In this episode, Larry sits down with outdoorsman and storyteller Sam Old for a lively campfire conversation about hunting heritage, outdoor adventures, and lessons learned in the field. Sam shares memorable stories from his time in the woods, insights on wildlife conservation, and his personal philosophy on living close to nature. As always, Larry’s signature humor and warmth bring out the best campfire moments — blending wisdom, laughter, and genuine appreciation for the great outdoors. Learn more at LarryWeishuhn.net Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Larry rides solo on this episode talking about his Maine bear hunting adventure, as well as Edgar and David's fall bears on the Choctaw Hunting lodge. Larry also talks about his other adventure with some medical complications which became a doctor/surgery "adventure". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Larry sits down with Randy on a solo interview episode and talks about bear hunting with Wilderness Lodge Outfitters (https://wildernessescape.com/). Randy has been a guide and outfitter in the Northeast for decades and is a trusted expert in guiding and outfitting and also a close friend to Larry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of DSC’s Campfires, host Larry Weishuhn sits down in Maine with renowned guide and outfitter Randy Flannery and DSC Foundation director Abe Nayfa during a bear hunt. The conversation covers the challenges of bear hunting in unusual weather conditions, the impact of food sources and environmental changes on bear behavior, and the importance of patience and preparation in the field. Abe shares his experience as a first-time bear hunter and his deep involvement with the DSC Foundation, highlighting the organization’s commitment to wildlife conservation and education. Randy discusses his approach to guiding, the qualities he looks for in his team, and the camaraderie that makes camp life special. The episode also touches on the broader mission of DSC and its chapters, emphasizing the value of community, conservation, and passing on outdoor traditions to future generations. Learn more about Larry at http://larryweishuhn.net/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DSC’s Campfires with Larry WeishuhnColor-Phase Bears, Big Black Bruisers & a Day at Stealth Vision (with Dr. Mike Arnold)Episode Summary Pull up a chair—Larry welcomes friend and wildlife biologist Dr. Mike Arnold back to the fire to swap spring bear stories from British Columbia and Alberta, break down color-phase genetics, and nerd out on long-range Stealth Vision optics at company HQ in Crockett, Texas. From barge rides over 600-foot glacial lakes and logging-road stalks to a rain-soaked recovery on a 400-pound boar, this one’s packed with fieldcraft, gear talk, and camp-style laughs. 00:00 – Welcome & Sponsors Larry sets the table and welcomes Dr. Mike back to the mic. 01:28 – Mike’s British Columbia Spot-and-Stalk • Camp access by barge across a deep, glacial lake; days spent glassing logging roads • Goal: a color-phase bear (“cinnamon/chocolate”)—and finding one! • Tracking with wind in the face, slipping off the road into a small burn, and re-locating the bear at ~60 yards • Shot with a .338 Federal (MG Arms ultralight) on quad sticks; double-lung hit, short dash, quick finish • Daily bear sightings (including a grizzly boar and sow), plus moose, mule deer—and elk moving back into the area 13:00 – Larry’s Alberta Hunt (Bait, Ground Level, Big Boar) • A cagey black bear that “checks the blind” finally slips up—Larry hunts from the ground instead • Raining hard, light is terrible; Stealth Vision SVT 3-18×44 with lit reticle makes the difference • Mossberg .308 on loan from Brad Fenson, Hornady Precision Hunter ammo; quartering shot, short 35-step recovery • Estimated ~400-lb spring boar with a “weightlifter’s neck” 18:30 – Why So Many Color-Phase Bears? • Dr. Mike’s genetics take: small historical populations can “fix” color variants in a region • Western/interior populations show more blondes, cinnamons, and chocolates; coastal/eastern tend to be black • Forestry practices and green-up patterns boost bear numbers; grizzlies abundant but not generally huntable there (outside First Nation harvest) 22:30 – Range Day at Stealth Vision HQ (Crockett, TX) • Inside look at Stealth Vision’s “top-tier or nothing” approach with Dr. John McCall and Joe Cunningham • The integrated cant indicator (“green bubble”)—no more flipping to a separate level at long range • Pushing to 1,000+ yards; how smart engineering for the human eye improves clarity, speed, and precision • Anecdotes on extreme consistency—tiny groups at 500 yards and beyond 33:05 – Looking Ahead • Saskatchewan plans (good color-phase odds), plus a visit to Choctaw Hunting Lodge on the horizon • Camp closes with thanks and an open invite to gather again next week Rifles & Calibers: • MG Arms Ultralight – .338 Federal (Dr. Mike) • Mossberg – .308 Win (Larry, loaner from Brad Fenson) Optics: • Stealth Vision SVT 3-18×44 (illuminated reticle, integrated cant indicator) Ammunition: • Hornady Precision Hunter (ELD-X) Hunt Styles: • Spot-and-stalk (BC); Baited (Alberta) Wildlife Notes: • Frequent black bear sightings, grizzly pair, moose; elk recolonizing pockets of BC • Color-phase frequency in parts of BC ~25–30% (per outfitter estimates) “It’s easy to shoot too high on bears—know the anatomy. Even then, aim discipline matters.” – Larry & Dr. Mike If you enjoyed this campfire, follow/subscribe so you don’t miss our next episode—Larry’s lining up more voices from this same camp week. Share the show with a hunting buddy, and let us know your favorite bear-hunting lessons or color-phase encounters. DSC • Hornady • Taurus • Stealth Vision • Mossberg • Vineyard Max • Red 55 Winery • Choctaw Hunting Lodge Plus: The Crown Bar (La In This EpisodeGear & Details MentionedPull QuoteCall to ActionThanks to Our Partners Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lee Newton, collector and authority of Ruger No. 1 single-shot rifles joins Larry around the campfire this week to talk about the history, mystique and hunting with Bill Ruger’s classy and classic single shot rifles, the Ruger Number 1, including about the historic Club 21 rifles Ruger presented to legendary outdoor writers such as Jack O’Connor, Warren Page, Elmer Keith and others, including stories about how he was anle to procure these rifles, as well as tales about hunting them. Beyond collecting these icon firearms, Lee also sells Ruger No. 1s through his website www.classicsportingarms.com. Fabulous visit with a dear friend, and Larry’s source for his Ruger No. 1 rifles! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Larry is honored to be joined around the DSC Campfire this week by Kyle Stelter, CEO of the Wild Sheep Society of British Columbia, Co-Chair of the Wild Sheep Foundation and host of the weekly podcast "Talk is Sheep" to discuss what is being done in British Columbia, Canada to greatly improve sheep habitat through controlled burns, but also a unique project that keeps various British Columbia bighorn sheep herds healthy! British Columbia is home to four species and subspecies of wild sheep! For more information and how you can become a part of this highly achieving conservation group please visit www.wildsheepsociety.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John McAdams, podcaster, writer, YouTuber and Hunt Broker not to mention being tremendously knowledgeable about hunting firearms, bullets and ballistics after graduating from West Point, saw combat duty in Iraq and Afghanistan got into the outdoors/hunting/firearms field after leaving military service. He started doing a blog (www.thebiggamehuntingblog.com) , which lead to the Big Game Hunting Podcast , which can be heard and or seen anywhere podcasts can be listened to, or watched. He too has his own Youtube Channel, and serves as an experienced hunt broker. John has hunted throughout the world as well. After being a guest on John's The Big Game Hunter Podcast, Larry asked John to join him around the campfire to among other things visit about his recent African safari and his experience with the 25 Creedmoor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joining Larry around the Campfire for the 300th episode is J. Wayne Fears, legendary outdoorsman, outdoor writer, editor, wildlife biologist, camp cook, speaker, storyteller supreme, book author..and someone Larry is extremely proud to call his friend! Fears is a member of the Explorer's Club and numerous Halls of Fame. He has written thousands of feature articles and at last count over 30 award-winning books. In this episode Larry and J. Wayne recall some of the more "interesting" adventures they shared in years past, as well as delving into some of J. Wayne's recent books. To learn more about J. Wayne Fears, his adventures and books go www.ruralsportsman.com...or Google "J.Wayne Fears books". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Larry's podcast producer, Dustin Vaughn Warncke, sits down with outdoor legend, "Mr. Whitetail", Larry Weishuhn and discusses his beginning and early years, outdoor career, life lessons and the legacy he hopes to leave behind after 50 years of incredible media work in the outdoor industry. Larry Weishuhun is a professional wildlife biologist, outdoor writer, book author, artist, after-dinner speaker, podcaster, outdoor television and radio show host and life-long hunter/wildlife conservationist.  As a professional wildlife biologist he has established quality wildlife management programs on well over 12,000,000 acres. As an outdoor writer/television show host he has published over 4,000 feature articles, columns and blogs, has authored and/or co-authored nine award-winning books and written chapters for many others; he has appeared in over 500 outdoor television episodes. Larry has hosted, co-hosted, owned and produced many award winning outdoor television series. He currently serves as a co-host for the weekly “A Sportsman’s Life” with Luke Clayton and Jeff Rice, which can be seen on CarbonTV.com and YouTube. Larry currently does three weekly podcast: “DSC’s Campfires with Larry Weishuhn” which airs on Spotify, Applepodcasts, Carbontv.com, waypointtv.com and elsewhere; “Campfire Talk with Luke and Larry” on Sporting Classics Daily as well as many other platforms; “Catfish Radio with Luke Clayton and Friends” which can be listened to on CarbonTV.com.  Larry too has been doing a weekly outdoor radio show with Luke Clayton since 2007, “Luke Clayton Outdoors”. Even though known universally as “Mr. Whitetail” Larry has hunted extensively on six continents.  In 2007 he was inducted into the “National Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame” and that same year received the very sparingly presented “Zeiss Lifetime Achievement Award”.  Long involved in wildlife conservation and hunting Larry serves as a Brand Ambassador for Hornady, and long served as the “DSC (Dallas Safari Club) Ambassador”. Learn more about Larry at: https://www.larryweishuhn.net/ ------------------------- Learn more about Dustin Vaughn Warncke and connect with him the following ways. Text: (512) 497-7674Email Dustin: Dustin@BusinesswithDustin.com All the LINKS: https://linktr.ee/dustinwarncke  https://www.carbontv.com/shows/hogger-boys-outdoors/ (HOGGER BOYS TV SHOW ON CARBON) Some of Those Links: https://BusinesswithDustin.com (Full-Stack Consulting, Marketing, and Business Scaling) https://DustinsProjects.com (Creator Hub) https://DustinsBooks.com (Amazon Author Hub) https://DustinsPodcast.com (Personal Growth Podcast The Empowered Life) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While attending the 2025 DSC Summer Expo and DSCF Gala (www.dscf.org) Larry was able to visit with Doug Hamlin, NRA’s CEO about the new National Rifle Association and where he sees the organization heading in the future! A frank though inspiring conversation about the NRA (www.NRA.com), as well as how organizations such as the Dallas Safari Club (www.biggame.org) and others can work together to maintain our rights to own firearms and outdoor style way of life we all love! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former U.S. Border Patrol Agent, handgun and rifle hunter, storyteller, and outdoor writer extraordinaire Shane Jahn sits down with Larry to discuss what got him into law enforcement and outdoor writing , but also how he came to love hunting in Africa, particularly pursuing Cape buffalo with large bore handguns. Shane and Larry also discuss GUN TALES, the fabulous nearly year-old online magazine (www.guntales.net), he does with his friend, the legendary Sheriff Jim Wilson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Larry, fresh off of hugely successfully conventions and fundraisers for both Texas Wildlife Association (www.texas-wildlife.org) and the DSC Foundation (www.dscf.org) recalls some of the things he encountered and a question or two he was asked while attending these great events. Larry too, discusses a premium regarding the upcoming 300th episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Bill Eikenhorst, DVM joins Larry around the campfire to discuss the seemingly eminent re-invasion of screwworms into the southern US, with some updates of what is being done to halt the reappearance of screwworm flies whose larval stage consumes live flesh. And what effect the screwworm fly could possibly have on deer, other warm-blooded animals, including pets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beyond Brad Fenson being a proud Canadian, Brad is one of Larry's heroes when it comes to writing, photography, cooking wild game, thr outdoor lifestyle and storytelling. Brad has received over 100 national awards for his outdoor communication efforts. He has written for over 65 hard copy and digital publications, having hunted and fished on several continents. He too is a most interesting seminar speaker and podcaster. Because of his honesty in reporting he does a tremendous amount of field-testing for many different hunting, fishing, and outdoor product companies. To learn more about the many things Brad Fenson does, simply "Google" his name. I know you'll be impressed with all he does in outdoors, including always involving his wife and twin daughters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Larry talks a bit about the recent devastating floods in the Texas Hill County, but also about the DSC Summer Expo (www.biggame.org), DSC Foundation Gala (www.DSCF.org) and bidding on auction items to support wildlife conservation thru www.onlinehuntingauctions.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Larry personally invites ALL to the 2025 DSC Summer Expo and DSCF’s GALA (www.biggame.org) and (www.dscf.org), and describes some of the many activities during the event as well as fundraising auctions, including a fall black bear hunt with Wilderness Escape Lodge in Maine, the Choctaw McNab on Choctaw Hunting Lodge and the Coues whitetail hunt on the El Durangueno Ranch in Durango, Mexico, hunts where Larry will be present. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The seasonal heat of July brings on thoughts of soon to follow cooler temperatures, and real hunting camp campfires. But before Fall arrives now it’s time for the 40th Anniversary Texas Wildlife Association (www.texas-wildlife.org) convention. Larry discusses many things about the upcoming convention and fundraiser including the classic Founder’s Rifle and the 40th Anniversary Limited Edition knives, which will go on auction at the convention but also on www.onlinehuntingauctions.com . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Mike Arnold (www.mikearnoldoutdoors.com) describes to Larry his most recent trip to Africa involving hunting crocodiles, hyenas, capturing and moving rhinos and the adventures in doing so, such as he and his wife Francis being in a small, leaky rowboat surrounded by crocodiles and hippos, and pulling hairs from the tails of rhinos for genetic research... Larry and Dr. Arnold also talk about his latest book, "Bringing Back the Wild" available in audiobook, Kindle and hard-cover form, and how to procure autographed copies through his mikearnoldoutdoors.com website. Outdoor writing and wildlife conservation at its finest! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Texas Wildlife Association’s 40th Anniversary Convention (www.texas-wildlife.org) fast approaching as well as DSC’s Summer Expo and DSCF Gala (www.biggame.org and www.dscf.org). Larry tells about and invites you to join him at both those great and interesting upcoming events. Then he also addresses two questions asked at the recent DSC East Texas Chapter Whitetail Showcase about why we score deer anthers and about the current craze of using small calibers while hunting. Larry responds based on 70 plus years as a hunter but also as a wildlife biologist and researcher who has taken animals with many different rounds and calibers, and investigated terminal performance of the bullets and rounds used. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices