Oregon First Hunting and Fishing

After finishing up his bass fishing career, Jason Haley went full swing into writing for several print outdoor magazines from his persepective of a life long West Coast outdoorsman! We talked about bass fishing, invasive species, outdoor writing, and how a major medical scare got his priorities straight. Follow Jason at Haley Way Outdoors!

Derek LeBlanc is a rising gun rights advocate in Oregon who has jumped into the fight to protect “the right to bear” in our ever more progressive state. While many have jumped shipped and moved East, Derek is committed to see it out and be a presence in our legislative process through ORGOAL. After receiving a call from God to protect the lives of children, he founded the Kids S.A.F.E foundation t...

What an amazing opening weekend for Parker. Filling tag one AND tag two, not to mention one of those birds had a band! This story has a crazy twist at the end you will not want to miss, listen up and get reinvigorated for the second quarter of our 2026 turkey season!

For some of us, turkey season is synonymous with “frustration season.” That is why we are so thankful for conversations with friend of the show David Van Epps, turkey guide from Central Oregon and owner of Oregon Custom Calls! This episode is dropping just in time for turkey season, listen up as you drive to the woods and dream about those first light gobbles in your favorite turkey spot!  Linktr....

So many great blacktail tips in this episode with Zach Phelps from the Crimson Way Podcast, and the first registered finisher of the Oregon Sports Pack Slam! Listen up if you want to gain some knowledge from a guy who kills awesome blacktails right here in Oregon! linktr.ee/ofhfpodcast

Its coming soon, and we are excited to announce a couple of really cool opportunities this year that we hope you will be a part of! In this episode we talked about all the new things you can expect at the Northwest Mountain Challenge this year, talked about arrow set ups, and gave some tips to help you shoot your bow better! OFHF is proud to present at the NWMC in 2026: 1) Mountain Church! Sundays...

Our last episode of season 3! Kurt is a full time hunting film maker who films his hunting adventures all over the US and beyond! A life long entrepreneur, before his life as an outdoor show host he owned gyms and workout supplement brands. His fitness background translated perfectly to what he does now, and Kurt had some great, specific tips for us as we try to get the most out of our bodies and...

What an awesome conversation! Tony is a wealth of knowledge and helped Bryant and Gage figure out what they might be doing wrong or right in their search for Oregon bulls in September.  In this episode: ANOTHER Oregon public land sales bill, elk calling tips from a professional, and a look into our Spiritual connection to the outdoors. linktr.ee/ofhfpodcast

A word from Nate Bailey about our Spring Awakening Challenge taking place in the month of March!

Recorded in the Tualatin Bass Pro Shops, Bryant and Jim explore the best strategies for calling in mountain lions! Jim has a very effective strategy for hunting these elusive cats and has devoted many days in the field to hone his craft. Have you ever wanted to try your hand at hunting the elusive PNW Mountain Lion? This episode has everything you need to know! In this episode we talk about: Senat...

Bryant sits down in the duck blind to record an episode with Justin Arana, co-founder of Acres of Hope!  Acres of Hope Youth Ranch located between West Salem and Rickreall is an amazing non-profit who uses horses, archery, and the outdoor lifestyle to change the lives of the youth in our community who need it the most! Did you know horses can sense emotions? They have had a huge impact on many you...

Fellowship of Christian Athletes Outdoors is a non-profit youth outreach organization that meets students where they are at: in the sports field and the outdoors fields. Colten Holdorf is a lifelong fly fisherman from Montana where he grew up catching trout on the Yellowstone river. He became a guide at a Christian retreat camp back in his home state, but not too long ago, he moved to Corvallis Or...

The Pacific Flyway is the most slept-on waterfowl realm in the nation. Despite so many amazing birds and even some unique varieties of ducks and geese, especially in Oregon, no one seems to talk about it from the national perspective. And you know what, that's probably ok. From coast to high desert, Columbia to Klamath, valley lowlands to Cascade lakes, we are pretty spoiled in Oregon. Tanner host...

You heard it here first! OFHF is now the official podcast of the Life Outdoorz!

In this episode we spoke with a man who is fresh on the scene of guiding upper tributary salmon and steelhead trips in Oregon. We got to hear some awesome small water salmon fishing tips, but also got raw and real about the reality of guiding and the cost that comes with it. Make sure to book a trip with Zory at bewildfishing.com linktr.ee/ofhfpodcast

In this episode we learn from Carl Lewallen who is a lifetime athlete and outdoorsman. This combo has caused him to develope a great understanding of outdoor nutrition and the things your body needs to thrive while climbing mountains like an animal! Carl's life has lead him to now work with Rec Pac, a convenient and lightweight meal replacement for athletes and outdoorsmen. We also talk a lot abou...

Recorded ON THE WATER with Josiah Darr, listen in for a great conversaion about catching these amazing fish at the famed Buoy 10 out of Astoria Oregon. The fish were in big time this year! Plenty of beautiful, large coho and chinook to go around!   linktr.ee/ofhfpodcast

In this last installment of our NorthWest Mountain Challenge series, we get to hear from Boaz Koski with financially outdoors, the man who wants to help you succeed financially so you can spend more time in the field! There are some great tips in here for how we, as young men with limited budgets, have built up our kits and been able to stay out of debt while pursuing the outdoorsmen lifestyle! li...

Once again at the Northwest Mountain Challenge, we recorded “live” with Candy Yow from Yow’s hunting camps and Extreme Desire TV. Candy has a deep passion for helping women and youth get into the hunting world and offers camps with her husband Randy to do just that. This fully immersive experience teaches guests everything they need to know in the field through hands-on experience and classes. Can...

We got to sit down again with Mike Thompson (Thwackit Outdoors), partner at the Northwest Mountain Challenge the night before the Hoodoo stop was set to kick off. We were also joined by co-owners TJ Hofhines (Dead on Archery) and Tyler Crockett (Pure Elevation). In this conversation we talked about all different aspects of this great archery event, and also learned some tips to improve your shooti...

In This Episode: Gage and Bryant sat down in the studio with Tyson Healon, an avid outdoorsman from right here in Western Oregon. He runs the “Blackhorn Outdoors” page, documenting lots of great hunts and creating tons of shed hunting content. Have you ever wondered about shed hunting? Tyson has spent years sharpening his shed hunting skills, and can always find the needle in the hay stack. Tune i...

In this episode Gage and Bryant had the opportunity to record with Billy Molls, known as the modern day mountain man. He has lived a long career guiding hunts for big game animals in Alaska, and making amazing hunting films based on his adventures as a guide. In this episode, we talk about: The Modern Day Mountain Man, the new Oregon Sports Pack Slam, hunting in Alaska, and hear the story of how G...

Join us on the boat with Pro Escobedo; founder and leader of VIP Outdoors and VIP Tackle. If you have ever tried to research salmon fishing in Oregon or Washington, you have probably seen Pro's videos! He is one of the most respected local leaders in the industry by guides and rec fishermen alike. His wealth of knowledge was earned after years of fishing meticulas note-taking. Now you can buy his...

As promised, this is the song Bryant mentioned he wrote about turkey season. Huge thank you to his wife, Megan, who was willing to sing it for him to make this recording possible. Enjoy this fun little song while you get ready to go chase some gobblers!

Welcome to SEASON THREE! In this episode we called up David Van Epps, a turkey hunting fiend from Central Oregon who loves turkeys more than anyone else we have ever met! David has guided turkey hunts in Oregon for decades, and devotes lots of time to learning these animals.  We also talk about: a poacher with three lifetime hunting bans, turkey hunting techniques, turkey calling, hiding yourself...