Hunting and the Outdoors have been known to have a therapeutic impact on those who truly value and appreciate its power and significance.  But for some the events of life can continually encroach on natural God-given outlets, and some need assistance to help refocus and overcome challenges.  This week's podcast guest is Zack Butterfield; a therapist with a unique approach to mental health and helping his patients.  As the author of the book "Hunting for Happiness", Zack is a hunter and outdoorsman himself and uses the therapeutic effects and influences of hunting and the outdoors to help those specifically from more rural areas who may not relate as much to a therapist who has known nothing but steel and concrete.  Zack shares with us his journey which has lead to his unique approach of helping others.  As a resident "western hunter", we are sure to talk some hunting with Zack, including his story of his very first Black Bear hunt from this year.  This a great conversation bringing perspective to a unique and important need within humanity. 

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Hunting camp is where life-long friendships are formed, memories are made, stories are told and good times are had.  This year in Texas was no exception!  This episode joins Chad, Kess, Drew, Nick, Carter and Sam; the crew from Fall Obsession's 2025 Texas Turkey hunt as they recap an exceptional (and slightly warm) weekend chasing thunderchickens in the Lone Star State!  The guys talk about the highs and the lows, the challenges of hunting turkeys in Texas compared to other areas, bow hunting and hog hunting, and much more!  Nick and Chad recap their successful hunts from the weekend, and the guys revisit a strange occurrence from the first night in camp having seen something very unusual after dark.  One thing is for sure, you may never know what Texas has in store but it is always a good time!

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He's just a southern guy who loves hunting and the outdoors, but you may recognize him as one of the funniest and most relatable people on your social media feed.  Trent Ellis is our guest on this week's podcast, and we have one heck of a good time!  Trent is one of the most down-to-earth people you will ever find, and he shares with us his background and the journey that lead him to creating the online comedy videos and skits we all know and love.  We talk a lot about hunting, take some trips down memory lane, and our discussion over our favorite hunting season snacks resulted in Trent adding some items to his grocery list.  It was a pleasure to spend an hour with Trent, who at the end of the day is just like the rest of us and always finding comedic ways to make light of every day occurrences. 

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It takes a lot of dedication, hard work and patience to make it in a saturated hunting industry filled with online content creators.  There are different avenues many follow during their own growth, and some are better than others.  This week our host Sam dives into the mindset of a Brand Ambassador in the outdoor industry.  The key takeaways from this episode include setting you and/or your brand apart, developing and cultivating quality relationships, building trust and authenticity, and certainly what NOT to do along the way.  Sam views the Brand Ambassador from the perspective of both the creator and the organization and highlights the importance to representing both your affiliates and hunting in general with respect.  If you have the words "Brand Ambassador", "Field Staff" or "Pro Staff" next to your name, or if you are thinking about representing an organization in such a capacity, then this is a must listen. 

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Our guest this week is Josh McKenzie, the host of the Caribou Media Outdoors Podcast!  Josh is an adult-onset hunter and an avid outdoorsman whose passion for hunting hit heavy and fast around 7 years ago!  In the current world of social media, it did not take long for Josh to begin sharing his passion and educational experiences with others online and through YouTube.  The Caribou Media Outdoors brand then began to take shape, leading to him starting his own podcast in January of 2025.  We visit with Josh and discuss his journey has an outdoorsman, the behind the scenes of his podcast, memorable moments and experiences from the field, and much more!  If you have not tuned into his show you are missing out on an incredible experience and valuable educational content for any and all hunters!

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This week's podcast is as good as they come! Sam is joined by two of our own, Andy Meeks and Todd Sellon as they recap their recent Snow Goose hunt in North Dakota. These guys have a passion for waterfowl, and love sharing their stories and experiences from the field. Todd and Andy talk about their setups, migration, and some of their less-proud moments which always make for a good laugh. This is a tight group of guys who also spend some time just catching up in general, and discuss other things like elk hunting, stolen pickup trucks, and some comedic moments and stories that you cannot make up! One thing is for sure, when these 3 get together it is always a good time, and you will feel like you are sitting in camp right next to them!

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This week Sam sits down to give listeners a look behind the curtain of the podcast during the spring of 2025. He talks about the recent "conservation crusade" that has been front and center of the podcast in recent episodes, and some of the key topics listeners should take away from it. Sam talks about some of the personal challenges and accomplishments he and his family have faced recently in their personal lives, and their plan for working to move forward and overcoming some life obstacles. Sam also gives a look at what's coming in weeks and months to follow for Fall Obsession and the show!

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This week's guest is John Kesler; a hard-working, avid outdoorsman just like the rest of us! He is a full-time hunting and fishing guide in the great state of Colorado and has a degree in wildlife biology with his previous background including having worked for the CPW in his earlier years. As a resident hunter in Colorado, John actually found us through a TikTok comment on one of our reels which lead to a healthy discussion about the current controversies surrounding wolves and mountain lions in John's State, and ultimately us extending the invite to have John on the show! John shares with us an honest perspective of someone who lives and breathes Colorado wildlife and hunting, and stays up to date and in touch with what is going on at the conservation and legislative levels. John discusses his personal perspectives, opinions and solutions, and shares with us a behind the scenes look at being a professional guide in Colorado. If you are interested in the perspective of the Colorado resident hunter right now, then this is a must-listen!

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The term "wildlife conservation" encompasses so many different species of animals. Mountain Goats are included in that, and may be considered a coveted or once-in-a-lifetime hunting experience for some folks. But what you may not realize is Mountain Goats do not always get the focus they deserve when it comes to normal conservation efforts and funding. That's where the Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance does their work. Kendrick Chittock from RMGA joins us this week to talk about today's overlooked, under-funded and under-valued areas of Mountain Goat conservation, and how their organization bridges a huge gap in research and funding for Mountain Goat conservation across North America. Kendrick gives us an education on Mountain Goat habitats, potential natural and human threats to populations, and how folks can get involved in helping their organization and local game commissions with Mountain Goats. And no, we're not just talking about your wallet, but also boots on the ground. This is very educational episode discussing a species of animal we are all aware exists, but maybe not as savvy as to the help they actually need. 

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Every hunt has a story, a memory and special moments that are forever in our minds. Taxidermy often helps us memorialize the animal and pay respect to our kill, while photos can also help us cherish and remember those significant moments in the woods. This week our guest is Dylan Carlson from Trophy Edits. Dylan and his team work very hard to help hunters, outdoors men and women, outfitters and others enhance and forever commemorate their experiences in the outdoors. Dylan shares with us why it can be so important to have professionals edit your photos and make them "wall-worthy", and it is honestly extraordinary how good these guys are at their jobs! Dylan talks about what makes a photo absolutely explode off the canvas, current and modern technology advancements and some of the best gear hunters and outdoors men and women can use to set their photos up for success, and more! We can't let Dylan go without talking some hunting too, which leads to one of the craziest elk hunting stories we've had on the podcast!

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