EP 307: In Memory of Jerry Presley: A Missouri Conservation Legend – Copy
This week, we pay tribute to one of Missouri’s greatest conservationists — Jerry Presley, former Director of the Missouri Department of Conservation, who passed away on August 9, 2025, at the age of 94.
Ep. 312: Bear Hunts, Broken Macs and Bad Connections
This week on Driftwood Outdoors, Brandon Butler and Nathan McLeod welcome guest Keith Hannaman to talk all things bear hunting across the country and here in Missouri.
Ep. 311: CWD in the Crosshairs: Respectful Debate
In this episode of Drifting Outdoors, hosts Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod sit down with Missouri farmer, rancher, realtor, and outdoorsman Bob Parker for a wide-ranging conversation that goes far beyond Facebook debates.
Ep. 310: From Deer Stands to Deep Seas
This week on Driftwood Outdoors, the crew sits down with longtime friend and international fishing traveler, Bob Critser.
Ep. 309: The Changing Face of Hunting
In this episode of Drifting Outdoors, the crew dives into what it really means to be a hunter in today’s world. Brandon returns from Indiana after keynoting a Backcountry Hunters & Anglers event, reflecting on conservation, community, and the responsibility modern hunters carry.
Ep. 308: Politics, Paddle Don, and Prolonged Fasting: A Driftwood Catch-Up
In this laid-back episode of the Driftwood Outdoors Podcast, Brandon, Shags, and Joe take a breather from the heavy topics of recent weeks to catch up on life, health experiments, and the outdoors. Shags shares the highs, lows, and surprising benefits of his 72-hour water fast—including euphoria, insomnia, and the ultimate reward: a bowl of […]
Ep. 313: Mapping the Future of Fishing with OnX Fish
Brandon and Nathan welcome Joel Nelson from OnX Fish for a conversation that starts with a hat swap in a Wisconsin boat and quickly dives deep into the future of fishing.
EP. 306: Shags Hits the Walleye Capital: Fishing Lake of the Woods
This week on Driftwood Outdoors, Shags heads north to the legendary Lake of the Woods for the Fishing with Shags Experience at Ballard’s Resort—recently ranked the #3 fishing lodge in the country by USA Today.
Ep. 305: CWD in Missouri: The Fight for Our Deer Herd
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is more than just a wildlife issue—it’s a crisis reshaping Missouri’s deer hunting culture and threatening our landowners’ way of life. With confusion, controversy, and misinformation running rampant, Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod of Driftwood Outdoors are hosting a powerful, event to cut through the noise and get to the […]
Ep. 304: Streamside Stories with Jeff Trigg: Guiding, Gear & Growing Pressure
We’re joined by Jeff Trigg, a seasoned smallmouth fishing guide and sales rep for MeatEater’s top brands like First Lite and FHF Gear.