Send Travis a Text MessageToday I'm joined by local friend, Matt Deems, who was able to take down his first buck with a bow a couple weeks back! And not just any buck, a stud! He tells the story and how it all went down.

Send Travis a Text MessageIt’s been a long while since we’ve had an episode and I am currently looking for guests if you were interested in coming on. Send an email at [email protected]. Today I come on to tell my daughters success story, and a couple of my blunders. Hope your season is going well!

Send Travis a Text MessageIf you've listened to this show you are familiar with a couple of my Australian friends, Joel Fulton and Daniel Mummery. A couple months ago, Daniel was able to get his first sambar deer stag. In early August, he and Joel went deep into the backcountry by bicycle and Joel was up on the trigger this time. With Daniel having some back trouble, they weren't sure how the hunt would go and some doubts started to creep in. All of a sudden, God decided to give them a gift.T...

Send Travis a Text MessageDavid Nelson from Texas joins me on the show today to tell an incredible story from Africa. We hear some of his stories growing up in Texas and then we dive into a hunt that didn't go as expected. Cape Buffalo can be an extremely dangerous animal to hunt and David unpacks the story today. We also hear some life lessons this taught David and you'll benefit from them. Be sure to check out our latest videos on Shedding Light Outdoors YouTube channel.

Send Travis a Text MessageToday I'm rejoined by Dan Ray (and his wife Denise provides some great commentary!). He tells the awesome story of his recent bear hunt in Utah. It wasn't an easy hunt and he unpacks how it all worked out on the day before his season would end. It's a fun conversation and some great life lessons at the end!

Send Travis a Text MessageToday I'm joined by a local whitetail legend named Rich Wynn. Rich wouldn't call himself a legend. He'd just say he's been blessed. He's been able to harvest quite a few Ohio big bucks along with some from other states as well. Today he shares some of these stories along with his first elk with a recurve bow and the time he had to run down and tackle an antelope! We also get into the story of how his son fell out of a tree stand and how that forever changed thei...

Send Travis a Text MessageToday I'm joined by Joey Eichelberger from Wisconsin. Joey comes on to share some great deer and turkey stories. We hear an awesome story of how he shot his first compound buck on public land back deep in a swamp. He also shares about his new business called The Bass Raft. You can check it out at the link below: https://bassraft.com/

***Correction, I say episode 218...it's 217. My bad. Carry on.***For 20 years my Australian friend Daniel Mummery has chased Sambar deer and had hoped to take a stag with antlers. And for 20 years, it hasn't panned out. With limited time to hunt and a critter that is very elusive, opportunities have been few and far between. That is...until a couple weeks ago. Daniel comes on to tell the special story and how his 78 year old dad was along for the journey. Be sure to check out Daniel's Yo...

Today I tell the story of how I started the day planning to film and call for a buddy in Ohio but wound up on a piece of public in West Virginia I’d never been to. An hour later I had a turkey over my shoulder and was headed back to the car. Hope you enjoy!

Today on the show Nate Root and I talk about how it all went down for us to punch our 2024 turkey tags...19 minutes apart...on different properties...using a vary similar method. The past week and for Nate, the past year, have had some challenges with the turkeys cooperating. It all panned out yesterday and we share the stories. Be sure to check out our latest YouTube video below on an exciting hunt from youth season. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPynGgnN5V8

Today I have Alex Rewa on from Unseasoned Outdoors. Alex had the opportunity last year to intern with Bill Winke and we hear what that experience was like along with Alex's great deer and turkey stories. Stay tuned to the end when I talk a little about my eclipse experience. 

There's certain hunting memories that will never leave us. Most of those are ones where family or friends were a part of it. Today Carsen comes on the show to tell a story about he took his grandpa turkey hunting and had an amazing morning in the woods. He also shares some of his other favorite turkey experiences and hunts.  You can check out that hunt and the Tag Em Outdoor YouTube Channel here: https://youtu.be/x_wiM7ZK4oo?si=Tdz01u6FP1_mCODP

Today I'm joined by Brandon Guindon, senior pastor and elder at RealLife Ministries in Texas. Brandon is an avid hunter and today we talk elk, mule deer, and some of his hunts to Africa as well. Brandon and I also talk about discipleship and how we need to be intentional about it. In fact Brandon has written an excellent book on that topic which I highly recommend. You can check it out below!  https://a.co/d/bvay38W

Today I'm joined by Trent Ellis from Mississippi. You've probably seen some of Trent's hilarious content on Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube. If not, check out a couple of his clips, subscribe, and give this episode a listen! Trent is a down to earth guy that loves hunting and we hear some of his best stories today. We also dive into the importance of having Christian friends and how they can help guide us during some hard times.  Be sure to check out his channel under his name and also his...

Today I'm joined by Mitchell Glantz of Iowa. Mitchell has been chasing the Super 10 and hunts a variety of species...mostly with his trad bow. We hear about some amazing hunts and animals he's been able to take. It's a fun interview...if you enjoy it...pass it along to a friend who might as well!

I'm back! Thanks for coming back for another episode and if you'd like to come on the show please send me an email at [email protected]! Today I'm joined by Memphis native Mat McGraw. We talk about his early years hunting deer with dogs to his passion for bowhunting now. We hear a lot of great stories and hear Matt's perspective on grace. 

Today I'm joined by Danny Ard to hear some awesome stories. Danny shares his traditional archery stories form the past few years which culminates in his first recurve buck. Danny was on episode 6 and it was great to catch up with him again!  Merry Christmas and hope you enjoy!

Today Austin rejoins the show to share some great stories from his 2023 turkey season and deer season. Austin was able to turn his turkey season around in the last week and get multiple Toms down. And he was also able to take his biggest bucks to date in Alabama. 

Today I'm joined again by good buddy Matt Dove to talk about an incredible hunt he had a couple weeks back. Matt was able to take his biggest buck to date in West Virginia. Be sure to follow Matt's stories over on Instagram at Matt_Dove_Media. 

My friend from across the river Jansen McCloy comes back on the show to talk about his 2023 season and how he was able to take a very nice buck in town. Great guest with a positive attitude! 

Today's episode is a unique one and has 3 parts.  Part 1 I bring you up to speed on my season as I travel from my hometown back home. Part 2 Trav Shirer joins me in the car as we head out to our hunting spot. He tells the story of an awesome buck he was able to take a October 27th.  Part 3 We tell the incredible encounter of our hunt and what led to me punching my tag on my first recurve buck...while on the ground...using a decoy. If we sound excited, it's because we are! Thanks for all the...

Today I'm joined by my 7 year old Ansley to tell the story of her first ever deer. We unpack what lead up to season, her first 3 hunts, and how it all came together in a crazy moment on her fourth. It's always crazy having a kid on but she did well! Look for the full video on YouTube soon!

Today I'm joined in person by my two Australian friends, Daniel Mummery and Joel Fulton! We unpack how they both made it to the states, Joel's moose/wolf hunt and then we tell the awesome stories of the past two days. We've had an incredible time and had two great hunts. Hope you enjoy and be sure to check out Shedding Light Outdoors and The Hunter's Ministry on YouTube to see the videos coming out soon!  

GIVEAWAY ALERT- We are closing in on 3000 subs on Shedding Light Outdoors YouTube channel. Help us get to 3000 by sharing our post on Instagram, Facebook, or Go Wild and get entered to win a free Richardson Hat with our logo on it!  Today I'm joined by Utah resident and fellow Team 10Derloin Bowhunting.com Contest member Dan Ray...aka Old Carp. Dan shares some great deer and elk stories today and some of his great experiences over the years. We talk about what it means to leave a legacy.