🔥 Episode Summary:

In this heartfelt episode, Mike, Mark, and Matt are joined by their "other brother" — lifelong friend and extended family member Davey Schultz. Growing up side-by-side, Davey was practically a Ruhl brother, and today we finally bring him onto the show to talk about childhood adventures, outdoor traditions, and a lifetime of brotherhood.

We dig into early memories of fishing trips, hunting camps, and mischievous road trips with Pop Grant. Davey shares the story of his first deer, taken with a flintlock rifle, and the incredible hunt for a record-setting Pennsylvania buck with a rare drop tine. Plus, we swap some hilarious Pop Grant stories, reveal how Davey survived a moped crash, and talk about how family, friendship, and the outdoors have always been at the heart of it all.

🧭 What We Talk About:

How Davey fits into the Ruhl family and the “other brother” origin story

Childhood memories of family reunions, trout fishing, and Christmas tree cutting

Growing up outdoors — from flipping creek rocks to late-season deer drives

Davey’s first deer — and the perfect (and lucky!) flintlock shot

The incredible story of the big drop-tine buck and recovering the broken antler

Road trip memories with Pop Grant — including running over reflector signs (on purpose)

The “ghost buck” story: tracking down a deer that survived a spine shot

Why we believe in the power of storytelling to honor family and tradition

🦌 Highlight Stories:

The Flintlock Miracle: Davey's first deer, first shot, and a blood trail you couldn't miss.

Big Buck at Camp: The biggest whitetail ever taken at deer camp — complete with a dramatic recovery of a broken drop tine.

Pop Grant's Driving School: Trust us, reflector poles are bouncier than they look.

Brennessel Lessons: Matt’s memorable (and itchy) lesson about stinging nettle and jewelweed.

The Ghost Buck: A buck that survived a spinal broadhead injury — and the wild morning Davey finally crossed paths with it.

💬 Favorite Quotes:

“One boy is a boy, two boys is half a boy, and three boys is no boy at all.” – Pop Grant
“We weren’t just cousins. We were family, and we did everything together.” – Mike
“If I had a bayonet on that flintlock, I would’ve been in business.” – Davey
“Podcasting like this — it’s about collecting the stories before they disappear.” – Mike

🌲 Stay Connected:

🌐 Website: OutdoorRuhls.com

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🙏 Thanks for Listening!

Big thanks to Davey for joining us and to all our listeners — family, friends, and the Outdoor Ruhls community. If you’re enjoying these episodes, we'd love if you shared the podcast with someone who loves family, hunting, fishing, and storytelling.

🎧 Stay tuned — more stories are coming, including “Unscheduled Landings II” and “Hell on Wheels!”