First Four Outdoors

This is our first First Fourmation episode. These episodes are to highlight the stories of our current and prior service members. Bret Williams became a brother to me through our time together training for the best warrior competitions. Through is dedication, resilience, work ethic and positive moral, he was able to place as the runner up for the all national guard best warrior competition and pla...

It's that time of year again. Preparation list for chasing mountain bucks, new gear added and gear that stayed from last year. Its officially fall so it's time to sprinkle that pumpkin spice into every nook and cranny in your basic joy. Wildlife population updates battling disease and what is the next step forward?

This is the first of a new series of episodes coming your way. These are your quick, informative, or inspirational episodes designed for your commute to work, the gym, and favorite hunting spots. On this episode, Avery and Zack discuss the benefits of slowing down, taking in the moment and not getting caught up in chasing everything you see on social media. Be unique, be tactful and work hard, but...

Larry sits down with his sister Kaylynn Shaffer to finally record the experience of their first western mule deer hunt together. This had been a long-desired dream for the both of them, however, Kaylynn was the one to make that final push to make the journey a reality and stop the wait. In this episode, they talk about the experience itself, but Kaylynn also goes into detail the challenges she fac...

Avery and Zack get Tanner Burns on the phone to talk turkey hunting. If you've heard about Tanner, he is most known for his incredible attention to detail as a taxidermist and completing the U.S. Super Slam by age 30. That topic has been covered enough we decided to take it a different route to make it more relatable to every day hunters. Every day hunters are the hard workers, parents, and sp...

This week's episode Avery and Zack bring some questions and get each other's perspectives on how to approach different scenarios while turkey hunting. They also share some cool stories of previous kills and who their mentors were for getting started in this obsessive passion called spring gobbler hunting. 

Avery and Zack talk turkey hunting tactics for different parts of the season, terrain, and new kit. They talk about when they personally think you need to get aggressive and when to let the situation play out on its own. Turkey hunting pressure has gotten out of control and recent years and they explain that it's more import to pay attention to how people are killing birds in different terrain typ...

This episode is in a little different format. Wil Schoonover recently launched his training platform called Gone Rogue Strength and wants to dissect some of Avery's endurance running/lifting philosophies and insights. This is nearly a 2-hour long discussion, however, the surface was barely scratched for this topic of endurance training. It was a pleasure to get Wil on to be a guest host and we hop...

Are you tired of buying mass produced, subpar sounding turkey calls? Fact of the matter is, it's nearly impossible to find the "perfect pitch" from store bought calls because everyone is unique and produces a different sound. Custom made turkey calls have always been the secret to producing the most realistic sounds for the best turkey hunting experience. In the episode, Zack breaks down the philo...

Avery, Larry and Zack discuss their top 5 pieces of gear they've acquired in recent years. Talking gear is fun and exciting and its always cool to get people's insights on kit they use and why. In this episode, we bring gear that can be low cost, some expensive, some marketed for hunting, and some you wouldn't expect. At the end of the day, hunting knowledge and tactics will make the ultimate diff...

Pour your coffee and get comfy, this is long one! Avery and Larry sit down and dissect Larry's 2022 hunting season. They talk about his Spring gobbler season and the 30+ days alone out West chasing bull Elk and big Muley's. They critique the gear used to take on the Western world and the mindset that hinders many. Not only did Larry face some adversities, but the mindset to take on a trip solo on...

Avery and Zack sit down and recap their 2022 hunting seasons. Zack gets it done in spring gobbler while having two days to hunt all season due to going thought the police academy. Breaks down the backstory and tactics of what it took to get the 11-point of the decade on the ground and Avery shares some new tactics he put into practice as well as lifting his big buck curse. 

On this episode, Larry, Avery, and the elusive Zack, talk about considerations going into the opening rifle season for white tail in West Virginia. Hunting on ridges versus bottom lands or which stand is superior to the other, the guys dive into some pretty interesting things that should have you question your kit, because some hunting equipment, isn't always the safest, or the best. 

In this episode, we interview our final cofounder of First Four Outdoors, Tyler Lee. With his background in tactical applications and a love for firearms and reloading, Tyler makes the most out of every situation, and does it with a smile on his face. 

Avery sits down and extracts some pivotal moments in Zacks mental fortitude to life changing habits. Zack is proof that with just a little supportive push, and a willingness to stay consistent and carve himself bit by bit, anything is possible. 

On this episode, Avery talks with Larry and his foundation of hunting knowledge and gives us a better perspective of what he brings to the table. Avery paints a broader picture of some of the things we have upcoming and the opportunities nearing the end of this year. Tyler on the other hand; well, is just Tyler. 

Larry Shaffer and Tyler Lee interviews one of their own: Avery Liller, who talks us through preparing, competing, and the numerous challenges for an ultramarathon that took place at the Highland Sky 40 Mile at Davis, WV. The course is carved through Monongahela National Forest, and sections of Timberline Ski Resort, Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge to finish at Canaan Valley State Park. Aver...