Bama Wall Hangers - Hunting Podcast

Thanks for tuning in! This week's episode is a good'ern. We have Jordan Pope joining us to talk about his season so far. He has punched a couple of tags, and tells us those stories and how it all played out. Perhaps the most important part of this episode is that we're officially giving away the secret to killing tight lipped birds you might find on public lands all across the south. You'll have to listen to find out! 

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We're on cloud nine! Turkey season is here in the great state of Alabama, and Parker has had a productive week. After not hearing any gobbles in his home range for the first couple of hunts, Parker decided to try out a new area that is supposed to be full of gobbling turkeys. In this episode, you'll hear some of the things that he did to capitalize on the birds. He talks about how having a ton of grit is really his most productive method of hunting... if you work hard enough and don't get discouraged, eventually it'll work out. Going from a place with a heavy decline in turkey population, it's sometimes hard to be too aggressive for risk of possibly ruining one of the few opportunities you'll likely get all season. However, going to better areas has taught Parker a lot about what he can get away with in the turkey woods: crawling, scratching, heck even talking with a group of people (you'll find out). These tactics are important in the moment, but possibly will pay off in the future in less populated areas to really capitalize on low opportunity places. We hope you're having tons of luck in the woods so far this spring! It's just getting started!

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This week we have Taylor Philpot on the show. Taylor is a disabled veteran so per state law he gets to hunt a day early. We got on birds fast! As most seasoned turkey hunters know, early season henned up field gobblers are some of the toughest to kill. In this episode we cover what we did that ultimately led to success at the end of the day.

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With the Alabama season less than a week away, we're excited to have a guest from South Alabama named Jay Hembree of Panola Productions. Jay hunts gobblers mostly in the river bottoms and swamps of south Alabama with great success! We're getting fired up about the  upcoming season and Jay adds fuel to that fire, talking about how he tackles the river bottom and swamp land on his home turf. We talk about how water can make or break a turkey hunt, with Jay sharing some specific scenarios he's found himself in on past hunts. He also discusses the importance of knowing the areas that the turkeys frequent the most, and doing your best to get into those areas especially if you're working a bird close by. Be sure to check out Panola Productions on YouTube for tons of excellent video content!

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We're kicking off Turkey Season episodes with a Tennessee Turkey fanatic, Rick Taylor. For Rick, knowing the area he hunts front to back is what kills the most gobblers. We talk about roost locations, habitat & terrain features that hold turkeys & how knowing your area can potentially be the best intel you can have in the turkey woods.

 Rick works for companies you may recognize like CVA & Bergara, but his passion is in chasing wild turkeys. We get to discuss some of his favorite aspects of turkey hunting, including getting his young daughter into the sport, but we also get deep into the tactics he implements. Rick has a proven track record for killing lots of birds in the south, and we loved getting to pick his brain for a little bit. Spring is in the air, birds are gobbling... it's almost that time!

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Parker & Drew talk with Kyle McDonald & Ryan Boatner of Unguided Outdoors for this weeks episode of the Creator Series. This group of outdoorsmen are some of the most well-rounded we've ever talked to. From public land whitetails and OTC archery elk hunting, to fan boats and bow fishing for giant gar, these guys are always creating high quality outdoor content. The guys talk about their start and how they all came to the idea of the Unguided Outdoors brand. They discuss some of the growing pains, but also how they had to learn to become better outdoorsmen before creating great content was even an option. We're not joking, these guys absolutely crush it in the woods and on the water. It's not every day you get to talk to a couple of southern boys who have had as much success on archery OTC elk, but these guys are at the top of the game. Then add the fact that they're pulling prehistoric monsters from the public waterways on a regular basis, it's unreal. You should definitely be tuning into the Unguided Outdoors, we are confident you'll enjoy it!

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Thanks for listening to the Southern Ground Hunting podcast. This week we're moving forward into the Creators series with 16 year old Georgia deer killer, Eric Yoder. Eric started his YouTube channel (Eric's Outdoor Life) several years ago with the desire to document his outdoor lifestyle. Being raised in a hunting family, it was easy for him to get the hunting bug at a young age. However, filming was a different story. Eric tells us how he got started filming, and some of his experiences while chasing big bucks around the Georgia public lands. While most 16 year olds young men are out chasing girls and playing sports, Eric's working a full time job and always thinking about he's going to kill the next big buck! You're going to want to check out his channel. No doubt he's got a bright future in the YouTube hunting space. 

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Deer season is over. Turkey season hasn't started yet. It's kinda the worst time for hardcore hunters to get their fix. You've likely watched all of the big name outdoor YouTube creators videos for the season, and it seems like there's just nothing new. Well you're in luck! This week we are kicking off our "Creator Series", where we're going to highlight some of the best low-key content creators that you might not have heard of. These creators are some of the folks that we believe are knocking it out of the park in all aspects. Relatable, charismatic, talented with a camera, creative... but most importantly they are good hunters! We're kicking off the series with one of Parker's favorite new creators, Zach Schermer of Hunting The Ozarks. Zach has documented his hunts in his region of Missouri, using water access to consistently find deer & turkeys. His content is in the same realm as Heartland Bowhunter, as he really hones in on great cinematography. All this while self-filming deep into public land. This is a hard task but Zach has done a great job with it in both filming & being a successful outdoorsman. Before you listen, go and subscribe to the "Hunting The Ozarks" channel. Once you're done with the episode you definitely need to binge watch this new up and comer outdoor content creator. 

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This has without a doubt been one of the greatest seasons we've had at Southern Ground Hunting. There have been lots of low points, but more highlights than anything. Parker and Drew wrap up deer season with this episode breaking down the key factors that they believe led them to success in the deer woods. 

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It's becoming very clear that those fellas over in Arkansas just know what they're doing in the deer woods. This week's guest is no different. We're talking with Shay Reed about his in-season scouting strategies for hunting public land bucks in the delta region of Arkansas. Each part of the season offers it's own set of challenges and advantages. For example: September is scorching hot and miserable, but it might be your best opportunity to get in close for a shot at an unsuspecting and unpressured buck. Shay breaks down his seasonal changes from September through February, and gives us detailed information on what he's looking for during each stage of the deer season. Early Season, Acorn drop, "October Lull", Pre-Rut, Rut, Post Rut, & Late season. We talk food sources, bedding, funnels, and everything in between. Don't get too caught up in the fact that Shay primarily hunts low land areas, this episode covers so much that will benefit hunters in any terrain or part of the south. 

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