The Outdoor Hour

In this episode Taylor Maples and Todd Lisenbee chat with Scott Quigley from Private Water Fishing. PWF offers a unique opportunity for outdoorsmen to access members-only private lakes and ponds across the region. Whatever your pursuit, Private Water Fishing gives you access to the private water you dream about!

In this episode Taylor Maples, Josh Stratton, and Todd Lisenbee tell stories from time spent in the high country, including Todd's recent trip to Estes Park, Colorado, Josh's time spent as a river guide, and more. Things get heavy quickly when Josh tells a harrowing story from his past. Buckle up, and PADDLE PADDLE PADDLE!

In this episode, Taylor Maples, Josh Stratton, and Todd Lisenbee chat with guest Austin Phippen about getting kids outdoors, plus dive into the battle for water access and stream restoration funding in Northern New Mexico. As parents of young children, our focus has been drawn to the need for conservation and action in order to preserve the beauty and resources of the natural world for future gene...

In this episode, Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton connect with Hunter Reilley of Premier Plains Outfitters and FowlCo to hear stories from his 5-state 5-bird Spring Turkey excursion. Chasing Toms and tornadoes across the Western United States, Hunter collected several stories worth sharing plus a deeper understanding of Wild Turkey population health and habitat. Buckle up!

In this episode, Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton are joined by Austin Phippen to talk about getting their young kids outside and interested in the outdoors, plus dive into the battle for water access and stream restoration funding in the Chama Valley of Northern New Mexico. As new parents, our focus has been drawn to the need for conservation and action in order to protect the beauty and resources...

On this episode, Taylor Maples, Josh Stratton, and Todd Lisenbee are joined by Michael Maroney and Sam Brunner from Infinite Outdoors. In addition to learning about how Infinite Outdoors has changed the game of Private Land hunting access for the masses, they're giving away the Oklahoma Turkey Hunt of a Lifetime--details of the giveaway and more inside this week's episode!

On this episode, Taylor Maples, Josh Stratton, and Todd Lisenbee are joined by Josh Teff from FowlCo Outfitters to talk about about how faith, friends, and family built the foundation for one of the greatest waterfowl operations in the state. Teff shares stories of 100+ bird days, his favorite recipes from the duck camp lodge, and a handful of tips that are sure to increase your chances of limitin...

Have Fly Rod--Will Travel. When it comes to Bucket List fly fishing trips, targeting Peacock Bass on the Amazon River is near the top for most anglers. Greyson Blum recently got to live that fantasy and this week he joins Taylor Maples, Josh Stratton, and Todd Lisenbee to share stories from his trip. Start with some cultural enlightenment, add in a few prehistoric river monsters, and garnish with...

Have Fly Rod--Will Travel. When it comes to Bucket List fly fishing trips, targeting Peacock Bass on the Amazon River is near the top for most anglers. Greyson Blum recently got to live that fantasy and this week he joins Taylor Maples, Josh Stratton, and Todd Lisenbee to share stories from his trip. Start with some cultural enlightenment, add in a few prehistoric river monsters, and garnish with...

From the moment The Outdoor Hour first launched there were a handful of episode ideas that we were excited to share with our listeners--this is one of them. In this one-of-a-kind episode Taylor Maples, Josh Stratton, and Todd Lisenbee are joined by Phil Salvati from the Oklahoma Falconers Association. Phil is accompanied by a ten year old Harris Hawk named Nola who brings a little danger, a lot of...

In this episode Taylor Maples chats one-on-one with University of Oklahoma Baseball player Dakota Harris about his unique journey to OU and the community he's found through bow hunting since arriving in Norman. Then, Jace Brewer joins Taylor to discuss the impact of living in fellowship with likeminded outdoorsmen. This episode is packed full of stories that illustrate the differences between hunt...

In this week's episode, Taylor Maples, Josh Stratton, and Todd Lisenbee are joined by Rivers Wynn and Roy Potter from Okie Hides to talk about big bucks, big blinds, big goals for the New Year, and they may have accidentally invented an Outdoor Hour drinking game. Plus, Josh talks about what's coming up for the Mule Deer Foundation and Rivers tells stories about hunting with her 5 year old son, an...

In this episode, Taylor Maples, Josh Stratton, and Todd Lisenbee are joined by G&H Decoys' Ray Penny to talk about the future of an Oklahoma waterfowl company. With a long-standing history of excellence, G&H Decoys is positioning itself under new ownership to release new product for the first time in many years. Plus, a new partnership that means one Colorado outdoor company will be moving...

In this episode we revisit several of our favorite stories told on The Outdoor Hour in 2022. First, Brad Clay and Adam Carter from Final Descent Outdoors recount Adam's good fortune taking a 300" Oklahoma Bull Elk after drawing an improbable tag on his first try. Then, Taylor Maples tells his Idaho Black Bear story (have you heard it?). Finally, Trevor Groves discusses early season Colorado Elk hu...

Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton are joined by both the founding and current Chairmen of Oklahoma's State chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA), Josh Karum and Austin Morton. On top of sharing highlights from 2022, they discuss several upcoming opportunities for engagement in BHA from education, conservation, community, and fun. Plus, stories of un-killable whitetails, steelhead fishin...

The Outdoor Hour premier-- Host Taylor Maples discusses his upbringing and subsequent connection to the natural world through hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation. Joined by former professional baseball player Jace Brewer, the two discuss parallels between lessons learned in baseball and bowhunting and falling in love with the process and pursuit.