The Spring Legion Podcast

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Ep 48: Talking Turkey with Lake Pickle & Jordan Blissett - LIVE from Starkville, MS Mar 01, 2022

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Our first episode recorded LIVE in front of a packed house of turkey hunters at Rick's Cafe in Starkville, Mississippi, hosts Hunter Farrior and Austin Sills hop on stage with Lake and Jordan of The Primos Hunting Speak The Language Podcast to talk a little turkey hunting, pass along a few stories, and answer some live Q&A.
In this episode:

Turkey Hunting stories from the college years.
Define "Turkey Hunting Etiquette"
A few "What would you do?" questions.
How we scout for turkeys without boots on the ground.
How to and how not to: Double up on two longbeards with a friend.
Our opinions on many things in the current turkey times.

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New Box Call Tees and New Bottomland Badge Snapbacks 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.
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Ep 47: Turkey Hunting Stories with Cuz Strickland ft. Cranky & Matt Feb 22, 2022

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The first episode recorded at the 2022 NWTF Convention, happens to be the first for this week's very special host: Logan Cooke, a born-for-it turkey hunter from Mississippi and member of the Jacksonville Jaguars NFL Football Team.
Aside from the special host, we have a VERY special guest in one of the most iconic pioneers in the history of spring turkey hunting - Mr. Ronnie "Cuz" Strickland. Along with Cuz, his two grandsons, Cranky and Matt hop on to tell us about their turkey hunting experiences, including the notorious "Devil Turkey," which gave both Cranky and Cuz fits one spring.
In this episode:

Cuz walks us through the first Primos "The Truth" hunt ever filmed.
A look into the early days of Mossy Oak with Toxey Haas and Bob Dixon.
Creating a cult-like culture and what makes turkey hunting so special.
Cuz takes Col. Tom Kelly to hunt his first Rio years ago.
Cranky's battle with a stubborn Eastern, The "Devil Turkey."
What makes turkey hunting different than everything else for Matt.

Our Open Season Countdown, brought to you by Open Season Properties: 21 Days
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:
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Austin Sills - Realtor, Open Season Properties:
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New Bottomland 1/4 Zip Pullovers are now available at Spring Legion!
New Box Call Tees, Bottomland Richardsons, and more are being added to the online shop just in time for Turkey Season 2022! Click Here to check them out!
Don't Forget - We'll be in Starkville, Mississippi on Wednesday February 23rd, at Rick's Cafe from 6:00PM-8:00PM, for a LIVE podcast, Q&A, and Giveaway Session with our buddies from Primos Hunting, Lake Pickle and Jordan Blissett. See you there!
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Ep 46: Woodsmanship, Turkey Decoys, and Silent Gobblers Feb 14, 2022

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As we wrap up preparations for the 2022 NWTF Convention and Sports Show, hosts Hunter Farrior and Austin Sills take a moment to answer a few questions sent in by our listeners via Instagram.
In this episode:

What is Woodsmanship?
Decoys - when and when not to use them.
Determining a turkeys "temp."
Reading song birds before every hunt.
How to approach silent gobblers when turkey hunting.

Our Open Season Countdown, brought to you by Open Season Properties: 28 Days
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 Box Call Tees and New Bottomland Badge Snapbacks 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 NWTF Convention, and the remainder of Spring Turkey Season 2022!
NWTF CONVENTION 2022 - Booth #304
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Thank you all for listening and Rolling Thunder Game Calls for making this podcast possible!

Ep 45: Turkey Season Scouting and Henned Up Gobblers with Land Smathers Feb 08, 2022

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It's that time of the year again - time to note a few preseason rituals and scouting tactics, while preparing our minds for some henned up gobblers this turkey season, and hosts Hunter Farrior and Austin Sills couldn't have picked a better guest for exactly that - the man, the myth, the legend himself, Land Smathers.
In this episode:

How to scout for turkeys preseason.
Tips for using a kayak while turkey hunting.
Hunting turkeys in and around swamps and rivers.
Turkey vest essentials for the minimalist.
A few passed-down tips from Preston Pittman.
How to hunt henned-up gobblers in early season.

Our Open Season Countdown, brought to you by Open Season Properties: 34 Days
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
hunterfarriorfb
Austin Sills - Realtor, Open Season Properties:
(601) 672-9113
austinsills@springlegion.com
@sills_springlegion
New Box Call Tees and New Bottomland Badge Snapbacks 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 NWTF Convention, and the remainder of Spring Turkey Season 2022!
NWTF CONVENTION 2022 - Booth #304
Follow us on Social Media:
Instagram: @springlegion
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Facebook: @springlegion
More may be found at springlegion.com
Thank you all for listening and Rolling Thunder Game Calls for making this podcast possible!

Ep 44: The NWTF Convention & Sport Show 2022 Jan 31, 2022

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This week, host Hunter Farrior hops on a call with Pete Muller of The National Wild Turkey Federation for a rundown on this year's convention and sport show just around the bend.
In this episode:

What to expect at the NWTF Convention this year.
Grand National Calling Championships.
Sport show booths.
Live Country Music and pub crawl.
Research Insights and Conservation opportunity.
How-to on nest predator trapping, and more.

Our Open Season Countdown, brought to you by Open Season Properties: 42 Days
In the market for buying or selling land in Mississippi?
Give either of today's hosts a call, text, or email, and we'll be glad to help!
Hunter Farrior, Licensed Agent, Open Season Properties:
(769) 798-2355
hunterfarrior@springlegion.com
@hunter.farrior
hunterfarriorfb
Austin Sills, Licensed Agent, Open Season Properties:
(601) 672-9113
austinsills@springlegion.com
@sills_springlegion
New Box Call Tees and New Bottomland Badge Snapbacks 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 NWTF Convention, and the remainder of Spring Turkey Season 2022!
NWTF CONVENTION 2022 - Booth #304
Follow us on Social Media:
Instagram: @springlegion
TikTok: @springlegion
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Facebook: @springlegion
More may be found at springlegion.com
Thank you all for listening and Rolling Thunder Game Calls for making this podcast possible!

Ep 43: The Conversation - Dave Owens | Pinhoti Project Jan 25, 2022

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This week, host Hunter Farrior hops on a call with Dave Owens of The Pinhoti Project for a much-needed conversation about what it means to be a turkey hunter.
In this episode:

The maturity process of becoming a real turkey hunter.
The story of Dave Owen's first turkey.
The mission behind Pinhoti Project's first episode.
Things money can't buy - experience and woodsmanship.
Why Dave doesn't use decoys when turkey hunting.
A few rabbit-hole conversations between Hunter and Dave.

Our Open Season Countdown, brought to you by Open Season Properties: 48 Days
In the market for buying or selling land in Mississippi?
Give either of today's hosts a call, text, or email, and we'll be glad to help!
Hunter Farrior, Licensed Agent, Open Season Properties:
(769) 798-2355
hunterfarrior@springlegion.com
@hunter.farrior
hunterfarriorfb
Austin Sills, Licensed Agent, Open Season Properties:
(601) 672-9113
austinsills@springlegion.com
@sills_springlegion
New Box Call Tees and New Bottomland Badge Snapbacks 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 NWTF Convention, and the remainder of Spring Turkey Season 2022!
NWTF CONVENTION 2022 - Booth #304
Follow us on Social Media:
Instagram: @springlegion
TikTok: @springlegion
YouTube: springlegion
Facebook: @springlegion
More may be found at springlegion.com
Thank you all for listening and Rolling Thunder Game Calls for making this podcast possible!

Ep 42: Wild Turkey Report 2022 with David Hawley Jan 17, 2022

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Hosted by Hunter Farrior and Austin Sills, welcome to a year-round discussion on the wild turkey and those who hunt them.
This week, we're excited to hop on the line with someone who "gets it," Mr. David Hawley, aka @WildTurkeyReport across most platforms in the outdoors. When it comes to the spring turkey woods, there aren't many folks who love them more than today's guest.
In this episode:

The history of @wildturkeyreport.
Nest Predators explained and how to trap effectively this season.
Habitat How-To: what do "turkey woods" really look like?
Social Media in the outdoor space - a conversation worth having.

Our Open Season Countdown, brought to you by Open Season Properties: 55 Days
In the market for buying or selling land in Mississippi?
Give either of today's hosts a call, text, or email, and we'll be glad to help!
Hunter Farrior, Licensed Agent, Open Season Properties:
(769) 798-2355
hunterfarrior@springlegion.com
@hunter.farrior
hunterfarriorfb
Austin Sills, Licensed Agent, Open Season Properties:
(601) 672-9113
austinsills@springlegion.com
@sills_springlegion
New Box Call Tees 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 NWTF Convention, and the remainder of Spring Turkey Season 2022!
NWTF CONVENTION 2022 - Booth #304
Follow us on Social Media:
Instagram: @springlegion
TikTok: @springlegion
YouTube: springlegion
Facebook: @springlegion
More may be found at springlegion.com
Thank you all for listening and Rolling Thunder Game Calls for making this podcast possible!

Ep 41: Turkey Hunting Then vs. Now with Brad Farris Jan 10, 2022

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Welcome Back to The Spring Legion Podcast, Powered by Rolling Thunder Game Calls!
Hosts Hunter Farrior and Austin Sills sit down with Brad Farris, a familiar face in the hunting industry, to dive into all that he's experienced in the turkey woods over the years.

Brad's early days spent with Will Primos hunting in the 1990's.
The difference in today's tactics versus years ago.
Brad's favorite turkey calls and when to use them.
Hunter's experience with two Kansas field birds.
Morning vs. Afternoon turkey hunting.
Tips and other bits of wisdom from the well respected .

Our Open Season Countdown, brought to you by Open Season Properties: 62 Days
In the market for buying or selling land in Mississippi?
Give either of today's hosts a call, text, or email, and we'll be glad to help!
Hunter Farrior, Licensed Agent, Open Season Properties:
(769) 798-2355
hunterfarrior@springlegion.com
@hunter.farrior
hunterfarriorfb
Austin Sills, Licensed Agent, Open Season Properties:
(601) 672-9113
austinsills@springlegion.com
@sills_springlegion
Last Week's winner of our Podcast Giveaway for a FREE newly-released meshback is: Matthew Brady @beef_o_bradyy
Make sure to subscribe to our podcast, YouTube, and social platforms to catch all kinds of live content throughout the NWTF Convention, and the remainder of Spring Turkey Season 2022!
NWTF CONVENTION 2022 - Booth #304
Follow us on Social Media:
Instagram: @springlegion
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Facebook: @springlegion
More may be found at springlegion.com
Thank you all for listening and Rolling Thunder Game Calls for making this podcast possible!

Ep 40: Setting the Tone - A Higher Standard for Turkey Hunting Jan 03, 2022

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Welcome Back to The Spring Legion Podcast, Powered by Rolling Thunder Game Calls!
The long-awaited release of season two has finally arrived, as our minds begin their yearly fixation toward the spring turkey woods. There is so much in store for 2022, and we could not be any more excited!
Hosts Hunter Farrior and Austin Sills catch up on the times since the conclusion of season one, and set the tone for which this season will cover, including:

Updates on the 2022 NWTF Convention.
What is the "Higher Standard" to which turkey hunters are held?
What does it mean to be a "turkey Hunter" in today's culture?
Social Media in Hunting - a tool or liability?
Trapping season reminders - don't help the anti-hunters this year!
What efforts is your state making toward wild turkey conservation?
A complete rundown on what to expect, big plans, and where y'all can find us this spring!

Our Open Season Countdown, brought to you by Open Season Properties: 69 Days
In the market for buying or selling land in Mississippi?
Give either of today's hosts a call, text, or email, and we'll be glad to help!
Hunter Farrior, Licensed Agent, Open Season Properties:
(769) 798-2355
hunterfarrior@springlegion.com
@hunter.farrior
hunterfarriorfb
Austin Sills, Licensed Agent, Open Season Properties:
(601) 672-9113
austinsills@springlegion.com
@sills_springlegion
Make sure to subscribe to our podcast, YouTube, and social platforms to catch all kinds of live content throughout the NWTF Convention, and the remainder of Spring Turkey Season 2022!
NWTF CONVENTION 2022 - Booth #304
Follow us on Social Media:
Instagram: @springlegion
TikTok: @springlegion
YouTube: springlegion
Facebook: @springlegion
More may be found at springlegion.com
Thank you all for listening and Rolling Thunder Game Calls for making this podcast possible!

Episode 39: Until Next Time - A Thank You to Turkey Hunting Nov 08, 2021

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In our final episode of 2021, host Hunter Farrior, and co-host Austin Sills, sit down one last time in Mississippi to reflect on the journey it's been, since Episode #1 of The Spring Legion Podcast aired nearly one year ago.
From "Wingin' It" to the Grand Finale, so much has happened in the realm of Spring Legion, and we cannot express how much fun it has been, experiencing every story told, special guest, Sills Note, Come-to-Jesus-Meeting, and sound-byte blooper with every single one of our listeners alongside each week.
We'll see y'all in January, and we can assure you that Season 2 will be hitting the ground running, just in time for Spring Turkey Season!
In this episode:

How have we "winged" our way here?
All of the turkey hunting stories
So many awesome and knowledgeable special guests
Why Spring Legion was created in the first place
An amendment to Ballad of a Turkey Hunter Ch. 2
What's in store for Spring '22
How you all can keep up with us until Season 2

As a sincere token of appreciation from Spring Legion to all of our listeners, enter Discount Code "THANKYOU21" at checkout for 10% off all orders placed at springlegion.com, from now until our next episode in 2022.
*** Ballad of a Turkey Hunter Hardcover and Collectors Editions Available on DECEMBER 5, 2021 - Only at springlegion.com ***
We hope to find you all in the same spirits of which we part today, as season one comes to a close, having a fire within your soul that only a true turkey hunter may understand, and we cannot thank you enough for tuning in each week. We'll see you next year.
Stay in touch and follow along on social media:
@springlegion
@hunter.farrior
@sills_springlegion
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