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Send us Fan Mail We’re back in the camo cave north with two guests who happen to be our new neighbors. After selling their small farm in Southern California and buying a new 45 acre farm in Mississippi, Mike & Syd Crouch are sharing their story with us about how and WHY they packed up their family, their animals and all of their belongings to move across the country and settle in the Magnolia...

Send us Fan Mail This week on A Fist Full of Dirt podcast we visit with a family that just went for it. Sold everything and moved from California and bought a farm in Mississippi. That took a lot of grit and they share the whole journey with us. Why they did it and how they did it. Man I love happy endings. Listen and be inspired. #courage #land #family #goals

Send us Fan Mail This week on Fist Full of Dirt podcast I have a man who may be the nicest man in the entire outdoor industry. My buddy, Pat Durkin. Pat is the past editor of Deer and Deer Hunting magazine and he has seen it all. We’ve shared many camps, hunts and meals. His stories are priceless and there’s plenty of life lessons and inspiration in this second installment of our 2 part interview....

Send us Fan Mail Tune in this week as we talk to my favorite Yankee on Fist Full of Dirt. Pat Durkin is an award-winning outdoor writer, freelance newspaper columnist, and general outdoors reporter. We’ve shared camp for DECADES and are reminiscing in the camo cave. 

Send us Fan Mail This week on A Fist Full of Dirt podcast, we offer some tips on taking someone on their first hunt and how to make it enjoyable. It’s our JOB to pass it on and there’s plenty of people who want the opportunity.

Send us Fan Mail We have a very special Fist Full of Dirt podcast this week with a real legend in the hunting industry. Tom Stuckey may have flown under your radar but his journey has been amazing. Tom worked with Fred Bear, Ben Rogers Lee and others who paved the way for many of us and his turkey calling resume Is impressive. Lots of stories in this one.

Send us Fan Mail This week on A Fist Full of Dirt podcast we're visiting with Reid Nevens. Reid is a local county agent who deals with everything from small rural garden issues to huge agricultural operations to solve & head off problems, but his REAL passion is working with the 4H organization. Lots to learn from this episode!  

Send us Fan Mail This week on Fist Full of Dirt, we’ve got tips on filming your hunts. Capturing memories in the field is not the same as back in the day with big heavy gear, but some things will never change when it comes to good and interesting content. It’s a good listen!

Send us Fan Mail This week on Fist Full of Dirt, it’s ALL snake stories. I’d bet I’ve had more encounters with snakes than most folks including one in my house! For some reason people think they’re funny, so I'm sharing them with y’all. You may want to pull over for this one if your driving.  

Send us Fan Mail This week on Fist Full of Dirt, we’re planting food plots with a brush hog or no till options. Austin Delano from Mossy Oak Biologic lays out a few planting scenarios that may interest all you Gamekeepers out there. I know I’m down with one or more of these options with today’s fuel prices!

Send us Fan Mail Dieter Melhorn is back with us and he’s taking us to the bank! The fishing bank that is. If you’ve watched Dieter’s YouTube channel, you know you don’t need a boat or expensize gear to catch big fish. We’ve got great tips from one of the nation’s best on Fist Full Dirt this week! Listen and get hooked.

Send us Fan Mail On a Fist Full of Dirt podcast this week, we’re continuing our conversation with my good buddy Dr. David Allen. He’s got great advice on making better health choices. It’s all about healthy living and living longer so you can teach your grandkids how to hunt and fish!

Send us Fan Mail This week on a Fist Full of Dirt podcast, my buddy Dr. David Allen goes deep on the subject health. A few better decisions can help you a lot and he cuts to the chase. It’s not about fitting into your swimsuit or looking better, it’s about hanging around to play with your grandkids.  

Send us Fan Mail This week on a Fist Full of Dirt podcast we wrap up “What’s cool about the outdoor” with my three grandsons. Their take on what they remember most while outside is a bit of a template for anyone wanting to make a kids adventure more fun. Thank y’all for listening!

Send us Fan Mail We’re sharing little gold nuggets this week on a Fist Full of Dirt. From the mouths of babes.. we’re discussing what they love about hunting, fishing, camping and finding out "what’s a gamekeeper?" Some good lessons in this “all kids” podcast.  

Send us Fan Mail This week on A Fist Full of Dirt podcast it’s all about ponds with fisheries biologist Ryan Jones of @mdwfponline . Ryan is a country boy with a love of all things outdoors and the ability to talk in layman’s terms. There are few activities that are better for families than a gathering on a pond bank and wetting a hook. The conversation alone is priceless. #fishing

Send us Fan Mail We have a very special Fist Full of Dirt podcast this week leading up to Memorial Day. Lieutenant Colonel Lew Deal introduced Mossy Oak to wounded veterans many years ago. He is a retired Marine Cobra pilot, with the heart of a lion, who was instrumental in getting wounded soldiers outdoors with hunting and fishing. We are blessed to call him a friend.  

Send us Fan Mail This week on Fist Full of Dirt, we’re visiting with full time fishing guide Tim Howell who owns @longbranchguide . Tim is talking about what it takes to be a successful fishing guide these days, and throws in some cool tips for catching crappie year round. His story and his start are worth the listen. #fishing

Send us Fan Mail I’m still overwhelmed from my Kentucky trip. I videoed Harold Knight yelping up a bird for Bill Sugg and not 24 hours later he called me up a longbeard. Listening to David Hale tell hunting stories while I dressed my turkey was the cherry on top. Im not bragging on this week's episode, just lucky and blessed to be in such company... excited to tell y'all all about it!  ...

Send us Fan Mail Kip Adams joins us this week on A Fist Full of Dirt podcast. Kip is a biologist for the National Deer Association and he’s talking talking summer food plots, fertilizer prices and options that might surprise you! #gamekeeper #deerhunting #whitetails

Send us Fan Mail This week on a Fist Full of Dirt, we take a deep dive into camping and the current state of the RV world with Alan Warren from the RV USA show. Is it a good time to buy? New or used? What about campsite availability? Alan has the insight you need to think about!

Send us Fan Mail This week on A Fist Full of Dirt, we talk with Cliff Cadet @urbanarcherynyc Cliff is a family man who happens to live in NYC, drives a UPS truck and somehow found his way to the outdoors. Fascinating stuff and a very non typical journey into hunting. #desire #beatingtheodds #hunting

Send us Fan Mail Are you experiencing a silent spring where you are? This week on Fist Full of Dirt podcast we talk again with Adam Butler, turkey biologist for Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks. I had a bunch of questions about the season so far... less gobbling, Jake behavior & more. It’s good stuff!  

Send us Fan Mail We’re knocking out pt II with Dexter Roberts this week on Fist Full of Dirt.   We’re talking turkey and as Primos says, Dexter “speaks the language” well. He’s a pretty good singer too, lol! Y’all will enjoy this one..   it’s pretty long and FULL of great info. Thanks for listening!    

Send us Fan Mail This week on Fist Full of Dirt, it’s part one with Dexter Roberts. Dexter’s story is priceless. Talk about beating the odds…   he did it and even though he’s having great success since his appearance on The Voice, he’s still country as country comes. He’s also a high level turkey thug. Y’all gonna love this one!