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Wild Life Outdoors

Wild Life Outdoors

Jose and Russell, lifelong friends of over 15 years, united by a profound love for the great outdoors and an unwavering commitment to wildlife conservation. This captivating podcast paints a vivid picture of their shared adventures. Their camaraderie sets the stage for engaging discussions and reflections of the beauty of the natural world. With a Masters in Range and Wildlife Management, Jose brings a wealth of knowledge to the conservation conversation. Together with Russell, an engineer in the

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00:51:19

He Went on a Whim… and Ended Up in a Wild Fly Film

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2025/11/26

In this week’s episode of Wild Life Outdoors, Russell sits down with angler and Wild Fly Productions feature guest Willie Nelson to dive deep into his powerful journey into fly fishing and his life-changing trip to Maine for native brook trout.If you watched Wild Fly’s film from Maine, you’ve already seen Willie’s passion, grit, and gratitude on full display. In this long-form conversation, we unpack everything that didn’t make it into the film, from his upbringing, his introduction to fishing, and

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00:59:40

Ep.88 From Combat to Conservation | The Veteran Story...

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2025/11/11

In this special Veteran’s Day episode of Wild Life Outdoors, Russell and Jose sit down with Cody Fongemie and Dustin Spilman from the Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Armed Forces Initiative (AFI) for an in-depth conversation about veterans, mental health, public land access, and the irreplaceable role outdoor recreation plays in healing after service.Throughout this episode, Cody and Dustin share powerful stories about:• The challenges many veterans face transitioning into civilian life• Why

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01:10:07

Ep.87 From Classroom to River | How Students Learn...

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2025/11/05

In this weeks episode Jose and Russell sit down with Dr Matthew Wilfong to explore one of the most unique college courses in the country The Ecology of Fly Fishing taught at St Marys College in MarylandDr Wilfong breaks down how he created this innovative curriculum and how the class blends science outdoor skills and environmental awareness to inspire the next generation of stewards of our natural resources We discuss the process of developing lessons connecting students to the natural world and

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00:40:09

Ep.86 How Wildfires Really Spread: What Every...

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2025/10/22

In this week’s episode of Wild Life Outdoors, Russell and Jose sit down with Steve Hawks from the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) to talk about one of nature’s most powerful forces — fire.Steve breaks down the behavior of fire, how urban and rural fires differ, and what makes them spread the way they do. The conversation dives deep into how communities can prepare for the inevitable threat of wildfires and what homeowners can do to protect their property and families before

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00:52:05

From Childhood to the Hunt: Johnathan Moreland’s...

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2025/09/24

Join Jose and Russell this week as they sit down with Johnathan Moreland – one of Arkansas’ most accomplished traditional bowhunterstapesearch.com. A native Arkansan, Johnathan grew up hunting and eventually transitioned from modern compound bows to traditional archery gear (shooting both recurve and longbow). He’s famed for taking massive whitetails with classic bows (including a 186″ buck), and in this episode he shares stories of woodsmanship and his early hunting days. Listen in as Johnathan

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00:39:50

They Don’t Want You to Know This About the Roadless Rule

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2025/09/19

Speak Your Voice Here! https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/08/29/2025-16581/special-areas-roadless-area-conservation-national-forest-system-lands#open-commentIn this week’s episode of Wild Life Outdoors, Jose and Russell dive into the controversial topic of the Roadless Rule and the government’s push to rescind it. With over 45 million acres of wild public lands at stake, this conversation isn’t just about policy, it’s about the future of conservation, wildlife habitat, hunting, fishing,

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01:02:50

Ep.83 Flood Relief, Fly Fishing & Rio Anglers | with...

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2025/09/10

In this week’s episode of Wild Life Outdoors, Russell sits down with Judson Cole, founder of Rio Anglers, for a deep dive into fly fishing, community, and conservation.The conversation begins with a recap of the Hill Country Flood Relief Event, where Judson stepped up to organize and judge the casting competition that brought anglers together for a cause bigger than fishing. From there, Judson opens up about his upbringing, how he first discovered fly fishing, and how that passion grew into guiding

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00:49:39

Can Worms Save the Planet? The Plastic-to-Compost...

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2025/08/12

Wriggle Brew: https://www.wrigglebrew.com/Bucked Up- https://bckd.co/vnjzgTkForetold Coffee Co.- https://www.foretoldcoffeeco.comThis week on Wild Life Outdoors, Jose and Russell sit down with Sam Baker, founder of Wriggle Brew, to uncover one of the most innovative environmental solutions we’ve ever featured. Wriggle Brew is on a mission to change the way we think about recycling, by using worms to break down plastics and transform them into nutrient-rich compost.Sam takes us behind the scenes of

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00:37:02

From Tying Flies to Thousands Raised — Texas Showed Up!

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2025/08/06

In this episode of Wild Life Outdoors, Russell and Jose sit down with Russell Husted and Grant Powell to recap the amazing benefit event held at Middleton Brewing in San Marcos, Texas.The crew shares a full breakdown of the day — from fly tying at the bar to connecting with fellow conservationists and anglers. They talk through what inspired the event, the powerful conversations that took place, and the overwhelming support from the outdoor community. Most importantly, they reveal how much money was

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00:20:28

Fly Fishing with a Purpose — Texas Event Aims to...

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2025/07/29

In this episode of Wild Life Outdoors, Russell and Jose sit down with Grant Powell of Hill Country to talk about our upcoming fundraiser event on August 2nd at Middleton Brewing in San Marcos, Texas, from noon to 6 PM.With the recent devastating floods across the Texas Hill Country, this event is more than just a gathering—it's a way to give back. We dive into the impact these floods have had on the local community, outdoor recreation, and our rivers, and discuss how YOU can help support the

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01:00:09

Ep.79 Texas Hill Country Floods: Inside the Disaster...

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2025/07/14

This Week on Wild Life Outdoors: We sit down with Jim Hines, President of the Texas Hill Country Fly Fishers club, for a powerful and timely conversation about the recent devastating floods in the Texas Hill Country.Jim gives us an on-the-ground look at the destruction caused by the flooding, how it’s impacted local communities, and what the recovery effort looks like. From lost homes and damaged watersheds to disrupted fisheries and displaced families, we dive deep into the real challenges facing

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01:23:13

Behind The Turkey Book: Jesse Griffiths’...

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2025/07/01

In this mouthwatering episode of Wild Life Outdoors, Russell and Jose sit down with Jesse Griffiths, award-winning chef, conservation advocate, and author of The Turkey Book. Jesse shares behind-the-scenes stories from his coast-to-coast turkey hunts across Texas, Georgia, Oregon, and Connecticut—recalling the hardships and triumphs that shaped his latest work. He explains what sets The Turkey Book apart from his previous hit, The Hog Book—this time balancing wild turkey hunting with top-tier game

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01:01:03

They’re Selling YOUR Public Lands?! | What H.R. 1...

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2025/06/24

Find out how here: https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representativeIn this urgent episode of Wild Life Outdoors, host Russell sits down with Aaron Kindle of the National Wildlife Federation to expose how H.R. 1 – the “One Big Beautiful Bill” – threatens millions of acres of Western public lands (from Wyoming to Utah and beyond) through proposed land sales. They dive into why these public lands matter for hunting, fishing, wildlife habitat and recreation, and why selling them off would

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01:12:43

Ep .76 Why Public Lands Matter for Veterans | BHA...

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2025/06/09

In this powerful episode of Wild Life Outdoors, Jose and Russell sit down with Shawn McCarthy and Rafael Vargas of the Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Armed Forces Initiative (AFI) to explore the critical connection between public lands and our nation’s veterans.Shawn and Rafael share their own stories and shed light on how the outdoors—especially hunting, fishing, and time spent on public lands—play a huge role in helping veterans and active service members reconnect, find purpose, and improve

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00:55:20

Ep.75 Chasing Gobblers with Chans Woolery: Turkey...

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2025/05/21

In this new episode of Wild Life Outdoors, Chans Woolery—founder of Mountain Man Provision Co.—joins us once again for a back-to-back feature, and this time we’re talking all things turkey hunting.Fresh off a successful turkey hunt in Missouri, Chans walks us through his hunt, breaking down the tactics and strategies that helped him seal the deal. From calling techniques to reading terrain, he shares the key moments that led to tagging out.Meanwhile, Russell shares the story of his recent turkey

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01:29:17

Ep.74 | Conservation, Grit & Grooming: Mountain Man...

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2025/05/13

Mountain Man Provision Co. - https://mountainmanprovisionco.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooGrkP66q3XpnKFrDV2MkUkVZMSpwh1L9JbYLOdnAmabyGVJBSOBucked Up- https://bckd.co/vnjzgTkForetold Coffee Co.- https://www.foretoldcoffeeco.comIn this episode of Wild Life Outdoors, Jose and Russell sit down with Chans Woolery—founder of Mountain Man Provision Co.—to dive into the roots of his rugged lifestyle brand and his deep connection to the outdoors.Chans shares the story behind launching his beard oil company and how it

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01:41:42

Ep.73 Tattoos and Tight Lines: The Drew Wilson Episode

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2025/05/06

Bucked Up- https://bckd.co/vnjzgTkForetold Coffee Co.- https://www.foretoldcoffeeco.comIn this episode of Wild Life Outdoors, Jose and Russell sit down with the multi-talented Drew Wilson—a passionate fly fisherman and renowned tattoo artist. From casting flies on the water to creating art in the studio, Drew shares how his love for fishing and creativity collide in his life and work.We swap stories from recent fishing trips, talk about the beauty and unpredictability of the outdoors, and dive into

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01:17:36

Ep.72 From Fly Rods to Shotguns: Exploring the Wild...

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2025/04/15

In this awesome episode of Wild Life Outdoors, Jose and Russell sit down with Louisiana native and passionate outdoorsman, Connor Ackerman. From the bayous to the backwoods, Connor shares his deep love for fly fishing, hunting, and conservation—and how growing up in the rich outdoor culture of Louisiana shaped his lifestyle and values.They dive into what makes fly fishing in the South so special, swap hunting stories, and discuss why protecting our natural spaces is more important than ever. And of

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01:24:15

Ep.71 Fly Tying with Chris Kowaleski & NEW Trivia...

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2025/04/01

In this exciting episode of Wild Life Outdoors, Russell and Jose sit down with Chris Kowaleski to dive deep into the world of fly tying! Chris shares his journey into the craft, the inspirations behind his intricate fly patterns, and how he continues to push the boundaries of creativity in fly fishing.But that’s not all—this season, we’re introducing a brand-new segment where we challenge our guests with some outdoor-themed trivia! Let’s just say, things got very interesting when Chris and Russell

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01:18:58

Ep.70 Jungle Fly Fishing in Colombia with Armando...

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2025/03/18

Foretold Coffee Co. -https://www.foretoldcoffeeco.com/shop-1Join us for an exciting episode of Wild Life Outdoors as Jose and Russell sit down with returning guest Marco and special guest Armando Giraldo from Orinoco Flies—all the way from Colombia! Armando shares his incredible passion for jungle fly fishing and his deep love for targeting species like payara, peacock bass, and carp.Armando takes us on a journey through Colombia’s breathtaking fisheries, describing the stunning landscapes, diverse

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