Impact Outdoors Podcast

I'm excited to have Capt. Martha Spencer aka "freckledfishbum" on IG join us at the 2026 Hunt Fish Podcast Summit. Fishing out of the Venice area in Louisiana, Martha has established herself as one of the top charter boat captains and fishing guides in the area. With an extensive background in offshore big game fishing and inshore species, she has pretty much done it all. But it wasn't always the...

Water is something we all need and rely on to be there when we need it. We take it for granted. And it is probably one of the most regulated and political things in the conservation scene today. On this episode, I'm happy to have American River's Matt Rice join us at the 2026 Hunt Fish Podcast Summit here at the Pintail Hunting Club in Texas. Matt has spent the majority of his life on and around r...

Our first episode of the 2026 Hunt Fish Podcast Summit is with my good friend Chester Moore, award winning wildlife journalist, author, podcast host and Christ follower. I am so excited to have Chester back on the show to talk about all of the great shark content he has been producing since the last time we recorded. With some incredible new scientific findings through shark tagging and subsequent...

On this episode, I was able to sit down with my good friend Brandon Harper, owner of SafeFloor and get to hear the story of where the company started with his dad back in the late 90's and expand across the country to where it is today as one of the leading marine flooring application products in the world. We also discussed the importance of being involved in the community and the joys of raising...

Great time catching up with our good friend, Dr. Sam Cunningham, of the Texas Bighorn Society at the 2025 Hunt Fish Podcast Summit. Some great updates on the Franklin Mountains bighorn sheep relocation, ways you can get involved with the organization even if you don't live in Texas and what is on the horizon for Texas Bighorn Sheep! Be sure and join Texas Bighorn Society and follow them online. Al...

On this episode of Impact Outdoors Podcast, I am joined by Chris Parish, President and CEO of The Peregrine Fund, and co-founder of the North American Lead-Free Partnership. Chris shares his amazing story of how his love of the outdoors lead him down the path to where he is today. Lots of great information in this one. And be sure to follow the work of The Peregrine Fund and how you can get involv...

On this episode of Impact Outdoors, Chad Waligura joins me as we discuss all things Able Outdoors. Chad has an incredible story of faith and determination to overcome his paralysis after an accident at 17 years old. With a huge passion for the outdoors, Chad has dedicated his life to doing what he loves through finding new ways to accomplish his goals whether it is gear modification, new equipment...

Thanks to Brant MacDuff for joining us at the 2025 Hunt Fish Podcast Summit and sharing his story here on the podcast. Brant has always loved animals and the outdoors and his new book really bridges the gap between hunting, conservation and public perception for those who just don't understand how they can both be beneficial for each other. Make sure to grab a copy or listen to Brant's book "The S...

Rebecca Jones joins me on this episode of Impact Outdoors Podcast as we chat about her journey into the hunting world and the impact it has made on her and what all she is doing to help continue giving back to the hunting community. Such a fun episode and can't wait for you to hear it! Be sure to follow Rebecca on her InstaGram at: Instagram And check out some of the amazing groups she is a part o...

Mama Bear Survival, Emily Richett's new book is out now and available at the link below. But first, check out the episode we sat down to record at the Hunt Fish Podcast Summit where we got into how she came to this point writing a book, finding the Women Hunt program and the difference it has made in her life and what she hopes it will do for her family! A great conversation about a lot of differe...

From invasive species and Coyote Peterson to one of the funniest Gordon Ramsay stories you've ever heard, this episode has it all! So glad to get to sit down with Christina Wilson at the Hunt Fish Podcast Summit and hear about all the crazy adventures she lives out every day down in south Florida. From working as a wildlife biologist in the Florida Keys to filming episodes for the Discover Florida...

Another exciting interview with my good friend, Gray Thornton, President and CEO of the Wild Sheep Foundation at the 2025 Hunt Fish Podcast Summit. Gray and I sat down and caught up on what all has been happening in the world of the wild sheep including the new record setting 1.3 million dollar conservation tag sold at the 2025 Sheep Show and some amazing projects going on around North America. Th...

Jason Paul, owner of Stinky Pants Fishing sits down with us at the 2025 Hunt Fish Podcast Summit as we talk all things fishing on the Texas coast, his fishing company, Stinky Pants Fishing, and where the heck they got the name from. Jason pours his heart and soul into his business along with his family and also does the same with his students where he teaches in the San Antonio area of Texas. Be s...

Our 100th episode and so honored to have my good friend Mr. Pat Murray, President and CEO of Coastal Conservation Association join us at this year's Hunt Fish Podcast Summit. This episode dives into some of the more recent issues coming up across the country and why it is so important to let your voice be heard. With some great insight into how to be successful in giving your thoughts and ideas, t...

Texas Brigades is something that changes lives for both the youth coming to the camps and the Adults who help volunteer. I'm excited to welcome Allie Biedenharn, the new Executive Director of Texas Brigades, to this episode. Allie comes with an extensive background of being involved with Brigades starting out as a cadet and now leading the organization. Be sure to catch this episode and learn how...

Excited to have Charlotte Hartley from Florida Ma'am Official on the show for this episode. Charlotte loves showcasing her home state of Florida and with her rich family history dating back generations, one can understand why she is so passionate about the Sunshine State! Growing up spending time outdoors with her family fishing and on various adventures, Charlotte is showing off her passions with...

I've been working with the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation for the past several years and have had them on the show several times in the past. But on this episode, we are joined by Chris Geib, Chief Development Officer, and Capt. "Red" Flowers of the Great Loop Challenge. Capt. Red shares his story of how cancer has impacted his life and the incredible journey it has set him on to help out ki...

What an exciting episode about the new relocation project of Desert Bighorn Sheep coming to the Franklin Mountains in Texas. Recently, at the 2025 Sheep Show in Reno put on by the Wild Sheep Foundation I was able to sit down with my good friend Dr. Sam Cunningham, President of the Texas Bighorn Society, and Froylan Hernandez, Desert Bighorn Sheep Program Leader for Texas Parks and Wildlife Departm...

What a great time at the 2025 Sheep Show in Reno this year while getting to sit down with my good friend Wayne Saunders of the Warden Watch Podcast. Now the Executive Director of the International Wildlife Crimestoppers. Wayne and I have recorded an episode before (linked below) and spoke a lot about his career, but on this episode, we get to learn all about IWC and his new role as director. We al...

Had a great time catching up with Renée Thornton about all the new things going on within the Women Hunt program and where the program is going headed forward. We also chatted about the new short film "Beyond Bonds, A Women Hunt Story", which you can check out through the link below. Huge thanks again to the Wild Sheep Foundation and the Women Hunt program for their continued support of the Hunt F...

Mikayla Killam with Texas A&M University AgriLife Extension Service is on the show today to talk about her job and dealing with Human/Wildlife conflict. Most people think of things like feral hogs or coyotes being the main animals people have issues with, but there are many species that can be an issue in both rural and urban communities. One that we did a deep dive on this episode is the Turkey V...

On today's episode is Grayson Highfield, who was part of the Women Hunt 2023 class. Grayson currently lives up in Wyoming and really enjoys spending time outdoors, especially with her horses riding in the backcountry, writing and currently working for the Wyoming Wildlife Federation as their outreach coordinator. We touched on a lot of different topics during this conversation about life growing u...

What happens when you get 5 guys around a table to talk about fishing, especially when it's covered in Little Debbie snacks??? A lot of laughs, confusing words, a few tears and stories about how fishing has changed our lives. Join us on this episode as Derek York, Michael Scherer, Todd Craighead, John Maynard and Steve Stubbe sit down for a bit to talk about some of our experiences on the water an...

Excited to have Pastor, Fishing Guide and Duck Dog Trainer Brian Johnson join us on this episode of Impact Outdoors Podcast as we sit down and visit at the 2024 Hunt Fish Podcast Summit about fishing, hunting and spreading the good word. Brian is pastor at First Baptist Church in Winnie, TX. He also loves to fish and started guiding bass fishing trips a few years ago. He is the owner of Duck Dog T...

Hey everybody, welcome back to another great episode of the Impact Outdoors Podcast coming to you from the 2024 Hunt Fish Podcast Summit at the Warren Ranch. I am excited to have my good friend Mr. Josh Stratton from the Mule Deer Foundation on the show today. Josh is the Senior Director of Marketing and Communications for MDF along with being an avid outdoorsman and conservationist. We had a grea...