Backwoods Life

What’s it really like to build a career in the outdoor industry while staying true to your passion for hunting?

In this episode of the Backwoods Life Podcast with Michael Lee, we sit down with Paige Bauer for an honest conversation about hunting, social media, conservation, and life behind the camera. Paige shares memorable hunting stories, lessons learned in the field, and what it t...

Why are hunters becoming each other's biggest critics?

In this episode of the Backwoods Life Podcast, we tackle the growing problem of hunters tearing down other hunters on social media. From criticizing trophy size and hunting methods to arguing over gear and ethics, the negativity within our own community may be doing more damage than we realize.

This isn't about anti-hunters—it's ...

July is one of the best times of the year to learn where mature bucks are living before hunting season begins. In this episode of the Backwoods Life Podcast, we're sharing our favorite summer scouting tactics, how to locate bachelor groups without adding pressure, trail camera strategies that work, and common pre-season mistakes to avoid.

We'll also dive into some surprising facts a...

Can Christians hunt? Does the Bible support hunting, or is it silent on the subject?

In this episode of the Backwoods Life Podcast, we open God's Word to explore what the Bible actually says about hunting, stewardship, conservation, and our responsibility as followers of Christ. From Genesis and Psalms to the teachings of Jesus, we discuss biblical principles that every Christian hunter should consider.

Hunting has long been a way ...

This week on the Backwoods Life Podcast, Michael Lee sits down with longtime friend and one of the outdoor industry's most recognizable personalities, Nate Hosie of HeadHunters TV on the Outdoor Channel.

Born and raised in the mountains of Pennsylvania, Nate's passion for hunting began at an early age while chasing pheasants with his father and grandfather. Over the years, that passion evolved into a career in the outdoor industry,...

In this episode, I sit down with pastor, author, outdoorsman, and founder of Church of 1122, Joby Martin. What started as a conversation about turkey hunting quickly turned into a deep discussion about faith, brotherhood, purpose, and why the outdoors has such a powerful impact on the hearts of men.

Joby shares stories from the deer stand, his love for turkey hunting, adventures from Texas to Africa, and why he writes most of his s...

Michael and Beth Lee are back in the studio as summer hits full stride in the South. From relaxing days at the beach to putting in work in the woods ahead of deer season, this time of year is all about making the most of long days, warm weather, and the outdoors.

Tune in for a laid-back summer catch-up with Michael and Beth as they share what’s been going on, what they’re preparing for, and why there’s never a slo...

Michael sits down with Cameron from Hawke Optics for a hunting camp-style conversation about turkey scopes, long-range shooting, binoculars, target panic, trail cameras, and the gear that helps hunters build confidence in the field.

They bre...

Big bucks aren’t grown during deer season. They’re built in the off-season.

Michael sits down with Robie Pruitt of Antler King to discuss habitat work, food plots, supplemental feeding, and herd health strategies to help your dee...

Chasing gobblers and big whitetails gets a lot easier with the right camera arms, shooting rests, scent control, and blinds. In this Backwoods Life episode, Michael sits down with Joe Coy to talk turkey hunting, deer hunting, and the gear that helps you make more shots count.

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