We're righteously fired up to have Ben Fisher in the studio this morning!

Ben is a licensed North Carolina guide, Land Trust board member, Coast Guard veteran, and all-around exceptional dude.
Among other things, we talk a lot about fly fishing.
The other things that are among:
-A little bit of Salisbury history
-Ben's time in the Coast Guard
-CB Radio and assigning handles
-Ethics of going on trips with guides and experienced friends
-Unsung fishing opportunity in central NC
-Reading water and mixing up techniques
-The art of sharing spots
-A story about unexpected Ubers
-The actuality that Brian did not, in fact, break Cody's rod

Check out Ben on Instagram: @The_Drifter_Life
And his new guide service website:  https://www.flyfishernc.com/

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Sam and Cody are back in the saddle.
Topics covered:
-Leather goods
-A brief overview of Cody's Michigan trip
-Look back at the 2020 Conservation Classic
-Difference between northern and southern birds
-Hunting during a full moon
-Bonus draw points
-A story by Sam on shared duck spots
-Navigating the WRC permit draw system
-Good fried chicken

Traveller Trading Company - travellertradingco.com

For the outstanding fried chicken mentioned by Cody, contact Jordan's Catering in West End, NC -  (910) 673-4571

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Cody and Sam are out of pocket today, and it's up to the remainder of the staff to grab the reigns and try to fill in.
On the show today:
Executive Director - Travis Morehead
Associate Director - Mikey Fulk
Director of Conservation - Crystal Cockman

They sit down to talk upcoming events, a recap of our 2020 Conservation Classic, our involvement with the Uwharrie Trail and our annual Uwharrie Through Hike, yearly conservation numbers updates, and how our efforts impact local agriculture.

We'll be back to your regularly scheduled programming next week.

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Today we aren't just brought to you by Backcountry & Beyond, we're sitting down with them!

Jeff Moose is an entrepreneur, outdoorsman, and huge supporter of the podcast.
He's joining Cody and Sam to discuss starting small businesses, how archery and commercial carpeting intersect, all manner of outdoor gear, why charcoal smokers and Abercrombie & Fitch are no longer cool, and how the outdoor supplier and conservation organizations help one another.

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Saddle up, this one is a wild ride!
Cody and Sam are sitting on the front porch of Cody's cabin and solving world problems.
Topics covered:
The origin of crop circles
Naked Nests
Sasquatch in the Piedmont
Squatters
Capital Punishment for littering
A glowing review of the Biolite Stove
TSI
Stories from our Dove Hunt
Why you should attend the 4th Annual Conservation Classic
To register: https://threeriverslandtrust.org/conservation-classic-2020/

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Today we've got Michael Felder on the horn!
Michael is a former collegiate football player, current sports journalist, skilled cook, and all around good dude.

We're talking cooking techniques, college football, small mammal management, and what it's like being from the Carolinas.

Check out Michael at:
https://twitter.com/InTheBleachers
https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/trash-and-treasure-with-amina-and-felder
https://art19.com/shows/hand-in-the-dirt


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"Healed souls want to heal creation."

We've got a special guest with a special story today - Tracy Davis of River Daisy Outdoor Company.
Tracy is someone with a lot of passion for the natural world, more specifically being out on the water.  We had an absolute blast sitting down with her to talk boats and hear about her journey.  Check it out if you want to learn more about paddling, or catch a particular story that left Cody and Sam at a loss for words!

Visit River Daisy Outdoor Company at:  https://riverdaisy.com/

Note: This episode was recorded a couple of months back, and there may be a slightly different audio character due to different equipment being used at the time.

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Cody and Sam are six kinds of fired up for opening day of dove season!  Especially Cody.
In this episode, we talk:
-Upcoming guide opportunities
-TRLT Dove Hunt
-How to not be "that guy" in the dove field
-Why dove season is so exciting
-Gear and hot tips
-What to expect on your first dove hunt
-Preparation and cooking

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We've got a very special guest today: Mack the puppy!
Along with her, we've got Mike Neiduski - Southeast Regional Director for Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society.
This episode is for you if you are looking for the low down on:
-Ruffed Grouse drumming, and how to find them
-Conservation efforts to protect bird habitat
-How to dress like a Hip-Uplander
-Why funding is critical for local non-profits
-RGS/AWS and TRLT - how we're all connected
-Dogs

To learn more about our upcoming Dove Hunt or register for the event, visit:
https://threeriverslandtrust.org/dovehunt2020/

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This is a highly anticipated episode, and a darn good listen!

Today we sit down with Grayson Guyer of Lost Highway Gun Dog Kennels.
Grayson is a veteran dog trainer, excellent story teller, and all around good dude.
We talk military bomb dogs, tracking in Africa, grouse hunting, bird dog training and field care, and musical preferences.

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