Keefer Brother's Wilder Minds

Fresh off wrapping the Dropped behind-the-scenes series, the guys are back in the studio...and the conversation goes everywhere. From viral throwback hunts pulling millions of views to the chaos of social media comment sections, thisepisode dives into the wild world of online reactions, keyboard warriors, and why the internet remains undefeated.They break down the explosion of old Alaska moose footage finding new life, the strategy behind short-form storytelling, and the reality of putting content out for the masses...good, bad, and ridiculous. Along the way, you’ll get classic WilderMinds banter, including the latest social media trends (yes, grown men trying...and failing to skip), algorithm rabbit holes, and the unfiltered truth about engaging with critics.The conversation shifts back outdoors with the kickoff of Michigan turkey season...early mornings, roost hunts, and why “angry time” might be the real play. Toss in NHL playoff talk, draft debates, and one of the most random Hollywood storiesyou’ll ever hear (involving a beer with some all-time legends), and you’ve got a full ride.This episode is equal parts hunting, storytelling, and straight-up chaos...exactly how Wilder Minds should be.Watch, listen, and remember: if you leave a negative comment... don’t expect a reply.

In Episode 51, the guys wrap up Season Nine of Dropped with a raw, unfiltered look at what this journey has become. From the early days of trending on social media when the show first aired, to now, over 100 episodes deep, this conversation reflects on how far it’s come, what’s changed, and what still drives them back into the wild.This season hit different. A return to the roots. No overproduction, no forced moments...just the grind of the river, the weight of the unknown, and the reality of living off the grid day after day. They break down the highs, the struggles, and the lessons learned. From navigating dangerous rapids in failing light, to dealing with real-life setbacks you can’t plan for, like failing eyesight in critical moments.The final stretch of the journey delivers everything: close calls on the river, hard-earned meat, brutal cold, and one last unforgettable night under the northern lights...capped off by a massive bull moose walking through camp.But this episode goes deeper than the hunt. It’s about evolution of balancing family, purpose, and passion. It’s about what it takes to keep doing this year after year, and how the mindset shifts from proving something…to wanting to pass it on.

The ninth installment of the Dropped Series delivers the moment everything has been building toward. After days of grinding through the Alaskan backcountry...floating, glassing, and second-guessing every decision, the crew finally finds themselves exactly where preparation meets opportunity.What starts as another push downriver quickly turns into the hunt they’d been envisioning the entire trip. A quiet bend, a subtle shape out of place… and just like that, instinct takes over. No wasted motion. No words. Just a team moving in sync, executing a moment they’ve rehearsed a hundred times in their heads.It’s about the pressure that builds over days in the wild and the emotional release when it finally breaks. It’s about preparation, trust, and the unspoken rhythm between a group that’s done it together for years. From the intensity of the encounter to the methodical breakdown of the animal, the story captures the full-circle reality of the hunt... respect, responsibility, and the reward of earned success.This is the turning point of the journey...the payoff, the perspective, and the reminder of why they do it. And as the rafts push back into the current, one thing is clear: the story isn’t over yet.

As the 10-part Alaska series pushes into its final stretch, Episode 49 of Wilder Minds goes behind the scenes of one of the most pivotal and revealing moments of the journey. With only days remaining, the crew finds themselves deep in unforgiving country: low on food, racing the changing season, and hunting in terrain that finally feels right…but may have come just a little too late.This episode pulls back the curtain on Episode 8, where a massive push downriver leads to what could be the best moose camp of the entire trip. Close encounters, split-second decisions, and the reality of hunting vast, low-density wilderness all collide as the guys break down what worked...and what didn’t. It’s a raw look at the difference between expectation and reality in true backcountry hunting, where success isn’t measured by a kill, but by endurance, decision-making, and the grind itself.The conversation dives into the storytelling philosophy behind Dropped—why they refuse to cut out the slow days, and how documenting every mile, every call, and every missed opportunity creates a more honest narrative than traditional hunting media.With time running out and momentum building, this episode sets the stage for a dramatic final push, while delivering plenty of laughs, including an unforgettable backcountry food prank that brings past hunts full circle.The end is near… and everything is about to change.

From Toby Keith red Solo cups and “loose ball” beer pong stories to barking “fights” in school hallways, this episode goes off the rails in the best possible way before dropping straight back into the wild. Then it’s all business.The crew breaks down one of the most technical and unpredictable stretches of the Alaska float: The Rock Garden, a brutal section of river where water levels, raft weight, line choices, sweepers, and split-second communication can make or break the hunt. They get into what the cameras can’t fully capture: the sound, the cold, the adrenaline, and the reality of navigating dangerous water with heavy gear and no room for mistakes.But once they punch through, everything changes.A fresh caribou kill, ravens circling overhead, a bizarre grizzly-marked carcass scene, and thousands of tracks in the sand all point to one thing: the migration is finally here. What follows is one of those moments every backcountry hunter lives for...when the exhaustion fades, the sign explodes, and you realize you’ve just reached the kind of country you came for.

This week on Wilder Minds, we sit down with Congressman John James for a real conversation about leadership, hunting, conservation, family, and what it actually takes to restore the state of Michigan.From his background as a West Point graduate, Army Ranger, and Apache pilot, to his first-ever whitetail hunt in Michigan, John shares the experiences that shaped his mindset and why he believes the outdoors still has the power to build better men, stronger families, and healthier communities.We dig into the real issues facing Michigan sportsmen...hunter recruitment, conservation, policy disconnect, deer camp culture, and why so many outdoorsmen feel like they’re carrying the burden without having a voice. But this one goes deeper than politics. It’s about the power of the wilderness to teach discipline, responsibility, patience, and purpose...especially for the next generation.This episode is about doing hard things, leading from the front, and remembering what made Michigan great in the first place.If you care about hunting, fishing, conservation, freedom, and the future of this state. This one’s worth your time.

In this behind-the-scenes episode, the guys break down the exact moment the hunt shifted from sitting and waiting…to finally making the call to shove off and commit to the river. After days of glassing bulls that looked close on camera but were miles away in reality, the pressure was building, the clock was ticking, and everyone knew the same thing: something had to change.What follows is the mental side of wild country decision-making...when to stay, when to go, and how hard it is to leave moose behind when you know there are no guarantees downstream. They get into the strategy of choosing camp, reading country, why sound matters more than sight in thick moose terrain, and how some of the best moments in Alaska come from not knowing what’s around the next bend.There’s also plenty of what makes Wilder Minds what it is...old stories, camp chaos, busted-up memories from the early television days, Busch Light talk, river nostalgia, and the kind of conversations that only happen when you’ve spent enough time in the wild to know when it’s time to hit the panic button and just go.This one is about instinct, pressure, and the decision that changed the entire trip.

Dropped in Alaska: BTS Part Five drops you right into that strange middle ground of an Alaska hunt...the place where everything is happening, and somehow nothing is.This week on Wilder Minds, the guys are settling into camp two, about five days deep, finally starting to piece together the puzzle. Moose are there, but not where they should be. Bulls are pushed high, way off the river, sitting a mile and a half out and hundreds of feet above reach. Down low? Grizzlies. A lot of them. Enough to start asking real questions about pressure, patterns, and whether the script has completely flipped.It’s a thinking man’s episode. Long glassing sessions. Wind in your face. Calling into nothing. Watching shooter bulls you can’t touch. You can feel the tension building...because this is the stretch where patience starts fighting instinct. Stay put, or make a move that could cost you days.And then…the night.A ripping windstorm. A tent getting worked. A rifle barrel. One violent wake-up that turns into a full-blown “bear in the tent” moment...until it doesn’t. Chaos, adrenaline, and the kind of story that only happens when you’re 100+ miles from the nearest way out.This is Dropped: BTS Part Five, where the mountain keeps its distance, the bears own the low ground, and the first real decisions start creeping in.Because from here on out, every move matters.

Episode 44 drops us deeper into the chaos that is Alaska. The guys finally climb into elevation at Bald Hill and get the moment every hunter waits for...the first bull moose in sight. But in true backcountry fashion, one answer only creates ten new questions. With bulls appearing in multiple directions, miles of muskeg between them, and nine grizzlies roaming the valley, every decision suddenly carries real consequences.What looks simple through a spotting scope quickly becomes a brutal equation of distance, pack-outs, river crossings, and whether a two-thousand-pound animal can realistically be brought home. The crew breaks down the split-second choices that define hunts like this, when to move, when to wait, and when walking away might actually be the smartest play.They also rewind to one of the wildest moments in Dropped history: the bull that Casey shot… and floated straight downriver. What followed was a race through rapids, overloaded rafts, and the kind of problem solving that only happens miles from help.This episode pulls back the curtain on what viewers don’t see in the TV version, a seven-hour chess match behind one decision, the realities of hunting moose in country where animals are scarce and mistakes are expensive, and why sometimes the hardest part of Alaska isn’t finding a bull… it’s figuring out what to do when you finally do.

Episode 43 picks up right as the expedition finally shifts into motion — leaving the static grind of Camp One and committing to the river journey that defines Dropped at its core. The crew digs into why Season 9 is unfolding differently, how Alaska strips away options until only one path remains, and what it means to treat the trip as a true expedition rather than just a hunt. A short but meaningful raft move opens new country, spruce cover, better camps, and renewed energy — the kind of change that resets morale and story all at once. Along the way, they break down the realities viewers rarely see: balancing camera gear in inflatable rafts, losing expensive tech to the river, choosing camps that stay hunt-ready, and why even a one-mile hike to glassing elevation can feel like a full-day sufferfest in flooded tundra.At its heart, this episode is about momentum — the psychological lift of new ground, more options, and finally feeling back “on the journey.” With fresh moose country ahead, improved visibility, and a camp that offers both comfort and opportunity, the team starts chipping away at the larger story one move at a time. Episode 43 shows how Dropped truly unfolds: no script, no certainty, just adapting daily as Alaska dictates the terms

This one opens in a frozen Camp One and turns into a gravel-bar survival comedy as Dropped Season 9 immediately reminds the crew who’s in charge. A sudden cold snap, rising water, and wood so wet it practically hisses back force an early-season river crossing that should be simple — except it’s not. Rafts come out, boots start failing and every “quick task” becomes a full-scale Arctic production. Between smoked-out fire attempts, frozen mornings, and the realization that the animals apparently didn’t get the Season 9 memo, the guys settle into the familiar rhythm of doing hard things with questionable comfort and running commentary.Underneath the laughs, the stakes are already real. Calories matter, heat matters, and momentum is fragile this far from help. A blown sole, empty country, and relentless cold stack problems fast — but new backcountry nutrition and years of refined systems finally give them an edge past seasons didn’t have. Episode 42 is early-expedition Dropped at its truest: small wins, small disasters, and the kind of backcountry problem-solving that only looks funny once you’re through it.Watch the full episode now in the Keefer Brothers App or on YouTube @KeeferBrothers. Join the Brotherhood at keeferbrothers.com.

After a hiatus, Wilder Minds returns just as Dropped Season 9 premieres — and for the next ten weeks, the crew is taking you inside the adventure in real time. In this kickoff episode, they pull back the curtain on what it really takes to launch a season in remote Alaska: the ritual of gear prep in Fairbanks, the nerves and anticipation before bush planes carry them hundreds of miles into the wild, and the reality that even a familiar river system is never the same twice. From refined survival systems built over 15 years to the eerie discovery of an abandoned Arctic mining camp reclaimed by grizzlies and weather, this is the unseen start of the journey before the first raft ever touches water.Episode 41 sets the stage for Season 9: why they returned, what’s changed, and how every Dropped adventure truly begins long before the drop.

2025 was a full send year for Wilder Minds. This recap is the best of the best, stitched together into one run.We’re talking the Alaska crab boat that turned into something else entirely. A Yukon bet that went sideways. A Navy story that still doesn’t sound real. Bowfishing inside the Bass Pro pyramid in front of a crowd that actually knows what they’re doing. A musky that wrecked a brand new boat. A front yard stranger named Doug, a detour, and the biggest joint you’ve ever seen.Then we get into the stuff that matters: thermal drone deer recovery, why it should be legal everywhere, the Busch Light hunt giveaway buck, and the public lands fight that isn’t going away.Thanks for riding with us through 2025. 2026 is coming in hot.Watch more Wilder Minds, films, and everything we’re building at keeferbrothers.com and in the Keefer Brothers app.

December doesn’t slow things down—it just adds layers.This episode lives in the stretch between hunts, holidays, and getting ready to roll again. Cold nights. Early alarms. Trucks half unloaded. Christmas is happening, but the work doesn’t stop.We walk through the gear that’s earned its place—stuff that’s been packed, dragged, frozen, thawed, and trusted. No theory. No hype. Just what actually works when it’s cold and you’re tired.This isn’t a gift guide. It’s a post-Christmas reality check. Camp lights on. Coffee hot. Gear still getting used.Watch the full episode in the Keefer Brothers App or on YouTube @KeeferBrothers.Join the Brotherhood at keeferbrothers.com.Your Post-Christmas Wishlist For Those Gift Cards Grizzly Gear Duffel Bags (40L / 60L / 100L)Airtight duffels used for hunting clothes, bulky gear, trail cameras, and tree stand setups. Ozone-ready and built to travel.Shop: https://grizzlycoolers.com/collections/bagsDeWalt 1200 BTU Radiant Propane Portable Heater (300 sq ft)Blind-ready heater with dual-tank capability and battery compatibility. Replaced traditional buddy heaters for cold sits.Shop: https://www.dewalt.com/product/dxh12b/cordless-propane-radiant-heaterScent Crusher Heated Ozone Boot DryerUsed for rubber boots, gloves, hats, and shoes. Dries without shrinking and kills odor-causing bacteria.Shop: https://www.feradyne.com/product/halo-series-boot-dryer/?srsltid=AfmBOoqXcwlNOoTQ3gW32bUDcCtv0V3tkBiDWOmhHE1ndzOpcDLPVhJpInstinct Fingerless GlovesLightweight, durable gloves worn from Dropped through whitetail and goose season. Simple and proven.Shop: https://www.cabelas.com/p/cabelas-instinct-wool-fingerless-gloves-for-menRyan Kirby Art Trucker HatMesh-back trucker hat featuring Ryan Kirby’s hand-drawn whitetail sketch artwork.Shop: https://ryankirby.com/products/wild-turkey-trucker-hat?_pos=9&_sid=930756456&_ss=rDeWalt USB-C Battery Packs & ChargersUsed to power dryers, charge electronics, and keep gear running in cold camps.Shop: https://www.dewalt.com/product/dcb094k/20v-maxflexvolt-5-amp-usb-charging-kit

This one starts in camp and ends with a buck on the ground. A giveaway hunt turns real when Sara Haney—taxidermist, longtime friend, and lifelong hunter—steps into Missouri deer camp during the heart of the rut. Base camp is loaded. Cameras are rolling. Ammo is getting tested. And nobody’s sleeping much.The hunt itself comes together fast. A blind move, heavy sheds on the rattle, and a mature mainframe ten shows up looking for a fight. One shot. A short run. A chocolate-horned buck down in the timber. The kind of moment that hits harder because you waited for it.Along the way we dig into rattling windows, reading movement, age over inches, and why adjusting on the fly still kills deer. We talk camp life, gear that actually matters, and what it takes to host a hunt when everything else is happening at the same time.This is deer camp the way it really goes—controlled chaos, good people, and earned results.Watch the full episode now in the Keefer Brothers App or on YouTube @KeeferBrothers. Join the Brotherhood at keeferbrothers.com.

Gun season hit Ohio and everything lined up—first snow incoming, pressure dropping, cell cam intel stacked, and the Grizzly Alpha blinds sitting exactly where they needed to. Two mature bucks on the hit list, hours of daylight left, and that first cold front feeling in your chest.Thirty-plus years chasing whitetails together, and we finally dropped deer on the same damn day. One six-by-six with stacked tines slipped out of the timber right on the weather change. One blade-G2 bruiser followed minutes later in the corn stubble. Two tags filled, two clean shots with the .350 Legend and Deer Season XP, and lifetimes of bow-season frustration erased in under an hour.We break down cell cam patterns, mineral pit power, food vs. bedding decisions, weather volatility, and the real logic behind when to sit a blind and when to stay home. Shot placement, pass-through myths, bullet performance, and why the .350 Legend is basically the cheat code in timber country. Plus: camp traditions, first-buck shakes, skinning shed fireball rules, and that moment every hunter lives for—the shaky voice on the first recovery call.This is everything that matters in November: wind, timing, instinct, and a blind full of confidence.Watch the full episode on YouTube @KeeferBrothers or stream it in the Keefer Brothers App. Join the Brotherhood at keeferbrothers.com.

Three weeks on the road, deer hitting the dirt, and camp stories stacked from Missouri to Michigan. The Winchester camp brought all-day sits, tight setups, and the kind of buck action that turns a quiet timber into chaos. Rattling pulls, missed windows, clean kills, and a sweepstakes winner who brought the antlers—and the heat.Then we break down the tool that changed everything this season: thermal drones. Marginal hits, standing corn, coyotes in the mix, and finding deer in under two minutes from four hundred feet up. No disturbance. No guessing. Just truth. What that means for outfitters, neighbors, and doing right by the deer is laid out plain.We close with the state of whitetails across the Midwest—Michigan pressure, doe-heavy ground, pockets of giants, and Ohio loading up for gun season with cold weather, 350 Legends, and the Grizzly blinds finally in the right spots.Lives well lived. Stories worth telling. Join the brotherhood at keeferbrothers.com and grab the free companion app.

The crew heads back to Deadwood, one of the most anticipated stops of the season, to kick off deer camp in the rugged hills of Ohio. Early mornings, long setups, and classic camp traditions set the tone as the team settles into the rhythm of the hunt. Between gear talk, setup strategy, and plenty of laughs, it’s the kind of start that reminds everyone why this week in November always feels like Christmas.In this episode, the action unfolds fast. From rattling in multiple bucks at once to executing perfect setups that pay off with mature deer on the ground, every hunt brings a mix of adrenaline and strategy. The team breaks down shot placements, behavior patterns, and the tactics that separate success from near misses. Whether it’s a perfect double-lung shot or a hard-earned recovery, every story adds to the growing legend of camp.We’re going semi-live all November. Drop your Rut Report in the KB App—state, wind, chase level—so the Brotherhood can stack more deer on the ground.

Three bucks in fifteen minutes. One ghost in the autumn olive. A first archery kill on home dirt and a reminder that big bodies don’t come easy. We walk through the window we picked, the angle that sealed it, and the rattle cadence that actually pulls deer—quick crack, then silence. No concerts, no plastic bags—leaf noise, tree knocks, terrain advantage.This isn’t ego, it’s honesty. The father/filmmaker tension is real: be present for your kid, then make the story out of what you’ve got. We get into when not to call at 40, why blind rattling works only in the right setup, and how volume and visibility decide everything. Misses included—the “air-mail” gut punch, the “thanks for coming” moment, and what those mistakes teach if you let them.We’re going semi-live all November. Drop your Rut Report in the KB App—state, wind, chase level—so the Brotherhood can stack more deer on the ground.

Venison sticks, garlic curds in a bush plane, a legit natural gas leak at HQ, and the pre-rut plan from Michigan to Ohio to Missouri. We swap best-ever hunts (Strong Arm, Jumbo, the 182 in Iowa), talk Rage setups, cold fronts, corn coming down, and why burning a set for intel still kills giants. Also: exploding deer scent cans (for real), goose fever, and the new Rut Report Channel in the KB app.Join the chase with the brotherhood at keeferbrothers.com and download the free KB App.

Bush planes in, storms on the nose, and a bear-ransacked outpost to greet us—welcome to Manitoba. The kids take the mic for the Silsby recap: first northerns, first walleyes, and a beaver-dam giant that lit the drags. Broken boats, six-foot rollers, shore-lunch perfection, and a cabin visitor with flour on his paws.Ryder won’t put the rod down, Gunner invents the “Ooga Booga” cast, and Kylie gets Pike Fever—plus Pap’s last-cast hammer and why these fly-in trips make core memories for life.Silsby Lake, Manitoba. Northern pike, walleye, bush planes, beaver dams, and bears in camp—yeah, that kind of trip.Watch the full Silsby Lake film now — streaming in the Keefer Brothers App or on YouTube @KeeferBrothers, presented by Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s.Then join the brotherhood at keeferbrothers.com — lives well lived, stories worth telling, and the wild waiting for you.

Ryder kicks off deer season solo on the home place—one bolt in the quiver by dad’s orders. A 4-year-old eight strolls to 15 yards, the bolt flies, and the woods erupts. Then it twists: a bigger ten shows, then an even heavier buck. No second shot. Just a whisper-call with dad, a blood trail like paint, and a rite of passage sealed. “The ice has my heart, but the woods has my soul.” Yeah—felt that.From there we crack open our own first-buck files: a Pennsylvania stump sit, an orange safety whistle, and a .308 that zipped through; a ladder-stand chocolate-milk moment with a thumping .300 Win Mag; a buddy-stand six-point that lit the fuse for filming it all. Climbers with seatbelts, milk-jug beers, and tree stands that bucked back—plus the tech shift from no-intel sits to cell cams and why stripping it down sometimes makes the hunt again.We wrap on what’s next: studio rhythm now, remotes all through deer season, Michigan to Ohio to Missouri, waterfowl and whitetails, and Deadwood coming in hot. Buckle up—season’s rolling.Lives well lived. Stories worth telling. Join the brotherhood at keeferbrothers.com and grab the free companion app.

Back from the wild and straight into the studio — still thawing out and finding our legs after the coldest Dropped yet. Sleep came hard, miles came harder, and Alaska reminded us fast who’s in charge.This one runs on raw return energy: river miles that stripped weight and broke bodies, grizzlies that showed up uninvited, and gear that barely limped out alive. We talk what went right, what broke, and why pushing 100% every day matters more now than ever.Then it’s back to reality — family, work, and trying to re-enter the grid without losing what the wild gave us. Lessons earned mile by mile now shaping the hunts and the business moves ahead.Sharpen your edge. Join the brotherhood at keeferbrothers.com and download the free companion app.

Mike “Mikey P” Passaglia is one of the happiest, most grounded men you’ll meet — and one of the toughest. Chris sits down for a raw, long-form conversation with a man who’s built companies, lost them, rebuilt from nothing, and never lost his joy along the way.We dig into what it’s like to hit the bottom and start over, what resilience really means when the odds are ugly, and how a lifetime of chasing wild places shapes the way you lead and live. From guiding days to global hunts, to unknowingly getting within striking distance of the North American 29, Mikey’s story is about the journey, not the trophy.There’s wisdom here on building a business, living with gratitude, and choosing kindness after life knocks you down. There’s also plenty of brotherhood... turkey hunts, road miles, and laughs that change everything.Your second mountain is waiting. Join the brotherhood at keeferbrothers.com and download the free companion app.

We’re rerunning a foundational episode while the crew is dropped in Alaska’s Brooks Range. This “From the Vault” throwback is the origin story of Wilder Minds—why we built it, who we are, and the mindset driving everything from DIY Alaska to Ohio whitetails.Inside: the viral “cannibalism” headline (and the real hunter’s rite-of-passage conversation about hearts, ethics, and respect), a Yukon night that devolved into street football in Dawson City, and a candid debate on AI trail cameras—patterning deer, filtering images, and where tech crosses the line. We also hit the early trade-show pulse (SHOT, NWTF, NRA Great American), why the youth wave matters, and how camp, camaraderie, and story still carry the lifestyle.If you’re chasing more—more adventure, more discipline, more family time in wild places—this is the refresh. It’s the why behind the project, the tone behind the mics, and the shove out the door.Join the brotherhood at keeferbrothers.com and download the free companion app.

Tim “The Maniac” Sylvia is a mountain of a man with a story to match. From UFC heavyweight champ to slap-fighting giant, he’s lived it all in the cage and carried that same fire into the woods. We talk about his journey... the fights, the injuries, the comeback. And the side of him most don’t see: a die-hard bowhunter with a Maine drawl and a sharp edge for the truth.The stories hit every lane. Getting literally slapped off his feet. Locker-room chaos at old trade shows. Bar dust-ups with guys who didn’t know when to shut their mouths. And then the other side of it... stem cell recovery, persistence through injury, and a straight-up passion for archery that fuels him as much as fighting ever did.Tim is a no-BS kind of guy. If he likes you, you’ll know. If he doesn’t, you’ll feel it. Sharpen your edge. Join the brotherhood at keeferbrothers.com and download the free companion app.

Weapon talk for Dropped sets the stage, but it turns quick—locker-room mornings that went sideways, forgotten quivers at the stand, and hunts wrecked by fried-chicken belly bombs. Then it’s back to the mountains. Sheep hunts that broke knees, fog that stole chances, and Brooks Range climbs that pushed us to the edge. Ryder’s birthday caribou on the first Dropped and the sheep hunt years later hit the same way. Hunts so hard they pull emotion straight out of you.We close on gear. How it’s changed since 2011 and why that matters. Packs are lighter, power lasts longer, and solar doesn’t suck anymore. The lessons we bled for are now shaping how we prep for Alaska today.

The rush has been real. In 24 hours we ripped down to Ohio, fed out twelve tons of corn, dropped in new capsule feeders, tested 1900’s “Bonnie and Clyde” attractant, and watched the herd hammer it like never before. Antlers are blowing up, crops are thriving, and the whitetails are telling us the program is working.But the real story? We’re launching the Keefer Brothers Basecamp. After decades in the wild, years on TV, and months grinding behind the scenes, we finally built our own digital world. A home for hunters, leaders, and anyone chasing something bigger. Exclusive films, raw podcasts, the Alaska Hunt Academy, mindset series, live roundtables, partner deep-dives—it’s all inside.This isn’t just another hunting show. It’s an operating system for life built from scars, lessons, and miles in the backcountry. Basecamp is here. Join the Brotherhood.Join at Keeferbrothers.com & download the free companion app.

We lit the Jetboil and went to work. Freeze-dried meals built in a Pennsylvania garage—not factory slop, but legit recipes designed for the backcountry. Ground beef and tallow. Sweet potato and sausage skillet. Even cheesecake. Every bite hit harder than you’d expect from a bag, the kind of food that fuels you when you’re burning 6,000 calories packing moose meat through miles of brush.We talk about hunts where we went days without food, what it feels like when your body crashes, and why treating nutrition like gear—tested, trusted, and ready—is the only way to survive the wild. This isn’t diet talk. It’s fuel for men putting down miles where the map turns white.Then we dig out a relic from the early days: a trail cam so big it looks like it came out of Jurassic Park. Proof that today’s lightweight, dialed-in tools were earned the hard way—through busted gear, heavy packs, and scars that still tell the story.

We sit down with Greg Walters from Winchester Safes and talk shop—how his family built a business tough enough to carry the Winchester name, and the kind of gear upgrades that actually make your life easier in the field. Then Chris unloads the story of the Kansas “controlled burn” that turned his 2500 HD into a rolling fireball. Picture propane tanks blowing, ammo ripping like a fireworks finale, and every bit of gear he owned melting into the dirt. It’s chaos, it’s hilarious now, and it’s proof that when things go bad, you either have it locked down or you watch it burn.

This one’s all over the map—in the best way possible. We kick things off in Nashville, bouncing from dive bars to Kid Rock’s place, running into the Huffer Brothers, and watching a mechanical bull claim a fingernail or two. From there, it’s Prohibition history with Dutch Schultz, bootlegger tunnels, and a gun that somehow made it from a Maine bar to a New York City restaurant table. We break down roadkill salvage rules, swap Bigfoot crew stories, and detour into the wild world of reality TV trainwrecks. Somewhere in the mix, there’s Kid Rock hunting fantasies, the chaos of Zach Bryan’s “biting list” drama, and a detour through Detroit’s hidden speakeasies. It’s grit, music, and madness—all stitched together with the kind of stories you only get when you’ve lived them.

We throw it back to a deep one-on-one with Brandon Calhoon — Michigan hoops legend turned rock star, songwriter, and the voice behind some of our most iconic outdoor tunes. From ripping AC/DC riffs at a high school pep rally to the wild ride of reality TV, Nashville grind, and life on the road, Brandon shares the raw stories behind the music and the moments that shaped him. This isn’t just an interview — it’s a journey through grit, growth, and the soundtrack of a life lived full throttle. Pour a shot, crack a beer, and listen close.

Planning for Dropped is a battle before the boots hit the ground. Flights booked. Gear stashed. Last meals savored. Casey checks in live from Canada while Chris and JB break down the gritty logistics and mental grind it takes to get ready for the wild unknown. We’re talking strategy born from 20 years in the dirt, a deep dive into the new DIY Alaska Hunt Academy that's rolling out with the app, and why the real drop starts long before the plane leaves the tarmac. This isn’t just prep — it’s survival sharpened by experience.

Casey checks in live from the heart of Canada’s waterfowl capital, where wildfires burn and millions of ducks fill the prairie potholes. Casey’s at a family wedding near Manitou Beach’s salty float zone while Chris breaks down what it means to hold deer through fall with smart feed and habitat management. Plus, a deep dive on how supplemental feed affects deer digestion and population—this is survival strategy turned science. Then, we look ahead to the upcoming Dropped season prep, including a partnership that’s taking our body-testing to a whole new level with nutrition science and real backcountry stress. It’s all grit, guts, and the hard-earned truth about what it takes to stay sharp on the edge.

It’s curveball season—but the good kind. Chris and Casey load up the kids, brother, and dad for a fishing trip up north, but the wild doesn’t make it easy. The cabin’s taken over by a bear like it’s a 5-star resort, boats keep breaking down or getting lost, and storms hit the water harder than a freight train. The kids are seeing it all for the first time—wild moments, real lessons, and a whole lot of unexpected challenges.The gear’s been stress-tested by 10-year-olds in the garage, the storm’s been weathered, and somehow the boats are still afloat. Chris and Casey go full survival mode—bailing boats, battling waves, and keeping everyone safe. Walleye sushi, near-death boat rides, and cigars in the middle of the mess—it’s not about inches or fish caught. It’s about the full-circle moments, trust, and a legacy built in the wild.

This one digs deep into the fault lines of the outdoor community. The crew goes full-send on the divide in hunting—crossbows vs. vertical bows, public vs. private land, and the growing tension between tradition and access. They call out gatekeeping, ego, and the way jealousy and ego poison progress in the outdoors. Then it’s onto Alaska, ANWR, and a debate that could reshape everything: should untouched lands be opened up for more people to experience, or should they stay wild and inaccessible to preserve what makes them special?Plus: crossbow prescriptions, 90-year-old legends, the KB ecosystem launch, and the mad dash to wrap content before a well-earned fishing trip.

It’s chaos season—but the good kind. Gunner just hit double digits, JB’s losing golf bets, and the Keefer crew is gearing up for an off-grid fishing trip with the kids. The nostalgia’s thick, the gear’s already been stress-tested by 10-year-olds in the garage, and the planning for Dropped is officially in full swing.Casey breaks down the upcoming DIY Alaska Masterclass—why it’s needed, how it’s built from scars not scripts, and why it’s about time more people realize Alaska isn’t just for the rich. They get into public land battles in Washington, foreign knockoffs trying to poach American brands, and why policy transparency (or lack thereof) should matter to everyone who hunts. Oh, and JB bet on a golfer and walked away with 47 cents.

Graduation open houses turn into shirtless chaos, Darcy runs a covert chicken wing smuggling operation, and the boys recap a blitz of a trip to CMA Fest—racing Ross Chastain in a NASCAR sim, speakeasy cocktails at Snoop & Dre’s bar, and a surprise run-in with Holy Roller singer Sierra Ferrell.Also: a stranger in a thrifted “Rick Hawkins Lumber” hat turns out to be a Canadian country artist, the bucks are blowing up in velvet, and the 1900 Feed program has the crew driving south just to keep the troughs full. You want stories? This one’s got ‘em.

It starts with Casey’s wallet getting shredded on the roadside and ends with Chris almost plowing four acres by hand like a badger—all because of a book. Somewhere in between, a stranger named Doug shows up in Chris’ driveway, wanders into his garage, and delivers a drumset, a joint, a bottle of Listerine and a look of betrayal when Chris hands his goods to the cops. The guys break down sketchy backyard encounters, pre-CMA Fest prep, a solid veteran bird to close out turkey season, and the beauty of dead-straight food plot lines. Plus: Manitoba fishing trips, the resurrection of the Banjo lure, and the launch of the Keefer Brothers Content Hub—built from every scar, busted knuckle, and lesson worth passing on.

Professional bass fisherman Dakota Ebare joins the crew and nothing’s off the table—cheese rolling injuries, boat-breaking musky, and losing $150K in a single tournament. From Louisiana roots to world-stage fishing, Dakota talks about grinding through the early days, balancing passion with pressure, and why the real competition is always you vs. you. They get into fishing etiquette, race-start chaos, fish-stuffing scandals, public land deer meltdowns, and why hunters need to chill the hell out. Plus: couch surfing, the white whales of fishing, and what it takes to stay dialed in when everything’s going sideways.

Casey checks in from the grand opening of a new Bass Pro in Duluth and immediately starts itching for the North. Chris complains about turkey weather, JB’s running low on patience, and Casey ditches school with Ryder to double up on a brand-new permission property. Then it’s off the rails: a full-on crash course in the wild world of bowfishing—from pyramid tank shoot-offs in front of massive crowds to Casey driving a NASCAR car through Memphis and deciding he suddenly needs a boat. Throw in technical difficulties, childhood videos sacrificed for storage, and a motivational mic drop for every kid who never fit in at school—and you’ve got one hell of a way to spend an hour. 

Mike Passaglia joins the crew and brings the chaos with him. From busting gobblers in California walnut orchards to nearly dying on an Alaskan river with no GPS, no pilot, and a guide who treats Class IV rapids like a casual float trip—this one covers it all.Chris and Mike drop a bird. JB fumbles a double. Four new hunters tag out. And somewhere in between, Mike builds a body pillow of himself for his wife, thinks a mailbox is a tom, and casually recounts the time a Tomahawk missile he worked on punched a breezeway-sized hole through an Indian oil tanker.It’s full-send storytelling: jelly heads, bush survival, mental clarity in the wild, and enough near-death moments to make you rethink that June 1st sigh of relief.

Turkey camp went full throttle—mud-soaked crawls, beard-dragging longbeards, and neighbors firing up blowers mid-stalk. Becky gets her first bird. Casey gets denied permission so hard he needed a Busch Light. And Will Brantley rolls in fresh off a Metallica concert and tags out in 25 minutes. This one has it all—strutters, safes, and the legend of Neil Young’s food plot, now known forever as Harvest Moon.

Captain Jefe’s first time behind the mic is more like being thrown to the wolves: turkey beard rot, JB field-crapping like a golden retriever, full-on plane crashes, and enchiladas from a dude’s wife mid-rescue. Petie the decoy goes through some shit, Casey nearly meets his maker in a dive-bomb landing in the Alaskan Bush, and mustache-trimming advice gets uncomfortably specific. We’re gearing up for Winchester Turkey Camp and praying to the dino bird gods for a little mercy.

A throwback turkey hunt, TSS loads strong enough to deport a gobbler, and permission stories that sound like fever dreams—gangrene feet, dogs eating roofing nails, and three innings of Tigers baseball with an old dude in his undies.The 989 Gobbler Club is handing out its finest (and most shameful) awards, including a wooden gun you really don’t want. Throw in dire wolves, woolly mammoths, and a turkey call named “King of Snickers,” and yeah… we’ve officially lost the plot.

We’ve never told this story—and for good reason.It started with a hunch and some half-legible journal entries from the 1700s. John Swift—silver miner, war vet, possible madman—claimed he buried loads of silver deep in the Kentucky hills. Most chalked it up to backwoods legend. We didn’t. We followed the clues, found the creek, the rock, the carvings. Sent Casey into a cave that looked like it hadn’t seen daylight in 200 years.And we found it. The treasure. The silver. It was real.Then the producers made us leave. Cameras off. No explanation. Just “we’re done here.”Something about that day never sat right—but we’re finally telling what we can.

Split across the map for spring break, Chris, Casey, and JB reunite with wild stories and even wilder takes. From thundersnow in Midland to Chris losing a phone, a mask, and possibly his sanity in Mexico. They pour one out for Val Kilmer, crown Doc Holliday the undisputed GOAT, and entertain the theory that Jim Morrison might still be breathing. Add in whitetail conspiracy records, shady hunting motivations, and a breakdown of Masters picks and bets no one asked for—and yeah, April Fools is undoubtedly stupid. Cyberboats, travel bugs, and the Dominican's version of a Beaver Fever. We're not here to f*%k spiders.

Busch Light, March Madness brackets, and defending the driveway like it’s a war zone. JB throws out wild probabilities, a zombie deer and a lady with dementia make an appearance, and somehow, a housecat sends a legendary big game hunter to the hospital. Oh, and if you were born in the ‘90s, you definitely listened to Dave Matthews, ripped darts, and wore Birks—Chris said it, not us.But the biggest news? Casey, Chris and the crew are officially locked in for Dropped this year, and it’s about to get rowdy. Buckle up and "LET'S DANCE".

Chris kicks things off by roasting JB for thinking NBA players are the ultimate athletes before declaring hockey players can do literally anything. He also fires off wildly inappropriate JFK assassination quotes mid-hunt.Casey drops some hard truths about hunters making everything harder than it needs to be, a 2x UFC Champion's refusal to do cardio prior to title fights, and how they once stood in front of the entire hunting industry and flipped a coin on their careers. Oh yeah, and his biggest inspirations? Lenny Pepperbottom and the Man on a Buffalo—because, they're "pretty neat". Meanwhile, JB breaks down the saga of recovering Longshank the buck, reminisces about cutting March Madness brackets out of the newspaper, and reflects on a local Eagle member proudly strutting around in a dead guy’s jacket—fully marinated in neck grease.

Casey Keefer talks proving himself worthy to an Amazon Tribal Chief, being smuggled by a non-english speaking heli pilot, and how some guy tried to make life harder by legalizing bowhunting.Chris Keefer breaks down how a steady diet of ciggy's and coffee got him through multiple seasons of Dropped, his new found tobacco-free pouch obsession and why tequila makes him fluent in Spanish.Lastly, the guys get into how JB lost a backcountry bet by way of a miraculous 500+ yard shot, fat-ass horses in the Yukon, and finding a corpse while shed hunting. And somewhere in the middle, Chris thinks he might be the Gene Hackman of the hunting world.Yeah, it's that kind of episode.