Outdoor Feast

Brown Folks Fishing ambassador David Chang joins us this week on the Outdoor Feast Podcast. This conversation was recorded on February 27, 2020. David lives in New York City and grew up in the Northeast. He talks about his fly fishing journey & provides some advice for how new fly anglers can get started. We talk about Brown Folks Fishing’s important mission, the barriers that people of color face in the outdoors and the importance of diversity in conservation.

Brown Folks Fishing is an incredible community that expands access in the outdoors for Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC). It was founded by outdoor visionary Tracy Nguyen Chung and launched on Instagram in 2018. Read about Tracy’s story and why she founded Brown Folks Fishing HERE

The Outdoor Feast has David Chang of Brown Folks Fishing on the podcast this week. David talks about fly fishing, the barriers people of color face in the outdoors and more - thanks for listening!
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Check out David’s blog “Exploring Taiwan on the Fly” by clicking HERE

New York fly fishing author & blogger Mark Usyk joins us this week on Episode 8 of the Outdoor Feast Podcast. We’re exploring why fly fishing is such a popular gateway to the outdoors. Mark offers some tips for getting started and shares his advice on fly fishing basics. We’re also talking about Adirondack brook trout conservation and Trout Power. Mark is the author of the popular Streamer Junkie blog and has released two short story books – Reflections of a Fly Rod & Carp Are Jerks. 

The Outdoor Feast has fly fishing author & blogger Mark Usyk on the podcast this week. Why is fly fishing so popular, how to get started and more, thanks for listening!
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For more great fishing episodes, check out Modern Carnivore’s recent podcast with Davin Brandt of Minnesota Steelheader by clicking here.

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In Episode 7 of the Outdoor Feast Podcast, Todd is talking with New York licensed waterfowl and turkey hunting guide Drew Goerlitz. Drew is a guide for Eastern View Outfitters in the Lake Champlain region of northern New York. He walks us through the process of ‘reading’ turkeys and how to adjust your calling and decoy strategies for big woods and farm birds. Drew talks about scouting, his interpretation of being ‘aggressive’, calling hens, decoying birds in a field and more.

The Outdoor Feast has New York turkey hunting guide Drew Goerlitz on the podcast this week. Drew shares numerous tips for hunting farm land and big woods turkeys, thanks for listening!
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Looking for more turkey hunting tips? Check out Modern Carnivore’s Learn To Hunt Turkeys on HuntingCamp.LIVE During the spring turkey hunting season of 2020, we’re giving everyone FREE access to all the turkey hunting content.

The spring fishing season opener is almost here. For some great steelhead fishing and conservation tips on Minnesota’s North Shore, give a listen to Mark Norquist’s latest Modern Carnivore Podcast with Davin Brandt of Minnesota Steelheader.

Thanks for listening and stay safe!

In Episode 6 of the Outdoor Feast Podcast by Modern Carnivore, Todd is talking with Nicole Qualtieri about how to maintain connections and community in these uncertain times.  Nicole is the Hunting & Fishing Editor at Gear Junkie and is based in Montana. We’re talking about how she’s handling social distancing and sharing stories about her eastern Montana deer camp for women. Nicole talks about her current outdoor writing at Gear Junkie (www.gearjunkie.com). She shares some stories about her social media background with MeatEater & Backcountry Hunters and Anglers. We’re also talking about mentorship, storytelling, the importance of empathy and the current outlook for major conservation funding legislation. Thanks for listening!

You may also want to check out the recent Modern Carnivore Podcast with Mark Strand where they talk turkeys and turkey hunting.

The Outdoor Feast has Nicole Qualtieri of Gear Junkie this week. Listen to learn about Nicole's eastern Montana deer camp for women and more
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Nicole Qualtieri (photo by Lindsey Mulcare)

Editor’s Note: If you’re curious about starting your own hunting journey shoot an email to [email protected].

This content is funded in part through a grant provided by the Minnesota DNR. Learn more about DNR efforts to recruit, retain and reactivate hunters on their website. 

In Episode 5 of the Outdoor Feast Podcast by Modern Carnivore, Todd is talking with New York Department of Environmental Conservation wildlife biologists Mandy Bailey and Tim Watson. This conversation was recorded in Albany, NY in November 2019. Mandy and Tim talk about their wildlife biology careers and how that’s influenced their hunting journeys. Mandy has worked from Florida to Maine to New York. Tim has done field work from California to Wisconsin to the Adirondacks. We’re talking about Mandy’s extensive work with migratory bat research and Tim’s field work studying northern forest fur-bearers like fisher and pine marten. Mandy shares how her career path shaped her hunting journey as an adult and offers advice for new hunters. Thanks for listening!

The Outdoor Feast has wildlife biologists Mandy Bailey and Tim Watson from New York. Listen to hear about the link between their careers, research and hunting paths
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In Episode 4 of the Outdoor Feast Podcast by Modern Carnivore, Todd and Mark are at Pheasant Fest 2020 in Minneapolis. We’re talking with Marissa Jensen and Kurt Bond of Pheasants Forever about the important role that upland hunting plays in hunter recruitment. Marissa is PF’s Education and Outreach Program Manager and Kurt is their Regional Representative in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast States. Marissa shares some stories about why she started hunting and talks about Pheasants Forever’s Women On the Wing program. Kurt is based in the East and talks about upland hunting opportunities in places like Pennsylvania, New York and beyond. We’re talking bird dogs, Women, Wine and Wild Food, and more. Thanks for listening and please follow Modern Carnivore on our social channels to keep in touch.

The Outdoor Feast has Marissa Jensen & Kurt Bond from Pheasants Forever. Listen to learn why upland hunting is so important to hunter recruitment
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Editor’s Note: If you’re curious about starting your own hunting journey shoot an email to [email protected].

This content is funded in part through a grant provided by the Minnesota DNR. Learn more about DNR efforts to recruit, retain and reactivate hunters on their website.