Episodes

  • The Hunting Stories Podcast: Hunter’s Brief – July 4th, 2025

    The Hunting Stories Podcast: Hunter’s Brief – July 4th, 2025
    Jul 4 2025
    Join us for a quick dive into the latest hunting and fishing news from June 26 to July 3, 2025. This week’s Hunter’s Brief covers 9 stories, from public land battles to international fishing regulations, with a touch of outdoor humor. Tune in for updates on wildlife management, legislation, and access issues impacting hunters and anglers. Stories Covered: National Stories Mike Lee’s Public Land Sale Defeated in Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill Senator Lee’s plan to sell 1.225 million acres of BLM land was axed from Trump’s budget bill after bipartisan pushback. Relevance: Preserves hunting and fishing access on public lands. Source: The New York Times, June 28, 2025 Trump’s Ag Boss Cuts 3.3 Million Roadless Acres in Wyoming Forests USDA opens 3.3 million acres in nine Wyoming forests to logging, threatening elk and deer habitats. Relevance: Impacts prime hunting and fishing areas. Source: NPR, June 27, 2025 BLM Proposes New Hunting Access Program BLM launches pilot program to improve hunting access on 500,000 acres in Montana and Nevada. Relevance: Expands hunting opportunities on public lands. Source: BLM Press Release, July 1, 2025 Regional Stories Colorado Elk Poaching Ring Busted Colorado authorities arrest five for illegally killing 12 elk in Routt County. Relevance: Poaching undermines conservation and fair hunting. Source: Denver Post, June 30, 2025 Oregon Expands Chronic Wasting Disease Testing Oregon mandates CWD testing for deer and elk in eastern regions to curb spread. Relevance: Protects game health and hunting sustainability. Source: Oregon Public Broadcasting, June 26, 2025 Washington Fish and Wildlife Tightens Cougar Hunting Rules New rules, influenced by Commissioner Lorna Smith, cut cougar harvest quotas by 20%. Relevance: Limits cougar hunting opportunities in Washington. Source: Seattle Times, July 1, 2025 International StoriesCanada Commits $12M to Pacific Salmon Recovery Canada invests in British Columbia salmon habitat restoration to boost declining stocks. Relevance: Benefits Canadian and U.S. anglers. Source: CBC News, June 28, 2025 New Zealand Extends Trout Fishing Restrictions North Island rivers face new catch limits and barbless hook rules. Relevance: Impacts U.S. anglers visiting New Zealand. Source: Stuff NZ, June 26, 2025 Australia Tightens Great Barrier Reef Fishing Quotas Stricter recreational fishing rules aim to protect Great Barrier Reef fish stocks. Relevance: Affects U.S. anglers planning Australian trips. Source: ABC Australia, June 29, 2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
    Show More Show Less
    9 mins
  • Ep 155 The Hunting Stories Podcast: Bronson Wehrli

    Ep 155 The Hunting Stories Podcast: Bronson Wehrli
    Jun 30 2025
    In this episode of the Hunting Stories podcast, Bronson shares his rich hunting experiences, from humorous childhood memories with his Grandpa Greg to his adventures guiding in Wyoming. He recounts the challenges of hunting, including encounters with mountain lions and the lessons learned during college hunting trips. Bronson's passion for the outdoors shines through as he discusses elk calling, wildlife encounters, and his future hunting plans, including a caribou hunt in Alaska. Insta grams: broncobillyputdoors officialbronsonwehrli
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 2 mins
  • The Hunting Stories Podcast: Hunter’s Brief – June 27th, 2025

    The Hunting Stories Podcast: Hunter’s Brief – June 27th, 2025
    Jun 27 2025
    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
    Show More Show Less
    13 mins
  • Ep 154 The Hunting Stories Podcast: Campfire with the ElkBros

    Ep 154 The Hunting Stories Podcast: Campfire with the ElkBros
    Jun 23 2025
    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
    Show More Show Less
    2 hrs and 14 mins
  • Ep 153 The Hunting Stories Podcast: Aaron Jennings

    Ep 153 The Hunting Stories Podcast: Aaron Jennings
    Jun 16 2025
    Send us a text Aaron Jennings transports us to the rugged landscapes of New Zealand's North Island, where hunting isn't just a recreational pursuit but a way of life woven into the cultural fabric of communities. From his earliest memories of sitting in the truck with his father and grandfather (koro) to his present-day adventures pursuing wild boars through blackberry-choked gullies, Aaron shares stories that reveal the unique hunting traditions of his homeland.Perhaps most compelling is Aaron's description of hunting's role in community support. He and his brother harvested approximately 250 deer in a single year, distributing the meat to families facing food insecurity. This practice transforms hunting from recreation into service, embodying the Māori saying "kai moti te pu" (food for the table) that guides their ethical approach.Want to see more of Aaron's hunting adventures? Follow him on Instagram at _ajdventures and experience the passion that drives New Zealand hunters to venture out every weekend in pursuit of wild game and community connection. Support the show Hunting Stories InstagramHave a story? Click here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 13 mins
  • The Hunting Stories Podcast: Hunter’s Brief – June 13th, 2025

    The Hunting Stories Podcast: Hunter’s Brief – June 13th, 2025
    Jun 13 2025
    Send us a text This week's Hunter's Brief covers critical updates on public land threats, conservation funding, and state-level regulations affecting hunters and anglers across America. Senate Republicans' proposal to sell 3.29 million acres of public lands leads major headlines alongside conservation gains and industry controversies.• Senate Republicans propose selling 3.29 million acres of BLM and Forest Service lands across Western states• Federal class action lawsuit against archery manufacturers alleges price fixing since 2021• Congress allocates $10 million for Chronic Wasting Disease research in 34 states• BLM proposes new rule balancing conservation and recreation on 245 million acres of public land• Interior Department blocks 211-mile mining road in Alaska, protecting caribou habitat• North Carolina debates conservation access pass for non-hunters using game lands• Washington Governor's Fish and Wildlife Commission nominees draw mixed reactions• Pennsylvania Senate passes bill offering discounted licenses to volunteer firefighters• New Hampshire's fish and game funding proposal stalls due to low public support• Klamath River dam removal brings salmon upstream but Keno Dam remains blockedJoin us Monday for our full-length storytelling episode. You never know what epic hunter fish story you'll hear next, and if you found value in these news stories today, please subscribe, rate and share with your hunting and fishing crew. Support the show Hunting Stories InstagramHave a story? Click here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
    Show More Show Less
    9 mins
  • Ep 152 The Hunting Stories Podcast: Jonathan Bottoms

    Ep 152 The Hunting Stories Podcast: Jonathan Bottoms
    Jun 9 2025
    Send us a text Meet Jonathan Bottoms, the self-proclaimed "worst hunter in Southeast Texas," whose three-year journey from complete novice to dedicated sportsman will leave you both entertained and inspired. Jonathan's path began not through family tradition but with a spontaneous invitation to hunt in Mexico armed with nothing but a bow retrieved from beneath someone's porch. That first successful harvest created dangerously unrealistic expectations, setting the stage for the wild adventures that followed.Leaving behind Colorado's mountains for Texas swamplands, Jonathan found himself navigating challenges no YouTube hunting tutorial could prepare him for. Chest-deep water, water moccasins, alligators, and terrain unlike anything in popular hunting media required him to develop a completely different approach. His stories range from heart-stopping (stepping on two venomous snakes back-to-back) to hilarious (pursuing a modest buck he named Dave while repeatedly calling in his "buddy" Larry, a spike with Napoleon syndrome).What truly sets Jonathan's approach apart is his unwavering persistence. Despite an exploding bow at the moment of truth, riding a tree through a hurricane, and confronting poachers on public land, he maintained his enthusiasm, hunting every possible morning and evening throughout the season. This dedication eventually led to his proudest achievement – harvesting a buck that represented not impressive measurements, but the culmination of countless hours learning the woods.For new hunters feeling overwhelmed, Jonathan's message resonates deeply: "Just keep doing it. I might fail, but I learn and do it different next time. What matters is getting out there... if you're lucky, you get something. If not, you still get to spend your day in the woods." This authentic perspective reminds us that hunting's true value lies not in the harvest but in the journey itself. https://www.instagram.com/jonathan_bottoms/ https://www.facebook.com/jbotttoms/ https://www.christianfellowship.church/ Support the show Hunting Stories InstagramHave a story? Click here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 13 mins
  • The Hunting Stories Podcast: Hunter’s Brief – June 6th, 2025

    The Hunting Stories Podcast: Hunter’s Brief – June 6th, 2025
    Jun 6 2025
    Send us a text The Hunter's Brief delivers essential news updates on policy changes affecting hunters and anglers across America and internationally. We cover everything from public lands battles to state wildlife management decisions in a quick, informative format.• 500,000 acres of public land in Utah and Nevada saved from controversial sale• Growing federal deficit threatens future conservation funding• Florida considering reinstating annual bear hunt with over 4,300 black bears in the state• Washington State bans feeding deer, elk, and moose to prevent disease spread• Ohio raises antlerless deer limit on public lands from one to two• Utah increases non-resident hunting fees and requires licenses for wildlife management area access• California updates Black Bear Management Plan for first time in 27 years• Wales introduces environmental law targeting wildlife recovery• South Africa expands big game hunting permits for elephants and rhinosTune in next time for more wild updates and keep your boots muddy and your lines tight! Support the show Hunting Stories InstagramHave a story? Click here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
    Show More Show Less
    9 mins