Wild Spirits Outdoors

Wild Spirits Outdoors is where hunting tradition meets raw stories from the field. Host Brad and guests share real experiences, gear talk, evolution of the hunting sport, and the culture that helped shape a generation of hunters. This podcast is for those that Chase the Wild- and Feel the Spirit.🎯New episodes weekly.📲Follow Wild Spirits Outdoors on social media.🌐 More at www.wildspiritsoutdoors.com

Wild Spirits Outdoors is a sports podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 53 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Wild Spirits Outdoors, a sports show with 53 episodes published.

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  Episode #54

  Wake Me Up When September Ends | Ep. 54 | Michigan Archery Opener

  Sep 29, 202645 minS1

  SKRE Gear Use the link below for 20% OFF plus FREE shipping: https://skregear.com/wildspiritsoutdoors SLATRA Archery Use promo code WSO10 for 10% OFF your order at ⁠https://www.slatraarchery.com/ Yellowstone.ai Smarter trail cameras. Less guessing. More hunting. Use promo code WSO15 for 15% OFF your order at: https://yellowstone.ai/ Leveled Outdoors Visit them on social media or stop into their new shop in Holton, MI and come shoot the Big Shot Hunting Simulator.September is almost over- and for whitetail hunters, that means one thing: it’s finally time.Episode 54 of the Wild Spirits Outdoors Podcast is a solo run as I get ready for the October 1 Michigan archery opener. But before we climb into the tree, there’s plenty happening in the hunting world worth talking about.We break down the recent federal actions aimed at expanding and protecting hunting, fishing and access on America’s public lands, including what they could actually mean for sportsmen going forward.Then we head home to Michigan and dig into the 2026 Liberty/Youth Hunt harvest numbers. Nearly 80% of the reported deer harvest was antlered. What does that tell us about Michigan’s long-standing buck-centric hunting culture—and, more importantly, what mindset are we passing along to the next generation of hunters?We’ll also recap the September Michigan Natural Resources Commission meeting, including discussions surrounding scientific deer management, CWD, bovine TB, surveillance and the continuing debate surrounding deer management in Michigan.Then we put the regulations aside because...OCTOBER IS HERE!!We’re talking opening-weekend conditions in West Michigan, changing temperatures, early-season food sources, acorns, agricultural transitions, locating fresh deer sign and how I plan to approach the month of October.In this episode:US Federal public-land hunting and fishing developments Michigan's 2026 youth harvest numbers Are we passing a buck-centric mindset to the next generation? September Michigan NRC recap Early-October whitetail food sources️ West Michigan opening-weekend conditions My October bowhunting strategy And finally... Michigan archery season is here.Whether you're sitting over an oak ridge, slipping into a bedding transition, watching a freshly cut cornfield or just counting down the hours until legal shooting light, good luck this opening week.Hunt smart. Hunt safe. Enjoy every damn minute of it.Chase the Wild. Feel the Spirit.#WildSpiritsOutdoors #MichiganHunting #MichiganArchery #WhitetailHunting #Bowhunting #DeerHunting #PublicLandHunting #MichiganDNR #WhitetailDeer #ArcherySeason

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  Episode #53

  Public Land Challenge | Ep.53 | Curt Hanko

  Sep 22, 20261h 32mS1

  SKRE Gear Use the link below for 20% OFF plus FREE shipping:https://skregear.com/wildspiritsoutdoors SLATRA Archery Use promo code WSO10 for 10% OFF your order at ⁠https://www.slatraarchery.com/ Yellowstone.ai Smarter trail cameras. Less guessing. More hunting. Use promo code WSO15 for 15% OFF your order at: https://yellowstone.ai/ Leveled Outdoors Visit them on social media and stay tuned for the grand opening of their new shop in Holton, MI and come shoot the Big Shot Hunting Simulator.In Episode 53 of the podcast, fellow tribe member and die-hard public land bowhunter Curt Hanko and I sit down and run through a 5,700-acre chunk of public land to discuss how we selected our 4 favorite spots- then we compare notes. If you love chasing new ground and new adventures, this episode will get you fired up! Season is here for many and right around the corner for the rest of us! Enjoy this episode and straight arrows!

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  Wild Spirits Outdoors

  Ep. 52 | Talking Ohio Whitetails | Mike Rex

  Sep 15, 20261h 39m

  SKRE Gear Use the link below for 20% OFF plus FREE shipping:https://skregear.com/wildspiritsoutdoors SLATRA Archery Use promo code WSO10 for 10% OFF your order at ⁠https://www.slatraarchery.com/ Yellowstone.ai Smarter trail cameras. Less guessing. More hunting. Use promo code WSO15 for 15% OFF your order at: https://yellowstone.ai/ Leveled Outdoors Visit them on social media and stay tuned for the grand opening of their new shop in Holton, MI and come shoot the Big Shot Hunting Simulator.How should states actually make decisions about deer hunting?On Episode 52 of the Wild Spirits Outdoors Podcast, I'm joined by Mike Rex, Chairman of the Ohio Wildlife Council, for a deep conversation about whitetail management, hunting regulations, disease, hunter input, and the future of deer hunting.Ohio and Michigan share a border, similar whitetail habitat, passionate hunting cultures, and many of the same challenges—but the two states don't always approach deer management the same way.Mike brings a unique perspective to the conversation. He's not only involved in Ohio's wildlife regulatory process; he's also a lifelong deer hunter who understands these issues from the hunter's side of the fence.We get into Ohio's approach to one-buck management, county-level bag limits, antlerless harvest, hunter access, declining hunter participation, EHD, CWD, and the difficult balance between biological recommendations and what hunters are seeing on the landscape.We also dig into a bigger question:What should actually drive a hunting regulation?Wildlife science?Hunter input?Economics?Social pressure?Or some combination of all four?And, of course, we compare Ohio's approach with what we're currently seeing here in Michigan.This isn't about declaring one state right and the other wrong. It's about asking whether we can learn from each other and build a better decision-making process that protects the resource while keeping hunters engaged in its management.Topics include:Ohio's one-buck regulationOhio vs. Michigan deer managementCounty-level vs. broad regional regulationsAntlerless harvest and population managementEHD and Ohio's 2025 outbreakCWD managementWildlife science vs. hunter observationsThe role of the Ohio Wildlife CouncilPublic input in regulatory decisionsTrophy hunting and age structureHunter recruitment, retention and accessThe future of Midwestern deer huntingTwo states. One shared passion.Chase the Wild. Feel the Spirit.#WildSpiritsOutdoors #DeerHunting #WhitetailHunting #OhioHunting #MichiganHunting #DeerManagement #Whitetails #WildlifeManagement #Bowhunting #Conservation

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  Episode #51

  Ep. 51 | w/ Josh Arbogast of The Michigan Whitetail Project

  Sep 8, 20261h 14mS1

  SKRE Gear Use the link below for 20% OFF plus FREE shipping: https://skregear.com/wildspiritsoutdoors SLATRA Archery Use promo code WSO10 for 10% OFF your order at ⁠https://www.slatraarchery.com/ Yellowstone.ai Smarter trail cameras. Less guessing. More hunting. Use promo code WSO15 for 15% OFF your order at: https://yellowstone.ai/ Leveled Outdoors Visit them on social media and stay tuned for the grand opening of their new shop in Holton, MI and come shoot the Big Shot Hunting Simulator. On Episode 51 of the Wild Spirits Outdoors Podcast, I’m joined by Josh Arbogast of the Michigan Whitetail Project for a conversation about Michigan’s whitetail herd, and the regulations being used to manage it. We dig into some of the new regs facing Michigan deer hunters, and the role hunters should play in the regulatory process. Josh has taken his concerns beyond The Michigan Whitetail Project social media pages and into the actual regulatory process. We talk about what he has learned from that experience, why hunter participation matters, and what the Michigan Whitetail Project hopes to accomplish moving forward. Whether you agree with every idea or disagree with some of them, these are conversations Michigan sportsmen need to be having. Chase the Wild. Feel the Spirit. #WildSpiritsOutdoors #MichiganWhitetailProject #MichiganHunting #MichiganDeerHunting #WhitetailHunting #DeerManagement #HuntingPodcast #WhitetailDeer #Conservation

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  Episode #50

  Next Mission Outdoors: Heal. Belong. Reignite. | Ep. 50 w/ Special Guest Todd Taylor

  Sep 1, 20261h 48mS1

  SKRE Gear Use the link below for 20% OFF plus FREE shipping:https://skregear.com/wildspiritsoutdoors SLATRA Archery Use promo code WSO10 for 10% OFF your order at ⁠https://www.slatraarchery.com/ Yellowstone.ai Smarter trail cameras. Less guessing. More hunting. Use promo code WSO15 for 15% OFF your order at: https://yellowstone.ai/ Leveled Outdoors Visit them on social media and stay tuned for the grand opening of their new shop in Holton, MI and come shoot the Big Shot Hunting Simulator.For Episode 50 of the Wild Spirits Outdoors Podcast, I’m joined by Todd Taylor, Vice President of Next Mission Outdoors, for a conversation about something bigger than hunting or fishing—it’s about purpose, connection, and taking care of the people who have spent their lives taking care of others. Next Mission Outdoors is a veteran-led nonprofit built to serve veterans, active-duty service members, first responders, and Gold Star families by connecting them through meaningful outdoor experiences. Their mission centers on using hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, and other outdoor adventures to create opportunities for camaraderie, healing, resilience, and renewed purpose. Their message is simple: HEAL. BELONG. REIGNITE. In this episode, Todd and I dig into the heart behind that mission. We talk about why the outdoors can provide something difficult to recreate anywhere else—the opportunity to get away from the noise, sit beside people who understand where you've been, build relationships, and rediscover a sense of belonging. Next Mission Outdoors isn't simply about putting someone in a deer blind or taking them fishing. It's about using those experiences as the vehicle for fellowship, honest conversation, friendship, and community. The organization has already begun facilitating outdoor experiences in Michigan and has ambitions to continue expanding its reach. For Wild Spirits Outdoors, this one hits directly at what the outdoors should represent. The hunt matters. The fish matters. But sometimes, the person standing beside you matters a hell of a lot more. If you're a hunter, angler, veteran, first responder, Gold Star family member—or simply someone who believes the outdoor community has an obligation to take care of its own—Episode 50 is one worth listening to and sharing. ️ Episode 50 | Todd Taylor — Next Mission Outdoors Veterans • First Responders • Gold Star Families Hunting • Fishing • Fellowship • Purpose Heal. Belong. Reignite. Chase the Wild. Feel the Spirit. #WildSpiritsOutdoors #NextMissionOutdoors #Veterans #FirstResponders #GoldStarFamilies #VeteransOutdoors #Hunting #Fishing #OutdoorTherapy #Conservation #Podcast #HuntingPodcast #MichiganOutdoors #HealBelongReignite

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