Campfire Conversations 93: Bass, Slabs and Thermal Hogs for a Good Cause with Stars & Stripes Adventures

Our Campfire Conversations format occasionally allows us to take on discussions that deviate from our traditional outdoor format. I always end up learning something new during these episodes and today is no exception. I don't think any American reflects fondly when thinking of big insurance corporations, nor should they. But just how insidious is their [...]

America Unwon's Keeley Covello makes her return to the show this week. If you aren't familiar with her work, think underdog Western journalist who is looking out for rural America. The lifelong Californian has lots of hot opinions on a myriad of topics that we'll dive into. Highlights from the conversation include: Trump Administration revokes [...]

Our old friend Ike Eastman of Eastmans makes his return this week. We dive in deep on a myriad of topics and a massive announcement from Eastmans. Highlights Include: Kids and their devices Raising teenage girls Feeling like you've won as a parent when your kid asks for a hunting trip for their birthday Has [...]

Abigail Spanberger lied to Virginians. She ran as a moderate democrat and defeated Lt. Governor Winsome Sears in the recent Virginia gubernatorial election. What Virginians didn't understand until she took office though, is that she is actually a radical, dyed in the wool leftist. So far left in fact, that it took her all of [...]

Two of my favorite singer songwriters join us in studio this week. William Clark Green makes his 3rd appearance on the show and John Baumann his debut. In addition to their chops as solo artists, they also make up one half of the Panhandlers super group. Highlights from the conversation include: Duck season recap Those [...]

Catalina Island is a unique channel island situated off California's southern coast. It is roughly 75 square miles and home to just under 4,000 residents. It is also home to a healthy mule deer herd that was established on the island by the Wrigley family roughly a century ago. Sadly, Catalina Island has been in [...]

Our longtime friend Cody Roberson makes his return to the show this week. The Lake Fork, TX resident and Army Bass Anglers founder is currently working with Purple Heart Homes, a great organization that functions to give back to our veterans who are often overlooked by society. Specifically, during today's conversation though we focus on [...]

Laird Hamberlain is a lifelong sportsman. When asked about his favorite thing to hunt, he'll respond with "DDT" (deer, ducks & turkey). The longtime Safari Club International CEO joined me for a candid conversation about the work SCI is doing both domestically and internationally. Highlights from our discussion include: The joys of watching your kids [...]

Ryan Boyd trapped his first hog at as a teenager and never looked back. The lifelong trapper, hunter and sportsmen eventually turned his passion for trapping into his full-time wildlife removal business (Quick Catch) in Florida. The job has led him into some incredible scenarios, many of them taking place in urban settings where interactions [...]

Over the years, we've had the racks of some giant North Texas archery bucks in the studio. That trend continues on this episode when Grayson County whitetail hunter Ryan Bergman joins us. The 196 4/8 inch (gross) monster he watched for 4 seasons finally presented an opportunity in late November and Ryan's bolt found its [...]