To those that think it’s impossible to ramp up the intensity without ever lifting a weight or turning on the elliptical machine, think again. Joe and Brian meet up with Land Tawney at quite a telling location to discuss the sweat equity they pu

The Golden Ticket

Feb 25th, 2020 1h 2m

Mr. Western DIY, Ross Niebur, returns to the show with a Governor’s Tag story to tell. To all that may think it’s impossible, this one's for you. To all that want it to be their possible, grab a notepad and pen, this one is for the record books

Aging Done Right

Feb 13th, 2020 1h 7m

Joe and Chad sit down with Jamie Carlson from Modern Carnivore to chat about cooking wild game right. The old fashioneds were flowing and Jamie’s smoked whitefish were whetting the appetite. Grab a chair and pour a stiff one with us – you’re bo

BHA Stateside

Jan 30th, 2020 57m 43s

Joe and Chad sit at the MN BHA table with their Chairman, Aaron Hebeisen (pronounced “hey-bison”). Despite the Minnesota focus, one can still glean insight to understanding how much their corresponding state chapters are bringing to the table.-

Blindside With The Boys

Jan 9th, 2020 58m 41s

Grab your coffee and join Jeff, Joe and groggy Chad as they sit down over morning brew reminiscing of this past waterfowl season’s successes, learning moments, and head scratchers. Topics discussed:- Uncovering shipwrecks- Recruitment going ful

Getting Ultra Light and Ultra Sharp with Luke Johnson

Dec 19th, 2019 44m 59s

What could an economics graduate do to change the entire knife industry? Give them a doctor’s scalpel and a dream. Hear how Luke Johnson, the owner and developer of Tyto Knives, is living the dream.- Why recording at a coffee shop isn’t always

The Kentucky Deer Hipster

Dec 5th, 2019

Subjects discussed:- The 90% success state- No need to debate various archery methods- In 100 years a herd of 2,000 to 4MM- Impacts of Record Precipitation and Record Drought in the same year- Hunting as a family- Attaining Hipster status with

Seventy Times 7

Nov 22nd, 2019 1h 20m

They say the best couples travel well, great teams never have “I”s, and lasting marriages remove self. There isn’t a better example of these that we’ve seen in the outdoors than our friends Alli and Andrew who have put on some serious miles tog

State Of Our Union

Oct 31st, 2019 33m 51s

| State of Our Union | No, were not getting political here; rather we’re excited to share some updates with some additions to the Contact Outdoors team, film projects, and podcasts that’ll highlight subjects near and dear to our hearts: conserv

Creating the X with John Evenson

Sep 26th, 2019

Topics Discussed:- Outcomes of being a pier bum- John’s first contact with the outdoors- The heart and beauty of duck hunting- 80 pine blinds- Southern Flyway Outfitters origin story- What is a Decoy Raft and how is it used?- America’s bird and

Western Elk Plans With Joe and Rick

Sep 12th, 2019 49m 45s

When you know someone that manages the string building crew at Vapor Trail Archery and has extensive archery success in the whitetail woods and muley hills of the Dakotas, it's only a matter of time for a friend to knock on your door with an in

The Adventures of Paul Schlagel: Chapter 2

Aug 29th, 2019 45m 20s

Life has tried its best to slow Paul down – as you’re grossly aware of from Chapter 1 with him. Hear out what Paul has done to mentor his son with the same mentality, prepping for the life in the wilderness and so much more.

The Adventures of Paul Schlagel: Chapter 1

Aug 23rd, 2019 1h 6m

When Paul talks you listen. When he tells you a story, you best be sitting down. This one brings out all the feels in a harrowing, backcountry experience where fatherly and brotherly love take the forefront during a disaster that would cripple

What is Brian Doing In Alaska?

Aug 8th, 2019 1h 17m

Topics discussed:Cody’s first contact with the outdoorsBrian goes to Alaska!Cody interviews BrianHow these annual Alaska trips got startedGetting in to shapeDaylight in AlaskaGear!Connecting with natureAnd much, much more!Read the blog post abo

An Unfiltered and Lengthy Spring Review

Jul 18th, 2019 1h 23m

Topics discussed:The growth of the showSpring recaps from Brian, Chad and JoeJoe’s new dog and his trainingBrian details his big lake trout fishing tripChad got married!Chad’s trip to the Boundary WatersMeal planning for long outdoors tripsHow

Happy Father's Day with Tom Fix

Jun 15th, 2019 1h 13m

Topics discussed:Happy Father’s Day!Tom’s backstory with the outdoorsDuck FeetFamily hunting historyIntroducing kids to hunting and fishingSharing your hunting dog with your childThe experience of hunting vs the actWhich gun to get for a young

An Evening in the Boundary Waters with Matt Wright

Jun 5th, 2019 35m 30s

Topics discussed:Matt Wright’s outdoors origin storyRemembering first Boundary Waters tripsBrian explains how he planned this tripFishingThe Canoe Country Slam! (Grand Slam)Destinations and locations of the tripRespecting the wilderness and one

On Shrooms and Other Green Edibles with Chris Daniels

May 24th, 2019 1h 21m

Topics discussed:The Chris Daniels Origin StoryIntro to MushroomsIntegrating foraging with huntingWhere most mushrooms we eat come fromHow to properly cook mushroomsGentleman ForagerForest to ForkVariations to forage in MinnesotaMedicinal usesW

Spring Black Bear Hunting with Ross Niebur

Apr 22nd, 2019 57m 6s

Topics discussed:Getting to know RossRoss’ hunting origin storySpring bear huntingBear hunting statesPlanning a tripExpecting the unexpectedMapsWhere to look for bears in different seasonsHow to judge which bear to huntGear choicesPrince of Wal

Levi Glines and Turkey Hunting

Apr 3rd, 2019 1h 2m

Topics discussed:- A brief history of turkey hunting- Trap and transplant- The legend of Boss Tom- Turkey population through the years- How to get the best line of sight on a turkey- When you should and shouldn’t call- How to direct your call-

Dogs and Dog Training

Mar 20th, 2019 1h 13m

Topics discussed:- Hunting dogs and different breeds- How to determine what hunting dogs are right for you- Living with a hunting dog- Training and understanding your dog- Introducing gunfire and birds- Strengths and weaknesses of hunting dogs-

"Let's Meet Halfway" With Jeff Snyder

Mar 6th, 2019 40m 36s

Topics Discussed:- Brian and Jeff reunite!- Hunting dogs- Dog breeding- State to state hunting regulations- Practicing calls- Plans for the future of the podcast and Contact Outdoors- And much more!In this episode Jeff mentions Bad Grammar. You

Backcountry Nutrition with Alli Carolan

Feb 20th, 2019 57m 44s

Topics discussed:- Alli’s background, Iowa, Minnesota and deer- Ultramarathons- River trips- Calorie and liquid intake balance- How proper and improper diets in the outdoors can impact your energy levels and brain function- Everyone shares what

Public Lands Day with Aaron Hebeisen

Feb 4th, 2019 1h 1m

Topics discussed in this episode:- Aaron’s backstory and hunting preferences- Hunting styles - Old vs New- Trends- BHA and the Minnesota Chapter- Public Lands DayFollow Aaron on Instagram!@aaron_hebeisenBHA website:backcountryhunters.orgBHA Min

2018 Hunting Recap

Jan 30th, 2019 52m 52s

The duo reminisce about what happened in 2018. They think back on some successes, failures and interesting adventures. Both of them discuss many types of hunting trips and even share some thoughts on things they’ve learned throughout their year