Sam and Chris discuss Band-tail pigeon hunting in Oregon, bad decisions (aka new gun purchases, and the 2026 price increases for the privilege to hunt and fish in Oregon

Sam sits down with Stacie Wyss-Schoenborn, CEO of Central Willamette Credit Union, and discusses her climb of Mount Kilimanjaro and her climb to the base camp of Everest.

Sam and Chris Hayden discuss Oregon's proposed Senate Bill 769 which would allow the counties to decide if they want to allow hound hunting for cougars with ODFW supervision. Chris attended the public meeting on February 11, 2025. Sam and Chris also discuss the show season, Sam's Miam Peacock Bass fishing, and Chris's company Archer Construction and Remodeling.

In this merged episode Sam was invited to co-host with Bryant Ashton of the Oregon First Hunting and Fishing Podcast. Bryant and Sam interview John Stallone - Vice President of Howl for Wildlife Inc and host of the Days in the Wild podcast. John shared his insights on how outdoorsman (if united) are a force to be reckoned with.

Sam, John, and Dylan are back in the studio after a long hiatus. They discuss the 2024 western Oregon hunting season for John and Dylan and the upcoming 2026 Mule Deer eastern Oregon changes.

Sam interviews Nathan Endicott about his 2024 Blacktail hunting season. Nathan had an incredible year and was able to harvest mature blacktail deer in Alaska, California, Washington, and back home in Oregon.

Sam and Bob talk with Michael about his first buck experience in Eastern Oregon.

Sam sits down with Bryant founder of the Oregon First Hunting & Fishing Podcast and the Salem First Hunting & Fishing club. Bryant is a pastor, husband, father, and avid outdoorsmen. His spiritual connection to the outdoors is well-shared in this episode.