The Ozark Podcast

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Umarex Airguns: www.ozarksairguns.com True North Realty Group: www.truenorthrg.com Canis Technical Hunting Apparel: www.canisathlete.com We ventured on up to Joplin, MO to sit down with avid hunter Sam Hallam to discuss his 3 KEYS for having success in the rut. Sam is all about finding remote spots on public land, even if that means kayaking in...how cool is that?! Enjoy! Topics discussed: The imp...

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Umarex Airguns: www.ozarksairguns.com True North Realty Group: www.truenorthrg.com Canis Technical Hunting Apparel: www.canisathlete.com Special thanks to Michael Drew, John O'Dell, and Kyle Plunkett for sharing their bear hunting stories with us! Enjoy. The Ozark podcast sits down with men and women from the Ozarks who have a passion for the outdoors. Our aim is to listen, learn, and pass along t...

Umarex Airguns: www.ozarksairguns.com True North Realty Group: www.truenorthrg.com Canis Technical Hunting Apparel: www.canisathlete.com We ventured down to Ft. Smith to visit with Dr. Jenn Ballard (State Wildlife Veterinarian) and AJ Riggs (Wildlife Health Biologist) of Arkansas Game & Fish to discuss the spread and prevention of disease on the region's wildlife. Though not an official part 2 of...

Umarex Airguns: www.ozarksairguns.com True North Realty Group: www.truenorthrg.com Canis Technical Hunting Apparel: www.canisathlete.com We traveled up to Missouri to sit down with Wildlife Biologist Dr. Grant Woods of Growing Deer TV to hear about his land management philosophy and how he uses it to harvest some big 'ol whitetail in the Ozarks! We also discuss: the health benefits of eating wild...

Umarex Airguns: www.ozarksairguns.com True North Realty Group: www.truenorthrg.com Canis Technical Hunting Apparel: www.canisathlete.com Deer Hunting has officially begun in the Ozarks and we are privileged to sit down with local Whitetail Whisperer Russten Johnson of United Outdoors to talk early season strategy. Whether you're a first timer or veteran in the deer woods, this episode has somethin...

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Umarex Airguns: www.ozarksairguns.com True North Realty Group: www.truenorthrg.com We cover all things Bear hunting (and baiting) with the owner of Bear Hunting Magazine, Kolby Morehead (who lives in the Ozarks!!). Even if you haven't taken the time to bait a bear this season or aren’t able to, this episode is full of helpful tips and tricks to help you harvest a bear. If you're hunting in Arkansa...

Umarex Airguns: www.ozarksairguns.com True North Realty Group: www.truenorthrg.com (2 of 2) In the heart of a small town in the Ozarks, lives one the most influential bear hunters in the world, Mr. Clay Newcomb. We sat down with Clay to hear his story and learn the why behind what he does. Some highlights from the episode include: development of the Bear Grease podcast how Clay comes up with episo...