Tracks & Tackle: Nature is our Playground
Welcome to the Tracks & Tackle Podcast! 🎙️
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. Hosted by the guys at Mentzer Outdoors, we bring you conversations that celebrate the great outdoors—from whitetail deer and duck hunting to chasing turkey and fishing alike.
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. We collaborate with several outdoors clubs with a shared mission to inspire everyone to Get Outdoors and keep the traditions alive.
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! 🦌🎣🌲
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- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 46 minutes
- Episodes
- 88
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
EP 88 Locked In: Mason Mentzer's Archery Journey
In this episode, we’re joined by rising archery talent Mason Mentzer (@masonmentzerarchery), member of the Mentzer Outdoors crew. Mason shares how he fell in love with archery, what ins…
EP 87: Arkansas Wild: Cody’s Journey with Triple B Outdoors
 In this episode, we welcome Cody Griffith from Triple B Outdoors, a proud member of the Tracks & Tackle Collaborative. Hailing from Arkansas with a deep passion for deer and waterfowl …
EP 86 Why Archery Season is the Ultimate Reset
Join The Arrow Eagle, Ron Mentzer (@ron_mentzer) for a solo episode from his vacation spot! Discover why archery season is the ultimate reset with 3 lessons from a summer outdoors: simp…
EP 85: Land, Legacy & Loyalty — The Hunter’s Dilemma
This week on Tracks & Tackle, we’re diving deep into a conversation every hunter has had around the campfire — the battle between public and private land access.
Is private land the futu…
EP 84 Tracks & Tackle Podcast - Nature Nuggets
On this episode of Tracks & Tackle, we’re gathering around the table to break down some of the latest headlines from the outdoor world. From record-breaking fish catches to controversia…
EP 83 White Gold Rush: Shed Hunting the Big Country
 Join us as Shane Muller from the @UpperBayPodcast returns to Tracks & Tackle, bringing his friend Mason Newton along to recount their unforgettable trip to Montana for a western-style …
Ep 82 Meet the Creators: A Tracks & Tackle Collaborative Crossover
In this special crossover episode, host Ron Mentzer gathers members of the Tracks & Tackle Collaborative to spotlight their unique outdoor brands—from hunting heritage to custom baits a…
EP 81 Carp, Crime & Controversy
This week on Tracks & Tackle, we wade into wild territory—literally and figuratively. We cover the disturbing attack on a Pennsylvania park ranger, a jaw-dropping 58-pound carp that sha…
EP 80 Tales from the Loft Meets Tracks & Tackle
In this episode, we welcome Dennon Yorks—host of Tales from the Loft Podcast and the member of the Tracks & Tackle Collaborative. Dennon shares the inspiring story of his first deer hu…
EP 79 From Kayak to Custom Baits: The Eddie Weber Story
 In this episode of Tracks & Tackle, we sit down with Eddie Weber—aka @severnriverangler—a passionate Maryland angler and owner of High Octane Custom Baits. Eddie shares his expert tips…
EP 78 From First Cast to Forever Hooked - Josh Buchman
In this episode of Tracks & Tackle, we sit down with Josh Buchman to hear how growing up in Maryland sparked a lifelong passion for fishing. 🎣
Josh shares stories of his childhood outdoo…
EP 77 Role Reversal: Kris Interviews Ron
 🎙️ This week on Tracks & Tackle, the mic flips sides! Kris turns the tables and puts Ron—your usual host—in the hot seat!Â
Get ready for a fun, candid, and insightful conversation as we…
EP 76 Tracking Success: Training Blood Dogs with Ethan Young
In this episode of Tracks & Tackle, we sit down with Arkansas-based dog trainer Ethan Young, owner of  @HUNT-DOG and an expert in blood tracking dogs. Learn how these incredible dogs he…
Ep 75 Youth Archery Camps in Pennsylvania | Darren Snow from Raised at Full Draw
In this episode of the Tracks & Tackle Podcast, we welcome back Darren Snow, representative of Raised at Full Draw—a nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching bowhunting ethics, safe…
EP 74 Gobblers & Game Plans: Spring Turkey Strategies with Josh Barrick
Spring Gobbler Season is in full swing here in Pennsylvania, and Josh Barrick is back on the mic to talk turkey—literally. From mountain ridges to open fields, we dive deep into how gob…
EP 73 Roots Run Deep: The 3B Founders Episode
It’s been a decade since three outdoorsmen—Buchman, Bolner, and Blaylock—launched what would become a brotherhood built on backwoods adventures and shared stories. In this special episo…
EP 72 From Solo to Surrounded: Launching the Tracks & Tackle Collaborative
In this special episode, Ron and Kris share the story of how they met, their shared passion for the outdoors, and what led to the creation of the Tracks & Tackle Collaborative. This isn…
EP 71 Expanding the Hunting Family- Turkey Talk with the Barrick Brothers
We had a killer time linking up the Barrick Brothers—Justin, Chris, and Josh—with the Mentzer Outdoors crew for this episode of Tracks & Tackle. From rowdy hunting tales to old-school o…
EP 70 Final Stand Outdoors: The Story Behind the Hunt
In this episode of the Tracks & Tackle Podcast, we sit down with Jere Preston and Tim Hubbler from  @FINALSTANDHUNT , a powerhouse in self-filmed hunting adventures across the U.S. 🦌🎥
W…
EP 69 Creekside Conversations: Opening Day of PA Trout Season with Mentzer Outdoors
Join Ron and Brady of Mentzer Outdoors as they kick off the Pennsylvania trout season right—microphones in hand and rods at the ready. Recorded creekside in the early morning dark, this…