American Roots Outdoors w/ Alex Rutledge

Send us Fan Mail Mike Crase and Wayne Lach open the show with the question “Are the Turkeys returning to your area?” Then we are joined by Denny Gulvas a Grand National, US Open and Masters Turkey Calling Champion.  Denny discusses how he got into the obsession of talking Turkey and will pass along vital information that will help you bring that Tom into 10 yards. Then Denny goes into the mistakes...

Send us Fan Mail Mike Crase and Wayne Lach start off the show with the question on everyone's mind.... " Where have all the Turkey's gone?" Then we are joined by Ricky Joe Bishop who discusses the path to not only 2 Grand National Turkey Calling Championships but did it Back-to-Back and also claimed  a Grand National and Word Title in the Team Competitions with a young Michael...

Send us Fan Mail Mike Crase and Wayne Lach open the show discussing the recovery of Missouri Department of Conservation finally opening back up to hold classes after Covid had them locked down in 2020. Then we are joined by Jonathan Turner from Kentucky to discuss Turkey Hunting Tips, Techniques and the Future of Turkey Hunting. If you’ve been to the NWTF Convention in the past then we are sure yo...

Send us Fan Mail  Turkey Hunter's Fan Favorite Eddie "The Turkey Man" Salter   joins Mike Crase and Wayne Lach for an action packed episode on a variety of Turkey Hunting subjects! How can tame Turkey's could be the best investment for your children? We then roll into introducing children to Turkey Hunting and the Health Scare that Eddie experienced in 2020.  Then in the Bonus...

Send us Fan Mail How can a Devoted Anti-Hunter of 32 yrs become not only an Avid Hunter but an Ambassador of the Hunting Sport ?  Well Erica Faulkner joins us to explain how that Journey came to be and that getting Anti’s to change their minds may be easier than you think! This is a story you won’t want to miss.    Mike Crase and Wayne Lach open the show discussing Predators and how they’re  attac...

Send us Fan Mail Mike Crase and Wayne Lach open discussing the effects of this cold weather on Wildlife and do's and don'ts to care for them.  Exposing the Water Myth for your dogs to Mineral Sites.... it all plays a role in care for your Domestic Pets and Wildlife. Then we are joined by Jon Collins the host of Tooth & Claw TV  to discuss Predator Hunting and more specifically Coyote...

Send us Fan Mail Mike and Wayne start by talking about the exciting news coming out of the Armature Fishing world from Bass Pro Shops.....How does a $1 MILLION DOLLAR GRAND PRIZE sound to you? Then we are joined by Mike Mueller from Forrest City Power Sports Located in Arkansas who will discuss the Do's and Don'ts of Winter Maintenance, plus some exciting NEW features offered on todays o...

Send us Fan Mail The guys from “Missouri Woods & Water” podcast join us to share some great stories and how their Podcast came to be.  Nate Thomas and Micha Winstead talk about how each one of them became hunters at why the wide difference in ages of when they did. Then they roll right into Elk season and In the  Bonus Segment we talk last falls Whitetail season and this upcoming Spring Turkey...

Send us Fan Mail Brad Doyle from Eagle Seed Joins us to discuss a variety of topics to help you plant a successful Spring Food Plot to draw in the Turkeys and help your Deer Herd! From soil test & prep to plant choice & location its all gonna be covered, so get ready for an overload of knowledge and information to help you with your Spring Plot for a successful Turkey Season! To learn more...

Send us Fan Mail Wayne Lach are joined by ARO's own Thomas Moore from Kentucky for Part 2 to talk about the steps one needs to take to start Waterfowl hunting.  If your thinking about getting into the sport of Waterfowl Hunting then Part 2 will round out the needed information you seek. We wrap up the unanswered questions from part 1 including Equipment, Boats, Decoys and Decoy placement that...

Send us Fan Mail Alex , Mike and Wayne are joined by ARO's own Thomas Moore from Kentucky to talk about the steps one needs to take to start Waterfowl hunting.  If your thinking about getting into the sport of Waterfowl Hunting then this episode is the one you want to listen to! Thomas starts off by discussing what he believes are the 2 most important parts to become successful when pursuing...

Send us Fan Mail Alex , Mike and Wayne reflect on our 2020 Podcast Guest and we pick out some of our most memorable guest like Hank Parker , Brenda Valentine , Jessica White and many more! 2020 was loaded with so many great guest it was hard to chose but each one of us found a couple that we will not forget.  We share what made some of the interviews stick out to each one of us and our listeners t...

Send us Fan Mail Alex, Mike and Wayne discuss late season tactics and tips to harvest a mature buck as your season winds down to the end.  from scouting, food sources and covering Muzzleloader season. we also cover how to target the right Does to improve and manage your herd.  We cover a ton of information in just an hours time so buckle up and enjoy! To learn more about American Roots Outdoors: h...

Send us Fan Mail Alex, Mike and Wayne are joined once again by Master Predator Hunter Eddie Owens to detail the steps to get into Predator Hunting for Beginners.  From Camo to Rifle/Ammo to Set-Ups, this info will help you to be successful on your very first day out! Eddie also covers how to avoid common mistakes that can blow a Set and how to recover if that occurs. We also get Eddie to reflect o...

Send us Fan Mail Mike “Red Bone” Crase and Wayne Lach open the show discussing the successful Youth Deer Hunting season here in Missouri and across the nation. Then Jessica White, Founder of “ Wander Woman KS “, rejoins us to talk about her exciting hunt for Sandhill Cranes with 13 other Ladies in the blind! With experiences ranging from First Hunt EVER to a seasoned veteran, these ladies racked u...

Send us Fan Mail Alex, Mike and Wayne are joined again by long time friend and Master Trapper, Eddie Owens from Missouri.  In this episode Eddie will dive deep into the perfect setup for traps and the equipment needed for success.  From finding the trail to digging the perfect hole Eddie leaves no stone unturned..... literally he will talk about leaving no stone unturned! In the Bonus segment it&a...

Send us Fan Mail Alex , Mike and Wayne are joined by Michael Gaskins owner of Scenic Rivers Farm & Forest Consulting LLC who discusses his secrets to growing his 169" Missouri Ozark Buck.  Though proper land management and installing the proper habitat you too will be able to provide all the keys to success! In addition to helping your Bucks grow the proper plan will also help grow bigger...

Send us Fan Mail Alex, Mike and Wayne discuss the apparent great deer season across the nation based on Social Media then hop right into quick discussion of local High School Football and Pro Football. Then we are joined by Mark Traister who shares his successful hunt on Alex’s home farm here in the Ozarks! Mark discusses how he closed the deal using Texas Raised Hunting Products in a scrape to lu...

Send us Fan Mail This week it's all about Deer Camps!  Join Alex, Mike and Wayne as we discuss the joys of a Deer Camp and share some great Deer Camp Recipes. Then we are joined by Tim Rolen of Bezer Industrial Professionals who has run a Deer Camp for family and friends for over 20years!  Tim shares some great stories and some of his famous recipes that you will want to add to your Deer Camp...

Send us Fan Mail Alex, Mike and Wayne share their "Secrets to Hunting Mature Whitetails" . We uncover how to attract and hold big bucks on your property by discussing the tactics implemented on their own properties. But once you have them on your property how do you get them in close enough to seal the deal?  From scouting techniques, to looking and finding tell tale signs your on a big...

Send us Fan Mail Alex and Mike open the show discussing Missouri’s Opening Youth Rifle Season and the importance of Safety.  Then we talk about teaching the Youth Woodsman-ship and not just killing it’s the experience that is most important! Then we are joined by our special guest Harold & Darryl Monk of WiseEye Smart Cam to discuss the groundbreaking Trail Camera on the market! The Camera Is...

Send us Fan Mail Alex , Mike and Wayne start off discussing the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Land Management Programs and the deer activity here in the Ozarks including Rut activity and Rub/Scrape Lines. We are joined then with Aaron Hildreth , MDC Wildlife Biologist, to discusses the MO Deer Herd and Season Expectations.  We cover CWD, Rut activity, Herd population plus New Rules &am...

Send us Fan Mail Alex, Mike and Wayne open the show discussing hunting public lands and the Pre-Rut Phase starting up right now here in the Ozark’s! Then we are joined by Brett Andrews owner of Texas Raised Hunting Products for part 2 of his interview on use of scents.  Brett discusses the proper way to set up Mock Scrapes, Licking Branches and Rubs to optimize your success in the Deer woods! To l...

Send us Fan Mail Alex , Mike and Wayne open with discussing the early phase of the Rut and the importance of Doe:Buck Ratio. Are we seeing more Deer than we have in past 10 years? Then we are joined by Mike Mueller of Forrest City Powersports who will explain having the right Ride for the job. Then we dive deep into the care and maintenance of your ATV/UTV to give you the best possible performance...

Send us Fan Mail Alex , Mike and Wayne start off discussing the upcomming rut and where have all the Buck gone on their home dirt.  Acorns, Eagle Seed Food Plots and Bears are all leading to this mathematical mystery! Then we are joined by Brett Andrews , owner of Texas Raised Hunting Products, to discuss the importance of staying scent free and what is behind the Magic of Scent Guardian. Plus we...