Tracks & Tackle: Nature is our Playground

Mentzer Outdoors
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Welcome to the Tracks & Tackle Podcast! 🎙️ Hosted by Ron Mentzer and Kris Buchman, the Tracks & Tackle Podcast brings you conversations from the guys at Mentzer Outdoors and 3B Outdoor Club. We’re a community of passionate outdoorsmen who love sharing stories, strategies, and the traditions that make hunting, fishing, and exploring the wild so special. From whitetail deer and duck hunting to chasing turkey and fishing alike, we celebrate the great outdoors and everything that comes with it. We’re more than a podcast — we’re your hunting camp away from camp. A place where camaraderie, storytelling, and the thrill of the chase come together. Together, Ron Mentzer and Kris Buchman founded the Tracks & Tackle Collaborative, a community of passionate outdoorsmen who share the mission to inspire everyone to Get Outdoors and keep the traditions alive. As part of Mentzer Outdoors and 3B Outdoor Club, we continue that same spirit. At Tracks & Tackle, we believe Nature is our Playground, and we’re here to explore it with you. Whether you’re a seasoned hunter or just starting your outdoor journey, you’ll find a home here.Tune in, connect with us, and join the Hunting Family! 🦌🎣🌲https://linktr.ee/MentzerOutdoors

  1. 4d ago

    Ep 127 with The Keystone Experience

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Mountain Man, Rob Warwick, from  The Keystone Experience Podcast, shares his lifelong passion for hunting, trapping, and outdoor conservation in Pennsylvania. We discuss traditional hunting methods, trapping, animal management, and the importance of conservation efforts. 📱 Follow Our Guest! Rob Warrick/ The Keystone Experience Podcast:  @thekeystoneexperience https://www.instagram.com/thekeystoneexperience/  @MentzerOutdoors   @TracksandTackle   @TheCookBuch  Support the Show: Tracks & Tackle Supply https://tracksandtackle.com/ @TideWe  Promo MO18 https://tidewe.biz/MentzerOutdoors @LurenetFishing  Promo 3Boc10 https://www.lurenet.com/ Follow our Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracksandtackle/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554959141695 X: @ron_mentzer Support the show Merchandise YouTube: @tracksandtackle  @mentzeroutdoors Email: mentzeroutdoors@gmail.com Rumble:  @MentzerOutdoors Instagram: @MentzerOutdoors @TracksandTackle

  2. Aug 11

    Ep126 with Mitchell Shirk PA Woosdman Podcast

    Send us Fan Mail Join us as Mitchell Shirk from the Pennsylvania Woodsman podcast shares his expertise on land management, habitat improvement, and strategic hunting techniques. Learn how to read terrain, manipulate habitat, and maximize your deer hunting success. 📱 Follow Our Guest! Mitchel Shirk / Pennsylvania Woodsman Podcast:   @SportsmensEmpire   https://www.instagram.com/pennsylvaniawoodsmanpodcast/ pawoodsmanpodcast@gmail.com   @MentzerOutdoors   @TracksandTackle   @TheCookBuch   Support the Show: Tracks & Tackle Supply https://tracksandtackle.com/   @TideWe  Promo MO18 https://tidewe.biz/MentzerOutdoors   @LurenetFishing  Promo 3Boc10 https://www.lurenet.com/ Follow our Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracksandtackle/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554959141695 X: @ron_mentzer Support the show Merchandise YouTube: @tracksandtackle  @mentzeroutdoors Email: mentzeroutdoors@gmail.com Rumble:  @MentzerOutdoors Instagram: @MentzerOutdoors @TracksandTackle

  3. Aug 4

    Ep125 State of the Union

    Send us Fan Mail Ron Mentzer shares the journey of the Tracks and Tackle community, recent milestones, and future plans for supporting outdoor enthusiasts and small brands. Key Topics: The origin of Tracks and Tackle in 2023 Building a supportive outdoor community Launching the Tracks and Tackle Media and Supply store Collaborating with other outdoor creators and brands Upcoming projects: cookbook, new segments, and merchandise The importance of supporting small brands and creators  @MentzerOutdoors  @TracksandTackle  @TheCookBuch Support the Show: Tracks & Tackle Supply https://tracksandtackle.com/  @TideWe    Promo MO18 https://tidewe.biz/MentzerOutdoors   @LurenetFishing    Promo 3Boc10 https://www.lurenet.com/ Follow our Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracksandtackle/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554959141695 X: @ron_mentzer Support the show Merchandise YouTube: @tracksandtackle  @mentzeroutdoors Email: mentzeroutdoors@gmail.com Rumble:  @MentzerOutdoors Instagram: @MentzerOutdoors @TracksandTackle

  4. Jul 21

    Ep 124 Lemon River Outdoors

    Send us Fan Mail Dave from Lemon River Outdoors joins Ron Mentzer on the Tracks & Tackle Podcast! We talk wild game butchering and cooking to custom rod building, family camping, backpacking, and canoe adventures — this episode is packed with practical tips and inspiring stories for the everyday outdoorsman. Dave shares how he introduces his family to the outdoors and why embracing a little bit of everything keeps the passion strong. If you love hunting, fishing, wild game recipes, DIY outdoor projects, or family adventures, hit play! ✅ Subscribe & turn on notifications for more hunting, fishing, and campfire conversations!  @TracksandTackle Follow Dave: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lemon_river_outdoors/ • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LemonRiverOutdoors  @LemonRiverOutdoors Tracks & Tackle Links: • Shop Merch & Gear: https://tracksandtackle.com/ • Full Linktree: https://linktr.ee/MentzerOutdoors?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=fa2ac3a7-9432-4356-b5dc-955cad8b3412  @MentzerOutdoors   #TracksAndTackle #LemonRiverOutdoors #WildGameCooking #RodBuilding #FamilyCamping #Backpacking #CanoeCamping #OutdoorDIY #HuntingAndFishing #GetOutdoors #NatureIsOurPlayground Support the show Merchandise YouTube: @tracksandtackle  @mentzeroutdoors Email: mentzeroutdoors@gmail.com Rumble:  @MentzerOutdoors Instagram: @MentzerOutdoors @TracksandTackle

  5. Jul 14

    EP 123 How Bowhunting Changed His Life | Derek McMaster

    Send us Fan Mail Overcoming addiction through bowhunting and finding a real community in the outdoors. Derek McMaster shares his raw journey on Tracks & Tackle. Derek, a 36-year-old York, Pennsylvania native, grew up rifle hunting as a kid but lost everything to drug addiction. After years away from the woods, he picked up a bow and discovered a supportive bowhunting community that helped him reclaim his life, his passion, and his peace. In this episode we talk: • Derek’s early hunting days and how addiction took his hobbies • The turning point that led him back to the outdoors • His experience at the Goat Rodeo Archery Challenge this past weekend • The power of community, perseverance, and hunting your own hunt • Advice for anyone struggling who wants to get back outside This is more than a hunting story — it’s about redemption, brotherhood, and why Nature is our Playground. If you’re into bowhunting, addiction recovery, Pennsylvania outdoors, or just real conversations around the campfire, this one’s for you. ✅ Subscribe & turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! 👉 Follow Derek https://www.instagram.com/thederekmcmaster/ Tracks & Tackle is all about real outdoorsmen, real stories, and keeping traditions alive. No gatekeeping — just good people who love to hunt, fish, and get outside. #GetOutdoors #HuntYourHunt --- Tracks & Tackle Podcast | Nature is our Playground Co-hosted by Ron Mentzer & Kris Buchman Mentzer Outdoors | 3B Outdoor Club | Tracks & Tackle Collaborative Shop Merch: https://tracksandtackle.com/ Submit a guest or story: https://tracksandtackle.com/pages/contact  @MentzerOutdoors |  @TracksandTackle ​ Support the show Merchandise YouTube: @tracksandtackle  @mentzeroutdoors Email: mentzeroutdoors@gmail.com Rumble:  @MentzerOutdoors Instagram: @MentzerOutdoors @TracksandTackle

  6. Jul 7

    Episode 122 Roundtable with Buck Mentzer

    Send us Fan Mail Join us for another Roundtable Session on the Tracks & Tackle Podcast! Tonight Ron Mentzer is joined by co-host Josh Buchman and returning guest Matt "Buck" Mentzer  for real talk around the campfire. Buck shares the exciting news of joining the Field Staff for The Outdoor Group, and the guys dive deep into what it means to grow up in rural America. They explore the question: What does "home" really mean to you? Plus, stories about the mentors and influential figures who shaped them as young outdoorsmen. This is classic guy stuff — authentic conversation, camaraderie, and the values that come from rural roots. No egos, just good stories and perspective. Nature is Our Playground 🏹 🎯 Topics Covered: • Buck joining The Outdoor Group Field Staff • Growing up in rural America • What “home” means to each of us • Influential mentors who weren’t parents or grandparents • Competitive archery, coaching, and range camaraderie If you love hunting, archery, rural lifestyle stories, and real conversations, this episode is for you! ✅ Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a Roundtable Session or hunting story! Follow the Conversation: • Ron Mentzer & Mentzer Outdoors:  @MentzerOutdoors |  @TracksandTackle   @ron_mentzer on X • Josh Buchman: @thecookbuch3b  @TheCookBuch • Buck Mentzer: @buckm1983 • Tracks & Tackle Collaborative: Check the Linktree Shop Tracks & Tackle Gear & Merch: https://tracksandtackle.com/ Other Links: https://linktr.ee/mentzeroutdoors https://elitearchery.com/ http://togllc.com Listen on  @Spotify  @amazonmusic  @iHeartRadio   #TracksAndTackle #RoundtableSessions #RuralLife #Archery #OutdoorLifestyle #GrowingUpRural #WhatIsHome #HuntingCommunity #MentzerOutdoors #3BOutdoorClub #CampfireTalks #PennsylvaniaOutdoors Nature is Our Playground – Get Outdoors and keep the traditions alive! Support the show Merchandise YouTube: @tracksandtackle  @mentzeroutdoors Email: mentzeroutdoors@gmail.com Rumble:  @MentzerOutdoors Instagram: @MentzerOutdoors @TracksandTackle

  7. Jun 23

    EP 121: Aaron Hepler – InCamp Podcast | Backcountry Hunting, Scouting & Ethical Deer Hunting in Pennsylvania

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Tracks & Tackle, Ron Mentzer and Kris Buchman talk with Aaron Hepler — outdoor writer, hunter, and host of the InCamp Podcast.  Aaron shares his passion for backcountry hunting, scouting, ethical deer hunting, and conservation in Pennsylvania. We discuss what it takes to hunt smarter, hunt ethically, and stay connected to the outdoors in today’s world. A thoughtful and relatable conversation for any serious whitetail hunter or backcountry enthusiast. Support the show Merchandise YouTube: @tracksandtackle  @mentzeroutdoors Email: mentzeroutdoors@gmail.com Rumble:  @MentzerOutdoors Instagram: @MentzerOutdoors @TracksandTackle

  8. Jun 16

    Ep 120 Caleb Strunk – Duck & Dog Apparel | Faith-Based Hunting Gear & Building an Outdoor Brand

    Send us Fan Mail Join Ron & Kris for a great conversation with Caleb Strunk, founder of Duck & Dog Apparel — a faith-based hunting apparel brand. Caleb opens up about the brand’s origins, how faith drives everything they do, the realities of starting and growing an outdoor clothing company, and the deep passion for waterfowl hunting and our loyal hunting dogs. A genuine and inspiring episode for any hunter who values faith, family, and the outdoors. Support the show Merchandise YouTube: @tracksandtackle  @mentzeroutdoors Email: mentzeroutdoors@gmail.com Rumble:  @MentzerOutdoors Instagram: @MentzerOutdoors @TracksandTackle

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Welcome to the Tracks & Tackle Podcast! 🎙️ Hosted by Ron Mentzer and Kris Buchman, the Tracks & Tackle Podcast brings you conversations from the guys at Mentzer Outdoors and 3B Outdoor Club. We’re a community of passionate outdoorsmen who love sharing stories, strategies, and the traditions that make hunting, fishing, and exploring the wild so special. From whitetail deer and duck hunting to chasing turkey and fishing alike, we celebrate the great outdoors and everything that comes with it. We’re more than a podcast — we’re your hunting camp away from camp. A place where camaraderie, storytelling, and the thrill of the chase come together. Together, Ron Mentzer and Kris Buchman founded the Tracks & Tackle Collaborative, a community of passionate outdoorsmen who share the mission to inspire everyone to Get Outdoors and keep the traditions alive. As part of Mentzer Outdoors and 3B Outdoor Club, we continue that same spirit. At Tracks & Tackle, we believe Nature is our Playground, and we’re here to explore it with you. Whether you’re a seasoned hunter or just starting your outdoor journey, you’ll find a home here.Tune in, connect with us, and join the Hunting Family! 🦌🎣🌲https://linktr.ee/MentzerOutdoors

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