In this episode of the Hunting Stories podcast, host Michael Scrogan welcomes Whitney Tramel, an adult onset hunter who shares her journey into the world of hunting. Whitney discusses her transition from gun to bow hunting, her emotional connection to the sport, and the importance of mentorship in her experiences. She reflects on her first hunting experiences, the challenges of elk hunting, and the thrill of hunting in different states, including her adventures in Molokai. The conversation also touches on the impact of hunting on mental health and Whitney's aspirations for her podcast, Wild Strength.

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This week’s Hunter’s Brief covers top stories, from a major public-land “corner crossing” case now headed to the Supreme Court and new predator management moves, to local wildlife encounters (a cougar attack in Washington, a rare bear attack in Wisconsin), record-breaking fish catches in New York and Kansas, and international updates on trophy import debates and rhino poaching. It’s a quick, factual, and lightly humorous rundown of the news that matters to hunters and anglers.

Stories Covered:

Wyoming Corner Crossing Case Goes to Supreme Court – Ranch owner petitions SCOTUS to overturn corner-crossing rulingwyomingpublicmedia.orgwyomingpublicmedia.org

House Committee Backs Delisting Yellowstone Grizzlies – Bill advances to remove ESA protections from GYE grizzly bearswyomingpublicmedia.orgwyomingpublicmedia.org

Colorado Suspends Trapping Permits to Protect Wolves – CPW halts foothold trap licenses after reintroduced wolf killedcoloradosun.com

Cougar Attacks 4-Year-Old in Olympic National Park – Child saved by father; mountain lion tracked and euthanizedtheguardian.comtheguardian.com

Wisconsin Nixes Hunting/Fishing License Fee Hikes – New budget uses $30M transfer instead of raising license pricesoutdoornews.comoutdoornews.com

South Dakota May Expand Hound Hunting for Cougars – Proposal open for comment to allow more dog-assisted lion huntsoutdoornews.comoutdoornews.com

Illinois Poachers Fined Nearly $120K for Deer Crimes – Five men sentenced for multi-year spotlighting and Lacey Act violationsoutdoornews.comoutdoornews.com

Wisconsin Woman Survives Black Bear Attack – 69-year-old in stable condition after sow with cub attacks her near homepeople.com

NY Angler’s 6-lb Brook Trout is Third State Record of 2025 – Lowville man breaks 12-year brookie record (22″, 6.3 lbs) in Adirondacksdec.ny.gov

Kansas Angler Catches 121-lb Record Blue Catfish – Massive catfish shatters state record by 18 lbs on Missouri Riverksoutdoors.comksoutdoors.com

Texas Opens Applications for 9,600 Draw Hunt Permits – Public hunting lottery offers hunts statewide for 2025–26tpwd.texas.gov

Maryland Summer Striper Closure in Effect – Chesapeake Bay striped bass season closed July 16–31 due to heat stress concernssouthernmarylandchronicle.com

Montana Closes Big Hole River Amid Drought – Full fishing closure on lower Big Hole as warm, low water threatens trouttheoutdoorwire.com

U.K. Renews Push to Ban Trophy Imports – Nearly 200 endangered-species trophies brought to UK last year fuel calls for import bantheethicalist.comtheethicalist.com

195 Rhinos Poached in South Africa in First Half 2025 – Slight drop from 2024; new “Rhino Renaissance” plan launched to boost populationhelpingrhinos.org

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In this episode, Chris Greenly shares his journey as a new hunter, detailing his experiences, challenges, and the emotional rollercoaster of hunting. From learning the ropes of archery to the thrill of close encounters with deer and turkeys, Chris reflects on the importance of patience, family involvement, and the lessons learned along the way. He emphasizes the joy of sharing these experiences with his daughter and the significance of the hunting journey beyond just the kill.

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This week’s Hunter’s Brief covers everything from a Colorado reservoir “fish-out” caused by a broken dam to national policy changes affecting millions of acres of public land. We hit the latest on wolf and mountain lion management in the West, Pennsylvania’s historic green light for Sunday hunting, Jay Cutler’s social media hunting firestorm, and much more – including conservation wins and a few cautionary tales for outdoor enthusiasts. It’s all news that matters to hunters and anglers, served up quick and clean (with a side of wit).

Stories Covered (with Sources):

Colorado Lake Draining – Emergency Fish Salvage: Wildlife officials ask anglers to harvest fish from Summit Reservoir before it drains (CBS Colorado).

Roadless Rule Rollback: Trump administration rescinds protections on ~59 million forest acres to allow logging (The Guardian).

Washington Commission Collusion Allegations: Evidence of anti-hunting collusion among Washington Fish & Wildlife commissioners and activists (Sportsmen’s Alliance report).

Jay Cutler Safari Backlash: Ex-NFL QB Jay Cutler faces social media outrage after posting trophy hunt photos from Africa (TMZ Sports).

South Dakota Mountain Lion Hounds Proposal: State considers expanding use of dogs in Black Hills cougar hunts (Outdoor News).

Montana Wolf Harvest Changes: FWP proposes allowing 15 wolves per hunter and night hunts on private land (Outdoor News / AP).

House Bills – Lead Ammo & Grizzly Delisting: U.S. House committee advances H.R.556 to protect traditional ammo on public lands and H.R.281 to delist Yellowstone grizzlies (NRA-ILA News).

Colorado Wolf Packs Forming: CPW confirms three new wolf packs in Colorado post-reintroduction (CBS Colorado).

UK Trophy Import Ban Push: UK Parliament debates banning hunting trophy imports, 10 years after Cecil the lion (LionAid / Yahoo News).
Wisconsin Bear Attack: 69-year-old woman survives rare black bear attack at her Wisconsin home (People Magazine / WI DNR update).

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In this episode of the Hunting Stories Podcast, host Michael Scrogan interviews Dan, who shares his journey into hunting, starting from his childhood experiences with fishing and duck hunting to his thrilling first elk hunt. Dan recounts humorous and challenging moments, including the difficulties of field dressing an elk and a memorable incident involving a sudden need for a bathroom break while out in the wilderness. The conversation highlights the lessons learned through these experiences and the camaraderie that comes with hunting.

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This week’s Hunter’s Brief delivers the top hunting, fishing, and conservation headlines from July 3–10. From major federal moves like Trump’s new “Make America Beautiful Again” commission to expanded Sunday hunting in Pennsylvania and fresh public access across the country—we’ve got the news that matters most to boots-on-the-ground hunters and anglers. It's fast, factual, and just funny enough to make it to campfire conversation.

🗞️ Stories Covered This Week (No Hogwash):

Trump Orders Foreigners to Pay More for National Park Access

Trump Budget Would Cut Bird Banding Programs

Sunday Hunting Legalized in Pennsylvania

Anti-Hunting Email Campaign Escalates in Washington

Trump’s ‘Make America Beautiful Again’ Conservation Commission Announced

Texas Adds 10,000 Acres for Hunting + Speeds Up Park Openings

Colorado Seeks Feedback on 2025 State Wildlife Action Plan

Idaho Eases Muzzleloader Restrictions + Adds New Hunts

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Step into the hunting camp with this special crossover featuring the Fall Obsession team sharing their most memorable, hilarious, and sometimes harrowing hunting adventures around a virtual campfire. 

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Join us for a quick dive into the latest hunting and fishing news from June 26 to July 3, 2025. This week’s Hunter’s Brief covers 9 stories, from public land battles to international fishing regulations, with a touch of outdoor humor. Tune in for updates on wildlife management, legislation, and access issues impacting hunters and anglers.

Stories Covered:

National Stories

Mike Lee’s Public Land Sale Defeated in Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill

Senator Lee’s plan to sell 1.225 million acres of BLM land was axed from Trump’s budget bill after bipartisan pushback.

Relevance: Preserves hunting and fishing access on public lands.

Source: The New York Times, June 28, 2025

Trump’s Ag Boss Cuts 3.3 Million Roadless Acres in Wyoming Forests

USDA opens 3.3 million acres in nine Wyoming forests to logging, threatening elk and deer habitats.

Relevance: Impacts prime hunting and fishing areas.

Source: NPR, June 27, 2025

BLM Proposes New Hunting Access Program

BLM launches pilot program to improve hunting access on 500,000 acres in Montana and Nevada.

Relevance: Expands hunting opportunities on public lands.

Source: BLM Press Release, July 1, 2025

Regional Stories

Colorado Elk Poaching Ring Busted

Colorado authorities arrest five for illegally killing 12 elk in Routt County.

Relevance: Poaching undermines conservation and fair hunting.

Source: Denver Post, June 30, 2025

Oregon Expands Chronic Wasting Disease Testing

Oregon mandates CWD testing for deer and elk in eastern regions to curb spread.

Relevance: Protects game health and hunting sustainability.

Source: Oregon Public Broadcasting, June 26, 2025

Washington Fish and Wildlife Tightens Cougar Hunting Rules

New rules, influenced by Commissioner Lorna Smith, cut cougar harvest quotas by 20%.

Relevance: Limits cougar hunting opportunities in Washington.

Source: Seattle Times, July 1, 2025

International Stories
Canada Commits $12M to Pacific Salmon Recovery

Canada invests in British Columbia salmon habitat restoration to boost declining stocks.

Relevance: Benefits Canadian and U.S. anglers.

Source: CBC News, June 28, 2025

New Zealand Extends Trout Fishing Restrictions

North Island rivers face new catch limits and barbless hook rules.

Relevance: Impacts U.S. anglers visiting New Zealand.

Source: Stuff NZ, June 26, 2025

Australia Tightens Great Barrier Reef Fishing Quotas

Stricter recreational fishing rules aim to protect Great Barrier Reef fish stocks.

Relevance: Affects U.S. anglers planning Australian trips.

Source: ABC Australia, June 29, 2025

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In this episode of the Hunting Stories podcast, Bronson shares his rich hunting experiences, from humorous childhood memories with his Grandpa Greg to his adventures guiding in Wyoming. He recounts the challenges of hunting, including encounters with mountain lions and the lessons learned during college hunting trips. Bronson's passion for the outdoors shines through as he discusses elk calling, wildlife encounters, and his future hunting plans, including a caribou hunt in Alaska.

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America's public lands face an unprecedented threat as Senator Mike Lee revises but maintains his controversial plan to sell substantial BLM acreage near population centers. Despite scaling back from the original proposal, the current plan still endangers up to 1.2 million acres of vital hunting grounds and wildlife habitat across multiple states.

• Senator Mike Lee's revised public land sale plan still threatens between 600,000 to 1.2 million acres of BLM land
• USDA's decision to rescind National Forest logging protections raises concerns about wildlife habitat disruption
• Anti-hunting bias displayed in Lorna Smith's controversial presentation at Colorado State University
• Multiple state-specific threats identified from California to Wyoming, Idaho to the Pacific Northwest
• National Wildlife Federation and other conservation groups strongly opposing the land sale plan
• Canada investing $10 million to protect Atlantic salmon populations in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia

Call your senators at 202-224-3121 and let them know that not one acre of public land is for sale. Stay safe, hunt smart, and keep the wild in wildlife.

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