The Hunting Stories Podcast

Hunting Stories After Dark: Don't Follow the Voice | Halloween Special

Some hunting stories are better left untold after dark.

In this special Halloween episode of The Hunting Stories Podcast, we're diving into eight terrifying tales from the woods. From mysterious lights and unexplained creatures to haunted hunting camps, strange voices, and encounters that sent experienced hunters running for their lives.

These stories come from hunters, eyewitness accounts, folklore, and online communities. Some are allegedly true, while others remain unexplained. You decide what to believe.

We want to hear it! Whether you've seen something strange, heard something you can't explain, or experienced something in the woods that still gives you chills, reach out to The Hunting Stories Podcast. Your story could be featured in next year's Halloween special.

Grab a seat by the fire, turn down the lights, and enjoy.

And whatever you do... don't follow the voice.

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Joel Lybbert joins Michael to share the story behind his wild Western life in Alberta, where horse training, mule riding, buffalo riding, and hunting all overlap. This episode covers three big hunts, a long road to a legal bighorn sheep, a wolf hunt that turned chaotic fast, and a cougar pursuit that ended with a cat packed out on a mule.

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Country music artist Dave McElroy joins Michael to swap hunting-camp stories, talk about growing up drawn to the outdoors, and explain how hunting, fishing, and music became central parts of his life. This episode is equal parts storytelling and behind-the-scenes talk about what it takes to hunt well, travel well, and keep the fun in it. Dave shares what first pulled him into hunting, how his music career developed alongside it, and why the culture around hunting matters as much as the shot itself. He also recounts unforgettable hunts, from brutal cold-weather trips to a helicopter hog hunt in Texas.

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Michael talks with Sidney Smith about his background as a double amputee, his history with archery and hunting, and the southern Utah elk hunt that turned into one of the most remarkable stories he has ever told. What starts as a tough late-season bow hunt becomes a story about persistence, faith, and unexpected help from a sheepdog that led Sidney to the elk

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Dylan joins Michael for a pile of hunting stories from far Northern California, including a brutal blacktail recovery, a lake bear hunt that turned into a recovery mission, and a mountain lion encounter that ended in a broken leg. The episode is equal parts tactics, honesty, and hard-earned lessons, with Dylan and Michael also talking about archery frustration, bow setup, bear meat, and the reality that time in the woods is where the best stories come from.

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Michael sits down with Joel Vanderloom, wilderness survival instructor, primitive skills expert, hunter, and former Alone contestant, for a story-driven conversation that moves from South Africa to Oregon and from bushcraft to big game. Joel shares how early lessons in tracking, spearfishing, and time with the Hadza shaped his hunting philosophy, then gets into two standout hunts that show why patience, intuition, and respect for the animal matter so much. We discuss the ethics of hunting, how predators and prey are often discussed unfairly, and what it looks like to hunt with humility instead of ego. Along the way, Joel also explains how he developed his survival and bushcraft background, and why elk hunting in thick timber became such a defining part of his life.

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Mike Constantine shares the full account of a dream bow hunt on White Mountain Apache land that turned into a multi-day survival ordeal, a search and rescue operation, and a fight over what happened afterward. It starts with backyard Florida bowhunting, then moves to a high-pressure elk hunt in Arizona, where bad navigation, severe weather, and hypothermia pushed both hunter and guide to the edge. This episode is a mix of hunting, survival, and accountability.

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Michael sits down with Don Goode, founder of Backcountry Bistro, for a story-heavy conversation that blends hunting, military life, and the origin of a freeze-dried meal brand. Don shares how a 2023 North Slope caribou hunt helped spark the business, why he built meals he would actually take into the field, and how customer feedback has shaped his growing menu. We discuss Don’s hunting background, his time in the Army, the realities of caribou hunting on Alaska tundra, and the practical lessons that turned into a veteran-owned food company. This episode is as much about grit and adaptation as it is about hunting and backcountry

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Hunting, Family, and the Spirit of Adventure: Stories from the Field

Join us as we dive into a series of lively hunting stories with Matt Miller, an active military veteran and passionate outdoorsman. These tales highlight the thrill, challenges, and unforgettable moments that come with hunting across different states and environments, all shared by a dedicated father chasing memories with his son.In this episode

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