In this episode, Hunter sits with Barry and Pat Hopkins to discuss how it all began. The story of Green Top begins in 1947. Pat and Barry were, and still are, a pivotal part of the growth of the company since they began working for Green Top. In this episode, they take you back to when Green Top was just a service station and tell the story of the fortuitous gun trade that began the legacy. It was a pleasure listening to them tell great stories, reminisce fond memories of the old store (and the old old store), and share their perception of the business today. The real stories of the past 75 years begin in this part one, with more parts to this series coming later throughout this anniversary year.

Hunter and Andrew talk with Bill and Tyler Jordan from Realtree. Realtree was created by Bill Jordan in 1986. It has led the hunting industry in its numerous camo patterns for over three decades and still continues to be the innovative leader in the industry. How and why Bill decided to design his own camo are revealed in this podcast along with many other fascinating aspects of the history of Realtree. 

With March Mayhem in full swing, we created a bracket of our own that will decide what is the most iconic firearm of all time. 32 firearms were selected and ranked. Hunter, Andrew, Garren, and Justin go through each and every matchup and vote to decide the fate of each firearm. This tournament took some interesting twists and turns. The criterion for advancing is not typical, so tune in and find out who will stand alone in the end. 

Teaser for everyone, the 4 number one seeds are;

Colt Single Action Army 45

S&W Model 29 44 Magnum

Heckler & Koch MP5

Walther PPK 380

In this episode, Hunter sits down with retired Marine Corps Captain Jason Haag. Jason is CEO and founder of Leashes of Valor which is a national non-profit organization that works to provide service dogs to post 9/11 veterans. Locally based outside of Bowling Green, VA, Leashes of Valor was founded in 2017. Listen and learn more about this incredible organization that has an amazing mission!

Austin and Luke Rush discuss the dynamics of trapping with Hunter.

Garren Meyers and Brad Stephenson join Hunter for a discussion about the upcoming Inaugural Virginia Elk Lottery and review the ups and downs of duck season.

In this episode, we examine 12 topics of some highly arguable viewpoints. Why is a first focal plane scope better than a second focal plane scope? Or is it? What is the argument that a crossbow trumps a compound bow? The AR-15 versus the AK……

Hunter has Garren and Andrew join him in reviewing these and many more in this week’s episode.

Hunter, Andrew, and Travis decide what shotgun in the GOAT. Eight pumps and eight semi automatic shotguns square off in a bracket tournament. What shotgun do you think is the greatest of all time?

Luck or Strategy?: Late season hunting tactics and the 2nd rut.

Hunter, Andrew, and Todd discuss the truth about the 2nd rut and some interesting strategies for bagging a late season big buck.

Hunter and Andrew discuss Falconry with a local customer and falconer Michael Tittemary. Falconry is the sport of hunting with a bird of prey. Michael shares his knowledge and some great stories and experiences.

Host: Hunter Brooks

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