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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Rabbit Dogs 101
February 18, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 49 MBSam and Cody get invited on a Valentines Day rabbit hunt with a pack of fine beagles. Sam gets to know the ins-and-outs of rabbit hunting with dogs. Cody gets back in touch with his beagle hound roots. Rabbit hunters in decline across the south. Best case scenario is; each of your buddies get a special set of dogs, then trade out hunting trips. Thank you to our sponsor: Backcountry and Beyond Outdoor Store, Salisbury NC Support the show Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. ...
Thou shalt not steal snacks, make a mess in public restroom, or show others the duck hole.
February 10, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBThis episode brought to you by our sponsor: Backcountry and Beyond outdoor store. We talk about recent office shenanigans. Being guilty until proven innocent as the young men in the office. We talk about a recent social media outburst and the laws related to trespass. In NC written permission is required to access land owned by another. We get into a few of the considerations for and about prescribed burning. We discuss a couple of our prescribed burning objectives. We also discuss a few gr...
Daniel Boone
January 27, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBWe visit with Daniel Boone historian Sim DeLapp about the time Boone spent in our region of North Carolina. We discuss how the Boone family came to north Carolina and the places the wound up. Sim relays to us his understanding of Boone's personality and the differences between Boone and Crockett. We talk about the timeline of Boone's life and how he began to fashion a life of exploring and leading expeditions westward. Support the show
Daniel Boone
January 27, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBWe visit with Daniel Boone historian Sim DeLapp about the time Boone spent in our region of North Carolina. We discuss how the Boone family came to north Carolina and the places the wound up. Sim relays to us his understanding of Boone's personality and the differences between Boone and Crockett. We talk about the timeline of Boone's life and how he began to fashion a life of exploring and leading expeditions westward. Support the show Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRL...
Dates for Conservation
January 22, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBMikey joins the show to recap the year and to tell us about the big year coming up. She releases dates of upcoming events that you can be a part of. We also talk about Sam and his coordination, Cody and his picky approach to being supervisor, and Mikey appeals to listeners. We talk about sponsors, and how we are not willing to sell just anything... yet.. One story about how an individual thinks trees grow. Some spitballing on intro music, Eminem and Nickleback have been mentioned. Obviously ...
Dates for Conseravtion
January 22, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBMikey joins the show to recap the year and to tell us about the big year coming up. She releases dates of upcoming events that you can be a part of. We also talk about Sam and his coordination, Cody and his picky approach to being supervisor, and Mikey appeals to listeners. We talk about sponsors, and how we are not willing to sell just anything... yet.. One story about how an individual thinks trees grow. Some spitballing on intro music, Eminem and Nickleback have been mentioned. Obviously ...
Hot Lava, Quicksand, Dumb teenagers
January 13, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 51.7 MBThis episode gives a summary of the D6 WRC public regulation hearing. We discuss some of the more contentious topics and the key arguments for each side. We are thankful that someone else must make the hard decisions. We talk about a fascinating cinematic experience. Sam gives a review on 'Hunters of the Great North" by Stefansson. Then we talk about the important stuff: finding boats, Sam gives his boat a D+ rating, finding a stolen car and being absolutely ignorant on how to handle the sit...
Loose lips sink ships
January 06, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBWelcome to season 3! Cody and Sam discuss their recent adventure and having an encounter with some other hunters on an apparently not so secret spot. Cody and Sam talk about rising water levels and the habitat that woodcock call home. Hunting over flushing dogs. Do the pointer folks have to have it easier than the flusher folks? A wildlife regulation public hearing near you. Why you should attend the public hearings. New property in the Sportsman Access Program. Literally getting skunked. ...
The Big Kahuna II
December 09, 2019 21:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBWe sit down with Travis Morehead, Executive Director of Three Rivers Land Trust to discuss the year in review. We talk about the major successes and projects capitalized in 2019 as well as some of the struggles. We also discuss the future of the Land Trust and where we plan to be in 2020. a bit of college football banter follows Sam's extrodinary story of harvesting his personal best White-tail buck on SAP lands! Further we talk about the importance of donors and members to the organization ...
Mark Kenyon- That Wild Country
December 03, 2019 19:00 - 1 hour - 47 MBSam and Cody have the opportunity to sit down with Mark Kenyon to discuss conservation topics and his new book, That Wild Country. Mark shares his perspective on the conservation movement and the public lands movement. Sam and Cody had the opportunity to read and review the book, this episode shares some of the thoughts Cody and Sam had. Mark gives insight into why he began this project and what he hopes the book will accomplish. Mark answers questions surrounding his motivations for the boo...
Quack Addiction
November 20, 2019 21:00 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBDuck hunting: the cost is shameful, but the memories are priceless. Sam and Cody talk about their recent duck hunting excursions. Hot tips on new decoy strategies and a story about a guy who decided to wade the icy water without waders. A story of a good dog and a great retrieve. Waterfowl morphology, Carolina Bays, wind blown salt water, and baby Shovelers. Ditch running, first time duck hunters, and people we only talk to once a year. Bringing the story full circle to talk about the import...
"Possibly, the best deer hunt I ever had."
November 12, 2019 19:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MBBackcountry Hunters and Anglers (BHA) CEO Land Tawney joined us last week for a tour of public land projects in our region. We discuss some of the thoughts shared and the parts we play in making this public land permanent. Transitioning from business to pleasure, Sam takes us on an adventure. He tells of a hard earned public land buck. Cody talks about his recent experience with the Three Rivers Sportsman Access Program and the success had. A Monday muzzleloader double. Cody gives out spots....
"Possibly, the best deer hunt I ever had."
November 12, 2019 19:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MBBackcountry Hunters and Anglers (BHA) CEO Land Tawney joined us last week for a tour of public land projects in our region. We discuss some of the thoughts shared and the parts we play in making this public land permanent. Transitioning from business to pleasure, Sam takes us on an adventure. He tells of a hard earned public land buck. Cody talks about his recent experience with the Three Rivers Sportsman Access Program and the success had. A Monday muzzleloader double. Cody gives out spots....
Cleanliness is akin to godliness
October 28, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBThe title phrase was first recorded in a sermon in the 1700's but is an ancient thought dating back to early Hebrew. In short, folks realized that being clean was directly related to health. In this episode we talk about Sam's weekend on the paddle trip. Being a sweeper, or in cowboy terms "riding drag". We give a brief overview/recap from a previous episode on CWD (chronic wasting disease) and talk about sampling methods. This conversation lead us into meat and food care. More importantly, ...
A Ruff Start
October 21, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MBLil' Boy needs some juice! Funny story about saying words that are meant one way and come out all wrong. A brief description of The Forest Landbird Legacy Program. Manipulation and improvement of habitat for forest dwelling species, specifically birds. Examples of management activities a landowner can do and receive cost share funding through this great program. Sam's recap of a morning in the SC deer woods. Cody recaps his family trip to Grouse Camp 2019. Sharing the moment of a lifetime wi...
"At least you didn't hook Me"
October 07, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBSam tells all about his trip, where he tried to guide some folks on a fly-fishing adventure. What an adventure it was: Removing a hook from a "client". Rundown on the first split of waterfowl season in NC. Smoked wood duck tasting like a sirloin steak. Squirrel season is just around the corner. New segment coming: outdoor trivia with the boys. Support the show Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRLT.org
Western Wear and Hummingbirds
September 30, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBTalking about hat sizes, belt buckles, and boots. Cody's spot not as good as it used to be. Sam's college football update. Wildlife Conclave = obscure sport of the month. Hummingbirds, fascinating facts about the animal and their migration. Seeing a rare species meet its' demise in person.. sad, but cold reality. Finding stuff in the woods, on the water, or in the road. Nothing better. Support the show Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRLT.org
Wedding Season!
September 23, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MBJust another episode chock full of information. Highlights: the Alcoa gameland highrock section permanently conserved! Crazy adventures on this particular public land and some of the reasons it is so important to us. Sinking a boat. Why do folks always tend to get married on an opening day of hunting season? Is being invited to a wedding an inconvenience or a nice gesture, depends.. Imortant upcoming dates. Finally our favorite time of year is here. Are you prepared for anything? What gear i...
The Host with the Most... (doves).
September 10, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 46 MBDiscussion goes into reliving the past opening day dove hunt event. Everything from methods of cooking harvested birds to how Cody physically cannot pass on a good chance to do some shooting. Then we get into talking about our upcoming achievement as an organization and our upcoming event. Foot race in Richmond County. What is a fast 5k, 10k? Support the show Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRLT.org
All about them Doves
August 27, 2019 19:00 - 1 hour - 53.9 MBWe talk about the riverdance event and the outcome our trip action. A short bit on public speaking intricacies and the presentation Cody gave last week at Backcountry and Beyond. Highlight reel on the Planting for Wildlife presentation. Then we get into the good stuff: Doves. Everything about Mourning Doves. Dove management, dove statistics, dove hunting, dove eating. Why are doves possibly the very best contributor to overall wildlife management funding? Support the show Connected to the ...
27 Club
August 12, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBWe talk mysterious music misfortune. Short discussion on the 27 club origins and anecdotal coincidence surrounding the idea. In honor of our 27th episode we decide to highlight some of the members of the 27 club and discuss a few theories. Speaking of music; we talk about Riverdance (the event, not the broadway muisical version). We highlight some of the new entertainment this year and some of the amazing items/trips/experiences on the auction block. We talk about our recent work with CRP ...
Lost Gear on the Frontier
July 22, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBSam made it back and we are the first to hear the recount of his Yellowstone adventure. Grayling vs Cutthroat trout. Hellbender-possibly the coolest name and most awesome salamander on earth. Everyone is going on some kind of vacation adventure. A brief history of a rusty relic 30 miles off the coast of North Carolina-salt water fishermen listen up, spots are given out. Giving up your spot, hardest thing you'll ever do. Riverdance, a preview of all the fun to be had. The annual Dove Hunt, ...
Afloat
July 09, 2019 16:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBMikey fills in for Sam this week. Sam is in Yellowstone, possibly being breakfast for a Grizzly. We talk about the upcoming events including the two foot races being held by Richmond Co chapter as well as our main event of the year, River Dance- come out and bid on an awesome trip or item, dance, get fed, have a great time. You can even bid on Cody's popular guided woodcock hunt with a hot lunch prepared fresh in the field, or you can bid on Sam's famous fly fishing trip complete with a cold...
Back to the Future
June 18, 2019 17:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBTake a lesson on NC History on the Yadkin River. American heroes such as George Washington, Nathaniel Greene, and Daniel Boone spent time in the Yadkin River valley. The Land Trust has been working to protect the historic landmarks that these iconic figures encountered. Support the show Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRLT.org
Gettin' Yellowstoned
June 10, 2019 21:00 - 51 minutes - 23.4 MBIn absence of a guest this week, we discuss happenings at the Land Trust. Fishing tournaments, Sam is headed west. What is in your backpack on a survival expedition? Is a pillow necessary equipment? Sam talks about plans for his big trip and the intricacies of Lake trout in the yellowstone environment. Support the show Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRLT.org
Pickin' on Pigs
June 03, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 41.2 MBFinally, a topic that we know tons about! Feral Swine. We talk about the history, biology, distribution, dangers, impacts, culture, and method surrounding feral hogs. We also discuss wisdom teeth, hot squirrels, face paralyzing diseases, and serious coffee. Have you ever seen a hot squirrel? Not sure and want to know? Find out how. Curious about why feral swine are popping up in new areas across the country? Find out why. Curious at how landowners are able to combat the population increase i...
Land of the Pine
May 13, 2019 19:00 - 1 hour - 30.1 MBWe talk turpentine, sap, tar, lumber, and pine tree management. Everything Pine, focused on three species: Loblolly, Longleaf, and Shortleaf. How Three Rivers manages these stands for wildlife. We also give some advice on how to handle unruly kids on a field trip. Discussion starts with an observation on strollers and people at the zoo. Support the show Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRLT.org
Gone Fishing
May 06, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 30.2 MBIn this episode, we talk about litter. Items that tend to make their way into our natural areas where they don't belong. What one local chapter of the Land Trust is doing about it. Fish hooks in the face, it happens more often than you might think. Major League Fishing, a national #1 ranking television show visits our waterways and highlights our conservation work. Jug fishing, the right way and the not quite as right way. Fishing with family. Everyone on the planet fishes at some point. Sam...
Social Media- Pictures worth a thousand words
April 30, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 35.7 MBThis is perhaps the most contentious episode we have ever tried to record. The nature of the topic is one of sensitivity. Deep tracks to be released upon our demise. We first discuss a few off the running list of sweet outdoorsy moves we have noticed experienced folks utilize in the field. We enter the world of advice with Mikey and talk about various ethical moments in which a response of kindness is necessary. Discussion gets seriously deep into the validity of throw pillows. Turkey harves...
A Life of Conservation Continues
April 15, 2019 09:00 - 51 minutes - 23.5 MBWe first re-hash a few items of interest including the ultimate demise of migratory species. We discuss the interest and complexity surrounding bearded hen turkeys. We complete our interview with Dr. Gene Hester. We are joined in this segment by Mrs. Hester who tells a hilarious story about getting mail from the White House! Dr. Gene Hester talks about being checked by a federal wildlife officer for whom he had signed their credentials. Dr. Hester tells about his induction into an elite grou...
A Life of Conservation
April 08, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 28.4 MBWe are privileged to interview Dr. Gene Hester. Dr. Hester is renowned for his work as an innovator and advocate for wildlife and land conservation in the United States. He was a former Deputy Director of United States Fish and Wildlife Service, former National Park Service Associate Director, and held many positions in which he represented wildlife and land issues to Congress. In addition to these achievements, Dr. Hester was also a researcher and professor at various institutions where he ...
Big Cats, Ecopreneurship, and White Bass
April 01, 2019 04:00 - 57 minutes - 26.3 MBDr. Luke Dollar, researcher and professor, joins the show to talk about his work with various big cat species across the world. Sam and Cody talk with Dr. Dollar about his research background working with the Florida Panther, and the Fossa. Dr. Dollar is credited as an Explorer with National Geographic and has worked to catalog and collect scientific data on various large cat species across the globe, and he shares some of his work with Sam and Cody in this episode. Dr. Dollar discusses the ...
Excuses, taking credit...
March 25, 2019 04:00 - 53 minutes - 24.3 MBTravis joins the show for an update on all the exciting happenings in the Land trust world. We talk about the upcoming events, partnering with other conservation groups, the ALCOA project, and the number one show on the outdoor channel. Travis talks about the National and international recognition of the Land Trust. Sam is dipping his feet into the world of poultry farming. Cody believes littering is a capitol offense. Most preferred beer of litter bugs. Eagle scout projects. Support the sh...
Turkey Talk
March 04, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 29.8 MBJohn Henry joins the crew for a discussion on turkey re-introductions, successes of scientifically managing these magnificent birds. We discuss turkey morphology, turkey disease pathology, and why we are currently living in the best days for turkeys' population-wise. How to make the best days for turkeys' even better by strategically managing property with wildlife in mind. Prescribed fire myths debunked. Other topics discussed include: Cody's inability to sell anything to anyone, running a ...
Skunk Rut
February 18, 2019 05:00 - 59 minutes - 27.2 MBWhat is the difference between a non-native and an invasive? Are they the same thing? Sam and Cody take an opportunity to issue a public service announcement in order to raise awareness about the activities of Mephitis mephitis. Why in the world are there so many dead skunks on the road during February and March? Sam defines some fly fishing lingo, all for the purpose of the coveted Double-Segway. Rut defined. Top guide-youth waterfowl edition. Updates on Land Trust events. Land Trust Booze...
Come Along Stories and American Conservation
February 14, 2019 05:00 - 57 minutes - 26.2 MBAndrew McKean. What more is there to say? Editor at Large of Outdoor Life magazine. Award winning outdoor writer and inspiring speaker. Outdoor education on mass scale.The stories you have read every time you visit the news stand if you are interested in the outdoors. Andrew weighs in from Salt lake where he is attending the Mule Deer BOD meetings. Andrew discusses changes in outdoor literature, changes in sportsman demographics, impacts to conservation. Andrew talks about the importance of ...
Wildlife Technology
February 05, 2019 05:00 - 52 minutes - 24.3 MBDr. Jared Beaver joins the group to discuss advancements in wildlife science and technology as it relates to the research and understanding of wildlife species. White-tailed deer research being a base for much of his work, Jared discusses strategies in managing for specific target goals and how new technology is making this possible. Jared details the current cutting edge wildlife research partnership between Wake Forest University and Three Rivers Land Trust. How this research will develop ...
Custom Rods and Conservation
January 28, 2019 05:00 - 44 minutes - 20.2 MBSam and Cody are joined by conservationist, custom fishing rod builder/designer, owner of RodMaker Magazine, and life estate conservationist: Tom Kirkman. Tom discusses the world of custom fishing rods and how he got involved. Tom talks about development of fishing equipment over history and how those revolutions make it into consumers hands. Tom speaks on fishing and the impact of the environment as it relates to conservation and why anglers should be concerned about the urban sprawl. Tom d...
The Gator and the Fox
January 22, 2019 05:00 - 50 minutes - 23.4 MBSam and Cody are joined by John Henry, the District 4 Wildlife Biologist for North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. John Henry talks masters research on white-tailed deer, North Carolina Alligators- everything from human/pet/gator conflict to population status. Coastal Black Bears, rabid foxes in the bathroom! Support the show Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRLT.org
Write-ins, woodcock, and stocked trout, oh my!
January 14, 2019 05:00 - 43 minutes - 20 MBThis episode works to settle the debate of top-guide status in terms of introducing folks to new outdoor activities, by Land Trust staff. Cody and Sam review listener comments for better or worse. How to have your voice heard concerning wildlife law and policy making. Catchup on new events coming soon to Land Trust community. Is it safe to eat a 5 year old venison loin? Science experiments gone right. Sam's debut as a fly fishing guide. To roll cast or not to roll cast? Cody's trip with new ...
The Big Kahuna
January 07, 2019 17:00 - 39 minutes - 18.3 MBExecutive Director Travis Morehead joins Sam and Cody to discuss Three Rivers Land Trust mission and how the mission is accomplished. Why are events crucial to land, water, and wildlife conservation for a non-profit and what events does Three Rivers offer. Travis answers questions about the history of Three Rivers Land Trust, and details how the land trust works to gain membership support. What happened in 2018? Becoming recognized within a region and nationally. Initiating support and missi...
That's what it's all about!
January 03, 2019 15:00 - 55 minutes - 25.4 MBSam and Cody are joined by veteran conservation professional and Director of Conservation, Crystal Cockman. Crystal explains exactly what a conservation easement is, the benefits, both to the natural world and the human population. Combatting the single most threatening enemy of wildlife and nature in NC: Fragmentation. Crystal answers questions including; How can a private land owner benefit from a conservation easement? Is a conservation easement right for every property? Is there a moneta...
Women in "The Field" Pt II
December 19, 2018 17:00 - 47 minutes - 21.7 MBThis episode highlights the first hand account of a female during her first successful harvest in the white-tail woods. Cody and Sam talk with Steely about her experience. The real reason why parents named their daughter Michael. Debate on what "Top Guide" really consists of. What film character do you relate to? The aroma of a field dressed animal. Shooting hogs after dark. Reasons for millennials to get into hunting. Reasons females are interested in hunting. Be sure to unplug your power s...
Women in "The Field" Pt II
December 19, 2018 17:00 - 47 minutes - 21.7 MBThis episode highlights the first hand account of a female during her first successful harvest in the white-tail woods. Cody and Sam talk with Steely about her experience. The real reason why parents named their daughter Michael. Debate on what "Top Guide" really consists of. What film character do you relate to? The aroma of a field dressed animal. Shooting hogs after dark. Reasons for millennials to get into hunting. Reasons females are interested in hunting. Be sure to unplug your power s...
Women in "The Field"
December 14, 2018 21:00 - 36 minutes - 17 MBCody is joined by Mikey, where they discuss topics of females in a male dominated field, broadcasting from the asylum, what does an Associate Director of a Land Trust do? Who or why would parents name their daughter Michael? Also talk about reasoning for why a female succeeds in the natural resources world. Why are females not as prevalent in the natural resources field? Dive into the first ever Three Rivers Land Trust Ladies Deer Hunt. Gals' skinning feral hogs, shooting high powered firea...
Trespass and Land Management
December 05, 2018 13:00 - 38 minutes - 17.8 MBSam and Cody hit on topics of: broadcasting from the bat-cave, managing trespass and catching trespassers. The issues surrounding trespassing. Hurdles of managing land for wildlife. Implementation of wildlife plantings for diverse array of species, cool season vs. warm season plantings. Issues with vertical cover and what good is dog fennel? Digging 4,000 holes. Getting the community involved in bottomland hardwood restoration. A few of the different types of prescribed burns. Benefits of a ...
Thanksgiving Weekend
November 27, 2018 16:00 - 31 minutes - 14.4 MBSam and Cody of Three Rivers Land Trust discuss personal experiences of the Sportsman Access Program. We get into some detail of our recent accounts of the sportsman access program. We discuss the hunter and anglers role in conservation. Talk of lucky elk ivory teeth and reading white-tailed deer body language. Deciding between family and an outdoor pastime on Thanksgiving weekend. Challenges of reading a white-tailed deer body language. Color blind hunters, more common than you might think...
Introductions
November 15, 2018 20:00 - 29 minutes - 13.5 MBMeet Sam and Cody, employees of Three Rivers Land Trust. Listen to the facets of the Three Rivers and the focus of their mission. Topics include, conservation vs preservation, conservation easements, fund raising conservation dollars, engaging all demographics in the outdoors. Hear an intro to the staff of Three Rivers. Support the show Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRLT.org