The Terrible Outdoorsman

242. Bob's Not Leavin'!

One weekend. Two terrible outdoorsmen. And enough ridiculous stories to fill an entire episode!

Ryan and Bob are back up at deer camp, getting ready for the upcoming Michigan deer season with some early-season prep work, scouting, and a whole lot of terrible luck.

What was supposed to be a simple weekend in the woods quickly turned into another classic Terrible Outdoorsman adventure. From scouting mishaps to un...

Episode 241: 150-Inch Bucks & 50-Inch Muskies

Bow season is officially underway in Michigan, but apparently nobody told the Terrible Outdoorsmen they're supposed to be hunting!

Ryan, Bob, and Jason are back for another episode filled with hunting talk, fishing dreams, terrible excuses, and plenty of laughs.

This week, the guys tackle the ultimate Michigan outdoorsman's dilemma: Would you rather shoot a 150-inch whitetail buck or c...

It’s October 1st, opening day of Michigan archery deer season… so naturally Ryan and Captain JG are sitting behind microphones instead of sitting in a tree.

The guys kick things off talking about bear hunting in the U.P., upcoming western hunts, and just how complicated chasing elk and mule deer out west can get. Then it’s all whitetails.

Ryan breaks down his trail camera setup, why he switched everything over to M...

Captain JG is back stateside, and Episode 239 is basically the JG Show!

Ryan and Bob sit down with Jason to hear all about his bucket-list Canadian fishing trip to Wabatongushi Lake. More than 20 years after first making the trip with his dad, Jason finally returned—this time with his dad and brother—for a full week of fishing, camp life, cold weather and exploring the Ontario wilderness.

Jason breaks down everything from...

Bow season is only two weeks away, and Ryan and Bob are finally starting to get fired up!

The guys break down their last-minute preparations, including checking tree-stand straps, shooting their bows, washing hunting clothes, scouting food sources and figuring out where the deer should be moving on opening day. They also debate saddle hunting, electric hunting bikes, early-season doe management and why every hunter needs to wear a d...

Episode 237 — Never Forget: 25 Years Later

Twenty-five years ago, September 11, 2001 changed America forever.

In this episode, Ryan and Bob sit down for a personal conversation about the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks. They look back at where they were that morning, what they remember most, and the emotions that still come rushing back when they see the images and hear the stories from that day.

They talk about w...

Chad Stewart from the Michigan DNR is back on the Terrible Outdoorsman Podcast—and after 99 episodes away, there’s plenty to talk about.

Ryan and Bob sit down with Chad, Michigan DNR Cervid Supervisor covering deer, elk, and moose, for an in-depth conversation about the current state of Michigan’s whitetail herd, why deer management looks completely different depending on where you hunt, and some of the biggest reg...

235. It Smells Like Hunting Season

Captain JG is back, and you can feel it—the days are getting shorter, fall is getting closer, and it smells like hunting season.

Before we completely shift into deer mode, the guys catch up on summer fishing. Jason recaps a Fourth of July bass trip where seemingly every lure he tied on worked, plus the family salmon trip to Ludington that brought fish, fog, rough water, and a couple of seasick...

How much technology is too much when it comes to hunting?

Ryan and Bob are back behind the mics and picking up the conversation about how much we’ve overcomplicated hunting. From DeerCast and cellular trail cameras to thermal drones, LiveScope, rangefinders and the never-ending pile of new hunting gear, the guys debate whether all this technology is making us better hunters—or replacing the woodsmanship and experience th...

With Ryan off camping, the inmates are officially running the asylum. Bobtastic and Captain JG take over Episode 233 for a leaderless edition of The Terrible Outdoorsman—and somehow they actually manage to talk about the outdoors.

With hunting season creeping closer, the guys talk Halloween hunts, Michigan bowhunting, tree stands vs. saddles, hunting the U.P., and whether hunters have completely overcomplicated something human...

Ryan and Bob are finally back behind the microphones together, and as usual, the conversation goes completely off the rails.

The guys start by calling each other out for not spending enough time on the water before swapping fishing stories, discussing giant Muskegon sheephead, night fishing, and making the most of a Michigan summer before hunting season takes over.

Then things get a little more serious as they dive into the growing c...

After a few weeks away from the mic, Dan is back—and it doesn't take long before things go off the rails.

The guys ask listeners who they'd like to hear as future podcast guests, tease some exciting upcoming collaborations, and highlight the incredible work being done by Michigan Track Chair and Michigan Operation Freedom Outdoors.

Then... things take a turn.

A message sent through the podcast website sparks a surprisingly heate...

This week, we took The Terrible Outdoorsman Podcast where it belongs—on the water! We recorded live from the North Channel while chasing lake sturgeon at sunset, swapping stories, battling bait-stealing gobies, and watching giant sturgeon launch themselves out of the water all around us.

From fishing tactics and gear to the chaos of recording a podcast in a boat, this episode is packed with laughs, terrible stories, and plenty...

This week on The Terrible Outdoorsman Podcast, Ryan and Bob tackle some of Michigan's hottest topics—literally.

First up, they dive into the massive Cyclospora outbreak, or as just about everyone is calling it, "the lettuce disease." Thousands of Michiganders have come down with the nasty intestinal parasite, proving once again that maybe your mom was right about eating your vegetables... or at least washing them first. The gu...

🎯 Ever wondered what it takes to become a champion in the world of sporting clays?

In this episode, Danielsan's flying solo with the incredible Stephen Steele, the 2026 Michigan Sporting Clays State Champion. 🎉

We dive into his journey from taking time off to making a spectacular comeback. Stephen shares how the community welcomed him back and the thrill of competing again. 🏆

Whether you’re a seasoned shooter or just starti...

The Midwest heat wave has officially turned everyone into puddles, and Ryan & Bob are here to suffer through it with you. This week they swap hilarious stories about surviving the brutal heat, why being an outdoorsman in 90°+ weather isn't nearly as glamorous as it sounds, and the not-so-secret struggles of swamp ass and sweaty TaTa's.

The guys also celebrate America's 250th Birthday, reflect on what makes this country great, an...

Ryan and Bob switch things up this week and step away from hunting and fishing to talk about two things that can bring equal amounts of joy and frustration: camping and golf.

The guys kick things off by sharing their experiences getting the campers out of storage and ready for summer adventures. They cover tips for unwinterizing your RV, sanitizing water systems, checking batteries, avoiding common mistakes, and a few simple hacks t...

Ryan, Bob, and Dan are back with another completely unfiltered episode that goes everywhere and nowhere all at once. The guys swap stories from their younger days (including a few questionable decisions involving weed), get Bob's thoughts on Michigan's new hunting regulations, break down Dan's recent sporting clay tournament win, and somehow end up debating which restaurant serves the best steak.

As usual, the conversation takes ple...

This week, Jason and Ryan sit down with Tom Jones, founder and president of (MIOFO), to discuss the organization's mission of providing hunting, fishing, and outdoor opportunities for veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Tom shares how MIOFO got started, the impact these outdoor experiences have on participants, and details about several upcoming events that help connect people with the healing, camaraderie, and adventure fou...