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.

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

Tales & Traditions - Vol. 14 - Fall Is Here 11/03/2025

Tales & Traditions - Vol. 14 - Fall Is Here On this volume of Tales And Traditions, Stephen and Cody are interrupted by Brad, Ryan, and Pik who drop in, grab a chair, and sit a spell. Listen in as the crew talks about the seasons changing to our favorite time of year. From food to clothes, lots of great conversation. Check it out!! /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/38526430

Time In The Woods - R2's In The Current 10/30/2025

Time In The Woods - R2's In The Current This week In The Current, we're getting caught up with the crew and there's been A LOT of outdoor activity going on. Pik is chasing deer and bear in Maryland. Ryan, Cody, Estie and Brad are all getting time in the stands...and while Brad has been off to a rough start, he's still excited for what's to come. And it seems Cody has been talking to the trees. Check it out!! Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/38644280

Elk & Whitetail On The Ground - R2's In The Current 10/23/2025

Elk & Whitetail On The Ground - R2's In The Current This week In The Current, it's that time of year when bodies are hitting the floor. We get a chance to catch up with Pik to hear about the long awaited Elk Hunt in Colorado. It's a fantastic story. We also hear about Ryan's successful opening weekend and get updates from the others. Check it out!! Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/38526305

On The Firing Line - R2's In The Current 10/16/2025

On The Firing Line - R2's In The Current This week In The Current, some of the crew is on site at a small gun range. They were dialing in some hunting rifles, but really, they were all excited to shoot this fancy new gun that Esteban won. Check it out!! Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/38479675

Weddings, Fall Flavors & Archery - R2's In The Current 10/09/2025

Weddings, Fall Flavors & Archery - R2's In The Current This week In The Current, we're on location at Esteban's place. We get caught up with Ryan about his daughter's wedding and how some of the crew helped out. We talk a little about Fall Flavors, spoiler alert...the guy aren't into Pumpkin Spice...and of course, we are still prepping for Archery Season. Check it out!! Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/38338940

Fresh From The Current - R2's In The Current 10/02/2025

Fresh From The Current - R2's In The Current This week In The Current, Ryan, Brad, and Cody hit up one of our favorite wet wadding spots on the Susky. It wasn't the fish catching adventure they were hoping for, but the guys made the most of the morning and did learn a lot while on the water. Check it out!! Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/38338905

Adding A Saddle To The Arsenal - R2's In The Current 09/25/2025

Adding A Saddle To The Arsenal - R2's In The Current This week In The Current, the guys are around the table and talking about some new gear that has arrived. Several of the crew will be running saddle setups this year, thanks for our good friends at Arsenal. You've heard us talk about them, but now we got our hands on the gear. There's also some fishing updates, science projects, and bee problems. Check it out!! Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/38223250

Clearing The Freezer & Treasure Hunting - R2's In The Current 09/18/2025

Clearing The Freezer & Treasure Hunting - R2's In The Current This week In The Current, we catch up with the crew and they are working on emptying the freezers in hopes of fulling them again soon. Cody did some treasure hunting and found some great items. The guys are still prepping for archery season and it sounds like there's going to be more saddle hunters around the table this year. Check it out!! Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/38141610

Almost Elk Season - R2's In The Current 09/11/2025

Almost Elk Season - R2's In The Current This week In The Current, the crew is checking in with Pik to see how he's holding up, just a few short weeks away from heading west for this Elk hunt. He's geared up and ready to roll. Ryan's also melting credit cards in preparation for the fall, but still managed to get some fishing in...and Brad brings a question to the table about Archery Pro Shop etiquette. Check it out!! Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/38004650

Archery On The Brain - R2's In The Current 09/04/2025

Archery On The Brain - R2's In The Current This week In The Current, everyone around the table seems to have archery on their mind...the weather is changing and the guys are looking ahead prepping the gear. Brad's also got some boat upgrades to share with the crew. Check it out!! Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/37966530

Broken Wing & More - R2's In The Current 08/28/2025

Broken Wing & More - R2's In The Current This week In The Current, The crew is around the table and happy to see Andy. Spittle, aka Broken Wing, returns to tell the story of a recent incident that will have him on the sidelines for part of the fall. Ryan & Brad check out some spots on the river, while Este has no problem running his credit card he has issues running the Intimidator. And Cody see's a giant...check it out!! Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/37834145

Planes, Trains, Automobiles...& Boats - R2's In The Current 08/21/2025

Planes, Trains, Automobiles...& Boats - R2's In The Current This week In The Current, Stevie is back around the table. We get caught up with him, and hear all about a recent trip west that Pik took. Birthdays in Colorado seem to be his favorite, from elk scouting to Moon River. There's also been some boat upgrades and additions. Check it out!! Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/37772840

Winners Keep Winning - R2's In The Current 08/14/2025

Winners Keep Winning - R2's In The Current This week In The Current, the guys are back around the table. We get caught on the last day and a half of the 2025 R2BQ, and we hear about winning week that Estie and Cody have had. From gun raffles to surf fishing, there's lots to hear in this one. Check it out!! Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/37607545

Wet Wade Recap - R2's In The Current 08/07/2025

Wet Wade Recap - R2's In The Current This week In The Current, Cody, Esteban, Ryan & Hank sit down right beside the current. The guys, plus Brad & Liam, just had another great night wet wading the Susky. Listen in as they recap the adventure, talk tactics, and enjoy the surroundings. Check it out!! Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/37607420

Tales & Traditions - Vol. 13 - Michelle & Jen 08/05/2025

Tales & Traditions - Vol. 13 - Michelle & Jen On this volume of Tales And Traditions, Stephen and Cody grab a chair...or more of a bench, because they are on location at the R2BQ. They grabbed our guests and good friends, Michelle Harmes & Jen Hollinshead (aka Squirrell Killer Jen) for a quick chat during all the excitement of the event. Check it out!! /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/37503570

R2BQ 2025 - R2's In The Current 07/31/2025

R2BQ 2025 - R2's In The Current This week In The Current, we are on location at the 4th Annual R2BQ right there at the historic Latimore Valley Fairgrounds. The crew is taking a break from an already packed weekend, with more to still to do. We are also joined by first time guest and new friend Sam Leech. Listen in as we recount how out epic weekend of food and fun has gone so far...check it out!! Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/37503495

Sunday Hunting, Holiday Cookouts & More - R2's In The Current 07/24/2025

Sunday Hunting, Holiday Cookouts & More - R2's In The Current This week In The Current, the guys are gearing up for the R2BQ...it's only a couple days away and they can't stop thinking and talking about food. Listen in as we about some recent cooks over the 4th of July holiday, Cody calls in from the road to check in and remind us about the Sunday Hunting ban being lifted PA, and so much more. Check it out!! Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/37398130

Catching Up With Andy & More - R2's In The Current 07/17/2025

Catching Up With Andy & More - R2's In The Current This week In The Current, the crew sits down Dr. Bob (aka Brad's brother) for a bit. He's in town for the Holiday weekend and decided to join us for a bit. We also have the chance to finally get all caught up with Spittle, including one of those famous Benezette encores. And Ryan's boat is back in action. Check it out!! Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/37306340

Tales & Traditions - Vol. 12 - Summertime Eats 07/14/2025

Tales & Traditions - Vol. 12 - Summertime Eats On this volume of Tales And Traditions, Stephen and Cody grab a chair on the porch, but Cody stopped and grabbed Ryan & Brad for some extra help. They guys wanted to talk about summertime cooking, from seafood boils to side dishes for the family reunion to dessert treats from their childhood, this show will leave you hungry. Check it out!! /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/37186935

Arsenal - Guest Host Alex Rewa 07/10/2025

Arsenal - Guest Host Alex Rewa This week around the Sonic Campfire, we are joined by Alex from Arsenal. You've heard from some of the crew as they have been getting into Saddle Hunting and the equipment they've been using. We get a chance to sit down with Alex to talk about all the amazing products that are offered by Arsenal. The guys are getting ready to spend some money after this one. Check it out!! Instagram: huntarsenal For more Sonic Campfires go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/37185860

1 Fish, 2 Fish, Red & Blue Fish - R2's In The Current 07/03/2025

1 Fish, 2 Fish, Red & Blue Fish - R2's In The Current This week In The Current, the crew is around the table to catch up. We hear about the summer vacation trip to Sandbridge VA that Estie, Brad & Ryan returned from. Lots of fish caught from the beach there. We also get caught up with Pik & Cody, talk a little wet wadding & hear about a little accident Ryan had with the new boat. Check it out!! Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/36926855

New Friends & New Motors - R2's In The Current 06/25/2025

New Friends & New Motors - R2's In The Current This week In The Current, we've got a full table, plus a special guest. Join Ryan, Steve, Cody, Brad, Pik, Spittle, Bucky, and our new friend Dylan Fogarty, professional fisherman, as we get caught up for the week. There was a secret trip north, new boat motors, and lots of catching up with Dylan on some great adventures he's had since we last talked with him. Check it out!! Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/36926830

Total Archery Challenge - R2's In The Current 06/19/2025

Total Archery Challenge - R2's In The Current This week In The Current, Pik and Will are on location and are joined by a few friends. You will recognize the names and some voices. They are at the Total Archery Challange in Seven Springs, PA. For several years now, Pik and Will have been attending this event. Listen in as the group tells us what it's all about this year. Check it out!! Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/36926815

Rack Daddies Turkey Time - Guest Host Axel Hartman 06/12/2025

Rack Daddies Turkey Time - Guest Host Axel Hartman This week around the Sonic Campfire, we are joined by our good friend Axel Hartman of Rack Daddies along with Kelsey. Zack had Axel out in western PA chasing turkeys. Listen in as we recount the adventures with some turkeys down. Always lots of laughs when we get Axel around the table. Check it out!! Instagram: rackdaddies For more Sonic Campfires go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/36727380

Tukey Season Updates & More - R2's In The Current 06/05/2025

Tukey Season Updates & More - R2's In The Current This week In The Current, the crew is around the table, and when Pik and Zack are here this time of year, you know we're talking turkey. Listen in as we get some updates from the guys, talk a little more about Sodus, and even get to learn how clean the windshields are on some of our vehicles. Check it out!! Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/36727255

Sodus Recap & More - R2's In The Current 05/29/2025

Sodus Recap & More - R2's In The Current This week In The Current, a small group made it back from Sodus to tell the tales. Listen in as Bucky, Brad, Ryan and Cody recount all the epic-ness that was Sodus Bay 2025. Check it out!! Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/36647300

Sodus Bay 2025 - R2's In The Current 05/22/2025

Sodus Bay 2025 - R2's In The Current This week In The Current, it's one of greatest weeks of the year for the crew. We are in Sodus Bay. Listen in as the guys have already had a couple days on the water, and are looking forward to a few more. We always say it, but Sodus never disappoints, and this year was no exception. Check it out!! Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/36533365

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