Sam Lungren

Missoula

Writer at Freelance

Fisherman and hunter, freelance writer, journalist and photographer specializing in outdoors, environment and adventure

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Ep. 83: Axis Deer in Maui, Being Willie Nelson’s Son and American Romance with Lukas Nelson

1 week ago | themeateater.com | Dan Isbell |Patrick Durkin |Sam Lungren |Travis Hall

Subscribe In this episode This week Reid and Dan host Grammy-winning artist, Lukas Nelson out in God’s Country. If you’re looking for an episode that covers everything from hunting to busting out into song at any time this is the one. Lukas shares what his life looks like in Maui, including axis deer hunting and recovering from the devastating fires that recently swept the island. He discusses what growing up as Willie Nelson’s son looked like and how it lead him to sobriety in his 30s.
Ep. 384: Glitter Poo, Corner Crossing, and Legislation

3 weeks ago | themeateater.com | Ryan Callaghan |Jordan Sillars |Sam Lungren

Subscribe In this episode This week Cal talks about the possibility of corner crossing heading to the supreme court, and asks, how do you find a shrew? Put glitter in it's poo. Plus so much more. Connect with Cal and MeatEaterTo learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and TwitterMeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Presented By
How Do Peacock Bass Compare to Largemouth and Smallmouth?

3 weeks ago | midcurrent.com | Sam Lungren

The author with a big butterfly peacock bass from Guyana. Photo: Jesse Males. Anglers frequently ask how South American peacock bass compare to our smallmouth and largemouth bass here in the United States. You might distill the answer to: “strikingly similar, yet oceans apart.”What’s in a Name? The incorrigible fish nerd in me must first point out that peacocks and North American basses aren’t closely related—from an evolutionary, if not angling, perspective.
Ep. 911: Creating a DIY Wildlife Refuge with Doug Tallamy

4 weeks ago | themeateater.com | Mark Kenyon |Sam Lungren |Doug Duren |Sean Weaver

Subscribe In this episode This week on the show I’m joined by professor, ecologist, and best-selling author Doug Tallamy, to discuss the fascinating ways that hunters can turn their properties into DIY wildlife refuges for the critters we hunt and other threatened species at the same time.
Ep. 382: RFK Dolphin Mystery, Public Lands, Turkeys, and Gun Laws

1 month ago | themeateater.com | Ryan Callaghan |Charlie Booher |Brody Henderson |Sam Lungren

Subscribe In this episode This week Cal talks about a dolphin RFK definitely did not kill, proposed gun laws, the last turkey hunt, and so much more. Connect with Cal and MeatEaterTo learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and TwitterMeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Presented By
Ep. 379: Public Lands, Listener Mail, and Beer

1 month ago | themeateater.com | Ryan Callaghan |Charlie Booher |Brody Henderson |Sam Lungren

Subscribe In this episode This week Cal talks public lands, solar power, advocacy, wildlife crime and beer with Preston Theony of Wren House Brewing. Connect with Cal and MeatEaterTo learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and TwitterMeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Presented By
Ep. 76: Ginseng Hunting, Bluegrass Music, and Writing Hit Songs for Jason Aldean with John Morgan

1 month ago | themeateater.com | Dan Isbell |Sam Lungren |Jordan Sillars |Shane Townsend

Subscribe In this episode This week Reid and Dan Isbell host multi #1 songwriter and artist, John Morgan, out in God’s Country. The guys dive in on what it looks like for John to juggle road life with a newborn and how his three kids inspire him to continue his journey as an artist. John hails from North Carolina and they talk through what growing up hunting in the mountains looked like and some updates on how the people in the area are recovering from the 2024 devastating hurricanes.
Ep. 371: A Former USFWS Director Speaks Out

1 month ago | themeateater.com | Ryan Callaghan |Spencer Neuharth |Dylan Tramp |Sam Lungren

Subscribe In this episode Cal is on assignment this week hunting turkeys somewhere in the wilds of West Virginia, but not to worry. We have a special interview episode. Last week, Cal sat down with Steve Williams, the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from 2002 to 2005. They discuss how the recent actions and proposals from the Trump administration will impact future conservation work and what hunters and anglers can do about it.
Ep. 696: Wildfire and the Future of Public Lands with Sen. Tim Sheehy

1 month ago | themeateater.com | Steven Rinella |Eli Fournier |Ryan Sparks |Sam Lungren

Subscribe In this episode Steven Rinella talks with U.S. Senator for Montana Tim Sheehy, Ryan Callaghan, and Brody Henderson. Topics discussed: The U.S. military, wildfires, public lands, and more. Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast NetworkSteve on Instagram and TwitterMeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Presented By
Ep. 316: Render - Turkeys and Outlaws

2 months ago | themeateater.com | Clay Newcomb |Sam Lungren |Katie Hill

Subscribe In this episode On this episode of the Bear Grease Render, host Clay Newcomb is joined by Brent Reaves, Josh “Landbridge” Spielmaker, and Lake Pickle from onX. The crew shares some Turkey Stories, talk about hunting legends, and even some hunting tactics. They also discuss the latest episode of the Bear Grease Podcast Ep. 314 “Confessions of a Former Outlaw” and the impact of the story of Johnny Johnston.