Fourche Creek Podcast

In Part 2 with Matt Dale of Dale Outdoors, Matt discusses common mistakes we make as turkey hunters, when to be patient, the lessons learned from Ol' Sly, turkey populations, his Dale Outdoors YouTube page, Sunday Devotions, as well as a glimpse into his life and thoughts as a preacher.

Today's guest is Matt Dale of "Dale Outdoors" and "The Ways of the Woodsman with Matt Dale", which are both found on YouTube.  Matt is widely known for his ability to help educate turkey hunters by helping improve their overall knowledge and skill.  In this Part I episode, Matt discusses adjusting to the situation, how to deal with hung up gobblers, his success with a tube call, soft calling techn...

Alabama's Bob Walker is a name recognized as one of the elite turkey hunters in the country.  Bob is highly respected for his knowledge, experience, skill, woodsmanship, and insight.  Bob guided for the legendary Bent Creek Lodge, in Jachin, Alabama,  for over 32 years and was also a member of the Mossy Oak Turkey Thugs TV show.   Bob covers it all from locating, morning access, set ups, when to c...

This episode features 3 well known and accomplished turkey hunters in Ernie Calandrelli (Quaker Boy Game Calls), James Harrison (Phelps Calls/MeatEater and Harrison Custom Calls), and Josh Grossenbacher (Rolling Thunder Game Calls). This trio has a multitude of contest calling titles between them as well as many successful years of killing turkeys.  They take us through what makes them successful...

This episode features 3 hunters and what they experienced this past week in regards to buck activity.  They share what they were seeing, what worked for them and what they anticipate in the coming days.   First, is Jordan Blissett who took 313" of antler in a 24-hour period in Missouri and Kansas on November 5th and 6th.  The second is Kenyon Wright of Southeast Missouri who took a mid 140's buck...

Today's episode features Tommy Nails, the owner of Whiskey Ridge Hunts in Milton, Iowa. Tommy discusses what to look for when selecting a hunting outfitter.  He discusses things such as the overall expectations, opportunity rate, lodging, how many hunters allowed each season, how many hunters allowed in camp at one time, keeping pressure low on properties, prep work involved, deer hunting specific...

In this episode, we check in with Jordan Blissett of Open Season Properties.  Jordan has formerly worked with Mossy Oak and Primos Hunting.  We talk about his Jordan's past turkey season, along with Justin's misses and mishaps.  We discuss Open Season Properties, the land market, his "Speak the Language" Podcast with Lake Pickle, Open Season's new Arkansas duck hunting property, and his upcoming "...

Justin Rogers and I visit with Kenyon Wright, who has been an avid bowhunter for most of his life.  During the first part of June, Kenyon ventured out of his normal hunting routine of whitetails and went on a black bear hunt in New Brunswick, Canada with some friends he made through his wife McKenna's work. Kenyon talks about the preparations made for the trip, traveling through customs and the hu...

This episode features Chase Roberts; Chase is a high school junior from Cape Girardeau, Missouri.  This past February, he became the 2024 NWTF Grand National Calling Championship Intermediate Champion.  Chase began competing at the National level at 9 years of age.  The very first contest he attended, he simply went to watch with his family after hearing about it earlier in the day.  He ended up c...

Cody Harrison discusses his involvement in Missouri's oldest turkey calling contest that was recently held in Festus, Missouri on March 23rd.  Cody also discusses his first two days of the turkey season in Missouri, along with a turkey report on what he sees in the coming days and weeks.

Ronda and James met at Hillsboro High School in Hillsboro, Missouri during Study Hall class.  On their 2nd date, James brought a briefcase with him to her house and sat down with her Dad and made turkey calls with him for 2 hours.  Somehow, they survived those initial first dates and 32 years later they have 2 sons and a granddaughter.  As "empty nesters", Ronda has started going hunting with Jame...

Patrick Hill tells us what he has been experiencing in South Alabama since the start of turkey season and Justin Rogers does the same, as it relates to Central Mississippi. Justin and Patrick have both hunted approximately 15 days of the season, to date.  Patrick has found success on 12 of those first 15 days, through hunts for himself, his buddies, his kids, and his clients.  Justin, on the other...

This episode features brothers, Jonathan and Joseph Patterson, as they discuss  B & P Family Farms of Florence, Mississippi. Co-host, Justin Rogers (Bienville Outdoors/Old South Lures) met Jonathan and Joseph through his affiliation with the Mississippi Trapper's Association and as a result, has developed a working relationship with them, as well as utilized their services on his own hunting p...

Alabama's Bob Walker is a name that most people, who hunt, recognize as one of the elite turkey hunters in the country.  Bob is highly respected for his knowledge, experience, skill, woodsmanship, and insight, to name a few.  Bob guided for the legendary Bent Creek Lodge, in Jachin, Alabama,  for over 32 years and was also a well known face of Mossy Oak, as he was a member of the Mossy Oak Turkey...

In today's episode, I visit with James Harrison at his wood shop, near Hillsboro, Missouri, where he makes his "Harrison Custom Calls". James also designs calls for Phelps Game Calls of MeatEater; James is a multiple time World Champion Caller.  The "Harrison Hooter" is widely known and used each year in the turkey woods all across the United States.  James has also developed the Harrison Owl Scre...

Today's episode features Patrick Hill of South Alabama.  Patrick spends 40-50 days each spring hunting turkeys in South Alabama and 5-6 other states in the South and Midwest.  Patrick goes at it with a lot of drive, focus and preparation; but, he also spends a lot of time sharing the outdoors with others and making sure his kids and friends get their share of opportunities, as well. 

Today's episode features Justin Rogers and his past deer and duck seasons, along with talking about the upcoming spring turkey season.  Justin hails from Morton, Mississippi and is the owner and founder of Bienville Outdoors and Old South Lures. 

Shed and I visit about his recent job change, summertime, his daughter's boyfriend, what Ben Rising is currently doing to prepare for deer season, legislative changes effecting game laws, sports and getting older, Mississippi High School Football talent, sticking out hunts and the best time to go is simply when you can, as well as new gear thoughts.  

In this episode, Shed and I visit with 3 gentlemen who know their way around the turkey woods.  Ernie Calandrelli (Quaker Boy Game Calls), Josh Grossenbacher (Rolling Thunder Game Calls), and James Harrison (Phelps Calls/MeatEater and Harrison Custom Calls), take us through what makes them successful each spring.  

In this episode, we visit with Steve Stoltz.  Steve has won or placed in over 200 calling contests for 44 consecutive years, including winning the World Turkey Calling Championship 3 times, NWTF Grand National Champion of Champions, 2020 Mid American Open Champion, and 20 State Titles.  Steve is also one of the original Drury Outdoor Team Members, and is a Team Member of Mossy Oak and Woodhaven Cu...

In today's episode, Shed and I visit with Justin Rogers of Old South Lures.  Justin is from Morton, Mississippi and is an avid outdoorsman; he is also the owner of Old South Lures and is high school teacher and athletic coach.  In addition, he spent several years working in the medical field.   Justin has some great stories and he discusses everything involved with his lure company, including how...

In today's episode, Jordan Blissett discusses the steps one should take when looking to buy a hunting property.  From securing the down payment, preferred lenders, what to look for, opportunities to offset costs, red flags to avoid, along with many other things that Jordan believes to be beneficial for those who are chasing the dream of owning their own hunting ground.   Jordan also delivers this...

Shed and I get together to "shoot the bull" about our recent career changes, food plots, fall hunting plans, the cost of fuel, the cost of swimming pools, and future podcast guests, among other things.

In today's episode, Shed and I visit with Ernie Calandrelli of Quaker Boy Game Calls.  Ernie resides in Lewistown, New York and has spent over 40 years in the hunting industry and is one of the most genuine and knowledgeable people in the outdoor world.  With turkey season just around the corner, in most states, Ernie discusses the various tactics that he uses and that have made him successful ove...

This episode features Greg Glesinger of Drury Outdoors.  Greg has taken several Boone and Crockett caliber bucks over the years, including 3 bucks that have scored over 200" and 2 of those scored 239" and 233", respectively. Greg dives in to discuss how he has evolved as a deer hunter and also the strategies and thought processes that he utilizes to help him reach his goal of taking mature whiteta...