
Buck Junkie Podcast (Cypress Corner Outdoors)
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01 Mar 2022 | EP.10: How to Start Turkey Hunting for Beginners | 01:02:43 | |
01:32 - Finding Sheds 10:32 - Planting Trees on the Property 14:06 - Why Do Certain Types of Trees Grow in Certain Areas? 19:05 - Why Plant Trees That Deer Will Eat Up? 20:55 - Beetle Bob Recap 26:00 - Turkey Hunting for Dummies 27:31 - How to Maintain a Habitat Suitable for Turkeys 32:35 - How Much Land Do Turkeys Need to Live On? 34:40 - What Rifle is Best for Hunting Turkeys? 39:00 - Turkey Calling 101 43:15 - Are Turkey and Deer Habitats the Same? 48:00 - Why People Ditch Deer Hunting for Turkeys 52:48 - Best Strategy for Hunting Turkeys 57:26 - Best Hunting Camp Turkey Recipes | |||
12 Oct 2023 | EP60: Over the Fire Cookin’ at Mossy Oak & The World Squirrel Cook-Off | 01:02:05 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, we are BACK in business (00:10)! Jamie’s got his eye on a brand new “do-all” tool for the fields (02:20)... We got DOWN on planting some fields this past weekend (05:25)! That winter freeze might be coming sooner rather than later (14:14). Malcom & Mikey discuss their recent trip to the Mossy Oak Gamekeepery (16:05), and some of the interesting folks they met while getting down on some Open-Fire cooking (28:03). The World Squirrel Cook-Off was a BLAST (33:20)! There were some “exotic” animals that made their way to the World Squirrel Cook off, too (41:18). The side events at the World Squirrel Cook-Off were actually insane (including eating IGUANA) (47:06)! What’s coming up at Deer Camp (57:53)? | |||
25 Jan 2023 | EP.39: The Truth About Hunting Dogs & Tracking Deer… | 01:03:55 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, the guys discuss deer tracking and the techniques they used and improved on for finding those deer, but first, the guys recap their late season hunts (00:55). There are several priorities you MUST have when it comes to hunting deer in late season (02:44). The deer are on high alert and very cautious (04:49). Mark talks about his NEW deer shooting technique, which he copied from a deer hunting simulator game (06:02). Mikey has the BIGGEST Doe kill among the Buck Junkies (10:00). Miller Lite might be the best light… (13:25) Malcom’s son, Michael, might be missing deer shots, but he sure is smoking pine trees (13:55). Sadi’s deer blood tracking is on POINT (15:21). How do you properly train dogs for shed tracking (17:27)? Uncle Jimmy might have the best ‘“SHOOTING HANDS” for hunting (21:47). These are the pros and cons of deer tracking during late season (25:21). What do you do after getting a shot off on a deer (29:30)? Mark explains his Friday night blood tracking at deer camp (31:33). What are the differences between hunting dogs versus tracking dogs (37:25)? Deer become UNPREDICTABLE after an injury (40:25). The cons of hunting dogs (41:48). Should you track deer blood on foot with a flashlight or use hunting dogs (43:20)? Infrared drone deer recovery is INSANE (46:34). Teal Ducks are the BEST TASTING duck (49:57). Malcom knows better than to bring ONE box of shells to camp (51:28)... Malcom spills the beans about that homemade Boudin King Cake (57:28). Our Buck Junkie Merch is LIVE (1:03:11)! | |||
15 Feb 2023 | EP.41: Catfishing on the Mississippi & Summer-Proofing Our Deer Stands | 01:04:37 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, the guys discuss fishing on the Mississippi River, but first, what’s happening with all the Buck Junkies over the past week (00:18)? Let’s talk about duck hunting limitations in Mississippi and the coast (01:02). Do ducks eat often during the night (04:20)? Malcom talks about his experience with BIG duck blinds (06:21)! The Buck Junkies talk about their BIG TIME fishing on the river (07:23), and what they caught on their fishing trip (10:43). This might be the BEST bait to catch fish (14:49)... Do different fishing methods affect your catch rate (15:29)? The Mississippi River is a once in a lifetime experience (16:55)! The guys talk about mallard duck hunting and training dogs at a duck hunt farm (22:46). One of the guys caught a RECORD-BREAKING Catfish on the Mississippi River (28:16). This might be a fishing violation (33:15)... Do not fight your boat captain while in the middle of the ocean (37:24). The experience of river versus ocean fishing is DIFFERENT (38:43). Tree worms are a guarantee catch (40:38)! We have ideas on improvements and maintenance for the next hunting season (46:04). It’s time for wasp removal service at deer camp (55:46)! We have upcoming fish & rabbit recipes (1:03:30)! Make sure you checkout our merch, socials, and upcoming plans (1:04:03)! | |||
17 Nov 2024 | EP97: Rifle Safety, Opening Day & BIG Bucks in Mississippi | 01:06:01 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, Jamie’s out this week so we’re bringin’ on a behind the scenes Buck Junkie (00:07)! Thanks for everyone entering our giveaway this past month, here’s your winner (00:52). Should you be going after those piebald deer on your property (02:22)? Those bucks are UP AND MOVING right now (06:30). Rifle Safety really is so important, here’s why (09:20)... People have been ON THE BOARD with some HUGE bucks here in early season Mississippi (25:45). Should you be off the property BEFORE opening season (31:02)? If you’re hunting the same stand day in and day out, maybe give somewhere else a shot (37:00)... Where are the Buck Junkies posting up on Opening Day (40:12)? Those bucks are strutting around, but man we can’t STOP seeing does (46:22). We like to think we’re great hunters, but even the Buck Junkies fall out of a stand or 2 (49:32)... Finally, we close out with some DELICIOUS recipes we’ve got cookin’ up here at camp (59:22)!
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07 Feb 2022 | EP.7: What's Protocol When You Misplace a Shot? | 01:19:14 | |
00:43 - Desoto County Soil & Water Conservation District 03:08 - Why They're Giving Away Trees 05:05 - What Types of Trees Are Given? 09:04 - Why Hunters ALWAYS Go Oak Tree 10:55 - Do Other Counties in MS Do This? 12:26 - More People Should Be Educated on Trees 15:12 - When/Where is the Giveaway? 16:22 - Mikey Planted Some Trees Over 20 Years Ago 22:17 - Everyone Got Trees Last Year 25:18 - What's Protocol When You Misplace a Shot? 28:44 - Michael Had Some "Off" Shots This Year 32:22 - How to Find Blood When You've Made a Bad Shot 34:26 - Michael's Two Missed Shots 54:34 - How Mark Got the Nickname 'The Tracker' 57:00 - How to Correct Misplaced Shots 1:03:22 - Our Doe Season Was a HUGE Success 1:10:35 - Hunters Have Different Mindsets Just About Everywhere 1:13:48 - BEST Deer Camp Recipes from 2022 | |||
26 Jan 2025 | EP101: Trophy Bucks 101 - Proven Strategies for a Successful Hunt | 01:02:18 | |
In today’s episode, deer season is winding down fast, so listen up for essential tips before it's over (00:16). If you're out hunting, find out why you NEVER want Malcom as your cameraman (01:15). Mark’s not typically a Ruger guy, but his brand-new rifle might just change his opinion (07:33). When it comes to accessories on your rifle, make sure everything is secure before hitting the field (09:11). If you're shopping for new rounds, the Winchester Deer Season XP is a surefire choice for a successful hunt (13:24). After a serious cold streak, Jamie finally bags a deer—find out how he turned his luck around (16:54). Ever had a wounded deer you couldn’t quite track down? We’ll walk you through the best methods to recover your shot (18:11). Jamie wasn’t the only one scoring this week—Mikey’s officially on the board too (26:36)! One of our off-camera Buck Junkies just landed a monster buck we've been chasing for years (37:33). Mark and Jamie teamed up with Hope Outdoors to bring down an incredible trophy buck (43:57). We’ve noticed early breeding among the does this year—find out what that means for your hunting strategy (55:55). Finally, we wrap up by talking farm work and testing out new deer recipes for 2025 (58:21)! | |||
06 Apr 2023 | EP47: Best Crappie Fishing Tips & Summer Food Plot Planning | 01:14:30 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, the guys talk about early summer food plot preparations and crappie fishing, but first, there’s a tornado everywhere this season (00:10). The guys discuss the devastating impact of tornados within the surrounding land and habitats in Mississippi (02:50). What are ways to help the habitat after a devastating storm (05:28)? Always reach out to your community and help your neighbors in need (08:34). Mikey and his brother, Randy, go wade fishing during a storm… (11:20). Why should you whisper while fishing (15:47)? Never let people see or know your secret fishing spot… (18:12). THIS is how you should hook your fish while wade fishing (19:55). Getting a good bass can come from a good river bank (27:00). Buck Junkies favorite way to EAT & COOK crappie fish (29:20). Mikey’s brother, Randy, might be a fish whisper… (30:30). What changes a river’s fishing population, and makes it a hot spot for fishing (33:13)? Do fish callers and lights actually work (37:25)? It’s almost summer time, starting buying them seeds for your food plots (40:41)! These are the BIGGEST problems when starting food plots (47:36). Don’t sit on your winter food plot planning (55:38)! Chemical knowledge and use are IMPORTANT for food plant management (58:19). What’s cookin’ at deer camp - multiple recipes (1:05:34)! Check out our merch, socials, and youtube videos (1:14:04)! | |||
23 Nov 2022 | EP33: The BEST WAYS to Process Your Own Deer | 01:10:36 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, the guys are back to talk about their opening weekend (00:10)! Mikey becomes the winner of the BIGGEST doe challenge (00:47). The cold weather feels like deer season… (03:33) What did the guys see this opening weekend (04:02)? Mark keeps the coyote off the land (05:26). The guys ALMOST lost a Buck Junkie to coyotes… (06:13) Waylon gets a big buck and Malcom hears a loud and mad deer around (09:00). The eco-edge has changed how the deer act (11:14). Too many loud turkeys on the field (13:33)! What types of grasses are used in eco-edge (16:59)? The guys find a large turnip on the field as the turnips are getting right (19:45)! How was Como Steakhouse (22:00)? We got a Meat Your Maker Grinder for deer camp (23:11)! The .350 Legend Recap (28:45). Youth Hunting Weekend Recap (29:58). What’s a safe timeline to process deer after shooting it (31:28)? Temperature is the key factor to dressing and processing deer (33:00). Rigor Mortis is your friend… (34:15) What are some other options besides hanging for meat (35:49)? Do you keep or remove the hide for a deer (38:20)? Building your own walk cooler can be beneficial… (39:20) Dry aging deer meat tips (41:33). Wha yield of mat do you get back from processing a deer (43:43)? How do you properly process a deer (47:03)? How to process a deer when you quarter it up (51:50)? Take your time & process the deer yourself (55:15). How to grill deer back straps… (55:35) Processing and cooking deer meat has EVOLVED (1:02:04)! What’s cookin’ at deer camp (1:04:27)? | |||
17 Dec 2021 | EP.5: What is ‘The Rut’? | 01:02:23 | |
(00:00) Intro (58:56) What’s cookin’ at Deer Camp? | |||
26 Oct 2022 | EP29: Should You Doe Hunt EARLY or LATE Season? | 01:00:45 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, the guys recapped episode 28 in which they discuss a variety of differences between hunting private land, hunting clubs, and government property (00:40). What’s the differences in Mississippi’s hunting regulations among other states (02:00)? Who has the most doe kills in one day between the guys (04:51)? What’s happening on the farm (06:43)? The guys rented some Caterpillar equipment to excavate areas of the farm (07:40). Mikey has gotten himself in a disaster with the mulcher (09:00). Lots of projects on the farm have been finished, and the help of the Hooyman pole saw has provided a great experience with handling and creating shooting lanes (11:23). Can you SMELL snakes before you see them (13:53)? Who’s been destroying the cameras on the farm (17:55)? Should you be hunting does at the beginning of rifle season (20:00)? The older generations of hunters have a different point of view when it comes to doe management (23:55). This is the ideal hunting ratio for deer management (27:13). It is important to get the right hunting ratio no matter the cause in order to control the deer population (34:22). What is the perfect trophy deer to hunt (37:40)? Understand and look out for early deer cycles on your property (41:30), and it’s time for the guys to hunt. What type of deer or doe do they look out for (43:47)? Malcom wants to make a deal with all the deer on the Farm (47:28). NEVER use a scope to sight a faraway deer (50:15). What’s been cooking at deer camp (52:14)? | |||
08 Feb 2024 | EP73: Farming Tips & Tricks for Hunting Property | 01:06:13 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, deer season is OFFICIALLY OVER here in North MS (00:11). Mark is gearing up to head down to the National Turkey Federation Convention to get geared up for turkey season (01:09)! Malcom wants to know everyone’s favorite hunting story from 2023 (03:54). If you let a buck go on your property and don’t see it again, here’s where it might be (08:53), but now that deer season has come to a close, what are we gearing up for next (12:14)? Do privets provide good shelter for deer during the colder months (18:01)? What should you expect when you’re planting trees on your property this time of year (20:07)? It’s about time to start “Hack ‘n’ Squirting” some trees on the property (24:42)... When you’re getting ready to put down your summer food plots, how much bedding area should you account for (32:48)? Why should YOU use the “Hack N’ Squirt” method on YOUR property (36:24)? When you’re using fire on your property, make sure to keep it controlled (39:58). What are we planting in our summer food plots (44:38)? When you’re trying to get your crops up to snuff, here’s how to keep deer off of them so they can grow (50:30). It’s time to get geared up to do some spring cleaning (56:23)! | |||
20 Oct 2022 | EP.28: The Differences in Hunting Private Land, Hunting Clubs, and Government Property | 01:09:21 | |
On today’s episode of Buck Junkies, the rain and cold weather has FINALLY hit the farm (00:10)! The Buck Junkies are having a bountiful harvest of turnips coming along (01:06). Armadillos are becoming too “invasive” around the area (03:00). Malcom used to know an Armadillo wrangler (05:03). The guys discuss a variety of oak trees and the differences in acorn growth among them (09:52). The guys are getting ready for hunting season by placing a NEW ladder stand on the farm (16:24). Using a mulcher for land development is a MUST (19:14)! Successful hunting tactics for private lands (23:10). What does it take to start your OWN hunting club (33:28)? Is joining a Hunting Club right for you (35:00)? What should YOU do as a “public” hunter (42:22)? The guide to hunting on government land (48:27). Top 5 signs of hunting time (57:15). What’s been cooking at deer camp, and what future deer camp recipes do the guys have planned for (1:04:49)? | |||
30 Nov 2023 | EP66: Hunting the Rut & The Shortage of Ammo | 01:09:08 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, we went out and dropped some big ones this past Thanksgiving weekend (00:10)! The trophy buck we’ve been scouting has been caught… on our neighbors property (02:35). We may have gotten some big ones this past weekend, but we also got some brand new memories to go with it (06:12). Rut season has begun, and it’s time to get those scrapes ready (10:30)! Mikey took the E-bike out for a spin, and it did not go well (14:04)... Those scrapes are lookin’ pretty active right now, but it’s not just deer using them (19:20). If you land your first shot but are unsure if you dropped the deer, do you shoot it again (26:11)? Trying to find ammo nowadays is like looking for a needle in a haystack (35:59)... Mikey’s going back to the basics with his next rifle (45:11). We’ve got some BIG does hanging around the property that we’ve gotta catch (48:09). While cleaning up at camp, make sure it’s JUST trash in your trash cans before you burn them (51:10). Jamie is gearing up to head out to the physically challenged hunt (55:36)! Finally, we’re closing out with getting back out to the stands and covering some of y’alls COOLEST trail cam pics from our competition (1:00:28)! | |||
11 Sep 2023 | Dove Season Kickoff & Processing Gator Meat | 01:01:49 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie’s Podcast, we discuss the good, bad, and fender benders of opening weekend for Dove Season (00:44), and compare doves to pigeons (07:17). Mikey’s burgers are the BEST to make at deer camp (10:29)! Mark tells a secret ingredient to Northern burgers and you’ll NEVER believe it (12:19)... Jodie jumps head first into our Alligator questions (12:56), explaining the equipment and work put into finding one (15:18), the process of catching a gator (27:05), and what happens after the big fight (36:29). The atmosphere of a gator hunt is touched on, and snakes are brought back into the spotlight (39:49). Florida’s Alligator Season means more than getting a giveaway trip (42:03), it means stinky Airbnbs (45:39). We discuss the difference between Mississippi's Alligator season vs Florida’s Alligator season (48:03). BIG Gators can cost a lot of money to process (50:42). Finally, we talk about Jodie’s hunting trip in Mexico (51:44)! Check out our socials and podcast episodes on Youtube (1:01:35)! | |||
02 May 2024 | EP84: Judging Wild Game & Gearing Up for Fishing Season | 01:08:40 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, turkey season is unfortunately over here in North MS (00:10). We’re back off the heels of judging a wild game cookoff and here’s how it went (04:00)! Mark rolled the dice on a raffle this weekend and walked away with a BRAND NEW gun (13:40). When you’re cooking in a wild game cookoff, it ain’t always just fun and games (16:44). We got to meet up with the guys over at Delta Waterfowl and talk ALL ABOUT their efforts in conserving land for breeding (20:00)! We’re heading out west to do some hog hunting (27:27). We are about to deal with these dang snakes (35:07)! It’s time to switch gears for getting the farm summer ready (46:26). Jamie is getting another chance to help out Hope Outdoors (48:56). Fishing season is almost here, and it’s time to get those rods ready (51:54)! We are getting ready for a day's work on the farm, and we got a full month ahead of us (1:08:01)!
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28 Sep 2022 | EP.25: Can You Use The Process of Elimination To Change Deer Genetics? | 01:02:10 | |
On today’s episode of Buck Junkies, the guys talk about deer genetics, but first, what’s Mark been up to in Illinois (00:10)? Is the EHD (Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease) outbreak dangerous for the deer population (01:00)? What’s been happening on the farm for the guys (03:54)? Mississippi’s bow season is just around the corner (06:10)! Are deer genetics affected by property care and region based factors (08:18)? Bacteria are largely responsible for changes among genetics in deer (10:20). Are spike deer considered “spike for life” (13:05)? Do protein and nutrition affect the size of antlers a deer will have (15:24)? A lot of deer activities on the farm (16:33). Is it possible to accurately track and record deer growth (22:49)? Mark talks about his special fact with deer nuts… (25:20) Are you able to control genetics among deer populations (26:18)? Is it legal to tag and track your own deer on your property (29:32)? The guys talk about their experience with hunting “traveling deers” (31:35). Does size matter with a dominant buck’s antlers (35:09)? What can you do to improve the genetics among deer populations (38:35)? You should always watch out for the old doe among a group of deer (41:04)! Malcom is looking to start a “foster care” business for deer (44:28). The guys talk about the cons of deer trophy mentality among hunters (49:09). In the end, nutrition is the most important factor in deer genetics (51:08)! What are the guys cooking at deer camp and upcoming recipes (58:38)? | |||
04 Aug 2022 | EP.16: What Deer Stands Should YOU Be Using? | 01:04:53 | |
On today's episode of the Buck Junkies Podcast, Mikey gives a big update about plans moving forward at the farm (01:05), and how they'll be testing some new clover plots for the next season (07:10). What ATVs are the best for riding out to the stand (12:46)? THIS is how you put the ALL-TERRAIN in ATV (14:10). The guys discuss various ways to upgrade your ATVs, and how to do it right (18:03). How do you deal with wasps in deer stands (28:55)? There is no other ladder on the market you should be buying for your stands, except this one (32:34). Malcom debates whether homemade stands are better than store-bought ones (37:30), and what to do about a lady bug infestation (41:38). Don't build permanent stands in temporary locations (49:55). Mikey tells a story about the IMPORTANCE of safety when setting stands (52:35). A couple of the guys had a crawfish boil (58:42). | |||
09 Nov 2022 | EP31: Youth & Rifle Season Is Here! | 00:51:36 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, hunting season has officially kicked off for the guys (00:20). Mark talks about his plans and guide for Indiana’s rifle season (00:53). What has been happening on the farm (02:30)? When does deer season actually start for the guys (03:11)? Mark is trying to bait his deer stand with peanuts (04:30)! The fall food plot preparations and growth are looking great (05:26)! The looks of the turnip greens are the best they have ever planted (06:58). Malcom talks about his secret turnip stash at his parent’s barn (07:34). The deer and wildlife are loving the turnips on Plantation Field while the growth of turnips on Heartbreak Ridge are struggling (10:06). How are the guys preparing the youths for hunting (12:14)? It is important to understand time strategies for hunting with kids (16:30). Deer stands have changed overtime for the better (17:30). The feelings you get from hunting with youths are different… (19:00) Jamie talks about his support with handicap hunting (20:37). What makes opening weekend special (22:02)? Mark talks about his happy experience with opening day (25:05). Sitting in deer stands can provide therapy or “redneck mediation” (27:09). Hunting with house slippers can be bad… (30:05). Mark steals a big buck from a kid (32:12). Are the rifles sighted among the guys (35:35)? What does opening weekend look like for the Buck Junkies (41:09)? Malcom interesting slugging experience… (42:10) What bucks are on the guys hit list for this rifle season (44:30)? What’s been cookin’ at deer camp (49:12)? | |||
11 Apr 2024 | EP81: Hope Outdoors Recap & Cane Pole Tournament | 01:04:27 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, something has got to give with this bad weather (00:11). Mark’s gearing up to get his first gobbler (01:33). We managed to take down another turkey, but not without some challenges along the way (05:42)... Turkeys are great at locating you, so be on your feet (11:08)! Jamie and Mark threw down for a Hope Outdoors event (16:13), and we got to take Joey for an AWESOME day of turkey hunting (23:22)! No matter what you think, every turkey hunt is different (38:56), and sometimes it means the best hunts are the ones where you don’t bring anything home (43:33)... We’ve got our FIRST EVER Buck Junkies cane pole fishin’ tournament coming up this weekend (49:26)! Although it may seem genius at first, DON’T try baiting those turkeys out with this (51:18)... Finally, it’s time to gear up and head out for a day of brand new videos & grabbing our poles to get to fishin’ (58:17)! | |||
21 Dec 2023 | EP69: The Ultimate Squirrel Hunting Rifle & Hunting in a High Fence | 01:18:11 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, we’re seeing some SERIOUS movement here in the rut (00:13)! Our walk-in cooler has been a LIFESAVER this season (05:48). Is dry-aging wild game meat worth it (10:50)? It’s time to start stocking up our freezers (12:14)... What in the heck is a “chicken bog” (14:30)? Mark is more excited for squirrel hunting than he was to deer hunt this season (18:45)! Mikey and Malcom had an awesome time throwing down with the guys from Mossy Oak (24:28)! Why is it that EVERYONE seems to put their stands in south wind (28:24)? Down at Mossy Oak, Mikey was attracting deer from all over (35:42), and after a long day’s hunt, the guys at Mossy Oak know how to deer camp cook (37:35)! This was old-fashioned deer camp camaraderie (43:44). Mark is gearin’ up for the National Turkey Convention (50:00). Jamie might get to go Coyote Hunting after all (51:30)... Are acorns still dropping on the farm (53:15)? We use plenty of new age hunting gear, but does it REALLY make you a better hunter (57:24)? Have you ever seen high fencing hunting land in Mississippi (59:53)? Those high fences may not be as prominent in MS, but man are there a bunch of sheds on them (1:08:01)! | |||
14 Dec 2023 | EP68: Dealing with Coyotes, Coughing in the Deer Stand & Other Winter Hunting Struggles | 00:50:33 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, the weather has been keeping us sick (00:13). What can you do to prevent giving yourself away in the stand (04:30)? Where the heck have all the deer on our property gone (08:11)? For every coyote we take down, there are four more to replace it (12:55)! We’re still eyeing a few trophy bucks to take down this hunting season (19:10)... The physically challenged hunt wrapped up this weekend, here’s how it went down (21:18). You gotta do what you gotta do to fix dinner at deer camp (32:44)... Malcom is heading down to Mossy Oak to cook some wild game (38:00). This is why you should never take down a deer with a rabbit dog close by (42:25). It’s time to get back to hunting (45:00). | |||
21 Sep 2022 | EP.24: What is the BEST Rifle Build for Hunting Deer? | 01:06:25 | |
On today’s episode of Buck Junkies, the guys dive into rifle experiences and lessons, but first, where has Mark been (00:20)? How did the shooting contest between the guys go (01:03)? Mark explains Indiana’s rifle season, deer population, and dove hunting (01:30). Mikey and Jamie run into chigger problems on the farm (03:46). Mikey explains how bad deer lice really is (05:38). What’s been going on the farm (07:00)? The wasps have been terrorizing Mark and Jamie, but seem to be nowhere for Malcom (09:16). The guys each explain their preferred rifles and why they use them (11:12). The guys are faced with a rapid fire deer hunter (17:12). What were the guys first rifles and kills (18:40)? These rifles are the most HATED among the guys…(21:22) Mikey talks about his worst gun experience on a hunt (23:00). Understanding shot placement is the key to hunting, not the gun itself (25:50). Jamie talks about “Marksman Mark”, who took an unbelievable shot during their youth (26:24). Malcom tells of his shooting experience with the Mosin-Nagant (27:06). Mark’s love-hate relationship with the .35 Whelen (29:20). The guys discuss encore barrel style rifles (30:53). What type of rifle is the best to start your kids out on (32:07)? Knowing the importance of scope relief for starters can go a long way for improvement and growth in shooting (39:52). How should you help your friends in their first year of hunting (41:58)? This is the MOST important factor when owning a gun or planning on buying one…(43:20) Do your research when buying a gun (46:59)! What are the guys top 5 rifles (52:31)? | |||
29 Mar 2023 | EP.46: MUST HAVE Hunting Gear & Equipment | 01:11:46 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, the guys talk about new and improved products that help hunters, but first, the guys are hunting some turkey on Cypress (00:10). Mark and Jamie stumbled on some sheds on the highway (03:00)! We want to pray for those affected by the tornado in Mississippi (05:05). Let’s talk about opening day, and why Mr. Fox’s turkey vest collection is so expensive (10:50). This is the BIGGEST threat towards the turkey population… (14:17). Hunting these birds might be hard… (21:50). This is our top and most important equipment for hunting (23:13). Are trail cams becoming ILLEGAL to use for hunting (33:00)? Top 5 trail cams to use this season (39:30)! What are the BEST cordless tools for hunters (43:33)? These are our favorite calibers for 2022 to 2023 deer season (49:13). Hunters are starting to use E-Bikes… (54:12). These thermal scopes & drones are a game changer… (58:20). Why would you use a blind to turkey hunt (1:07:48)? Check out our socials, merch, and recipe videos (1:11:26)! | |||
16 Mar 2023 | EP.44: Ultimate Sports Show in Grand Rapids | 01:09:53 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, the guys talk about turkey & shed season, but first, what’s up with Mikey’s new look (00:24)? Let’s recap our spring maintenance and turkey season preparations (04:58). We are seeing antlers late in the season… (05:54). Sheds are BIG MONEY in the market (07:59)! It’s turkey hunting time on Cypress (14:38). We call these the working man’s gun… (15:13). Our friend used a big lead gun on a big hog (21:26)! This tip will help you with your gun patterns and shots (22:28). Why is turkey hunting different from other hunts (24:12)? Mark and Jamie recap their experience at the Ultimate Sports Show Grand Rapids in Michigan (30:10). Mark BOUGHT a mystery gun… (35:09) This might help create a PERFECT habitat for deer (43:54). Our conclusion and final opinions on the Ultimate Sports Show (53:45). What’s cookin’ up north with some friends (56:50). What are beef and noodles (1:00:58)? What’s our favorite game trail (1:07:17)? Check out our merch, website, and socials (1:09:33)! | |||
08 Feb 2023 | EP.40: Best Hunts & Hunting Equipment of Deer Season 2022 | 01:05:36 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, the guys discuss the end of the season, but first, it’s cleaning time (00:23)! The guys talk about proper techniques used to track and handle deer (05:01). What light should you use to track deer (05:55)? Malcom uses toilet paper to track deer blood… (09:17) The Buck Junkies are ready for shed hunting (11:00)! Let’s talk about Auburn University studies on antler breakage patterns among white-tailed deer (11:52). How was Jamie and Mark’s Mississippi River fishing experience (17:12)? This is the “year of striking out” among some Buck Junkies… (28:31) Buck Junkies’ best & favorite hunts of the year (31:30). The bush might be better than a napkin when you gotta go… (37:37) This 130lb Mississippi Doe won the biggest kill (38:54). What are the most impressive and favorite hunting products the guys used throughout the season (41:01)? What were the coolest products they’ve seen or used (49:04)? The Buck Junkies’ favorite meals of the season, and what’s cooking at deer camp (54:49)? Come check out our merch and socials (1:05:01)! | |||
30 Nov 2022 | EP34: Tips & Tricks to Become a Better Hunter | 00:55:12 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, the guys are feeling the change in weather for hunting season in Mississippi (00:13). Jamie saw a MONSTER buck in Tunica (02:07). How did Malcom and Mikey’s Thanksgiving hunt go (04:42)? What are the duck cameras picking up around the farm (06:25)? Deer hunting in the delta can be different due food sources, weather, and landscape (08:20). The use of thermal drones while hunting is a game changer (11:02), but is it LEGAL to use for hunting (16:35)? What is a “Shooting Rut”? Have any of the guys been in one before (19:11)? Rifle scopes settings are DIFFERENT for everyone (21:39). Poor shooting could be caused by YOU and not your equipment (26:43). Mikey gives hunting advice on “aim small, miss small” which can lead to better shooting and hunting habits (32:01). What magnification levels do the guys dial on their rifle scopes (33:20)? How do you get out of a “Shooting Rut”, and how can you improve those poor habits (35:24)? Using the RIGHT ammo can lead to a better hunting experience (39:55). What initial step is taken when looking at an issue with a gun’s layout (44:00)? What’s cookin’ at deer camp (46:16)? Sloppy Joe Deer recipe by Jamie (46:21). Malcom and Mikey’s breakfast quesadilla recipe (47:22). Mark’s deer, papas, and life-time gravy recipe (48:51). Malcom is GONE at the end of the week and next…(50:56) Mark and Jamie will be cooking for Arkabutla Physically Challenged Hunting Association (APCHA) (51:22). The Buck Junkie website is up! Come get some beanies and hoodies for the winter (53:29)! | |||
10 Dec 2021 | EP.4: Why was a Golf Cart the MVP of Opening Weekend? | 00:54:56 | |
(1:37) Best Food at Deer Camp (37:00) Mikey's BAD Deer Camp Experience (49:44) What activates your "kill mode"? | |||
18 Apr 2024 | EP82: The End of Turkey Season & Turkey Call Tips | 01:08:01 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, turkey season is ALMOST over in North MS (00:09)... These dang gnats have been eating us UP down here at camp (00:30)! We were on the prowl for a bird this weekend but came up short (06:20), but Mark and Malcom were pretty dang close to getting the job done (11:50)! Here are Mikey’s TOP TIPS to get that bird to call back to you (23:02). What makes a turkey “drum” to you when you’re out in the field (30:08)? That turkey ain’t perfect, so you shouldn’t be either (32:40)! Here’s what you should be doing to build a new turkey gun (36:48). What does turkey hunting across the country look like (41:31)? This style of turkey hunting is…. questionable at best (45:03). Our clover fields are beautiful this season (47:27)! What do we have planned for the LAST day of turkey season (53:03)? Our Buck Junkies ‘Brim-a-thon’ was… unsuccessful (58:01).. Finally, we’re getting ready for our upcoming hog hunt and a days worth of getting back at them gobblers (59:52)! | |||
04 Apr 2024 | EP80: Using Decoys, Clay Shootoff & Cooking Wild Turkey | 01:07:56 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, we are a man down this week (00:08)! Mikey’s back in action to talk all about his success at the Beast & Brews wild game cookoff (02:16)! When he’s not out whippin’ up some killer eats, Mikey’s out in the field pickin’ up another turkey for the road (12:17)! Do they make silhouette decoys for turkey hunting (20:02)? When you’re out searchin’ for gobblers, here’s how to know which one you’re after (22:25). Mark and Mikey were out havin’ a BLAST at their first clay shootoff this past weekend (30:30), and there was a HUGE gobbler just runnin’ around there (50:53)! There ain’t nothin’ better than a meal you never had to cook yourself (54:01). We’re still runnin’ our best deer camp recipe contest, so get them meals in (56:40)! Here’s some of the BEST ways to cook up that turkey you nabbed (59:10)! Finally, we close out and gear up for a week full of Hope Outdoors volunteering & catching more of them gobblers (1:02:30)! | |||
31 Aug 2022 | EP.21: Using State Funded Farming Programs & Dove Season Opening Weekend | 01:03:11 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkies Podcast, the guys are getting geared up for dove hunting and preparing the farm for the fall season by implementing a new heavy disk for the tractor (00:50). This year, the guys created a natural edge, around 30-35 feet of tree line, used as a buffer zone for deer food plots (03:16). A wall of vegetation was grown by the guys to provide cover and sight for any wildlife nearby (05:45). This wall of vegetation also provides a chance of managing micro food plots, also known as deer buffet (07:18). Mikey’s experience with the power of a Milwaukee pole saw was INTENSE (07:58). Johnson grass trouble near the farm (09:22). What’s happening on the cameras around the farm (11:17)? The deer no longer want vetches, they want clovers instead (14:12)! The guys explain in detail about the free resources and programs Mississippi has to offer when it comes to the conservation of property, management of wildlife, renting tools, and more (15:45). Big private organizations are paying in carbon credits for using your land (27:56). You can get a check by working together with local organizations through conservation programs (30:30). What are the Top 5 Shotguns to use for Dove Hunting (36:40). What type of shotgun shells should you use for doves (50:48)? What type of shotgun gauge should a youth use (52:36)? The evolution of automatic shotguns (55:00). Should you pattern your shotguns (55:55)? What’s on the menu for dove season (59:38)? | |||
07 Dec 2023 | EP67: Physically Challenged Hunt & Rut Reports | 01:04:02 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, we’re smack dab in the middle of rut season here in Mississippi (00:10)! We’ve all seen buck chase after does, but have you ever seen a doe chase a BUCK (03:45)? Timing is crucial during deer season, here’s our BEST times to hit the stands (05:33). With all the advances in hunting technology, maybe we’ve grown a LITTLE spoiled (11:11)... This past weekend, Mark managed to go and put himself on the board BIG TIME (13:50), and this Mississippi wind ain’t no joke (19:00)... We’re deep in the rut now, here’s what we’re seeing out on the fields (21:00). Is it true that deer REALLY know where we are out in the stands (29:54)? After a successful hunt this past weekend y’all KNOW we had some good eatin’ (31:42). This might be the best skinning knife we’ve ever used (36:17)! Jamie had an awesome time being a helping hand at the North Mississippi Physically Challenged Hunt (42:53)! Finally, we close out with some of our upcoming plans and gear up to head back to the stands (1:01:30)! | |||
15 Feb 2024 | EP.74: Best Methods for Trapping Wild Animals & Wild Game Cooking Competitions | 01:06:38 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, the guys discuss their plans for post-deer season (00:14). Mark and Jamie are prepping to dominate in a wild game cookoff (00:55). Do this to hunt and eat wild geese (04:44)! Are deer roll-ups just a gateway drug to eating wild game (09:33)? How exactly are you judged at the International World Squirrel Cook-off (15:01)? Mark reminisces about that one time he smoked ‘Polar Bear Meat’ (17:53)... Mark is gearing up for going to the biggest hunting turkey convention around (24:46)! Malcom wants to do this to a giant raccoon if he catches one (29:10). This is how you properly dispatch a skunk if you catch one in a live trap (35:45). Mikey shares tips for trapping different wild animals and the best methods to catch them (43:29). How often should you check your live traps (48:46)? What do the guys have on the film schedule for today (59:30)? | |||
03 May 2022 | EP.14: What Should You Put In Your Tackle Box? | 01:06:44 | |
00:00 - Intro 01:09 - Malcom is a Snitch 02:12 - Is Fishing REALLY Cheaper Than Hunting? 04:35 - Mikey Got A New Toy 07:00 - Cow Cleanup On Aisle 7, Please 08:17 - Turkey Sightings 12:34 - Don’t Hit Bird Nests While Bush Hogging 15:01 - Fire Ants Are Predators, Too 17:38 - A SNAKE in the HOUSE?! 20:12 - How Do You Shoot A Turtle? 22:11 - That Time Mikey Caught A Shark 28:40 - What’s In YOUR Tackle Box? 31:41 - Lure Ads Are LITERAL Click Bait 35:16 - Super Weird Advice From An Old Man 39:10 - Where Did The Junkies Learn To Fish? 44:56 - How To Cook Garr 46:30 - Mark’s Uncle’s Boat 51:51 - The WORST Smelling Bait EVER 1:01:30 - What’s Cookin’ At Camp? | |||
28 Apr 2022 | EP.15: Why Are ATVs ESSENTIAL for Hunting? | 00:50:45 | |
(00:00) - Intro (01:35) - New Farm Equipment (03:21) - The Cost of EVERYTHING is Skyrocketing (06:35) - How to Clean Your Sprayers (09:15) - What Seeds Are We Planting in Our Food Plots? (12:19) - Getting Nutrients Grounded by Cycles (17:28) - Starting Over at the New Property (19:00) - Clover is Easy to Care For (21:40) - ATVs Are ESSENTIAL (24:10) - What Are ATVs Useful for on a Farm? (25:49) - What are the BEST ATVs to Buy? (27:00) - Is Electric the Way To Go? (29:07) - Aftermarket Essentials (30:00) - Everybody Hates Spiders (32:20) - Using ATVs for Fun (34:18) - Do You Need AC in an ATV? (36:09) - Getting Your Wife to Let You Buy an ATV (39:00) - Watchout for Resellers (42:20) - Extended Warranties Can Be Shifty (49:00) - Best Trailers for ATVs | |||
12 Oct 2022 | EP.27: Buck Junkies BEST Hunting FAILS… | 00:59:10 | |
On today’s episode of Buck Junkies, this lack of rain is KILLING The Farm (00:17). Malcom has “Big Man'' approved the new steps on the deer stands at the farm (01:30). If you have Wasp problems, you NEED Bifen (06:20). Dixie blinds are the best to put in deer stands (07:08). We’re going to start planting Vetch YEAR ROUND (08:25). This 70 year old dad is still hunting (11:28)!? What are some of the BEST Hunting Fails the guys have endured (14:09)? The hardest parts of hunting are disposal and packaging (deer dressing) (20:20). It is a terrible idea to leave your deer in the heat for too long (27:25). Malcom talks about his gut pile camera experience (31:58). Mikey had to ride and choke out a deer in front of a small family, once (34:11). Mark explains his peek-a-boo deer hunting experience (40:06). Jamie talks about the crazy times with his Uncle Jimmy (41:55). Malcom reminisces about hanging upside down from a deer stand ladder for hours (44:00). The guys discuss the dangers of ladder stands and unpredictable fallings of trees (47:48). The hunting experience has changed for the guys, whether that is good or bad (51:27). What future plans do the guys have coming up at deer camp? Is someone special coming (54:04)? | |||
03 Dec 2021 | EP.3: Why Do Hunters Name Their Deer Stands? | 00:55:43 | |
(00:00) Intro (0:45) The guys are starting a new tradition for opening weekend (9:12) Malcom’s Fancy Pants Sportsman’s Condo (26:58) Every stand has a name (48:38) What are we taking to the stand? | |||
15 Sep 2022 | EP.23: The Good, The Bad & The UGLY of Taxidermy feat. Hunter Williams | 01:02:25 | |
On today’s episode of Buck Junkies, Malcom introduces special guest Hunter Williams (00:23), owner of Final Approach Taxidermy (00:54), who explains what taxidermy really is. What are the guys doing on the farm for Fall Prep (02:10)? Malcom talks about his bird hunting experience with the kids (03:15). How do you become a Taxidermist (05:35)? How long does it take to complete a Taxidermy piece (07:35)? Hunter explains some of the worst Taxidemy jobs he’s ever had to do (09:35), and he discusses his apprentices and what they do (10:34). Prices of taxidermy are going up every year (11:58). What goes on during the tannery process in taxidermy (13:45)? These are the WORST animals to get Taxidermied (14:22). What is the lifespan of a taxidermy piece (15:02)? Hunter talks about the process of deer form and size measurements for each mount (16:42). There is always an issue of shortages of supplies and materials for taxidermy (17:21). The biggest deer mount Hunter has created or seen in Taxidermy (18:38). What are some common and exotic taxidermy Hunter has made (19:31)? The guys talk about Velvet Season and its regulations and rules (21:57). CDC testing is demanded in taxidermy (26:12). Are there differences in deer between Mississippi counties (30:37)? There is an issue of overpopulation and diseases in hunting (33:50). What are Arkansas’ hunting restrictions and regulations (35:27)? Do deer from different states taste different (40:31)? Hunter explains his meat donations and contributions to the Palmer Home (42:28). Understanding the fat process in meat (45:10). How much does Meat Processing ACTUALLY cost (52:10)? THIS is how you Taxidermy birds of prey (53:55), and Hunter talks about the hardest animal to taxidermy (56:52). | |||
11 Mar 2022 | EP.11: Why Do We Hunt for Sheds? | 01:02:25 | |
00:27 - The Deep Freezer Issue 04:50 - The Upcoming Big Hunt 06:47 - Why Do We Hunt for Sheds? 12:15 - Working on Trails 13:51 - Our Newest Toy "The Limb Shark" 19:30 - Teaching Kids to Turkey Hunt 35:15 - DON'T Grab the Turkey by His Feet 38:10 - Dealing with Warm Weather Bugs 42:32 - What is the Ideal Weather for Turkey Hunting? 46:52 - What to do when the Hen Gets There First 51:48 - How to Process a Turkey 56:57 - Crawfish is Going Down at Camp this Weekend | |||
19 Apr 2023 | EP.49: Creating Outdoors Content & Wildlife Management Trade Show | 01:09:07 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, the guys discuss the history of Buck Junkies, but first, how is Mark doing from his surgery (00:10)? Let’s recap last week's episode about “Life Without Deer Season” (01:49). Malcom and Mikey talk about their experience being invited to a wildlife management trade show (02:59). What are the advantages of spraying chemicals properly on your property (08:33)? The food plots on Cypress is looking good, lots of clovers and wheat for days (13:13)! Malcom and Mikey experience an interesting food thief while out of town… (14:38). Eating raw sausage might not be good… (16:10). Mark encounters a little loud fox at home… (19:43). Let’s dive into the history of Buck Junkies and it’s members (24:44): Malcom (25:00), Jamie (29:14), Mikey (34:28), and Mark (38:19). This little 10-year old boy can drive (33:07)!? What started Buck Junkies, and how it came to be (43:20)? What do the guys think about the future of Buck Junkies (49:31)? What’s cookin’ at deer camp (58:12)? Q&A - Racoon bait, Boone & Crockett, and more (1:00:48)! Check out our website, merch, socials, and upcoming recipes on YouTube (1:08:41)! | |||
15 Sep 2024 | EP90: Processing Wild Game w/ Ethan O’Keefe | 00:54:38 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, we’ve got some HEAVY rain on the horizon, and here’s how we’re preparing for it (00:04)! We bring on Ethan from MEAT! Your Maker and Grilla Grills (01:57). We have been perfecting our summer sausage recipe, and it’s FINALLY down pat (06:28)! What does it mean to make ‘free form’ summer sausage (12:22)? What is the red skin on summer sausage made of (15:16)? What does hunting season up north look like for Ethan (16:25)? If you’re using fat for summer sausage, these are the BEST places to get it from (19:55), and this is the SAFEST temperature to smoke it at (22:04)! Is deer bacon as good as pork bacon (26:04)? Ethan processes a lot of wild game, but what all does he like to hunt back home (29:01)? Processing wild deer is something we’re all familiar with, but processing wild turkey is a whole ‘nother ball game (30:38). Do different feeds make for different tasting deer (37:01)? What is hunting season like in Missouri (42:42)? Hunting in those CWD areas can make for a FRUSTRATING experience during deer season (45:22). What is “The Rut” like up north (49:21)?
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02 Feb 2025 | EP102: Hunting Club Etiquette - Should You Take That Trophy Buck? | 01:03:54 | |
In today’s episode, deer season has FLOWN by this year (00:14). We all know about hunting at home, but how should you act when you’re on someone else’s property? (00:55) If a club has a no-shoot list, here’s what you should be taking down (04:22). Mikey managed to score a killer buck during a recent trip (10:01)! Nobody knows those deer and where they go better than the landowners (16:46). Mark and Jodie took a trip down to Alabama (21:54), and boy, do you learn a lot from visiting someone else’s camp (25:14)! What’s the difference between Mississippi and Alabama’s terrain? (28:47) We think we know what deer like to eat, but it turns out they like to eat everything (31:02). We’ve gotten spoiled by hunting cams and fancy technology, but it wasn’t always like this (33:52). There’s a big difference between a good hunting camp and a bad one—here’s what makes a great hunting camp (35:45). This has got to be the most luxurious hunting club we’ve ever walked into (40:31)! Malcom’s early days of hunting led him to what might have been the biggest disaster at a camp to this day (45:23). The deer on other people’s property might be better than ours, but nobody eats better than we do (47:38). These are the top camps we’ve visited this hunting season (53:20)! Finally, if you had to pick one terrain to hunt on forever, what would it be? (58:11)
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15 Dec 2024 | EP99: Hunting Bison and Axis Deer & The Arkabutla Physically Challenged Hunt | 00:56:32 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, we’ve been gone the past couple weeks but we’ve been getting down on some SERIOUS hunting here lately (00:12)! Malcom and Jamie went out to the stands this past week, and Jamie got the short end of the stick (04:30)... Mikey and Will went out looking for a couple does but came back with some KILLER bucks (08:05)! It may be our first year using it, but BOY has that standing corn made a HUGE difference (16:10). Is the corn easier to manage than our previous plots (19:50)? Malcom went out to Texas to hunt some Axis deer, and he came back with a HAUL (22:31). Mark and Malcom took a trip out to North Dakota, and you wouldn’t BELIEVE the wildlife out there (27:56)! We are SMACK DAB in the middle of deer season, so if you ain’t out there, go hop in a stand (36:11)! Jamie’s had a full schedule here lately with both the Arkabulta Physically Challenged Hunt and Hope Outdoors (38:14). We’ve all had our fair share of mounts made, but these might just be the COOLEST mounts we’ve ever seen (42:55)! Finally, we’re closing out with heading back to the stands to hopeful tag and bag a few more bucks (45:26)! | |||
07 Sep 2022 | EP.22: Dove Hunting on OPENING Day & Planning for Fall Plots | 01:00:53 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkies Podcast, the guys reminisce on a successful Dove Hunting weekend (00:10), and we are clearly not professionals at this (09:30)... Everyone got really down and dirty working on the farm this weekend (10:30), and it’s time to start planning for those Fall Plots (12:50). Preparing your soil can be tricky, so using your states’ resources is super important (26:50). Once you get a plan in action, this is how to prepare your soil for growing seed (32:59). This is everyone’s ‘Top 5’ seeds to plant in your food plots, this Fall (38:18). How to Food Plot on a budget (47:53). | |||
08 Sep 2024 | EP89: Dove Season Opening Weekend | 00:51:14 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, Opening Weekend of Dove Season did not go according to plan (00:05)... Mark got caught up in a monsoon while throwing down some delicious eats (01:40), but Mikey’s buddy managed to get struck by something a little more feathery (06:46). It goes against the southern boy code of conduct to NOT like gravy (10:22). Mikey’s fantasy football draft got a little wild last week (15:00). Malcom picks Mark’s brain about his new “Cheese Slaw” recipe (17:30). We got to test out some new rifles for Opening Day, and they were awesome (19:48)! Pizza Ovens can do a lot more than just making pizza (24:31). Even though we didn’t get many birds, it’s GREAT to finally have hunting season back on the menu (28:35)! With the way Mississippi is starting to pay out these bounties, we might be hunting some coyotes here soon (33:09). Mark got the chance to hunt some MONSTER gators down in Vicksburg (37:05). There’s a new bad-to-the-bone deer blind headed to camp (45:51), and opening up a new giveaway just in time for small game season (49:58)! | |||
01 Dec 2024 | EP98: Opening Weekend Recap 2024 | 01:05:17 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, we are FRESH out of the stand and… empty handed (00:04). Malcom’s got a new secret weapon to help him find those big bucks this year (01:30).. It’s the first year we’ve put it out but BOY does that standing corn really make a difference (05:30)! We’ve seen all kinds of deer on scrapes before, but who knew TURKEYS use them too (09:01)! Our annual Como Steakhouse dinner was a SMASH HIT this year (11:07)! If that field is FULL of deer and you’ve gotta get down, how do you do it (16:54)? Our Opening Day weekend was a BLAST (22:02)! Jamie was throwin’ down some Jambalaya with the Hope Outdoors handicapped hunt this past weekend (32:01). We’ve all gotten them before, but these are the TOP WAYS hunters manage to find themselves with a ticket (38:39).. Should you ALWAYS keep your rifle in a case while traveling with it (53:40)? Finally, we close out with some last minute work on the farm before heading off for a WONDERFUL Thanksgiving (1:02:40)! | |||
08 Apr 2022 | EP.12: How to Pick Farm Equipment Without Breaking the Bank | 01:03:18 | |
00:00 - Intro 00:13 - No More Tornado Drills in School? 03:28 - What's Going on at The Farm? 07:02 - That Time Mikey Tamed a Turkey 12:04 - Rotating Deer Stands 14:10 - What Are Fertilizer Pellets? 19:10 - Just How BIG Are Moose Sheds? 21:55 - Farm Equipment 101 28:50 - Caring For Established Plots 38:30 - Going "All Nat-u-ral" 46:50 - Is Gas Equipment Out-dated? 52:10 - Renting Equipment 56:05 - Breaking the Bank with Farm Equipment 1:00:15 - What’s Cookin’ At Camp? | |||
02 Nov 2022 | EP30: Creating The Perfect Environment For Hunting Deer | 00:56:56 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, the guys are excited and preparing for the upcoming deer season (00:17)! The turnips are PLENTIFUL on The Farm, and that’s a good and bad thing… (00:44) The guys explain the importance of having seeders on the farm to improve efficiency on food plots (01:36). There’s a new tractor on the farm (06:48)! These tractor attachments can provide tremendous support with ditches (09:45). Let’s recap “Should You Hunt Early or Late?” from Episode 29 (11:20). This is how you make deer nocturnal (13:03). Our Game Cams are having issues (14:53), because these opossums and racoons are following scrapes on the animal trail (16:03). Are cellular cams beneficial to surveying before a hunt (17:00)? There are turkeys everywhere on the farm (19:56)! Let’s talk about our seasonal growth and updates around the farm (21:30). These ladder stands might not be OSHA approved… (23:21). The deer are following kudzu to move around the land (25:45). Malcom, Mikey, and Mark talks about their “Buck Bomb” incident (26:55). What are the guys' thoughts of supplemental feeding in Mississippi (30:08)? Deer just can’t get enough of corn (35:37). Are people breaking CWD regulations and hunting laws (36:30)? The guys experiment with molasses and corn on the wildlife (37:35). What happens when you tie peanut butter to a tree (40:41)? Mikey’s sweet potato mountain (41:30). What are the guys craziest deer feeding stories (43:27)? Is there a right or wrong way to properly feed deer (44:38)? It might be difficult to create the perfect environment for deer (46:21). Malcom and Mikey go quail easter egg hunting (47:21)! Is THIS legal to hunt (48:50)? What’s been cookin’ with the guys (50:00)? | |||
02 Nov 2023 | EP62: Preparing for Deer Season Opening Day | 01:08:33 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, that winter weather sure creeped up on us (00:09)! Our food plots managed to hold on just long enough for some rain (02:20). Deer season is almost here, but the deer seem to be disappearing from the cameras (11:40). We’ve got a new little patch of land to explore here at the farm (19:09)! Deer season might be closing in but our rifles sure aren’t ready for it (25:20). Should you shoot on your property BEFORE deer season (37:27)? Do deer really know when deer season starts (40:02)? Are there too many deer floating around in Mississippi right now (45:03)? People may be killing record size deer, but they sure aren’t making it to the record books anymore (48:50). We discuss our predictions of how many deer we’re gonna put down this year (52:46)! Finally, we close out with our opening day plans and all the fun we’re gonna have on the first day of the season (1:00:46)! | |||
05 Sep 2024 | EP86: Hunting Hogs in Texas & Fishing on the Great Lakes | 01:15:04 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, we are BACK and geared up for season FOUR (00:06)! The World Squirrel Championship Cook-Off is right around the corner, and we couldn’t be MORE EXCITED (00:48)! You’ve seen us hunt all kinds of animals with rifles, but what about B.B. Guns (04:01)? The Buck Junkies spent a little time down in Texas on our break (10:38), where we got to test out thermals for the first time (16:30), and learn ALL the rules of hunting wild hogs (21:04). It may have been illegal to hunt out of this in Texas (29:20). Monarch Blinds are making WAVES in the world of feeders for feed legal states (35:33)! While the Texas boys showed us how to hunt some hogs, we showed ‘em the BEST ways to cook the meat up (37:52). We’re used to the lay of the land here in Mississippi, but boy it sure is different in Texas (40:34)... Mikey missed out on the Texas trip, but he was living it up with us out on the Great Lakes (44:56)! Grand Rapids, MI has a lot of great attractions, but this butchery just CAN’T BE BEAT (1:00:44). When you’re out on a days’ worth of fishing, make sure you brought the RIGHT cooler (1:03:24). Finally, we’re gearing up to go burn our dove fields, and dive right back into a fresh season of Buck Junkies (1:06:01)! | |||
11 Feb 2022 | EP.8: Is Hunting More Than Just Wall Trophies? | 00:59:16 | |
00:35 - Hunting is a lot More Than Just Trophies 05:32 - Respect is the Key to Hunting 06:42 - What Does Hunting Mean to Us? 12:45 - Why Taking Care of Hunting Land is Important 15:42 - That Time It Was DEAD Silent in the Stand 17:17 - Everyone's Different Hunting Method 20:43 - Watching People Hunt is Better Than Hunting Yourself 28:10 - That Time Waylon's Teeth Fell Out Hunting 30:15 - Why Do We Put So Much Effort into Hunting? 33:40 - Wild Game Cameras 36:55 - The Game Warden... Public Enemy Number One 44:30 - The Gray Area in Feeding Laws 49:20 - That Time Waylon Got a Fat Ticket 52:25 - What Are We Up to Post-Deer Hunting Season | |||
05 Oct 2022 | EP.26: The Ins & Outs of Deer Stands | 01:03:58 | |
On today’s episode of Buck Junkies, the guys talk about different types of deer stands, and how you should go about building one, but first, let’s recap and talk about some highlights of bow season (00:10). Acorns are starting to drop everywhere (02:09)! Are people misguided by the looks of Sawtooth Oak Acorn for Sweet Gum Balls (03:59)? What’s happening at the farm (06:16)? Let’s recap the effects of property on deer genetics from episode 25 (08:04). What can you do to improve your deer herd (09:10)? The lemons growing on the farms can make unlimited margaritas (11:01). There’s a problem of invasive species on the farm (11:53). What kind of deer camp recipes are we cooking (12:46)? What type of deer stands are the guys using on the farm (14:56)? We walk about the materials and designs needed to build a deer stand (16:36). Porta Potty deer stands are real (21:22)!? Does the weight of your deer stand matter when building one (23:22)? Stay away from metal in your deer stands (24:17)! Let’s talk about scent control and deer stand placement (26:55). The total cost of a deer stand is this… (29:25) What are the disadvantages of a rounded deer stand (31:25)? This might be the Cadillac of deer stands…(34:18) The pros and cons of Lazy Man Stands (37:50). What are the guys’ favorite deer stands (38:47)? What is the best height for windows on a deer stand (41:07)? Buddy Heaters might be the greatest invention for hunting (45:30). Saddle hunting might be the craziest way to hunt (48:03). Malcom is not made for lock on stands (49:30). Malcolm talks about his bad experience with poison ivy and oak (52:30). Then he explains his experience with ground blinds (54:51). What are the guys cooking at deer camp and upcoming recipes (56:55)? | |||
02 Mar 2023 | EP.42: What is the Hack & Squirt Method & Hunting Turkeys | 01:13:19 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, the guys talk about the hack’n squirt controversy, but first, Malcom and Mark are back from the Bahamas (00:37). Why sandhill cranes are the best to eat… (02:40) Mr. Fate, Jamie and Mark’s dad, got a NEW boat (03:43). Malcom explains the blue catfish introduction into the environment and their increase in river invasion (06:48). Turkey season is almost here and we’re ready to hunt (09:21)! Hunting coyotes can be tricky… (12:46) Jamie’s rabbit hunting experience, and how the Buck Junkies like to cook their rabbits (14:24). Mikey talks about his squirrel hunting experience with dogs (18:27). Why do we kill trees with the hack’n squirt method… (22:22) What is the purpose of hinge cutting trees (30:09)? Sweet gum trees are an invasive tree species (32:31). There’s nothing wrong with logging but… (38:54) We got a biologist approved advice and techniques for wildlife management (40:41)! What is needed for the hack’n squirt method (43:00)? Turkey season is here, and what plans do we have (45:15)? NEW to turkey hunting? Use these shells to hunt… (47:15) Sling Blade is finally mounted on the wall (57:15)! Wild game cooking contests can be different… (1:00:27) We answer questions from our summer sausage video (1:07:11)! Check out our merch and socials (1:13:00)! | |||
11 Jan 2024 | EP70: The Adrenaline of Hunting & Letting Those Deer Grow… | 01:02:06 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, hunting season is quickly approaching its end (00:08). We’ve seen a lot of crazy things hunting, but definitely not a DWARF DEER (02:20)! There’s nothing like that first deer when you’re a youth hunter (03:57)... When you’re in that deer stand, what’s it take to get that adrenaline pumping (08:33)? We would all love to get our hands on a Trophy Elk (18:45). We might be in the south, but the weather down here sure doesn't feel like it (23:31)! Sometimes, you just have to NOT take the shot and let the deer GROW (30:20)! Can you use Vanilla Extract (35:58)? Have you ever seen a buck blow out in the field (41:23)? As the end of the season approaches, what’s our strategy to get those last few deer we need (43:45)? It looks like we might be gearing up for some quail hunting (48:38)! We’ve worked with a lot of hunting dogs before, but none have topped this one (54:05)! Finally, we close out with announcing the winners of our contests, and what’s up next on the Buck Junkies podcast (56:42)! | |||
03 Sep 2023 | Hunting Gators & All Things Hunting Vehicles | 01:08:05 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, the weather has FINALLY started to let up on us down south (00:15). Our recent dove field burning may have become a crow field instead (01:20).. The doves down south seem to be NOWHERE in sight (05:50). Mikey went and got himself a not-so-brand-new truck (09:47), which makes us wonder what REALLY makes a good hunting truck (11:50)? What are some of the CRAZIEST hunting vehicles we’ve ever seen (21:10)? We take a deep dive down in the swamp and talk all about huntin’ some gators in Mississippi (28:09)! We take a moment to look back on all the work we’ve gotten done on the farm this week (44:40), and get ready to order our new walk in cooler just in time for huntin’ season (53:07)! Finally, Mark gives us the scoop on brining hindquarter with.. Pepsi (1:01:44)?! | |||
09 May 2024 | EP85: Using Feed and Supplements to Better Your Deer (feat. Colin McKendree) | 01:00:38 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, Malcom is out this week so we’ve brought in a very special guest, Colin McKendree, who is a specialist in the feed and agriculture industry (00:04)! The co-op is the place to go for all things feed and summer food plots (04:30). What kinds of feeds is Colin using on his properties, compared to ours (06:14)? Why is nobody talking about using vetch on their fields anymore (11:11)? This is THE SEED that you should be planting on your property (14:09)! Here’s some of the MOST EFFECTIVE products to enhance those deer herds on your property (20:55)! Should you be allowed to supplement feed on your property (26:44)? What does NOT work when trying to enhance your food plots (36:20)? We get down to the dirty details of all things High Fencing property, talk all about Willow Oak lodge (40:30)... Those genetically modified deer sure look crazy, but they just can’t beat that natural looking deer (47:47). The Buck Junkies might be paying Colin a visit over the summer (49:15). Finally, Season 3 of the Buck Junkies Podcast has come to end… we’ll be getting ready for deer season 2024. See y’all then (55:27)! | |||
14 Dec 2022 | EP36: Hunting in Texas & Solving Absent Deer Issues | 01:03:56 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, the guys talk about their current situation with rifle season on private land (00:20). Mikey talks about his experience with the youth shooting team being introduced as a sport to schools (01:38). The guys talk about their hunters' education course and requirements during their youth (04:00), and their experience with hunting birds with BB guns… (05:40) Let’s recap episode 35 about Arkabutla Physically Challenged Hunt (08:51)! Are there any state specific requirements for mounting deer (15:55)? Malcom is on BOARD (Texas Style) (16:38)! Before leaving Texas, Malcom shoots the biggest deer and coyotes on the property (19:04). Malcom’s first experience hunting in Texas goes great (22:44)! Malcom gets a BIG deer and fallow deer trophy during his hunt (26:15). How do hunters down in Texas use supplement protein feeding for deer (32:53)? Are there any predator or hog issues in Texas (34:43)? Not seeing deer? What do you do (38:02)? You never know what to expect when hunting deer (42:56). Mikey talks about his great experience with “deer driving” (46:44). Jamie talks about his time using running dogs in a hunting club (51:00). Mikey is faced with a monsoon… (52:53) What’s cooking with the buck junkies this past week (54:21)? The freezer door with ALL THE MEAT was left opened at deer camp… (57:36) | |||
10 Nov 2024 | EP96: Gearing Up for Deer Season 2024 | 01:02:20 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, we are FINALLY getting some much needed rain down on the farm (00:04)! We’ve all heard of cloning before, but in Montana a man has been cloning TROPHY rams and got BUSTED (03:18). Opening day is right on the horizon, but some of the Buck Junkies have already got themselves on the board (12:07)! Here’s how YOU should be preparing for Deer Season 2024 (24:01). These are the gadgets we want to add to our arsenal in 2024 for hunting season (33:02). This is our favorite hunting gear we’ve ever owned (36:58). What is your scariest hunting story (42:41)? If you’re taking down does this year, should you be going after the OLDER or YOUNGER ones (55:11)? Finally, the guys are heading off to do some cooking and fine tuning on our plots (59:39). | |||
06 Oct 2024 | EP92: Preparing Our Food Plots for Deer Season 2024 | 00:53:10 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, we are getting down and dirty here on the farm (00:05) to get our fall plots ready for the QUICKLY approaching deer season (02:13)! This year, we tried planting corn for the first time (06:09). Mossy Oak’s white clover might cost a high dollar, but BOY is it a good crop (11:19)! If you can only plant ONE crop for this fall season, try these (13:14). If you’re thinking about making a small food plot, here’s why you should do it at home (24:45). If that deer you’re hunting manages to fall over in your neighbor’s yard, what should you do (32:30)? Bow hunting purists are something FIERCE (35:22)! Mark bought a scent blender for us to review (41:20). Finally, our Buck Junkie Outdoors Club contest has come to a close… these are the winners (47:20)!
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20 Aug 2023 | EP.53: Managing A Small Property & Prepping for Dove Season | 01:02:11 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, the guys are BACK from summer vacation (00:08)! There’s been a change of scenery since the last time you saw the Buck Junkies (01:05). The guys take a deep dive into how different real hunting is from what you see on TV (04:18 ). What all goes into managing a small property (09:30)? The guys reminisce on their recent inshore fishing trip (14:35). Malcom gets deep into all things trout fishing (24:10). What would life look like without the Arkabutla lake (30:40)? The biologists recently came and took a good evaluation of the farm (38:40). Finally, The guys get FIRED up to go burn down the dove field this season (48:27 )! Check out all the NEW videos coming soon (01:01:20)!
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21 Mar 2024 | EP78: Prescribed Burning, North MS Opening Weekend & Malcom’s First Turkey | 01:05:17 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, we are BACK from an eventful spring break (00:07)! Mark tried his hand at trappin’ this year, and did NOT come back empty handed (00:39)... When you’re out there gearing up for turkey season, should you burn your fields for those gobblers (03:03)? It may seem like it from the TV shows, but burning isn’t ALWAYS a bad thing (11:54), but make SURE you’re moving while burning cause that fire is QUICK (19:44)! Here’s how YOU can get to burnin’ on your property in Mississippi (26:59). Youth turkey season started this past week and BOY was it a BLAST (33:32)! When you’re on the prowl for those birds, how long should you wait in one spot (36:19)? Malcom got his FIRST EVER turkey catch and here’s how it went down (40:23)... Mikey always says it’s “chasing not huntin’” and here’s why (51:30).. Turkeys are like dinosaurs, if you stand still they can’t see you (55:10)... Finally, we’re gearing up and heading out to catch some more gobblers & make some new content so STAY TUNED (58:41)! | |||
22 Feb 2024 | EP75: National Wild Turkey Federation Convention & Talkin’ Hunting w/ Hope Outdoors | 01:08:37 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, Malcom is missing in action, so we got Opie from Hope Outdoors to step in for the week (00:10)! Mikey was teaching the youth all things cookin’ BBQ and had a little mishap (01:11). Mark is back from the NWTF trade show (04:16), and he heard some unreal turkey calls in between all of the action (16:05)! What is Hope Outdoors (21:13)? What’s the MOST amount of people Opie has ever had stuffed in one blind (33:40)? Here’s how YOU can get involved in Hope Outdoors, and maybe even find your way to an event (37:45). The Missouri chapter of Hope Outdoors has been nothing short of a BLESSING for Opie (46:01)! Opie has seen PLENTY of hunters spring into action (46:01). How does Hope Outdoors fund their events (50:12)? Hope Outdoors might be gearing up for some videos coming to a channel near you (55:19)! Sometimes when we’re out there gettin’ after it in the stand, we forget what our true purpose as hunters is (58:21). What’s going on at Buck Junkie Deer Camp this week (1:01:56)? | |||
11 Aug 2022 | EP.18: Was the Buffalo System a Success? | 01:01:53 | |
On today’s episode of Buck Junkies, Mikey gives a much needed update on the farm after a few months hiatus (00:10), and getting back into it, we talk about the GOOD, the BAD, and the UGLY of our food plot program (01:15). We used a BIG drill... and it didn't work (03:48). That Vetch we planted is really feeding those deer (07:10). What exactly is the Buffalo System (08:44)? Mikey’s takeaways from farm experiments (10:28). What did the Buffalo System help us accomplish on the farm (11:49)? The weeds taking over the farm are just not cutting it (13:20). Mark discusses why Browse Pressure is important to watch on the farm (17:41). How is our deer activity around the farm (19:10)? We have had a BAD cow problem (20:41), and do deer like White Clover or Vetch more (25:49)? What are we doing on the farm to get ready for Dove huntiing (28:12)? Plant control and protection is important (34:20). The hack and squirt method really brightened up the land (37:13), and technology for farming has really come a long way (42:35). What new equipment do we have around the farm (46:47)? Is the Buffalo System sustainable (53:27)? Malcom has been frying up some fish (58:25). | |||
07 Mar 2024 | EP77: Trapping in North MS & Prepping for Turkey Hunting | 01:12:23 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, the weather down here in the mid-south has been looking ROUGH (00:07). Mark’s been setting traps around the farm (02:54), and here’s some of his SECRET WEAPONS to catch them coons’ off guard (07:57)! It may be sad to dispatch an animal, but sometimes it’s necessary (11:34). We always talk about using every part of the deer, but what can you use a raccoon for (13:40)? How do you go about trapping as a beginner (15:23)? When setting up traps on YOUR property, here’s how many you should be laying down (25:52), and make sure you’re doing it legally (32:12)... What are the BEST spots to set up your traps in (34:50)? Here’s our take on the HARDEST animals to trap around here (40:40). Scrapes are STILL popping up around here on the farm (43:10)! Youth season is right around the corner, and those turkeys better start moving (48:41)... Here’s some of Mikey’s PRO TIPS for using a mouth call (51:56)! It’s time to readying up those turkey guns (1:00:14). Finally, we close out with a day full of filmin’ and getting back to work (1:08:11)! | |||
18 Aug 2022 | EP.19: Habitat Management for Hunting Deer (feat. John Gruchy) | 01:02:11 | |
On today’s episode of Buck Junkies, Malcom introduces special guest, John Gruchy, a Wildlife Biologist of Mississippi Department of Wildlife, who explains wildlife management from a hunters’ point of view (01:24). John then talks about how he got his start as a Wildlife Biologist (04:20). What are John Gruchy’s Primary Duties as a Wildlife Biologist (6:30)? You can obtain a free property assessment from a Biologist in town (09:20). How can you attract deer to your property (12:02)? What does a Biologist search for when assessing properties (14:00)? Are deer browsers or grazers (17:00)? What are the top 5 deer foods to use on your food plot (18:45)? How can you improve your forage and management as a landowner (25:36)? Are the habitat trends still the same for Mississippians since the early 1900s (29:20)? What is the ideal ratio of food, land, and bed for your property (34:08)? Why should you practice working and talking with your neighbors (36:05)? What is the American Joint Vetch (39:06)? What should you be planting on your food plot for deer (40:40)? Is it important to keep and manage cages on your food plot (45:30)? Will a deer herd move to bad soil (48:40)? A new Velvet Hunting Season was introduced to Mississippi (49:44). John talks about how hunters can provide samples for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) (52:52). What is John Cooking (55:40)? | |||
26 Oct 2023 | EP61: Winter Preparations & Squirrel Hunting Stories | 00:52:40 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, Mississippi has rolled out some brand new regulations for doe hunting this season (01:00).. Everyone loves to put the deer down, but nobody likes the cleanup afterwards (09:54). Jamie was getting down & dirty at the Physically Challenged workshop day (13:15)! Mikey got ALL KINDS of stories from his annual squirrel hunting trip (23:00). Why has squirrel hunting gotten so popular (39:35)? Winter weather is coming quickly: here’s what we’re doing to prepare (41:08)... Finally we close out early to get some much needed work done to the field (51:00)! | |||
20 Oct 2024 | EP94: Getting Rid Of Army Worms | 00:59:00 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, Jamie’s out of town, so we’re holding down the fort (00:05)! These army worms are something fierce this season, here’s what you can do to fight them off (03:01), and the BEST sprays to do get rid of them (03:01)! Should you be pretreating for army worms or just pray they stay away (13:44)? The first North MS frost is just around the corner (18:42)! Mark gave a new gadget a try and it went better than expected (27:19). We deal with CWD down here all the time, but boy is that Blue Tongue BAD up north (38:21)... Should we be managing our deer more strictly now that there’s more deer (43:00)? If we don’t preserve deer hunting for our kids, it won’t be there in the future (45:17). How much time is REALLY invested in hunting down a deer (47:44)? Finally, Malcom’s drafting up a plan on how he’s gonna get a WHOLE BUFFALO back down here to the farm for us to harvest (50:04)!
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28 Mar 2024 | EP79: Talking Huntin’ with Trent Ellis | 01:08:41 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, we’ve got ourselves a SPECIAL GUEST to fill in for Mikey today (00:11)! We want to know how Trent Ellis got his start in the world of social media (01:15). When you’re building an online community, sometimes building those relationships is worth more than ANY amount of money (09:05). We made sure Trent got the HURT put on him with some food this weekend (11:25)... How did the Buck Junkies do in our first Wild Game Cookoff (14:54)? When Mark is throwing down at a contest… ya better get out of the way (18:04)! This is all the recipes we cooked (22:34). Trent and Malcom sought out to drop some turkeys this morning (34:14). When hunting on a new property, should you change your tactics (44:30)? What’s Trent using in his turkey hunting arsenal (49:50)? When you’re loading up your turkey gun, here’s some things to think about (53:44). Next to turkey hunting, what is Trent’s favorite animal to hunt (59:36)? Y’all make sure to join the Buck Junkie Outdoors Club to hang out with us (1:06:53)... | |||
16 Nov 2023 | EP64: MS Deer Season Opening Day & Tracking Trophy Bucks | 00:59:49 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, we are LOCKED AND LOADED for Mississippi Deer Season Opening Day (00:11)! Mark and Jamie were killing some seafood down on the gulf this weekend at their last competition (00:41), while Malcom and Mikey were supervising a successful Youth Deer Season Opener (02:00)! While the guys are ready for Opening Day, that wall on the plantation plot sure ain’t (07:05)... The guys are LAYING CLAIM to these deer stands (13:05). Malcom and Mikey were CLEARING some bullets this weekend getting all those rifles sighted in (20:44). If a trophy buck disappears off your game camera, here’s what you should do (25:38)... Why is it that hunters keep all of their biggest scores out of public sight (31:05)? Mark got his E-bike up and ready, but is it ready for deer hunting (33:51)? The predators on the farm were getting a nice eviction notice from Mikey (37:54) Once we get past Christmas, it’s RABBIT SEASON (41:19)! With Opening Day on the horizon, what are we cookin’ up (46:23)? Our duck holes might need a little work (47:33)… What’s coming up next at Deer Camp (57:30)? | |||
24 Aug 2022 | EP.20: Is YOUR Dove Field Hunting Legal? | 00:58:01 | |
On today’s episode of Buck Junkies, the guys are getting ready for dove season and recapping their deer habitat lessons from John Gruchy (02:10). Mikey brings in a variety of plants, such as Persimmons and Muscadines, to show and tell (03:55). The guys explain that a Persimmon seed can actually predict the condition of winter based on the shape of the seed (06:42). What’s happening at the farm (09:25)? What makes a Dove Field ILLEGAL (15:40)? Mikey and Jamie got a visit from the Game Warden (19:20). Mikey’s experienced a crazy run-in with a super illegal Dove Field (21:25). How do Game Wardens catch you “in the act” (23:30)? Should you be Bush Hogging your Sunflower beds (26:20)? The guys reminisce on their past dove hunting experiences (29:00). The communal love for dove season, and the joyful times hunting brings (34:00). Malcom wants to know what everyone’s WORST Dove Hunts were (37:10), and if Pigeon Hunting is fair game, this season (42:00). Malcom and Mark’s new fancy hunting chairs are a MUST-HAVE (42:58). What’s on the menu for dove season (45:40)? What’s been on the deer cameras around the farm (52:31)? | |||
29 Feb 2024 | EP76: Hunting Wild Turkeys in North MS | 01:02:20 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, we are all BACK IN ACTION this week (00:08)! Turkey season has creeped up on us (03:24), and here’s how YOU can get your gun ready to get them gobblers (04:02)! When you’re on the prowl for some thunder chickens, does your ammo make a difference (11:40)? Paying a little bit more for a better sight can make ALL the difference (16:40). When getting ready for a day of turkey hunting, what range should you be setting yourself up for (20:50)? THIS is the best shotgun shells for the job (24:12)! What’s in our turkey hunting vests for 2024 (26:11)? These are the best turkey calls for beginners (34:55), and when it comes to hunting gobblers, no state has it harder than this one (44:27). We’re gearing up for a wild game cookoff (49:29)! Finally, we are planning a BIG fishing trip (53:30)! | |||
13 Oct 2024 | EP93: Best Food Plot Practices for Deer Season | 01:02:55 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, Malcom’s out of town, so we’ve brought on special guest Chism Craig to come learn us (00:10)! It’s almost time for the annual Arkabutla Handicap Hunt (01:40). What does Chism do, and how does it relate to food plots (03:09)? Hunting and management has come a LONG way (07:33)! These are Chism’s TOP TIPS for maintaining your plots and practices to use this winter season (15:22), and if you’re like us and waiting for that rain to come, here’s what you can do to those plots (21:19)... How should you be dealing with army worms in your food plots (26:01)? If it’s your first time buying seed, how do you know what to buy (29:45), and what are all the filler seeds in there(37:19)? Is planting up north REALLY that much different than it is down here (40:08)? What are ‘standing crops’, and should you be planting them out in your fields (48:03)? These are Chism’s TOP crops to plant for plots in North MS (55:45). What kinds of clover should you NOT be planting in your plots (55:45)? This is Chism’s FAVORITE wild game to eat, and we’re gearing up for a BRAND NEW giveaway (55:45)! | |||
24 Nov 2023 | EP65: Mississippi Opening Day Deer Season 2023 | 01:04:45 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, Opening Weekend was a SUCCESS (00:23)! Everyone hates bugs, but Mikey had his WHOLE HUNT ruined by one little stink bug (03:48)... Our homemade steak dinner has got Como Steakhouse WHOOPED (07:44)! What did we see on opening morning (16:15)? Opening Day has came and went, but the rut is on its way here soon (23:11). If you’ve been tracking a big buck before the rut, should you wait to put him down (28:52)? Sometimes in hunting, just like Mr. Rogers said, you’ve got to be a good neighbor (34:08).. As the light fades away and the field is full of deer, what do you do (42:30)? Mikey whipped up a mock scrape here lately, but do they REALLY work (48:03)? Finally, we close out with some hilarious new video ideas and headin’ back out to hunt a few big ones (58:50)... | |||
11 May 2022 | EP.17: What Should You Do With Leftover Venison? | 01:01:56 | |
00:00 - Intro 00:41 - Mikey Went Fishing This Weekend 02:14 - Mark’s Turkey Sausage Jambalaya 03:03 - “Can’t Eat Meat” Disease 06:19 - Are Ghosts Real? 11:52 - How To Judge A Crawfish Contest Right 15:36 - Cooking Pasta In The Crawfish Pot? 16:36 - Anatomy Of A Seed Drill 23:13 - What Is A “Vetch” Plant? 30:37 - Eating GREEN Venison 32:43 - What Is Elk Even Good For, Anyways? 34:39 - Mikey’s ‘Coon Recipe 39:05 - Back To Basics With Jamie Williams 41:12 - Frog Gigging Is Legal… Usually 44:33 - Grilled Frog Legs Recipe 47:15 - The Worst Meat Ever 49:35 - You Can’t Freeze Your Fish And Eat It Too 50:50 - Vinegar And Motor Oil Deer Steak 52:28 - BEST Advice For Cooking Game 56:46 - Dry Aging Your Meat 59:52 - The Guys Will Be Back Soon… | |||
27 Aug 2023 | Burning a Dove Field & Dealing With Wild Hogs | 00:59:12 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, Mark gets ready for his trip to Indiana, and she had a run in with a “ghetto gun” (01:28). Our recent dove field burning was a SUCCESS (05:55)! Mikey gives the rundown all about sowing wheat into our dove fields (19:30). How big does a dove field need to be to hunt on (21:10)? What’s the most amount of doves the guys have hunted in a day (30:19)? Jamie discusses how hog trapping goes down (34:39). You’ll never BELIEVE how much damage hogs cause every year (38:39), and here’s some ways to deal with them (51:20). Finally, we close out with how to deal with your neighbors’ animals invading your property (53:08). | |||
09 Nov 2023 | EP63: Youth Trophy Hunting & The Dos and Don’ts of Vehicles at Deer Camp | 01:03:32 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, this Mississippi weather is something else (00:10)... Mark’s opinions on Tasco scope rings being “cheap” sure did piss off a LOT of online hunters (05:57)... It seems like all of the guys managed to have a pretty busy schedule this past weekend (09:38)! Should you let the youth hunters take the trophy buck, right away (14:04)? Mikey reminisces of being a young hunter face-to-face with a PANTHER (23:55)! Mark brought down a brand new toy for all of the guys to try out today (29:38). Is driving out to your deer stands too noisy and risky (42:07)? How important is finding a good location to put your deer stands (49:04)? Finally, what are we doing to prepare for Deer Hunting Opening Day (59:57)? | |||
25 Apr 2024 | EP83: Managing Land for Hunting Deer & Why We Grow Clover Food Plots | 01:05:42 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, we were working our TAILS off this past weekend (00:07)! Malcom called in his FIRST turkey on his own and here’s how it went (01:33)... Mark & Malcom were BACK AT them gobblers this morning (10:01)! It’s clover season y’all, and here’s what you should be doing to get them plots ready (22:03). Growing clover takes time and patience, don’t rush it (29:29). If you’ve got a LARGE plot on your field, consider doing THIS to maximize your deer this season (31:34). What’s the difference between growing a field for a LOT of deer and growing a field for TROPHY deer (40:00)? We’ve FINALLY got our new property ready for those summer plots (45:17). Managing land now is WAY different than it used to be (47:04)... Can you train your clover to grow itself short (52:55)? Finally, the guys are gearing up for a day of working on the farm and announcing the winner of our recent community giveaway (57:17)! | |||
25 Jan 2024 | EP71: Hunting in the North MS Snowstorm & Using Thermal Optics | 01:09:35 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, we missed last week because of the North MS Snowmageddon (00:11)! Malcom and Michael were on the prowl for a trophy 8-point in the snow (02:09). This is why you should be using snow to track deer behavior on your property (08:37), and it was so dang cold that even the STANDS didn’t want to let us back out into the weather (10:52). How many deer did we rack up during the snowstorm (14:49)? Using thermals for hunting has made a WORLD of difference this year (18:10), and it has made its way to drone recovery (21:09). We all like to think we’re accurate on landing a shot, but sometimes that’s just not the way it works out (24:10)... Mikey and Malcom had a BLAST hunting down in Alabama (33:38). Old Ricky may have finally gone and bit the dust (45:24). Should we take a trip down to Cades’ Cove (49:48)? Is the world of hunting TOO oversaturated nowadays (54:17)? Finally, it’s time to close out Deer Season 2023 (1:05:31)! | |||
11 Jan 2023 | EP37: Hunting Deer in the Snow, Delta Squirrel Hunting & the Pros and Cons of Deer Stands | 00:57:45 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, the guys introduce an old hunting friend, Darrin Ward, to talk about their past winter hunting experiences (00:25). Malcom starts off by talking about his squirrel hunting experience at deer camp (01:19). The Buck Junkies began to calculate their hunting count and rank on the board (01:59). The turnip fields on the farm are turning rotten (03:46)! The guys are hunting down coyotes on the farm (04:44). The 20-gauge shotgun might be the FASTEST shotgun for hunting… (05:54) Is there a potential CWD or Bird Flu Outbreak among geese (08:16)? Watch out for INCURABLE and DEADLY blood in wild hogs (11:23)! This GUY is one tough REDNECK (14:08)! Malcom talks about hunting in knee deep water while hunting in a blind (16:19). Mikey explains a funny trailer incident involving Malcom and Waylon… (17:55). What’s Cookin’ at Deer Camp (21:57)? Merganser ducks might be the nastiest tasting duck EVER (24:45)! How did squirrel hunting go for Darrin and the Buck Junkies (26:09)? Is the experience GOOD or BAD when hunting on “The Island”? (26:58). Delta squirrels are built differently, and deer camp was filled with 5 different generations of families (29:51). Darrin explains “No power, no water” while hunting on his land (36:58). These kids are addicted to squirrel hunting… (40:55) The guys talk about their different hunting experiences during their youth and the hunting generations that are coming up… (42:04) The guys are eating “rice breasts” from ducks… (44:13) Jamie talks about a couple experiences he had sitting in deer stands (45:46). The pros and cons of deer stands (47:30). The guys talk about the physical features of different turkeys and hunting them on the farm (48:20). How do the guys deal with raccoons? Do They trap and cook them (51:38)? | |||
28 Sep 2023 | EP59: Everything You Need to Know to Finance a Hunting Property | 01:11:32 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, we’re bringing in our buddy Matt from Mississippi Land Bank (00:10)! Jamie takes a moment to remind everyone about the upcoming handicapped hunt (04:08). How is a Land Bank different from a regular bank (07:14)? How does the bank determine how much money they can loan out for a piece of land (11:18)? What factors into land being valuable to the bank (13:41)? Do THIS to finance a piece of hunting land as a group (22:13). What are the benefits of purchasing land through the Land Bank instead of a regular bank (25:50)? What should you look out for when you’re about to purchase hunting land (29:14)? Matt sure does a lot of giving out loans to buy land, but what about the land that he owns himself (33:28)? Deer season is approaching fast, and here’s how everyone is getting ready for this upcoming season (39:00)! We’ve talked a lot about trimming and burning land, but sometimes it’s better to let some areas grow out (44:48)... This year’s dove season was a little learning and a lot of success (50:54). We pick Matt’s brain all about his favorite wild game recipes to cook after a good hunt (57:53). Finally, we close out with what’s coming up next on Buck Junkies (1:01:00)! | |||
19 Jan 2025 | EP100: Wild Game Hunting feat. Chef Michael Hunter | 01:01:49 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, we are BACK from the winter break, and we have brought in a VERY special guest: Chef Michael Hunter (00:05)! How did Chef Michael get started hunting, (02:06) and here’s how he’s bringing wild game back to the restaurant industry in a HUGE way (05:08)! In the Michelin world, how do people view cooking with wild game (09:58)? Canada is a LOT different than Mississippi, so where does Michael like to hunt back home (14:26)? We’ve eaten some exotic animals before, but BEAR and COUGAR have NOT been on the menu (15:18). Michael takes a moment to debunk exactly WHY people think wild game has a “gamey” taste to it (18:40). What regulations does Canada have on hunting up north (20:55)? Michael has traveled to Mississippi a LOT for hunting, and here’s his thoughts (25:05). We had some KILLER eats this weekend, but here’s our favorites (29:43)! The ice made things go a little off schedule, but we had a BLAST hunting deer in the cold (31:34). Michael brought down some dishes to cook up from his own cookbook this weekend and we had a FEAST (50:29)! Finally, we close out with sending Michael off and heading back out to the stands to catch a few more does (59:34)!
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03 May 2023 | EP51: Planning & Managing Summer Food Plots | 01:05:27 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, the guys discuss summer food plot management, but first, the guys are getting ready for a big fishing trip (00:36)! How are Mark and Jamie doing in their MBN Hog Competition (02:18)? Let’s talk about our summer plots, and how we’re gonna manage them for the summer (04:41). Too much clover growth on Cypress (05:04)! Shoutout to the upcoming Metairie Crawfish Festival and Stalekracker’s “Two-Step” cook-off (09:52). What’s going on at deer camp (13:11)? How should you hold deer when putting in summer plots (15:38)? How do we handle erosions and spring run-off for land management (19:21)? These are the BENEFITS on bush hogging eco-edge… (28:55). We got some BIG trees… (34:12). No beans or peas for summer plots (35:55). These are the most important reason for a food source and habitat focus (43:10). What’s cooking at deer camp (47:14)? Mark and Jamie provide some tips on cooking fresh hogs (53:01)! This lady was won by smoking an alligator (54:00)?! We saw a BIG cat near the lake… (57:00). Mark’s “getting stuck on stand” story (1:02:04). Check our our merch, websites, and socials (1:05:00)! | |||
01 Feb 2024 | EP72: Wrapping Up Deer Season 2023 | 01:06:18 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, the end of deer season has finally reached us, but how did we do (00:07)? What are some steps that YOU can take to improve deer growth on YOUR property (05:53)? How do you know if it’s time to take a deer down (11:08)? When it comes to food plots, is bigger REALLY always better (15:00)? With next season on the horizon, what are we doing differently to prepare (18:03)? We got up bright and early to get out and drop some squirrels (21:13). Where the heck are all the ducks (23:15)? Jamie had a BLAST out on the Hope Outdoors Hunt (28:19), and it sounds like he’s got some plans to go back out with them (40:10)! Mark wants to build the ULTIMATE .22 for hunting squirrels (45:56). When you get your gun out for a hunt, here’s everything that should be going through your head before you pull that trigger (49:59). Finally, we close out with some plans for some upcoming videos and get back out to the stands to catch some more squirrels (56:35)! | |||
05 Sep 2024 | EP88: World Champion Squirrel Cook-Off 2024 | 00:52:04 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, the heat has been miserable here in the Mid-South (00:04). Joe Wilson from the World Champion Squirrel Cook-Off is joining us today to talk… squirrel (02:01)! Y’all have heard us talk about it time and time again, but what is the World Champion Squirrel Cook-Off (03:25)? We’ve all hunted squirrels in Mississippi, but what does squirrel hunting season look like in Arkansas (08:34)? Last year, we came to the cookoff for the first time, but boy did we not know what we were in for (10:14)... Joe lays down the “rules” for the competition and EXACTLY why they’re in place (12:50). People come from all over the world to join in the World Champion Squirrel Cook-Off, but where do the squirrels come from (18:02)? If you’re looking to be the fastest squirrel cleaner in the world, this is the time to beat (23:33). At the Cook-Off, there is a ‘Hottest Squirrel’ Eating Contest (29:39), and even though the Cook-Off is about the squirrels, we’ve got some competitions for the kids (35:43)! Joe tries to convince Malcom to be in the squirrel calling contest (37:03). The World Champion Squirrel Cook-Off is being held in Springdale, AR, (41:21) and these are some of the GREAT dishes you can look forward to trying (46:42)! | |||
16 Nov 2022 | EP32: Deer Hunting Opening Weekend Strategies | 00:58:35 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, opening weekend is around the corner and the guys are ready (00:37)! Malcom is already observing a lot of deer scrape activities on the property while hunting with his son (01:20). The temperatures are dropping in Mississippi as freezing weathers are approaching (03:01)! The guys are letting the kids hunt with a .350 legend (03:41). Mark creates a deer highway on crossroads to see how the deer are moving between properties (07:13). Carter gets his FIRST buck kill (09:13)! The .350 Legend is a “Bad-To-The-Bone” gun for hunting (12:40). Mark talks about the legality of upper and lower parts of a gun (15:54). What kind of buck activities are the guys seeing for early season (19:18)? You can check rut activities through Mississippi’s Doe Map (21:00). Does cooler weather affect the movements of bucks (22:55)? These might be the tell-tale signs of when rutting happens among deer (26:46). Malcom sees a lot of the same deer scrape while hunting in the same areas (28:35). How long does a buck stay with a doe (30:52)? There’s differences among bucks in how aggressive or passive they are during rutting season (33:00). A doe will always try to return to their herd no matter what (34:21). What are the guys opening weekend strategies (35:44)? Which is better to hunt with? The .350 Legend or Muzzleloader (41:39). You NEED to use different guns when hunting in different landscapes (44:30). Mark and Jamie’s dad has killed a deer with every gun he owns (47:55). Let’s make a bet, who will kill “The Biggest Doe” among the guys (48:53)? What’s cookin’ at deer camp for opening weekend (52:08)? | |||
03 Nov 2024 | EP95: Hanging Out with Mossy Oak & Hunting in Arkansas | 01:09:08 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, we are RAPIDLY approaching the end of October (00:07), and the rain is FINALLY making its way towards Mississippi (00:32)! Those bucks sure have been tusslin’ this week and we’re FIRED UP to get after them (07:53). This year our limit has gone up in Mississippi for deer, but will we actually GET that many deer (09:24)? We all know about CWD and its horrible effects, but is it REALLY as rampant as they claim it is (11:55)? A few of us are already ON THE BOARD with the season right up on the horizon (17:36). Mikey & Malcom took a trip back down to Mossy Oak this past week and had a BLAST (30:23)! They’re over there spear hunting in Arkansas this year and we’re a bit… skeptical (40:47).. If you get invited to go hunt on someone else’s property. Should you be shooting that trophy buck or letting him go (42:01)? What exactly is the PURPOSE of taggin’ your deer (51:30)? All of the accommodations down at Mossy Oak were OUT OF THIS WORLD (56:58)! Hunting properties have come a long way and it seems like there’s more and more CAMPERS made just for huntin’ (59:43). We’ve got some work to get down to here on the farm (1:02:13), but before we leave we’ve got a question of the week for everyone back at home (1:03:37)... | |||
08 Mar 2023 | EP.43: Turkey Hunting Season & Springtime Maintenance at Deer Camp | 00:56:25 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, the guys discuss turkey season and spring maintenance, but first, Malcom is ready to hunt with his son, Michael, for Youth Turkey Season (00:16). The Buck Junkies will be at Ultimate Sport Show Grand Rapids (01:36). A little Wild Game Cookoff is happening in Senatobia (06:23). Let’s recap and explain the reason for hack & squirt one last time… (14:31) Turkey season is here and the Buck Junkies are ready (17:50)! Are we finding any sheds on Cypress (20:30)? This is the PROPER way to manage your trees… (23:54) Hunting and trapping raccoons is EASY (24:40). Why do we want raccoons off our property (26:21)? It’s time for spring maintenance at deer camp (27:48), and how do we prepare for the upcoming seasons (32:41)? What’s on the menu for Turkey Season (35:41)? Hunting blinds and turkey cams are being prepped and moved (41:20). What’s cookin’ at deer camp (46:14)? Check out our socials and merch on the website (56:05)! | |||
18 Jan 2023 | EP.38: Late Season Deer Hunting Strategies & Homemade Wild Game Sausage Recipe | 01:01:26 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, the guys talk about their experiences and strategies for late season deer hunts, but first, the guys recap Episode 37 with Darrin Ward (00:35). What’s the cost and experience like being in a hunting club and owning hunting land (01:20)? The guys talk about ‘The Seek One’ podcast, and their large budget hunting camera operations (05:15). Jamie tells a little incident with surveillance on foreign property… (06:09) The development of AI detection technology is taking OVER old hunting equipment (07:69)! The guys review a NEW BOG ground blind (10:40)! The pintail ducks are the only ducks you might see in Mississippi… (15:33) Malcom is faced with a BIG specklebelly goose problem (16:27)! The sandhill cranes are “the RIBEYE of the sky”, according to Malcom (17:15). What’s up with Jamie’s NEW .350 Legend (18:04)? The guys are in late deer season mode… What kind of strategies are they planning to finish off this deer season (22:44)? Let’s talk about OUR deer population control and management (24:17). What are the guys' opinions on shooting deer after breeding season (26:57)? Who shot the BIGGEST doe THIS season (31:26)? What’s it like hunting after post-rut and late season (34:00)? Why do people QUIT hunting after the New Year (36:20)? Jamie talks about his NO VISION hunting gone wrong (39:00)! Why do bucks shed their antlers early (41:17)? Do THIS to grind and cook your own Deer Meat Sausages (45:36)! | |||
12 Apr 2023 | EP.48: Life Without Deer Season & Record-Breaking Racks | 01:06:54 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, the guys discuss life without deer season, but first, where’s Mark (00:08)? What are today’s topics, and what do we think about deer hunting (00:38)? Mikey goes in depth about wade fishing and his experiences with it (01:10). Are there really alligators in our lakes in Mississippi (07:03)? Mikey takes the biggest leap of faith in his life (11:14)! This was Malcom and Jamie’s craziest deckhand experience while fishing (12:22). Let’s recap our early spring food plots and our plans for it (18:17). This giant Kentucky deer rack could have been record-breaking… (26:40). What are some clear cut rules and regulations for your property (38:03)? Would life be different without deer season (40:08)? What are hunting seasons like in different states (51:00)? Which hunts have the largest population of hunters? Deer, duck, or turkey (54:45). This is how we clean and dress our turkey for food and trophies (1:00:28). Check out our merch, website, & socials for more Buck Junkies content (1:06:21)!
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21 Sep 2023 | World Squirrel Cook Off & Hunting at Night vs. Daylight | 01:06:04 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, Fall has FINALLY made its way down south (00:15)! We dig deep on if modern hunting relies too heavily on new technology (01:54)... Hunting clothes sure have come a long way since we were kids (08:45), but there ain’t NOTHIN’ like a good old fashioned grunt call (16:15)! Do rattling calls actually work for hunting around Mississippi (23:05)? Mark gives the spill on his MOST EFFECTIVE hunting tool yet (25:05)! What senses do deer rely on the most (31:42)? We answer the age old question: is it better to hunt at night or during the day (40:43)? The persimmons are predicting a long and cold winter coming up here soon (46:40). Malcom and Mikey are gettin’ ready to head off to the World Squirrel Cook Off, (48:59) so we all give our BEST squirrel recipes to inspire some of the contestants (55:55)! Finally, we close out when duty calls during a hunt, sometimes you just gotta make “doo” (1:00:37)... | |||
22 Sep 2024 | EP91: World Champion Squirrel Cook-Off 2024 | 01:05:22 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, it’s ONE WEEK closer to deer season (00:09)! That Monarch Blind is awesome, but the solar battery that comes with it might be even cooler (01:24)... The World Squirrel Cook Off was a BLAST (09:40), and they served over a THOUSAND bowls of jambalaya there… it went FAST (12:30)! Mikey got to judge the squirrel dishes this year, and here’s how it went (19:40). The squirrel skinning competition was something else (23:41). If you’re out hunting squirrels, what should YOU be unaliving those critters with (25:55)? What is squirrel season in Mississippi like (36:40)? If you’re hunting squirrels, always be sure to check for those wolves & warbles (37:43). There was ALL KINDS of stuff to do at the World Champion Squirrel Cook-Off (42:11), but Mark is fired up to go back and cook in it next time (51:39)! One of the guys got the opportunity of a lifetime to cook his own steak at a well-known steakhouse in Arkansas (55:48)... Finally, this is what content you should be on the lookout for from the Buck Junkies (1:00:38). | |||
10 May 2023 | EP.52: The Evolution of Tech within the Hunting & Farming Industry | 01:05:14 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, the guys discuss advancements in equipment and products within the hunting and farming industry, but first, what’s cooking for Memphis in May (00:10)? The guys are bush-hogging food plots to prepare for the summer heat (01:40). Mikey tries a NEW $600 chainsaw (04:42)! You shouldn’t try this at home… (08:12). Let’s talk about water systems and the importance of purified water for drinking (11:52). Cypress is seeing an outbreak of rabbits… (13:54). Why are these falcons circling our farm (14:55)? Mikey goes on a fishing frenzy (19:50). Kayak shopping might be worse than car shopping (23:58). What some advancement in hunting, fishing & farming equipment (26:50)? What has technology done for the hunting and farming industry (34:18)? The evolution of tractors are rising… (46:15). These John Boats are $40,000 (53:49)!?!! What’s cooking at deer camp (55:23)? Check out our merch, socials, and YouTube video for recipes (1:04:07)! | |||
03 Jan 2022 | EP.6: What Should Always Be in Your Hunting Backpack? | 00:51:09 | |
Intro - 00:00 What Are We Talking About Today? - 00:30 Hunting Clothes - 01:06 Swatting Mosquitos in DECEMBER? - 04:04 Go-To Camouflage Patterns - 06:40 Is Scent Block a Myth? - 07:54 Malcom’s Golf Cart ALWAYS Needs Gas - 13:20 Socks Are MORE Important Than Boots - 15:25 Go-To Luxury Hunting Equipment - 18:50 A Good Frost is GREAT for Deer - 20:50 That Time Malcom Almost Lost His Eye - 22:52 Guns & Optics - 23:40 What Was Our First Hunting Rifle? - 24:17 The Miracle Bird Shot - 28:00 What Should Kids Be Hunting With? - 30:40 .350 Legend - 33:30 Building Our “Impossible” Gun Build - 35:31 Scopes That Are WORTH the Money - 37:20 Spend the Money on Good Binoculars - 38:19 Grab and Go Hunting Backpacks - 40:19 Processing Your Own Deer - 41:17 Equipment You Need to Start Processing - 43:20 Best Knife Sharpening Tools - 44:46 What Was Cookin’ at Deer Camp Last Weekend? - 47:34 | |||
22 Aug 2024 | EP87: How to Budget and Prepare for Dove Season | 01:01:20 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, the guys discuss Dove Season and their plans (00:25). Is Dove Season worth the upfront investment (02:01)? How should you budget your farm and equipment for Dove Season (03:44)? Always expect to see a Game Warden while hunting (09:08)… The guys talk about harvest rates and how it affects birds and other wildlife (14:34). Mikey’s talks about different recipes and styles of bird cooking (17:13). What guns are the guys using for Dove Season (18:45)? This is how everyone is getting warmed up for dove season (24:43). These are the important reasons why food plot locations and strategies will benefit you during hunting seasons (26:44). These are some of our skeet shooting tips for sharp shooting (36:00). Mossy Oak founder, Mr. Fox is having his 80th birthday and still turkey hunting… What's your excuse (46:04)? The guys are going to the World’s Championship Squirrel Cook-off (49:02)! The judges do not play around when it comes to cooking and judging squirrels (53:41). Check us out on other social platforms, see y’all soon (1:00:59)! | |||
19 Apr 2022 | EP.13: The WORST Fishing Trips Ever | 01:12:58 | |
00:00 - Intro 01:35 - Ponds at the Farm 03:18 - DON'T Release the Minnows 06:31 - What’s Going on at Cypress Corner? 10:04 - Lane Shark 16:01 - Planting Scavenger Plants 21:21 - Organic Manure 31:20 - Transitional Edges 34:45 - Fishing 36:40 - Chiggers and Poison Ivy 39:15 - Malc’s Favorite Fishing Memories 42:23 - Everyone Shares Their Fishing Stories 52:08 - Managing a Hunting AND Fishing Property 1:02:35 - The WORST Fishing Trip EVER 1:07:45 - Everyone’s Ideal Fishing Trip 1:11:48 - What’s Cooking at Camp? | |||
19 Sep 2023 | EP57: Fall Food Plots & Using Game Cameras Effectively | 00:57:57 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie’s Podcast, we bid farewell to Alligator season (00:52), and discuss the ever growing population of our non-cooking field rats (03:19). Fall food plots are making a return to our hunting grounds and so are the deer (06:13)! We air out all of our thoughts on our four game cameras (14:48). We go in-depth about our thoughts with this year's Velvet Season (27:54) before launching into game camera advantages vs. disadvantages (29:57). In doing so, we accidently touch on a very controversial subject, scoring deer (35:56), and hop out of the crosshairs to explain why you absolutely NEED a game camera for your deer herd (40:20). Updated technology is PERFECT for helping decide when to shoot vs when not to (43:08). All this talk of hard work has us hungry, so we jump into what’s been on our grill (46:43) before wrapping up for the day (56:40). | |||
22 Mar 2023 | EP.45: Opening Day of Turkey Season | 01:10:16 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, the guys talk all about turkey hunting and equipment, but first, Jamie is out with the shingles (00:10). Malcom talks about MeatEater’s Podcast about poison ivy from squirrel hunting (02:38). Mark recaps a little more on his experience at the Ultimate Sports Show Grand Rapids (03:54). Using elevated stands might be ILLEGAL when turkey hunting… (04:34). Mikey & Malcom’s experienced an interesting opening morning for turkey season… (07:56). Don’t miss your chance at shooting turkeys (22:19)! Lots of sheds on Cypress (27:44). Mark is playing search and found with sheds on his property (30:08). The guys talk about their effects on changing environmental behavior among deer (31:18). After a year of hack and squirting, what did it do for the Cypress property (34:33)? This turkey vest (Mr. Fox Vest) sold for $31000 (37:23)! What do the Buck Junkies carry in their turkey vest (47:13)? The importance of shell patterns and design when hunting (52:40). Learning how to make different turkey calls is valuable (55:23). Why do we trap raccoons (1:01:10)? LaCross Mossy Oak boots are great (1:06:43)! What is the difference between using pork fat versus beef fat (1:08:50)? Check out our socials, recipes, and merch (1:09:54)! | |||
15 Feb 2022 | EP.9: Are Controlled Fires GOOD for the Wildlife? | 01:02:21 | |
00:33 - Introducing Park Ranger, Rob Hoff 01:37 - The Annual Physically Challenged Hunt 06:21 - What Does a Park Ranger Do? 11:00 - How Do You Become a Park Ranger? 12:45 - Dermestid Beetles for Skull Cleaning 17:35 - What Led to Getting the Beetles 24:09 - What Do Dermestid Beetles Eat? 26:05 - What's Going on Around Arkabutla? 31:50 - Are Controlled Fires Beneficial to the Ecosystem? 43:56 - What are the Downsides to Controlled Burns? 51:24 - Predators are Becoming a HUGE Problem at the Farm 58:40 - Mikey is Getting Ready to Re-Plant TONS of Trees | |||
08 Dec 2022 | EP35: Why YOU Should Support Physically Challenged Hunts… Ft. Rob Hoff & Christ Gerner | 00:50:07 | |
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, Malcom and Mikey are gone (00:10) but Mark introduces two special guests, Rob Hoff and Chris Gerner, from the Core Engineers (Mississippi’s Park Rangers) (00:34). Let's recap the weekend hunt involving Malcom’s 10 point buck… (01:14) How did the HowToBBQRight dessert competition go (02:55)? These are deer hunting camera tips from park rangers (04:10). Mark talks about his “corn field” hunting experience in Indiana (05:51). Chris Gerner is THE Duck Hunter… (06:42) Mark and Jamie talk about their rabbit dog hunting experience growing up (07:21). The guys found a dead buck on camera (09:35)! Arkabutla Physically Challenged Hunt (APCH) background (10:37). Rob talks about his APCH leadership and operational experiences for the past three years (12:10). Each disability requires different planning and needs during a hunt (14:54). The APCH is a great experience (15:54)! Even people outside of Mississippi are joining (16:50)! No attitudes or complaints from the physically challenged hunters (18:37). Mark loves the environment from the APCH (19:34). APCH is just like deer camp but with a twist… (21:22) This was the ORIGINAL goal of the physically challenged deer hunt… (23:25) What do the park rangers have on camera (24:41)? The park rangers know their records and always test for CWD (26:02). Protein is a game changer when feeding and hunting deer (27:30). Park rangers know their deer records (29:09)! What are the seasonal land layouts for park rangers (31:15)? What are the current land layouts for the Buck Junkies (33:22)? Let’s TALK about Vetch (34:02)! What do the park rangers have for the summer food plots (35:22)? Special THANK YOU to the park rangers and the APCHA (35:48)! Chris’ duck hunting opening morning experience (38:25). We see more deer than ducks on our property (39:30)! These Goose might have CWD (40:38)! Are Rob’s flesh eating beetles still employed (41:34)? Wild game recipes featuring park rangers edition (43:23). Exotic food does not taste like chicken… (43:48) Rob’s deer camp recipe (46:15). What do the Buck Junkies have in plan for deer camp recipes (46:31)? You can find Rob Hoff Here (48:33)! Arkabutla Lake Physically Challenged Hunting Association here (49:19) Check out the Buck Junkie website! Come get some beanies and hoodies for the winter (49:52)! |