The Best of the Outdoors | Texas and Beyond Hunting, Fishing & Shooting

Conservation, Bowhunting and New Mexico Outdoor Adventures with Guest Katie DeLorenzo

On our show this week we visit with Katie DeLorenzo who is a huntress, athlete and champion of conservation and eating organic, free-range wild game meat! We talk about hunting and fishing in New Mexico, women participating in the outdoor traditions, conservation and even dealing with anti-hunters. 

Although Katie has been hunting in New Mexico for a relatively short amount of time, she has some impressive accomplishments in the outdoor industry as well as in the field with harvesting several big game animals in her home state. 

Mentioned in Podcast:

Follow Katie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newmexicohuntress/ 

Follow Katie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newmexicohuntress/

Texas Fish & Game: www.fishgame.com

Dustin's Website: www.dustinsprojects.com

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About the Podcast: The Best of the Outdoors Podcast is optimized to bring listeners the best in hunting, fishing, shooting, bowfishing and other outdoor activities. The show is broadcast across a number of different audio platforms and serves as a source of education and inspiration for all things outdoors.

Texas Fish & Game is the largest and most popular outdoor publication in the Lone Star State. No other publication matches our coverage of hunting, fishing, guns, gear, tackle, conservation, outdoor news, and wildlife subjects. Our editorial cadre includes the best outdoor writers in the Lone Star State—all experts in their respective fields. This is the sportsman’s one-stop resource for information and education on Texas’ outdoors.

SPECIAL EDITION: The Bassmaster Classic Comes to Texas with Guests Alton Jones and Alton Jones Jr.

In this special edition of The Best of the Outdoors podcast, we talk with Bassmaster Elite Series and Bassmaster Classic Champion Alton Jones and his son, Alton Jones Jr., who has also qualified to fish both the Classic and Elite Series. As only the 4th father and son competitors to enter the Classic, this duo prepare to go head to head with each other and the rest of the pro anglers in this world class event. We talk about freshwater fishing strategies, best lures for Texas, advice for up and coming anglers and much more as the 2017 GEICO Bassmaster Classic kicks off this week on Lake Conroe and Minute Maid Park in the Houston, Texas area. Thanks for watching, reading and listening!

Alton Jones Website: http://www.altonjones.com

Alton Jones Jr.: https://www.bassmaster.com/anglers/alton-jones-jr

Texas Fish & Game Website: www.fishgame.com

Subscribe to The Best of the Outdoors Podcast: http://thebestoftheoutdoors.podbean.com

About the Podcast: The Best of the Outdoors Podcast is optimized to bring listeners the best in hunting, fishing, shooting, bowfishing and other outdoor activities. The show is broadcast across a number of different audio platforms and serves as a source of education and inspiration for all things outdoors.

Texas Fish & Game is the largest and most popular outdoor publication in the Lone Star State. No other publication matches our coverage of hunting, fishing, guns, gear, tackle, conservation, outdoor news, and wildlife subjects. Our editorial cadre includes the best outdoor writers in the Lone Star State—all experts in their respective fields. This is the sportsman’s one-stop resource for information and education on Texas’ outdoors.

 

Big Bore Airguns for Wild Hogs and Exotics with Guest Eric Henderson

Dustin interviews Eric Henderson, host of Adventures Afield, and we talk about hunting and target shooting with big bore and small bore air rifles in Texas and beyond. Many technological advances have been made in PCP Airguns over the last decade making the modern big bore rifle a true hero in the field. Eric has taken numerous native and exotic species in Texas and across the USA as well as African game with his stock and custom modified airguns. We talk about many different topics on the show. As always, thank you for watching, reading, and listening!

Mentioned in the Show:

Eric's Website: http://www.adventuresafield.com/

Eric's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfoR71zhoz6hL3jMiHk32Nw

Texas Fish & Game's Website: www.fishgame.com

About the Podcast: The Best of the Outdoors Podcast is optimized to bring listeners the best in hunting, fishing, shooting, bowfishing and other outdoor activities. The show is broadcast across a number of different audio platforms and serves as a source of education and inspiration for all things outdoors.

 

Texas Fish & Game is the largest and most popular outdoor publication in the Lone Star State. No other publication matches our coverage of hunting, fishing, guns, gear, tackle, conservation, outdoor news, and wildlife subjects. Our editorial cadre includes the best outdoor writers in the Lone Star State—all experts in their respective fields. This is the sportsman’s one-stop resource for information and education on Texas’ outdoors.

 

Fishing Baffin Bay and the Texas Coast with Guest Capt. Gerad Merritt

On this week's episode, Dustin interveiws Captain Gerad Merritt from Paradise Guide Services in the Baffin Bay area of the Texas Gulf Coast. We haven't covered saltwater fishing much on this podcast so this is our first real dive into it as part of the TF&G Texas Outdoor Nation. As always, thanks for watching, reading and listening!

 

Paradise Guide Services
(361) 228-0192
geradmerritt@gmail.com
http://www.paradiseguideservices.com

About the Podcast: The Best of the Outdoors Podcast is optimized to bring listeners the best in hunting, fishing, shooting, bowfishing and other outdoor activities. The show is broadcast across a number of different audio platforms and serves as a source of education and inspiration for all things outdoors.

 

Texas Fish & Game is the largest and most popular outdoor publication in the Lone Star State. No other publication matches our coverage of hunting, fishing, guns, gear, tackle, conservation, outdoor news, and wildlife subjects. Our editorial cadre includes the best outdoor writers in the Lone Star State—all experts in their respective fields. This is the sportsman’s one-stop resource for information and education on Texas’ outdoors.

SHOT Show 2017 Highlights and Tree Stand Safety with Guest Lou Marullo

After a small hiatus due to all the coverage of SHOT Show 2017 on FishGame.com, we are back with a recap episode of SHOT. Starting with Texas Fish & Game editors Chester Moore and Lou Marullo recording a Facebook Live session from the show floor to Dustin's one-on-one interview with Lou Marullo, we bring you the highlights of the show and new products and emerging trends that can help the hunter and shooting enthusiast out in the woods or at the gun range. 

We also cover tree stand safety and wearing saftey harnessed while hunting in tree stands, something Lou knows so much about as a hunter in Texas and New York.

See dozens of archived videos and blog posts from SHOT Show as well as other news and stories every day at www.fishgame.com.

Thank you so much again for watching, reading and listening!

About the Podcast: The Best of the Outdoors Podcast is optimized to bring listeners the best in hunting, fishing, shooting, bowfishing and other outdoor activities. The show is broadcast across a number of different audio platforms and serves as a source of education and inspiration for all things outdoors.

 

Texas Fish & Game is the largest and most popular outdoor publication in the Lone Star State. No other publication matches our coverage of hunting, fishing, guns, gear, tackle, conservation, outdoor news, and wildlife subjects. Our editorial cadre includes the best outdoor writers in the Lone Star State—all experts in their respective fields. This is the sportsman’s one-stop resource for information and education on Texas’ outdoors.

 

 

Dustin's Mad Minutes: Compound Bow Fundamentals and the Importance of 3D Archery

In this solo show, Dustin unpacks some tech tips on shooting a compound bow and why we should all get involved with archery, especially in the off-season. Dustin covers the importance of 3D archery as it prepares bowhunters for the "real deal" in the field. Check out FishGame.com this month for coverage of the Houston Boat Show!

 

Mentioned in the Show

Gold Tip Arrows: www.GoldTip.com

Grim Reaper Broadheads: www.grimreaperbroadheads.com

Barnett Youth Bows: www.barnettcrossbows.com/youth-archery

Texas Fish & Game: www.FishGame.com

Dustin's Website: www.DustinsProjects.com

About the Podcast: The Best of the Outdoors Podcast is optimized to bring listeners the best in hunting, fishing, shooting, bowfishing and other outdoor activities. The show is broadcast across a number of different audio platforms and serves as a source of education and inspiration for all things outdoors.

 

Texas Fish & Game is the largest and most popular outdoor publication in the Lone Star State. No other publication matches our coverage of hunting, fishing, guns, gear, tackle, conservation, outdoor news, and wildlife subjects. Our editorial cadre includes the best outdoor writers in the Lone Star State—all experts in their respective fields. This is the sportsman’s one-stop resource for information and education on Texas’ outdoors.

Getting Kids Involved in the Outdoors and Dealing with Anti-Hunters with Guest Dustin Ellermann

This week History Channel's Top Shot season 3 winner and TF&G columnist Dustin Ellermann joins Dustin Warncke on the show.  You get two Dustin's in one podcast! We talk about getting kids involved in the outdoors and shooting sports and how to deal with anti-hunters and other people who don't understand what we do in the outdoors. This podcast was a blast to record and we hope you enjoy it. Thanks for watching, listening and reading!

 

Mentioned in the Show:

Camp His Way: www.camphisway.com

Marksmanship Camp: www.topshotdustin.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TopShotDustin

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/topshotdustin

Twitter: https://twitter.com/topshotdustin

Texas Fish & Game: www.fishgame.com

About the Podcast: The Best of the Outdoors Podcast is optimized to bring listeners the best in hunting, fishing, shooting, bowfishing and other outdoor activities. The show is broadcast across a number of different audio platforms and serves as a source of education and inspiration for all things outdoors.

 

Texas Fish & Game is the largest and most popular outdoor publication in the Lone Star State. No other publication matches our coverage of hunting, fishing, guns, gear, tackle, conservation, outdoor news, and wildlife subjects. Our editorial cadre includes the best outdoor writers in the Lone Star State—all experts in their respective fields. This is the sportsman’s one-stop resource for information and education on Texas’ outdoors.

Duck Hunting and Bass Fishing on Lake Livingston with Guest Dave S. Cox

Dustin's guest this week is Dave Scott Cox, owner and head guide of Palmetto Guide Service. Mr. Cox mainly fishes and hunts Lake Livingston, Lake Raven and the Trinity river and he has been a featured Texas Fishing Hotspots contributor for Texas Fish & Game magazine for many years.

 

Duck hunting is one of his specialites during the fall and winter months and fishing the rest of the year for catfish, largemouth bass, and white bass is what keeps him busy as a full time year-round guide. We talk about best hunting and fishing spots, best practices while on the water hunting or fishing and why you should hire a guide if it is your first time to a new river or lake area. Thanks for listening, watching, and reading!

 

 

Mentioned in the Show:

Dave S. Cox's Website: http://www.palmettoguideservice.com

Lake Raven Website: http://www.lakeravenfishingguide.com

Palmetto Guide Service Phone Number: (936)-291-9602

Texas Fish & Game Website: http://www.FishGame.com

Dustin's Website: http://www.dustinsprojects.com 

 

About the Podcast: The Best of the Outdoors Podcast is optimized to bring listeners the best in hunting, fishing, shooting, bowfishing and other outdoor activities. The show is broadcast across a number of different audio platforms and serves as a source of education and inspiration for all things outdoors.

 

Texas Fish & Game is the largest and most popular outdoor publication in the Lone Star State. No other publication matches our coverage of hunting, fishing, guns, gear, tackle, conservation, outdoor news, and wildlife subjects. Our editorial cadre includes the best outdoor writers in the Lone Star State—all experts in their respective fields. This is the sportsman’s one-stop resource for information and education on Texas’ outdoors.

Hunting, Conservation, High Fences and More with Guest Blake Marshall

On this podcast, Dustin interviews Blake Marshall, head guide and owner of King of Eights Outfitters based in West Central Texas. We talk about the start of Blakes's guiding career, conservation and wild game management, predator control, dream hunts for disabled military veterans and other deserving disabled hunters and much more.

 

Mentioned in the Show:

Blake's Website: http://kingofeights.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/King-of-Eights-Outfitters-LLC-699404003502323/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ko8marshall/

Donate to KO8 Dream Hunts: http://kingofeights.com/donate-dream-hunts/

Donate to Tanner's Dream Hunt: https://www.gofundme.com/tanners-dream-hunt

A Sand County Almanac and Sketches Here and There by Aldo Leopold (Amazon Link)

 

About the Podcast: The Best of the Outdoors Podcast is optimized to bring listeners the best in hunting, fishing, shooting, bowfishing and other outdoor activities. The show is broadcast across a number of different audio platforms and serves as a source of education and inspiration for all things outdoors.

 

Texas Fish & Game is the largest and most popular outdoor publication in the Lone Star State. No other publication matches our coverage of hunting, fishing, guns, gear, tackle, conservation, outdoor news, and wildlife subjects. Our editorial cadre includes the best outdoor writers in the Lone Star State—all experts in their respective fields. This is the sportsman’s one-stop resource for information and education on Texas’ outdoors.

Urban Airgunning for Small Game, Predators and Big Game with Guest Rick Ward

In this show, Dustin interviews Rick Ward "The Urban Airgunner" on hunting small game, big game, and predators with airguns. Rick is part of the American Airgunner TV Show which airs on the Pursuit Channel. Rick is a frequent "Round Table" expert on the show. Dustin and Rick discuss predator strategies, urban airgun hunting, AR-15 platforms and other hunting and shooting topics.

Mentioned in the Show:
Biography on Rick Ward: http://www.americanairgunner.com/rick-ward

Rick Ward's YouTube Channel: 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCME6yQ90_UjkgbSlobgTtWg

Follow Rick on Facebook: 

https://www.facebook.com/urbanairgunner/

Watch American Airgunner TV Shows Featuring Rick Ward: 

http://www.americanairgunner.com

Airforce Airguns: http://www.airforceairguns.com

Mr. Hollow Point Airgun Ammo: http://www.mrhollowpoint.com

Seth Rowland's Airgun Ammo: http://www.bigboreairgunammo.com

Luna Optics Night Vision: http://www.lunaoptics.com/

Book: Coyote Man: My Life with Coyotes by Ray Alcorn: 

https://www.amazon.com/Coyote-Man-My-life-Coyotes/dp/0979155614

Daniel Defense: https://www.danieldefense.com

Head Down Products: http://www.hdfirearms.com

Texas Fish & Game Website: http://www.FishGame.com

Dustin's Website: http://www.dustinsprojects.com 

About the Podcast: The Best of the Outdoors Podcast is optimized to bring listeners the best in hunting, fishing, shooting, bowfishing and other outdoor activities. The show is broadcast across a number of different audio platforms and serves as a source of education and inspiration for all things outdoors.

 

Texas Fish & Game is the largest and most popular outdoor publication in the Lone Star State. No other publication matches our coverage of hunting, fishing, guns, gear, tackle, conservation, outdoor news, and wildlife subjects. Our editorial cadre includes the best outdoor writers in the Lone Star State—all experts in their respective fields. This is the sportsman’s one-stop resource for information and education on Texas’ outdoors.