I Survived The Wild Outdoors

In this episode, we sit down with Justin Klement, an outdoorsman whose life took an unexpected turn after a tick bite in 2012 while hunting in Washington State. What began as a simple tick removal became a six year...

In this episode I sit down with Keith Schuh, an archer whose life changed forever in a split second. Nearly 20 years ago, Keith made the switch from aluminum to carbon arrows— a move many archers were making at the...

Returning guest Jeff Braaksma joins us for his 3rd appearance- and this time with a hunting story that took a serious and unexpected turn. What started as a triumphant bow hunt on public land in Wisconsin, became a...

In this episode, returning guest Jeff Braaksma shares a harrowing first hand account of what he believes was a Brown Recluse Spider bite-right in the woods of Wisconsin, where the species isn't considered native. While...

In this episode, I share a painful lesson I learned first hand: What happens when you don't properly protect your skin from the sun. After a fishing trip turned into a medical nightmare, I developed sun poisoning and...

A split-second mistake. A missing thumb. A crossbow design that never should have allowed it to happen. In this episode, I sit down with veteran bowhunter Jeff Braaksma, who shares the shocking story of how a simple...

Professional fishing guide Thatcher Haggberg joins the show to share his personal wake-up call after being diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma and undergoing multiple treatments for actinic keratosis. With over 25 years...

Join us as my friend Tracy and I chase Muskies on the legendary Lake of the Woods in Ontario, Canada. When the fish weren't biting the first few days of the trip, we made a bold decision to explore a new area- one that...

When Chris and his son Tyler set out to hunt caribou on the remote island of Adak- a wind swept mostly deserted wonder in the Bering Sea- they expected a challenging trip. What they got was a battle for survival. Four...

On a remote hunting trip in Alaska's Kenai Peninsula, Tyler Johnson and his father Chris found themselves in a life or death encounter with one of nature's most feared predators. While trekking through tall grass, they...

Leon Brown from Clark Fork Outfitters is back! A returning guest and seasoned hunting guide, Leon joins us once again to share another unforgettable story. This time it all starts with a successful hunt as his dad drops...

In this gripping episode, Leon Brown of Clark Fork Outfitters shares his harrowing encounter with a black bear in the wilds of Idaho. After a day-long chase with his dogs, Leon found himself under attack, forced to...

In this episode, we dive into the powerful story behind Stephan Kesting's book, Perseverance: Life and Death in the Subarctic. Stephan shares his harrowing journey of survival after facing near-death experiences in the...

What happens when a honeymoon turns into a series of unfortunate events? Katie and Mitchell find out as their romantic getaway to South Dakota quickly derails with food poisoning and a horse riding accident that ends...

In this episode, we follow the gripping journey of Steve Acosta and his brother Simon as they venture out for a day of Steelhead flyfishing on California's Feather River. What begins as a serene escape quickly turn's...

In this episode, Dawn Rohde shares her harrowing solo adventure up Red Pines Trail in Utah’s Little Cottonwood Canyon. Her plan to explore the scenic Maybird Lake area takes an unexpected turn when she loses the trail...

In this podcast episode, seasoned musky fisherman and guide Joe Junion recounts a series of fishing mishaps centered around one of the most dangerous aspects of the sport—the razor-sharp treble hooks. With vivid detail...

In this specially requested episode, host Brad Mathewson shares two more entertaining and cautionary tales from his bear hunting adventures. The setting for both stories is the swampy, bog-filled wilderness where he and...

Join us for a wild story in the heart of the wilderness. Our host Brad Mathewson, an experienced hunter, sets out on what should have been a routine trip to put out bear bait. But as soon as he steps onto shore, he...

In this gripping episode, we follow Leroy, an experienced elk hunter, as he embarks on a muzzleloader hunt in the rugged Colorado mountains. After successfully harvesting an elk, Leroy encounters two fellow hunters who...

What does it take to survive in one of the harshest environments on earth? In this episode, we follow the extraordinary tale of Ed Rosenthal who became lost in Joshua Tree National Park for six days. Isolated in the...

In this episode, host Brad Mathewson shares how he learned the hard way when it comes to the "Dos and Don'ts" to carrying bear spray. Listen as he describes the surprising effects and the valuable lessons drawn from...

Join us in this gripping episode as we recount the harrowing tale of a family’s day on a boat that takes an unexpected turn. Despite setting out on serene and mild waters, their boat capsizes, turning their peaceful...

In this episode, host Brad Mathewson delves into the harrowing experience of Lee Ann Galante, a Pennsylvania woman who had the misfortune to encounter a mother black bear in her own backyard. Lee Ann recounts the...

Join us as we recount the tale of a hunter and his nephews who find themselves in the middle of a duck hunters paradise. Amidst the serene South Dakota backdrop, a single, devastating shot shatters the calm. Hear the...