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Oklahoma City’s exclusive outdoor radio show—hosted by Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton. As a lifelong outdoorsman and former college athlete, Taylor has always been fascinated by the crossover between the life lessons learned in sports and lessons learned in the outdoors. Josh got interested in the outdoors later in life but jumped in headfirst making a career out of saltwater guiding, working on the Fly Fishing Film Tour, producing numerous outdoor focused tv shows, as well as stents with Backcountry Hunters & Anglers and the Mule Deer Foundation, and more. Alongside weekly guests like experts from the Department of Wildlife Conservation, hunting guides, college coaches, professional athletes, and more, Taylor and Josh discusses hunting, fishing, conservation, and recreation while building community and educating Oklahoma City on relevant outdoor topics. This fun, engaging, inclusive, and educational segment is the only Outdoor focused radio show in the market-and a great way to reach outdoor enthusiasts! Listen live Wednesday at 7p & Sunday at 9a CT locally on 107.7 FM The Franchise and stream it online at www.TheFranchiseOK.com; or catch the podcast release each week.
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In this episode Taylor Maples and Joshua Stratton are in the studio catching up on some of the relevant topics in the news lately--Alex Honnold climbing Taipei 101, the end of Waterfowl season, X Games, music tours, and more.
In this episode Taylor Maples is joined by Captain Noah Miller to talk about a recent hosted trip to Andros in the Bahamas chasing double-digit bonefish. Noah has some stories about catching once-in-a-lifetime class of bonefish in some of the most pristine waters imaginable.
In this episode, Taylor Maples and Joshua Stratton catch up on some current events in the outdoor world--deadly Colorado Mountain Lion attacks, the controversy for hunting flooded corn fields, and more.
In this episode Taylor Maples is on the boat with BASS Nation Federation angler Hunter Stanley. In an unseasonably warm January, the guys get out and try to find some winter Large Mouth Bass.
In this episode Taylor Maples goes outdoors to talk about saltwater fly fishing from aboard a skiff on Florida's Space Coast. Between shots at Redfish, Snook, and Tarpon, Taylor talks with Captain Noah Miller about the unique fisheries in the Banana and Indian River lagoons as well as the threats to their sustainability. Once hailed as the Sea Trout Capitol of the World, the Space Coast has seen significant game species habitat loss which has resulted in massive reduction in the number of Redfish, Sea Trout, and other local game species. Hear what Captain Noah Miller and others are doing to raise awareness and fight for measures that will improve population numbers for these fish targeted by weekend warriors, professional fishing guides, commercial fisherman, and more. Plus, Taylor catches some fish--which is always cool.
In this episode Taylor Maples chats with Jaron Villemarette and Mike Chism from Skulls Unlimited. The guys discuss the process through which Skulls Unlimited cleans skeletons for the world's leading museums and scientists, plus consumer purposes like retail and hunters. Their proprietary process is one-of-a-kind and produces unrivaled results at an affordable price and is truly fascinating to learn about. Plus, the guys share some humorous stories about things they've seen, new-hires who quit at lunch, and the garage meat freezer that Taylor ruined.
This is episode 6 of a 4 part series on waterfowl, and the final episode on waterfowl, we promise. In this episode Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton chat with Dustin Jones, co-owner and co-founder of 737 Duck Calls. After 5 weeks of talking waterfowl hunting the guys finally found someone brave enough to blow a duck call on the radio, and Dustin talks about how 737 came to be as well as what makes them unique, plus gives the basics of calling ducks using his own 737 duck calls. If you're looking for some tips to improve your own calling in hopes of turning more birds and killing more ducks, this one is for you!
This is episode 5 of a 5 part series on Waterfowl hunting. In this episode, Taylor Maples and Joshua Stratton are joined by Clay Forst from Stuart Ranch Outfitters. The guys talk about Stuart Ranch, the oldest family owned ranch in Oklahoma, their Outfitter service, and how their faith integrates with and shapes everything they do. Plus, they get into talking some deer, wild boar, and more. Whether you're familiar with the Stuart Ranch or not, this one is a good one. Give it a listen!
This is episode 4 of a 5 part series on Waterfowl hunting. In this episode Taylor Maples is joined by Randall Cole, the Regional Vice President of Ducks Unlimited. The guys talk waterfowl hunting, duck population numbers, conservation, and more! If you're looking for some data that suggests it could be a good year for waterfowling; this episode may have some insight.
This is episode 3 of a 5 part series on waterfowl hunting. In this episode, Taylor Maples and Joshua Stratton are joined by Duck Camp Dinner's Chef Jean Paul Bourgeois. The guys talk all things wild game cooking, but lean in heavy on waterfowl options. Whether you're a seasoned chef (pun intended) looking to up your game or a novice just looking to find a way to make your harvests palatable, Chef JP has something for you. Plus, if you're a hot-sauce connoisseur, JP gives a comprehensive guide for what to use, and not use, for just about every dish imaginable.
This is episode 2 of a 5 part series on Waterfowl hunting. In this episode Taylor Maples and Joshua Stratton joined by Barton Ramsey, Founder of Southern Oak Kennels to talk all things bird dogs. Whether you're looking for that perfect breed or just love talking about working over a dog, this episode will have you foaming at the mouth. Fetch up!
This is episode 1 of a 5 part series on Waterfowl. In this episode Taylor Maples and Joshua Stratton jump into waterfowl hunting with their guest Keenan Taylor from Genesis Crop Solutions and Salt Creek Duck Club. If you want to know what crops to plant to attract ducks to your private land, or you're searching for land that will hold birds this episode has a tremendous amount of information about which birds are attracted to which plants. Grab a pen and paper and give it a listen!
In this episode, Taylor Maples and Joshua Stratton talk about the Western Big Game series they just finished up, discuss the upcoming Waterfowl series, and share some stories from their recent outdoor adventures.
This is episode 4 of a 4 part series on Western Big Game hunting. In this episode, Taylor Maples and Joshua Stratton chat with brothers Blake and Hunter Merritt about their experiences elk hunting in Colorado and the way they've found success year after year. If you're looking for advice on how to find land to DIY hunt in Colorado, this episode has a ton of good information on one strategy that many hunters overlook.
This is episode 3 of a 4 part series on Western Rifle Hunting. In this week's episode Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton are joined by the CEO of Infinite Outdoors Sam Seeton. The guys talk about how Infinite Outdoors offers outdoorsmen access to 1.5 Million acres of private land around the United States that is carefully curated and managed by biologists to ensure sustainability of resources and provide higher likelihoods of success for hunters compared to public land. For many of us venturing west in pursuit of big game species, land access and scouting are added obstacles--Infinite Outdoors simplifies this process while providing affordable access to otherwise unavailable lands. Plus, Sam talks about flying his Piper Cub into remote areas chasing elk, and apparently pack goats are a thing? Just keep them away from Josh's barbeque grill....
This is episode 2 in a 4 part series on Western rifle hunting. In this episode, Taylor Maples and Joshua Stratton are joined by Trevor Groves to talk about preparation for a Western rifle hunt. From selecting states and game species to target, to applying for tags and determining how to use points, to selecting and dialing in gear, to physical fitness and diet, this episode takes you through a calendar year as Trevor looks ahead toward his hunting schedule. Whether you're looking for ways to improve in your Western hunting or looking for where to start, this episode is full of valuable insight. Grab a note pad and pen and give it a listen!
This is episode 1 of a 4 part series on Western rifle hunting. By listener demand, Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton dive into Western hunting and swing for the fences out of the gate: this week's episode features Ike Eastman, President of Eastman's Hunting Journal. Ike tells stories of his grandfather's outdoor adventures and filmography in the 1950s, the distribution of their original videos, jumping into print, television, and the digital space, plus discusses all the resources available for outdoorsmen on Eastmans.com. Much of the modern outdoors content we know and love is built on the foundation the Eastman family laid, and this week's show is a great opportunity to learn more about how storytelling of the American West captivated the hearts of outdoorsmen worldwide. If you like stories from weeks spent living with Alaskan natives, to plane crashes and long survival odds, to insight into how to use those points you've been accumulating, this episode is for you.
In this episode Taylor Maples and Joshua Stratton preview the upcoming Deer Conference hosted by Oklahoma non-profit Oklahoma Hunters and Anglers, in conjunction with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. The 2025 Deer Conference is a great way to expand your knowledge of deer hunting from industry experts through 29 possible workshops and classes.
This is episode 4 of a 4 part series on Archery. In this episode Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton talk about bowhunting. They discuss some of their favorite products, argue over scent control, and talk about things they do or don't do that help them harvest more animals with bows.
This is episode 3 of a 4 week series on Archery. In this episode Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton are joined by bowyer Bear Newcomb. You may have seem his craftsmanship on display for MeatEater, Bear Grease, or other media platforms, but the guys get a candid conversation with Bear about creating archery equipment from natural resources, flint knapping, primitive arrow tuning, and more...plus stories from hunting in the Newcomb family Bear Pit. Whether you're interested in Self Bows for yourself, or just want to marvel at the expert craftsmanship and process that goes into creating useful outdoor tools from scratch, this episode is one you won't want to miss!
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