Green Top Outdoors

Ever wondered how a prion disease could affect an entire deer population? Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Justin Foulkes and Alexandra Lombard from the Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) as they unravel the mysteries of deer management and Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in Virginia. Justin, our guide through the complexities of the upcoming deer season, and Alexandra, the eagle-eye...

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Thank you to Real Tree for being apart of our very special 100th episode!

Scent Thief – Russell Epperson, owner, and creator of Scent Thief, along with David Langston, join Hunter during the 2024 Outdoor Expo to discuss this wonderful product. The story of Russell’s journey from a teenage trapper to business owner of one the best and most innovative hunting products on the market is an amazing one. With hunting season in full swing, do yourself a favor and try this amaz...

Whether you’re planning your own safari or simply dreaming of the wild, this episode will transport you to a land where nature reigns supreme. Grab your binoculars and tune in for a virtual escape into the wild!

Over the first weekend in October, we're hosting our 5th Annual Outdoor Expo!

Today we talk with John Barklow, Senior Product Manager at SITKA Gear, about the new Optifade Cover Camoflauge Pattern. https://www.sitkagear.com/technology/optifade-concealment/cover

Welcome to the Green Top Outdoors Podcast, where we dive deep into everything that makes the outdoors great—from hunting and fishing to community events and local happenings. Deer season is almost here. Do you have a processor you trust to give you the best final product of your harvest? Stephen Wood joins your host Hunter Brooks and Todd Sadler for an episode about deer processing. Almost two yea...

Welcome to the Green Top Outdoors Podcast, where we dive deep into everything that makes the outdoors great—from hunting and fishing to community events and local happenings. I'm Hunter Brooks, and today, we’ve got an exciting conversation lined up as we talk with Sheila Sullivan and Rebecca Mulvane about a brand-new event that’s bringing some serious four-legged fun to the area. It’s the First An...

Aneil Kumar and Elliot Loper join Hunter to talk about  ISportsman.com . They dive into the cutting-edge platforms that are revolutionizing the way we manage and participate in outdoor recreation.  ISportsman.com  has set the standard for streamlining access to outdoor activities, from hunting and fishing to camping and hiking. We discuss how this user-friendly platform simplifies p...

In this exciting episode, we bring a unique twist to the world of firearm accessories with a mock fantasy football draft, but instead of players, we're selecting the top red dot sights for handguns. As the red dot sight rapidly becomes the go-to choice for handgun enthusiasts, its popularity is soaring daily.  Kevin Dunne, Locke Taylor, Mike Norman, and Hunter select their “team” of red dots...

Iain Henderson joins Hunter to discuss the popular and fascinating world of subsonic ammunition. We discuss popular choices in calibers for subsonic ammunition, why the 300 Blackout is the king of subsonic, and why application dictates performance. We will also provide insight into terminal, external, and internal ballistics and how they pertain to the performance of subsonic ammunition. This epis...

  Jason Kelly is an accomplished combative athlete, an experienced competitive shooter, and a highly motivated instructor. He is renowned for generating unique and effective blocks of instruction to satisfy each customer’s needs. And he is an ambassador to Blue Force Gear. Jason joins Hunter and Iain to discuss Blue Force Gear, his background, training, and the #1 rule, always look cool.

Mike Dye is an upland game bird biologist for the Virginia DWR. He specializes in turkey and grouse. He returns to do another episode with Hunter and Todd to discuss this past spring turkey season. This episode covers the harvest numbers, survival rates of a turkey, conservation methods, and they discuss the various ways that the DWR can help you as a hunter, outdoorsman, landowner, and conservati...

Zach Donovant, owner of Old Dominion Custom Rifles, returns for another episode with Hunter and Andrew. In this episode, they discuss some of the nuances of building custom rifles, wildcat calibers, smokeless muzzleloaders, hunting season, and the 25 SAUM.

Bear Davidson joins Hunter and Todd on this episode to discuss the NWTF (National Wild Turkey Federation), growing up in the outdoors, setting goals, achieving goals, and the importance of conservation. Bear is the former Vice President of the state NWTF and is now one of the National Board of Directors.

Michael Botelho and Andrew Napier join Hunter to discuss sporting clays, tournaments, and gun selection for new and experienced shooters.

Hunter is joined by Mike Smith and Owen Bradley to discuss pier and surf fishing in the OBX. Mike and Owen are both pros at Green Top and they share their advice and stories regarding this popular style of fishing. The Outer Banks is known to be a fishing destination. As technical as it all sounds, Mike and Owen simplify things in this episode. So, whether you are a beginner looking to learn a new...

Lupo is Italian for wolf. It is a fitting name for this extraordinary rifle that Benelli is producing. This rifle is designed to dominate the land where their shotgun, the Super Black Eagle, dominates the skies. Hunter, Andrew, and Green Top gunsmith Chris Mierzwa recently built 3 separate Green Top performance packages, took them to the range, and tested them for accuracy. These packages consist...

Hunter is joined by Green Top pro Iain Henderson and Ben DeWalt, founder, and senior instructor of Onsight Firearms Training. In this episode they discuss the importance of firearms training.  Onsight offers a unique and advanced style of training. It ranges from defensive pistol, defensive shotgun, first aid, or even an AK rifle course. So, whether you are learning from a course at the...

It’s March mayhem, and we decided to sit down and have us a little fun. Hunter, Travis Barrett, Patrick Combs, Mike Gardner, and Scott Parker sat down to decide what is the most iconic WW2 firearm. Tune in and listen as we delve into the fascinating topic of World War II firearms and explore which weapon stands out as the most iconic. From the mighty M1 Garand to the fearsome MP40, join us as we e...

Jackie Rosenberger returns on another episode to discuss the upcoming 2024 Elk lottery. This program is now a highly anticipated event every year. The Elk Management program began many years ago with the help and support of many hard-working DWR employees and volunteers. Jackie and Hunter discuss the current state of the elk herd, the successes of the 2023 hunt, and the future of the elk program.

Charles Rodney has been hunting rabbits for over 60 years. He has obtained the name “The Rabbit Hunter” from those that he has hunted with and introduced rabbit hunting to throughout the last few decades. He joins Hunter and Andrew to discuss this lifelong passion, his rabbit hunting dogs, firearms of choice, and some general perceptions about life and the importance of helping others.

In this episode, Hunter is joined by Justin Folks (VA DWR Deer Project Leader), Mike Dye (VA DWR Turkey project leader), and Carl Tugend (VA DWR Bear project leader). The harvest numbers for the 2023 hunting season are in and all are discussed. But this episode is not just about statistics. They discuss many factors that contribute to the annual harvests, prior and current studies that are being d...

Todd Jarrett is an American competitive shooter, world champion, and instructor who works directly for Staccato. Staccato is the most well-known manufacturer of the acclaimed 2011 handgun. Through their innovation and exceptional quality, they have achieved a master status in the gun industry. They are continuing their innovation with new products this year in 2024 ranging from the new model carry...