Episodes

  • The Hunting Stories Podcast: The Hunters Brief April 3rd

    The Hunting Stories Podcast: The Hunters Brief April 3rd
    Apr 3 2026
    Show Notes & Links (by story) Fact-check: “engineered ticks” + meat allergy claim AP Fact Check PolitiFact fact check Idaho Fish & Game Commissioner Brody Harshbarger poaching charges Local News 8 / KIVI-TV report MeatEater coverage Colorado wolves: CPW budget request for $450,000 while translocation paused Colorado Politics report Denver Gazette version California public lands drilling proposals (~1M+ acres / mineral estate) Outside Online overview SFGATE reporting California AG Rob Bonta press release Center for Biological Diversity press release (comment volume/position) Colorado bison law: hunting illegal unless authorized by CPW Commission Colorado General Assembly bill summary (SB25-053) KKCO/CPW roster reporting Federal Register: information collection / experimental populations (10(j)) + public comment Federal Register notice Public inspection page with comment due date + dockets NPS expands qualified volunteer opportunities for invasive species management (nutria/hogs) NPS news release (Jean Lafitte + Cumberland Island) Outdoor Life context on “managed removal,” not open hunting California: ~30 deer alleged in multi-year poaching investigation; four arrests GV Wire report citing CDFW CSLEA write-up summarizing CDFW announcement MeatEater summary Wyoming: Cody urban deer poaching case reporting Cowboy State Daily Additional excerpted coverage Lead ammo/tackle access bill (House vote) Rep. Crank press release NSSF response Hunting Stories Links⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to be a guest?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    16 mins
  • Ep 194 The Hunting Stories Podcast: Dave Munson

    Ep 194 The Hunting Stories Podcast: Dave Munson
    Mar 30 2026
    Join us as we explore the world of hunting, leather craftsmanship, and conservation with Dave Munson, founder of Saddleback Leather. Discover personal hunting stories, the philosophy behind high-quality leather products, and the importance of ethical wildlife management. BARNES & NOBLE Bookshop Amazon Saddleback Leather Co. Walking with Lions Hunting Stories Links⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to be a guest?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Ep 193 The Hunting Stories Podcast: Adam Stewart

    Ep 193 The Hunting Stories Podcast: Adam Stewart
    Mar 23 2026
    Join us as we explore the hunting adventures of Adam Stewart, from his first deer at age nine to encounters with moose and turkey hunting stories. Discover insights into hunting techniques, memorable moments, and the passion that drives a lifelong pursuit in the wild. Adams Instagram Hunting Stories Links⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to be a guest?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • The Hunting Stories Podcast: The Hunters Brief March 20th

    The Hunting Stories Podcast: The Hunters Brief March 20th
    Mar 20 2026
    Show Notes & Links (Story List) H.R. 556 passes the House (lead ammo & tackle) H.R. 5017 Greyhound Protection Act bundled into Farm Bill; debate over scope DOI Secretarial Order 3447 on expanding access; mixed reactions Forest Service proposed objection-process changes Roadless Rule repeal process update South Dakota lab-grown meat moratorium + reality check on “Bill Gates grocery approval” Utah H.B. 30: WMA access requirements & registration Massachusetts hunting law update recommendations (Sunday hunting, crossbows, etc.) Colorado wolf 2310 mortality update Colorado fur-sale ban petition advances to rulemaking Colorado big game draw dates, CWD sampling notes, and elk license proposals Colorado SJR26-015 on protecting national public lands Great Lakes invasive carp: barriers, funding, and removals Poaching & enforcement: Colorado guide charges (reported), KY ring dismantled, CO Fort Carson convictions Ontario 2026 regs summary + Canada migratory bird proposals Hunting Stories Links⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to be a guest?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    16 mins
  • Ep 192 The Hunting Stories Podcast: Jess Vaile & Bridget Bevans

    Ep 192 The Hunting Stories Podcast: Jess Vaile & Bridget Bevans
    Mar 16 2026
    Nebraska Mule Deer Hunting Adventure: From Planning to Success Join Jess and Bridgett, as they recount their epic week-long hunt to Nebraska, filled with surprise encounters, tactical stalking, and unforgettable moments in the wild. Get inspired by their stories of perseverance, friendship, and deer hunting strategies, whether you're new to hunting or a seasoned pro. Jess Instagram Jess TikTok Bridgett Instagram Bridgett Tiktok Hunting Stories Links⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to be a guest?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • The Hunting Stories Podcast: The Hunters Brief March 6th

    The Hunting Stories Podcast: The Hunters Brief March 6th
    Mar 13 2026
    Show Notes & Links (Stories + Sources) Catalina Island mule deer eradication lawsuit CRPA blog: “CRPA & Allies Sue To Stop Mule Deer Eradication” The Outdoor Wire release: “Coalition Files Lawsuit Challenging Approval…” Western Outdoor News coverage LA County Counsel opposition statement/letter (Supervisor Hahn site) Catalina Islander: county asks state to halt plan Colorado HB26-1323 (beavers / public land) Colorado General Assembly bill page Introduced bill PDF Colorado Sun explainer/article LegiScan bill summary/tracking Arizona HB2158 (“predatory animals” definition) Arizona Legislature bill text (“H Ver”) Floor amendment explanation (wolves removed) Arizona Mirror coverage Tucson Sentinel coverage Chuckwalla National Monument litigation Earthjustice press release on intervention Congress/public lands protections debate Stateline reporting Poaching case concluded (Kentucky) Advocate-Messenger piece Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife post Federal CWD docket Regulations.gov: “Control of Chronic Wasting Disease” (Context) Michigan CWD detection report Hunting Stories Links⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to be a guest?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 mins
  • Ep 191 The Hunting Stories Podcast: Andy Blumberg

    Ep 191 The Hunting Stories Podcast: Andy Blumberg
    Mar 9 2026
    In this engaging interview, Andrew Blumberg shares his journey into hunting, the inspiration behind his youth-focused brand Chowie, and the importance of outdoor experiences in family bonding and conservation. Discover practical stories, insights on youth engagement, and the future of hunting apparel designed to inspire the next generation. Website: chowiehunting.com Instagram: @chowiehunting Discount Code: HSP10 Hunting Stories Links⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to be a guest?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • The Hunting Stories Podcast: The Hunters Brief March 6th

    The Hunting Stories Podcast: The Hunters Brief March 6th
    Mar 6 2026
    Show Notes & Links (by story) 1) CPW Commission advances the “commercial sale of wildlife fur” petition (6–4) Outdoor Life — “Colorado Advances Fur Ban…” CBS Colorado — “CPW advances controversial fur ban petition…” CPW — Parks & Wildlife Commission Meeting (March 4–5, 2026 page + materials list) Center for Biological Diversity — Citizen petition for rulemaking (June 16, 2025) CPW — “Hunting Furbearers” (species list + bobcat sealing language) The Colorado Sun — security/tension + furbearer program context CPW news release (Dec 5, 2025) — furbearer stakeholder report summary Engage CPW — Beaver Conservation and Management Strategy overview Rocky Mountain PBS — Denver voters rejected Ordinance 308 (fur sales ban) 2) The petition text: what it proposes + exemptions3) Colorado furbearer species + hunting mechanics4) Meeting tension + furbearer management context5) Broader management backdrop6) Related history: Denver fur ban ballot measure (Ordinance 308) Hunting Stories Links⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to be a guest?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    15 mins