In this heartfelt episode of Afield, presented by Gusto Hunting Preserve, host Christiana Roussel sits down with outdoorswoman and content creator Alyssa Hall, better known as Aly from Alabama.
From grabbing giant catfish with her bare hands (a Southern tradition known as noodling) to becoming a passionate whitetail hunter, mother, and steward of conservation — Aly shares her journey from suburban life to a faith-filled outdoor lifestyle in Alabama.
They dive deep into:
What noodling catfish actually feels (and sounds!) like
Learning to hunt later in life — and overcoming fear and doubts
Raising kids with values in a digital world
Finding God in the quiet of the woods
Balancing marriage, motherhood, and work at Buckmasters
Conservation, catfish stories ( Larry), and the power of saying “yes” to new experiences
Whether you're into hunting, fishing, faith, motherhood, or Southern life, this conversation is an inspiring reminder of how the outdoors can transform us.
Follow Aly: @alyfromalabama
Follow Christiana: @christiana.roussel
Follow Soul Grown: @soulgrown_alabama
Presented by: Gusto Hunting Preserve
Support conservation: quailforever.org | alabamawildlife.org