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After a long break due to busy spring schedules, Ryan and Reuben return to talk turkey with Matt Hogan. A lot of birds have gone down between the three of them in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Montana. Tune in to hear the story of Ryan’s solo hunt success in Minnesota along with the story of a long weekend hunt in Montana with Matt and Reuben. And as always, be ready to hear what the guys have been up...

Ryan and Reuben dive into the term "trophy hunting" and relate animal "trophies" to a medal won in a foot race. Although running and hunting are different, the discussion delves into parallels between the two (Ryan and Reuben both competed in NCAA level competitive running) and how the term "trophy hunting" is often misleading to people who don't know the full story behind someone's taxidermy. Mea...

This week, Ryan and Reuben are joined by Trevor Anderson to talk about a different angle of their hunting experiences as it pertains to competitive running. Ryan and Reuben both raced in the NCAA, while Trevor just started his running journey last year which already includes a successful marathon. With decades of hunting and running experience at the table, this episode focuses on stories that hig...

On this episode, Reuben and Ryan go over some stories that end in failure; clean misses, bad hits, and how to move forward. Mistakes in the field happen, but it’s all about what you learn from them to become a better outdoorsman both in skill and mental capability.

This week we jump in to part 2 of our mule deer stories. Unlike Ryan’s early season Utah hunt on last episode, this story takes place in the steep and deep backcountry of western Montana where Reuben hunts for a timber buck on a familiar mountain. Tune in for a story about stealth, persistence, and a rodeo of an ending. Recipes: Venison pastrami Pan fried pheasant

This week we dive into the first of two mule deer hunting stories that are so different, the only commonality might be the species. In this part 1 of 2, we hear the story of Ryan’s velvet archery hunt in southern Utah. Tune in to hear the tale of hurricanes, fog, and a big buck. Recipes: Cream of mushroom deer heart Griller green-winged teal

This week we discuss interactions we've had with other hunters in the field. Whether you knowingly jump-shoot ducks beneath a deer hunter in a tree stand or, in contrast, help a total stranger pack out a mountain mule deer, this episode goes over what we've learned about interacting with fellow hunters.

This week we pick up where we left off on part 2 of our fall successes episodes. Reuben tells the story of his solo backcountry elk hunt in western Montana riddled with miles of hiking, multiple bugling bulls, and one that didn’t quite get away. A main take away from this story is attention to details and after-shot discipline to seal the deal.

This week we return from a six-week absence to record a 2-part episode about the reasons we’ve been away; hunting and success. In this first episode, we delve into Ryan’s deer season and the story of his most dialed public land hunt which ends in the taking of a stud buck in the most intense October whitetail situation you can think of.

In this week's episode Ryan and Reuben share their first successful archery elk stories. Both stories have similar endings, but the strategies to get there differ. In the end it is evident that there isn’t just one way to kill an elk, and the people you share it with make the memories.

This week's episode we finish up our Montana antelope story. We break down overlooked antelope that Reuben and Alec stalked into. In this situation they thought they could double on a buck and doe.

This week we have friend and conservationist Alec Underwood on to talk about his Montana pronghorn hunt with Reuben in 2022. We walk through the story of acquiring permits, dealing with hunting pressure, and filling tags during an exciting hunt. We discuss everything from pong ponging pronghorn to calming your breath before the shot like a biathlete. Follow us: Storiedpodcastofficial for Recipes:...

In this week's episode we have guests Zack Ansell and Adam Wahl on to talk about their tradition of spring walleye fishing on the bay of green bay. They talk about working through the struggles of figuring out new water and getting hooked by the spring bite.

On this episode we share two stories on preseason scouting and how it aided us in successfully harvesting our first Montana mule deer buck and a Minnesota whitetail buck. Follow us: StoriedPodcastofficial Ryan and Reuben (@storiedpodcastofficial) | Instagram

This week we have Klaus Friedli on to talk about his largest westslope cutthroat. We reminisce on a great story of a fish that couldn't have been caught without the help of his friends. We also break down a little biology of the high alpine, cold-water fisheries. Follow us: StoriedPodcastofficial Ryan and Reuben (@storiedpodcastofficial) | Instagram

This week we have special guest, Madeline Jorden on the podcast. We relive her journey of what it took to be able to pursue a turkey for the first time. She brings a different perspective of someone growing up in Houston, Texas and now developing an interest in the hunting culture. Follow us: StoriedPodcastofficial Ryan and Reuben (@storiedpodcastofficial) | Instagram

This week we have guests Matt and Johnny Hogan on to help tell the story of our 2020 antelope hunt. We explain how we obtained our permits and also the journey it took to try and fill them. We go into meals we cooked at camp and the struggles and successes we had chasing public land antelope in Wyoming. Follow us on Instagram: Storiedpodcastofficial YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/wNrgzh9CNMg

This week we break down our 2023 turkey season. We break out the killer moccasins and talk about what we have learned and how we have developed this season as turkey hunters.

This week we dabble into an evolving strategy on hunting waterfowl in Wisconsin. We have our first special guest on the show in Nick Dax. He helps us break down the alternative tactics used to be successful chasing waterfowl. We talk moccasins, turkey chokes, and belly crawling. Follow us on Instagram: Storiedpodcastofficial https://www.instagram.com/p/Cr90gu2Mj8K/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

This week we talk triumphant hikes in Utah and Maui, along with everything from how to pronounce the word “ukulele” to what footwear you might need on your next hike. Follow us on Instagram: Storiedpodcastofficial for the recipes and Storied Podcast information. https://www.instagram.com/p/CruRwGHM4_q/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

This week's episode we talk whitetails and fish, uncovering the reasons we partake in doe management, and take a dive into fisheries biology and management of small lakes in central Wisconsin. Follow us on Instagram: Storiedpodcastofficial https://www.instagram.com/p/CruO-eCMP8e/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

On this week's episode we are back to talking turkey. We go over sneaking in on birds, calling, and putting the hammer down with a 10 gauge.

On this week's podcast we break down our first times in the woods. We hit on learning from our mistakes and how to become a mentor to others trying to get into the woods.

This episode we talk about the turkey hunt that wasn't going to be. We cover everything from Vietnamese shaking elk, sleepless nights, and hunting turkeys in the mountains of Utah. Tune in for a struttin' good time. Follow us on Instagram for our recipes: Storiedpodcastofficial https://www.instagram.com/p/CruQtnJsayF/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

On this episode, we break down Ryan's first black bear. This was an over-the-counter hunt in the Montana backcountry. Talking everything from saunas to bear morphology and preparation for a backcountry hunt.