The Spring Legion Podcast

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Ep 58: Hunting Stubborn Hard-Earned Late Season Longbeards with Chase Farrior May 10, 2022

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Host Hunter Farrior sits down with middle brother Chase Farrior to recap an incredible late season turkey hunt down in some of the most character-building creek bottoms in all of Mississippi. The two, joined by usual co-host Austin Sills, finally made it happen and there's quite the story on how it all went down.
In this episode:

Hunter's 1-3/4" spurred Georgia gobbler.
Hunting difficult terrain, creek bottoms, and around water.
Making strategic moves on a tight lipped turkey.
Late Season tactics and calling.
Chase's wing-bone call saves the day.
Persistence pays off.

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Ep 57: Reality in Turkey Hunting - The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly May 03, 2022

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Host Hunter Farrior finally gets the chance to join our usual co-host Austin Sills on the night before they go on their first hunt together of the entire 2022 spring turkey season. There's plenty to catch up on, with not all being successful as some may define it.
In this episode:

Missing turkeys.
How Hunter eases his nerves before pulling the trigger.
Getting busted by letting your guard down.
Inevitable mistakes and uncontrollable circumstances.
A recap of what both Hunter and Austin have experienced this season.

Ep 56: Tips for Turkey Hunting Trips & Traveling with Bonce Stanley of The Bayside Legion Apr 26, 2022

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Planning a turkey hunting trip this turkey season? Listen to a veteran in the realm this week in Bonce Stanley of The Bayside Legion. Bonce has hunted turkeys in nearly all 49 possible states in pursuit of the US Super Slam, and he gives us a rundown on how to best go about trips of any distance or budget.
In this episode:

What you need to do before taking a turkey hunting trip out of state.
How to handle flying when bringing a shotgun on the trip.
How much should you expect to spend on licenses, permits, and tags.
When to research regulations for different states.
What to bring with you and how to pack efficiently.
How his father met the traveling turkey hunting legend Doc Weddle.

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Ep 55: Mastering the Pot Call in Turkey Hunting with Terence Williamson Apr 19, 2022

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Host Hunter Farrior hops on the line with Terence Williamson of Rolling Thunder Game Calls to talk slate calls with the Grand National Calling Champion, himself.
In this episode:

How to choose the right pot call.
What is a soundboard and why does it matter?
How to correctly sand your friction calls.
How to find the real sweet spot on a call.
Using drill holes for directional calling.
The difference a striker can make.

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2022's Edition of our "Not Subject to Change" Series is now live for Spring '22!
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Ep 54: Georgia Gobblers, 12" Beards, & Pawn Shop Shotguns Apr 12, 2022

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Host Hunter Farrior dives into this past week's wild turn of events spent hunting turkeys from South Alabama to North Georgia. After a swing and a miss in Alabama, a 12" bearded mountaintop longbeard makes it all worth while. Hunter also sits down with Jay Siske of OutHere Co. to talk about their "Pawn Shop Shotgun" project, benefiting the NWTF and Wild Turkey Conservation.
In this episode:

Missing turkeys in South Alabama.
A 12" beard in Georgia.
How to use airplanes and wind to bring a gobbler in.
A breakdown of repositioning and setup strategy.
Timing and turkey calls.

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2022's Edition of our "Not Subject to Change" Series is now live for Spring '22!
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Make sure to subscribe to our podcast, YouTube, and social platforms to catch all kinds of live content throughout the remainder of Spring Turkey Season 2022!
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Ep 53: Mouth Calls - How to Choose, Use, and Care with Josh Grossenbacher Apr 05, 2022

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There's a lot of value for turkey hunters of all experience levels in this episode, hosted by Hunter Farrior, with a true guru in the realm of mouth yelpers, diaphragm calls, mouth calls, or however you choose to say it - Josh Grossenbacher of Rolling Thunder Game Calls is the guy to talk to. A complete breakdown of the call, with how and why little things are so important when it's time to choose and operate a mouth yelper in the woods this turkey season.
In this episode:

How to choose the right mouth call.
A breakdown of different cuts - bat wing, ghost, combo, etc.
Latex vs. Prophylactic reeds.
Call positioning and airflow.
How to store and care for your calls.
A few never and always in the realm.
Josh's experience with both Rolling Thunder and Zink.
A quick rundown on Josh's Professional turkey calling journey.

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Hunter Farrior - Realtor, Open Season Properties:
(769) 798-2355
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@hunter.farrior
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Austin Sills - Realtor, Open Season Properties:
(601) 672-9113
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New Bottomland Signature Series Hats and Richardsons are now available at Spring Legion!
2022's Edition of our "Not Subject to Change" Series is now live for Spring '22!
Click Here to check them out!
Make sure to subscribe to our podcast, YouTube, and social platforms to catch all kinds of live content throughout the remainder of Spring Turkey Season 2022!
Follow us on Social Media:
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Thank you all for listening and Rolling Thunder Game Calls & CamoRetro for making this podcast possible!

Ep 52: Hunting Silent, Henned Up, & Good Gobbling Turkeys in MS, AL, & FL Mar 29, 2022

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Uncontrollable circumstances have led to today's podcast landing in the hands of usual co-hosts Austin Sills and Chase Farrior, and they have got plenty of stories to tell from this turkey season. Different states, different types of gobbling activity, and different scenarios are all laid out at once - listen in to hear how each made the hunts a success and called some stubborn gobblers into range.
In this episode:

Hunter momentarily hands the podcast over to Sills and Chase.
The Pawn Shop Shotgun hunt in Alabama.
Mississippi Wild Turkey Invitational stories.
Chase hunts a hard gobbling eastern in MS.
Sills deals with silent gobblers in FL.
Other current stories from Spring 2022.

In the market for buying or selling land?
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Hunter Farrior - Realtor, Open Season Properties:
(769) 798-2355
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Austin Sills - Realtor, Open Season Properties:
(601) 672-9113
austinsills@springlegion.com
@sills_springlegion
New Bottomland Signature Series Hats and Richardsons are now available at Spring Legion!
2022's Edition of our "Not Subject to Change" Series is now live for Spring '22!
Click Here to check them out!
Make sure to subscribe to our podcast, YouTube, and social platforms to catch all kinds of live content throughout the remainder of Spring Turkey Season 2022!
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Thank you all for listening and Rolling Thunder Game Calls & CamoRetro for making this podcast possible!

Ep 51: Turkey Call & "The Disease" with Nathaniel Maddux Mar 23, 2022

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"It's a damn disease is what it is." quickly became an iconic quote which nearly all turkey hunters have seen or heard over the years. It was given by an old pro named Redbeard, with the moment captured by today's guest, Nathaniel Maddux, over seven years ago. From the land of Osceolas, Host Hunter Farrior catches a free morning to meet co-host Austin Sills down in Florida for a quick hunt, while hanging out with Pete Muller, Conner Mobley, and Nathaniel Maddux as they film and produce Spring Legion's "Turkey Call" episode for the NWTF series airing this spring.
In this episode:

Hunter finally welcomes the twins into the world.
A backstory on the infamous "it's a damn disease" moment.
A quick Osceola hunt that will air via NWTF this season.
The rich history of "Turkey Call."

In the market for buying or selling land?
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Hunter Farrior - Realtor, Open Season Properties:
(769) 798-2355
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@hunter.farrior
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Austin Sills - Realtor, Open Season Properties:
(601) 672-9113
austinsills@springlegion.com
@sills_springlegion
New Bottomland Signature Series Hats and Richardsons are now available at Spring Legion!
2022's Edition of our "Not Subject to Change" Series is now live for Spring '22!
Click Here to check them out!
Make sure to subscribe to our podcast, YouTube, and social platforms to catch all kinds of live content throughout the remainder of Spring Turkey Season 2022!
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Thank you all for listening and Rolling Thunder Game Calls & CamoRetro for making this podcast possible!

Ep 50: Turkey Vest Essentials, Must-Haves, and Old Faithfuls with Gary Stanton & Logan Cooke Mar 14, 2022

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Today we break down what's in our turkey vests with a couple of woodsmen who you have likely heard of before - our good buddies Gary Stanton of Muscadine Bloodline, and Logan Cooke of the Jacksonville Jaguars are both avid turkey hunters from the southeast. They sit down with hosts Hunter Farrior and Austin Sills for a round-table discussion on the upcoming spring turkey season.
In this episode:

Whats in your turkey vest? Calls, wings, both new and old.
Florida turkeys with Logan Cooke.
Hunter's superstitions and keepsakes.
Gary's favorite box call.
Sills shotgun + choke setup.

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In the market for buying or selling land?
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Hunter Farrior - Realtor, Open Season Properties:
(769) 798-2355
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@hunter.farrior
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Austin Sills - Realtor, Open Season Properties:
(601) 672-9113
austinsills@springlegion.com
@sills_springlegion
New Bottomland Signature Series Hats and Richardsons are now available at Spring Legion!
2022's Edition of our "Not Subject to Change" Series is now live for Spring '22!
Click Here to check them out!
Make sure to subscribe to our podcast, YouTube, and social platforms to catch all kinds of live content throughout the remainder of Spring Turkey Season 2022!
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Thank you all for listening and Rolling Thunder Game Calls & CamoRetro for making this podcast possible!

Ep 49: Wild Turkey Behavior with Dr. Mike Chamberlain Mar 08, 2022

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For those who love hunting the wild turkey, one of the biggest drivers for such obsession is figuring them out. Today's guest spends a large portion of his time doing exactly that, and he hops on the line with host Hunter Farrior to fill us in on a few things he's learned about the bird along the way. Dr. Mike Chamberlain leads several research projects across the southeast, which study wild turkeys and their behavior, so there's a lot of good to learn as we prepare for the season right around the corner.
In this episode:

The probability of a turkey egg hatching and becoming a mature gobbler.
Do jakes breed hens?
Can you determine a gobblers age by spur length?
Should you shoot the strutter or subordinate gobbler if two approach you?
Insight on current studies using devices to read and record public land gobbles.

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In the market for buying or selling land?
Give either of today's hosts a call, text, or email, and we'll be glad to help!
Hunter Farrior - Realtor, Open Season Properties:
(769) 798-2355
hunterfarrior@springlegion.com
@hunter.farrior
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Austin Sills - Realtor, Open Season Properties:
(601) 672-9113
austinsills@springlegion.com
@sills_springlegion
New Bottomland Signature Series Hats and Richardsons releasing Friday 3/11/22 at Spring Legion!
2022's Edition of our "Not Subject to Change" Series is now live for Spring '22!
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Muscadine Bloodline x Spring Legion Benefit Tees are now available for pre-order through March 14, 2022! All proceeds from the tee will go to Dr. Mike Chamberlain and team at The University of Georgia, conducting research projects on wild turkeys across the southeastern US. - CLICK HERE to check them out!
Make sure to subscribe to our podcast, YouTube, and social platforms to catch all kinds of live content throughout the remainder of Spring Turkey Season 2022!
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