On this episode of the Aptitude Outdoors Podcast I sit down with Todd Crail Ph.D, Professor of Environmental Sciences at the University of Toledo. We discuss conservation, ecology and environmental issues based in the Great Lakes, Oak Openings Region and throughout Northwest Ohio. Hope you're ready for some SCIENCE!

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On this special Halloween Episode I talk to Sam Baxter about her Sasquatch encounter in southern Ohio, followed by Brett of Adventure Otaku about his run in with a Grizzly Bear in the wilds of Alaska while on a paddling trip. Happy Halloween everyone!

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On this special Halloween Episode I talk to "The Judge" host of From the Shadows Podcast about his encounter with Dogman in the cornfields of Bucyrus, Ohio, not far from where I live. He retells his experience of running into this creature while going on an evening run as a teenager. This one is pretty spooky so make sure you're ready!

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On this episode of the Aptitude Outdoors Podcast I talk with Jessica Tran and Katie Johnstone, founders of Ohio Women On The Fly, an organizations with the goal of bringing women in Ohio's fly fishing community together and to inspire more women to get on the water! We discuss gear, beer, fishing and much much more! https://www.ohiowomenonthefly.com/ 

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On this episode of the Aptitude Outdoors Podcast I talk with Connor Anderson of the North American Bigfoot Center. Connor is a Bigfoot investigator and filmmaker based out of Oregon. We discuss a wide array of topics such as Connor’s first encounter with what he believes is a Sasquatch, why, even on a good day it’s hard to film anything, let alone a moving creature that appears out of nowhere, the best books to read on the topic of bigfoot, the ape canyon story and why Flir thermal devices are so freaking cool! You’re not going to want to miss this one! Instagram northamericanbigfootcenter.com

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On this episode of the Aptitude Outdoors Podcast I talk with Nate Langlois, owner of Saw and Mill Co. We discuss Isle Royale backpacking trips, the Boundary Waters, growing up cutting wood, axes, saws, milling and the Midwest hard work ethic. For a limited time you can use the code APTITUDE at www.sawandmill.com and receive 20% off your order!

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On this episode of the Aptitude Outdoors Podcast I talk to Marc DeWerth about all things Bigfoot in Ohio. Marc has been studying the Bigfoot sightings for over 30 years and his knowledge on the subject shows. Although I am skeptical still, the allure of Sasquatch has always held my attention ever since I was a child when my father told me Bigfoot stories on our 10 acre wooded property in Southeast Michigan. I hope you enjoy this special October episode of the Aptitude Outdoors Podcast!

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On this episode of the Aptitude Outdoors Podcast I talk with Christina Kuchle, the Northwest Ohio Scenic River Manager for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Christina has had a lifelong passion for the outdoors and conservation and here she tells about where this passion has stemmed from. We also discuss a wide array of topics ranging from hellgrammite, to the Maumee and Sandusky Rivers as well as hunting, fishing and all things outdoors. You are not going to want to miss this one!

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On this episode of the Aptitude Outdoors Podcast I talk with Erik Schlimmer. Now Erik is not only a published author, but he also has a laundry list of accomplishments that he has tackled in the outdoors including: Summiting the Adirondack 3,000-footers during winter Summiting the Adirondack 2,500-footers Creating the Trans Adirondack Route Thru-Hiking the Trans Adirondack Route Completing the High Peaks Wilderness Area trail system traverse Summiting the Catskill 200 highest peaks during winter Summiting the Southern Appalachian 5,000-footers Thru-Paddling the Delaware River Thru-Paddling the Susquehanna River Tahoe Rim Trail thru-hike + 10,000-footers Completing the Catskill high peaks traverse Thru-Hiking the Northville Placid Trail Thru-Hiking the Baker Trail Circumnavigating the High Peaks Wilderness Area Catskill Park trail system traverse Foothills Trail system traverse Great Smoky Mountains National Park traverse Canada to Mexico mountain bike ride Summiting the Northeast 3,000-footers U.S.-Mexico border mountain bike ride Metacomet Monadnock Trail thru-hike Cohos Trail thru-hike Florida Trail thru-hike Long Trail thru-hike with more to come to learn more about Erik visit: http://thehikingveteran.com/ 

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On this episode of the Aptitude Outdoors Podcast we are joined by AJ Eads, outdoorsman and host of the Outdoors Podcast. We discuss our mutual love of all things outdoors including river trips, backpacking, camping, hammocks, travel, adventure and much much more. Make sure to head over to your favorite platform and give the Outdoors Podcast a Listen!

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