Legends of the Wild, A Field And Stream Production
Legends of the Wild, A Field And Stream Production
Podcast Description
Legends of the Wild takes you into the heart of the outdoors. Hosted by conservationist, outdoorsman, and storyteller Sam Soholt, this Field & Stream original podcast shares epic adventures, unforgettable hunting and fishing stories, and candid conversations with legendary figures from across the outdoor world.
Whether you’re a lifelong hunter, a conservationist advocating for public lands, or simply love a good story, Legends of the Wild brings the outdoors closer than ever.
New episodes drop biweekly.
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The podcast focuses on outdoor adventures, conservation issues, and personal narratives from legendary figures within the hunting and fishing communities. Episodes like Protecting What’s Ours and Wild Lands, Wild Minds explore public land advocacy, the emotional connection to wild places, and the impact of grassroots movements on conservation efforts.

Legends of the Wild takes you into the heart of the outdoors. Hosted by conservationist, outdoorsman, and storyteller Sam Soholt, this Field & Stream original podcast shares epic adventures, unforgettable hunting and fishing stories, and candid conversations with legendary figures from across the outdoor world.
Whether you’re a lifelong hunter, a conservationist advocating for public lands, or simply love a good story, Legends of the Wild brings the outdoors closer than ever.
New episodes drop biweekly.
Some of the most meaningful hunting stories aren’t about the animals harvested, but the people beside us.
Some conversations go deeper than hunting. In this special meeting between father and son, Sam Soholt sits down with his dad, Jerry, to revisit a lifetime of memories built in deer camps, duck blinds, and the wild places that shaped their family. It’s one of the most poignant conversations on Legends of the Wild, a chance to hear the stories behind a father’s hunting life and the traditions he passed down to his son.
Jerry remembers Thanksgiving mornings in northern Wisconsin, freezing deer camps, early bowhunting lessons, and a staggering North Dakota whitetail that reportedly weighed more than 400 pounds on the hoof. He tells stories of Montana bucks earned through hard work and persistence, the mishaps that became family lore, and the waterfowl and pheasant hunts that brought the next generation into the field.
But the heart of this conversation is bigger than giant deer or memorable hunts. It’s about the moments that become family history, the lessons that stay with us long after the season ends, and the way hunting connects generations. As Sam listens to his dad reflect on a lifetime outdoors, the stories carry a deeper meaning: one day, these memories become part of what we leave behind.
For anyone who has hunted alongside a parent, hoped to pass a tradition to their children, or simply understands that time in the outdoors is about more than the harvest, this is a reminder to cherish the people who make those experiences matter.
Listen, subscribe, and follow Legends of the Wild for more stories from the people who live the hunting and outdoor traditions we pass down.
Get more from Field & Stream: https://www.fieldandstream.com/
Get to know your host, Sam Soholt: https://www.instagram.com/samsoholt/
Check out Jay Beyer’s work: https://www.jaybeyer.com/
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