Ep. 335: Two Grumpy Old Men and Kevin Orthman: Public Lands, Outdoor Media, and Hard Truths
Former Professional Outdoor Media Association Executive Director Kevin Orthman joins Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod for one of the most honest and wide-ranging conversations in Driftwood Outdoors history.
Ep. 334: Citizen Conservation: Why Missouri Leads the Nation
This week on Driftwood Outdoors, Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod welcome CFM Executive Director Tyler Schwartze.
Ep. 333: Hot Walleye Action Through the at Devils Lake
Brandon Butler travels to Devils Lake, North Dakota for the second year in a row to pursue the hot walleye bite through the ice with McQuoid Outfitters. Aaron McQuoid has been a premier provider of fishing trips and comfortable accommodations on Devils Lake, North Dakota for over 20 years. McQuoid specializes in walleye, northern pike, […]
Ep. 332: Through the Lens of the Outdoors with Russell Graves
This week on Driftwood Outdoors, Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod welcome Texas native and professional photographer Russell Graves. From roaming creeks as a kid to becoming one of the most recognized outdoor photographers in the country, Russell shares stories of wildlife, teaching, hunting, fishing, and why capturing a trophy buck on camera might be […]
Ep. 331: Tight Lines w/ Mid-Missouri Trout Unlimited
Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod sit down with Curt Morgret and Doug Grove from Mid-Missouri Trout Unlimited to talk cold-water conservation, share fly fishing stories, and how Mid-Missouri Trout Unlimited is protecting Missouri’s trout waters. Plus details on their 2026 fundraising banquet and the always unpredictable Mystery Bait Bucket question.
Ep. 330: Hunting the Marsh Ghosts: A Sika Deer Story with Joe Enders
Week three of Brandon’s 50-by-50 adventure takes him to Virginia’s eastern shore where he meets Joe Enders and chases Sika deer in the marshes. Along the way, the guys talk hunting, fishing, life after loss, medical comebacks, and how the outdoors has a way of putting the right people in your path.
Ep. 329: Body Booting Ducks on Maryland’s Susquehanna Flats
Brandon Butler joins a crew of Delta Waterfowl members from Missouri for an unforgettable “body booting” duck hunt on the Susquehanna Flats of Maryland. The crew takes 21 ducks, including nine different species and receives a private tour of the Havre de Grace Decoy Museum, which houses one of the finest collections of working and decorative […]
Ep. 328: Squirrelishing: Floating the New River with Charlie Mooney
This week on the Driftwood Outdoors Podcast, Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod are joined by West Virginia guide and outdoorsman Charlie Mooney to break down a one-of-a-kind adventure: floating the New River while hunting squirrels and fishing—aka “Squirrelishing.”
Ep. 327: CWD in Missouri: Why MDC Paused the Culling
Missouri Department of Conservation Director Jason Sumners joins Driftwood Outdoors for an in-depth conversation on chronic wasting disease, MDC’s decision to pause post-season targeted removal, and what comes next.
Ep. 326: Weddings, Wild Places & What’s Next: Driftwood Outdoors 2025 Recap
Driftwood Outdoors’ Unpaid Pro-Staffer Paddle Don joins Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod to look back on a huge year for Driftwood Outdoors—historic adventures, conservation conversations, and a surprising announcement that now makes all three hosts married.