Publicly Challenged

In this episode Mark and I dive into what we make and how we make it. We talk about all things we have learned along the way and what we want to make in the future. Snacks and entrées are covered on this show. The carrot cake macaroon recipe is on the publicly challenged website as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark and Luke sit down and totally nerd out about doing your own dehydrated meals for the backcountry. This is episode 1 of 2. In this episode we talk about all of the gear needed to do the job right. There is definitely some other funny tidbits in three too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luke sits down to talk to Jason Redd of Timber Ninja Outdoors about their one of a kind and truly innovative products. Jason has designed and sells a carbon fiber climbing stick. They are also in the development of a carbon fiber hang on tree stand. We also talk about our love of trad bows and the Alaskan dream. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luke sits down to talk to Josh Kirchner about backpack hunting. How to get started doing it, meal preparation, and glassing are just a few things that are discussed in the episode.  Josh recently had a book released-Becoming a Backpack Hunter. He documents his journey as well as addresses the most common questions that he found himself answering to other new hunters. Learn more about your ad choic...

Austin Kantola is a saddle hunter who uses his engineering background to design parts to help aid his saddle hunting needs. If you are new to saddle hunting or are always looking to improve your gear setup then this episode is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luke sits down to talk Whitetail with Troy Pottenger. Troy has almost a half a decade of experience hunting big mature mountain bucks. He consistently kills mature bucks on public dirt every year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luke paid a visit to Wisconsin to check out the assembly of 29 Pope and Young world record trophy 3d targets that were being built for Mountain Archery Fest. Had a great time learning how the concept went from an idea to a reality and met all of the guys who made it happen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luke sits down and talks to Ron White the owner of D.R. Long Range Concepts, which is a long range shooting school. Ron has led and interesting life. In his younger years he shoed horses and helped guide hunters for the man who battled the last grizzly in the state of Colorado. In his military career he went to sniper school and became an instructor. When he retired from the military he decide he...

Luke sits down and talks to Lindsey Browne Davis who works for The Outdoor Alliance. We talk about her work in permaculture projects, citizen wildlife research projects, and her journey as an adult onset hunter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luke sits down and talks to Gina Shively about dehydrating your own backcountry meals and why high fat is better than carbs. We also talk about Alaskan sheep hunting and hunting the haul road. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luke sits down to learn about fly fishing for smallmouth in the Kankakee river from local fly fishing guide Austin Adduci. Austin owns and operates Grab your Fly Charters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luke sits down and talks to Tyler Kath of T&K hunting gear. T&K is a company focused on quality American sourced and made products. Their gear is of superb quality and made to last a lifetime. Their customer service is second to none and all gear comes with a no B.S. warranty for life. The marketing for T&K is definitely a no holds barred approach, so if you are sensitive or easily offended it may...

Luke sits down and talks to David Ross about his adult onset hunting and the dishes he creates with his wild game and foraged items. He is pretty modest about his creations, but they are truly an epicurean creation. David tries to give the game he hunts the respect it deserves by making epic dishes to honor it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luke sits down with Josh Profitt and talks about deer and turkey hunting the big woods of Kentucky and Tennessee. Josh is known in the hunting community for shooting his trad bow and killing big deer on public dirt. He puts the work in and puts lots on miles on his boots while running an enormous amount of cameras. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luke sits down to talk to Dayna Monroe about her experiences as a new hunter and what it is like to work at Kifaru International. Dayna give her insights into becoming a better hunter. What a good hunting partner is and how important it is that you are on the same page. She also talks about what to do when looking to get a hunting pack and how it should properly be worn and fit. Learn more about y...

Luke sits down and talks to Lindsay Persico. Lindsay was recently on the television show Alone: The Beast, where she survived in the wilds of the arctic with nothing but the clothes on her back. She has a blogging site called www.huntfiber.com  Where you can read about her family and the amazing adventures in the wild and find inspiration in her workouts. There are also some truly amazing wild gam...

Luke sits down with Chad Ryker of Backcountry Rookies Podcast and talks about podcasting and expectations vs. reality. They also talk about  hunting and why he started his podcast. Chad shares his hunting experiences thus far and his most recent course deer hunt in Arizona. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luke sits down with Stan Tekiela of "Nature Smart" to discuss ways to combat quarantine boredom from inside and outside the home. Stan is the author of over 200+ books including some great nature books for kids. He is also the host of a  radio show and column for The Outdoor News publications and hosts nature photography clinics. This episode is full of knowledge from a serious lover of the outdoo...

Luke sits down to talk with Sam Soholt to talk about hunting, conservation, the iconic Public Lands Bus, the van, and future plans for him and his ideas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luke sits down and talks to bear hunter Clay Newcomb of Bear Hunting Magazine. Clay has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to hunting bears on public ground all around the country. He breaks down buying a tag and getting on bears across the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luke sits down and talks to Adam Haritan of Learn Your Land to talk about foraging and hunting. Adam has built a brand around his knowledge of foraging and hunting mushrooms. Adam also talks about his experiences in adult onset hunting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luke sits down to talk to Jordan Barnes of Close Proximity TV to talk about turkey hunting. Jordan is probably one of the most passionate turkey hunters on the planet and has years of experience. Jordan shares his knowledge and walks us through his turkey hunting toolbox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luke sits down with Land Tawney to talk about the current issues surrounding our public lands and waters. They talk about finding common ground when you don't always agree about everything, but can find ways to come together to solve problems that affect all of us as hunters and anglers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luke sits down to talk to Tony J. Peterson outdoor writer and host of Hunt for Real Podcast. Chances are if you have read articles in Bowhunting magazine or on The Meateater website you have read one of his articles. Tony has years of experience hunting on public land and killing mature animals. He is known for going against the grain of the mainstream hunting industry and has found success in doi...

Luke sits down with Chad Hoover television show host and  president and CEO of Kayak Bass Fishing to talk about the development of the sport and its future as well as fishing tactics. They also talk about the use of kayaks for hunting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices