He doesn't just have a cool name, but Ryan Sparks has a ton of specific knowledge about fishing in the great state of Oregon during the Fall time. In this episode we talk about Cast for Kids, archery elk hunting, Oregon big game hunting statistics, Oregon fall time bass fishing, and the Western United States bass tournament scene. Listen for some great tips on how to get on large mouth and smallmouth in rivers like the Willamette and lakes like Henry Hagg!

In this episode: Devil's Lake Bass Fishing, podcasting, Mule deer hunting, and a big ol' conversation with Sam Williams, host of the Outdoor Adventures Podcast.

In this episode we talk about the OHA's TIP cash reward program, how to dress for hunting blacktailed deer in Oregon's Coastal Mountains, and have an extrememly informative conversation with the king of hunting gear: John Barklow. Us Western Oregon and Washington blacktail hunters face a unique challenge during our fall rifle and bow seasons, and knowing how to build your outfit can keep you out in the the rain longer. Join us for our next event, Rifle Sighting Day on August 26th! Find our facebook group to learn more.

Enjoy this bonus episode, where Bryant gives a play-by-play of his first turkey season. Listen to what worked, what didn't work, and some of the lessons he will take away from this first time experience.

Listen to this great conversation with Jay Yelas where we get into the weeds about his motivation behind his life in the outdoorspace and what it is like to be a professional bass fisherman! We talk about a recent and egregious bear poaching case, and get some great tips on catching bass in the Willamette river! Join our Facebook group at Salem First Hunting and Fishing Club to learn more.

In this episode Eric and Bryant made the pilgrimage to the Endicott family farm in Spirngfield Oregon to talk with Nathan Endicott about his life in the outdoor space, and the deeper inspiration that fuels his hunting pursuits and his videos. Find Nathan's videos at the Full Draw Film Tour, or at endicottfilms.com.

In this conversation with Ashle Lewis from Bad Ash Outdoors, we talk about her upbringing on the Olympic Penensula in Washington and how her heritage is directly connected to the land and recources we all share as Pacific Northwesterners. She is passionate about helping people learn to fish and experience a connection to the land. We also talk about Oregon's epic 2023 smelt run, get some Spring chinook fishing tips, and learn about Ashley's experience as a women in the outdoor space. 

In our first episode of the Salem First Hunting and Fishing Podcast, we break the rules by interveiwing an out-of-towner from Missouri! Our conversation was enternaining and insightful, by the end it was surprisingly spiritual.

Welcome to the Salem First Hunting and Fishing Podcast, where we are activley engaging Western Oregon outdoorsman! Get to know your hosts, Bryant & Eric, in this introductary episode. In the future, we will interview local professionals in the outdoor space to equip and inspire you in your outdoor pursuits!