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Highlighting hunters and wildlife, the Mossy Oak Gamekeepers podcast exists to improve your hunting, fishing and outdoor skills by delivering science based wildlife management practices plus hands on hunt/fish strategies and techniques. Our top notch guests will educate and entertain while we celebrate wildlife, discuss the latest research, detail hunting tactics, explore old legends and listen to some great stories. Managing wildlife and habitat can improve your time afield. Listening to the Gamekeeper podcast will give you a new perspective. You don’t want to miss these.
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On this episode we are joined by Jim Zumbo, a legend in the hunting and outdoor writer world. He has truly been there and done it. The man has killed deer in all fifty states, elk in all the western states and has hunted all over the world. Mr. Zumbo has had more hunting experiences that most of us can dream about and it was our pleasure to sit down with him and just listen. He has a great story to tell and we know you’ll appreciate it. Listen, Learn and Enjoy. Send a text ...
On this episode we are joined by Andrew McKean, the Hunting & Conservation Editor for Outdoor Life. Andrew has the craziest elk hunting story we can recall hearing. The West has thousands of acres of landlocked public hunting opportunities that are more-or-less inaccessible. There has been much debate about corner crossings in the last few years. After drawing tags and studying maps, Andrew and his buddies thought they’d found the perfect answer when they decided to have a helicopter drop...
On this episode, we are joined by legendary turkey call maker Lamar Williams. Mr. Williams is a true treasure, and it was fascinating to hear him share his journey of learning how to make turkey calls and how to turkey hunt. Collectors have sought after his calls for years, and the craftsmanship and sound are truly impressive. Be sure to stay tuned until the end to hear him run several box calls. Listen, Learn, and Enjoy. Get in contact with Lamar William : 904-964-5691 Send a text...
On this episode we are joined by Chad Anchors who makes a wingbone style cane yelper out of readily available bamboo that he explains and demonstrates. We’re all looking for a call that can give us an edge, a unique sound, and these cane yelpers seem to have just that. It’s an interesting discussion about how these calls came to be, how they work and how to run one. Listen, Learn and Enjoy. Send a text message to the show! Support the show Stay connected with GameKeepers: ...
This week we’re joined by Brent Rogers who has fast become the authority on the history of turkey calls. Brent has a vast collection but more importantly has dedicated his free time to learn the history to the calls. It would be hard to imagine anyone knowing more about the infancy of the call business and collecting the old calls that are worth serious money. They are still out there to find through estate sales, unknowing friends and internet sites. His new book The Origins and Evolut...
On this episode we’re joined by Pat Newcomb of Nukem blinds to talk about the many benefits of using a blind. Is there anything more old school than building a blind to hide? However, today’s modern camouflage doesn’t dictate you use blinds now but there are many situations where a blind adds value. Pat explains many of them and they all made sense. We had a great discussion about hunting and hiding. Listen, Learn and Enjoy. Send a text message to the show! Support the show Stay ...
On this episode we’re joined by old school custom call maker and turkey hunter Pat Strawser. He has a great story and his calls are incredible. He is also a successful competitive caller so he understands how to get the best sounds out of a friction call. We learn about different slates and why he thinks the slate call is one call worth learning to master. It’s an interesting discussion with stories that will take you back in time. Listen, Learn and Enjoy Send a text messag...
On this episode, we are joined by Pastor Joby Martin, who explains his intense passion for hunting. We also learn how the woods and the outdoors play a huge role in inspiring his soul stirring sermons and why he views it as an incredible way to reach men. We ask him about his thoughts on getting kids interested in hunting and what it means to be a man in today’s world. As expected, it’s a fun and enlightening conversation. We are also joined by local pastor John Oliver, who adds his own thoug...
This week we are joined by Chip Davis who is a serious turkey hunter and trapper. Chip’s seen the positive results of trapping and how it has impacted the properties he hunts and he also explains what he has learned. We were a little surprised to learn what animal he thinks is responsible for more adult turkey deaths but hearing his explanation made perfect sense. He is actively involved in Turkeys for Tomorrow and explains some of their ongoing research. You’ll learn a lot in this one as we ...
On this episode we’re joined by legendary golfer and more important to us, serious turkey hunter, Davis Love III. He had a remarkable career playing golf with too many accolades to list, but even with all the attention he remembered the quiet mornings in the spring with his granddads shotgun and has ardently remained a turkey hunter to his core. Davis talks about his love of turkey hunting, his first turkey, his infatuation with collecting calls and the effort he puts into managing wildlife o...
On this episode we’re joined by one of our favorite turkey hunters, Dave Owens, to discuss the upcoming turkey season. We can always learn something good from Dave. He answers our questions about turkeys and turkey hunting and just talking turkeys has us even more excited for spring turkey season. Listen, Learn and Enjoy. Send a text message to the show! Support the show Stay connected with GameKeepers: Instagram: @mossyoakgamekeepers Facebook: @GameKeepers ...
On this episode we are joined by legendary gunsmith Rob Roberts to discuss shotgun performance and specifically turkey guns. Rob has years of experience improving how shotguns perform and always has something interesting to explain. We discuss forcing cones, TSS and chokes, the sub-gauges and much more. Listen, Learn and Enjoy. Send a text message to the show! Support the show Stay connected with GameKeepers: Instagram: @mossyoakgamekeepers Facebook: @GameKeepers Twitte...
On this episode we’re joined by custom call maker Mark Six to talk turkey calls. Mark has been around the calling world for quite a while and he is known for making a quality call. We asked him to sit down and tell us the process of making and tuning his box calls along with explaining other calls. It’s a interesting discussion. Listen, Learn and Enjoy. Send a text message to the show! Support the show Stay connected with GameKeepers: Instagram: @mossyoakgamekeepers&...
On this episode we’re joined by Dave Edwards a certified wildlife biologist and rabid outdoorsman. Dave has managed properties all over the South and now concentrates his efforts mostly in Florida with his hunting and wildlife consultant business Tall Tines. We discuss a number of topics deer and turkey related including understanding vetch a bit better, wild flowers, tips on judging bucks age and we hear some Florida panther stories. He also has a great story of getting bit by a ...
This week we’re joined by Dr. Mike Chamberlain of the University of Georgia, a leading wild turkey researcher. Mike brings us up to speed on some interesting recent research, including Wild Turkey DNA and what gamekeepers can do right now to improve their property for the season. We also discuss why turkey flocks in many areas should be coming out of winter in great shape. It’s an interesting conversation. Listen, Learn, and Get Ready for spring. Send a text message to the show! Suppor...
On this episode, we’re talking turkeys with Dr. Will Gulsby and Dr. Marcus Lashley. They break down recent university research, answer your questions, and share insights just in time for turkey season. Nothing better than talking about our favorite bird with the season on the horizon. Listen, Learn and Enjoy. Send a text message to the show! Support the show Stay connected with GameKeepers: Instagram: @mossyoakgamekeepers Facebook: @GameKeepers Twitter: @MOGameKeepers...
On this episode we are joined by a true fire expert, John Stivers, to explain prescribed fire and its many virtues. John has burned more than a million acres in his career and he teaches courses to help others be comfortable with the entire process. We all learned so much. It’s an interesting discussion that celebrates fire on the landscape. Listen, Learn and Enjoy. Send a text message to the show! Support the show Stay connected with GameKeepers: Instagram: @mossyoakgamek...
On this episode we are discussing techniques and lures for catching pre-spawn largemouth bass. We are joined by Cody Tedford of Toad Thumper Lures and Cody Cannon of Whiskey Myers who is a diehard bass fisherman and obsessed lure designer. The two guys have teamed up to create some amazing baits. What are the classic baits and tactics used pre-spawn and what’s some outliers that should be tried. Cody Cannon shares what he has learned from his years of bass that most anyone could benefit...
This week we are joined by Dr. Brad Cohen and Jim Ronquest to address the recent allegations by Louisiana State Senator, John Kennedy, that flooding standing corn in the certain central states like Missouri is short stopping ducks and preventing them from completing their migration. It’s a controversial argument that’s been going for a while but has recently gotten more attention. We find out what the science says. Listen and Learn. Send a text message to the show! Support the show Stay conn...
On this episode we’re joined by Matt Brock and Brae Lynn Stagert, two experienced wildlife biologists. We focus the discussion on how to eradicate invasive plants like privet and other unwanted species through various methods like hack and squirt. Some folks call it forest stand improvement or timber stand enhancement but no matter the name, it’s worth paying attention to and this is a great lesson on just what can be done along with how to do it. The two put on a clinic that takes a task tha...
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Love this show! I listen every week and loved the bonus turkey call episodes this year! Crossing my fingers for some fall turkey episodes this year! Keep it up guys! Mark Hebda
my favorite podcast going right now. I look forward to the newest episodes every Monday. if your interested in learning the tips and tricks of the experts, this is the place