Episode 62: Safety Third

Episode 62 – “Safety Third” – Show Notes Mike, GT, Mark, and Matt gather for a laughter-filled tour through decades of mishaps, close calls, and self-inflicted injuries that earned the family motto: Safety Third. After a quick recap of New Mexico whitetail hunting—highlighted by Robert’s impressive 8-mile day and his deep dive into the Hunter Ed manual—the crew turns to stories from Pennsylvania’s rifle season, upcoming flintlock plans, and their soon-to-depart trip to Cabo for striped marlin and tuna fishing. The centerpiece of the episode is a collection of outrageous (and true) injury stories: Matt’s greatest hits: a utility-knife knee stab, an ambulance ride after a toe-kick saw carved a half-circle into his leg, and countless stitches from 30 years in the trades. Tim’s “fire trilogy”: torching a tar-paper house after hornet spray ignited, setting a bathroom ablaze with paint stripper and a live outlet, and another exterior siding fire—followed by losing a house years later in a neighbor-caused garage fire. Ruhl childhood classics: Mark hatcheting his finger at age four, the infamous blender incident, and Mike nearly taking off his fingertip with a chop saw while working on a boat project. Bonus stories include Caitlin’s first pocket-knife wound at age seven, Robert running a log splitter responsibly at seven, and a teaser for future wildlife-encounter episodes—especially Grant’s legendary feral cat saga. The episode wraps with updates on Outdoor Ruhls’ viral reels, details on ordering Stormy Kromer caps, and how to connect with the show: Instagram: @outdoorruhls Email: [email protected]