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The Outdoor Hour

Oklahoma City’s exclusive outdoor radio show—hosted by Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton. As a lifelong outdoorsman and former college athlete, Taylor has always been fascinated by the crossover between the life lessons learned in sports and lessons learned in the outdoors. Josh got interested in the outdoors later in life but jumped in headfirst making a career out of saltwater guiding, working on the Fly Fishing Film Tour, producing numerous outdoor focused tv shows, as well as stents with

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50:23

Episode 92: Warm Water Fishing Episode 1 6.1125

The Outdoor Hour ·

2025/06/23

In this week's episode we begin a brand new four week series on warm water fishing around the Oklahoma region. Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton outline the plan for the next four weeks including fisheries biologists, professional bass fishermen, guides, and more. Plus, they get into some gritty facts about warm water species and warm water fisheries around the area.

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49:07

Episode 91: Our Takes on Phil Robertson's Passing...

The Outdoor Hour ·

2025/05/29

In this weeks episode Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton talk about the passing of Phil Robertson and the impact Duck Dynasty had on their lives. Spoiler alert: There's some disagreement.

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48:51

Episode 90: Land Access through Corner Cutting with...

The Outdoor Hour ·

2025/05/08

In this episode Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton chat with Michael Maroney of Infinite Outdoors about their new program that helps hunters access hundreds of thousands of acres of land for free. Plus, the guys dig into the "corner cutting" lawsuits and discussion that's been front-and-center for the last few months.

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49:34

Episode 89: Big Cat hunting in Oklahoma with Kurt...

The Outdoor Hour ·

2025/04/23

In this episode Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton talk with Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's Research Supervisor Kurt Kuklinski. There's a lot of discussion lately about whether Oklahoma can support hunting seasons for Mountain Lions, and Kurt has some anecdotal evidence about how close we might be to getting a Big Cat season. Plus, updates on Mule Deer, Pronghorn, and Turkey research projects. Finally, Kurt discusses how the current Federal administration and DOGE impact Oklahoma

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46:20

Episode 88: Thoughts From Goldfish's Bowl 4.2.25

The Outdoor Hour ·

2025/04/14

In this episode Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton talk a little bit about Oklahoma Sooner athletics after having spent a day shooting Sporting Clays with OU Football Offensive Coordinator Ben Arbuckle. Plus, Goldfish unveils a new segment, "Thoughts from the Fishbowl" where we talk about a sea kayaker who was swallowed by a whale and a lost sailor who survived on hunting turtles.

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48:31

Episode 87: Randall Cole from Ducks Unlimited on The...

The Outdoor Hour ·

2025/04/14

In this episode Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton are joined by Randall Cole from Ducks Unlimited to talk about his recent trip to Washington DC and the impact of the current administration on land usage, conservation funds, the Farm Bill, and more.

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49:19

Episode 86: Forrest Fenn's Treasure, Dire Wolves, and...

The Outdoor Hour ·

2025/04/11

In this week's episode Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton dive into the Netflix docuseries Gold and Greed about Forrest Fenn's hidden treasure. Plus, are Dire Wolves back from extinction? How do we manage species populations that haven't walked the earth in 12,000 years?

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51:12

Episode 85: What's Wrong with the Outdoor Industry?...

The Outdoor Hour ·

2025/02/12

In this episode Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton discuss a few new pieces of gear they've each picked up in recent weeks in preparation for Spring turkey season, plus Taylor asks Josh for an unfiltered perspective on the challenges facing the Outdoor Industry. Having worked in hunting, fishing, and conservation professionally until very recently, Josh has strong opinions about the state of the industry and what is wrong with it today. Buckle up!

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53:10

Episode 84: Gear We Love, & Safari Club International...

The Outdoor Hour ·

2025/02/04

In this week's episode Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton talk about some of the gear they love, from coolers to backpacks, and more. Plus, Josh spent last week on the road at Safari Club International and got to chat with several CEOs from international companies in the Hunting space. It's always fun to hear stories from outdoorsmen around the world, and Josh has a few to share!

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48:00

Episode 83: $1.3MM Sheep Tag, Goose Hunting, and...

The Outdoor Hour ·

2025/01/24

In this week's episode Taylor Maples catches up with Dave Myrick and discusses a handful of trending topics in the outdoors. Starting with the $1.3 million dollar sheep tag that sold this week at Sheep Show in Reno and moving to the proposed State Bill which would lower Oklahoma's buck harvest limit from 2 bucks to 1, the guys have some thought provoking ideas. Plus, Dave gets a lesson in goose hunting.

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49:11

Episode 82: Lamenting the End of Deer Season 1.15.25

The Outdoor Hour ·

2025/01/19

In this episode Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton talk about their experiences deer hunting the 2024 season. As we say in the intro each week, harvests are fleeting, but lessons and memories abound. Take a listen to hear how the year went for Taylor and Josh and the ways they plan to use the off-season to prepare for 2025!

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55:22

Episode 81: What Thermal Drones Can Tell Us About...

The Outdoor Hour ·

2025/01/08

In this episode Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton chat with Oklahoma Drone Recovery Company owner Rhett Acker about the 2024 deer season. Now in his second year of operation, Rhett has collected some interesting data that tells a compelling story about the state of deer hunting in Oklahoma and the guys use this data to craft some interesting arguments about muzzleloaders, bow hunting, and the pursuit of deer in general.

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49:57

Episode 80: Tips for Data Driven Hunting with ODWC's...

The Outdoor Hour ·

2024/12/19

In this episode, Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton are joined by Kurt Kuklinski from Oklahoma's Department of Wildlife Conservation to talk about several on-going research projects affecting hunting, wildlife management, and our understanding of both local and transient game populations across our region. Plus, the guys discuss the role Citizen Scientists play in helping capture data for professional use, and how that data can benefit non-professionals in a variety of ways--from hunters and trappers,

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49:27

Episode 79: Bull Reds on the Fly: Lousiana and...

The Outdoor Hour ·

2024/12/15

In this week's episode Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton talk about their recent trips to Louisiana and the Atlantic coast of Florida chasing Bull Reds on the fly. An annual pilgrimage for Josh, Louisiana is one of the top fisheries on the world for hooking once-in-a-lifetime Reds. Taylor is newer to saltwater fly fishing and shares some humbling experiences and lessons he's learned this year as he works to grow in his saltwater fly fishing expertise.

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51:28

Episode 78: Salt Creek Duck Club's Keenan Taylor Part...

The Outdoor Hour ·

2024/11/20

In this week's episode Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton are joined again by Keenan Taylor for part two of their episode on Oklahoma Waterfowl. As a Crop Consultant and owner of Genesis Crop Solutions, Keenan has a unique perspective on how flora impacts a landscape, and how this knowledge can help waterfowlers attract and hold ducks. Plus, he lends some valuable insight into the ongoing Outdoor Hour discussion of aflatoxins and how deer corn might be contributing to CWD and diminishing game species

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49:59

Episode 77: Salt Creek Duck Club's Keenan Taylor Part...

The Outdoor Hour ·

2024/11/13

In this week's episode Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton are joined by Salt Creek Duck Club's Keenan Taylor for Part 1 of a 2 part series talking about waterfowl in Oklahoma. The guys bounce around from topic to topic but spend most of their time talking about the exclusive nature of waterfowl hunting culture and the role social media has played in the modern world of hunting. Bring your opinions and get ready!

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49:35

Episode 76: Where in the World was Joshua Wildman...

The Outdoor Hour ·

2024/11/02

In this episode, Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton reunite after a four-week hiatus while Josh traveled the world. Working on a film project, Josh has spent time during the past month in Alaska and Hawaii. The guys discuss the juxtaposition of those landscapes and people, though both heavily dependent on living in harmony with the land. Add in some brotherly smack talk and you've got yourself an Outdoor Hour.

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52:24

Episode 75: Expect the Unexpected with Dave Myrick...

The Outdoor Hour ·

2024/10/27

How do you prepare to deal with the unexpected in the woods? In this episode Taylor Maples and Dave Myrick talk about a few things most hunters can probably relate to--from trains and vehicles disrupting your hunt, to unexpected wildlife blowing your cover, and the sudden urgent call of nature...maybe it's the things that go wrong that make the most relatable and memorable experiences in the outdoors? Listen to this episode to hear about few of our most recent unsuccessful hunts.

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53:13

Episode 74: Finally Deer Season with Dave Myrick 10.2.24

The Outdoor Hour ·

2024/10/27

After months of anticipation, it's finally here: deer season in Oklahoma! In this episode Taylor Maples and Dave Myrick discuss their first trip into the deer woods for 2024. There's nothing like the rush of seeing wildlife early in the season, and Dave and Taylor both had plenty of excitement to talk about. Turkeys, wild hogs, deer, coyotes, and more.

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52:05

Episode 73: Duck Camp Dinners with Chef Jean Paul...

The Outdoor Hour ·

2024/09/22

In this week's episode Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton are joined by Chef Jean Paul Bourgeois from Duck Camp Dinners. The guys talk about how Duck Camp Dinners came to be, JP's formation as a chef growing up and attending school in Louisiana, and more.

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