Big Texas Outdoors Podcast

It's Holliday season, so we are on the hunt for the perfect gifts for our loved ones. Jon and Keene sit down and discuss some ideas for the ones who love the outdoors that can be labeled as 'Hard to shop for'. Big Texas 'Thank You' to our sponsors for this episode: Mout's Barbeque- Winnie, TX Alligator Sausage Co.- Winnie, TX Like, share, follow, subscribe, rate and review:...

Jeff Glende joins BTOP again to share some of the wild adventures he's had in the woods. Jeff and his dogs track wounded deer all over East and Southeast Texas. Join in and hear how Jeff operates his day to day tracking deer through the thick brush to recover deer. A Big Texas thank you to our sponsors for this episode: Mout's Barbeque- Winnie, Tx Alligator Sausage Co.- Winnie, TX Like, sh...

Keene is joined by long time friend, Jacob Birdwell. They discuss their most recent trip to South Texas, to hunt whitetail, and dive into how different the deer are built down there. Jacob shares his passion for hog hunting with his A-Team of dogs, and how he helps to introduce the younger generation to the sport. A Big Texas thank you to our sponsors for this episode: Mout's Barbeque- Winnie,...

Our start of a new series, of everything firearms related. Big Texas Outdoors- Gun Vault. Jon goes over some of his personal favorites, that he loves to take out to the range or in the field. Like, share, follow, subscribe, rate and review! https://linktr.ee/bigtexasoutdoorspodcast https://www.dirtyduckcoffee.com https://www.fowlfollower.com Music: Hard Sell Hotel by Shane Ivers- https://www.silve...

Jon has his lifelong friend, and fellow podcaster, on the show. Kyle has a podcast doing top ten lists of various topics, so of course we go over our top ten hunting and fishing dream spots. Be sure and check out Kyle's Another Top Ten Podcast. A Big Texas thank you to this shows sponsors: Alligator Sausage Co. Mout's Barbeque Like, share, follow, subscribe, rate and review! https://linktr...

Robert Brewer and Ethan Daughtry, of Combat Waterfowl, join us at the lodge. They give their backstory on how Ethan started as an influencer, to becoming an employee of Combat Waterfowl. Ethan talks on becoming big time on TikTok, his traumas and troubles as a teenager, and how he's turned it around to make a positive impact on people's life. Ethan and Robert pride themselves on doing what...

Robert Brewer, owner of Combat Waterfowl, came down to Southeast Texas. He stayed with a mutual friend of ours, Chad "Big Bad Chad" McCown. We discuss the shenanigans they've been up to while he's been in town. Hunting our early season teal, and getting some monster gators. We learn how Combat Waterfowl got its start, how Robert has harvested all 41 species of waterfowl in North America, his hunti...

Zach Miller, owner of Southern Loon Retrievers, hit the road from Florida, and stopped in at the lodge to visit. Zach comes from a family of dog trainers, he's been doing this his whole life. He has owned kennels from Pennsylvania to Florida. He made the trip west to hunt our Texas teal season with some friends. Zach makes content on training tips on his instagram and TikTok, so be sure and ch...

Aislinn Phelan joins us at the lodge, to share her hunting and fishing adventures. She also talks on how she is advocating for getting more women out in the fields and waters to enjoy the outdoors. She is a hardcore outdoorswoman who is always prepared. Hope you packed your snackle box, because Aislinn surely did. Rate and review the show! Big Texas thanks to our sponsors for this episode: Alligat...

Justin Devillier joins us again, ready for the soon upcoming hunting season. Since he was last on the show, he has picked up a few new hobbies. He's been working on equipment, selling used boats, all in preparation of our upcoming teal season. It's always a pleasure having him at the lodge, so pull up a chair and enjoy! Rate and review the show! Big Texas thanks to our sponsors for this episode: A...

Avid outdoorsman, Tony Viator, joins us this week to talk of his many adventures. Competing in the Elite Redfish Series, waterfowl hunting over the years, pioneering the sub 12 gauge craze on Pipkin Ranch, guiding hunts in Montana, and hunting for alligators. The man is a wealth of knowledge, and it was a blast getting to talk with him. So pull up a barstool, pop a top, and join us for this week&#...

Chad is back to talk guns, and he invited his friend, Garrett Landers. Garrett is the owner of Landers Weapon Systems, they specialize in Glock mods. Come take the deep dive with these 2 gunsmiths as we discuss rifles, handguns, and MURDER YOGA! Check out Garrett's work at www.landersweaponsystems.com and take advantage of the promo code! Follow us on our socials! https://linktr.ee/bigtexasoutdoor...

Chad McCown visits the lodge, to talk duck hunting with Daisy, remembering hunting deer with dogs, using fishing electronics, and tells us a few stories from contracting in Afghanistan. This has been a long awaited guest for the Big Texas crew, so pull up a seat, and enjoy the stories told on this episode. https://www.dirtyduckcoffee.com https://www.fowlfollower.com Music: Hard Sell Hotel by Shane...

Keene's baby brother, Boone Howard, joins us to partake in our shenanigans. Boone is active duty in the U.S. Army, and came back home on leave to visit family. He has done a lot of hunting with Keene over the years, so we had to get his side of the story. So join in and hear about the adventures, and find out where you can find Alaskan moose. https://www.dirtyduckcoffee.com https:// www.fowlfo...

Colby joins us to talk of his college fishing team days, duck hunting, team roping and other wild stories he's had with his friends. https://fowlfollower.com https://dirtyduckcoffee.com linktr.ee/bigtexasoutdoorspodcast Music: Hard Sell Hotel by Shane Ivers- https://silvermansound.com

Part 2 of our conversation with Joe Peddy. He talks of his trapping business he runs, tournament fishing saltwater, the bucket list fish, and making jerky and sausage. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/bigtexasoutdoorspodcast Music: Hard Sell Hotel by Shane Ivers- https://www.silvermansound.com

The man that got Keene into waterfowl hunting, Joe Peddy, joins us on the podcast. We reflect on his past turkey season in South Texas, where his son, Chase, filled a tag on his first turkey. He also gives us the run down on being a duck hunting guide with Keene, and gives us the real story of when Keene was "attacked" by an alligator. Be sure and stay tuned for Part 2 of this podcast, t...

Justin Devillier joins us again to share his turkey hunt in the Hill Country of Texas, updates us on his new boat that hasn't seen the first drop of water, and shares with us how to have fish that isn't fried. https://linktr.ee/bigtexasoutdoorspodcast fowlfollower.com dirtyduckcoffee.com Music: Hard Sell Hotel by Shane Ivers- https://www.silvermansound.com

We sat down with Chad Pierce, and talked all things public hunting. Join in and hear his wild stories of hunting the public, in Texas and out of state. His journey has brought him many places and made him many friends along the way. https://linktr.ee/bigtexasoutdoorspodcast Music: Hard Sell Hotel by Shane Ivers- https://silvermansound.com

China, Texas native, Jackie Wilson, joins the BTOP crew to talk about some of his personal accounts of hunting and fishing. Hear how Keene's netting skills let a big one get away, and how Jackie had a run in with the wrong cactus just in time for high school graduation. https://linktr.ee/bigtexasoutdoorspodcast Music: Hard Sell Hotel by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Jon and Keene sit down with Justin Devillier to talk fishing the bays, coyotes vs. bobcats, and West Texas Aoudad. Listen in on this Southeast Texas native's many adventures across The Great State. https://linktr.ee/bigtexasoutdoorspodcast Music: Hard Sell Hotel by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

John Breeden sits down with Keene Wilson and Jon Yawn, and shares his many tales of waterfowl hunting across the United States. Tune in to hear from the man himself who hunts EVERY DAY of the waterfowl season, find out what his gun of choice is, and the infamous 3 inch thick ribeye. https://linktr.ee/bigtexasoutdoorspodcast Music: Hard Sell Hotel by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Taylor and Cameron with Fowl Follower join us to share their experiences of diving into the apparel industry in a time of short supply. Also, how it wouldn't kill people to have a little decency hunting the public marsh, and hunting some dumb turkeys may be harder than it seems. Music: Hard Sell Hotel by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Jon answers some of the questions that have been sent in to the podcast. Dream hunts, big game vs waterfowl, budget do all rifles, favorite experience in the Texas outdoors, building an AR for coyote hunting, and the best shotgun for a beginner. If you have any questions you would like to ask, reach out to us on social media and we will feature it on our show. Music: Hard Sell Hotel by Shane Ivers...

Thad and Elijah of Brick & Holler Outdoors join Jon on the show, sharing the idea that started the business they have today. They bring their family values and love for the outdoors, and pour it into the outdoor apparel they make. They also share some fond memories of their outdoor experiences growing up, and share how they wish to pass it along to their kids.  Music: Hard Sell Hotel by Shane Iver...