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Shedding Light Hunting Stories Podcast

261 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 87 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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Episodes

Ep. 135 Early Season Stories & Success with Yours Truly

October 05, 2021 17:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MB

Send Travis a Text Message Today you are stuck with just me. I talk about the early season hunts and how I was able to take my first deer of the season with my daughter by my side on October 4th. Crazy hunt and my first ever deer with a bow from the ground.  New interviews coming soon! If you'd like to come on the show send me an email at [email protected] or a DM on FB or Instagram. 

Ep. 134 Grandpa's Luck and The Biggest Buck- Whitetail Stories with Jay Waterson

September 22, 2021 18:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MB

Send Travis a Text Message Deer season is here!  Today I'm joined by Jay Waterson of New York.  Jay is a part of my awesome bowhunting team over on the bowhunting.com forum :Team SeVenison! Jay joins me to talk about how his grandfather's taught him to hunt along with the biggest buck he's ever been able to take. We hear some great whitetail stories and also a bonus Ibex story.  Hope you enjoy and if so LEAVE A RATING AND REVIEW if possible! If you'd like to come on the show be sure to se...

Ep. 133 A 7th Graders Perspective- Hunting Stories From Sutton Sheehan

September 13, 2021 04:00 - 41 minutes - 28.9 MB

Send Travis a Text Message It's not every day I get an email from a 12 year old asking to come on the podcast! Last week Sutton Sheehan reached out and said he loved the show and had some stories. I was pumped to have him on and hear his point of view on hunting and life. And he does a fantastic job. We talk Kentucky turkey and squirrel hunting along with his goal of taking his first whitetail this coming season.  Good luck to all hunters out there and be safe! 

Ep. 132 Chased by A Bear and Some NY & WV Deer Fun with Brody Carpenter

September 03, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 50.8 MB

Send Travis a Text Message Happy Labor Day everyone! Hope you are enjoying the last few weeks of summer! This week we are joined by WV native Brody Carpenter to talk whitetails and some of his favorite experiences…and man are they great.  We chat about the difference between NY and WV hunting and deer, corn pile controversies, and some great times he’s had with family in friends in the woods. We also get to hear about Chi Alpha, a ministry Brody is a part of and how he became involved. 

Ep. 131 The Comeback Season- Justin Getschel

August 31, 2021 18:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MB

Send Travis a Text Message This week on the show we are happy to have Justin Getshcel. We get into some fun whitetail stories. One in particular is about a season when things didnt go to plan and Justin wanted to give up. Yet he kept pressing on and was met with a reward...2 to be precise! Great conversation! Hope you enjoy!

Ep. 130 Bucks, Ducks, and Albino Turkeys with Cooper Hitchcock

August 24, 2021 04:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MB

Send Travis a Text Message Missouri native Cooper Hitchcock joins us today to talk all things hunting. He shares some entertaining deer and duck stories along with an albino turkey he was able to harvest. Good stories from a fun guest. 

Ep. 129 Fostering A Love For Deer Hunting- Tom LaLond

August 11, 2021 19:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MB

Send Travis a Text Message Today I'm joined by Wisconsin hunter Tom LaLond and it's a great conversation. We discuss: - Some recent floods in Wisconsin and some friends in need - How Tom gravitated toward bowhunting - A story about a buck coming in under very unlikely circumstances - Our 2021 mobile set ups and hunt plans - Kicking Bear Ministries - What the word "abba" means.  It's a fun episode packed with some great content and stories. 

Ep. 128 The Turkey Doc's Hunting Stories with Mike Chamberlain

August 03, 2021 08:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MB

Send Travis a Text Message Today I'm joined by Professor of Wildlife Biology at the University of Georgia, Mike Chamberlain. Mike's well known in the turkey hunting community and has recently won the NWTF Communicator of the Year award. Today though, we get to hear some of Mike's personal hunting stories and experiences and it's not just turkeys! We hear about an elusive whitetail buck Mike finally sealed the deal on, hunts with his family, and some of his African adventures. It's a fun epi...

Ep. 127 Texas Whitetail, Muleys, and Aoudad Stories with Jake Kirkpatrick

July 21, 2021 08:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MB

Send Travis a Text Message Today I'm joined by Texas native Jake Kirkpatrick. We talk whitetails, muleys, and aoudad sheep. It's a fun interview! Hope you and enjoy and if you do please leave a rating and review!

Ep. 126 The Storm, The Daughter, & The Bridge- Deer, Fishing, Turkey, and Hog Stories with Steve Phillips

July 07, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MB

Send Travis a Text Message Joining me for the 3rd time is guest Steve Phillips from Texas. Steve always has some great stories and this interview did not disappoint. We talk about how we hang our deer, Steve's hunting and fishing guide business, and trail camera strategies. We get to the feature story about Steve's daughter's first fishing tournament and how it was interrupted by a big Texas storm. Steve throws in a bonus hog story at the end that's also pretty awesome.  To check out Steve...

Ep. 125 Aussie Daniel Perseveres- 8 Year Sambar Drought Is Over!!!

June 22, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MB

Send Travis a Text Message Today I'm joined again by my good friend from Australia, Daniel Mummery. We first met Daniel back in in 2019 on episode 16. He introduced me to Sambar deer hunting and told the epic tale of the missing bolt. 8 years have come and gone since Daniel's been able to harvest another Sambar...and a couple weeks ago that drought ended! Daniel tells a great story that you'll definitely enjoy.  To watch the footage go over to Daniel's Youtube channel "The Hunter's Ministr...

Ep. 125 Aussie Daniel Perseveres- 8 Year Sambar Drought Is Over!!!

June 22, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MB

Today I'm joined again by my good friend from Australia, Daniel Mummery. We first met Daniel back in in 2019 on episode 16. He introduced me to Sambar deer hunting and told the epic tale of the missing bolt. 8 years have come and gone since Daniel's been able to harvest another Sambar...and a couple weeks ago that drought ended! Daniel tells a great story that you'll definitely enjoy.  To watch the footage go over to Daniel's Youtube channel "The Hunter's Ministry". Link: https://www.youtub...

Ep. 124 Incredible First Buck Story- Maine Meat Collection with Conner Dugan

June 16, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 52.5 MB

Send Travis a Text Message Today I'm joined by Conner Dugan of Maine Meat Collection. He comes on the show to tell about his first buck and the amazing story of how it all went down this past fall. We also chat about fishing and some other fun topics as well.  You can check out Maine Meat Collection on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvRy_sWi0E9eB4F6YvBJRSQ

Ep. 123 Big Buck Down After Falling From A Tree Stand- Mike Russell Stories

June 09, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 44 MB

Send Travis a Text Message I'm always excited to hear stories from the county I grew up in. Today Mike Russell from Monroe Co. Ohio joins me on the show to share some amazing stories. We talk about growing up in a deer drive tradition and transitioning to bowhunting. We then hear the amazing story of an 8 year old buck called Fat Boy along with Mikey's 2020 buck. Great stories, great conversation about life.  *We talk about a fall Mike had while pursing this buck. While we hint at it, we w...

Ep. 122 Archery Strong with Christian Williams

June 02, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 47.2 MB

Send Travis a Text Message Today I'm joined by Christian Williams, founder of Archery Strong who's mission is to improve archery performance, relieve shoulder pain, and prevent injury. Christian shares about his program and common archery mistakes that can lead to injury.  We then dive into a unique style of hunting Christian is passionate about. Ground hog hunting with a bow! We have a fun conversation about how Christian does it and how it's actually led to gaining access to deer hunt th...

Ep. 121 The Outdoers- Banded Birds and 1st Archery Turkey with Jacob Krause

May 25, 2021 13:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MB

Send Travis a Text Message Today I'm joined by fellow podcaster Jacob Krause, co-founder of "The Outdoers". His podcast and social media can be found below. He tells some incredible stories today! Banded ducks, goose fights, and bowhunting spot n stalk turkeys! Enjoy! https://www.theoutdoers.com/ https://www.facebook.com/theoudoers/ https://www.instagram.com/theoutdoers/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNqQYIWG6HCX7OV3DICUJOw

Ep. 120 Rose-Colored Glasses- Deer, Turkey, and 3D Shooting with Justin Mooney

May 19, 2021 15:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MB

Send Travis a Text Message Ever look back on a season and just remember those good moments where it finally panned out? Sometimes we forget all of the bad and choose to just remember the good. Justin Mooney joins us today to talk 3D Archery tournaments and to tell the story of a season full of challenges that eventually led to a big buck down.  Be sure to hit SUBSCRIBE both here and on our YouTube channel! This episode is dedicated to my wife's grandpa Glenn. Great godly man who's left an...

Ep. 119 Army Crawl Spot N Stalk For 1st Deer- Deer and Turkey Tales with John Bryant

May 04, 2021 13:00 - 56 minutes - 38.5 MB

Send Travis a Text Message Today I'm joined by friend John Bryant from northern Ohio. John has had a passion for hunting since he can remember. Today we hear about how he got started into hunting along with some of his best deer and turkey stories. We also talk deer and turkey tips that should help you this season. And at the end we dive into John's taxidermy which you can check out here: https://www.facebook.com/Hyer-Taxidermy-146423128716911 Be sure to subscribe to Shedding Light Outdoor...

Ep. 118 My 2021 Opening Day Gobbler Story

April 27, 2021 13:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MB

Send Travis a Text Message (This is episode 118, even though I say it’s 117 at the start. I must need some more sleep!) Opening day of turkey season found Travis Shirer and I up in a familiar spot listening for gobbles. And the morning did not disappoint! Today on the show I tell the story of how it all went down, the strategies we used, and the lessons learned from the hunt.  CONTEST ALERT! Be sure to listen to the intro of this podcast to find out how you can win a Shedding Light Outdoo...

Ep. 117 An Idaho First Buck Story with Nick Brannon

April 20, 2021 13:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MB

Send Travis a Text Message Sometimes there's such a thing as beginner's luck. Hunters go out the first time and it just pans out. A deer steps out into the open, they make a great shot, and that's the story. That was not the story for Nick Brannon. Nick wasn't raised in a hunting family but decided at age 15 to give hunting a try. This past October, four years after his first hunt, he was able to take his first deer, a nice 8pt (4x4) buck! He does a fantastic job telling that story.  PLEAS...

Ep. 116 Unloading On A Charging Bear and Some Deer Stories with Matthew McMurray

April 13, 2021 08:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MB

Send Travis a Text Message Today I'm joined by Virginia native Matthew McMurray. Matthew comes on to share some of his favorite hunting experiences. He talks about his biggest buck, almost getting knocked out of a tree by a turkey, and the time his dad thought a black bear was charging him. Great stories from a great guy. Hope you enjoy.  To check out my 2020 Buck Video click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HN_P98jCbKk&lc=UgwpZ_vE-YGlu2SmOhl4AaABAg

Ep. 115 Bear Attacks Wild Hog Story with Philip Talbot

April 06, 2021 15:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MB

Send Travis a Text Message every once in a while you come across a crazy video on YouTube that makes your jaw drop. In late March a video came out of a black bear in the Smokey Mountains attacking a large wild hog...right next to a public road. That video has over 4 million views and has quite the explosive comment section.  WATCH VIDEO HERE (GRAPHIC): YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbfE_VVs1Bw Facebook:  https://fb.watch/4Ib_LodykR/ The person whole pulled out their phone and ...

Ep. 114 Dale Outdoors Turkey Tales & Tips

March 30, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MB

Send Travis a Text Message If you watch turkey videos on YouTube there's a good chance you may have came across a guy named Matt Dale giving out some great turkey hunting advise. Matt Dale is a guy who's been hunting turkeys for a long time and is willing to share what he's learned with others. Today we hear how Matt got started into hunting and the stories that mean the most to him...including his epic showdown with a gobbler that became known as "Ol Sly".  Be sure to check out Matt's Fb,...

Ep. 113 First Turkey Hunt= Gobbler Down! -Anthony Weaver Talks Turkeys

March 23, 2021 13:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MB

Send Travis a Text Message Today I'm joined by Anthony Weaver from Georgia. Anthony has some great deer & turkey stories along with a couple humorous stories at the end. He's a great guy who knows how to tell a "masterful" story. Be sure to check out his Instagram: Ambassador2thenations.  Also leave a rating and review to help spread the word about the show!

Ep. 112 Lost in Alaska During Blizzard While Snow Hare Hunting- The Compass and Matt Tirado & Todd Brigham

March 17, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MB

Send Travis a Text Message Today I'm joined by Matt and Todd from Alaska! They have some great stories to tell including how Todd got lost during a blizzard in Alaska while on a snow hare hunt. when he was 12 years old. Matt recently moved to Alaska as a missionary and is new to hunting and learning the ropes. Today we get to hear a couple cool rabbit stories, a moose story, and more.  Matt and Todd also talk about their ministry called the Compass. To find out more or support them please ...

Ep. 111 Everything I Know About Turkey Hunting

March 10, 2021 15:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MB

Send Travis a Text Message Today you are stuck with yours truly, Travis Williams. I've been turkey hunting since 2014. In that time I've managed to somehow kill 6 Toms. I've also managed to have 3 years where I got skunked! Turkey hunting really can be a blast but also is intimidating to start out. Today I share every turkey I've killed and the lessons I learned from each scenario. I'm no expert but I'm happy to share some tips and tricks I've learned along the way and hopefully it can be h...

Ep. 110 A Kentucky Turkey Double With Dad- John Montgomery

March 02, 2021 09:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MB

Joining me from western Kentucky is John Montgomery. John has a passion for the outdoors and really loves turkey hunting. Today he talks about his first double, which happened to be with his dad along with some great deer stories as well. 

Ep. 110 A Kentucky Turkey Double With Dad- John Montgomery

March 02, 2021 09:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MB

Send Travis a Text Message Joining me from western Kentucky is John Montgomery. John has a passion for the outdoors and really loves turkey hunting. Today he talks about his first double, which happened to be with his dad along with some great deer stories as well. 

Ep. 109 A Leap of Faith with Layth Taylor

February 23, 2021 09:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MB

Send Travis a Text Message Layth Taylor rejoins us on the podcast today to tell some great stories. In EP 67. Layth told us about his videography "Capture The Hunt" and how that led him into hunting. This past year he's experienced several hunts of his own where he was the on pulling the trigger. But in order to do that and to continue his videography, he had to leave behind his full time job. He took the leap and never looked back. Layth also started co-hosting his own podcast called the V...

Ep. 109 A Leap of Faith with Layth Taylor

February 23, 2021 09:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MB

Layth Taylor rejoins us on the podcast today to tell some great stories. In EP 67. Layth told us about his videography "Capture The Hunt" and how that led him into hunting. This past year he's experienced several hunts of his own where he was the on pulling the trigger. But in order to do that and to continue his videography, he had to leave behind his full time job. He took the leap and never looked back. Layth also started co-hosting his own podcast called the Valor Outdoors Sportsmans Pod...

Ep. 108 Dad's Birthday Deer-A Tribute Story with Ben Reibel

February 16, 2021 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MB

Send Travis a Text Message Who's someone who's passed on that's taught you a lot about hunting or got you into hunting? Is there someone you'd like to pay tribute to? Drop a comment on our Shedding Light Outdoor Facebook page or Instagram. We'd be honored to hear who that was for you.  Today's guest is Ben Reibel who was on Ep. 2 in 2019. Ben comes on to tell an amazing story about how he was able to end his season in Illinois on a special day in a special location. Hope you enjoy!

Ep. 107 The Flight of The Arrow- Trad Bow Stories with Ron Crouch of Bent Bow Productions

February 09, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MB

Send Travis a Text Message Today I am honored to have on the show Ron Crouch of Bent Bow Outdoor Productions. Ron has been blessed to take a lot of animals with his longbow over the years. He talks about that journey and some of his most memorable hunts including a British Colombia Mountain Goat. You'll be sure to enjoy these stories even if you aren't a trad bow hunter.  Be sure to check out Bent Bow's website here and if you're interested click the link on the page to receive a free camo...

Ep. 106 Stories From The Catch A Dream Kids with Dr. Marty Brunson

February 02, 2021 09:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MB

Send Travis a Text Message This is an episode to share! Would you take a moment and drop this one on your social media page? Dr. Marty Brunson joins me today to share some very special stories from the Catch a Dream Foundation. This non profit takes kids with life threatening or terminally ill conditions on the hunt of their dreams...completely free to them and their family.  Dr. Marty tells some amazing life-changing stories today that will move you.  It may move you to check out Catch a ...

Ep. 105 Hunting Stories That Mean Something with Ray Kapalka

January 26, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MB

Send Travis a Text Message We all have a lot of hunting stories. If you came on the show (which you are more than welcome to do!) I'd guess that you could tell a few. But which one would you pick? I'm guessing if you're like our guest Ray Kapalka, or just about any other guest, you'd tell stories that mean something to you. Your first deer, your biggest buck, that time you spent with your dad, grandpa, kid, or friend in the woods.  I love hearing these stories and today's guest does a grea...

Ep. 104 Average Joe Kyle Dulek Shoots a 140'',170'', and 220'' All in One Season

January 19, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 47.4 MB

Send Travis a Text Message Kyle Dulek is a normal guy from Minnesota who loves to hunt. He's done well in the past but this year was different. Kyle was able to take not 1 but 3 giant bucks...all fair chase. Kyle is a down to earth and humble hunter who enjoys the woods just like us. So was he lucky? Was he that good? Or both? We have an epic conversation today that I'm sure you'll enjoy.  Be sure to subscribe and feel free to share this one with you friends on social media to spread the w...

Ep. 103 My Muzzleloader Buck Story

January 12, 2021 09:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MB

UPDATE: NEW PODCAST WILL BE DROPPED ON TUESDAY MORNINGS. BE SURE TO SUBSCRIBE SO YOU DON'T MISS AN EPISODE!   This week Travis Shirer puts on the host hat and interviews me about my January 4th Ohio muzzleloader buck! And he does a great job! We talk about the season, what led me to the spot, and how it all went down. Thanks to everyone who's supported me on the journey this year! It was quite the season! Check out my most recent doe video...it's a different take on doe videos that I hope y...

Ep. 103 My Muzzleloader Buck Story

January 12, 2021 09:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MB

Send Travis a Text Message UPDATE: NEW PODCAST WILL BE DROPPED ON TUESDAY MORNINGS. BE SURE TO SUBSCRIBE SO YOU DON'T MISS AN EPISODE!   This week Travis Shirer puts on the host hat and interviews me about my January 4th Ohio muzzleloader buck! And he does a great job! We talk about the season, what led me to the spot, and how it all went down. Thanks to everyone who's supported me on the journey this year! It was quite the season! Check out my most recent doe video...it's a different take...

Ep. 102 Two Bulls In Five Seconds with Justin Schroeder

January 05, 2021 16:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MB

Send Travis a Text Message Happy New Year! Hope you had a great holiday! We are back this week with Justin Schroeder from Colorado. Last year he was able to take his first elk and what a story it is! 2 bull elk in 5 seconds! You'll just have to listen to find out how it all plays out!  Be sure to leave a rating and review if you haven't yet. And if you'd ever want to come on the show send me an email at [email protected]

Ep. 101 An Unexpected Snow Buck with Eric Crawford

December 27, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MB

Send Travis a Text Message Today we meet Eric Crawford from Ohio. Eric tells some great stories today including one about a buck he was able to get this year in the snow. Eric's a very encouraging guy with some great advice you need to listen to for the new year. Happy New Year!

Ep. 100- Celebrating 100 Episodes With Some Great Stories From The Past

December 20, 2020 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MB

Send Travis a Text Message 100! That's a big number and one that I am proud of. Thank you for being a part of that! Today we take a look back at some of my favorite clips from the previous 99 episodes. It was very hard to pick and I'm sure I could've included hours of content. The clips come from: Ep.1 Mark Mrkobrada Ep. 9 Don Higgins Ep. 76 Nick Williams Ep. 32 Loren Norris Ep. 14 Paul Medel Ep. 16 Daniel Mummery Ep. 30 Troy Ruiz Thank you for your support! If you'd like to schedule a ti...

Ep.99 My Brother Jacob Williams and The Goofy Buck

December 13, 2020 05:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MB

Send Travis a Text Message Today we are joined by a very special guest...or at least he is to me...my brother from the same mother, Jacob Williams. In 2019 my brother and his family moved into the house where we grew up. And on that property was a buck my dad and he named "Goofy" prior to my dad passing in 2018. My brother hunted hard for him in 2019 but wasn't able to get on him. On November 28, 2020...that all changed in an instant.  Today my brother joins me to tell the story of the Goof...

Ep. 98 Michigan Deer Camp Stories and Renewed Passion with Jeremy Bugay

December 06, 2020 05:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MB

Send Travis a Text Message Jeremy Bugay joins us today to talk about his new excitement and passion for hunting. He has some excellent stories from Michigan that you're gonna love. We also discuss keeping priorities straight and having a passion for our families.  Check out Jeremy's YouTube page Jeremy Riggin Outdoors: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYPxXPMnyx4AKXPxzv0rgAw

Ep. 97 Four Deer This Year with Jeff Farmer

November 29, 2020 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MB

Send Travis a Text Message Today we are joined by Jeff Farmer who talks about the success he's found this year hunting. We also hear some of Jeff's favorite hunting experiences including a big mule deer he took a few years back. 

Ep. 96 Outdoor Tradition- Great Whitetail Stories with Jonathan & Paige

November 22, 2020 05:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MB

Send Travis a Text Message Happy Thanksgiving week everyone! Hope you are able to enjoy some time with family and maybe some extra time in the woods enjoying the outdoor traditions you love! Today we are joined by engaged couple Jonathan Sifuentes & Paige Albaugh to hear some of their favorite hunting stories. Jonathan was able to get Paige into hunting and help her get her first deer. We hear that story along with how Jonathan was able to take his biggest buck to date just a few days befor...

Ep. 95 New Dad Shoots The Biggest Buck of His Life- Josh Castle

November 15, 2020 05:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MB

Send Travis a Text Message Today we are joined again by Shedding Light Outdoor Contributor Josh Castle. Josh is no stranger to the show and he's had a crazy year. This summer he became a father and he knew he'd have to adapt as the fall came into view. He spent a few hunts helping others get into the woods and hunt but then laid out some days for himself in early November. And on Nov 7th, it all came together.  Be sure to SUBSCRIBE on our YouTube channel and follow along on Facebook/Instag...

Ep. 94 Ten Yards From a Big Bear Plus Antelope and Buck Stories with Jon Farley

November 08, 2020 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MB

Send Travis a Text Message Today we are joined by my friend Jonathan Farley. Jon and I met through a property that we both gained permission to hunt on. Over the years we've gone from acquaintances to friends. Today we hear some of his best stories including a super close encounter with a bear that he was able to harvest. We also hear about his 2020 buck along with some other great hunting stories.  

Ep. 93 Son's First Buck and Other Great Stories- Steven Smead

November 01, 2020 04:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MB

Send Travis a Text Message Today we meet Steven Smead, an avid hunter from Massachusetts. Steven was blessed to be with his son when he took his first buck this year. He tells that story along with some other great experiences he has had in the woods! Be sure to check out Shedding Light Outdoors on Facebook and YouTube for great content coming out weekly! 

Ep. 92 Travis Shirer's 163'' Longbow Buck Story

October 25, 2020 04:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MB

Send Travis a Text Message Today I'm joined again by fellow Shedding Light "Joe Staff" member Travis Shirer. Trav has had an early season to remember! He was able to tag out in his county and take the biggest buck of his life this year. We hear how he was able to do it and learn some tactics that may help you as well. We dive into various topics on the way such as: -Saddle hunting as a tool -Traditional archery -Losing meat to coyotes -Social Media Haters -Priorities It's a great episode ...

Ep. 91 Changing It Up To Get The Buck with Zac Crowe

October 20, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MB

Send Travis a Text Message This week's guest is Zac Crowe who was able to take his biggest buck to date already this year. We talk about how he got started into hunting and some changes he's made in recent years to get on more deer and bigger bucks.  Travis Shirer's 163 Inch Longbow Buck: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGxxS2B7kXQ&t=51s 9 Year Old Daniel's Big 8 Point Buck: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyufHrMbjc8

Ep. 90 Falling 25 Feet Out of A Tree Stand- Casey Parsons

October 11, 2020 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MB

Send Travis a Text Message On September 27, 2020 Casey and his girlfriend Cami went into the woods to check trail cams. He drove onto the property in an ATV and left in an ambulance.  Casey comes on the show today to tell that story. We start off with some of his favorite hunting stories and experiences and then wrap up talking about the day he nearly lost his life. (To skip to the "fall story" go to minute 19:00) Please remember to be safe this season. Wear your harness EVERY TIME! Don't...