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Shedding Light Hunting Stories Podcast

Travis Williams: Shedding Light Stories

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Love a good hunting story? This is the podcast for you. Each episode is a real story told from a real hunter. There may be an occasional name you recognize but for the most part this podcast features average joes just like you! Real guys and girls with real stories about their hunting experiences. Deer, turkey, elk, ducks...if there's a story to be told we will tell it!
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Warden's Watch

Wayne Saunders / John Nores

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This podcast brings you stories from Game Wardens across the world. Listen to their favorite cases, worst cases, what led them to their career, and what makes their job unique. Hosted by retired game wardens Wayne Saunders and John Nores.
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The Big Buck Registry is a renowned platform and community dedicated to celebrating and documenting the world of deer hunting and the pursuit of trophy whitetails. Established as a podcast in 2010, it has since grown into a comprehensive online resource for deer hunters, enthusiasts, and conservationists. The Big Buck Registry offers a wealth of knowledge, featuring interviews with successful hunters, expert tips and techniques, captivating stories, and discussions on deer behavior, habitat ...
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Covering all things DIY whitetail hunting, the Truth From The Stand Deer Hunting Podcast is the place to get your deer hunting stories, deer hunting tips and more. We'll launch a new podcast each week exploring topics across the landscape of deer and deer hunting. So take your time and enjoy each episode and be sure to subscribe to the podcast and take us with you across all your devices. Whether in the car or at work, we could all use a little more deer hunting in our lives!
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The Hunt Fish Journal

Greg,Dan and Jerry interview Lee and Tiffany Lakosky, Gregg Ritz, Harold Knight, Stan Potts, Fred Eichler, Al Lindner, Ron Lindner, Jimmy Houston, Grant Woods and many others as well as teach Scrape Methods for hunting whitetail deer

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The Hunt Fish Journal is a educational podcast hosted by Greg Barnhart, Dan Stapleton and Jerry Everhart with a passion for promoting archery, hunting and fishing in the great outdoors. Greg Barnhart is a custom wood worker with a great love of the outdoors, hunting and fishing. Greg started shooting archery around 14 years of age and was fascinated with the flight of the arrow from his youth. Greg started Deer hunting in 1978 in the Wayne National Forest in Southern Ohio. Greg is an avid Ba ...
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Hey gang - In this episode, I catch up with Chad as we prep for the Idaho season. We talk training, shooting practice, and getting our gear ready. We’re set discuss how the full moon coming up will impact our hunts and are excited for the camaraderie and the chance to unplug in the wild. We also dive into our Ohio and Pennsylvania plans. Chad’s got…
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Hey gang - In this episode, I sit down with Cody to talk about staying sharp, all while gearing up for the upcoming hunting season. We dive into our favorite equipment—from bows and arrows to broad heads—and Cody shares his excitement about his new micro longbow and its compact benefits. We both stress the importance of finding gear that fits well …
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133 Tony Latham – Fire, Fish & Game and Fiction Tony Latham is an author known for his engaging stories drawn from his extensive experience as an Idaho game warden and years spent fighting wildfires in Alaska. His career has been as adventurous as the characters in his books - including a lengthy undercover operation documented in his 2012 debut no…
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Hey folks, In this episode I talk with Bobby Worthington about the finer points of deer hunting, focusing on trophy bucks and effective strategies. Bobby shares his insights on reading the land, using historical sign and trail camera data, and the importance of hunting funnels and pinch points. We discuss how picking the right tree involves a mix o…
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Send Travis a Text Message If you've listened to this show you are familiar with a couple of my Australian friends, Joel Fulton and Daniel Mummery. A couple months ago, Daniel was able to get his first sambar deer stag. In early August, he and Joel went deep into the backcountry by bicycle and Joel was up on the trigger this time. With Daniel havin…
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Hey folks, Clint here. In this episode, I’m catching up with my buddy Byron Horton. Byron has made the effort to un-Tech himself. From ditching trail cameras to adopting a stick bow, he’s getting back to the roots of hunting. We’re talking woodsman ship, chasing November bucks and letting the land and deer guide your hunts. As if family and hunting…
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132 Drew Milne – British Columbia, Canada While deployed with the Canadian Armed Forces, Drew Milne picked up a book that inspired him to pursue his true calling and a new career as a conservation officer. Now, after almost two decades and multiple honors, he oversees the beautiful South Coast region of British Columbia, Canada, and teaches at the …
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Hey folks, Clint here. In this episode of the Truth From The Stand podcast, I chat with Dan Infalt about prepping for deer season, from gear checks to bow practice, and the importance of staying in shape. We discuss how attitude and confidence can influence hunting success. Dan and I share stories about the challenges of public land hunting, explor…
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Send Travis a Text Message David Nelson from Texas joins me on the show today to tell an incredible story from Africa. We hear some of his stories growing up in Texas and then we dive into a hunt that didn't go as expected. Cape Buffalo can be an extremely dangerous animal to hunt and David unpacks the story today. We also hear some life lessons th…
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Hey folks, Clint here. In this episode, I chat with my buddy Beau Martonik about the hot topic of Sunday hunting in Pennsylvania. We're both optimistic about it eventually being allowed, which would bring more opportunities for hunters juggling work and family commitments. We touch on the potential economic and acknowledge challenges like limited l…
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131 Live from NAWEOA – with Drew Milne (BC), Kris MacCabe (ME) & Chris Gilkey (OH) This episode finds us live at NAWEOA 2024 in in beautiful Penticton, BC with Maine’s Kris MacCabe, Chris Gilkey from Ohio, and Drew Milne of our host province, British Columbia, Canada. The guys sit down for a lively roundtable talk about their respective states and …
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Hey folks, Clint Campbell here. In this episode, I chat with Joe Miles about our shared love for hunting and the adventures we've had. We dive into the joy of exploring new places, meeting fellow hunters, and appreciating the simple things. Joe shares his hunting experiences in South Carolina, Kentucky, Kansas, Texas, Mexico, and Africa, discussing…
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Send Travis a Text Message Today I'm rejoined by Dan Ray (and his wife Denise provides some great commentary!). He tells the awesome story of his recent bear hunt in Utah. It wasn't an easy hunt and he unpacks how it all worked out on the day before his season would end. It's a fun conversation and some great life lessons at the end!…
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Hey folks, Clint here from the Truth From The Stand podcast. In this episode, I chat with my buddy Wilson about our upcoming Idaho elk hunt together, chasing whitetails in Idaho, and Wilsons epic Mule Deer hunt in one of the last truly wild places in the lower 48, the Frank Church Wilderness. Wilson talks about being present with family, his elk hu…
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130 Lukas Madsen – Alberta, Canada Ahead of NAWEOA 2024 in British Columbia, Canada, Wayne discusses warden life across the border with special guest Sgt. Lukas Madsen, a Fish & Wildlife officer in the neighboring province of Alberta. Sgt. Madsen discusses his path from growing up in the rugged beauty of the Northwest Territories to becoming a game…
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Hey folks, Clint here from the Truth From The Stand podcast. In this episode, I chat with Chad about what seems like the annual trail camera controversy and potential bans, questioning their impact on access issues. We stress fighting for hunting rights and better wildlife management. We also touch on hunting access, land ownership, and tech's role…
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Hey folks, In this episode I chat with big buck killer Adam Hayes. Out of 40 bucks, he’s killed 10 that have grossed into the elite Booner class, and 4 of those have smashed 200-inch ambition . We dive into hunting mature bucks, the importance of wind direction, and the role of effective scouting. Adam shares his early season tactics, how to balanc…
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When an officer-involved shooting occurs, we often hear a lot about the victim, but what happens to the person who pulled the trigger? Our Sponsors: Thin Green Line Podcast Don Noyes Chevrolet North American Game Warden Museum Sovereign Sportsman Solutions “A Cowboy in the Woods” Book Hunt of a Lifetime Maine's Operation Game Thief Wildlife Heritag…
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Hey Folks, In this episode I chat with my buddy Josh Ilderton from the Untamed. We cover ground hunting and using it like a cheat code to get close to mature bucks. Then we dive into making plans to hunt multiple states and learning to savor the moments. It’s not usually what tags got filled, but who you spent time filling them with is what you’ll …
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Send Travis a Text Message Today I'm joined by a local whitetail legend named Rich Wynn. Rich wouldn't call himself a legend. He'd just say he's been blessed. He's been able to harvest quite a few Ohio big bucks along with some from other states as well. Today he shares some of these stories along with his first elk with a recurve bow and the time …
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Hey Folks, In this episode I chat with Brian Douglas about the art of killing mature bucks. We cover hunting strategies, dealing with different terrains, and managing hunting pressure. We dive into early season tactics, balancing patience and aggression, and the mental grind of hunting in October and the rut. We also talk about balancing hunting wi…
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Bill Saunders' legacy is a testament to the enduring bond between family and nature. His love for the wilderness, deeply instilled in his sons, has blossomed into a tradition that transcends generations. This Father's Day, we explore their story; it's a legacy of living off the land, teaching the next generation to hunt ethically, and nurturing a p…
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On today's episode, I'm chatting with Josh Profitt about our deer hunting experiences and the impact of life changes on our pursuits. We dive into the grit and determination needed to chase specific deer and the support that keeps us going. We discuss the challenges of hunting thick terrain and dealing with road traffic. Josh shares his experience …
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Send Travis a Text Message Today I'm joined by Joey Eichelberger from Wisconsin. Joey comes on to share some great deer and turkey stories. We hear an awesome story of how he shot his first compound buck on public land back deep in a swamp. He also shares about his new business called The Bass Raft. You can check it out at the link below: https://b…
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Hey folks, we’re back with a fresh episode of the Truth from the Stand deer hunting podcast. In this episode, we tackle balancing work and hunting, share strategies for hunting mountainous terrain, and dive into some personal hunting regrets. We discuss terrain selection, effective trail camera use, and understanding deer behavior, including the ti…
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Hey folks, We’re back with a brand new episode of the Truth from the Stand deer hunting podcast. This time around, I’m joined by my buddy Greg Litzinger to dive into all things hunting and bow shooting. And guess what? This is part one of a two-part series, so there’s even more to come next week. In this episode, Greg talks about his recent hand in…
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With record-high wildlife populations, Mississippi’s generous bag limits make it an attractive destination for hunters of all kinds, and game wardens are busy almost year-round. After 23 years with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks (MDWFP), Lt. Jason Blaylock has made substantial contributions to wildlife conservation and …
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On today’s episode, I'm joined by Rendell, and we're diving into our recent hunting adventures across different states. We tackle the challenges of long drives, varying deer populations, and what makes certain states our top picks for hunting. Scouting, finding secondary food sources, and reading historical sign are key topics we cover. Rendell sha…
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126 For the Fallen: Julian Keen – Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission Florida FWC Officer Julian “Batman” Keen was known for his bright smile, relentless enthusiasm, and deep commitment to the people and wildlife of his home state. On a quiet Sunday morning in 2020, he heard a crash outside his home and looked out to see a truck driving recklessly. …
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Send Travis a Text Message ***Correction, I say episode 218...it's 217. My bad. Carry on.*** For 20 years my Australian friend Daniel Mummery has chased Sambar deer and had hoped to take a stag with antlers. And for 20 years, it hasn't panned out. With limited time to hunt and a critter that is very elusive, opportunities have been few and far betw…
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In this chat, Ryan and I dive deep into our trail camera tactics and how we decipher the data for our hunts. With around 30 cameras each, we stress the importance of picking spots with dense cover that make mature bucks feel at home. Our strategy is simple: focus on deer trails, key terrain features, scrapes and transitions. Our talk revolves aroun…
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I did this game warden commentary regarding Christopher Alexander, who allegedly poached a world-class buck in Ohio. I have heard so much speculation regarding this buck through social media that I had to engage on the side of the game wardens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Join me on the Truth From the Stand Podcast as I sit down with Troy Fowler to delve into the heart of bowhunting and arrow dynamics. We're diving deep into the world of hunting experiences, arrow spine, and fine-tuning those crucial shots. Troy drives home the critical nature of arrow flight, spotlighting how using underspined arrows can dramatical…
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Send Travis a Text Message Today I tell the story of how I started the day planning to film and call for a buddy in Ohio but wound up on a piece of public in West Virginia I’d never been to. An hour later I had a turkey over my shoulder and was headed back to the car. Hope you enjoy!By Travis Williams: Shedding Light Stories
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Today on the podcast I’m joined by my buddy Sam Ubl. Sam has been hunting public and by permission land, and using water access way before it was “cool.” Sam has a DIY mentality, where there’s a will there’s a way. This approach came from trudging through the swamps of Wisconsin with his dad as a youngster, where sometimes making your own water acc…
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Send Travis a Text Message Today on the show Nate Root and I talk about how it all went down for us to punch our 2024 turkey tags...19 minutes apart...on different properties...using a vary similar method. The past week and for Nate, the past year, have had some challenges with the turkeys cooperating. It all panned out yesterday and we share the s…
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Late winter and early spring can find a New England game warden with a little more free time than they’re used to, and many have found a sweet way to tap into one of the nature’s greatest springtime gifts. As maple syrup season draws to a close, we catch up with Maine’s Chris Simmons, of Simmons and Daughters Sugar House, and Ken St. Pierre, of Big…
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Today on the podcast I’m joined by my buddy Cody Schleich. I’m always looking to meet guys who embrace the challenge of hunting big woods and hill country. Cody is one of those guys who is a calculated and aggressive grinder hunting mature bucks in rugged terrain. Hunting mature bucks ithese areas can sometimes feel like finding a needle in a hayst…
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Annie Teall is a seasoned emergency services dispatcher renowned for her calm and effective handling of crisis situations. With over 27 years of experience in dispatch, Annie has become a pivotal figure in emergency response within the San Bernardino community. She gained national recognition during the tragic terrorist attack at the Inland Regiona…
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Today on the podcast I’m joined by my buddy Tony Peterson. In today’s episode we dive into how at times, removing your ego …or adding a little ego can make all the difference in your hunting success. Go overboard and you’ve probably missed something…not enough and you may not take that leap your gut is telling you to that would lead you to killing …
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Send Travis a Text Message Today I have Alex Rewa on from Unseasoned Outdoors. Alex had the opportunity last year to intern with Bill Winke and we hear what that experience was like along with Alex's great deer and turkey stories. Stay tuned to the end when I talk a little about my eclipse experience.…
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Today on the podcast I’m joined by my buddy Dan Johnson. If you’re anything like Dan and I (and all of you out there juggling family, work and other responsibilities), it seems like our time gets more limited every year. Whether by choice or out of necessity, efficiency is the name of the game. Gone are the days of having all the time in the world …
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Kevin Estela's lifelong passion for the outdoors was kindled in childhood by his fascination with his father's WWII survival stories in the Philippines. This interest deepened through activities like hiking, kayaking, fishing, and hunting in New England, alongside reading extensively on survival and wilderness skills. Over time, his passion evolved…
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Today on the podcast I’m joined by my buddy Brandon Barlow. Brandon hunts public and small permission parcels in the south. As a native New Yorker he's had to adapt his hunting approach from relying on the historical calendar dates of good whitetail hunting...to now using long-term data to keep him in the game as his season is much longer. And the …
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Send Travis a Text Message There's certain hunting memories that will never leave us. Most of those are ones where family or friends were a part of it. Today Carsen comes on the show to tell a story about he took his grandpa turkey hunting and had an amazing morning in the woods. He also shares some of his other favorite turkey experiences and hunt…
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Topics: Trailblazing Conservation: Hulda Neal - America's First Female Game Warden 90 Year Old Cold Case in Idaho Finally Solved Drones in the Crosshairs: Pennsylvania Case Sparks Debate Over Technology in Wildlife Recovery Community Vigilance Leads to Sturgeon Poaching Convictions Montana Rancher's Hybrid Sheep Creation Leads to Legal Trouble Crac…
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Today on the podcast I’m joined by my Jacob Sklenar. At face value you meet Jacob and your first thought is that this guy is a detailed and meticulous killer…who finds consistent success by embracing the grind and suck that chasing mature whitetails is. Once you dig a little deeper, you realize Jacob is on a different journey than just killing matu…
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From humble beginnings fishing the tranquil lakes of Ohio to her current position as Chief of Law Enforcement for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Division, Kandy Klosterman is no stranger to blazing trails. As the state's pioneering female wildlife investigator, she spearheaded numerous high-profile cases, earning multiple accolad…
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Today on the podcast I’m joined by my buddy Michael Varady. Mike is one of those guys I’ve had the good fortune to meet the past few years. The dude just flat out gets it done in the high pressures state of New Jersey. He was one of my inspirations to begin tinkering with a traditional bow. Like with all die-hard outdoorsman there’s always a season…
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Send Travis a Text Message Today I'm joined by Brandon Guindon, senior pastor and elder at RealLife Ministries in Texas. Brandon is an avid hunter and today we talk elk, mule deer, and some of his hunts to Africa as well. Brandon and I also talk about discipleship and how we need to be intentional about it. In fact Brandon has written an excellent …
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