Kountryfried Outdoors: Chasing Your Experience

About Kountryfried Outdoors: Chasing Your Experience

Join us on "Chasing Your Experience," the podcast that dives deep into the heart of hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation. Each episode, we explore the great outdoors through engaging discussions with passionate guests. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting your journey, our mission is to inspire growth within the outdoor community by connecting you with valuable resources and insights. Tune in as we share knowledge, foster connections, and celebrate the beauty of the wild. Get ready to chase your experience with us and discover the countless adventures that await!

Publisher

Kountryfried Outdoors

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

24 Nov 2023

Latest episode

21 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

66 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Oct 2026

   How One Ohio Couple Built a Naturally Based Hunting Product Line

   Most cover scents are made to smell "good." Michael Shaeffer built one to smell like the woods - and hunters are noticing the difference. If you want more confidence in the stand, cleaner routines, and a product line made by a real hunter, this conversation is for you. Sean Smith sits down with Michael Shaeffer, the Ohio outdoorsman behind Schaeff's Wild Game Sauces and Scent Armor, for a story that starts with deer camp food and ends with a full lineup of natural hunting products. Michael shares how a late start in hunting, a heart attack at 42, and a frustrating busted hunt behind his house led him to create a cover scent that actually feels like fresh earth, pine, moss, and late-season woods. You'll discover how a runaway pepper jelly recipe became Schaeff's sauces, why COVID forced Michael to rebuild from zero, and how customer demand brought the hot and sweet sauces back. We break down the evolution of Scent Armor from bar soap to lotion, body wash, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, cover spray, laundry detergent, and more - all built with a focus on natural ingredients, better scent control, and real-world hunter feedback. Michael also explains why his wife Rhonda became the driving force behind the soap-making side of the business, how he tests products with everyday hunters, and why one customer saying "your scent is too strong" helped improve the formula. Along the way, Sean and Michael trade venison recipes, deer camp stories, and plenty of practical talk about what actually builds confidence in the woods. This episode matters if you care about scent control, hunting confidence, small business grit, or just want to hear how a homegrown idea turns into a brand hunters trust. If you like real stories from real people who still answer the phone, make the product themselves, and stand behind every bottle, bar, and spray - this one belongs in your queue. Perfect for whitetail hunters, DIY outdoorsmen, and anyone who loves a behind-the-scenes look at the work it takes to build something from scratch. Links and Codes: Links: Use Code KFO10 at ⁠ScentArmor.com⁠ (https://scentarmor.com/) to save 10% Use Code Kountryfried10 at ⁠⁠⁠⁠HuntCedeerCamo.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://huntcedeercamo.com/) to save 10% Use Code Kountryfried15 at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Scrapedoctor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://scrapedoctor.com/) to save 15% on your order. Use Code Kountryfried at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠A3CustomStrings.com⁠⁠⁠ (https://a3customstrings.com/) Get Chasing Your Experience Merchandise at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bonfire.com (https://www.bonfire.com/store/kountryfried-outdoors/?utm_source=copy_link&utm_medium=store_page_share&utm_campaign=kountryfried-outdoors&utm_content=default)

2. 

   7 Oct 2026

   Why Small Archery Shops Win By Teaching Customers Everything

   Most archery debates are really about one thing - whether you trust the shop, the setup, and the person behind the bow. South Louisiana Archery owner Mark Bussell breaks down why the best bow work starts with people, not parts, and why the right answers are often the ones that save you time, money, and frustration. Host Sean Smith and Mark get into the real-world stuff most archers are arguing about online - from draw length and peep height to kisser buttons, nose buttons, knock sets, and whether your bow is actually tuned for you. If you have ever walked out of a shop with a bow that looked right but never felt right, this conversation will hit home fast. You’ll discover: Why Mark runs SLA as a private, relationship-first shop instead of a turn-and-burn pro shop How a bow that is technically “set up” can still be wrong for the archer Why too many people are shooting the wrong draw length because they chase IBO numbers The practical argument for two knock sets and why emergency D-loop repairs matter in the field How Mark thinks about arrow weight, trajectory, FOC, and when lighter is not better Why mechanicals, fixed blades, and broadhead choice should be judged by your hunting reality, not internet dogma Mark also shares how a late-blooming bowhunter became the owner of a growing Louisiana archery shop, why he still works a full-time job, and how his small shop has built a loyal following by actually explaining the why behind every adjustment. Along the way, he and Sean trade stories about brutal humidity, deer season pressure, and the kind of close-range adrenaline that turns casual shooters into lifelong archers. If you care about tuning, confidence, and getting honest answers from someone who lives this every day, this episode is essential listening. It is equal parts shop talk, field logic, and no-nonsense archery wisdom - with enough debate to make you rethink what you thought you knew. Mark Bussell is the owner of South Louisiana Archery, a small private archery shop serving Louisiana hunters and bowhunters who want hands-on help, honest guidance, and gear that is tuned for real-world use. Links: Use Code Kountryfried10 at ⁠⁠⁠⁠HuntCedeerCamo.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://huntcedeercamo.com/) to save 10% Use Code Kountryfried15 at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Scrapedoctor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://scrapedoctor.com/) to save 15% on your order. Use Code Kountryfried at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠A3CustomStrings.com⁠⁠⁠ (https://a3customstrings.com/) Get Chasing Your Experience Merchandise at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bonfire.com (https://www.bonfire.com/store/kountryfried-outdoors/?utm_source=copy_link&utm_medium=store_page_share&utm_campaign=kountryfried-outdoors&utm_content=default)

3. 

   23 Sept 2026

   Why Lighter Arrows Can Fail When You Need Them Most

   The archery advice most hunters repeat is backwards - and it may be costing you pass-throughs, blood trail quality, and recoveries when it matters most. Sean Smith and Troy Fowler, aka the Ranch Fairy, break down why heavier, properly tuned arrows often perform better than the "lighter is faster" crowd wants to admit. Troy brings the receipts from hard-earned failures on pigs and deer, plus years of testing with LabRadar, arrow builds, and broadhead setups that changed how he hunts forever. If you've ever lost penetration on a shot that should have worked, wondered why some arrows whistle through while others stall out, or questioned whether your setup is actually built for impact, this conversation hits home. You'll discover: Why Troy stopped trusting speed charts and started chasing real-world terminal performance What his LabRadar testing shows about speed loss, momentum, and the so-called "happy medium" around the 550 grain range Why perfect arrow flight, sharp broadheads, FOC, and structural integrity all matter together - not as isolated fixes How single bevel and cut-on-contact heads change what happens after impact Why pass-throughs matter so much for recovery rates, especially on bigger game like elk Sean and Troy also dig into the traps hunters fall into when they chase one variable - point weight, FOC, broadhead design, or raw speed - and ignore the rest of the system. The result is a practical, sometimes brutal conversation about what actually makes an arrow lethal, not just fast on paper. If you've ever been frustrated by marginal penetration, inconsistent blood trails, or online "rules" that don't match what you see in the field, this episode gives you a better framework for building a setup you can trust. Essential listening for bowhunters who want fewer guesses, more data, and a better chance at getting two holes in the animal. Troy Fowler is the Ranch Fairy, a bowhunting educator and field tester known for popularizing heavy-arrow thinking, arrow flight tuning, and practical terminal ballistics experiments. Sean Smith hosts Chasing Your Experience and brings the perspective of a hunter who chased the answers after his own failures forced him to ask better questions. Links: Use Code Kountryfried10 at ⁠⁠⁠HuntCedeerCamo.com⁠⁠⁠ (https://huntcedeercamo.com/) to save 10% Use Code Kountryfried15 at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Scrapedoctor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://scrapedoctor.com/) to save 15% on your order. Use Code Kountryfried at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠A3CustomStrings.com⁠⁠ (https://a3customstrings.com/) Get Chasing Your Experience Merchandise at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bonfire.com (https://www.bonfire.com/store/kountryfried-outdoors/?utm_source=copy_link&utm_medium=store_page_share&utm_campaign=kountryfried-outdoors&utm_content=default)

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

131,982

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 42 / 100

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Quality

38

Social presence

0

YouTube

82

Engagement

32

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