The Outdoor Hour

In this episode Taylor Maples chats with Clayton and Amanda Duvall about their recent successes chasing turkeys, plus how their lives look differently since having kids.

In this week's episode Taylor Maples and Joshua Stratton chat with hunting lifestyle newcomer Christian Zeron. Christian became a viral sensation in the outdoors community online recently thanks to an enthusiastic video reflection following his first duck hunting experience. Since then, Christian has created engagement and awareness about hunting and shooting to thousands of previously unexposed individuals and done more for recruitment than many of the industry leaders could imagine. The amount of positive feedback Christian has received over his video says something interesting about the outdoor community--and the guys are eager to learn more about Christian, his experience as a first time hunter, and how we as a community should use this example to reach new members.

In this episode Taylor Maples and Joshua Stratton are joined by Wandering Fly Co's Capt Dustin Doss. Hailed by Taylor as, "one of the most interesting people I've ever met," Dustin is a freshwater and saltwater fly fishing guide who has spent his time guiding across Colorado, Arkansas, and Florida primarily. Capt Dustin gives an update on what's happening in Arkansas on the White and Norfork Rivers, plus teases some global upcoming trips he's planning.

In this Episode Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton discuss the balance between trying to be relatable and honest in creating outdoor content, versus aspirational and cutting-edge. The guys love what they do but are each in seasons of added burdens; families, finances, growing responsibilities at work--how do you balance everything required of you as a man in the modern world without losing sight the things that bring you back to center? The guys have some thoughts.

In this episode Taylor Maples and Joshua Stratton are in the studio catching up on some of the relevant topics in the news lately--Alex Honnold climbing Taipei 101, the end of Waterfowl season, X Games, music tours, and more.

In this episode Taylor Maples is joined by Captain Noah Miller to talk about a recent hosted trip to Andros in the Bahamas chasing double-digit bonefish. Noah has some stories about catching once-in-a-lifetime class of bonefish in some of the most pristine waters imaginable.

In this episode, Taylor Maples and Joshua Stratton catch up on some current events in the outdoor world--deadly Colorado Mountain Lion attacks, the controversy for hunting flooded corn fields, and more.

In this episode Taylor Maples is on the boat with BASS Nation Federation angler Hunter Stanley. In an unseasonably warm January, the guys get out and try to find some winter Large Mouth Bass.

In this episode Taylor Maples goes outdoors to talk about saltwater fly fishing from aboard a skiff on Florida's Space Coast. Between shots at Redfish, Snook, and Tarpon, Taylor talks with Captain Noah Miller about the unique fisheries in the Banana and Indian River lagoons as well as the threats to their sustainability. Once hailed as the Sea Trout Capitol of the World, the Space Coast has seen significant game species habitat loss which has resulted in massive reduction in the number of Redfish, Sea Trout, and other local game species. Hear what Captain Noah Miller and others are doing to raise awareness and fight for measures that will improve population numbers for these fish targeted by weekend warriors, professional fishing guides, commercial fisherman, and more. Plus, Taylor catches some fish--which is always cool.

In this episode Taylor Maples chats with Jaron Villemarette and Mike Chism from Skulls Unlimited. The guys discuss the process through which Skulls Unlimited cleans skeletons for the world's leading museums and scientists, plus consumer purposes like retail and hunters. Their proprietary process is one-of-a-kind and produces unrivaled results at an affordable price and is truly fascinating to learn about. Plus, the guys share some humorous stories about things they've seen, new-hires who quit at lunch, and the garage meat freezer that Taylor ruined.