Best NWTF Podcasts (2024)

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EP 88 2024 Conservation Week - Hunter Advocacy 34:23

6h ago34:23

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Hunter advocacy plays a crucial role in preserving our hunting heritage. As threats to public lands, hunting access and wildlife habitats grow, the need to advocate for America’s hunters is more important than ever to protect our outdoor traditions. For the final podcast discussion of NWTF Conservation Week, NWTF’s Morgan Evans and Jesse Warner joi…

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EP 87 2024 Conservation Week - Fire 33:49

5h ago33:49

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It's NWTF Conservation Week, and today's discussion is about fire. NWTF Storyteller Hannah McKinney is joined by a panel of NWTF staffers — NWTF biologists Dave Nikonow and Ricky Lackey, NWTF Director of Conservation Operations West Patt Dorsey and NWTF Wildfire Crisis Strategy Manager Molly Pitts — for a talk about fire across the landscape and th…

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621 - Targeting Buck Beds in the South, Beating bucks to a spot for a shot in the morning, the Best way to structure vacation time for hunting 1:15:10

7h ago1:15:10

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On this episode we are covering some listener Q&A submissions, then talking about a recent pre-season scouting trip we did here in Alabama! Q&A's: Can hunting buck beds actually be effective in the South? I've got bucks in a spot at first light somewhat consistently, should I get in super early and try to beat them there? What is the best way to st…

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EP 86 2024 Conservation Week - Turkey Reproduction 47:17

9h ago47:17

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NWTF Conservation Week continues with a deep five into a topic that will surely pique the interest of turkey hunters — wild turkey reproduction. Ensuring hens are able to successfully reproduce and recruit poults into adulthood is critical for maintaining a stable wild turkey population across the country. For today's discussion, NWTF regional biol…

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EP 85 2024 Conservation Week - Habitat Diversity 39:05

7h ago39:05

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Wild turkeys and a host of other game and non-game species thrive in a patchwork of habitats, including forests, open grasslands, agricultural fields, water corridors and more. For Conservation Week 2024, NWTF district biologists Derek Alkire, Ryan Boyer and Mitch Blake sit down with NWTF Managing Editor of Web and Media David Gladkowski to talk ab…

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EP 84 2024 Conservation Week - Water 33:34

3d ago33:34

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Who was it that once said, “To talk about conservation and not talk about water is just dry conversation.” As the NWTF celebrates its 4th Annual Conservation Week, we would be remiss to not talk about the incredible importance of water and its integral role to the NWTF’s mission to conserve the wild turkey and preserve our hunting heritage. NWTF re…

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620 - The philosophy of a WOODSMAN ft. Whitetail LEGEND Bobby Worthington 1:30:47

3d ago1:30:47

1:30:47

Today, southern whitetail hunting legend Bobby Worthington joins the show! This is part 1 of a 2-part series with Bobby, where we conduct the deepest interviews ever recorded with him on what has allowed him to target the biggest bucks in the areas he hunts successfully. Bobby has a set of principles that allow him to be successful on the biggest, …

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619 - Combining FEED TREES and TERRAIN! North Carolina Hunt Recap 1:41:53

3h ago1:41:53

1:41:53

Today we are recapping our North Carolina mountain bow hunt! In this episode, we discuss: Jacob re-earning the title of ginger bowhunter Combining feed trees and terrain features Scouting different oak species to see what the deer are feeding on at the moment Dealing with sight based deer bedding Good ambush points for early season bowhunting and a…

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618. - A Simple Approach to BIG WOODS WHITETAILS with Stewart Keen 1:49:56

10d ago1:49:56

1:49:56

In this podcast, our friend Stewart Keen reveals his simple approach to hunting whitetails in the big woods. A lot of times we as hunters tend to over-complicate deer hunting and Stewart offers an easy to approach method to getting on big bucks! Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXP Grab some South…

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617 - Finding Feed Trees in areas COVERED by Oaks! Plus: NC Mountain Hunt Update 1:07:01

5d ago1:07:01

1:07:01

Today we are hitting some Q&A submissions, then talking about our first days in North Carolina hunting early season bucks! Q&A's: How do you find feed trees in areas covered in oaks? When should you hunt water sources for deer? At what point does wind overpower thermals? We then discuss our first days hunting in the mountains of Western North Carol…

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616 - BIG Bucks in BIG WOODS - Early Season Bowhunting with Chad Grove 1:44:02

15d ago1:44:02

1:44:02

Today we talk with Chad Grove of West Virginia about all things early season bowhunting for whitetails. Chad bow hunts the big woods in WV and has developed early season tactics that have proven effective for him over the last 6+ years! Subjects include: - Why Chad takes his vacation early to bow hunt rather than waiting for the rut - Discerning a …

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615 - Where should you start on a new hunting property? public land or private land & other Q&A's! 1:19:05

19d ago1:19:05

1:19:05

Today we are going through some listener Q&A submissions as well as discussing our upcoming North Carolina public land bowhunt! Questions include: - Where to focus when hunting a new property that seems to have a lot of everything - How to start one-sticking for mobile whitetail hunting - Best deer hunting podcasts to listen to before the season st…

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EP 83 Dr. Mike Chamberlain 1:04:59

9d ago1:04:59

1:04:59

Taking its support of wild turkey research into new territory, the NWTF recently established the first-ever National Wild Turkey Federation Distinguished Professor position with the University of Georgia’s Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources. Coming on the heels of the NWTF officially naming Dr. Mike Chamberlain as the chair of this po…

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614 - What creates a truly GIANT BUCK? with Brian Murphy & Dr. Karl Miller 1:37:23

23d ago1:37:23

1:37:23

Whether you are trying to grow a giant buck on your property or searching public land looking for the biggest deer you can find, this video is a must-watch. In this video, Brian Murphy and Dr. Karl Miller separate fact from fiction when it comes to antler development in whitetail deer. Brian was the CEO of the Quality Deer Management Association (n…

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613 - Ground Hunting the MISSISSIPPI MONSTER! 1:52:14

19d ago1:52:14

1:52:14

Today we are talking with Chase Borries about his GIANT Mississippi public land buck he tagged on opening day last year! Chase was able to capitalize on a cold front and get the buck to under 15 yards while hunting from the ground in a palmetto swamp. Subjects: Locating bucks in flat river bottom areas Finding a buck of this caliber in the midst of…

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612 - What to Look for In New Land to Hunt, Hunting Early Season Bedding & more | Q&A Special! 1:43:13

22d ago1:43:13

1:43:13

Today, we are doing a special Q&A podcast! We cover a wide array of questions submitted by listeners, including: What to look for in new public land to hunt How do you hunt a property deer are only passing through? What kind of oak trees drop first for deer hunting? Should you hunt feed trees in the morning or evening? How to keep deer meat from sp…

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611 - CONNECTING all the trails & buck sign for a big public land buck! 1:44:22

1M ago1:44:22

1:44:22

This week we are joined by Cale Stancil, who was able to tag a huge Tennessee public land buck last season! Cale focused on hunting a thermal hub the buck had been coming through and used historical sign and a knowledge of wind and thermals to put himself in the right place at the right time. Subjects include: - Reading historical sign - Hunting an…

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EP 82 Leslie Thompson "Niche to Meet You" Podcast Host 1:06:42

1M ago1:06:42

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Paul Campbell and Pete Muller of the NWTF are joined by Leslie Thompson, the "Niche to Meet You" podcast host, to talk about her new miniseries that was just launched this past week covering wild turkey conservation. While Thompson chronicles her journey to learn about the history and conservation of our cherished bird and the people who play an im…

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610 - Simple & Deadly: Create an Opening Week Strategy with Land Smathers 1:40:59

25d ago1:40:59

1:40:59

In this video, our buddy Land Smathers breaks down his approach to tagging a buck opening week! Land has been extremely successful in using this method for many years. Subjects include: - "Dropping a net" around a buck - Making buck movement simple in areas where it seems complicated - Utilizing Land's method both WITH and WITHOUT cams - Identifyin…

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609 - AI Tools to Pattern Bucks? 1:13:05

1M ago1:13:05

1:13:05

Today, we are talking with Mark Olis from Moultrie Mobile about the new AI software they created in conjunction with their cell cameras! We go down the rabbit hole on the following: How AI systems being built right now can answer long-standing questions like buck movement related to moon phase/position Moultrie building movement predictions based o…

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608 - EXTREME Southern Deer Hunting Tactics with Glen Solomon [THROWBACK] 1:21:01

2M ago1:21:01

1:21:01

Today, we are bringing it back to the classic of all classics for the Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast - Episode 116 with Glen Solomon. Glen was a true woodsman in every sense of the word and was a local legend in his home state of Georgia! In this episode, we do a deep dive into Glen's thought process when it comes to hunting whitetails on pressured W…

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607 - Backtracking a target buck & hunting a buck buck on a small property! 1:44:08

1M ago1:44:08

1:44:08

We kick off this episode with a listener success story with Tyler Millsap who had a banner year in 2023, tagging 4 GREAT bucks in Georgia and Tennessee. Tyler was able to backtrack his number 1 target buck, and utilized other tactics on all of the others. We also cover some listener Q&A submissions: Can scent control products actually make you smel…

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606 - How to locate bucks on their NATURAL PATTERNS with Shane Parker and Michael Pike (PART 2) 1:15:54

1M ago1:15:54

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This is part 2 of our series with Michael Pike and Shane Parker! In this episode, we cover: Shane's take on annual patterns and how he is using them this season How the biggest buck around is usually a loner, and how to find him Keeping track of bachelor groups through late summer into deer season The MSU study on buck bedding was on flat land. Wou…

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605 - Moving with a WIND SHIFT to tag a mature buck! 1:17:26

2M ago1:17:26

1:17:26

Today we are talking with Adam Kirk of Georiga about his 150+" hammer of a buck! Adam tagged the buck in the north Georgia mountains hunting a large saddle. We break down the hunt and what led Adam to the buck. Subjects: Seeking out aggressive terrain to find the bucks How much buck sign Adam was looking for in the mountains vs his lease in central…

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604 - How to locate bucks on their NATURAL PATTERNS with Shane Parker and Michael Pike (PART 1) 1:13:43

2M ago1:13:43

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Today, we are talking with two of the best hunters we know when it comes to breaking down properties and locating bucks! In this episode, we talk with Michael Pike (the Dilla') and Shane Parker about: How to locate velvet bucks in late summer without the use of bait, minerals, or food plots Locating target bucks for the fall Why Shane puts cameras …

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603 - Hunting the edge within the edge for a Georgia DROPTINE buck! 1:38:37

2M ago1:38:37

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This week for our listener success story we are talking with Mason Brook of Georgia about his 2023 season where he was able to tag several nice bucks, including a drop-tine buck! Subjects: Hunting a property that is almost entirely cutover Locating subtle terrain features in an area with little terrain Strategically hunting down wind of other hunte…

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602 - Hunting a bucks RELAXED AREA with Austin Anderson 1:52:17

2M ago1:52:17

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Today we talk with Austin Anderson of North Florida all about finding and hunting a buck's "relaxed zone"! Subjects include: Locating low-pressure areas on high-pressure properties Dialing in access routes during the summer Why Austin stays far from where he thinks a buck is bedding Hunting strips of high ground in flat areas Feed tree hunting in F…

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601 - Rattling in a Georgia GIANT! Changing one thing about his rattling sequence made all the difference. 1:27:14

2M ago1:27:14

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This week we are talking with Tate Kight from south Georgia about his massive GA buck from last season! Tate implemented a very specific rattling technique to call the buck in which we go over in detail! We also discussed getting some summer trail cams out at Andrew's club and some of the bucks they are getting on camera so far. We will be at TWO u…

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600 - Make your own luck - Ghillie suit hunting THICKETS! with Todd Steakley 2:05:05

2M ago2:05:05

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For episode 600 we have Todd Steakley of Alabama on the podcast to talk about his ultra-aggressive ground hunting tactics! Todd utilizes ghillie suits to get in tight to where the deer actually are and put himself right on the "X"! Subjects include: Todd's military experience leading him to use ghillie suits in the deer woods Mastering your conceal…

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599 - Hunting a GIANT where there are no trees to climb! The Story of a monster from the AR/MS Line 1:42:04

2M ago1:42:04

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This week Brandon Baldwin joins us for a listener success segment to talk about an absolute giant he took last year while hunting on the Arkansas-Mississippi line. Brandon was able to catch up with the buck, even though other hunters in the area knew about it. Subjects: ID sign made at night vs sign made in the day Hunting the areas where there are…

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598 - EVERYTHING You Need to know about SCENT with Tom Brownlee 1:30:56

2M ago1:30:56

1:30:56

Tom Brownlee, a nationally renowned canine instructor and scent expert is BACK on the show this week! We did a deep dive into the science behind scent, subjects include: The kind of scent you leave that deer can detect for MONTHS and how to avoid it How your scent falls off you and moves around the environment Scent dispersion in open ground vs cov…

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EP 81 R3 Symposium 1:12:12

3M ago1:12:12

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Jesse Warner, the NWTF's Northeastern R3 coordinator, is on location in Mobile, Alabama for the 2024 R3 symposium where more than 220 R3 professionals gathered to engage in and discuss hunting and shooting sports participation. Warner is joined by Bre Bashford, Georgia R3 coordinator, and Michael Addison, Nebraska R3 coordinator, to recount their s…

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597 - Finding an East Texas public land giant! Narrowing down a massive area to find THE buck. 1:14:38

2M ago1:14:38

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On our listener success segment this week we talk with Matt McGill of Texas about a buck he was able to tag last season on some east TX public. We go over the story of "chicken foot" and how Matt was able to narrow down a very large piece of the public to find the thicket this buck liked to hang out in! We then transition over to listener Q&A's: Be…

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596 - NO NONSENSE FEED TREE HUNTING with Greg Maher 1:11:20

3M ago1:11:20

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This week we are diving deep on feed tree hunting! Our friend Greg Maher of South Carolina breaks down how he targets bucks on feed trees with a bow. Subjects include: Feed trees in Pine Country In-depth sign reading for feed tree hunting Systematically covering the right ground to find good feed trees What to do on years with few acorns What to do…

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595 - Tagging an Alabama 13 Pointer in an ACTIVE LOGGING CUT! Plus: Should you Spread Out cams, or concentrate on one area? 1:36:52

3M ago1:36:52

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Today for our listener success segment we are talking with Kyle Huffstutler about his Alabama 13 point from last season! Subjects include: Hunting in and around an active logging cut Finding the bedding ridge the deer like Finding a backdoor to access your spot Timber cycles and how timber sales work After our listener success segment, we touch on …

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EP 80 Beau Brooks and Maggie Williams 45:17

3M ago45:17

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That's a wrap! Turkey season is over and we're joined by Beau Brooks and Maggie Williams to talk their favorite moments from the season, traveling for turkeys and more. Cover Photo by Casey Lyon. Become an NWTF member here.By Philip Matthews and Gilbert Randolph

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594 - BUCK TRAVEL LOOPS Revealed By GPS w/ Dr. Bronson Strickland of MSU Deer Lab 1:13:23

3M ago1:13:23

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This is part 2 of our series with Dr. Bronson Strickland of MSU deer lab! Catch part 1 here - https://youtu.be/YiFfqdcu0Nk In this episode we dig deeper into Mississippi States GPS data on whitetail deer and discuss: How bucks seem to "anchor" themselves around specific features What features could serve as an anchor on public land or a hunting clu…

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593 - METHODICALLY Hunting a Kentucky PUBLIC BRUTE! Giving the BUCK the WIND, Hunting the RIGHT Spot OFTEN 1:33:14

3M ago1:33:14

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In this video, Andrew Butler details the hunt for a brute of a public land whitetail in Kentucky! Subjects include: - Setting a goal of tagging a 150" buck - Finding the right mix of habitat and terrain - Using a "killing wind" to get close to bucks - Hunting a spot 20+ times in one season - Clean access being key to targeting upper echelon bucks -…

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592 - Solving the MYSTERY of BUCK BEDDING! Whitetail GPS Study w/ Dr Bronson Strickland 1:33:20

3M ago1:33:20

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In this video we do a DEEP DIVE on all things buck bedding with Mississippi State University's Dr. Bronson Strickland! MSU has conducted a series of GPS studies on free-range whitetail deer in Mississippi. They specifically looked at things like buck bedding, buck travel and more. Subjects include: - Is there really such a thing as a "buck's bedroo…

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EP 79 Conservation is Contagious : R3 with Jesse Warner 44:21

4M ago44:21

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Conservation is contagious! On this episode of the Turkey Call All Access Podcast we're talking with the NWTF North East R3 Coordinator, Jesse Warner, NWTF National R3 and Relevancy Coordinator Morgan Evans and Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife R3 Coordinator Astrid Huseby about all things R3. R3 stands for recruitment, retention and…

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591 - ALABAMA Wildlife Dept on DO WE NEED MORE HUNTERS? Plus BLACK PANTHER SIGHTINGS in the South 1:36:18

4M ago1:36:18

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On this episode we are talking with Marianne Gauldin, Bridget Murphy and Olivia Wilkes of The Alabama Department of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries! Subjects include: Alabama's new initiative to bring education on hunting & conservation efforts to Alabama's schools and colleges A discussion on R3 (recruit, retain, reactivate) Do we really need mo…

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590 - PREDICTING WIND CURRENTS AND BUCK TRAILS BY TOPO MAP w/ Clifton Denney 1:57:53

3M ago1:57:53

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Today we are throwing it back to one of our all time favorites, EP 300 with our buddy Clifton Denney! This episode has produced a ton of listener success stories over the years and we felt this was the perfect time to bring it back to the top of the feed! Have you ever had the wind switch and swirl on you in the stand? If you've hunted for any leng…

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589 - SIGNPOST RUBS for Buck Inventory | Listener Q&A! 1:08:08

4M ago1:08:08

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588 - Making Bucks Predictable, EVEN in THICKETS with Jeff Baggett and Travis Lee 1:26:40

4M ago1:26:40

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In this video we are with Travis Lee and Jeff Baggett, both hailing from South Alabama, talking about targeting mature bucks in the Deep South! Subjects include: - Locating a big bucks hideout - How to find out where to hunt when EVERYTHING is super thick - Why big bucks are predictable in early season...EVEN in the thickets of the Deep South - Why…

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587 - Hunting Barefoot, Dialing in Access Routes, CAB Meeting & Q&A! 1:25:01

4M ago1:25:01

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Today we are hitting some listener Q&A submissions as well as hitting on: Kansas draw results! Hunting barefoot Dialing in access routes this summer Jacob speaking at the Alabama CAB meeting Q&A: Number one bit of info that has helped us Q&A: How to keep your feet dry and preventing odor Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - htt…

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586 - SECLUDED Buck Bedrooms! Scratching out the Tough Bucks w/ Kelsey Moss 2:11:08

4M ago2:11:08

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Kelsey Moss has tagged a 5.5+ year old buck 6 years in a row with archery equipment! In this video, he shares his thoughts on locating secluded cover, finding those older bucks that know how to avoid everyone else, and combining feed tree and calling tactics to give yourself the highest odds possible. Subjects include: - Secluded cover vs hard to a…

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Turkey Calling With Matt Van Cise | Turkey Talk Podcast 59:56

4M ago59:56

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Tune into this captivating episode with renowned turkey-calling champion Matt Van Cise. Matt shares his extensive knowledge and skills in the art of turkey calling, offering listeners invaluable tips and techniques to improve their calling abilities. From mastering the basics to advanced calling strategies, Matt covers it all, helping hunters under…

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Hunting Toms In Mexico With Manuel Enriquez | Turkey Talk Podcast 1:02:07

4M ago1:02:07

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In this exciting episode of the Turkey Talk Podcast, we travel south of the border to explore the unique challenges and rewards of hunting toms in Mexico. Our guest, Manuel Enriquez, a seasoned hunter and local expert, shares his wealth of knowledge on the best hunting practices, strategies, and locations for pursuing these magnificent birds in the…

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Choke Tubes, Turkey Guns, and Patterning your Shotgun With Scott Carlson | Turkey Talk Podcast 48:59

4M ago48:59

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In this episode of the Turkey Talk Podcast, we dive deep into the world of turkey hunting with renowned expert Scott Carlson. Join us as Scott shares his extensive knowledge of choke tubes, providing insights into selecting the right one for your turkey gun. Learn the intricacies of shotgun patterning and how to optimize your setup for a successful…

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Turkey Hunting & Conservation | Turkey Talk Podcast 1:07:36

4M ago1:07:36

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In this episode of the Turkey Talk Podcast, host Rob Keck sits down with Bass Pro Shops to explore the vital connection between turkey hunting and conservation. They discuss effective hunting strategies, the significance of habitat conservation, and current initiatives spearheaded by Bass Pro Shops to protect turkey populations. Whether you're a se…

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