Gamekeeper Podcast

On this week’s BONUS episode we discuss mastering locator calls. Everybody has a “go to” call and we learn from Rip Dickerson and Shon Wright of Woodhaven Calls what all is available, plus how to run them. What’s the craziest sound you’ve heard that makes a turkey gobble? We’ll ask the group. It’s a fun one! Listen, Learn and Enjoy. Show Notes: Woodhaven Calls: https://woodhavencustomcalls.com/ When does deer season start? If you want the best deer herd possible this fall - then deer season starts NOW. For a limited time podcast listeners get 10% off with coupon code: GKPOD Support the Show. Stay connected with GameKeepers: https://mossyoakgamekeeper.com/gamekeeper-ls-tractor-giveaway/@mossyoakgamekeepers@GameKeepers@MOGameKeepers@MossyOakGameKeepershttps://mossyoakgamekeeper.com/https://bit.ly/GK_Magazinehttps://bit.ly/GK_Single_Issuehttps://bit.ly/GKField_Noteshttps://bit.ly/the_branch gamekeepers@mossyoak.com

This week we’re thrilled to be joined with one of the most interesting and well versed wildlife and forestry professionals we’ve ever met, Mark Thomas. Marks insane resume proves he’s been exposed to more than can be explained in one podcast. We have a fun discussion and look back at what he has learned over his lifetime of managing properties for enhanced wildlife experiences to help the average guy be a better Gamekeeper. You’ll learn about ecotones or edges, QVM, hunting pressure, fire ants, turkeys, herbicides, limbing roads, sanctuaries, tarsal glands, agricultural food plots, could you be burning too much, timber management and much more. We guarantee you’ll learn something and laugh more than normal. Listen, Learn and Enjoy. Show Notes: Forestry Wildlife Integration, LLC - https://www.facebook.com/ForestryWildlifeIntegration/ When does deer season start? If you want the best deer herd possible this fall - then deer season starts NOW. For a limited time podcast listeners get 10% off with coupon code: GKPOD Support the Show. Stay connected with GameKeepers: https://mossyoakgamekeeper.com/gamekeeper-ls-tractor-giveaway/@mossyoakgamekeepers@GameKeepers@MOGameKeepers@MossyOakGameKeepershttps://mossyoakgamekeeper.com/https://bit.ly/GK_Magazinehttps://bit.ly/GK_Single_Issuehttps://bit.ly/GKField_Noteshttps://bit.ly/the_branch gamekeepers@mossyoak.com

This week we are joined by entomologist Dr. Blake Layton from the Mississippi State Entomology Department to explain the Cicada phenomenon that’s is occurring. For the first time in 221 years, both 13 year and 17 year periodical cicadas will emerge from their underground lairs at the same time. In certain areas of the country the sounds of courtship will be deafening with millions of bugs per acre vying for a chance to reproduce. But what does it mean for the wildlife? Will it be a beneficial? What have they been doing underground for 17 years? How do they know to emerge? Join us as we learn about this event and its effect on the landscape. It’s a fascinating discussion. Listen, Learn, Enjoy! Show Notes: Periodical Cicadas, Vol. 10, No. 03 by Dr. Layton: http://extension.msstate.edu/newsletters/bug%E2%80%99s-eye-view/2024/periodical-cicadas-vol-10-no-03 2024's Historic Cicada Emergence: https://www.mossyoak.com/our-obsession/blogs/turkey/cicada-cycles-and-the-historic-2024-broods-xix-and-xiii-emergence When does deer season start? If you want the best deer herd possible this fall - then deer season starts NOW. For a limited time podcast listeners get 10% off with coupon code: GKPOD Support the Show. Stay connected with GameKeepers: https://mossyoakgamekeeper.com/gamekeeper-ls-tractor-giveaway/@mossyoakgamekeepers@GameKeepers@MOGameKeepers@MossyOakGameKeepershttps://mossyoakgamekeeper.com/https://bit.ly/GK_Magazinehttps://bit.ly/GK_Single_Issuehttps://bit.ly/GKField_Noteshttps://bit.ly/the_branch gamekeepers@mossyoak.com

This week with a joined by lifelong whitetail fanatic Doug Roberts, to discuss what he has learned through trials and errors to help Gamekeepers can grow healthier whitetails. Doug has some incredible insight into what it takes to grow a big whitetail and he surprised us with some of his answers. He also explained to us what he knew about the Mitch Rompola buck that was killed in Michigan back in 1998. It was said to be the largest typical ever killed and then faded from view just a quick. It’s a fascinating story. Last but not, he least he explains some hopeful news about ongoing research that has determined some deer could possibly have a gene making them resistant to CWD. As you can imagine, we ask a lot of questions. Listen, Learn and Enjoy. Show Notes: BioLogic BioRock - https://bit.ly/Bio-mineral Conquest Scents - https://conquestscents.com/ When does deer season start? If you want the best deer herd possible this fall - then deer season starts NOW. For a limited time podcast listeners get 10% off with coupon code: GKPOD Support the Show. Stay connected with GameKeepers: https://mossyoakgamekeeper.com/gamekeeper-ls-tractor-giveaway/@mossyoakgamekeepers@GameKeepers@MOGameKeepers@MossyOakGameKeepershttps://mossyoakgamekeeper.com/https://bit.ly/GK_Magazinehttps://bit.ly/GK_Single_Issuehttps://bit.ly/GKField_Noteshttps://bit.ly/the_branch gamekeepers@mossyoak.com

On this week’s BONUS episode we have Bill Sugg, Ronnie “Cuz” Strickland and David Loftis join us. We learn quickly from Mr. Loftis that the push button is WAY more than a beginners call. In fact, his calling inspires a normally mild mannered Bill Sugg into joining him with even more push button chaos. Later, Cuz gives us a deep dive on his famous tube call and he teaches us how he uses one to locate turkeys. It’s an educational experience. Listen, Learn and Enjoy. Show Notes: Loftis Custom Turkey Calls: https://www.loftiscustomturkeycalls.com/ When does deer season start? If you want the best deer herd possible this fall - then deer season starts NOW. For a limited time podcast listeners get 10% off with coupon code: GKPOD Support the Show. Stay connected with GameKeepers: https://mossyoakgamekeeper.com/gamekeeper-ls-tractor-giveaway/@mossyoakgamekeepers@GameKeepers@MOGameKeepers@MossyOakGameKeepershttps://mossyoakgamekeeper.com/https://bit.ly/GK_Magazinehttps://bit.ly/GK_Single_Issuehttps://bit.ly/GKField_Noteshttps://bit.ly/the_branch gamekeepers@mossyoak.com

This week we are joined in studio by one of our favorite guests, Dr. Bronson Strickland, for a lively discussion on whitetails. Bronson also brought Moriah Boggess, a brilliant young Deer Biologist who works with him at Wildlife Investments where they work with landowners to implement habitat management plans. We ask them both to help explain what Gamekeepers can be doing right now to influence herd health and antler development. We discuss habitat enhancements, forest stand improvement, mineral pros and cons, supplemental feeding, warm season plantings, antler genesis, shed hunting and clover performance. We also ask whether we are in the good old days for whitetails or if they are behind us? We appreciate their perspective and we think you will as well. Listen, Learn and Enjoy. Show Notes: MSU Deer Lab: https://www.msudeer.msstate.edu/ Wildlife Investments: https://wildlifeinvestments.com/ When does deer season start? If you want the best deer herd possible this fall - then deer season starts NOW. For a limited time podcast listeners get 10% off with coupon code: GKPOD Support the Show. Stay connected with GameKeepers: https://mossyoakgamekeeper.com/gamekeeper-ls-tractor-giveaway/@mossyoakgamekeepers@GameKeepers@MOGameKeepers@MossyOakGameKeepershttps://mossyoakgamekeeper.com/https://bit.ly/GK_Magazinehttps://bit.ly/GK_Single_Issuehttps://bit.ly/GKField_Noteshttps://bit.ly/the_branch gamekeepers@mossyoak.com

On this BONUS episode we interview Ernie Calandrelli of Quaker Boy about wing bone turkey calls. Ernie is a master wing bone caller, a larger than life character and a legend in the wild turkey world. He explains the history of the call, how to make one and how to call on one. This one is special. Listen, Learn and Enjoy. Show Notes: Quaker Boy Calls: https://www.quakerboy.com/ When does deer season start? If you want the best deer herd possible this fall - then deer season starts NOW. For a limited time podcast listeners get 10% off with coupon code: GKPOD Support the Show. Stay connected with GameKeepers: https://mossyoakgamekeeper.com/gamekeeper-ls-tractor-giveaway/@mossyoakgamekeepers@GameKeepers@MOGameKeepers@MossyOakGameKeepershttps://mossyoakgamekeeper.com/https://bit.ly/GK_Magazinehttps://bit.ly/GK_Single_Issuehttps://bit.ly/GKField_Noteshttps://bit.ly/the_branch gamekeepers@mossyoak.com

This week we have Barry Smith, a highly respected fisheries scientist with a lifetime of innovation and experience around managing sportfish. It’s a conversation that includes crappie, catfish, flathead catfish, shell crackers, river fish, bass, crawfish, fathead minnows, the bream spawn, aerators, stratification, fertility, liming water, all female bass ponds and the biggest bass he has grown. Barry puts on a history and fisheries class and we all learn something and laugh as Clyde (his alter ego) makes several appearances. Stay to the end as he tells us a great turkey hunting story. Its Bobby’s favorite podcast so far. You’ll learn from this one. Listen, Learn and Enjoy. Show Notes: BioLogic’s Perfect Pond Fertilizer: https://www.plantbiologic.com/products/perfect-pond-plus-fertilizer When does deer season start? If you want the best deer herd possible this fall - then deer season starts NOW. For a limited time podcast listeners get 10% off with coupon code: GKPOD Support the Show. Stay connected with GameKeepers: https://mossyoakgamekeeper.com/gamekeeper-ls-tractor-giveaway/@mossyoakgamekeepers@GameKeepers@MOGameKeepers@MossyOakGameKeepershttps://mossyoakgamekeeper.com/https://bit.ly/GK_Magazinehttps://bit.ly/GK_Single_Issuehttps://bit.ly/GKField_Noteshttps://bit.ly/the_branch gamekeepers@mossyoak.com

On this episode we have an old school call designer, Mike Battey explains turkey vocalizations and why you should have a trumpet call in your vest. Mike was the first to use high tech recording equipment to study wild turkey sounds and his recordings are amazing acoustic experiences. He is also an expert on the mysterious turkey call called the trumpet and the wing bone call. Mike explains it all and also tells the story of killing the “Ghost of the Cowden Plantation” many years ago. (the solid white gobbler pictured in the description with a trumpet). Listen, Learn and Enjoy. Show Notes: For info on Mike’s trumpet calls email: smokenstrut@icloud.com When does deer season start? If you want the best deer herd possible this fall - then deer season starts NOW. For a limited time podcast listeners get 10% off with coupon code: GKPOD Support the Show. Stay connected with GameKeepers: https://mossyoakgamekeeper.com/gamekeeper-ls-tractor-giveaway/@mossyoakgamekeepers@GameKeepers@MOGameKeepers@MossyOakGameKeepershttps://mossyoakgamekeeper.com/https://bit.ly/GK_Magazinehttps://bit.ly/GK_Single_Issuehttps://bit.ly/GKField_Noteshttps://bit.ly/the_branch gamekeepers@mossyoak.com

This week we are joined by Dan Moultrie and Derrick Duke of Moultrie Feeders to discuss managing for deer and turkeys plus learn about the latest in technology. Dan has been a part of managing several high profile hunting properties and through his obsession with growing big deer has seen some of the best ideas others have put in place. We did our best to glean some of these concepts and learn how everyone can better improve their hunting grounds. It’s an interesting discussion that is rooted in trial and error while explaining what has worked. If you’re trying to make your hunting property, club or lease a better place, then you’ll want to pay attention to this one. Listen, Learn and Enjoy. Show Notes: Moultrie Feeders: https://www.moultriefeeders.com/ When does deer season start? If you want the best deer herd possible this fall - then deer season starts NOW. For a limited time podcast listeners get 10% off with coupon code: GKPOD Support the Show. Stay connected with GameKeepers: https://mossyoakgamekeeper.com/gamekeeper-ls-tractor-giveaway/@mossyoakgamekeepers@GameKeepers@MOGameKeepers@MossyOakGameKeepershttps://mossyoakgamekeeper.com/https://bit.ly/GK_Magazinehttps://bit.ly/GK_Single_Issuehttps://bit.ly/GKField_Noteshttps://bit.ly/the_branch gamekeepers@mossyoak.com

BONUS Podcast. Box Calls. Join us and experience a Turkey Calling “Master Class” on running a box call. Guest Lyle Gilbert of Houndstooth Calls answers all our questions and teaches us about the versatility of an old school box call. Most hunters learn to call with a box, BUT everybody should have one in their vest. Listen, Learn and Enjoy. Show Notes: Houndstooth Game Calls: https://houndstooth-game-calls-2.myshopify.com/ When does deer season start? If you want the best deer herd possible this fall - then deer season starts NOW. For a limited time podcast listeners get 10% off with coupon code: GKPOD Support the Show. Stay connected with GameKeepers: https://mossyoakgamekeeper.com/gamekeeper-ls-tractor-giveaway/@mossyoakgamekeepers@GameKeepers@MOGameKeepers@MossyOakGameKeepershttps://mossyoakgamekeeper.com/https://bit.ly/GK_Magazinehttps://bit.ly/GK_Single_Issuehttps://bit.ly/GKField_Noteshttps://bit.ly/the_branch gamekeepers@mossyoak.com

This week we are joined by two interesting guests, Dr. Will Gulsby of Auburn and Dr. Marcus Lashley of Florida – and we have a lively discussion. We learn about a pneumatic dart gun for capturing deer and then get into discussing the latest topics in turkey research. Suffice it to say, if you like turkeys, you’ll enjoy this one. Listen, Learn and Enjoy. Show Notes: Follow Dr. Gulsby on Instagram @dr_will_gulsby Follow Dr. Lashley in Instagram @drdisturbance When does deer season start? If you want the best deer herd possible this fall - then deer season starts NOW. For a limited time podcast listeners get 10% off with coupon code: GKPOD Support the Show. Stay connected with GameKeepers: https://mossyoakgamekeeper.com/gamekeeper-ls-tractor-giveaway/@mossyoakgamekeepers@GameKeepers@MOGameKeepers@MossyOakGameKeepershttps://mossyoakgamekeeper.com/https://bit.ly/GK_Magazinehttps://bit.ly/GK_Single_Issuehttps://bit.ly/GKField_Noteshttps://bit.ly/the_branch gamekeepers@mossyoak.com

BONUS Podcast. Mouth Calls. Join us and experience a Turkey Calling “Master Class” on running a mouth yelper. Guest Josh Grossenbacher of Rolling Thunder Game Calls answers all our questions and explain to us just how to get the sounds we want. He talks and demonstrates bubble clucks, yelps, purrs, cutts and cackles and gives a great explanation of how air moves the reeds to create sound. Listen, Learn and Enjoy. When does deer season start? If you want the best deer herd possible this fall - then deer season starts NOW. For a limited time podcast listeners get 10% off with coupon code: GKPOD Support the Show. Stay connected with GameKeepers: https://mossyoakgamekeeper.com/gamekeeper-ls-tractor-giveaway/@mossyoakgamekeepers@GameKeepers@MOGameKeepers@MossyOakGameKeepershttps://mossyoakgamekeeper.com/https://bit.ly/GK_Magazinehttps://bit.ly/GK_Single_Issuehttps://bit.ly/GKField_Noteshttps://bit.ly/the_branch gamekeepers@mossyoak.com

This week’s podcast can only be described as a deep discussion with Dr. Mike Chamberlain aka @wildturkeydoc on some thought provoking issues. We discuss social dominance issues, the latest research that is trying to understand a gobbler's personalities (whether they are home boys or risk takers), and how that affects their mortality. It gets deep when we talk conceptually about killing the risk-taking turkeys, and how we may end up with turkeys that behave in ways that make them more difficult to hunt. Speaking of bad behavior, we ask about tree hopping turkeys and gain some insight. Finally, Mike shares the story of his hunt with us last year and what went wrong. We can all learn from this. It’s a good one. Listen, Learn and Enjoy. When does deer season start? If you want the best deer herd possible this fall - then deer season starts NOW. For a limited time podcast listeners get 10% off with coupon code: GKPOD Support the Show. Stay connected with GameKeepers: https://mossyoakgamekeeper.com/gamekeeper-ls-tractor-giveaway/@mossyoakgamekeepers@GameKeepers@MOGameKeepers@MossyOakGameKeepershttps://mossyoakgamekeeper.com/https://bit.ly/GK_Magazinehttps://bit.ly/GK_Single_Issuehttps://bit.ly/GKField_Noteshttps://bit.ly/the_branch gamekeepers@mossyoak.com

BONUS: Mastering The Pot Call. Join us and experience a Turkey Calling “Master Class” on a running a pot style call. Guest Terrence Williamson answers all our questions and teaches us how a little friction can sound like a sweet hen with some practice. Listen, Learn and Enjoy. When does deer season start? If you want the best deer herd possible this fall - then deer season starts NOW. For a limited time podcast listeners get 10% off with coupon code: GKPOD Support the Show. Stay connected with GameKeepers: https://mossyoakgamekeeper.com/gamekeeper-ls-tractor-giveaway/@mossyoakgamekeepers@GameKeepers@MOGameKeepers@MossyOakGameKeepershttps://mossyoakgamekeeper.com/https://bit.ly/GK_Magazinehttps://bit.ly/GK_Single_Issuehttps://bit.ly/GKField_Noteshttps://bit.ly/the_branch gamekeepers@mossyoak.com

This week we have a truly special guest in Mr. Benny Herring. Anybody that turkey hunts in Mississippi owes him a debt of gratitude, you see Mr. Herring was one of the first team of biologists that trapped and relocated wild turkeys across the state. During the late 1960’s through the early 80’s he was involved in over 90 cannon net captures and releases. His stories are fantastic and transport the listener back into time when there weren’t many turkeys or turkey hunters. The story of this small group of men, learning and perfecting their craft is one every turkey hunter needs to here. Similar stories were unfolding in many states and these Keepers of our Game were communicating best practices to help each other and the wild turkey. It’s a great story and one want you’ll want to share. Listen, Learn, Enjoy. When does deer season start? If you want the best deer herd possible this fall - then deer season starts NOW. For a limited time podcast listeners get 10% off with coupon code: GKPOD Support the Show. Stay connected with GameKeepers: https://mossyoakgamekeeper.com/gamekeeper-ls-tractor-giveaway/@mossyoakgamekeepers@GameKeepers@MOGameKeepers@MossyOakGameKeepershttps://mossyoakgamekeeper.com/https://bit.ly/GK_Magazinehttps://bit.ly/GK_Single_Issuehttps://bit.ly/GKField_Noteshttps://bit.ly/the_branch gamekeepers@mossyoak.com

This week we share a podcast recorded recently at the NWTF national convention with none other than Dr. Bret Collier of LSU. Bret has been studying turkeys a long time and actually took part in the first GPS turkey study. He tells the story about how it all this got started at a bar with a drawing a sketch of the GPS unit on a napkin. Later he melts our minds as he explains his thoughts of raccoons and other so-called nest predators actually being nest scavengers. You might have to listen to this one twice for it to sink in while the take away is we need to continue our focus on habitat, but also step up our larger predator trapping skills. In the end, he has some sage advice for turkey hunters that he has gleaned from his studies of hunters and gobblers. Listen, Learn and Enjoy. Show Notes: Stay connected to Dr. collier: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drshortspur/?hl=en X: https://twitter.com/drshortspur?lang=en When does deer season start? If you want the best deer herd possible this fall - then deer season starts NOW. For a limited time podcast listeners get 10% off with coupon code: GKPOD Support the Show. Stay connected with GameKeepers: https://mossyoakgamekeeper.com/gamekeeper-ls-tractor-giveaway/@mossyoakgamekeepers@GameKeepers@MOGameKeepers@MossyOakGameKeepershttps://mossyoakgamekeeper.com/https://bit.ly/GK_Magazinehttps://bit.ly/GK_Single_Issuehttps://bit.ly/GKField_Noteshttps://bit.ly/the_branch gamekeepers@mossyoak.com

This week we are joined by one of our favorite turkey hunters, Doc Weddle. It’s a fun discussion of turkeys, strategy, calls, public land issues and having the right attitude to enjoy it all. We really benefited from this one and know you will also. Listen, Learn and Enjoy. Show Notes: Stay Connected to Doc Weddle: Instagram: @docweddle Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tom.weddle.104/ When does deer season start? If you want the best deer herd possible this fall - then deer season starts NOW. For a limited time podcast listeners get 10% off with coupon code: GKPOD Support the Show. Stay connected with GameKeepers: https://mossyoakgamekeeper.com/gamekeeper-ls-tractor-giveaway/@mossyoakgamekeepers@GameKeepers@MOGameKeepers@MossyOakGameKeepershttps://mossyoakgamekeeper.com/https://bit.ly/GK_Magazinehttps://bit.ly/GK_Single_Issuehttps://bit.ly/GKField_Noteshttps://bit.ly/the_branch gamekeepers@mossyoak.com

This BONUS episode is all about Barred Owls. We are joined by world class owl hooter Tony Graydon who teaches us some of his contest winning techniques that we hope to apply to locating gobblers. Lannie demonstrates hooting on a reed call and then Dr. Scott Rush from Mississippi State gives us a scientific insight and understanding of what the owls are doing when they make their ubiquitous calls each spring. Who doesn’t love an owl? Listen, Learn and Enjoy. Show Notes: Dr. Scott Rush: https://www.fwrc.msstate.edu/people/sar358 When does deer season start? If you want the best deer herd possible this fall - then deer season starts NOW. For a limited time podcast listeners get 10% off with coupon code: GKPOD Support the Show. Stay connected with GameKeepers: https://mossyoakgamekeeper.com/gamekeeper-ls-tractor-giveaway/@mossyoakgamekeepers@GameKeepers@MOGameKeepers@MossyOakGameKeepershttps://mossyoakgamekeeper.com/https://bit.ly/GK_Magazinehttps://bit.ly/GK_Single_Issuehttps://bit.ly/GKField_Noteshttps://bit.ly/the_branch gamekeepers@mossyoak.com

This week we are joined by Tes Randle Jolly, a world class wildlife photographer that specializes in wild turkeys. This lady is a lifelong hunter and practically lives with a flock of birds each spring while witnessing behaviors that we as hunters often miss. She also manages her farm to the nth degree to make her turkeys and other wildlife feel welcome. It’s a fascinating conversation and we all learned something. It’s a long one, but trust us, it’s a good one. Listen Learn and Enjoy. Show Notes: Stay Connected To Tes: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jovtes/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tes.jolly When does deer season start? If you want the best deer herd possible this fall - then deer season starts NOW. For a limited time podcast listeners get 10% off with coupon code: GKPOD Support the Show. Stay connected with GameKeepers: https://mossyoakgamekeeper.com/gamekeeper-ls-tractor-giveaway/@mossyoakgamekeepers@GameKeepers@MOGameKeepers@MossyOakGameKeepershttps://mossyoakgamekeeper.com/https://bit.ly/GK_Magazinehttps://bit.ly/GK_Single_Issuehttps://bit.ly/GKField_Noteshttps://bit.ly/the_branch gamekeepers@mossyoak.com