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Wild Life Outdoors
by Russell Reynolds
Hosted by Russell Reynolds, Wild Life Outdoors is a podcast centered on meaningful conversations about conservation, outdoor recreation, and the future of public lands.Each episode brings together hunters, anglers, conservationists, land managers, and advocates to discuss why wild places matter and how they can be enjoyed responsibly. The show explores policy, access, stewardship, and the real world decisions that shape outdoor opportunity across the country.Wild Life Outdoors is built for those who care about more than recreation alone. It is about understanding the land, respecting it, and having honest conversations that help protect outdoor traditions for the next generation.
Episodes
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How One Mile Became a Life of Purpose | Chris Avery
Chris Avery's story is about what can happen when faith, discipline, purpose, and consistency start changing the direction of a life.On this episode of Wild Life Outdoors, Russell sits down with Chris Avery—a life coach, marathon runner, man of faith, and creator of the Run with Christ Blueprint....
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Where I've Been...
Why I have been silent.
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Protecting Endangered Species | Kira Cates on Herpetofauna Conservation
In this episode of Wild Life Outdoors, Russell sits down with Kira Cates to talk about one of the most overlooked issues in conservation today, the decline of reptiles and amphibians.From habitat loss to public perception, this conversation breaks down why herpetofauna are struggling and why they...
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The Truth About CWD That Hunters Need to Hear | Tim Horton Part 2
Chronic Wasting Disease is one of the most controversial and misunderstood issues in modern deer management. In Part 2 of our conversation, Tim Horton returns to break down the science, the myths, and the real challenges surrounding CWD in wild deer populations.In this episode we dive deeper into...
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The Current CWD Plan Is Failing Deer Populations
Chronic Wasting Disease is one of the most controversial topics in modern deer management. In this episode, Russell sits down with deer breeder and CWD researcher Tim Horton to unpack the science, the politics, and the real world implications surrounding CWD.What causes CWD to spread?Are current...
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If We Lose Biodiversity We Lose Everything | Dr. Reed Noss
In this episode of Wild Life Outdoors, Russell sits down with Dr. Reed Noss, one of the most influential conservation biologists of our time, for a deep conversation about biodiversity, public lands, and the future of wild places in America.Dr. Noss is widely known for his work on conservation...
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This Mining Plan THREATENS America’s MOST Visited Wilderness | Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
Take Action Here: http://bit.ly/SpeakUpForTheBWCACall Your Senator: 202-224-3121In this episode of Wild Life Outdoors, Russell sits down with Lukas Leaf, Executive Director of Sportsmen for the Boundary Waters, to talk about what is truly at stake in the fight to protect the Boundary Waters Canoe...
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A RECORD Alaska Elk Hunt on Afognak Island
In this episode of Wild Life Outdoors, Russell sits down with the hunters behind an unforgettable Afognak Island Alaska elk hunt. What started as a last minute tag turned into a once in a lifetime experience that tested preparation, endurance, and decision making in one of the most unforgiving...
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Finding Purpose Through the Outdoors and Writing with Anthony Dyer
In this episode of Wild Life Outdoors, Russell sits down with Anthony Dyer for an honest and wide ranging conversation centered on the outdoors, personal growth, and finding purpose through time spent outside.Anthony shares his background and the path that led him deeper into the outdoor…
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Faith, Firearms, and the Outdoors | Stephen Gadberry
In this powerful episode of Wild Life Outdoors, Russell sits down with Stephen Gadberry for a raw and thought provoking conversation that blends faith, service, masculinity, and the outdoors.Stephen’s life story is anything but ordinary. From military service and deep personal hardship to…
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The Boundary Waters Extraction Plan Nobody's Talking About
In this episode of Wild Life Outdoors, Russell sits down with Ingrid Lyons, Executive Director of Northeastern Minnesotans for Wilderness, for a critical conversation about the future of public lands and the fight to protect the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.Ingrid breaks down what is...
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A New Chapter for Wild Life Outdoors
In this special intro episode of Wild Life Outdoors, Russell sets the tone for what 2026 will look like for the podcast and the community we are building around it.This episode is about direction purpose and why the conversations around conservation public lands and outdoor ethics matter more now...
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They’re Trying to SELL Your Public Land — Devin O’Dea Exposes Everything
This week on Wild Life Outdoors, Russell sits down with Devin O’Dea, Western Policy and Conservation Manager for Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, for one of the most important conversations we have ever released on this podcast.This episode takes a deep dive into the real threats facing America’s...
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Ep.90 Wild Game Cooking Secrets Every Hunter Needs to Know
In this episode of Wild Life Outdoors, Russell sits down with Doc Jaynes for one of the most informative conversations we have ever had about wild game cooking, proper meat handling, ethical harvest, and long range shooting.The episode opens with a bold statement that sparks the entire…
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He Went on a Whim… and Ended Up in a Wild Fly Film
In this week’s episode of Wild Life Outdoors, Russell sits down with angler and Wild Fly Productions feature guest Willie Nelson to dive deep into his powerful journey into fly fishing and his life-changing trip to Maine for native brook trout.If you watched Wild Fly’s film from Maine, you’ve...
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Ep.88 From Combat to Conservation | The Veteran Story You Need to Hear
In this special Veteran’s Day episode of Wild Life Outdoors, Russell and Jose sit down with Cody Fongemie and Dustin Spilman from the Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Armed Forces Initiative (AFI) for an in-depth conversation about veterans, mental health, public land access, and the irreplaceable...
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Ep.87 From Classroom to River | How Students Learn Fly Fishing Ecology with Dr. Matthew Wilfong
In this weeks episode Jose and Russell sit down with Dr Matthew Wilfong to explore one of the most unique college courses in the country The Ecology of Fly Fishing taught at St Marys College in MarylandDr Wilfong breaks down how he created this innovative curriculum and how the class blends…
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Ep.86 How Wildfires Really Spread: What Every Homeowner Needs to Know
In this week’s episode of Wild Life Outdoors, Russell and Jose sit down with Steve Hawks from the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) to talk about one of nature’s most powerful forces — fire.Steve breaks down the behavior of fire, how urban and rural fires differ, and what…
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From Childhood to the Hunt: Johnathan Moreland’s Archery Story
Join Jose and Russell this week as they sit down with Johnathan Moreland – one of Arkansas’ most accomplished traditional bowhunterstapesearch.com. A native Arkansan, Johnathan grew up hunting and eventually transitioned from modern compound bows to traditional archery gear (shooting both recurve...
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Ep.83 Flood Relief, Fly Fishing & Rio Anglers | with Judson Cole
In this week’s episode of Wild Life Outdoors, Russell sits down with Judson Cole, founder of Rio Anglers, for a deep dive into fly fishing, community, and conservation. The conversation begins with a recap of the Hill Country Flood Relief Event, where Judson stepped up to organize and judge the...
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Can Worms Save the Planet? The Plastic-to-Compost Revolution!
Wriggle Brew: https://www.wrigglebrew.com/Bucked Up- https://bckd.co/vnjzgTkForetold Coffee Co.- https://www.foretoldcoffeeco.comThis week on Wild Life Outdoors, Jose and Russell sit down with Sam Baker, founder of Wriggle Brew, to uncover one of the most innovative environmental solutions we’ve...
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From Tying Flies to Thousands Raised — Texas Showed Up!
In this episode of Wild Life Outdoors, Russell and Jose sit down with Russell Husted and Grant Powell to recap the amazing benefit event held at Middleton Brewing in San Marcos, Texas.The crew shares a full breakdown of the day — from fly tying at the bar to connecting with fellow…
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Fly Fishing with a Purpose — Texas Event Aims to Rebuild After Floods
In this episode of Wild Life Outdoors, Russell and Jose sit down with Grant Powell of Hill Country to talk about our upcoming fundraiser event on August 2nd at Middleton Brewing in San Marcos, Texas, from noon to 6 PM.With the recent devastating floods across the Texas Hill Country, this event is...
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Ep.79 Texas Hill Country Floods: Inside the Disaster with Jim Hines
This Week on Wild Life Outdoors: We sit down with Jim Hines, President of the Texas Hill Country Fly Fishers club, for a powerful and timely conversation about the recent devastating floods in the Texas Hill Country. Jim gives us an on-the-ground look at the destruction caused by the flooding…
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Behind The Turkey Book: Jesse Griffiths’ Field-to-Table Game Recipes | Ep.78
In this mouthwatering episode of Wild Life Outdoors, Russell and Jose sit down with Jesse Griffiths, award-winning chef, conservation advocate, and author of The Turkey Book. Jesse shares behind-the-scenes stories from his coast-to-coast turkey hunts across Texas, Georgia, Oregon, and...
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They’re Selling YOUR Public Lands?! | What H.R. 1 Really Means
Find out how here: https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative In this urgent episode of Wild Life Outdoors, host Russell sits down with Aaron Kindle of the National Wildlife Federation to expose how H.R. 1 – the “One Big Beautiful Bill” – threatens millions of acres of Western...
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Ep .76 Why Public Lands Matter for Veterans | BHA Armed Forces Initiative
In this powerful episode of Wild Life Outdoors, Jose and Russell sit down with Shawn McCarthy and Rafael Vargas of the Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Armed Forces Initiative (AFI) to explore the critical connection between public lands and our nation’s veterans. Shawn and Rafael share their own...
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Ep.75 Chasing Gobblers with Chans Woolery: Turkey Tales & Tactics
In this new episode of Wild Life Outdoors, Chans Woolery—founder of Mountain Man Provision Co.—joins us once again for a back-to-back feature, and this time we’re talking all things turkey hunting.Fresh off a successful turkey hunt in Missouri, Chans walks us through his hunt, breaking down the...
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Ep.74 | Conservation, Grit & Grooming: Mountain Man Provision Co. with Chans Woolery
Mountain Man Provision Co. - https://mountainmanprovisionco.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooGrkP66q3XpnKFrDV2MkUkVZMSpwh1L9JbYLOdnAmabyGVJBSOBucked Up- https://bckd.co/vnjzgTkForetold Coffee Co.- https://www.foretoldcoffeeco.comIn this episode of Wild Life Outdoors, Jose and Russell sit down with Chans...
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Ep.73 Tattoos and Tight Lines: The Drew Wilson Episode
Bucked Up- https://bckd.co/vnjzgTk Foretold Coffee Co.- https://www.foretoldcoffeeco.com In this episode of Wild Life Outdoors, Jose and Russell sit down with the multi-talented Drew Wilson—a passionate fly fisherman and renowned tattoo artist. From casting flies on the water to creating art in…
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Ep.72 From Fly Rods to Shotguns: Exploring the Wild with Connor Ackerman
In this awesome episode of Wild Life Outdoors, Jose and Russell sit down with Louisiana native and passionate outdoorsman, Connor Ackerman. From the bayous to the backwoods, Connor shares his deep love for fly fishing, hunting, and conservation—and how growing up in the rich outdoor culture of...
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Ep.71 Fly Tying with Chris Kowaleski & NEW Trivia Battle!
In this exciting episode of Wild Life Outdoors, Russell and Jose sit down with Chris Kowaleski to dive deep into the world of fly tying! Chris shares his journey into the craft, the inspirations behind his intricate fly patterns, and how he continues to push the boundaries of creativity in fly...
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Ep.70 Jungle Fly Fishing in Colombia with Armando Giraldo: Payara, Peacock Bass & More!
Foretold Coffee Co. -https://www.foretoldcoffeeco.com/shop-1 Join us for an exciting episode of Wild Life Outdoors as Jose and Russell sit down with returning guest Marco and special guest Armando Giraldo from Orinoco Flies—all the way from Colombia! Armando shares his incredible passion for…
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Ep.69 Pro Tips & Epic Trips: Jeremy Janus on Landscape Photography
Foretold Coffee Co. - https://www.foretoldcoffeeco.com/shop-1 In this inspiring episode of Wild Life Outdoors, Jose and Russell sit down with professional landscape photographer Jeremy Janus to talk about the powerful connection between nature and photography. Jeremy shares his passion for...
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Ep.68 Handcrafted for the Flats: Jerid Doering on Building His Own Skiff
In this exciting episode of Wild Life Outdoors, Jose and Russell sit down with Jerid Doering to talk about his incredible journey of building his own skiff from the ground up. Jerid shares the inspiration behind the project, the challenges he faced, and the rewarding feeling of crafting a vessel...
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Ep.67 From World Travels to Children’s Books: Bonnie Kelso’s Outdoor Tales
Foretold Coffee Co. https://www.foretoldcoffeeco.com/ In this exciting episode of Wild Life Outdoors, Jose and Russell are joined by Bonnie Kelso, a talented children’s book author and illustrator with a deep passion for outdoor adventures. Bonnie shares how her love of world travel and exploring...
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Ep.66 Kicking Off 2025: Wild Life Outdoors 2024 Recap and Fish Reclassifications
Foretold Coffee Co. - www.foretoldcoffeeco.com Welcome to the first episode of 2025! Join Jose and Russell as they kick off the new year with a look back at Wild Life Outdoors’ accomplishments in 2024. From exciting milestones to audience statistics, they reflect on what made the past year so...
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Ep.65 Steelhead Dreams: Spey Fishing the Pacific Northwest with Lara
In this captivating episode of Wild Life Outdoors, Jose and Russell sit down with Lara, a passionate angler and adventurer who thrives on exploring the pristine waters of the Pacific Northwest. Living near the Idaho-Washington border, Lara has developed a deep love for spey fishing, particularly...
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Ep. 64 Fly Fishing the Ozarks: Inside Brian Wise’s Craft and Channel
In this engaging episode of Wild Life Outdoors, Russell and Marco sit down with Brian Wise of Fly Fishing the Ozarks to dive into the art and passion of fly tying. Brian shares his origin story, recounting how his love for the outdoors and fly fishing evolved into a creative obsession with tying...
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Ep.63 Protecting Wildlife: Teddy Roosevelt’s Legacy and Conservation on the Ballot
In this episode of Wild Life Outdoors, Jose and Russell share some recent life changes and discuss exciting updates coming to the podcast. The episode kicks off with the “Jackwagon of the Week” segment, where they call out a man caught poaching bald eagles, shedding light on the importance of...
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Ep.62 DIY Hunting, Fishing, and the Healing Power of the Great Outdoors
In this inspiring episode of Wild Life Outdoors, Jose and Russell sit down with a passionate outdoorswoman from New Zealand to explore her DIY hunting and fishing journey. She shares personal stories about the challenges, successes, and lessons learned along the way, offering valuable insights…
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Ep.61 Reel Recovery: Healing Through Fly Fishing Retreats
In this heartfelt episode of Wild Life Outdoors, Russell sits down with Bob Albrecht and Toby Vaughn from Reel Recovery, a nonprofit organization that provides free fly fishing retreats for men affected by cancer. They discuss the structure and schedule of these retreats, highlighting the...
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Ep.60 Inside The Fly Trap: Chris Fowler’s Fly Fishing Adventures and Big Plans
In this exciting episode of Wild Life Outdoors, hosts Jose and Russell sit down with Chris Fowler, owner of The Fly Trap, a unique fly-fishing shop in Rockport, TX. Chris takes us back to his roots, sharing how his passion for fishing began as a kid and how his experiences evolved when he...
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Ep.59 Anthony Porter’s Epic Adventures: From Obstacles to the Outdoors
In this action-packed episode of Wild Life Outdoors, hosts Jose and Russell sit down with American Ninja Warrior competitor Anthony Porter. They dive into Anthony's thrilling experiences on the show, exploring the dedication and grit required to compete at such a high level. Beyond the obstacle...
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Ep.58 Epic First Casts & Safari Hunts with Dr. Emily Belser
In this exciting episode of Wild Life Outdoors, hosts Jose and Russell sit down with Dr. Emily Belser, an avid adventurer with an impressive start in fly fishing. Emily's journey began in Belize, where she caught some of the most sought-after fish on her very first trip, making for an epic...
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Ep.57 Hog Hunting Cheaters, Quail Conservation, & CWD Explained
In this eye-opening Snapshots episode of Wild Life Outdoors, hosts Jose and Russell delve into some of the most intriguing and controversial topics in the hunting community. From dishonest competitors to groundbreaking conservation efforts, this episode covers it all. Jackwagons of the Week Jose...
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Ep.56 Guiding the Future: Fly Fishing with Josh "Goose" Darguzis
Join host Russell in this captivating episode of Wild Life Outdoors as he sits down with Josh "Goose" Darguzis, a dedicated fly fishing guide on the picturesque Spring River in North Arkansas. Goose is not only passionate about teaching the art of fly fishing to newcomers but also deeply…
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Ep.55 Near-Death Escapes and Dream Hunts with Mikayla Radecki
In this thrilling episode of Wild Life Outdoors, join hosts Jose and Russell as they welcome special guest Mikayla Radecki to share her captivating experiences in western hunts. Mikayla's Western Hunts Dive into Mikayla's exhilarating stories of her western hunting adventures. From breathtaking...
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Ep.54 Patriotic Plans and Hunting Headlines: 4th of July, Hog Control, and Elk Tag Changes
In this engaging episode of Wild Life Outdoors, join hosts Jose and Russell as they dive into a mix of personal plans and important discussions affecting the hunting community. 4th of July Plans Kick off the episode with Jose and Russell as they share their exciting plans for the 4th of July.…
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Ep.53 Jose's Back! Bats, Bears, and Scenic Stops
In this exciting new episode, host Russell welcomes back co-host Jose, who has just returned from an adventurous work trip in South Carolina. After weeks of anticipation, Jose is finally back and ready to share his incredible experiences and the fascinating work he did during his time away. Bat...
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Hosted by Russell Reynolds, Wild Life Outdoors is a podcast centered on meaningful conversations about conservation, outdoor recreation, and the future of public lands.Each episode brings together hunters, anglers, conservationists, land managers, and advocates to discuss why wild places matter and how they can be enjoyed responsibly. The show explores policy, access, stewardship, and the real world decisions that shape outdoor opportunity across the country.Wild Life Outdoors is built for those who care about more than recreation alone. It is about understanding the land, respecting it, and having honest conversations that help protect outdoor traditions for the next generation.
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