Shedding Light Hunting Stories Podcast

Send Travis a Text Message Emma Dearing started hunting about 8 years ago. And she hasn't had a whole lot of luck in those 8 years. No deer and no turkey but that all changed in 2022! Not only was she able to get a Tom down, this Tom is a potential Minnesota State record. We unpack the incredible story here! Be sure to share it if you enjoy it! If you'd like to come on the show send me a...

Send Travis a Text Message When Gary Meinke heard about a study where they had banded some turkeys in Colorado, he had hoped he'd get the chance to get one. But after a few years passed, he figured his opportunity was slim to none. Yet that luck changed and he was no only able to get one, but two banded Toms in one year!  Gary also tells the incredible story of a 28 year wait between his firs...

Send Travis a Text Message Today I am joined by my lovely wife, Kate Williams. In Episode 88 my wife came on to talk about her perspective as a non hunter. She was never against hunting just didn't care to try it. Yet after watching a video online where wives surprised their husbands by doing an activity they really enjoyed, Kate mentioned to me she'd be willing to give turkey hunting a...

Send Travis a Text Message Today I'm joined on the show again by Josh Larson of Wisconsin. Josh comes on to share his exciting turkey hunt from this year along with a pretty sweet deer season he and his wife had. Very enjoyable interview! 

Send Travis a Text Message Today you are once again stuck with yours truly as I tell the exciting story of my 2022 Ohio Opening Day Turkey! I unpack how I scouted a week in advance and located turkeys, gained access on a new property to close the distance, and how it all came together by 6:30AM opening day. Hope this is entertaining and educational.  The full video will be available on YouTube 4-2...

Send Travis a Text Message Today I'm joined by turkey hunter and author Steve Smith! Steve has a passion for hunting turkeys and introducing new hunters to the spring woods. In this interview we chat about his book which is the title of this episode and we talk about a lot of crazy turkey hunts that aren't in his book too! We also discuss setting up on roosted turkeys and how Steve has f...

Send Travis a Text Message Good day mates! I am happy to have back on the show two of my friends from Australia Joel Fulton and Daniel Mummery. These two joined forces a couple weeks back in the attempt to get Daniel his first fallow deer. We hear that story along with Joel's more recent adventures. Also get to hear about Joel's mission trip/hunt near Moldova which borders Ukraine. Great...

Send Travis a Text Message Today I'm rejoined by Ben Hodgkins from Maine.  Ben came on in 2020 to share stories from his first 4 years of hunting where he successfully took 11 deer. We pick back up and here what's been happening in the woods since then. Some pretty exciting and good stories from Ben! Hope you enjoy!

Send Travis a Text Message Today I'm joined by Rob Bartlebaugh and his 13 year old son Bo to talk all things turkeys! Bo is a 3 time Grand National Champion, 5 time PA State Champion, and Ohio & Virginia State Champion Turkey Caller. Rob makes calls and Bo is a part of the KT Team Pro Staff.  Today we hear some of their favorite experiences traveling to multiple states and hunting long be...

Send Travis a Text Message Today I'm joined by good friends and fellow Shedding Light Outdoor members Travis Shirer and Josh Castle. We cover the topic of filming hunts and offer our experience and ideas on it. We cover: -Why we film - Film Styles - B-Roll - Gear - Setup - Executing both shots - Editing And a lot more! If you'd like to check out our YouTube Channel you can do so here to...

Send Travis a Text Message We have a great guest and some great stories today! Cahir comes on to talk about his life as a hunter. How he came in and out of hunting and rediscovered a passion for it...specifically public land hog and deer hunting in Texas. Cahir has some incredible stories that I know you'll enjoy!  If you enjoy the podcast and are able to, please help out by leaving a rating...

Send Travis a Text Message "I've always dreamed of going elk hunting". I've heard guys say that all the time yet many have never taken any steps to make that a reality. Why? I think for various reasons usually relating to money, family, and the overwhelming amount of info out there. In this episode I want to breakdown how to begin the process and what you need to understand in...

Send Travis a Text Message Today I'm joined by SC native Austin Kirkland and his two sons, Blake and Miles. We dive into the adventures of hunting with kids and having fun in the woods. We hear how the boys got their first deer, how Austin makes it fun for them, and then we dive into Austin's buck stories. One of which includes the incredible collared buck that travelled over 28 miles du...

Send Travis a Text Message Today I'm joined by a good friend Matt Dove for our 150th EPISODE!!! Thanks to everyone who's listened and been a guest on the show. Matt attended the same Christian college I went to and has also worked as an intern at our church. He developed a love for hunting as a kid in North Carolina but wasn't able to get his first deer with a bow until college. Mat...

Send Travis a Text Message Today you are stuck with just me. I talk about two exciting deer hunts from the past two weeks I've been a part of...both in the snow. Fun hunts and hopefully a short episode you'll enjoy. 

Send Travis a Text Message Today we have Caleb Shoemaker on to talk all things deer hunting. We discuss how Caleb has had a good amount of success hunting from the ground and some of the bucks he's been able to harvest. 

Send Travis a Text Message Today's guest had one heck of a year in 2021 and 2022 hasnt started off too bad either! Jason Cue was able to help his wife and two sons get deer...and had enough time to go to Iowa and hunt Ohio to find 2 bucks of his own. Some fun stories here! 

Send Travis a Text Message I'm joined on today's show by Luke Ivy from Mississippi. Luke's 17 and has a passion for hunting ducks and deer. We hear some of his favorite stories and experiences along with his perspective on being a pastor's kid.  We also have a video version of this which can be found on Shedding Light Outdoors YouTube channel.  

Send Travis a Text Message Picture a guy in his man cave sitting on a couch looking around the room at his mounts. He's got a smile because each mount has a special story that goes with it. And the story isn't just about the animal itself but also includes how family and friends were involved. That's todays conversation with guest Josh Larson.  We hear about some of his favorite exp...

Send Travis a Text Message Today I'm rejoined by Jeremy Bugay to talk Michigan whitetails. Jeremy's had a goal of getting a buck with his bow but that journey hasn't been easy. This year it came together. We hear some good stories, talk about filming hunts, and what Christmas is really all about.  Check out Jeremy's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYPxXPM...

Send Travis a Text Message Today I'm rejoined by Anthony Weaver from Georgia. Anthony has had a cool year with some neat firsts: 1st deer with a flintlock and a first deer out of the saddle. He unpacks those stories and we also talk hog hunting. It's a fun episode! Stay tuned to the end to hear about some amazing plans Anthony and his wife are making for next year.

Send Travis a Text Message Today I'm joined again by Brandon Roberts from PA. Brandon comes on to share how he was able to tag out in the early season using his grandpas crossbow. Pretty special hunts and some great memories made.  Be sure to go over to our YouTube channel and check out new content including my recent doe hunt. Thanks!

Send Travis a Text Message No music, no guest. Just me rambling about my hunting shinnaningans over the past couple of weeks. Included is the story of how I broke my 12 year losing steak on my in-laws property in northern Ohio.  I fail to mention the video is done and will be airing soon on YouTube and Facebook. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss it! 

Send Travis a Text Message Today I’m joined by my friends Bobby Andrews and Travis Shirer. Bobby and I met on the show back in 2019 and became friends. After two years of invites, Bobby decided to leave his home state of North Carolina and hunt the rut in SE Ohio for 4 days. Up to this point Bobby had never seen a buck in the woods while bowhunting. That was all about to change. In 3 days Bobby fi...

Send Travis a Text Message Today I'm joined by Patrick Carr, his daughters Averie and Hannah, and his grandfather Steve Tietsort! Patrick and his family love being in the woods chasing whitetails...and they do it together. The girls share their success stories from the past two seasons and then Patrick and Steve are up to bat. We talk whitetails, bears, and everything in between! To watch the...