Lone Star Trail

Send us Fan Mail Blaise Korzekwa is the TPWD Whitetail Deer Program Leader and three years of back-back wet spring and summers across much of the state means good fawn recruitment leading to what may prove to be one of the best seasons in recent memory. There's no excuse to get out and fill a freezer this season. Blaise joins the show to offer population information as well as deer habitat ma...

Send us Fan Mail Tyge Floyd is a self-made man in many respects. After a career in hunting and outdoor media took him around the world he settled in Stephenville, Texas where he became the Wireless Rancher . As a self-described "high tech redneck" he pioneered a cellular trap system especially effective for feral hogs and elusive wildlife. The two-door system is rooted in science and tri...

Send us Fan Mail John Belcher is a fly-fishing guide and carries a flyrod in his truck wherever he goes. To him and many other fly-fishing disciples, it's more than a hobby but rather a passion and lesson in life. He joins the show to educate and philosophize with Nathan as they share stories and a laugh or two.  Support the show Thanks for stopping by and happy hunting.  Follow us on Faceboo...

Send us Fan Mail Whitney Steward is a professional taxidermist who specializes in small mammals and predators. She's honed her skills over several years and has won national awards for her efforts that are part science and part art. The House Rules segment this week features Dayton's childhood meals and why everything on the farm was used. Support the show Thanks for stopping by and happ...

Send us Fan Mail Jeff Turner with Predator Academy TV joins this week to discuss stand set up and Coyote natural boundaries. We return to our roots this week and encourage everyone to get out and get hunting!  The show  is brought to you Texas Farm and Ranch Wildlife Solutions Support the show Thanks for stopping by and happy hunting.  Follow us on Facebook  

Send us Fan Mail Owen Fitzsimmons with TPWD and Brandon Lombrano with Triple Elite Outfitters join the show to talk about the dove season kickoff. They discuss strategy and location scouting along with advisory on the heat challenges with hunting dogs. Support the show Thanks for stopping by and happy hunting.  Follow us on Facebook  

Send us Fan Mail Dayton House is 77 years young and still goes out several nights a week armed with high tech thermal and deadly accuracy in search of his ultimate nemesis...feral hogs. He got his start as a young child dropped off by his father along with his brother left to figure it out and his self reliance grew year after year. This episode features tales from his childhood along with a break...

Send us Fan Mail Jeremy Balderrama with Heart of Texas Archery gets us ready for another great bow season. Sponsored by RanchPro Real Estate and Texas Farm and Ranch Wildlife Solutions.  Support the show Thanks for stopping by and happy hunting.  Follow us on Facebook  

Send us Fan Mail Lexi Antonick is making a name for herself with her breathtaking murals. She’s giving old buildings in rural west Texas new life while sharing some regional history and culture with passersby. Dayton rejoins this week on House Rules to give some career advice.  Support the show Thanks for stopping by and happy hunting.  Follow us on Facebook  

Send us Fan Mail As we wrap up shark week 2026, the Trail leads to the Texas Gulf where Dwade Hickey and M6 Outfitters have been catching sharks for 25 years. He details some of the most memorable shark encounters and invites you to join him.  Support the show Thanks for stopping by and happy hunting.  Follow us on Facebook  

Send us Fan Mail It’s hot but not too early to be thinking about the upcoming hunting season. M6 Outfitters joins the show to walk through some common mistakes when booking a guided hunt. Dayton and Nathan rejoin the conversation after a brief and successful hog hunt in a coastal field Support the show Thanks for stopping by and happy hunting.  Follow us on Facebook  

Send us Fan Mail Part two of our series on AI impacts on hunting reveals a tool from a New Zealand company aiming to level the playing field for hunters scouting new areas on public lands. Wild Vision uses AI tech to bring the landscape to life. Oscar Goodman joins this week to explain the purpose and impacts of his product. Dayton shares some near death experiences while we sit and wait for feral...

Send us Fan Mail Phillip Woods with Texas Farm and Ranch Wildlife Solutions joins this week to share an update on how to beat the heat this summer and still find success trapping and protecting livestock. With every season change comes a change in tactics if you want to be successful on the trap line. Listen as Phillip shares his story and offers some practical advice for new trappers.  Support th...

Send us Fan Mail Ancient Texans were hunters and the remains of their tools and weapons are scattered across the state. Rebecca Shelton with the Texas Historical Commission joins the show to give context to the artifacts and gives a glimpse back in time. Dayton recounts a tale of a horse that could pull nails with his teeth and a coon encounter gone wrong. The show brought to you in part by TFRWS...

Send us Fan Mail AI is all over the news but we ask the question this week in part 1 of a 2 part series on the impact AI may have on hunting across the country. Join Ricky Jackson with Good Taxidermy as we discuss the implications. Dayton rubs elbows with billionaires and learns the secret behind the success of Ol' Roy brand dog food.  Support the show Thanks for stopping by and happy hunting...

Send us Fan Mail Codie Bannister joins the show to talk about a recent idea he had to track feral hogs with RFID on his ranch, the Draper Ranch . He’s all about education and engagement while honoring a legacy of those before him. He’s a former Marine dedicated to improving his world one post at a time. On House Rules, Dayton tell us about the two meanest things he ever did and why Ron ever get ma...

Send us Fan Mail This week new world screwworm was confirmed in South Texas. It’s been expected and now it’s officially here. Livestock producers have many questions and fear mongering is rampant with consumers paying the price. What this news means for livestock and wildlife remains to be seen but ranchers will do what they always do - adapt. McKenzie Rojas with Arrow M Cattle Company joins for a...

Send us Fan Mail Last week TPWD withdrew their proposed mandatory  mountain lion harvesting reporting rule because of landowner and hunter backlash. This is a small victory for Texans. Brian Clark with RanchPro Real Estate discusses ranch sales and screwworm impact on wildlife economy. Dayton flips the script and interviews Nathan this week on House Rules.  Support the show Thanks for stopping by...

Send us Fan Mail TPWD is off the rails and their latest attempt at freedom infringement is under the guise of mountain lion harvest reporting. Davis Mountain State Park is the best kept camping secret in Texas. Hear more about why you should go west this summer. Dayton highlights pigeon control at TXU plants during his tenure as a government trapper.  Support the show Thanks for stopping by and ha...

Send us Fan Mail Mike Bodenchuk is a leading wildlife biologist and president of the Texas Trappers and Fur Hunters Association. He joins the show to explain how trapping and conservation go hand in hand - contrary to the what animal activists spout. Dayton House is back this week to share some wisdom from a life lived outdoors. He also  shares a string of comedic errors after a 30 year career as...

Send us Fan Mail Jeremy Harrison raises relevant questions and concerns about TPWD's leadership and regulatory strategy. Questions and concerns abound regarding motive and end-goals regarding hunting regulations and the future oversight of the organization.  Support the show Thanks for stopping by and happy hunting.  Follow us on Facebook  

Send us Fan Mail Mark Martin shares some stories from hunts in Africa, Alaska and Russia. Whether Cape Buffalo or Brown Bear, choosing the right caliber and patience is key. Dayton is back on House Rules with hunting stories of his own.  Support the show Thanks for stopping by and happy hunting.  Follow us on Facebook  

Send us Fan Mail Carson Hull with Head Outdoors turned his love of hunting and videography into a budding business. He now travels the U.S. in search of the perfect shot - with his camera. He offers tips on late season turkey hunting and how to tame a five year old in the deer stand. Calvin Wells, local varmint soothsayer tells us why he now brings along his dog when calling for grey foxes.  Suppo...

Send us Fan Mail Flowers are blooming, bees are buzzing but that’s not all. Rattlesnakes are on the move and Nathan Hawkins discusses dos and don’ts when it comes to snakes. The Texas Trappers and Fur Hunters Association is set for their spring rendezvous. Some of the best minds in the trapping world will be there…hear from one of them before the event.  Support the show Thanks for stopping by and...

Send us Fan Mail Texas leads the nation in dove hunting and barbecue. We also lead the US in the number of women anglers and hunters. Kelly Godfrey with Texas Women's Outdoors joins Nathan this week to talk about turkey hunting and challenges bringing in coyotes. On this week's House Rules segment, Dayton mistakes a mouse for a big hog. The show features outdoor news and great interviews...