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The Outdoor Hour
by Taylor Maples
Oklahoma City’s exclusive outdoor radio show—hosted by Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton. As a lifelong outdoorsman and former college athlete, Taylor has always been fascinated by the crossover between the life lessons learned in sports and lessons learned in the outdoors. Josh got interested in the outdoors later in life but jumped in headfirst making a career out of saltwater guiding, working on the Fly Fishing Film Tour, producing numerous outdoor focused tv shows, as well as stents with Backcountry Hunters & Anglers and the Mule Deer Foundation, and more. Alongside weekly guests like experts from the Department of Wildlife Conservation, hunting guides, college coaches, professional athletes, and more, Taylor and Josh discusses hunting, fishing, conservation, and recreation while building community and educating Oklahoma City on relevant outdoor topics. This fun, engaging, inclusive, and educational segment is the only Outdoor focused radio show in the market-and a great way to re
Episodes
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Episode 122: "Turkey Hunting with Clayton & Amanda Duvall 4.28.26
In this episode Taylor Maples chats with Clayton and Amanda Duvall about their recent successes chasing turkeys, plus how their lives look differently since having kids.
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Episode 121: "This is Who I Am Now" with Christian Zeron 4.8.26
In this week's episode Taylor Maples and Joshua Stratton chat with hunting lifestyle newcomer Christian Zeron. Christian became a viral sensation in the outdoors community online recently thanks to an enthusiastic video reflection following his first duck hunting experience. Since then, Christian...
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Episode 120: State of the White and Norfork Rivers with Capt Dustin Doss 2.18.26
In this episode Taylor Maples and Joshua Stratton are joined by Wandering Fly Co's Capt Dustin Doss. Hailed by Taylor as, "one of the most interesting people I've ever met," Dustin is a freshwater and saltwater fly fishing guide who has spent his time guiding across Colorado, Arkansas, and…
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Episode 119: Finding Balance in Busy Seasons 2.11.26
In this Episode Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton discuss the balance between trying to be relatable and honest in creating outdoor content, versus aspirational and cutting-edge. The guys love what they do but are each in seasons of added burdens; families, finances, growing responsibilities at...
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Episode 118: What's in the News This Week with Taylor and Josh 1.28.26
In this episode Taylor Maples and Joshua Stratton are in the studio catching up on some of the relevant topics in the news lately--Alex Honnold climbing Taipei 101, the end of Waterfowl season, X Games, music tours, and more.
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Episode 117: Land of the Giants: Flyfishing for Bahamian Bonefish with Capt Noah Miller 1.21.26
In this episode Taylor Maples is joined by Captain Noah Miller to talk about a recent hosted trip to Andros in the Bahamas chasing double-digit bonefish. Noah has some stories about catching once-in-a-lifetime class of bonefish in some of the most pristine waters imaginable.
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Episode 116: Hunting Flooded Corn Fields and Deadly Mountain Lion Attacks 1.14.26
In this episode, Taylor Maples and Joshua Stratton catch up on some current events in the outdoor world--deadly Colorado Mountain Lion attacks, the controversy for hunting flooded corn fields, and more.
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Episode 115: January Larrys: Bass Fishing with Hunter Stanley 1.7.26
In this episode Taylor Maples is on the boat with BASS Nation Federation angler Hunter Stanley. In an unseasonably warm January, the guys get out and try to find some winter Large Mouth Bass.
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Episode 114: Saltwater Fly Fishing Florida's Space Coast with Capt Noah Miller 12.3.25
In this episode Taylor Maples goes outdoors to talk about saltwater fly fishing from aboard a skiff on Florida's Space Coast. Between shots at Redfish, Snook, and Tarpon, Taylor talks with Captain Noah Miller about the unique fisheries in the Banana and Indian River lagoons as well as the threats...
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Episode 113: Skull Cleaning with Skulls Unlimited's Jaron Villemarette and Mike Chism 11.5.25
In this episode Taylor Maples chats with Jaron Villemarette and Mike Chism from Skulls Unlimited. The guys discuss the process through which Skulls Unlimited cleans skeletons for the world's leading museums and scientists, plus consumer purposes like retail and hunters. Their proprietary process…
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Episode 112: Waterfowl Episode 6: Calling Ducks with 737 Duck Calls' Dustin Jones 10.29.25
This is episode 6 of a 4 part series on waterfowl, and the final episode on waterfowl, we promise. In this episode Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton chat with Dustin Jones, co-owner and co-founder of 737 Duck Calls. After 5 weeks of talking waterfowl hunting the guys finally found someone brave...
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Episode 111: Waterfowl Episode 5: Stuart Ranch Outfitters with Clay Forst 10.22.25
This is episode 5 of a 5 part series on Waterfowl hunting. In this episode, Taylor Maples and Joshua Stratton are joined by Clay Forst from Stuart Ranch Outfitters. The guys talk about Stuart Ranch, the oldest family owned ranch in Oklahoma, their Outfitter service, and how their faith integrates...
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Episode 110: Waterfowl Episode 4: Waterfowl Numbers and Policy with Ducks Unlimited's Randall Cole 10.15.25
This is episode 4 of a 5 part series on Waterfowl hunting. In this episode Taylor Maples is joined by Randall Cole, the Regional Vice President of Ducks Unlimited. The guys talk waterfowl hunting, duck population numbers, conservation, and more! If you're looking for some data that suggests it...
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Episode 109: Waterfowl Episode 3: Waterfowl Kitchen with Chef Jean Paul Bourgeois 10.8.25
This is episode 3 of a 5 part series on waterfowl hunting. In this episode, Taylor Maples and Joshua Stratton are joined by Duck Camp Dinner's Chef Jean Paul Bourgeois. The guys talk all things wild game cooking, but lean in heavy on waterfowl options. Whether you're a seasoned chef (pun…
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Episode 108: Waterfowl Episode 2: Bird Dogs with Southern Oak Kennel's Barton Ramsey 10.1.25
This is episode 2 of a 5 part series on Waterfowl hunting. In this episode Taylor Maples and Joshua Stratton joined by Barton Ramsey, Founder of Southern Oak Kennels to talk all things bird dogs. Whether you're looking for that perfect breed or just love talking about working over a dog, this...
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Episode 107: Waterfowl Episode 1: If You Plant it, Ducks Will Come with Keenan Taylor 9.24.25
This is episode 1 of a 5 part series on Waterfowl. In this episode Taylor Maples and Joshua Stratton jump into waterfowl hunting with their guest Keenan Taylor from Genesis Crop Solutions and Salt Creek Duck Club. If you want to know what crops to plant to attract ducks to your private land, or...
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Episode 106: Catching Up with Taylor & Joshua in Studio 9.17.25
In this episode, Taylor Maples and Joshua Stratton talk about the Western Big Game series they just finished up, discuss the upcoming Waterfowl series, and share some stories from their recent outdoor adventures.
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Episode 105: Western Rifle Episode 4: Elk DIY with Oklahoma Landmark's Blake & Hunter Merritt 9.10.25
This is episode 4 of a 4 part series on Western Big Game hunting. In this episode, Taylor Maples and Joshua Stratton chat with brothers Blake and Hunter Merritt about their experiences elk hunting in Colorado and the way they've found success year after year. If you're looking for advice on how…
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Episode 104: Western Rifle Episode 3: Infinite Outdoors Resources for Hunters with Sam Seeton 9.3.25
This is episode 3 of a 4 part series on Western Rifle Hunting. In this week's episode Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton are joined by the CEO of Infinite Outdoors Sam Seeton. The guys talk about how Infinite Outdoors offers outdoorsmen access to 1.5 Million acres of private land around the United...
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Episode 103: Western Rifle Episode 2: Planning for a Western Hunt with Trevor Groves 8.27.25
This is episode 2 in a 4 part series on Western rifle hunting. In this episode, Taylor Maples and Joshua Stratton are joined by Trevor Groves to talk about preparation for a Western rifle hunt. From selecting states and game species to target, to applying for tags and determining how to use…
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Episode 102: Western Rifle Episode 1: Ike Eastman from Eastman's Hunting Journal 8.20.25
This is episode 1 of a 4 part series on Western rifle hunting. By listener demand, Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton dive into Western hunting and swing for the fences out of the gate: this week's episode features Ike Eastman, President of Eastman's Hunting Journal. Ike tells stories of his...
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Episode 101: Oklahoma Deer Conference with Rick Nolan 8.13.25
In this episode Taylor Maples and Joshua Stratton preview the upcoming Deer Conference hosted by Oklahoma non-profit Oklahoma Hunters and Anglers, in conjunction with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. The 2025 Deer Conference is a great way to expand your knowledge of deer hunting...
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Episode 100: Archery Series Episode 4: Bowhunting Reflections 8.6.25
This is episode 4 of a 4 part series on Archery. In this episode Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton talk about bowhunting. They discuss some of their favorite products, argue over scent control, and talk about things they do or don't do that help them harvest more animals with bows.
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Episode 99: Archery Series Episode 3: Self Bows, Trad Bows, and Primitive Archery with Bear Newcomb 7.30.25
This is episode 3 of a 4 week series on Archery. In this episode Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton are joined by bowyer Bear Newcomb. You may have seem his craftsmanship on display for MeatEater, Bear Grease, or other media platforms, but the guys get a candid conversation with Bear about creating...
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Episode 98: Delta Waterfowl Expo OKC 7.24.25
In this week's episode Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton chat about the state of the "Outdoor Expo" in the US; Josh recaps his recent trip to Orlando for ICAST, the largest Fishing expo in the world, then they're joined by Delta Waterfowl's Director of Industry Partnerships Chris Williams to tease...
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Episode 97: Archery Series Episode 2 with Bryn Chapman 7.16.25
This is episode 2 of a 4 part series on Archery. Taylor Maples is joined again by Okie-Land Bowhunter Pro Shop and Indoor Range owner Bryn Chapman and this week it's all about the gear and technology. The guys talk about all the brands of bows on the market today, the differences, and what to...
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Episode 96: Archery Series Episode 1 with Bryn Chapman 7.9.25
This is week 1 of a four week series on archery. In this week's episode Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton are joined by owner of Okie-Land Bowhunter Pro Shop and Indoor Range Bryn Chapman. The guys discuss the history of archery, the progression of technology, hunting stills, tips for better...
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Episode 95: Warm Water Fishing Episode 4 with Guide Chance Maxville 7.2.25
This is the fourth episode in a four week series on Warm Water Fishing. In this episode Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton chat with fishing guide Chance Maxville. Chance is a prominent Small Mouth Bass angler and co-owner of Tulsa's new Fly Shop Green Country Fly Company.
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Episode 94: Warm Water Fishing Episode 3 with B.A.S.S. Nation Fisherman Hunter Stanley 6.25.25
This is the third episode in a four week series on Warm Water Fishing. In this week's episode Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton are joined by State Champion B.A.S.S. Nation Federation fisherman and National Championship qualifier Hunter Stanley.
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Episode 93: Warm Water Fishing Episode 2 with ODWC's Jory Bartnicki 6.18.25
This is the second episode in a four week series on Warm Water Fishing. In this week's episode Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton are joined by Fisheries Biologist from Oklahoma's Department of Wildlife Conservation Jory Bartnicki.
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Episode 92: Warm Water Fishing Episode 1 6.1125
In this week's episode we begin a brand new four week series on warm water fishing around the Oklahoma region. Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton outline the plan for the next four weeks including fisheries biologists, professional bass fishermen, guides, and more. Plus, they get into some gritty...
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Episode 91: Our Takes on Phil Robertson's Passing 5.28.25
In this weeks episode Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton talk about the passing of Phil Robertson and the impact Duck Dynasty had on their lives. Spoiler alert: There's some disagreement.
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Episode 90: Land Access through Corner Cutting with Michael Maroney 5.7.25
In this episode Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton chat with Michael Maroney of Infinite Outdoors about their new program that helps hunters access hundreds of thousands of acres of land for free. Plus, the guys dig into the "corner cutting" lawsuits and discussion that's been front-and-center for…
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Episode 89: Big Cat hunting in Oklahoma with Kurt Kuklinski 4.23.25
In this episode Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton talk with Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's Research Supervisor Kurt Kuklinski. There's a lot of discussion lately about whether Oklahoma can support hunting seasons for Mountain Lions, and Kurt has some anecdotal evidence about how…
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Episode 88: Thoughts From Goldfish's Bowl 4.2.25
In this episode Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton talk a little bit about Oklahoma Sooner athletics after having spent a day shooting Sporting Clays with OU Football Offensive Coordinator Ben Arbuckle. Plus, Goldfish unveils a new segment, "Thoughts from the Fishbowl" where we talk about a sea...
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Episode 87: Randall Cole from Ducks Unlimited on The Farm Bill and More 3.11.25
In this episode Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton are joined by Randall Cole from Ducks Unlimited to talk about his recent trip to Washington DC and the impact of the current administration on land usage, conservation funds, the Farm Bill, and more.
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Episode 86: Forrest Fenn's Treasure, Dire Wolves, and More 4.10.25
In this week's episode Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton dive into the Netflix docuseries Gold and Greed about Forrest Fenn's hidden treasure. Plus, are Dire Wolves back from extinction? How do we manage species populations that haven't walked the earth in 12,000 years?
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Episode 85: What's Wrong with the Outdoor Industry? 2.12.25
In this episode Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton discuss a few new pieces of gear they've each picked up in recent weeks in preparation for Spring turkey season, plus Taylor asks Josh for an unfiltered perspective on the challenges facing the Outdoor Industry. Having worked in hunting, fishing…
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Episode 84: Gear We Love, & Safari Club International 1.29.25
In this week's episode Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton talk about some of the gear they love, from coolers to backpacks, and more. Plus, Josh spent last week on the road at Safari Club International and got to chat with several CEOs from international companies in the Hunting space. It's always…
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Episode 83: $1.3MM Sheep Tag, Goose Hunting, and Oklahoma's Proposed One Buck Limit 1.22.25
In this week's episode Taylor Maples catches up with Dave Myrick and discusses a handful of trending topics in the outdoors. Starting with the $1.3 million dollar sheep tag that sold this week at Sheep Show in Reno and moving to the proposed State Bill which would lower Oklahoma's buck harvest...
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Episode 82: Lamenting the End of Deer Season 1.15.25
In this episode Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton talk about their experiences deer hunting the 2024 season. As we say in the intro each week, harvests are fleeting, but lessons and memories abound. Take a listen to hear how the year went for Taylor and Josh and the ways they plan to use the...
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Episode 81: What Thermal Drones Can Tell Us About Deer Hunting with Rhett Acker 1.7.25
In this episode Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton chat with Oklahoma Drone Recovery Company owner Rhett Acker about the 2024 deer season. Now in his second year of operation, Rhett has collected some interesting data that tells a compelling story about the state of deer hunting in Oklahoma and the...
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Episode 80: Tips for Data Driven Hunting with ODWC's Kurt Kuklinski 12.18.24
In this episode, Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton are joined by Kurt Kuklinski from Oklahoma's Department of Wildlife Conservation to talk about several on-going research projects affecting hunting, wildlife management, and our understanding of both local and transient game populations across our...
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Episode 79: Bull Reds on the Fly: Lousiana and Florida 12.11.24
In this week's episode Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton talk about their recent trips to Louisiana and the Atlantic coast of Florida chasing Bull Reds on the fly. An annual pilgrimage for Josh, Louisiana is one of the top fisheries on the world for hooking once-in-a-lifetime Reds. Taylor is newer…
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Episode 78: Salt Creek Duck Club's Keenan Taylor Part Two 11.20.24
In this week's episode Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton are joined again by Keenan Taylor for part two of their episode on Oklahoma Waterfowl. As a Crop Consultant and owner of Genesis Crop Solutions, Keenan has a unique perspective on how flora impacts a landscape, and how this knowledge can help...
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Episode 77: Salt Creek Duck Club's Keenan Taylor Part One 11.13.24
In this week's episode Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton are joined by Salt Creek Duck Club's Keenan Taylor for Part 1 of a 2 part series talking about waterfowl in Oklahoma. The guys bounce around from topic to topic but spend most of their time talking about the exclusive nature of waterfowl...
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Episode 76: Where in the World was Joshua Wildman Stratton? 10.30.24
In this episode, Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton reunite after a four-week hiatus while Josh traveled the world. Working on a film project, Josh has spent time during the past month in Alaska and Hawaii. The guys discuss the juxtaposition of those landscapes and people, though both heavily...
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Episode 75: Expect the Unexpected with Dave Myrick 10.23.24
How do you prepare to deal with the unexpected in the woods? In this episode Taylor Maples and Dave Myrick talk about a few things most hunters can probably relate to--from trains and vehicles disrupting your hunt, to unexpected wildlife blowing your cover, and the sudden urgent call of...
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Episode 74: Finally Deer Season with Dave Myrick 10.2.24
After months of anticipation, it's finally here: deer season in Oklahoma! In this episode Taylor Maples and Dave Myrick discuss their first trip into the deer woods for 2024. There's nothing like the rush of seeing wildlife early in the season, and Dave and Taylor both had plenty of excitement to...
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Episode 73: Duck Camp Dinners with Chef Jean Paul Bourgeois 8.28.24
In this week's episode Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton are joined by Chef Jean Paul Bourgeois from Duck Camp Dinners. The guys talk about how Duck Camp Dinners came to be, JP's formation as a chef growing up and attending school in Louisiana, and more.
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Oklahoma City’s exclusive outdoor radio show—hosted by Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton. As a lifelong outdoorsman and former college athlete, Taylor has always been fascinated by the crossover between the life lessons learned in sports and lessons learned in the outdoors. Josh got interested in the outdoors later in life but jumped in headfirst making a career out of saltwater guiding, working on the Fly Fishing Film Tour, producing numerous outdoor focused tv shows, as well as stents with Backcountry Hunters & Anglers and the Mule Deer Foundation, and more. Alongside weekly guests like experts from the Department of Wildlife Conservation, hunting guides, college coaches, professional athletes, and more, Taylor and Josh discusses hunting, fishing, conservation, and recreation while building community and educating Oklahoma City on relevant outdoor topics. This fun, engaging, inclusive, and educational segment is the only Outdoor focused radio show in the market-and a great way to re
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Oklahoma City’s exclusive outdoor radio show—hosted by Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton. As a lifelong outdoorsman and former college athlete, Taylor has always been fascinated by the crossover between the life lessons learned in sports and lessons learned in the outdoors. Josh got interested in the...
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