Impact Outdoors Podcast

I'm excited to have Capt. Martha Spencer aka "freckledfishbum" on IG join us at the 2026 Hunt Fish Podcast Summit. Fishing out of the Venice area in Louisiana, Martha has established herself as one of the top charter boat captains and fishing guides in the area. With an extensive background in offshore big game fishing and inshore species, she has pretty much done it all. But it wasn't always the plan to be a guide. Join us on this episode to hear Martha's story about growing up and starting in her first career as a meteorologist and how that evolved into what she is doing today! Be sure to follow her on IG and Facebook and reach out to book a trip down in the "Fishing Capital of the World" in Venice. Instagram Facebook Please be sure and hit the subscribe button for the podcast and leave us a review! Music provided by Epidemic Sound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our first episode of the 2026 Hunt Fish Podcast Summit is with my good friend Chester Moore, award winning wildlife journalist, author, podcast host and Christ follower. I am so excited to have Chester back on the show to talk about all of the great shark content he has been producing since the last time we recorded. With some incredible new scientific findings through shark tagging and subsequent tracking of Great White sharks into the Gulf of America, Chester has been at the forefront of spreading the word about these incredible animals. With a newly released shark documentary and book, Chester also formed the Gulf Great White Shark Society to get people more involved and informed. Be sure to follow along on all that he has going on through his social media channels and podcasts. Gulf Great White Shark Society - Raising awareness to great white sharks and other apex predators in the Gulf of Mexico. Gulf Great White Sharks About Chester Moore - Higher Calling Wildlife Instagram Dark Outdoors | Facebook If you haven't yet, please be sure to hit the subscribe button for the podcast and leave us a review. Music provided by Epidemic Sound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Impact Outdoors, Chad Waligura joins me as we discuss all things Able Outdoors. Chad has an incredible story of faith and determination to overcome his paralysis after an accident at 17 years old. With a huge passion for the outdoors, Chad has dedicated his life to doing what he loves through finding new ways to accomplish his goals whether it is gear modification, new equipment or just learning how he can retrain his body to overcome whatever obstacles are in his way. Be sure to follow Able Outdoors on their social media and YouTube chanel, along with catching all their episodes on Carbon TV. See links below. Welcome to Able Outdoors Able Outdoors - YouTube Facebook https://www.carbontv.com/shows/able-outdoors/ If you have a question or guest suggestion, please email me at Derek@impactoutdoorspodcast.com Music provided by Epidemic Sound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rebecca Jones joins me on this episode of Impact Outdoors Podcast as we chat about her journey into the hunting world and the impact it has made on her and what all she is doing to help continue giving back to the hunting community. Such a fun episode and can't wait for you to hear it! Be sure to follow Rebecca on her InstaGram at: Instagram And check out some of the amazing groups she is a part of: Home - Dallas Safari Club HerUpland - Women's Upland Hunting Organization Home - Texas Wildlife Association Feel free to reach out to me with any questions, comments or guest suggestions at Derek@impactoutdoorspodcast.com Music provided by Epidemic Sound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From invasive species and Coyote Peterson to one of the funniest Gordon Ramsay stories you've ever heard, this episode has it all! So glad to get to sit down with Christina Wilson at the Hunt Fish Podcast Summit and hear about all the crazy adventures she lives out every day down in south Florida. From working as a wildlife biologist in the Florida Keys to filming episodes for the Discover Florida channel and now as a co-host on Brave Wilderness, Christina does not slow down. Her new series Florida Wild Woman recently premiered on YouTube as an exciting new series highlighting some people, animals and places that make Florida so unique. Be sure to check out this great episode and follow her on all the links below. (14) Florida Wild Woman - YouTube Instagram www.floridawildwoman.com If you have any questions or comments, feel free to reach out to me at Derek@impactoutdoorspodcast.com Music provided by Epidemic Sound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Paul, owner of Stinky Pants Fishing sits down with us at the 2025 Hunt Fish Podcast Summit as we talk all things fishing on the Texas coast, his fishing company, Stinky Pants Fishing, and where the heck they got the name from. Jason pours his heart and soul into his business along with his family and also does the same with his students where he teaches in the San Antonio area of Texas. Be sure to catch the full episode with Jason and check out their awesome product line at: Stinky Pants Fishing Products and on their social media accounts: https://www.instagram.com/stinkypantsfishing/ https://www.facebook.com/stinkypantsfishing/ Feel free to reach out if you have any questions, comments or guest suggestions at Derek@impactoutdoorpodcast.com Music provided by Epidemic Sound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Texas Brigades is something that changes lives for both the youth coming to the camps and the Adults who help volunteer. I'm excited to welcome Allie Biedenharn, the new Executive Director of Texas Brigades, to this episode. Allie comes with an extensive background of being involved with Brigades starting out as a cadet and now leading the organization. Be sure to catch this episode and learn how the Texas Brigades mission is helping make conservation leaders in every community and how you can get involved. Texas Brigades Texas Brigades Summer Camp Short Feel free to reach out if you have any questions, comments or guest suggestions for the show at Derek@impactoutdoorspodcast.com Music provided by Epidemic Sound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I've been working with the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation for the past several years and have had them on the show several times in the past. But on this episode, we are joined by Chris Geib, Chief Development Officer, and Capt. "Red" Flowers of the Great Loop Challenge. Capt. Red shares his story of how cancer has impacted his life and the incredible journey it has set him on to help out kids fighting pediatric cancer. We get to talk about the incredible world record setting adventure he went on last year to raise one million dollars and help the NPCF on their mission to help fund research projects to find more effective and less toxic treatments for childhood cancer. Be sure to check out the Great Loop Challenge and NPCF and donate to help support this incredible mission. The Great Loop Challenge - National Pediatric Cancer Foundation https://youtu.be/xybjuV8cFHE?si=VNupBW1t9Prb3FPe Feel free to reach out if you have any questions, comments or guest suggestions at Derek@impactoutdoorspodcast.com Music provided by Epidemic Sound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What a great time at the 2025 Sheep Show in Reno this year while getting to sit down with my good friend Wayne Saunders of the Warden Watch Podcast. Now the Executive Director of the International Wildlife Crimestoppers. Wayne and I have recorded an episode before (linked below) and spoke a lot about his career, but on this episode, we get to learn all about IWC and his new role as director. We also discussed IWC's new Certified Ethics Pledge campaign and how you can get involved. There's plenty of fun game warden stories mixed in on this one so be sure to check it out. International Wildlife Crimestoppers - Anti Poaching Organization Ethics Pledge - International Wildlife Crimestoppers Check out Wayne's first episode on Impact Outdoors https://open.spotify.com/episode/6CGvMB8XHqr3lmfRNverPD?si=3175634daedc4ade Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions, comments or guest suggestions at Derek@impactoutdoorspodcast.com Music provided by Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/BqSXv2dc8T/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mikayla Killam with Texas A&M University AgriLife Extension Service is on the show today to talk about her job and dealing with Human/Wildlife conflict. Most people think of things like feral hogs or coyotes being the main animals people have issues with, but there are many species that can be an issue in both rural and urban communities. One that we did a deep dive on this episode is the Turkey Vulture and the Black Vulture. Be sure to catch this episode because you will learn a lot of new information on what is being done to combat feral hogs and some of the ways you can deal with these wildlife interactions. Feral Hog Management - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Texas Wildlife Services - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service If you have guest suggestions, questions or comments please shoot me an email at Derek@impactoutdoorspodcast.com Music Provided by Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/BqSXv2dc8T/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when you get 5 guys around a table to talk about fishing, especially when it's covered in Little Debbie snacks??? A lot of laughs, confusing words, a few tears and stories about how fishing has changed our lives. Join us on this episode as Derek York, Michael Scherer, Todd Craighead, John Maynard and Steve Stubbe sit down for a bit to talk about some of our experiences on the water and some of the people we've met along the way. This is a good one so sit back and give it a listen. And be sure to subscribe to the podcast to catch all of our other great episodes! For comments or questions about the show, feel free to email me at Derek@impactoutdoorspodcast.com Music provided by Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/qQlXQ3C110/ https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/BqSXv2dc8T/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey everybody, welcome back to another great episode of the Impact Outdoors Podcast coming to you from the 2024 Hunt Fish Podcast Summit at the Warren Ranch. I am excited to have my good friend Mr. Josh Stratton from the Mule Deer Foundation on the show today. Josh is the Senior Director of Marketing and Communications for MDF along with being an avid outdoorsman and conservationist. We had a great conversation about some of the projects and initiatives going on with MDF across the country as well as talking about our love for our home state of Oklahoma and how much it has to offer in the hunting and fishing arena. With it's rise in popularity in the hunting world, there comes the need for more education and information about its resources and the Mule Deer Foundation is doing just that with some exciting new projects and collaborations about mule deer in Oklahoma. There may be a few rabbit holes we go down in this one too with quite a few laughs so be sure to stay tuned for a fun and engaging conversation and be sure to follow Josh and MDF on social media and get involved with them through one of your local chapters! Mule Deer Foundation (@mule_deer_foundation) • Instagram photos and videos Against The Current (@against_current) • Instagram photos and videos Connected: The Echoing Voice Ep.1 - Jessie Shallow (youtube.com) Dustbowl Bucks With Ryan Callaghan (youtube.com) Thanks for listening. If you have any questions, comments or guest suggestions send me an email at Derek@impactoutdoorspodcast.com We would really appreciate if you'd like and subscribe and leave a rating and review about the podcast where you subscribe! Music provided by Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/LuCzlU7crn/ https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/BqSXv2dc8T/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices