The Curious Hunter

This episode kicks off deep in the heart of Kenai, Alaska, where Jon, Tim, and Andrew took their first swing at the Last Frontier—chasing silver salmon and trout with Dallas and Dustin Voss from Explore Kenai. These guys weren’t just top-tier fishing guides—they were storytellers, teachers, and the kind of folks who make you feel like you’ve known them forever. From long drifts on the river to a h...

In this episode, Jon and Tim sit down with Land Tawney—longtime conservation leader, former CEO of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, and now the driving force behind American Hunters and Anglers. We get into Land’s roots as a fifth-generation Montanan, growing up with a deep connection to wild places that would shape his life’s work. From his early days in conservation to his bold new mission of ta...

In this episode, Tim and Jon are joined by a familiar face—Natalie Davis from She Hunts—back in the mix as a special co-host for a powerful roundtable with three rising voices in the world of competitive shooting: Bella Otter, Alice Wiebe, and Reanna Frauens. We dive deep into the rhythm and rigor of competitive archery and shooting, trade a few hunting stories, and explore the grit, passion, and...

Now that spring’s peeking around the corner, we’re diving into turkey season with a good one. This week, we sit down with Sebastian Garcia from the National Wild Turkey Federation to talk all things turkey in California—how they got here, where they thrive, and what makes hunting them so unique out West. Sebastian shares stories from the field, breaks down some of the biology and history, and talk...

Now that we made it through the holidays and into 2025, we are ready to get back at it! Kicking off the year with our new friend, Kenny Hamlett, creator of ‪ Better Days West, a production company and media house. He talks about his pursuit into the wild world of hunting and fishing over the past few years, how it has gone hand in hand with his filmmaking career and personal growth. Hopefully some...

We're back in the shop for an awesome chat with Drew Wilson from Russellville, Arkansas. He's known for his fly fishing inspired tattoos, merch, and skateboard company he started called Kingfisher Skateboards. We uncover the colorful similarities between these subcultures within subcultures and how we can all relate to being misfits of the outdoors. Watch as Drew unpacks a number of awesome storie...

We met up with Emily from Central Coast Snake Services to talk to her about the book she just put out, "California Snakes and Where to Find Them". She also shed some tips and insights about snakes and how to keep safety in mind when hunting or hiking out in the wild. Hang on for the ride to meet a couple slithery friends she brings out at the end of the episode. If you live in the California Centr...

We went remote again from Sheep's Head Outfitters in Paso Robles, Ca, to chat with Heather Kelly from Heather's Choice. She walks Jon and Tim through the ups, downs, and in-betweens of starting and growing a business. We dive deep into what it means to eat for the outdoors (and everyday, anywhere), focusing on balanced nutrition. Heather's experience as an athlete and a degree in evolutionary nutr...

Our first remote podcast is with the thoughtful and passionate Jared Frasier, executive director at 2% for Conservation. He talks to Jon and Tim about his experience growing up with hunting and fishing as the primary way his family put food on the table. How through his time spent in the outdoors expanded his views on conservation, how to get involved, make an impact, and ultimately go on to lead...

Sitting fireside at Sheep's Head Outfitters in Paso Robles, Ca, the TCH boys have a fun conversation with Dagur Gudmundsson. They talk about his experience growing up with a rod and reel in his hands, what it was like learning to fish in Iceland, moving to the Central California Coast, and continuing to travel between his two homes as a fly fishing guide. He dives into why carp is his favorite fis...

At a TCH film screening night hosted by Tim at his shop, Sheep's Head Outfitters, the boys talk with Natalie about becoming a new hunter and finding confidence through a women led organization called She Hunts. They also talk with Chad Thomas about his involvement with Backcountry Hunters and Anglers and how he and the wonderful people at BHA are working hard to protect our public lands. A few oth...

They talk about Tim's background, how he grew up hunting, and how Jon just got started. They also talk about where they'll be recording these episodes, from Tim's hunting and fishing shop, Sheep's Head Outfitters in Paso Robles, Ca. At the end they promote an even they'll be hosting at the shop screening the three TCH films, including the first official podcast during the event, interviewing Natal...