Hunting Roots Podcast: Recent Episodes
Brodie Swisher
We're digging back to our roots to tell the other side of our hunting story, as well as those from our friends, family, and pioneers from across the hunting industry. Untold stories you won't find anywhere else - you'll find it right here on the Hunting Roots Podcast The Hunting Roots Podcast is brought to you by onX - www.onxmaps.com
It's August, and that means we'll be bowhunting deer this month! Let's talk about some of the gear we'll have in the mix. Don't miss it this week!
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We've been on the road the last several weeks, but we're finally catching up and talking all about our trip to Colorado, kayaking, and Mud Bowl 2026.
Don't miss it!
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Are you struggling with cabin fever? Here's a few ideas to help you scratch the itch and get you through the summer months.
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A crazy man was arrested for showing up to church with flamethrowers, crossbows, 500 rounds of ammo and more. We're talking all about it on this week's Hunting Roots Podcast. Don't miss it!
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Deadly gators are back in the news, as well as the footwear that's found its way back into the spotlight for cool kids after many years. Don't miss this week's Hunting Roots Podcast!
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Is hunting gear really getting better? Sure, some of it is. But for some, the more things change, the more they stay the same. Let's talk about a few items where the OG just might have been the best.
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Welcome back to the Hunting Roots Podcast! We've got some fresh stories breaking this week as we catch up on the latest happenings in the hunting and outdoor world, particularly the death of the Treestand Killer and the latest update on hog removal efforts at LBL. Don't miss this one!
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Warrior Camp week 2 recap, and the man that camped out in Bass Pro Shops for weeks. Don't miss this week's podcast.
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Fire and gas don't mix! Or, at least if they do, you'll likely have a mess on your hands. We've got a couple reminders this week of just how big a mess you can make when you play with gas and fire. Don't miss this one!
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We're talking about brand loyalty to good gear and the ultimate hunting vehicle. Could it be a lifted Subaru??? Don't miss this one!
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We're wrapping up the spring turkey season with a last bird for Rembo, and we're talking about the new Mathews bow that helped flipped the switch towards fall. Don't miss this one!
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Turkey season ain't over yet! At least that's what Aidan proved this week on his latest hunt. He slid into the right place at the right time on a hot one! Hear the story on this week's podcast.
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We've got some wild stuff popping up in this week's POSTED segment. Don't miss the latest episode of the Hunting Roots Podcast.
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Brodie killed a triple-bearded gobbler last week. How rare are multiple-bearded turkeys? And why do birds have multiple beards? Don't miss this week's Hunting Roots Podcast as we talk all about it.
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It's been a slow opening week in Tennessee but Brodie finally catches up to a few birds that are willing to play the game. Don't miss this one!
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Join us as we talk all about opening weekend of turkey season in Tennessee and the double Aidan and Rembo pulled off shortly after fly down. Don't miss this one!
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We're finally turkey hunting here in Tennessee and we're looking back over the recent TN Youth Hunt, the highs and lows and talking all about who really cares when we find success in the turkey woods. Don't miss this one!
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This week's Posted segment delivers a few crazy stories of revenge using wildlife, particularly squirrels and coons; and we're also ramping up for the arrival of this weekend's youth turkey hunt here in Tennessee. Don't miss this one!
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We're catching up with Josh and Reid Thrash to hear about their recent turkey hunt with The Hunting Public crew for their annual kickoff to the spring season in Mississippi. Don't miss this one!
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Ever plucked a beard from a turkey bird? Yep. We've done that. Here's the story of a catch and release gobbler from back in the day. Don't miss this one!
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We're talking about the latest incident with a predator attack in the yard as well as the all-new Chene turkey film, The King. Don't miss it this week!
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Turkeys tend to do the same thing year after year. There are places they prefer to be. Do you know where these spots are on your property? We're also gonna take a look at some of the new turkey hunting gear for 2026.
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Turkeys and cellular trail cams - are they a good combination? Love it or hate it? How will you use them this spring?
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Have you watched the new Primos Hunting film that premiered last week in Nashville? It's an incredible look back over the history of a brand built by the OG influencers of the hunting industry. Don't miss this week's podcast as we talk all about it.
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Day 1 of the NWTF Show is in the books, and we're bringing you some of our favorite things from this year's show. Don't miss this one!
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Wanna hear the real story of Preston Pittman's first turkey, and why it cost him a butt whoopin'? It's the first time he's ever shard it on film!
Don't miss this week's Hunting Roots podcast, full of old school turkey tactics and wisdom shared by one of the world's best turkey hunters.
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The Mossy Oak family has said goodbye to Mr. Fox Haas this week at the end of his long, well-lived life on this earth. We're talking all about a life of impact this week as we remember Mr. Fox. Don't miss this one!
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Camping, hiking, hunting and the truth about a man that won't poop in the woods. You don't wanna miss this one!
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It's been awhile, but we finally got to enjoy some time in the duck blind. Check out this week's podcast for a look at how things went down and what we learned.
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So many guys and gals want to get in the door in the hunting industry, but what does that really mean? Many folks just want "free" stuff, but there's a whole lot more to it than that. Let's talk all about it this week. Check out this latest episode!
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The last episode of 2025 is here! It's been a great year, but we're already looking ahead to 2026 with great expectation of what God will do. Hear all the latest on hunt updates, dead deer, and what's coming in the new year on this week's episode.
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We've got all the good stuff this week on the pod! It's another Posted Segment with deer diving off bridges and a single coon scraping' with a a whole pack of coyotes. We're also catching up on our Red Ryder Christmas Project. Don't miss it!
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We're talking all about squirrel doggin', epic fails with bow gear and the coyote - or husky dog- that kept us wondering. Don't miss this week's Hunting Roots podcast.
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The gun got passed back and forth in the deer blind this last week when a big buck walked out into the field. We're talking all about who got to shoot it and how things went down. Don't miss this one!
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It's been a slow week in the deer woods, but the rut action got right one particular morning when we had a buck breed a doe right under our treestand. Don't miss this week's podcast!
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Opening day of gun season in Tennessee was one for the books with bucks cruising in search of hot does. After passing up on 4 young bucks, Rembo finally found a buck that got him excited. Don't miss this one!
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Join us this week as we take you straight to the woods for some real hunt audio and killer sounds of the season. And we're answering the question, "Can you tell the difference of bucks and does by the sound they make walking in the leaves?" It's a good one! Don't miss it!
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Good stuff this week as we talk about the latest hunts, killing a big buck over fresh scrapes and a special hunt shared with the best camerawoman ever, Mama. Don't miss this one!
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We're catching up with longtime friend and hunting buddy, Scott McFarland, to hear about his recent dive from the top rung of his deer stand. And we've got an impressive update on how one mother in Mississippi dealt with an escaped monkey she found hanging out in her yard.
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The TN Juvenile Deer Hunt was another big time and lots of meat was hauled from the woods. First-time hunter, Charlie Frownfelter, even got one of his own to take home to momma. We're also talking about monkeys on the loose and the super slick voice controlled headlamps and lanterns from Coast. Don't miss this one!
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This week's Posted segment is full of crazy happenings in the deer woods and we're talking all about our recent Whitetail Workshop in Paris, TN. Don't miss it!
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Join us this week as we catch up on the latest deer hunts and look ahead to the Whitetail Workshop coming up October 18th.
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We've got a mixed bag of stories and updates this week on the podcast as we bring you the latest from the deer woods, a trailer mishap that got ugly and a deadly story from the squirrel woods as a hunter mistook his buddy for a squirrel. Don't miss this one!
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First blood in Tennessee has been drawn! Join us as we talk all about the highs and lows of the first few days of the 2025 Tennessee bow season.
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We're in the final days leading up to the Tennessee bow opener, and we're talking about gear for deer and the confidence hunters need for success in the woods and for life. Don't miss this one!
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We've got a good one for you this week as we talk about one of the #1 questions people have asked us lately, "Is the saddle hunting game really worth all the hype?" Saddle hunting vs. Treestand hunting - which one is best?
And are we being conformed or transformed?
Don't miss this week's episode!
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The Dilley brothers punched tags in Kentucky over the weekend, raising the question, which Dilley is the deadliest bowhunter of the bunch? We're also talking about some of our favorite hunting apparel and the latest gadget we've discovered, the FingerLight.
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We've got Paul Walerczak back on the podcast to talk about his recent 15' fall from a treestand as he was knocking out pre-season chores in the deer woods, as well as our recent Hunt-Fish-Float Kayak Camp that found Paul hobbling on crutches.
Don't miss this one!
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It's been a busy week as we kicked off the hunting season in Tennessee with velvet bucks and squirrel hunting, as well as an event with Hank Parker at South Fulton Baptist Church. Don't miss this one!
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We've got a hot one this week with POSTED stories that'll leave you shaking your head. Death by snakes, possums and the drunk man that went searching for himself. Don't miss this one!
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Depredation deer hunts seem to be growing in popularity among the farming community, and we were recently approached about helping with one of these hunts for a local landowner. We're talking all about our experience on one of these hunts as well as the pros and cons that go with it. Don't miss this one!
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We've got Brett TerBeek on the podcast this week as he shares the story of his recent encounter with a grizzly on a moose kill at 10 yards in Alaska, as well as the crazy moments that immediately followed. You don't wanna miss this one!
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Don't miss this week's POSTED segment of the podcast as we talk about the Hulk, Matt Jennings, elephant attacks and more.
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It's our 200th episode and we've got Cuz Strickland on the podcast to hear deer stories, Cuz's 1st bow kill, 200" bucks before they were cool, how to stay married as an avid hunter, and what the next generation of hunters need most. Don't miss this one!
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We're sharing the story of State Trooper, Adam Cothron, on the one-year anniversary of a tragic traffic stop along I-40 in Tennessee. It was an ugly day, but he's lived to tell the story, as well as share of his struggles and triumphs in Colorado on a recent hunt for bull elk in velvet. Don't miss this one!
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This week's episode finds us talking about the tragedy in Texas, as well as the cost of stopping to save turtles or feeding the bears. Don't miss it!
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Don't miss this week's Hunting Roots Podcast as we talk about hunting camp, swamp stompin', and the key to "can't miss" archery shooting.
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This week's Hunting Roots Podcast is loaded with all the latest on hunting license changes in Tennessee, the latest update (and body cam audio) from Cowboy Cody's scuffle with the police and a look at one of the deadliest broadheads of the year. Don't miss this one!
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On this week's Hunting Roots Podcast, we've got another round of best trespasser comments, stupid wildlife criminals, and cougars on the prowl - even in Dollar General! Don't miss it!
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We're catching up on all the latest this week in our POSTED segment, loaded with biting coons, anti's trying to buy bear tags, high-flyin' hikers, and the Pickle in Bear Grease. Don't miss this one!
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We've just wrapped up our 7th annual Warrior Camp with our friends at Special Ops Xcursions (SOX). This is one of our favorite camps of the year as we get to hang out with some of the families that are serving our country so well. Give it a listen!
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We're looking back over the years to encounters we've had with Phil Robertson and the impact he made during his time on this earth.
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Join us this week as we talk about hunting, testing a Nosler suppressor and the tragic accident that took place at the recent Total Archery Challenge event in West Virginia.
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We've got a POSTED podcast segment this week that you don't wanna miss! We're talking all about the recent gator and bear attacks that turned deadly in Florida. Don't miss this one!
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Brodie's notched his second tag in Tennessee for the 2025 season, and we're sharing the story on this week's Hunting Roots podcast. This hunt had it all - gobblin', struttin', dustin', breedin' and more. Don't miss this one!
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Week 2 of chasing turkeys in Tennessee has been a good one! We've got another turkey tag punched after dealing with a shut-mouth gobbler and a loud-mouth hen. Don't miss this crazy hen talk! These are the sounds we should all strive to learn.
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It's been a crazy first week of turkey season in Tennessee. We're talking all about coyote and bobcat attacks, pukin' at flydown, and a gobbler for our old friend, Danny Barham. Don't miss this one!
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The Tennessee turkey season is off and rolling, providing all the usual highs and lows in the first few days. We just stepped out of the woods, so join us for a post hunt report to hear the good, bad and ugly on the first few days of the season.
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We're talking all about youth turkey weekend in Tennessee, full of highs, lows, and tornadoes. Despite the weather, a number of kids were able to punch their tag, and we enjoyed seeing all the photos come through for our Wild Turkey Grip & Grin Photo Contest. Don't miss this one!
Episode Notes:
- Wild Turkey Grip & Grin Photo Contest
- Best and Worst Turkey Photos
- Tornadoes and Turkeys
- Dodging storms, killing turkeys
- Rembo's first bird of 2025
- The 2-hour chess match at mid-day
- The new lucky shirt - Tibbee Flex Hoodie
- Mossy Oak Strap Turkey Vest
- Element Adapt Series
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Every once in a while you come across a truly special place in the spring turkey woods where the gobblers historically use the same roost sites and flydown landing zones year after year. These locations are a true treasure, paying off in punched turkey tags season after season. We're talking all about what makes these spots so special with our good friend and longtime turkey hunter, Benji Bona. Don't miss this one!
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We've just wrapped up another Wild Turkey Workshop, and we're talking all about our favorite moments and the good folks that helped make it happen, as well as the story of Mr. Walt and his first turkey at the age of 91. It's the latest video on the Hunting Roots YouTube channel. Be sure to give it a watch this week.
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We've got wild turkeys attacking our farm bird in a nasty backyard brawl, and we're taking a look at some social media rules you should probably break. It's all on this week's Hunting Roots Podcast.
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It's been a busy weekend as we kicked off the spring season chasing turkeys in Mississippi for the youth opener followed up by some good times at Mossy Oak's 3rd annual Turkey Tailgate in West Point, MS. Hear about all the highs and lows from the weekend on this week's podcast.
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Turkey season is right around the corner! We're talking all about deadly shots on turkeys, as well as shots that cut deep to the heart. Don't miss this week's episode!
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We just wrapped up the Beast Feast at Maplewood and we're talking all about it. It was full of outlaws, in-laws, and a wide range of wild critters. Big time fun! Give it a listen!
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We've just wrapped up another exciting weekend in Nashville for the 2025 NWTF Convention & Sport Show where we had the chance to walk among some of the living legends in the turkey hunting community. We had questions, they had answers. We're talking all about some of our favorites and the impact they've made, as well as some up-and-comers that are stirring things up in the industry as well.
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We've rescued the ugliest yard gobbler of all time, and we're talking all about what you need to know before heading to the NWTF Show. Don't miss this one!
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We're bringing you another Posted Podcast Segment this week full of drunk Arkansas dudes testing out a bullet proof vest, preacher fails at the podium and some of the reasons you didn't kill a buck this past season. Don't miss it!
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We've got Catman on the podcast this week to hear all about the story on becoming Catman, how it started, favorite hunts, wearing crocs, favorite gear and more. Don't miss this one!
Episode Notes:
- Catman's hunting roots
- Starting a YouTube channel
- Becoming Catman
- Turkey hunting
- Wearing crocs and dealing with haters
- The good and bad on social media
- Bowfishing
- Favorite states to hunt
- Favorite way to cook deer
- Turkey gear
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We've just wrapped up a fun few days of rabbit hunting with our buddies Josh Allen and Scott McFarland. Josh brought his beagles down from Indiana to try rabbit hunting in west Tennessee. It was a big time! Hear all about it on this week's Hunting Roots Podcast.
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We're getting caught up from the 2025 ATA Show in Indianapolis, and we're visiting with Adrian Jessen of Review This Thing to talk about gear from the show, as well as talk about their rapidly growing YouTube channel, Review This Thing.
Don't miss this one!
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Welcome to a new year and Season 4 of the Hunting Roots Podcast! We've got a POSTED Podcast segment this week where we're covering a hunt for Sasquatch that turned deadly, as well as a snake handling influencer that got ahold of the wrong snake. Favorite hunts of 2024 and looking ahead to the seasons to come - it's all in here. Don't miss this one!
Episode Notes:
- Favorite hunts of 2024
- Does at 5 yards and snort wheezin' bucks
- Rabbit hunts with Mr. Billy
- Deadly Sasquatch Hunt
- Snake handling influencer
- Casey Brooks Bull
- Outdoor Edge Outfitter Pack
- Don't be transformed by this world
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We're wrapping up the 2024 year with meat week, one last push to finish out the freezers, and some crazy encounters with predators out back at the home place. Don't miss this one! Praying that God will bless you big in 2025!
Episode Notes:
- Meat week
- Sweet Meat
- Summer Sausage
- Hi Mountain Seasoning
- Processing your own meat
- Gut piles out back
- Fox and Bobcat Double
- Forgetting the past and looking ahead
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We don't always go Christmas shopping, but when we do, it almost turns into a drug bust. You don't wanna miss this week's Hunting Roots podcast!
Merry Christmas from our crew to yours!
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We just wrapped up our almost-annual rabbit hunt with longtime friends Steve Chapman, Nathan Chapman, Lindsey Williams and rabbit man, Billy Montague. We're talking all about it with Steve, as well as the impact of hunting mentors and the key to staying married, even as an avid outdoorsman - or golfer. Don't miss this one!
Episode Notes:
- Steve Chapman's hunting roots
- The impact of a hunting mentor
- Our first event together in Nashville
- The good and bad of a rabbit hunt
- Life lessons learned from the woods
- How to stay married as a hunter
- A Look at Life from a Deer Stand
- The Red Ryder Christmas Project
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Steve Chapman Books
We just wrapped up our Squirrel Dawg Hunting Camp, and we're looking back over our top picks in hunting camp gear, as well as a few items that'll probably find their way to the dump. Don't miss this one!
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It's time once again for another POSTED segment of the podcast. We're bringing you a look at the good, bad and ugly we've found posted recently, as well as the latest updates from the woods. Arrows have been flyin' and deer have been dying. Don't miss this one!
Episode Notes:
- Tenderloins
- Squirrel Dawgin'
- Cricket
- Deer for Avery
- Women and Navigation Skills
- Double Does for Brodie
- Dumping deer on the neighbors
- The Weasel
- Blue Shirt Guy and his daughter
- Is it necessary?
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It's been a crazy week with plenty of arrows flyin' but few critters dyin'. We've had bobcats in our sights and deer-mauling dogs running the woods. Things got ugly in a hurry. Don't miss this one!
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Some say mature bucks do all the breeding, but we've got a spike buck video that speaks otherwise. Do young bucks make better lovers??? Check out this week's Hunting Roots podcast as we talk all about.
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Just out of the woods, we're talking all about the latest hunt, a dead coyote, and the best rut days of the year...at least for us. Don't miss this PostHunt Report!
Episode Notes:
- PostHunt Report
- A coyote that was ready to die
- Coy's bobcat bow kill
- Why November 12th is one of our favorite days to hunt
- Best Rut Days?
- Rutty bucks and close calls
- November 16th bow kills
- Austin Newman
- Burdens carried
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We've gathered up a pile of calls in our effort to answer the question, "what's the best sounding grunt call of all time?" Check out the sounds of these calls as we narrow down some of our top picks for the best grunt call of all time.
Episode Notes:
- Thank God the election is finally over!
- Squirrel dog warm up
- All day sit for deer
- A dozen grunt calls
- What's the best sounding grunt call of all time?
- Brodie's first grunt call from the '80s
- Our top 3 favorites for Best Sounding Grunt Call
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We're looking back over the 2024 TN Juvenile Deer Hunt and our first TN Youth Grip & Grin Photo Contest. We've got some "pro" judges that'll be picking their favorites. And we're also talking about a last minute deer killed by Rembo.
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We're catching up with our old friend, Steve Turpin, this week to talk about fall turkey hunting, as well as squirrels when the turkey tag is punched. Don't miss this one!
Episode Notes:
- Limits of squirrels in Tennessee
- Shotgun vs. .22 Rifle
- Hickory or Oak trees?
- Gray Squirrel vs. Fox Squirrel
- Best way to eat squirrels
- Fall Turkey Hunting Then and Now
- Busting up the flock
- Turkey Dogs
- Vocal turkeys in the fall
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Tags have been punched! Aidan breaks in his new Mathews Lift bow on a big doe. And we're coming to a conclusion on who's gonna buy a new camera. Check it out!
Episode Notes:
- First blood for Aidan's new Mathews Lift Bow
- Saddle moves that work
- Who's buying new camera?
- Input from Pepper
- Ryan Johnson goes biblical
- TN Youth Grip & Grin Photo Contest
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The Tennessee bow season is off to a great start. Shots have been fired, a deer has been hauled from the woods and a video camera has been dropped from the treestand. The big question is, who should have to pay for the broken camera? We want to hear from our listeners. Don't miss this one!
Episode Notes:
- Shots fired for Rembo
- Public land action for Aidan
- A camera has fallen. Who broke it? Who should pay for it?
- Big doe for Bro
- SEVR takes its 3rd victim and goes back in the quiver
- Lee Ellis Buck
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Bow season is finally here! We're talking about the TN opener, bear attacks, and a super sketchy kidnapping of hunters. Don't miss this one!
Episode Notes:
- Rice cakes and podcasts
- The TN Bow Opener
- Deer and nuts for Aidan
- Bear attack on dogs, dad and son
- Teen hunters kidnapped
- New super compact camera arm - JRO
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Our good friend and mentor, Randy Shepherd, went to be with the Lord this past week. This episode is all about the impact he made on this world and how he inspired me personally to use hunting and the outdoors as a platform to impact the lives of others. This one is different. Don't miss it.
Episode Notes:
- Hank Parker Treestand Accident
- Meeting Randy in the Early Days at Bellevue
- Inspiration to use your passion to make a difference
- Spinnin' that dang basketball!
- Crossfire Ministries
- Basketball vs. Turkey Gobbling at Bellevue
- Basketball and Archery Camp on the Indian reservation in NM and AZ
- What if we all lived a life like Randy?
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Bowhunting can take you from the highest of highs to the lowest of lows in a hurry. This week, we're talking all about my absolute worst shot of all time and the discouragement that followed, as well as the redemption shot that came the following day. Don't miss this one!
Episode Notes:
- onX ain't just for the dudes
- Rembo's new bow dialed in
- Mission Hammr
- The high pressure of media hunts
- Antelope on Day 1?
- The most embarrassing shot I've ever made
- Redemption on Day 2
- Keep kickin'
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Bow season is finally back! We're talking all about opening weekend, deer killed, deadly broadheads, lessons learned in the woods, and a runaway boat.
Check it out!
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Episode Notes:
- Early bow season
- Cold fronts
- The Runaway Boat
- Ground and Pound Deer
- Scout and Sneak
- SEVR Broadheads
- Squirrel hunting lessons learned
Dove season in the south is always a fine time. For many, it's the kick off to hunting season. We're talking all about our recent hunt, as well as the man/boy who choked a deer on this week's Posted segment. Check it out!
Episode Notes:
- Dove hunting traditions
- From bird boy to shooter
- Black-eyed peas
- Freezer mishaps
- Stocking food for when things go south
- LA man chokes deer to death
- Grizzly bear attack in Idaho
- The Word is alive and sharp
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We're talking all about the highs and lows of the recent Tennessee velvet buck hunt for our crew, as well as checking in with the Moody boys to hear about Blair's first velvet buck. Deer, squirrels and a hungry coyote! It's all in this one. Check it out!
Episode Notes:
- Dropping squirrel pins with onX
- Who gets the squirrel???
- Lonely sits on the velvet hunt
- Persimmon Trees for deer, coons, and coyotes
- The consolation coyote
- Forgotten platform
- Blair Moody's big buck story
- Seek Him with all you got
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It's time to load our packs and gear bags this week as we kick off the bow season this weekend. From the Mystery Ranch Treehouse series to the YETI Panga line, we're taking a look at our favorite packs and duffel bags we use to haul gear. Don't miss this one!
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We're talking about sight tapes, velvet bucks and the sound of something dying in the deer woods. What in the world is this sound? What's dying? What's the predator? Don't miss this one!
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Join us this week as we talk about velvet bucks we're chasing and the Swisher boys' debut on the Outdoor Channel with the Gamekeepers of Mossy Oak. It's a good one!
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We're talking all about the gear we're using for deer this season. Bows, broadheads, sights, arrow rests and more, it's all here. We're also talking about goals for the year and a few favorite hunts from the past. Don't miss this one!
Episode Notes:
- Born at CR
- Rembo's first year with a compound
- Why crossbows aren't the same as other bows
- First Buck Story for Aidan
- The Bear Legit
- The Mathews Lift
- HHA Sights
- QAD Arrow Rest
- Rage Broadheads
- SEVR Broadheads
- 10-pointer at the Gauntlet
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Quick conversation this week on how we often make plans, only to find ourselves on a completely different course than what we originally set out on. I thought I knew where I wanted to be in life, but God had a far greater plan in place. Give it a listen!
Can you handle the adrenaline dump that rages through your body when things get serious? In the deer woods, or other moments in life, will you fight or flee? We're talking all about how to handle panic mode at the moment of truth. Check it out.
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This week we're talking about the Oak Ridge Boys, as well as a great conversation with Jackson Stanley as he shares of the battle for his eye sight and the good bowhunting friends that have helped carry him through. Don't miss this one!
Episode Notes:
- The best of the Oak Ridge Boys
- Jackson Stanley's hunting roots
- Losing sight, gaining vision
- Good friends
- The gift of a Mathews bow
- Bowhunting plans for fall
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We're catching up with our old friend, bowhunter, outdoor writer and pastor, Zeke Pipher from Nebraska. We're talking all about bowhunting, becoming an outdoor writer, raising boys, and manliness. Don't miss this one!
Episode Notes:
- Zeke Pipher's hunting roots
- The First Deer
- Becoming an outdoor writer
- Saddle Hunting
- Out-hunting Christian Berg
- Bowhunting in Nebraska
- Gear for Deer
- The Wild Man book
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We're talking all about protecting our fawns, predator management, the cost of hunting without permission, and the scariest sound in the deer woods. Don't miss this week's podcast!
Episode Notes:
- Fawns on the ground
- Coyotes on the prowl
- FoxPro Callers
- Predator sounds
- The cost of hunting with Tyler
- The sound that made me wanna head home
- Coyote, Fox and Bobcat sounds
- Which would you fight?
- The scariest sound in the deer woods?
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We're catching up on the latest posted news, including a number of big changes in Colorado hunting regulations, cheating hog hunters, deer attacking a man's pregnant daughter, a grizzly that attacked a man's girlfriend, and a black bear that killed and ate somebody's grandma. Crazy stuff! Give it a listen.
Episode Notes:
- Glassing velvet bucks
- OTC Elk Tags in CO coming to an end
- Cheating LA Hog Hunters
- Anti-Hunting efforts against cougar hunting
- Grizzly attack against girlfriend
- Deer attacks man's pregnant daughter
- Black bear kills and eats an elderly woman
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I got my buddy, Doug Temple, on the line and we're diggin' back to an old school bow hunt from the early days. We were bowhunting in Memphis, Tennessee. We had permission, but a couple of rookie park rangers didn't seem to think so. It was a crazy encounter that we still talk and laugh about today - 25 years later.
Episode Notes:
- Butchering deer and shooting dead duck pix in the apartment complex
- Duck hunting Shelby Forest
- The old school PSE Fire Flite bow
- My first Mathews bow
- Our first 3D shoot
- Bowhunting deer in Memphis, TN
- Driving through homeless hideouts
- Rookie Park Rangers
- Handcuffs & Friskin'
- The 6 point buck they never knew about
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We're catching up with our good friend and avid bowhunter, Efton Green, to talk about the high-tech hunting gear we love and the impact it has on the future of hunting.
Don't miss this one!
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We're on the road this week visiting some of our old stompin' grounds as well as some fresh trails along the way. We made a stop at the prettiest state park in Tennessee to do a little exploring and meet the locals - including one big gal with a cig.
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We're talking all about the need to keep kickin' when it comes to trapping bandits, especially at this time of year when fawns and poults are hitting the ground. No mercy for skunks, coons or possums! And we're talking about the viral video we found where a skunk is chewing down on a live fawn. Don't miss this one!
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We're talking all about the CJ Alexander big buck case, guilt, innocence, casting stones and more. Don't miss this one!
Episode Notes:
- Ice Cold Squirt
- The CJ Alexander Indictment
- Confession
- Casting Stones
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Ever find yourself needing a gobbler just 5 yards closer? So close, but yet so far. It's a heartbreaker! We're talking about a recent hunt with a gobbler we could feel, and the line that was drawn between us. Check it out.
Episode Notes:
- Buck beds and onX way points
- Ridge top turkeys
- Misleading gobbles
- Moving in tight on a gobbler
- Fence lines
- Forgive us our trespasses?
- The model prayer
- Dirt track racing with Monkey Wrench Works
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We're catching up with Terry Rohm this week as we talk cicadas, turkeys and Ben Lee. Check it out!
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Crazy story this week! We're talking about one of seminar students who swallowed a turkey mouth call and had to have it surgically removed. It was a pretty big deal. Don't miss this one!
Episode Notes:
- 4:30 Alarm Every Day
- Turkeys slowing down
- Hunt recap
- The boy who swallowed a mouth call and had it surgically removed
- Goat Ropin'
- Always rejoice
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Join us for a recap of the first few days of the Tennessee turkey season, full of all the highs and lows of chasing gobblers in the Volunteer State.
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We're taking a look back over our kickoff to the Tennessee turkey season with the youth turkey hunt this past weekend. It was a tough weekend that ended with a flash hunt that was over as quick as it started. Check it out!
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We've got a loaded episode this week as we talk about the premiere of Mossy Oak's The Colonel & The Fox film, as well as the Tennessee Mountain Lion release hoax that seemed to stir things up quite a bit for gullible folks across the state. Finally, we're recapping our Wild Turkey Workshop from this past weekend. It was a big time! Don't miss this one.
Episode Notes:
- Last minute turkey scouting
- Wild Turkey Workshop recap
- The Tennessee Mountain Lion Release Hoax
- Mossy Oak's The Colonel & The Fox Film
- Fox Haas legacy - The Good Men Do
- How will we leave a legacy?
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This week, we're talking with Hunter Todd, a turkey hunter from Arkansas, that was shot by another turkey hunter while hunting opening weekend in Mississippi. Check it out!
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This week, we're catching up with Tom Wiley, as well as J.T. and Mack Mardis, to hear a few turkey stories from opening weekend in Mississippi.
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We've got Steve Turpin back on the podcast this week as we talk about the Mossy Oak Turkey Tailgate and Call Maker Showcase, Turpin call history, how to call with a trumpet and more. Don't miss this one!
We're catching up with Brent Rogers, author of the all-new book, Yelp & Gobble, INC. The book was our favorite find from this year's NWTF Show, and we're talking all about it in this week's episode. Check it out!
Episode Notes:
Brent Rogers' hunting roots
Hunting and Trapping for kids
Training with a stick
The Bottomland Book Club
The art of storytelling
Turkey literature from the past
Yelp & Gobble, INC
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Tim Tipton is a dog man from way back. These days, he's chasing squirrel dogs all across the great state of Tennessee. He heads up the East Tennessee Squirrel Hunting Association, a group doing great things for the next generation of hunters. We're talking all things squirrel dogs in this episode! Don't miss it!
Episode Notes:
- Tim Tipton's hunting roots
- Coon dogs in the early days
- Making the switch to squirrels
- Pleasure dogs vs. Competition dogs
- Scoring on squirrels
- ETSHA and the kids
- Squirrel Dogs - the greatest hunting dog God ever made
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The 2024 NWTF Show was another big time! We're talking all about it on this week's episode, loaded with people and products from the show. Don't miss it!
Episode Notes:
- Bowhunting.com was in the house
- Sleep Yelpin'
- PA Game Commission
- Talk Turkeys to Me!
- Who gave Rembo Covid???
- Matt Van Cise wins again
- Yelp & Gobble, INC
- Bottomland Book Club
- Great gear from the show
- Insane calling skills with Colton Dyer
- Wild Turkey Workshop coming up
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We're talking about squirrels in the hole, bottle rockets, YouTube warnings and the upcoming NWTF show. Don't miss it!
It's safe to say, LBL isn't what it use to be when it comes to deer and turkey hunting. And while there are plenty of problems leading to the decline, hogs have certainly played a role. We're talking with good friend and outdoor writer, Will Brantley, on the topic for some insight on what's currently being done for the pig problem at LBL and whether or not it's working.
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Welcome back to the Hunting Roots Podcast. This week we're talking all about a recent wild game dinner event in PA, trapping possums and coons, and a portable pee pot called, The Pisser. Don't miss it!
Episode Notes:
- Trapping possums and coons
- Best traps for small predators?
- Wild game dinner in PA
- The Pisser - Use It Or Lose It?
- New Hunting Roots hoodies
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Jon Collins of FoxPro is one of the deadliest predator hunters in the country. On this episode, we talk about his hunting roots, first coyote, how he started filming hunts, old school calls vs. modern day equipment. It's a good one! Don't miss it!
Episode Notes:
- Jon Collins' hunting roots
- First coyote
- 7 coyotes coming to the call
- Old school calls for predators
- Filming hunts then and now
- FoxPro calls, sounds and tactics
- MFK sound library and live sounds
- Killing giant bobcats
- Favorite gear for predators
- Crazy predator stories
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We're catching up on the last deer hunts of the season, trapping, great gear from the 2024 ATA show, and the day a coyote got in the duck boat. It's a good one! Don't miss it.
Episode Notes:
- Meat Week wrapped up
- Trapping season kickoff
- Great gear from the 2024 ATA Show
- There's a coyote in the duck boat
- New Hunting Roots swag
- Big Doe Contest
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We're catching up with our good friend, Jeffery Fountain, to hear all about his history of hunting deer with dogs in the Deep South, what the hunt looks like, gear used and what the haters have to say about hunting deer with dogs. Don't miss it!
Episode Notes:
- Jeffery's hunting roots with deer dogs
- Grandpa's Bible and Box
- Deer with dogs ain't easy
- Deer Dogs vs. Corn Piles
- Gear used for deer dogs
- Garmin GPS and tracking collars
- Guns for Deer Doggin'
- The controversy - What the haters have to say
- Is hunting deer with dogs the toughest way to get your deer?
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We're kicking off Season 3 of the Hunting Roots podcast with longtime friend, outdoor writer, and radio host, Larry Rea. Larry discusses the art of telling a story as well as the importance of remembering your hunting roots. Check it out!
Episode Notes:
- Larry's cancer update from the doc
- Still hunting at 80
- Early days as an outdoor writer
- Larry's hunting roots
- Revisiting the burlap sack where Larry killed 1st deer
- How to tell a story
- Writing and radio
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Music provided by The Purple Hulls and Banjo Ben Clark
We're wrapping up the 2023 year with a look back over some of our favorite memories from the year, as well as a look at a recent article that posted at Bowhunting.com, The Truth Behind Why Hunters Mean Mug Photos. It's a good one! Don't miss it!
Episode Notes:
- Deer hunting recap
- 2023 hunting and event highlights
- Wild Game Dinners
- Posted - The Truth Behind Why Hunters Mean Mug Photos
- Looking ahead to 2024
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We're catching up on a busy week with squirrel dogs, deer, ducks and prep for Christmas. Hear all the latest in this week's episode.
Episode Notes:
- Bowhunting for deer
- First duck hunt of the year
- Squirrel dog hunting with Cricket
- Best and worst gifts for Christmas
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We're catching up with our buddy, Jimmy White, to talk about the super wide west Tennessee buck he killed this week. The action has been slow, but Jimmy found a rutty buck that was willing to come to the FoxPro caller. He shares all about his hunt as well as calling predators and the best moves to make for a perfect euro mount for your deer.
Episode Notes:
- Jimmy White's wide west Tennessee buck
- Rutty bucks in December
- Calling deer with the FoxPro caller
- Calling predators
- Best sounds for bobcats
- Do's and Don'ts for the best euro mount
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We're unloading on a recent Seek One podcast episode featuring a conversation with Lee Ellis and Tyler Jordan of Realtree. Lee makes the bold statement, "At the end of the day, it's just another deer on the wall." There's a lot of mature perspective coming from these 2 guys in their search to live a life of no regrets. You don't wanna miss this one!
Episode Notes:
- Slow down in the deer woods
- Rabbit hunt in the backyard
- Scott McFarland's big buck
- Seek One's Lee Ellis talks life with Tyler Jordan
- Red Ryder Christmas Project
- Hunting Roots Swag for Christmas
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Hear the full conversation with Lee and Tyler here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/done-with-suburban-hunting-conversations-with/id1613596399?i=1000633384409
We were on the road a few days in hunting camp this week so the episode is coming live from the deer blind (almost live). We're talking favorite gear, snacks, ways to pass time in the blind and we even have an on-air interruption by a buck that came cruising by at 40 yards. It's another good one! Check it out.
Episode Notes:
- Old school deer blinds
- Gear for Deer
- Deer blind snacks we eat
- How to pass time in the blind
- Interrupted by a buck
- Hunting Roots swag
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One of our favorite programs of the year is the NWTF Turkey Hunters Care program where we deliver Thanksgiving turkey dinners to families in need for the holidays. It's a humbling experience my family enjoys being a part of each year. We're also talking about big bucks from our buddies, 11 hour sits in the tree, missing the mark and the 3rd annual Red Ryder Christmas Project. Check it out!
Episode Notes:
- Turkey Hunters Care
- Big Bucks of the Week
- 11 Hours in the Treestand
- Easton's life changing deer hunt
- Red Ryder Christmas Project
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We've got a fresh deer story this week as well as coverage on the all-new Mathews Lift compound bow for 2024. Best yet, it's available in Mossy Oak Bottomland camo. Give it a listen!
Episode Notes:
- The all-new 2024 Mathews Lift
- Mathews Lift is Better in Bottomland
- Baptism for the boys
- The baptism buck on Sunday afternoon
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Join us this week as we talk rutty bucks, deer calls and desperate hunters. It's a good one! You don't wanna miss this episode.
Episode Notes:
- Hunt recap
- Rutty bucks
- Young buck snort wheezin'
- Our favorite grunt calls
- The Can
- Brad Harris and the first grunt call
- Desperate hunters
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Want to be a stone cold killer in the deer woods? How do you handle the moment of truth? Live targets is the key! Check out this week's hunt report and how we work on handling the pressure to perform when the shot opportunity arrives.
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Join the conversation this week as we talk about our latest hunts, dogs chasing deer, and a few recent incidents with dudes at a truck stop.
Episode Notes:
- Slow day in the deer woods
- Dogs chasing deer
- Non-lethal weapons for deer-chasing dogs???
- Dead deer on the highway
- The awkward truck stop bathroom incidents
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It's been another busy week on the road as we spent some time in West Point, MS in the Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Podcast studio to record an episode with Bobby Cole and the crew. The Gamekeeper Podcast is one of our favorites, so we were honored to be a part of their latest episode. We're also recapping our latest deer hunt, and shots have been fired. It's another good one! Don't miss it.
Episode Notes:
- Beast Feast report on decisions made
- In the studio with the Mossy Oak Gamekeeper podcast crew
- The Somethin's Gotta Die Rally Shirt
- Hunt recap - Aidan finally gets a shot!
- Use It or Lose It - Turtlebox Audio in Bottomland Camo
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It's been a busy week with hunts here in Tennessee and a killer Beast Feast event in Panama City, Florida. Hear all about it in this week's episode.
Episode Notes:
- Cooler weather
- Double on Does in Tennessee
- Missing the Mark
- Florida Beast Feast
- Road trips and podcasts
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We're talking with Glenn Adcock and Bryan Bolt to hear all about their fast-paced elk and bear hunting action in Colorado. They got all the highs and lows that come with western hunting in the mountains. Give it a listen!
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There's a little blood on the boots this week as we recap our kickoff of the first week of bow season in Tennessee.
Episode Notes:
- First week of bow season in Tennessee
- Coons or Deer?
- The Rembo Doe
- Use It or Lose It - LITE Boots
- The Blind Movie Release
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We're catching up with our buddy, Matthew McKinley, to hear about his velvet buck taken this past weekend in Mississippi, as well as taking a look back over our Hunt-Fish-Float camp in Tennessee.
Episode Notes:
- Rona Round 3?
- Matthew McKinley Velvet Buck
- Hunt-Fish-Float 2023
- How we haul gear by boat
- Use It or Lose It with YETI Panga Duffel Bags
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We're talking with Justin Hicks this week as he shares the story of falling from a broken treestand while preparing for opening day of deer season. Falling from 20' is enough to kill most anybody. Justin lived to tell his story and encourages other hunters to not make the same mistake he did. Check it out!
Episode Notes
- Justin Hicks' hunting roots
- The duck and turkey hunting boom
- Bowhunting in west Tennessee
- Falling from 20' off the ground
- The need to always wear a harness and use a Lifeline
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We're talking all about the good stuff of life, as well as the things that'll get you in a bad place quick. Don't miss this one!
Episode Notes:
- Squirrel Tacos
- Heart surgery update
- Posted - Rembo's first words after anesthesia
- Squirrels in the hickory trees
- The good, bad and ugly on social media
- Stay alert
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It's been another great weekend of chasing velvet bucks in Tennessee. Hear all about it as we share the story of Brodie's hunt, as well as our buddy, JT Mardis. It's a good one! Check it out.
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We've got Mr. Will Primos back on this week as we celebrate our 100th episode of the Hunting Roots podcast. You don't want to miss this one as he shares the truth about hunting, life and the family.
Episode Notes:
- Will's western shooting competitions
- Solitude on the mountain
- Building The Truth series
- The first spike buck
- Video production in the early days
- Solid advice when things aren't going right
- Modern technology and onX Hunt
- The Truth about the family unit
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We're talking all about goat week, how to kill a velvet buck and finding the mother load of chanterelle mushrooms. Check it out!
Episode Notes:
- Goat Ropin'
- Posted - Bear Attack
- Chanterelle Mushrooms
- Bowhunting with pain
- How to kill a velvet buck
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This week, we're talking about the Montana otter mauling that resulted in one woman being airlifted, as well as preserving the good stuff from our garden and opportunities to notch a bow tag on sweet meat this season.
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Episode Notes:
- Rembo's biggest podcast fan
- The ETSHA event - East Tennessee Squirrel Hunter Association
- Mouse in the HSS Vest
- Sportsman's Swap Shop
- The Montana Otter Mauling
- The Purple Hulls Band
- Killing Sweet Meat
Back in the office with the boys talking upcoming hunting seasons, storm damage, fighting a fox, and Use It or Lose It with Alaska Guide Creations. Check it out!
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This week, we're talking with Scott Graves of Special Ops Xcursions for a look at what the program is all about, as well as a look back at our recent Jr. Warrior Archery Camp for the kids of Special Ops troops. Check it out!
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We're talking with Garry Mason this week as we discuss the Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame he founded over two decades ago, as well as the upcoming Legends banquet in August. There's nothing else like it! Be sure to give it a listen.
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Great conversation this week as we visit with Hank Hearn of Mississippi to talk old-school hunting stories and his time as head guide at Tara / Willow Point. Good stuff, great memories.
Episode Notes:
- Too much rain and summer bucks
- Velvet bucks in Mississippi
- Hank Hearn's hunting roots
- Early turkey hunting days in Mississippi
- Going to work guiding hunters at Tara / Willow Point
- Doe management with the bow and arrow
- Turkey hunting with Preston Pittman
- Turkey hunting with Knight & Hale
- Deer hunting with Will Primos
- Making memories and the stuff that matters most
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Every man needs to be charged by a big wild animal at some point in his life. The adrenaline rush is one you'll never forget. It demands instant respect for life. The charge I experienced came in the form of a moose attack in the river bottoms of western Montana. Check out the story in this week's podcast.
Episode Notes:
- Montana moose up close and personal
- You can't outrun or climb a tree to escape a moose
- Eating his own velvet
- Crazy YouTube comments
- Use It or Lose It - Nose Jammer
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We just got back from the Tethrd 5-year anniversary event in Columbia, Tennessee, and we're talking about what we found at the event. So it's the perfect time to kick off our new podcast segment, Use it or Lose It. We'll be spotlighting different products each week and deciding whether we'd use it, or lose it. This week, we're talking about the Tethrd ONE climbing stick, Scent Slinger, and the My Sling-a-Ling!
It's a great episode! Check it out.
Episode Notes:
- Tethrd event recap
- Kicking off the Use It or Lose It segment
- Tethrd One Stick
- Tethrd Carbon Platform
- Scent Slinger
- My-Sling-a-Ling
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We've got our good friend, Paul Walerczak, back on the podcast this week for a talk on the tick bite that changed his life, as well as what you need to know about battling Lyme Disease.
Episode Notes:
- Paul's new BBQ business - Triple T BBQ
- The tick bite that changed Paul's life
- Symptoms of the disease
- The ugly side of Lyme
- Finding the right doctor
- Meds to battle Lyme Disease
- How to prevent contact with ticks
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www.tripletbarbeque.com
We've got our good friend, Keith Polk, on the podcast for a look back at his hunting roots, as well as favorite hunts with family, friends, Lake Pickle and The Hunting Public. You don't wanna miss this one!
Episode Notes:
- Keith Polk's hunting roots
- The elk season draw
- The Polk Boys
- Hunting with The Hunting Public crew
- The back story on Lake Pickle
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I've got the boys in the office, and we're talking about the art of giving great gifts. We're discussing how it's not the thought that counts, it's the gift! We're also taking a look at a recent gift guide from Bowhunting.com to help give you some ideas on great gifts for hunting dads and other dudes.
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We're talking with Idaho bear hunter, Caleb Davis, as he shares the story of a black bear hunt that turned ugly in a hurry when a grizzly bear came charging his way. Things happen fast in bear country! You don't wanna miss this one!
Episode Notes
- Brodie's black from the ground blind - big bear at 4 yards!
- Caleb Davis' hunting roots
- Black bear hunting success
- A full blown grizzly charge
- Shots fired at 13 yards...and 7 yards
- Mark of the Grizzly book
- How would you handle a bear attack?
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Our final day of hunting in PA was one for the books! It was a classic last-morning roost hunt that happened fast and furious. It's a hunt we won't soon forget. Check out the story in this week's episode.
Episode Notes
- Making memories at The J
- Scouting and gaining permission
- Final hunt in PA
- Aidan's 1st Robin Hood
- Our favorite thing about a PA road trip at The J
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We're looking back over the highs and lows of an exciting week with good friends in Pennsylvania for our first turkey camp with Pepper and the crew at The J.
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Episode Notes
- Coyotes and turkeys on Day 1
- The J (Garage spelled with a J - Groj)
- The need for man time
- Leroy Sportsman Association
- The turkey tally in PA
- Asking permission from a sweet little widow woman
- The cost of eating bean soup before the hunt
- Fish hands or turkey hands?
In the second half of our recent conversation with Steve Turpin, we talk about the history, nostalgia, and revival of the turkey trumpet. Why is it so popular once again? We're talking all about it on this episode. Check it out!
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Ray Eye is easily one of the best story tellers you'll ever hear when it comes to talking turkeys, regardless of whether he's on a stage, or hanging out in hunting camp. He's our guest on this week's podcast and he's telling what just might be the greatest turkey story ever told. Listen to the stories of his first and worst turkey hunts on this week's episode.
Episode Notes
- Show & Tell hunting stories at school
- Showing off your turkey and shotgun to the school staff back in the day
- Ray Eye's hunting roots
- The first turkey for Ray Eye
- Missouri turkey hunting then and now
- Crazy hunting guides that think they know better than Ray Eye
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It's a good time this week as we talk about some exciting hunts over the last several days. There have been doubles, troubles, and a boss gobbler that took a beating in more ways than one. And you'll love hearing the audio clip from Karl King's hunt with his girls as they do their best to pull off a double on gobblers in tight. You don't wanna miss this one!
Episode Notes
- Switching from private to public land to kill a bird
- Down and dirty double
- Floggin' the Boss
- Casting stones
- Karl King Begging His Girls to Shoot the Bird
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The Tennessee turkey opener proved to be another big time in the turkey woods. Aidan and Brodie recap the hunt as well as talk about their love/hate relationship with red dot sights.
Episode Notes
- Opening Day for Turkey in Tennessee
- 3 Shots and a Choke Hold
- Our favorite guns
- Why we love/hate red dot sights
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We've got Taylor Johnson back on the podcast to share the story of a dream hunt he shared with his son, Graham, this past weekend for Tennessee's Youth Turkey Hunt. We've also got Rembo in the hot seat to talk about his crazy youth weekend hunting experience that found him killing two longboards in just over 24 hours. It was a weekend we won't soon forget!
Episode Notes
- Taylor Johnson and the dream of turkey hunting with his son
- The struggle of keeping a 7-year-old cool with a gobbler less than 20 yards
- Outdoors Volunteer on Instagram for Taylor's hunt pix and content
- Tagging out on turkeys in just over 24 hours with Rembo
- Turkey nuggets - Taste and see that the Lord is good
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Our buddy Heath Hancock of Apex Ammunition is back on the line as we catch up on all the excitement taking place for Apex the last few months, as well as the story of his daughter's first turkey this past weekend on the Kentucky youth turkey hunt.
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We've got Steve Turpin back in the mix for a conversation on the current state of turkeys in the south, as well as the rise and fall of turkey hunting in Shelby Forest.
Episode Notes:
- What's happening to the turkey population?
- Coons and chickens
- Killing hen turkeys
- Old school bag limits
- Restocking turkeys in Tennessee
- The rise and fall of turkey hunting in Shelby Forest
- The need for a turkey stamp in Tennessee
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We're catching up with old friend, Tom Wiley, for the story of his crazy encounter with a bobcat at the end of his gun barrel and a punched turkey tag on opening day in Mississippi.
Episode Notes:
- Bobcat attack
- Opening day success
- Montana Decoys and the Wiley Tom
- Reaping Turkeys
- Tagging out on turkeys in Mississippi
- The need to keep a journal in your turkey vest
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We're finally catching up for a little recap of the recent Mossy Oak event in West Point, Mississippi. It was the final sale of the Limited Edition Mr. Fox Turkey Vest, but it turned out to be one of the greatest days in Mossy Oak history. We're also talking with Spence Halford of Rolling Thunder Game Calls as he shares his thoughts on the experience and how it impacted his Rolling Thunder family. Check it out!
Episode Notes:
- All night drive from a hunting seminar in Louisiana
- Camping out on the front lawn at Mossy Oak in West Point, MS
- A turkey camp like no other
- Spence Halford's thoughts on the weekend
- The Fox Haas legacy
- Rolling Thunder Game Calls in Somerville, TN
- The Turkey Hunter's Bonfire in Paris, TN
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We're visiting with Jason Koger this week to hear his unbelievable story of loss and perseverance. He's the bionic man, bilateral amputee, speaker, actor, hunter, and family man. He's doing it all with no hands! You don't want to miss this one!
Episode Notes:
- Jason Koger hunting roots
- The ATV accident that changed everything
- Loss and perseverance
- Life without hands
- First turkey and deer hunts with no hands
- Handed a Greater Purpose - the book
- God's greater plan
- No regrets
www.jasonkoger.com
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We're catching up with my friend and childhood hunting hero, Harold Knight, for a look back at his hunting roots, early beginnings of Knight & Hale Game Calls, and his first and worst turkey hunting stories. You don't wanna miss this one!
Episode Notes:
- Harold Knight's hunting roots
- God's perfect plan for the wild turkey
- Getting arrows from Fred Bear
- Growing up in LBL
- The first hunt with granddad
- The first turkey
- Where the wildest turkeys live
- The early days of filming hunting show and videos
- Harold's thoughts on fanning, TSS and best calls to use
- The World Goose Calling Champion
- Calling demo
- A typical morning routine for turkeys in the spring
- Killing turkeys and finding Jesus
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We're taking a look back at the 2023 NWTF Show in Nashville and some of the best and worst things we found at this year's show. We're also catching up with our buddy, Taylor Johnson, to hear about his experience trying to purchase the Mr. Fox Turkey Vest.
Episode Notes:
- NWTF 2023
- Taylor Johnson camps out for the Mr. Fox Turkey Vest
- Box Dixon, the man, the impact, the vest
- Camo Panties?!?!
- Tethrd and The Hunting Public M2 Turkey Vest
- JEB's Chokes
- Apex Ammunition
- DSD Decoys
- Rolling Thunder Game Calls
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This week, we're talking about the upcoming NWTF Show in Nashville, as well as how we trained our squirrel dog pup in 30 days.
Episode Notes:
NWTF Show 2023
Original Mountain Cur Dogs
How we trained our pup in 30 days
What works vs. how we failed
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We've got a crazy story this week as we catch up with Brad Lunde to hear the story of his recent shed hunting trip that turned into a cat attack. Check it out!
Episode Notes:
Brad Lunde's hunting roots
Western Hunting Expo
Working for Franchi and Crispi
The shed hunt that quickly turned into a cat hunt
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We're kicking off our First & Worst series as we ramp up toward spring turkey season. Here you'll find turkey stories from some of the legends in the turkey hunting world as they share the stories of their first turkey kill and the worst turkey hunt they can remember. Up first, Terry Rohm. It's a great conversation with plenty of old-school turkey hunting and calling history from start to finish. Check it out!
Episode Notes:
Terry Rohm's hunting roots
Old school calling contests
Meeting Rob Keck
Meeting and working for Ben Lee
Baptist women making turkey calls with lead frames and condoms for Ben Lee
New beginnings for NWTF and TFT
Terry Rohm's first turkey kill story
Terry Rohm's worst turkey hunt
Kids and hunting
What you need to know to kill a buck - wisdom from Ben Lee
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We've got a controversial conversation this week as we discuss the topic of the impact YouTubers and social media influencers are having on public land hunting. We're talking with Aaron Warbritton from The Hunting Public to hear his thoughts on the topic, as well as the good that's coming from all the exposure.
Episode Notes:
- Aaron Warbritton's hunting roots
- Who influenced us in the early days
- Camera gear we started out with
- The start of The Hunting Public and its mission
- Positive and negative feedback
- Are YouTubers to blame?
- The Hunting Public at the NWTF Show
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This week's conversation takes us to the best and worst of the annual NWTF Show, wild game dinners, and our favorite podcasts to listen to as we're headed down the road. Check it out.
Episode Notes:
- Deer season is finally over
- The good and bad on the NWTF Show in Nashville
- Why we love wild game dinners and sportsmen's banquets
- What podcasts do we listen to?
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We're dropping another HeartShots edition of the Hunting Roots Podcast where we're talking about a new squirrel gun, our squirrel dog pup, dropping deer in their tracks and where we'll be when the heart stops.
Episode Notes:
Rembos's Birthday Gun
Our new squirrel dog pup named, Cricket...or maybe, Scoot
Dropping deer in their tracks
Damar Hamlin
When the heart stops - Psalms 73:26
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We're catching up with old friend, Jason Baker, as he shares the highs and lows of life in Montana, hitting rock bottom through drug abuse, and the day he was shot in the face by another duck hunter.
Episode Notes
Massachusetts to Montana
Battling addictions
Baptized in the duck hole
Montana waterfowl hunting
Being shot in the face by another duck hunter
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We're wrapping up Season 1 with a look at the kickoff to Meat Week and mistakes made in the handling of other public land hunters.
You often hear about crowded public land hunting fiascos and run ins with other hunters, but one of our recent hunts hit an all-time low when it comes to overcrowding. Hear the story as a deer hunter walks up on us while we're squirrel hunting and proceeds to climb a tree just 40 yards away.
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We're catching up on deer hunting stories old and new in this week's podcast. Aidan has a long history of shooting a 3-pack of does when things get hot and heavy with doe management in Tennessee. More than once, he's run out of bullets.
Episode Notes
Rembo's antler shot and crazy comments
Thanksgiving deer hunt with Avery
Aidan's 3-pack of does
Mile-long hikes to get more bullets
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We're sharing the crazy story of how Rembo went full send on a nice 8-point buck in Tennessee, sending antlers flying, yet still managed to tag his buck. It's a wild one! Check it out.
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We're talking with Mike Yoder of Drone Deer Recovery to hear about the latest method of recovering deer after the shot. Yoder uses a drone, infrared, and zoom lens cameras to find deer like never before. Check it out.
Episode Notes
- How Drone Deer Recovery started
- Why it works so well
- How much it costs
- Advantages over using a tracking hound
- Legal and ethical considerations for using a drone to recover deer
www.dronedeerrecovery.com
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We're on the road home from a great weekend of bear hunting and speaking at an event with the LeRoy Sportsman's Association in Pennsylvania. It was our first bear hunt east of the Mississippi River. We had a big time sharing bear camp with some great dudes and discovering the rich hunting heritage found in Pennsylvania.
Episode Notes
- The LeRoy Sportsman's Association
- The Pepper guys and their ladies
- Gas station bathrooms and whizzin' in the parking lot
- Bear camp
- Bear drives
- Here comes a bear!
- Thankful
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We've watched a pile of young bucks chasing does over the last week, but we finally had a shooter in bow range. Check out this week's podcast for the story on how things went down.
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We've got our good friend, Paul Walerczak, back on for another episode, and this week we're talking about the highs and lows of filming hunts for YouTube and Outdoor TV. Check it out.
Episode Notes:
Early beginnings with Bill Winke
Without Excuse
Mistakes made filming hunts with our kids
The pressure to produce
Is it worth it?
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We're catching up on hunts from the last week, talking about what critters died, and discussing the best and worstHalloween candy to have in the treestand. Check it out in this week's Hunting Roots podcast.
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We're recapping the last week of bowhunting here in Tennessee and talking about the price to be paid when distracted by your smartphone while in the treestand.
Chris Landers tells the story of the day he accidentally stabbed himself with an arrow that fell from his quiver while elk hunting in Alberta.
We're on the road headed back from speaking at an event in North Carolina with the Cross Trail Outfitters crew. It was a great night with some really good people - and one cat lover lady that didn't quite appreciate our Somethin's Gotta Die t-shirts. It was a big time! Check it out!
Episode Notes:
The CTO event in North Carolina
Boys pitchin' pee out the window
Hunting in South Carolina
The big event
Offending cat lovers
Somethin's Gotta Die shirts
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The first year of the Hunting Roots podcast is in the books! We're taking a look back over the first year at some of our favorite episodes and stories, as well as what YouTube channels the boys like the most.
Jackie Purcell shares the tragic story of her husband's recent saddle hunting accident while testing out new gear. It's another brutal reminder of the necessary steps to stay safe this season when climbing in and out of the treestand or saddle.
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We're taking a look back at our recent Hunt-Fish-Float weekend with Paul Walerczak and a great crew of guys that spent the weekend squirrel hunting, catfishing, bowfishing and kayaking on the river.
This week, we're talking with Dave Ponce as he shares the story of losing a friend, and his grandfather, in treestand accidents, both within 5 years. It's a tough reminder to anchor in every time we're in the treestand.
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We're talking with good friend, Trent Airhart, about killing ancient gators in Louisiana and his treestand mishap that result in a 35' face-first fall to the ground. It's a great reminder of the importance of wearing a safety harness and using a life-line system every time you hunt from the treestand.
Episode Notes:
Trent Airhart hunting roots
LA gator hunting
Hanging upside down from a broken treestand
The 35' fall
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We're talking squirrel hunting, highs and lows, and moving on to the next great spot. You gotta know when to hold 'em, and know when to fold 'em. Is it time to break camp and move on? Check it out in this latest HeartShots edition of the Hunting Roots podcast.
We're talking with the Mardis brothers as we recap the 2022 Tennessee velvet hunt. J.T. and Mack Mardis had an incredible evening in the stand and managed to score on 2 fine velvet bucks from the same set, in less than minute.
We're catching up with Tracy Breen for a look back over the years at how to start, survive, and thrive in the hunting industry as an outdoor writer and media member.
Episode Notes
- Hunting industry roots
- Hustlin' in the early days
- Mailbox money, big and small
- First articles ever written
- How the industry has changed
- Can you still make a living as an outdoor writer?
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Join us for another HeartShots segment as we talk about hanging treestands, getting poison ivy in the worst of places, and getting down to the root of the issue.
We're kicking off our HeartShots segment to deliver an additional episode each week designed to encourage our audience with an encouraging word of truth for the week. It's a short and sweet shot to the heart. Be challenged, encouraged, and equipped. Join us for the conversation each week.
Mark Wardlaw joins the conversation this week as we talk about a crazy week of elk hunting in the backcountry of Colorado and what made him push the SOS button on his Garmin InReach.
Episode Notes:
Wardlaw's hunting roots
Reissued CO Elk Tags
Going solo in the backcountry
Muzzleloader bull at 11 yards
Horse crash on the cliff
SOS in the backcountry
The rental horse
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Is there a proper age to start a kid hunting? Should the state wildlife agency make that call, or the child's parent? This week, me and the boys discuss this topic, as well as catch up with Crispin Powley and hear the story of his son killing his first deer at just 2 1/2 years old. Everyone seems to have their opinion on the best age to start a kid hunting. Check it out!
Episode Notes
Swisher boys share age of first deer kill
How young is too young?
Crispin Powley and Fisher's first deer at 2 1/2 years old
Parents make the call
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We're talking with Matt Neville of Harvest Right to hear more on the benefits of a home freeze drying machine for hunters. The applications are pretty much endless. Say goodbye to nasty store-bought freeze dried meals. Now, there is a better way. Check it out.
Episode Notes
The backstory on Harvest Right
Why freeze drying foods work so well for hunters
Pros and Cons
Freeze Drying vs. Dehydrator
How long does the freeze dry process take?
How long will freeze dried foods last?
www.harvestright.com
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Mississippi's first velvet buck hunt is less than 60 days away! It's an exciting new opportunity for bowhunters across the south. In this episode, we're talking with Taylor and Travis Sledge, two bowhunters that were at the forefront of making this hunt happen. We'll hear their story as well as how they plan to hunt their target bucks on the September velvet hunt.
Episode Notes
Taylor and Travis' hunting roots
How the velvet season came about
Why the velvet hunt is the best time to kill a big buck
Gear the guys use
Plan of attack for the velvet weekend
Big bucks living in the beans
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Jimmy White is one of the deadliest dudes you'll ever find when it comes to hunting coyotes. He knows how to make things happen. In this episode, he'll share his go-to strategies, as well as the story of his latest addiction - calling coons in the daytime with the eCaller. The action is fast and furious with this style of calling, and he'll tell us all about how he's making it happen.
Episode Notes:
Coyote hunting roots
How things have changed over the years for coyote hunters
Best sounds to use for summer coyotes
How to locate coyotes
The Tennessee summer coon hunting season
How to call in the daytime
What to expect in response time for coons coming to the call
Best sounds to use for coon calling during the day
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We're talking with Mike Arnold about his hunting roots, battling cancer in wild places, and his new book, Bringing Back the Lions.
Episode Notes:
Mike Arnold's hunting roots
Killing a deer at age 5
How young is too young to start hunting?
Battling cancer - one year to live
The journey to Africa
The new book, Bringing Back the Lions
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Cody and Clayton are back in the house to join us for a conversation on how far is too far to shoot critters with your bow? It's a seemingly endless debate every year as hunting seasons draw near, and hunters begin to make bold statements about how far others should or shouldn't shoot.
Episode Notes
Total Archery Challenge recap
What gear we're shooting for 2022
Our longest shots on deer and elk
How to determine your effective range
Freakin' out at the shot on whitetail deer
How far should you practice?
The difference in shooting critters in the east vs. west
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We've got our good friend, Scott Braham, in the mix this week for a look at how he finds success in trapping coyotes to reduced predator numbers on the properties he has access to in Tennessee. He also shares the story of his attempt to put a live coyote to sleep with his bare hands. Let's just say, it didn't go as well as he originally planned. It's a good one! Check it out.
Episode Notes:
Trapping coyotes with Scott Braham.
Not so secret tips and tactics for trapping.
How to know what bait works best for trapping.
The day Scott made the mistake of bare-handing a live coyote to avoid wasting more bullets.
The squirrel that came back to life in Scott's pants pocket.
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We're taking the conversation back to a time when Brodie found himself face to face with a black bear at 8 yards. It's black bear hunting at its finest. A true Idaho ground pounding. Give it a listen to hear how things went down. You can also watch the hunt on the Hunting Roots YouTube channel.
Episode Notes:
Fresh turkey poults
The brown bear attack that killed a U.S. soldier in Alaska
Rembo's thoughts on the Jurassic World Dominion movie
Living in Montana
Black bear hunting in Idaho
How to handle a bear at under 8 yards
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We've got Cameron Weddington (@Gobfather49) on the line and we're talking about the big changes coming for Tennessee turkey hunters in 2023, as well as the possibility of a head to head debate with Michael Waddell on the topic of fanning turkeys. The Gobfather wants them banned. Waddell seems to love the tactic. It would be a good one! Will it ever happen?
Episode Notes:
Who is the @theGobfather49?
Changes coming to Tennessee turkey hunting in 2023.
Turkey numbers.
Why ban reaping?
Tyler Jordan's invite to have the Gobfather on the Bone to Pick podcast with Michael Waddell to debate the topic - Will Waddell ever accept?
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I've got Rembo and Easton in the office as we discuss hiking, OnX, predator management, raising turkeys, and how to handle rowdy roosters.
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I recently had the chance to talk with James Jean of Georgia for an article we posted at Bowhunting.com. He's a trickshot guru that's pulling off some of the craziest shots you'll ever see by an archer. We're catching up to see more on who he is, how he got started, and how he pulls off these crazy archery shots.
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We're catching up with Paul Walerczak and his son, Griffin, to talk about the highs and lows of Griff's first turkey kill and how they handled things when they found themselves in a tough situation in the spring turkey woods.
We're kicking off the Unloaded series where we unload on today's hottest topics in the hunting and outdoor industry. We're joined by good friends, Clayton Holmes and Cody Marshall, as we dive into one of the biggest controversies going right now among hunters - the use of fanning decoys for turkey hunting. Some hunters love them, other hunters hate them. Regardless of what side you're on, things are getting heated as the debate continues to ramp up. The use of the fanning/reaping technique has already been outlawed in a number of states on public land, and others are calling for banning these decoys altogether.
Avid turkey hunter - and reaper - Michael Waddell has found himself in the middle of the controversy over his stance in favor of the fanning tactic.
Will is stay, or will it go? Join us for the conversation in our first Unloaded episode of the Hunting Roots podcast.
Episode Notes
The way we hunt
Decoys vs. No Decoys
Throwing safety out the window
Is it helping or hurting turkey hunting?
Pieces of the puzzle
Michael Waddell under fire
Whatever it takes to ensure turkeys for tomorrow
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Despite the high winds, rain, and lightning, Aidan and I hit the woods in hopes of punching a turkey tag on his day off from school. We tell the story of killing a turkey on Tuesday for the third consecutive week, and we raise the question, are windy days the best days to kill a turkey? Nasty weather days may be better than you might think to make your move.
Episode Notes
Aidan's turkey recap
Turkey Tuesday
Hunting gobblers in the wind
Are nasty weather days the best days?
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We've carried several turkeys out of the woods in the last week thanks to some slick scouting efforts and all the pieces falling into place. This week, we're talking about gaining permission and how I snubbed a turkey out from under Aidan while he was at school.
Episode Notes
Finding new birds on fresh ground with OnX
Gaining Permission
What happens while the kids are at school
Fish Fry week in Paris, TN
Father/Son Turkey Double
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We're catching up with our friend, Taylor Johnson, to hear about his incredible first couple weeks of turkey season, as well as a look at how he handles a busy work schedule, outdoor writing, marriage, kids, and a limit of turkeys.
Episode Notes
Taylor's hunt recap from Texas, Florida, and Tennessee
Hunting turkeys on his anniversary getaway to Florida
Taylor's hunting roots
How to manage a marriage, work, kids, outdoor writing opportunities, and still kill a load of turkeys each spring.
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We're catching up with William Frawley of Tetra Hearing to talk turkeys, youth turkey camp, and how Tetra is changing the game and helping hunters hear what they've been missing in the turkey woods.
Episode Notes
Will's time at the Hunting Roots Youth Turkey Camp
Will's hunting roots
Tetra Hearing background
How Tetra products work to help hunters
Hearing more turkeys with Tetra
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It's more than just the latest trend. Thanks to TSS ammo, there's a revival of the .410 shotgun among the turkey hunting community. It's light, tight, and packs plenty of punch to a turkey's noggin. In this episode, we're talking about why we love the .410 for chasing turkeys each spring.
Episode Notes
Gobbling on a prayer
Rembo's turkey hunt recap
The .410 revival
Killer sub-gauge turkey guns
Apex TSS ammo
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Join us as we recap the TN Youth Turkey Hunt, the official kickoff to the 2022 turkey season for our crew in TN.
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Russell Ginn lost his legs in a work accident years ago. It's slowed him down a bit, but he's still chasing turkeys in the spring, climbing up treestands in the fall, and wading flooded timber in the winter for ducks. Listen to his story on this latest episode of the Hunting Roots Podcast.
Episode Notes
Russell Ginn's hunting roots
Playing arena football
Getting started in the call making business
Losing his legs in a work accident
Seeing the light at the end of the tunnel
Learning to walk again
Hunting with fake legs
Building calls for Rolling Thunder Game Calls
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This week, we're catching up with Pupp Westfall for a recap of our Hunting Roots Turkey Camp in Tennessee and to hear how turkey hunting brought him through his darkest days in the battle with PTSD.
Episode Notes:
Youth Turkey Camp in TN
The OnX Camp Session
Pupp Westfall's hunting roots
How turkey hunting brought deliverance from the battle with PTSD
Giving back
Lickies and Chewies
Grand Slam Status / Spring hunting plans
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Our first Hunting Roots Turkey Camp of 2022 is in the books, and we're looking back over the weekend with a few conversations from students and staff at this year's camp at Tanglewood in Lawrence, Mississippi.
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We're catching up with Heath Hancock of Apex Ammunition for a look back at his hunting roots, raising kids that hunt, his father's legacy, what he does with Apex Ammunition, and the impact of TSS on the hunting industry.
Show Notes
Heath Hancock's hunting roots
Girls and boys that hunt
A father's hunting legacy
Why TSS works so well
Does TSS offer an unfair advantage?
Apex and Youth Turkey Camps
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It was good to be back in Nashville for the 2022 NWTF Show! After a 2 year covid break, turkey hunters from across the country were eager to hit the show and enjoy all the sights and sounds of turkey season. In this episode the boys and I discuss the best and worst of what we found at this year's event.
Episode Notes
First NWTF show for Rembo
Blowing Chunks on the show floor at NWTF 2022
Friends we found at the show
Favorite gear we came across
Calling champion crowned
Calling lessons with Eddie Salter
TSS Shot
The Primos Boys
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We made the final run at Reelfoot Lake to wrap up the waterfowl season with the youth and veteran's hunts. These are always some of the best hunts of the year, making memories with good friends and family. We've got the kids in the hot seat answering the tough questions, as well as a conversation with one of our veterans that jumped the gun and killed his first specklebelly goose. www.bluebankresort.com
Episode Notes
Questions with the kids / why they like duck hunting
Who's the best Duck Caller?
Honey Bun or Oatmeal Creme Pie?
Who would win at arm wrestling?
Specklebelly goose in the hole
The pain of shooting before the shot was called
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We're catching up with Steve Turpin of Turpin Custom Game Calls for an inside look at the Turpin legacy of turkey hunting and calling, dating back to the 1890s.
Episode Notes:
Turkey Hunting and Calling in 1915
Tom Turpin Yelper
Origins of the Turpin Trumpet
Turpin Box Call
The Cost of Turkey Calls in 1915 vs. 2022
Steve's Trumpet Call Demonstration
The Impact of TSS Loads for Turkey Hunting
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It's a story that'll make you tighten up, cringe, and feel the pain. Tony Peterson tells the story of a fence crossing incident while hunting in Oklahoma. Hunting and outdoor mishaps are sure to come if you play the game long enough. This episode highlights a few of the ones that still make us squirm.
Episode Notes
Hunting Roots for Tony Peterson / First deer
Getting started as an outdoor writer in the hunting industry
Nearly neutered on a Oklahoma deer hunt - the fence incident
Treble hook stuck in the neck
Squirrels - the dangerous game of the south
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We're catching up with Slade Johnston for a look back at the 2021 turkey season and the Under 36 project that found a team of hunters attempting to take the Grand Slam of wild turkeys in under 36 hours. We'll also take a look ahead at what records will be broken next.
Episode Notes
Slade Johnston's hunting roots
Grandpa's Grand Slam Legacy
Trips 4 Trade
The Under 36 Project
Can a Grand Slam be achieved in 24 hours?
How to plan a Grand Slam
How fast can the Super Slam be achieved?
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This is the story of the day a wild gobbler marched up into the backyard to fight my domestic farm turkey, Cedric. It was a mean and nasty encounter that almost caught Cedric his life. The whole family got involved in this one! Listen to the encounter that took place right outside the back door here at home in Tennessee.
Hunting Roots Youth Turkey Camps
Why some of the boys hate turkey hunting
Saving Cedric
Which bird do you want me to shoot???
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This episode was recorded straight from the duck blind on Reelfoot Lake. It delivers duck blind stories and expert advice from legendary hunting/fishing guide, Billy Blakley. He's been doing it a long time, and you won't find another man like him. Check out his story here.
Hunting/fishing roots for Billy Blakley
Reelfoot Lake History
Duck Blind Mishaps
Why Billy Hauled a Hunter Back to the Bank
Reelfoot Tornado
The difference in men and women when hunting and fishing
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We're wrapping up our conversation with Dr. Bronson Strickland, from the Mississippi State University Deer Lab and Deer University Podcast, to talk about why deer in the Deep South rut later than the typical November rut seen across most of the country. We also talk about what starts and stops a buck's ability to breed. It's all good! Give it a listen in this latest episode of the Hunting Roots Podcast.
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We're catching up with Dr. Bronson Strickland of the Mississippi State Deer Lab. He shares a wealth of information in Part 1 of our conversation on the top deer diseases and whether or not hunters should eat the deer that have them.
Dr. Strickland's First Deer
MSU Deer Lab
Top Deer Diseases
Eating Deer with Disease or Illness - Should You Do It?
SAR - Something Ain't Right
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I've got the boys in the office this week as we look forward to Christmas and discuss the best and worst Christmas gifts we've received. We're also catching up with Lake Pickle, Jordan Blissett, Parker McDonald, and Tony Peterson to hear the good, bad, and ugly they've received over the years at Christmas.
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We're catching up with old friend, Chris Dowdy, to talk about memories with Charlie Daniels, Knight & Hale, and the hunting property boom with Mossy Oak Properties.
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We've had some fun hunts in the last couple weeks, with all the boys doing their fair share of loading the meat wagon. In this episode, we recap our recent hunts as well as share the story of the buck that tried to breed my dying doe. It was one of the craziest encounters we've seen yet this season.
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We're catching up with David Blanton to hear the story of the first arrow he ever launched at a deer, as well as the first deer he ever connected with. We're talking life, hunting industry egos, hunt recaps, and the things that matter most.
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We're revisiting the story of the day I busted a trespasser that came slipping across my food plot while I sat in my ground blind. He had no idea I was in the world. He wasn't there to hunt. He was there to steal - and I knew it. Things got ugly quick.
The video of the encounter went viral on my Youtube channel (Brodie Swisher), and there were tons of comments on what we should or shouldn't have done. We've picked through some of the comments on the video to read a few of our favorites.
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I've got Rembo in the studio office as we recap the story of him dropping the string on a big Tennessee buck on the last official day of archery season. The boy is persistent. He continues to rise early in hopes of punching tags and putting meat in the freezer this season. No Sleep 'Til Backstrap is our mantra.
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We're catching up with Michael Perry this week on the 2-year anniversary of his fall from the treestand while bowhunting public land in west Tennessee. It's likely the most gruesome treestand accident story you'll ever hear. Some treestand accidents result in death of the victim, while others walk away. In this story, Michael Perry was impaled.
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Muzzleloader week in Tennessee marks the anniversary of the tragic death of a young man named, Stephen Horton. Stephen died while muzzleloader hunting with his dad near Bolivar, TN. His mom tells the story of a final call from Stephen just moments before the accident, hearing the news, and how she found hope in the darkest days of her life.
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We're on the front porch with Grant Guinn and Clayton Holmes for a recap of their recent elk hunt in East Tennessee. Grant Guinn drew the coveted elk tag and Clayton was along for the ride to call and document the hunt on camera.
After a successful restocking program in the early 2000's, Tennessee now has a huntable population of elk, however, the number of tags are few and far between. Despite the odds, Grant drew the hunt of lifetime for the 2021 rifle elk hunt.
We talk about calling, methods, terrain, and how things go down on an elk hunt in Tennessee.
Will Primos is one of the pioneers in the game call and video production business. His Truth series of hunting videos are what educated and entertained many of us hunters from our earliest days in the woods. There's no better way to kick things off with the Hunting Roots podcast than to visit with the man that helped fuel the fire for countless hunters across the country. In this episode, Will shares the story of his first deer kill as well as the early days of Primos Hunting. He talks about how he handled a heckler at a seminar who questioned how a "southern boy" could teach western hunters about elk hunting. Join us for a conversation with a living legend.
Whether you're digging back to your hunting roots, or establishing new ones, the Hunting Roots Podcast was designed to tell the other side of the story. From first-deer stories of friends, family, and pioneers of the hunting industry, to close calls and tragic events in the backcountry, you'll hear the other side of the story through the Hunting Roots Podcast.
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