Sporting Classics Podcast

These elusive big game birds are mesmerizing – there is something magical about turkey hunting that offers a lifetime of stories and precious memories.

More and more people are talking about wild game as the original "organic." Hunting your own hormone-free, steroid-free, antibiotics-free meat is growing in popularity and is a great way to introduce people to hunting.

Canadian bacon, backstrap, pork tenderloin and more – Luke and Larry share some delicious recipes that show just how much you can make out of a wild hog. 

Luke and Larry share a few of their favorite turkey recipes that are easy to make at the camp.

Chris and Kevin discuss gundog traits, training, personalities and more. 

Turkeys are known for their elusiveness and trickery. Luke and Larry share the stories of their most memorable (and humorous) turkey hunts.

Chris Dorsey offers his tips for brushing up your hunting skills in the off-season by finding a network, researching wildlife trends and more.

Some turkey hunters believe the best time to hunt turkeys is at first light while others argue it is better to hunt during midday or in the afternoon. Luke and Larry discuss the pros and cons of hunting at different times of the day. 

The prairie wetlands is an ecosystem that produces around 65 percent of the ducks in North America. Protecting this landscape is vital to conserving our bird population, and it all begins with awareness. 

Luke and Larry recommend some of the best electronic calls for hunting coyote and other predators. Learn more in Larry's article "The Best Time to Go Predator Hunting."

There are actually six species of quail in North America. While not as popular as, say, the sheep slam, the quail slam offers an often overlooked and exciting challenge.

Artistic taxidermy tells a story, brings us into an intense moment and captures the essence of the creature. Read Chris Dorsey's "The Taxidermy Magician" here.

On this episode of Campfire Talk, Luke and Larry discuss building brush piles and other ways we can create sanctuaries and habitat for wildlife, even on a small piece of land. 

Kevin and Chris discuss the best calibers for different types of hunts. 

Small game hunting is a great way to introduce youth to the sport. This week Luke and Larry reminisce the squirrel hunts of their youth, share tips for cooking small game meat and look forward to an upcoming squirrel hunt together.

Chris Dorsey, David Gardner and General Walt Boomer hunt at Georgia’s Rio Piedra Plantation. Gardner purchased the hunt through Safari Club  International’s Share the Impact auction, which provided support for guides and outfitters impacted by the pandemic.

Longtime friends and outdoor writers Luke Clayton and Larry Weishuhn introduce themselves and their new weekly segment of the Sporting Classics podcast, Campfire Talk, where they will share discussions of hunting adventures and misadventures, lessons learned, product recommendations, game and fish recipes and more. 

Death from wolves can come in many ways. Read along.

Chris chats with old friend, Steve Lamboy, from Umarex about large-caliber air rifles. Many hunters reminisce shooting squirrels or other small game with an air rifle, but with today's technology, an air rifle can be equally as lethal as a firearm on even big game.

You can learn more about Director’s Cut from Chris in his own words during his interview on The Big Game Hunting Podcast with John McAdams. After the interview, John was so impressed that he added Director’s Cut to his list of the best gifts for hunters.

"Fox Nation Outdoors" is an outdoor series hosted by Johnny “Joey” Jones, a Fox News analyst who lost his legs in an IED explosion in Afghanistan. In this episode, Kevin Fay and Chris Dorsey delve into Jones' inspirational story, his contributions to the celebration of the American outdoors and advocacy of war veterans. 

How Lady Stafford saved the safari.

One of the secrets to great outdoor photography isn't just the ability to take the picture, but to stalk the animal and get in close to capture that perfect shot. 

Wild River Press and Dorsey Pictures are releasing the first book and film production to celebrate the world of fly fishing like never before.

While it appeared in the fall 2020 Guns & Hunting issue of Sporting Classics magazine, I wrote this little poem/story for the readers of Sporting Classics Daily not to read, but to listen to. I hope you enjoy it. – Duncan Grant