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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
Episodes
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The Heat Was On! | Ep. 57 | Nebraska Whitetail Adventure
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Faith, Fur, & The Trapline | Ep.56 | w/ Joey Thiel of the Jawga Trapline
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The Chase for Bully Buck Begins | Opening Weekend Recap | Ep.55
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Wake Me Up When September Ends | Ep. 54 | Michigan Archery Opener
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Public Land Challenge | Ep.53 | Curt Hanko
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Ep. 52 | Talking Ohio Whitetails | Mike Rex
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Ep. 51 | w/ Josh Arbogast of The Michigan Whitetail Project
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Next Mission Outdoors: Heal. Belong. Reignite. | Ep. 50 w/ Special Guest Todd Taylor
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Closing In: The FINAL Push to the Archery Opener | Ep. 49
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Pass It On: The next Generation of Hunters | Ep. 48 w/ Special Guest Travis McCormick of Great Lakes Outdoors
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Arrow Builds, Better Bow Setup, Supporting Local Pro Shops | Ep. 47 Tom Caltagirone Leveled Outdoors
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Culture Shock: Why Deer Hunting Needs More Than Just Regulations Ep 46 w/ Skip Sligh & Jordan Hoover
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Colorado Elk Hunting 101: DIY Tips, Gear, & Elk Calling Strategy with Ben Adair | Ep. 45
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Episode 44: Gear, Stories & Good Times | R100 Recap, Archery Talk, Product Reviews & Listener Q&A
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Ep. 43 | Where Did My Summer Bucks Go? Why Mature Bucks Disappear After Velvet Shed
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The Two Worlds of Hunting | Ep. 42
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Episode 41: ULTIMATE WHITETAIL HUNTING DREAM TEAM
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What Would You Do? - Realistic Bowhunting Scenarios | Episode 40
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America's Cryptid Encounters | Sasquatch, Dogman, Jersey Devil, and Unknown Mysteries of the Wild | Episode 39
For Episode 39 of Wild Spirits Outdoors, we're stepping away from deer hunting and habitat management for a night around the campfire. Join me as we explore…
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Summer Habitat Projects for Better Deer Hunting | Episode 38
Offseason is when great deer seasons are built.In Episode 38, we break down Summer Habitat Projects for Better Deer Hunting, focusing on exactly what you…
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Broadheads, Bowhunting, and the Rise of SLATRA Archery w/ Special Guest Nate Burdette| Episode 37
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4th Quarter Audible being called by the Michigan Natural Resources Commission? What Hunters Need to Know Before May 13 | Episode 36 w/ Special Guest Jordan Hoover
Rumors are swirling around the Michigan Natural Resources Commission ahead of the critical May 13th vote-and hunters across Michigan are asking the same…
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No Days Off: Travel, Training & Chasin’ Turkeys | Episode 35
Episode 35 is a solo episode packed with real talk, spring hunting stories, and the grind behind the lifestyle. This week, I recap: Recent work travel and what…
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BS Session #3 w/ Q&A
No Script. Just real treestand talk- the failures, the mindset shifts, and everything in between.This one goes deeper than tags and trophies: I get into the…
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Train to Kill: The 16-Week System for Ethical Archery Lethality. | Episode 33
ARE YOU GETTING READY FOR ARCHERY SEASON? Season is fast approaching! Don't just shoot a few arrows and call yourself season-ready. When the moment of truth…
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Episode 32: Talking Turkey – A Beginner's Guide for Spring Toms
Spring is here, and it’s time to chase gobblers. In this episode of Wild Spirits Outdoors, we break down the key strategies you need to find birds, call them…
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Episode 31: Unpopular Opinions in the Hunting World
Episode 31 is raw, honest, and guaranteed to spark conversation.We’re diving into the unpopular opinions in the hunting world with a primary focus on my home…
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Big things are happening with Michigan deer regulations and now is the time to get involved! Ep. 30
In this episode of Wild Spirits Outdoors, I sit down again with Jordan Hoover to break down the latest developments surrounding the Deer Advisory Team (DAT)…
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Spring Work = Fall Success: March–May Habitat Projects for Better Deer Hunting. Ep. 29
If you want better hunts this fall, the work starts right now.In this solo episode of the Wild Spirits Outdoors Podcast, we break down what land managers and…
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The Michigan Deer Management Debate Continues w/ Special Guest Paul Sikkenga- Ep. 28
In this episode I sit down in studio with Paul Sikkenga- member of the Lower Peninsula Deer Advisory Team and Founder of the Facebook group "DNR Watchdog" as…
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Helping Veterans Through the Outdoors- Ep. 27 w/ The Fallen Outdoors
I am joined in Studio by Todd Taylor, Michigan Assistant State Lead for The Fallen Outdoors. We Talk About: Veteran Brotherhood Healing through the Outdoors…
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Hidden Michigan with Ron Rademacher- Michigan Backroads
I'm honored to welcome Michigan native, author, storyteller, and the voice of Michigan Backroads- Mr. Ron Rademacher to the Wild Spirits Outdoors Podcast…
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Part 2: Michigan Deer Regs- One Buck Regs, The NRC, & The Future of Hunting in the Great Lakes State
Michigan deer hunting is at a crossroads. In Part 2 of Episode 24 (Ep.25) of Wild Spirits Outdoors, we conclude our break down the one-buck tag debate, the…
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Part 1: Michigan Deer Regs- One Buck Regs, The NRC, & The Future of Hunting in the Great Lakes State
Michigan deer hunting is at a crossroads. In Episode 24 of Wild Spirits Outdoors, we break down the one-buck tag debate, the role of the Natural Resources…
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North American Super Slam: The Ultimate Bowhunting Dream- EP. 23
What does it really take to complete the North American Super Slam with archery equipment? In Episode 23 of the Wild Spirits Outdoors Podcast, we break down…
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Droppin Hammers in the Empire State with Clint Catchot: Ep. 22
In this episode of the Wild Spirits Outdoors Podcast, I sit down with Clint Catchot of Droppin Hammers Outdoors for a deep-dive into whitetail hunting in New…
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Ice, Iron, Instinct, and Spirit: Michigan Winter Hunting and Fishing- Ep.21
January in Michigan isn’t the end of the outdoors—it’s where discipline is built. In Episode 21 of the Wild Spirits Outdoors Podcast, we dive deep into what’s…
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Ohio Muzzleloader Part 3 Finale: Warm Fronts, Close Calls, Mishaps, Success, and Hard-Earned Lessons
Episode 20 is the final chapter of my 2025/26 Ohio Muzzleloader Season 3-Part Series. I recap and break down the 4 Day season. This episode isn't a highlight…
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Ep. 19: Ohio Muzzleloader Series – Part 2 of 3
Part 2 of our Ohio muzzleloader season comes to you remote from our deer camp and picks up right where the grind begins. In this episode, I’m joined in the…
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Ep.18- Southern Ohio Muzzleloader Hunt (Part 1of 3)
Ohio muzzleloader season is here—and this episode kicks off a three-part series following my January hunt in some of the most challenging late-season whitetail…
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Ep.17- Listener Questions: Campfire Style Q&A
This episode is a true free-for-all. No script. No agenda. Just real questions and my honest answers. In Episode 17, I open it up to the listeners and dive…
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Ep.16- After the Rut, After the Pressure: How Whitetails Survive Winter
Winter in the Midwest and Northern deer woods is where whitetail survival becomes a numbers game.After months of hunting pressure, the physical toll of the…
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Ep. 15- Winter Whitetail Habitat Mastery (December-February Deep Dive)
Winter is the most honest season in the deer woods, and one of the most powerful seasons for transforming a whitetail property. In this episode, we break down…
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Ep. 14 - Dialing in for Muzzleloader Season: Cleaning, accuracy, caliber selection, and late season tactics
Muzzleloader season is almost here for most of the Midwest, and the late season grind is real! In this episode, I'll break down what helps me to shoot…
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Ep. 13: BS Session #2- 1st Half of Season Recap and Late Season Plans
The 1st half of Whitetail Season is officially in the books! In this episode host Brad breaks down his 1st half of the season, and what we as hunters should be…
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Ep. 12 Mitten State Madness
In this episode, host Brad takes a break from whitetail tactics and takes aim at Michigan’s whitetail management chaos with unapologetic opinions. Mitten State…
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Ep. 10 The last week of October: Welcome to the Chaos!
** Apologies for the poor quality. Had to reload this episode without the intro. Episode 11 should be best audio thus far. ** It’s that magic stretch of the…
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Ep. 11: The Pre-Lockdown Rhythm- Time to Hun the Honey Holes!
The time is here— and this is the window is now! Bucks are cruising, does are coming into estrous, and the pre-lockdown rhythm is in full swing. In this…
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Ep. 10 The Last Week of October: Welcome to the Chaos!
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Ep. 9 Cracking the "October Lull"
Mid-October can just about put even the most dedicated hunter to sleep. Deer seem to vanish, trail cams go dead, and patience can wear thin. But the truth? The…
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Ep. 8 Twenty Questions for my (hypothetical) Opening Day Strategy
Opening day of archery season is here for just about everyone, and in this episode of Wild Spirits Outdoors, I am fielding 20 questions on how I would…
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Ep. 7 The Invisible Game: Mastering Wind and Thermals in Hunting
We all know that deer live by their noses, but how can we use that superpower to our advantage? In this episode, we dive deep into the invisible world of air…
Wild Spirits OutdoorsEp. 6 The Science of Whitetail Senses
Whitetail deer do not just survive in the wild- they thrive all over North America because of their incredible senses. In this episode, we break down the some…
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Ep. 5: BS Session #1
In this episode, we dig into late summer whitetail behavior and how patterns shift as September approaches. From bachelor groups breaking up to the pull of…
Wild Spirits OutdoorsEP. 4 From Plan to Pursuit- Adapting on the Fly in a DIY Out-of-State Whitetail Hunt
The hunt begins. In this episode, we build off the foundation of planning from Episode 3 and dive headfirst in the hunt itself- And how quickly things can…
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Ep. 3 Pack Your Bags and Grab Your Tags- DIY Out-of-State Whitetail Hunting
In this episode of Wild Spirits Outdoors, we're leaving the comfort of our home hunting behind as we cross state lines. From scouting unfamiliar ground to…
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Ep. 2 Dialing In- Archery Tech Talk
We're in studio with Tom Caltagirone, owner of Leveled Outdoors, to get your bow setup dialed in for the upcoming archery season. From tuning tips to hunting…
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Ep. 1- The Call of the Wild; My Hunting Roots
In this premiere episode, Brad takes you back to where it all began- his first bow hunt in 1995- and walks you through the evolution of his passion for bow…