Hunting Roots Podcast

We're talking about squirrels in the hole, bottle rockets, YouTube warnings and the upcoming NWTF show. Don't miss it! 

It's safe to say, LBL isn't what it use to be when it comes to deer and turkey hunting. And while there are plenty of problems leading to the decline, hogs have certainly played a role. We're talking with good friend and outdoor writer, Will Brantley, on the topic for some insight on what's currently being done for the pig problem at LBL and whether or not it's working.  T...

Welcome back to the Hunting Roots Podcast. This week we're talking all about a recent wild game dinner event in PA, trapping possums and coons, and a portable pee pot called, The Pisser. Don't miss it! Episode Notes:  Trapping possums and coons Best traps for small predators?  Wild game dinner in PA The Pisser - Use It Or Lose It?  New Hunting Roots hoodies The Hunting Roots Podcast is b...

Jon Collins of FoxPro is one of the deadliest predator hunters in the country. On this episode, we talk about his hunting roots, first coyote, how he started filming hunts, old school calls vs. modern day equipment. It's a good one! Don't miss it! Episode Notes: Jon Collins' hunting roots First coyote 7 coyotes coming to the call Old school calls for predators Filming hunts then and...

We're catching up on the last deer hunts of the season, trapping, great gear from the 2024 ATA show, and the day a coyote got in the duck boat. It's a good one! Don't miss it. Episode Notes: Meat Week wrapped up Trapping season kickoff  Great gear from the 2024 ATA Show  There's a coyote in the duck boat New Hunting Roots swag Big Doe Contest  The Hunting Roots Podcast is broug...

We're catching up with our good friend, Jeffery Fountain, to hear all about his history of hunting deer with dogs in the Deep South, what the hunt looks like, gear used and what the haters have to say about hunting deer with dogs. Don't miss it! Episode Notes: Jeffery's hunting roots with deer dogs Grandpa's Bible and Box Deer with dogs ain't easy Deer Dogs vs. Corn Piles...

We're kicking off Season 3 of the Hunting Roots podcast with longtime friend, outdoor writer, and radio host, Larry Rea. Larry discusses the art of telling a story as well as the importance of remembering your hunting roots. Check it out! Episode Notes:  Larry's cancer update from the doc Still hunting at 80 Early days as an outdoor writer Larry's hunting roots Revisiting the burlap...

We're wrapping up the 2023 year with a look back over some of our favorite memories from the year, as well as a look at a recent article that posted at Bowhunting.com, The Truth Behind Why Hunters Mean Mug Photos. It's a good one! Don't miss it! Episode Notes: Deer hunting recap 2023 hunting and event highlights Wild Game Dinners Posted - The Truth Behind Why Hunters Mean Mug Photos...

We're catching up on a busy week with squirrel dogs, deer, ducks and prep for Christmas. Hear all the latest in this week's episode. Episode Notes: Bowhunting for deer First duck hunt of the year Squirrel dog hunting with Cricket Best and worst gifts for Christmas The Hunting Roots podcast is brought to you by onX Hunt - www.onxmaps.com

We're catching up with our buddy, Jimmy White, to talk about the super wide west Tennessee buck he killed this week. The action has been slow, but Jimmy found a rutty buck that was willing to come to the FoxPro caller. He shares all about his hunt as well as calling predators and the best moves to make for a perfect euro mount for your deer. Episode Notes: Jimmy White's wide west Tenness...

We're unloading on a recent Seek One podcast episode featuring a conversation with Lee Ellis and Tyler Jordan of Realtree. Lee makes the bold statement, "At the end of the day, it's just another deer on the wall." There's a lot of mature perspective coming from these 2 guys in their search to live a life of no regrets. You don't wanna miss this one! Episode Notes: Slo...

We were on the road a few days in hunting camp this week so the episode is coming live from the deer blind (almost live). We're talking favorite gear, snacks, ways to pass time in the blind and we even have an on-air interruption by a buck that came cruising by at 40 yards. It's another good one! Check it out. Episode Notes:  Old school deer blinds  Gear for Deer  Deer blind snacks we ea...

One of our favorite programs of the year is the NWTF Turkey Hunters Care program where we deliver Thanksgiving turkey dinners to families in need for the holidays. It's a humbling experience my family enjoys being a part of each year. We're also talking about big bucks from our buddies, 11 hour sits in the tree, missing the mark and the 3rd annual Red Ryder Christmas Project. Check it ou...

We've got a fresh deer story this week as well as coverage on the all-new Mathews Lift compound bow for 2024. Best yet, it's available in Mossy Oak Bottomland camo. Give it a listen! Episode Notes:  The all-new 2024 Mathews Lift Mathews Lift is Better in Bottomland Baptism for the boys The baptism buck on Sunday afternoon The Hunting Roots podcast is brought to you by onX Hunt - www.onxm...

Join us this week as we talk rutty bucks, deer calls and desperate hunters. It's a good one! You don't wanna miss this episode. Episode Notes: Hunt recap Rutty bucks Young buck snort wheezin'  Our favorite grunt calls The Can Brad Harris and the first grunt call Desperate hunters  The Hunting Roots Podcast is brought to you by onX Hunt - www.onxmaps.com  

Want to be a stone cold killer in the deer woods? How do you handle the moment of truth? Live targets is the key! Check out this week's hunt report and how we work on handling the pressure to perform when the shot opportunity arrives. The Hunting Roots Podcast is brought to you by onX Hunt - www.onxmaps.com  

Join the conversation this week as we talk about our latest hunts, dogs chasing deer, and a few recent incidents with dudes at a truck stop. Episode Notes: Slow day in the deer woods Dogs chasing deer  Non-lethal weapons for deer-chasing dogs??? Dead deer on the highway The awkward truck stop bathroom incidents The Hunting Roots Podcast is brought to you by onX Hunt - www.onxmaps.com

It's been another busy week on the road as we spent some time in West Point, MS in the Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Podcast studio to record an episode with Bobby Cole and the crew. The Gamekeeper Podcast is one of our favorites, so we were honored to be a part of their latest episode. We're also recapping our latest deer hunt, and shots have been fired. It's another good one! Don't mi...

It's been a busy week with hunts here in Tennessee and a killer Beast Feast event in Panama City, Florida. Hear all about it in this week's episode. Episode Notes: Cooler weather  Double on Does in Tennessee  Missing the Mark  Florida Beast Feast  Road trips and podcasts  The Hunting Roots Podcast is brought to you by onX Hunt - www.onxmaps.com 

We're talking with Glenn Adcock and Bryan Bolt to hear all about their fast-paced elk and bear hunting action in Colorado. They got all the highs and lows that come with western hunting in the mountains. Give it a listen! The Hunting Roots Podcast is brought to you by onX Hunt - www.onxmaps.com 

There's a little blood on the boots this week as we recap our kickoff of the first week of bow season in Tennessee. Episode Notes: First week of bow season in Tennessee  Coons or Deer?  The Rembo Doe Use It or Lose It - LITE Boots The Blind Movie Release   The Hunting Roots Podcast is brought to you by onX Hunt - www.onxmaps.com Check out LITE Boots at www.liteboots.com

We're catching up with our buddy, Matthew McKinley, to hear about his velvet buck taken this past weekend in Mississippi, as well as taking a look back over our Hunt-Fish-Float camp in Tennessee. Episode Notes: Rona Round 3?  Matthew McKinley Velvet Buck Hunt-Fish-Float 2023 How we haul gear by boat Use It or Lose It with YETI Panga Duffel Bags The Hunting Roots Podcast is brought to you by o...

We're talking with Justin Hicks this week as he shares the story of falling from a broken treestand while preparing for opening day of deer season. Falling from 20' is enough to kill most anybody. Justin lived to tell his story and encourages other hunters to not make the same mistake he did. Check it out! Episode Notes Justin Hicks' hunting roots  The duck and turkey hunting boom B...

We're talking all about the good stuff of life, as well as the things that'll get you in a bad place quick. Don't miss this one! Episode Notes: Squirrel Tacos  Heart surgery update Posted - Rembo's first words after anesthesia Squirrels in the hickory trees The good, bad and ugly on social media Stay alert  The Hunting Roots podcast is brought to you by onX Hunt - www.onxmaps.c...

It's been another great weekend of chasing velvet bucks in Tennessee.  Hear all about it as we share the story of Brodie's hunt, as well as our buddy, JT Mardis. It's a good one! Check it out. The Hunting Roots podcast is brought to you by onX Hunt - www.onxmaps.com