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Average Conservationist - Mind, Body and River with Lindsay Kocka Apr 20, 2022

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Sitting down with Marcus this week is Lindsay Kocka. Lindsay is the Founder of 2% Certified Fluent Movement on the Fly. FMOTF is a methodology that pairs Lindays's background in total body wellness with fly fishing. Lindsay discusses that during her journey into fly fishing she started to realize the similarities between fishing and the various classes she was teaching (yoga, MovNat, etc) and how learning one could help improve the other. Along with that she started to learn that feeling comfortable on the water was sometimes holding anglers back, but with the right training and techniques, she could really help empower women when out on the water. Lindsay now offers Wade in Wellness retreats for women to help them feel more balanced and connected while on the water. Whether you're just getting started on your fly fishing journey or you're a seasoned angler, her retreats have something for everyone. If you want to learn more, be sure and check out lindsaykocka.com

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Western Rookie - Wyoming Bucks and Bulls Apr 20, 2022

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On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan talks to 3 “brothers” from Wyoming about all the things they love to chase in their great state. Tanner Varndell, Chase Galley and Colton Jones join Dan to talk about everything from hunting antelope on the plains to chasing high country mule deer.

Chase has always dreamt of filming his hunts and to try and make it "big time". Recently Chase’s dreams have shifted to helping others chase their outdoor adventures. Chase loves to bow hunt elk, and feels that there’s nothing more exciting than hearing bulls bugle in the morning.

Tanner gets his kicks by chasing high-country mule deer. Whether he is the one making the stock or just watching the deer to see what they do, finding and locating the giant old grey ghosts of the alpines is like a drug to him.

Colton is the man behind the video and photography. Colton is an experienced filmmaker and photographer. He has traveled to Japan to compete in competitions and is an avid outdoorsman. Colton had always wanted to start hunting big game but it wasn’t until he met Tanner and Chase while working at Sportsman’s that he truly got hooked. Tanner, Chase and Colton hope that their passion for the outdoors helps others get the ambition to tie up their boots, throw on a pack and experience life in the outdoors.

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Ohio Outdoors - BS Session with the Working Class Bowhunters Apr 20, 2022

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Curt and Clint of the Working Class Bowhunters were gracious enough to sit down with the guys at the Open Season outdoors show this year. Discussing trade show life, upcoming hunts, Clints ability to talk to the squirrels and more.

Paul is off on another turkey adventure and hoping this time he won’t get disrupted by some drive-by gobbler glancer. Andrew is messing around with arrows, planning for some walleye fishing, and of course the upcoming kick off of the turkey season. Updates to the 2022-2023 hunting regulations are out. Arbor day, Earth day, and warmer weather is ahead. Get out there and enjoy it!

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N.F.C. - Coming In Hot with Justin Zarr Apr 20, 2022

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This episode is all over the place, but that's usually what makes these BS Sessions really good entertainment. On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Justin Zarr is back on the podcast to for another epic BS Session about turkeys, whitetails, and a Las Vegas bachelor party. The guys kick off this episode by breaking down their spring turkey hunting seasons went, or lack there of. Then the conversation quickly turns to their plans for the upcoming fall and how they feel scouting and tree stand preparation will lead to better encounters and success. The more work put in during the pre-season the better their odd for shot opportunities. The episode ends with an absolutely crazy story about a post-bachelor party flight where Justin was able to learn about a new trend that has inspired one couple to create a new business. Very fun episode!

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Wisconsin Sportsman - Stories from a U.P. Deer Camp, Pt. 1 Apr 19, 2022

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Few places capture a deer hunter’s imagination quite like a northwoods deer camp. At deer camp, camaraderie is more important than kills, success is measured in good times with good friends instead of inches of antler, and deer hunting plays second fiddle to a whole host of deer camp shenanigans. At deer camp, giant bucks may be every hunter’s dream, but the friendships are what really makes the experience.

In this episode of the Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast, Josh interviews his dad, Brian Sutton. Brian grew up hunting Jones camp in the U.P. of Michigan in the heyday of deer camp culture. Brian shares memories of deer killed, pranks played, and Michigan deer camp culture. The guys also discuss Brian’s transition from the north to the Deep South, Josh’s introduction to hunting and lots more.

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Whitetail Landscapes - Food Plot Design, Practices and Cropping Apr 19, 2022

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In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Perry Battin (Drury Outdoors) discuss the latest strategies and ideas surrounding food plot architecture. Perry introduces himself and converses about the latest turkey season in his area. Perry also discusses how food plot decisions are made on the Drury farms in both Iowa and Missouri.

Perry discusses the planning that is required during the late winter months to ensure the correct seed, fertilizer and equipment is ready to go for spring planting. Perry explains all season food plot strategies and the Drury teams’ focus and the related benefits of summer and fall food sources for the deer herd. Perry also recognizes and justifies his approach of all-season food and the results of having more attractiveness on the landscape.

Perry breaks down the key shapes and sizes of the food plots, and specific layouts and food plot seed choices (biologic) that will create a successful hunt. Jon and Perry discuss the fertilizer dilemma that’s occurring, and Jon points out options for those considering alternatives to fertilizer. Perry explains the importance of access, and how food plot layouts are built around hunting locations. Both confer about improvements in and around food plots and how timber management and specific access or pinch points drive deer into the best hunting locations. Perry gives details on relative distances that he considers when separating food plots and deer bedding areas. Perry discusses special tactics that make large destination food plots more huntable.

Perry and Jon end with the most cost affordable food plot seed options and how these choices will be the best option for hunters all season long.

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Missouri Woods & Water - Talking Turkey With American Roots Outdoors Apr 19, 2022

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This week on the Missouri Woods and Water podcast we get to talk with Alex Rutledge and Wayne Lach of American Roots Outdoors about some turkey hunting. This show is like a nice night around the campfire sharing some stories. Wayne and Alex talk about their travels around the country hunting turkeys and some of the differences they've noticed hunting the different types we have in the states. They also talk about the important role that patience plays when trying to bring a tom into range. Thanks to Alex and Wayne for coming on and don't forget to check their show out at the link below.

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Oklahoma Outdoors - Turkey Biology with NWTF's Annie Farrell Apr 18, 2022

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Welcome to part two of the Oklahoma Outdoors Podcast mini series with the Oklahoma branch of the National Wild Turkey Federation. This week's guest is biologist Annie Farrell. Annie covers a large area including Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska which means she has seen a little bit of everything. For the purpose of this episode however, John and Annie stick to mostly Oklahoma terrain and statistics.

The conversation starts off by going back in time a little bit, discussing turkeys as a native Oklahoma bird, their decline, and restocking efforts that have grown into the flocks we see today. From there the two cover topics all across the board including Rio grande vs Eastern subspecies and the habitat needed by each of them, polt survival, recent population declines, and what is being done about it. Annie also gives private land owners some things they can do to help more wild turkeys survive on the landscape.

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Nomadic Outdoorsman - Big Deer Everywhere Apr 18, 2022

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On the 100th episode of The Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with Brandon Ward about chasing giant whitetail from state to state.

Brandon grew up traveling with his dad all over the country and the world hunting big whitetails and turkeys. Early on his dad got him into a lot of youth hunts which ignited his passion for the outdoors. Brandon was fortunate to harvest big deer at a young age. At 17 Brandon joined the Marines and started taking marines on hunts for the first time. After leaving the Marines Brandon became a guide in Pike co Illinois. After 2 seasons of guiding in Illinois Brandon now lives in Iowa and chases some of the biggest bucks that this country has to offer.

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Pennsylvania Woodsman - Patience Kills Turkeys with Matt Dale Apr 15, 2022

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We open this week’s episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman with a quick message from Pastor Phil Thomas as we celebrate Good Friday and this Easter weekend. Afterwards, Mitch and Robby have a conversation with Matt Dale from Dale’s Outdoors. Matt has a YouTube channel dedicated solely to educating people to be better turkey hunters. Matt does not take the same approach as other hunting channels where kill content is the main priority, in fact, he does not have near the amount of hunting content as educational videos.

More often than not, educational content for hunting other big game species like whitetails and black bear revolve around finding food, sign, bedding, etc. Why is it that when spring turkey hunting comes into conversation, sign and food are often a secondary topic? Calling, decoys, and blind location strategies are usually discussed the most, and while they are important it is not the “end-all be-all.” Many spring gobbler hunters gauge the quality of the spring season by the amount of gobbling and the responsiveness to calling they encounter. According to Matt, however, more turkeys are killed by sheer patience. For more of Matt’s turkey hunting knowledge, check out Dale Outdoors on YouTube – any turkey hunter can learn something from this 300+ course level turkey hunting information!

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