This week, we bring you a collaborative episode with Panhandle Whitetails Podcast from our 2025 Veteran Hunt Camp in West Virginia!  This year's Veteran Hunter, Robert Reeder had an unfulfilled dream to deer hunt one day, and with the help of many partners we were able to make that dream a reality!  We were also able to surprise him by bringing in his best friend and the guy who nominated him for this hunt, David Schumer.  For this podcasts, our Hunt Hosts Mike Petrosky and Lawson McKee sit down with these guys at the conclusion of an awesome weekend to recap their experiences and tell their story.  We are always honored to be able to give back to those who have served our country, and this year was incredible to say the least! Special thanks to our 2025 Veteran Hunt Sponsors: Title Sponsor: Bill Garvey State Farm (Wellsburg, WV) Hunt Sponsors: Brownlee Lumber & Supply, Puskarich Accounting  Gear Sponsors: Hoot Camo, Fieldcraft LLC Donors: Robert Jones, Eric Kesler, Isaac Knight, Rytac Hunt Systems & many silent partners Fall Obsession Podcast is sponsored by:Hoot Camo Company (https://hootcamo.com/)Bear River Archery (https://www.bearriverarchery.com/)Trophy Edits (https://trophyedits.com/?ref=fallobsession)The Outdoor Call Radio App (https://www.theoutdoorcallradio.com/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Colorado hunting and science-based wildlife management have been in the crosshairs for years, and things are not looking any better.  This week's guest is Josh Wamboldt, a Colorado resident, outfitter, and by self-initiation a subject matter expert on the wolf reintroduction efforts and management practices currently happening in his State.  Josh is very vocal about not being strictly "anti-wolf", but he has many concerns and issues with how Colorado has handled their wolf populations, and the practices they execute moving forward.  We talk in detail about all the events, adjustments and migrations pertaining to wolf populations since the reintroduction, where Colorado is failing wildlife and residents with the current situations, and other factors and rumors surrounding CWD, their impact on other species and ranchers, and more.  This is a very education conversation, and recorded as a live episode with active audience engagement we are happy to share this very informative discussion.  Fall Obsession Podcast is sponsored by:Hoot Camo Company (https://hootcamo.com/)Bear River Archery (https://www.bearriverarchery.com/)Trophy Edits (https://trophyedits.com/?ref=fallobsession)The Outdoor Call Radio App (https://www.theoutdoorcallradio.com/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all know the whitetail grind. Year after year, around the clock and through all the seasons putting in the work hoping it will one day pay off on a monster buck. Very few work as hard as Ryan Reading; running dozens of cameras, studying deer patterns, and waiting to take the perfect moment and opportunity once it presents itself. For Ryan, it all came down to the 2025 rut and watching his giant target buck moving towards him from a stand he never thought he would see that deer from. Ryan joins us to tell the story, along with Mike Petrosky who was with him for the emotional recovery of the giant buck. Monsters do exist, and dreams can come true.  Fall Obsession Podcast is sponsored by:Hoot Camo Company (https://hootcamo.com/)Bear River Archery (https://www.bearriverarchery.com/)Trophy Edits (https://trophyedits.com/?ref=fallobsession)The Outdoor Call Radio App (https://www.theoutdoorcallradio.com/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our show returns with a one of a kind guest, Eddie Boyer.  Eddie is a Washington State resident, an avid hunter and outdoorsman, and an inspiring conservationist.  Eddie and Sam waste no time before they dive in to an educational and motivational conversation where they discuss current conservation issues, attacks on hunting, and issues specific to the State of Washington.  They talk about current political climates; both local and national and the impact a hunter's voice can have when used appropriately, social media presences, and more.  Eddie also shares a little bit of his personal life, describing himself as not your typical hunter or outdoorsman.  Listen in to the inspiring story as Eddie shares how archery, hunting, and a love for the outdoors literally helped him turn his life around from a prison cell to the great outdoors, and from rags to ridges.  Fall Obsession Podcast is sponsored by:Hoot Camo Company (https://hootcamo.com/)Bear River Archery (https://www.bearriverarchery.com/)Trophy Edits (https://trophyedits.com/?ref=fallobsession)The Outdoor Call Radio App (https://www.theoutdoorcallradio.com/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You may have heard of it, "Ambler Road"; the 211-mile roadway authorized via Presidential Executive Order to run through Alaska's Brooks Range.  Meanwhile, Congress has used the congressional review act (CRA) to overturn the BLM’s resource management plans in Montana, North Dakota and Alaska, putting over 160 million acres at risk.  And don't forget about Utah Senator Mike Lee's latest attempt to defile the current wilderness act.  These are the main topics Sam brings to our attention in this episode.  Our government is seemingly overreaching and not listening to science-based wildlife management and conservation and it is up to you, the hunter, the American and the voter to address it.  Don't skip over this one, because much has transpired since we last spoke.   Fall Obsession Podcast is sponsored by:Hoot Camo Company (https://hootcamo.com/)Bear River Archery (https://www.bearriverarchery.com/)Trophy Edits (https://trophyedits.com/?ref=fallobsession)The Outdoor Call Radio App (https://www.theoutdoorcallradio.com/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Her name is Paige Roux, but you may know her as Some Chick Who Shoots!  Paige is a nationally recognized firearms instructor for women and she empowers first-time gun owners to feel confident, safe, and prepared.  She joins us to share not only her personal journey and passions, but also to discuss a wide variety of topics surrounding gun ownership, firearm safety, learning to shoot, 2nd Amendment advocacy and more!  Paige provides valuable insight and perspectives for not just female gun owners, but also within family dynamics and preserving safe firearm practices in the home. This episode breaks the mold of our normal show by tapping into another important genre of self-defense and our right to bear arms! Fall Obsession Podcast is sponsored by:Hoot Camo Company (https://hootcamo.com/)Bear River Archery (https://www.bearriverarchery.com/)Trophy Edits (https://trophyedits.com/?ref=fallobsession)The Outdoor Call Radio App (https://www.theoutdoorcallradio.com/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we sit down with two of our own Fall Obsession team members, Mike Petrosky and Lawson McKee from West Virginia.  These guys are as down to earth as they come, and passionate about hunting and everything outdoors!  We talk whitetail hunting, how deer behavior changes during the rut and through the season, hunting tactics and strategy, coyote hunting and calling, deer tracking dogs and so much more.  There is a lot to unpack with these two guys, and this is one of those conversations that puts you as the listener in deer camp with old friends and will get you ramped up for fall deer hunting! Fall Obsession Podcast is sponsored by:Hoot Camo Company (https://hootcamo.com/)Bear River Archery (https://www.bearriverarchery.com/)Trophy Edits (https://trophyedits.com/?ref=fallobsession)The Outdoor Call Radio App (https://www.theoutdoorcallradio.com/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Corey Lehr purchased Monarch Hunting Products, he had no idea the obstacles, challenges, or growth that was to follow. The years between then and now have been nothing short of humbling and extraordinary. Corey joins us to share both his personal journey, and the story of Monarch; a Texas-based company building deer blinds, feeders, and other essentials for blue collar hunters. Corey's story has taken lots of turns, but because of his faith and his family, he has successfully steered a business that was destined to fail into a fast-growing, trusted and recognized brand for the every day American outdoorsman. Tune in for an authentic conversation with one of the best humans we've had the pleasure of speaking to. Fall Obsession Podcast is sponsored by: Hoot Camo Company (https://hootcamo.com/) Bear River Archery (https://www.bearriverarchery.com/) Trophy Edits (https://trophyedits.com/?ref=fallobsession) The Outdoor Call Radio App (https://www.theoutdoorcallradio.com/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's conversation is with a man named John, who you all may know as "The Public Land Advocate"!  If you follow his page, you know John passionately uses his platform to advocate for any and everyone to be able to use our beloved public lands.  We invited him to join us for an episode to discuss those same public spaces, the threats that seem to constantly attempt to limit access or take them away, and why it is important to protect our public access.  John takes the conversation beyond just scenarios applicable to hunters, but how all outdoor enthusiasts find value in public land access, and the importance of working together to preserve these places for future generations.  John originally found Fall Obsession back when we released episode 220 in which we discussed anti-hunters, haters and social media trolls.  We discuss the hunter's social media presence, and the importance of representing hunting in an authentic sense.  John is adamant that regardless of the issue at hand, if we can get more folks in the outdoors, we win.  Tune in.  Fall Obsession Podcast is sponsored by:Hoot Camo Company (https://hootcamo.com/)Bear River Archery (https://www.bearriverarchery.com/)Trophy Edits (https://trophyedits.com/?ref=fallobsession)The Outdoor Call Radio App (https://www.theoutdoorcallradio.com/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Sam sits down to bring some important topics to the front and center of our listener's minds.  The push to remove hunter's and outdoor enthusiast's rights, access and abilities to enjoy America's public spaces continues to be threatened.  Sam discusses the Roadless Rule, and the even more recent Public Lands Rule that are currently on the chopping block.  He puts some emphasis on how some of the threats in 2025 have not come from any anti-hunting or animal rights extremists or groups, but instead from right-leaning politicians that many may believe they align with personally.  Sam talks about how hunters should address these situations, and how they should carry themselves publicly when advocating for hunting and our rights.  This is more than just another conservation episode, this is a call to step up and defend what you truly believe in amidst a world seemingly on fire.  Fall Obsession Podcast is sponsored by:Hoot Camo Company (https://hootcamo.com/)Bear River Archery (https://www.bearriverarchery.com/)Trophy Edits (https://trophyedits.com/?ref=fallobsession)The Outdoor Call Radio App (https://www.theoutdoorcallradio.com/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another hunting season is here, and we are kicking off fall with a milestone episode!  Todd is back on the show with Sam, and the guys cover a lot of ground.  They discuss their upcoming whitetail seasons, what their preparation has looked like thus far, bow hunting, archery setups and more.  Todd and Sam talk about some recent progression internally within Fall Obsession this year, and how others can become involved and join the team.  Sam also gives listeners some extra discount codes they can use to save on some gear leading into the season.  This is a great episode to get you ready for whitetail season and go full send into fall! Fall Obsession Podcast is sponsored by:Hoot Camo Company (https://hootcamo.com/)Bear River Archery (https://www.bearriverarchery.com/)Trophy Edits (https://trophyedits.com/?ref=fallobsession)The Outdoor Call Radio App (https://www.theoutdoorcallradio.com/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are joined by Jenn Yarbrough for another Fall Obsession Podcast! Jenn is a Kansas resident, and avid outdoorswoman and a Land Agent for Midwest Land Group. She also is a published outdoor writer, a NWTF Grand Slam achiever and an International Spear Fishing World Record holder! Jenn comes on the show to share more than just her passion for hunting and the outdoors. As a land agent, Jenn discusses the intricacies of land and farm ownership, talking about the attainability of land, the biggest challenges for buyers and sellers, advice for anyone searching for their own hunting property or farmland, and more! Jenn wants nothing more than to help others achieve their dreams, and she is doing it right from the heartland of America! Fall Obsession Podcast is sponsored by:Hoot Camo Company (https://hootcamo.com/)Bear River Archery (https://www.bearriverarchery.com/)Trophy Edits (https://trophyedits.com/?ref=fallobsession)The Outdoor Call Radio App (https://www.theoutdoorcallradio.com/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are joined by a returning guest from back in the day, miss Courtney Carroll!  Courtney came on the show back in the early stages of Fall Obsession Podcast (episode 10), and just like our show has gone through many stages and changes, she has also.  Courtney is 5 years into her career as a Florida Game Warden, which is what the majority of our conversation focuses on.  We discuss with her the life of a wildlife officer, navigating the wide range of wildlife and dynamics present in the state of Florida, ethics and legality, and Courtney's personal journey info enforcing Florida Law to protect Florida Game.  Courtney shares what many listeners may hope to hear - some stories of the unique things and people she encounters in the role, in addition to some hunt talk.  It was great to catch up with Courtney, and we hope you will join in and listen! Fall Obsession Podcast is sponsored by:Hoot Camo Company (https://hootcamo.com/)Bear River Archery (https://www.bearriverarchery.com/)Trophy Edits (https://trophyedits.com/?ref=fallobsession)The Outdoor Call Radio App (https://www.theoutdoorcallradio.com/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are joined by Cable Smith, host of the Lone Star Outdoor Show, for a hard-hitting conversation on the current battles surrounding wildlife conservation and hunting in the public eye.  Cable shares his perspective as a longtime outdoor media voice on why hunting is so frequently and publicly under attack, how hunters contribute directly to conservation, and some of the issues currently in the crosshairs of Anti Hunting and Wildlife Groups and Extremists.  No State is immune to it, and we discuss some of these immediate matters; including the Oregon PEACE Act - IP28 which would effectively ban all hunting and much more in the State of Oregon in 2026.  If you’re a hunter, angler, conservationist, or simply someone who cares about the future of wildlife and wild places, this is a conservation conversation you won’t want to miss. Fall Obsession Podcast is sponsored by:Hoot Camo Company (https://hootcamo.com/)Bear River Archery (https://www.bearriverarchery.com/)Trophy Edits (https://trophyedits.com/?ref=fallobsession)The Outdoor Call Radio App (https://www.theoutdoorcallradio.com/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest this week on Fall Obsession Podcast is Chad Davis, the founder of the brands BOWADX and EUROADX!  Chad is one of the most passionate and down to earth hunters and outdoorsmen you will find in our world today.  He joins us to share his story and the passion behind the brands he has started.  Both came from a simple idea, and a concept that he felt the need to build a company on and to deliver a product the industry was lacking.  For BowAdx it was the want for simply a cleaner and more desirable archery apparel.  EuroAdx is his recent endeavor, engineering a mounting system that allows you to customize your euro mount to your needs.  We talk about Chad's journey with these brands and as a hunter himself, and much more!  One thing is for sure, if Chad puts his mind to it, great things are soon to follow! Chad is offering Fall Obsession Podcast Listeners a discount on his products! Use the code: FALL10 to save on your next order! Fall Obsession Podcast is sponsored by:Hoot Camo Company (https://hootcamo.com/)Bear River Archery (https://www.bearriverarchery.com/)Trophy Edits (https://trophyedits.com/?ref=fallobsession)The Outdoor Call Radio App (https://www.theoutdoorcallradio.com/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Yukon is one of the most rugged, natural and vast wildernesses we have today on this planet, and one man stands out amongst all others as someone who not only takes on the challenges of these wildlands, but considers it a privilege and honor to live there, to connect with the land and to steward its wildlife.  The one and only Jim Shockey is our guest this week on Fall Obsession Podcast.  For decades Jim has been known for embarking on some of the greatest hunting adventures and wilderness challenges known to man.  And while we do talk about some of Jim's great adventures over the years, our conversation is one of authenticity and humility as Jim shares his raw thoughts and passions for hunting these great North American regions, his love and care for the animals that dwell there, his opinions of the rules and regulations that in his area both help and hurt wildlife and hunters alike, and so much more.  One paragraph cannot fully summarize this episode with one of the greatest outdoorsmen of our generation; one can only tune in and listen for yourself! Fall Obsession Podcast is sponsored by: Hoot Camo Company (https://hootcamo.com/) Bear River Archery (https://www.bearriverarchery.com/) Trophy Edits (https://trophyedits.com/?ref=fallobsession) The Outdoor Call Radio App (https://www.theoutdoorcallradio.com/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From day one, Aaron Davidson has been engineering more than just rifles.  He has been refining and perfecting long range hunting and shooting rifle.  Aaron joins us for this episode to talk about the journey and development of his company, Gunwerks.  In two decades, Aaron and his Gunwerks team have revolutionized the long range shooting experience through their innovative ambitions, bringing concepts to life and creating products that quite literally have never been seen before.  Being the best and most precise firearm manufacturer in the world does not come easy or without risks, and Aaron shares with us what that journey has looked like for him.  We also talk more than just firearms.  Aaron is very passionate about similar topics as us, including legislative decisions impacting the future of hunting.  Aaron holds a unique and very well respected opinion on the recent public land sale/crisis out west; one that has yet to be shared on this show.   Fall Obsession Podcast is sponsored by: Hoot Camo Company (https://hootcamo.com/) Bear River Archery (https://www.bearriverarchery.com/) Trophy Edits (https://trophyedits.com/?ref=fallobsession) The Outdoor Call Radio App (https://www.theoutdoorcallradio.com/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More information is readily available for hunters and outdoor enthusiasts than ever before.  An outdoorsman's ability to share their thoughts, express their opinions and likewise to learn from others has never been this easy.  It works both in our favor and against us.  In this episode, Sam sits down to share some more intentional and passionate discussion starters with us.  He talks about why hunters should be political and social media and the recent conservation battlefield and public land issues relating to politics.  He shares some thoughts and recent online conversations through it all with those discussing the gradual decline of private and public access.  He also talks about the broad reach of Fall Obsession; a National Brand walking the line between education and entertainment in an online content world.  This is a very inspiring and inquisitive discussion that will leave you with thoughts and perspectives you didn't have before.  Fall Obsession Podcast is sponsored by: Hoot Camo Company (https://hootcamo.com/) Bear River Archery (https://www.bearriverarchery.com/) Trophy Edits (https://trophyedits.com/?ref=fallobsession) The Outdoor Call Radio App (https://www.theoutdoorcallradio.com/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our friends from Vantage Point Archery return to the show this week, and they are here to talk everything ARCHERY!!!  Equipped with some new creations, products and ideas since we last spoke, the team at VPA is dedicated to engineering a quality American-Made product that is built to last for the every day hunter.  We talk about their broadheads, their development and testing process and some of the inspiration behind their new products for 2025.  Namely, their Omega with bleeders and the new Archery Country head!  We also discuss bow setups, broadhead tuning, ideal arrow weights and more!  If you love talking archery and diving into the nitty-gritty of it all, then this is a podcast for you! Fall Obsession Podcast is sponsored by: Hoot Camo Company (https://hootcamo.com/) Bear River Archery (https://www.bearriverarchery.com/) Trophy Edits (https://trophyedits.com/?ref=fallobsession) The Outdoor Call Radio App (https://www.theoutdoorcallradio.com/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When we invited Michael Scrogan; host of The Hunting Stories Podcast on our show he had a special request.  He asked to have a "round table" conversation with some of our Fall Obsession team members and exchange hunting stories, hang out and just enjoy each other's company for an evening.  So, that's exactly what we did!  Michael, as a relatively new hunter himself shares a little about his journey and what inspired him to start a podcast, and then we dive in!  If you are looking to tune into a conversation that has a "hunting camp" pulse to it and will make you feel like you are sitting around a campfire with us, then look no further!  Press play and enjoy! Fall Obsession Podcast is sponsored by: Hoot Camo Company (https://hootcamo.com/) Bear River Archery (https://www.bearriverarchery.com/) Trophy Edits (https://trophyedits.com/?ref=fallobsession) The Outdoor Call Radio App (https://www.theoutdoorcallradio.com/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices