This week on Driftwood Outdoors, Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod welcome CFM Executive Director Tyler Schwartze.

Tyler explains how CFM represents thousands of Missourians and more than 100 affiliate organizations in the fight for wildlife, clean water, healthy forests, and outdoor access. The conversation covers policy, funding, and the importance of citizen involvement.

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CFM Website
CFM Facebook
CFM Instagram

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Brandon Butler travels to Devils Lake, North Dakota for the second year in a row to pursue the hot walleye bite through the ice with McQuoid Outfitters. Aaron McQuoid has been a premier provider of fishing trips and comfortable accommodations on Devils Lake, North Dakota for over 20 years. 

McQuoid specializes in walleye, northern pike, white bass and jumbo perch Brandon and Aaron are joined on the podcast by Warren Johnson, and David Ray.

The foursome discusses what to expect at Devils Lake and how to catch the fish you're after. 

For more info: 
McQuoid Outdoors Website
McQuoid Outdoors FP page
Devils Lake Website

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This week on Driftwood Outdoors, Brandon Butler and Nathan "Shags" McLeod welcome Texas native and professional photographer Russell Graves.

From roaming creeks as a kid to becoming one of the most recognized outdoor photographers in the country, Russell shares stories of wildlife, teaching, hunting, fishing, and why capturing a trophy buck on camera might be harder than doing it with a bow.

This episode dives into the intersection of conservation and creativity as Russell Graves discusses wildlife photography, outdoor education, and his passion for protecting public lands.

For more info:
Hackberry Farm Nature Photography Workshops
Russell Graves Website
The Wildlife Photo Show YouTube
Russell Graves FB
Russell Graves Instagram

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Brandon Butler and Nathan "Shags" McLeod sit down with Curt Morgret and Doug Grove from Mid-Missouri Trout Unlimited to talk cold-water conservation, share fly fishing stories, and how Mid-Missouri Trout Unlimited is protecting Missouri’s trout waters.

Plus details on their 2026 fundraising banquet and the always unpredictable Mystery Bait Bucket question.

For more info:
Mid-MoTrout Unlimited Website
Mid-Mo Trout Unlimited Banquet
Mid-Mo Trout Unlimited FB page

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Week three of Brandon’s 50-by-50 adventure takes him to Virginia’s eastern shore where he meets Joe Enders and chases Sika deer in the marshes. Along the way, the guys talk hunting, fishing, life after loss, medical comebacks, and how the outdoors has a way of putting the right people in your path.

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Brandon Butler joins a crew of Delta Waterfowl members from Missouri for an unforgettable “body booting” duck hunt on the Susquehanna Flats of Maryland. The crew takes 21 ducks, including nine different species and receives a private tour of the Havre de Grace Decoy Museum, which houses one of the finest collections of working and decorative Chesapeake Bay decoys ever assembled. 

Located at the northern end of Chesapeake Bay, Havre de Grace is regarded as the decoy carving capital of the world. Few families have more history in the craft than the Jobes, and you’ll be introduced to Joey Jobes on this podcast.

Brandon is also joined by Kaleb Nunan, Missouri Delta Waterfowl State Chairman and Matt Kneisley a Senior Regional Director for Delta. 

For more info:
Joey Jobes decoys and hunts
Havre de Grace Decoy Museum 
Delta Waterfowl

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This week on the Driftwood Outdoors Podcast, Brandon Butler and Nathan "Shags" McLeod are joined by West Virginia guide and outdoorsman Charlie Mooney to break down a one-of-a-kind adventure: floating the New River while hunting squirrels and fishing—aka “Squirrelishing.”

Charlie shares his journey growing up in Appalachia, working across the outdoor industry, fly fishing in the West, and eventually returning home to raise his family and guide on the waters he loves.

The conversation covers creative ways to experience the outdoors, public land access, conservation, and why protecting these places matters for the next generation.

Fore more info:
Fly Rod Chronicles With Curtis Fleming
West Virginia Adventures
Country Road Cabins
Rocky Mountain Rafts

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Missouri Department of Conservation Director Jason Sumners joins Driftwood Outdoors for an in-depth conversation on chronic wasting disease, MDC’s decision to pause post-season targeted removal, and what comes next.

We ask the hard questions Missouri hunters and landowners are asking—what’s paused, why now, what replaces it, and what benchmarks could bring it back.

This is a long-form, transparent discussion about science, trust, and the future of deer hunting in Missouri.

For more info: 
Missouri Dept of Conservation website
Missouri Dept of Conservation FB page
Missouri Dept of Conservation Instagram

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Driftwood Outdoors' Unpaid Pro-Staffer Paddle Don joins Brandon Butler and Nathan "Shags" McLeod to look back on a huge year for Driftwood Outdoors—historic adventures, conservation conversations, and a surprising announcement that now makes all three hosts married.

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It’s a Christmas special on the Driftwood Outdoors Podcast, and Brandon Butler and Nathan McLeod are joined by the one-and-only Lisa Snuggs for an episode packed with warmth, nostalgia, music, and outdoor tradition.

A heartfelt conversation filled with outdoor traditions, music, and unforgettable stories. From growing up in a family rooted in fishing and hunting to singing her way into meetings with legends like Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard, Lisa shares memories that feel like Christmas around the campfire.

Fore more info:
Lisa McDowell Snuggs Music
Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame
The Lindsay Sale-Tinney Awards

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