Inside the Hunt Fish Podcast Summit | Derek York on Outdoor Media and Fishing

Recorded at the 2026 Hunt Fish Podcast Summit at Pintail Hunting Club in Garwood, Texas, this episode of the Mudfish Adventures Podcast features Derek York, founder of the Hunt Fish Podcast Summit, host of the Impact Outdoors Podcast, and owner of Spot Stalker Guide Service along the Texas coast. Derek shares the story behind the Hunt Fish Podcast Summit, a unique gathering that brings together podcasters, filmmakers, conservation leaders, and outdoor storytellers from across North America. Over several days, guests collaborate, record podcasts, fish, shoot skeet, and showcase films during the Hunt Fish Podcast Film Festival, highlighting some of the most compelling conservation and outdoor stories being produced today.  The conversation explores how the summit has grown into a hub for outdoor media collaboration, featuring guests from organizations like Wild Sheep Foundation, Women Hunt, Heroes on the Water, and Texas coastal conservation groups. Filmmakers and conservation storytellers gather to share new documentaries, short films, and stories that highlight wildlife conservation, outdoor heritage, and the people working to protect natural resources.  Beyond podcasting and media, Derek also discusses his life as a Texas coastal fishing guide, running Spot Stalker Guide Service in the Galveston Bay complex. The episode dives into redfish fishing, speckled trout conservation, tarpon along the Texas coast, and the importance of responsible boating and habitat protection in fragile coastal ecosystems.  From outdoor storytelling and filmmaking to conservation issues and fishing adventures, this episode provides a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most unique gatherings in the outdoor media world. Topics covered in this episode The origin of the Hunt Fish Podcast Summit Bringing outdoor podcasters and filmmakers together The Hunt Fish Podcast Film Festival Conservation storytelling and outdoor media collaboration Texas coastal conservation and oyster reef restoration Redfish, trout, tarpon, and nearshore fishing in the Gulf Life as a fishing guide on the Texas coast Why outdoor media matters for conservation awareness Whether you're a podcaster, angler, hunter, filmmaker, or conservationist, this episode highlights the power of storytelling, collaboration, and community in the outdoor industry.