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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Episodes
104 episodes
Ep 104: Around the Campfire: Hunting Stories and Insights
In this episode of Tracks and Tackle, hosts Ron Mentzer and Kris Buchman lead a lively roundtable discussion with guests Josh Buchman from @TheCookBuch and J...
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Episode 104
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59:27
Ep.103: Pennsylvania Outdoorsman Brian Kritzer
In this episode of the Tracks and Tackle Podcast, host Ron Mentzer and co-hosts Kris and Josh Buchman welcome Brian Kritzer, a passionate outdoorsman from Pennsylvania. The conversation explores Brian's journey in hunting and fishing, t...
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Episode 103
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57:21
EP 102: Mason Dixon Adventures: A Journey Begins
In this engaging conversation, Ron Mentzer and Kris 3B welcome Dan Sauble from Mason Dixon Adventures to share his journey into bow hunting. Dan recounts his initial reluctance to hunt, his eventual passion for bow hunting, and the thrill of cl...
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The Yackers: How a Fishing Crew Became Pennsylvania Hunters
When life gets busy and friends drift apart, the outdoors has a way of bringing people back together. In this episode, Chase Morris from The Yackers shares how a COVID-era fishing group grew into a tight-knit Pennsylvania hunting and fishing cr...
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Season 1
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Episode 101
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Episode 100: From a $15 Mic to a Multi-State Hunting Family
Episode 100 of Tracks & Tackle celebrates the journey from Ron’s poolside brainstorm with a $15 mic in June 2023 to a multi-state hunting collaborative with listeners across every continent except Antarctica, starting with a corny first epi...
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Season 1
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Episode 100
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Pennsylvania & Maryland Rifle Opener: We All Doubled Up & The Kids Got It Done
Pennsylvania and Maryland rifle season exploded into action as the Tracks & Tackle crew turned opening weekend into a family legend, Ron and Kris doubled up at dawn, Easton dropped his first buck with seconds of shooting light left, and 11-...
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Season 1
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Episode 99
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51:05
Ep 98 Giant Whitetails Down! Justin's Target Buck + Cody's Banner Season
TONIGHT on Tracks & Tackle! Ron sits down with two absolute killers: 🦌 Justin Barrick finally arrows the GIANT whitetail he’s been chasing all years– trail-cam history, close calls, and the shot that sealed the deal. Full breakdown + pics/v...
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Episode 98
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EP 97 Hunt Camp Tales: Josh Buchman & Lee Bolner Spill the Season's Best Stories
Join Ron and Kris on Tracks & Tackle as they welcome guests Josh Buchman and Lee Bolner for a rowdy roundup of hunt camp stories straight from the heart of this year's hunting season. From close calls and epic harvests to hilarious mishaps ...
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Episode 97
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Episode 96 : Season Reset with Ron & Kris | October Giants, Near Misses & Big News
In this episode, Ron and Kris sit down to catch up on the season so far — sharing camp stories, near misses, and a few moments that remind us why we love being in the woods. From early season hunts to lessons learned along the way, it’s a raw a...
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Episode 96
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57:46
Tracks and Tackle Episode 95 Buck Mentzer S3DA Youth Archery Coach Spotlight
This Week on Tracks and Tackle... we caught up with Buck Mentzer, one of the most passionate voices around when it comes to youth archery. Buck's been coaching with S3DA (Scholastic 3-D Archery) and shared some amazing stories from the past sea...
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Episode 95
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EP 94: Back with Ted, from Off the Hook Outdoors
This week on the Tracks & Tackle Podcast, we welcome back Ted Polanowski, host of Off the Hook Outdoors! We’ll showcase his channel and dive into hunting stories from both Ohio and Pennsylvania—sharing laughs, lessons, and the unique experi...
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Episode 94
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56:12
EP 93 Every Hunt Has a Story: Crossover with Average Joe's Hunting Podcast
Join us for an epic crossover on Tracks & Tackle Podcast with Johnny, Chris, and Mike from Average Joe's Hunting Podcast! Fresh off hosting Ron Mentzer and Kris Buchman, these guys bring their passion for real, everyday hunters’ stories—no ...
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Episode 93
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51:23
EP 92 Roping in Big Bucks: Tom Fleisher and The Scrape Rope Company
Get ready for an exciting episode of Tracks & Tackle Podcast! We're joined by Tom Fleisher, founder of The Scrape Rope Company, a Pennsylvania-based innovator bringing big bucks to your hunting grounds with custom scrape ropes for mock scra...
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EP 91 Legends, Dorm Room Bears, and Fall Hunting Hype!
Tracks & Tackle is firing up with host Ron Mentzer, Shane Muller, and Matt "Buck" Mentzer diving into outdoor traditions in the spotlight. We honor Robert Redford’s passing and his iconic Jeremiah Johnson role, unpack the wild Cornell...
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Episode 91
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EP 90 The Cook Buch Wild Game Cuisine
This episode we discuss the premier of our brand new show, The Cook Buch. Brought to you by Josh Buchman, and the Tracks & Tackle Collaborative. Josh takes us on a culinary journey as he invites guest to share their favorite wild game recip...
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Episode 90
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55:06
EP 89: Gear Up or Gear Down: Prepping for the Hunt Without Losing the Thrill
Join us on this episode of Tracks & Tackle Podcast as we gear up for hunting season! We're diving deep into essential hunting gear, tools, and gadgets with our cohosts sharing their top must-haves for season prep. Get practical hunting tips...
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Episode 89
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59:03
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 inspired him to pursue a professional archery career, and what...
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Episode 88
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45:14
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 hunting, Cody shares his story while we trade our ...
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Episode 87
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55:35
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: simplify your gear, reconnect with your "why," and build your h...
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Episode 86
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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 future of hunting, or is our heritage being fenced off ...
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Episode 85
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50:12
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 controversial hunting stories and breaking news affecting our publi...
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Episode 84
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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 shed hunting adventure. These two eastern hunters ...
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Episode 83
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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 and wild tales. Featuring Shane Muller, Mike Beacham, Ed...
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Episode 82
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