The Outdoor Life Podcast

Outdoor Life

Turkey Hunting

Hunting

Deer Hunting

Conservation

Public Lands

Bow Hunting

Trail Cameras

Wildlife Management

Thermal Optics

Bass Fishing

Whitetail Deer

Archery

Duck Hunting

Alaska

Hunting Techniques

Precision Rifles

Hunting Strategies

Turkey Calling

6.5 Creedmoor

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Outdoor Life has been publishing hunting, fishing, and conservation stories since 1898. Its flagship podcast brings deep-dive journalism to the issues that are most important to sportsmen and women. Hosted and produced by the editors with field reporting from our best contributors, the show airs weekly.

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	163	Founded	5 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	WildernessSports

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Latest Episodes

It's Time to Reconsider Turkey Hunting Ethics

This week hunting and conservation editor Andrew McKean and editor-in-chief Alex Robinson weigh in on a viral reaping video that sparked disagreement within the hunting community. Our editors may not necessarily align on turkey-hunting ethics , but ... more

29 Apr 2026 • 51 min

The Best Creedmoor Yet?

If you thought that we finally had enough new rifle cartridge introductions, well, you thought wrong. Shooting Editor John B. Snow explains why he can't stop shooting the new 25s, and the old.

Watch the video: youtu.be/TvIuFnzY5i0

Full sto... more

22 Apr 2026 • 43 min

Slashing and Burning at the U.S. Forest Service

There's a lot happening at the U.S. Forest Service right now, including a full blown agency restructure just as a potentially historic fire season gets underway. To demystify all these changes and what it means for wildfires this year, we talked to f... more

15 Apr 2026 • 56 min

The Animal-Rights Movement Is Getting Weirder

There is some really strange stuff going on these days in the world of anti-hunting and animal-rights activism. Dr. Robbie Kroger of the Origins Foundation explains why.

Hosted by editor-in-chief Alex Robinson.

Produced by executive editor Natalie ... more

8 Apr 2026 • 1 hr 2 min

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Recent Guests

Tom Tidwell

Former chief of the U.S. Forest Service

U.S. Forest Service (retired)

Episode: Slashing and Burning at the U.S. Forest Service

Camille Stevens-Rumann

Fire scientist and associate professor of forest and rangeland stewardship

Colorado State University

Episode: Slashing and Burning at the U.S. Forest Service

Robbie Kroger

Dr. Robbie Kroger, PhD in Wetland Ecology and Aquatic Biogeochemistry; founder of the Origins Foundation (formerly Blood Origins)

Origins Foundation (Blood Origins)

Episode: The Animal-Rights Movement Is Getting Weirder

Dustin Jones

Champion turkey caller and pot call maker

Blackstone Custom Calls

Episode: Turkey Calling Secrets with Champion Caller Dustin Jones

Dave Freeman

Explorer, author of A Year in the Wilderness

Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters / Boundary Waters protection efforts

Episode: They Lived in the Boundary Waters for an Entire Year

Amy Freeman

Explorer, author of A Year in the Wilderness

Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters / Boundary Waters protection efforts

Episode: They Lived in the Boundary Waters for an Entire Year

Andrew McKean

Outdoor Life hunting editor who led the elk hunt

Outdoor Life

Episode: The Full Story Behind Our Controversial Helicopter Hunt on Landlocked Public Ground

Patrick Wightman

National Director of Wild Turkey Research for the National Wild Turkey Federation

National Wild Turkey Federation

Episode: NWTF's Top Researcher Explains the Turkey Decline

Brian Nesvik

Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Episode: Director Brian Nesvik on the Future of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Hosts

Alex Robinson

Editor-in-chief and lead host; associated with field reporting and editorial leadership for Outdoor Life's podcast.

Natalie Krebs

Executive Editor; long-time producer and on-air contributor.

Dak Collins

Host of the show in several episodes; News Editor with responsibilities covering hunting, conservation, and policy topics.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 64 ratings

Great podcasts, and I’m not a hunter or fisherman.
I’m older now but still enjoy the outdoors. The podcasts are almost always interesting and give real glimpses into human and animal nature, and how technology addresses it all. Very well done.
Apple Podcasts
5
ggreen29
United States8 months ago
Other side Episode 109
The other side of the debate. Now that the citizens of the western states want to limit out of state hunters. The states make the fees higher and the preference points system more difficult. Why would I care if they sell all the public land out west. I will never be able to hunt on it. If they sell all the public land pay down the debt my taxes will go down. I might be able to buy land in my own state to hunt on. If western states are raising fees to limit access it is no use to me to have publ... more
Apple Podcasts
4
Midwest Bowhunter
United Statesa year ago
Turkey Episode with Van Cise = 5 Star Review
I really enjoy this podcast. Lots of interesting discussion on various topics. I especially appreciate the turkey episode with Matt Van Cise - keep the Turkey episodes coming! Denny Gulvas should be next.
Apple Podcasts
5
GSwigart
United Statesa year ago
Partnering with Harris/Walz?
It’s quite shocking one of if not the oldest Outdoor publication would partner with the campaign that hates everything a hunter cares about. Great job outdoor life. You screwed yourself.
Apple Podcasts
1
Bad Bama
United States2 years ago
Great Podcast
You guys are doing a great job with this podcast. Just like the magazine, great, timely info, well reported!
Apple Podcasts
5
JDE11111
United States2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the thoughtful, data-driven approach even when topics are controversial.

Fans want more survival stories and real-world hunting insights alongside policy discussions.

Some listeners note uneven interview pacing but praise storytelling and depth.

Overall, content is seen as timely, well-reported, and engaging for outdoors enthusiasts.

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Apple Podcasts	#97	United States/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts	#116	Canada/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts	#49	Australia/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts	#231	Germany/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts	#26	Ireland/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts	#70	Finland/Sports/Wilderness

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Why Some Rifle Cartridges Thrive, and Others Die Out

Q: What are the common threads you see that predict whether a modern cartridge will become a lasting success like the 6.5 Creedmoor?

A successful cartridge typically combines an improved design with broad, practical rollout—easy to load, accurate, and supported by a wide selection of rifles and ammunition; availability across markets and ongoing industry adoption are key.

Why Some Rifle Cartridges Thrive, and Others Die Out

Q: There's a ton of interesting stuff in this story that we'll dig into, but just off the top, what's the biggest thing that stood out in the story that you're like, man, this is written decades ago, but it's still relevant today?

Freel points to the recurring theme that cartridges rise or fall based on practical factors like the number of guns chambered for them and the availability of factory ammo, not just on paper ballistics, and notes the ongoing relevance of O'Connor's observations in modern cartridge ecosystems.

They Lived in the Boundary Waters for an Entire Year

Q: What surprised you most about the experience?

They were struck by how the senses continued to heighten even after months, how isolation shaped daily life, and how encounters with visitors helped spread the message to protect the Boundary Waters.

They Lived in the Boundary Waters for an Entire Year

Q: How did you plan and execute the year-long journey in practical terms (resupplies, routes, logistics)?

They used an expedition manager to plan a rough sweep of the wilderness, relied on volunteers for resupplies every two weeks, and adjusted routes seasonally, including a winter setup with sled dogs and a hot tent.

They Lived in the Boundary Waters for an Entire Year

Q: What inspired you to spend a year in the Boundary Waters and pursue this as a mission?

They were motivated by protecting the wilderness from mining threats and wanted to mobilize public support through a long-term, immersive demonstration of what the Boundary Waters means to people across the country.

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1. Tom Tidwell
2. Camille Stevens-Rumann
3. Robbie Kroger
4. Dustin Jones
5. Dave Freeman
6. Amy Freeman
7. Andrew McKean
8. Patrick Wightman

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