of Eastmans Hunting JournalsScott has been hunting his entire life so he has many stories to tell. Today however he tells us about his evolution from Elk hunter to a Mule Deer Guy. It is an amazing  story about the evolution of his style of hunting as well as his adventures. Enjoy!Enjoy!InstagramThe Hunting Stories PodcastScotts InstagramEastmans' Hunting JournalsEastmans' WebsiteHunting Stories Linktree Support the show Hunting Stories InstagramHave a story? Click here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices