Driftwood Outdoors Podcast

Brandon Butler and Nathan "Shags" McLeod sit down to recap 2024 and share thoughts on the year to come. Topics Discussed: New Year's resolutions, fly fishing for trout and the river we no longer speak of, Big Rock Candy Mountain, Shags' wedding, college basketball, 50 in 50 by 50, Telepathy Tapes, cryotherapy, upcoming trip to Oregon, favorite Christmas gifts, golfing goals, cigars, bourbon, mystery bait bucket and more. For More Info: Telepathy Tapes Element Cryotherapy Special thanks to: Living The Dream Outdoor Properties Superior Foam Insulation LLC Doolittle Trailers Scenic Rivers TaxidermyConnect with Driftwood Outdoors: Facebook Instagram Email: info@driftwoodoutdoors.com

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod sit down with Aaron Kindle the Director of Sporting Advocacy for the National Wildlife Federation. The State of Utah filed suit against the United States– and 13 states supported it– claiming the federal government unconstitutionally holds more than 18.5 million unappropriated acres of public land in the state. At the same time, Utah launched a multipronged advertising campaign to convince people that this is a good idea. Let’s be clear: this is about the potential disposal and selloff of our public lands, which would forever remove our ability to use these lands and carry on outdoor traditions. That means that if Utah were to prevail, the very idea of public lands in the United States could come crashing down. It’s time for Americans to defend one of our nation's best ideas - public lands! TAKE ACTION TODAY! HALT THE HEIST! CLICK HERE! NWF Website NWF Outdoors Facebook NWF Outdoors Instagram NWF Youtube

Merry Christmas! Brandon Butler and Nathan "Shags" McLeod sit down with Kris Nelson of Tandem Fly Outfitters after another crappie trip down Pomme de Terre. Tandem Fly Outfitters operates out of Stockton, Missouri and offers all-inclusive packages to anglers, prioritizing building the relationships with their customers and giving them the best experience they can get. Topics discussed: Christmas gift exchanges, Pomme de Terre AKA: Ground Apple Lake, Scenic River Taxidermy and memorable mounts, the "Sad Texas Turkey," upcoming plans for winter, remembering best fishing trips, catching the State Record Black Buffalo and breaking the 35 year standing record, mystery bait bucket and more. For more info: Tandem Fly Outfitters Facebook Tandem Fly Outfitters Instagram Special thanks to: Living The Dream Outdoor Properties Superior Foam Insulation LLC Doolittle Trailers Scenic Rivers Taxidermy Connect with Driftwood Outdoors: Facebook InstagramEmail: info@driftwoodoutdoors.com

Brandon Butler sits down with Tavin Mullen of Steady Pressure Kennels and Jeremy Harper of JD Harper Lawncare to discuss rabbit hunting in Delaware, after Brandon gets his first Delaware rabbit. Steady Pressure Kennels is a beagle breeding service located in Delaware, that focuses on quality over quanitity in the rabbit hunting industry. Topics discussed: rabbit hunting in Delaware, types of beagles used, mentorships, how they got this organization started, types of training, bloodline progression, trait selection and research, hunting commands, hopes for the future, division in politics and sticking to your communities, mystery bait bucket and more. Fore more info: Steady Pressure Kennels YouTube Steady Pressure Kennels Facebook Steady Pressure Kennels Instagram Special thanks to: Living The Dream Outdoor Properties Superior Foam Insulation LLC Doolittle Trailers Scenic Rivers Taxidermy Connect with Driftwood Outdoors: Facebook Instagram Email: info@driftwoodoutdoors.com

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod sit down with Trey Dawson the owner/operator of Recovery Outdoors and Backyard K9s. Trey is an inspiring example of resilience and redemption. After overcoming a harrowing battle with opioid addiction and serving time in prison, he has committed his life to supporting others facing similar challenges. Using the healing power of the outdoors, Trey guides people in reconnecting with nature as a path to recovery. His journey from hardship to hope serves as a powerful reminder that transformation is possible, and he now dedicates himself to empowering others on their own paths to healing and renewal. Topics discussed: Recovery Outdoors, the idea of Recovery Ranch, fishing, hunting, archery, being sober over the holidays, AI death clock, rabbit hunting, who would you want to interview, mystery bait bucket and more. Fore more info: Revovery Outdoors Backyard K9s Steady Pressure Kennels Special thanks to: Living The Dream Outdoor Properties Superior Foam Insulation LLC Doolittle Trailers Scenic Rivers Taxidermy Connect with Driftwood Outdoors: Facebook Instagram Email: info@driftwoodoutdoors.com

Brandon Butler and Nathan "Shags" McLeod sit down with Steve Jones and Uncle Steve to discuss CWD and Missouri hunting 2024. Topics discussed: Recapping Uncle Steve's Missouri whitetail hunt, past hunting successes and failures, Mid Mo Drone deer recovery, CWD (Chronic Waste Disease), a little law and regulation, mystery bait bucket and more. For more info: midmodrone@gmail.com Special thanks to: Living The Dream Outdoor Properties Superior Foam Insulation LLC Doolittle Trailers Scenic Rivers Taxidermy Connect with Driftwood Outdoors: Facebook Instagram Email: info@driftwoodoutdoors.com

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod interview Bill Atherton and Joe Knight of Coyote Hill Foster Care Ministries. Each year, hundreds of children enter foster care in mid-Missouri. This means hundreds of children in our neighborhoods are in unsafe homes. Coyote Hill’s mission is to provide a safe place to be a child for every child impacted by foster care. For over 30 years, Coyote Hill Foster Care Ministries has worked to keep kids safe. Topics discussed: history of Coyote Hill, program utilization, foster care challenges, parenting classes and family resources, success stories, becoming a foster family, program impact on children, therapeutic value of caring for animals, after school programming, how to get involved, what we are thankful for, mystery bait bucket and more. For more info: Coyote Hill Foster Care Ministries Coyote Hill Facebook Special thanks to: Living The Dream Outdoor Properties Superior Foam Insulation LLC Doolittle Trailers Scenic Rivers Taxidermy Connect with Driftwood Outdoors: Facebook Instagram Email: info@driftwoodoutdoors.com

Brandon Butler and Nathan "Shags" McLeod interview Clay Henderson, founder of Hooked on Vets, and Mario Lozina, owner of LOZ Lures. Hooked on vets mission is to facilitate family oriented fishing and outdoor experiences for all veterans and their families. We will share our love of the outdoors and show them how to better experience it. When their mission ends ours begins. Topics discussed: Hooked on Vets event at Montauk, origin of organization, veterans serving veterans and how to get involved, veteran mental health and resources, mental health benefits of fishing, LOZ Lures and lure making, Retrieving Freedom, mystery bait bucket and more. For more info: Hooked on Vets LOZ Lures Clay: 636-234-1811 Mario: 314-623-0233, c.hendo618@gmail.com Special thanks to: Living The Dream Outdoor Properties Superior Foam Insulation LLC Doolittle Trailers Scenic Rivers Taxidermy Connect with Driftwood Outdoors: Facebook Instagram Email: info@driftwoodoutdoors.com

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod sit around a campfire catching up with Paddle Don, Adam Voight, Hollywood Steve, Misty Mountain Michael, and Joe Hawkins. Topics discussed: Ozark attractions, devils well, peck ranch, the old 40 acres, state farm commercials, new fly shop idea, Mark Van Patten, fishing, mystery bait bucket and more. For more info: Misty Mountain Guiding Service (573) 823-9057 Special thanks to: Living The Dream Outdoor Properties Superior Foam Insulation LLC Doolittle Trailers Scenic Rivers Taxidermy Connect with Driftwood Outdoors: Facebook Instagram Email: info@driftwoodoutdoors.com

Brandon Butler and Nathan "Shags" McLeod attend Big Rock Candy Mountain's first Fly Fishing Weekend with Mark Van Patten and Driftwood Outdoors. Recorded during the meet and greet for all attendees. Guests included: Mark Nettles, board member of the Ozark Riverways Foundation Billy Smith, owner of Scenic Rivers Guide Service (573-225-3390) Michael Collins, owner of Misty Mountain Guiding Service Mark Van Patten, Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Famer, Author, and fly fishing guru Topics discussed: Falling in love with Big Rock Candy Mountain and their amazing support, fly rod donations and community involvement, Ozark Riverways Foundation values and opportunities, fishing reports from Billy Smith, smallmouth locations and advice, river tours, history, and wildlife, tying streamers, Moonshine and Watermelons, a life update from Mark, Lonestar Tick Disease and other tick borne illnesses, Woodstock, Bill Cooper's Cookbook, mystery bait bucket and much more. For more info: Big Rock Candy Mountain Special thanks to: Living The Dream Outdoor Properties Superior Foam Insulation LLC Doolittle Trailers Scenic Rivers Taxidermy Connect with Driftwood Outdoors: Facebook Instagram Email: info@driftwoodoutdoors.com

Happy Halloween!!!!!!!!! Brandon Butler and Nathan "Shags" McLeod do a ghost hunt while touring Missouri State Penitentiary at night with guides Jenny Switzer and Reese Ramold. The "Bloodiest 47 Acres in American History" refers to the Missouri State Penitentiary in Jefferson City, Missouri, which was given this nickname by Time Magazine due to the extreme violence and brutality that occurred within its grounds, particularly between 1963 and 1964. Topics discussed: facility history and living arrangements, infamous inmates and notable moments in its history, punishments and brutality, the basement, inhumanity, paranormal activity and Doppelgangers, Death Row and the gas chamber, what razor wire is for, mystery bait bucket and more. For more info: Fly Fishing Weekend at Big Rock Candy Mountain Missouri State Penn Tours Missouri State Penn Tours FB Special thanks to: Living The Dream Outdoor Properties Superior Foam Insulation LLC Doolittle Trailers Scenic Rivers Taxidermy Connect with Driftwood Outdoors: Facebook Instagram Email: info@driftwoodoutdoors.com

Brandon Butler and Nathan "Shags" McLeod interview Eric Call, owner of Superior Insulation. Superior Insulation has decades of combined experience in the spray foam and coatings business, built on quality work, customer experience and crazy good insulation. Topics discussed: Share the Harvest, moose hunting, Alaska hunting, Eric's bald-faced hornet sting, college football, program updates and community support, youth deer season, shooting pics of state capitals, bird watching, mystery bait bucket and more. For more info: Fly Fishing Weekend at Big Rock Candy Mountain Superior Insulation 573-821-FOAM Driftwood Outdoors Special thanks to: Living The Dream Outdoor Properties Superior Foam Insulation LLC Doolittle Trailers Scenic Rivers Taxidermy Connect with Driftwood Outdoors: Facebook Instagram Email: info@driftwoodoutdoors.com

Brandon Butler and Nathan "Shags" McLeod sit down with Nick Green, Director of Marketing and Communications at The Nimrod Society. The Nimrod Society was created in order to facilitate programs to educate the general public on the positive role anglers and hunters play in society through accurate and factual education and media programs. Topics discussed: fly fishing weekend at Big Rock Candy Mountain, Nick's career projection, travels and experiences, waterfowl seasons and hunting, The Nimrod Society's history and name, creating hunters and anglers, projects and initiatives, Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation, Lake Taneycomo and trout fishing, photography, mystery bait bucket and more. For more info: Fly Fishing Weekend at Big Rock Candy Mountain The Nimrod Society Driftwood Outdoors Special thanks to: Living The Dream Outdoor Properties Superior Foam Insulation LLC Doolittle Trailers Scenic Rivers Taxidermy Connect with Driftwood Outdoors: Facebook Instagram Email: info@driftwoodoutdoors.com

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod finally catch Uncle Steve on his first time out from under the bus in a while. Topics discussed: Steve's new iPhone and where on Earth he has been, the unpredictable weather in Missouri, Steve's fancy new smoker, deer and elk seasons in the Pacific Northwest, ground rules for his upcoming hunt with the boys, other plans for his trip to Missouri, football, removing hornet nests and things learned the hard way, fly fishing weekend at Big Rock Candy Mountain, mystery bait bucket and more. For more info: Fly Fishing Weekend at Big Rock Candy Mountain BRCM Lodge Telephone # 417-932-1223 Driftwood Outdoors Special thanks to: Living The Dream Outdoor Properties Superior Foam Insulation LLC Doolittle Trailers Scenic Rivers Taxidermy Connect with Driftwood Outdoors: Facebook Instagram Email: info@driftwoodoutdoors.com

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod call Roger at Big Rock Candy Mountain for an update on the upcoming fly fishing weekend, which you're all invited to! They also discuss current and future happenings in their separate worlds, while Uncle Steve ignores their text messages. Topics discussed: Fly fishing weekend at Big Rock Candy Mountain, expecting the unexpected, fishing in November, fall deer hunting with Uncle Steve and why won't he respond to his nephew, ground rules for the upcoming hunt, dad bods are actually better, Mo State Penn tour, Brandon's Idaho trip, and the future Venezuelan fishing adventure. For more info: Fly Fishing Weekend at Big Rock Candy Mountain BRCM Lodge Telephone # 417-932-1223 Driftwood Outdoors Special thanks to: Living The Dream Outdoor Properties Superior Foam Insulation LLC Doolittle Trailers Scenic Rivers Taxidermy Connect with Driftwood Outdoors: Facebook Instagram Email: info@driftwoodoutdoors.com

Brandon Butler and Nathan "Shags" McLeod sit down to talk about an exciting opportunity for you to join them at Big Rock Candy Mountain, and recap recent happenings. Topics discussed: Fly Fishing Weekend at Big Rock Candy Mountain, wedding planning, Brandon's trip to the Northeast, former presidents, Johnny Morris, ethical hunting and meaningful wins, drones in hunting, MONASP, Retrieving Freedom and more. For more info: Fly Fishing Weekend Event Page Big Rock Candy Mountain Driftwood Outdoors Special thanks to: Living The Dream Outdoor Properties Superior Foam Insulation LLC Doolittle Trailers Scenic Rivers Taxidermy Connect with Driftwood Outdoors: Facebook Instagram Email: info@driftwoodoutdoors.com

Brandon Butler sits down with George Sabattus, Jr. of Sabattus Hunting Adventures, hunter Jim York, and Lauren Plunkett after bear hunting in Jackman, Maine. Topics discussed: Terrain, beauty, and bear population in Maine, baiting considerations, spring tribal hunts, Passamaquoddy Tribe and reservation, trapping methods, moose hunting and guiding, and more. For more info: Sabattus Hunting Adventures Special thanks to: Living The Dream Outdoor Properties Superior Foam Insulation LLC Doolittle Trailers Scenic Rivers Taxidermy Connect with Driftwood Outdoors: Facebook Instagram Email: info@driftwoodoutdoors.com

With Brandon Butler in Maine hunting bears, Nathan "Shags" McLeod interviews Drew Minnick, Clay Henderson, and Darrell Cureton, founders of Hooked on Vets, at Montauk State Park. Hooked on Vets mission is to facilitate family oriented fishing and outdoor experiences for all veterans and their families. We will share our love of the outdoors and show them how to better experience it. When their mission ends ours begins. Topics discussed: How Hooked on Vets impacts veterans and their families, statewide projects, responsibility and dedication to veterans, the impact of the outdoors on mental health, fly fishing and PTSD, favorite floating and fishing spots, tournaments at Trout Hollow Lodge, Pigeon Creek Cabins, mystery bait bucket and more. For more info: Hooked on Vets Pigeon Creek Cabins Trout Hollow Driftwood Outdoors Special thanks to: Living The Dream Outdoor Properties Superior Foam Insulation LLC Doolittle Trailers Scenic Rivers Taxidermy Connect with Driftwood Outdoors: Facebook Instagram Email: info@driftwoodoutdoors.com

Brandon Butler and Nathan "Shags" McLeod revisit their last podcast, and finish catching up after a long stint of separation. Topics discussed: Custom golf clubs and Poe Golf, processed foods, Falling Down with Michael Douglas, doing good work with great friends and debunking friends as coworkers taboo, True North Radiothon, Brian Wear's awesomeness, Wings for Wags and Retrieving Freedom, mystery bait bucket and more. For more info: Driftwood Outdoors Poe Golf Retrieving Freedom Special thanks to: Living The Dream Outdoor Properties Superior Foam Insulation LLC Doolittle Trailers Scenic Rivers Taxidermy Connect with Driftwood Outdoors: Facebook Instagram Email: info@driftwoodoutdoors.com

Nathan "Shags" McLeod and Brandon Butler finally reunite after several weeks of separation to share their tales of adventure. Topics discussed: Surviving COVID, self medicating with mac and cheese, recapping Ballard's Resort experience, the woes of building a house, winters in Minnesota, customized golf clubs, Retrieving Freedom and the impact of service dogs, mystery bait bucket and more. For more info: Driftwood Outdoors Special thanks to: Living The Dream Outdoor Properties Superior Foam Insulation LLC Doolittle Trailers Scenic Rivers Taxidermy Connect with Driftwood Outdoors: Facebook Instagram Email: info@driftwoodoutdoors.com