The Southern Outdoorsmen Hunting Podcast

In this episode, William Lyon breaks down the subtle details that make the difference, including one overlooked sound that can completely change the outcome of a hunt. This is not surface-level advice. It’s decades of experience, hard lessons, and real stories from the woods. If you’ve ever had a gobbler stall just out of range… this one matters. In this episode, we cover: Why gobblers hang up—and...

We have had one heck of a week! We connected on 4 gobblers this week between Jacob, Andrew and Thomas. In this episode we relive the hunts, talked about what worked and what didn't, and answer some listener Q&A submissions! Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXP Get a discount on your Poncho Outdoors shirts here - https://linkly.link/2b...

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Patrick Wightman, National Director of Research for the NWTF, to break down what the latest research is revealing about wild turkeys—and what it means for hunters. From large-scale population trends to on-the-ground behavior, this conversation covers some of the most important (and often misunderstood) findings shaping the future of turkey hunting. In this epi...

On this Q&A edition of the show we are talking about how our turkey hunt in Florida ended, as well as our hunts here in Alabama (and how one of us missed!). Questions covered: How do you approach windy day turkey hunts? Whats the best way to hunt quiet birds? Best way to ID a tom vs a jake when the beard or tailfan is not visible What should you do when a bird starts to walk out of range? Call...

Henry Ott is a third-generation turkey hunter from South Alabama with over 60 years of experience in the woods. He learned from his father and grandfather—long before modern gear, when success depended on woodsmanship, patience, and understanding turkeys at a deeper level. Over decades of hunting the same country, Henry noticed something most hunters overlook: Gobblers aren’t random. They run a ro...

Florida turkey camp has been amazing! We have been able to stay in the action with two birds down in camp so far. In this episode we are joined by Pete Muller and Patrick Whiteman of the NWTF, along with Kaiden Grey of Primal Frame Photography. In this episode we discuss what has been working on the hunt so far, and we hit some listner Q&A submissions. Field dressing a wild turkey and meat car...

If you can make a gobbler sound off… you’ve got a small window to kill him. In this episode, turkey hunting legend Eddie Salter breaks down what happens  after  that first gobble — and why most hunters mess it up. We dive deep into: How to strike turkeys and actually get them coming The “15 Minute Rule” that changes everything The biggest mistakes hunters make after a gobble When to call… and when...

Turkey season is here, and we're pulling one out of the vault for this week's throwback Thursday episode. Scott Ellis joins us for one of the most tactical turkey hunting conversations we've ever had on the show. Scott breaks down his signature "hide the hen" setup strategy — the idea that where you sit when you call matters just as much as how you call. If a gobbler can look o...

For decades, Lamar Williams has been quietly shaping the world of custom turkey calls. But outside of tight circles of call makers and serious turkey hunters, most people have never heard his story. Lamar started chasing turkeys in the  1960s  — long before turkey hunting exploded in popularity. Over the years he became a respected custom call maker, building calls that serious hunters seek out ac...

In this Q&A episode we tackle a few frustrating turkey hunting situations most hunters eventually face. • Turkeys that stay just across a creek and won’t cross • Fresh turkey sign but  no gobbling • What to do when birds won’t come to your calls We break down how we’d approach each scenario, when to dial back the calling, and what these situations might actually be telling you about the birds...

Stanley Wymbs has spent a lifetime chasing gobblers and building turkey calls. In this episode we sit down with Stanley to talk about the lessons he’s learned from decades in the turkey woods, from mastering woodsmanship to understanding how turkeys actually communicate. Stanley shares the mindset, tactics, and calling strategies that separate consistently successful turkey hunters from everyone e...

Turkey season is right around the corner, and in this episode we dive into some of the most common questions hunters have heading into the woods. We cover when locator calls actually work (and when they don’t), how often you should check on a gobbling turkey before the season opens, and what to expect when hunting pressured public land in the South. We also talk through shotgun setups, choke and a...

Today we are joined by our buddy Aaron Warbritton of The Hunting Public! Aaron is a rare blend of old-school woodsmanship and modern tactical thinking. He understands the fundamentals, but he also adapts to how turkeys behave under heavy pressure. That combination is what makes him one of the most effective public land hunters that we know. In this conversation, we cover: How to find “the X” on un...

This week’s Q&A episode covers turkey tactics, late-season rut talk, and real-world hunting strategy. We answer your questions on: Turkey Calling  – How to actually practice, cadence vs. tone, and how sound carries through the woods. Shot Distance  – How far we really shoot turkeys and why setup matters more than anything. Camo & Setups  – “Hide the hen” and how to stop getting busted. Sec...

For decades, Mark Prudhomme has studied turkeys the old-school way. No gimmicks. No burning the woods down. No calling just to hear himself call. In this full-length conversation, Mark breaks down: • Why soft calling kills more gobblers • The biggest mistake most turkey hunters make • How public land pressure actually makes you better • Low-impact turkey hunting strategy • How to run a trumpet cal...

Today we are throwing it back to an episode we recorded a few years ago with our buddy Shane Simpson! We talk turkey fact vs fiction: Is the worst calling sometimes from real hens? Would a hen win a calling contest? Is camo overrated? Do turkeys wear down their spurs? Calling vs woodsmanship Are gobblers supposed to go to hens? Is calling in one spot for too long bad? Check out Shane's channel...

Mike Pentecost joins us for a deep conversation on woodsman ship, patience, and what most turkey hunters still don’t understand. From sitting four hours without moving to breaking down the “blob factor,” stealth, and why turkey hunting is truly a gentleman’s chess match — this episode is packed with hard-earned wisdom from decades in the big woods. We dive into: • What woodsman ship really means •...

Turkey season is here, and we’re talking about the overlooked turkey hunting mistakes that cost us birds for years. From bad setups and overcalling to roosting strategies and afternoon tactics, we break down what we used to do wrong — and what actually works. If you want to keep it simple and kill more gobblers this spring, this episode is for you. Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&...

Today we are joined by Dean "Redbeard" Mundhenke of Georgia. Redbeard is a well known custom call maker and a dyed in the wool old school turkey hunter - and in this episode we cover: How Redbeard was introduced to turkey hunting and why it took years to truly understand it Why  woodsmanship matters more than calling  when it comes to taking gobblers Common mistakes turkey hunters make by ...

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Today we have a special interview for you guys. We were able to sit down with 82 year old Claude Strother of Gastonburg, Alabama for an in depth discussion on his life & turkey hunting. At the time we recorded this interview Mr. Claude was battling cancer, and unfortunatley he passed away just a few weeks before the release of this episode. In this episode, Claude shares stories from the early...

In this Thursday Q&A episode, we break down listener questions covering funnels, mock scrapes, late-season doe scouting, clearing shooting lanes, and aging deer. We dive into when (and when not) scrapes actually matter, how trail cameras can mislead you during the rut, and why deer movement often looks very different in real time than it does on camera. We also talk through cold-weather rut be...

In this video, we sit down with our good buddy Scott Seales, who has been a big deer hunting mentor for us in the last few years! Scott's advice directly helped Jacob and Andrew tag their last two bucks, including Jacob's biggest Alabama buck to date! We start by going over how Jacob found the spot he hunted and tagged his big buck on a new-to-him piece of public land in Alabama. We then d...

In this episode we are hitting some listener Q&A submissions, then talking about Andrew's recent successful hunt on his second big buck of the season! Listener questions: Should I hunt over this signpost rub? Are hiking trails good for accessing spots clean? Hot scrape post rut: hunt it or stay on food? We then dive into what Andrew has learned this season when it comes to trail cams, and...

Today we are joined by our good buddy Jacob Emery of DO3 Outdoors to discuss his expereince traveling to Alabama to chase the rut, as well as his thoughts on how guys can "make hunting fun again". Deer hunting doesn’t feel the same for a lot of people anymore — and we think we know why. In this episode we talk with Jacob about burnout, big buck pressure, social media, deer camp, and how to...