Living The Dream Outdoors

History is made as the Missouri Hunting Heritage Federation holds the first ever youth deer hunt in cooperation with the James Foundation at Maramec Spring Park. MHHF executive director Colton Zirkle and MDC hunter education instructor Dwight Warnke taught hunter safety classes, followed by on-hands instruction, including firearms handling, fence crossing, and shooting crossbows. Seven first time deer hunters enjoyed a fabulous deer hunt at Maramec Spring Park, accompanied by one parent and a mentor. Zack Rothermel took his first deer. Thanks to all participants the MHHF, MDC, the James foundation and parents and mentors the first deer hunt at Maramec Spring Park proved a huge success. 

Ken McBroom, the Rambling Angler, joins Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast host Bill Cooper for a lively discussion about the wonderful world of fishing. McBroom spent many years as a helicopter mechanic in the wilds of Alaska. Today he is settled in Kentucky where he steadily pursues big crappie and red-ear sunfish on beautiful Kentucky Lake. McBroom discusses his Rambling Angler Magazine, lures he has invented and sells, and tasks about fishing, his favorite topic. You can hear it all on most social media platforms.  

Writers, pro crappie fishermen, and vendors from 14 states gathered at Lake of the Ozarks at Lake Breeze Resort for the #2024LOZFishCamp hosted by Big Mike Jones, of Mississippi, and Brad Wiegeman, of Arkansas. The Catch, Cook and Clean agenda featured fishing contests, fish cleaning contests, cooking contests, and jig tying contests. It was a 3-day event that paired outdoor writers and podcasters with some of the best crappie fishermen in the nation. 

In segment 1 , Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast host Bill Cooper joins National Crappie Association co-owner Tim Patterson on the water as he targets black crappie on the Lake of the Ozarks. In segment 2 Cooper interviews 13-year-old  Easton Chastten, the youngest contestant in the professional field of jig tiers contest. Easton placed second in a field of adult tiers. Additionally,  he was awarded a lifetime membership in the National Crappie Association, and other prizes including rods, reels, fishing lures and a memento shirt from the president of the NCA. 

It was a grand event and you are sure to enjoy this podcast with some true fishing personalities.     

Join Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast host Bill Cooper as he discusses crappie fishing Lake of the Ozarks switch tournament angler Frank Haidesuk of Kansas. A retired Air Force Veteran, he has made a name for himself in the crappie fishing world. Dedicated to the sport, /Frank has introduced many adults and youth to fishing. Frank has accumulated an impressive list of tournament wins.

Join Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast Host Bill Cooper and Dave Parrott of DandF Marine Salvage and Service. Bill and Dave take an in depth look at the marine business, the ins and outs of starting a  marine business in the Ozarks, and the unique opportunities doing so allows one to both serve rural communities and get to know those who are closest to the land and the rivers in this unique region known as the Missouri Ozarks.   

Join Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast host Bill Cooper and Mike Unruh, the National Vice President of Fallen Outdoors. Bill and Mike venture into an in-depth discussion about the programs and services offered by Fallen Outdoor Chapters across the United States. Dedicated volunteers help veterans return to the outdoors to reconnect with themselves and their fellow man after having served their country. You will not want to miss this riveting program about those who served and those who are now serving those veterans and helping them improve their lives by being involved in outdoor activities. 

Join Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast hosts Bill Cooper and Hunter Hindman and special guest Darrell Hindman. The trio of outdoorsmen discuss Bill’s induction into the Legends of the Outdoors National Hall of Fame, the super bowl of outdoor accomplishments and recognition. Too, the guys explore some of the incredible properties that Living the Dream Outdoors Properties currently have for sale. You outdoorsmen will drool as you hear about the most incredible farms, ranches and recreational properties to be found in the Midwest. Catch the podcast on Stitcher, Apple, AudioBoom, Deezer and more.

Join Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast Host Bill Cooper and the crew at Scenic Rivers Taxidermy in Salem, Missouri. Owner Larry Baron, and previous owner Heith Buie sit down for a spell and talk about the history of Scenic Rivers Taxidermy, the ups and downs of the taxidermy business and the thrills of the job. Most importantly, these highly skilled taxidermists give some up-to-date tips about how they want your deer prepared before bringing it to the shop. Hint: For your best mount, bring your whole deer to Larry and Heith and let them skin it out. Deer season is almost here. I’ve been using Scenic Rivers Taxidermy for decades. You should use them, too!  

Join Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast host Bill Cooper and longtime friend and outdoor writer Kenny Kieser, who is an inductee of the Missouri Waterfowlers Hall of Fame, the National Freshwater Fi\shing Hall of Fame and the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. Kieser relates how he got into outdoor writing and shares stories about some of the fabulous people he met along the way. Cooper and Kieser laugh through the show as they reminisce about old times. You’ll love this podcast, which can be found on moist social media platforms.

Join Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast host Bill Cooper as he joins Indiana outdoor writer Tom Berg on Table Rock Lake with guide Mike Webb. Mike puts the guys on some dandy largemouth and smallmouth bass on Table Rock Lake. Bill and Tom toured around the Branson area lakes catching trout on Taneycomo, giant crappie on Bull Shoals, and rough fish back on Table Rock with Stained Water Bowfishing Cpt. Bryan Wilson. This show is a treasure trove of fishing information for the Branson area lakes. You can catch it on Stitcher, Spotify, Audioboom, and most other social media platforms.