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Driftwood Outdoors Podcast

Driftwood Outdoors Podcast

Join award-winning outdoor columnist Brandon Butler and renowned radio DJ Nathan "Shags" McLeod as they team up to bring you the ultimate Midwest outdoor adventure experience on the Driftwood Outdoors Podcast.Whether you"re an avid hunter, passionate fisherman, or just love the great outdoors, this podcast is your go-to source for everything Midwest outdoor life. As the Midwest"s outdoor authority, Driftwood Outdoors Podcast delivers a perfect blend of information and entertainment, covering topics

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82:58

Ep. 190: Walleye Fishing on Stockton Lake with Kris...

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2023/05/23

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod interview the special third-time-guest Kris Nelson, owner of Tandem Fly Outfitters while Walleye fishing on Stockton Lake.Topics Discussed: How to be successful at walleye fishing, common seasonal sizes, details of walleye seasons, where to catch a giant, how covid affected the guiding industry, the packages his business offers, mean mouth bass, bluegill, fly fishing for white bass, mushroom season, morel hunting, mystery bait bucket, and more.For more

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Ep. 189: The Bobfather Part II: Bobby Whitehead

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2023/05/16

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod interview the living legend that is Bobby "The Bobfather" Whitehead. It's the compelling sequel to the Driftwood Outdoors Podcast Ep. 24: The Bobfather: Bobby Whitehead. Topics Discussed: Mountain lions in Missouri, the evolution of turkey hunting; how outdoor writing has changed over the years, his time at West Point, hunting, fishing, Bradon and him being hunted on the Big Piney, Ted Nugent, Bobby's Angels, what annoys us about each other, mystery bait

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Ep. 188: The Big Bass Bash Winner Brock Boyher

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2023/05/09

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod interview Brock Boyher, winner of The Big Bass Bash, and the $100,000 pay day.Topics Discussed: Winning the tournament on his first cast, running from the storm and talking to an FBI agent, how he got into the tournament and the details of his experience of The Big Bass Bash tournament, broken electronics, nearling sinking the boat, growing up hunting, the journey to selling insurance, discovering the importance of leaving positive impressions on the next

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70:26

Ep. 187: Tick Talk with the Tick Terminator

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2023/05/02

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod interview Brian Anderson, the top speaker and educator on tick prevention in the USA, dedicated to the Outdoor Worker, Hunter, Camper, and the Outdoor Enthusiast.Topics Discussed: How his interest in ticks began, the process of finding what gets rid of them, the history of Lyme Disease and other tick-borne illnesses, what to do when you get one, the best way to remove one, best practices in avoiding them around the home, the advantage of permethrin over deet,

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Ep. 186: Conservation Day at the Capitol

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2023/04/25

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod interview Colton Zirkle (Missouri Hunting Heritage Federation, Inc.), Jake Swafford (Quail and Pheasant Forever), Michael Collins (Misty Mountains Guide Service), and Aaron Jeffries (Missouri Department of Conservation).Topics Discussed: How Conservation Day at the Capitol came to be, why it is so important, the different organizations involved and how each guest got involved, the importance of introducing youth to hunting, fly tying for Missouri rivers, the

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Ep. 185: Talkin' Turkey with Uncle Ray Eye

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2023/04/18

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod interview Ray Eye, midwest outdoors magazine hunting editor, outdoor communicator, national seminar speaker, story teller, humorist, television & radio personality.Topics Discussed: Turkey hunting with the Bobfather, turkey population in central Missouri, the ebb and flow of the population over the last 61 years, how he started, growing up hunting in the ozarks, the evolution of his journey from Johnson Mountain to all over the world, Hunters' Special

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Ep. 184: Fantastic Fungi and Morel Mushrooms

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2023/04/11

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod interview Malissa Briggler, Missouri Department of Conservation's State Botanist. Topics Discussed: What sparked her interest in mushrooms, how mycelium works, first signs of morels, early mushrooms and progression of growth in the spring, types of morels, ideal locations and times for hunting, rules and regulations, false morels, deadly mushrooms in Missouri, misconceptions and truths about spores, how they develop, and other types of mushrooms in Missouri,

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Ep. 183: Chinook Salmon Fishing on the Columbia...

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2023/04/04

Nathan "Shags" McLeod interviews his dad (Larry McLeod), brother (Noah McLeod), and best bud (Brad Brooks) while salmon fishing on the Columbia River. Topics Discussed: What it was like growing up salmon fishing, what makes spring salmon fishing so special, family tradition, stories about fishing as kids, seals and sea lions, and what has and is happening to the salmon population.Special thanks to:CZ-USATo Living The Dream PropertiesHunting Works For MissouriSmithfly RaftsTo Scenic Rivers

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Ep. 182: The Missouri State Archery Tournament: MONASP

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2023/03/28

Little Brandon Butler AKA "The Fiance," Savannah Light and Nathan “Shags” McLeod sit down with Tricia Burkhardt, Executive Director of Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation, Michelle Heron, Director of Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation, Rob Garner, Missouri Department of Conservation Outreach Coordinator, Tracy Matthews, Beyond the Lens Director of Sales & Marketing, Spencer Eagleburger with Eagle Outdoors, and competitors at the annual MONASP tournament.Topics Discussed: Why MONASP

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Ep. 181: Renting River Cabins with Freddy Spencer

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2023/03/21

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod sit down with Freddy Spencer, owner and operator of Iron Gate Real Estate, Memories Made Cabins, and Overlook Cabins.Topics Discussed: Freddy's journey from Wal-mart management to owning his own real estate business, his first sale, growing up in the Ozarks, floating the Northfork, sports betting, Memories Made Cabin, Overlook Cabin Ozarks, Iron Gate Real Esate and the ins and outs of commissions.For more info:Iron Gate Real EstateIron Gate FacebookMemories

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Ep. 180: Planting Trees for Wildlife with Kim...

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2023/03/14

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod sit down with Kim Hainsfurther, President of Forrest Keeling Nursery.Topics Discussed: Creation and anniversary of Forrest Keeling Nursery, tips on transplanting trees, selecting trees for different environments, field days at the nursery, how new trees are made, mystery bait bucket and more.For more info:Forrest Keeling NurserySpecial thanks to:CZ-USATo Living The Dream Properties:Hunting Works For Missouri:Smithfly Rafts:To Scenic Rivers Taxidermy:Connect

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Ep. 179: Institute of Fisheries, Wetlands & Aquatic...

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2023/03/07

The Institute will:Conduct key, cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research needed to anticipate, inform, or resolve priority issues and maintain healthy fisheries, wetlands and aquatic systems in Missouri, regionally, nationally, and internationally.Ensure conservation workforce development through internships, cooperative education efforts and graduate assistance programs that guarantee the next generation of researchers, conservationists, managers, and industry leaders are trained in a setting that

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Ep. 178: Faith, Fishing, and Recovery with Blake Wilson

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2023/02/28

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod sit down with Blake Wilson the Marina Manager at Lilleys' Landing Resort & Marina."God lives in the cracks of the Broken"From the clutches of addiction to being a pillar of the community. Blake gives back by openly discussing his personal journey. Shedding light on the progression, stigma, and misconceptions of addiction and recovery; and how both landed him at Lilleys.For more info:CORE RecoverySpecial thanks to:CZ-USATo Living The Dream

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Ep. 177: CFM Media Camp Cast of Characters

Driftwood Outdoors Podcast ·

2023/02/21

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod sit down with a bunch of Lake Taneycomo fishing guides at the annual Conservation Federation of Missouri's Media Camp.Topics Discussed: How about dem Chiefs, big fish or no fish, jerk baiting, trout, big brown trout, Darth Doty, fishing the dark side, how fishing has changed on the lake over the years, Lilleys' Landing Resort & Marina, mystery bait bucket and more. For more info:Lilleys' Landing Resort & MarinaRainbow Chasers Guide ServiceOzark Trout

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Ep. 176: All You Need Is A Garden Hose

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2023/02/14

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod sit down with two Missouri House of Representatives in Bruce Sassmann and Tim Taylor."All you need is a garden hose," and rural voices voting with a conscience. Rep. Sassmann and Taylor discuss the carrying of urban will, scuba diving, what's not threatening conservation for once, and the importance of developing strong relationships inside and outside of politics.For more info:Representative Bruce SassmannDistrict 062 RepublicanRepresentative Tim

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Ep. 175: Mizzou Sports Properties: Caleb Huffman

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2023/02/07

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod sit down with Caleb Huffman, Mizzou Sports Properties Business Development Manager to talk about University of Missouri Sports.Topics Discussed: Brown trout bounties; Yellowstone fashion; professional bull riding; Coach Gates; NIL; new landscape of college sports; non hunting safaris; mystery bait bucket and more.For more info:Caleb HuffmanMU TigersSpecial Thanks To CZ-USA:Special Thanks To Living The Dream Properties:Special Thanks To Hunting Works For

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104:28

Ep. 174: Arkansas Waterfowl with Remington Ammunition

Driftwood Outdoors Podcast ·

2023/01/31

Brandon Butler spent a weekend at The Bill Byers Hunting Club in Arkansas hunting ducks during a Remington media camp.Topics discussed: Restoration projects, waterfowl trends, early operations of Remington, the family behind the company, duck hunting in Arkansas, Remington shells and waterfowl loads, takeaways from the hunt, mystery bait bucket and more.For more info:RemingtonBill Byers Hunting ClubByers Hunting Club FB PageSpecial Thanks To CZ-USA:Special Thanks To Living The Dream

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Ep. 173: The Great Stroke-Cation

Driftwood Outdoors Podcast ·

2023/01/24

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod sit down to talk about Shags recent health scare when he was hospitalized for having a stroke. Topics Discussed: Stroking out; the miracle of modern medicine; being able to laugh about it now; steelhead fishing with a fly rod; upper current river; deer hunting lease; mystery bait bucket and more. Special Thanks To CZ-USA:Special Thanks To Living The Dream Properties:Special Thanks To Hunting Works For Missouri:Special Thanks To Smithfly Rafts:Special Thanks

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Ep 172 Shags Update

Driftwood Outdoors Podcast ·

2022/12/27

Brandon provides an update on Shags and his stroke. Spoiler alert, he's doing great and we're looking forward to hearing from him soon!

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Ep. 171: Deer Hunting Cheer Dads

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2022/12/20

Shags and Brandon are joined by Driftwood Outdoors Unpaid Pro Staffers Adam Voight and Jeff Blumer.Topics discussed: fall deer hunting experiences, Chiefs games, Christmas gift giving advice, Shags, Adam, and Jeff's music scene days, Jefferson City ice cream, and what its like being a cheer dad.Special Thanks To CZ-USA:https://cz-usa.com/Special Thanks To Living The Dream Properties:https://livingthedreamland.com/Special Thanks To Hunting Works For Missouri:https://huntingworksformo.com/Special

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