Best Dr. Will Gulsby Podcasts (2025)

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688 - The Science Behind Buck DAYLIGHT Movement with Dr. Will Gulsby 1:48:17

12d ago1:48:17

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Dr. Will Gulsby has been researching whitetail deer for almost 20 years. He is currently at Auburn University at the college of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment.Over the years Dr. Gulsby has been part of a ton of interesting research around whitetail deer and has unique insights into the data, being both a researcher and a hunter. In this convers…

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691 - Asking the Right Questions Leads to BIG BUCKS with Brandon Gowan 1:46:41

1d ago1:46:41

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In this episode, we sit down with Brandon Gowan, a longtime listener turned lethal public land deer hunter. Over the last four years, Brandon has built an incredibly repeatable system for killing mature bucks on high-pressure land — and he shares it all in this detail-packed conversation. Brandon breaks down how a Japanese philosophy of continuous …

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Fire, predators, & nesting success…oh my! | #133 1:01:17

5d ago1:01:17

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In this episode, we walk through Will’s new publication researching the effects of prescribed fire on artificial wild turkey nest survival. Join as we dive into the complexities of nest predation, the impact of fire management on nesting success, the relationship between canopy cover and fire, limitations of study designs, and more. Resources: Burn…

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690 - STALK HUNTING BUCK BEDS with Derek Norwood 1:52:10

5d ago1:52:10

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Derek Norwood hunts extreme terrain, in extreme ways. Derek is well-known in his home state of Florida for being extremely consistent in taking down top-tier bucks for his area. We traveled to Plant City, FL, to Derek's shop to sit down and talk about his life in the woods. Some of the topics include: - The bucks in central Florida are bigger than …

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689 - Breaking Down a New Deer Hunting Property | LISTENER Q&A 1:26:04

9d ago1:26:04

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In this episode we are hitting more listener Q&A submissions! We also are discussing Andrew's new hunting club and our approach to breaking down a brand new property. 00:51 Q&A Session Begins01:25 New Hunting Club Experience01:56 Scouting the New Property02:51 Exploring the Terrain04:08 Hunting Strategies and Observations07:10 How to ask for Club R…

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Status of Rios, Merriam’s, & Easterns in OK | #132 1:11:51

12d ago1:11:51

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Today we’re talking turkeys in Oklahoma with Marcus Thibodeau and Eric Suttles, wild turkey biologists for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. Join as they disclose the status of subspecies across the state, harvest rates, seasons dates, habitat challenges across the state, successful and unsuccessful restocking efforts, on-going rese…

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687 - Locating New Bucks WITHOUT Bait or Minerals | LISTENER Q&A 1:36:13

16d ago1:36:13

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In this episode we are talking about the most effective method we have found for locating target bucks before the season, without the use of bait or minerals! We then get into some listener Q&A submissions: - How to locate bucks with no bait- What are our plans for this deer season- Advice for hunting public land for the first time- Is it hard to f…

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A poult’s life | #131 1:24:58

19d ago1:24:58

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Dr. Kelly O’Neil breaks down details of our latest research project focused on poult behavior and development. Join as she walks us step-by-step through a poult’s life - from egg collection to incubation, hatching, imprinting, and development until flight. Watch this episode (filled with poult footage) on our YouTube! We’ve launched a comprehensive…

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686 - Subtle Deer Sign Secrets with Bowhunter Jamie McCay 2:16:31

19d ago2:16:31

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Jamie Mccay is a public land bowhunting LEGEND in Alabama. You'd be hard pressed to find anyone more consistent on big bucks on public in the deep south than him. Jamie's tactics come from a lifetime of developing woodsmanship, and in this episode we dive into the subtle things that help him stay on the bucks. Subjects: - If you look for the obviou…

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685 - A Hunt 3 YEARS in the Making! 2:18:11

23d ago2:18:11

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This podcast has been years in the making! We are joined by our close friends Sam and Blakelee Moody to talk about some recent hunts with them, including one where Sam tagged his first bird. In this episode we go over their last few years of hunting trying to tag their first longbeards and bucks. Subjects include: - Napping in unfortunate places - …

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Online Wild Turkey Training | #130 40:43

26d ago40:43

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We’ve launched a comprehensive online wild turkey course featuring experts across multiple institutions that specialize in habitat management and population management for wild turkeys. This course is intended to be comprehensive, leading you through advanced concepts in habitat management, predator management, disease, and overall population manag…

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684 - Hard Turkey Wisdom from a Georgia Veteran w/ Brian Parker 2:09:22

26d ago2:09:22

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When the gobblers get tight-lipped and hang up just out of range, that’s when lifelong woodsman Brian Parker gets excited. In this sit-down we pull decades of Georgia turkey experience out of Brian— from box-call finesse to patience ambushes that turn the toughest toms into tagged birds. The tough turkeys are the ones where you create your style an…

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683 - Tactics for LATE SEASON Turkey Hunting 1:10:48

30d ago1:10:48

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In this episode, we discuss hunting turkeys in the final days of the season! Jacob and his bother Thomas had an incredible late season last year, both tagging out in Alabama in the late part of the season. We discuss how your strategy may change in the late season, where gobblers may shift to as the days get hotter, changes in calling, scouting for…

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FL Wild Turkey Cost-Share program | #129 1:02:48

1M ago1:02:48

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Today, we are covering the Florida Wild Turkey Cost-Share program. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, Forest Service, and National Wild Turkey Federation have teamed up to put millions into improving turkey habitat on over one million acres of public hunting ground in the state. Resources: Wild Turkey Cost Share Program Florida’s Wild Turkey…

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682 - Late Season Gobblers & Perfecting Shotgun Setups with/ Scott Trulock 1:33:45

1M ago1:33:45

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In this episode, we sit down with Scott Trulock, owner of Trulock Chokes and a true Southern outdoorsman, to talk about all things turkey hunting, shotguns, and the wild journey of learning to hunt when no one else in your family does it. Scott shares how he got hooked on turkey hunting after his time in the Marine Corps — with no mentors, no tradi…

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681 - Finding Turkeys to Hunt | LISTENER Q&A 57:51

1M ago57:51

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In this episode we are answering a listener Q&A submission about hunting silent birds on heavily hunted public ground! We also discuss how to scout for turkeys both from a map scouting perspective, as well as a boots on the ground prespective. Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXP Grab some Souther…

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How many gobblers should I hear? | #128 48:57

1M ago48:57

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Join us by the campfire as we swap hunting stories from this year’s season - discussing hunting strategy, gear reliability, density index for gobbling activity, and reflecting upon what it means to make the most of a close call. New, comprehensive online wild turkey course launching - Pre-enroll now! Dr. Marcus Lashley @DrDisturbance, Publications …

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680 - Never Hunt in a Hurry with Todd Bigbee 1:57:35

1M ago1:57:35

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This week we are talking with Todd Bigbee about his passion for turkey hunting in the deep south! Todd is a lifelong turkey hunter and cut his teeth hunting public ground in Alabama. We discuss some of the things Todd learned from the great turkey hunters he knew as a kid, including his father Shorty Bigbee, who was renowned as one of the best turk…

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679 - Hunting Creek Bottom Gobblers; What Has Been Working 1:17:49

1M ago1:17:49

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On this episode we are talking all about creek bottom turkey hunting! This is common this time of year; gobblers fly down and immediately head for the nearest creek with their hens. In this episode we talk about what has been working for us and our buddies and go over some very eventful hunts from this past week! Got a question for the show? Submit…

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678 - Over 100 Years of Turkey Wisdom with Bo Smith & "Coach" Ron Watters 2:18:14

2M ago2:18:14

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"Coach" Ron Watters and Bo Smith each have over 50 years of turkey hunting experience. They both cut their teeth turkey hunting in the hills of east Alabama, learning from the old-time turkey hunters back in the 1960s and 70s. In this interview, we talk with them about how they got started turkey hunting, who were the men who first taught them, and…

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Decoy use in turkey hunting | #127 1:01:48

2M ago1:01:48

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In this episode, we dive into the controversies and complexities of decoy use while turkey hunting. Join as we discuss the biological implications of using decoys, trends in decoy adoption among hunters, the relationship between decoy usage and hunter success, preliminary results from Will’s study, and more. Resources: Butler, A. B., & Wang, G. (20…

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677 - GETTING AN EDGE Public Land Turkey Hunting with Lyle Gilbert [THROWBACK] 1:30:32

2M ago1:30:32

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Today we are throwing it back to a great discussion on all things public land turkey hunting with our buddy Lyle Gilbert! This podcast originally aired a few years back. Our buddy Lyle Gilbert of Houndstooth Game Calls stopped by the show to talk high-pressure public land turkey hunting in the Deep South! Lyle is a bonafide turkey hunter who comes …

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Status of wild turkeys and research in NC | #126 1:08:09

2M ago1:08:09

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Over 700 birds studied, 400 nesting attempts monitored, 100 broods followed, and in collaboration with over 250 landowners…all on private lands?! In today’s episode, we are joined by Hannah Plumpton and Chris Kreh, Upland Game Bird Biologist and Assistant Chief for the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. They disclose preliminary results …

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676 - COMBINE Old School with New School for Turkey Hunting w/ Cuz Strickland 1:48:08

2M ago1:48:08

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Ronnie "Cuz" Strickland is a legend in the outdoor world, especially when it comes to turkey hunting. A long-time friend of the show, Cuz, first came on The Southern Outdoorsmen on Episode 6! Cuz has always been generous with his time and his knowledge, and in this interview, we talk with him about his upbringing. Cuz learned to hunt from some of t…

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675 - Early Season Turkey Hunting - Two Gobblers Down! 1:40:52

2M ago1:40:52

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Our season is off to a great start! In this epiosde we sit down iwht Jacob's brother, Thomas, to discuss his first solo bird! Andrew and Jacob have also had some very eventful hunts, including some success on some Alabama public land. Watch Thomas' hunt here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVkrIPiUmmM Got a question for the show? Submit a listene…

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Home ranges of gobblers | #125 1:05:03

2M ago1:05:03

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How much area are these gobblers using? What does the literature say? Join us as we dive into the published science on home ranges for each subspecies and share preliminary results from our research tracking Osceola movement. Resources: Cohen, B. S., et al. (2015). Space use, movements, and habitat selection of translocated eastern wild turkeys in …

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674 - How To Turkey Hunt Like the South's Turkey Hunting Pioneers w/ Robert Mosley 1:45:50

2M ago1:45:50

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Like many of our past guests, Robert is cut from the cloth of old school turkey killers. He spent a lot of time with some legendary figures in the Alabama turkey hunting scene such as Doug Camp of Camp Callers and Coach Ron Watters. In this episode he shares a lot of great insight from himself, as well as things he learned from some of those local …

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673 - Our Florida Hunt Recap! 1:48:42

2M ago1:48:42

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We just got back from our South Florida turkey hunt! We had a great time and recorded some great interviews - in this episode we go over everything that happened on the hunt, what we learned about chasing Osceola turkeys for the first time and go over some calling tips. Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://l.linklyhq.co…

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672 - The Best Turkey Hunting Advice from a Longtime Turkey Guide: Bob Walker 2:07:27

2M ago2:07:27

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Bob Walker is a turkey hunting legend in the southeast. A longtime guide at the legendary Bent Creek Lodge in Alabama, Bob has spent many years hunting every day of turkey season. Throughout the years, Bob has observed a lot of turkey behavior...and a lot of turkey hunter behavior! In this episode, Bob shares some of his biggest lessons learned whi…

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What would Lovett do? | #124 1:01:04

2M ago1:01:04

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Welp, he would sit in the blind for hours on end next to a nesting hen to collect intricate details about her every move and behavior. Listen in as we cover all aspects of his pioneering nest behavior work. Resources: DrDisturbance #WildTurkeyHistory (video series) Ideal Nesting Cover | Ep 121 Illumination in the Flatwoods, by Joe Hutto Little Hous…

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671 - Some of Dave Owens' Best Turkey Hunting Advice [throwback] 1:54:04

2M ago1:54:04

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Throwback time! This is one of our most listened to turkey episodes ever, and for good reason! Dave Owens of the Pinhoti Project is a great turkey hunter, and he is great at communicating what makes him successful. This episode originally aired several years ago, and has racked up many listener success stores since it was released! Make sure you ch…

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Where do turkeys roost? | #123 1:10:17

2M ago1:10:17

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Will leads us on another deep dive, this time focused on roosting behavior. Join as we journey through the available literature on roost site habitat preferences, roosting behavior, factors influencing roost site selection, roosting patterns, roost site fidelity, and the impact of habitat quality on their movements. Resources: Adey, E. A., et al. (…

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670 - Learning from a Legend: Pure Turkey Wisdom with Eddie Salter 2:11:22

2M ago2:11:22

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Eddie Salter is an absolute legend in the world of turkey hunting. We drove to his place in Evergreen, Alabama to sit down and talk with him about his greatest lessons learned over the years. This episode has everything from hunting history to practical advice on turkey calling and hunting to hilarious hunting stories! Eddie is a great guy, a true …

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669 - Are More States Looking to BAN Trail Cams on Public Land? 1:14:41

3M ago1:14:41

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In this Q&A edition of the show, we are talking about the recent push in Louisiana to ban trail cams on WMA's. We also cover recent events at Alabama's Conservation Advisory Board (CAB) meeting, which included a proposed change to the daily bag limit for deer in Alabama, as well as license cost increases. Got a question for the show? Submit a liste…

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How habitat helps turkeys: we did the math | #122 43:36

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Will walks us through a thought experiment, pulling from his Wild Turkey Management Academy presentation, to portray the magnitude effect that quality habitat has on gobbler populations. Join us for napkin math as we break down the numbers on how comprehensive habitat quality affects nesting success, brood survival, and wild turkey populations. Res…

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668 - Let the Woods Teach You How To Hunt with Preston Pittman 1:58:14

3M ago1:58:14

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In this video, we sit down with Mississippi legend and world champion turkey caller Preston Pittman. Preston has spent a life in the woods of Mississippi, hunting and fishing for any game species the state offers, but is best known for turkey calling and hunting. We talk with Preston about his upbrining, his old-school turkey hunting mentors from t…

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667 - The Simple Way to Scout Turkeys, Understanding If a Spot Will be Good to Deer Hunt, Best Food Plot for Low Lying Areas | Q&A! 1:06:43

3M ago1:06:43

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On this episode, we are answering some listener Q&A submissions! How to get started scouting for turkeys Best food plot to plant in wet, low lying areas Identifying if a spot will have deer traveling through it or not We then go on to discuss our upcoming turkey season and some of the things we are doing to prepare! Got a question for the show? Sub…

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What does nesting cover look like? | #121 53:27

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Strap in for another research review as we dive into scientific studies assessing characteristics of effective nesting sites. We discuss the critical aspects of nesting cover for wild turkeys, the dilemma of habitat preference versus availability, and the implications of these factors on turkey population success. Resources: What does wild turkey n…

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Dr. Will Gulsby - Research EVERY Turkey Hunter Should Know! 1:30:03

3M ago1:30:03

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Dr. Will Gulsby of Auburn University has participated in many fascinating research projects about whitetail deer and wild turkeys in the South! In this episode we sit down with him to go through some research he has done around gobbling activity. Subjects include: - What makes turkeys start gobbling? - How to maximize the amount of gobbling you hea…

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665 - GIANT Bucks DO Exist In the Deep South! Alabama Big Buck Contest Recap! 1:05:27

3M ago1:05:27

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Today we are recapping our recent big buck contest held with Weaver Meat Processing in Hartselle, AL! We had a great turnout and had some mind blowing deer come through for the competition. Subjects: The top bucks from the competition and where they came from Top 3 bucks were all over 180", free range Alabama deer! Did the south actually have a dow…

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Fire timing and turkeys ft. Dr. Craig Harper | #120 1:14:40

3M ago1:14:40

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Dr. Craig Harper re-joins the podcast to share preliminary results from his on-going research comparing dormant, early-, mid-, and late-growing season fire treatments and assessing their effects on plant communities and wildlife, including turkeys and deer. Resources: Gruchy, J. P. (2007). An evaluation of field management practices to improve bobw…

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664 - Shed Hunting The DEEP SOUTH With Johnathan Holsomback & Baxley Shores 2:13:01

3M ago2:13:01

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Our buddies, Johnathan Holsomback and Baxley Shores are two of the best shed hunters and post-season scouters that we know! In this episode we met up with Baxley and Johnathan to talk about the unexpected places they usually find sheds on public ground in Alabama. We also discuss what information sheds can give you for deer hunting upcoming seasons…

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663 - Finding Mature Bucks Post Season & Sheds w/ Nathan Killen & Rusty Johnson | THROWBACK 1:53:45

3M ago1:53:45

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Today, we are doing a THROWBACK to one of our favorite scouting episodes! Nathan Killen & Rusty Johnson are both top-notch hunters when it comes to targeting mature bucks on public land, and on this episode, we had them both on to discuss their post-season scouting strategies. Rusty Johnson and Nathan Killen have several things in common, things li…

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Citizen science for turkeys | #119 58:42

3M ago58:42

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Dr. Corey Callaghan, Assistant Professor of Wild Ecology and Conservation at the University of Florida, joins us to discuss the dynamics of citizen science and how data collected by bird watchers and turkey hunters can contribute to wildlife research. Be sure to download the eBird app in the show notes below to help us double the turkey observation…

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662 - This is What Holds MATURE BUCKS On A Property with Alan Summerford 1:35:51

3M ago1:35:51

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This is PART 2 of a 2 part series with our buddy Alan Summerford. Listen to part 1 here - https://youtu.be/0MjqzGwK5pk Today we are talking with our good buddy Alan Summerford about all things big bucks & property management. Alan tags more giant bucks in the deep south than just about anyone we know - and in this video he gives a rundown of all th…

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661 - Do Bucks Only Move with The Wind to Their Nose, GPS Studies Around Annual Buck Patterns | LISTENER Q&A 1:03:39

4M ago1:03:39

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On today's episode, we are hitting some listener Q&A submissions! Do bucks usually tend to move with the wind in their nose? Have any GPS studies been done on annual patterns in buck whitetail deer? Best course of action when you miss the days that your target buck showed up in daylight We also discussed that the next Alabama Conservation Advisory …

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Status of the wild turkey in MD | #118 1:07:20

4M ago1:07:20

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Bob Long, Wild Turkey and Upland Game Bird Project Manager for the Maryland DNR, joins us to share insights on the state’s turkey populations, historical trends, current challenges, and details on their on-going comprehensive, multi-state wide turkey research project. Resources: Maryland Department of Natural Resources Maryland Turkey Hunting Seaso…

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660 - Create Next Seasons Success NOW With Alan Summerford 1:19:45

4M ago1:19:45

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Our buddy Alan Summerford is more consistent on GIANT whitetails in Alabama than anyone we know, and today we talk with him about how he stays consistent! Alan manages several hunting properties in Alabama and Tennessee and does wildlife consulting with Land and Legacy. In this episode, we go over some post-season scouting and stand prep you can do…

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659 - Making the Most of a SMALL PROPERTY! | Listener Q&A 1:16:12

4M ago1:16:12

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On this episode, we are going over some listener Q&A submissions, then talking about some recent hunts - which includes Andrew's wife Tiffany getting her first deer this past weekend! Listener questions: What to focus on when hunting deer in sub-freezing temps Tips for effectively hunting a small property that deer like to bed on Got a question for…

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Status of the wild turkey in GA | #117 1:03:27

4M ago1:03:27

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Emily Rushton, Turkey Program Coordinator for the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, joins us to discuss the current status of turkey populations in the state, as well as trends in hunting and harvest data. Resources: Avid Hunter/Harvest Card Survey (fill out after each hunt) Interactive Turkey Harvest Dashboard Poult Production Survey (recor…

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