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| EP:260 | Bonus: Seed Coating Explained | 30 Aug 2024 | 00:51:46 | |
On this bonus podcast it’s an education on how science and technology is helping to enhance seedling survival on super small seeds like clovers, alfalfas and select brassicas. We are joined by Bill Talley of Summit Coatings a long time seedsman who does a great job of explaining the thought process behind coating seed and adding inoculants. This is a technology that’s made many people wonder what’s going on as the overall seed count is lower, the seed is made heavier, but in the end you’ll have more plants survive. If your into food plots and especially clover, you need to listen and it will help your wildlife farming skills. Listen, Learn and Enjoy. Show Notes: Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| EP:259 | Talking Ungulates with Dave Owens | 27 Aug 2024 | 01:12:16 | |
This week we have one of our favorite guests talk deer hunting with us. Dave Owens of the Pinhoti Project is a rabid turkey hunter, and each fall he manages to wrap a tag around an old bruiser whitetail. Is he equally obsessed? What deer sign does he key in on? What are his favorite setups? Is it feed such as acorns or persimmons? Trails? Near bedding? We ask the question, what does he think makes him such a successful hunter? He’s a humble guy but we pull out some qualities that we all can apply to our own hunts. It’s a good discussion – one that a deer hunter will certainly enjoy. Does he get revenge with a trivia question? Listen, Learn and Enjoy. Show Notes: Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| EP:250 | Growing Corn for Wildlife | 26 Jul 2024 | 01:36:25 | |
In this BONUS episode Dr. Erick Larson, the Miss State University Extension Corn and Grain Crops Specialist joins us to explain growing corn for wildlife. Everyone readily admits a field of standing corn can attract and hold wildlife and teamed up with cool season plantings can create beautiful areas of green/grain. However for many food plotters, growing corn can be a bit intimidating. We ask Erick to help us understand how to take agricultural knowledge and apply it to growing smaller plots of corn specifically for wildlife. Erick’s a mild mannered corn genius who recently bow killed a 200-inch whitetail in Kansas. It’s a great discussion. Listen, Learn and Enjoy. Show Notes: Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| EP:160 | Ask Dudley #2 (Bonus Episode) | 26 May 2023 | 00:49:12 | |
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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| EP:159 | Managing Aquatic Weeds in Your Bass Pond | 23 May 2023 | 01:42:31 | |
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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| EP:158 | The Latest on Lyme Disease, Ticks, and Deer Blood as a Possible Cure | 16 May 2023 | 01:08:38 | |
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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| EP:157 | Ask Dudley #1 (Bonus Episode) | 12 May 2023 | 00:47:02 | |
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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| EP:156 | Soybeans : A Game Changer for Your Deer | 09 May 2023 | 01:21:33 | |
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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| EP:155 | The Mr. Fox SBE3 28 Gauge (BONUS EPISODE) | 05 May 2023 | 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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| EP:154 | Dr. Mike Chamberlain Talks Turkey | 02 May 2023 | 01:28:10 | |
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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| EP:153 | The Story of Avery Island, Tabasco and Wildlife Conservation. | 28 Apr 2023 | 01:35:29 | |
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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| EP:152 | Haunted by Misses | 25 Apr 2023 | 01:13:24 | |
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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| EP:151 | Conservation Matters | 18 Apr 2023 | 02:01:39 | |
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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| EP:249 | They Did What? Duck Hunting Confrontations | 23 Jul 2024 | 01:06:40 | |
This week we are joined by Natalie Krebs, Executive Editor at Outdoor Life. She recently traveled to Australia to learn about the anti-hunting movement that’s vigorously trying to stop duck hunting. We were fascinated to hear about how these groups operated. We’ve never encountered an anti-hunter during a hunt…have you? Her stories are shocking and we thought that every hunter should pay attention to this to understand and help prevent this from happening in our United States. Either through egregious actions during hunts or more discreet methods of changing laws (think California mountain lions and now attempting the same in Colorado), the anti’s are making efforts to shut down our way of life. They don’t understand conservation and how hunting plays an integral role in managing wildlife, while at the same time raising funds for the same animals and many others. This is one every hunter needs to pay attention to and share. Listen, Learn and Be Informed. Show Notes: Read Natalie’s article in Outdoor Life - https://www.outdoorlife.com/hunting/australia-duck-season/ Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| EP:150 | More Turkey Tales | 11 Apr 2023 | 01:20:07 | |
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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| EP:149 | Turkey Tales of the Gamekeepers | 04 Apr 2023 | 01:22:44 | |
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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| EP:148 | Mother Nature is One Tough Mother | 28 Mar 2023 | 01:18:49 | |
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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| EP:147 | Setting Up Your Turkey Gun with Rob Roberts (BONUS EPISODE) | 24 Mar 2023 | 00:52:53 | |
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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| EP:146 | In the Turkey Woods with George Mayfield | 21 Mar 2023 | 01:32:53 | |
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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| EP:145 | The Life & Times of a Traveling Turkey Hunter | 14 Mar 2023 | 01:25:29 | |
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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| EP:144 | Insight into the Merriam’s Wild Turkey | 07 Mar 2023 | 01:22:48 | |
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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| EP:143 | Did You Hear That? | 03 Mar 2023 | 00:37:04 | |
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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| EP:142 | Rios are Heroes | 28 Feb 2023 | 01:23:45 | |
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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| EP:141 | Tips on Applying for Hunting Tags with the OnX Crew | 24 Feb 2023 | 00:51:52 | |
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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| EP:248 | Bonus: Night Killers, Blood Lusting Poachers | 19 Jul 2024 | 01:33:09 | |
This week we are joined by retired Game Warden Tim Flanigan. His new book, Night Killers: Blood Lusting Poachers tells the story of his career operating in the dark of night chasing night hunters. The poaching activity where outlaws utilize bright lights to aid in the unethical harvest of deer goes by many names such as shining, spotlighting, and jacklighting to name a few, and it occurs wherever whitetails live. His stories are shocking to say the least – from the blatant disregard with wounding animals to flagrantly threatening the wardens life, which was in clear danger more times than we could count. We explore why some folks fear “Mr. Green Jeans” and we try to understand why poaching even has an appeal to some. By the end of the recording you will have been amazed at what this man went through to protect wildlife in his home state of Pennsylvania. Listen, Learn and Enjoy. Show Notes: Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| EP:140 | Preseason Turkey Notes with Dr. Marcus Lashley | 21 Feb 2023 | 01:24:04 | |
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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| EP:139 | Talking Turkey with the Wild Turkey Doc | 17 Feb 2023 | 01:34:42 | |
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!
Show Notes: Follow Dr. Chamberlain on Instagram @wildturkeydoc 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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| EP:138 | So You Think You Know Coyotes? | 14 Feb 2023 | 01:29:51 | |
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!
Show Notes: Big thanks to Dr. Dana Morin with the MSU Carnivore and Population Ecology Lab 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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| EP:137 | Mr. Fox Turkey Vest Update | 10 Feb 2023 | 00:41:49 | |
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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| EP:136 | Trapping Nest Predators | 07 Feb 2023 | 01:16:22 | |
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.
Show Notes: Performance tested wildlife management equipment at Duke Traps 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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| EP:135 | Ducks, Dogs, Mud, and Tears | 31 Jan 2023 | 01:28:33 | |
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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| EP:134 | Restoring Native Habitat with Kyle Lybarger & Jake Brown | 24 Jan 2023 | 01:44:24 | |
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!
Show Notes: Big thanks to Kyle Lybarger and Jake Brown with The Native Habitat Project Follow The Native Habitat Project on Instagram 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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| EP:133 | A Duck Hunter's Nightmare (Bonus Episode) | 20 Jan 2023 | 00:34:24 | |
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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| EP:132 | Calling Coyotes | 17 Jan 2023 | 01:15:31 | |
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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| EP:131 | Arrowheads & Artifacts from the Original Gamekeepers | 10 Jan 2023 | 01:53:29 | |
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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| EP:247 | Maggie Williams talks Green Heads, Wild Turkeys and the Importance of Dads | 16 Jul 2024 | 01:32:43 | |
This week we’re joined in studio by Maggie Williams, a young lady that proudly calls Arkansas home and ducks hunts 60 days a year and chases turkeys in more than a dozen states. How did she get the passion for hunting? What aspects of the sport drew her in? We asked her a lot of questions and found her to be a very interesting interview. We talk greenheads, wood ducks and wild turkeys and her talent for finding private land access which has Dudley rethinking his. We also talk about being a dad and the influence that we can have on our children. It’s a fun one. Listen, Learn and Enjoy. Show Notes: Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| EP:130 | Preserving your Taxidermy Mounts (BONUS EPISODE) | 06 Jan 2023 | 00:29:58 | |
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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| EP:129 | Taxidermy: Remembering the Hunt | 03 Jan 2023 | 01:15:39 | |
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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| EP:128 | Frozen Food Plots (BONUS EPISODE) | 30 Dec 2022 | 00:38:20 | |
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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| EP:127 (CLASSIC EP:68) Creating Whitetail Hotspots | 27 Dec 2022 | 01:10:40 | |
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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| EP:126 | Understanding Avian Flu in Waterfowl | 20 Dec 2022 | 01:04:29 | |
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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| EP:125 | Battery Options for Trail Cams (BONUS EPISODE) | 16 Dec 2022 | 00:53:12 | |
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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| EP:124 | Keeping the Rut from Becoming a Rut | 13 Dec 2022 | 01:07:06 | |
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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| EP:123 | Process Your Own Deer: Q&A with a Pro Butcher (BONUS EPISODE) | 09 Dec 2022 | 00:51:28 | |
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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| EP:122 | We Apologize to the Squirrel | 06 Dec 2022 | 01:28:01 | |
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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| EP:121 | Our Favorite Deer Stories Part II | 29 Nov 2022 | 01:30:30 | |
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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| EP:246 | Bonus: A Life of Chasing Quail and a Dog Named Puny | 12 Jul 2024 | 01:31:02 | |
This week we’re joined in studio by an old school quail hunter who hunted through and vividly remembers the good ole days of bobwhites. Mr. Tommy Paulk is a larger than life character from Bullock County, Alabama that loves to hunt “pottidges” as he likes to call them. Once a crop duster with over 30,000 acres of private land access, he flushed many a covey and tells us all about it. Who wouldn’t have wanted love to grow up where you whistle for the dogs, take off walking in any direction and be bird hunting. It’s a rare glimpse into how it once was. Also, you know that Bonnie Big Boy tomato you love from the garden, guess whose grandmother was Bonnie? You guessed it. You’ll enjoy this one. Listen. Learn and Enjoy. Send a text message to the show! Stay connected with GameKeepers:
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| EP:120 | Hunting Accidents Can Happen | 22 Nov 2022 | 01:39:00 | |
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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| EP:119 | Understanding Duck Migration | 15 Nov 2022 | 01:48:42 | |
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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| EP:118 | Advanced Food Plots - The Science Behind Biologic and its Origins in New Zealand | 08 Nov 2022 | 01:31:52 | |
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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