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770 - The Run & Gun Turkey Hunting Blueprint with Aaron Warbritton Mar 02, 2026

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Today we are joined by our buddy Aaron Warbritton of The Hunting Public!

Aaron is a rare blend of old-school woodsmanship and modern tactical thinking. He understands the fundamentals, but he also adapts to how turkeys behave under heavy pressure. That combination is what makes him one of the most effective public land hunters that we know.

In this conversation, we cover:

How to find “the X” on unfamiliar public land
Why habitat + pressure dictate everything
How to break down new ground fast
Early vs late season turkey strategy
When to sit patiently — and when to move
How pressure changes gobbler behavior
Beating other hunters without racing them
Reading terrain for the 30–50 yard kill window
Locator calls on pressured birds
Why most hunters leave too early
The mindset required to hunt multiple states successfully

This is a masterclass in public land turkey hunting — from the mental approach to the in-the-woods execution.

If you want to consistently kill public land gobblers anywhere, this one is worth your time.

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769 - Turkey Q&A: Calling Better, Shooting Distance, & Smart Setups Feb 26, 2026

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This week’s Q&A episode covers turkey tactics, late-season rut talk, and real-world hunting strategy.

We answer your questions on:

Turkey Calling – How to actually practice, cadence vs. tone, and how sound carries through the woods.

Shot Distance – How far we really shoot turkeys and why setup matters more than anything.

Camo & Setups – “Hide the hen” and how to stop getting busted.

Second (or Third) Rut? – Why bucks were still chasing in February and what it means for next season.

Deer Crossing Property Lines – How to find landowner contact info for recovery or permission.

As always — y’all stay southern.

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768 - How to Call Turkeys the Old-School Way with Mark Prudhomme Feb 23, 2026

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For decades, Mark Prudhomme has studied turkeys the old-school way.

No gimmicks.

No burning the woods down.

No calling just to hear himself call.

In this full-length conversation, Mark breaks down:

• Why soft calling kills more gobblers

• The biggest mistake most turkey hunters make

• How public land pressure actually makes you better

• Low-impact turkey hunting strategy

• How to run a trumpet call the right way

• What 100-year-old shotguns can teach modern hunters

Mark is a 5x Champion of Champions caller and one of the most respected trumpet call builders in the country. But more importantly, he’s a woodsman.

If you hunt turkeys, this episode will challenge how you think about calling, pressure, and patience.

Topics covered:

Soft vs aggressive calling
Public land strategy
Blind calling mid-day
Turkey language & realism
Trumpet call technique
Double barrel shotgun history
Hunting with intention

If you’re serious about turkey hunting… this one matters.

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767 - Turkey Hunting MYTHS Busted with Shane Simpson | THROWBACK Feb 19, 2026

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Today we are throwing it back to an episode we recorded a few years ago with our buddy Shane Simpson! We talk turkey fact vs fiction:

Is the worst calling sometimes from real hens?
Would a hen win a calling contest?
Is camo overrated?
Do turkeys wear down their spurs?
Calling vs woodsmanship
Are gobblers supposed to go to hens?
Is calling in one spot for too long bad?

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766 - Pure Turkey Hunting WISDOM with Mike Pentecost Feb 16, 2026

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Mike Pentecost joins us for a deep conversation on woodsman ship, patience, and what most turkey hunters still don’t understand.

From sitting four hours without moving to breaking down the “blob factor,” stealth, and why turkey hunting is truly a gentleman’s chess match — this episode is packed with hard-earned wisdom from decades in the big woods.

We dive into:

• What woodsman ship really means

• Why most hunters move too soon

• How to scout and set up on pressured gobblers

• The mindset required to consistently tag gobblers

• Lessons learned the hard way in the national forest timber

If you care about becoming a better turkey hunter — not just killing one, but understanding the game — this is an episode you need to hear.

Listen in and let us know what stood out to you.

Stay Southern.

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765 - Overlooked Turkey Hunting Mistakes We Made for Years Feb 12, 2026

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Turkey season is here, and we’re talking about the overlooked turkey hunting mistakes that cost us birds for years. From bad setups and overcalling to roosting strategies and afternoon tactics, we break down what we used to do wrong — and what actually works. If you want to keep it simple and kill more gobblers this spring, this episode is for you.Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXPCheck out the Hunt Regs App - https://linkly.link/2ZuKRGrab some Southern Outdoorsmen merch here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aKJoin Woodsman Wire - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aRUse the promo code “southern” for a discount on your OnX Hunt membership here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1tyfmCheck out Latitude Outdoors for your mobile hunting gear - https://2ly.link/1zVDIUse code TSOP15 for a discount on Mossy Oak - https://linkly.link/2ERb8Save 10% on your next Vortex Optics order at eurooptic.com using the Promo Code “southern10” - https://2ly.link/1wyYOUse code SOUTHERN20 for a discount on all vortex apparel, including eyewearUse code “SOUTHERN25” for a discount on Houndstooth Game Calls: https://2ly.link/24tFzHave you tagged a deer using something you heard on the show? Submit your listener success story here - Share Your Story HereCome chat with us on our Thursday Hunter Hangouts! Join our patreon - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXUNOTE: Not all advertisements run on this show are endorsed by The Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast unless an ad is read by one of the hosts.

764 - Why Most Turkey Hunters Are Doing Too Much | Dean "Redbeard" Mundhenke Feb 09, 2026

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Today we are joined by Dean "Redbeard" Mundhenke of Georgia. Redbeard is a well known custom call maker and a dyed in the wool old school turkey hunter - and in this episode we cover:

How Redbeard was introduced to turkey hunting and why it took years to truly understand it
Why woodsmanship matters more than calling when it comes to taking gobblers
Common mistakes turkey hunters make by calling too much and moving too fast
Learning to read turkeys through terrain, travel routes, and other wildlife
How squirrel hunting, crows, and woodpeckers help reveal gobblers
The evolution from aggressive calling to quiet, minimal calling
Why many turkeys are taken with little—or no—calling at all
Early vs late season turkey hunting strategies and why late season is often overlooked
The value of staying on one property long-term instead of constantly traveling
Memorable hunts, hard lessons, and the turkeys that he never got

How turkey hunting culture has changed with media and social platforms
The origin story of Mad Hatter Calls and the philosophy behind handmade friction calls
Why the gobble still creates a primal adrenaline rush after decades in the woods

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763 - Turkey Hunting Q&A: Scouting, Shotguns, Calls & Tactics That Work Feb 05, 2026

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762 - 45 Years of Turkey Hunting Wisdom | Claude Strother Feb 02, 2026

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Today we have a special interview for you guys. We were able to sit down with 82 year old Claude Strother of Gastonburg, Alabama for an in depth discussion on his life & turkey hunting.

At the time we recorded this interview Mr. Claude was battling cancer, and unfortunatley he passed away just a few weeks before the release of this episode.

In this episode, Claude shares stories from the early days of turkey hunting, how the sport has changed over the years, and what he believes most hunters get wrong today.

We talk old-school turkey hunting tactics, calling styles, patience, woodsmanship, and why getting close still matters more than gear or gimmicks. Along the way, Claude reflects on a lifetime spent in the woods, the lessons turkey hunting has taught him, and the importance of preserving hunting stories, southern heritage, and the culture that comes with it.

This episode isn’t just about killing turkeys...it’s about wisdom earned, mistakes made, and a way of life that’s slowly fading.

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761 - What Deer REALLY Do When Scrapes Go Cold | Listener Q&A Jan 29, 2026

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In this Thursday Q&A episode, we break down listener questions covering funnels, mock scrapes, late-season doe scouting, clearing shooting lanes, and aging deer. We dive into when (and when not) scrapes actually matter, how trail cameras can mislead you during the rut, and why deer movement often looks very different in real time than it does on camera.

We also talk through cold-weather rut behavior, hunting pressure, scent disturbance, and how to adjust your strategy as scraping activity dies off and chasing ramps up. Along the way, we share real-world observations from recent hunts and discuss why hunting the fringes and reading sign on the ground can be more valuable than relying solely on trail cam data.

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