Gamekeeper Podcast (Mossy Oak)
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| 08 Feb 2022 | EP:76 | Talking Ducks with Devlin Hodges, Pro Football Player and World Class Duck Caller | 01:00:04 | |
Joining us this episode is Devlin “Duck” Hodges, who plays pro football in between duck seasons. It’s a really fun interview with a guy who’s a passionate water fowler and world class duck caller. It’s interesting to hear about his evolution as a duck hunter, and how his time with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Ottawa Redbacks have led him to positively expose so many non-hunting people to his love of hunting. Listen, Learn, Laugh and Enjoy! Stay connected with GameKeepers: Instagram: @mossyoakgamekeepers Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 11 Feb 2022 | EP:77 | Be a Better Gamekeeper and Hunter by Understanding the OnX Technology | 00:57:32 | |
Technology can be a big help in making you a better hunter and Gamekeeper. In this episode we are joined by the guys from OnX (Jared Larsen, Andrew Willard, and Todd Williams) as they explain the many ways the OnX app can improve your game in the field. It’s incredibly useful information and we all learned from it. We also ask a Mississippi hunter, Colby Upton, to tell us the story of a giant buck he recently killed in our neck of the woods. This one is packed with information. Listen, Learn and Enjoy! Stay connected with GameKeepers: Instagram: @mossyoakgamekeepers Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 15 Feb 2022 | EP:78 | What Have You Learned Researching Turkeys That Has Made You a Better Hunter? | 01:15:41 | |
This week we return to talking turkeys with Dr. Chamberlain and we ask him the question, “What have you learned in all your research that has made you a better turkey hunter?” We thought that might be some information we could all learn from. It’s an interesting discussion that had our whole crew paying attention. Stay connected with GameKeepers: Instagram: @mossyoakgamekeepers Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wildturkeydoc/?hl=en Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 22 Feb 2022 | EP:79 | How George Mayfield Hunts Turkeys | 01:28:42 | |
This week we ask some in-depth turkey hunting questions of one our most popular guests from last year, Mr. George Mayfield. His lifetime of chasing turkeys has taught him a thing or two about closing the deal with tough longbeards. George sits down in the studio and we methodically ask him questions. There is a lot of info that can be gleaned that will no doubt improve a listener’s turkey hunting game. Listen, Learn, and Enjoy! Stay connected with GameKeepers: Instagram: @mossyoakgamekeepers Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 01 Mar 2022 | EP:80 | George Mayfield Part II: 50 Years of Chasing Wild Turkeys | 01:28:26 | |
This week we continue our turkey discussion with George Mayfield. We explore some of the observations about wild turkeys he has made chasing them for the last fifty some odd years, we discuss calls and we end with him telling one his favorite stories. Guaranteed you’ll learn something. Listen and Learn. Enjoy. Stay connected with GameKeepers: Instagram: @mossyoakgamekeepers Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 08 Mar 2022 | EP:81 | Talking Turkey With The Young Guns Of Primos | 01:08:08 | |
This week we continue to talk turkey with guests Jordan “Big Country” Blissett and Lake Pickle of Primos. We talk about how they got starting chasing turkeys and Jordan gives a detailed explanation of how a mouth call works. This one could save you $$$ as you pick out calls. It was a lot of fun and guaranteed you’ll learn something. Listen and Learn. Enjoy. Stay connected with GameKeepers: Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 15 Mar 2022 | EP:82 | Toxey & Cuz Take the Hot Seat for an In-Depth Round of Turkey Questions | 01:28:30 | |
This week we ask some in-depth turkey hunting questions to two of the best turkey hunters we know— Mossy Oak’s own Toxey Haas and Ronnie “Cuz” Strickland. Both have spent the majority of their lives in the turkey woods, and have seen and experienced it all. They finally sit down in the GK studio and we ask questions. It’s a must listen podcast with tips to improve your turkey hunting skills. Listen, Learn, and Enjoy! Stay connected with GameKeepers: Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 22 Mar 2022 | EP:83 | Turkey Poaching Ring Busted | 01:12:12 | |
Have you heard about the group of South Mississippi turkey poachers who were caught with over 100 illegal turkey kills in one season? This week we interview the Mississippi Game Wardens who dedicated their lives to solving this case. There were over 280 violations involving 14 people, and the violations stretched from their home state of Mississippi to Nebraska, and several states in-between. The wardens answer all of our questions as we get a peek into the dark underworld of poaching –and it’s not as dark as we thought– meaning it could be the person sitting at the restaurant table next to you. It’s a must listen podcast to help protect our beloved wild turkeys. Listen, Learn, and Enjoy! Stay connected with GameKeepers: Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 29 Mar 2022 | EP:84 | Hens And Poults | 01:18:18 | |
This week we have Dr. Michael Byrne, Assistant Professor of Wildlife Ecology at the University of Missouri, and Reina Tyl, Wild Turkey Biologist for the Missouri Department of Conservation, and we discuss the research they are doing on turkey reproduction. The project is impressive as they are tagging close to 50 hens with GPS transmitters, and plan to attach smaller VHF transmitters to poults to study their individual survival. The information they have learned so far is impressive with more to come. We also have Neill and Daniel Haas in the studio to talk about two new Mossy Oak projects that everyone will want to learn about– The upcoming Mr. Fox turkey vest, and the new Mossy Oak Turkey Stamp. Listen, Learn and Enjoy! Stay connected with GameKeepers: Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 05 Apr 2022 | EP:85 | Turkey Vocalizations Explained by Mark Drury | 01:13:22 | |
This week we have Mark Drury in the spotlight, where he answers a bunch of questions about turkey vocalizations, his hunting strategies, and calling style. We even get him to show off his turkey calling skills for us– and being a former World Champion you know it sounds beautiful! Also, our own David McElwain and his friend Olivia Lappin tell the story of how her first turkey hunt played out. Listen, Learn, and Enjoy! Stay connected with GameKeepers: Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 12 Apr 2022 | EP:86 | Turkey Hunting Strategies with Chris Kirby | 01:11:43 | |
This week on The Gamekeepers Podcast: More turkey talk as previous World Champion caller, Chris Kirby, the owner of the iconic Quaker Boy brand, joins us to discuss his calling style and hunting strategies. He also talks about growing up around the turkey call business, and his dad the legendary Dick Kirby. At the end, Dudley answers a question about mistletoe. Listen, Learn and Enjoy! Stay connected with GameKeepers: Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 19 Apr 2022 | EP:87 | Hen Nesting Habitat with Dr. Marcus Lashley | 01:37:40 | |
This week we have Dr. Marcus Lashley (aka @drdisturbance), from the University of Florida, sitting between the turkeys and talking about hen nesting habitat. Everybody wonders what they can do to help improve turkey numbers, and this podcast shines a light on exactly how we can all help. It’s a fascinating discussion about what prime nesting habitat looks like and how we can help create more of it. Marcus had actually harvested a gobbler the morning we recorded, and we had some good discussion around his strategy including what the turkey was eating. Marcus is obsessed with turkeys and is a wealth of information. Listen, Learn, Enjoy, and share this one with some kindred spirits! Stay connected with GameKeepers: Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 26 Apr 2022 | EP:88 | History Of The Wild Turkey With Brent Rogers | 01:30:57 | |
This week on the Gamekeepers podcast we have Brent Rogers @gobblegitr, who takes us on a fascinating discussion of the history of the wild turkey. Brent is thought to own the largest collection of wild turkey literature in the world, and we would also say his knowledge of turkey history is world class as well. Collectively we do a lot more listening than talking. Brent’s respect and love of the wild turkey, including old literature and his knowledge of the 18th century naturalists that witnessed the giant turkey flocks at the height of their population is mesmerizing. We also get up to speed on the whereabouts of the Mr. Fox prototype turkey hunting vest. Listen, Learn and Enjoy! Stay connected with GameKeepers: Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 29 Apr 2022 | EP:89 | The Story of The Hunt | 00:42:52 | |
On this bonus podcast Toxey, Daniel and Neill tell the story of Mr. Fox’s recent turkey kill. By now everyone on social media has seen the fantastic picture of them celebrating the moment, but this podcast tells the emotional story of how it all unfolded. Goose bumps ahead! Listen, Learn and Enjoy! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 03 May 2022 | EP:90 | Gobble Frequency Research and More with Dr. Will Gulsby | 01:17:27 | |
This week we learn about some interesting wild turkey research led by Dr. Will Gulsby, Associate Professor of Wildlife at Auburn University. We discuss his teams study concerning gobbling frequency on public and private lands across the state and various disease threats including the application of chicken litter. We also learn about a carcass study he is doing within the state to learn about the reproductive viability of the jakes and mature birds. It’s an interesting discussion and we all learned something. Listen, Learn and Enjoy. Stay connected with GameKeepers: Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 10 May 2022 | EP:91 | Get Ducks With Ramsey Russell | 01:36:55 | |
This week we have outfitter and waterfowl enthusiast Ramsey Russell from GetDucks.com. Ramsey is arguably the worlds most traveled and accomplished waterfowler, so we sat him down in the studio to hear some very interesting stories from his travels, but also hit on a few theories about the seemingly recent changes in the North American duck migration patterns. It quickly becomes obvious he’s in this game much more for the journey than the hunt. We also deviate from the ducks for a moment to hear his story about pursuing the western capercaille in Russia – a huge species of grouse that hunts very much like a turkey. Listen, Learn, and Enjoy!!! Stay connected with GameKeepers: Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 17 May 2022 | EP:92 | The Plight of the Bobwhite Quail | 01:31:06 | |
This week on the Gamekeepers podcast we have Dr. Mark McConnell of Mississippi State University and grad student Olivia Lappin sitting between the turkeys and talking wild bobwhite quail. We all love to hear him whistle and we lament the fact that there are so few of them on the landscape now. They explain what led to the beloved birds' downfall and what cutting edge research is doing to understand ways to influence a comeback. Along the way we talk about French poodles as retrievers, thermal imaging to see quail in their circular roosts and much more. It’s a fascinating discussion. Listen, Learn and Enjoy. Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 24 May 2022 | EP:93 | Warm Season Food Plots with Dr. Bronson Strickland | 01:07:59 | |
This week Dr. Bronson Strickland of MSU joins us to talk warm season plantings and also discuss some of the interesting findings from their recent cool season plot trials. As always, Bronson delivers information Gamekeepers want to know. But first the guys test their turkey calling skills against the amazing bird recognition app called Merlin. It’s a competition that leaves some hurt feelings. This is a good one! Listen, Learn and Enjoy. Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 28 May 2022 | EP:94 | The Help The Yelp Project | 01:16:18 | |
In this episode the Gamekeeper crew and David Hawley of the @wildturkeyreport begin with a discussion about why we think growing season burns need to be implemented much more often. Next we dig in with Pete Muller, Travis Sumner, and Mark Hatfield of the NWTF to learn more about their “Help the Yelp” program. The wild turkey is facing some serious challenges these days, so as Gamekeepers we HAVE to pay attention and do what we can to help. Listen, Learn, and Enjoy! More info on the Help the Yelp Project: https://www.mossyoak.com/our-obsession/blogs/turkey/nwtf-begins-urgent-help-the-yelp-initiative Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 31 May 2022 | EP:95 | Understanding Brooding and Poults with Dr. Mike Chamberlain | 00:57:40 | |
This week the Gamekeepers have Dr. Mike Chamberlain, @wildturkeydoc, in the guest chair recapping the recent season and the topics surrounding the wild turkeys struggle in many places. It’s a frank discussion on the latest info biologists have learned, antiqued game laws, and a very detailed explanation of the first two weeks of poults life that is fascinating. (And you think your kids are a handful) You don’t want to miss it. Listen, Learn and Enjoy. Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 07 Jun 2022 | EP:96 | The Spray Solution… Foliar Fertilizers | 01:13:56 | |
On this week’s Gamekeeper podcast we discuss foliar applied fertilizers with Chris Grantham of AL Liquid Fertilizers. With increasing fertilizer costs, spraying is a great solution to enhance the production of food plots – especially clover fields. We learn just how easy it is, and we were surprised to learn how quickly the plants respond. You’ll learn everything from when to spray to how to calibrate a sprayer. We also start the countdown to the 100th episode contest and give a clue to help listeners win some great prizes. Listen, Learn, and become a better Gamekeeper. Enjoy! Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 14 Jun 2022 | EP:97 | Managing For World Record Bluegill | 00:57:29 | |
This week on the podcast we talk about growing big bream. Really big bream, copper nose bluegills over three pounds to be more exact. Guest Sarah Parvin has proven she and her dad can grow three pounders regularly. She tells how and explains the project she and her father started to grow a world record bream in North Alabama. Their pond is called the Slab Lab and it’s impressive. Also retired fisheries scientist and founder of American Sportfish Hatchery, Don Keller joins us to tell us the science behind the Copper Nose Bluegill and the waters that produce giants. It’s a fascinating story and we all learned something. We also give another clue for our prize package. Listen, Learn and Enjoy. Enter The GameKeeper Podcast 100th Episode Giveaway - https://mossyoakgamekeeper.com/podcastgiveaway/ Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 21 Jun 2022 | EP:98 | No-Till Without a Drill | 01:15:11 | |
This week on the podcast we dive deep into more efficient methods of establishing plantings for wildlife, without having to till the soil. Methods such as Throw-and-Mow and Frost or Snow Seeding are increasing in popularity because it’s easy, cheaper, better for soil health and ultimately the critters. The use of implements such as roller-crimpers are explained as a way of cutting back on herbicide use and improving growing conditions. Gamekeeper Magazine Editor-in-Chief and our Northern food plot specialist, Todd Amenrud, and his uncle and incredibly knowledgeable hunting buddy, Dave Medvecky, share their successes with these planting methods. Lastly, Dudley answers a question from a listener about Catalpa worms for fishing. Listen, Learn and Enjoy! Enter The GameKeeper Podcast 100th Episode Giveaway - https://mossyoakgamekeeper.com/podcastgiveaway/ Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 28 Jun 2022 | EP:99 | Improving the Huntability of a Property with Dr. Craig Harper | 01:21:06 | |
This week we had a very special guest sitting between the turkeys. Dr. Craig Harper of UT is a world class habitat specialist and we were fascinated by his insights into improving the huntability of a property. He went into detail explaining the native seed bank and how a Gamekeeper can use it their advantage, what his research has demonstrated is the best way to manage clovers and the very best explanation of successional plant communities that has ever been given. This is a great one. Listen, Learn and Enjoy. Enter The GameKeeper Podcast 100th Episode Giveaway - https://mossyoakgamekeeper.com/podcastgiveaway/ Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 05 Jul 2022 | EP:100 | Insight into Oak Masting and More with Dr. Marcus Lashley | 01:31:57 | |
This week on the Gamekeepers podcast we welcome one of our favorite guests, Dr. Marcus Lashley (@DrDisturbance), from the University of Florida. We begin by discussing summer scouting for desirable plant species, while many are blooming and easier to identify PLUS how to gauge them as indicator species. We also give a tip on an app or two that can help a Gamekeeper ID them. The presence of these plants or lack thereof can be important information to a Gamekeeper. Marcus also explains a recent study on “oak masting,” and how this information can help improve your hunting. It’s commonly thought that many trees of the same species synchronize and drop their mast/acorns at the same time, but the study shows some interesting insights. It’s the 100th episode, but the guys don’t reminisce much and get right to the subject matter. Listen, Learn and Enjoy! Congratulations to the GameKeeper Podcast 100th Episode Giveaway Winners: · GRAND Prize Winner – Bennett W. · Episode 96 Winner – Justin C. · Episode 97 Winner – Josh L. · Episode 98 Winner – Tyrel S. · Episode 99 Winner – Elliot A.
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| 12 Jul 2022 | EP:101 | New Research on Wild Pig Toxicants | 01:13:14 | |
This week on the Gamekeepers podcast we learn about toxicants and bait delivery systems that are being tested as a method for the control of destructive and invasive wild hogs. Dr. Glen Gentry, of the LSU AG Center, and Dr. Bronson Strickland, of the MS State Extension, tell us about what is on the horizon for Gamekeepers and farmers to protect their habitat and crops. It’s an interesting discussion about solving a plague that is causing billions of dollars in damage, and pushing deer and turkeys out of their habitat. Listen, Learn, and Enjoy! Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 19 Jul 2022 | EP:102 | Jack Miner Duck Bands: Waterfowling’s Most Treasured Trophy | 01:05:04 | |
This week the Gamekeepers have accomplished waterfowler, Jim Ronquest, sitting between the turkeys and talking ducks, green tree reservoirs, red oaks and how he spots duck bands. We also talk to Amanda Everaert, of the Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary, about the history of the Jack Miner bands, and how he got started with his flying missionaries. It’s an amazing story that not enough people have heard. You will enjoy this one! In fact, we bet you’ll end up googling Jack Miner. Listen, Learn and Enjoy! Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 26 Jul 2022 | EP:103 | Now That’s a Giant Snake | 01:18:29 | |
This week we learn from Ian Bartoszek, a biologist with The Conservancy of SW Florida, where he describes the recent capture of an 18 foot, 217 pound Burmese python in the Florida Everglades and more. Ian and his staff have dedicated their lives to protecting the Everglades from this invasive species, and so far have removed an astonishing 26,000 pounds of these snakes. The stories are crazy! Later, retired Mississippi biologist Jim Lipe, tells the random story of how he was bitten by a cottonmouth, causing his arm to swell to the size of his leg. Cuz joins us, and stands in his chair for most of the recording. You’re not going to want to miss this one. Listen, Learn and Enjoy! Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 02 Aug 2022 | EP:104 | The Story of the Rare Ozark Chinquapin | 01:03:04 | |
This week we dive deep into learning about an obscure native chestnut relative that is highly preferred by wildlife, and the grass roots organization we believe will bring it back to its former glory. Our brilliant guest, AJ Hendershott, with the Ozark Chinquapin Foundation, really schooled us on everything to know about the Ozark Chinquapin (Castanea ozarkensis) and what they are doing to get them back to a sustainable level. You’re gonna want to get your hands on some nuts after listening. The conversation briefly evolves into some fun discussion about primitive weaponry, and Dudley also talks tree protection. Listen, Learn, and Enjoy! Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 09 Aug 2022 | EP:105 | Protecting Our Coastal Fisheries | 01:18:13 | |
This week the Gamekeeper crew welcomes Pat Murray the president of the Coastal Conservation Association and discuss issues around our coastal fisheries. Pat has a lot of hands on salt water guiding experience that helps him understand the resources and its challenges. We all learned a thing or two and gained more great respect for the people managing these special fisheries. Listen, Learn and Enjoy. Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 16 Aug 2022 | EP:106 | Gamekeeping with Kevin VanDam | 01:10:31 | |
This week we discuss gamekeeping with the greatest tournament bass fisherman of all time, Kevin VanDam. Kevin’s 9-5 is obviously the fishing circuits, but we were interested in hearing how he has used his fishing and gamekeeping senses to turn his 300 acre Michigan property in a very high pressure area into an absolute wildlife mecca that hunts easily. Our co-worker Chris Paradise sits in on the discussion, and has personally seen the results of Kevin’s hard work. We learn a lot about how he approaches hunting, fishing, and life. You’re not going to want to miss this one. Listen, Learn, and Enjoy! Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 23 Aug 2022 | EP:107 | A Deep Dive into Growing Clover | 01:10:45 | |
This week food plot expert Kenny Thompson joins us in the guest chair to share his knowledge. Kenny has had a plot planting business for the last twenty years and has planted over 14,000 acres of wildlife plots – and currently averages over 700 acres installed a year. Kenny tells us what he has learned and ways to improve the planting and managing process. Specializing in perennial clovers, Kenny’s fields regularly last over ten long years before needing to be re-planted. He and his clients have grown and killed numerous record book animals. You have to hear it to believe it. Pay attention and this one will make you a better Gamekeeper. Listen, Learn and Enjoy! Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 30 Aug 2022 | EP:108 | A Whitetail Discussion With Dr. Mike Chamberlain | 01:32:26 | |
This week Dr. Mike Chamberlain joins us in the studio once again – but in a shocking twist, we DON’T talk turkeys! Mike is an obsessed, rabid deer hunter and has a knack for killing mature bucks. We talk deer hunting and learn how he manages his properties for whitetails. It’s an interesting discussion on deer hunting and why we all love it so much. You don’t want to miss this one. Listen, Learn, and Enjoy. Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 06 Sep 2022 | EP:109 | Whitetail Forage with Dr. Bronson Strickland | 01:33:41 | |
This week our hometown hero and brilliant biologist, Dr. Bronson Strickland, joins us once again where we discuss forage plantings for our favorite cervid, the white-tailed deer. We ask a lot of questions including what we need to be planting, vs. what we want to plant. Bronson also brought a list of trivia-style deer related questions to ask us, which was loads of fun. One question about how many calories a lactating doe needs per day really shocked us! At the end we have a hair-raising discussion with an avid hunter and shed-hunter, named Laurian, who was recently stalked and attacked by a mountain lion for over a half mile out in Utah. It's an amazing story. You don't want to miss this one. Listen, Learn, and Enjoy! Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 13 Sep 2022 | EP:110 | Managing for Doves | 01:32:11 | |
This week we discuss and learn about one of our favorite birds, the Mourning Dove. We all love a good dove shoot and the traditions that have been ingrained in our culture. The experts from the MDWFP join us to explain how to manage and attract more doves (legally), and how to identify a baited field. They also explain their banding process, what they hope to learn, and just exactly how a game warden wants you to interact with them. It’s an interesting discussion that you won’t want to miss. Listen, Learn and Enjoy! Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 20 Sep 2022 | EP:111 | Keeping Your Dog Safe | 01:25:10 | |
This week we have Addison Edmonds of Gunner Kennels joining us to discuss dog safety. Also in studio is world class trainer Bill Gibson of the Gamekeeper kennels and some of the stories of snakes, icy cold water and truck accidents will have you wanting to hug your dog. They are examples pure unconditional love and clearly it’s up to us to keep them safe. On this podcast we point out some ways that they can get injured that you may not have even thought about. If you hunt with a dog you owe it to them to listen and share it with your likeminded friends. Listen, Learn and Enjoy. Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 27 Sep 2022 | EP:112 | Preparing for Bow Season with Paul Korn | 01:40:05 | |
This week we change gears a bit and try to learn how to be a better archer and how to control our composure during the heat of a moment prior to a shot. These are very important aspects of a Gamekeepers journey. Our guest Paul Korn from Wisconsin, truly is an expert bowhunter. He has been to so many places, hunted almost everything and has some fantastic stories to tell. We start off learning “how to” and end up laughing hysterically at all of his stories. Listen, Learn and Enjoy! Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 04 Oct 2022 | EP:113 | Explaining Fall Changes in a Whitetails World | 01:24:34 | |
This week on the Gamekeepers podcast we welcome a pair of guests to sit between the turkeys and answer a lot of questions about white-tailed deer. Dr. Bronson Strickland and Dr. Steve Demarais of the Mississippi State Deer Lab join us and we talk about change. The change in the physiology of bucks from summer to fall, the change in the native forage and planted plots from summer to fall, and the change in antlers from velvet to hard-horned. We also discuss the importance of the mighty acorn to wildlife. Did you know that bucks will eat the velvet off their own and another bucks antlers? That surprised us. It’s an interesting one as we ask a lot of questions. You won’t want to miss this one. Listen, Learn and Enjoy! Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 11 Oct 2022 | EP:114 | The Do’s and Don’ts of Feeding Whitetails Explained | 01:17:57 | |
This week we discuss a topic that can be polarizing. No doubt feeding and the use of feeders is rampant across the whitetails range. Where legal, feeders can help a Gamekeeper’s efforts to attract and hold wildlife on a property, BUT IT HAS TO BE DONE in a way that minimalizes potential problems. There are right and wrong ways. In an effort to learn, we have Dan Moultrie discuss what he believes works, and he gives tips that Gamekeepers can utilize. Ronnie “Cuz” Strickland also joins us to help ask the best questions. It’s an interesting discussion. Listen, Learn and Enjoy! Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 18 Oct 2022 | EP:115 | Gamekeeping with Gerald Swindle | 01:28:27 | |
This week we have a lot of fun with our guest Gerald Swindle. He’s a well celebrated professional bass fisherman, but is also a rabid Gamekeeper who intensively manages properties in multiple states. We discussed improving the hunting, habitat and value of his properties in between his funny comments. You just have to hear his story about qualifying for The Bassmaster Classic with an upset stomach. If you don’t laugh, something is wrong with you. Juxtaposed against his funny stories, Gerald also may have made the most poignant comment said so far on the Gamekeepers podcast. It had to do with wearing camo and it really hit home. Listen, Learn and Enjoy! Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 25 Oct 2022 | EP:116 | Why a Gamekeeper Needs a Suppressor | 01:06:55 | |
This week we have an interesting discussion about how suppressors can help Gamekeepers manage their properties. We have always preached how important it is to reduce pressure and noise pollution and suppressors can really help a Gamekeeper do that. Especially when having to harvest a high number of does to meet management objectives. The guys from Nosler and our own local expert explain the whole process to us from how to purchase, the geometry of sizes, how suppressors work, what ammo works best for hunting, subsonic ammo and can they help save your hearing. Do you have a lot of does to shoot? Have a small place and worry about pressure? Just like the idea of being quieter? This informative podcast is for you. Listen , Learn and Enjoy. Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 01 Nov 2022 | EP:117 | Our Favorite Deer Stories | 01:43:57 | |
This week on our podcast we celebrate the white-tailed deer. With firearms seasons opening everywhere we are reminded just how much we all love whitetails, so we ask our friends to tell some of their favorite deer stories. Cuz and Jeff Foxworthy join us, and of course we laugh A LOT, but sharing the memories just makes us all realize how much deer season means to us. Listen, Learn and Enjoy! Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 08 Nov 2022 | EP:118 | Advanced Food Plots - The Science Behind Biologic and its Origins in New Zealand | 01:28:52 | |
This week, we take a deep dive into where and how brassicas (including radishes) and certain clovers have been developed. Long time New Zealand seedsman, Stephen Bennett, of the 100 plus year old seed company, PGG Wrightson Nutrition, explains the whole story. The science PGG Wrightson has put behind these plants is nothing short of impressive, and there are many questions answered. Not a hard sell, just an honest and well versed guy explaining how and why certain cultivars perform better. If you are into food plots, you don’t want to miss this one. Listen, Learn and Enjoy his accent. Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 15 Nov 2022 | EP:119 | Understanding Duck Migration | 01:45:42 | |
This week we sit down and talk ducks with Dr. Ryan Askren, a waterfowl ecologist/researcher from the University of Arkansas at Monticello, and the legendary Jim Ronquest from Drake Waterfowl Systems. There is much to learn about the migration habits from the data that GPS transmitters have provided. We also dig deep into habitat, forage preferences, nocturnal instincts, and many other questions duck hunters ask around the campfire. We also key in on the management of red oaks and their importance in the wetland areas. It’s a fascinating discussion. Listen, Learn and Enjoy!
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| 22 Nov 2022 | EP:120 | Hunting Accidents Can Happen | 01:36:00 | |
This week we have three uniformed Mississippi game wardens in the studio, reminding us to be safe this hunting season with stories of other hunters who weren’t. After years of repetition it’s easy to become complacent, get in a rut and take for granted the things we need to do to stay safe in tree stands and around firearms. This podcast is a shocking reminder to wear your safety belt, unload your weapon before you cross a fence, let someone know where you’re going, wear a life jacket in the duck boat, and much more. It’s one you will want to share with younger and new hunters and a great refresher for the seasoned. Listen, Learn and Stay Safe. Show Notes: We want to thank our guests Ricky Barry, Jake Guess, and Marshall McCraw for making the trip to West Point, MS to join us in studio. Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge and experience with us! · From the Gamekeeper Butchery : Deer Camp Chili · Nativ Nurseries Deer Habitat Spotlight : 6 Best Oak Trees for Whitetails · Hunter Education : Find a Course Near You Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 29 Nov 2022 | EP:121 | Our Favorite Deer Stories Part II | 01:27:30 | |
This week we continue to celebrate our love for deer season and the white-tailed deer by telling more deer stories. We have a full slate of guests tell their favorite stories, including Daniel Haas telling the story of Mr. Fox’s deer hunts from last year. You’ll be entertained and learn lessons you can apply to your own hunts. You are not going to want to miss this one. Listen, Learn and Enjoy. Show Notes:
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| 06 Dec 2022 | EP:122 | We Apologize to the Squirrel | 01:25:01 | |
This week we humbly apologize to the squirrel. Across the whitetail’s range, our collective love of deer and deer hunting has made many of us forget about what once was a very strong hunting tradition. We don’t want to spook our deer, so we’ve backed away from roaming the woods in pursuit of bushy tails. Squirrels are a challenging target, live in beautiful hardwood habitats and can be fantastic table fare. On this podcast, super squirrel hunter George Brown helps remind us what we have been missing. Warning: whether you’re a seasoned hunter, or are just getting into the sport – this one will make you want to break day leaning against an old oak tree with a .22 rifle by your side. Be sure and check out the outstanding squirrel and dumplings recipe in the show notes. Listen, Learn and Enjoy! Show Notes:
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| 09 Dec 2022 | EP:123 | Process Your Own Deer: Q&A with a Pro Butcher (BONUS EPISODE) | 00:50:27 | |
In this BONUS “How To” episode we interview lifelong professional butcher Adrian VanZyl, who originally hails from South Africa, to discuss the process of processing deer meat. We point out he is from Africa to help explain he has had many insightful experiences with various wild game species that helped him understand the best way to butcher whitetails. He sheds light on how to protect the meat for maximum flavor, and he also explains how and why someone should break down and prepare their own deer. We also taste-test a backstrap that has been aged from 5 to 30 days. Listen, Learn and Enjoy! Show Notes:
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| 13 Dec 2022 | EP:124 | Keeping the Rut from Becoming a Rut | 01:04:06 | |
This episode has us listening to Mark Drury as he explains some of his tactics for hunting the rut and how he sets up his properties to take advantage of the rut and late season. He is an amazing whitetail hunter and Gamekeeper as evidenced by the giant bucks he hangs on the skinning rack each season. Do you think two and three years ahead? Mark does and he explains, along with sharing his one major tip for hunting the rut. We can all learn from Mark Drury. Listen, Learn and Enjoy. Show Notes:
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| 16 Dec 2022 | EP:125 | Battery Options for Trail Cams (BONUS EPISODE) | 00:52:10 | |
We all know that lithium batteries are pricey, but recently they’ve become sky high and increasingly more difficult to find on the shelf. We interview industry experts from Spartan, Reconyx, Moultrie and also Eric Gansta @trailcamology about tips, tricks and products to save some money and increase performance. Each guest has some great points, so no matter what brand of trail cam you run we think you can learn something to help your camera game. Did you know that alkaline batteries have liquid in them and can freeze? Or a 12 volt kit could power your camera for almost a year? Listen, Learn, and Enjoy! Show Notes:
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| 20 Dec 2022 | EP:126 | Understanding Avian Flu in Waterfowl | 01:01:29 | |
For this week’s episode, Dr. Mike Brasher, senior waterfowl scientist at Ducks Unlimited, gives an update on the avian flu that’s currently affecting waterfowl. We want to understand what it is, how it spreads, the risk to humans and of course our dogs. While we learn the overall risk to dogs and humans remains low, experts are highlighting areas of potential concern and advising on steps that hunters can take to further reduce their exposure and risk. Gamekeepers need to know. Listen, Learn and Be Informed. Show Notes:
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| 27 Dec 2022 | EP:127 (CLASSIC EP:68) Creating Whitetail Hotspots | 01:07:40 | |
EP: 127 (CLASSIC EP: 68) Creating Whitetail Hotspots We take a break this week to spend time with our families during the holidays and revisit a classic episode, EP:68 Creating Whitetails Hotspots. The discussion centers around ways to improve the deer hunting for mature bucks on your property. Our featured guest, eccentric wildlife biologist Mark Thomas, does a deep dive on some of his best strategies such as: ecotones, his Interspersion Index Enhancement AKA (Hub and Spoke), and elevated food plots that stretch across riparian zones. It’s fascinating strategic information. Mark Drury joins in to help us ask the best questions. Listen, learn, and be a better GameKeeper. Enjoy! Show Notes:
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| 30 Dec 2022 | EP:128 | Frozen Food Plots (BONUS EPISODE) | 00:38:56 | |
In this BONUS episode, in the wake of the recent record cold temperatures, we help Gamekeepers understand what has occurred to their food plots and why many are dead. It’s been the worst fall and winter we can remember for plots starting with the drought and ending with the unrelenting, single-digit temps for multiple days. These conditions have been brutal. Guests Dustin Wiseman and Mitt Wardlaw, both plant specialists, advise farmers daily and they explain to us just what happens to a plant when temps plunge into single digits overnight. We are reminded, Gamekeeping ain’t easy. Listen, learn and Enjoy. Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 03 Jan 2023 | EP:129 | Taxidermy: Remembering the Hunt | 01:12:39 | |
On this week’s episode we talk about taxidermy and how it’s been a part of our culture for many years. Who hasn’t seen a big deer head hanging on a wall and wanted one for their own? It’s a way to pay tribute to the animal and to an especially memorable hunt. Guest Rett Kelly of Kelly Taxidermy has been in the business for over fifty years and knows a thing or two about it. He also explains some simple tips that will help any taxidermist give you back the best mounts. Listen, Learn and Enjoy. Show Notes: Big thanks to Rett Kelly of Kelly Taxidermy: 334-567-6452 Explore the GoWild App : Learn More Here Gamekeeper Butchery : Bison Stew Meat Join Mossy Oak’s Weekly Newsletters: The Branch | Gamekeeper Field Notes Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 06 Jan 2023 | EP:130 | Preserving your Taxidermy Mounts (BONUS EPISODE) | 00:30:35 | |
On this extra episode, we learn how to take care of and maintain waterfowl and deer mounts. Dust, sunshine, beetles, and more deteriorate your taxidermy mounts and Tyler Coleman of Full Circle Waterfowl helps us understand how to care for them. If you have mounts, it’s worth the listen. Gamekeepers also have to take care of their taxidermy trophies. Listen Learn and Enjoy. Explore the GoWild App : Learn More Here Join Mossy Oak’s Weekly Newsletters: The Branch | Gamekeeper Field Notes Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 10 Jan 2023 | EP:131 | Arrowheads & Artifacts from the Original Gamekeepers | 01:50:29 | |
This week we welcome Jessica Crawford, an incredibly knowledgeable Archaeologist hailing from The Archaeological Conservancy, to discuss all things related to our Native American cultures spanning from thousands of years ago to present day. What type of tools did they use and how did they make them? What site types did they inhabit? Did they practice any type of gamekeeping similar to how we do it today? Where do I look for artifacts, and what is ethical and/or legal means of doing so, and how do I properly document them? What do I do if I find a “site” or “mound” on my property? We also shared a couple of stories about the dark side of artifact collecting. Jessica and her family come from a long line of hardcore hunters and farmers, making her a perfect fit for this discussion we’ve been wanting to have for quite some time. Listen, Learn, and Enjoy!!! Show Notes: Big thanks to Jessica Crawford from The Archaeological Conservancy Uncle Ray’s Boat Load of Chips Giveaway with SeaArk : ENTER HERE Join Mossy Oak’s Weekly Newsletters: The Branch | Gamekeeper Field Notes Have a question for us or a podcast idea? Email us at gamekeepers@mossyoak.com Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 17 Jan 2023 | EP:132 | Calling Coyotes | 01:12:31 | |
This week we discuss the art of calling coyotes. Expert caller Jon Collins of FOXPRO joins us to explain the many calls and techniques he has learned through years of chasing the crafty critters. Ole Wiley is found in every area of the country, and as Gamekeepers we worry about our fawns and turkeys. We all knew they are formidable predators, but we learn they're susceptible to calling year round and it takes skill to regularly kill them. It’s an interesting discussion. By the way, do you pronounce it ki-yote or ki-yo-te? Listen, Learn and Enjoy.
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| 20 Jan 2023 | EP:133 | A Duck Hunter's Nightmare (Bonus Episode) | 00:35:00 | |
This week we get serious and hear a duck hunting story that came awfully close to having a bad ending. Like many of us want to do, Jason Cook found himself duck hunting during a major freeze up. When his dog fell through the ice on a long retrieve and couldn’t get out…like all of us would, he started to his dog in attempt to save him. It's a perilous situation and when Jason falls through the ice himself and can’t touch bottom, it gets even worse. We recorded this podcast hoping to remind duck hunters how dangerous things can get and what to do in case you find yourself in a bad situation. Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 24 Jan 2023 | EP:134 | Restoring Native Habitat with Kyle Lybarger & Jake Brown | 01:41:24 | |
This week on the GameKeeper Podcast we’re excited to have finally had Kyle Lybarger and Jake Brown from The Native Habitat Project in the studio – where we covered as many bases as we could on native and non-native flora, wildlife habitat, burning, savannahs and other ecosystems, and more. We got downright philosophical and really “nerded out” on some cool topics, like: what did the landscape look like 500 years ago, and how can we achieve that look again, but what would be your modern tweaks?, and what if ole Smokey The Bear never entered the picture?. We all made new friends, and learned something as well. Listen, Learn, and Enjoy!
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| 31 Jan 2023 | EP:135 | Ducks, Dogs, Mud, and Tears | 01:25:33 | |
This week we send off duck season in style with some of our favorite duck stories, great duck hunting advice and insight into imprinting waterfowl. At the end Chris Paradise and Dudley tell a couple of stories that will make the hair on your arms stand up. These are chilling spiritual experiences experienced by lifelong friends and family in a duck blind. They left us speechless and with eyes watering. We are joined by Spence Halford, Brooks Tinsley, Bill Gibson, Mark Prudhome, Bill Sugg and Chris Paradise as we celebrate the duck season. It’s one you don’t want to miss. Listen, Learn and Enjoy. Uncle Ray’s Boat Load of Chips Giveaway with SeaArk : ENTER HERE Join Mossy Oak’s Weekly Newsletters: The Branch | Gamekeeper Field Notes Have a question for us or a podcast idea? Email us at gamekeepers@mossyoak.com Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 07 Feb 2023 | EP:136 | Trapping Nest Predators | 01:13:22 | |
This week we welcome Duke Traps owner Bill Duke and world class trapper Cody Shows to the studio to sit between the turkeys and talk trapping. It’s nearly time for turkeys to nest and controlling egg eating predators is on everyone’s mind. We get some great insight from the guy who’s company actually developed the famous Duke Dog Proof trap and probably talks to more trappers than anyone else on the planet. Then, Cody Shows shares his wisdom to help us all be better nest predator trappers. Let’s do our part to help the wild turkey! Listen, Learn and Enjoy.
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| 10 Feb 2023 | EP:137 | Mr. Fox Turkey Vest Update | 00:40:47 | |
During this BONUS episode, Neill and Daniel Haas join us to explain the details of the much anticipated Mr. Fox Vest. It’s been somewhat of a mystery until now, but listen and you can find out the story behind, the reason for and how to acquire your own piece of turkey hunting history. It will be obvious that much thought occurred when designing the vest AND making certain as many people as possible have an opportunity to collect one. Listen Learn and Enjoy.
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| 14 Feb 2023 | EP:138 | So You Think You Know Coyotes? | 01:26:50 | |
This week we are honored to have Dr. Dana Morin, an Applied Population Ecologist with the Carnivore and Population Ecology Lab at the Forest and Wildlife Research Center at Mississippi State, sitting between the turkeys and explaining many facts about coyotes. We learn they are a fascinating animal, very much deserving of our respect even though we still seem to want to trap or shoot each one we see. They weren’t always in the Eastern half of the U.S., yet have you ever wondered how they got here? Why do they howl? Just how smart are they? If you trap one how long does it take another to fill the void? How large are their territories? Her vast amount of research into their habits and habitat allow her to provide us some serious insight. We learn it all and more. Listen, Learn and Enjoy!
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| 17 Feb 2023 | EP:139 | Talking Turkey with the Wild Turkey Doc | 01:31:42 | |
This week we’re joined by Mike Chamberlain and discuss none other than our beloved wild turkey. It’s a camp fire style conversation where we ask questions and Mike explains his knowledge. It’s an in-depth conversation that ranges from scenarios of which turkey to shoot, to what’s the latest research and insight on current turkey related issues. The turkey world now has many people who are concerned about habitat, population levels, nesting, and poult survival. We hope this podcast adds fuel to our listener’s desire for knowledge. Knowledge that can be applied – one acre at a time. Listen, Learn and Enjoy!
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| 21 Feb 2023 | EP:140 | Preseason Turkey Notes with Dr. Marcus Lashley | 01:21:04 | |
This week Dr. Marcus Lashley aka Dr. Disturbance of the University of Florida Deer Lab joins us to talk turkeys. We consider Marcus a homeboy and love talking with him whenever we get a chance. It doesn’t take long for the conversation to morph into a discussion of the Osceola subspecies of the wild turkey. Rich with legend and lore, the Osceola is a remarkable bird that resides in some beautiful and unique habitat. We touch on a lot of information that any turkey hunter will find interesting. Listen, Learn and Enjoy. Show Notes: Uncle Ray’s Boat Load of Chips Giveaway with SeaArk : ENTER HERE Join Mossy Oak’s Weekly Newsletters: The Branch | Gamekeeper Field Notes Have a question for us or a podcast idea? Email us at gamekeepers@mossyoak.com
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| 24 Feb 2023 | EP:141 | Tips on Applying for Hunting Tags with the OnX Crew | 00:50:51 | |
On this week’s BONUS podcast, we talk about taking western hunting trips and the daunting process of applying for tags. We are joined in studio by Jared Larsen and Lake Pickle of OnX, who explain the new features on their App to help unlock any confusion associated with where/when to apply. It’s a time consuming process made simple by the wizardry of their technology. If you’ve ever had an interest in traveling to hunt wild turkeys and/or western big game, you’ll want to give this one a listen to stay up to date. Listen, Learn and Enjoy! Show Notes: Download the OnX app HERE Join Mossy Oak’s Weekly Newsletters: The Branch | Gamekeeper Field Notes Have a question for us or a podcast idea? Email us at gamekeepers@mossyoak.com Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 28 Feb 2023 | EP:142 | Rios are Heroes | 01:20:45 | |
This week the Gamekeeper crew enjoys a lively discussion of the Rio Grande subspecies of the wild turkey. Dr. Dwayne Elmore of Oklahoma State University explains habitat, roosting habits, and overall behavior of the lusty, frequently gobbling bird that we all love to chase. We learn why their gobble sounds different and a theory on why they can be hard to kill right off the roost. Lots of turkey obsessed hunters chase Rios every year and if you don’t, you should consider it. Listen, Learn and Enjoy. Join Mossy Oak’s Weekly Newsletter: The Branch Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 03 Mar 2023 | EP:143 | Did You Hear That? | 00:37:40 | |
On this BONUS podcast we interview Lucas Mashtare of Tetra to help us understand how a hearing device will protect and enhance our hearing. Turkey hunters depend on their ears, and during this brief but insightful discussion we learn how the many activities of a gamekeeper could be damaging their hearing without the proper protection. Listen Learn, Enjoy, and Protect Your Hearing. Show Notes: TETRA Hearing: https://tetrahearing.com/ Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 07 Mar 2023 | EP:144 | Insight into the Merriam’s Wild Turkey | 01:19:48 | |
This week the Gamekeeper crew talks with noted South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks Senior Biologist, Dr. Chad Lehman, about the turkeys found in his state. We learn about how important the Ponderosa Pine is to the tough yet beautiful Merriam’s turkey, hear about previous restoration efforts, and learn about the Black Hills and what to look for if you’re planning a trip to hunt Merriam’s. Chad is a great guest and the topics vary widely during the conversation. Listen, Learn and Enjoy. Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 14 Mar 2023 | EP:145 | The Life & Times of a Traveling Turkey Hunter | 01:22:29 | |
This week we have a deep discussion on turkeys with two fanatics, Jason Hart and Doc Weddle. Doc, a carpenter by trade, takes off four months each spring to chase the gobble. He has completed 3 US Turkey slams (all 49 states) and only has a small handful of gobblers left to complete his 4th and 5th!!! Doc gives out some great advice on hunting public ground and how he has learned to get the most enjoyment out of each hunt. It’s a good one that you don’t want to miss. Listen, Learn, and Enjoy. Show Notes: Follow Doc Weddle on Instagram: @docweddle Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 21 Mar 2023 | EP:146 | In the Turkey Woods with George Mayfield | 01:29:53 | |
This week, George Mayfield once again joins us between the turkeys to talk turkeys. George’s turkey hunting career has run the full gamut and he has ended up at the Gamekeeper stage wanting to give back. The old guide has spent many a morning breaking day in the turkey woods and his insight and explanations of their behavior is next level. Because our listeners asked, we brought him back. You don’t want him hunting your property and you don’t want to miss this episode. Listen, Learn and Enjoy. Show Notes: Other Great Episodes with George Mayfield
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| 24 Mar 2023 | EP:147 | Setting Up Your Turkey Gun with Rob Roberts (BONUS EPISODE) | 00:51:51 | |
On this BONUS podcast we chat with none other than Rob, from Rob Roberts Custom Gun Works! We talk all things turkey guns, including: tight chokes, forcing cones, modern shells, porting, old barrels, trigger work, shot strings, and more. Tight can be too tight, and there is no one-size-fits-all pattern. Rob is truly an expert, and has made a career out of improving shotguns with aftermarket gunsmithing and custom accessories. Most importantly, he provides us all with a few new excuses for the next time we miss a longbeard. Listen, Learn, and Enjoy! Show Notes : Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 28 Mar 2023 | EP:148 | Mother Nature is One Tough Mother | 01:15:49 | |
This week on the Gamekeepers podcast we talk about how Mother Nature is one TOUGH MOTHER. Our guest is Rick from the Nature is Metal Instagram page, and he’s probably seen more intensive nature scenes play out than anyone else on the planet. We talk about how different nature actually is compared to the warm-and-fuzzy Disney type films. Rick tells us about some odd and interesting video clips, including some that were too shocking for him to share on his page. It’s an interesting discussion that you won’t want to miss. Listen, Learn and Enjoy! Show Notes: Follow Nature Is Metal on Instagram: @natureismetal Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 04 Apr 2023 | EP:149 | Turkey Tales of the Gamekeepers | 01:19:44 | |
This week we hold court in the Gamekeeper studio and share some of our favorite turkey hunting stories. Have you ever heard of someone killing a turkey in their underwear? You will. What about a miss at three yards, or the turkeys that cause one to make poor decisions – like crossing a raging creek in the dark? You’ll hear a priceless Mr. Fox story from a rainy morning hunt, plus legendary turkey hunter/caller Ernie Callendrelli joins us and has us all laughing hysterically. We don’t take ourselves too seriously and this one proves it. Listen, Learn and Enjoy! Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 11 Apr 2023 | EP:150 | More Turkey Tales | 01:17:07 | |
This week the Gamekeeper crew continues to entertain our audience with more turkey stories. You’ll hear from an expanded group of hunters as they tell some of their favorite turkey tales. We hang on every word and pay tribute the grandest of all gamebirds. You might even learn something. Listen, Learn, and Enjoy! Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 18 Apr 2023 | EP:151 | Conservation Matters | 01:56:02 | |
This week we have a world leader in wildlife conservation discussing the history and future of wildlife conservation. Mr. Shane Mahoney is a well-spoken, lifelong advocate for wild places and the wildlife that inhabits them. Everyone should take the time to listen to his retelling of the past and his insight into the future. It’s an interesting discussion that made us even more thankful for our wildlife heritage and conservation heroes. We all learned something. This one will make you think! Listen, Learn and Enjoy. Show Notes: Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 25 Apr 2023 | EP:152 | Haunted by Misses | 01:10:24 | |
This week we tell all about some turkey misses we remember that haunt us to this day. We’re joined in studio by Dr. Michael Chamberlain, who listens to our stories, laughs at us, comments his wisdom and then shares his own story. Toxey joins us late and gives an update on Mr. Fox and a hunt they shared that morning. However – the theme is misses – and if you turkey hunt much it’s going to happen to you as well! We hope you can learn something you can apply to your hunts to help keep you from being haunted by a miss. Listen, Learn, Enjoy. Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 28 Apr 2023 | EP:153 | The Story of Avery Island, Tabasco and Wildlife Conservation. | 01:32:29 | |
This week Dr. Shane Bernard tells us the history of Avery Island in Louisiana, including fascinating stories about the conservation efforts of E. A. “Ned” McIlhenny (1872-1949), the son of TABASCO® Sauce inventor E. McIlhenny. As the story goes, this man single handedly saved the imperiled Snowy Egret by creating protected sanctuary on the island that by 1911, had a thriving population over 100,000 birds. E. A. also banded over 300,000 birds and waterfowl to learn their migration habits, along with authoring a book with Charles Jordan about wild turkeys. The 2200 acre island also is home to a subspecies of whitetail deer thought to only live on the island. Shane, an accomplished author himself, is the historian and curator for the McIlhenny family and the TABASCO brand, who shares some great stories with us. You’ll be surprised. Listen, Learn, Enjoy! Show Notes: Photo Credit: Bird City Platform Courtesy of Pam Mcilhenny Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 02 May 2023 | EP:154 | Dr. Mike Chamberlain Talks Turkey | 01:25:10 | |
This week Dr. Mike Chamberlain drops in and we discuss a variety of topics. Mike updates us on the extensive research his team is doing on the LPDV virus, we talk turkey hunting safety after learning of several accidents, and he dispels a few old wives’ tales that we bring up. All in all it’s an interesting discussion centered around the wild turkey. Listen, Learn and Enjoy. Show Notes: Stay connect with Dr. Chamberlain Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 05 May 2023 | EP:155 | The Mr. Fox SBE3 28 Gauge (BONUS EPISODE) | 00:20:55 | |
On this BONUS podcast, Rob Kinney from the Gamekeeper crew catches up with Scott Rhodes of the Low Country Gamebird Foundation (a 501(c)(3) out of South Carolina) to discuss the Mr. Fox SBE3 28 Gauge they built with Rob Roberts Custom Gunworks, Benelli, and Palmetto State Armory to raffle off in an effort to raise money for Mossy Oak's Gamekeeper Grants. We learn more about the foundation and their efforts to come alongside Dr. Mike Chamberlain to support his research efforts and that of others as well. All the funds raised from this raffle will be donated to Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Grants and will be designated for turkey research. Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 09 May 2023 | EP:156 | Soybeans : A Game Changer for Your Deer | 01:18:33 | |
This week we welcome Heath North and Jason Pieroni, from Stratton Seed Company, to the podcast to help us understand the magical soybean. There may not be a more nutritious and highly desired food source for whitetails that can provide almost 4 seasons of the year. Soybeans are close to being the magic silver bullet of deer forages, but not all soybeans are equal and Heath explains the differences. When to plant, how deep, how big of an area to plant, broadcast or drill, glyphosate tolerance and when to spray, understanding the growth processes, inoculation, and more! It’s a fascinating discussion and all Gamekeepers can learn something. Helping your deer herd is important and it can start right now by planting a suitable soybean variety. Listen, Learn and Enjoy! Show Notes: BioLogic’s Game Changer Soybeans: https://www.plantbiologic.com/products/forage-soybeans Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 12 May 2023 | EP:157 | Ask Dudley #1 (Bonus Episode) | 00:46:00 | |
This week Rob Kinney and Dudley Phelps take over the podcast studio to hit on a few of the many habitat-related questions we get from our listeners. The questions are short, but in true “Dudley style” the answers are on point yet all over the place at the same time. We wouldn’t have it any other way! Listen, Learn, and Enjoy. Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 16 May 2023 | EP:158 | The Latest on Lyme Disease, Ticks, and Deer Blood as a Possible Cure | 01:05:37 | |
This week we learn about ticks and tick borne diseases along with the details of a promising discovery. Researchers have learned the blood of white-tailed deer kills the bacterium that causes Lyme disease. We are joined by Dr. Stephen Rich of UMass at Amherst, a tick and tick disease expert who explains it all to us. We are also joined by Dr. Lyon Brown, a medical doctor and local friend who helps us make sense of it all. Don’t be scared of ticks, be informed and protect yourself. Listen, Learn and Enjoy. Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 23 May 2023 | EP:159 | Managing Aquatic Weeds in Your Bass Pond | 01:39:31 | |
This week we are joined in studio with fisheries manager, Robby Mays, and we discuss how to control and prevent aquatic weeds. Robby has a wealth of knowledge concerning managing fish and ponds, and our conservation covers many topics. A quality pond can provide so much enjoyment...but they REALLY need management. Join on our quest to learn how to build the perfect pond. Listen, Learn and Enjoy! Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 26 May 2023 | EP:160 | Ask Dudley #2 (Bonus Episode) | 00:48:11 | |
This week Rob Kinney and Dudley Phelps take over the podcast studio again to hit on a few of the many habitat-related questions we get from our listeners. The questions are short, but in true “Dudley style” the answers are on point yet all over the place at the same time. We wouldn’t have it any other way! Listen, Learn, and Enjoy. Show Notes : Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 30 May 2023 | EP:161 | Path of the Panther | 01:19:22 | |
This week we are thrilled to be joined by Carlton Ward and Tori Linder from the Path of the Panther project. We finally found someone who loves to talk panthers more than us! It was interesting to learn the latest concerning the plight of the Florida Panther and the Wildlife Corridor that could connect the cats to the panhandle of Florida and beyond. There are so many moving pieces to manage. Carlton is a world class National Geographic photographer and Tori has dedicated her life to conservation projects from Africa to the Everglades. Their documentary and book, Path of the Panther, was just released and its must watch television for anyone who loves wild places. Listen, Learn and Enjoy. Show Notes: Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 06 Jun 2023 | EP:162 | An Interview with a Plant Breeder | 01:26:39 | |
This week we have Andy Dumbleton from Wrightson PPG in New Zealand join us in studio to answer our questions about forages. Besides being an avid hunter, Andy is a plant breeder at the highest level, who works in a lab and the field cross breeding plants to develop specific desirable characteristics. He is one of the top scientists behind the new Endurance Radish offering from Biologic Seed. It’s fascinating to hear how the whole plant breeding process works, and you’re guaranteed to learn something that will make you a better Gamekeeper. Listen, Learn and Enjoy! Show Notes: Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 09 Jun 2023 | EP:163 | Successful Sunflowers (BONUS EPISODE) | 01:00:06 | |
On this BONUS episode we do a deep dive on planting sunflowers. Whether it’s a legal dove field or an area for your family to enjoy, we learn the latest techniques. We’re joined by Twinkie Estes of Nutrien and he explains the details of the modern herbicide resistant sunflowers that enable a Gamekeeper to grow a clean and attractive field. Doves love sunflowers and so do we. Listen, Learn and Enjoy. Show Notes: Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 12 Jun 2023 | EP:164 | Alabama Black Bears | 01:15:34 | |
This week we are fascinated to learn about the research and management of two different populations of black bears in Alabama. We are joined by biologists Hannah Leeper, Traci Wood and Dr. Todd Steury of Auburn University who explain it all. Listening to their stories of crawling into bear dens (a couple times while mama bear was still present) to retrieve and weigh newborn cubs will give you a whole new appreciation for the dedication these biologists have for their work. No matter where you live we think you’ll find this a worthwhile story. Listen, Learn and Enjoy! Show Notes: Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 19 Jun 2023 | EP:165 | Understanding EHD | 01:09:11 | |
This week we discuss an aspect of Mother Nature that we all dread and hate to see, Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease also called EHD. Dr. Bronson Strickland of the MSU Deer Lab joins us to explain the disease and its causation. Later Mark Drury joins to tell us about his experiences and they are plenty. We’re starting to hear reports of sick deer around water sources and we wanted make sure we had the information for Gamekeepers to understand. Listen and Learn. Show Notes: Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 26 Jun 2023 | EP:166 | Hank Parker – Way More Than Fishing | 01:33:52 | |
This week one of our favorite Gamekeepers, Hank Parker, sits down in studio and we cover so many topics it’s hard to describe. Once we get down to business we discuss building a new pond, how to improve an existing pond, legal issues around building, managing fishing pressure, favorite lures, adding structure, and more. Of course with all of his life experiences he has a story that relates to each and every topic. You’ll be surprised to learn how long a bowfin can live in the mud of a dried up pond. At the end Hank shares how he gets through the stresses of life and what it means to have friends. This is a good one. Listen, Learn and Enjoy! Show Notes: Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 28 Jun 2023 | EP:167 | Keep Your Dog From Overheating This Summer (BONUS EPISODE) | 00:37:05 | |
During this BONUS episode we deal with the timely subject of over-heating working dogs. Training in the summer and hunting in the early dove season can be dangerous if you don’t pay attention to the warning signs. Trusted veterinarian Dr. Matt Ryan aka the @duckdogvet joins us from the Animal Clinic of Oxford along with our own Mr. Bill Gibson, our Director of Gun Dog Operations, from Mossy Oak Kennels. These tips could help save a dog’s life. So, if you have a dog you’re getting in shape for hunting season, or just getting your dog some exercise in the backyard with the kids, it’s a must listen. Please share with anyone you know who is working a dog this summer! We all love our dogs too much to let an avoidable incident happen. Listen, Learn and Enjoy. Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 03 Jul 2023 | EP:168 | The Bird Man of Mississippi | 01:20:48 | |
This week the show goes to the birds. Literally. Our guest, Dr. Adam Rohnke of Mississippi State, explains about all the wild birds that are migrating across the country right now. We all enjoy seeing them and attracting them to our backyards but there is so much about them we never knew. Did you know many birds including the diminutive Ruby-Throated Hummingbird flies all the way across the Gulf of Mexico in one flight? We learn a lot and come away with a new appreciation for the non-consumptive birds that we see every day. You’ll want to “tweet” about this one. Listen, Learn and Enjoy! Mossy Oak phone cases from Cell Helmet - https://www.cellhelmet.com/pages/mossy-oak-cases Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 10 Jul 2023 | EP:169 | Hank on the Hot Seat | 01:22:45 | |
This week we have Hank Parker sitting between the turkeys in the GK studio, to answer our questions and entertain us with stories. We do a in depth discussion on what he has learned through his many years of planting food plots including: how he picks a site, the way he fertilizes, his thoughts on lime, and how he plants his plots. Hank has figured out a system that works for him, and we can all learn from his trials and errors. We ask him which states excite him the most for big deer, he tells about his favorite outdoor experience (which will put a lump in your throat), and he tells a hair raising story about being chased down by the Federales in Mexico. We also get an education on the new and improved way to hunt the Ocellated turkey in the Yucatan Peninsula. It’s an informative and fun one you don’t want to miss! Listen, Learn and Enjoy. Show Notes: Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 14 Jul 2023 | EP:170 | Ask Dudley #3 Wildflowers and Native Grasses (Bonus Episode) | 00:46:16 | |
This week, Rob Kinney and Dudley Phelps take over the podcast studio again to hit on a few of the many habitat-related questions we get from our listeners. The questions are short, but in true “Dudley style” the answers are on point yet all over the place at the same time. We wouldn’t have it any other way! Listen, Learn, and Enjoy. Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 17 Jul 2023 | EP:171 | Speed Goats and Helicopters | 01:38:05 | |
This week we expand our horizons and spend time with Dr. Colter Chitwood of Oklahoma State University. He is known as the @biggamedoc and has many interesting big game research projects that we learn about including one where they catch Pronghorns with helicopters and later they follow the GPS signals of the does, sneak in to try and capture day old fawns. Colter explains the mystic of the Pronghorns and It’s a fascinating to learn about them. We also learn that you shouldn’t text while flying a helicopter and how one of the helicopter wranglers just captured his 10,000th animal. We also discuss collared animals and how the researchers want you to react to seeing one. Listen, Learn and Enjoy. Show Notes: Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 21 Jul 2023 | EP:172 | The Oyster is a Gamekeeper (Bonus Episode) | 01:08:26 | |
On this week’s bonus episode of the Gamekeeper Podcast, we re-hash a visit to the gulf coast near Corpus Christi, TX, where we helped document a team of researchers and volunteers as they successfully re-established new oyster reefs with recycled oyster shells. Dr. Jennifer Pollack, from the Texas A&M Harte Research Institute (HRI) in “Corpus,” and Pat Murray, the President of the Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) joined in on the discussion. We also learn about the program being put on by HRI called Sink Your Shucks... "It's habitat forming." We learned there are many similarities between improving habitat on land and along our shorelines, and how easy it is to make a difference. Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 24 Jul 2023 | EP:173 | Flint Knapping and Primitive Bows & Arrows | 01:59:53 | |
This week Will from @november_south teaches us about the art of flintknapping and building self-bows and arrows similarly to the way the Native Americans did. This talented craftsman amazes us with his arrowhead/knife building skills and thorough explanations of his processes. His award winning handmade bows are some of the most amazing hunting tools we’ve ever seen, and his tapered cane arrows fletched with turkey feathers and hafted with homemade stone points spin like high dollar carbons. We ask a bunch of questions and he has great answers. It’s impressive that Will successfully hunts with this gear that he builds, and he shares tips for getting deer within ten yards. As we close out, he demonstrates his musical talents as well. We all came away thinking that this is one of the most interesting podcasts we’ve done. Listen, Learn, Enjoy, and be Amazed! Show Notes: Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 31 Jul 2023 | EP:174 | Fighting Invasive Species With The Python Cowboy | 01:14:19 | |
This week we all listen in amazement to the stories that our guest Trapper Mike AKA the @pythoncowboy shares. Southern Florida and the Everglades has become an invasive species nightmare with pythons, monitor lizards, iguanas and even herpes infected monkeys. Trapper Mike, a “Gladesman” is doing his part to protect the wild places he loves. In the process, he has trained an amazing dog named Otto to help him find snakes, snake eggs and retrieve the iguanas. Mikes an interesting guy and his passion for the Everglades is apparent. Toxey thinks he has the best dog story he has ever heard. You must hear Mikes story of the 135 pound python that severs an artery in his arm and nearly took him down while he was hunting by himself. Listen, Learn and Enjoy. Show Notes: Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| 07 Aug 2023 | EP:175 | Giant Bluegill and the Slab Lab | 01:23:17 | |
This week we learn more about the “Slab Lab” and the quest to grow a world record class bluegill. Sarah Parvin from The Slab Lab and Shawn McNulty of American Sportfish Hatchery join us to explain the process and help teach us what they have learned. It’s an amazing story of a father and daughter’s shared obsession and a fisheries biologist pushing the science to the edge in an effort to grow a four pound plus bluegill. Can they do it? Listen, Learn and Enjoy. Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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