Rut and River Pursuits Podcast

It's Day 7 of the 2026 NRA's Great American Outdoor Show.  We're heading into the final weekend of the show.  The crew is getting a second wind as things starting winding down.  Today we'll hear from Sara Love with IWOM, the National Archery In The Schools Program, and Artistic Visions.  There's some great video content out there to go along with a few of these..so check that out.  Only 2 days lef...

It's Day 6 of the 2026 NRA's Great American Outdoor Show.  The crew refreshed after their evening out at dinner with the guys from Hunt Arsenal and ready to tackle another great day.  Today we'll be talking with Matt Doyle Fine Art, Joel from FinX, New Zealand Horn & Antler Safaris, and Rod Bender Fishing Co.  Great content and just a few more days to go, stay tuned... Instagram: @rutandriverpursu...

It's Day 5 of the 2026 NRA's Great American Outdoor Show.  We're half way through the week.  It's starting to show, but the crew is still grinding away.  Today we're talking with Open Country Outfitters, Mimic Baits, CVA, and Rack Roidz.  Our wallets are getting lighter, but there's lots more to come, stay tuned... Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to  https://rutandriver...

It's Day 4 of the 2026 NRA's Great American Outdoor Show.  The guys are starting to feel it, but there's no way they would miss a minute of the show.  Listen in today as we speak with Skre...including Austin from the Whitetail Distraction Podcast, Final Rest & Forth Arrow Camera Arms, and Capt. Marc Spagnola with Dusk To Dawn Bowfishing & Maryland Waterfowl Guide Service.  Lots more of the show st...

It's Day 3 of the 2026 NRA's Great American Outdoor Show.  It's the start of the work week and the guys are putting in the work.  We're still fresh and excited to talk with some old friends.  Listen in as get caught up with Blake from Badlands Gear, Scott Lenox from Fish In OC, and Nancy with Avula Safaris...who also introduced us to our new friend Ronald also with Avula.  Great day and lots more...

It's Day 2 of the 2026 NRA's Great American Outdoor Show.  The guys got some rest and are right back after it.  Today we are checking in with Iron Will Outfitters, Hunt Arsenal, and Tipton Creek Turkey Calls. Things are just heating up...but there's lots more to come, stay tuned... Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to  https://rutandriverpursuits.com/  

Can you believe it's here again...our favorite time of year...It's Day 1 of the 2026 NRA's Great American Outdoor Show.  The crew is ready to get things rolling.  Listen in as we hear from old friends and new.  Today we talk with Rack Daddies, Lickstone Outfitters, and Spartan Hunting Lodge.  The guys are just getting started, there's lots more to come, stay tuned... Instagram: @rutandriverpursuit...

This week around the Sonic Campfire, the crew is joined by Mr. Rack Attack himself, Blake VanTussenbrook, from Badlands Gear.  We've talked to Blake a lot over the years, but mostly at the Great American Outdoor show.  We finally had time to sit down with him for a whole hour.  And of course, Blake did not disappoint.  Listen in as we get caught up with Blake, and all things Badlands...including s...

This week around the Sonic Campfire, the crew is joined by our good friend Dylan Fogarty.  We met Dylan last year at the Great American Outdoor show and have had him on a few times.  He's in studio once again to fill us in on his preparations for the upcoming tournament season.  He's always got good stories and great advice.  Check it out!!  Instagram: dylanfogarty_fishing For more In The Currents...

This week In The Current, the crew is celebrating the start of our 10th season.  It's hard to believe it's been a decade of podcasting.  We get some late season updates, rifle shopping updates, warm trips to Florida and Esteban seems to have caught the plague.   Check it out!!  Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to  https://rutandriverpursuits.com/  

This week around the Sonic Campfire, we are joined by our good friend, western PA big buck slayer, Laine Baker. Laine tells the story of the buck he calls 'Freak' and explains highs and lows of setting your sights on a target buck and never looking back.  What an amazing story.  Check it out!!  Instagram: laine_baker For more Sonic Campfires go to  https://rutandriverpursuits.com/  

This week In The Current, the guys are around the table to catchup.  Pik is back from much warmer climates, and Andy is tweaking some new equipment.  As the seasons are winding down, so is the year and the crew is looking ahead.  Check it out!!  Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to  https://rutandriverpursuits.com/  

This week In The Current, the guys are wrapping up the PA Rifle Season.  And much like the rest of our deer seasons, this one went out with a bang...or several bangs.  Listen in as Cody and Esteban recount the exciting morning they had to end to rifle season.  Check it out!!  Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to  https://rutandriverpursuits.com/  

This week In The Current, the guys are back a the pod table with more Rifle Season updates.  Ryan was able to connect on deer number 4.  We also get updates from Andy from his rifle season and bear camp.  Check it out!!  Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to  https://rutandriverpursuits.com/  

This week In The Current, the crew is around to table as Firearms season picks up in PA and Maryland.  Just like the way Archery Season went, the deer are in trouble.  The guys are filling freezers and even getting some 'first blood'.  Listen in as Pik, Cody, and Hank tell their stories.  Check it out!!  Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to  https://rutandriverpursuits.co...

This week around the Sonic Campfire, we are joined by our good friend and 3 time guest, Lane Housner.  Lane is founder and content creator for In The Presence.  We've talked with him about hunts before, but he's got his best buck down in PA and it was just the start of an amazing ride across the country chasing big whitetail.     Check it out!!  Instagram: inthepresencehunt For more Sonic Campfire...

This week In The Current, the crew catches up around the table as PA Archery Season starts to wind down.  There's still deer dropping and Ryan is able to share a story, but we were joined by our good friend Adam Woods.  Adam connected on another great buck and decided to join us to share the story.  Check it out!!  Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to  https://rutandriver...

This week In The Current, we find ourselves around the dinner table before we hit the pod table.  It's Friendsgiving 2025.  Lots of amazing food was shared and we also had some surprise guests call in to say hello.  We get to say hello to Axel from Rack Daddies, and Alex from Hunt Arsenal.  AND...we are still dropping Archery bucks.  Listen in as Esteban shares his story.  Check it out!!  Instagra...

This week In The Current, we've got two more PA bucks hitting the ground during archery season at the hands of the R2 Crew.  This time it's Brad and Andy's turn to share their success stories.  From redemption to first times...lots a good stuff to hear.  Check it out!!  Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to  https://rutandriverpursuits.com/  

This week In The Current, we are all about success stories.  For the first time in R2 history, we've got 3 buck stories to tell in one episode...including 2 first archery season bucks.  It was a crazy weekend and Luke Spittle, Cody and Ryan all took advantage and were lucky enough to have amazing stories to share.  Check it out!!  Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to  htt...

This week In The Current, it's a small turn out due to the busy time of year, but Ryan and Cody take you on a deep dive into updates from their PA Archery Season's so far.  Lots of great information shared here on their expereinces and lessons learned.  I know they are hoping to take what they are learning each sit and and use it lead them to success...only time will tell.  Check it out!!  Instagr...

On this volume of Tales And Traditions, Stephen and Cody are interrupted by Brad, Ryan, and Pik who drop in, grab a chair, and sit a spell.   Listen in as the crew talks about the seasons changing to our favorite time of year.  From food to clothes, lots of great conversation.  Check it out!!

This week In The Current, we're getting caught up with the crew and there's been A LOT of outdoor activity going on.  Pik is chasing deer and bear in Maryland.  Ryan, Cody, Estie and Brad are all getting time in the stands...and while Brad has been off to a rough start, he's still excited for what's to come.  And it seems Cody has been talking to the trees.  Check it out!!  Instagram: @rutandriver...

This week In The Current, it's that time of year when bodies are hitting the floor.  We get a chance to catch up with Pik to hear about the long awaited Elk Hunt in Colorado.  It's a fantastic story.  We also hear about Ryan's successful opening weekend and get updates from the others.  Check it out!!  Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to  https://rutandriverpursuits.com/...

This week In The Current, some of the crew is on site at a small gun range.  They were dialing in some hunting rifles, but really, they were all excited to shoot this fancy new gun that Esteban won.  Check it out!!  Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to  https://rutandriverpursuits.com/