In this episode, we sit down with award-winning outdoor writer Tom Cross to talk about his deep-rooted passion for chasing Ohio’s biggest whitetails.

Tom shares stories of some of Ohio’s legendary bucks and explains why he believes Southwest Ohio consistently produces some of the state’s biggest deer. We also dive into the challenges Ohio hunters face, including limited access in certain parts of the state and the growing amount of large tracts of land being leased.

Tom gives his perspective on Ohio’s liberal doe management policies and compares the state’s deer hunting opportunities with those in other parts of the country. From giant bucks and hunting strategies to access and deer management, this conversation covers the issues that matter to Ohio whitetail hunters. If you’re passionate about Ohio whitetails, big bucks, and deer hunting, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

Steelhead , Art & Community with Aaron Chine.

On this episode, we sit down with renowned artist and steelhead guide Aaron Chine for a conversation that brings together art, community and fishing. Aaron shares the story behind his recent Muskie mural (Mo-Muskie) in Warren, Ohio, and how the project helped bring the local community together.

From there, we explore the powerful connection between nature and art before switching gears to talk about Aaron’s lifelong passion for fishing and how he got started at a young age. Aaron takes us through his journey to becoming a steelhead guide, including the challenges surrounding recent stocking efforts in Ohio and Pennsylvania.

We also discuss how he adapts to changing water conditions, the importance of being willing to move, and what it takes to consistently find fish.

And, of course, no steelhead conversation would be complete without some stories about giant fish, close calls, and the legendary tales that keep anglers coming back to the river.

If you’re into steelhead, fishing, art, conservation, and the outdoors, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

In this episode, we’re diving into one of the Great Lakes’ most fascinating and destructive invasive species, the sea lamprey.

Our guest is Joe Brancato, Aquatic Biologist Supervisor with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. Joe takes us through the history of sea lampreys in the Great Lakes, how they made their way into the upper Great Lakes, and why their life cycle makes them such a formidable threat to native fish populations.

We’ll explore the methods used to control sea lamprey populations, manage their habitat, and protect the Great Lakes ecosystem. Joe also shares the success stories and conservation efforts that have helped turn the tide against this invasive species.

If you’re passionate about the Great Lakes, fishing, aquatic ecosystems, or invasive species management, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.