Gamekeeper Podcast

This week we’re joined by Dr. Bronson Strickland to discuss using a proven formula to forecast what a bucks score could potentially be at maturity. Based on a known age and score, a simple formula can help shed light on a bucks potential. There are lots of uses for this info to help a Gamekeeper understand the bucks he is hunting/managing and to help make better decisions based on goals.  Listen,...

On this episode we’re joined by Dr. Vaughn Reed, the Assistant Professor of Soil Fertility at Mississippi State. We specifically focus on lime and understanding its purpose. We discuss how to apply, when to apply, ag lime, pelletized, liquid, how to read a soil test and much more. It’s one of the most informative podcasts we’ve ever produced. If your interested in growing better groceries for your...

This week we’re joined by Michael Hunter to tell us about his recent caribou adventure. He tells a great story and we also discuss many aspects of cooking wild game. He also talks about his new cook book that just released, Hunter Chef in the Wild.  Listen, learn and Enjoy.  If you enjoyed this Gamekeeper episode, send the guys a message and don’t forget to include your contact info so we can reac...

This week, we’re joined by Mississippi State’s new deer and wildlife professors, Dr. Jacob Dykes and Dr. Eric Michel, to talk whitetails. We get to know them as hunters and explore their interests as white-tailed deer researchers. These two will be shaping future research and have a strong grasp of whitetail biology. Listen, Learn, and Enjoy. If you enjoyed this Gamekeeper episode, send the guys a...

On this episode we’re joined by Austin Nicholas , who hosts a social media page called @wildernessfather. His intention of inspiring others to find peace, strength and many other lessons from nature is evident in everything he does. We have an interesting and philosophical discussion where we learn about Austin’s  journey, the healing properties of  nature, and specifically how turkey hunting save...

This week we are joined by expert bowhunter Paul Korn to talk us through some of the trends. Paul keeps his finger on the pulse of the bowhunting world and is always looking for ways to improve.  From his archery shop A1 Archery, to his hunting lodge Tombstone Creek Outfitters, Paul lives the lifestyle that he loves so much.  It’s rare to meet a more rabid bowhunter or find a person more fun to di...

On this timely classic we look back an old favorite! On this episode we welcome a longtime friend and GameKeeper, Mark Drury, known as one of the best whitetail deer managers and food plot experts. Mark explains how the Drury Outdoors team consistently produce successful food plots including: ·         When and what to plant ·         The importance of soil conditions ·         Deer density and th...

This week we’re joined by Brenen Thompson and his wife McKenzie to hear their story. Brenen is an exceptional collegiate athlete (rumored to be the fastest player in college), who also loves hunting and fishing. We learn about what it’s like to be a college football player with the desire to squeeze in hunting and fishing trips between practices and games. The couple loves to spend time together i...

On this episode we are joined by the guys from Southern Outdoorsman, Jacob Myers and Andrew Maxwell. It’s a great discussion on deer, deer hunting tactics and what they have learned through their experiences. If your passionate about chasing whitetails, you’ll enjoy this one. Listen, Learn and Enjoy.  If you enjoyed this Gamekeeper episode, send the guys a message and don’t forget to include your...

We are hearing EHD is really bad this year. Hopefully it’s not in your neck of the woods. Our friend Tommy Allen has experienced losing some fantastic bucks. To learn more about EHD we are re-releasing the classic episode #165. If you enjoyed this Gamekeeper episode, send the guys a message and don’t forget to include your contact info so we can reach you if you win a prize! Support the show Stay...

 On this episode we learn about the amazing story of the Chestnut Blight that wiped American Chestnuts off the landscape in the early to mid-1900s. These massive trees were so important to wildlife and the local way of life – and the glimpse back into what it was like back then is mindboggling. Our guest is Sara Fitzsimmons who currently works at Penn State University and served for over two decad...

On this episode we are joined by famed skier, author and tarpon fisherman Andy Mill and his son Nicky. They host the Mill House Podcast and talk to us about their love of elk hunting and fishing. We dive into elk and tarpon and Andy asks about the way whitetails  are managed and hunted. Moreover, It’s a father and son story of enjoying the journey and how the outdoors has given them the chance to...

Who doesn’t love a good deer story? We’re joined by Jeff Foxworthy, Glenn Garner and Cody Tedford as they tell the story of Cody’s recent bow kill. It was a monster 178 3/8” typical whitetail that is truly a buck of a lifetime! Hear the story!  Listen, Learn and Enjoy.    If you enjoyed this Gamekeeper episode, send the guys a message and don’t forget to include your contact info so we can reach y...

This week we’re joined by Dr. Bronson Strickland and Mitt Wardlaw of Wildlife Investments. We discuss whitetails, food plots and techniques learned from precision ag to mitigate the fall food plot planting challenges.  The take away is being intentional and timely while understanding the tools/techniques that Gamekeepers can access to save soil moisture. We talk about the early growing season wind...

This week we are joined by Dr. Natasha Neary. She is a mathematical biologist and was a post-doctoral researcher who analyzed the data for many of the wildlife, fisheries, and aquaculture research projects at Mississippi State University.  She has a unique background and story for someone engaged in wildlife management research. She arrived in Starkville from England as a vegetarian/non-hunter, an...

This week we’re joined by Dave Owens of the Pinhoti Project to help get us all count down the days to bow season. Dave recently killed a great buck during the TN velvet season and tells the story. We also talk about scouting techniques, camera placement, how he uses a tree saddle and the difficulty of filming a hunt by yourself. We break down soft and hard mast, their preference by whitetails and...

This week we’re joined by two serious cat fishermen who target giant catfish with rod and reels. Nick Dimino and Capt. David Magness  spent a lot of time and energy targeting big catfish while trying to understand their complex behaviors and are very successful.  We talk specifically about the Mississippi and Tennessee Rivers but their techniques can be applied to many rivers.  From baits to techn...

This week we’re joined by voracious wild hog hunters Daniel and Mr. Clifford Dawson of South Alabama.  This father and son team involve their whole family in the serious business of chasing wild pigs with their dogs. Mr. Clifford Dawson is a true legend and it won’t take a listener long to understand that when it comes to dogs and hogs he knows the subject matter. Chasing a pack of dogs through th...

This week we are joined by two impressive Gamekeepers, Moriah Boggess and Luke Resop, who are relatively new to the land management world but are already making huge strides. These guys have lots of experience around the emerging technology of using drones to spray and seed food plots as well as other applications. They even have a scary story that will serve to remind us all to be careful.  Luke...

This week we’re joined by world class archer and bow hunter Levi Morgan. Whether it’s managing the pressure of a world championship tournament or making a perfect shot on a big doe walking through the hardwoods, Levi shares his secrets to being a better bow hunter. His career has been amazing with 16 World Championships, nearly 100 national titles and 14 Shooter of the Year awards. Levi talks to u...

In this episode, we discuss options in creating beneficial wildlife openings. We’re joined by Ed Hammersmith of Vail Products and Gregg Briggs, a talented heavy equipment operator that makes his living improving properties. We talk skid steers, mulchers, cutters, dozers and the use of fire/herbicides to help clean up and maintain. We also discuss the where and why of site selection plus tips on ma...

This week we’re joined by Brian Harman, a world class golfer and gamekeeper who told the world on one of golf’s biggest stages, “I’m a hunter.” Brian is as serious of a hunter as you will run across and also takes managing his farm very seriously. We learn about his hunting style and how he manages a pro golf career so that he can spend time on his tractor. The conversation is lively and is sure t...

This special episode we revisit one of our favorite episodes! Armyworms are always a late summer potential food plot problem but this year they are being reported in biblical plague proportions across the Deep South and Heartland. Even worse, they are also expected to cause major plot problems into the fall. The fall! That’s the biggest food plot planting time of the year. Join us as we have Dr. A...

This week we’re joined by Minnesota DNR hatchery manager Genevieve Furtner, who is also known as the Queen of Walleye. This lady raises both Walleye and Tiger Muskies to be released into the states waters to create more angling opportunities. It was very interesting to learn about these fish including the process of collecting eggs and raising them to be released.  We also hear the story of Todd A...

This week, Les Ager joins us in studio to talk about ponds and fishing. Les has spent a lifetime in fisheries management with the state of Georgia and now in the private sector. Les is an absolute treasure who provides an old school “don’t fix it if it ain’t broken”  look at picking pond sites, understanding the permitting process, stocking, structure, all female bass ponds, fertilization and dams...