Catch My Drift

In Episode 51 we are joined by Marcus Lashley. Marcus is a Wildlife Ecology Professor at the University or Florida and cohost of the Wild Turkey Science Podcast. Marcus lives for turkey hunting and has learned plenty about turkeys to help him and fellow turkey hunters in the woods. He is serious about favorable habitat and the conservation of the turkeys he loves to chase. This episode is a must listen if you love turkey hunting and hope to do so with your grandchildren.

Check out the Wild Turkey Science Podcast and Turkeys For Tomorrow for more info on turkey conservation

In Episode 50 we are joined by Thurman Tucker. Thurman is the Minnesota State Coordinator for Quail Forever. He is an avid upland game bird hunter who's passion lead him to conserving quail and pheasant alike and assuring they have a place in our neck of the woods for years to come. Thurman is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to quality habitat and how to improve land to benefit the quail.

If you would like to learn more about how you can support quail check out MN Quail Forever or reach out to Thurman [email protected]

In Episode 49 we are joined by Devin Smeltzer. Devin is a left handed pitcher for the Florida Marlins and former Minnesota Twins pitcher. He was born and raised out East where he caught the fishing bug. Devin travels the country with the different organizations he plays for and takes along a fishing rod on every road trip. His outdoor interests don't stop there, he is a die hard outdoorsman who is up to chase any game he can. 

In Episode 48 we are joined by Mark Huelsing. Mark is a member of the Exo Mtn Gear team and the host of the Hunt Back Country Podcast. He has hunted in a handful of Western states for bear, deer, elk and even mountain goat. Mark takes his hunting gear seriously and is part of the brains behind the all new K4 pack system launching this spring by Exo. 

Check out Exo Mtn Gear's awesome packs and Mark's podcast The Hunt Backcountry Podcast

In Episode 47 we are joined again by Norm Yackle. This episode was recorded while ice fishing for sturgeon on the Mississippi River! Topics discussed include Norm's 2022 musky season and what flies and tactics helped him put two dozen musky in the net, our ice fishing success thus far, and late ice preparation as well as Norm's favorite ice-out fishing. 

In Episode 46 we are joined by Joey Hartley. Joey is an avid coyote hunter and host of Mangy Dog TV. He hunts coyotes year round and in a very unique way - with his dogs! He has captured some incredible footage of his coyote hunting techniques that are definitely worth checking out. If you are interested in chasing predators throughout the country you won't want to miss this episode!

Check out Mangy Dog TV's incredible videos 

In Episode 45 we are joined again by regular guest Nathan Chick. On this episode topics discussed include our Christmas wish list, each of our fantasy football teams, the fantastic season the Minnesota Vikings are having (for once), and the success that each of us have had in the woods chasing deer.  

In Episode 44 we are joined by Jake Polk. Jake is a hard core whitetail hunter and owner of Polk Whitetail Management. He orchestrates management plans specific to meet clients needs and help them reach their goals. He's got a comprehensive understanding of how deer use landscapes and where to ambush your target buck. We had a great time recording and I'm sure you will learn a thing or two about the land whitetail roam.

Check out Jake's work and some awesome pictures of big bruiser bucks.

In Episode 43 we are joined by Jake Keeler. Jake is an artist and avid fly fisherman. He is passionate about hunting down fish with attitude and portraying that visceral feeling in his artwork. Jake's artwork is truly on-of-a-kind and fisherman nationwide dig it. Give this episode a listen for fall fishing tips and tactics.

Be sure to check out Jake's work on his website and watch Water Sabbath