Gamekeeper Podcast

On this week’s podcast we welcome back our favorite Doctor, Dr. Michael Chamberlain, also known as the “Wild Turkey Doc”. The Doc answers our questions on how he became so passionate about wild turkeys, what has he learned in his research that makes him a better hunter, and talk specifics on predator control. The Doc reveals a question about roost locations and dispels myths we’ve all heard. Also...

This week we welcome two obsessed turkey hunters, Chuck Sykes, Director of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries at Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and Mark Womack, owner of Sub 7 TV Production Company to talk turkeys. We find out their opinion on what is the hardest turkey to hunt and drop the question, “what’s the one item in your turkey vest that you must have?” We get ever...

This week we welcome Heath North from Stratton Seed and BioLogic’s own Austin Delano to talk about the BioLogic Game Changer forage soybeans. Heath & Austin help explain the benefits of planting soybeans for whitetails including why forage beans are different from row crop beans, when to spray (glyphosate tolerant) beans, using M.E.E.N Green to boost growth, when to plant, how to plant, and ho...

This week Mossy Oak’s own Daniel and Neill Haas sit down “Between the Turkeys” and discuss turkey hunting experiences with their grandfather, Mr. Fox Haas and their dad Toxey. The conversation starts at their first turkeys and covers Mr. Fox's legacy of restoring wild turkeys to Clay County, Mississippi. Later, the interesting details of the original Mossy Oak tree are discussed.  Trust us, t...

On episode 29 of The GameKeeper Podcast we welcome Jared Lewis and Nick Charney from Apex Ammunition. We learn some eye opening facts about modern shotgun loads and we study differences in the new shells. Along the way we ask:  What exactly is TSS? How load density effects a shot? What are the best chokes for these new high performance shells? What distance is too far to shoot at a turkey? What ga...

On episode 28 of The GameKeeper Podcast we continue to talk turkey with George Mayfield. The discussion turns to his thought process on setting up on a gobbler and many other turkey hunting tips you don’t want to miss. “You might can call up a gobbler but you need to be set up right to get him,” George thoroughly explains.  We also discuss using barriers to your advantage, taking the high ground f...

On episode 27 of The GameKeeper Podcast, George Mayfield sits in the new “Between the Turkeys” studio guest chair to help us break down and understand the wild turkey gobble. With over 45 years’ experience in the turkey woods, George explains the clues that he’s picked up on to help him try and determine a turkeys attitude before he sits down to him. It’s complicated, but it’s interesting.  He als...

On episode 26 of The GameKeeper Podcast, we tackle the topic of the legendary Mossy Head wild turkey. Are they a distinct species or is it just a unique genetic trait? To help us answer these questions we welcome our own David Hawley, VP of Business Development with Mossy Oak Properties, obsessed turkey hunter and founder of the Wild Turkey Report. We also talk with Tim Cosby, former Chief Law Enf...

On episode 25 of The Gamekeeper Podcast, Ohio hunter Jason Kline tells a great story of a truly giant whitetail he was chasing for almost three years. The deer had become a local legend since he was often visible feeding in a bean field along a main highway. After a close call with him in the woods, the deer suddenly disappeared in October and Jason and others feared the worst had probably happene...

On episode 24 of The Gamekeeper Podcast we welcome Dr. Michael Chamberlain, Professor of Wildlife Ecology and Management at UGA. We discuss the challenges that must be overcome for a long beard to reach adulthood. We also touch on the condition of wild turkey populations with Dr. Chamberlain as he shares his extensive research and knowledge on the species. We cover everything from managing habitat...

On episode 23 of The Gamekeeper Podcast we welcome Robert Arrington, best known for his entertaining and informative YouTube channel Deer Meat for Dinner. With 2.56M subscribers, Robert educates his subscribers with how to catch, clean and cook wild game. In a laidback podcast conversation, Robert talks about his recent Mississippi deer camp trip with the Mossy Oak crew, how and why he started the...

On episode 22 of The Gamekeeper Podcast we welcome Rafe Nielsen, Director of Marketing and Communications with Browning Firearms and Pat Mundy, Vice President of Marketing with Nosler, to discuss caliber trends and bullets. From the proven 30-06 to the trending 6.5 Creedmoor, we discuss what works best for us and get some insights from two industry experts on what’s trending and why. Rafe gives hi...

On episode 21 of The Gamekeeper Podcast we’re all about whitetails. We welcome Jeff Lindsey with The Lindsey Way to talk about his strategies on managing and consistently harvesting big whitetails, and put Jeff to the test on the new “So You Think You’re a GameKeeper” quiz segment. We also give our good friend Austin Ashley a call to get the scoop on a giant Mississippi whitetail named Dagger that...

On episode 20 of The Gamekeeper Podcast, we welcome Jim Crumley, obsessed bowhunter and the inventor of TreBark camo. Mr. Crumley shares the story of why and how he invented the original TreBark pattern, plus a few gamekeeping tips he learned while turning a mismanaged property in mountainous Virginia into a whitetail and turkey hot spot. Later, Bill Gibson, Mossy Oak Kennels Master Trainer, expla...

On episode 19 of The Gamekeeper Podcast, we’re all about ducks.  We welcome Chris Paradise, Mossy Oak’s Senior Vice President of Sales and a rabid waterfowler. Chris brings us the northern duck report from his Ohio hometown in the Great Lakes region. We also welcome Spence Halford of Rolling Thunder Game Calls for the southern duck report from his Arkansas stomping grounds. A “Did you know” segmen...

On episode 18 of The Gamekeeper Podcast , we welcome back Dr. Bronson Strickland with the Mississippi State Deer Lab, and discuss the whitetail rut.  As always, we learn something new from Bronson as he shares his extensive knowledge and breaks down the stages of this highly anticipated annual event. We also share stories of recent father guided hunts, including:  little Dudley’s first deer, Bobby...

On episode 17 of the GameKeeper Podcast, the crew discusses hunting with family, public land, and getting ready for duck season. Youth season has kicked off and Dudley explains finding a mysterious hidden cast iron skillet in his gear bag. The guys also discuss the joys and frustrations of public land hunting. There is much more including a “Did You Know” question that many hunters don’t seem to k...

On episode 16 of the GameKeeper Podcast, we welcome Dr. Mike Chamberlain of UGA, a wildlife researcher, professor, and fanatical hunter to the show. Is it possible that red wolves (or even their genes in coyotes), still live in the southern US? Dr. Chamberlain helps answer this question by explaining the history of the red wolf and what efforts were taken to try to bring them back. He also explain...

On episode 15 of the GameKeeper Podcast, the crew discusses the recent New Mexico public land elk hunt with Lannie Wallace, and our very own Mossy Oak compadre, Jesse Raley. We hear their story of how they traversed the New Mexico landscape, and fill two elk tags with Grahams Guide service. Dudley answers the question: What type of fruit trees and what areas should I plant on a new clear-cut to cr...

On episode 14 of the GameKeeper Podcast, the crew discusses whitetails with world class Gamekeeper Glenn Garner, the manager of Foxworthy Farms, and we also get a surprise visit from our favorite Gamekeeper and legendary comedian, Jeff Foxworthy. Glenn and Jeff tell their secrets on creating ideal whitetail habitat and their strategies on harvesting giant bucks, including Jeff’s secret to staying...

On this special (13th) episode of the GameKeeper podcast, the crew discusses the upcoming rare Blue Moon and the effects the moon has on wildlife. Although some studies suggest deer movement is not affected by the moon, we discuss our experiences with moon phases. Also in the spirt of Halloween, we tell a few hair-raising deer camp ghost stories that are certain to make everyone a little uncomfort...

On this episode of the GameKeeper Podcast, we continue the long tail cat discussion and feature Jason Cook who was attacked by a large cat while turkey hunting in South Florida. It’s a hair raising story hunting story and reminder to us all that nature is wild and we should all maintain a healthy respect for all wildlife. Plus Dudley answers questions on the hack and squirt technique and tree fert...

On this episode of the GameKeepers of Mossy Oak Podcast, we take a look on the other side of the fence to try and help poacher proof our properties. We put our feelings aside and welcome the self-proclaimed “prince of poachers” Charles Beaty to the show. Follow along as this convicted poacher from Texas helps us understand the mindset and hopefully how to prevent and protect your property against...

On this episode of the GameKeeper Podcast, we pick apart two unverified southern long tail cat sightings in Alabama and dive into the age old disagreement: Do long tail cats really live in the southeast US and are the sightings legit? First we test two stories between Lannie and CJ Davis, who were together when their mystery cat appeared. We get both stories separately to see if anything sounds fi...

On this episode of GameKeeper Podcast, we talk with David Lindsey of The Lindsey Way. David tells the amazing story of Mr. Mumbles, the 9 ½ year old Georgia buck that was only seen three times in person and left a long history of sheds on the ground. Mr. Mumbles finally shows himself during an early bow season hunt and the rest is history. David also shares a few tips on what makes their GA farm s...