Tracks & Tackle: Nature is our Playground
Welcome to the Tracks & Tackle Podcast! 🎙️ Hosted by Ron Mentzer and Kris Buchman, the Tracks & Tackle Podcast brings you conversations from the guys at Mentzer Outdoors and 3B Outdoor Club. We’re a community of passionate outdoorsmen who love sharing stories, strategies, and the traditions that make hunting, fishing, and exploring the wild so special. From whitetail deer and duck hunting to chasing turkey and fishing alike, we celebrate the great outdoors and everything that comes with it. We’re more than a podcast — we’re your hunting camp away from camp. A place where camaraderie, storytelling, and the thrill of the chase come together. Together, Ron Mentzer and Kris Buchman founded the Tracks & Tackle Collaborative, a community of passionate outdoorsmen who share the mission to inspire everyone to Get Outdoors and keep the traditions alive. As part of Mentzer Outdoors and 3B Outdoor Club, we continue that same spirit. At Tracks & Tackle, we believe Nature is our Playground, and we’re here to explore it with you. Whether you’re a seasoned hunter or just starting your outdoor journey, you’ll find a home here. Tune in, connect with us, and join the Hunting Family! 🦌🎣🌲 https://linktr.ee/MentzerOutdoors
Episodes
This week Kris takes the microphone and hosts @Masondixonadventures and Derek McMaster in a bow hunting fireside chat.
key topics
What got Dan and Derek hooked on bow hunting
Training routines and practice distances
Gear setups and equipment choices
Handling challenges like blood tracking and color blindness
Building camaraderie and brotherhood in hunting
Preparing for comp...
Welcome to the Community Scrape, a segment of the @TracksandTackle Podcast. In this episode, the panel discusses the recent Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling on warrantless searches on private land, exploring both sides of the debate and its implications for hunters and law enforcement.
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In this episode, Mountain Man, Rob Warwick, from The Keystone Experience Podcast, shares his lifelong passion for hunting, trapping, and outdoor conservation in Pennsylvania. We discuss traditional hunting methods, trapping, animal management, and the importance of conservation efforts.
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Join us as Mitchell Shirk from the Pennsylvania Woodsman podcast shares his expertise on land management, habitat improvement, and strategic hunting techniques. Learn how to read terrain, manipulate habitat, and maximize your deer hunting success.
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Ron Mentzer shares the journey of the Tracks and Tackle community, recent milestones, and future plans for supporting outdoor enthusiasts and small brands.
Key Topics:
The origin of Tracks and Tackle in 2023
Building a supportive outdoor community
Launching the Tracks and Tackle Media and Supply store
Collaborating with other outdoor creators and brands
Upcoming projects: cookbook, new segments...
Dave from Lemon River Outdoors joins Ron Mentzer on the Tracks & Tackle Podcast! We talk wild game butchering and cooking to custom rod building, family camping, backpacking, and canoe adventures — this episode is packed with practical tips and inspiring stories for the everyday outdoorsman.
Dave shares how he introduces his family to the outdoors and why embracing a little bit of everything keeps t...
Overcoming addiction through bowhunting and finding a real community in the outdoors. Derek McMaster shares his raw journey on Tracks & Tackle.
Derek, a 36-year-old York, Pennsylvania native, grew up rifle hunting as a kid but lost everything to drug addiction. After years away from the woods, he picked up a bow and discovered a supportive bowhunting community that helped him reclaim his life, his passion...
Join us for another Roundtable Session on the Tracks & Tackle Podcast! Tonight Ron Mentzer is joined by co-host Josh Buchman and returning guest Matt "Buck" Mentzer for real talk around the campfire.
Buck shares the exciting news of joining the Field Staff for The Outdoor Group, and the guys dive deep into what it means to grow up in rural America. They explore the question: What does "home" really ...
In this episode of Tracks & Tackle, Ron Mentzer and Kris Buchman talk with Aaron Hepler — outdoor writer, hunter, and host of the InCamp Podcast.
Aaron shares his passion for backcountry hunting, scouting, ethical deer hunting, and conservation in Pennsylvania. We discuss what it takes to hunt smarter, hunt ethically, and stay connected to the outdoors in today’s world.
A thoughtf...
Join Ron & Kris for a great conversation with Caleb Strunk, founder of Duck & Dog Apparel — a faith-based hunting apparel brand.
Caleb opens up about the brand’s origins, how faith drives everything they do, the realities of starting and growing an outdoor clothing company, and the deep passion for waterfowl hunting and our loyal hunting dogs.
A genuine and inspiring episode for any...
🎙️ Tracks & Tackle Podcast | Episode 119: Captain Matt Webb – Big Rock Fishing Charters | Susquehanna River Smallmouth Bass & Flathead Catfish
Ron Mentzer and Josh Buchman sit down with Captain Matt Webb, owner of Big Rock Fishing Charters, to talk all things river fishing in Pennsylvania. From the unique fishery of the Susquehanna River to practical tips for catching smallmouth bass and monste...
In this no-filter guy-talk episode, Ron, Kris, and returning guest Brian Kritzer pull up chairs for a laid-back conversation covering everything from epic hunting stories to music debates and the future of the outdoors.
We break down:
- Our personal “Mount Rushmore” of the Top 5 Songs of All Time (the debate gets heated!)
- How to get kids and youth excited and passionate about hunting...
Ron Mentzer is joined by turkey specialist Justin Barrick and his hunting partner Chris Lightner for a timely conversation about Pennsylvania turkey season. With the season now in its second half and running through the end of May, the guys break down what late-season gobblers are doing and how the hunting has evolved in the Keystone State.
In this episode we cover:
- How turkey hunting in Pennsylvania has...
Join Ron and Kris as they explore outdoor adventures, family connections, and the importance of disconnecting to reconnect with nature and loved ones. This episode highlights recent wins, favorite destinations, and the value of shared experiences in the outdoors.
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This week we sit down with Hunter Carr from @BlueHenOutdoors We talk about Hunter's passion for hunting and storytelling, as we get insights into his podcast and @YouTube channel. Thanks for watching. #natureisourplayground #podcast
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Ron & Kris sit down with Alex Gosso, host of the Buck Down Deer Hunting Podcast, for a practical and motivating conversation about whitetail hunting. Alex brings a straightforward approach to deer hunting — focusing on real hunter experiences, scouting tips, season strategies, success stories, and tactics that actually help you put more bucks on the ground.
In this episode we cover:
- How Alex st...
Ron and Kris sit down with Austin Schweitzer and Charlie Hedland, the hosts of the @TheWhitetailDistractionPodcast These avid bowhunters from Northwest Pennsylvania bring that authentic hunting-camp energy with campfire-style storytelling, season recaps, local tactics, and plenty of real talk about chasing whitetails in the Keystone State.
In this fun crossover episode, we dive into:<...
Ron and Josh sit down with Buck Mentzer, Kara Mentzer, and Erica Mentzer for a heartfelt family conversation about their shared love of archery. Joined at the end by Mason Mentzer, this episode dives deep into what drives the Mentzer family in the sport—from youth competition and coaching to podium finishes and big dreams.
We talk about:
- The passion that keeps Buck shooting and coaching the Dillsbu...
Spring is knocking on the door in Pennsylvania, and Ron Mentzer & Kris Buchman are feeling the excitement! In this laid-back, freestyle conversation, we talk about the weather finally warming up, longer days, green-up in the woods, and getting ready for the transition from late winter to spring turkey, early fishing, and pre-season scouting. Nature is our Playground, and it's time to shake off the cabin fever!
Ron & Kris sit down this week with Derek Demun, the inspiring T8 paraplegic outdoorsman and host of the T8 Outdoors Podcast (@t8_outdoorsman). After a devastating construction accident at age 21 left him paralyzed from the chest down (T8 level), Derek refused to let limits define him. Instead, he turned his story into a mission: proving that adventure, hunting, fishing, 3D archery, and life itself have no bounda...
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