Best Nephi Cole Podcasts (2025)

On this episode of Wild & Uncut, we’re at the 2025 SCI Convention in Nashville, TN sitting down with Madison Sheahan (at the time of recording was Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries) and Maria Davison the Large Carnivore Program Manger for the SCI Foundation. We had a great discussion about an incredible conservation su…

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Episode 169. The Downriver Project 1:16:35

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Matt talks with Gil Damon from The Downriver Project, a group devoted to fighting environmental degradation of waterways in Florida.By Matt Rinella

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Dead Air Silencers with Christian Chattelier / Wild & Uncut / EP 103 1:12:17

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On this episode of Wild & Uncut, we sit down with Christian Chattelier, the National Sales Manager, for Dead Air Silencers. We had a great discussion about who Dead Air is, where they’ve come from and where they’re headed. There’s so much good info about silencers and how hunters & shooters alike, can benefit from using one. There’s always lots of …

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A Proposal to Rescind the Roadless Rule 1:14:17

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In late August, the Administration published a proposal to rescind the Roadless Rule in most states across the United States, calling into question the legal status of more than 45 million acres of National Forest lands. Dave and Nephi provide a high level overview of the history of the Roadless Rule; activities it allows and disallows; the unique …

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Why We Need Hunters (and why you should care about the Congressional Review Act) 1:19:37

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In this episode that the guys recorded a month ago and Dave forgot to publish, Dave and Nephi discuss a recent effort to use the Congressional Review Act to repeal three BLM Respurce Management Plans, and the unintended consequences of such action. They also discuss why hunters are so important to achieving positive conservation outcomes, why influ…

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Nightforce Optics / Wild & Uncut / EP 102 1:02:58

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On this episode of Wild & Uncut, we sit down with Chad VanBrunt, the Director of Marketing and Product Management, for Nightforce Optics. We’re onsite at the Nightforce ELR match. Lots to unpack here, join us for the great discussion as we delve into shooting, optics and LR/competitive shooting. The Wild & Uncut Podcast is brought to you by Ruger, …

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Episode 168. Unlike Outdoor Life, we are pleased the Take Me Fishing program was cut 1:02:05

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Jim Durkin and Matt Rinella celebrate recent cuts to the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation, the nonprofit that administers that Take Me Fishing program. They also take issue with Outdoor Life coverage of this development.By Matt Rinella

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Girls With Guns Hunt Recap / Wild & Uncut / EP 101 1:07:38

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On this episode of Wild & Uncut, we sit down to recap our fantastic whitetail hunt in the foothills of Wyoming. The ladies talk about all of the instruction, learning and in the field experience they gained during the trip; an amazing time was had by all participants The Wild & Uncut Podcast is brought to you by Ruger, Marlin, Safari Club Internati…

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Jon Lene - Bear Archery / Wild & Uncut / EP 100 1:04:35

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For our 100th episode of Wild & Uncut, we sit down with Jon Lene, president of Bear Archery, at the Total Archery Challenge in Deadwood, South Dakota. Jon is an incredible wealth of knowledge and has years of experience in the hunting industry. It was pleasure to talk with him about what Bear Archery & Trophy Ridge have to offer, as well as the his…

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Episode 167. Does idolizing hunting celebrities make you less intelligent? 1:32:57

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In addition to discussing research suggesting celebrity worship makes people dumber, Matt and Jim Durkin discuss the recent initiative to sell of public lands, an American express survey quantifying people's motivations for choosing travel destinations, DOGE cuts to fishing recruitment, and some ridiculous quotes by hunting promoters.…

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The End of Sunday Hunting Bans in Pennsylvania with Steve Smith 1:17:39

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The guys are joined by the Steve Smith, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Game Commission, to discuss a new law that lifts the ban on hunting on Sundays in the state. Steve discusses the history of "blue laws", prior efforts to lift the Sunday hunting prohibition, the concerns of landowners and recreationistsand how they were addressed, how th…

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Episode 165. Turkeys for Tomorrow 1:38:02

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Matt talks with Jason Lupardus, CEO of Turkeys for Tomorrow. This group is developing science-based solutions to the problem of declining turkey populations.By Matt Rinella

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The Public Lands Sale Autopsy, Party 2: Where Should We Go From Here 56:35

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In Part 2 of our reflection on Sen. Lee's attempt to sell millions of acres of public lands, we take a look forward. The guys discuss why the threat of sale isn't dead; why hunters must remain vigilent in defending public lands; and ideas for helping turn the temperature down on sales threats by identifying solutions to better manage public lands f…

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The Public Lands Sale Autopsy, Part 1: The History of Public Lands 1:37:29

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As everyone knows, Sen. Lee's public land sales provision was pulled from the Reconciliation bill at the last moment, giving public lands champions a big win. However, this wasn't the first, nor will it be the last attempt to sell public lands. What led to this effort, and what can we do to quash it in the future? In a two part series, Dave and Nep…

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Episode 164. Miscellany with Phil Lewer 1:42:12

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Matt and fellow Hunt Quietly contributor discuss feral cat trapping, hunting ethics, mushroom and asparagus spot-burning, juicing dogs, the new pope, what Phil is currently eating, and b.s. hunting orgs.By Matt Rinella

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Episode 163. Ryan Busse 1:20:26

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Matt talks with 2024 Montana gubernatorial candidate Ryan Busse.By Matt Rinella

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Nephi Cole - Your Mountain Podcast / Wild & Uncut / EP 99 1:19:45

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On this episode of Wild & Uncut, we sit down with Nephi Cole, at my property in north-eastern Wyoming. Nephi previously worked as a senior policy advisor for Wyoming’s then-Governor Matthew Mead (R) and as a soil scientist and natural resource policy advisor. He and his family participate in shooting competitions and he co-hosts the outdoors podcas…

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Episode 162. Infinite outdoors and LandTrust 1:18:40

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Matt Rinella and fellow Hunt Quietly contributor Adam Miller discuss growing threats to non-pay hunting from access commodification companies.By Matt Rinella

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Take 2 on Sen. Lee's Public Land Sale Effort-1.225 Million Acres 1:15:22

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This is a collaboration between Your Mountain and Randy Newberg's Hunt/Talk Radio Podcast. On June 24th, the Senate Parlimentarian determined that Senator Lee's piece of the reconciliation bill mandating the sale of 2-3 million acres of public lands violated a procedural rule and stripped it from the overall bill. Not to be dissuated, late on the e…

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Episode 161. Antelope conservation 1:41:33

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Matt talks with Robert Mahaffey from the South Dakota Antelope Foundation.By Matt Rinella

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Jeff Pace - Jeff Pace Saddlery / Wild & Uncut / EP 98 1:09:51

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On this episode of Wild & Uncut, we sit down with Jeff Pace, owner of Jeff Pace Saddlery, at the Bryce Canyon Mule Days in Tropic, Utah. Jeff is an highly-experienced, and extremely knowledgeable mule packer, who has worked across the West. Through his years of experience, he’s learned a lot from his success and failures. He’s a wealth of knowledge…

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Episode 160. Flying V 1:54:38

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Matt hones his amicable disagreement skills and finds some common ground with Brady Davis and Matt McCormick of Flying V, a ranch management and ducking hunting media company.By Matt Rinella

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3 Million Acres of Public Lands for Sale in 11 States 1:15:42

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On Wednesday, June 11, Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) released a proposal that mandates the sale of 2-3 million acres of public lands in 11 Western States (except Montana). You've probably seen the talking points, but what does the proposal actually say, and what would it actually do. Dave and Nephi do a deep dive into the text, and let you know all of th…

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Anti-Hunters Knocking at The Door 1:13:54

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State Game Commissions set hunting seasons and bag limits, and direct wildlife management of all species in their states. Anti-hunters know this, which is why Commissions are under attack. The guys discuss a proposal in Colorado that could take authority away from the state game commission and lead to a reduction in hunting opportunities. They also…

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Episode 159. Nonprofit salaries 1:25:53

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Matt and Jim Durkin discuss the eye-popping salaries paid to some hunting nonprofit CEOs. Other topics include the National Wild Turkey Federation, Hunters for Access, and Adam Weatherby literally eating feces to grow his Instagram followership.By Matt Rinella

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Ty Evans - TS Mules / Wild & Uncut / EP 97 1:21:41

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On this episode of Wild & Uncut, we sit down with Ty Evans, owner of TS Mules, at the Bryce Canyon Mule Days in Tropic, Utah. Ty Evans, along with his wife, Skye, and daughters, Ellie and Swayzee, travel worldwide teaching Mulemanship clinics. These clinics are geared toward helping mule and rider build a connection that lasts and focuses on helpin…

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Episode 158. Miscellany 1:24:05

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Matt Rinella and Jim Durkin discuss hunting influencer Cam Hanes, the dishonesty of hunting TV, new farm bill provisions, and technology in hunting.By Matt Rinella

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Episode 157. Michigan's Upper Peninsula 1:07:29

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Matt talks with forester Tyler Ritchie about goings on with timber, public access, wolves, and deer in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.By Matt Rinella

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Rep. Zinke's San Juan Hill 52:51

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The proposal to sell or otherwise dispose of hundreds of thousands of acres of public land in Nevada and Utah was pulled from the US House Reconciliation bill. The guys talk about how it happened, and how Representative Zinke's red line, along with hundreds of thousands of public lands lovers from across the country speaking out, helped pull a rabb…

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Kristen Ratterath - Gathering Health / Wild & Uncut / EP 96 1:38:19

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On this episode of Wild & Uncut, we sit down with Kristen Retterath. As a former collegiate volleyball player, Kristen hadn’t been hunting or handled firearms growing up. However, when she met her husband, Brady, everything changed. After having children, health issues arose and found that the best way to heal and progress in a positive direction w…

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Episode 156. Erik Nylund 1:41:36

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Matt talks with ex-staffer for senator John Tester about a range of topics, including some of the b.s. that goes on at conservation nonprofits.By Matt Rinella

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Nearly A Half A Million Acres of Public Land Identified for Sale or Exchange 1:16:35

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It happened. Through a middle of the night amendment to the House Natural Resources Committee Reconciliation bill, nearly 500,000 acres of public lands in Utah and Nevada were identified for expidited sale/exchange. The guys break this down, and give some options for staying engaged in the process.By David Willms, Nephi Cole

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Episode 155. Hunting advocacy 1:12:01

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Hunt Quietly contributors Matt Rinella and Adam Miller discuss hunting advocacy, a topic that couldn't possibly be more relevant in this time of threats to public lands.By Matt Rinella

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Mark Kayser - Extreme Pursuits / Wild & Uncut / EP 95 1:14:56

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On this episode of Wild & Uncut, we sit down with Mark Kayser, at his home is in the foothills of the Wyoming Bighorn Mountains. Mark is a passionate hunter who has pursued animals across the country and around the world. He grew up hunting whitetails, then mule deer and eventually wandered further west in search of elk and didn’t look back. Mark h…

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Episode 154. Hunter behavior 1:58:38

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Matt talks hunter behavior with Hunt Quietly web designer and all around contributor Phil Lewer.By Matt Rinella

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Episode 153. Panel discussion, Part 2 2:00:20

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Matt talks with Jeremiah Goin, Erik Scarr, and Nick Buckley in this second of a two-part series involving hunters from throughout the country.By Matt Rinella

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Public Land Sales and Congressional Budget Reconciliation 1:20:05

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You've probably seen the rumors about selling public lands using a process called Reconciliation. But, what exactly is that process, and what would it mean for public lands. The guys break down the Reconciliation process, and why public lands are on the radar of some law makers. Then, they talk about the Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act, a…

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Miguela Minto - North River Outfitting / Wild & Uncut / EP 94 48:44

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On this episode of Wild & Uncut, we sit down with Miguela Minto. She is a hunting guide in Northern BC and Alberta for whitetails. Her parents own and operate North River Outfitting, where she has been guiding since 2011. Miguela Minto joins us and we delve into her family’s business, North River Outfitting, From whitetail to sheep, goats, moose, c…

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Episode 152. Panel discussion, Part 1 1:46:21

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Matt talks with a panel of hunters from throughout the country. Thanks to Joe Hogan, Robert Reardon, Scott Fitzwilliams, and Cameron Weddington for providing their insights in this episode!By Matt Rinella

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Lisa Roper - Lisa Roper Outdoors / Wild & Uncut / EP 93 45:16

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On this episode of Wild & Uncut, we sit down with Lisa Roper. She is the host of Lisa Roper Outdoors, as well as a podcaster and writer who is deeply passionate about the outdoors and conservation. Lisa grew up hunting and fishing with her father and brother; learning from her family instilled a deep passion that has only gotten stronger with time.…

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Episode 151. Duck Psychopathy 1:05:44

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Hunt Quietly contributor Jim Durkin chats with Justin Adamski of Full Color Waterfowl. Justin is an outdoor photographer and digital creator focusing on waterfowl and waterfowl conservation. Their conversation is centered around the alarming, disgusting trend of people posting videos with crippled waterfowl. Justin has posted a series of videos con…

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Episode 150. The least crappy bow company 1:25:24

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Matt Rinella and Hunt Quietly contributor Matt Love struggle to identify a compound bow company that isn't terrible for hunting.By Matt Rinella

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Travis Ishida - NRL Hunter Series / Wild & Uncut / EP 92 1:12:23

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On this episode of Wild & Uncut, we sit down with the President & Founder of National Rifle League Hunter Series, Travis Ishida. Being a first generation hunter, it is easy to hear the passion he has for the sport. Being a proficient marksman and understanding what it takes to be successful in his pursuit to provide meat for his family, Travis star…

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Episode 149. Mark Norquist 1:12:25

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Matt talks with Mark Norquist from Modern Carnivore. This is Marks second time on the podcast.,By Matt Rinella

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Millions of Acres Unlocked: The Corner Crossing Decision 55:53

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The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals just found that corner crossing--the act of crossing from one parcel of federal land to another parcel of federal land while momentarily passing through the airspace of a private landowner--is legal (in 6 states). Dave and Nephi explain the decision, talk about the states where the judgment applies, and what it mea…

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Episode 148. Land Tawney 1:09:17

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Matt Talks with Land Tawney, former President/CEO of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers and current leader of American Hunters & Anglers.By Matt Rinella

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Anna V - Anna V Outdoors / Wild & Uncut / EP 91 58:52

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On this episode of the Wild & Uncut Podcast, Kristy Titus sits down with Anna V. A self-declared bird dog lover, Anna love to train dogs, shoot shotgun, support conservation efforts and is a strong supporter of the 2nd Amendment. She’s a small-town Georgia girl that found herself by going afield and partaking in the outdoors. She has a strong appre…

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Episode 147. Real Estate dealings at Real Tree 1:16:29

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Hunt Quietly contributors Nick Buckley and Matt Rinella talk about a range of topics including a bit about Real Tree's involvement in commodifying hunting lands.By Matt Rinella

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What Do the Secretary of the Interior's Recent Orders Mean 1:08:29

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This episode is wonkier than most--and that's saying something. Newly minted Secretary of the Interior, Doug Burgum, recently issued a series of Secretarial Orders that have some in the conservation space criticizing him. Dave and Nephi give a civics 101 and explain what a Secretarial Order is and what they do. Next, they dive into some of the orde…