Legends of the Wild, A Field And Stream Production | Hunting, Fishing and the Outdoors

Legends of the Wild, A Field And Stream Production | Hunting, Fishing and the Outdoors

Legends of the Wild takes you into the heart of the outdoors. Hosted by conservationist, outdoorsman, and storyteller Sam Soholt, this Field & Stream original podcast shares epic adventures, unforgettable hunting and fishing stories, and candid conversations with legendary figures from across the outdoor world. Whether you’re a lifelong hunter, a conservationist advocating for public lands, or simply love a good story, Legends of the Wild brings the outdoors closer than ever. New episodes drop biweekly.

Episodes

Episode 16 - Why Grasslands Matter for Wildlife; Native Habitat with Kyle Lybarger

January 14, 2026 • 65 mins
Grasslands built wildlife abundance long before food plots, timber cuts, and fire suppression changed everything. Grasslands shaped North American wildlife long before modern land management and in many places, they’re quietly disappearing. In this episode of Legends of the Wild, Sam Soholt sits down with Kyle Lybarger, a forester-turned-habitat specialist who’s helping hunters rethink how landscapes actually function. Kyle b...
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Episode 15 - Boat-Built Ingenuity on the Chesapeake: Crabber, Camper Boats, and DIY Watercraft

December 31, 2025 • 59 mins
A Chesapeake crabber turns scrap boats into floating camps, proving grit and creativity still rule the water. What happens when a first-generation waterman applies backcountry thinking to tidewater living? In this episode, Sam sits down with Chesapeake Bay crabber and boat captain Luke McFadden to unpack a mindset rooted in self-reliance, problem-solving, and life on the water. From building a camper atop a 12-foot jon boat to e...
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Episode 14 - Public Ground, Pressured Deer, and Why Access Still Matters With Meateater’s Tony Peterson

December 17, 2025 • 71 mins
Public land whitetails reveal more about hunters, access, and limits than antlers ever will. Tony Peterson from the Meateater team has hunted enough whitetails and enough miles of public ground to know that the real challenge isn’t finding deer. It’s understanding pressure, access, and what actually limits opportunity in modern hunting. Tony joins Sam Soholt to talk about how obsession shapes a hunter, why public land remains...
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Episode 13 - Chasing Mallards Through Timber: Rusty Creasey on Management, Migration, and Mentorship

December 3, 2025 • 64 mins
A veteran timber hunter reveals hard-earned lessons that transform everyday duck hunters into true waterfowl students. Sam sits down with Arkansas waterfowl legend Rusty Creasey to talk ducks… all ducks. Rusty has spent decades managing world-class flooded timber, running traffic on pressured mallards, studying migration shifts, and teaching new hunters the ins and outs of calling, concealment, and habitat strategy. This episode...
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Episode 12 - Born for the Blind: Justin Martin’s Journey from Louisiana Woods to Duck Commander

November 19, 2025 • 72 mins
A lifelong waterfowler reveals the moments, mentors, and mistakes that shaped his obsession with duck hunting. Justin “Martin” Martin joins Sam to trace an outdoorsman’s path that starts in the crappie boats and deer woods of northern Louisiana and leads all the way to the Duck Commander call room. In this wide-open conversation, Martin shares how early days of deer camp, spring crappie fishing, and that first foggy mallard over...
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Episode 11 - Inside the Art of the Hunt: Ryan Kirby on Whitetails, Field & Stream, and Legacy

November 5, 2025 • 53 mins
When Field & Stream brought its legendary magazine back to life, they turned to one artist to set the tone - Ryan Kirby. In this episode, host Sam Soholt sits down with Kirby to unpack the story behind the revival cover and explore how fine art, hunting heritage, and conservation collide in his work. From deer camp in Illinois to live painting events in New York City, Kirby shares how he built a career bridging the gap between w...
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Episode 10 - Corner Crossing Victory: Inside the Landmark Win for Western Public Land Access

October 22, 2025 • 49 mins
A major public lands ruling just changed the game for hunters and anglers across the West. Sam sits down with Devin O’Dea, Western Policy and Conservation Manager for Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, to unpack one of the biggest wins for public land access in decades — the corner crossing case. From his vantage point at BHA, Devin explains how this legal gray area became a national flashpoint and what the recent court decision mea...
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Episode 9 - Hal Herring on the Future of Conservation and the Fight for Public Lands

October 8, 2025 • 82 mins
Discover what it really takes to protect America’s wild places—from the man who’s covered it all. Outdoor journalist and conservation advocate Hal Herring joins host Sam Soholt for a deep, unfiltered look at the state of modern conservation and the future of America’s wild lands. Drawing from decades of experience writing for Field & Stream and exploring the backcountry, Hal shares the real stories behind issues like chronic was...
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Episode 8 - Duck Stamp Art, Conservation, and Legacy with Wildlife Painter Adam Grimm

September 24, 2025 • 100 mins
Discover the art, hunting heritage, and conservation power behind America’s iconic Federal Duck Stamp. Wildlife artist Adam Grimm joins Legends of the Wild to share his journey from a childhood spent hunting and fishing in Ohio to becoming a three-time Federal Duck Stamp winner. Grimm’s photorealistic waterfowl paintings aren’t just art—they’re part of a conservation legacy that has raised billions for wetland and habitat protec...
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Episode 7 - Epic Hunts and Wild Stories with Filmmaker Donnie Vincent

September 10, 2025 • 81 mins
From tiger research to Alaskan sheep hunts, Donnie Vincent shares unforgettable outdoor adventures and lessons. In this episode of Legends of the Wild by Field & Stream, host Sam Soholt sits down with renowned hunter, filmmaker, and conservationist Donnie Vincent. From studying tigers in Nepal and Bangladesh to chasing sheep across Alaska’s rugged mountains, Donnie’s stories blend science, adventure, and a deep respect for the o...
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Episode 6 - Mastering the Hunt: Remi Warren on Archery, Elk Tactics, and Solo Pursuits

August 27, 2025 • 64 mins
What separates elite hunters from the rest? Remi Warren breaks it down through hard-won lessons. In this episode of Legends of the Wild, Sam Soholt sits down with legendary bowhunter, guide, and outdoor storyteller Remi Warren for an in-depth look at what makes a great hunter great. From spending 323 days a year in the field to filming solo bowhunts and now running Day Six Gear, Remi shares the experiences that shaped his approa...
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Episode 5 - Cheetah Relocation, Conservation Grit, and Rewriting Hunting’s Public Narrative

August 13, 2025 • 75 mins
What does it take to move wild cheetahs across Africa, carrying on after unthinkable loss—and win over the world in the process? Robbie Kroger joins Legends of the Wild to share the inside story of The Origins Foundation (formerly Blood Origins) to go behind the scenes of the largest open-range cheetah relocation effort ever attempted. Kroger shares the mission’s triumphs, its brutal setbacks—and the devastating death of a close...
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Episode 4 - Sell the Brand, Live the Hunt: Hunting Industry Lessons from Dan Moultrie

July 30, 2025 • 63 mins
How do you build a hunting brand that lasts 50 years? Dan Moultrie shares the secret. Dan Moultrie, founder of Moultrie Feeders and a 50-year industry veteran, joins host Sam Soholt to unpack the innovations that shaped modern hunting—and why company culture rooted in outdoor passion still matters. From the compound bow revolution to thermacell breakthroughs and Gore-Tex game changers, this episode tracks the gear, mindset, and ...
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Episode 3 - Hunting, Home, and the Changing West: Stories from Bozeman and Beyond

July 16, 2025 • 76 mins
Legends of the Wild kicks off again this week with Sam Soholt being joined by legendary outdoor TV producer Jason Matzinger. The guys sit down for a wide-ranging conversation about how hunting, outdoor media, and conservation are changing in the modern age. What starts as reminiscing about the nostalgic vibe of classic hunting camps, like the Field & Stream Lodge, evolves into how these places shape the stories hunters carry for li...
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Episode 1 - Protecting What’s Ours: Randy Newberg on the Fight for Public Lands

July 1, 2025 • 65 mins
Sam Soholt sits down with Legend of the Wild Randy Newberg — public lands advocate, seasoned hunter, and familiar voice from the incredibly popular Fresh Tracks series — to explore why America’s public lands matter more than ever. Together, they dive into: Why public lands are the backbone of hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation The behind-the-scenes work of advocating for public land access and conservation in light ...
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Episode 2 - Wild Lands, Wild Minds: An Arctic Conversation with Ryan Callaghan

July 1, 2025 • 74 mins
Sam Soholt sits down with Ryan Callaghan from MeatEater fame for an unforgettable dive into the Arctic wilderness and beyond. Together, they swap stories from remote places where biting cold and vast landscapes shift your entire outlook on life. But this conversation is about more than adventure. Sam and Ryan dig deep into why wild places matter — not just for those who hunt or fish, but for every American who treasures the free...
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Episode 0 - Introducing Legends Of The Wild

June 30, 2025 • 52 mins
In this special introductory episode of Legends of the Wild, host Sam Soholt - outdoor photographer, conservation advocate, and passionate hunter - kicks off Field & Stream’s newest podcast series with an inside look at his journey and what listeners can expect in episodes to come. Joining him for this launch is Sam Holcomb, Field & Stream’s Chief Product Officer, who sits down with Soholt to talk about why this podcast matters ...
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