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.
Ep. 325: Legends, Lyrics & the Outdoors at Christmas
It’s a Christmas special on the Driftwood Outdoors Podcast, and Brandon Butler and Nathan McLeod are joined by the one-and-only Lisa Snuggs for an episode packed with warmth, nostalgia, music, and outdoor tradition. A heartfelt conversation filled with outdoor traditions, music, and unforgettable stories. From growing up in a family rooted in fishing and hunting […]
Ep. 324: Where Fishing Becomes Family: The Legacy of River Bend Resort
This week, Brandon Butler and Nathan McLeod sit down with Paul Johnson of River Bend Resort to explore the heart and heritage of Minnesota’s Lake of the Woods. From family-run resorts to lifelong fishing traditions, Paul shares how he and his wife, Brandi, turned their love of the outdoors into a legacy that brings families […]
Ep. 323: From NFL Hits to Healing Hearts: Don Cherry’s Second Act
Former NFL linebacker Don Cherry joins Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod to share his remarkable journey from professional football to groundbreaking research on service dogs and trauma recovery. Cherry opens up about life after the NFL, the impact of brain injuries, and how working with veterans and service animals led him to pursue a […]
Ep. 322: Where the Wild Stories Are
Deer on the powerline, blacktails in the rainforest, and salmon on the Columbia—this episode celebrates every corner of the outdoors. Uncle Steve joins Brandon and Shags to recap his Missouri success, the hospitality of great landowners, the beauty of Oregon’s rugged hunting country, and how a Midwest/Oregon bond keeps growing year after year.
Ep. 321: The “Hot” Deer Opener
It felt more like summer than deer season. The crew unpacks Missouri’s low opening-weekend totals, crazy heat, and the moments that still made it special.
Ep. 320: Deer, Data & Dedication: A Conversation with Scott Cronin
Chronic Wasting Disease, hunter recruitment, and outdoor education take center stage as Scott Cronin joins the Driftwood Outdoors crew to talk about the changing face of hunting and why sharing knowledge is key to the sport’s future.