The Life Outdoorz's podcast

In this conversation, Jason Phelps, CEO and founder of Phelps Game Calls, shares his journey from a passionate hunter to an innovative entrepreneur in the game call industry, emphasizing the importance of quality and personal growth. He also discusses his faith journey and how it has influenced his life and business, highlighting the significance of leading by example and the revival of faith among men in the hunting community. The conversation explores the evolving nature of ministry and the role of the institutional church in reaching people today. Jason Phelps shares his personal journey of faith and the importance of community and support in the Christian walk.TakeawaysInnovative game calls enhance huntingFaith influences personal and professional growth Evolving ministry approachesImportance of community supportChapters00:00 The Journey of a Hunter02:51 Engineering Game Calls for Success05:57 Understanding Elk Behavior and Calling Techniques09:06 The Changing Dynamics of Elk Hunting12:00 Faith and Personal Transformation18:01 The Revival of Faith in the Hunting Community25:59 The Changing Landscape of Ministry31:16 Finding Community in Faith36:39 The Journey of Personal Refinement41:42 Navigating Parenting and Faith

Nate Sits down and talks about IP 28, and other issues Affecting Oregon Hunters.

In this Episode Nate and Trent talk about IP 28 and other Oregon Hunting Issues.

In this episode, we’re leaving the flatlands behind and heading into the rugged, timbered heart of Southern Oregon. Spring bear hunting in the Cascades isn’t just a hunt—it’s a chess match played against steep terrain and a receding snowline.​We’re breaking down the specific strategies needed to find success in the Rogue, Dixon, and Applegate units. From the deep, heat-sink canyons of the Rogue River to the high-alpine basins where the big boars follow the elk calves in June, we cover the exact "where" and "when" of the Southern Oregon green-up.​What You’ll Learn:​The River-to-Ridge Strategy: Why your April should start in the canyon bottoms and how to track the snowline as the season progresses.​Terrain Traps: Identifying topographic "benches" and micro-meadows that hold bears in the thick Southern Oregon brush.​The Glassing Game: Why a tripod is your most valuable piece of gear and how to spot the "shimmer" of a bear in the heavy timber.​Local Legends: Understanding the high probability of color-phase bears in our region and how to field-judge a trophy boar versus a sow.​The 2026 Checklist: Mandatory ODFW check-in rules, tooth extraction tips, and the "Prop the Jaw" trick every hunter should know.​Whether you’re battling the poison oak in the lower canyons or glassing the high rocky balds, this episode is your tactical roadmap for one of the most challenging seasons in the Pacific Northwest.​Gear Up. Sit Still. Watch the Green.​Available on all major streaming platforms.

Step into the wild with "Life Outdoorz," a podcast that explores the intersection of faith, nature, and the pressing issues facing our natural world. In this episode, we dive deep into the controversial IP 28, also known as the "Peace Act," a radical piece of legislation in Oregon that aims to redefine our relationship with animals by potentially banning hunting and all human-animal interaction.Join our host, a lifelong outdoorsman, conservationist, and former forest firefighter with over 50 years of experience in the Oregon wilderness, as he unpacks the ideology behind this movement. We’ll move beyond the headlines to examine:The "Rot" in Modern Ideology: Why radical measures like IP 28 are gaining traction and what they reveal about our current cultural landscape.The Power of Observation: A look at how decades of firsthand experience in the woods often contradicts modern biological theories, using the historical management of coyote and deer populations as a prime example.The "World Matrix" vs. The Wilderness: Exploring how modern society builds a "cage of comfort" that separates us from the raw, spiritual truth found only in nature.Faith in the Wild: Discovering how the wilderness acts as a mirror, stripping us down to "bone and spirit" to hear the "King speak".This isn't just a hobby; it’s a proving ground. It's time to wake the wild within and claim your place in the King's domain.