Episodes

  • Ep 157 The Hunting Stories Podcast: Dan Ray

    Ep 157 The Hunting Stories Podcast: Dan Ray
    Jul 14 2025
    In this episode of the Hunting Stories Podcast, host Michael Scrogan interviews Dan, who shares his journey into hunting, starting from his childhood experiences with fishing and duck hunting to his thrilling first elk hunt. Dan recounts humorous and challenging moments, including the difficulties of field dressing an elk and a memorable incident involving a sudden need for a bathroom break while out in the wilderness. The conversation highlights the lessons learned through these experiences and the camaraderie that comes with hunting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Sunday Hunts, New Lands, and a ‘Beautiful’ Commission The Hunting Stories Podcast: Hunter’s Brief – July 11th, 2025

    Sunday Hunts, New Lands, and a ‘Beautiful’ Commission The Hunting Stories Podcast: Hunter’s Brief – July 11th, 2025
    Jul 11 2025
    This week’s Hunter’s Brief delivers the top hunting, fishing, and conservation headlines from July 3–10. From major federal moves like Trump’s new “Make America Beautiful Again” commission to expanded Sunday hunting in Pennsylvania and fresh public access across the country—we’ve got the news that matters most to boots-on-the-ground hunters and anglers. It's fast, factual, and just funny enough to make it to campfire conversation. 🗞️ Stories Covered This Week (No Hogwash): Trump Orders Foreigners to Pay More for National Park Access Trump Budget Would Cut Bird Banding Programs Sunday Hunting Legalized in Pennsylvania Anti-Hunting Email Campaign Escalates in Washington Trump’s ‘Make America Beautiful Again’ Conservation Commission Announced Texas Adds 10,000 Acres for Hunting + Speeds Up Park Openings Colorado Seeks Feedback on 2025 State Wildlife Action Plan Idaho Eases Muzzleloader Restrictions + Adds New Hunts 👉 Monday’s Episode: Tune in for a brand new Hunting Story straight from the woods. 👉 Subscribe & Follow so you never miss a moment: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube 🔔 Don’t Miss Out: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    12 mins
  • Ep 156 The Hunting Stories Podcast: Fall Obsession Campfire Stories

    Ep 156 The Hunting Stories Podcast: Fall Obsession Campfire Stories
    Jul 7 2025
    Step into the hunting camp with this special crossover featuring the Fall Obsession team sharing their most memorable, hilarious, and sometimes harrowing hunting adventures around a virtual campfire. 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • 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
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    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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    1 hr and 13 mins