In this episode of Kicked Out, Maddie Richards sits down with Taylor Sledge, an entrepreneur, husband, father, lifelong Mississippian, and passionate hunter, to hear how a love for the outdoors became an important part of his life—and a legacy he hopes to pass on to his children.

For a hunter from Mississippi, sheep hunting might seem like an unlikely pursuit. But Taylor's story shows how curiosity, relationships, and a willingness to chase a new challenge can take you far beyond the familiar.

In this episode of Kicked Out, host Maddie Richards sits down with Nick Hoffman to explore the unexpected path that took him from playing fiddle as a kid to building careers in country music and outdoor television—and ultimately finding a deep connection to hunting, adventure, and conservation.

Nick shares how curiosity, opportunity, and a willingness to try something unfamiliar opened the door to hunting. What began as a new outdoor experience grew into a passion and another way to connect with wild places, wildlife, food, people, and the landscapes he had always loved.

In this episode of Kicked Out Stories, Maddie Richards sits down with Hazen Downward, a passionate hunter from southern Idaho, to talk about the experiences, challenges, and people that have shaped his life in the outdoors.

Hazen calls Buell, Idaho, home after moving from central Utah in 2021 in search of a slower pace of life and more time to pursue the outdoors. Hunting has been part of his life from an early age, thanks to a father and brothers who introduced him to the tradition. From his first camping trip just weeks after he was born to the hunts he now shares with his own family, the outdoors have remained a constant throughout his life.