The coast vs. the woods debate gets real fast in this one, and it reveals something bigger than beach takes or deer season strategy - how to keep your outdoors life alive when you’re raising kids. Josh and Aaron trade stories from the Gulf, the beach, and the stand while unpacking the challenge every family-minded hunter, fisher, and forager runs into: how do you stay in the game without leaving your kids behind?

Josh makes the case for the Gulf as an underrated family paradise, from easier water, better fishing energy, and sand crab chaos to the simple joy of letting kids roam, explore, and learn. Aaron counters with the realities of hunting season, from tree rubs and rut timing to trail cams, scent glands, and the practical side of making deer season work when life is already full. Together, they turn a laid-back conversation into a surprisingly useful playbook for balancing adventure, parenting, and the outdoors.

You’ll hear:

• Why the Gulf gets Josh’s vote over San Diego and other coastal hotspots
• How Aaron ranks saltwater, freshwater, and river fishing by difficulty
• The real tradeoffs of taking young kids fishing and hunting
• What it looks like to teach kids about harvest, butcher process, and where food comes from
• Why “being a good dad” and still chasing wild places is harder, and more rewarding, than it sounds

There’s also a fun experiment brewing around a viral deer-hunting hack involving apples, trail cameras, and whether a little scent manipulation actually changes deer movement. If you care about hunting, fishing, family life, or just want to hear two guys make a strong case for living closer to nature, this episode has plenty to pull you in.

Perfect for dads, outdoorsmen, and anyone trying to pass on a love of the wild without losing their own. Pull up a camp chair and get ready for a conversation that is funny, practical, and surprisingly thoughtful about what it means to raise kids in the outdoors.

The best hunt isn't always the one with the biggest buck—it's the one with the story you'll be telling for years. Josh and Aaron get real about what makes time in the field unforgettable, from Texas brush country and baited ranch hunts to missed shots, freezer meat, trophy standards, and the kind of sunrise conversations that keep hunters coming back.

They kick off with Josh's first Texas hunt and the unexpected moment that turned a zero-deer weekend into an all-time memory. Then Aaron shares how his own early hunts hooked him, even when the shot wasn't possible, and why seeing wildlife, learning the land, and being outside with your people can matter more than tagging out.You'll discover:

• Why a “successful” hunt has more to do with purpose than antler size
• How buck shaming can ruin the fun for new hunters
• The difference between hunting for trophies, meat, and adventure
• Why stories, scenery, and shared time in the woods matter so much
• How broadening what you hunt can make the outdoors even better

Josh and Aaron also talk about first deer, button bucks, accidental lessons in the field, hunting with kids, draw systems, preference points, and why new places like Wyoming, New Mexico, Arizona, and even Mexico keep calling their names. Along the way, they break down the realities of deer seasons in Indiana and Texas, the truth about record bucks, and how hunting changes when you stop chasing perfection and start chasing the experience.

If you hunt, want to hunt, or just love a good campfire-style conversation about the outdoors, this one hits the sweet spot. It's a reminder that the real payoff is often the memory, not the mount.

Fall hunting season is here, and Josh and Aaron are swapping campfire stories that every hunter will recognize - from the first cool Arizona morning to the nerves, misses, and lessons that come with getting closer to the game.

What starts with a real-time campfire vibe quickly turns into a deeper conversation about hog hunting in Texas, the explosive spread of wild hogs across the South, and why these animals are as destructive as they are good to eat. Josh tells the story of a memorable father-son hunt outside San Antonio, while Aaron adds hard-earned perspective from his own hog hunts, the grind of butchering after long days in the blind, and why hunting these animals is about more than just the thrill.

You’ll discover:

• Why wild hogs are a legitimate nuisance problem, not just a hunting target
• What makes Texas hog hunts so different from deer season
• How shot placement changes everything, especially with bow hunting
• Why a crossbow can be a practical option for hunters with back or shoulder issues
• The real confidence gap between rifle hunting and archery

Aaron also shares the kind of bow-hunting miss that changes the way you think about ethics, practice, and patience. Josh pushes the conversation toward the realities of archery season, the challenge of getting close enough for a clean shot, and why so many hunters eventually fall in love with the added difficulty.

If you’re already counting down to hunting season, thinking about getting into archery, or just want a fun, honest campfire conversation about wild hogs, bows, crossbows, and the stories that come with them, this episode is for you.

Perfect for hunters, outdoorsmen, and anyone who loves a good field story with real-world takeaways.