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Shedding Light Hunting Stories Podcast

253 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 84 ratings

Love a good hunting story? This is the podcast for you. Each episode is a real story told from a real hunter. There may be an occasional name you recognize but for the most part this podcast features average joes just like you! Real guys and girls with real stories about their hunting experiences. Deer, turkey, elk, ducks...if there's a story to be told we will tell it!

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Ep. 213 Intentional- Elk, Muley, and Hunts From Africa with Brandon Guindon

March 19, 2024 14:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MB

Today I'm joined by Brandon Guindon, senior pastor and elder at RealLife Ministries in Texas. Brandon is an avid hunter and today we talk elk, mule deer, and some of his hunts to Africa as well. Brandon and I also talk about discipleship and how we need to be intentional about it. In fact Brandon has written an excellent book on that topic which I highly recommend. You can check it out below!  https://a.co/d/bvay38W

Ep. 212 Laughter, Hunting, and Some Good Friends with Trent Ellis

March 04, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 50.1 MB

Today I'm joined by Trent Ellis from Mississippi. You've probably seen some of Trent's hilarious content on Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube. If not, check out a couple of his clips, subscribe, and give this episode a listen! Trent is a down to earth guy that loves hunting and we hear some of his best stories today. We also dive into the importance of having Christian friends and how they can help guide us during some hard times.  Be sure to check out his channel under his name and also his ...

Ep. 211 Stickbow Antelope, Mountain Lion, Deer Stories and The Super 10 with Mitchell Glantz

February 26, 2024 09:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MB

Today I'm joined by Mitchell Glantz of Iowa. Mitchell has been chasing the Super 10 and hunts a variety of species...mostly with his trad bow. We hear about some amazing hunts and animals he's been able to take. It's a fun interview...if you enjoy it...pass it along to a friend who might as well!

Ep. 210 From Deer Dog Drives to Bowhunting with Matt McGraw

February 20, 2024 19:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MB

I'm back! Thanks for coming back for another episode and if you'd like to come on the show please send me an email at [email protected]! Today I'm joined by Memphis native Mat McGraw. We talk about his early years hunting deer with dogs to his passion for bowhunting now. We hear a lot of great stories and hear Matt's perspective on grace. 

Ep. 209 Danny Ard's Trad Bow Journey

December 22, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MB

Today I'm joined by Danny Ard to hear some awesome stories. Danny shares his traditional archery stories form the past few years which culminates in his first recurve buck. Danny was on episode 6 and it was great to catch up with him again!  Merry Christmas and hope you enjoy!

Ep. 208 A Double Turkey Double & An Awesome Deer Season with Austin Cunningham

December 18, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MB

Today Austin rejoins the show to share some great stories from his 2023 turkey season and deer season. Austin was able to turn his turkey season around in the last week and get multiple Toms down. And he was also able to take his biggest bucks to date in Alabama. 

Ep. 207 Matt Dove's Biggest Buck & The Hunting Pressure We Place On Ourselves

December 12, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 48.2 MB

Today I'm joined again by good buddy Matt Dove to talk about an incredible hunt he had a couple weeks back. Matt was able to take his biggest buck to date in West Virginia. Be sure to follow Matt's stories over on Instagram at Matt_Dove_Media. 

Ep. 206 An Unexpected Urban Buck with Jansen McCloy

December 05, 2023 09:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MB

My friend from across the river Jansen McCloy comes back on the show to talk about his 2023 season and how he was able to take a very nice buck in town. Great guest with a positive attitude! 

Ep. 205 Trav's Buck & My First Recurve Buck From The Ground Using a Decoy

November 06, 2023 09:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MB

Today's episode is a unique one and has 3 parts.  Part 1 I bring you up to speed on my season as I travel from my hometown back home. Part 2 Trav Shirer joins me in the car as we head out to our hunting spot. He tells the story of an awesome buck he was able to take a October 27th.  Part 3 We tell the incredible encounter of our hunt and what led to me punching my tag on my first recurve buck...while on the ground...using a decoy. If we sound excited, it's because we are! Thanks for all the...

Ep. 204 My Daughter's First Deer

October 23, 2023 08:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MB

Today I'm joined by my 7 year old Ansley to tell the story of her first ever deer. We unpack what lead up to season, her first 3 hunts, and how it all came together in a crazy moment on her fourth. It's always crazy having a kid on but she did well! Look for the full video on YouTube soon!

Ep. 203 2 Aussies Get Their First Whitetails- Daniel Mummery & Joel Fulton

October 10, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MB

Today I'm joined in person by my two Australian friends, Daniel Mummery and Joel Fulton! We unpack how they both made it to the states, Joel's moose/wolf hunt and then we tell the awesome stories of the past two days. We've had an incredible time and had two great hunts. Hope you enjoy and be sure to check out Shedding Light Outdoors and The Hunter's Ministry on YouTube to see the videos coming out soon!  

Ep. 202 The Legacy- Elk and Deer Stories with Dan "Old Carp" Ray

September 25, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 54.4 MB

GIVEAWAY ALERT- We are closing in on 3000 subs on Shedding Light Outdoors YouTube channel. Help us get to 3000 by sharing our post on Instagram, Facebook, or Go Wild and get entered to win a free Richardson Hat with our logo on it!  Today I'm joined by Utah resident and fellow Team 10Derloin Bowhunting.com Contest member Dan Ray...aka Old Carp. Dan shares some great deer and elk stories today and some of his great experiences over the years. We talk about what it means to leave a legacy. 

Bonus Episode- 2023 Season Goals & Strategies with the Shedding Light Outdoors Team

September 22, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 70.5 MB

Never before have we had each and every team member of Shedding Light Outdoors in one episode. Today is the day! I sit down with co-founder Travis Shirer and team members Josh Castle, Nate Root, Ben Cunningham, and Eric Penrod to discuss their summer planning, their season gameplan, and goals. Each guy has a different way they look at things and different events happening in their lives that will affect their season. Definitely some great information and some laughs along the way.   We pray...

Ep. 201 Attempted Robbery- A Bear In NE Ohio Tried To Steal My Buck- With Tony Fall & Alexis

September 18, 2023 08:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MB

Today I'm joined by Tony Fall and his daughter Alexis. Tony has been hunting for years and has taken 68 whitetail mostly in NE Ohio. Today he shares some of his favorite stories and his daughter Alexis shares how she got her first buck. We also hear the tale of how a bear attempted to steal a buck! Tony and Alexis also share some deep thoughts on their faith and how it has helped them get through some very dark times. 

Ep. 200 A Chorus of Bugles with Wayne McDowell

September 11, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 51.6 MB

Today we celebrate the 200th episode! Thank you so much for your support! Here's to many more stories! Today I'm joined by Wayne McDowell from Colorado to hear some amazing elk stories. He, his wife (who was 27 weeks pregnant at the time), and his dad all got drawn to hunt the same trophy unit. Each of them found success in their own unique way. Amazing stories that you're gonna love. 

Ep. 199 Cody Desranleau and the Ratchet Strap Moose

September 04, 2023 08:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MB

Today I'm joined by Candadian Cody Desranleau to hear some great stories. Cody tells some of his best experiences including his first bull moose. Hope you enjoy!

Ep. 198 Some Awesome Deer, Hog, and Turkey Stories with Hunter Willis

August 28, 2023 08:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MB

Today I'm joined by Hunter Willis from Georgia, who is soon heading back to his home state of Indiana. We talk everything today...first buck with a bow, his wife's first deer, hogs, turkeys, and more. It's a fun one! Stick around to the end where I talk a little but about how we can make it through the changes in our lives. 

Ep. 197 Shane Simpson Deer and Tracking Stories and the TRAKR APP

August 21, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 51.6 MB

Today I'm joined again by Shane Simpson. Last time Shane was on we talked turkeys and had a great time. Today we dive into some of Shane's deer and deer tracking stories and they are good ones! But before all that Shane shares some exciting news about a brand new app called TRAKR. This app will help hunters who need a tracking dog easily connect with a tracker. It was also be a place to get some great information and data as tracks come in. I encourage you to give this one a listen and downl...

Ep. 196 Rocket Outdoorz and Wrestling With Deer Hunting Mistakes- Brandon Roberts

August 14, 2023 08:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MB

Today I'm joined again by Brandon Roberts of Pennsylvania. Brandon comes on to share about his brand new YouTube and social channel called Rocket Outdoorz in honor of his grandpa (known as Rocket). We hear stories from his past season and how some things went well...and how some things did not. Brandon shares how we deal with mistakes and use them to our benefit. Hope you enjoy! Check out and subscribe to Brandon's new channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@RocketOutdoorz 

Ep. 195 Kevin Dickenson and The College Friends Buck

July 31, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MB

Today I'm joined on the show by Kevin Dickenson of Colorado. Kevin shares some great stories today and some valuable life lessons. We hear the story of how he got several of his college buddies into hunting and how they all joined the recovery for a 150 inch buck he shot. We also hear some good turkey and coyote stories as well.  Check out Kevin's page on IG and YouTube called Imago_Hunt. 

Ep. 194 New Zealand Tahr and The Case of The Bootlegged Boots with Aussie Daniel & Joel

July 20, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 65.9 MB

Today I'm joined by my two Australian friends Joel and Daniel. Both are repeat guests and we've enjoyed getting to know them over the past couple of years. In fact, Joel, his wife, and Daniel will be coming to the US to visit in October! Joel comes on today to tell an incredible story of his recent New Zealand Tahr hunt. He and his friends had an amazing adventure and we get the bonus story of the "bootlegged boots". Daniel shares some great memories he's recently made duck hunting and we h...

Ep. 193 The Curse of Grandpa's Piebald Buck with Jon Starkweather

June 16, 2023 08:00 - 48 minutes - 33.7 MB

Today I'm joined by Jon from central PA to hear some of his traditional archery deer stories and also the story of the "piebald buck that came back to life" that his grandpa shot. Great stories and a fun guest! If you'd like to come on the show send me an email at [email protected]. And to check out the newest YouTube video of Matt Dove getting his muzzleloader buck...click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNLT7n95NF8

Bonus Episode- Total Archery Challenge & Fitness with Todd Hartman

June 02, 2023 14:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MB

Today I'm joined in the car with my buddy, and personal trainer, Todd Hartman as we come home from the Total Archery Challenge. We had a great time at TAC! Todd just got into archery a couple months back and got to experience the camaraderie of archery and meet some nice folks. We unpack how he got into archery and how fitness relates to it. We also get to hear some of Todd's backstory and how fitness (and now archery) have helped him move beyond some of his challenges from the past.  

Ep. 192 A Letter Leads To a First Turkey for Jeremy Bugay

May 29, 2023 08:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MB

Today I'm joined again by Michigan native Jeremy Bugay. Jeremy was on episodes 98 and 144 and talked about deer hunting. Today he shares how for 4 years he's been going after turkeys and striking out. That is, until this year, when he sent out a letter and gained permission on a property that would lead to his first turkey harvest.  Check out Jeremy's video here: https://youtu.be/GMRlP1AwCl8

Ep. 191 Some Epic Bear Hunting Stories with Howard Wright

May 22, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MB

Today I'm joined by Howard Wright from Nashville. Howard shares some great deer hunting stories and experiences and then we dive into his first bear hunt to Canada. 

Ep. 190 Trav & Travis Talk Turkeys Two

May 16, 2023 18:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MB

Trav Shirer and I have had a fun and challenging turkey season. We both had some different experiences yet some things the same. We both started with a recurve. We both filled our tags with a shotgun. Call us quitters...or call us smart? Listen to this episode and we'll unpack the journey and the fun we had. Hope you enjoy. Be sure to check out my video on YouTube....link below! https://youtu.be/YLoCl4ClcnM

Ep. 189 One Heck of a Turkey Season with Jason Cue

May 08, 2023 08:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MB

Local friend Jason Cue comes back on the show today to share some great stories from the 2023 turkey season. He's found success in 2 states and also helped his kids get on some birds. We also get a recap of Jason's 2022-2023 deer season and it's a good one as well!

Ep. 188 Trav & Travis Talk 2023 Turkeys- Youth Season Success

April 27, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MB

Today I'm joined by my unofficial co-host Trav Shirer to talk about our turkey season so far. It's only a week in here in Ohio and we've had plenty of good action. Trav and I both have fired an arrow and we also had a great youth hunt with my daughter and my neighbor Cody.  To watch Cody's hunt click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgbLYAiQjBM

Ep. 187 Trad Bow Stories with Inside Twenty

April 17, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 52.7 MB

Today I'm joined by my good friend Trav Shirer and the guys from Inside Twenty. Matt, Tim, and Mike share their passion for traditional archery, the vision behind their podcast, and the community they've created. They have some great stories and we have some fun in this one.  Be sure to check out Inside Twenty's podcast and YouTube links below! https://open.spotify.com/show/3SbaeaxRB5aFeW1NBmyWL3 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-twenty/id1637012043 https://www.youtube.com/@ins...

Ep. 186 Cooking Up Some Hunting Stories with Aaron Johnson

April 03, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MB

Today I'm joined by chef Aaron Johnson. Aaron shares some of his favorite hunting stories including some urban hunts along with some of his background as a chef. Very educational and entertaining interview. Bon Appetite!

Ep. 185 The Charging Hateful Hog with Austin Cunningham

March 27, 2023 08:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MB

Always love it when guests reach out to me to share some stories! Today's guest is high school senior Austin Cunningham. Austin has had a lot of great hunting experiences and shares some of his deer and turkey stories. He then tells the tales of some of his hog hunting adventures....not a topic we have covered a lot on the show so far. Let's just say things get a little exciting for Austin and his friends.  Hope you enjoy and if you'd be interested in sharing your hunting stories please sen...

Ep. 184 Sticking With The Stickbow with Colton Gilman

March 20, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MB

Today I'm joined by a guy who didn't grow up too far down the river from me in West Virginia but now lives in Montana. Colton Gilman joins us today to share some of his favorite hunts including some close encounters with bear and elk. It's a great conversation that I hope you enjoy.  You can check out the elk video Colton mentions that he is in here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7K0ifAI8gtE Also, be sure to check out our Turkey Takeaway Videos each Tuesday on YouTube and Facebook. 

Ep. 183 When The Student Is Ready, The Teacher Will Appear- Clint Curtis Deer Stories

March 13, 2023 08:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MB

Happy today to have Clint Curtis on to share some of his favorite hunting stories and experiences with us. Clint has hunted for year but a few years ago he dedicated himself to learning more about deer movement, scouting, and maps. That led to a very successful 2022 season where he was able to harvest 4 deer including a mature buck. 

Ep. 182 Great Gobbler Stories with Shane Simpson

March 06, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MB

Today I am joined by well known turkey hunter and filmer, Shane Simpson. Shane has an excellent YouTube channel (Shane Simpson Hunting) that is not only entertaining but also educational. In this episode Shane shares some of his favorite hunting experiences with us and we mix in some tactics in between. At the end I talk a little on the importance of being willing to teach others what you have learned.  Be sure to check out Shane's videos and calls here: https://www.shanesimpsonhunting.com/

Ep. 181 Slappin Turkeys- How To Hunt Turkeys 101+ with Travis Shirer & Josh Castle

February 27, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MB

Today I'm joined again by Shedding Light members Travis Shirer and Josh Castle to discuss all things turkey hunting. Have you ever wondered how to get started? Or have you started but found yourself not understanding why the Toms won't come to you? In this episode we cover a lot of various topics that will hopefully get you into the spring woods and help you have some success.  We discuss:  -What to know going in - How to gain access on properties/hunt public land - How and when to locate t...

Ep. 180 Some Good Ol West Virginia Deer Stories with Levi Brady

February 20, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MB

Today I'm joined by a local friend just across the river in West Virginia. He had a great deer season last year and is here to tell the story. Levi is a good guy and good story teller. Hope you enjoy!

Ep. 179 Bullwinkle & The Ground Buck with Josh Castle & Travis Shirer

February 13, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 45 MB

Today I'm joined by two Shedding Light members, Josh Castle and Travis Shirer. Both had very unique deer seasons and today they come to unpack those stories. Trav experienced an unexpected gift one day while scouting and Josh experienced the opposite...the struggle bus. Yet both were able to achieve their goals and get a buck down.  We discuss hunting strategies, public land hunting, whether you should take a mature buck or a buck that makes you happy, key takeaways from the 2022-2023 deer ...

Ep. 178 Matt Dove's Last Chance Muzzleloader Buck Story

February 07, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MB

Today I'm rejoined by good friend and hunting partner Matt Dove. Matt and I walked out of the Montana mountains back in September and have kept up here and there throughout the Ohio deer season. Matt comes on the show today to give us a great recap of his season. He was able to take a doe on public land and then he and I shared a hunt where he was able to get his first muzzleloader buck with just a few minutes left of daylight.  Check out Matt's Instagram stories @matt_dove_media

Ep. 177 The Episode With No Name with Jesse Roush

January 30, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MB

Today I am rejoined by my local friend Jesse Roush of SE Ohio. Jesse was first in the show in 2020 (EP. 54) and introduced us to "The Farm With No Name". We get an update on the farm and the work Jesse has put into it. We talk about some fun hunts he's had on it including his daughters buck from the ground last year.  We then go a little deeper and Jesse unpacks his views as an agnostic. Does God have a name or is he just a higher power? We have a respectful conversation and dialogue about ...

Ep. 176 Is The Treestand Your Church with Brad Hruska

December 13, 2022 09:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MB

I'm joined today by PA native Brad Hruska of Driven Purpose Outdoors. Brad shares a little about his outdoor group, a project called Bows and Donuts, and also tells the story of a great Ohio buck he was able to take this year.  We also discuss the idea of the treestand being your church and what that means to us. Worth the listen and hope you enjoy.  You can watch Brad's buck video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmNJCEJls4A&t=553s

Ep. 175 Nate Root on IBO Archery and His Biggest Buck To Date

December 06, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MB

Today I'm joined by new Shedding Light Outdoor contributor Nate Root! We talk all about Nate's passion for archery and his journey in the IBO tournaments. We also discuss the ins and outs of his big buck he took on November 19th. It's a fun one! Check out Nate's video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9T3af5kMyI 

Ep. 174 Buck With A Homemade Recurve Bow with Jacob Silvey

November 29, 2022 09:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MB

Today I'm joined by Jacob Silvey from Arkansas. He shares stories from the past couple of years and how he has gotten into hunting. One of which is a cool experience about a buck he was able to harvest with a recurve he made himself! Jacob is willing to not only share some good experiences but also so mistakes he's made as well. Hope you enjoy!

Ep. 173 An Upside Down Near Death Saddle Hunt Experience with Jim Nelson

November 17, 2022 09:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MB

Today we meet Jim Nelson, Iowa native, and avid pheasant, deer, and turkey hunter. Jim tells some funny stories and some great experiences but highlights a near death encounter that happened only a week or so ago. Jim did all the right things and still nearly lost his life as he climbed up his sticks with lineman's belt attached. I'd encourage you to listen to this one and take some mental notes of what you'd have done in his situation and ways in which you can be even safer on your next hun...

Ep. 172 Dad's Buck- Wyatt Damron's 191 Inch Buck Story

November 14, 2022 09:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MB

A hunt isn't just a hunt. There's always more to the story and things happening in our lives that surround a hunt. Such was the case for 2022 and Wyatt Damron. Today he tells not only the story of a giant buck he was able to get on but also the story of his dad's fight for survival. It's a beautiful story.  To watch Wyatt's video go over to Roost and Rut on YouTube or click here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkA3W7fm0K0

Bonus Episode- Due Date- 8 Months Pregnant and Shot A Buck with Holly Ziegler

November 11, 2022 13:00 - 10 minutes - 7.18 MB

Today I'm joined by Holly Ziegler, the wife of my wife's cousin. Holly was able to harvest her very first antlered buck this past week...from the treestand...8 months pregnant! She shares a little how she got into hunting and how it all went down. She had spent some time in the woods and was "due" for a great encounter! Congrats Holly!

Ep. 171 Two Brothers, Two Bucks- Jacob & Travis Williams' Buck Stories

November 06, 2022 08:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MB

There's a new host in town this week! My brother Jacob Williams comes on the show to interview me about the buck I was able to take this past week. BUT first, I get to ask him questions about his buck he was able to take on the property I grew up on on October 3rd. This is a fun one.  Also, head over to YouTube either before or after you listen to this and be sure to SUBSCRIBE. My buck video is done and I'll be releasing it the same day this episode drops. 

Ep. 170 An Ohio October Big Buck Story with Jansen McCloy

October 31, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MB

Today I'm joined by a local guy named Jansen McCloy. In early October Jansen was able to do some quick in-season scouting that led to an encounter with a huge Ohio whitetail! And before October was over he'd have another story to tell about his son's first buck as well.  Jansen does a fantastic job telling these stories and also explaining how he balances hunting and home life.  And to check out Dead End Game Calls that Jansen mentions, click here: https://www.facebook.com/DeadEndGameCalls/ 

Bonus Episode- My 25 Minute Doe Hunt

October 19, 2022 12:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MB

On October 17th, my wife had a meeting up until 5:45pm but the conditions were right for me to go hunt a property I gained access on last year. From the time I pulled into the property to the time the arrow launched, only 25 minutes had elapsed. In this bonus episode I unpack what happened and the lessons learned. And I throw in one tip that might just save your hunting season. If you have a store you’d like a towel please send me an email at sheddinglight [email protected]

Ep. 169 Longbow Elk & Mule Deer from Saskatchewan with Tanner Paslawski

September 28, 2022 08:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MB

Today Tanner Paslawski joins me from Saskatchewan to tell some incredible longbow stories. Just this September he was able to take his first bull elk with a longbow and was able to capture it all on video as well (see link below). We also unpack some of his spearfishing adventures and his first mule deer with a longbow. Plenty of great stories from Tanner. Be sure to check out his and his brother's  Youtube page here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1C3YfNeiIw

Ep. 168 Montana Elk Trip Recap- Bulls & Bears w/ Matt Dove

September 22, 2022 13:00 - 2 hours - 91.3 MB

On this episode Matt Dove and I are in the truck on our way home from our 2022 Montana Elk Trip. We recap the day by day experience and unpack all the action...and there was a lot of action (hence a 2 hour podcast!). We chased bugles 5 out of 7 days. Not only did we have elk close we also saw mule deer, antelope, giant rabbits, and a bear!  If you don't listen to the whole episode, I encourage you to listen to the last 10 minutes. Matt drops an amazing truth bomb on what success truly is an...