Highlights of the Carolina Outdoors

Segment 3, December 30th, 2023 Believe it or not, there are few groups of people who love this time of year when the cold and nastier weather shows up! On this section of Carolina Outdoors we delve into the life of one of those groups– duck hunters. Jimmy Dobes of Southeast Specialty Outdoors joins the conversation to discuss all things duck hunting and how to best prepare for an enjoyable hunt this season. From analyzing wind direction, choosing your decoy spread, using various calls and finding your “X”, Dobes dives into the specifics when it comes to a successful hunt. Scouting, or preparing for a hunt, is considered to be just as important. Dobes shares, “The most successful hunters are those that put in a little extra effort when it comes to scouting.” Fighting a unusually warm season this year, duck hunters are more optimistic than ever with upcoming cold fronts. In terms of equipment and gear, Charlotte outdoor store, Jesse Brown’s, has got you covered! Layering and staying warm are simply crucial to a fun hunt. Dobes shares his go-to is a light-weight base layer paired with a heavier-weight insulation piece and a wind-breaker shell and with hunts in the water, a quality pair of waders. Bill Bartee from the Charlotte outdoor store, Jesse Brown’s & host of the Carolina Outdoors had a chance to speak with Jimmy Dobes about how to best prepare and enjoy duck hunting season this year. Things You’ll Learn by Listening: Show Highlights: The most important first step to an enjoyable hunt is figuring out current wind direction Birds are always going to try to land with the wind in their face Your “X” is where you’re setting up your blind for the hunt Nasty and cold conditions in the north are ideal to a southeastern duck hunter The difference between field hunts vs. wetland hunts “Start from the ground up” — layer to stary warm Start with a light-weight base layer, then a heavier weight insulation piece, then a wind-breaker material Light-weight and breathable waders are necessary A wooden call, or a single reed all, is going to be quiet and simpler An acrylic call is louder and raspier

Segment ,4 December 30th, 2023 Show wrap up includes thank you to Kim Jochl from Sugar Mountain Resort & Jimmy Dobes from Southeast Specialty Outdoors. For more information visit us at Charlotte’s outdoor store, Jesse Brown’s

Segment 1, December 23rd, 2023 Saddle Up! The Carolina Outdoors is now in session. Powered by local outdoor store & fly shop in Charlotte, Jesse Brown’s: Host Bill Bartee invites you to a replay of a visit with Dick Roberts of McAdenville & Stephen Youngblade from the Whitewater Center.

Segment 2, December 23rd, 2023 Built so that you could access the activities of the mountains closer to the city, The Whitewater Center, located in western Mecklenburg continues to be a place of activity, even in the winter. Many of us use the venue for mountain biking, climbing, music festivals, ropes courses and YES-white water rafting and kayaking. But what about…winter time? Several years ago, ice skating was added but now it has been expanded. The Pond, some of the trails are lit——-and yes, you can still zipline, bike, climb and more. The Carolina Outdoors has a new contributor from the WhiteWater Center, Stephen Youngblade. He joins the program to help us learn about the programs & activities, during the winter time. We may also find the time to ask him about the new properties that have come onboard Whitewater & what purpose they’re made to serve. We’ll learn about: Ice skating Pop Up Shops Pond Hockey New Years Eve Trail Race Road to Trail Race & ½ marathon & the newer properties: Pisgah, Santee, Grayson Make sure you schedule a trip to the U.S National Whitewater Center soon because they have plenty of winter activities going on! You can ice skate, hike a trail of lights, zipline, or enjoy a hot cocoa by the fire! Be sure to grabs your layers from Jesse Brown’s Outdoors because it looks like cold temperatures are a head of us!  

Segment 3, December 23rd, 2023 We took a look back to 2021 & Christmas Day with a visit with Dick Roberts. He was on hand when this village in the 1950’s when McAdenville became Christmas Town, USA. Our sponsor, Jesse Brown’s, invites you to check out the famed Sundowner GTX boots for your next visit to the woods, city, restaurant, or campus.

Segment 4, December 23rd, 2023 A quick thanks to our guests: Stephen Youngblade from the Whitewater Center & a return to a 2021 visit with Christmas Town‘s Dick Roberts. The Carolina Outdoors is brought to you by the Filson shirts at the Charlotte outdoor store & sponsor, Jesse Brown’s.

Segment 1, December 16th, 2023 Outdoor Activities, Events, & the People that make things happen in our Carolina Outdoors. This week the program features Jay Ahuja & the Documentary, “Live from the Double Door” & Jake Rash, Coldwater Research Coordinator for the NC Wildlife Resources Commission. Powered by the local fly shop and Charlotte outdoor store, Jesse Brown’s.

Segment 2, December 16th, 2023 It’s easy to talk about cold water fisheries when it is cold & that’s what we’re about to do on this segment of the Carolina Outdoors. Bill Bartee from the Charlotte outdoor store, Jesse Brown’s & host of the Carolina Outdoors had a chance to speak with Jake Rash, the Coldwater Research Coordinator for the NC Wildlife Resources Commission. Here he assists with the coordination of applied research and management of the state’s trout resources. This means he helps decide the how, when, and where of our NC trout streams.Things You’ll Learn by Listening: Show Highlights: How Mecklenburg County received a trout stocking in December of 2023 The state continues to seek ways to expand fishing opportunities for anglers A recent economic study found that there was aa $1.38 billion impact 370,000 anglers fished for trout in 2022 in North Carolina The Delayed Harvest program in NC just celebrated their 31st anniversary Also: The Catawba River Tailrace below Lake James gets fish stockings of trout 9-10 inches. However, the river has a population of larger brown trout, including some that are 30 inches.  

Segment 3, December 16th, 2023 There is a quote in a documentary, created in Charlotte: “Good Music & A Good Place to play it…bring people together.” The Executive Producer of that documentary, Jay Ahuja, Ahuja Daddy Productions, was one of the creators of the documentary, Live From the Double Door. The Double Door Tavern opened in December of 1973 at 216 E. Independence here in CLT. This was right around the corner from the local outdoor store that had just recently opened called Jesse Brown’s. The Double Door Inn had a forty-three year run before closing to progress in the area. The property was taken over by CPCC but the Double Door still lives in the hearts of people that went there. . Bill Bartee from the Charlotte outdoor store, Jesse Brown’s & host of the Carolina Outdoors had a chance to speak with Jay Ahuja about an upcoming celebration of the Double Door Inn’s opening. Things You’ll Learn by Listening: Show Highlights: The Double Door Inn was considered the second oldest blues venue in the United States under the original ownership. Eric Clapton took the stage in 1982 for a one night gig. The Venue was a two-story home that turned into a restaurant/bar before music Blues, Rock, Country, Zydeco, & Jazz were all featured at the Double Door Inn It was owned and operated by Nick Karres Several touring groups & local artists played there 2023 featured a book featuring the venue, “In the House of the Rising Sounds” by Stephen Copeland Also: There’s a party featuring the documentary & discussion at the Independent Picturehouse on December 22, 2023, at 8 p.m. Plus, a never-before-screened 8-minute bonus feature of the club’s owner, Nick Karres, talking about the early days. The screening starts at 8PM and tickets are just $10 in advance. One night only and just 90 seats available. All proceeds will go to the Charlotte Film Society. Tickets are available at Live from the Double Door Inn – Independent Picture House

Segment 4, December 16th, 2023 Jay Ahuja mentioned that other places to hear good live music in Charlotte are Comet Grill, Neighborhood Theater, & the Visulite. Bill Bartee from the Charlotte outdoor store, Jesse Brown’s & host of the Carolina Outdoors thanked his guests, Jay Ahuja, from Live From the Double Door, & Jake Rash, of the NC Wildlife Resource Commission. The Carolina Outdoors is brought to you by Jesse Brown’s. Check out this Charlotte outdoor store located in the Southpark-area

Segment 1, December 9th 2023 Segment Highlights: Tune in for Judy Walker of the Mecklenburg Audobon Society & Robin Stallings from Robin Stallings Art. First, Bill Bartee from the Charlotte outdoor store, Jesse Brown’s & host of the Carolina Outdoors talks about the Holiday Hop in Southpark (Charlotte, NC). Also, an Informational for the April 20th, 2024, Ultimate Hike with Cure Search for Children’s Cancer will happen on December 13th, 6-7 pm at Jesse Brown’s. Lastly, Bill talks about his recent 6-mile Catawba River Tailrace in Glen Alpine, NC. The Carolina Outdoors is brought to you by Jesse Brown’s. Check out this Charlotte outdoor store located in the Southpark-area.

Segment 2, December 9th, 2023 The Southpark Community Partners is celebrating the holidays with the Holiday Hop. It started on December 6th and ends December 10th. This includes free shuttle rides throughout the municipal district of Southpark, activities & deals, festivities, & a Window Walk. Our next guest, Robin Stallings, is a local artist with an interesting story. Her art is on display at Jesse Brown’s, as a part of the Window Walk. A celebration of local artists sharing their talents in collaboration with area businesses. Stallings’ art in the Sharon Corners Shopping Center will be on display for the entire month of December. Bill Bartee from the Charlotte outdoor store, Jesse Brown’s & host of the Carolina Outdoors had a chance to speak with Robin Stallings from Robin Stallings Art. Things You’ll Learn by Listening: Show Highlights: Stallings’ mother was Japanese & her father American so she had a diverse influences growing up. Her father was a talented pottery maker in Gaston County (JS Pottery). She’s always loved the outdoors & that’s inspired her Nature Driven Collection Landscapes, Outdoor Activities, & Wildlife are a part of her display of art Her description of putting the diarama as a part of the Window Walk in Southpark Also: Stallings has raised thousands of dollars for different causes for women & children in the Charlotte-area. The Carolina Outdoors is brought to you by Jesse Brown’s. Check out this Charlotte outdoor store located in the Southpark-area

Segment 3, December 9th 2023 One of the most participated pursuits in the United States is birdwatching. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration there are over 45 million Americans that take part in birdwatching each year. Think of the different ways that we watch birds. Someone on Lake Normanchasing stripers & hybrid bass eating on the surface will use the signs of birds eating to help locate the fish. Then there is the deer hunter sitting in his stand, watching the morning wake up. Waiting for that trophy deer to amble through…what does he or she see? Birds beginning their day. Many of us have feeders outside our kitchen window or out on our balcony or deck. We get to see the interaction of these birds with each other, with the feeder, and with their overall surroundings. Listeners to the Carolina Outdoors may be bird watchers, deer hunters, hikers, or just like a tree for shade on a sunny day. Bill Bartee from the Charlotte outdoor store, Jesse Brown’s & host of the Carolina Outdoors had a chance to speak with Judy Walker from the Mecklenburg Audobon Society. Things You’ll Learn by Listening: Show Highlights: Changes that have occurred over the past 53-years with the Mecklenburg Audobon Society The variety of membership throughout the Charlotte-area What happens on a Bird Walk with Meck Birds? Places to go & what we’ll see The focus on conservation, habitat, & education The National Audobon Society has had a Christmas Bird Count for the past 120-years. The Mecklenburg version is large & happens between mid-December and mid-January. The diversity of birds being seen due to warming temperatures. More Insights from the Outdoor Guys: Judy has been a contributor to the Carolina Outdoors for twenty-five years. She’s a great resource of information for our community of birders. The original local group, the Meck Audobon Club began in 1937, the morphed into the Mecklengburg Audobon Society in 1970. The Carolina Outdoors is brought to you by Jesse Brown’s. Check out this Charlotte outdoor store located in the Southpark-area.

Segment 4, December 9th, 2023 Thank you to Robin Stallings of Robin Stallings Art & Judy Walker from the Mecklenburg Audobon Society for joining us this week. Remember to make the Carolina Outdoors look a little bit better than you found it…& Pick Up Your Trash.   The Carolina Outdoors is brought to you by Jesse Brown’s. Check out this Charlotte outdoor store located in the Southpark-area.

Segment 1, December 2nd, 2023 We’re starting the show. Enjoy our topics of Cold Weather Camping and the Twentieth anniversary of Mountain Khakis. You’re invited to events at Jesse Brown’s this month: Thursday, December 7th, 2–6, Holiday Open House at Jesse Brown’s with Mountain Khakis & Legacy Whiskey Wednesday, December 13th, 6–7, Cure Search for Children’s Cancer Hiking Informational

Segment 3, December 2nd, 2023 The cold weather is here & while that means that many like huddling up around a fire place there are still a lot of people that continue to get outdoors. Hunters, Hikers, & yes, even campers are still being outside during the cold weather months. There are several reasons that cold weather camping is desirable. We’re going to talk about some of those reasons: Less haze for views, no bugs, no snakes, less sweat & perspiration & also guess what…less crowds. However, there are dangers associated with cold weather camping. We’re going to talk about the ways to be safe & still enjoy going outside. Let’s bring him on to see how we can still be outside, enjoy it, and be comfortable and safe. Bill Bartee from the Charlotte outdoor store, Jesse Brown’s & host of the Carolina Outdoors had a chance to speak with outfitter, Alex Flowers, from Jesse Brown’s. He’s been getting outside—AND has plans to get out more. Things You’ll Learn by Listening: Show Highlights: Wear a good base layer to keep you warm and wick moisture. Wear Layers to regulate your warmth with the appropriate association Use warm water in a non-metal water bottle. Eat a Warm Meal Before Bed Put more than one person in a tent Use a cell foam mattress The Carolina Outdoors is brought to you by Jesse Brown’s. Check out this Charlotte outdoor store located in the Southpark-area. Thursday, Dec. 7th, 2—6, Holiday Open House w/ MK Try On Event Wednesday, Dec. 13th, 6—7, Cure Search Cure for Cancer Informational session

Segment 3, December 2nd, 2023 Twenty years ago a new brand started in the outdoor business. It started as a business plan that was unveiled at Jesse Brown’s. The business plan was for the brand, Mountain Khakis. The pants, inspired by the mountain west, where groomed by the south. In fact, the brand was founded and is still headquartered in Charlotte. Bill Bartee from the Charlotte outdoor store, Jesse Brown’s & host of the Carolina Outdoors had a chance to speak with Ronnie Warner from Worth Repping has worked with Mountain Khakis over the past ten years. He’s had a view of the brand and its affect on the industry, which he shares with us on the Carolina Outdoors. Things You’ll Learn by Listening: Show Highlights: Warner’s first introduction to Mountain Khakis Mountain Khakis helping celebrate the “casual mindset…with a rugged sensibility.” The pants featured a gusseted crotch, triple stitch seams, and deep pockets. The trend of dressy to casual in the apparel world The growth of Mountain Khakis into a full collection of men’s shirts, pants, and outerwear The Twenty Year Celebration on Thursday, December 7th, 2023, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. The Carolina Outdoors is brought to you by Jesse Brown’s. Check out this Charlotte outdoor store located in the Southpark-area. Great Wagon Road distillery released a Legacy Whiskey with Mountain Khakis. A tasting will be available at Jesse Brown’s.

Segment 4, December 2nd, 2023 Join us for a Holiday Open House, Thursday, December 7th, 2023, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. for a Mountain Khaki Whiskey Tasting & Pants Try On Event Also, a Cure Search for Children’s Cancer event on Wednesday, December 13th, 2023, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.  

Segment 1 November 18th, 2023 Listen in this week to camp fire & burning bans from the Blue Ridge Parkway to more than 13 state parks. The ban is due to dry weather. Also, prepare for conversations with Chef Jim Noble. He has popular restaurants such as Roosters & Noble Smoke. Plus, Jane Singleton Myers will join the program to talk about Trees Charlotte.  

Segment 2, November 18th, 2023 Thanksgiving brings so many friends & families together each year. It is a time of celebration. Famed North Carolina chef, Jim Noble, returns to the Carolina Outdoors to talk about the heritage & traditions of Thanksgiving but also the mission of feeding the spiritual soul of many with Noble & companies other mission. Listeners to the Carolina Outdoors always like a good meal. Bill Bartee from the Charlotte outdoor store, Jesse Brown’s & host of the Carolina Outdoors had a chance to speak with Chef Jim Noble. Things You’ll Learn by Listening: Show Highlights: Jim Noble’s preparation of Chicken Gizzards will make you like them The foods of Thanksgiving can evolve within different friends & families. Foodies are necessarily a qualifiable title Food unites everyone whether business, faith, family, friends Many Traditions are individual & personal Restaurants to feed people & Ministry to feed a communities need More Insights from the Outdoor Guys: Restaurants under Noble are Roosters, The Kings Kitchen, Copain Bakery, Noble Smoke, Bossy Beulah’s, Field Pea Catering The Pursuits portion include the Charlotte Mecklenburg Dream Center, The King’s Kitchen, & Le Premier Miracle Wine Noble uses the outdoors to refresh. Upland bird hunting & Fly Fishing are two of his favorites. The Carolina Outdoors is brought to you by Jesse Brown’s. Check out this Charlotte outdoor store located in the Southpark-area.

Segment 3, November 18th, 2023 Studies show that being around trees lowers stress, improves focus, & invites calming feelings. Also, people that take breaks in a green environment have more task consistency & make less errors that those that take breaks looking at concrete. Listeners to the Carolina Outdoors may be bird watchers, deer hunters, hikers, or just like a tree for shade on a sunny day. Bill Bartee from the Charlotte outdoor store, Jesse Brown’s & host of the Carolina Outdoors had a chance to speak with the Executive Director of Trees Charlotte, Jane Singleton Myers. She took over the local non-profit that advocates for trees. Things You’ll Learn by Listening: Show Highlights: Jane is known as the “Tree Lady” to many. A credit to her step-daughter when she became the Trees Charlotte leader Charlotte has been called the “City of Trees” Her outlook on the recent report listing a tree canopy decline in Charlotte the past four years (2018-2022) from 47.8% to 47.3% How Trees help limit sick days, ADHD, Asthma, & traffic speeds The seasons for a tree & what happens each season What’s a Tree Master with Trees Charlotte? A Tree Ambassador? Although it is not managed directly by Trees Charlotte, the Treasure Tree program helps promote special trees in the area. Education about tree maintenance, health, & importance is something that Trees Charlotte is expandingMore Insights from the Outdoor Guys: Tree Plantings through Trees Charlotte are a great way to team build for corporate groups, clubs, families, & more. The Carolina Outdoors is brought to you by Jesse Brown’s. Check out this Charlotte outdoor store located in the Southpark-area.        

Segment 4, November 18th, 2023 :30 Seconds Sending thanks for our guests & TJ the DJ for helping make this week’s show! Remember to Make the Carolina Outdoors better than you found it…& Pick Up Your Trash!

November 11th, 2023 Segment 1, Bear attack on a camper trailer in Sapphire, NC closes the campground at Gorges State Park until November 16th, 2023. The supposed bear ripped the siding off the trailer. Neither bear nor visitor to the park were injured during the attack. However, the park decided to close the campground for two weeks. Staff is implementing precautions to prevent bear interactions with humans. The park remains open for day use. but the park advises visitors to always use caution.

Segment 2, November 11th, 2023 Deer hunters wake up! But please be safe with tree stands & motorists need to be aware during the deer rut. False albacore is happening at the southern Outer Banks on Harker’s Island & the Cape Lookout area. A Sage nine-weight fly rod or a Sage ten-weight Fly Rod is perfect for this type of fly fishing. Trout streams continue to be low. However the low water has helped the top water fly fishing action in the mountains. Fly Fishing trips have continued to be popular with the guides from Jesse Brown’s. The guides are helping everyone from beginners to more experience anglers that are working on specific portions of the sport. Please pick a date and email us at [email protected]. The rest following that is easy. The lack of rain has put burn bans on thirty counties in western North Carolina. However, the burn bans don’t mean that you cannot have a camp fire? No. You can still have a campfire in a fire ring or a managed fire area. This can change depending on the situation which not only includes rainfall but also wind situation. UPDATE on FIRE BANS: thirteen state parks in NC have a campfire ban in place now. These state parks include: Chimney Rock State Park Crowders Mountain State Park Elk Knob State Park Gorges State Park Grandfather Mtn State Park Lake James State Park Lake Norman State Park Mount Jefferson State Natural Area Mt Mitchell State Park New River State Park Rendezvous Mtn South Mountains State Park Stone Mountain State Park  

Segment 3, November 11th, 2023 Fall and November help take us to the fresh air of the countryside. Take a breath, look at the blue sky, & somehow feel in touch with nature and the outdoors. Farm life is a part of that outdoors experience. Some listening may live on a farm while many more have had relatives that spent time in their lives on the farm. The rest of us enjoy the harvest, the bounty from the farm. The Carolina Outdoors heads down to the crossroad community of Filbert, SC, located between York & Clover, SC. We bring on Sam Hall from the Bush N Vine Farm to talk about what’s happening on the farm. On this segment you’ll learn: -The Leaf Change on the peach trees -We learn about the produce & spirit of fall on the farm -What makes the fall strawberries taste so good -although the cooler weather quiets some activity the CSA ends for 2023 but the Nature Trail is open -Preparing for 2024 is a big part of the end of the year. -How a Multi-generational farm family celebrates Thanksgiving  

Segment 4, November 11th, 2023 Hiking safely around waterfalls is important this time of year. Fallen leaves, algae on rocks, & freezing temperatures can make it dangerous. Listen to host, Bill Bartee, from the outdoor store in Charlotte. L.L. Bean’s famed Duck Boot is on-hand at Jesse Brown’s & at the Southern Christmas Show Booth #38. This boot is made in the U.S.A. Stop by and check it out. Plus, we revisit the incident that occurred at Gorges State Park during October. A bear tore the siding off the side of a Camper that was parked in the Campground. It was discussed in the opening segment of the Carolina Outdoors. The campground is closed in the park until 11/16. Check out the report on the bear at Gorges.

Segment 1, November 4th, 2023 The Carolina Outdoor program starts up this week’s show. Topics are a hike gone wrong & the Carolina Raptor Center. Note: If you’re going for a hike remember to take, navigation, sun protection, insulation, illumination, first aid, fire, repair tools, nutrition, hydration, emergency shelter.  

Segment 2, November 4th, 2023 This time of year puts a lot of us into the outdoors. We don’t worry about the bugs, the heat, & we can enjoy the fresh air & beauty that the outdoors gives us. One of the top visited places are the mountains. Anyone who has been through the NC mountain towns of Boone or Asheville, has seen the amount of visitors enjoying nature’s annual show of the leaf change. Another group of folks have hit the trail to enjoy some exercise, fresh air, and beauty. Although across the state line, Southwest TN & North Georgia hikers are celebrating the same, including the Chattanooga, TN-area. Mary Cole is a teacher in the Hamilton County school district & enjoys getting outdoors. We’re going to bring her on to talk about her hiking pursuits but also talk about her recent, scary 30-foot fall from a popular TN hiking destination. Things You’ll Learn by Listening: Show Highlights: Mary Cole is exploring the Chattanooga area Guild Trail & Sunset Rock are some of her favorite hikes and they’re located on Lookout Mountain. One of those hikes is up to Sunset Rock located within the Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park. This area includes more than 30 miles of trails including old railroad beds dating back 19th century. She and a friend are on a hike on October 28th, 2023, when a misstep turned into a 30 ft fall. Mary Cole is rescued & recovering from that fall She recommends going to a friend on a hike. Her friend, fortunately had an interest in medicine, and was able to help with care before rescuers arrived. More Insights from the Outdoor Guys: Let someone know when you’re going on a hike & go with a friend. The Carolina Outdoors is brought to you by Jesse Brown’s. Check out this Charlotte outdoor store located in the Southpark-area. Prepare for a hike: navigation, sun protection, insulation, illumination, first aid, fire, repair tools, nutrition, hydration, emergency shelter

Segment 3, November 4th, 2023 One of the best parts of being outdoors is being able to wildlife watch. Birds are the most popular animal to view & the raptor being the most captivating & inspiring. This of the fishing of an osprey, the soaring of an eagle, the hunting eye of a hawk, or the wisdom of an owl. All of those birds of prey are able to be seen in the wild of the Carolinas. However there is also the Carolina Raptor Center located at the Latta Nature Preserve in Huntersville, NC. Host Bill Bartee of the Carolina Outdoors was able to catch up with CEO & President of the Carolina Raptor Center, Erin Katzner, to learn more about this nationally recognized facility. Things You’ll Learn by Listening: Show Highlights: Home to one of the best research facilities & a rehabilitation center on-site that helps almost 1,000 birds a year. Nearly 70% are able to be released back into the wild. Over 27,000 students of all ages, visit the CRC each year to learn about Raptors, science, & ecology. Research of raptors including partnerships with colleges and universities. Currently a research and test of an avian influenza vaccine for California Condors featuring a group of similar birds, the Black Vulture. There is the Raptor Trail that is a 3/4 mile trail where you can see the birds. The largest species of birds in the Carolinas & the highest number that come into the CRC The difference of Katzner’s previous stops versus the CRC More Insights from the Outdoor Guys: The Calendar of events at the Carolina Raptor Center The Carolina Outdoors is brought to you by Jesse Brown’s. Check out this Charlotte outdoor store located in the Southpark-area.

November 4th, 2023, Segment 4 Click here for more information on the Carolina Raptor Center & events and opportunities that they have happening. Special thanks to Erin Katzner from the Carolina Raptor Center for joining us on the Carolina Outdoors. Challenge yourself to climb Mount Jesse Brown’s to the top of the summit of the brick and mortar. You can also check out the website. Popular outdoor brands like Patagonia are available at Jesse Brown’s. Patagonia is celebrating fifty years as a company but the outdoor shirt headquarters also has brands like Filson, started in 1897 and featured prominently on the show Yellowstone. The outdoor store in Charlotte also has Duckhead Pants. Check it all out online. Thanks to our guests & Make the Carolina Outdoors look better than you found it…& pick up your trash.

Segment 1, October 27th, 2023 Tune in for information on the famed NRS Green Race on November 4th & a fly fishing report from the western North Carolina mountains Longtime host of the Carolina Outdoors, Bill Bartee, steers the outdoor topics. Thanks to sponsor, local outdoor store, Jesse Brown’s. Charlotte’s home to Duck Head, Mountain Khakis, and On Cloud Shoes.

Segment 2, October 28th, 2023 Several weeks ago we welcomed Head Fly Fishing Guide & Lead Instructor from Jesse Brown’s, Elijah Saint Blancard. He’s hit the ground running by speaking to groups in Charlotte & taking several fly fishing trips around the NC mountains. He knows where the water is flowing and where the fish are biting. More importantly he knows the sport of fly fishing (the how to learn properly, have fun, and catch fish). In the segment of the show, Saint Blancard, speaks with host, Bill Bartee of the Carolina Outdoors about fly fishing western North Carolina during this time of year. Things You’ll Learn by Listening: Show Highlights: How the fall fly fishing is shaping up thus far? Addresses the concerns of water levels and the benefit of the cooler temperatures The people going on the fly fishing trips are men & women of all ages. What they’re catching and what flies are working Saint Blancard’s recommendation of a few places to Go: Wilson Creek, Old Fort’s Curtis Creek, Catawba River in Marion, NC, Mitchell River in Surry County, & the East Fork of the Roaring River in Stone Mountain State Park More Insights from the Outdoor Guys: Book a North Carolina Fly Fishing Trip with Elijah at [email protected] or Call 704.556.0020 The Carolina Outdoors is brought to you by Jesse Brown’s. Check out this Charlotte outdoor store located in the Southpark-area.

Segment 3, October 28th, 2023 The first Saturday in November is an exciting day in the Kayaking World & it happens right her in the Carolinas. The Green River Narrows Race is the largest extreme kayak race in the world. The race takes place in the Green River Gorge within the Green River Game lands near Saluda, NC. It is organized and produced by Hammer Factor. In the segment of the show we speak with Race organizer, Hammer Factor’s John Grace, who speaks to host Bill Bartee while preparing for the 28th Year now called the NRS Green Race. Things You’ll Learn by Listening: Show Highlights: The Course is made up of 0.6 miles of back-to-back-to back Class V Rapids with racers taking off every minute Although celebrated as the Greatest Show in all of Sports it is still community minded & locally friendly. The best kayakers in the world for every single minute you will see world champions, gold medalists, whose qualifications are verified before they are accepted as a racer. The river drops 225 feet over the the length of the course including Gorilla, Pencil Sharpener, Go Left & other plunges and rapids. Participants age from teenager to paddlers in their fifties including a mother & son. The hike into the Green River Gorge is a treacherous, challenging scramble for two miles that make 1,000 feet of up & down, round-trip. The good news is it is free to watch. It’s Extreme but the experience of the paddlers helps negate the danger The theme this year is Hurts So Good More Insights from the Outdoor Guys: Visit the Pre-Party before the race. NRS Green Race Pre-Party The Awards Festival The Carolina Outdoors is brought to you by Jesse Brown’s. Check out this Charlotte outdoor store located in the Southpark-area.

Segment 4, October 28th, 2023 A recent study by Peter Gray, a researcher in psychology & neuroscience at Boston College joined with David Bjorklund from Florida Atlantic University & David Lancy, an anthropologist & professor from Utah State argues that the crisis that has befallen U.S. youth can be traced to a lack of independence. Lancy stated that the three authors were “struck by the shrinkage in the amount of time that children spend on their own & the territory they may explore…” during an interview with Caitlin Gibson of the Washington Post. This along with the published theory of Richard Louv in his 2005 book “Last Child in the Woods” coined the term Nature Deficit Disorder. This was from children now spending much more time indoors than in previous generations. The gang at the Carolina Outdoors isn’t for promoting high risk activities in children but feel that the promotion of being outside, enjoying a hike, some time fly fishing, or even a permitted bike ride in the neighborhood helps build independence and a healthy, mental state & disposition. In other words, make your kids spend some portion of their week outdoors.

Segment 1, October 21st, 2023 Host Bill Bartee introduces you to this week’s show. He and the team operate at the Brick and Mortar of Jesse Brown’s in Charlotte, NC & online.

Segment 2, October 20, 2023 Fall in the Carolina’s brings cooler weather, beauty, & cold water. The cold water is what we want to talk about on this segment of the Carolina Outdoors because it is where the rainbow, brook, & brown trout are living. Guest Sam Johnson of WIld Bearings Outdoors is an author, speaker, & sportsman. He joins the Carolina Outdoors to talk fly fishing in western North Carolina this fall. You’ll Learn: The Lakes of the Biltmore Estate Information about filming Wild Bearings Outdoors program on The American Country Network Beauty of fishing in the fall Challenge of fishing with leaves falling & how to solve it Five places to fish that are featured with almost 200 other streams in Fly Fishing the Blue Ridge Parkway-NC. Johnson names: The Doe River that eventually flows into Elizabethton, TN Lower Creek in the Mount Mitchell area of North Carolina Dutch Creek outside Valle Crucis, NC East Fork of the Chestnut Creek below Galax, VA  

Segment 3, October 21st, 2023 Trails are important to a community in a tons of different ways. They provide a connection to nature & landscapes, they help protect green spaces & animals, they provide a place for exercise, & they provide access to places of history & heritage that we may not otherwise have. Charlotte’s trail system is expanding & here host Bill Bartee speaks with Drew Thrasher, board member of SPAN & founder of Charlotte’s Urban Hike. Here you’ll learn more about: NC”s Year of the Trail in 2023, so with the state promoting the thousands of miles of trails in the state. The Ongoing Networking & Connection of Trails in the SouthPark area of Charlotte. What the trail systems of The Loop, the X-Clt Trail, the Carolina Thread Trail,& the Backlot Trail have in common. The 1024 Ribbon Cutting Celebrating a 0.3 mile section of the Backlot Trail coming up. Why is such a short section so important? What’s allowed? Bikes, Walk, Electric?

Segment 4, October 21st, 2023 Thanks to Drew Thrasher of SPAN for joining the program & letting us know about the 10/24 Backlot Trail Ribbon Cutting at 11:45. Thanks to Sam Johnson of Wild Bearings Outdoors for coming on and letting us know some of the best fall fly fishing places in western North Carolina. Remember make the Carolina Outdoors better than you found it…& pick up your trash.

Segment 1, October 14th, 2023 Up ahead: Jake Rash, Cold Water Research Coordinator with the North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission & Dr. Beverly Collins, Fall Foliage Forecaster from Western Carolina University with host, Bill Bartee, from Charlotte’s outdoor store, Jesse Brown’s.  

Segment 2, October 14th, 2023 Early October brings trout stockings to the waters of North Carolina. It also delays the harvest of trout in thirty-four different lakes and streams in western North Carolina. Jake Rash is the Coldwater Research Coordinator for the NC Wildlife Resources Commission. He joins the Carolina Outdoors to talk about these waters & his job of coordinating the resource management of our trout fisheries. Rash reports: -The Delayed Harvest program began with four streams in the early 1990s and has become wildly popular -You cannot keep the fish caught in October through the first Saturday in June. During the summer you can keep your limit. -The stocking schedule for these streams. Stocking Schedule for Delayed Harvest in North Carolina -More people fishing can provided stress to certain resources. The DH waters help spread out the trout anglers -The designation is shown by black and white triangles posted. -An Inland License is required by the state of NC. Per the NCWRC, while fishing, anglers are urged to help prevent the spread of aquatic nuisance species like gill lice, whirling disease and didymo, by following these minimal steps: Clean equipment of all aquatic plants, animals and mud. Dry equipment thoroughly. Never move fish, plants or other organisms from one body of water to another.  

Segment 3, October 14th, 2023 Introducing people to the outdoors each week expands during the fall with an explosion of color that starts in the Carolina high country and works its way down. Dr. Beverly Collins, the Fall Foliage Forecaster, from Western Carolina University joins the Carolina Outdoors to let us about the when, where, & what the peak of the leaf change. Dr. Collins reports: -2023 is starting “fantastic” -The “historically normal” cooler weather that we had during the Columbus Day weekend helped kick off this season with spectacular colors. Temperatures lowering into the 30’s helped make the colors pop -Maples, Elms, Oaks, & more are deciduous trees effected by the shorter days & cooler weather -Green Chlorophyl reflects the green light that we see. However, in fall we get to see the other pigments reflecting yellow, orange, & red with the decline of chlorophyl -Oaks lag a touch later than others but helps to lengthen the season’s beauty -Botanists & Biologists continue to study our forests & although there are challenges with acid rain, insects, & fungi our canopy in western Carolina is a growing forest -Personally she likes viewing the leaf change anywhere but the Blue Ridge Parkway is particularly a great place to view We hope that the listeners are able to enjoy nature’s display of leaf change this season.  

Segment 4, October 13th, 2023 Announcements from the outdoor store in Charlotte: Jesse Brown’s will have a men’s pants event in Charlotte with Mountain Khakis. The Mountain Pant, Camber Pant, & Mitchell Pant & more will be on hand with some cold drinks within the iconic brick-&-mortar fly shop. The event will include an informational session for people interested in climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro. Macon Dunnagan, a fifty-time summitter, will be sharing his successes & knowledge on travelling to Tanzania for climbs & safari. Thanks to our guests: Jake Rash, Cold Water Research Coordinator, from North Carolina Resource Commission & the Fall Foliage Forcaster from Western Carolina University, Dr. Beverly Collins From TJ the DJ & Bill Bartee: Make the Carolina Outdoors better than you found it & Pick Up Your Trash.

Segment 1, October 7th, 2023 Climb Mount Jesse Brown’s where the outdoors is always in fashion. Bill Bartee, host of the Carolina Outdoors, kicks off this week’s show with an invitation to visit the local, outdoor store of Charlotte. Plus, listen to the segments with David Gaskins of Seven J Outfitters & Elijah Saint Blancard, head fly fishing guide and lead instructor, from Jesse Brown’s. Book a Fly Fishing Trip in North Carolina to get started.

Segment 2, October 7th, 2023 Elk Season opened up several weeks ago across several western states. David Gaskins with Seven J Outfitters has been a part of the opening day bow season for several years. He joins the Carolina Outdoors to talk about preparation, getting in-shape, setting up, & the landscape of hunting the Sundance, WY, area. He gives a breakdown of hunting with young persons & his thoughts on guiding someone on their last hunt. We’ll also learn how he gained his Instagram handle: @FirstDayDave He also shares thoughts on the Carolina deer season that is going on pre-rut & his prediction on the rest of the season in 2023.

Segment 3, October 7th, 2023 Let’s go fly fishing! Since the 1970s, Fly Fishing has been an important part of the business at Jesse Brown’s. A new contributor to the Carolina Outdoors, Elijah Saint Blancard, is the head fly fishing guide & lead instructor at Charlotte’s local outdoor store, Jesse Brown’s. His start was at age twelve in Pennsylvania. His teacher was the famed Joe Humphreys at Penn State University. During this conversation, we’ll learn about Elijah’s background & fishing the streams of Central Pennsylvania. He speaks on his time being trained as a fly fishing guide at World Cast Anglers in Victor, ID, & the fly fishing trips in North Carolina. His passion is teaching the sport of fly fishing & whether it’s a 9 foot 5 weight Sage fly rod or a 7 foot 2 weight Winston fly rod he can help you learn the sport properly.      

Segment 4, October 7th, 2023 The local Charlotte dealer of L.L. Bean is Jesse Brown’s. The newest arrival of L.L. Bean includes the iconic Duck Boot at Jesse Brown’s. The Bean Duck Boot has been a part of the outdoor uniform for over 100-years. It is made in Maine & began with “L.L.” himself (not Cool J) in 1912. Thanks to our guests: David Gaskins of Seven J Outfitters, Elijah Saint Blancard, fly fishing guide in Charlotte at Jesse Brown’s, & TJ “the DJ” Boggs

Carolina Outdoors Podcast: Records Stripped from Climbing Icon Segment 1, September 30th, 2023 The native Italian, Reinhold Messner, who was the first to climb the fourteen highest mountains in the world, was stripped of his record by the Guinness World Record. The records were taken away after cartographer, Eberhard Jurgalski, discovered from his office desk, that Messner never reached the “true summit” of Annapurna. According to Jurgalski, Messner missed it by fifteen feet. He then was able to convinced the Guinness Book of World Records to strip Messner of two titles: the first person to climb all 14 peaks over 8,000 m and the first to do so without oxygen. The record now belongs to Ed Viesturs, who finished his fourteenth in 2005.I am a happy man!” This segment was powered by the sonic fly rod at Jesse Brown’s because nothing says mountaineering like a Sage Fly Rod

Carolina Outdoors Podcast: Scott Wurtzbacher, Inspire Campfire Podcast Segment 2, September 30th, 2023 Host of the Carolina Outdoors, Bill Bartee, was able to catch up briefly with Scott Wurtzbacher this past week during Story Teller’s Night at Jesse Brown’s. His story, named after the podcast hosted by him, Inspire Campfire, was told last year. The podcast has continued with success. In fact, he just completed 100 episodes. Bartee finds out what this husband, dad, son, neighbor, friend, adventurer, eternal student, spiritual seeker, small business owner, & more has learned about the adventure guests that he’s interviewed. Listen Here Show Highlights: His Inspiration for the Podcast Importance to find & listen to your own voice Similarities of guests that have been on the program How the Outdoors “levels the playing field” The feeling of being in nature The definition of a Mastermind group & why they’re important Using the outdoors for better mental health As the intro says, these are campfire stories meant to inspire the rest of us to light the fire within, get outside and return to tell our own stories. Ready? Let’s strike the match! This segment was powered by the mountain pant by Mountain Khakis at Jesse Brown’s.

Carolina Outdoors Podcast: Sharon Thorsland, Carolina Panthers Segment 3, September 30th, 2023 Sharon Thorsland has been a part of the Carolina Panthers broadcast team for the past 24 years. This has given her a view of the Panthers in several iterations. From coaches, to players, to ownership the personalities have changed. Bill Bartee, host of the Carolina Outdoors, speaks to her about the personality of the team this season. She’s seen Coach George Seifert & owner Jerry Richardson’s 1-15 team that added players like Steve Smith, Dan Morgan, & Chris Weinke to the NFL. From there to Luke Kuechly, Thomas Davis, Cam Newton & Greg Olsen who with Ron Rivera went to a Super Bowl. Throw in John Fox & his Super Bowl team with Muhsin Muhammed, Steve Smith, & Jake Delhomme & there’s been a wide swath of personalities & success with the Panthers. Listen Here Show Highlights: Type of individual personalities on the team Similarities of team now with Bryce Young & Frank Reich to Cam Newton & Ron Rivera of past Success of offense versus defense Prognosis of this season Injuries The outdoor lovers on the teams of the past & current outdoor oriented players Learn: George Seifert was an avid fly fisherman Luke Kuechly loves elk & deer hunting as well as fly fishing Josh Norman & Jake Delhomme loved horses How do this years players compare in their pursuit of hiking, biking, swimming, fly fishing?  

September 30th, 2023 Segment 4 Hunting season is happening, too. Future segments will include deer & elk season that are happening out west & in the Carolinas. Thanks to Inspire Campfire host, Scott Wurtzbacher, for joining this week’s program & Sharon Thorsland of the Carolina Panthers for sharing her observations on the personality of this season’s team. Also, thanks to TJ “The DJ” Boggs & our sponsor, the local outdoor store in Charlotte, Jesse Brown’s. Home fly shop of beginners and experts.