We Do This Too Outdoors

Everybody sees where you are today, but not everybody knows what it took to get there! On this episode of the We Do This Too Outdoors Podcast, I sit down with the fellas from Public Ground Outdoors to talk about their journey, humble beginnings, the grind behind the scenes, and how their passion for hunting turned into something bigger than they ever imagined. We talk about the challenges, the lessons learned, the brotherhood, and what it takes to keep pushing when nobody's watching. This one is about more than hunting. It's about believing in your vision, staying consistent, and never forgetting where you came from!

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 Sometimes the best podcast episodes happen when there’s no topic, no outline, and absolutely no plan. My boy Trey Reed, aka The Dreaded Archer, pulled up for another episode of the We Do This Too Outdoors Podcast, and this one was nothing more than two friends hitting record and letting the conversation go wherever it wanted to go.

We talk hunting, the outdoor industry, life, things we’ve seen and experienced along the way, and probably a few things we had no business talking about in the first place.  No interview questions. No polished answers. No trying to make everything sound good for the internet. Just an authentic BS session between two outdoorsmen who have been doing this long enough to have some stories—and some opinions.

If you’ve ever sat around hunting camp with your boys talking about everything and absolutely nothing at the same time, this episode will feel familiar. Pull up a chair and come kick it with us. WE DO THIS TOO!

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What does it take to build a name in the ammunition industry? On this episode of the We Do This Too Outdoors Podcast, I sit down with Ben Meyers of Flight Day Ammo to talk hunting, the outdoors, and the story behind the brand. We get into the passion, the vision, and what it takes to make your mark in the outdoor industry. If you're a hunter, an outdoorsman, or someone who appreciates the people behind the brands, this is an episode you don't want to miss!
 

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What does it take to build a name in the hunting industry? On this episode of the We Do This Too Outdoors Podcast, I'm sitting down with Hunter Flanders of RETAY USA for a conversation about the brand, the firearms industry, and the world of hunting.

We get into the people and passion behind the name, what makes the outdoor industry tick, and the importance of connecting with the hunters who make this community what it is. Whether you're a RETAY fan, a waterfowl hunter, a shotgun enthusiast, or someone who simply loves the outdoors, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

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If you know Dustin Aburn, you know he doesn't hold back! 

After meeting Dustin at the Dive Bomb Festival in St. Louis, I knew we had to get him on the We Do This Too Outdoors Podcast. This Maryland-born waterfowl hunter brings serious passion, strong opinions, and a whole lot of personality to the conversation—and when it comes to RETAY USA, he's all in!

Dustin joins us to talk about growing up hunting the Chesapeake Bay, his passion for RETAY shotguns, and why reliability matters when you're deep in the marsh, the temperatures are dropping, and the ducks are finally working. We get into shotgun performance, natural point of aim, waterfowl hunting traditions, and why he believes hunters should put a RETAY in their hands before judging it.

And yes… we get into the other shotgun brands, too! Dustin doesn't hold back when defending a brand he believes in, and some of these conversations had us rolling.

But this episode goes deeper than shotguns. We talk about sharing knowledge instead of keeping secrets, bringing more people into the blind, making memories with friends and family, and passing our outdoor traditions down to the next generation. We also touch on the challenges hunters face as access to hunting land continues to get tougher.

This is what the outdoor community is all about: passion, honesty, good conversation, and helping keep the hunting tradition alive.

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Waterfowl hunting can look intimidating from the outside—calls, decoys, waders, boats, blinds, weather, and knowing exactly where to be when that first flock comes flying in.

But where do you start if you’re a beginner?

In this throwback conversation, the late great Bubba Ray and his son Pat sit down to talk about getting into waterfowl hunting and what beginners really need to know. They break down the basics, the gear, the mistakes new hunters make, and what it takes to go from simply wanting to hunt ducks to actually getting out there and doing it.

This is more than just a conversation about ducks and gear. It's about passing knowledge from one generation to the next, learning from experience, and remembering that every seasoned hunter was once a beginner.

If you've ever wanted to get into waterfowl hunting but didn't know where to start, this episode is for you.

 Start somewhere. Learn as you go. And get in the blind.

We Do This Too Outdoors — because we all started somewhere.

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This is an episode that means a little more to me right now.

I'm bringing an older conversation with the late, great William “Bubba” Ray back to the forefront because sometimes an old episode becomes more meaningful with time.

Bubba has been on my heart heavy this past week, and it got me thinking about something we all need to hear:

Give people their flowers while they're still here.

Tell your people you love them. Call that family member. Check on your friend. Spend some time with the people who matter. Don't wait until they're gone to start talking about how much they meant to you.

This episode isn't just about hunting or the outdoors. It's about life, relationships, memories, and the people who leave an impact on us.

For anybody missing a loved one right now, I hope this conversation brings back a good memory, puts a smile on your face, or reminds you of the importance of appreciating the people you still have beside you.

Because tomorrow isn't promised.

Give them their flowers now.
Tell them you love them now.
Make the memories now.

Rest easy, Bubba. 

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I sat down with Mason Norman, Retay ambassador and part of the Mossy Oak and Drake family, for a conversation that goes way beyond hunting.

We talked whitetails, ducks, turkey hunting, gear, the outdoor industry, and the experiences that keep us coming back to the woods and water. But more importantly, we talked about Jesus, faith, family, and what it really means to live a life centered around God while doing what you love.

Mason brings a real perspective to the conversation, and there was no script and no trying to make everything sound perfect. Just two outdoorsmen talking about the things that matter—from chasing big deer and sitting in a duck blind to understanding that hunting can be about something much bigger than pulling the trigger.

Sometimes the woods teach you lessons that you can't learn anywhere else.

Sometimes the best conversations happen sitting around talking about the hunt.

And sometimes hunting reminds us to slow down, appreciate what we've been given, and give God the glory for it.

This is deer. Ducks. Hunting. Faith. Jesus. Life.

This is We Do This Too Outdoors.

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In this solo episode of the We Do This Too Outdoors Podcast, I get real about what it means to stop hunting just for the deer and start hunting for the moment. The sunrise. The quiet woods. The sound of leaves moving. The time spent sitting in a tree. The memories made with family and friends. The lessons God teaches us when we're willing to slow down and listen.

We put a lot of pressure on ourselves to fill tags, chase bigger bucks, and make every hunt successful. But what if success in the outdoors isn't always measured by what you bring home?

Sometimes the biggest part of the hunt is simply being there.

This episode is a reminder to slow down, enjoy the process, appreciate the opportunity, and understand that the memories you make in the woods can mean more than the deer you take.

Stop hunting the deer. Start hunting the moment.

Because one day, you may look back and realize the moment was the trophy all along.

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Y’all are always asking me and Trey how we got started in podcasting, what the early days looked like, what we struggled with, and how we went from just having an idea to actually building something people listen to.

Well… we already had that conversation. 

So instead of making another episode telling the same story, I’m bringing THIS one back.

In this episode, Trey Reed and I sit down and get real about our journeys as podcasters—from the early days of recording with limited gear, figuring out what the hell we were doing, finding our voices, building an audience, dealing with doubt, and learning what it really takes to keep showing up.

There were plenty of moments where we wondered if it was even worth it.

Looking back now, it’s crazy to see how far both platforms have come.

This episode is a reminder that you don't have to have it all figured out when you start. You just have to start—and keep going.

If you’ve ever asked, “How did y’all get into podcasting?”

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