The Outdoor Life Podcast

27:01

The Public Waters Rollback That 'Should Be Avoided at...

The Outdoor Life Podcast ·

2026/10/07

Public lands have (rightly) gotten plenty of attention recently . The waters of the U.S. are facing similar risks, with potentially disastrous consequences for native fish, wildlife, and the sportsmen who cherish them. Adam Schellhammer of American Rivers explains what's at stake this week for, well, everyone. This episode is brought to you by ⁠Bob Rich Books⁠. Public comment, closes Oct. 9: https://www.regulations.gov/docket/EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0322 EPA to Reopen Comment on Clean Water Act Rewrite

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46:18

They Built a Rifle Cartridge That Could Change...

The Outdoor Life Podcast ·

2026/09/30

Brad Abramowski, the lead engineer behind Peak Alloy, and Josh Vickers, Federal's rifle product line manager. These guys have been working on Peak Alloy for years. They'll talk about how the technology has improved since the introduction of the 7mm Backcountry, and where it might go next.Related: https://www.outdoorlife.com/guns/first-elk-65-plus-peak/ Hosted by editor-in-chief Alex Robinson. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Produced by executive editor Natalie Krebs. Learn more

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44:41

Here's Why We’re Moving Toward Grizzly Hunting and...

The Outdoor Life Podcast ·

2026/09/23

Recently, the Trump administration directed the Interior Department to turn over more predator management to the states. Hunting and conservation editor Andrew McKean, who has been interviewing folks across the West, explains what state-led management might look like.This episode is brought to you by ⁠Ruger. ⁠Hosted by editor-in-chief Alex Robinson. Guest is hunting and conservation editor Andrew McKean. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Produced by executive editor Natalie

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55:16

A Guide's Secret Tips and Lures for River Smallmouth

The Outdoor Life Podcast ·

2026/09/16

Jake Villwock of Relentless Fly Fishing offers a jam-packed crash course in the best lures, flies, and techniques for river smallies — right now.This episode is brought to you by ⁠Bob Rich Books⁠. Hosted by executive gear editor Scott Einsmann. Guest is Jake Villwock / Relentless Fly Fishing. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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43:54

Why There's No Such Thing as the Best Broadhead

The Outdoor Life Podcast ·

2026/09/09

To separate bowhunting lore from fact, and gear editor Scott Einsmann spent a week shooting nine popular mechanical broadheads while testing them for durability, accuracy, wound channel size, and out-of-the-box sharpness. Here's what he found.This episode is brought to you by Ruger. Best Mechanical Broadhead Test: https://www.outdoorlife.com/gear/best-mechanical-broadheads/ Video: https://youtu.be/mG83E95hdSc?si=i8dULz4N5QUW8iqS Hosted by editor-in-chief Alex Robinson. Guest is executive gear

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57:18

Are New Hunting Rifles Really Better Than the Old Ones?

The Outdoor Life Podcast ·

2026/09/02

Have ergonomics and accessories from the precision rifle world actually made modern hunting rifles more effective, or do they just get in the way? Senior staff writer Tyler Freel put old and new models to the test.This episode is brought to you by Victorinox. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ed9vyRFB2Z8 Story: https://www.outdoorlife.com/guns/new-vs-old-hunting-rifles/ Hosted by editor-in-chief Alex Robinson. Guest is senior staff writer Tyler Freel. Edited by Mike Pedersen /

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44:08

Here's Why They're Actually Killing the Roadless Rule

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2026/08/26

Last week the US Forest Service announced plans to scrap a key conservation rule for 44 million acres of public lands. Chris Wood, the current CEO and president of Trout Unlimited, helped build the Roadless Rule when he was serving at the USFS back in 2001. He explains why the rule was born out of fiscal conservatism, why "roadless" is often a misnomer, and what the real reason is behind the rollback.This episode is brought to you by Victorinox. Citing Wildfire Risk, Trump Administration

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47:44

I Shot a Grizzly with the 22 ARC

The Outdoor Life Podcast ·

2026/08/19

Senior staff writer and our Alaska bear man Tyler Freel explains why modern bullets have made cartridge size irrelevant for many hunting applications.This episode is brought to you by Victorinox. Hosted by editor-in-chief Alex Robinson. Produced by executive editor Natalie Krebs. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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69:59

What 2,000 Blood Trails Tell Us About Recovering Deer

The Outdoor Life Podcast ·

2026/08/12

Seasoned bowunter and tracking-dog handler Shane Simpson co-created an app to connect deer hunters with blood trackers. That app also collects a mountain of data about broadheads, shot placement, recovery rates, and more. Simpson and his co-creator, bowhunter and data guru Ryan Carpenter dig through all of it — and provide some key takeaways for hunters — in this week's episode.This episode is brought to you by Victorinox. TRAKR App Hosted by editor-in-chief Alex Robinson. Produced by

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32:03

A Return to Market Hunting and Venison Sales?

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2026/08/05

Every so often, a state or agency considers legalizing the sale of wild venison. Catherine Appling-Pooler of the National Deer Association explains why wild venison sales are a "knee-jerk" reaction to a problem that already has a solution. This episode is brought to you by Victorinox. National Venison Processor Map https://deerassociation.com/deer-processors/ Commercial Venison Processor Course https://learndeerhunting.com/courses/deer-processor/ Meet the Godfather of Hawaiian Market Hunting

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50:29

First Came the DOGE Cuts, Then Came the Wildfires

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2026/07/29

As a former wildland firefighter and former U.S. Forest Service District Ranger for the heart of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Aaron Kania digs into forest management ahead of a historic wildfire season in Minnesota. Bonus points: This episode is recorded from a canoe.This episode is brought to you by Victorinox. Hosted by editor-in-chief Alex Robinson. Guest is Aaron Kania. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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52:03

The Bait That's Taken Over Bass Fishing, and Other...

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2026/07/22

There's a hot new lure that's blowing up the bass-fishing world, along with a few new trends in fishing and fishing media at large. OL's resident bass guy, Derek Horner, gives us the rundown.This episode is brought to you by Christensen Arms. Hosted by editor-in-chief Alex Robinson. Guest is manager of audience development Derek Horner. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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37:04

Trump 'Decimated' Two Popular National Monuments....

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2026/07/15

President Donald Trump signed an executive order this week to shrink two popular Utah national monuments, this time by even more than he did in 2017. The order cuts the size ofBears Ears National Monument by 91%andGrand Staircase-Escalante by more than 90%, a reduction of about 3 million acres.In this episode Steven Bloch, legal director for theSouthern Utah Wilderness Alliance, explains why he thinks the move might be unlawful and how his group plans to challenge it. Edited by Mike Pedersen /

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52:48

How to Not Die in the Backcountry, According to My...

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2026/07/08

Last fall OL's senior staff writer Tyler Freel nearly died on a backcountry horseback hunt. During the ride out, he was thrown from his horse, breaking several ribs, puncturing his lung, and spleen. It's not an exaggeration to say that his life was saved by trauma surgeon Dr. Caleb Mentzer and the medical staff. In this episode, Freel interviews Mentzer about what when wrong during that unfortunate hunting trip, and how to be better prepared when disaster strikes. Listen to the full story behind

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61:54

The Greatest Guns in American History (That You've...

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2026/07/01

You can't talk about American history without also talking about firearms. Firearms historian Ashley Hlebinsky picks some of her favorite American firearm innovations and explain how they relate to what was going on in the country at the time. Guest is Ashley Hlebinsky https://firearmsresearchcenter.org/ Hosted by editor-in-chief Alex Robinson. Produced by executive editor Natalie Krebs. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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26:44

Is This the Beginning of the Great Wildlife Refuge...

The Outdoor Life Podcast ·

2026/06/24

Big Oaks NWR, the largest national wildlife refuge in Indiana could close to public use if the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service choses to scrap its real estate agreement. The 50,000-acre property is the second-largest parcel of public land in the state. Full story: https://www.outdoorlife.com/conservation/feds-consider-closing-big-oaks-national-wildlife-refuge/ Hosted by news editor Dac Collins. Reporting by hunting and conservation editor Andrew McKean. Produced by executive editor Natalie

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45:14

Decoding Last Week's Public-Lands Whiplash

The Outdoor Life Podcast ·

2026/06/17

Between attempts to rollback the Roadless Rule, revise BLM grazing rules, and reevaluate Wilderness Study Areas, politicians and federal agencies appeared to launch a full-on siege of public lands last week. Conservation editor Andrew McKean explains.Senate Republicans Advance ‘Trojan Horse’ to Erase Roadless Rule: https://www.outdoorlife.com/conservation/senate-committee-votes-erase-roadless-rule/ BLM Grazing Overhaul Would Give Ranchers More Grass and Perks, But Could Force Elk Off Public

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55:21

Meet the Stream-Access Renegade Authorities Were...

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2026/06/10

Roger Hill has spent years pushing back against Colorado's murky stream access laws. After getting harassed by landowners for fishing and stonewalled in the courts, Hill tried to get arrested while wading. Law enforcement wouldn't touch him. Hosted by news editor Dac Collins. Produced by executive editor Natalie Krebs. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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62:13

This New 6.5 Creed Ammo Is the Future of Shooting

The Outdoor Life Podcast ·

2026/06/05

Did Federal’s Plus Peak 6.5 Creedmoor just make the 6.5 PRC obsolete? Shooting Editor John B. Snow, who tested the round in three rifles, explains how this new high-pressure technology gives the Creed a magnum-sized boost to muzzle velocity.This episode is brought to you by SureFire. Full story: https://www.outdoorlife.com/guns/federal-plus-peak-6-5-creedmoor-review/ Video: https://youtu.be/uEuOeSz7BtU Hosted by editor-in-chief Alex Robinson. Guest is shooting editor John B. Snow. Produced

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33:31

Human Remains Were Found on Our Deer Property

The Outdoor Life Podcast ·

2026/05/27

This spring, human remains were discovered on executive editor Natalie Krebs' family hunting property. The revelation triggered an investigation that is, to a certain degree, still underway.Hosted by editor-in-chief Alex Robinson. Produced and reported by executive editor Natalie Krebs. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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