The Ground Between Us

What does it actually take to master the outdoors? In this episode, we sit down with Craig Caudill, director of Nature Reliance School, to break down the real skills behind survival, tracking, hunting, and building a deeper connection with nature. Craig shares decades of experience teaching wilderness skills—from reading animal sign and navigating terrain to understanding conservation and the mind...

In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Madison Grimm to talk about her journey from a young wildlife artist to a hands-on conservationist working in waterfowl rehabilitation. Through a candid and engaging conversation, Madison shares how winning the National Junior Duck Stamp Contest at just six years old sparked a lifelong passion for wildlife—and how that passion evolved into real-worl...

🎙️ Episode Description Why do so many hunters lose deer, and how can you avoid it? In this episode of The Ground Between Us, we sit down with Sean Butler from Longspur Tracking to explore the evolving world of game recovery, tracking dogs, and modern hunting technology. Sean explains how tracking dogs and drones are transforming the way hunters recover wounded game, while emphasizing that patience...

Protecting West Virginia’s rivers and public lands has never been more important. In this episode of The Ground Between Us, we talk with Mike Jones from the West Virginia Rivers Coalition about the efforts to safeguard waterways and public lands across the state. Mike walks us through the Wild and Scenic River designation process, explaining why these protections are so important for both ecosyste...

In this episode of The Ground Between Us, I sit down with Stan Temple to explore the life, legacy, and enduring influence of Aldo Leopold. Together, we dive into Leopold’s groundbreaking ideas about the land ethic, conservation, and ecosystem management, and discuss how his work continues to shape modern environmental ethics and wildlife stewardship. Stan shares stories from his own career in wild...

n this first episode of The Ground Between Us, I introduce the podcast and the ideas that inspired it. I share my own journey in the outdoors and why hunting, conservation, and time spent on the land have become such an important part of my life. I break down the five pillars that guide the podcast—reverence, community, conservation, stewardship, and tradition—and explore why outdoor traditions st...