I Went to the Woods https://IWentToTheWoods.podbean.com All things outdoors from around the country with an emphasis on travel, outdoor creatives, writers, hunters, anglers, and entrepreneurs.

]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:01:30 -0300 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. Sports:Wilderness 1440 episodic IWentToTheWoods IWentToTheWoods No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/22584574/IMG_8823_9qte55.jpg I Went to the Woods https://IWentToTheWoods.podbean.com 144 144 Episode 3: Zack Butterfield, Mountain mentality Episode 3: Zack Butterfield, Mountain mentality https://IWentToTheWoods.podbean.com/e/morning-sunlight-buck-fever-and-mental-health-hunting-for-balance-with-zach-butterfield/ https://IWentToTheWoods.podbean.com/e/morning-sunlight-buck-fever-and-mental-health-hunting-for-balance-with-zach-butterfield/#comments Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:01:30 -0300 IWentToTheWoods.podbean.com/9b868fba-6918-30a5-a1e3-436c93c0a2da Zack Butterfield is an Utah-based hunter and mental health counselor. In this episode we discuss how outdoor time—especially morning sunlight, fresh air, and movement—supports mood, cortisol regulation, and immune health. We talk about light therapy in low-sun regions, and the difference between intentional outdoor adventures and avoidance. I Went to the Woods is hosted by Jeff Lund who also hosts the Alaska-centric On Step Alaska podcast. 

 

]]> Zack Butterfield is an Utah-based hunter and mental health counselor. In this episode we discuss how outdoor time—especially morning sunlight, fresh air, and movement—supports mood, cortisol regulation, and immune health. We talk about light therapy in low-sun regions, and the difference between intentional outdoor adventures and avoidance.

I Went to the Woods is hosted by Jeff Lund who also hosts the Alaska-centric On Step Alaska podcast. 

 

]]> IWentToTheWoods false No 2895 8 full Episode 2: Katie Hill, Freelance Writing Episode 2: Katie Hill, Freelance Writing https://IWentToTheWoods.podbean.com/e/katie-hill-freelance-writer/ https://IWentToTheWoods.podbean.com/e/katie-hill-freelance-writer/#comments Thu, 17 Sep 2026 02:12:00 -0300 IWentToTheWoods.podbean.com/a19cdfc3-a6a1-34b3-ba45-5c4a5255b0c4 Journalist Katie Hill discusses her writing process, workforce reduction threatening a long-standing wildlife research center, and why federal science funding matters for hunters, habitat, and conservation policy. We also talk about balancing urgent conservation fights with keeping hunting accessible and fun to recruit and retain everyday outdoor participants.



This episode first aired on the On Step Alaska Podcast hosted by Jeff Lund.  I Went to the Woods is a new podcast covering nationwide issues and bringing you conversations with interesting outdoor creatives from around the country. 

]]> Journalist Katie Hill discusses her writing process, workforce reduction threatening a long-standing wildlife research center, and why federal science funding matters for hunters, habitat, and conservation policy. We also talk about balancing urgent conservation fights with keeping hunting accessible and fun to recruit and retain everyday outdoor participants.



This episode first aired on the On Step Alaska Podcast hosted by Jeff Lund. 
I Went to the Woods is a new podcast covering nationwide issues and bringing you conversations with interesting outdoor creatives from around the country. 

]]> IWentToTheWoods false No 3772 3 full Episode 1: Kellen Golightly - Upland Birds in Utah Episode 1: Kellen Golightly - Upland Birds in Utah https://IWentToTheWoods.podbean.com/e/episode-1-kellen-golightly-upland-birds-in-utah/ https://IWentToTheWoods.podbean.com/e/episode-1-kellen-golightly-upland-birds-in-utah/#comments Tue, 15 Sep 2026 01:04:00 -0300 IWentToTheWoods.podbean.com/d90b2eba-802e-34e5-bff8-74cdaae07c4c Kellen Golightly is the host of Bird Camp Radio and is an avid upland bird hunter. In this episode we break down how he got into bird hunting, how you can get into bird hunting, big game, public lands, and conservation.  I Went to the Woods is hosted by Jeff Lund who also hosts the Alaska-centric On Step Alaska podcast. 

]]> Kellen Golightly is the host of Bird Camp Radio and is an avid upland bird hunter. In this episode we break down how he got into bird hunting, how you can get into bird hunting, big game, public lands, and conservation. 

I Went to the Woods is hosted by Jeff Lund who also hosts the Alaska-centric On Step Alaska podcast. 

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