Explore every episode of the podcast Three Rivers Land Trust Campfire Conversations
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| Talking Deer, Ducks & SAP | 16 Oct 2024 | 01:04:46 | |
This week, TRLT staff members Michael, Katie and Matthew talk all things deer and duck hunting. They also give some hot tips regarding the upcoming Sportsman Access Program's Winter Draw. Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRLT.org | |||
| Potential Plot Twist: Crafting a Buffet for your Forest Friends | 18 Sep 2024 | 01:04:08 | |
On this episode Katie and Matt speak with Bob Westerfield, UGA Extension Specialist with the University of Georgia Horticulture Department. The conversation takes a deep dive on all things food plots, habitat management and hunting. We hope you enjoy this episode and be sure to let us know what you think. If you would like to learn more about how you can manage your land for wildlife, reach out to Katie at katie@trlt.org . Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRLT.org | |||
| Bird is the Word with Curtis Smalling | 17 Apr 2024 | 00:59:31 | |
On this episode, we sit down and chat with Curtis Smalling, Interim Executive Director and Director of Conservation at Audubon North Carolina. Curtis discusses his passion for birds and how he became a 'bird nerd' at a very young age. Additional topics covered include Curtis' decades long career at Audubon, thriving and declining bird species in our state, and how you can get involved with bird conservation. Be sure to tune in and let us know what you think! Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRLT.org | |||
| River Kings | 19 Apr 2021 | 02:03:23 | |
Everything you need to know about paddling. The world of youtube and kayaking collide to create River Kings and Monkeynaround. The two fastest growing youtube channels dedicated to all things paddling. From death defying waterfall jumps, to long haul through paddles, to an overnighter. These guys dot it all, and all for your viewing pleasure. We get to talk the nuts and bolts of what it is about and reveal the opportunity to be a star in a not yet filmed episode of River Kings and Monkey n Around! Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRLT.org | |||
| No Mask No Problem | 14 Apr 2021 | 01:53:50 | |
A must listen. Burning, Turkeys, success, failure, new guests! Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRLT.org | |||
| Financial Freedom | 22 Mar 2021 | 01:56:31 | |
We sit down with a professional in the finance world. Ren Lackey walks us through some financial planning advice for the outdoorsperson and the conservationist. We discuss personal budgets as well as how to be philanthropic in conservation. Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRLT.org | |||
| Bird Vest Half Full | 16 Mar 2021 | 01:30:01 | |
Finally. The episode you have been waiting for. Find out how the guided woodcock hunt went. We sit down with a couple of Land Trust supporters and SAP members, Matthew and Alec. These guys tell story after story around the Sportsman Access Program. We sit on the back porch and smoke some choice cuts of venison, and talk hunting. Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRLT.org | |||
| Rockin' The Outdoors | 08 Mar 2021 | 01:33:11 | |
We sit down today on location with Rock Outdoors ambassadors, Shane, and Jordan. We talk mostly about one of our favorite topics: GEAR. These guys know their stuff and where to get it. We discuss trends in gear, tips and tricks. We even steal Shane's "pizza pocket" on the pocket rocket recipe. We also discuss fashion trends among outdoors folks. Sam speaks to becoming a trend setter... Listen to the episode to learn what S.S.B.D. stands for.. Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRLT.org | |||
| SAP After Action Review | 02 Mar 2021 | 01:36:31 | |
In this episode we discuss the 2020-2021 Sportsman access program season. We talk about the harvests this season and the trends we noticed. We talk about how the current world situation may have effected those trends. We also discuss the upcoming management plans for SAP properties and give some insight on where you may want to be on opening day of turkey season 2021. Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRLT.org | |||
| Fisheries Biologists spill the beans | 16 Feb 2021 | 01:57:40 | |
We sit on the porch and talk with D6 North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Biologist Casey Grieshaber and Lawrence Dorsey, NCWRC's Piedmont Region Fisheries Research Coordinator. This episode is packed with information pertaining to Morone species and species found in the Yadkin/Pee Dee River system. We talk about the subtle differences between white bass and white perch as well as the genetic research surrounding stocked landlocked striped bass. We talk about the rare and beautiful Robust Redhorse and the less than 50 fish that remain in the wild. We discuss invasive species and their impacts in our waterways. We talk about habitat management as it pertains to fisheries. We also talk about specific locations and what the professionals feel is the best opportunities for anglers. We talk about certifying state records and what to do when you catch your record breaker. Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRLT.org | |||
| S.W.A.T. | 09 Feb 2021 | 01:47:31 | |
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| Grafton Archery | 02 Feb 2021 | 01:27:36 | |
We get the opportunity to sit down with some serious archery enthusiasts. Guys who not only participate in the sport, but make a living helping others stay in the game or get into it. We talk about bow differences, evolution, tips and tricks, as well as safety regarding the archery world. We also talk about the outdoorsman's dream of running your own outdoor shop. We get into a few experiences we have had and we reveal the ultimate turkey weapon. Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRLT.org | |||
| What can we do for you? | 26 Jan 2021 | 01:22:15 | |
In this episode we discuss all the upcoming options for you the audience to get out on an adventure with the land trust. Every thing we talk about is free and open to the public. We also talk about how Travis may have lost his mojo, and the debate of who is top guide continues.. Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRLT.org | |||
| Queen of the Longleaf | 02 Apr 2024 | 00:52:32 | |
On this episode, we sit down with Sarah Crate, Outreach Communications Coordinator for the Longleaf Alliance. Sarah discusses her passion working to ensure the future of longleaf pines, tells us about their historical and modern significance, and explores their unique history with fire. We also chat about rare species, gopher frogs, the trials and tribulations of photographing fox squirrels, how landowners can establish longleaf management plans, and ways for volunteers and longleaf enthusiasts to get involved with conservation. Check it out! Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRLT.org | |||
| Do It Yourself | 14 Jan 2021 | 01:42:06 | |
This episode is dedicated to folks who work with their hands, and like to stay busy with projects. In this discussion we get into a few of the projects that we like to work on with some of our harvests. We walk you step by step on how to tan a hide, make a candle from tallow, and build your own turkey call. How to utilize more of your harvest and inspire a new hobby that keeps you covid free. Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRLT.org | |||
| Holiday Iceholes | 04 Jan 2021 | 01:48:46 | |
This episode gives an update on our C19 situation then we talk holiday duck gunning. Cody has an event filled trip complete with mishap, misfortune, ingenuity, and limits. Sam has an encounter with a rarely seen swamp inhabitant. A business idea is born from mishap. Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRLT.org | |||
| Holiday Q&A | 22 Dec 2020 | 01:44:11 | |
Today's episode is a 'Holiday Q&A' where listeners wrote in questions for Sam, Cody and Travis to answer. Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRLT.org | |||
| Shorthairs and Shotguns | 14 Dec 2020 | 01:47:23 | |
Safe to say that this is one of the most informative and interesting episodes we've ever done! Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRLT.org | |||
| The Rowdy Huntsman | 07 Dec 2020 | 01:45:32 | |
Today is a little different format - we're the ones being interviewed! Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRLT.org | |||
| Wildlife Myth Busters | 30 Nov 2020 | 01:24:30 | |
"I wish I had learned how to smell human pee." Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRLT.org | |||
| -Volunteer At Your Own Risk- | 23 Nov 2020 | 01:35:27 | |
"Wear a Three Rivers hat, and don't fish with worms." Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRLT.org | |||
| Blood and Guts | 16 Nov 2020 | 01:16:48 | |
Cody and Sam are back in the studio and talking about deer hunting. Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRLT.org | |||
| Michigan Grouse | 09 Nov 2020 | 00:58:08 | |
Part 2 of a 2 part series. Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRLT.org | |||
| Road Trip | 02 Nov 2020 | 01:08:07 | |
Part 1 of a 2 part series. Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRLT.org | |||
| The Fantastic Four | 20 Mar 2024 | 00:38:22 | |
On this episode, we chat with Julian Wilson of the North Carolina Plant Conservation program, who discusses her important work protecting North Carolina's rare plants in their natural habitat, her partnership with Three Rivers on the Eastwood Connector project, the challenges and rewards of land management with a staff of four, and her love of carnivorous plants. Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRLT.org | |||
| Smoke Poles | 26 Oct 2020 | 01:19:41 | |
This morning we talk muzzleloaders and tell stories. Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRLT.org | |||
| The underscore Drifter underscore Life | 20 Oct 2020 | 01:50:33 | |
We're righteously fired up to have Ben Fisher in the studio this morning! Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRLT.org | |||
| The Boys Are Back | 12 Oct 2020 | 01:15:40 | |
Sam and Cody are back in the saddle. Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRLT.org | |||
| The Replacements | 05 Oct 2020 | 01:04:31 | |
Cody and Sam are out of pocket today, and it's up to the remainder of the staff to grab the reigns and try to fill in. Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRLT.org | |||
| Backcountry & Beyonder | 28 Sep 2020 | 01:32:56 | |
Today we aren't just brought to you by Backcountry & Beyond, we're sitting down with them! Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRLT.org | |||
| Naked Nests | 22 Sep 2020 | 01:27:38 | |
Saddle up, this one is a wild ride! Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRLT.org | |||
| Elevating the Game - with Michael Felder | 15 Sep 2020 | 01:30:42 | |
Today we've got Michael Felder on the horn! Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRLT.org | |||
| River Daisy Outdoor Co. | 09 Sep 2020 | 01:11:22 | |
"Healed souls want to heal creation." Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRLT.org | |||
| Opening Day | 01 Sep 2020 | 01:39:27 | |
Cody and Sam are six kinds of fired up for opening day of dove season! Especially Cody. Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRLT.org | |||
| Bird Drunk with Ruffed Grouse Society | 25 Aug 2020 | 02:06:13 | |
We've got a very special guest today: Mack the puppy! Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRLT.org | |||
| Meet Pierce and Sarah | 06 Mar 2024 | 00:25:24 | |
Emily is joined by Pierce Foster and Sarah Paynter, TRLT's newest employees! They discuss their background and current roles within TRLT, and also some exciting upcoming events in 2024. Tune in and let us know what you think! Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRLT.org | |||
| Lost Highway Gun Dog Kennels | 17 Aug 2020 | 01:37:43 | |
This is a highly anticipated episode, and a darn good listen! Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRLT.org | |||
| Fall Drawl | 10 Aug 2020 | 01:37:48 | |
Are you a seasoned hunter looking for new spots, aspiring hunter who wants to hone their skills on low pressure lands, or John Q. Public looking for an unabridged week of enjoyment on a conserved property? You are in luck! Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRLT.org | |||
| Atomic Dawg | 03 Aug 2020 | 01:39:33 | |
Cody and Sam sit down with a good friend of the Land Trust - Eli Beverly! Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRLT.org | |||
| Camping | 30 Jul 2020 | 01:17:16 | |
This episode is a basic overview of connecting to nature. We discuss recent projects and how Three Rivers is involved in protecting and connecting folks to nature. We spend time talking about primitive living and past heros who lived a harder life. We talk about a human desire to get back to our roots in nature. We define what is essential and necessary vs. what is comfort. We then get into a few items, some essential, some just for comfort, that we like to have on our camping trips. Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRLT.org | |||
| "My laptop is gonna smell like fish." | 14 Jul 2020 | 01:15:38 | |
WARNING: This episode contains epic good times and happiness that is hard to contain. Listening to this episode may cause severe heart palpitations, heavy breathing, wishful thinking, sudden impulse to purchase a new boat or fishing gear, extreme excitement, and in severe cases, marital disputes and extreme debt. We recommend you fish with your spouse or significant other and family for best results. Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRLT.org | |||
| Saving the Stage | 30 Jun 2020 | 01:25:21 | |
This episode brings us back to our beginnings as a show. We explain how the experiences we have in the outdoors become stories and an integral part of our work. They also help fuel the conservation passion for all of us here in the office. A good outdoors story is as old as human kind. Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRLT.org | |||
| 2,000 Acres/Day | 18 Jun 2020 | 01:17:25 | |
Joined by Travis Morehead Executive Director, we discuss the current world situation and get into the drivers of NC economy and economy of the south. Tourism, Farming, Military, what do these have in common with conservation? Sam tells how to waterproof a basement! Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRLT.org | |||
| Teed Up! | 02 Jun 2020 | 01:10:55 | |
Meet Brian King - Western Regional Director Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRLT.org | |||
| Unwritten Rules | 27 May 2020 | 01:36:10 | |
In this episode, we discuss public land etiquette. Things that may be legal but are not necessarily right or ok. Personal experiences on how to not look like a bumbling idiot in public. Some tips and some anecdotes for all skill levels. Covid19 increasing outdoor use means increased chances to run into other users. This episode should be beneficial for anyone utilizing any form of public land or water. Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRLT.org | |||
| You know how dark it is under a cedar tree? | 14 May 2020 | 01:00:50 | |
Get caught up on what's going on at Three Rivers Land Trust. Warm season plantings are wrapped up. Sam and Cody talk about a crazy chain of events that lead to a broken gate. Crashing into stuff as a young teenager. Sam pulls a rookie move in the turkey woods, and it costs him dearly. Record high turkey harvests on the SAP. Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRLT.org | |||
| Trail Talk with Don Childrey | 21 Feb 2024 | 00:39:41 | |
Join Crystal, Emily and special guest Don Childrey on this episode of Campfire Conversations. Don is the author of the Uwharrie Lakes Region Trail Guide, and we were thrilled to have him on our podcast to share his knowledge of the Uwharries and beyond. Tune in and let us know what you think! Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRLT.org | |||
| Silver Linings to an otherwise crappy podcast | 27 Apr 2020 | 01:21:44 | |
SPRING PLANTING!!! Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRLT.org | |||
| Perky Peach Man | 23 Apr 2020 | 01:08:15 | |
This episode gets into BBQ sauce. A plug for our good friends and sponsor at Backcountry and Beyond gets detailed. Can't decide whether to thank 'em or fight 'em over the sauce recommendation... Seriously this stuff is off the chain. We talk about turkey nest disturbance and the issues surrounding re-nesting. We also discuss the good of the one vs. the good of the many, which is applicable to many forms of wildlife management, not just turkey nests. We talk about mean mugging a catfish pic. Is it ok to put a giant catfish on your son's head for a photo? It definitely takes two people. Cody gets the big head about his turkey season. Only in the spirit of joking however. Cody feels extremely fortunate to have had a lucky season. Sam talks about his close encounters. The struggles of working from home with your spouse. A serious note on the conservation work at Three Rivers Land Trust. Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRLT.org | |||
| Turkey Hunters Anonymous | 14 Apr 2020 | 01:19:54 | |
This episode begins with airing out frustrations of repairing modern equipment. "The Right to Work movement" is discussed briefly. Farmers and mechanics are no longer able to repair their equipment in house and must rely on expensive service calls and dealers which is both inefficient and expensive. Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRLT.org | |||