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Highlighting hunters and wildlife, the Mossy Oak Gamekeepers podcast exists to improve your hunting, fishing and outdoor skills by delivering science based wildlife management practices plus hands on hunt/fish strategies and techniques. Our top notch guests will educate and entertain while we celebrate wildlife, discuss the latest research, detail hunting tactics, explore old legends and listen to some great stories. Managing wildlife and habitat can improve your time afield. Listening to th ...
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Welcome to Fist Full of Dirt, the official podcast of Mossy Oak Properties hosted by Ronnie "Cuz" Strickland. Whether you own a small farm, lease land or just love hangin' in your backyard.. we’re all about the outdoor lifestyle and how to get the most from your time in God’s great Outdoors.
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Flyway connections podcast is here to connect new and veteran waterfowlers to the lifestyle of chasing cupped wings. Also, to fill the waterfowl void of the off season. We are also highlighting organizations like "Valor and Honor Outdoors" that serves the people who serve from Military, Services Members to First Responders. Let Valor and Honor Outdoors be part of your next outdoors adventure.
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This week on Fist Full of Dirt, we’re reading some of y’all’s favorite outdoor memories you sent in. I’ll be throwing in a few of my own including a couple I will promise you haven’t heard before. All smiles on this very special episode. Thank you for listening, tell a buddy about us! Stay connected with Fist Full of Dirt: Instagram: @ffodpodcast I…
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On this week’s podcast Dr. Phillip Lavretsky of UTEP and Dr. Brian Davis of Miss State University join us to explain the frightening scenario of the degradation of wild mallard genetics. Released “game farm” mallards were previously thought to not survive the winters, and certainly weren’t thought to be breeding with wild ducks. Turns out that’s no…
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On this week’s BONUS podcast we’re joined by celebrated pro bass fisherman Gerald Swindle. He’s also a very serious hunter and Gamekeeper so we had a lot to talk about. Our plan was to get him to explain a year in the life of a largemouth bass (which he skillfully does), in order to comprehend what they are doing each season of the year. The GMAN’s…
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Joining us in the camo cave this week is retired Conservation Officer, trapper and lifelong hunter Kennie Prince. Kennie tells us about his new book, The Poacher’s Nightmare. The name says it all. You don’t want to miss this one. Thank you for listening! Stay connected with Fist Full of Dirt: Instagram: @ffodpodcast Instagram: @moplandforsale Twitt…
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This week we’re joined in studio by World Champion Coyote caller Torry Cook of Arkansas. Torry, an obsessed hunter, has raised multiple coyote pup litters through the years in order to learn from them. You might wonder if raising pups has made him soft hearted towards them? Trust us, it hasn’t. It was totally a play to get knowledge and use it agai…
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This week we have Vandy Collins, who just may be the most experienced dove field preparer alive today. If not, he isn’t far behind. He explains what he has learned through his many years of managing fields and hunters. Vandy is a wealth of knowledge and he isn’t shy to share his opinion. His tell it like it is attitude makes him seem crusty, but be…
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Joining us in the camo cave this week is Mathew Herndon. Matthew runs a large Co-Op in north Mississippi. Talk about a wealth of knowledge. Summer food plots, gardens, fall plots, and a no nonsense take on what works and what doesn’t. We should have done this one a long time ago. #gamekeeper #greenthumb #foodplots Have a question or a podcast idea?…
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This week we have saltwater expert Tom Rowland on to discuss sharks and how they are affecting fishing. It seems social media is full of videos of sharks attacking many different species of hooked fish. It’s really sad to see a big tarpon or any other fish get targeted. Is it the way we fish that is causing this? Are they conditioned to a fisherman…
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On this week’s BONUS podcast we’re joined by Bluegill record chaser and affable fisherman Trevor Fry. Who doesn’t love catching bluegills in the summer time? For many of us, it evokes special memories from our childhood. Trevor has taken his passion to the next level and as he stalks trophy fish in an effort to catch the Louisiana state record. He …
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This week on Fist Full of Dirt, we’ve got a gift for you… joining us is a fellow turkey hunter and absolute BBQ Pit-Master, Chris Armstrong. Chris is going over all of his steps and ingredients that make his barbecue some of the best around. Heck, he’s from Memphis. Brisket, ribs, pork and sides, we’re goin, deep. #food #BBQ Have a question or a po…
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This week we’re joined by falconer Jeremy Jones, and his two raptors, Ruben the tiny kestrel and Eagle, the red-tail hawk. We learn about the millennia-old sport of falconry and the many details and hurdles that go into being a falconer. We were amazed to find out it’s all about the hunt and these birds are trained to be hunting partners. It’s a fa…
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This week’s BONUS episode is a deep dive into understanding chufas. Our expert guests Travis Sumner of SC and Jacob Gray of MS, are two long time Gamekeepers who have literally planted thousands of acres of chufas for turkeys. We talk about where they came from, why turkeys love them, when to plant, how to plant, fertilizer and herbicides. Suffice …
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This week on Fist Full of Dirt, we’re talking to Chief Deputy Chuck Mays of the Shelby County (Memphis) Sheriff’s office. He’s offering advice on home, car & self defense and what criminals are looking for. A MUST listen. Y'all stay safe and thank you for listening. Have a question or a podcast idea? Email us at ffodpodcast@mossyoak.com Stay connec…
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This week we welcome Anthony Ballard the MDWFP Bear Coordinator and Dr. Dana Morin a carnivore expert from Mississippi State University to talk about the black bears of Mississippi. The Magnolia State has a long, historic tradition with black bears, dating back to when the Delta region was still massive old growth timber and full of bears! Then of …
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Catfish week continues as we discuss catching cats with more traditional methods than the previous podcast. We ask our catfish experts Geoffrey King, Corey Stout and Ted Swords questions about tight lining, limb lines, jugs and trotlines. There is a lot of good information here for all budgets and skill levels, and their explanations are a lot of f…
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This week on Fist Full of Dirt I’m recapping the last leg and last yelp of my 2024 season. I ended my turkey season in Nebraska with the same guy I started it with on March 1st in Florida. Me and Bubba have logged a lot of miles through the years & we’re already talking about next spring. Thank you for listening. Have a question or a podcast idea? …
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This week we’re talking about grabbling catfish! It’s a crazy sport that has people catching giant catfish with their hands. Would you reach into a hole in the bank and let a big blue cat bite your hand so you can catch it? We are joined by catfish grabbling experts Geoffrey King, Corey Stouts and Ted Swords of North Mississippi who know how to gra…
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On this timely classic 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. …
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This week on Fist Full of Dirt we’re sharing some old school tips (and we dug DEEP into the archives!) on how to video your hunt. True enough it’s much easier today than 40 years ago with iPhones and tiny camcorders but there’s still some techniques for the field that will never change. Have a question or a podcast idea? Email us at ffodpodcast@mos…
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This week we have a very interesting discussion with author Erika Howsare, whose recent book, The Age of Deer, The Trouble and Kinship with Our Wild Neighbors recently caught our attention. It’s a fascinating look at the white-tailed deer and its relationship with man over time. She explains, “deer have been an essential part of human life for mill…
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On the latest BONUS podcast, we address the often overlooked step of cleaning your firearms after the season. Longtime gunsmith Ed Sanders teaches us all a thing or two. Do you purposely dry fire your rifle to release the spring pressure? Do you apply a coating of oil in your barrel after the season to prevent pitting? What about the newer guns wit…
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This week on Fist Full of Dirt, it’s our yearly visit with my good buddy Dr. David Allen. We’re gonna talk about some baby steps to eating better and getting healthier so you can chase what ever you chase longer. David’s office (Allen Chiropractic Center) is in Starkville MS but a large portion of his patients are there for nutrition guidance. He’s…
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This week we have Dr. Steve Ditchkoff from Auburn University on to discuss the latest on the exploding feral pig population. He’s studied wild pigs extensively during his career and thinks they are the smartest critters on the landscape. How come we rarely see many wild pig road kills? Did you know De Soto brought over the first pigs in the 1500’s,…
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On this bonus podcast we have Dean “Redbeard” Mundhenke on to talk turkeys. Dean was the focus of the film “The Disease,” and is a legendary call maker. We start out asking about his copper calls and the conversation develops from there. We are also joined by Daniel Haas who gives an update on “The Colonel and the Fox” film. It’s an interesting con…
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This week on Fist Full of Dirt we relive Laureen’s hunt, it was pretty intense. Video should be up soon. Also a little recap of my turkey season so far and what’s still ahead. I predict a semi-live episode from @theroostlodge may happen soon but we’ll see! Thanks for listening! Have a question or a podcast idea? Email us at ffodpodcast@mossyoak.com…
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This week we continue with part 2 of our interesting discussion with wildlife and habitat aficionado Mark Thomas. He starts off teaching us where to shoot a charging grizzly bear and from there we learn about neonicotinoids and turkeys, how to build a spray rig boom, a liquid liming rig, understanding surfactants, the importance of eventually cutti…
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On this week’s BONUS episode we discuss mastering locator calls. Everybody has a “go to” call and we learn from Rip Dickerson and Shon Wright of Woodhaven Calls what all is available, plus how to run them. What’s the craziest sound you’ve heard that makes a turkey gobble? We’ll ask the group. It’s a fun one! Listen, Learn and Enjoy. Show Notes: Woo…
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This week on Fist Full of Dirt we have Henry and Lakisha Wooderd from HALO Hunting. They have a great YouTube channel that’s full of great outdoor content, but they’re not chasing numbers. They are all about encouraging other folks to get outside. They just completed the most epic slam of all, they call it the “Family Slam”. Now that’s a goal we sh…
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This week we’re thrilled to be joined with one of the most interesting and well versed wildlife and forestry professionals we’ve ever met, Mark Thomas. Marks insane resume proves he’s been exposed to more than can be explained in one podcast. We have a fun discussion and look back at what he has learned over his lifetime of managing properties for …
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This week we are joined by entomologist Dr. Blake Layton from the Mississippi State Entomology Department to explain the Cicada phenomenon that’s is occurring. For the first time in 221 years, both 13 year and 17 year periodical cicadas will emerge from their underground lairs at the same time. In certain areas of the country the sounds of courtshi…
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This week we are in the camo cave with Dr. Bill Dickinson, co-founder of Tetra. Tetra hearing devices can be programmed to frequencies that pick up Turkeys, Elk, Ducks and other wildlife. After experiencing hearing loss myself, these guys got me back in the game. Dr. Dickinson explains the ins & outs of the Tetra boom and why sportsmen are their nu…
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This week with a joined by lifelong whitetail fanatic Doug Roberts, to discuss what he has learned through trials and errors to help Gamekeepers can grow healthier whitetails. Doug has some incredible insight into what it takes to grow a big whitetail and he surprised us with some of his answers. He also explained to us what he knew about the Mitch…
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On this week’s BONUS episode we have Bill Sugg, Ronnie “Cuz” Strickland and David Loftis join us. We learn quickly from Mr. Loftis that the push button is WAY more than a beginners call. In fact, his calling inspires a normally mild mannered Bill Sugg into joining him with even more push button chaos. Later, Cuz gives us a deep dive on his famous t…
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Y’all answered the call! Why do turkeys gobble some days and not others? Is it weather related, barometric pressure, humidity, the moon? This week on @ffodpodcast we put the question to our listeners and y’all left hundreds of voicemails and we’re gonna play some. This is one of my favorite episodes, no lack of opinions in turkey hunting! Thanks fo…
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This week we are joined in studio by one of our favorite guests, Dr. Bronson Strickland, for a lively discussion on whitetails. Bronson also brought Moriah Boggess, a brilliant young Deer Biologist who works with him at Wildlife Investments where they work with landowners to implement habitat management plans. We ask them both to help explain what …
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On this BONUS episode we interview Ernie Calandrelli of Quaker Boy about wing bone turkey calls. Ernie is a master wing bone caller, a larger than life character and a legend in the wild turkey world. He explains the history of the call, how to make one and how to call on one. This one is special. Listen, Learn and Enjoy. Show Notes: Quaker Boy Cal…
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This week on Fist Full of Dirt, it’s a deep dive into The Colonel and The Fox. I was blessed to be able to turkey hunt with both of these legends and I’ll share a little insight about them both. If you haven’t watched the full length movie yet, you’re missing a great documentary about not only these two men but the history of the wild turkey. Thank…
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This week we have Barry Smith, a highly respected fisheries scientist with a lifetime of innovation and experience around managing sportfish. It’s a conversation that includes crappie, catfish, flathead catfish, shell crackers, river fish, bass, crawfish, fathead minnows, the bream spawn, aerators, stratification, fertility, liming water, all femal…
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On this episode we have an old school call designer, Mike Battey explains turkey vocalizations and why you should have a trumpet call in your vest. Mike was the first to use high tech recording equipment to study wild turkey sounds and his recordings are amazing acoustic experiences. He is also an expert on the mysterious turkey call called the tru…
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What does a baseball glove with Bible accents have to do with the outdoors or a Fist Full of Dirt? Tune in to this week’s episode to hear an amazing story of Faith and perseverance. Thank you for listening! Have a question or a podcast idea? Email us at ffodpodcast@mossyoak.com Stay connected with Fist Full of Dirt: Instagram: @ffodpodcast Instagra…
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This week we are joined by Dan Moultrie and Derrick Duke of Moultrie Feeders to discuss managing for deer and turkeys plus learn about the latest in technology. Dan has been a part of managing several high profile hunting properties and through his obsession with growing big deer has seen some of the best ideas others have put in place. We did our …
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BONUS Podcast. Box Calls. Join us and experience a Turkey Calling “Master Class” on running a box call. Guest Lyle Gilbert of Houndstooth Calls answers all our questions and teaches us about the versatility of an old school box call. Most hunters learn to call with a box, BUT everybody should have one in their vest. Listen, Learn and Enjoy. Show No…
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This week on Fist Full of Dirt, we’re sharing the recap of the Florida boys’ hunt. The highs and lows and the truth about what makes even a short road trip special. Thank you for listening! Have a question or a podcast idea? Email us at ffodpodcast@mossyoak.com Stay connected with Fist Full of Dirt: Instagram: @ffodpodcast Instagram: @moplandforsal…
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