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I Survived The Wild Outdoors

Brad Mathewson
Survival
Wisconsin
Tree Stand Safety
Hunting
Elk Hunting
Muskie Fishing
Sun Poisoning
Black Bears
Fishing
Brown Recluse Spider
Lyme Disease
Hunting Accidents
Search and Rescue
Hunting Safety
Recovery From Injury
Hunting Safety Equipment
Heart Attack Awareness
Emergency Response
EMT Training
Life Jackets

Brad Mathewson hosts, I Survived The Wild Outdoors! A podcast where outdoorsmen & women share their courageous tales of survival. Share your story at ISurvivedTheWildOutdoors@gmail.com

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Every hunter has a vision of how a trip will unfold from the country they'll explore and the animals they'll pursue to the memories they'll bring home. Sometimes however, the biggest lessons come from the moments when everything doesn't go according ... more

In the early 1980's, a day of ice fishing on Lake Winneconne in Wisconsin turned into a serious and unexpected situation for Mark Maynard. What started as a routine day on the ice, took a sudden and dangerous turn when an unseen hazard began to take ... more

Just 21 years old, Jake Bussey has already built a life most hunters only dream about. From guiding Turkey hunts since high school to crafting custom calls from the age of 13, his passion for chasing long beards runs deep. But during a hunt in Michig... more

In this episode we follow Ben Brooks, an experienced hiker from California as he ventures alone on the Bailey Canyon Trail in the Sierra Madre. What began as a routine afternoon hike took a dangerous turn when a black bear forced him off schedule, le... more

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Recent Guests

Mark Maynard
Nationally certified gas technician with 35 years of experience; featured survivor
Episode: The Invisible Killer
Ben Brooks
Experienced hiker from Pasadena, California
Episode: The Silent Trail
Frank Delnero
Resident of Lake Naomi who encountered a mother bear and cubs while walking dogs
Lake Naomi, Pennsylvania
Episode: The Dog and the Bear
Connie Delnero
Wife of Frank, present during the bear encounter
Lake Naomi, Pennsylvania
Episode: The Dog and the Bear
Ryan Marshall
Bushcraft and survival expert, former host of Marshall's Bushcraft on Canada's Wild TV, author
Marshall Bushcraft / Wild TV
Episode: Ryan Marshall: Fire, Watrer, Shelter
Joe Wing
Wisconsin angler, featured guest sharing survival and fishing adventures in South America
Self-described explorer; worked with Dick Ballard travel groups
Episode: The Amazon Adventures
Duane Braaksma
Survivor who fell through the ice on Green Lake
Episode: When the Ice Gave Way
Bob Kampstra
Hunter in Idaho who shares a guided elk hunting trip gone wrong
Episode: The Hunt That Wasn't
Ron Niziolek
A dedicated bull hunter from Cody, Wyoming
Episode: Elk Hunting in Grizzly Country

Host

Brad Mathewson
Primary host and safety storyteller focused on practical survival lessons and gear considerations in outdoor contexts.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 95 ratings
  • Lame stories told through phone calls

    scratchy audio recordings

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    klöodge
    Canadaa year ago
  • Love the stories but…

    … audio is hard to listen to. It’s hard to understand the guests. Hope you can get a recording device that does better with phone calls.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Elizabeth Kerb Crawler
    United States2 years ago

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Guests deliver compelling survival stories and actionable tips.
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The Invisible Killer
Q: What is a common ventilation mistake in ice shacks, and how should people fix it?
The biggest mistake is not providing adequate air intake and exhaust vents; you need both bottom and top ventilation with adequate free air area, not just screen openings or tiny vents. Proper sizing and avoiding restrictive screens are crucial.
The Invisible Killer
Q: Did you have any lasting symptoms or neurological effects after the incident?
The effects cleared relatively quickly; he experienced initial fogginess and later felt better, with recovery occurring within a day. He emphasizes the transient nature but underscores how dangerous the exposure can be.
The Silent Trail
Q: Can you tell me what happened that day, Ben?
I was returning from a hike when I encountered a bear on the trail. I stood my ground, used eye contact and loud commands to deter it, and it eventually moved away. Later, I tried to exit the area by climbing a fence after the gate closed, which caused a fall and a pneumothorax that required hospital treatment.
The Dog and the Bear
Q: Can you walk us through the moment you realized you were dealing with a bear and how you reacted?
We spotted the mother bear with cubs from about 60 feet away as we were about to pass a tree, and we immediately moved to put distance and create an escape path while keeping the dogs under control, then the bear charged and we did our best to back away safely without getting between her and the cubs.
Ryan Marshall: Fire, Watrer, Shelter
Q: So what do you feel is missing in the way survival is taught today?
The key gap is teaching that survival depends on context and prioritization; people chase flashy skills like bow drills or magnification fire, but true preparedness is about having reliable basics in your pack, knowing how to assess a situation, and being able to execute practical, proven techniques under pressure.

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2. Ben Brooks
3. Frank Delnero
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