The Best of the Outdoors with Dustin Vaughn Warncke

On this episode, Dustin talks with Chester Moore Jr., editor in cheif of Texas Fish & Game magazine and FishGame.com. Chester is an accaliamed outdoor writer and author of several books focusing around Texas' wildlife, hunting and fishing. He has his own Wildlife Journalist blog and Wildlife Wednesday newsletter which goes out to many thousands of e-mail subscribers each week. We talk about conser...

On this episode Dustin talks with Cody Weiser from W-Gear. We discuss hunting for wild hogs and whitetail deer as well as shooting and hunting with custom and stock specialty pistols. We have a lot of fun on this show. Thanks for listening, watching and reading our work. Check Out Our Sponsor of this Episode! Texas Hunter Products:  www.texashunterproducts.com Road Feeders, Fish Feeders, Protien F...

The NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits were hosted in Atlanta, Georgia at the end of April this year and I was there to take it all in. Being a consumer show, the NRA show hosts some of the best and brightest companies in the hunting, shooting and outfitting world, all exhibiting their products and services and competing for market share. In this podcast, I will bring some companies to light that I...

On this episode, Dustin rides solo for another "Dustin's Mad Minutes" podcast installment and he talks about hunting for the multitude of wild hogs and exotic game animals available in the great state of Texas. He discusses hunting exotic deer, rams, goats, African game and more! Check Out Our Sponsors of this Episode! Skull Hooker: European and Horn Mounting Solutions www.skullhooker.com Joshua C...

On our show this week we visit with Katie DeLorenzo who is a huntress, athlete and champion of conservation and eating organic, free-range wild game meat! We talk about hunting and fishing in New Mexico, women participating in the outdoor traditions, conservation and even dealing with anti-hunters.  Although Katie has been hunting in New Mexico for a relatively short amount of time, she has some i...

In this special edition of The Best of the Outdoors podcast, we talk with Bassmaster Elite Series and Bassmaster Classic Champion Alton Jones and his son, Alton Jones Jr., who has also qualified to fish both the Classic and Elite Series. As only the 4th father and son competitors to enter the Classic, this duo prepare to go head to head with each other and the rest of the pro anglers in this world...

Dustin interviews Eric Henderson, host of Adventures Afield, and we talk about hunting and target shooting with big bore and small bore air rifles in Texas and beyond. Many technological advances have been made in PCP Airguns over the last decade making the modern big bore rifle a true hero in the field. Eric has taken numerous native and exotic species in Texas and across the USA as well as Afric...

On this week's episode, Dustin interveiws Captain Gerad Merritt from Paradise Guide Services in the Baffin Bay area of the Texas Gulf Coast. We haven't covered saltwater fishing much on this podcast so this is our first real dive into it as part of the TF&G Texas Outdoor Nation. As always, thanks for watching, reading and listening!   Paradise Guide Services (361) 228-0192 geradmerritt@gmail.com h...

After a small hiatus due to all the coverage of SHOT Show 2017 on FishGame.com, we are back with a recap episode of SHOT. Starting with Texas Fish & Game editors Chester Moore and Lou Marullo recording a Facebook Live session from the show floor to Dustin's one-on-one interview with Lou Marullo, we bring you the highlights of the show and new products and emerging trends that can help the hunter a...

In this solo show, Dustin unpacks some tech tips on shooting a compound bow and why we should all get involved with archery, especially in the off-season. Dustin covers the importance of 3D archery as it prepares bowhunters for the "real deal" in the field. Check out FishGame.com  this month for coverage of the Houston Boat Show!   Mentioned in the Show Gold Tip Arrows: www. GoldTip.com Grim Reape...

This week History Channel's Top Shot season 3 winner and TF&G columnist Dustin Ellermann joins Dustin Warncke on the show.  You get two Dustin's in one podcast! We talk about getting kids involved in the outdoors and shooting sports and how to deal with anti-hunters and other people who don't understand what we do in the outdoors. This podcast was a blast to record and we hope you enjoy it. Thanks...

Dustin's guest this week is Dave Scott Cox, owner and head guide of Palmetto Guide Service. Mr. Cox mainly fishes and hunts Lake Livingston, Lake Raven and the Trinity river and he has been a featured Texas Fishing Hotspots contributor for Texas Fish & Game magazine for many years.   Duck hunting is one of his specialites during the fall and winter months and fishing the rest of the year for catfi...

On this podcast, Dustin interviews Blake Marshall, head guide and owner of King of Eights Outfitters based in West Central Texas. We talk about the start of Blakes's guiding career, conservation and wild game management, predator control, dream hunts for disabled military veterans and other deserving disabled hunters and much more.   Mentioned in the Show: Blake's Website: http://kingofeights.com/...

In this show, Dustin interviews Rick Ward "The Urban Airgunner" on hunting small game, big game, and predators with airguns. Rick is part of the  American Airgunner TV Show  which airs on the Pursuit Channel. Rick is a frequent "Round Table" expert on the show. Dustin and Rick discuss predator strategies, urban airgun hunting, AR-15 platforms and other hunting and shooting topics. Mentioned in the...

This week on  The Best of The Outdoors Podcast , we visit with Marty McIntyre, owner of   GARQUEST Bowfishing Adventures . In this show we cover bowfishing for common carp, grass carp, gar, tilapia and more and how you can get started on a bowfishing adventure of your very own. Bowfishing is helpful to rivers and lakes by removing invasive species and it's also a ton of fun! Thanks for listening!...

This week on  The Best of The Outdoors Podcast , we visit with Bill Carey, owner of  Striper Express Guide Service  on Lake Texoma on the Texas and Oklahoma border. In this show we cover largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, catfish, white bass (sand bass) and, of course, the elusive striped bass. Striper Express typically only fishes with artificial lures and believes in the "thrill of the hunt" for...

Dustin Warncke (@dustinsprojects) interviews social media superstar, 2nd Amendment champion and huntress LiberteAustin (@liberteaustin) about the upcoming Texas Firearms Festival. We talk about guns, crossbows, hunting, firearms, the 2nd Amendment and more!  Follow LiberteAustin Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/liberteaustin Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/LiberteAustin/ Twitter:  https:/...

As he is in the process of preparing for hunting season, "Prowler Bill" Henson joins Dustin on this podcast and we talk about preparing for bow and gun season for big game and other hunting adventures. We talk about some of the products we use in the field, and some best practices for safety and survival tools to have in the field. Mentioned in Podcast Mac & Prowler TV Show:  www.macandprowler.com...

In this episode, Dustin Vaughn Warncke is joined by past guest Michael Foster. They talk about saving money in the hunting realm and cover different ways to find deals on guns, bows, crossbows, hunting clothing and other hunting gear. This is a fun filled podcast with lots of great ideas on how to save money on some of the essentials you need in the field. Mentioned in Podcast: Hunting Ranch:  www...

In this solo podcast, Dustin unpacks an article he wrote on hiring a hunting or fishing guide or outfitter and the top 10 questions to ask. Dustin features some successful guide veterans he works with and explains the traits that make them a good hunting or fishing guide. This is a fun filled podcast full of useful information. TF&G Website:  www.fishgame.com Texas Guide Services Mentioned in Podc...

TF&G Editor-in-Chief Chester Moore joins Dustin again and they talk about Gulf Coast tarpon, many types of sharks, vibrio bacteria, and wildlife conservation. Dustin and Chester both talk about the Texas Outdoor Nation section of the magazine and what makes Texas such a unique place to hunt and fish. Thanks for watching, reading, and listening! TF&G Website:  www.fishgame.com

Texas Fish & Game Magazine's Editor-In-Chief Chester Moore joins Dustin on this podcast to recap some of the highlights and trending topics from ICAST 2016. The ICAST show just happened last week and the whole TF&G team all had a blast meeting new people and companies at this show. TF&G Website:  www.fishgame.com

Dustin does another solo podcast. In this episode he talks about his experience at the 145th NRA Show in Louisville, Kentucky in May. We talk about airguns, AR-15 platform innovations, rifle slings, outdoor and tactical gear and many more finds at the annual NRA Show! www.fishgame.com

In this solo episode, Dustin talks about hunting with crossbows. Whether you've never hunted with a crossbow or have been at it for a while, Dustin breaks down what he uses and some common tips to help you be successful in practicing and hunting with crossbows. Texas Outdoor Nation:  www.fishgame.com Barnett Crossbows:  www.barnettcrossbows.com Grim Reaper Broadheads:  www.grimreaperbroadheads.com...

Dustin apologizes for the hiatus from podcasting these past few months and announces partnering with Texas Fish & Game magazine. More great new content, awesome guests and good times. Our goal is for this show to motivate and inspire folks to take advantage of all that the outdoors has to offer. Thanks for hanging in there with us through this transition! www.fishgame.com .