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Alex Rutledge and Red Bone are joined by special guest Richard Kraft — owner of Gelco Outdoors in Fort Smith, Arkansas — to share the story of his 11-year-old grandson Scout's successful Missouri youth Turkey hunt. After two years of near-misses, Scout finally closes the deal on a longbeard in the Missouri Ozarks. The guys break down the full hunt strategy — roosting the birds the night before, working through hung-up gobblers and seven Jakes, and finally making the right call to seal the deal. They also discuss the deep bond between a grandfather and grandson, lessons learned in the field, and why passing down the hunting tradition matters. Bonus segment: Turkey and crappie recipes plus a look inside Gelco Outdoors.

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• 0:00 – Intro & Welcome
• 3:09 – Cardinals, Chiefs & Current Events
• 9:05 – Scout's Story – Who Is He?
• 17:30 – The Hunt Breakdown – Strategy & Setup
• 23:01 – The Final Call – Closing the Deal
• 26:47 – Grandfather & Grandson Bond
• 35:18 – Podcast Bonus – Recipes & Gelco Outdoors

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Alex Rutledge and Red Bone welcome Jason Lapp, Director of Marketing and Sales for 12 Point Hunting Blinds, to talk spring Turkey season and youth hunting. They cover why a quality blind can make all the difference for young hunters, how to build their confidence in the field, and what to do when the forecast calls for rain. Plus — stick around for the bonus segment where the guys swap wild Turkey recipes including fried nuggets, brined and grilled breast, smoked Turkey, and the Chick-fil-A pickle juice secret. Also featuring Cardinals baseball talk, high school sports updates, and NIL/transfer portal debates.

Sponsors: Eagle Seed, Wise Eye Technologies, 12 Point Hunting Blinds, Hornaday Ammunition, Spendo Arms

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• 1:34 — Show Intro & Current Events (Cardinals, high school baseball/softball, college sports NIL talk)
• 10:39 — Intro to Jason Lapp & 12 Point Hunting Blinds (Pennsylvania turkey season, blind design & features)
• 19:32 — 12 Point Blinds for Turkey & Youth Hunting (insulation, blackout curtains, mobility, dealer info)
• 29:38 — Youth Season, Weather Strategy & Turkey Behavior (rain hunting, safety, building kids' confidence, proper gear)
• 38:49 — Bonus: Turkey Recipes & Cooking Tips (fried nuggets, brined & grilled, smoked breast, pickle juice brine, injection)

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Alex Rutledge and Red Bone kick off the spring Turkey season with current hunting dates for Missouri and Arkansas, then sit down with Jahred Gamez — Director of Marketing for SDS Imports and Spandau Arms — for a wide-ranging conversation about what makes Spandau shotguns the hottest value in the Turkey woods. Jared shares why affordability doesn't mean compromise, how to pattern your gun with ammo you can grab at Walmart, and his take on raising young hunters the right way. Plus, in the bonus segment, Jared shares a hilarious story about his backyard gobbler named Butterball and two delicious wild Turkey recipes. Whether you're a seasoned hunter or just breaking in your first youth hunter this season, this episode is packed with practical tips and good laughs.

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TimeChapter1:34 | Show Open & Current Events
2:19 | Turkey Season Dates & Regulations
3:27 | Introducing Jared Gamez – Spandau Arms / SDS Imports
7:49 | Interview Begins: Jared Gamez on Hunting & Spandau Arms
17:32 | Why Spandau Arms Is Taking the Industry by Storm
20:40 | Patterning Shotguns & Affordable Ammo for Turkey Season
27:00 | Tips for Hunting with Youth Hunters
33:49 | Small Game Hunting to Prep Kids for Big Game
39:00 | Bonus Segment: Backyard Turkeys & Butterball the Gobbler
42:52 | Wild Turkey Recipes with Jared Gamez

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Alex Rutledge and the American Roots Outdoors crew welcome back hillbilly barber, outdoor writer, and river conservationist Richard Whiteside from Donovan, Missouri for a packed episode. The guys kick off with a discussion on a controversial Illinois bill that would tax ammunition and require serial numbers on every round — and what it could mean for hunters across the Midwest. Then they dive deep into the 2026 spring turkey season: why gobblers are quiet, how the warm weather has pushed the breeding cycle weeks ahead, and what that means for hunters heading into youth season. Richard shares gripping stories of outsmarting pressured birds, including a gobbler that took three days to pattern, and the moment he realized sometimes you have to "deer hunt" a turkey. The crew also covers the River Master's Elite Series smallmouth bass tournament schedule, plus details on Richard's Current River County Line Trash Bash cleanup event. In the bonus segment: wild turkey recipes, raising heritage breed turkeys, a father-son hunting lesson, and a closing scripture to cap off a great show.

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• 1:26 — Show Open & Introductions
• 3:38 — Illinois Hunting Tax Proposal
• 7:02 — Sports Update: Cardinals, Royals & NCAA Tournament
• 10:18 — Segment 2: Richard Whiteside on Turkey Hunting
• 12:12 — Turkey Population & Breeding Season Observations
• 21:57 — Segment 3: Hunting Tough Gobblers & Spur Length
• 23:42 — Memorable Turkey Hunts & Hunting Strategy
• 25:51 — Current River Cleanup Event
• 39:49 — Bonus Segment: Patience, Wild Turkey Recipes & Final Stories
• 42:40 — Wild Turkey Cooking Tips with Richard

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Join hosts Alex Rutledge and Red Bone Mike Grace for an action-packed episode covering turkey hunting techniques, local sports championships, and memorable hunting stories. In this episode, Alex demonstrates advanced turkey vocalizations using multiple diaphragm calls (M150, Little Loose Lips, E250), shares expert tips on turkey behavior and breeding patterns, and recounts unforgettable hunts from Louisiana and Missouri. The hosts also discuss the Missouri and Liberty Eagles' Final Four runs, Arkansas Razorbacks' championship potential, and Kansas City Chiefs' roster moves. Plus, hear heartwarming stories about Alex's granddaughter Wren learning to turkey call at 8 months old, get details on the upcoming Craig Morgan concert, and learn a delicious wild turkey taquitos recipe. Special announcement: Congressman Jason Smith joins next week's show!

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• Introduction & Turkey Vocalizations (0:00)
• Sports Roundup: Final Four & Championship Talk (1:42)
• Turkey Season Preview & NWTF Banquet (10:11)
• Wise Eye Camera Technology (11:12)
• Turkey Behavior & Weather Impact (11:59)
• Remembering Shorty - Inspiration Story (9:31)
• M150 Call Demonstration (16:42)
• Little Loose Lips Call Demo (23:04)
• E250 Call for Locating & Finishing (25:12)
• Louisiana Gator Farm Hunt Story (26:49)
• Linda's Turkey Hunt While Pregnant (33:24)
• Baby Wren Learning to Turkey Call (36:06)
• Wild Turkey Taquitos Recipe (41:41)
• Congressman Jason Smith Preview & Closing (46:18)

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Oregon County Commissioner Jake Parker joins Alex Rutledge to discuss the critical tax base crisis facing southern Missouri counties with large National Forest holdings. Learn how 106,000 acres of federal land in Oregon County generates minimal tax revenue, threatening local schools and infrastructure. Jake explains the Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) problem, salvage timber sales at $1,100/acre, and the grassroots resolution movement to increase federal contributions from 25% to 50%. Plus: Turkey season scouting tips, Mississippi hunting stories, and Jake's authentic Louisiana crawfish boil recipe.

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• Introduction & Local Sports Update (1:21)
• Meet Jake Parker - From Mississippi to Missouri (9:50)
• National Forest Tax Base Crisis (15:49)
• School Funding & PILT Payments (19:43)
• Impact on Communities & Resolution Movement (23:50)
• Turkey Hunting Season Preview (34:39)
• Cooking Crawfish Southern Style (42:07)

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Join Alex Rutledge and Red Bone on American Roots Outdoors as they dive deep into the art of turkey hunting and vocalization techniques. In this comprehensive episode, you'll learn essential turkey calling methods including tree calls, clucks, purrs, cutting, and aggressive calling strategies. Alex shares expert tips on setting up for success, reading turkey behavior, understanding the pecking order, and communicating effectively with both gobblers and hens. Plus, hear exciting hunting stories, local sports updates, cooking recipes for wild turkey, and discussions about conservation efforts. Whether you're a seasoned hunter or just starting out, this episode is packed with practical knowledge to help you close the deal on your next gobbler. Featuring special segments on 12 Point Hunting Blinds, Eagle Seed food plots, and Wise Eye cameras

• 0:00 - Introduction & Tree Calling Basics
• 2:09 - Local Events & Sports Update
• 10:26 - Setting Up on a Roosted Turkey
• 10:48 - Aggressive Calling & Pecking Order
• 13:54 - Locating Turkeys & Reading Gobblers
• 19:11 - Controlling the Turkey & Finishing Techniques
• 24:31 - Diaphragm Calls & The M150
• 31:05 - Turkey Hunting Story - The Church Hunt
• 35:52 - Dealing with Fence-Hanging Turkeys
• 38:46 - Wild Turkey Recipes & Cooking Tips

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Join Alex Rutledge and Red Bone from American Roots Outdoors for an in-depth masterclass on turkey hunting. Learn essential turkey vocalizations including tree calls, fly-down cackles, clucks, yelps, and cutting techniques. Discover expert strategies for calling hung-up gobblers, handling multi-bird scenarios, and mastering diaphragm calls. Plus, hear Alex's unforgettable story of his first turkey at age 14, and get Red Bone's recipe for delicious turkey fajitas. Perfect for both beginners and experienced hunters looking to improve their calling skills before turkey season.

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• Introduction & Current Events (0:00)
• Turkey Vocalizations Overview (10:00)
• Hen Calls from the Roost (12:30)
• Tree Calls & Fly Down Cackles (14:00)
• Clucking, Yelping & Cutting (17:00)
• Advanced Calling Techniques (19:00)
• Hung-Up Gobblers Strategy (21:30)
• Multi-Bird Scenarios (24:30)
• Diaphragm Call Mastery (25:30)
• Memorable Turkey Hunts (28:00)
• Alex's First Turkey Story (30:00)
• Hunting Heritage & Conservation (33:30)
• Turkey Fajitas Recipe (39:00)

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Join Alex Rutledge and Red Bone for an in-depth guide to scouting turkeys for the 2026 season. Learn expert techniques from traditional listening methods to modern trail camera strategies using Wise Eye data cams. This episode covers everything from understanding turkey behavior patterns and strut zones to building your own scouting algorithm. Plus, get tips on landowner relations, hunting ethics, and a bonus meatloaf recipe. Featuring updates from the NWTF Convention and local sports coverage.

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• 0:00
  • Introduction & NWTF Convention Recap
• 4:36
  • Local High School Sports Update
• 11:08
  • Traditional Scouting Methods
• 15:45
  • Understanding Turkey Behavior & Movement Patterns
• 26:15
  • Using Wise Eye Trail Cameras for Scouting
• 40:25
  • Landowner Relations & Hunting Ethics
• 43:58
  • Bonus: Red Bone's Smoked Meatloaf Recipe

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"Join Alex Rutledge and Mike "Redbone" Crase on American Roots Outdoors for an exciting conversation with Kenny Zuspan of First Class Whitetails, who's hosting an unprecedented turkey hunting competition in Ohio and West Virginia. With $50,000 on the line for first place and total payouts exceeding $120,000, this tag-team turkey hunt is changing the game for competitive hunting.

Kenny shares details about the 5-day competition where teams of two hunters chase six gobblers across 36 managed farms spanning over 16,000 acres. Learn about last year's incredible success with 58 turkeys harvested in just five days, the strict video verification process, and how to secure one of the six remaining spots for this year's event.

Plus: fishing reports, high school basketball rankings, and a heartfelt tribute to Danny Van Eaton. Whether you're a serious turkey hunter or just love outdoor competition, this episode is packed with valuable insights and inspiration."

• 0:00 - Introduction & Sports Talk
• 1:50 - Fishing Reports & Super Bowl Recap
• 4:30 - High School Basketball Rankings
• 6:07 - Danny Van Eaton Tribute & Show Preview
• 8:47 - Kenny Zuspan Interview Begins
• 10:57 - Competition Format & Rules Explained
• 14:00 - Prize Money & Entry Details
• 19:20 - Last Year's Competition Results
• 26:29 - Property Management & Turkey Conservation
• 29:53 - Contact Information & How to Enter
• 31:17 - Future Plans & Predator Hunting Contest
• 35:11 - Bonus Segment: Turkey Recipes & Final Thoughts

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