Back 40 dives deep into the world of whitetails, one burning question at a time. In each episode, host Jake Hofer sits down with multiple seasoned whitetail experts to tackle a whitetail conundrum facing hunters today. From controversial tactics to evolving strategies and mindset-shifting opinions, this is where perspectives collide. Whether you're managing your first forty acres or hunting whitetails in the big woods, the Back 40 podcast delivers real-world insight, straight from the minds of those who live it. One question. Eight answers. Endless insights.

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In this episode of the Bear Grease Render, Clay Newcomb is joined by Misty Newcomb, Gary Newcomb, Bear Newcomb, and Josh “Landbridge” Spielmaker, as they discuss all things “witching.” They cover ideomotor movement, the difference between witching and dowsing, electromagnetic hypotheses, and other personal ideas to answer the question, “What makes the sticks move?”

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On this episode of Backwoods University, we are going to learn about one of the most extraordinary, impactful, and bold conversations to ever live. And here's the twist, you probably have never heard of her. Fannye Cook was a Mississippian born into a farming family that grew an early love for the natural world. When the demise of most all of the state's forests and game animals faced seemingly eminent peril, she was there to save them.

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Brent took a trip back to college on this episode! After his Kansas coyote hunt with decoy dogs, he sat down with Kansas State University professor and Kansas Extension Service Wildlife Control Specialist, Dr. Drew Ricketts, to correct Brent on some coyote facts.

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Witching, dowsing, divining. Is it physics, subconscious movement, or straight-up hocus pocus? In this episode of the Bear Grease podcast, Clay Newcomb speaks to firsthand observers, a legit water witcher, a university physics professor, and even MeatEater's own Steven Rinella to try to explain one thing: "What makes the sticks move?" Maybe it's legit but just something that can't fit into the scientific method box.

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This week, Brent's sharing his passion for baseball with some stories from his childhood. He has a special affinity for America's pastime, but his favorite part of it isn't the players - it's the game itself. The similarities he sees between life and baseball are close. You'll have to listen to see if you agree. Batter up! It's time for MeatEater's "This Country Life" podcast.

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On this episode of the Bear Grease Render, Clay Newcomb welcomes squirrel dog man, Tyler Asbury, as they talk all things squirrel dog: what is a Feist, what makes a good squirrel dog, training for competition vs. pleasure hunting, and what breeds are the best.

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On this episode of Backwoods University we’ll delve into the future of bobwhite quail and their potential as a species. We will hear from quail hunter and landowner, Jimmy Bryan, as he walks us through restoring quail on his family land. Quail Biologist, Dr. James Martin walks us through the many things people can practically do to help quail and help keep them around. Everything from land management practices, such as prescribed burning and timber management, to getting involved with conservation organizations like Quail Forever, we cover it all.

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This week, Brent's searching the archives of his memory for some answers. Were the good ol' days as good as we remember? Were bad days as bad? Do feelings of nostalgia alter facts? Listen in and see if you agree with his conclusions. He's also sharing a listener's story about a stubborn horse named Bob. Saddle up! It's time for MeatEater's This Country Life podcast.

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In this episode of the Bear Grease podcast, we are looking into the actual events of the April 12, 1926, one-day Trappers' War in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana where mercenaries hired by Judge Leander Perez mounted a machine gun on a boat and attempted to kill the Islenos trappers on Delacroix Island.  We will also look deeper into the life of Leander Perez while asking why so many corrupt leaders have come out of this region of the country.

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