In today’s episode, we’ve got our WINNERS for our recent deer season corkboard contest (00:16)! Malcom is officially ON THE BOARD for a turkey this season (05:35). If you manage to hit that bird but don’t quite put them down, should you chase after them (10:50)? We’ve all seen those bird jakes on our trail cams, but what about an EMU (13:20)? Mark went out on his first turkey hunt of the season - here’s how it went (16:03). Mikey and Malcom took a crack at calling up some birds yesterday and managed to get a shot at a HUGE turkey (28:33)! Do turkeys REALLY know how well they can see (35:28)? If you’re gearing up to hunt some gobblers, here’s how you decide where you should be sitting (40:19). Jamie may not have been hunting turkeys, but he’s been getting after those trees on our new property (44:50)! Finally, we got that lime down on our land, and it’s time to get back after those birds (51:20). 

In today’s episode, turkey season has FINALLY kicked off here in North Mississippi (00:15)! The storms almost wiped out the entire opening weekend (03:33)... The Turkey Stamp Bill passed down in Mississippi, and they are HIGH (05:51)! We may not have got any birds ourselves, but these honorary Buck Junkies have got themselves some gobblers (08:18)... Mark and Will got to fertilizing our clover plots this past weekend, and they’re looking good (16:44). Mikey finally got the lime for our fields this year, and there is a TON of it (18:55)! Turkey season is in full swing, and Malcom can’t contain his excitement (21:24)... We tried our hands at finding a bird this morning, and these birds just REFUSED to cooperate (34:07). If that bird stops gobbling, how long should you stay on him (52:55)? Mark’s been showing off his gravy making skills up north, and y’all be on the lookout for his ‘Gravy 101’ video coming out (56:12)! 

In today’s episode, Youth Turkey Season is about to be in FULL SWING, and Malcom is PUMPED (00:10)! Mark and Jody went out to test his new turkey gun, and SON is it a whopper (04:11). Here’s our TOP TIPS for taking a kid out for turkey hunting (13:58)! When it comes to youth hunting, is it better to use a blind or just the natural browse (18:28)? These are the BEST optics to use for turkey hunting (20:27)! This past weekend, we finally got to burning on the farm, and it got HOT (25:48)! If you’re looking to burn on your property, make sure you go through all the proper channels to get your burn plan in place (32:07). When you’re doing a prescribed burn, these are the BIGGEST dangers that you should be aware of (37:41). Burning takes a village, here’s how much help we had on the farm (41:16). Those different terrains on land take a different style of burning: here’s the difference (44:18). Burning may seem bad for the environment, but it actually promotes MORE growth for the ecosystem on your farm (54:51)!

In today’s episode, we’ve been traveling a LOT here recently (00:14)... If you’ve ever thought about poaching a record buck, let this be a lesson to you (02:19). The Beast and Brews event got rescheduled if y’all were looking to head on down (07:04). There ain’t much on the ground here lately other than a ton of coyotes (08:05). Mikey snapped a pic of an UNBELIEVABLE elk while hunting out in Texas (11:46). We always want to go out and hunt that trophy buck, but man sometimes you just can’t beat shed hunting (15:48). We’ve been prepping to burn for the past few weeks, but this weekend is FINALLY the time to do it (17:55)! Mark and Jamie did a little patrolling around the farm yesterday and managed to pick up a few good lookin’ sheds (25:09). We covered a bit of it last week, but we’re taking a DEEP DIVE into our trip to the NWTF (27:27). Rolling Thunder hooked Mark up with a brand new mouth call (41:54)! Back in the day hunting products weren’t ANYTHING like they are now (44:26). If you’re looking to go to the NWTF, here’s the BEST days to go (47:44). Mark got himself a new turkey gun, and it is READY TO GO (49:31). Are you an over-packer or a minimalist when it comes to your turkey vest (56:15)?

In today’s episode, Mark & Jamie are back from the NWTF, and BOY it was a blast (00:20). We’ve seen all kinds of gadgets for hunting, but hearing aids might just be a first (04:31). If you’re down in the Mid-South with us, check out these upcoming events (07:51)! Mikey and Will got down and dirty taking care of trees on the farm this past weekend (09:20). If you’re growing trees for catalpa worms, these are the TOP tips to grow em’ up (16:01). With Malcom out this week, we’ve brought on a special guest to talk ALL about fishing the Mississippi River (19:39)! If you’ve never fished on the Mississippi, David’s here to give you a CRASH COURSE on reading the river (24:38). When you go on a trip with David, it’s not always about catching the biggest fish but rather the best experience (31:24)! After years and years of taking folks on trips, these are David’s FAVORITE fishing trips he’s guided (33:59). Everyone thinks the best time to go fishing is after deer season, but that might not be the case (41:55). Fishing has gotten really popular over the past few years, but that means that we HAVE to focus on conservation (45:22)... David’s been tagging fish in Mississippi for a LONG time, but he’s NEVER seen anything quite like this (47:08)! We’ve all seen those HUGE catfish, but how long does it actually take for those fish to get that big (54:27)? Those paylakes might sound like a good idea on paper, but they are a BIG detriment to trophy catfishermen (58:52). This is the BEST BAIT to catch a monster catfish (1:04:05)!

In today’s episode, we’ve had a flood down here at the farm (00:17) – stay tuned for tips on how weather can affect your farm’s soil and crops. Also, keep an eye out for Mark and Jamie at the NWTF (02:22), and they’ll be attending some upcoming banquets near us that you won’t want to miss (10:12). Michael had an unforgettable experience on his final youth duck hunt, where he bagged a double-banded duck (13:17)! It’s time to talk about soil health—why should you be testing your soil regularly to ensure optimal farm productivity (19:10)? We share our journey of bringing bison home and give you a behind-the-scenes look into how we got our bison meat safely back to the farm (27:12). If you're about to board a flight soon, be sure to learn from Mark’s travel mishap to avoid any headaches (30:55). While Mark and Malcom were delayed, the trailer full of bison meat was on its way down to Mississippi (33:40). When it comes to processing wild game, bison meat requires a whole different set of skills compared to deer—learn how we navigated the process with the help of experts (37:50). Once Mark had the chance to dive deep into the art of bison butchery, he shared everything he learned (40:47). Finally, we've been cooking up some incredible meals with our bison meat—and let us tell you, it’s absolutely delicious! (47:23) We also explore what kind of fat to add to your wild game meat mix to enhance flavor and texture (49:12).

In today’s episode, we’re back here at the office after Malcom had a technical difficulty of his own this past Tuesday (00:08). Mississippi has finally put out legislation on tags down here, and we are NOT on board (02:20). With turkey season on the horizon, Mississippi is ALSO forcing us to get a turkey stamp in the upcoming season (07:54). Malcom went with Michael on his final youth duck hunt over in Arkabutla, and BOY was it a BLAST (15:08)! Now that deer season is over, it’s time to get ready to do some burning (19:05). Mark and Malcom went off to hunt some bison before we left for the break, and boy was it an experience (34:46). We know how tough deer can be, but they ain’t got NOTHING on American Bison (41:42)! Sometimes accidents happen while hunting, but we’ve NEVER seen anything this bad before (47:18). Malcom’s turn to get a bison went a LITTLE different than he had expected (51:34)

In today’s episode, deer season has FLOWN by this year (00:14). We all know about hunting at home, but how should you act when you’re on someone else’s property? (00:55) If a club has a no-shoot list, here’s what you should be taking down (04:22). Mikey managed to score a killer buck during a recent trip (10:01)! Nobody knows those deer and where they go better than the landowners (16:46). Mark and Jodie took a trip down to Alabama (21:54), and boy, do you learn a lot from visiting someone else’s camp (25:14)! What’s the difference between Mississippi and Alabama’s terrain? (28:47) We think we know what deer like to eat, but it turns out they like to eat everything (31:02). We’ve gotten spoiled by hunting cams and fancy technology, but it wasn’t always like this (33:52). There’s a big difference between a good hunting camp and a bad one—here’s what makes a great hunting camp (35:45). This has got to be the most luxurious hunting club we’ve ever walked into (40:31)! Malcom’s early days of hunting led him to what might have been the biggest disaster at a camp to this day (45:23). The deer on other people’s property might be better than ours, but nobody eats better than we do (47:38). These are the top camps we’ve visited this hunting season (53:20)! Finally, if you had to pick one terrain to hunt on forever, what would it be? (58:11)

In today’s episode, deer season is winding down fast, so listen up for essential tips before it's over (00:16). If you're out hunting, find out why you NEVER want Malcom as your cameraman (01:15). Mark’s not typically a Ruger guy, but his brand-new rifle might just change his opinion (07:33). When it comes to accessories on your rifle, make sure everything is secure before hitting the field (09:11). If you're shopping for new rounds, the Winchester Deer Season XP is a surefire choice for a successful hunt (13:24). After a serious cold streak, Jamie finally bags a deer—find out how he turned his luck around (16:54). Ever had a wounded deer you couldn’t quite track down? We’ll walk you through the best methods to recover your shot (18:11). Jamie wasn’t the only one scoring this week—Mikey’s officially on the board too (26:36)! One of our off-camera Buck Junkies just landed a monster buck we've been chasing for years (37:33). Mark and Jamie teamed up with Hope Outdoors to bring down an incredible trophy buck (43:57). We’ve noticed early breeding among the does this year—find out what that means for your hunting strategy (55:55). Finally, we wrap up by talking farm work and testing out new deer recipes for 2025 (58:21)!

On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, we are BACK from the winter break, and we have brought in a VERY special guest: Chef Michael Hunter (00:05)! How did Chef Michael get started hunting, (02:06) and here’s how he’s bringing wild game back to the restaurant industry in a HUGE way (05:08)! In the Michelin world, how do people view cooking with wild game (09:58)? Canada is a LOT different than Mississippi, so where does Michael like to hunt back home (14:26)? We’ve eaten some exotic animals before, but BEAR and COUGAR have NOT been on the menu (15:18). Michael takes a moment to debunk exactly WHY people think wild game has a “gamey” taste to it (18:40). What regulations does Canada have on hunting up north (20:55)? Michael has traveled to Mississippi a LOT for hunting, and here’s his thoughts (25:05). We had some KILLER eats this weekend, but here’s our favorites (29:43)! The ice made things go a little off schedule, but we had a BLAST hunting deer in the cold (31:34). Michael brought down some dishes to cook up from his own cookbook this weekend and we had a FEAST (50:29)! Finally, we close out with sending Michael off and heading back out to the stands to catch a few more does (59:34)!