The Fallen Outdoors

Every day our nation’s Veterans commit suicide at an alarming rate. The reasons vary, but the list is long; lack of purpose, service-connected disability, constant pain, PTSD, stress, anxiety, depression, divorce, addiction, homelessness, and so on…

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Joel Campbell is joined in the booth by Joe Heintz. From Hutchinson, MN, Joe Heintz is one of the most well known goose hunters in the country. A national champion goose caller and top notch guide, he is there to make your day in the field as fun as it gets

Bobby Cole and Chris Smith are back on the podcast to discuss their adventures in New Mexico with Operation Phoenix outdoors, recapping a successful pronghorn hunt and chasing scaled quail in the backcountry

TFO Iron Riders, what are they? On this episode we hear from Sarah Nichols and Brad Hancock. Sarah has been actively raising funds for The Fallen Outdoors by riding in cycling events in Washington, but wanting to connect with other veterans who enjoyed riding as well, she came up with the idea for a fun challenge to bring veterans together through the sport of cycling, and the TFO Iron Riders were born.

Join us on this episode as we sit down with Sarah and Brad Hancock, a participant in the challenge and retired officer out of the Navy. 100 mile rides are no stranger to Brad so be sure to listen and learn how this sport can help you enjoy the great outdoors while connecting with other like minded veterans.

On this episode, Bobby sits down with the Midwest staffer of the year Robert Lovell and Kansas staffer of the year Brice Koehn, to go over their 2020 hunting season, and plans for the upcoming 2021 season

Join us on this episode as Kansas Team Lead Bobby Cole sits down with life-long friend and fellow hunter Mathew Heinz. Listen for some good ole' fashioned military banter and hunting stories in the heartland chasing Whitetail deer, Pheasant, Dove and Jack Rabbit.

Jason joins us for episode 21 to talk about how he got involved, and what exactly a living historian is. Jason is apart of a unique group of individuals that dedicate, and very seriously pursue the life style of our ancestors, replicating the trades, skills, clothing, and lifestyle they lived. Be sure to tune in to find out more about these organizations and subscribe for upcoming episodes.

Richard Charlton is the founder of Damascus Waterfowlers, previous TFO North Carolina staff and current guide at West Texas Safari Guide Service. Richard was a Cav Scout in the US Army, with tours in Korea and Afghanistan. Tune in for an awesome episode to find out exactly how he found himself guiding trophy brown bear in Alaska, and eventually worked his way into the waterfowl industry!

We sit down with NWTF - Kansas President Adam Kucera and NWTF Regional Director Brandon Wilmoth to talk all things turkeys for the upcoming seasons, but also the veteran initiatives they host. Tune in to here your questions answered from our Facebook post, learn about ways TFO, private landowners, or anyone for that matter can leverage such a great organization that has absolutely lead the way in shaping the conservation efforts of the nationwide turkey population and habitat. 

Branden has had one of the most interesting careers in the military that I've come across yet. From working as a generals aid when he got to his first duty station, to getting to work with General Stanley McChrystal as his personal assistant, the stories are endless and the conversation was great. 

Branden has been with TFO from the very beginning and has a wealth of knowledge and stories to share about the organization and what it continues to do today. From guiding veterans on waterfowl and fishing trips, to providing disaster recovery assistance with TFO during Hurricane Harvey. We are excited to share Branden's story as we take a deep dive into the many experiences he's enjoyed while in the outdoors, serving the country, and continuing to serve veterans now that he's retired.

*BONUS EPISODE*

Ultimate Waterfowlers Challenge Co-Founder Brandon Crowley joins us on this episode alongside Joel Campbell to discuss all things waterfowl hunting. Some topics covered include how easy it is to become a member, the different achievements that can be earned on the journey to 41 that concludes with a King Eider trophy presented at an annual banquet once you harvest all 41 species identified by UWC. Brandon also shares priceless insights about the organizations founding, waterfowl stories from his chase to 41, and upcoming goals for UWC in 2021! 

Justin started his career in the Army at 17 as an airborne infantryman where he served with the 82nd Airborne Division for 6 years before going on to Special Forces Assessment and Selection. He is still on Active duty as a Green Beret. Justin is a very avid and successful waterfowl hunter and bowhunter for deer and elk. Justin is also an avid bass fisherman and plans on fishing in more tournaments in the PNW to spread our name across the veteran community.

Joel Campbell stood up the North Dakota Chapter for The Fallen Outdoors and works with multiple big name outdoors companies, to include Sitka and Striker while helping further the mission of The Fallen Outdoors. Tune in and get the inside scoop on what it takes to start a team for TFO, how to market yourself to companies for staffing opportunities and all around great conversation about hunting, fishing, and what it means to continue to serve our veterans post-service.

Justin was born in Gallup, New Mexico and grew up hunting mule deer, elk, bear, and mountain lions. He joined the U.S. Army in 2009 as a 13B cannon crew member and was stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Joint Base Lewis McCord, Washington and Fort Bliss Texas. Justin was asked to fill the role of Secretary in 2014 and in 2019, was asked to fill the role of TFO President.

Shasta was raised hunting and fishing. Her dad and uncles are avid outdoorsmen and they pursued deer, turkey and fished a lot. She joined the Army Reserve in 2000 and attended Basic Training that summer before her senior year in High School. In 2004, she joined Active Duty and was stationed in Wackernheim, Germany where she was part of an Air Missile Defense Detachment for 1st Armor Division. In 2007 her unit was deployed to Iraq for a 15 month rotation. In 2010, she deployed to Iraq again, serving another 12 month deployment

Founded in 2018, Wander Woman Kansas was developed to bring women together in a tough outdoor industry that can be difficult to navigate. Whether you are an expert in outdoor sports, or have not had an opportunity, Wander Woman is here to make those outdoor bucket lists a possibility.

Wander Woman is a diverse women's outdoor group who are engaged in the enjoyment of adventuring and exploring the outdoors. We love trying new techniques and practicing outdoor skills frequently. We encourage and strengthen each other by participating in outdoor clinics, events, and gatherings. Our group provides a comfortable environment for personal growth for each woman in the outdoors. 

We empower women to learn, grow, enjoy nature while encouraging each other to make a commitment to wander.

Bobby is a 14 year veteran of the National Guard. Spending most of his time in the Military Police world. He is recently medically retired and works for the Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs helping veterans navigate their way through the VA system to access their benefits. Bobby has recently become the Lead for the state of Kansas and today we sit down and talk about a lot of things, from deployments to Egypt and Dijbouti, mental health, and upcoming TFO Kansas events. 

Adam is a veteran of the USMC. He worked in field artillery piloting weapons systems while stationed at 29 palms California. He is a combat veteran of OIF with multiple rotations and provides a unique perspective on what it was like during the initial push to Iraq post 9/11, being recalled, and transitioning to civilian life post-war. Adam is currently the Midwest Regional Director for The Fallen Outdoors. 

The Fallen Outdoors - Midwest assist veterans from all branches who honorably served get outdoors and strives to either teach them something new, or simply uses that medium as a way to reconnect them with fellow like minded individuals.