Lone Star Outdoor Show

Dr. Steve Demarais is a self-described 'deer nut'. The recently retired Co-Director of Mississippi State's famed Deer Lab made whitetail deer his life's work. On today's show we sit down and discuss some of the more fascinating discoveries his department made concerning whitetail deer behavior and genetics. Some of the highlights include: Can a whitetail [...]

Our good friend and passionate big game hunter Baker Leavitt returns to the show on this episode of Campfire Conversations. We talk all things hunting Africa and what it means for  your bank account. You might be surprised at how much the American dollar gets you on the Dark Continent. Baker, who turns 50 in [...]

Field and Stream contributor and passionate whitetail hunter Adam Lewis joins on this episode. We go into detail on his recent article titled We Know Big Bucks Disappear, Now We Know Where They Go. We've all likely been there before...hunting a mature buck that suddenly vanishes halfway through the season never to be seen again, only [...]

On this week's show we check in with Bryan LeFever of Purple Heart Homes. The lifelong sportsman has one of the coolest and most rewarding jobs I've come across in that he gets to take our veterans on hunting and fishing trips. His role as Corporate Relationship Director essentially involves fundraising and finding partners willing [...]

Journalist, reporter and Western filmmaker Keely Covello joins the show this week. I recently became aware of her popular AmericaUnwon Instagram page after a listener alerted me of a specific case where a South Dakota ranching couple were facing criminal charges for a fence line that existed long before they were even born. Keely's tireless [...]

This one is from the vault. We talk spear gun hunting for invasive lion fish with Captain Tony Young out of the Florida Keys. Then we check in with Wired2Fish's Walker Smith for a discussion on all things buzz bait fishing for big bucketmouths.

We've seen it in most Western states by now.  Substantial fee increases on non-resident tags, licenses and even the application process seem to be the norm these days. Oklahoma, however, doesn't have the traditional western species to offer hunters and yet they keep sticking it to out of staters at every turn. What they do [...]

Passionate big game hunter, firearms author and podcast host Joseph Von Benedikt joins the show today. We dive into some caliber talk pertaining to legendary hunting options like .300 Win Mag and 7 mag and discuss whether or not they've been antiquated technology with the new PRC counterparts hitting the market the past few years. [...]

Zach Gates of All Seasons Feeders and I have been friends for a long time. While I honestly don't know how many years I've worked with company his dad founded back in the 1980s, I know it's quite a few. On this episode, we discuss the joys of aging as things just don't work like [...]

Colorado native Ava Flanell joins us this week. The firearms instructor and host of the popular "Ava Flanell Show" podcast never intended to wade into politics but Colorado's transition to a completely blue state has left her with no alternative as she now finds herself fighting on the front lines for Coloradans.  The 2nd Amendment [...]

Ducks Unlimited Senior Waterfowl Scientist Mike Brasher makes his return to the show. We recount his recent spring turkey success before shifting our attention to the state of waterfowl populations. Highlights from the conversation include: NAWCA Funding Status (North American Wetlands Conservation Act) Conservation as Bi-Partisian Prairie Pothole nesting conditions Early teal season cut from [......

Perhaps no type of hunting is under fire more than the pursuit of felines in modern society. Disney is as much to blame for the anthropomorphism of mega fauna predators as any outlet, but that doesn't change the current state of affairs for those of us who love to hunt cats and our passion for [...]

Alexis Wilkins is as articulate and well put together as they come. The nationally recognized country recording artist is also a contributor for Prager U. Between making music and producing political content, she additionally has become the face of Women For Gun Rights . During this conversation we discuss the nefarious nature of the anti [...]

Where does the rubber meet the road on game fish populations and advances in technology? Much has been made of forward facing sonar (Live Scope) in recent years. Some anglers love it, others bemoan it. Various tournament trails for both bass and crappie fishermen even enforce it's legality differently. But whether you like it or [...]

On this episode of Campfire Conversations we sit down with NewsMax Columnist Drew Johnson. The Senor Fellow at the National Center for Public Policy Research takes the opportunity to educate us on the reality that China is stealing our intellectual property and weakening our country in the process. This isn't a new phenomenon, but one [...]

Alaska has long been at the top of my bucket list. I imagine many of you are in the same boat. The main issue for most hunters and making that dream reality, however, is cost. Alaska is expensive. That's not an issue though for big game hunter and straight shooter Adam Grenda. He first stepped [...]

Scott "Kidd" Poteet has lived as interesting a life as just about anyone you'll come across. Although he isn't a huge outdoorsman, I'll never pass up the chance to visit with fascinating individuals, especially when it comes to our veterans. The retired Air Force Lt. Colonel logged over 400 combat hours in his 20 year [...]

We've all seen the massive red stag that New Zealand is know for. Most of those come off of high fence game preserves though. Not that there's anything wrong with that, I'd love to do that hunt someday. But what does the average New Zealander experience as far as hunting culture is concerned? Do they [...]

When National Rifle Association Board of Directors Jeff Knox reached out about possibly coming on the show, I was a bit skeptical. Not only because of the NRA's Wayne LaPierre caused PR nightmare of the past few years, but also because of a personal experience with the NRA that left a pretty sour taste in [...]

On this episode of Campfire Conversations I'm joined by American Sportfishing Association Southeast Fisheries Policy Director Martha Guyas. We discuss proposed bottom fishing closures by NOAA Fisheries and the impact it would have on Atlantic Coast anglers. Also, do we really have more red snapper than at anytime in modern history? And if so, why [...]

Josh Dahlke lives and breathes two things: whitetail deer and spring turkey hunting and with spring here, we devote today's episode to all things turkey hunting. The Minnesota native has multiple turkey slams under his belt and is set to embark on 2 straight months of chasing gobblers all over the Lower 48. Highlights from [...]

I learned quite a bit during this conversation with Purple Heart Homes Co-Founder John Gallina. In addition to learning about the amazing work Purple Heart Homes is doing for our veterans, I also learned that the National Guard can be deployed to active military combat zones as was the case for John and his unit [...]

Our old friend Linda Powell of Mossberg Firearms makes her return to the show this week. Perfect timing as well seeing that her two favorite hunting seasons are rapidly approaching in the form of spring turkey and black bear. We discuss the recent trend of turkey hunters switching from the classic 12 gauge to smaller [...]

Todd Wynn has lived a pretty fascinating life. He currently works as a lobbyist in Arizona, but previously served under Secretary of Interior Zinke during Trump's first term. We discuss that experience and get Todd's take on how Trump's current administration will go forward with energy exploration on some of our public land. A passionate [...]

Park Cities and Quail Coalition Executive Director and lifelong quail hunter Jay Stine makes his return to the studio this week. We talk English Pointers, Cocker Spaniels and the allure of upland hunting with small bore shotguns before diving into the latest on the quail conservation and research front. While the boom or bust nature [...]