Make It Happen Outdoors Podcast

We can't thank Paul Cook  https://www.instagram.com/biggameutah_paul/  enough for letting us invade his house and spend an evening with us talking about our favorite subject, HUNTING! Paul invited us to sit down and have a conversation in his impressive mancave that would make any hunter envious. Paul answers questions off his instagram page as well as the https://www.instagram.com/makeithappenoutdoors/ instagram page. Paul is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to hunting and spending time in the outdoors and is the one of the most generous, open and helpful guys out there. Be sure to check out his website and social media, but most of all don't hesitate to ask him questions.  https://www.biggameutah.com

Part 2 Here it is folks part 2 of the two part series we did with Ashley Barlow. If you haven't listened to part 1, please go back and listen to part 1 before you listen to this episode. This young woman is not only a superb athlete and adventurer, but an inspiration to us all. Ashley talks to us about the races she has coming up and lets us in on some of her training secrets around fueling! We were captivated by her stories of her world travels from Iceland to Indonesia. The life changing experiences she has been through are more than most people will experience  in a lifetime. https://www.instagram.com/adventurewith_ashley/ https://adventureswithashley.com Don't forget to hit the subscribe button.

Part 1 This podcast consisting of part 1 and part 2 is one for the books. We were extremely fortunate to talk with Ashley Barlow. https://www.instagram.com/adventurewith_ashley/ This is Ashley's first opportunity as a guest on a podcast and we are honored and pleased that she sat down with us. Ashley has used hope, the outdoors, running and adventure to overcome almost unspeakable  events in her life. In part 1 we cover her high school years and the tragic events that she had to endure. Coming through all of this has shaped her into the courageous, determined and strong young woman she is today. She is an inspiration to us all and we would like to thank her very much for sharing her story with us.  Stay tuned and we know you'll be waiting on pins and needles for part 2 to come out! https://adventureswithashley.com https://www.facebook.com/AdventureswithAshley/

Lindsay Persico known in the social media world as Huntfiber https://www.instagram.com/huntfiber/?hl=en  is a force to be reckoned with. Lindsay is a "super" mom as well as a fitness expert, hunter, outdoor writer, wife and entrepreneur. In this episode we were fortunate enough to catch Lindsay in between all the things that are demanding her attention. Listen along as we talk about life, hunts, fitness, kids and much much more. If you're looking for a personal trainer and nutritionist check out Lindsay's website. Oh and definitely try one of her amazing recipes! https://huntfiber.com https://www.facebook.com/huntfiber/ Lindsay is the  perfect example of a woman Making It Happen in the Outdoors.

This is one of those episodes you will be recommending to your family and friends for a long time. Lorenzo Pavlica has a wealth of life experiences and he was so gracious to share a few of them with us. Lorenzo served our nation in the US Air Force Special Operations, has been a competitive body builder , is currently a martial arts fighter and trainer, he's a hunter and a coach, but first and foremost Lorenzo is a loving and dedicated family man. In short order you will immediately like and respect Lorenzo Pavlica. Listen along as Lorenzo tells us his stories and definitely go check out his podcast "Staying Sane In An Insane World". https://www.instagram.com/lpavlica/ http://stayingsane.libsyn.com

Brooke Domino known as cowgirlup157 on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/cowgirlup157/ is a super competitive multi talented young woman who isn't afraid to take on the world. Brooke is a top notch horse trainer, professional barrel racer, entrepreneur and equine technician. In this episode we get to learn about Brooke's many other hobbies including a stint in bull riding as well as mounted archery, bowhunting  and her involvement in HEMA (Historical European Martial Arts). Be sure to check out Brooke's social media sites by clicking the links below. https://www.instagram.com/cowgirlup157/ https://www.facebook.com/ValkyriePerformanceHorses/?epa=SEARCH_BOX https://www.valkyrieperformancehorses.com

In this episode we had the pleasure of talking with Tessa Fowler known as wyomingmountaingirl on Instagram https://https://www.instagram.com/wyomingmountaingirl/?hl=en/wyomingmountaingirl/?hl=en Tessa is an all around outdoorswoman who spends a good portion of the year completely immersed in the mountains she loves so dearly. It doesn't take long to understand that her Instagram profile says it all. Tessa is truly a mountain girl who's passionate about the mountains, wildlife and her hounds. She definitely lives life on her own terms and inspires others with her passion revealed through photography, writing and speaking out for what she believes in.  Listen along as Tessa tells us her story of how she and her son traveled  to Wyoming and wasn't going to let anything get in her way of doing what she was born to do. She's been a chef, a baker, a hunting guide, a predator hunter and photographer among a multitude of other things. Make sure and check out her website and look her up on  Facebook and Instagram. Th

How many times in your life will you get the chance to meet a Guinness Book of World Records holder? Our guess is not too many. Well, we did and his name is Austin Legg https://www.instagram.com/austin.legg/  Austin set the world record for the fastest 10K with a 100 pound backpack! And not only did he set the new record, but he smashed it! While talking to Austin it became abundantly clear what an outstanding person he is. With his attitude and drive it's not surprising that Austin is successful at anything he puts his mind to. He sets the perfect example for what we should all be like when we set goals for ourselves.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NPkFMj1C4g        

The name Valentine Thomas is one we're sure you will be hearing a lot in the future. This courageous independent woman is a force to be reckoned with. She left her professional life as a financier and lawyer to pursue a life  traveling the world spearfishing. Valentine's energy and passion for life is infectious. Listen along as she tells us the story of her journey towards happiness as a spearfisherwoman.  Be watching for her adventure cookbook coming out spring 2019 and check out her bathing suit line made from all recycled materials. http://www.valentinethomas.net https://www.instagram.com/valentinethomas/?hl=en

Kreg McGee was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2005, but he hasn't let it slow him down. Join us for this episode as we sit down with Kreg and hear his story from the diagnosis to the many hunts he has been involved with. We were fortunate enough to talk with Kreg a week after he harvested an amazing 6pt  bull elk with Chairbound Sportsman. We also heard about his Corsican Sheep and pheasant hunts he's been a part of. A special thanks to Kreg for letting us come to his home and be entertained by his story. Kreg's attitude and humility is something to be admired. Be sure to check out chairboundsportsman.org and donate your time, money and experience. https://www.facebook.com/groups/406494499507544/photos/ http://www.chairboundsportsman.org

In this episode we had so much fun sitting down with Leslye and Jeremy Leslie. These two relocated from Georgia to Utah 4 years ago and have immersed themselves in the western outdoors arena full tilt. They are dedicated to the outdoors, committed to ethical hunting, active conservationists and two of the hardest working hunters we know. The story of how Leslye and Jeremy started hunting together and how their move to Utah has changed their lives is close to fairy tale status. After you listen to Leslye's story of taking her first western big game animal, you will immediately want to check out the incredible mule deer buck she harvested this year. We can't think of anyone of more deserving than Leslye and Jeremy. Watch on social media and follow along as Leslye and Jeremy continue their outdoor journey.   These two know what it takes to Make It Happen Outdoors.  https://www.instagram.com/leslyeleslie/?hl=en https://openthecagegear.com http://ladieshunting.com https://kryptek.com

In this episode we sat down and had a chat with Liz Donaldson known as huntress.life.liz on Instagram. What a great story and message she has. Her husband Ian and her are fortunate enough to be stationed in Great Falls Montana and they take full advantage of the opportunities that area has to offer. Taking up hunting to spend more time with her husband was the beginning of an outdoor journey that will never cease to provide an enriched life for them. It was so refreshing listening to her tell her story on why she started hunting. She has gone from a non-hunter to a full blown hunter, conservationist and outdoorswoman. Take Liz's example and get out and volunteer. She's in the process of becoming a Montana Hunter Education Instructor! We'd like to sincerely thank Ian "Donny" and Liz for their service to our country. https://darkmountain.com https://www.instagram.com/huntress.life.liz/?hl=en https://fishandwildlife.org Subscribe to the show and don't hesitate to contact us if you'd like to be on an episode.We

We couldn't be more excited to bring you this episode!! We were very fortunate that Kristy Titus had a lull in her very busy schedule and was able to talk with us for awhile. We were captivated by her passion for life and her dedication to the numerous organizations that she supports. Kristy's list of accomplishments is mind blowing.  We talked about her recent appointment to the board of the NRA, her dedication to the RMEF, her passion and support for WWO (Wounded Warriors Outdoors) as well as her digital series "Pursue The Wild" and many other projects she has on her plate. Did you know she's on the Ruger Shooting Team? How about that she was a competitive body builder? Did you know she's a contributing writer for Western Hunter magazine? Listen in as as she tells us about those things and many more. It was a great time as we're sure you'll agree.  

Every once in a great while you get chance to meet someone who has the ability to enjoy life to the fullest every single day. We got that chance when we spent some time talking with Danielle Torpey. Her enthusiasm is infectious and her love of life and especially life outdoors is undeniable. Danielle is fiercely dedicated to the kids she teaches in the classroom and in the outdoors. The Wind River Mountains are her playground and Wyoming is her home. 

Alright folks. We're back from another crazy hunting season. We've had an action packed couple of months and it's time to talk to the folks that were out there making it happen while we were off doing our thing. We are super excited and fortunate to bring you our first return guest. We promised to talk with Jessica after her backcountry elk archery hunt and thanks to her making time for us we did just that. Jessica has just recently returned from one of the biggest hunts of her life so far. There aren't too many hunters out there that could do 3 weeks in the backcountry like her and Wayne did. Her dedication and commitment is unsurpassed and the emotion is undeniable. Follow her Instagram, website, Twitter and YouTube. Search for followherarrow on you are bound to find her. Thanks again for listening and don't forget to subscribe to the show. You can contact us on Instagram @makeithappenoutdoors and by email @ mihoutdoors18@gmail.com

Have you ever been traveling down the highway and seen a person riding a motorcycle that is loaded down with gear, probably covered with mud to some degree and maybe even has some of the external accessories tied on temporarily? If you have, you were seeing an adventurous soul who seeks the freedom of  open spaces and amazing scenery as can only be seen from the seat of a motorcycle. In this episode we sat down with three guys who know what it’s like to ride over 7,000 miles in one trip from Salt Lake City, UT to Tuktoyaktuk, NWT, Canada AND BACK! Paul, Grant and Corey can now say they survived the Dempster Highway. We had a great time with these guys and couldn't help but imagine what it would be like to take on an adventure as fun and life changing as these guys did. After listening to this episode you'll be wondering the same thing. Thanks for listening and don't forget to hit that subscribe button!

Wow! What an awesome episode this is! If you fly fish or have thought about fly fishing (or even if you don't) you are going to want to listen to this episode. We had so much fun! We were very fortunate that Heather Hodson known as northwestflygirl on Instagram was able to take time out of her extremely busy schedule to talk with us and not only entertain us with some fishing stories, but teach us some stuff along the way. Heather is one of the West's leading fly fishing  personalities and you won't find a better representative for women in the sport. We are excited to see where her organization United Women On the Fly goes and how big it will get to be. She is fiercely dedicated to her passion to get more women on the water and we don't doubt she will accomplish and far surpass all her goals. Please do as Heather asks and "keep your fish wet". Thank you Heather and keep up the good work!

In this episode we had the pleasure of talking to Bianca Jane known as herhumblehunt. Bianca is a driven and dedicated woman who wants to give back to her community and share her love for the outdoors. Bianca's foundation http://beautyandherbow.org is proof of her desire to help and give back by showing women how fulfilling the outdoors can be.  Bianca is an exciting energy packed woman who will go hunting at the drop of a hat. Her bear hunt in the spring of 2018 was a hunt of a lifetime and you can hear it in her story.  Bianca definitely lives up to her name herhumblehunt and is doing everything she can to Make It Happen in the Outdoors. Go check out her Instagram @herhumble_hunt   website:  https://herhumblehunt.com 

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a professional baseball player? Of course you have, we all did as young children! We are lucky enough to have a close friend who has lived the pro ball player life and is still very much involved in the sport. Chad Hermansen was gracious enough to take time out of his busy schedule to sit down with us one evening and give us an inside look at how the MLB works. Chad is an outstanding example and role model for the sport of baseball and we are very grateful to him for sitting down with us.

Here comes another episode you don't want to miss! We were so fortunate to spend some time talking with Brittany and Richard Kichton. These are two incredible people who have a great story to tell and we are sure you are going to enjoy listening to them as much as we enjoyed talking with them. For those of you who don't know, Brittany is Miss North Carolina 2011 and is a hunter to the core. Brittany and Richard met in Alberta, Canada while she was on a wolf hunt up there and the rest is history. Richard grew up in the outdoors as an Alberta farm boy and it definitely helped him become the virtual hunting encyclopedia he is. He will forget more about predator hunting than most folks will ever know. Brittany and Richard are living a dream and sure do know how to make it happen outdoors. Thank you Brittany and Richard  we surely appreciate your time. Stay safe from the grizzlies and we can't wait to talk to you again.