The Southern Game & Tackle Podcast

The second (and final) part of our Sambar interview with Captain Don.  Join us for a detailed account of the hunt that led to the largest Sambar Deer harvested this year!

Captain Don is the only one of the group to draw the coveted Sambar hunt.  He joins us for a two-part interview to discuss his wild trip to St. Vincent's Island, one of the hardest areas to hunt in Florida.  After a grueling weekend, Captain Don had plenty of valuable tips and information to share with us, leading up to the largest Sambar Deer harvested this year!

The boys take a second to slow down and discuss that time of the year that drives them crazy...THE RUT!

On this episode of The Hunting Report, Rick is joined virtually by his good friend, Nate.  The two discuss Nate's property in Central Georgia, the current hunting conditions, and how that may change in the near future.  Nate also reminds us what the outdoors are all about by sharing a great father and son moment from earlier this season.

The boys go to Land Between the Lakes, in Cadiz, KY, and face some tough conditions on a 5 day public land hunt.  With a little perseverance, they were able to overcome and bring home a truck full of meat.

On this episode of The Hunting Report, Dex and Rick discuss hunting conditions in the Midwest during early November and what it took to be successful on public land in unfavorable conditions. 

Rick and Dex meet up with long-time hunting partner, Brian, to take on Land Between the Lakes.  The guys fill us in on their current camp conditions and discuss their goals for the trip.  

The Southern Game & Tackle Hunting Report is a new mini-series that will be produced during the season to provide our listeners with relevant, timely hunting updates. On this episode of The Hunting Report, Ben provides us with an update on his recent successful hunt in Northern Florida (during the rut).  We also discuss current conditions, moon phases, temperatures, and methods used to effecti...

On this episode: Dex and Rick learn a couple of hard lessons hunting in Alabama.   AC completes his Hunter Safety Course (watch out world).   Bearded Ben connects on another Florida stud whitetail.   The guys discuss past and present hunting clubs.

On this episode, we are joined by our good friend, Ben.  We discuss our recent hunt at his property in Jasper.  AC regales us with his stories from the trip (his first hunt), Ben gives us some background on the property and talks about his recent kill, and Dex & Rick detail their experience hiding in the woods from shotgun-wielding moonshiners.  Tune in to find out what happened!

On this episode, we are joined by our good friend, Eric, who just returned from a hunt in North Carolina.  He shares some of his favorite hunting stories with us, Dex talks about finally being able to connect during a recent hunt, and we all discuss the destination trips we have lined up this fall.  

On this episode, we are joined by special guest, Gerald.  We discuss how Northeast Florida hunting has changed/evolved over time, as well as what the future of hunting looks like in the area.  We also take some time to sample Gerald's famous cooked deer heart and talk about our upcoming hunts. 

Crazy weather, runaway boats, and endless mosquitos...On this episode we talk about all of the obstacles and challenges we put up with in order to enjoy the outdoors.  We also celebrate the end of Season 1 and look forward to the season to come.

On this episode, the guys hit the road to begin deer season prep at Rick's home club in Alabama, Holly Hill Plantation.  We get into the WHAT's and WHY's of deer and land management, and get to hear Dex's review of his first Alabama experience.

On this episode, we are joined by a special guest, "Dan".  All we can tell you is that he is an active member of the military (any more detail and we'd have to kill you).  We talk to Dan about gear prep for a backcountry hunt, and he shares some items that he can't live without when he's in the field. 

On the episode, we discuss "the rut" and how it varies from location to location.  Rick talks to us about his new saddle and how it changes his hunting approach.  Finally, we address hunting loadouts and how they differ based on hunting type. 

Dex and Rick get a rare opportunity to take a Grady White 307 offshore.  AC, now a professional fisherman, declines their invite to make some waves of his own.  With hunting season approaching, the guys also discuss the seasonal transition that is occurring in Florida.  Even though the bite is hot...it's time to start focusing on Whitetail. 

Dex explains why fishing is better than hunting, and Rick explains why Dex is wrong.  If that wasn't exciting enough, we are also joined by a professional fisherman!

Captain Don joins us to discuss his love for all things outdoors, Checkin' Cams Monday produces a new buck, and AC finally catches a fish.

On this episode, we are joined by our first guest, Nick.  We address his questions about bow maintenance and how to prepare for the upcoming season.  We also do a little Shark fishing on Ormond Beach.  Will AC catch his first fish?  Listen to find out...

On this episode, we discuss Dex's first time hunting in Kentucky, Rick tells us about his big buck kill, and we take some time to appreciate family fun on the river (complete with broken jet skis)...

Dex and Rick take their first solo trip out to sea for Snapper season.  Big fish, big crowds, and of course, more Barracuda...

Rick gets salty over a missed fishing trip, while the only thing Dex and AC catch is a heavy downpour.  We also discuss our experiences with bringing the kids on trips and the importance of passing down these traditions. 

Just another weekend...hail storms, broken Costas, and exotic fish. 

The title says it all... On this episode, we talk about our offshore fishing adventure with Captain Don.