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Shedding Light Hunting Stories Podcast

Travis Williams: Shedding Light Stories
Turkey Hunting
Hunting
Deer Hunting
Faith
Urban Hunting
Deer
Traditional Archery
Bear Hunting
Hunting Experience
Turkey
Family
Faith and Spirituality
Hunting Season
Trent Ellis
Military Service
Hunting Stories
Public Land Hunting
Antelope
Bucks
Trail Cameras

Love a good hunting story? This is the podcast for you. Each episode is a real story told from a real hunter. There may be an occasional name you recognize but for the most part this podcast features average joes just like you! Real guys and girls with real stories about their hunting experiences. Deer, turkey, elk, ducks...if there's a story to be told we will tell it!

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Today I'm joined by Josh Benedetto, author of the new book "The Long Road Home". Josh comes on to share his experiences as a new hunter and to tell his powerful story of overcoming addiction. 

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In episode 111 I shared what I’d learned at that time from each of my turkey harvests…which wasn’t a ton of information. I started in 2014 and have found some success over the years. I’ve had 3 years I ate tag soup and hav... more

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Today I'm joined by a young man from Texas named Kolton McDaniel. Kolton has a passion for deer hunting and has had some great experiences in the woods. He shares some gun and bow stories along with his powerful testimony.... more

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Today I'm joined by Gen Murofushi from San Diego, California. Gen shares about growing up in Japan but then moving to the US and discovering a passion for turkey hunting in southern California. He now is a guide and board ... more

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Recent Guests

Josh Benedetto
Guest author and hunter, wrote The Long Road Home
Author, The Long Road Home
Episode: Ep. 247 The Shot He Didn't Want To Take- Hunting, Addiction, and Redemption with Josh Benedetto
Kolton McDaniel
18-year-old hunter from Texas
Listens and shares personal hunting stories
Episode: Ep. 246 Texas Deer Stories with Kolton McDaniel
Gen Murofushi
Big time turkey hunter in Southern California, board member of BackCountry Heroes
BackCountry Heroes
Episode: Ep. 245 San Diego Turkey Hunting with Gen Murofushi
Travis Shirer
Guest on the episode; renowned recurve bow hunter
Episode: Ep. 243 Tagged Out With The Trad Bow- Travis Shirer's 2025 Deer Season
Dylon Gandee
YouTuber and hunter, creator of the channel 'The Search'
YouTube
Episode: Ep. 242 Chasing Big Bucks But Still On "The Search" For Something More with Dylon Gandee
Joby Martin
Lead pastor and founding pastor of Church of 1122, author, and passionate hunter
Church of 1122
Episode: Ep. 240 Act Like Men & Hunting Stories With Joby Martin
Lee Hartzler
Dentist and outdoor enthusiast from northeast Ohio with a passion for hunting.
Episode: Ep.238 2025 Montana Elk Hunt-The Ride Out
Jeremiah Kuhn
Friend and hunting companion of the hosts who has experience in elk hunting.
Episode: Ep.238 2025 Montana Elk Hunt-The Ride Out
Joe Cox
Hunter from Indiana, recovering alcoholic, and passionate about sharing his hunting stories and faith
Episode: Ep. 236 Sniffing Up a Deer and Sobriety with Joe Cox

Hosts

Travis Williams
Host of the show; evident focus on hunting stories, mentorship, and faith-driven conversations.
Jeremy Riggin
Co-host; frequently contributes hunting-focused discussions and mentorship themes.
Jason
Long-time contributor and host; part of the core hosting team with storytelling emphasis.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 120 ratings
  • Thanks

    I really enjoy your podcast. Thanks for the hunting stories of every day people. For keeping things in perspective and the spiritual message.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    D@n63
    United Statesa year ago
  • Thanks

    I really enjoyed this last episode. Thanks Travis for sharing your hunting stories. Also, putting things in perspective.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    D@n 61
    United States2 years ago
  • Love it.

    Love the stories and especially that you include God in them.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The biker man
    United States2 years ago
  • I enjoyed

    I really enjoy his podcast. I just started listening a week ago. I have listened to seven or eight of the podcasts and still listening. Thanks, Travis. And thank you for the spiritual message that you incorporate in the podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    D@n 61
    United States3 years ago
  • The bear stole my covid buck!

    Folks, I’ve Benj listened to this one, an I just spoke to Travis last night via zoom meeting with my daughter Alexis an I .

    Let me tell you, if you like to share your epic outdoor experiences.. an love the Lord, check out this Ohioan podcast. This one is my favorite with the way Trav keeps the flow entwined with faith.

    Keep it up brother! Tony an Alexis!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Deermasterz
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners praise wholesome, faith-forward storytelling and relatable hunting stories.
The show balances faith with practical hunting insights and family-friendly content.
Guests are varied but consistently sincere and informative.

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Ep. 246 Texas Deer Stories with Kolton McDaniel
Q: What was going through your mind during your first successful bow deer hunt?
Kolton describes the intense mix of nerves and excitement, the feeling of finally succeeding after multiple misses, and the overwhelming sense of happiness and pride when the deer dropped, marking a milestone in his bow-hunting journey.
Ep. 246 Texas Deer Stories with Kolton McDaniel
Q: Kolton, tell us a little about yourself and how you got into hunting.
Kolton explains that he was born into a hunting family in Texas, learning from his dad, grandpa, and great-grandpa, and that hunting became a lifelong passion from a very young age, especially through family traditions and the joy of being outdoors.
Ep. 245 San Diego Turkey Hunting with Gen Murofushi
Q: What's your general tactic when you're close to a roosted gobbler?
Gen describes listening to the hens to guide calling, using mouth calls and occasionally slate calls to mimic multiple hens, and sometimes calling to the gobbler on the roost depending on conditions.
Ep. 245 San Diego Turkey Hunting with Gen Murofushi
Q: What are some of your favorite stories or standout hunts?
Gen recounts his son's first long-beard turkey on a rainy youth opener, a challenging 10-yard shot on a circle-toe gobbler after nine days of pursuing him, and overall experiences guiding families with BackCountry Heroes.
Ep. 245 San Diego Turkey Hunting with Gen Murofushi
Q: Tell us a little bit about yourself.
Gen shares that he's been turkey hunting in Southern California for about 34 years, originally from Japan, and explains how his background led him to hunting and the local turkey scene including Rio and Rio Eastern Hybrid populations.

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A storytelling-focused hunting show featuring real conversations with average (often family-oriented) hunters. Episodes blend gripping outdoorsy anecdotes with practical tips and reflections on mentorship, faith, and community, spanning deer, turkey, elk, and other pursuits. A notable throughline is integrating faith and values into hunting culture, alongside lessons on preparation, land access, and balancing hunting with family life. The format tends to favor personable, down-to-earth hosts and guests who share personal journeys, challenges, and triumphs, making it approachable for new listeners while still rewarding for seasoned outdoorspeople.

A standout strength is its emphasis on authentic experiences from a diverse roster of guests—r... more

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1. Josh Benedetto
2. Kolton McDaniel
3. Gen Murofushi
4. Travis Shirer
5. Dylon Gandee
6. Joby Martin
7. Lee Hartzler
8. Jeremiah Kuhn

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