Episodes

  • Ep 162 The Hunting Stories Podcast: Ben "ShedCrazy" Dettamanti

    Ep 162 The Hunting Stories Podcast: Ben "ShedCrazy" Dettamanti
    Aug 18 2025
    Join Michael as he welcomes Ben Dettamanti, also known as Shed Crazy, to the Hunting Stories Podcast. In this episode, Ben shares thrilling tales from his hunting adventures, including a viral elk hunt, a challenging coues deer pursuit, and the trials of antelope hunting. Discover the highs and lows of public land hunting and the unexpected twists that come with it. Key Highlights: Ben's viral elk hunt story and the controversy that followed. The challenges of hunting coos deer in Arizona. A memorable antelope hunt with unexpected outcomes. Insights into public land hunting and dealing with other hunters. Ben's journey to complete his 50 sheds in 50 states challenge. Guest Info: Ben Dettamanti, aka Shed Crazy, is a full-time content creator and avid hunter. Follow his adventures on YouTube at Shed Crazy Official and on Instagram for more hunting stories and insights Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 mins
  • The Hunting Stories Podcast: The Hunters Brief August 15st, 2025

    The Hunting Stories Podcast: The Hunters Brief August 15st, 2025
    Aug 15 2025
    1 Colorado rabbits develop horn‑like growths from Shope papillomavirusCBS Coloradocbsnews.com 2 Secret Service raised Ohio river for Vice President J.D. Vance’s kayak tripAssociated Press via KPTVkptv.comkptv.com 3 Mountain Lion Foundation board dismissal claim (unverified)Foundation email; no independent confirmationmountainlion.org 4 Florida approves 23‑day black bear hunt with 187 permitsU.S. News & World Report & Observer Local Newsusnews.comobserverlocalnews.comobserverlocalnews.com 5 National Park Service warns against feeding bearsCBS Newscbsnews.comcbsnews.com 6 Scientists debate active forest management vs. hands‑off approachesMongabaynews.mongabay.com 7 Argentine authorities add charges in country’s biggest wildlife trafficking caseMongabaynews.mongabay.com 8 Illegal hunting guide sentenced to prison in ColoradoColorado Suncoloradosun.com 9 California bill proposes hunting invasive mute swansCalMatterscalmatters.org 10 Elisabeth Teige wins Rusch Memorial Game Bird Scholarship for prairie‑chicken research Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    15 mins
  • Ep 161 The Hunting Stories Podcast: John Barklow

    Ep 161 The Hunting Stories Podcast: John Barklow
    Aug 11 2025
    In this engaging conversation, Michael Scrogan and John Barklow delve into the world of hunting, sharing personal anecdotes and insights from their experiences. They discuss the evolution of hunting skills, the importance of quality gear, and the thrill of mountain goat hunting. John shares captivating stories of unexpected twists in the field, encounters with wildlife, and the impact of predators on hunting strategies. The conversation highlights the beauty of nature and the lessons learned from various hunting adventures, culminating in reflections on the hunting experience and a look towards future adventures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • The Hunting Stories Podcast: The Hunters Brief August 8th, 2025

    The Hunting Stories Podcast: The Hunters Brief August 8th, 2025
    Aug 8 2025
    Radioactive Wasp Nests at Savannah River SiteWashington Post, Smithsonian, AP News Wikipedia+10The Washington Post+10Smithsonian Magazine+10 DOI Proposes LWCF Fund DiversionWashington Post, Field & Stream The Washington PostField & StreamFriends of the Columbia Gorge “Don’t Feed the Bears” Act IntroducedLWCF Coalition (press) (note federal policy overlap) Colorado Wolf ReintroductionDOI GAOA impact page, Colorado Sun (context) U.S. Department of the InteriorThe Colorado Sun Dragon Bravo Fire – North RimColorado Sun (context) The Colorado Sun Michigan’s Bear‑Baiting Ban PushNews reports (placeholder) ND Pronghorn Licenses IncreasedField & Stream Field & Stream CA Rodenticide Warning for Wild Pig HuntersField & Stream, CDFW outreach Field & Stream Drone GUARD System for Deer DeterrencearXiv (scientific release) ZME Science Michigan Conservation EventsLocal news (placeholder)Podcast Links Website Contact Gear Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    12 mins
  • Ep 160 The Hunting Stories Podcast: John Kesler

    Ep 160 The Hunting Stories Podcast: John Kesler
    Aug 4 2025
    In this engaging episode, John Kesler shares his rich experiences in hunting, guiding, and the deep connections he has with his family and the outdoors. From his early days in Colorado to his epic mule deer story, John reflects on the traditions of hunting and the emotional ties to his grandfather's legacy. The conversation also delves into the challenges and humorous moments of elk hunting, showcasing the unpredictable nature of the sport and the bonds formed through shared adventures. https://www.elevationangling.com/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/elevationangling/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@captainjuan27 TikTok : Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Blue Pigs, Big Tags & Bold Hunts: July’s Last Word The Hunting Stories Podcast: The Hunters Brief August 1st, 2025

    Blue Pigs, Big Tags & Bold Hunts: July’s Last Word The Hunting Stories Podcast: The Hunters Brief August 1st, 2025
    Aug 1 2025
    In this Hunter’s Brief, Michael covers 15 headlines from July 26–31, 2025. Topics include California’s razor‑clam reopening, hunter input meetings, rodenticide‑tainted pigs, coral conservation, wolf removal, Sunday hunting expansion, simplified deer licensing, leftover tag sales, Florida’s proposed bear hunt, Wisconsin’s record turkey harvest, public‑lands advocacy, youth hunt opportunities, Arizona’s Copper State Draw and West Virginia antlerless lotteries. Each segment explains the essentials, why it matters to hunters or anglers, and ends with a light‑hearted remark. Story headlines: Razor clamming reopens in Del Norte County California seeks hunter input on Yolo Bypass and Grizzly Island Public meeting for Northern San Joaquin Valley wildlife areas Rodenticide taints wild pigs in California Confiscated corals get second chance at the New York Aquarium Washington removes a problem wolf from Togo Pack Pennsylvania opens 13 straight Sunday hunts Minnesota simplifies deer licensing for 2025 Colorado leftover tags go on sale Aug. 5 Florida moves toward a regulated bear hunt Wisconsin’s spring turkey season sees record harvest Public‑lands activists celebrate a victory Cañada de los Osos youth hunts open for applications Arizona’s Copper State Draw opens July 30 West Virginia opens antlerless deer hunt lotteries Sources: California razor‑clam reopeningwildlife.ca.gov CDFW hunter meetings: Yolo/Grizzlywildlife.ca.gov & Mendota/Los Banos/North Grasslandswildlife.ca.gov Wild pigs rodenticide warningwildlife.ca.gov WCS coral propagation programnewsroom.wcs.org Washington wolf removalcapitalpress.com Pennsylvania Sunday hunting expansionlockhaven.com Minnesota deer regulationsdnr.state.mn.us Colorado leftover tag salefourcornerssci.com Florida bear hunt rule amendmentsmyfwc.com Wisconsin turkey season totalsmidwestfarmreport.com TRCP public‑lands celebrationtrcp.org Cañada de los Osos youth huntswildlife.ca.gov Arizona Copper State Drawazgfd.com WVDNR antlerless deer lotteriesmybuckhannon.commybuckhannon.commybuckhannon.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    12 mins
  • Ep 159 The Hunting Stories Podcast: Whitney Tramel

    Ep 159 The Hunting Stories Podcast: Whitney Tramel
    Jul 28 2025
    In this episode of the Hunting Stories podcast, host Michael Scrogan welcomes Whitney Tramel, an adult onset hunter who shares her journey into the world of hunting. Whitney discusses her transition from gun to bow hunting, her emotional connection to the sport, and the importance of mentorship in her experiences. She reflects on her first hunting experiences, the challenges of elk hunting, and the thrill of hunting in different states, including her adventures in Molokai. The conversation also touches on the impact of hunting on mental health and Whitney's aspirations for her podcast, Wild Strength. Personal instagram: whitneytramel__ Podcast instagram: wildstrengthpodcast Youtube: WildStrengthPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Corner Crossing Hits SCOTUS, Wolf Trapping Halted, and Lion Attacks in the Pacific Northwest, The Hunting Stories Podcast: The Hunters Brief July 25th, 2025

    Corner Crossing Hits SCOTUS, Wolf Trapping Halted, and Lion Attacks in the Pacific Northwest, The Hunting Stories Podcast: The Hunters Brief July 25th, 2025
    Jul 25 2025
    This week’s Hunter’s Brief covers top stories, from a major public-land “corner crossing” case now headed to the Supreme Court and new predator management moves, to local wildlife encounters (a cougar attack in Washington, a rare bear attack in Wisconsin), record-breaking fish catches in New York and Kansas, and international updates on trophy import debates and rhino poaching. It’s a quick, factual, and lightly humorous rundown of the news that matters to hunters and anglers. Stories Covered: Wyoming Corner Crossing Case Goes to Supreme Court – Ranch owner petitions SCOTUS to overturn corner-crossing rulingwyomingpublicmedia.orgwyomingpublicmedia.org House Committee Backs Delisting Yellowstone Grizzlies – Bill advances to remove ESA protections from GYE grizzly bearswyomingpublicmedia.orgwyomingpublicmedia.org Colorado Suspends Trapping Permits to Protect Wolves – CPW halts foothold trap licenses after reintroduced wolf killedcoloradosun.com Cougar Attacks 4-Year-Old in Olympic National Park – Child saved by father; mountain lion tracked and euthanizedtheguardian.comtheguardian.com Wisconsin Nixes Hunting/Fishing License Fee Hikes – New budget uses $30M transfer instead of raising license pricesoutdoornews.comoutdoornews.com South Dakota May Expand Hound Hunting for Cougars – Proposal open for comment to allow more dog-assisted lion huntsoutdoornews.comoutdoornews.com Illinois Poachers Fined Nearly $120K for Deer Crimes – Five men sentenced for multi-year spotlighting and Lacey Act violationsoutdoornews.comoutdoornews.com Wisconsin Woman Survives Black Bear Attack – 69-year-old in stable condition after sow with cub attacks her near homepeople.com NY Angler’s 6-lb Brook Trout is Third State Record of 2025 – Lowville man breaks 12-year brookie record (22″, 6.3 lbs) in Adirondacksdec.ny.gov Kansas Angler Catches 121-lb Record Blue Catfish – Massive catfish shatters state record by 18 lbs on Missouri Riverksoutdoors.comksoutdoors.com Texas Opens Applications for 9,600 Draw Hunt Permits – Public hunting lottery offers hunts statewide for 2025–26tpwd.texas.gov Maryland Summer Striper Closure in Effect – Chesapeake Bay striped bass season closed July 16–31 due to heat stress concernssouthernmarylandchronicle.com Montana Closes Big Hole River Amid Drought – Full fishing closure on lower Big Hole as warm, low water threatens trouttheoutdoorwire.com U.K. Renews Push to Ban Trophy Imports – Nearly 200 endangered-species trophies brought to UK last year fuel calls for import bantheethicalist.comtheethicalist.com 195 Rhinos Poached in South Africa in First Half 2025 – Slight drop from 2024; new “Rhino Renaissance” plan launched to boost populationhelpingrhinos.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    16 mins