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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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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!
In this week's episode Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton chat about the state of the "Outdoor Expo" in the US; Josh recaps his recent trip to Orlando for ICAST, the largest Fishing expo in the world, then they're joined by Delta Waterfowl's Director of Industry Partnerships Chris Williams to tease this week's Delta Waterfowl Expo in Oklahoma City.
This is episode 2 of a 4 part series on Archery. Taylor Maples is joined again by Okie-Land Bowhunter Pro Shop and Indoor Range owner Bryn Chapman and this week it's all about the gear and technology. The guys talk about all the brands of bows on the market today, the differences, and what to consider as you pick your next setup. Then, they get in the weeds on sights, stabilizers, arrow rests, broadheads, and more. If you're a gear guy or you're in the market for your next bow, don't miss this!
This is week 1 of a four week series on archery. In this week's episode Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton are joined by owner of Okie-Land Bowhunter Pro Shop and Indoor Range Bryn Chapman. The guys discuss the history of archery, the progression of technology, hunting stills, tips for better shooting, and more!
This is the fourth episode in a four week series on Warm Water Fishing. In this episode Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton chat with fishing guide Chance Maxville. Chance is a prominent Small Mouth Bass angler and co-owner of Tulsa's new Fly Shop Green Country Fly Company.
This is the third episode in a four week series on Warm Water Fishing. In this week's episode Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton are joined by State Champion B.A.S.S. Nation Federation fisherman and National Championship qualifier Hunter Stanley.
This is the second episode in a four week series on Warm Water Fishing. In this week's episode Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton are joined by Fisheries Biologist from Oklahoma's Department of Wildlife Conservation Jory Bartnicki.
In this week's episode we begin a brand new four week series on warm water fishing around the Oklahoma region. Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton outline the plan for the next four weeks including fisheries biologists, professional bass fishermen, guides, and more. Plus, they get into some gritty facts about warm water species and warm water fisheries around the area.
In this weeks episode Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton talk about the passing of Phil Robertson and the impact Duck Dynasty had on their lives. Spoiler alert: There's some disagreement.
In this episode Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton chat with Michael Maroney of Infinite Outdoors about their new program that helps hunters access hundreds of thousands of acres of land for free. Plus, the guys dig into the "corner cutting" lawsuits and discussion that's been front-and-center for the last few months.
In this episode Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton talk with Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's Research Supervisor Kurt Kuklinski. There's a lot of discussion lately about whether Oklahoma can support hunting seasons for Mountain Lions, and Kurt has some anecdotal evidence about how close we might be to getting a Big Cat season. Plus, updates on Mule Deer, Pronghorn, and Turkey research projects. Finally, Kurt discusses how the current Federal administration and DOGE impact Oklahoma conservation efforts.
In this episode Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton talk a little bit about Oklahoma Sooner athletics after having spent a day shooting Sporting Clays with OU Football Offensive Coordinator Ben Arbuckle. Plus, Goldfish unveils a new segment, "Thoughts from the Fishbowl" where we talk about a sea kayaker who was swallowed by a whale and a lost sailor who survived on hunting turtles.
In this episode Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton are joined by Randall Cole from Ducks Unlimited to talk about his recent trip to Washington DC and the impact of the current administration on land usage, conservation funds, the Farm Bill, and more.
In this week's episode Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton dive into the Netflix docuseries Gold and Greed about Forrest Fenn's hidden treasure. Plus, are Dire Wolves back from extinction? How do we manage species populations that haven't walked the earth in 12,000 years?
In this episode Taylor Maples and Josh Stratton discuss a few new pieces of gear they've each picked up in recent weeks in preparation for Spring turkey season, plus Taylor asks Josh for an unfiltered perspective on the challenges facing the Outdoor Industry. Having worked in hunting, fishing, and conservation professionally until very recently, Josh has strong opinions about the state of the industry and what is wrong with it today. Buckle up!
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