This week on the Buck Junkie Podcast, we welcome Zane Stricklin to talk about ALL things hunting predators on your land!

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

00:14 - Welcome on Zane Stricklin

01:04 - How has Zane's turkey season been?

02:41 - Selling turkey weapons and accessories

06:33 - You never know when you're gonna need a backup rifle

15:27 - Hunting in Texas

17:11 - Where did all the birds go on the farm?

20:03 - It's time to start trapping

24:00 - What thermals should you be getting for your rifle?

25:17 - Coyotes MIGHT be the smartest animal we hunt!

27:08 - What should you bring to a night time coyote hunt?

30:14 - Building a predator rifle for home use

37:32 - How much land do you need to coyote hunt on?

41:06 - Does Zane use traps when he hunts coyotes?

44:38 - Starting rifles for predator hunting

46:50 - Scheels Sporting Goods

51:33 - Closing Notes

This week on the Buck Junkie Podcast, Malcom and Mikey take a deep dive into their recent turkey hunting trip in Texas!

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

00:14 - Arriving In Texas

04:10 - First Day in Texas

19:31 - Morning of the 2nd day

38:00 - Moving spots after missing those birds

46:07 - Changing strategies for the next day

57:55 - Coming back after nabbing a couple birds

59:55 - Setting up on a new gobbler

1:03:07 - Learning why the birds have been acting wild

1:04:37 - Going back out with new tactics

1:14:40 - Malcom heads back to the spot from earlier that day

1:17:01 - Dealing with a rattlesnake

1:19:25 - The last morning

1:40:16 - Closing Notes

In today's episode, those storms down here got REAL bad (01:15), and poor Tyler got some of the worst of it (04:30)... We're glad that everyone was safe, but some of our stands weren't quite as lucky as us (09:14). Will has been running the chainsaw to clear up some remaining limbs, and it will WEAR YOU OUT (16:42)! What are the pros of a tornado destroying our property (24:32)? Looks like we're not the only ones who got spooked by the weather, because those gobblers are M.I.A (28:08). Mikey and Malcom are gearing up to head off to Texas to hopefully catch some big birds over there (38:47). Mikey picked himself up a new turkey gun, and that thing has got some KICK to it (42:00)! We've got another handicap hunt coming up here soon courtesy of Southern Outdoors Unlimited (45:10)! Finally, y'all have been KILLING it on the Turkey Call competition, but there's still time left to get your gobble on for a chance at these AWESOME calls (48:49)!

In today's episode, y'all make sure to get in on our Turkey Call giveaway in the community (00:15)! Mikey, Malcom, and Will went off to get a turkey this past weekend, and BOY was it an experience (04:09). Malcom might be a novice turkey hunter but he thinks he's ready to be a WORLD CHAMP caller (17:26). If you call up a gobbler and they answer, are they ALWAYS gonna come back to you (20:48)? Are turkeys smarter animals than deer (26:13)? Rolling Thunder Game Calls sent us some bad-to-the-bone calls to giveaway (31:44)... What state has the best turkeys to hunt (36:24)? Picking an outfitter is a long process, here's our tips to ensure you're picking the RIGHT one (38:39)! We're in dire need of some snake boots down on the farm, here's what we're thinking about grabbing (49:51)...

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).