Speak the Language Podcast

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Pray. Sep 16, 2025

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Simply talking hunting didn't feel right after this past week. So we addressed it the best we could with our honest thoughts. Pray.

poaching cases, broad head selections, and tractors Sep 09, 2025

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A news update about a poaching case out west, a weekend hunt report for the upcoming Mississippi velvet season, food plot planting forecast, a broad head discussion, and the euphoria of riding in a new fancy tractor. Check it out!

Understanding the Lower Mississippi River- Drew Smith Sep 02, 2025

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Jordan interviews, Drew Smith, who is a hydrologist & Deputy Chief, Watershed Division at the Corps of Engineers. There are some many questions, misconceptions, and down-right good information to have when it comes to the big river. Join us for this episode as we bust some myths, learn a lot, and discover once again why the Mississippi River is such a special place. Check it out!

Can You Afford To Buy Hunting Land? Aug 26, 2025

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Jamey Nicholas is the Market President at Southern Ag Credit, which is a Mississippi locally owned cooperative lender that specializes specifically in helping people buy land out in the country, such as hunting land, timber land, agricultural land, farms, and country homes. In this episode we dive into the topic of buying land- common misconceptions about who can afford to buy land, the process a buyer goes through, getting pre-approved, surveys, appraisals, interest rates, and just the many things that can help anyone and everyone be more prepared when they start looking to find a place to call their own. Check it out!

To learn more about Southern Ag Credit click here:

https://southernagcredit.com/

Doves & New Archery Preparations Aug 19, 2025

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We are under the two week marker from the official fall hunting season kickoff here at home- dove season opener. Have you ever thought beyond the socializing, cookouts, and college football watching parts of dove season and actually thought about some strategy behind it? I mean, we can all agree that no one wants to be the person at the dove hunt that can't hit anything. There actually is a little strategy that can be put to use. We also talk about Mine and Jordan's upcoming black bear hunt in North Arkansas and how it's causing us to do something new within our archery preparation regime. Check it out!

Food Plottin' & Albino Deer Aug 12, 2025

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In this weeks episode you can expect:

-News updates about new CWD zones in Mississippi

- A Tragic Hunting Accident in South Africa

- Food plot planning and preparations

-Jordan's unexpected run-in with an albino deer fawn

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Steward Link- How To Make Wildlife Conservation Work For You Aug 05, 2025

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Nick Thomas is the founder of Steward Link, an organization that makes it simple and affordable for landowners to implement high-impact conservation practices that protect and enhance our natural resources for future generations. Check it out!

Fall Land Preparations, Big Bucks, & Habitat Wins in Mississippi Jul 29, 2025

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As summer winds down, it's go-time for fall food plots and whitetail preparation. In this episode, we dive deep into land management strategies, habitat improvement, and wildlife conservation—Mississippi style. Jordan is gearing up for a busy planting season and shares updates on water conditions in the South Delta, food plot planning, and what’s the forecast for fall.

We also explore “undesirable” plants like coffeeweed, reflect on the rising interest in African hunting experiences, and break down what makes those international trips more attainable than most people think.

Then, it’s all about whitetail predictions: Hear Jordan Blissett’s outlook for this year’s deer season across Mississippi, fueled by a wet spring and lush native vegetation. Discover why central Mississippi is becoming a sleeper region for mature bucks, and how local landowners are maximizing their acreage for big deer—and even bigger results.

Whether you're a habitat manager, landowner, or die-hard deer hunter, you’ll find valuable insight on:

Food plot timing and strategy
Habitat benefits of prescribed burning
Antler growth trends after drought recovery
The evolving mindset around age structure and deer quality
How small tracts can produce giant bucks with the right approach

Plus, we chat about the Dallas Safari Club Expo, wildlife auction shocks (yes, a $120K donation!), and tips for improving your hunting land without breaking the bank.

Mentioned in this episode:

Fall food plot planning
African hunting trips
Dallas Safari Club experience
Mississippi deer season forecast
Land value trends in Rankin & Scott County
DIY habitat improvements

👉 Don’t miss the next episode, featuring a special guest who breaks down budget-friendly habitat improvements every landowner should know.

Deer Management, Free of Charge- w/ Pierce Young Jul 22, 2025

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Pierce Young is a private lands wildlife biologist with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks. In this episode he and Jordan discuss the wide spectrum of wildlife management services that are offered to Mississippi residents by MDWFP- particularly whitetail deer related in this conversation. If you own land or are considering buying land in the future, this episode will be of great value to you.

Summer Heat, Land Management Standards, & Deer preparations Jul 15, 2025

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We recorded this episode inside for the sake of saving ourselves from the broiling heat taking place in Mississippi right now. FYI, you know it's bad when we are celebrating temps in the high 80s. But anyway, this episode we talk about if the standard we as hunting community has set for ourselves in terms of land management, finding quail in quail friendly and non-friendly places, planning safaris for next year and more. Check it out!

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