Ep. 338: MoNSAP: Missouri State Archery Tournament

With Brandon Butler overseas in Europe, Nathan “Shags” McLeod calls in a special co-host—his wife Savannah—to help bring you a boots-on-the-ground episode from the Missouri National Archery in the Schools Program (MoNASP) State Archery Championship in Branson, Missouri.Held annually at the Branson Convention Center, the MoNASP State Championship is one of the largest youth archery tournaments in the country, drawing more than 4,000 student archers from nearly 300 schools across Missouri.This episode captures the energy, excitement, and heart behind the event, featuring conversations with the people who make it all happen—from conservation leaders and organizers to students competing on the biggest stage of their young archery careers.Guests in this episode include:Tricia Burkhardt, Executive Director of the Missouri Conservation Heritage FoundationWill Coates, Board President of the Missouri Conservation Heritage FoundationMicah and Carter, Rock Bridge High School Archery TeamChris Massman, VP of Member Services with Missouri Electric CooperativesMiahra, 5th grade archer from Billings, MissouriTanner and Tripp from Arnold, MissouriAshlie Veede and Francisco Delgado with Explore BransonLevi Henry with Morrell TargetsRob Garver, Missouri Department of Conservation State Education Outreach CoordinatorFrom first-time competitors to lifelong conservation advocates, this episode highlights what makes MoNASP so special—building confidence, discipline, and a lifelong connection to the outdoors for students across the state.For more info:Missouri Conservation Heritage FoundationMissouri Dept. of ConservationMissouri Electric Co-opMissouri Electric Co-op Youth programMoNaspMorrell TargetsExplore BransonSpecial thanks to:Living The Dream Outdoor PropertiesSuperior Foam Insulation LLCDoolittle TrailersScenic Rivers TaxidermyConnect with Driftwood Outdoors:FacebookInstagramYouTubeEmail:[email protected]