The Turkey Talk Podcast

This episode features no stranger to today's hunting industry, Aaron Warbritton, from The Hunting Public. We cover a variety of topics throughout the show! -Turkey research -Aaron's start in hunting -Involvement in the hunting industry -The creation of The Hunting Public -How THP brand blew up so quickly -THP mission statement and much more! Keep up to date with THP on their website, YouTu...

This show features guest, Jordan Blissett. Growing up in the southeast, Jordan, like most, looked up to some of the big-name icons in the hunting industry. With some hard work and determination, Jordan began working himself up from the bottom! The episode includes: -Jordan's beginning interest in the outdoors -Working as a hunting guide -Serving as an employee for Mossy Oak as a field-producer...

This week's guest is Matt Laymon. Matt truly describes everything outdoors, as he has had his hands in just about every aspect of it. Matt's true passion is turkey hunting. This past season (2023), Matt went on one heck of a run and completed his first US Super Slam in fantastic fashion. The episode will feature the following topics: -How Matt got his start in the outdoors and turkey hunti...

Billy and Matt join you this week to announce the winner of the Grand Slam Turkey mouth call and catch you up on their recent turkey hunting adventures throughout the northeast and western states. Enjoy the show and please leave a rating and write a review. Presented by: Van Meter and Son Lures www.turkeyhuntingusa.com

This week's guest is Steve Tardif, who lives in Canada. Steve is a fanatical turkey hunter and a traveler of the sport. Steve is currently working towards completing his US Super Slam and also serves as a hunting guide in Canada. During this interview, Steve is on the road turkey hunting in the northeast and took time from his busy schedule to talk turkey with us. Some topics covered are: -Steve's...

This week's guest is Derek Anderson from The Bayside Legion. We get Derek's side of things regarding a variety of turkey hunting topics. -Where the turkey hunting passion was created? -How he began traveling as a turkey hunter -Interesting encounters in remote areas -Tips for traveling -Effective scouting techniques -What to do once your boots are on the ground -And much more! Enjoy the episode an...

This week we have Shane Simpson on the show to talk to us about a variety of great information. Shane produces great content for his turkey hunting YouTube channel, "Shane Simpson Hunting." We cover the following topics throughout our conversation: -How Shane got started in turkey hunting -The beginning of producing his own videos and the journey? -Video set-up and tips -Public land scou...

This week's show takes a different turn as Ryan Cook joins us and takes us through his journey to achieve The World Slam. Ryan covers various tips and stories from his experiences, especially during his time hunting in Mexico. Our conversation features: -How Ryan got his start in turkey hunting -Completing the Grand Slam -Traveling and hunting in Mexico for the first time as he pursued the Gou...

Tanner Burns, from Full Draw Taxidermy, is our guest on this week's show. We hit on several topics with Tanner, including: -Tanner's start as a turkey hunter -Completing the US Super Slam in grand fashion in 2021 -His journey along the way -The start and rise to where he is now as a full-time taxidermist -Mentors that have helped in getting him to this point -A memorable hunt in Nevada -Ho...

This episode features Steven Howze, from the YouTube hunting channel, Team Wingbone. Steven and Team Wingbone hunt mostly public land in the south and also find themselves taking to the road throughout the spring. The sport of turkey hunting has been in their family since the early 1900's; a rich tradition! Throughout that time the family produces handmade wing bone calls that they still use on th...

This week we talked to Bonce Stanley, from The Bayside Legion. Bonce is part of a YouTube channel (The Bayside Legion) that features a variety of hunting, but especially known for turkey hunting. Bonce has found himself in all 49 states where the Wild Turkey exists and was able to complete his US Super Slam during the 2022 spring season. Bonce covers the following: -How he got started in turkey hu...

We have Billy back joining us this week as we dive into talking with Chad Claycomb. Chad is an experienced hunter, videographer and competitive turkey caller. This episode will feature a variety of topics, including: -How Chad got started in turkey hunting -The beginning of his career in videography and where it is today -Competitive turkey calling -Hunting mountainous hardwood terrain -Tips on vi...

Episode number 10 features not one, but two guests! Dent Stallworth and his fiance, Allie Black. Dent and Allie are from Alabama and the two of them travel the country together with their dog, "Girl," and their pull-behind camper. The two of them are more-less able to continue with their daily lives while on the road and living from their camper once they reach a destination.  We begin by dis...

Episode 9 features a legendary guest to the sport of turkey hunting, Tom Weddle, aka, "Doc." Doc is known for his turkey hunting travels across the United States and his accomplishments of numerous US Super Slams and published books.  We talk to Doc about where it all started for him as a youngster in the Hoosier State. Doc speaks about his famous Florida turkey camps, his passion for traveli...

Part 2 of our chat with The Pinhoti Projects', Dave Owens. The segment begins with Dave talking about his career in the game of competitive turkey calling and how it all started. Later, we dive into turkey hunting in Georgia, which is this week's "State Spotlight." Enjoy the show and thanks for listening. Please leave a rating and write a review. www.pinhotiproject.com Sponsored by: Van Meter &amp...

Episode 7 features a well-known name in today's hunting industry, Dave Owens, from The Pinhoti Project. It was an honor to have Dave on the show leading up to the NWTF Convention. We cover several topics, including his hunting brand, south Florida turkey hunting, competitive turkey calling and much more. Our conversation with Dave was great and it turned lengthy, so it is divided into a 2-part pod...

Part 2 of our interview with Kenny Mount, aka "Chubb's." Kenny was such a great guest we divided his interview into two parts. If you haven't listened to E5 - Part 1, be sure to do that first. This episode picks right back up where we left it in part 1. Kenny discusses his opinion on the negativity in turkey hunting where certain methods are being criticized. We also discuss Kenny's non-involvemen...

This week's show features a guest that is very well known, but also chooses to stay "Off-The-Grid" for the most part. Kenny Mount, better known to most as "Chubb's," joins us on this week's show. Kenny has appeared on Dave Owens' hunting channel, "The Pinhoti Project," on several occasions.  Kenny began turkey hunting a little differently than most hunters and he tells his story from the begi...

This week's show features a guest that is a bit outside of the box when we talk about turkey hunting, but is one of the most vital pieces to your turkey hunting arsenal; your shotgun.  Preston Vanderford (Ironhorse Gunworks) joins us to share a multitude of things that can be done to your turkey hunting iron to better its performance. Ironhorse Gunworks offers things such as hydrographics, la...

In segment one, Billy and Matt talk briefly on product releases from Turkey Hunting USA. Segment number two features our guest, Hunter Lemoine, from Louisiana. Hunter has a long history of hunting turkeys and he shares information based on his own experiences as a traveling turkey hunter. Hunter has hunted turkeys with some of the best to ever do it and is currently in pursuit of the US Super Slam...

In the first segment of the show, Billy and Matt discuss new releases available on the Turkey Hunting USA website, including the second cut from the Grand Slam Series, "The Split-V."  Segment two features our first guest on the Turkey Hunting USA Podcast, Nate Backus.  Nate has currently completed 51 Grand Slams! Nate might be a ghost to most people, but our very own, Billy Barnett, met...

Episode 1 begins with an introduction by co-hosts, Billy Barnett and Matthew Myers, as they each introduce themselves and share how they got their start in hunting the Wild Turkey.  Billy and Matthew also speak on the US Super Slam, which Billy was able to complete in the Spring of 2022; how their Spring 2023 schedule is shaping up and some new gear that they'll have in the woods this spring....