I Went to the Woods

Johnny Vesper and I discuss his new novel, Lights Upon the Earth, and the life experiences that shaped it — fatherhood and the outdoors. We breakdown his unconventional writing process (he wrote much of the book on his phone), influences like Tolkien, ... Hosted on beehiiv. Read the full Privacy Policy at https://www.beehiiv.com/privacy.

In this episode, author and wilderness guide Michael Engelhard talks about being a travel writer who hasn’t driven since 1982, his hitchhiking adventures, and how he gets around as a guide. He also breaks down a grizzly encounter where his bear spray f... Hosted on beehiiv. Read the full Privacy Policy at https://www.beehiiv.com/privacy.

Chris Paparo is a Long Island marine biologist known as the Fish Guy. In this episode Chris shares how he uses game cameras and nest boxes to capture owls, wood ducks and other backyard wildlife, and how those projects led to research and community eng... Hosted on beehiiv. Read the full Privacy Policy at https://www.beehiiv.com/privacy.

Daniel Buitrago is a co-founder of Alaska Wild Project. In this episode we talk about his sheep hunt. We cover gear (Leupold scopes, Hilleberg Nallo GT3 tent), the grind of glacier travel, and how weather and safety shaped his choices. We also talk abo... Hosted on beehiiv. Read the full Privacy Policy at https://www.beehiiv.com/privacy.

In this episode, I talk to Fairbanks resident Harrison Gottschling about moving his family out of a dry cabin and into a home with running water, the benefits and challenges of that transition, and how it changed family life. We also discuss Harrison’s... Hosted on beehiiv. Read the full Privacy Policy at https://www.beehiiv.com/privacy.

Ashley Stimpson is a journalist and president of the Outdoor Writers Association of America. In this episode we talk about her path into freelance writing and some of her favorite stories—ranging from greyhound racing to Mason–Dixon markers and AM radi... Hosted on beehiiv. Read the full Privacy Policy at https://www.beehiiv.com/privacy.

Zack Butterfield is a hunter and mental health counselor. In this episode we talk about why getting outside—especially morning sunlight—helps mood, immunity, and stress regulation. We also talks about the role of social media, rural mental health, prac... Hosted on beehiiv. Read the full Privacy Policy at https://www.beehiiv.com/privacy.

Kellen Golightly is an avid upland game hunter from Utah and host of Bird Camp Radio. We discuss Utah’s diverse upland species, public-land access, conservation challenges, and how Bird Camp Radio connects hunters across states to promote stewardship a... Hosted on beehiiv. Read the full Privacy Policy at https://www.beehiiv.com/privacy.

This short introduction is for my new project the I Went to the Woods podcast. A new show that features outdoor creatives, conservationists, filmmakers and writers sharing stories about hunting, fishing, conservation and the creative process. Subscribe... Hosted on beehiiv. Read the full Privacy Policy at https://www.beehiiv.com/privacy.

Abby and I were able to go on our first overnight alpine hunting trip in two years. (Thanks Mimi and Papa) We recap the hike up, the hectic stalk at last light, and hiking back to camp in the dark. We're tired, we're thirsty, but we're amped in this on... Hosted on beehiiv. Read the full Privacy Policy at https://www.beehiiv.com/privacy.