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Gobbler Sperm Counts and More Turkey Research | Dr. Will Gulsby Mar 17, 2022

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This week we dig into the nitty gritty of some exciting turkey research happening right now in Alabama, spearheaded by Auburn University's Dr. Will Gulsby. Brantley and Dr. Gulsby discuss sound meter monitoring to learn the effects of habitat and hunting pressure on gobbling, GPS tracking hens during nesting season, and the importance of analyzing gobbler sperm counts. Plus, we talk predator control and coyote trapping on the beach.

What Hunters Should Know About Turkeys for Tomorrow | Ron Jolly Mar 02, 2022

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Host Will Brantley sits down with Turkeys for Tomorrow co-chairman Ron Jolly to talk about the state of wild turkeys in the Southeast, the history of TFT, and the exciting new research projects the organization is funding right now.

Being a Turkey Guide | Steve Hickoff Feb 07, 2022

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Realtree's turkey hunting editor Steve Hickoff swaps hunting stories with host Will Brantley. They discuss the highs and lows of mentoring new turkey hunters, being a hunting guide, being guided by others, and plans for the upcoming spring season.

Lessons Learned from the 2021 Deer Season | Mike Hanback Jan 28, 2022

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Will Brantley and Mike Handback talk about big bucks, full moons, warm weather, crossing into Canada, and other takeaways and experiences from the 2021 deer season.

Rut Recap, Boys and BB Guns, and Hunting with Kids | Brodie Swisher Jan 10, 2022

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Will Brantley checks in with an update on the western Kentucky tornadoes in December, as well as a Rut Report recap. Then we join Bowhunting.com Editor Brodie Swisher for a great discussion on taking kids hunting, shooting chickens and sparrows with BB guns, and the pros and cons of electronic devices in the woods.

Outpost Rut Report Edition | Dec. 2 | Northeast Deer Hunting with Tim Kent Dec 02, 2021

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This week, we catch up with Northeast Region Rut Reporter Tim Kent, who shot a great New York buck in late November. Although the rut action is beginning to wane in most of the country, there's still some good hunting ahead. Plus, Kent and Will Brantley discuss why some properties hunt better during the rut than others, and why a few days each season seem to be magical all over the country.

Testing the 6.8 Western on Big Mule Deer and Whitetails Nov 22, 2021

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Will Brantley joins Browning's Rafe Nielsen at the end of a late-November hunt in western Nebraska. Rafe was after a whitetail, Brantley was after a mule deer, and both found success on big bucks. They talk about rut behavior differences in the two species, and then take a deep dive look at the rifles they were shooting, along with the all-new 6.8 Western cartridge.

Outpost Rut Report Edition | Nov. 12 | Jackie Holbrook and Josh Honeycutt Nov 15, 2021

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This week, we check in with Northwest region reporter Jackie Holbrook, who's been chasing mule deer in Montana and seeing big-time rut action. We'll hear her story of a successful hunt on a big buck. Then we'll shift gears and check in with Midwest reporter Josh Honeycutt. The hunting is unfortunately tough in that region right now, as mature bucks are locked down hard with does. Still, Honeycutt has predictions for better hunting to come in the next couple weeks.

Outpost Rut Report Edition | Nov. 9 | Tim Kent and Miles Fedinec Nov 10, 2021

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The rut's moving fast! We check in with Northeast Region Rut Reporter Tim Kent for an update on buck activity in his home area of upstate New York, as well as surrounding states in the East. Then, we jump across the country for another update from Miles Fedinec, who hiked to the top of a mountain just to give us word on the mule deer status in the Southwest ... and an update on Texas whitetails, too.

Outpost Rut Report Edition | Oct. 20 | Jackie Holbrook and Josh Honeycutt Oct 20, 2021

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Will Brantley checks in with Northwest Rut Reporter Jackie Holbrook on the mule deer and whitetail movement in Montana. Holbrook reports that a recent big snow has had bucks on their feet, but the best activity is yet to come. Then we circle up with Midwest reporter Josh Honeycutt, who's on his way to his Ohio hunting lease. Honeycutt fills us in on the latest from the region, and also shares the story of his big Kentucky buck from last weekend.

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