Unbroken Arrows: Healing Through The Hunt

Doug Durren joins us for a second time to dive deeper into the meaning of "NBNY" & "MTD." He shares with us the stories and events from the family farm and how "It's not ours, it's just our turn" came to be.

Trevor Hubbs, Armed Forces Initiative Coordinator, joins us to discuss land access, veterans, and the mission of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers. Hubbs also tells us about the goals of the trips they sponsor and coordinate for these veterans. (The episode was recorded on March 19th; some events mentioned may have already passed).

Pat Durkin speaks about how hunting with his daughter impacted his life. He also tells us how friends and family within the hunting industry are essential to the hunt and the changes those relationships can make.

Amber Lively and Barry Berg answer our questions about the Big Sioux Water Project and similar campaigns. We talk about why the river is important and what we can do to help protect that environment.

This episode starts with Catherine discussing the things she has lived through in more detail. She explains how the outdoors has and continues to help her heal. Then Maasa gives some of her background and a couple of her favorite hunting and fishing stories!

David Parker joins us to discuss The Outdoor Campus, ways to get involved, and some exciting upcoming events. This episode has a little something for everyone.

Join us for the final interview of Pheasant Fest 2024. Sean Adams talks with Greg and Trey about Wings of Valor Lodge and its effects on the veterans who join it. This episode is full of emotions, hope, and thankfulness for those in the military.

Kinser joined Trey and Catherine as the very last interview of Pheasant Fest. Kinser shares some of his tips for planting and how Unbroken Arrows resonates with his mission.

Keng Yang describes himself as an adult onset hunter, who is now very passionate about all thing pheasant hunting. He volunteers much of his time to conservation efforts and introducing others to the great sport.

We sat down with Isabel to talk pollinators and habitat. Isabel shares her background and why she is passionate about conservation.

Welcome to day 3. It may be the last day but we still have many exciting things to come.

Tony Jones, The Reverend Hunter, visits with Greg & Trey about how finding places to hunt on private property is really all about developing relationships with the landowners and pursuing meaning in the outdoors. Tony shares provides an overview of his new book The God of Wild Places.

Ryan Callaghan, Director of Conservation at Meateater and host of Cal's week in Review podcast visits with Greg & Trey about South Dakota's Public Access to Habitat (PATH) initiative & Meater's Land Access initiative.

Mark Plantz shares the ecological benefits of prescribed burns and how Red Rock Fire can assist landowers to improve the habitat and promote good soil health.

Mike Costanzo of the PDR Hunt for Disabled Youth, which offers an authentic hunting experience for disabled kids ages 12 to 18 visits with Greg and Trey on the Day 2 bonus episode.

Darrel shares how the programs of the NRCS can assist landowners with conservation practices and habit development.

Bruce visits with Greg and Trey about TUNE (The Ultimate Nature Experience). A science-based outdoor program for youth ages 11-16 that is based in Lanesboro Minnesota and supported by several local chapters of Pheasants Forever

Doug visits with Greg about his Sharing the Land initiative at Pheasant Fest!

Listen to our podcast as we highlight the exhibitors & presenters at Pheasant Fest

Mark Richardson talks to us about the non-profit program 'Take a Vet Fishing.' Each event truly is a day of healing through the outdoors.

Greg Wagner, Communications and Marketing Specialist for the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission visits with us about winter activities, animal behavior, migration, foraging, shed hunting, and turkeys.

In this mini-episode, Catherine and Greg announce some exciting news about the Unbroken Arrows podcast after a visit with Casey Sills of Pheasants Forever as he provides an update on the upcoming Pheasant Fest / Quail Classic that will take place at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on Friday, March 1st through Sunday, March 3rd. A few tickets are still available for th...

We met with local photographer Marty Dewitt to talk a little bit about what the outdoors can look like behind the lens. And somewhere in the middle there is a little comedic relief due to Greg's poor technical skills.

Catherine and Greg talk about what life has been like recently and argue a little bit about future podcast episodes.

Bob St. Pierre, the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at Pheasants Forever talks pheasants... and a few other things with us!