Shedding Light Hunting Stories Podcast

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 podcast: Just Your Average Hunter.

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 sheddinglightod@gmail.com!

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 kind words and support!

Make sure to SUBSCRIBE on YouTube to see the video which will be coming out soon!

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!  

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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. 

Never before have we had each and every team member of Shedding Light Outdoors in one episode. Today is the day! I sit down with co-founder Travis Shirer and team members Josh Castle, Nate Root, Ben Cunningham, and Eric Penrod to discuss their summer planning, their season gameplan, and goals. Each guy has a different way they look at things and different events happening in their lives that will affect their season. Definitely some great information and some laughs along the way.  

We pray you all have a great and awesome season as well!

Today I'm joined by Tony Fall and his daughter Alexis. Tony has been hunting for years and has taken 68 whitetail mostly in NE Ohio. Today he shares some of his favorite stories and his daughter Alexis shares how she got her first buck. We also hear the tale of how a bear attempted to steal a buck!

Tony and Alexis also share some deep thoughts on their faith and how it has helped them get through some very dark times. 

Today we celebrate the 200th episode! Thank you so much for your support! Here's to many more stories!

Today I'm joined by Wayne McDowell from Colorado to hear some amazing elk stories. He, his wife (who was 27 weeks pregnant at the time), and his dad all got drawn to hunt the same trophy unit. Each of them found success in their own unique way. Amazing stories that you're gonna love. 

Today I'm joined by Candadian Cody Desranleau to hear some great stories. Cody tells some of his best experiences including his first bull moose. Hope you enjoy!

Today I'm joined by Hunter Willis from Georgia, who is soon heading back to his home state of Indiana. We talk everything today...first buck with a bow, his wife's first deer, hogs, turkeys, and more. It's a fun one! Stick around to the end where I talk a little but about how we can make it through the changes in our lives. 

Today I'm joined again by Shane Simpson. Last time Shane was on we talked turkeys and had a great time. Today we dive into some of Shane's deer and deer tracking stories and they are good ones! But before all that Shane shares some exciting news about a brand new app called TRAKR. This app will help hunters who need a tracking dog easily connect with a tracker. It was also be a place to get some great information and data as tracks come in. I encourage you to give this one a listen and download the app!

https://www.shanesimpsonhunting.com/

Today I'm joined again by Brandon Roberts of Pennsylvania. Brandon comes on to share about his brand new YouTube and social channel called Rocket Outdoorz in honor of his grandpa (known as Rocket). We hear stories from his past season and how some things went well...and how some things did not. Brandon shares how we deal with mistakes and use them to our benefit. Hope you enjoy!

Check out and subscribe to Brandon's new channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@RocketOutdoorz 

Today I'm joined on the show by Kevin Dickenson of Colorado. Kevin shares some great stories today and some valuable life lessons. We hear the story of how he got several of his college buddies into hunting and how they all joined the recovery for a 150 inch buck he shot. We also hear some good turkey and coyote stories as well. 

Check out Kevin's page on IG and YouTube called Imago_Hunt. 

Today I'm joined by my two Australian friends Joel and Daniel. Both are repeat guests and we've enjoyed getting to know them over the past couple of years. In fact, Joel, his wife, and Daniel will be coming to the US to visit in October!

Joel comes on today to tell an incredible story of his recent New Zealand Tahr hunt. He and his friends had an amazing adventure and we get the bonus story of the "bootlegged boots". Daniel shares some great memories he's recently made duck hunting and we have a great time in this episode.