The Ozark Podcast

Umarex Airguns: www.ozarksairguns.com True North Realty Group: www.truenorthrg.com (1 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: his early exposure to the outdoors through bird dogs the first bear...

Umarex Airguns: www.ozarksairguns.com True North Realty Group: www.truenorthrg.com Down in Boxley Valley, at the Ponca Nature Center, Kyle and Kyle sit down with AGFC's Elk Program Coordinator, Wes Wright, to discuss the history of the Elk in Arkansas, the current status of the population, and the recent emergence of Chronic Waste Disease (CWD). The conversation around CWD ended up being a large p...

Umarex Airguns: www.ozarksairguns.com Have you ever missed on the biggest buck of your life? Kyle Veit, Kyle Plunkett, and Daniel Matthews sit down to discuss the answer to that question and to REACT some of the reels they've made lately that have gone 'semi-viral.' Also...BIG NEWS: We have joined the Outdoor Recreation Network (ORN) alongside shows like The Southern Outdoorsman Podcast, Bird Shot...

The man, myth, and legend who started one of the most iconic events of the Ozarks is on the mic this week, Mr. Joe Wilson. It's about that time of the year when outdoorsmen and women start getting itchy about the fall, and one of the markers that we're getting closer is, without a doubt, the World Champion Squirrel Cook Off! We talked about the genesis of the event, how it's grown over the years,...

Umarex Airguns: www.ozarksairguns.com If you're talking with a Game Warden...bets are you may have done something wrong. That is, unless, you sit down with one for a podcast. AND THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT WE GOT TO DO! No trouble here, just great stories and questions you've always wanted to ask a Game Warden. Enjoy! The Ozark podcast sits down with men and women from the Ozarks who have a passion for t...

The Ozark Smallmouth is the fish of the people. They're survivors, blue-collared, and the ultimate fighters, and not many guides know them or care for them as well as Ryan Walker of Ozarks Smallmouth Alliance. In this episode he lays out his setup and tactics to catch Smallmouth in EVERY season no matter the conditions. LET'S GO! Just remember...People may come to the area for the trout, but they'...

(2 of 2) If you're from the Ozarks you know the name...Tim Ernst is a legend. He's been a staple in the region for more than 25 years as a conservationist, writer, and photographer and is most widely known for his multiple 'Arkansas Waterfalls Guidebook' which can be found on any decent Ozarkian's book shelf. Tim's influence is basically unmeasurable and he was nice enough to invite out to his gal...

(1 of 2) If you're from the Ozarks you know the name...Tim Ernst is a legend. He's been a staple in the region for more than 25 years as a conservationist, writer, and photographer and is most widely known for his multiple 'Arkansas Waterfalls Guidebook' which can be found on any decent Ozarkian's book shelf. Tim's influence is basically unmeasurable and he was nice enough to invite out to his gal...

RE-RUN: Kyle Veit hops on over to Yellville, AR to talk with fly fishing guide Tadd Fore to record on the banks of Crooked Creek. Tadd holds back no secrets as the two discuss everything from the smallmouth's struggle to survive, to their symbolism and importance in the Ozarks, to every which way to get 'em on the line throughout the spring and dry summer. We would HIGHLY encourage you to connect...

We headed out toward Bella Vista to sit down with local fishing legend and professional angler, Greg Bohannan, to talk all things bass fishing on Beaver Lake. Not only did we talk tactics, but Greg also gave us insight on how he ended up on tour as well as some tips for any aspiring angler who wishes to become a professional one day. If you like fishing, and doing it at a high level then this is t...

The whole gang is back together this week to 'react' to some of their favorite moments from the past few episodes. PLUS, Mr. Kyle Plunkett shares his story of catching a 'once in a decade' size brown trout on the White River this past weekend. It's a lot of fun and you may even get a preview about who the crew is interviewing next...ENJOY! The Ozark podcast sits down with men and women from the Oz...

RE-RUN: Kyle Veit and Kyle Plunkett travel over to Mountain Home, AR to interview the Ozark Legend Mr. Duane Hada. Duane is a world-class fly fisherman and award-winning painter. You've probably seen his handiwork around the Ozarks with compositions including (but not limited to) all types of trout, sprawling landscapes, and even an Arkansas state stamp. Umarex Airguns: www.ozarksairguns.com The O...

A pre-hatch chat with the owner and operator of Woodard Fly Fishing, Mr. Ben Woodard, to discuss the up and coming sulphur hatch here in the Ozarks on the White River. Though lesser known than the caddis hatch, the sulphur hatch has been growing in popularity over the last few years and Ben 'n his crew have all the secrets to getting a BIG BROWN TROUT in your boat! We cover: -What is a hatch AND t...

We hit the water and sat riverside with Clayton Eliasen from Red's Guide Service to talk all things Smallmouth Bass for this one! While we already know Clayton knows what he’s doing with the walleye, turns out, he’s dialed in on the smallie game too (especially on the King's River). We cover: -Clayton’s preferred rod and line weights for ozark smallmouth streams -his go to smallmouth flies and tac...

He's the 'Crappie Whisperer' and he's from right here in the Ozarks. Payton Usrey has cracked the code on catching BIG crappie on Beaver Lake! We got to sit down with him at his workshop in Sonora, AR to discuss how he got into crappie fishing, some of his most successful strategies to getting fish into the boat, and why he keeps coming back for more. We also got to talk to Payton about his two ot...

What is The Ozark Podcast, why did we start it, and where do we see it going? We’ve been asked this question by podcast guests, listeners, and friends enough times recently that we finally decided to make a full episode about it. In a world dominated by media, our goal is NOT to become influencers - all we’ve ever really wanted to do is learn and produce really good hunting, fishing, & outdoor con...

Turner Bend is an Ozark staple! If you've ever been cruising on the 'Pig Trail', bets are you've inhabited its storied walls. Brad Wimberly, the owner of the shop, purchased it from the Turner family in 1980s. Since then, him and his family's hard work and dedication have impacted the lives of thousands of people.  The Ozark podcast sits down with men and women from the Ozarks who have a passion f...

The FIRST EVER Ozark Turkey Report! Thank you to Jeremy Wood of Arkansas Game & Fish AND Nick Oakley of Missouri Dept. of Conversation. Arkansas: 1:57Missouri: 32:08 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 their knowledge and experiences to help you become a better outdoorsman. Our two hosts are...

We sat down with Austin Booth, the director of AGFC, to talk about the future of conservation and his vision for "common man and common woman conservation". Former Marine, turned leader of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, Austin is as level-headed and well spoken and as a wild hog is ornery, and he is impressively available to the public to hear how he and the agency could be doing a better...

We got to talk turkey hunting in the Ozarks with the most famous turkey hunter in the world, Mr. Ray Eye. Ray is an Ozark native, master turkey hunter and a titan in the turkey hunting world. Baseball has Babe Ruth, Football has Tom Brady, Basketball has Michael Jordan and turkey hunting has Ray Eye. I’m just saying, this guy is a big deal. Although he's chased gobblers all over the world from Mas...

Turkey hunting tactics with the greatest natural voice caller of all time = the legend, Ralph Duren. He's been on Jay Leno, CBS Tonight, ESPN and countless other TV shows for his insanely real voice calls and has been educating people across the country and throughout the Ozarks for decades. His calls are entertaining but, more importantly, they're effective! Ralph has been hunting and killing tur...

We got to go visit 'Zany' the mama bear and her 5lb male bear cub in the Ozark National Forest! We joined bear biologist, Myron Means of Arkansas Game & Fish Commission and his team of biologists and veterinarians on one of their den site visits where they monitor the reproduction rates of 60 female black bears in the state. In this episode, Myron explains what they're doing and why this work is i...

Link: True North Realty Group ListingsAgent: Chris Hinkle Link: UMAREX Airguns25% OFF Discount Code: "BHA2023" (Limited Time Offer) Rick Spicer is the "Ozarkan Renaissance Man." There aren't many things he doesn't do! He owns multiple small businesses including Pack Rat Outdoor Center, he builds primitive traditional arrows using folsom points, he's even survived the "swamp of suffering" in Louisi...

Link: UMAREX Airguns25% OFF Discount Code: "BHA2023" (Limited Time Offer) Link: True North Realty Group ListingsAgent: Chris Hinkle We stepped outside of our usual routine to go on an absolute adventure with the one and only Melissa Jean the 'Mushroom Queen' of the Ozarks to talk about how to find morel mushrooms this Spring in the Ozarks. We discuss when to look for them, where to look for them,...

Link: True North Realty Group ListingsAgent: Chris Hinkle Link: UMAREX Airguns25% OFF Discount Code: "BHA2023" (Limited Time Offer) Part 2 of the ultimate guide to Striper Fishing with a fly rod on Beaver Lake with Dan Roberts. 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 their knowledge and experien...