The 100% Wild Podcast

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The Trouble With Turkeys w/ Mark Drury EP – 320 May 09, 2023

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We're not done with turkeys yet! This week, Matt, Tim, and Mark Drury host Deputy Director of Resource Management Jason Sumners and wild turkey biologist Nick Oakley, both from the Missouri Department on Conservation. The guys go through all the challenging factors our beloved bird is up against (spoiler alert, it's not just one).

Neonicotinoids, season dates, nest raiders, poult production, and more, it's a comprehensive conversation and a crash course on likely culprits.

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Matt & Tim's Turkey Smashes & Dashes EP – 319 May 03, 2023

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Get ready for some tall turkey tales this week as Matt and Tim take you through their roller coaster turkey seasons! From the elation of Matt's son joining the brotherhood of turkey hunters to the heartbreak of Tim's daughter's salvage tag, it's a real range of adventures!

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Wrapping Up The Longbeard Legends Series EP – 318 Apr 27, 2023

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We couldn't just end an incredible series like the Longbeard Legends without a little wrap up! Join Matt, Tim, and Ray Eye for a quick, bonus episode talking about highlights and lessons learned. Be sure to stick around all the way through to the end. Ray proposes an impromptu toast!

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Will Primos Delivers The Truth EP – 317 Apr 24, 2023

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The Truth behind The Truth Series! Mr. Will Primos himself visits with Matt, Ray Eye, and Tim for this Longbeard Legends grand finale episode. It's a classic overnight success story that was years in the making as Will recounts working as a restaurateur while building calls and, ultimately, the Primos Hunting company. Of course, those origin stories feature a fresh-faced Mark Drury and Cuz Strickland.

On this final episode, Ray breaks down the tactics for Phase 5: Late Season.

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Why Cuz Strickland Thinks Turkeys Will Survive EP – 316 Apr 18, 2023

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This week, one of the most beloved personalities in turkey hunting hops on with Matt, Ray, and Tim. Cuz Strickland joins in to talk about why he thinks, despite low turkey numbers, our beloved bird will ultimately be ok. Hear about the new Mr. Fox vest, and Ray talks us through Phase 4 of turkey season with the tactics to be successful!

Listen to Cuz's show, Fistful of Dirt.

The grand finale show next week is Mr. Will Primos!

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Chris Kirby is Carrying On the Legacy EP – 315 Apr 11, 2023

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The Longbeard Legends series struts along this week with Quaker Boy owner Chris Kirby. Unwilling to rely on his dad, Dick Kirby's reputation, Chris has proved his legendary status as a world-class turkey caller, hunter, call builder, and force in the turkey-hunting industry.

In this episode, he shares with Matt, Ray, and Tim how competitive the turkey calling world is, yet the strong brotherhood that unites us at the same time.

Ray is breaking down tactics this week for Phase III: Breeding Time.

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Ron Jolly's Mission to Ensure Turkeys for Tomorrow EP – 314 Apr 03, 2023

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Ron Jolly's been chasing wild turkey for a long time, which is why he's so concerned about their dwindling numbers across the country. Matt, Ray Eye, and Tim visit with him on this special Longbeard Legends episode to find out more about how Turkeys for Tomorrow is working to ensure future generations know the thrill of spring thunder!

This week, Ray is breaking down the tactics for turkey season Phase 2: Hen Competition.

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Ernie Calandrelli on Modern Turkey Tactics EP – 313 Mar 28, 2023

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From the good ole days selling turkey calls out of the trunk of a car with Quaker Boy owner Dick Kirby, to thoughts on "modern" turkey hunting techniques, Ernie Calandrelli's Longbeard Legend status is unquestionable. Matt, Ray Eye, and Tim walk through the history of how he helped lay the foundation for the turkey hunting world we enjoy today!

This week, Ray breaks down tactics for turkey season phase 1, Early Season. Next week, hear from Longbeard Legend Ron Jolly and how he's shaping wild turkey research.

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Ray Eye Kicks Off The Longbeard Legends Series! EP – 312 Mar 21, 2023

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It's a triple-threat show this week as special co-host, legendary turkey hunter Ray Eye joins Matt and Tim to kick off a very special Longbeard Legends series. Of course the guys are talking turkeys and even get into extinct North American mega-fauna. Be sure to stick around for the entire series as Ray and our special guests break down tactics for the five phases of turkey season!

Ernie Calandrelli is up next week and we're breaking down Phase 1!

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BioLogic's Bobby Cole Tells You Why Clover is Killer! EP – 311 Mar 15, 2023

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Learn why clover is the most versatile and effective food plot you can plant from Mossy Oak BioLogic's own Bobby Cole! The guys touch on the risks of avian flu to wild turkeys, an up close bobcat encounter, and things get PG-13 in the Wildlife Word!

Stay tuned next week for the kickoff of our Longbeard Legends series with special co-host, NWTF hall of famer, Ray Eye!

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