We love talkin' Turkey! Especially when we can talk turkey calling and tactics with Scott C. Ellis, a 3X Grand National Turkey calling Champ.
Ep. 24: Talkin' Turkeys with Scott C. Ellis
Ep 23: Empower Outdoors 1 Year Anniversary!
Empower Outdoors co-host, Phil Stepp is back on the show to help recap our fall hunting seasons and celebrate Empower Outdoors' 1 year mark!
Ep 22: GoWild, An App Created for Hunters and Outdoor Enthusiasts
…With the right approach, our devices can be utilized for good; to share our outdoor lifestyles and to learn from and encourage one another. That’s the kind of digital community GoWild has built…
Ep 21: Ladies Midwest Meetup - Benefits of an All Female Fishing Trip
If you’ve ever been curious about what it would be like to attend an all ladies fishing or hunting trip, this episode will give you a pretty good idea. Even if you’re a guy, you’ll find value in this conversation and be able to to share with your wife/girlfriend or daughter why they should be on the lookout for ladies trips, too. And, let me tell you, the benefits of an all ladies trip is more than just a full pan of fish…enjoy the episode!
Ep 20: Hunting, Conservation, and Getting involved - with Special Guest, Allison Rauscher
If you’re a hunter, without even knowing it, you’re contributing to conservation. Each year, equipment, ammunition, licenses, tags and fees that are purchased in order to hunt contribute to conservation efforts. Sportsmen and women have contributed more than $14 billion to conservation since 1937. In this episode, Allison Rauscher joins the show to discuss how hunting is conservation and how to get involved in local conservation chapters.
OLDER GUY. YOUNG DOG. NEW TRICKS
So, how? How to put into words why we are willing to get up early, drive for hours, and drag ourselves through thick cover until our hip flexors burn. Maybe we are just stupid and gluttons for punishment? There’s some truth in that, but the why goes much deeper…
Ep 18: Antelope Hunting and Accessibility to the Outdoors
Lundvall is also passionate about accessibility to the outdoors. After a ranch accident in 1999 left her paralyzed, she made it her mission to redefine her life by helping others who may have similar circumstances. Lundvall shares her perspective of hunting in her action-track chair and how she preps for a hunting trip.
“The important things about accessibility that people have to realize is that it ends up being a lot more work for people with disabilities, but its so worth it in the long run. And that really starts with the prep,” Lundvall said.
Ep 17: The Woman Angler and Adventurer
Angie, who is a Minnesota native, discusses how she has found a way to follow her passion for fishing in Tennessee. She also discusses her podcast mission…
Family Traditions From Field to Freezer
…After a brief moment, we scrambled to get out of the blinds and chase down our harvests. We needed to be quick so we could be ready for another flock. And soon thereafter, we’d have our limit.
After the hunt, comes the cleaning. The birds don’t clean themselves. Each one in our limit of birds needs to be breasted and meticulously cleaned of feathers and bb’s. What we don’t eat right away, we preserve with our GameSaver®…
Ep 16: Creating Hunting Memories Lasting Generations
In this episode, Duluth Pack President, Tom Sega joins the show to share the Duluth Pack story and their legacy of outdoor and hunting products. Sega and Duluth Pack are not newbies in the hunting world. In fact, at 136 years old, the brand is the oldest, hand-crafted canvas and leather bag and pack maker in the USA.
5 Quick Hunting Gear Tips for New Western Hunters
If you're like me and you've grown up familiar with whitetail hunting but you're hoping to plan a hunt out west, this list is for you. Last year, I ventured on my first-ever, rifle elk hunt in Craig, Colorado. I literally learned about the hunt only TEN DAYS before I left; I had to scramble to find the correct stuff to pack. This year, I'm preparing for my first archery elk hunt in Carey, Idaho. I am by no means a western hunting expert but, by sharing what I've learned along the way, my hope is to help out other non-western hunters in a pinch.
Ep. 15: WhitetailDNA with Alex Comstock
In this episode, Alex shares how he is personally prepping for season, finding great spots on public land, and how he has been successful in gaining access to private land. He also shares the story of his massive North Dakota buck as well as his goals within the outdoor industry. You won't want to miss this one!
Ep. 13: Media Strategist & Outdoorswoman, Gabriella Hoffman
Gabriella Hoffman is a media strategist living in the DC Metro area. She is also an avid angler, gun enthusiast, and new hunter.
Ep. 12: Scott Einsmann, Digital Manager for the ATA
In this episode, we chat with Scott Einsmann, Digital Manager for the Archery Trade Association. Scott shares tips for getting started in archery, working through target panic, how to avoid bad habits, and much more.
Ep. 10: Hunting & Fishing with the Wounded Warriors Guide Service
In this episode of Empower Outdoors, we talk to Paul Pedersen, who served 27 years in the 148th fighter wing in Duluth, MN. Pedersen is an avid hunter and angler, who is a board member and volunteer for the Wounded Warriors Guide service…
Ep. 8: Kayak Bowfishing, Tips from Kaitlin Woodward
“The problem with going for 70 (draw weight) though, is that you blow through the fish and then your arrow would fly out the other end. And you want something that's going to just go half way, so that the arrow doesn't go all the way through it.”