Gamekeeper Podcast

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EP:193 | Two Great Bucks and Some Professional Insight on the Drought (BONUS EPISODE) Nov 24, 2023

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On this BONUS podcast you get to hear the story of 8 year old Saylor Stiglet’s giant Mississippi eight point. It’s a story of a father and daughter that will warm your heart. Also hear Erick Larson’s unbelievable three year quest to kill his target buck. A true 200 plus inch whitetail. Erick is also a PHD/agronomy expert and shares insightful wisdom on the ongoing drought plaguing much of the South. The stories are fantastic and the bucks are even better. We also name the squirrel rifle winner. Listen, Learn and Enjoy.

Show Notes:
(1) Congratulations to Marty Flaherty for being selected as the winner of the Gamekeeper Podcast Giveaway!

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EP:192 | How To Age a Mature Buck with Mark Drury Nov 21, 2023

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This week we question Mark Drury on aging bucks, with a specific emphasis on aging older, more mature bucks. It’s a conversation where he provides the many tips and tricks he’s learned over the years that will help gamekeepers understand what they are looking at. We also questioned him in detail on his strategies for managing all those trail camera images. Finally we talk about just what it takes for a buck to reach the 200 inch mark, and how rare it actually is. If you want to improve your understanding of big, mature white-tailed bucks, you’ll want to pay close attention to this one. Listen, Learn and Enjoy.

Show Notes:
Stay connected with Mark and Drury Outdoors
(1) Website: https://www.druryoutdoors.com/
(2) DeerCast App: https://www.deercast.com/
(3) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/druryoutdoors/
(4) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialDruryOutdoors
(5) X: https://twitter.com/DruryOutdoors
(6) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA7i6_2TiXy1YL5yE4czEXg

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EP:191 | A Discussion with Jim Shockey Nov 14, 2023

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This week we have the world traveling hunter, conservationist, museum curator and now author – Jim Shockey. It’s a great discussion of his new book and we also asked about his introduction to hunting, his first whitetail, his love of cultural artifacts, his favorite wild game meats, introducing kids to the outdoors and much more. It’s one of our favorite discussions with a man we greatly admire. Listen, Learn and Enjoy.

Show Notes:
Stay connected with Jim Shockey
(1) Website: https://jimshockey.com/
(2) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimshockeyofficial/
(3) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JimShockeyFanPage/
(4) X: https://twitter.com/JimShockey_

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EP:190 | Blood Trailing Deer Dogs Nov 07, 2023

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This week we are joined in studio by deer dog recovery expert Zach Crowley and his legendary tracking dog, Dayah (a beautiful black-mouthed Cur). We hope you never need one, but if you do it’s great to know there is a network of recovery dogs that can make the difference in recovering your deer. Zach explains what steps to take after a nominal shot, and how to get in touch with a blood trailing dog owner in your area. We also talk about how you can typically expect a wounded whitetail to behave, and the basics of how to train your own recovery dog. Dayah doesn’t say much, but Zach is a wealth of “been there done that” information. If you hunt whitetails…you’ll pick up something useful. Listen, Learn and Enjoy.

Show Notes:
(1) Join Zach’s Facebook group: Blood Trailing Dogs

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EP:189 | A Discussion of Oaks Oct 31, 2023

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This week we’re joined by wildlife professors Dr. Will Gulsby and Dr. Marcus Lashley, where we discuss the importance of oak trees and the findings on an acorn production study that debunked a long-time myth about fertilizing oaks and acorn production. We dive deep into some intense conversation trying to wrap our heads around the premise and some interesting ideas bubbles up. It was an enlightening discussion! Listen, Learn and Enjoy!!!

Show Notes:
(1) Follow Dr. Lashley on Instagram @drdisturbance
(2) Follow Dr. Will Gulsby on Instagram @dr_will_gulsby
(3) Listen to the Wild Turkey Science podcast on Apple Podcast

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EP:188 | Mature Buck Strategies Oct 24, 2023

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This week we talk hunting mature bucks with Ben Rising of Whitetail Edge. It’s an in-depth conversation on his whole process and we all learned something as we listened to his explanations. This guy has a trophy room full of big whitetails and more than qualified to lead this discussion. If you’re interested in killing big deer then this one is for you. Listen, Learn and Enjoy.

Show Notes:
(1) Stay connected with Ben and Whitetail Edge: Instagram | YouTube | whitetailedge.com

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EP:187 | Bow Hunting Strategies with Brodie Swisher Oct 17, 2023

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This week we are joined in studio by Brodie Swisher – a well-known bow hunter, the editor at bowhunting.com. We talk about early season strategies, preferred feed trees, hunting from tree saddles, making important decisions prior to the shot, broadheads, scouting, the joys of a blood trail and just why bow hunting is different. Brodie is a passionate woodsman and is raising a family around his love of the outdoors. From every aspect of bow hunting to introducing his kids to the outdoors, we can all learn a thing or two from him. Listen, Learn and Enjoy!
Show Notes:
(1) Get more bow hunting tips at bowhinting.com

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EP:186 | Serious About Squirrels Oct 10, 2023

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This week we talk squirrels with master caller and squirrel hunter Jeffrey Wood referred to by his friends as the Swamp Boy. He makes custom calls and he kills over 600 bushytails a year. He sits on the guest couch and he puts on a calling demonstration and explains how his style of still hunting the crafty critters. Jeffrey also has numerous state and the multiple world titles with his squirrel dogs. This guy KNOWS squirrels. If you’re like us, you will be mesmerized by his calling and will find yourself wanting to break day near a feed tree. Listen Learn and Enjoy.

Show Notes:
(1) Jeffery Woods Custom Small Game Calls: https://swampboyscustomcalls.com/collections/small-game-calls

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EP:185 | Managing Whitetails with Dr. Craig Harper Oct 03, 2023

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This week we welcome Dr. Craig Harper of UT for a general deer discussion that begins with the severe drought most of us are experiencing. Will it affect acorns or other natural food sources? We sympathize with the many food plotters that, like us, are suffering. It doesn’t take long for the conversation turn to harvesting does, including advice on what doe to shoot, when, bullet placement, understanding access/hunting pressure, the benefit of prescribed burns, early successional habitat and more. We always learn something from Craig and this exchange was no different. It’s a good one. Listen, Learn and Enjoy!

Show Notes:
(1) Learn more about Dr. Craig Harper, Professor and Extension Wildlife Specialist at UT

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EP:184 | The Tree Man Chuck Leavell Sep 26, 2023

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This week we have a world famous musician, Mr. Chuck Leavell. While he’s been the keyboardist for The Rolling Stones for 40 years and now the musical director, he was also with the Allman Brothers in their heydays in the 70’s. There are too many more musical accolades to list. You may be wondering why we had him as a guest? Let us tell you – Chuck has a diverse chunk of land in central Georgia that he manages for wildlife, but he is also a vocal advocate for trees and sustainable forestry and has also authored several books on the subject. He has received numerous related awards including the National Tree Farmer of the year, and believe us, he is well versed when discussing the importance of trees and their management. It has been Dudley’s goal to have him on after watching the numerous PBS shows and the documentary “Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man.” It’s refreshing. Listen, Learn and Enjoy!

Show Notes:
(1) Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man - chuckleavellthetreeman.com

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