Impact Outdoors Podcast

Great time catching up with our good friend, Dr. Sam Cunningham, of the Texas Bighorn Society at the 2025 Hunt Fish Podcast Summit. Some great updates on the Franklin Mountains bighorn sheep relocation, ways you can get involved with the organization even if you don't live in Texas and what is on the horizon for Texas Bighorn Sheep! Be sure and join Texas Bighorn Society and follow them online. Also check out their newest film, Resilience in the Rocks. Wildlife Conservation | Texas Bighorn Society Keep an eye on what's going on in the field: Game Cameras - Texas Bighorn Society Catch the film here: https://youtu.be/Pv4hh0ZIaqM?si=jEYpXuvTqknFKk3l Feel free to reach out if you have any questions, comments or guest suggestions at [email protected] Music provided by Epidemic Sound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Impact Outdoors Podcast, I am joined by Chris Parish, President and CEO of The Peregrine Fund, and co-founder of the North American Lead-Free Partnership. Chris shares his amazing story of how his love of the outdoors lead him down the path to where he is today. Lots of great information in this one. And be sure to follow the work of The Peregrine Fund and how you can get involved with the partnership. Make sure to give them a follow on their social media platforms. Home | The Peregrine Fund North American Non-Lead Partnership | Voluntary Conservation Leadership by Hunters https://youtu.be/sxS6mNzWIzQ?si=I5uboVKQ6SNIIkYX Feel free to reach out with any questions, guest suggestions or comments at [email protected] Music provided by Epidemic Sound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Impact Outdoors, Chad Waligura joins me as we discuss all things Able Outdoors. Chad has an incredible story of faith and determination to overcome his paralysis after an accident at 17 years old. With a huge passion for the outdoors, Chad has dedicated his life to doing what he loves through finding new ways to accomplish his goals whether it is gear modification, new equipment or just learning how he can retrain his body to overcome whatever obstacles are in his way. Be sure to follow Able Outdoors on their social media and YouTube chanel, along with catching all their episodes on Carbon TV. See links below. Welcome to Able Outdoors Able Outdoors - YouTube Facebook https://www.carbontv.com/shows/able-outdoors/ If you have a question or guest suggestion, please email me at [email protected] Music provided by Epidemic Sound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks to Brant MacDuff for joining us at the 2025 Hunt Fish Podcast Summit and sharing his story here on the podcast. Brant has always loved animals and the outdoors and his new book really bridges the gap between hunting, conservation and public perception for those who just don't understand how they can both be beneficial for each other. Make sure to grab a copy or listen to Brant's book "The Shotgun Conservationist" on Audio wherever you get your reading materials. And check out the links below to follow him or order your copy! Immortal Animals Instagram Feel free to email me with any questions, comments or guest suggestions at [email protected] And I'd really appreciate if you could leave a rating and review for the show! Music provided by Epidemic Sound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rebecca Jones joins me on this episode of Impact Outdoors Podcast as we chat about her journey into the hunting world and the impact it has made on her and what all she is doing to help continue giving back to the hunting community. Such a fun episode and can't wait for you to hear it! Be sure to follow Rebecca on her InstaGram at: Instagram And check out some of the amazing groups she is a part of: Home - Dallas Safari Club HerUpland - Women's Upland Hunting Organization Home - Texas Wildlife Association Feel free to reach out to me with any questions, comments or guest suggestions at [email protected] Music provided by Epidemic Sound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mama Bear Survival, Emily Richett's new book is out now and available at the link below. But first, check out the episode we sat down to record at the Hunt Fish Podcast Summit where we got into how she came to this point writing a book, finding the Women Hunt program and the difference it has made in her life and what she hopes it will do for her family! A great conversation about a lot of different topics and I had so much fun interviewing Emily. Be sure to check out her social media pages and her website. Go grab a copy of her book today! Also, check out the Women Hunt page linked below for more info on how you can get involved with this program. Homepage - Emily Richett Instagram Wild Sheep Foundation > What We Do > Women Hunt If you have any questions, comments or guest suggestions email me at [email protected] Music Provided By Epidemic Sound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From invasive species and Coyote Peterson to one of the funniest Gordon Ramsay stories you've ever heard, this episode has it all! So glad to get to sit down with Christina Wilson at the Hunt Fish Podcast Summit and hear about all the crazy adventures she lives out every day down in south Florida. From working as a wildlife biologist in the Florida Keys to filming episodes for the Discover Florida channel and now as a co-host on Brave Wilderness, Christina does not slow down. Her new series Florida Wild Woman recently premiered on YouTube as an exciting new series highlighting some people, animals and places that make Florida so unique. Be sure to check out this great episode and follow her on all the links below. (14) Florida Wild Woman - YouTube Instagram www.floridawildwoman.com If you have any questions or comments, feel free to reach out to me at [email protected] Music provided by Epidemic Sound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another exciting interview with my good friend, Gray Thornton, President and CEO of the Wild Sheep Foundation at the 2025 Hunt Fish Podcast Summit. Gray and I sat down and caught up on what all has been happening in the world of the wild sheep including the new record setting 1.3 million dollar conservation tag sold at the 2025 Sheep Show and some amazing projects going on around North America. This is a great episode packed with some amazing conversations so don't miss it! And please go and check out the Wild Sheep Foundation, become a member and see how you can help keep Wild Sheep on the Mountain. Home | Wild Sheep Foundation If you have any questions, comments or guest suggestions be sure to drop us a line at [email protected] Music provided by Epidemic Sound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Paul, owner of Stinky Pants Fishing sits down with us at the 2025 Hunt Fish Podcast Summit as we talk all things fishing on the Texas coast, his fishing company, Stinky Pants Fishing, and where the heck they got the name from. Jason pours his heart and soul into his business along with his family and also does the same with his students where he teaches in the San Antonio area of Texas. Be sure to catch the full episode with Jason and check out their awesome product line at: Stinky Pants Fishing Products and on their social media accounts: https://www.instagram.com/stinkypantsfishing/ https://www.facebook.com/stinkypantsfishing/ Feel free to reach out if you have any questions, comments or guest suggestions at [email protected] Music provided by Epidemic Sound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our 100th episode and so honored to have my good friend Mr. Pat Murray, President and CEO of Coastal Conservation Association join us at this year's Hunt Fish Podcast Summit. This episode dives into some of the more recent issues coming up across the country and why it is so important to let your voice be heard. With some great insight into how to be successful in giving your thoughts and ideas, this episode will help you be heard no matter what you are working towards. Thanks again to Pat for taking the time to join us at this year's summit and be sure to check out CCA and become a member today! Coastal Conservation Association: Join CCA Patrick D. Murray CCA's Social Media Accounts: Instagram Facebook Feel free to reach out with any guest suggestions, questions or comments at [email protected] Music Provided By Epidemic Sound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Texas Brigades is something that changes lives for both the youth coming to the camps and the Adults who help volunteer. I'm excited to welcome Allie Biedenharn, the new Executive Director of Texas Brigades, to this episode. Allie comes with an extensive background of being involved with Brigades starting out as a cadet and now leading the organization. Be sure to catch this episode and learn how the Texas Brigades mission is helping make conservation leaders in every community and how you can get involved. Texas Brigades Texas Brigades Summer Camp Short Feel free to reach out if you have any questions, comments or guest suggestions for the show at [email protected] Music provided by Epidemic Sound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Excited to have Charlotte Hartley from Florida Ma'am Official on the show for this episode. Charlotte loves showcasing her home state of Florida and with her rich family history dating back generations, one can understand why she is so passionate about the Sunshine State! Growing up spending time outdoors with her family fishing and on various adventures, Charlotte is showing off her passions with her apparel line blending both modeling and the outdoors in a unique collection of items. Recently, she has been teaming up with her friend Christine Wilson for some new adventures across the state including catching pythons. Be sure to catch this episode and follow her on all she has going on. website: Florida Maam Please reach out if you any questions, comments or guest suggestions at [email protected] Music provided by Epidemic Sound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I've been working with the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation for the past several years and have had them on the show several times in the past. But on this episode, we are joined by Chris Geib, Chief Development Officer, and Capt. "Red" Flowers of the Great Loop Challenge. Capt. Red shares his story of how cancer has impacted his life and the incredible journey it has set him on to help out kids fighting pediatric cancer. We get to talk about the incredible world record setting adventure he went on last year to raise one million dollars and help the NPCF on their mission to help fund research projects to find more effective and less toxic treatments for childhood cancer. Be sure to check out the Great Loop Challenge and NPCF and donate to help support this incredible mission. The Great Loop Challenge - National Pediatric Cancer Foundation https://youtu.be/xybjuV8cFHE?si=VNupBW1t9Prb3FPe Feel free to reach out if you have any questions, comments or guest suggestions at [email protected] Music provided by Epidemic Sound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What an exciting episode about the new relocation project of Desert Bighorn Sheep coming to the Franklin Mountains in Texas. Recently, at the 2025 Sheep Show in Reno put on by the Wild Sheep Foundation I was able to sit down with my good friend Dr. Sam Cunningham, President of the Texas Bighorn Society, and Froylan Hernandez, Desert Bighorn Sheep Program Leader for Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. We had a great chat about the history of the Desert Bighorn Sheep in Texas and some of the battles they face today ultimately leading to the need for this historic relocation of healthy sheep into a new home in the Franklin Mountains in far west Texas. Be sure to check this episode out and catch the all-new documentary highlighting this amazing project, Resilience in the Rocks, on the Texas Bighorn Society YouTube channel linked below. Click below to watch "Resilience in the Rocks" https://youtu.be/CDAUuvjof5Y?si=xdkDoQowx62SUt0Z Wildlife Conservation | Texas Bighorn Society Desert Bighorn Sheep Research - Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation Email me at [email protected] with any questions or guest suggestions for the show. Music provided by Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/7M0vSP8uBJ/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What a great time at the 2025 Sheep Show in Reno this year while getting to sit down with my good friend Wayne Saunders of the Warden Watch Podcast. Now the Executive Director of the International Wildlife Crimestoppers. Wayne and I have recorded an episode before (linked below) and spoke a lot about his career, but on this episode, we get to learn all about IWC and his new role as director. We also discussed IWC's new Certified Ethics Pledge campaign and how you can get involved. There's plenty of fun game warden stories mixed in on this one so be sure to check it out. International Wildlife Crimestoppers - Anti Poaching Organization Ethics Pledge - International Wildlife Crimestoppers Check out Wayne's first episode on Impact Outdoors https://open.spotify.com/episode/6CGvMB8XHqr3lmfRNverPD?si=3175634daedc4ade Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions, comments or guest suggestions at [email protected] Music provided by Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/BqSXv2dc8T/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Had a great time catching up with Renée Thornton about all the new things going on within the Women Hunt program and where the program is going headed forward. We also chatted about the new short film "Beyond Bonds, A Women Hunt Story", which you can check out through the link below. Huge thanks again to the Wild Sheep Foundation and the Women Hunt program for their continued support of the Hunt Fish Podcast Summit. Check out the film here: https://youtu.be/xzaL5LEhsjE?si=tOa93gZsVLzzBP-y And check out how you can be a part of the program: Women Hunt | Wild Sheep Foundation Feel free to reach out if you have any questions, comments or guest suggestions for the show at [email protected] Music provided by Epidemic Sounds: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/BqSXv2dc8T/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mikayla Killam with Texas A&M University AgriLife Extension Service is on the show today to talk about her job and dealing with Human/Wildlife conflict. Most people think of things like feral hogs or coyotes being the main animals people have issues with, but there are many species that can be an issue in both rural and urban communities. One that we did a deep dive on this episode is the Turkey Vulture and the Black Vulture. Be sure to catch this episode because you will learn a lot of new information on what is being done to combat feral hogs and some of the ways you can deal with these wildlife interactions. Feral Hog Management - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Texas Wildlife Services - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service If you have guest suggestions, questions or comments please shoot me an email at [email protected] Music Provided by Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/BqSXv2dc8T/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode is Grayson Highfield, who was part of the Women Hunt 2023 class. Grayson currently lives up in Wyoming and really enjoys spending time outdoors, especially with her horses riding in the backcountry, writing and currently working for the Wyoming Wildlife Federation as their outreach coordinator. We touched on a lot of different topics during this conversation about life growing up, writing, getting her first horse and the decision to apply to the Women Hunt program and how that has changed her outlook on a lot of different things for the better! Excited that Grayson was able to join us at this year's summit and to be able to share part of her story here with you all. Follow Grayson here on Instagram: Instagram and learn more about Grayson's work with WWF and the Women Hunt program: About Us - Wyoming Wildlife Federation Women Hunt | Wild Sheep Foundation Feel free to reach out with any questions, comments or guest suggestions for the show at [email protected] Music provided by Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/BqSXv2dc8T/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when you get 5 guys around a table to talk about fishing, especially when it's covered in Little Debbie snacks??? A lot of laughs, confusing words, a few tears and stories about how fishing has changed our lives. Join us on this episode as Derek York, Michael Scherer, Todd Craighead, John Maynard and Steve Stubbe sit down for a bit to talk about some of our experiences on the water and some of the people we've met along the way. This is a good one so sit back and give it a listen. And be sure to subscribe to the podcast to catch all of our other great episodes! For comments or questions about the show, feel free to email me at [email protected] Music provided by Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/qQlXQ3C110/ https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/BqSXv2dc8T/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Excited to have Pastor, Fishing Guide and Duck Dog Trainer Brian Johnson join us on this episode of Impact Outdoors Podcast as we sit down and visit at the 2024 Hunt Fish Podcast Summit about fishing, hunting and spreading the good word. Brian is pastor at First Baptist Church in Winnie, TX. He also loves to fish and started guiding bass fishing trips a few years ago. He is the owner of Duck Dog Trainer, where he and his family own and operate a 15-acre site in east Texas training some of the finest hunting dogs around. Make sure and check out the full episode to hear some great stories and insights from Brian and check out his websites below. As always, thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe to the show and leave us a rating and review. We'd sure appreciate it! BrianJohnson.Live Retreiver Training | Gun Dog Training | Duck Dog Trainer Instagram Feel free to email us any questions, comments or guest suggestions at [email protected] Music provided by Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/HsZqyUbonO/ https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/BqSXv2dc8T/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices