It took a lot of doin' but we finally got Megan Clark @mlknepp and Allie Butler @alliembutler on together for a fun filled podcast. It's been a treat getting to know these two and after listening to this podcast you'll feel like you know them too. Friendships forged through hunting are unbreakable and so is the case with these two. They are genuine…

We say this all the time and not to sound too repetitive, but "you have to listen to this one". In this episode we finally catch up with Emma Schmidt @emma.schm1dt and had a lot of fun learning how she Makes It Happen Outdoors. Emma is living and loving her outdoor lifestyle every day. Whether she's driving all night to make it to the next rodeo, c…

For this episode we traveled to beaUTiful southern Utah to sit down with Casey from Casey's Off Road Recovery to see what makes Casey tick. Making It Happen Outdoors is almost an understatement for Casey. Years of Search and Rescue mixed with Off Roading, mules, music and just about anything else that involves being outside with family has given Ca…

In this episode we sit down with Todd Kelley in beautiful Brian Head Utah and finally get to hear the full rendition of his once in a lifetime Dall Sheep hunt in remote Alaska. This a must listen if you are thinking about booking an Alaskan sheep hunt! But Of course, that's not all we bs about. We go through the events of the New Mexico archery elk…

Are you in the kind of shape needed to carry out your hunting buddy if it became necessary? Lorenzo Pavlica has been a personal trainer since 1988 and now is the co-owner of the athletic training center PrimeTime Performance. In this episode we sit down with Lorenzo and he gives us a breakdown what it takes to be our absolute best in the outdoors. …

In this weeks episode we have what we would definitely consider an energy packed conversation with Bri Van Scotter (or Full Bore Bri as we like to call her). Bri @wildernesstotable is an accomplished Professional Chef who has made it her life's purpose to show the world how amazing and fulfilling it can be to cook and prepare foraged foods and self…

It goes without saying that this is an adrenaline packed episode. Skyler Howes definitely thrives on adrenaline while he's powering his motorcycle through some of the harshest terrain on earth. Skyler takes us through his journey from childhood to full time professional riding motorcycles in the worlds toughest Rally races. The stories about his ca…

In this episode we catch up with Khris and Nikki Tate and have a blast reminiscing about our shared experiences as well as getting caught up on what we've all been up to for the last year or so. Some highlights pf this episode are: Khris and Nikki have some amazing news. Their first ever elk hunt with us! Nikki's monster buck! How their waterfowl s…

In this episode we were fortunate enough to have a conversation with Sydney Broadaway. @sydneyleann40 We couldn't have enjoyed ourselves more! Sydney has followed her recipe for success perfectly and the proceeds show in her zest for life and ever present positive attitude. Take some time and listen how a girl from Alabama finds herself in Bozeman …

In this episode we had the distinct pleasure of talking with Melissa Hess @melisshess on Instagram. If you're looking for Melissa and you are looking indoors you're sure not to find her. Melissa is currently living her dream of spending the majority of her time outdoors hunting, fishing, trail running and hiking. Melissa told us about her first dee…

2020 has definitely been one for the books. Even with all the craziness, the Make It Happen Outdoors Team gets it done! This episode was recorded at elk camp during the Utah elk archery hunt and just previous to the New Mexico elk archery hunt. Stay tuned for a recap of New Mexico elk archery and two Nevada deer hunts. Thank you for all your suppor…

"Get out there. Don't wait around because you'll never get back that day you wasted." Words well spoken from this week guest Lydia Smith @lydiasmith00 The first word that comes to mind is "Natural". Everything Lydia puts her mind to she's a natural at. There's three things in Lydia's life that she is supremely passionate about and those three thing…

This episode was a complete blast to record and we're sure you'll love it! It was recorded onsite at the Mountain Archery Fest mountainarcheryfest.com at Eagle Point in Beaver, UT. The atmosphere was electrified with the positive energy the organizers bring to every event. In this episode Brandon sits down with shooters and vendors who were having …

Twist on the throttle, hang on and get ready for this high speed episode. If you follow motocross even a little, you've surely heard of Garrett Marchbanks @gmarchbanks36. In this episode we sit down with Garrett and talk motocross racing, his career to date and definitely the outdoors. Garrett's taking the sport by storm and definitely had the mome…

Amongst all the craziness we're all thrown into these days, we had the opportunity to sit down, relax, have a meal and chat with JC known throughout the cooking community as cooking_queen_xo Jen invited us into her home and we were immediately treated as family. Jen filled our bellies with mouth watering street tacos topped with gummy bears (amazin…

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Roscoe Jarboe @roscoejarboe is about as genuine as a man can get and we can't thank him enough for taking time out of his day to sit down and talk about his career as a professional bull rider. Roscoe gives us a taste of what it takes to be a cowboy on the PRCA circuit trying to make it to the National Finals Rodeo in December each year. Over 100 r…

There's something to be said for someone who knows what their destiny is and then has the fortitude to make it happen. Our guest this week is Christina Gibson @whiteoutracingkennel and she has known she wanted to be a dog musher from the age of 4. Determination, courage, attitude, dedication and discipline are just a few of the words that can be us…

Let's get right to it. In this episode we definitely had the pleasure of sitting down with Heather Storm. @heatherstormla Odds are good you've seen Heather Storm on your TV especially if you or anybody in your house is fascinated with cars or the motorsport industry. But that's just a fraction of what Heather is all about. She lives her life on her…

In this episode we spend some time with Butch from the Working Man Bowhunter. @workingmanbowhunter Butch and his team are working very hard to show today's hard woking hunters how to juggle the pressures of work, family, home and every day life and still have a passion for the outdoors. The Working Man Bowhunter team lives by the motto "The Struggl…

In this episode we talk about something that is near and dear to our hearts. This is one of those conversations that proves unselfishness does still exist in this world. Rachael Davis, her husband Ken and their dog rescue volunteers have dedicated their lives to saving the lives of dogs. Lily's Pad Rescue @lilyspadrescue specializes in English bull…

MacKenzie Kroll @mackenzieinminnesota joins us this week for another outstanding episode. Mackenzie is determined to show the women of today what awaits them in the outdoors. She is the cofounder of herwilderness.co who's mission is to provide experiences that encourage more women to get outdoors together. Mackenzie has a vision of what her future …

As we promised in our mid summer scouting report episode we sit down and talk about how the Utah elk archery season finished out. We had (5) general season spike/cow permits and Darren had the Any Bull permit. The spike/cow tags proved to be a little hate hard to fill, but... the Any Bull tag got filled in spectacular fashion. As the season progres…

This episode is something a little different from our usual and we're sure you're going to love it.The Make It Happen Outdoors team sat down and talked about how the season's scouting trips are coming along. We went over some tips, tricks and ideas on how we go about scouting, the preparation process and how to get the most out of the upcoming hunt…

Another great episode coming your way! This week we feature Raven Finegan. Raven has been drawn to the outdoors since she was a child. At 11 years old she was begging her parents to let her take hunters safety and her daughter is following in her footsteps by just completing her hunters safety. Raven is an avid outdoors woman who is self taught and…

We were instantly jealous when Kaysie Thomas told us she spends at lest 6 days a week outside in the mountains doing what she loves with her husband Troy and their dog Kylo. Kaysie and Troy have built a life outdoors as wildland firefighters and then starting and growing a business collecting and selling antler sheds. With the addition of Kylo to t…

The saying goes that "the third time is a charm". Not in this case, the second time was definitely the winner. It took a while for all our schedules to match up, but once they did we were able to re-record a super podcast! Andy https://www.instagram.com/andy_outdoors/ known as andy_outdoors on Instagram is an extremely high energy guy who is a fana…

We had a blast recording this episode! Brandon was able to get Todd Kelly, Mike Smith and JP together in one spot so that we could get their hunting stories out for everyone's entertainment. Todd and crew have been extremely fortunate to draw some of the most sought after big game permits in the West and we caught up wit them in Brian Head, UT to h…

Welcome back! In this episode we had the opportunity to talk with Nikki Tate https://www.instagram.com/nikkitateoutdoors/ She's been called the "blonde bombshell attorney" for good reason. Nikki is fully immersed in the outdoor lifestyle and goes at it full force. Her competitive spirit and endless energy contribute to the success she's had playing…

IT'S BEEN ONE YEAR! This is our one year anniversary special and we reveal a little more about us and how we got to where we are today when it comes to all things outdoors. It was a blast sitting down and reminiscing about goods times past. If you were wondering who Kent and Brandon were and how Make It Happen Outdoors Podcast came to be, sit back …

We had the pleasure of catching Brandon Waddell the host of the very successful Wilderness Attitude Podcast as he blew through Las Vegas a couple weeks ago. Brandon is a very busy guy with all he's got going on this spring and summer and we got to hear first hand all the super cool stuff he's working on. If you want to get out in the mountains with…

In this episode we had a very fun and informative conversation with Stacey @nvbowhuntress https://www.instagram.com/nvbowhuntress/ If you've ever thought about hunting in Nevada make sure you contact Stacey and book a hunt with Currant Creek Outfitters. When it comes to multitasking Stacey is a pro. She's a mom, a school teacher, a hunting guide, a…

We've been very excited to release this episode. We had the opportunity to sit down with Heath and his wife Cedar and listen as Heath told us the history behind the Red Poppy Ranch and how they got to where they are today. Heath and his family had the dream of purchasing their own piece of property, building a house and living a self sustaining lif…

While we were at the Hunt Expo in Salt Lake City we were able to wrangle Jordan Budd and Jordan Adams for a podcast that happened on the fly and we wouldn't have had it any other way. These two were a blast to talk to and not only did we have a great time talking with them we learned a ton of stuff about the hunting industry we didn't know before. …

It's always a good time when you get to sit down with great folks like Wayne and Marc Carlton. We met up with these two at the Western Hunting and Conservation Expo in Salt Lake City and couldn't be more grateful to them for giving us some of their valuable time. We talked about their company Native by Carlton and what they have going on now as wel…

The first weekend in February found us the high desert town of Elko Nevada for what proved to be a weekend that will stay etched in our memories forever. We had the distinct pleasure of sitting down with Ned Ledoux while he was in town performing a couple shows for the 35th annual National Cowboy Poetry Gathering. From the moment we sat down to the…

We can't thank Paul Cook https://www.instagram.com/biggameutah_paul/ enough for letting us invade his house and spend an evening with us talking about our favorite subject, HUNTING! Paul invited us to sit down and have a conversation in his impressive mancave that would make any hunter envious. Paul answers questions off his instagram page as well …

Part 2 Here it is folks part 2 of the two part series we did with Ashley Barlow. If you haven't listened to part 1, please go back and listen to part 1 before you listen to this episode. This young woman is not only a superb athlete and adventurer, but an inspiration to us all. Ashley talks to us about the races she has coming up and lets us in on …

Part 1 This podcast consisting of part 1 and part 2 is one for the books. We were extremely fortunate to talk with Ashley Barlow. https://www.instagram.com/adventurewith_ashley/ This is Ashley's first opportunity as a guest on a podcast and we are honored and pleased that she sat down with us. Ashley has used hope, the outdoors, running and adventu…

Lindsay Persico known in the social media world as Huntfiber https://www.instagram.com/huntfiber/?hl=en is a force to be reckoned with. Lindsay is a "super" mom as well as a fitness expert, hunter, outdoor writer, wife and entrepreneur. In this episode we were fortunate enough to catch Lindsay in between all the things that are demanding her attent…

This is one of those episodes you will be recommending to your family and friends for a long time. Lorenzo Pavlica has a wealth of life experiences and he was so gracious to share a few of them with us. Lorenzo served our nation in the US Air Force Special Operations, has been a competitive body builder , is currently a martial arts fighter and tra…

Brooke Domino known as cowgirlup157 on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cowgirlup157/ is a super competitive multi talented young woman who isn't afraid to take on the world. Brooke is a top notch horse trainer, professional barrel racer, entrepreneur and equine technician. In this episode we get to learn about Brooke's many other hobbies includ…

In this episode we had the pleasure of talking with Tessa Fowler known as wyomingmountaingirl on Instagram https://https://www.instagram.com/wyomingmountaingirl/?hl=en/wyomingmountaingirl/?hl=en Tessa is an all around outdoorswoman who spends a good portion of the year completely immersed in the mountains she loves so dearly. It doesn't take long t…

How many times in your life will you get the chance to meet a Guinness Book of World Records holder? Our guess is not too many. Well, we did and his name is Austin Legg https://www.instagram.com/austin.legg/ Austin set the world record for the fastest 10K with a 100 pound backpack! And not only did he set the new record, but he smashed it! While ta…

The name Valentine Thomas is one we're sure you will be hearing a lot in the future. This courageous independent woman is a force to be reckoned with. She left her professional life as a financier and lawyer to pursue a life traveling the world spearfishing. Valentine's energy and passion for life is infectious. Listen along as she tells us the sto…

Kreg McGee was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2005, but he hasn't let it slow him down. Join us for this episode as we sit down with Kreg and hear his story from the diagnosis to the many hunts he has been involved with. We were fortunate enough to talk with Kreg a week after he harvested an amazing 6pt bull elk with Chairbound Sportsman. We …

In this episode we had so much fun sitting down with Leslye and Jeremy Leslie. These two relocated from Georgia to Utah 4 years ago and have immersed themselves in the western outdoors arena full tilt. They are dedicated to the outdoors, committed to ethical hunting, active conservationists and two of the hardest working hunters we know. The story …

In this episode we sat down and had a chat with Liz Donaldson known as huntress.life.liz on Instagram. What a great story and message she has. Her husband Ian and her are fortunate enough to be stationed in Great Falls Montana and they take full advantage of the opportunities that area has to offer. Taking up hunting to spend more time with her hus…

We couldn't be more excited to bring you this episode!! We were very fortunate that Kristy Titus had a lull in her very busy schedule and was able to talk with us for awhile. We were captivated by her passion for life and her dedication to the numerous organizations that she supports. Kristy's list of accomplishments is mind blowing. We talked abou…

Every once in a great while you get chance to meet someone who has the ability to enjoy life to the fullest every single day. We got that chance when we spent some time talking with Danielle Torpey. Her enthusiasm is infectious and her love of life and especially life outdoors is undeniable. Danielle is fiercely dedicated to the kids she teaches in…