Rut and River Pursuits Podcast

Welcome to the Rut and River Pursuits Podcast. Join our epic pro staff around the sonic campfire for stories of our adventures from our Eastern Mountains to the Chesapeake salt. Let our highs and lows inspire you to take to the outdoors.

Jumping Into Spring - R2's In The Current 03/26/2026

Jumping Into Spring - R2's In The Current This week In The Current, the crew got a couple days of warm weather and they took complete advantage. From shed hunting to bike rides, shooting the bows to wet wading...they all got outside for a bit. We also get caught up with Spittle on the annual fur sale to wrap up the trapping season. Check it out!! Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/40296275

Total Archery Challenge - Guest Host Rob Chillinsky 03/19/2026

Total Archery Challenge - Guest Host Rob Chillinsky This week around the Sonic Campfire, the crew is joined by Rob Chillinsky from The Total Archery Challenge. You've heard a lot about TAC from us over the years, but now we get to dig a little into where this started and get an interesting look behind the scenes at what it undoubtably the coolest 3D Archery Tournaments and events out there. Check it out!! Instagram: totalarcherychallenge For more In The Currents go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/40296345

Fishing Prep & Boat Work - R2's In The Current 03/12/2026

Fishing Prep & Boat Work - R2's In The Current This week In The Current, the guys are around the table with bellies full of delicious homemade stromboli...or calzone?? We discuss the difference and then get into some other food talk. Cody's finding fishing rods, Ryan's leaning to use a calendar, and all the guys are itching to get fishing. From new lures, to boat upgrades, and fishing shows...check it out!! Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/40358960

Spending Time & Money - R2's In The Current 03/05/2026

Spending Time & Money - R2's In The Current This week In The Current, the whole gang is back after the Great American Outdoor Show 2026 and we're hear to talk about purchases. Sounds like there was some serious money spent. Listen in as we recap the receipts and so much more!! Check it out!! Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/40214375

Buffalo Gap Outfitters - Guest Hosts Rob, Pat, & Lacey 02/26/2026

Buffalo Gap Outfitters - Guest Hosts Rob, Pat, & Lacey This week around the Sonic Campfire, the crew is joined on location at Buffalo Gap Outfitters. Cody introduced us to the little gem just down the road. Get to know our new friends, Rob, Pat, and Lacey. We hear about the stores beginning, what they offer, and how they've grown...including being near the top 100 sellers on GunBroker.com. Looks like the guys found a new place to spend all their money. Check it out!! Instagram: buffalogapoutfitters For more In The Currents go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/40072350

Tales & Traditions - Vol. 15 - Looking Beyond The Traditions 02/23/2026

Tales & Traditions - Vol. 15 - Looking Beyond The Traditions On this volume of Tales And Traditions, Stephen and Cody are joined by Brad, Ryan, and Pik, again. Those guys won't leave the 2 of them alone. But on today's discussion, Cody has us looking ahead...upcoming plans, changes and thoughts as we lean on our traditions, but try to learn from our expereinces and grow in the outdoors. Check it out!! /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/39797030

Closing Out Rifle Season & Proposed Reg Changes - R2's In The Current 02/19/2026

Closing Out Rifle Season & Proposed Reg Changes - R2's In The Current This week In The Current, the crew is on location at Estie's house. We are joined by good friend, Adam Wood. Adam is here to talk about how he finished off his PA Rifle season. And the guys are all ready to talk about the proposal to move the opening day of PA Rifle Season. While that proposal is no longer on the table, it's still a good conversation and highlights the right ways to go about making an informed decision and being willing to discuss all options. Check it out!! Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/39923920

Great American Outdoor Show 2026 - Day 9 02/16/2026

Great American Outdoor Show 2026 - Day 9 It's Day 9 of the 2026 NRA's Great American Outdoor Show. We've made it to the last day of the show. It was a grind but it also goes by so fast. To wrap things up, we spoke with Brent Reaves from This Country Life Podcast, Case Knives, Redneck Blinds and Freedom Campers. We can't thank the NRA enough for letting be part of this amazing show each year. The crew is worn out, but already looking forward to next year!! Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/40037695

Great American Outdoor Show 2026 - Day 8 02/15/2026

Great American Outdoor Show 2026 - Day 8 It's Day 8 of the 2026 NRA's Great American Outdoor Show. We are closing in on the end of the show. The crew is still out there shaking hands and bringing you the people, skills and products you can trust. Today we're talking with United Bowhunters Of PA, 717 Armory, and Mesquite Mountain Outfitters. Only 1 day left, stay tuned... Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/40037655

Great American Outdoor Show 2026 - Day 7 02/14/2026

Great American Outdoor Show 2026 - Day 7 It's Day 7 of the 2026 NRA's Great American Outdoor Show. We're heading into the final weekend of the show. The crew is getting a second wind as things starting winding down. Today we'll hear from Sara Love with IWOM, the National Archery In The Schools Program, and Artistic Visions. There's some great video content out there to go along with a few of these..so check that out. Only 2 days left, stay tuned... Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/40037635

Great American Outdoor Show 2026 - Day 6 02/13/2026

Great American Outdoor Show 2026 - Day 6 It's Day 6 of the 2026 NRA's Great American Outdoor Show. The crew refreshed after their evening out at dinner with the guys from Hunt Arsenal and ready to tackle another great day. Today we'll be talking with Matt Doyle Fine Art, Joel from FinX, New Zealand Horn & Antler Safaris, and Rod Bender Fishing Co. Great content and just a few more days to go, stay tuned... Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/40037605

Great American Outdoor Show 2026 - Day 5 02/12/2026

Great American Outdoor Show 2026 - Day 5 It's Day 5 of the 2026 NRA's Great American Outdoor Show. We're half way through the week. It's starting to show, but the crew is still grinding away. Today we're talking with Open Country Outfitters, Mimic Baits, CVA, and Rack Roidz. Our wallets are getting lighter, but there's lots more to come, stay tuned... Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/40037590

Great American Outdoor Show 2026 - Day 4 02/11/2026

Great American Outdoor Show 2026 - Day 4 It's Day 4 of the 2026 NRA's Great American Outdoor Show. The guys are starting to feel it, but there's no way they would miss a minute of the show. Listen in today as we speak with Skre...including Austin from the Whitetail Distraction Podcast, Final Rest & Forth Arrow Camera Arms, and Capt. Marc Spagnola with Dusk To Dawn Bowfishing & Maryland Waterfowl Guide Service. Lots more of the show still ahead of us, stay tuned... Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/40037565

Great American Outdoor Show 2026 - Day 3 02/10/2026

Great American Outdoor Show 2026 - Day 3 It's Day 3 of the 2026 NRA's Great American Outdoor Show. It's the start of the work week and the guys are putting in the work. We're still fresh and excited to talk with some old friends. Listen in as get caught up with Blake from Badlands Gear, Scott Lenox from Fish In OC, and Nancy with Avula Safaris...who also introduced us to our new friend Ronald also with Avula. Great day and lots more to come, stay tuned... Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/40037560

Great American Outdoor Show 2026 - Day 2 02/09/2026

Great American Outdoor Show 2026 - Day 2 It's Day 2 of the 2026 NRA's Great American Outdoor Show. The guys got some rest and are right back after it. Today we are checking in with Iron Will Outfitters, Hunt Arsenal, and Tipton Creek Turkey Calls. Things are just heating up...but there's lots more to come, stay tuned... Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/40037525

Great American Outdoor Show 2026 - Day 1 02/08/2026

Great American Outdoor Show 2026 - Day 1 Can you believe it's here again...our favorite time of year...It's Day 1 of the 2026 NRA's Great American Outdoor Show. The crew is ready to get things rolling. Listen in as we hear from old friends and new. Today we talk with Rack Daddies, Lickstone Outfitters, and Spartan Hunting Lodge. The guys are just getting started, there's lots more to come, stay tuned... Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/40031665

Badlands Gear - Guest Host Blake VanTussenbrook 02/05/2026

Badlands Gear - Guest Host Blake VanTussenbrook This week around the Sonic Campfire, the crew is joined by Mr. Rack Attack himself, Blake VanTussenbrook, from Badlands Gear. We've talked to Blake a lot over the years, but mostly at the Great American Outdoor show. We finally had time to sit down with him for a whole hour. And of course, Blake did not disappoint. Listen in as we get caught up with Blake, and all things Badlands...including some exclusive sneak peaks at some new gear on the way this year. Check it out!! Instagram: badlandsgear For more In The Currents go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/39796985

Tournament Season Is Coming - Guest Host Dylan Fogarty 01/29/2026

Tournament Season Is Coming - Guest Host Dylan Fogarty This week around the Sonic Campfire, the crew is joined by our good friend Dylan Fogarty. We met Dylan last year at the Great American Outdoor show and have had him on a few times. He's in studio once again to fill us in on his preparations for the upcoming tournament season. He's always got good stories and great advice. Check it out!! Instagram: dylanfogarty_fishing For more In The Currents go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/39740605

Season 10 Is Here - R2's In The Current 01/22/2026

Season 10 Is Here - R2's In The Current This week In The Current, the crew is celebrating the start of our 10th season. It's hard to believe it's been a decade of podcasting. We get some late season updates, rifle shopping updates, warm trips to Florida and Esteban seems to have caught the plague. Check it out!! Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/39740575

A True PA Giant - Guest Host Laine Baker 01/15/2026

A True PA Giant - Guest Host Laine Baker This week around the Sonic Campfire, we are joined by our good friend, western PA big buck slayer, Laine Baker. Laine tells the story of the buck he calls 'Freak' and explains highs and lows of setting your sights on a target buck and never looking back. What an amazing story. Check it out!! Instagram: laine_baker For more Sonic Campfires go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/39589980

Warm Trips & New Setups - R2's In The Current 01/08/2026

Warm Trips & New Setups - R2's In The Current This week In The Current, the guys are around the table to catchup. Pik is back from much warmer climates, and Andy is tweaking some new equipment. As the seasons are winding down, so is the year and the crew is looking ahead. Check it out!! Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/39589935

Going Out With A Bang - R2's In The Current 01/01/2026

Going Out With A Bang - R2's In The Current This week In The Current, the guys are wrapping up the PA Rifle Season. And much like the rest of our deer seasons, this one went out with a bang...or several bangs. Listen in as Cody and Esteban recount the exciting morning they had to end to rifle season. Check it out!! Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/39423805

PA Rifles Keep Rolling & More - R2's In The Current 12/25/2025

PA Rifles Keep Rolling & More - R2's In The Current This week In The Current, the guys are back a the pod table with more Rifle Season updates. Ryan was able to connect on deer number 4. We also get updates from Andy from his rifle season and bear camp. Check it out!! Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/39423790

Filling Tags & Freezers - R2's In The Current 12/18/2025

Filling Tags & Freezers - R2's In The Current This week In The Current, the crew is around to table as Firearms season picks up in PA and Maryland. Just like the way Archery Season went, the deer are in trouble. The guys are filling freezers and even getting some 'first blood'. Listen in as Pik, Cody, and Hank tell their stories. Check it out!! Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/39322785

In The Presence Of Bucks - Guest Host Lane Housner 12/11/2025

In The Presence Of Bucks - Guest Host Lane Housner This week around the Sonic Campfire, we are joined by our good friend and 3 time guest, Lane Housner. Lane is founder and content creator for In The Presence. We've talked with him about hunts before, but he's got his best buck down in PA and it was just the start of an amazing ride across the country chasing big whitetail. Check it out!! Instagram: inthepresencehunt For more Sonic Campfires go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/39061870

The Crew's Still Dropping 'Em & So Are Our Friends - R2's In The Current 12/04/2025

The Crew's Still Dropping 'Em & So Are Our Friends - R2's In The Current This week In The Current, the crew catches up around the table as PA Archery Season starts to wind down. There's still deer dropping and Ryan is able to share a story, but we were joined by our good friend Adam Woods. Adam connected on another great buck and decided to join us to share the story. Check it out!! Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/39061760

Friendsgiving 2025 - R2's In The Current 11/27/2025

Friendsgiving 2025 - R2's In The Current This week In The Current, we find ourselves around the dinner table before we hit the pod table. It's Friendsgiving 2025. Lots of amazing food was shared and we also had some surprise guests call in to say hello. We get to say hello to Axel from Rack Daddies, and Alex from Hunt Arsenal. AND...we are still dropping Archery bucks. Listen in as Esteban shares his story. Check it out!! Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/39149935

PA Bucks Keep Dropping - R2's In The Current 11/20/2025

PA Bucks Keep Dropping - R2's In The Current This week In The Current, we've got two more PA bucks hitting the ground during archery season at the hands of the R2 Crew. This time it's Brad and Andy's turn to share their success stories. From redemption to first times...lots a good stuff to hear. Check it out!! Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/39020950

1, 2, 3 Buck Down - R2's In The Current 11/13/2025

1, 2, 3 Buck Down - R2's In The Current This week In The Current, we are all about success stories. For the first time in R2 history, we've got 3 buck stories to tell in one episode...including 2 first archery season bucks. It was a crazy weekend and Luke Spittle, Cody and Ryan all took advantage and were lucky enough to have amazing stories to share. Check it out!! Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/38824330

Archery Season Deep Dive - R2's In The Current 11/06/2025

Archery Season Deep Dive - R2's In The Current This week In The Current, it's a small turn out due to the busy time of year, but Ryan and Cody take you on a deep dive into updates from their PA Archery Season's so far. Lots of great information shared here on their expereinces and lessons learned. I know they are hoping to take what they are learning each sit and and use it lead them to success...only time will tell. Check it out!! Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/38793680

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