Garry Mason, owner of the Legends of the Outdoors National Hall of Fame leads a group of bird hunters to Legends of the Prairie Outfitters in Winner, South Dakota for three days of fabulous pheasant hunting. Members of the hunting group included: Jimmy Houston, of bass fishing fame, John Faber and Sandy Brady, of Migra Ammunitions, Steve Mosely, of Enviro Solutions, Randy Cobb, Darrell Hilyer, and Tom Berry, avid bird hunters from North Carolina, Landon Dean, cameraman from Tennessee, Donnie Conway, board member of the Legends of the Outdoors, from St. James, Missouri, and Bill Cooper. If you love bird hunting,great dog work, and fun in the field with a bunch of fellow hunters, you will not want to miss this show. Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast can be heard on most social media platforms.
Join Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast host Bill Cooper and special guests Joe Hollingshad, owner of Devil’s Backbone Outfitters, and friend and avid hunter Rick Longnecker as they discuss bear hunting in Missouri, particularly Zone 1. Over the history of Missouri’s modern bear season, the majority have been taken from Zone 1, which lies along the Arkansas border in southwest Missouri. Additionally, the trio talks about their individual passions for the outdoors and their involvement in outdoor education efforts through a wide variety of organizations. It’s a fun and information packed episode of Living the Dream Outdoors podcast that you will want to hear. It can be heard on most social media platforms.
Join Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast hosts Justin Bruehl and Bill Cooper as they sit down at the National Wild Turkey Federation Annual Convention in Nashville with Isaac Pentecost of Wood Haven Game Calls and Phillip Vanderpool of Virtue TV and co-host of Legends of the Outdoors TV. It’s an action packed episode full of laughs and great outdoor information. You can catch it on most social media platforms.
Join Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast host Bill Cooper for a rare occurrence. He is joined on this episode by two young men who at various times have served as co-hosts for the podcast. Hunter Hindman and Justin Bruehl, both land agents with Living the Dream Outdoor Properties, and superb outdoorsmen, join Cooper for an amazing good time, as they discuss many things outdoors. It’s a fun filled show with lots of stories, laughs, and good outdoor information. You can find Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast on most social media platforms.
Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast host Bill Cooper visits a fly tying event at White Buffalo Fly Shop in Rolla, Missouri. Owner Dan Wynn sits down with Cooper, Donnie Conway and Billy Edgar to discuss all things fly fishing. From fly tying to fishing tactics, this is a program every fly fisherman will enjoy. And listening in is a great way to learn more about fly fishing, fly tying amnd the myriad of places to fly fish in the Missouri Ozarks.
Join Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast host Bill Cooper and Missouri Department of Conservation Cervid Program Supervisor Jason Isabelle as they talk about everything deer and deer hunting. From the state of Missouri’s deer herd, to new regulations for the upcoming 2025-2026 deer seasons, to CWD, this program is a gold mine of information for deer hunters and outdoorsmen alike. Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast can be found on most social media platforms.
Join Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast hosts Bill Cooper and Hunter Hindman as they dive into the exciting world of upcoming fall seasons. Dove, teal, bow season for deer and turkey, and gigging for suckers all come in during September. It’s an exciting month for outdoorsmen. The weather is cooling, days are growing shorter, and there’s excitement in the air. Season dates, hunting tips, guns and ammo, and a few tall tales are all a part of today' s show.
Join Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast hosts Bill Cooper and Hunter Hindman as they discuss the adventures of going to Africa on a hunting safari. Hunter and his father, Darrell, traveled to Zimbabwe in search of Cape Buffalo, Leopard and other game. They spin the yarns about their grand adventure and discuss the importance of the hunter to conservation in Africa. It’s a special podcast you will want to hear.
Join Justin Bruehl, Bill Cooper and Josh Krails of the National Shooting League, which runs programs for kids ages 6-12, high school and college students, as well as home school kids. Over 37,000 kids were served last year and there are 1,800 high schools involved. Let’s shoot!
Join Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast host Bill Cooper and the owner of Gand H Decoys, Robbie Hansen, as they reminisce and catch up. They met over 20 years ago at the Land Learning Foundation in north Missouri where Bill was running hunter education hunts. Robbie was inspired by the events and chose a career in the outdoors, and eventually acquired GandH Decoys. He also guides waterfowl hunts in Arkansas and Missouri. This is a fun and informative show that you will not want to miss.
Join Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast host Bill Cooper and Corey Goodwin of Dave Winchester’s Sporting Camp of New Brunswick, Canada. Bill and Corey re-live a bear Bill enjoyed in New Brunswick several years ago. Additionally, they explore the hunting opportunities and traditions surrounding Dave Winchester’s Sporting Camp. From hunting black bears to fishing there is much to do, see and enjoy in this remote region of New Brunswick, Canada.
Join Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast Host Bill Cooper and co-host Mikle Jones as they visit with 16-year-old Gwenivere Taylor, a recipient of a $500 music scholarship for her performance at the Folky Fish Fest. In the second half of the program, Big Mike talks with a new found friend, Theo from New York. They explore the fun side of the Folky Fish Fest as well as the spiritual nature of life and the grandeur of nature itself.
Join Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast hosts Justin Bruehl and Bill Cooper as they talk with Kevin Creeley, the host of Mid-Atlantic Outdoors Podcast out of Virginia. The trio met up at the National Wild Turkey Federation Annual Convention in Nashville. Virginia is a beautiful state and Kevin lives right on the coast and shares his extensive knowledge about things to do in the outdoors from the gorgeous coastline to the incredible Appalachian Mountains. It’s a grand adventure. Listen on most social media platforms.
Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast host Bill Cooper and special guests Big Mike Jones, of Big Mike Jones Enterprises, and the Roving Reporter, and Wes Swee, the Regional Manager of the James Foundation and Maramec Spring Park discuss two spectacular events coming to the park. In the first segment they talk about the Folky Fish Fest coming up May 30 and 31. Folky Fish Fest is an unforgettable weekend of folk and new-grass music, culture, and community. Set against the backdrop of Maramec Spring Park’s scenic surroundings, this one-of-a-kind festival brings together folk and new-grass music lovers for a weekend brimming with creativity and connection. Attendees can enjoy an incredible lineup of live performances from talented musicians on multiple stages, ranging from soulful folk tunes to energetic new-grass jams that will have everyone on their feet. It’s a celebration of creativity and community! Beyond the music, Folky Fish Fest offers a rich variety of activities to engage every Fly Fish fest attendee. There will be opportunities to participate in hands-on workshops led by skilled artists and musicians, explore unique instruments, or even pick up some dance moves. Don’t miss the lively dance sessions that will keep the energy flowing all weekend long. In September Big Mike Jones Enterprises will be bringing the #2025moozarksfishcamp to Maramec Spring Park and the Meramec River. Outdoor writers and outdoor personalities will fish the area, enjoy a little competition and ear some fine foods. It weill be a media blitz like the region has never seen.
Join Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast host Bill Cooper and guests Ray Eye and John Sabati. Eye is a living legend among turkey hunters and John Sabati is the force when it comes to hunting wild turkeys on the Big Island -Hawaii. Ray and John not only entertain, but provide valuable insights and tips for hunting wild turkeys all the way from the Ozarks to Hawaii.
Justin Bruehl, co-host of Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast, sits down with co-host Bill Cooper and National Wild Turkey Federation biologist Will Reckmeyer. If you are a turkey hunter, or a fan of wild turkeys, Reckmeyer is a tremendous source of information about wild turkeys. From the state of the turkey population, to turkey biology, habitat requirements, brooding habitat, and much more, this is a program you will not want to miss. Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast can be heard on most social media platforms.
Join Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast host Bill Cooper along with two other Legends of the Outdoors National Hall of Fame inductees, Raye Eye of “Eye on the Outdoors Radio,” and Phillip Vanderpool, of “The Virtue TV.” This legendary trio met up at the National Wild Turkey Federation’s annual convention in Nashville, along with 80,000 turkey hunters. If you enjoy a lot of laughter and cutting up, as well as conservation history and everything turkey and turkey hunting, then this is the show for you. Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast can be heard on most social media platforms.
Join Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast hosts Bill Cooper and Justin Bruehl as they talk turkey with Dr. Michael Chamberlain at the National Wild Turkey Federation National Convention in Nashville, Tennessee. A wild turkey research biologist of over 30 years at Georgia State University, Dr. Chamberlain is regarded as the premiere turkey research biologist in the nation. He discusses wild turkey biology, the decline of the turkey population in the last 20 years, and some unusual causes of the decline. There is a light at the end of the tunnel, however. Every turkey hunter will want to hear this information packed episode of Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast. You’ll find it on most social media platforms.
Join the Living the Dream Outdoors podcast crew with a twist this week. Host Bill Cooper is a bit under the weather and his great friend Big Mike Jones from Lake Washington, Mississippi fills in as host of the show, while Bill recovers. Big Mike sits down in the comfort and beauty of the Farm House Cabin at Lost Creek Ranch in St. James, Missouri, along with Tim Ponder, co-owner of the National Crappie League. If you are a crappie fisherman, you will not want to miss this podcast. Jones and Ponder are both lovers of big crappie. On this week’s Living the Dream Outdoors podcast they talk about the 2025 National Crappie League National Championship, which is coming up soon in Batesvillle, Mississippi on Lake Sardis. If you like big crappie, you will not want to miss this show. In the grand state of Mississippi, 3-lb. Crappie are not uncommon and Lake Sardis is one of the most acclaimed crappie fishing lakes in the state as well as on the national scene. You’ll recognize the names of some of the best crappie fishermen in the country as Jones and Ponder bring the latest and greatest information in the world of the National Crappie League. #BigMikeJonesEnterprises #2025msfishcamp #2024lozfishcamp