Three Rivers Land Trust Campfire Conversations
198 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsGood conversation centered around the natural world. Interviews with all manner of conservation professionals. Hot tips relevant to the conservation field both locally and globally. Topics include: Land protection • Land management • Habitat manipulation • Wildlife disease • Wildlife surveys • Wildlife research • Forestry and timber resources • Water quality and protection • Invasive species mitigation • Hunting, angling, and outdoor recreation as it relates to conservation • Hiking • Kayaking • Photography • Camping • Bushcraft and wilderness living • Connecting folks to the outdoors, particularly the next generation of conservationists
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River Kings
April 19, 2021 19:00 - 2 hours - 84.7 MBEverything you need to know about paddling. The world of youtube and kayaking collide to create River Kings and Monkeynaround. The two fastest growing youtube channels dedicated to all things paddling. From death defying waterfall jumps, to long haul through paddles, to an overnighter. These guys dot it all, and all for your viewing pleasure. We get to talk the nuts and bolts of what it is about and reveal the opportunity to be a star in a not yet filmed episode of River Kings and Monkey n ...
No Mask No Problem
April 14, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 78.2 MBA must listen. Burning, Turkeys, success, failure, new guests! Support the show Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRLT.org
Financial Freedom
March 22, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 80 MBWe sit down with a professional in the finance world. Ren Lackey walks us through some financial planning advice for the outdoorsperson and the conservationist. We discuss personal budgets as well as how to be philanthropic in conservation. Brought to you by: Backcountry and Beyond Thank you to our sponsors: Rock Outdoors Lost Highway Gundog Kennels Traveller trading Co Wolf & Iron Support the show Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRLT.org
Bird Vest Half Full
March 16, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBFinally. The episode you have been waiting for. Find out how the guided woodcock hunt went. We sit down with a couple of Land Trust supporters and SAP members, Matthew and Alec. These guys tell story after story around the Sportsman Access Program. We sit on the back porch and smoke some choice cuts of venison, and talk hunting. Brought to you by: Backcountry and beyond Thank you to our sponsors: Rock Outdoors Traveller Trading Co. Lost Highway Gundog Kennels Wolf & Iron Support the sho...
Rockin' The Outdoors
March 08, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 64 MBWe sit down today on location with Rock Outdoors ambassadors, Shane, and Jordan. We talk mostly about one of our favorite topics: GEAR. These guys know their stuff and where to get it. We discuss trends in gear, tips and tricks. We even steal Shane's "pizza pocket" on the pocket rocket recipe. We also discuss fashion trends among outdoors folks. Sam speaks to becoming a trend setter... Listen to the episode to learn what S.S.B.D. stands for.. Support the show Connected to the Land, Committ...
SAP After Action Review
March 02, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBIn this episode we discuss the 2020-2021 Sportsman access program season. We talk about the harvests this season and the trends we noticed. We talk about how the current world situation may have effected those trends. We also discuss the upcoming management plans for SAP properties and give some insight on where you may want to be on opening day of turkey season 2021. Presented by: Backcountry and Beyond Rock Outdoors Thank you to our sponsors: Traveler Trading Co. Wolf & Iron Lost Highway...
Fisheries Biologists spill the beans
February 16, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 80.8 MBWe sit on the porch and talk with D6 North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Biologist Casey Grieshaber and Lawrence Dorsey, NCWRC's Piedmont Region Fisheries Research Coordinator. This episode is packed with information pertaining to Morone species and species found in the Yadkin/Pee Dee River system. We talk about the subtle differences between white bass and white perch as well as the genetic research surrounding stocked landlocked striped bass. We talk about the rare and beautiful R...
S.W.A.T.
February 09, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 73.9 MBSupport the show Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRLT.org
Grafton Archery
February 02, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBWe get the opportunity to sit down with some serious archery enthusiasts. Guys who not only participate in the sport, but make a living helping others stay in the game or get into it. We talk about bow differences, evolution, tips and tricks, as well as safety regarding the archery world. We also talk about the outdoorsman's dream of running your own outdoor shop. We get into a few experiences we have had and we reveal the ultimate turkey weapon. Thank you to our sponsors: Backcountry and ...
Grafton Archery
February 02, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBWe get the opportunity to sit down with some serious archery enthusiasts. Guys who not only participate in the sport, but make a living helping others stay in the game or get into it. We talk about bow differences, evolution, tips and tricks, as well as safety regarding the archery world. We also talk about the outdoorsman's dream of running your own outdoor shop. We get into a few experiences we have had and we reveal the ultimate turkey weapon. Thank you to our sponsors: Backcountry and ...
What can we do for you?
January 26, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBIn this episode we discuss all the upcoming options for you the audience to get out on an adventure with the land trust. Every thing we talk about is free and open to the public. We also talk about how Travis may have lost his mojo, and the debate of who is top guide continues.. Thank you to our sponsors: Backcountry and Beyond Traveler Trading Co Rock outdoors Support the show Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRLT.org
Do It Yourself
January 14, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBThis episode is dedicated to folks who work with their hands, and like to stay busy with projects. In this discussion we get into a few of the projects that we like to work on with some of our harvests. We walk you step by step on how to tan a hide, make a candle from tallow, and build your own turkey call. How to utilize more of your harvest and inspire a new hobby that keeps you covid free. This episode is brought to you by Backcountry and Beyond. Thank you to our sponsors: Backcountry a...
Holiday Iceholes
January 04, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 74.7 MBThis episode gives an update on our C19 situation then we talk holiday duck gunning. Cody has an event filled trip complete with mishap, misfortune, ingenuity, and limits. Sam has an encounter with a rarely seen swamp inhabitant. A business idea is born from mishap. Thank you to our sponsors: Backcountry and Beyond outdoor store Traveler Trading Co. Wolf & Iron Rock Outdoors Support the show Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRLT.org
Holiday Q&A
December 22, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 71.6 MBToday's episode is a 'Holiday Q&A' where listeners wrote in questions for Sam, Cody and Travis to answer. Topics covered include conservation lands selection, the future of the Sportsman Access Program, music recommendations, the staff's favorite conservation properties, a debate on tents vs. hammocks and much more. Visit our friends at: Backcountry and Beyond before your next adventure and stock up on the latest gear and supplies. Wolf & Iron to keep your beard looking and smelling i...
Shorthairs and Shotguns
December 14, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBSafe to say that this is one of the most informative and interesting episodes we've ever done! We're joined in studio by special guest - Emily Shirey of Shorthairs and Shotguns. Emily is extremely knowledgeable in the fields of dog training and canine nutrition and conditioning. Tune in for the following: -A story about Sam trying to buy a back alley kitchen sink -Dog heel training -Description of "place" -Raw feeding nutrition -A conversation that Cody and Sam walked away from with pages of...
The Rowdy Huntsman
December 07, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 72.5 MBToday is a little different format - we're the ones being interviewed! We're joined today by friend and fellow podcaster Jake Murdoch of The Rowdy Huntsman podcast. Jake is an avid bird hunter and outdoorsman, and TRLT member. We talk about our backgrounds, what Land Trusts do, how the Sportsman Access Program started, the Save the Yadkin project, and general hunting stories from the year. Check out The Rowdy Huntsman Podcast here: https://therowdyhuntsman.libsyn.com/ Note: This is a co-...
Wildlife Myth Busters
November 30, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MB"I wish I had learned how to smell human pee." "Coyotes hate lemon-lime." Oh boy, we're getting after it now... Listen in to be educated, and possibly offended, about some commonly held outdoor misconceptions. Cody also talks openly about his love of a long running television series and personal appreciation of fanfiction. Visit our friends at: Backcountry and Beyond before your next adventure and stock up on the latest gear and supplies. Wolf & Iron to keep your beard looking and sme...
-Volunteer At Your Own Risk-
November 23, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 65.6 MB"Wear a Three Rivers hat, and don't fish with worms." Today we're joined at the table by Larry Hale - photographer, woodworker, whiskey bottler, super volunteer, and good dude. This one has lots of stories, including one right out of the gate involving a hidden surprise in Cody's Christmas gift from last year. if you can guess what it is before the verbal reveal we'll send you a t-shirt. Visit our friends at Backcountry and Beyond before your next adventure and stock up on the latest gea...
Blood and Guts
November 16, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 52.8 MBCody and Sam are back in the studio and talking about deer hunting. More specifically, the intricacies of field dressing and cleaning your deer, and proper meat harvesting techniques. To cultivate a sturdy beard like the men of Campfire Conversations, visit our friends at Wolf & Iron! They've got products to help keep your facial hair game on point, as well as resources for men wanting to head the high call. Enter code CCPODCAST at checkout for 15% off your order. wolfandiron.com Visit o...
Michigan Grouse
November 09, 2020 22:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBPart 2 of a 2 part series. Cody, John Henry, and Dallas are on the road headed back from their Michigan bird hunt. They recollect their tales of gallantry and misfortune during the trip, and share some description of the characters they met along the way. Hope y'all enjoy. Visit our friends at Backcountry and Beyond before your next adventure and stock up on the latest gear and supplies. Support the show Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRLT.org
Road Trip
November 02, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBPart 1 of a 2 part series. Cody is on the road to Michigan for a bird hunt. He is joined in the truck by John Henry Harrelson and Dallas Shoemaker for this special remote episode. Hope y'all enjoy. Visit our friends at Backcountry and Beyond before your next adventure and stock up on the latest gear and supplies. Support the show Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRLT.org
Smoke Poles
October 26, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBThis morning we talk muzzleloaders and tell stories. Cody and Sam are discussing the ins and outs of muzzleloader including season specifics, loading, cleaning, shooting, projectiles, and safety. Other topics for your listening pleasure: -Halloween hunts -Heavy Metal band logos -Tents and general camping gear -Fighting raccoons -Mens undergarments Visit our friends at Backcountry and Beyond before your next adventure and stock up on the latest gear and supplies. Support the show Conne...
The underscore Drifter underscore Life
October 20, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 76 MBWe're righteously fired up to have Ben Fisher in the studio this morning! Ben is a licensed North Carolina guide, Land Trust board member, Coast Guard veteran, and all-around exceptional dude. Among other things, we talk a lot about fly fishing. The other things that are among: -A little bit of Salisbury history -Ben's time in the Coast Guard -CB Radio and assigning handles -Ethics of going on trips with guides and experienced friends -Unsung fishing opportunity in central NC -Reading water...
The Boys Are Back
October 12, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 52 MBSam and Cody are back in the saddle. Topics covered: -Leather goods -A brief overview of Cody's Michigan trip -Look back at the 2020 Conservation Classic -Difference between northern and southern birds -Hunting during a full moon -Bonus draw points -A story by Sam on shared duck spots -Navigating the WRC permit draw system -Good fried chicken Traveller Trading Company - travellertradingco.com For the outstanding fried chicken mentioned by Cody, contact Jordan's Catering in West End, NC - ...
The Replacements
October 05, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBCody and Sam are out of pocket today, and it's up to the remainder of the staff to grab the reigns and try to fill in. On the show today: Executive Director - Travis Morehead Associate Director - Mikey Fulk Director of Conservation - Crystal Cockman They sit down to talk upcoming events, a recap of our 2020 Conservation Classic, our involvement with the Uwharrie Trail and our annual Uwharrie Through Hike, yearly conservation numbers updates, and how our efforts impact local agriculture. We...
Backcounty & Beyonder
September 28, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBToday we aren't just brought to you by Backcountry & Beyond, we're sitting down with them! Jeff Moose is an entrepreneur, outdoorsman, and huge supporter of the podcast. He's joining Cody and Sam to discuss starting small businesses, how archery and commercial carpeting intersect, all manner of outdoor gear, why charcoal smokers and Abercrombie & Fitch are no longer cool, and how the outdoor supplier and conservation organizations help one another. Visit our friends at Backcountry and Beyo...
Backcountry & Beyonder
September 28, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBToday we aren't just brought to you by Backcountry & Beyond, we're sitting down with them! Jeff Moose is an entrepreneur, outdoorsman, and huge supporter of the podcast. He's joining Cody and Sam to discuss starting small businesses, how archery and commercial carpeting intersect, all manner of outdoor gear, why charcoal smokers and Abercrombie & Fitch are no longer cool, and how the outdoor supplier and conservation organizations help one another. Visit our friends at Backcountry and Beyo...
Naked Nests
September 22, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBSaddle up, this one is a wild ride! Cody and Sam are sitting on the front porch of Cody's cabin and solving world problems. Topics covered: The origin of crop circles Naked Nests Sasquatch in the Piedmont Squatters Capital Punishment for littering A glowing review of the Biolite Stove TSI Stories from our Dove Hunt Why you should attend the 4th Annual Conservation Classic To register: https://threeriverslandtrust.org/conservation-classic-2020/ Visit our friends at Backcountry and Beyond b...
Elevating the Game - with Michael Felder
September 15, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBToday we've got Michael Felder on the horn! Michael is a former collegiate football player, current sports journalist, skilled cook, and all around good dude. We're talking cooking techniques, college football, small mammal management, and what it's like being from the Carolinas. Check out Michael at: https://twitter.com/InTheBleachers https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/trash-and-treasure-with-amina-and-felder https://art19.com/shows/hand-in-the-dirt Visit our friends at Backcountry and Be...
River Daisy Outdoor Co.
September 09, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 49 MB"Healed souls want to heal creation." We've got a special guest with a special story today - Tracy Davis of River Daisy Outdoor Company. Tracy is someone with a lot of passion for the natural world, more specifically being out on the water. We had an absolute blast sitting down with her to talk boats and hear about her journey. Check it out if you want to learn more about paddling, or catch a particular story that left Cody and Sam at a loss for words! Visit River Daisy Outdoor Company a...
Opening Day
September 01, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBCody and Sam are six kinds of fired up for opening day of dove season! Especially Cody. In this episode, we talk: -Upcoming guide opportunities -TRLT Dove Hunt -How to not be "that guy" in the dove field -Why dove season is so exciting -Gear and hot tips -What to expect on your first dove hunt -Preparation and cooking Visit our friends at Backcountry and Beyond before your next adventure and stock up on the latest gear and supplies. Support the show Connected to the Land, Committed to ...
Bird Drunk with Ruffed Grouse Society
August 25, 2020 13:00 - 2 hours - 86.7 MBWe've got a very special guest today: Mack the puppy! Along with her, we've got Mike Neiduski - Southeast Regional Director for Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society. This episode is for you if you are looking for the low down on: -Ruffed Grouse drumming, and how to find them -Conservation efforts to protect bird habitat -How to dress like a Hip-Uplander -Why funding is critical for local non-profits -RGS/AWS and TRLT - how we're all connected -Dogs To learn more about our upc...
Lost Highway Gun Dog Kennels
August 17, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBThis is a highly anticipated episode, and a darn good listen! Today we sit down with Grayson Guyer of Lost Highway Gun Dog Kennels. Grayson is a veteran dog trainer, excellent story teller, and all around good dude. We talk military bomb dogs, tracking in Africa, grouse hunting, bird dog training and field care, and musical preferences. Visit our friends at Backcountry and Beyond before your next adventure and stock up on the latest gear and supplies. Support the show Connected to the ...
Fall Drawl
August 10, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBAre you a seasoned hunter looking for new spots, aspiring hunter who wants to hone their skills on low pressure lands, or John Q. Public looking for an unabridged week of enjoyment on a conserved property? You are in luck! Cody and Sam talk about the logistics of the Sportsman Access Program and how to acquire a membership. They fan through some FAQs, provide descriptions of the available property blocks, throw out a few hot tips, and explain the beauties and benefits of this unique progra...
Atomic Dawg
August 03, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBCody and Sam sit down with a good friend of the Land Trust - Eli Beverly! They discuss his extensive experience with the natural world, a brief overview of the history of wildlife management and invasive species, some funny critter stories, and a few George Clinton and Ghostbusters references. Visit our friends at Backcountry and Beyond outdoor store, before your next camping adventure and stock up on the latest gear and supplies. Support the show Connected to the Land, Committed to Con...
Camping
July 30, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 53.1 MBThis episode is a basic overview of connecting to nature. We discuss recent projects and how Three Rivers is involved in protecting and connecting folks to nature. We spend time talking about primitive living and past heros who lived a harder life. We talk about a human desire to get back to our roots in nature. We define what is essential and necessary vs. what is comfort. We then get into a few items, some essential, some just for comfort, that we like to have on our camping trips. Happy ...
"My laptop is gonna smell like fish."
July 14, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 52 MBWARNING: This episode contains epic good times and happiness that is hard to contain. Listening to this episode may cause severe heart palpitations, heavy breathing, wishful thinking, sudden impulse to purchase a new boat or fishing gear, extreme excitement, and in severe cases, marital disputes and extreme debt. We recommend you fish with your spouse or significant other and family for best results. This episode finds Sam and Cody on location. We take the podcast gear on a boat ride as w...
Saving the Stage
June 30, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBThis episode brings us back to our beginnings as a show. We explain how the experiences we have in the outdoors become stories and an integral part of our work. They also help fuel the conservation passion for all of us here in the office. A good outdoors story is as old as human kind. We tell a few stories from our own repertoires and then examine the stage wherein each story takes place. The common theme is: wild places, nature. Without nature and wild places, what kind of stories will f...
2,000 Acres/Day
June 18, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 53.2 MBJoined by Travis Morehead Executive Director, we discuss the current world situation and get into the drivers of NC economy and economy of the south. Tourism, Farming, Military, what do these have in common with conservation? Sam tells how to waterproof a basement! Support the show Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRLT.org
2,000 Acres/Day
June 18, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 53.2 MBJoined by Travis Morehead Executive Director, we discuss the current world situation and get into the drivers of NC economy and economy of the south. Tourism, Farming, Military, what do these have in common with conservation? Sam tells how to waterproof a basement! Support the show (http://threeriverslandtrust.org)
Teed Up!
June 02, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBMeet Brian King - Western Regional Director Golf Tournaments - virtual style. County Chapters. We discuss videography and how media content can highlight conservation field work. Support the show Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRLT.org
Unwritten Rules
May 27, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBIn this episode, we discuss public land etiquette. Things that may be legal but are not necessarily right or ok. Personal experiences on how to not look like a bumbling idiot in public. Some tips and some anecdotes for all skill levels. Covid19 increasing outdoor use means increased chances to run into other users. This episode should be beneficial for anyone utilizing any form of public land or water. thanks to our sponsor Backcountry and Beyond! Support the show Connected to the Land, C...
You know how dark it is under a cedar tree?
May 14, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBGet caught up on what's going on at Three Rivers Land Trust. Warm season plantings are wrapped up. Sam and Cody talk about a crazy chain of events that lead to a broken gate. Crashing into stuff as a young teenager. Sam pulls a rookie move in the turkey woods, and it costs him dearly. Record high turkey harvests on the SAP. Support the show Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRLT.org
Silver Linings to an otherwise crappy podcast
April 27, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBSPRING PLANTING!!! In this episode we discuss in detail the process of planting a warm season opening for wildlife. More specifically we talk about the process of preparing a dove field for both beginners and seasoned managers. We discuss the process of succession and how a landscape reacts to human manipulation. We discuss native plants and the seedbank. A bank of seed ready for withdraw. We give step-by-step instruction on how to establish a warm season wildlife planting from beginning to...
Perky Peach Man
April 23, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBThis episode gets into BBQ sauce. A plug for our good friends and sponsor at Backcountry and Beyond gets detailed. Can't decide whether to thank 'em or fight 'em over the sauce recommendation... Seriously this stuff is off the chain. We talk about turkey nest disturbance and the issues surrounding re-nesting. We also discuss the good of the one vs. the good of the many, which is applicable to many forms of wildlife management, not just turkey nests. We talk about mean mugging a catfish pic....
Turkey Hunters Anonymous
April 14, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBThis episode begins with airing out frustrations of repairing modern equipment. "The Right to Work movement" is discussed briefly. Farmers and mechanics are no longer able to repair their equipment in house and must rely on expensive service calls and dealers which is both inefficient and expensive. We then turn our focus to the most important thing on our minds: Turkey hunting. We share a couple of our recent adventures, several ending in some success. We talk about the emotional highs and...
You're on fire Ricky Bobby!!
April 08, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MBSam and Cody address a one star review. Then we get into prescribed fire season for the land trust. We discuss some of the good things and some of the bad. The Gator was on fire. Flaming cargo box and equipment. Lessons learned. Things to plant on a firebreaks. Support the show Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRLT.org
Still Working- Land Trust during a pandemic
March 27, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBToilet Paper, a luxury item that is non-essential yet crucial. Thoughts on Disease outbreaks as they relate to wildlife science. Check out our previous episodes on Wildlife disease and technology as well as meat preparation. Thanks to our sponsor: Backcountry and Beyond outdoor store. Support the show Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRLT.org
Giving up spots..
March 10, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBIn this episode we do something we never ever do: We give out locations of great places to hunt, fish, recreate. We tell you about some of our involvement in public access in the region. Three Rivers leads the charge in adding to public acreage in the NC piedmont, and Land Trusts are critical in assisting public agencies when adding access/acreage. This episode lists some of the projects that Three Rivers has worked on to add public access near you. We also tell you what you can do on the pr...
That's what it's all about! pt. II
February 24, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 49.5 MBWe are joined this episode by Three Rivers Land Trust's Director of Conservation: Crystal Cockman. We discuss projects that closed during 2019 and upcoming projects for 2020. We discuss conservation tools such as conservation easements and how those are established. We discuss how a public access project happens and how land trust is a key player in adding additional public access to the overall acreage. Thank you to our sponsor: Backcountry and beyond outdoor store Support the show Conne...