Hunt. Fish. Mentor.

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By: Opportunity Outdoors

A hunting and fishing podcast based out of North Carolina, presented by Opportunity Outdoors. From surf fishing the outer banks, hunting high mountain turkeys, chasing piedmont whitetails, and much more. Team OO is bringing the campfire mentorship to you. Guests from all over will be interviewed to give their guidance on how to find more success in different pursuits across the South East.

Ep. 7: Hunting With Intention | Jacob Lishen
Today at 3:04 AM

Jacob Lishen is a co-founder of Land Ltd., a premium outdoor content marketing media agency. Through his work he has met some incredible mentors along the way who have helped him grow as a hunter and mentor himself.

Jacob dives into how he grew his passion for hunting deer from humble family beginnings, to developing a strategic and intentional approach to chasing big public land bucks in the North Carolina Piedmont. Jacob was able to put his system to work this season tagging out on two beautiful bucks. Listen in to him tell the stories and we...


Ep. 6: Surf Fishing and Smoked Bluefish
11/18/2025

The Opportunity Outdoors crew sat down to recap their October surf fishing trip on the coast of North Carolina. Some major topics covered: reading the surf, bait, gear, time of the year, and how to prepare bluefish for the table.


Smoked Bluefish Recipe: https://elevatedwild.com/elevatedwildblog/smoked-bluefish-recipe


Ep. 5: Piedmont Public Land Deer with Derek Stamey
11/03/2025

Derek Stamey sat down with Evan and Safiyyah to talk hunting public land deer in the NC Piedmont. Derek works for North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission as the Northern Piedmont Wildlife Technician Supervisor.

Derek is a very consistent and successful deer hunter who utilizes his scouting, wind direction, and persistence to punch tags all season long. From focusing on feed trees before the rut to hunting high above bedding once gun season kicks in, Derek provides great insight to improve you odds of success chasing deer.


Ep. 4: Learn to Hunt Big Public Piedmont Bucks with NC WRC Deet James
10/20/2025

Walter "Deet" James is the Hunter Engagement Coordinator for the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NC WRC). He is a specialist who works on R3 (Recruitment, Retention, and Reactivation) of hunters and is involved in public outreach and educational programs, such as webinars and workshops on topics like deer, turkey, waterfowl, and hunting and safety.

Deet sits down to talk in depth about his tactics for success hunting and harvesting mature piedmont public land bucks in NC.

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Ep. 3: NC Public Land Piedmont Bowhunting, NCBA, & NC BHA with Matt Berrian
10/13/2025

Matt Berrian sits down to talk about his overall tactics to bowhunting public land deer in the NC Piedmont. From hunting the wind, set ups, and hunting with the bow all season long Matt brings his perspective on how to find more success with a stick and string.


Matt is also a board member for the North Carolina Bowhunters Association and North Carolina Backcountry Hunters and Anglers.


Ep. 2: Fly Fishing NC Mountain Smallmouth with Pisgah Outdoors
10/06/2025

Heath from Pisgah Outdoors sits down with Evan to talk North Carolina fly fishing.

Big smallmouth, Wild trout, and all the techniques, tips, and tricks that go with becoming more proficient at fly fishing in the mountains.

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Ep. 1: Welcome to the Hunt Fish Mentor podcast
09/29/2025

Quick and brief overview of the Hunt Fish Mentor podcast brought to you by opportunity outdoors.