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American Roots Outdoors w/ Alex Rutledge
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Join Alex Rutledge along with Co-Host Wayne Lach & Mike "Redbone" Crase as we cover a variety of topics from Deer Hunting, Turkey Hunting, Fishing and today's top headlines...... all while Sharing our Faith! We will also have Special Guest appearances from some of the Hunting Industry's biggest names and Country Music Stars you all love!
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Send a text Join Alex Rutledge and Red Bone on American Roots Outdoors as they dive deep into the art of turkey hunting and vocalization techniques. In this comprehensive episode, you'll learn essential turkey calling methods including tree calls, clucks, purrs, cutting, and aggressive calling strategies. Alex shares expert tips on setting up for success, reading turkey behavior, understanding the pecking order, and communicating effectively with both gobblers and hens. Plus, hear exciting hu...
Send a text Join Alex Rutledge and Red Bone from American Roots Outdoors for an in-depth masterclass on turkey hunting. Learn essential turkey vocalizations including tree calls, fly-down cackles, clucks, yelps, and cutting techniques. Discover expert strategies for calling hung-up gobblers, handling multi-bird scenarios, and mastering diaphragm calls. Plus, hear Alex's unforgettable story of his first turkey at age 14, and get Red Bone's recipe for delicious turkey fajitas. Perfect for both ...
Send a text Join Alex Rutledge and Red Bone for an in-depth guide to scouting turkeys for the 2026 season. Learn expert techniques from traditional listening methods to modern trail camera strategies using Wise Eye data cams. This episode covers everything from understanding turkey behavior patterns and strut zones to building your own scouting algorithm. Plus, get tips on landowner relations, hunting ethics, and a bonus meatloaf recipe. Featuring updates from the NWTF Convention and local sp...
Send a text "Join Alex Rutledge and Mike "Redbone" Crase on American Roots Outdoors for an exciting conversation with Kenny Zuspan of First Class Whitetails, who's hosting an unprecedented turkey hunting competition in Ohio and West Virginia. With $50,000 on the line for first place and total payouts exceeding $120,000, this tag-team turkey hunt is changing the game for competitive hunting. Kenny shares details about the 5-day competition where teams of two hunters chase six gobblers across 3...
Send a text Join Alex Rutledge and special guest Cole Legnon from Wise Eye Technologies for an in-depth discussion on using trail cameras to maximize your turkey hunting success. Learn how Wise Eye's innovative camera technology and Hunt Control app can help weekend warriors and serious hunters alike pattern gobblers, save time and money, and close the deal on your next tom. In this episode, you'll discover: How Wise Eye cameras use AI to automatically pattern turkey behavior and predict the ...
Send a text Join Alex Rutledge and trapper extraordinaire Terry Weaver (TW River Rat Pump Works) for part two of "So You Wanna Become a Trapper" on American Roots Outdoors. This in-depth episode covers everything you need to know about setting traps properly to catch predators like coyotes, bobcats, and raccoons. Terry shares expert techniques for both live traps and steel foothold traps, including proper bedding, bait selection, and scent control. Learn about dirt hole sets, the importance o...
Send a text Join Alex Rutledge and Red Bone for an in-depth exploration of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) - America's greatest conservation success story. In this special episode, we dive into the fascinating history of how one man's vision in 1972 transformed wild turkey populations from near extinction to thriving across all 50 states. We discuss the upcoming NWTF National Convention in Nashville, featuring over 80,000 attendees, celebrity appearances including Craig Morgan, and...
Send a text Chapter Markers Introduction & Weather TalkNFL & Sports DiscussionSegment 2: Meet Terry WeaverTerry's Background & BusinessSegment 3: Introduction to TrappingEagle Trapping StoryTrap Preparation & BaitSegment 4: Types of TrapsGetting Started with TrappingPreparing Traps (Black Walnut Method)Bonus Segment: Terry's Values & RecipesCooking Suckers & Lebanese SaladClosing & Contact Info Missouri Hunting Heritage Federation: https://www.mhhf.us/ To follow ...
Send a text Join host Alex Rutledge for Part 2 of "So You Want to Become a Predator Hunter" featuring Eddie Owens, in loving memory of Jackie Owens. Broadcasting live from the 2026 ATA Archery Trade Association Show in Indianapolis, this episode delivers essential knowledge for anyone looking to start predator hunting. What You'll Learn: Equipment Essentials: Why your deer rifle is already perfect for coyote huntingTop electronic call brands: Ecotech, Fox Pro, Lucky Duck, Johnny Stewart, West...
Send a text In Memory of Jackie Owens Join host Alex Rutledge for a deeply moving and inspirational episode featuring predator hunting expert Eddie Owens. Recorded on January 1st, 2026, just weeks after the passing of Eddie's beloved wife Jackie, this powerful conversation goes far beyond hunting tactics to explore the profound impact of faith, love, and partnership. Eddie shares the beautiful story of how he and Jackie met in seventh grade, their 27-year journey together, and how Jackie tran...
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Send a text Missouri Hunting Heritage Federation: https://www.mhhf.us/ To follow American Roots Outdoors Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/448812356525413 To learn more about American Roots Outdoors: https://americanrootsoutdoors.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AmericanRootsOutdoors/ To follow Alex Rutledge: https://www.facebook.com/americanrootsalex/ To follow Wayne Lach: https://www.facebook.com/wayne.lach.5 To follow Mike Crase: https://www.facebook.com/mike.crase
Send a text Missouri Hunting Heritage Federation: https://www.mhhf.us/ To follow American Roots Outdoors Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/448812356525413 To learn more about American Roots Outdoors: https://americanrootsoutdoors.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AmericanRootsOutdoors/ To follow Alex Rutledge: https://www.facebook.com/americanrootsalex/ To follow Wayne Lach: https://www.facebook.com/wayne.lach.5 To follow Mike Crase: https://www.facebook.com/mike.crase
Send a text This week we discuss different tactics to close the deal on late season bucks... from food sources to mock scrapes these will help you in your quest! Missouri Hunting Heritage Federation: https://www.mhhf.us/ To follow American Roots Outdoors Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/448812356525413 To learn more about American Roots Outdoors: https://americanrootsoutdoors.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AmericanRootsOutdoors/ To follow Alex Rutledge: https://www.facebook.com/a...
Send a text Missouri Hunting Heritage Federation: https://www.mhhf.us/ To follow American Roots Outdoors Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/448812356525413 To learn more about American Roots Outdoors: https://americanrootsoutdoors.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AmericanRootsOutdoors/ To follow Alex Rutledge: https://www.facebook.com/americanrootsalex/ To follow Wayne Lach: https://www.facebook.com/wayne.lach.5 To follow Mike Crase: https://www.facebook.com/mike.crase
Send a text Missouri Hunting Heritage Federation: https://www.mhhf.us/ To follow American Roots Outdoors Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/448812356525413 To learn more about American Roots Outdoors: https://americanrootsoutdoors.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AmericanRootsOutdoors/ To follow Alex Rutledge: https://www.facebook.com/americanrootsalex/ To follow Wayne Lach: https://www.facebook.com/wayne.lach.5 To follow Mike Crase: https://www.facebook.com/mike.crase
Send a text Join Alex Rutledge as he reports live from the field with Missouri Drone Recovery who shows off their operations in a "Live" Buck Recovery! Plus Alex has a couple of his guest hunters talk about their success this week during the Peak Rut. Missouri Hunting Heritage Federation: https://www.mhhf.us/ To follow American Roots Outdoors Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/448812356525413 To learn more about American Roots Outdoors: https://americanrootsoutdoors.com/ https://www....
Send a text Missouri Hunting Heritage Federation: https://www.mhhf.us/ To follow American Roots Outdoors Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/448812356525413 To learn more about American Roots Outdoors: https://americanrootsoutdoors.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AmericanRootsOutdoors/ To follow Alex Rutledge: https://www.facebook.com/americanrootsalex/ To follow Wayne Lach: https://www.facebook.com/wayne.lach.5 To follow Mike Crase: https://www.facebook.com/mike.crase
Send a text Missouri Hunting Heritage Federation: https://www.mhhf.us/ To follow American Roots Outdoors Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/448812356525413 To learn more about American Roots Outdoors: https://americanrootsoutdoors.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AmericanRootsOutdoors/ To follow Alex Rutledge: https://www.facebook.com/americanrootsalex/ To follow Wayne Lach: https://www.facebook.com/wayne.lach.5 To follow Mike Crase: https://www.facebook.com/mike.crase
Send a text Missouri Hunting Heritage Federation: https://www.mhhf.us/ To follow American Roots Outdoors Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/448812356525413 To learn more about American Roots Outdoors: https://americanrootsoutdoors.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AmericanRootsOutdoors/ To follow Alex Rutledge: https://www.facebook.com/americanrootsalex/ To follow Wayne Lach: https://www.facebook.com/wayne.lach.5 To follow Mike Crase: https://www.facebook.com/mike.crase




Got to meet both Alex and Wayne at an event in Steelville Missouri tonight and I can't believe how much and and how hard the things they both had to say hit me. Thank you so much for being at that event. Looking forward to hearing more from you guys. Everything happens on HIS time-line
Just subscribed after meeting Wayne in West Plains. Looking forward to future episodes. Hey, you guys left out the Green Bay Packers. GO PACK GO