Chris and Don interview Legendary Outdoor Writer, D'Arcy Egan. D'Arcy worked at the Cleveland Plain Dealer for over 50 years and served an its outdoor writer for 45 years. Also, he hosted a weekly television show called "Outdoors with D'Arcy Egan and Joe Thomas". In 2023 D'Arcy was inducted into the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Hall of Fame recognizing the impact he had on Ohio's outdoors. We discuss the early environmental issues plaguing Lake Erie to the current fantastic walleye and steelhead fishing. D'Arcy gets into the success stories with the improved water quality and the reintroduction of native species. If you love the great outdoors this podcast is for you. It was a pleasure to have D'Arcy on as a guest and we hope to have him on again to share his outdoor adventures.

Chris and Don interview John Diez better known as the "Aquatic Matador". John's Favorite time of year to fish steelhead is the late season. John was a previous guest on episode 75 where he introduced us to fly rod basics. Today, John's focus is steelhead. He discusses everything from what gear he uses to his choice in waders. We get into fly rod setups and his favorite patterns. He discusses in detail where to locate active fish and how to catch them. If you are into Great Lakes Steelhead this show is for you.

Chris and Don interview Taxidermist, Jim Lynch. Jim has been a taxidermist for over 40 years and is on the board of directors for the Ohio Taxidermist Association. Jim talks about how much Taxidermy has changed over the years. He offers tips on what you should and shouldn't do with your deer. We get into some of the craziest animals and the largest whitetail he ever mounted. If you are interested hunting and taxidermy this podcast is for you.

Chris and Don interview Beth Christopher. She is the ODNR Program Administrator for the Call Before you Cut Program. Beth is a forestry professional with over 9 years experience in natural resources management. Beth goes into detail about the Call Before you Cut Program. This program is free to landowners in Ohio. They offer services to help the landowner manage their forest areas. We talk about the importance of developing a forest management plan before doing any cutting. If you are interested in forest management you will enjoy this podcast.

Chris and Don interview Jon Cepek a Wildlife Ecologist with for the Cleveland Metro Parks. Jon offers a broader perspective to urban wildlife management. He explains urban wildlife issues to help us understand how we got here, highlighting how people unintentionally contribute to human wildlife conflict. If you are interested in wildlife management you will find this podcast very interesting.

Chris and Don interview Professional Kayak Angler, Chuck Earls. Chuck owns and operates Lake Erie Kayak Fishing Charters. He is a Cold Water Kayak safety expert, kayak outfitter, and ACA instructor. Also, Chuck is a member of the USA Kayak Fishing Team. Chuck spends much of his time fishing Lake Erie. He offers details on safety before trying to tackle the big lake. He stresses the importance of being prepared for anything and checking the local weather before each trip. We talk about how he has his kayak rigged for taking open water walleye. Chuck gets into a few of his favorite fish catching techniques. If you are interested in kayak fishing this podcast is for you.

Chris and Don interview Buckeye Bowhunter, Josh Grund. The topic for today's discussion is how to effectively call deer. Josh talks about the different types of deer calls and how to use them. He shares his ideas on using calls in high pressured areas and offers a few tips that have worked for him in the past. If you love deer hunting this podcast is for you.

Chris and Don interview Steelhead guru, Mike Durkalec. Mike is the Aquatic Biologist for the Cleveland Metroparks. In his spare time Mike chases every fish in the area, but his first love is steelhead. Mike talks about the upcoming Steelhead Expo on September 28th from 9:00 - 3:00 at the Rocky River Nature Center. Also, we discuss early season tactics and Mike reveals his favorite methods for catching Steelhead. If you are interested in steelhead this podcast is for you.

Chris and Don interview Jay Stewart from Maverick Drone Deer Recovery. We review the current laws in Ohio for Drone Deer Recovery. Jay discusses how he started his business and the equipment needed. He offers suggestions on when to call for his services and when not to. If you are interested in deer hunting you might be interested in this podcast.

Chris and Don interview ODNR Fisheries Biologist Supervisor, Eric Weimer. Eric reviews the history of Sauger in Ohio and Lake Erie. He talks about what happened to native Sauger population and the future plans for reintroduction. This is a very interesting discussion that we think you will enjoy.