Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod sit down with Jim Rogers, Director of the best known and longest running fly fishing school in Missouri. The Jim Rogers School of Fly Fishing is located at Bennett Spring State Park.Jim has been fly fishing for over 50 years and began teaching in 1975. He has won contests in both distance and accuracy. Jim is one of the very few international instructors to hold a Masters Certification in fly fishing instruction for the Federation of Fly Fishers. You can be sure that Jim will be there every class. He loves to share his fly-fishing knowledge and will be glad to help with your fishing and casting problems.Fore More Info: http://www.bennettspringstatepark.org/bennettspring/index.jsphttps://www.jimrogersflyfishing.com/Phone(417) 532-4307 ext. 2Special Thanks To CZ-USA:https://cz-usa.com/Special Thanks To Living The Dream Properties:https://livingthedreamland.com/Special Thanks To Hunting Works For Missouri:https://huntingworksformo.com/Special Thanks To Mongo Attachments:https://www.mongoattachments.com/Special Thanks To Scenic Rivers Taxidermy:http://www.scenicriverstaxidermy.com/Connect with Driftwood Outdoors:https://www.facebook.com/DriftwoodOutdoors/https://www.instagram.com/driftwoodoutdoors/Email:info@driftwoodoutdoors.com

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Ep. 110: Bennett Spring State Park: Jim Rogers

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod sit down with Amy Trotter, Executive Director of Michigan United Conservation Clubs and Nick Green, Public Information Officer and Editor of Michigan Out-of-Doors.Michigan United Conservation Clubs is the largest statewide conservation organization in the nation. Founded in 1937, our mission is to unite citizens to conserve, protect and enhance Michigan's natural resources and outdoor heritage.For More Info: https://mucc.org/https://www.facebook.com/mucc1937/Special Thanks To CZ-USA:https://cz-usa.com/Special Thanks To Living The Dream Properties:https://livingthedreamland.com/Special Thanks To Hunting Works For Missouri:https://huntingworksformo.com/Special Thanks To Mongo Attachments:https://www.mongoattachments.com/Special Thanks To Scenic Rivers Taxidermy:http://www.scenicriverstaxidermy.com/Connect with Driftwood Outdoors:https://www.facebook.com/DriftwoodOutdoors/https://www.instagram.com/driftwoodoutdoors/Email:info@driftwoodoutdoors.com

Ep. 109: Michigan United Conservation Clubs: Amy Trotter

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod sit down with Becky Humphries, Chief Executive Officer of the National Wild Turkey Federation.The mission of the National Wild Turkey Federation is no less urgent today than when it was founded in 1973. What we do in the coming decades will be instrumental in not only enhancing wild turkey populations but also in the continuation of hunting and quality wildlife habitat for countless species.The NWTF is leading a collaborative effort to solve the problem with the Save the Habitat. Save the Hunt. initiative, and our contribution is our dynamic volunteer base.For More Info: https://www.nwtf.org/https://www.facebook.com/THENWTFSpecial Thanks To CZ-USA:https://cz-usa.com/Special Thanks To Living The Dream Properties:https://livingthedreamland.com/Special Thanks To Hunting Works For Missouri:https://huntingworksformo.com/Special Thanks To Mongo Attachments:https://www.mongoattachments.com/Special Thanks To Scenic Rivers Taxidermy:http://www.scenicriverstaxidermy.com/Connect with Driftwood Outdoors:https://www.facebook.com/DriftwoodOutdoors/https://www.instagram.com/driftwoodoutdoors/Email:info@driftwoodoutdoors.com

Ep. 108: National Wild Turkey Federation: Becky Humphries

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod sit down with the Conservation Federation of Missouri's Executive Director, Tyler Schwartze.Topics Discussed: Conservation Legislation; hunting; fishing; community involvement; non-profit work; fundraising events; mega raffle; legislative action center; memberships; Risberg Dinner; gear review and more.For more info:https://www.confedmo.org/https://www.confedmo.org/risbergevent/Special Thanks To CZ-USA:https://cz-usa.com/Special Thanks To Living The Dream Properties:https://livingthedreamland.com/Special Thanks To Hunting Works For Missouri:https://huntingworksformo.com/Special Thanks To Mongo Attachments:https://www.mongoattachments.com/Special Thanks To Scenic Rivers Taxidermy:http://www.scenicriverstaxidermy.com/Connect with Driftwood Outdoors:https://www.facebook.com/DriftwoodOutdoors/https://www.instagram.com/driftwoodoutdoors/Email:info@driftwoodoutdoors.com

Ep. 107: Conservation Federation Of Missouri: Tyler Schwartze

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod sit down with Shags' parents Larry and Connie McLeod with an appearance of Cooper (Coopman) Shags' 7yr old nephew while on vacation from Oregon. Topics Discussed: White bass fishing with Kris Nelson (Tandem Fly Outfitters); bicycles on MDC trails; top 5 American fish; Steelhead decline; Salmon fishing; baby Shags stories; Oregon vs. Missouri; Clam digging; Crabbing; Blacktail Deer hunting; Mystery Bait bucket and more.Special Thanks To CZ-USA:https://cz-usa.com/Special Thanks To Living The Dream Properties:https://livingthedreamland.com/Special Thanks To Hunting Works For Missouri:https://huntingworksformo.com/Special Thanks To Mongo Attachments:https://www.mongoattachments.com/Special Thanks To Scenic Rivers Taxidermy:http://www.scenicriverstaxidermy.com/Connect with Driftwood Outdoors:https://www.facebook.com/DriftwoodOutdoors/https://www.instagram.com/driftwoodoutdoors/Email:info@driftwoodoutdoors.com

Ep. 106: Fish On, Boys: Larry and Connie McLeod

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod sit down with Danno Wise and Steve Brigman after a day of fishing on the Texas coast.Topics Discussed: Fishing the Texas coast; Redfish; fishing the flats; Spotted Sea Trout; Tarpon; Sharks; Lake of the Ozark; Hunting Montana; outdoor photography; guided fishing; outdoor writing; and More!For More Info: https://www.dannowise.com/https://www.facebook.com/danno.wise.7https://www.instagram.com/dannowise/Special Thanks to Steve Brigman:http://www.stevebrigman.com/Special Thanks To CZ-USA:https://cz-usa.com/Special Thanks To Living The Dream Properties:https://livingthedreamland.com/Special Thanks To Hunting Works For Missouri:https://huntingworksformo.com/Special Thanks To Mongo Attachments:https://www.mongoattachments.com/Special Thanks To Scenic Rivers Taxidermy:http://www.scenicriverstaxidermy.com/Connect with Driftwood Outdoors:https://www.facebook.com/DriftwoodOutdoors/https://www.instagram.com/driftwoodoutdoors/Email:info@driftwoodoutdoors.com

Ep. 105: Fishing The Texas Coast: Danno Wise & Steve Brigman

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod sit down with Greg Baker, Development Director of the Great Rivers Council Boy Scouts of America.Topics Discussed: Boy Scouts; Sporting Clays Shoot; bidding wars; Shags gets kicked out of scouts; recruitment challenges; hunting; fishing; skills; life lessons; Midway USA; upcoming events; online auction; dumb injuries; Mystery Bait Bucket and more. For More Info: https://beascout.scouting.org/https://grcbsa.org/To outbid Brandon and Shags: https://scoutauction.orgSpecial Thanks To CZ-USA:https://cz-usa.com/Special Thanks To Living The Dream Properties:https://livingthedreamland.com/Special Thanks To Hunting Works For Missouri:https://huntingworksformo.com/Special Thanks To Mongo Attachments:https://www.mongoattachments.com/Special Thanks To Scenic Rivers Taxidermy:http://www.scenicriverstaxidermy.com/Connect with Driftwood Outdoors:https://www.facebook.com/DriftwoodOutdoors/https://www.instagram.com/driftwoodoutdoors/Email:info@driftwoodoutdoors.com

Ep. 104: Great Rivers Council BSA: Greg Baker

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod sit down with owner and head guide of Ozark Sweetwater, Jeff Trigg. Topics Discussed: State fishing records; fly fishing for smallies; trout; smallmouth life cycle; spawning fish; best smallmouth water; fishing tips; Sage vs Winston; Steelhead fishing; hunting antelope with a bow; best westerns; and moreFor more info: http://ozarksweetwater.com/https://www.instagram.com/ozark_sweetwater/https://twitter.com/OzarkSweetwaterSpecial Thanks To CZ-USA:https://cz-usa.com/Special Thanks To Living The Dream Properties:https://livingthedreamland.com/Special Thanks To Hunting Works For Missouri:https://huntingworksformo.com/Special Thanks To Mongo Attachments:https://www.mongoattachments.com/Special Thanks To Scenic Rivers Taxidermy:http://www.scenicriverstaxidermy.com/Connect with Driftwood Outdoors:https://www.facebook.com/DriftwoodOutdoors/https://www.instagram.com/driftwoodoutdoors/Email:info@driftwoodoutdoors.com

Ep. 103: Ozark Sweetwater Fly Fishing: Jeff Trigg

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod sit down with Brian Canaday, the Statewide Resource Management Branch Chief of the Missouri Dept. of Conservation. Topics Discussed: Single hooks vs treble hooks; barb vs barbless hooks; Lake Taneycomo; state records; 40lb browns; 10lb largemouth; Missouri's fisheries; emotion vs science; the evolution of a hunter; fish die off; fish mortality; Mystery bait bucket and more. For more info: https://mdc.mo.gov/https://www.facebook.com/moconservationFor catering:https://www.facebook.com/2GirlsInApronshttps://www.wordofmouthcateringandcarryout.com/Special Thanks To CZ-USA:https://cz-usa.com/Special Thanks To Living The Dream Properties:https://livingthedreamland.com/Special Thanks To Hunting Works For Missouri:https://huntingworksformo.com/Special Thanks To Mongo Attachments:https://www.mongoattachments.com/Special Thanks To Scenic Rivers Taxidermy:http://www.scenicriverstaxidermy.com/Connect with Driftwood Outdoors:https://www.facebook.com/DriftwoodOutdoors/https://www.instagram.com/driftwoodoutdoors/Email:info@driftwoodoutdoors.com

Ep. 102: Statewide Resource Management Branch Chief: Brian Canaday

The final podcast from the POMA (Professional Outdoor Media Association) Conference includes Curt McAllister the Midwest Public Relations Manager for Toyota, Bill Konway, Tom Opre and Brandon Butler. Topics Discussed: Bears as pets; MASSA Banquet; Missouri fishing records; Toyota off road, Toyota longevity; whiskey preferences; POMA; outdoor recreation; new hunters; the future of outdoor communication; mystery bait bucket and more.For more info about the MASSA Banquet: https://www.facebook.com/events/609582713343298?ref=newsfeedhttps://www.facebook.com/midamericaspecialsportsmansFor more Info: https://www.toyota.com/https://professionaloutdoormedia.org/Special Thanks To CZ-USA:https://cz-usa.com/Special Thanks To Living The Dream Properties:https://livingthedreamland.com/Special Thanks To Hunting Works For Missouri:https://huntingworksformo.com/Special Thanks To Mongo Attachments:https://www.mongoattachments.com/Special Thanks To Scenic Rivers Taxidermy:http://www.scenicriverstaxidermy.com/Connect with Driftwood Outdoors:https://www.facebook.com/DriftwoodOutdoors/https://www.instagram.com/driftwoodoutdoors/Email:info@driftwoodoutdoors.com

Ep. 101: All Work And A Little Play: Wrapping Up POMA

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod celebrate 100 episodes and 100k downloads with the one and only Bill Dance. Topics Discussed: Being Terry Bradshaw's Best Man; Pranking Terry Bradshaw; Swimming with Johnny Morris and Giant Grouper; Bloopers; History of the T-Hat; Grand opening of Bass Pro Shops; Let's Go Fishing; Mystery Bait Bucket and more!For More Info:https://www.billdanceoutdoors.com/https://www.facebook.com/billdancehttps://www.youtube.com/c/billdancehttps://www.instagram.com/bill_dance/Special Thanks To CZ-USA:https://cz-usa.com/Special Thanks To Living The Dream Properties:https://livingthedreamland.com/Special Thanks To Hunting Works For Missouri:https://huntingworksformo.com/Special Thanks To Mongo Attachments:https://www.mongoattachments.com/Special Thanks To Scenic Rivers Taxidermy:http://www.scenicriverstaxidermy.com/Connect with Driftwood Outdoors:https://www.facebook.com/DriftwoodOutdoors/https://www.instagram.com/driftwoodoutdoors/Email:info@driftwoodoutdoors.com

Ep. 100: Bill Dance Outdoors: Bill Dance

Ridgerunner's Mission Statement: To transform the outdoor industry by empowering independent makers and brands to grow their business while connecting enthusiasts directly to the world's most unique and effective products.Topics Discussed: Paddlefish bust; snake bounties; meth trout; online retail; handmade gear; tacklehack; the future of ridgerunner; supporting small business; entrepreneurship; turkey hunting; turkey recipes; passion projects; mystery bait bucket and more.For more info: https://www.ridgerunner.com/homehttps://www.tacklehack.com/Special Thanks To CZ-USA:https://cz-usa.com/Special Thanks To Living The Dream Properties:https://livingthedreamland.com/Special Thanks To Hunting Works For Missouri:https://huntingworksformo.com/Special Thanks To Mongo Attachments:https://www.mongoattachments.com/Special Thanks To Scenic Rivers Taxidermy:http://www.scenicriverstaxidermy.com/Connect with Driftwood Outdoors:https://www.facebook.com/DriftwoodOutdoors/https://www.instagram.com/driftwoodoutdoors/Email:info@driftwoodoutdoors.com

Ep. 99: From Tacklehack to Ridgerunner: Adam Gifford & Jenn Callahan

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod sit down with Bill Clark, former baseball scout (Braves, Reds), Boxing Manager, Weightlifting Hall of Famer, Columnist and Renowned Birder.Topics Discussed: Boxing greats; bar fights; balloons to space; parks and rec; big leagues; scouting; birding; Ted Williams stories; Dion Sanders; Blind Boone; Mystery Bait Bucket and more! For More Info:https://www.patreon.com/YeoldclarkSpecial Thanks To CZ-USA:https://cz-usa.com/Special Thanks To Living The Dream Properties:https://livingthedreamland.com/Special Thanks To Hunting Works For Missouri:https://huntingworksformo.com/Special Thanks To Mongo Attachments:https://www.mongoattachments.com/Special Thanks To Scenic Rivers Taxidermy:http://www.scenicriverstaxidermy.com/Connect with Driftwood Outdoors:https://www.facebook.com/DriftwoodOutdoors/https://www.instagram.com/driftwoodoutdoors/Email:info@driftwoodoutdoors.com

Ep. 98: Boxing, Baseball, and Birding: Bill Clark

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod sit down with Tom Opre, the CEO and Founder of The Shepherds of Wildlife Society.The Shepherds of Wildlife Society™ has been created specifically to educate modern society about and reconnect it with nature. Their goal is to produce world-class educational materials utilizing dynamic video and still photography, plus mainstream documentary films showcasing the real world of wildlife around us. For More Info: https://www.shepherdsofwildlife.org/https://www.facebook.com/shepherdsofwildlifesocietyhttps://www.instagram.com/tomopreofficial/Special Thanks To CZ-USA:https://cz-usa.com/Special Thanks To Living The Dream Properties:https://livingthedreamland.com/Special Thanks To Hunting Works For Missouri:https://huntingworksformo.com/Special Thanks To Mongo Attachments:https://www.mongoattachments.com/Special Thanks To Scenic Rivers Taxidermy:http://www.scenicriverstaxidermy.com/Connect with Driftwood Outdoors:https://www.facebook.com/DriftwoodOutdoors/https://www.instagram.com/driftwoodoutdoors/Email:info@driftwoodoutdoors.com

Ep. 97: The Shepherds of Wildlife Society: Tom Opre

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod sit down with fishing guide Mike Sexton (Cardiac Mountain Outfitters) and Adam Voight (Driftwood Outdoors Unpaid Pro-Staffer) after a day fishing the White River in Arkansas. Topics Discussed: Shags and Brandon have beef, best time to catch big fish, Missouri BBQ, Trout Unlimited; White River tips and tricks; species; tall tales; competitive fly fishing; fishing for team USA; the mystery bait bucket and more. For more info: https://www.facebook.com/CardiacMountainOutfittersMike Sexton #775-830-9657Special Thanks To CZ-USA:https://cz-usa.com/Special Thanks To Living The Dream Properties:https://livingthedreamland.com/Special Thanks To Hunting Works For Missouri:https://huntingworksformo.com/Special Thanks To Mongo Attachments:https://www.mongoattachments.com/Special Thanks To Scenic Rivers Taxidermy:http://www.scenicriverstaxidermy.com/Connect with Driftwood Outdoors:https://www.facebook.com/DriftwoodOutdoors/https://www.instagram.com/driftwoodoutdoors/Email:info@driftwoodoutdoors.com

Ep. 96: Fishing The White River in Arkansas

Brandon Butler an award winning outdoor columinst teams up with Nathan "Shags" McLeod an award winning radio dj to bring you the best in Midwest Outdoor Adventures! Welcome to Driftwood Outdoors... Driftwood Outdoors Podcast is the Midwest's outdoor authority. An information and entertainment resource for the Midwest sportsmen. New episodes will be released every Tuesday morning and will cover everything from Hunting to Fishing...Bigfoot to Beer...River Relief to Conservation...and beyond.It's going to be an awesome journey and we hope you join us. We'll see you down the trail!

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