The Outdoor Hour

In this episode Taylor Maples chats with Clayton and Amanda Duvall about their recent successes chasing turkeys, plus how their lives look differently since having kids.

In this week's episode Taylor Maples and Joshua Stratton chat with hunting lifestyle newcomer Christian Zeron. Christian became a viral sensation in the outdoors community online recently thanks to an enthusiastic video reflection following his first duck hunting experience. Since then, Christian has created engagement and awareness about hunting and shooting to thousands of previously unexposed i...

In this episode Taylor Maples and Joshua Stratton are joined by Wandering Fly Co's Capt Dustin Doss. Hailed by Taylor as, "one of the most interesting people I've ever met," Dustin is a freshwater and saltwater fly fishing guide who has spent his time guiding across Colorado, Arkansas, and Florida primarily. Capt Dustin gives an update on what's happening in Arkansas on the White and Norfork River...

In this Episode Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton discuss the balance between trying to be relatable and honest in creating outdoor content, versus aspirational and cutting-edge. The guys love what they do but are each in seasons of added burdens; families, finances, growing responsibilities at work--how do you balance everything required of you as a man in the modern world without losing sight the...

In this episode Taylor Maples and Joshua Stratton are in the studio catching up on some of the relevant topics in the news lately--Alex Honnold climbing Taipei 101, the end of Waterfowl season, X Games, music tours, and more.

In this episode Taylor Maples is joined by Captain Noah Miller to talk about a recent hosted trip to Andros in the Bahamas chasing double-digit bonefish. Noah has some stories about catching once-in-a-lifetime class of bonefish in some of the most pristine waters imaginable.

In this episode, Taylor Maples and Joshua Stratton catch up on some current events in the outdoor world--deadly Colorado Mountain Lion attacks, the controversy for hunting flooded corn fields, and more.

In this episode Taylor Maples is on the boat with BASS Nation Federation angler Hunter Stanley. In an unseasonably warm January, the guys get out and try to find some winter Large Mouth Bass.

In this episode Taylor Maples goes outdoors to talk about saltwater fly fishing from aboard a skiff on Florida's Space Coast. Between shots at Redfish, Snook, and Tarpon, Taylor talks with Captain Noah Miller about the unique fisheries in the Banana and Indian River lagoons as well as the threats to their sustainability. Once hailed as the Sea Trout Capitol of the World, the Space Coast has seen s...

In this episode Taylor Maples chats with Jaron Villemarette and Mike Chism from Skulls Unlimited. The guys discuss the process through which Skulls Unlimited cleans skeletons for the world's leading museums and scientists, plus consumer purposes like retail and hunters. Their proprietary process is one-of-a-kind and produces unrivaled results at an affordable price and is truly fascinating to lear...

This is episode 6 of a 4 part series on waterfowl, and the final episode on waterfowl, we promise. In this episode Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton chat with Dustin Jones, co-owner and co-founder of 737 Duck Calls. After 5 weeks of talking waterfowl hunting the guys finally found someone brave enough to blow a duck call on the radio, and Dustin talks about how 737 came to be as well as what makes t...

This is episode 5 of a 5 part series on Waterfowl hunting. In this episode, Taylor Maples and Joshua Stratton are joined by Clay Forst from Stuart Ranch Outfitters. The guys talk about Stuart Ranch, the oldest family owned ranch in Oklahoma, their Outfitter service, and how their faith integrates with and shapes everything they do. Plus, they get into talking some deer, wild boar, and more. Whethe...

This is episode 4 of a 5 part series on Waterfowl hunting. In this episode Taylor Maples is joined by Randall Cole, the Regional Vice President of Ducks Unlimited. The guys talk waterfowl hunting, duck population numbers, conservation, and more! If you're looking for some data that suggests it could be a good year for waterfowling; this episode may have some insight.

This is episode 3 of a 5 part series on waterfowl hunting. In this episode, Taylor Maples and Joshua Stratton are joined by Duck Camp Dinner's Chef Jean Paul Bourgeois. The guys talk all things wild game cooking, but lean in heavy on waterfowl options. Whether you're a seasoned chef (pun intended) looking to up your game or a novice just looking to find a way to make your harvests palatable, Chef...

This is episode 2 of a 5 part series on Waterfowl hunting. In this episode Taylor Maples and Joshua Stratton joined by Barton Ramsey, Founder of Southern Oak Kennels to talk all things bird dogs. Whether you're looking for that perfect breed or just love talking about working over a dog, this episode will have you foaming at the mouth. Fetch up!

This is episode 1 of a 5 part series on Waterfowl. In this episode Taylor Maples and Joshua Stratton jump into waterfowl hunting with their guest Keenan Taylor from Genesis Crop Solutions and Salt Creek Duck Club. If you want to know what crops to plant to attract ducks to your private land, or you're searching for land that will hold birds this episode has a tremendous amount of information about...

In this episode, Taylor Maples and Joshua Stratton talk about the Western Big Game series they just finished up, discuss the upcoming Waterfowl series, and share some stories from their recent outdoor adventures.

This is episode 4 of a 4 part series on Western Big Game hunting. In this episode, Taylor Maples and Joshua Stratton chat with brothers Blake and Hunter Merritt about their experiences elk hunting in Colorado and the way they've found success year after year. If you're looking for advice on how to find land to DIY hunt in Colorado, this episode has a ton of good information on one strategy that ma...

This is episode 3 of a 4 part series on Western Rifle Hunting. In this week's episode Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton are joined by the CEO of Infinite Outdoors Sam Seeton. The guys talk about how Infinite Outdoors offers outdoorsmen access to 1.5 Million acres of private land around the United States that is carefully curated and managed by biologists to ensure sustainability of resources and pro...

This is episode 2 in a 4 part series on Western rifle hunting. In this episode, Taylor Maples and Joshua Stratton are joined by Trevor Groves to talk about preparation for a Western rifle hunt. From selecting states and game species to target, to applying for tags and determining how to use points, to selecting and dialing in gear, to physical fitness and diet, this episode takes you through a cal...

This is episode 1 of a 4 part series on Western rifle hunting. By listener demand, Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton dive into Western hunting and swing for the fences out of the gate: this week's episode features Ike Eastman, President of Eastman's Hunting Journal. Ike tells stories of his grandfather's outdoor adventures and filmography in the 1950s, the distribution of their original videos, jump...

In this episode Taylor Maples and Joshua Stratton preview the upcoming Deer Conference hosted by Oklahoma non-profit Oklahoma Hunters and Anglers, in conjunction with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. The 2025 Deer Conference is a great way to expand your knowledge of deer hunting from industry experts through 29 possible workshops and classes.

This is episode 4 of a 4 part series on Archery. In this episode Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton talk about bowhunting. They discuss some of their favorite products, argue over scent control, and talk about things they do or don't do that help them harvest more animals with bows.

This is episode 3 of a 4 week series on Archery. In this episode Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton are joined by bowyer Bear Newcomb. You may have seem his craftsmanship on display for MeatEater, Bear Grease, or other media platforms, but the guys get a candid conversation with Bear about creating archery equipment from natural resources, flint knapping, primitive arrow tuning, and more...plus stori...

In this week's episode Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton chat about the state of the "Outdoor Expo" in the US; Josh recaps his recent trip to Orlando for ICAST, the largest Fishing expo in the world, then they're joined by Delta Waterfowl's Director of Industry Partnerships Chris Williams to tease this week's Delta Waterfowl Expo in Oklahoma City.