EP 079: Wild Sheep and Wool Growers

Howdy Roamers! Thanks for checking out this episode of the Right To Roam Podcast. We have a great episode teaming with information, exploration and collaboration. Chris is joined by guest host Samantha Dwinell to speak with 3rd generation sheep rancher, John Helle, and Wild Sheep Foundation Conservation Director and retired Montana Fish and Wildlife biologist […]

EP 078: Katelyn Sheehan

Thanks for checking out this episode of the Right To Roam Podcast. This episode, for a myriad of reasons, has been a long time coming. Chris, while attending BHA Rendezvous 2019, was joined by past guest of the podcast, Jessi Johnson to speak with Katelyn Sheehan. Katelyn has a life resume and ecurrent profession that […]

R2R LD EP 031: Coming At ‘Cha!

Happy September Roamers! We hope you are out and about enjoying our wild places and resources and in doing so we thank you for taking the time to check out this quick episode of the Right To Roam Podcast. Adam takes a moment to pull the curtain back so you can see and anticipate what […]

EP 076: Weather Wool

Howdy Roamers and thank you for checking out this episode of the Right To Roam Podcast! This episode starts us down a woolly trail. Chris and Adam are joined by Ralph and Debby DiMeo of Weather Wool. Based in the northeastern part of the United States Ralph and Debby strive to source a high-end and […]

EP 075: Samantha Dwinnell, Managing Mulies

Howdy Roamers and thanks for checking out this episode of the Right To Roam Podcast. This weeks episode finds Chris and Adam in a great conversation with Samantha Dwinnell. Sam is part of the Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources at the University of Wyoming focusing her efforts on mule deer and the myriad […]

EP 074: Backcountry Fuel with Jaden Bales

Roamers, thanks for checking out this episode of the Right To Roam Podcast. We are dipping out toes into the world of meal preparation with Jaden Bales of the Backcountry Fuel Box. Jaden is a past guest of the show having been on during the 2019 Sportsmen’s Legislative Reception. Check out the Lowdown episode #25 […]

EP 072: Boz Con Con, Sitka Gear

Thanks for checking out this episode of the Right To Roam Podcast, Roamers! This week is a teaser into the 2% for Conservation‘s event that took place in June. One of the two keynote addresses included Sitka gear founder Jonathon Hart. Jonathon shares his perspective regarding cooperate involvement in the conservation conversation and overall movement. […]

EP 070: Point Creep w/ goHUNT’s Trail Kreitzer

Thanks for stopping by for this, our 100th episode Roamers! We appreciate all of your support thus far. We have a very informative episode this week as Lee and Adam are joined by goHUNT gear and research maven, Trail Kreitzer. Some of the topics on hand include the reality of point creep, application analytics and […]

EP 069: Wolf Management with Carter Niemeyer

Howdy Roamers and thanks for checking out this episode of the Right To Roam Podcast! Lee and Sam, while in Boise for the BHA Rendezvous 2019, were able to track down accomplished and renowned wolf biologist, Carter Niemeyer. Historical findings, past and present assumptions and what the future may hold for these controversial predators were […]

EP 068: Danielle Oyler – Montana Bear Education

Howdy Roamers and thanks for dropping by for another great episode of the Right To Roam Podcast. Chris and Adam are joined by Danielle Oyler of the Montana Bear Education Working Group to discuss all things grizzly bear safety. Personal protection choices, camp site etiquette and bear body language are just a few of the […]

EP 067: Andrew Skurka

Howdy Roamers and thanks for joining us for another episode of the Right To Roam Podcast. Lace up the boots and ready your packs for this episode as Lee, Sam and Adam are joined by accomplished distance runner, through hiker and outdoorsman, Andrew Skurka. In an earlier episode of the podcast Lee and Sam had, […]

EP 064: Brendan Oates, The Shiras Moose

Thanks for stopping by for another episode of the Right To Roam Podcast! Roamers, today, we have the first in a series of episodes dedicated to the moose. Lee is joined by moose expert Brendan Oates of the Idaho Fish and Game to discuss the finer points of the Shiras moose from history in the […]

EP 063: Cuss’n and Discuss’n with Rod Miller, Cody McFarland and Codee Augustin

Howdy Roamers and thanks for dropping by for this special episode of the Right To Roam Podcast. Adam, Lee and Sam find themselves in the company of three great guests, this episode rounding out the Wyoming Sportsmen’s Legislative Reception. U.S. Congressional candidate Rod Miller and WWF Ambassadors Cody McFarland and Codee Augustin join the guys […]

EP 061: Shane Mahoney, Management Philosophy

Roamers, we are appreciative of you for checking out another episode of the Right To Roam Podcast. Chris and Adam are joined by one of the greatest voices for conservation, Shane Mahoney. I’m sure you’ve heard Shane on other podcasts, however, we take a different path in this discussion as Shane dives into the philosophy […]

EP 060: Len Necefer

Howdy Roamers and thanks for checking out another episode of the Right To Roam Podcast! You’ve made a choice, in playing this episode, that will highlight some great sociological and cultural influences in conservation. Chris and Adam are joined by Len Necefer. Len is an Assistant Professor with the American Indian Studies program & the […]

EP 056: Cactus Conservation

Howdy Roamers and thanks for venturing to desert of Arizona with us for this episode! Chris is joined by a crew of backcountry badasses and conservation kingpins. Jess Johnson of Artemis and the Wyoming Wildlife Federation, Mahting Putelis of Hunt To Eat, Jared Frasier of 2% For Conservation, Craig Okraska of Maven Optics and Chris […]

EP 055: Ursacks

Howdy Roamers! Thanks for stopping by to check out another episode of the Right To Roam Podcast! This week’s conversation takes a turn to the product realm of the great outdoors, a topic we rarely visit with regularity. Chris, Lee and Adam are joined by Tom Cohen former owner of Ursacks. For nearly 20 years […]

EP 054: Cyrus Western

Howdy Roamers! Thanks for dropping into another episode of the Right To Roam Podcast. In this week’s episode, Adam is joined by freshman legislator to the Wyoming House of Representatives, Cyrus Western. Cyrus was elected to the District 51 seat of the House during the 2018 election. Being a freshman legislator is a tall enough […]

R2R LD EP 022: Modern Huntsman, an Excerpt

Welcome back to the podcast and thanks for listening! Adam takes the reins for this lowdown to share an excerpt from Vol. 1 of the Modern Huntsman. For those that don’t know about Modern Huntsman, we hope this introduces you to a great collection of writers and photographers that have a bead drawn on what […]

R2R LD EP 021: Traffic and its Impact

Happy Thanksgiving! Thanks for taking the time to listen to another Right To Roam Lowdown! Lee and Adam take a moment to look into the research around human disturbance and the impact it has on ungulate behaviors in proximity roads and trails. The research comes out of eastern Oregon and lends itself to some interesting […]

EP 049: Policy, Advocacy and Post Election Updates

Howdy Roamers and thanks for taking the time to enjoy another episode of the Right To Roam podcast! Lee, Sam and Chris are joined by Episode 013 guest, Kristen Gunther. The crew touch on a wide array of topics regarding conservation issues in Wyoming and across the western United States and how some recent election […]

EP 048: Pt. 3 Hunt To Eat, Media and Conservation

Thanks for hopping on the trail with us this week Roamers! We’ve got a great conversation with Lee, Sam and Adam being joined by co-founder and current owner/operator/spokesman of Hunt To Eat and all around conservation go-getter, Mahting Putelis. Some tough questions are asked and hopefully answered as the guys dive into some of the […]

R2R LD EP 020: Sassy Bunnies and Curing the Winter Lull

Merry November Roamers! Thanks for taking the time to settle in for another lowdown. We hope you enjoy the conversation as Sam and Adam reminisce, recall, laugh and re-ignite their joy of chasing cottontails. With many big game seasons drawing to a close and the weather beginning to turn towards winter, the guys have a […]

EP 047: Pt. 2 Seacat Creative, Media and Conservation

Thanks for tuning into the podcast Roamers! This week on the Right To Roam Podcast, we continue our multi-episode series that focuses on media’s role in conservation. Chris and Adam are joined by digital asset manager for Seacat Creative, Paul Kemper. Paul and the guys sprint right down the trail of the importance of conservation […]

R2R LD Ep 019: The LWCF Update

Howdy Roamers, and welcome to another R2R lowdown! Chris takes some time to sit down with previous guest, friend of the podcast and public land advocate extraordinaire, Jess Johnson. The subject matter for this lowdown revolves around the updates regarding the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Since its expiration at the end of September, there […]

EP 046: Pt. 1 Life Link, Media and Conservation

Howdy Roamers and welcome back to the Right To Roam Podcast! This week starts us down a multi episode series with a focus on the wide world of media and its impact or lack thereof on conservation. Chris and Adam are joined by the creative mind behind a new multi-platform media experience, Garrett Burbank. Garrett […]

R2R LD Ep 018: CWD, What to Consider

You’re in the thick of it now, Roamers! Thanks for hitting up another Right To Roam lowdown. Lee takes the reins for this episode to touch on some timely information in relation to your potential harvest. CWD is the subject matter, however, our approach to the subject matter is a tad different. Lee draws on […]

R2R LD EP 017: The Quality Four

Howdy Roamers and welcome back to another Right To Roam Lowdown!…well…kinda!? For our 66th published episode we invite you to check out four of our favorites from the past year and a half. Chris had the audio honors for this one and he provides some great teasers for each of the “Qualilty Four.” This is […]

EP 044: Trad Bows and Long Runs with Stone Point Trading Co.

Howdy Roamers! Thanks for catching another episode of the Right To Roam podcast. Sam and Adam had the pleasure of sitting down with Chester Floyd and Seth Morris of RER Bows/Stonepoint Trading Co. The conversation wades through the waters of successful tag draws, custom traditional bows, and hard core pronghorn hunting tactics. Conservation and its […]

R2R LD EP 016: Demystifying Elk Hunting

Happy September Roamers! Welcome to another episode of the Right To Roam Lowdown! Chris and Adam draw on their 40+ years of combined elk hunting experience and success to bring forth some misnomers or absolutes that other hunting media sources prognosticate as the “How To’s of Elk Hunting.” In this quick hitter the guys leave […]

EP 043: Own the History and Culture with Randy Newberg

Hey Roamers, thanks for checking out this episode of the Right To Roam Podcast! Sam and Adam were honored to sit down at Fresh Tracks headquarters to speak with the man himself, Randy Newberg! The guys waste little time before diving into the importance of conservation and the need for hunters, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts […]

R2R LD EP 015: Backcountry Adventure Prep

It’s a great day for another Right To Roam Lowdown! Thanks for dropping into this episode. Sam and Adam don their “expert” hats and cover the basics of what needs to be considered when planning your first or a new backcountry excursion. We know the specifics of each adventure can differ, however, there are some […]

EP 042: Bone Broadheads, Backcountry Advocacy and Solid Parenting

Welcome back to another episode of the Right To Roam podcast! Chris, Sam and Lee are joined by the one-man wrecking crew that is responsible for Bone Broadheads, Jarrett Babinsak. The guys get a little geeked out on broadhead design and function in this one, diving into the whats and whys of single bevel broadheads […]

EP 041: Managing Odocoileus Hemionus with Jared Oakleaf

Welcome back to the Right To Roam podcast and thank you for taking the time to listen! The guys are joined by rockstar conservationist Jared Oakleaf to discuss Odocoileus Hemionus, the grey ghost, or more commonly, the mule deer. From habitat issues to the pros and cons of general seasons vs. limited quota hunting restrictions […]

The R2R LD EP 014: Will The Real Green Decoys Please Stand Up

Thanks for checking out this episode of the Right To Roam Lowdown! Sam and Adam are on the road and dive into the notion of what and who Green Decoys are. They do their best, sometimes tongue in cheek, to dissect the mentality behind why some conservation groups garner the label of “green decoy.” This […]

EP 040: Campfire Conservation with Ryan Busse and Jared Oakleaf

Roamers, Roamers, Roamers, thanks for checking out another episode of the Right To Roam Podcast! You’re gonna want to set the cruise control a few mph slower, extend the time on the treadmill, or hang the “Do Not Disturb” sign on the office door for this one! The full hosting contingent find themselves along the […]

The R2R LD EP 013: The Land and Water Conservation Fund

Hey Roamers! Welcome back to another episode of the Right To Roam Lowdown. Adam steers the ship into the waters regarding a “call to action” on The Land and Water Conservation Fund and its impending sunset. This episode touches on a brief history, current status and overall impact of the 52 year old program. The […]

EP 038: Mule Deer, Music and Manly Men

Welcome back to the podcast! In this episode Lee is joined by Joey Faigl, Josh Coursey and Chris Steffan of the Muley Fanatic Foundation. The guys dive into some of the issues facing mule deer conservation and mule deer habitat conservation. The Muley Fanatic Foundation is a great NGO that has really been gaining steam […]

The R2R LD EP 011: Wyoming’s 2018 Gubernatorial Race, Regarding Public Lands

Thanks for dropping into another episode of the Right To Roam Lowdown! Adam is piloting the ship on his own this week to take a specific look at the public land policy stances of the prospective gubernatorial candidates for the state of Wyoming in 2018. There are some expected positions founded on strong evidence and […]

The R2R LD EP 010: Pack Impressions

Hey Roamers, welcome back to another episode of the Right To Roam Lowdown! Chris and Adam are in the giving spirit as we find out which one of our Go Fund Me donors is the newest Life member of the Western Bear Foundation. There are a few more shout-outs and there is still an opportunity […]

The R2R LD EP 008: Spring has Sprung

Hey Roamers, after a brief hiatus the Lowdown is back! For those of you interested in when and how we are handing out the Grand Prizes associated with our Go Fund Me, Sam and Adam have you covered. Then Chris and Adam present what we hope is the most common sense PSA in the outdoor […]

EP 034: Seek Outside

Hey Roamers, thanks for taking the opportunity to tune in to this week’s episode of the Right To Roam Podcast! The R2R crew are joined by Lee Harrison of Seek Outside. For those of you not familiar with SO or if you are just wondering more about the back story and approach to business, this […]

EP 033: The Wyoming Outdoor Council with Dan Heilig

Thanks for dropping by the Right To Roam Podcast! In this episode Chris and Adam have the pleasure of visiting with Dan Heilig of the Wyoming Outdoor Council in Lander, Wyoming. The WOC is a non-profit conservation group that focuses on science based management to ensure our wild spaces remain wild and available for our […]

EP 032: Wyoming Bear Advocacy with the Western Bear Foundation

Welcome back to the podcast Roamers! Thanks for joining us for the second installment of Wyoming grizzly bear management. The guys from Right To Roam sit down with Joe Kondelis of the Western Bear Foundation to dive full force into their role in bear education, population management, public service, bear advocacy, hunting as a tool […]

EP 031: Wyoming Grizzly Management

Welcome back to the Right To Roam podcast! What a great conversation we have in store for you this week. The R2R crew sit down with Dr. Dan Thompson (aka The Smartest Redneck (we know)) who is the current head of the large carnivore division of the Wyoming Game and Fish. Dan holds a PhD […]

The R2R LD EP 007: The Smorgasbord

Welcome back to the Right To Roam Lowdown! In this episode Lee and Sam hopscotch their way around a whole slew of topics. We introduce our GoFundMe campaign, recap some of the Wyoming legislation that was in consideration, address some fall tag application options and season setting meetings and comment options. This episode is like […]

EP 029: Southwest Adventuring with Katie DeLorenzo

Welcome back to the Right To Roam Podcast! In this episode, Chris and Adam speak with Katie DeLorenzo. Katie is the newly hired Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Southwest Chapter Coordinator. She is a champion for our public lands as well as being a committed hunter with some great hunts under her belt. Katie also dives […]

The R2R LD EP 006: Celebrity Policy

Thanks for dropping in to the Right To Roam podcast, here’s this week’s Lowdown! In this episode the guys of R2R touch on some semi-current events in the world of hunting, conservation and politics. The influence of celebrity in policy is at the root of this episode. Using Secretary Zinke’s recent appointment of hunting celebrity […]

EP 028: Wyoming Leadership with Mark Gordon, Bob Budd, and Scott Talbott

Welcome back to the Right To Roam Podcast! This episode is the third and final part of the Sportsmen’s Legislative Reception the guys from R2R had the pleasure of attending. In this episode, Chris, Adam, and Sam are joined by three heavy hitters in the Wyoming political and public resource management arena. Current State Treasurer, […]

EP 026: Legislative Wrap with WWF

Welcome back to the Right To Roam Podcast! Consider this part one of a three part package that found the guys from R2R at the Wyoming Sportsmen’s Legislative Reception in Cheyenne, WY. Jessi Johnson of the Wyoming Wildlife Federation joins the crew to recap the day’s events and who, what, why and how Wyoming’s legislature […]

The R2R LD EP 005: Backcountry Packing with Livestock

Welcome back to the podcast and here’s the Lowdown. In this episode the guys touch on what is becoming a lost art though once the foundation of backcountry hunting and exploration, packing with livestock. Calling upon their own experiences, the R2R crew discusses the barriers to entry, hardships, and benefits of horses in the backcountry. […]

Episode 21: Hunter Ethics Pt. 3

Welcome back to the podcast! As the title clearly states, in this episode of the Right To Roam Podcast we continue our discussion on Hunter Ethics. Chris and Adam dive into the finer points of ethical practices in the field and on social media. Using the Boone and Crockett Club’s tenets as a framework this […]

EP 20: Getting into Hunting as an Adult with Emily and Jess

Welcome back to the podcast! In this episode Lee and Sam speak with newbie hunters, Emily and Jess, and dive into the whats, whys, and hows of getting into hunting as adults. There are some great stories as Jess is Sam’s fiance and Emily has been friends with the R2R guys for years, therefore, familiarity […]

EP 019: The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership and the Sportsmen’s Country Campaign

Welcome back to the podcast! In this episode Lee and Adam dive into the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership and they work they do in the political realm on behalf of all public land owners and especially hunters and anglers. The guys speak with Joel Webster, the TRCP Director of Western Lands, on the specifics of […]

EP 018: Hunter Ethics Pt. 2

Welcome back to the Right To Roam podcast! This episode the the continuation of Lee and Adam’s discussion from Episode 016 on hunter ethics. In this episode the soapboxes can get a little taller and the issues a bit more in depth as field craft and weapon proficiency are both discussed. We appreciate you taking […]

EP 017: The Right To Roam Season Recap

Welcome back to the Right To Roam podcast. In this episode the guys sit down and recap and relive their 2017 hunting season as it nears completion. From pronghorn in August to late season elk and white tail deer, they cover it all. There are some feel good stories, lessons learned, memories recounted and unforgettable […]

EP 016: Hunter Ethics…Part 1

Welcome back to the Right To Roam Podcast and thanks for tuning into the show! This episode of the podcast marks the first of an indeterminable number of discussions that will focus on the listeners’ suggestions that we cover the grey area of “Hunter Ethics.” Lee and Adam do their best to get deep into […]

EP 010: Bayou BHA, Drones, Deer, and Christmas Dinner

This episode is a great look into a common conversation with a twist on the perspective. The guys from Right To Roam talk with Lee MacDonald, one of the founding chapter members of the Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Southeast chapter. Drone fishing, 1 million plus whitetail, and the best Christmas dessert are just a few […]

EP 008: Public Land Hunting and Film Making with Whale Tail Outdoors

For you DIY movie folks this is definitely Christmas in July! Cole and John Bielak of Whale Tail Outdoors sit down with Right To Roam co-host Chris Sheets prior to the Alpha Bow Hunting Challenge to discuss hunting, film making, and a shared appreciation of our public lands. You can learn more about the WTO […]

EP 006: Bison Bison and Ben Wise

Listen in as Right To Roam co-host Chris Sheets and special guest Ben Wise cover the history of the American bison, management issues associated with this iconic species, and touch on a political hot button issue in brucellosis. Ben is a biologist for the Wyoming Game and Fish and holds a Master’s degree in veterinary […]

EP 005: Wildlife Management Economics 101…Kinda

Buckle up for a 30,000 foot overview of what it takes to financially manage our nation’s wildlife within our public lands. The guys from Right To Roam touch on the Pittman-Robertson Act, NGO (non-government organizations) influence, and some western state fiscal issues. This topic is deeper than the Grand Canyon and arguably just as important. […]

EP 004: Summer Livin’ and Fall Preparations

Listen in as the guys from Right To Roam share their summer plans on a personal and podcast level as well as delving into their preparations and expectations for the upcoming fall hunting season. As always, thank you for listening and please feel free to leave a comment or review on the website or on […]

EP 002: Turkey Hunting and the Meat Slicer

Four guys in a wall tent hunting turkeys with long bows… there’s some good info about turkey history in the state of Wyoming, some honest self reflective tidbits regarding turkey hunting, and some extras in this episode. As always, we appreciate the listen and please leave a review and rating on Stitcher. Oh, and don’t […]

EP 001 Is On The Way

Thanks for keeping your ears perked for our upcoming Episode 001. We hope this little tidbit will have you as excited for the release as we are. The full episode will be coming May 4th!

What is to Come

You’ll get to know Lee, Sam, Chris, and Adam as they spin yarn around a campfire during a spring turkey hunt in Wyoming.