Don't Be Mediocre

Day 4 of Spring Turkey Season Week is a REPLAY! of Episode 3 - The BEST Turkey Hunter You've Never Heard Of - James Olmstead

It is well worth another listen as spring season quickly approaches. James' passion for spring turkey hunting is unmatched. He's gonna share it, along with tips and calling tactics he has used in his many decades of chasing longbeards. 

I sit down with a good old friend. I have known James since grade school.  I also do not know anyone who has such passion for spring turkey hunting. James lives with his family in our hometown in upstate NY. Which is ground zero for his turkey hunting. He's been at it for decades. So, he has tons of knowledge to share. Along with the passion you will hear in his voice. 

He has completed a Grand Slam, travels the country hunting all different species of wild turkey. I'm telling ya....he's one of those guys you get talking turkey, and he becomes a turkey as the conversation goes on. He shares his joy with others. If he isn't hunting himself, he's helping others to get their bird. Enjoy!

Instagram: @james.olmstead.37

It is Day 3 of Spring Turkey Season Week! Today I speak with Mike Chamberlain. He's known as the Wild Turkey Doc. And, you guessed it, he studies the wild turkey. He'll explain behaviors, vocalizations, mating, pecking orders.....he talks wild turkey, literally. Its a great educational episode with a guy who studies them. Enjoy!

Instagram: @wildturkeydoc

Twitter: @wildturkeydoc

Day 2 of Spring Turkey Season Week feature's Scott Ellis. Scott's accomplished it all in the world of turkey hunting: state and grand national calling championships, Owl Hoot champion, Grand Slams, Royal Slams...he's done them all more than once. So, its no secret that we talk turkey in this episode. From calling, calling tactics, his hunts and hunting with his son...its spring turkey season! Gobble! Gobble! Enjoy!

Instagram: @scott_c_ellis

Website: Hunt Quest with Scott Ellis

Woodhaven Calls:Pro Staff - Scott Ellis

YouTube: Hunt Quest with Scott Ellis

We kick off Spring Turkey Season Week with Primos videographer, Lake Pickle. Of course, we talk spring turkey hunting, how he films hunts, his hunts, his very first time working for Primos and good times had by all. I love this time of year. And, what a way to start it off with Lake. Gobble! Gobble! Enjoy!

Instagram: @lakepickle

Website: Primos: The Truth About Hunting

Tristan Adler is a wildlife photographer. He captures some awesome images of nature being nature. He does his work out west in the Rocky Mountains, and especially in Yellowstone National Park. We talk about the stories behind his photos, how he got started, his favorite animal to shoot photos of and much more. Enjoy!

Instagram: @explore_with_tristan

Website: Tristan Adler Photography

Tana Grenda and her family homestead in Bristol Bay, Alaska. She grew up hunting. Along with being into fitness all of her life.

She's an outdoors woman. She loves to hunt, fish, trap, and also trains to hunt. It is an opportunity for she and her family to connect with nature. Its not just about the hunt. She is sharing her passion and knowledge of the outdoors with her children. Its also a plus that her husband is a bush pilot. So, they can cover alot of ground to hunt, fish and trap to provide for their family. Soon you'll be jealous of the wonderful life she leads up in the Last Frontier. Enjoy!

Instagram: @tanasue_fit

@stuckntherut

YouTube: Stuckntherut

Real happy to have Jason come on the podcast. As a fan of his show that was on Sirius Satellite Radio, he and his crew provided tons of entertainment on a daily basis. Then, he was fired just like that. BUT...he's back!! Same team - himself, Tully and Kevin Kraft are now on podcast with the Jason Ellis Show. He's a real candid but sweet guy. DIdn't have to do my podcast. Yet, he did. Says alot about the guy you are about to hear. Enjoy!

Also available on the Don't Be Mediocre YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5Lk_xDRJ3s

Instagram: @wolfmate, @thejasonellisshow

Patreon: Jason Ellis

In this episode I speak with guys who share the love of flying: Collin Caneva and Craig Spilker.  They host a show called Old Green Plane. And, there's a history behind this green plane that is close to the heart of Collin, who pilots the airplane. They talk about how the show came about, how they choose locations, the best small airport food spots, and more. This is a fun episode. You're introduced to the world of aviation from a different angle. Enjoy!

Brittany is a hunter from the Show Me State. Born in Florida, she moved to Missouri to be closer to and be able to hunt whitetails. One of her passions. She gets after it. And, she isn't afraid to try. Plus, she isn't too bad of a wild turkey hunter. You gotta love people who have goals and dreams. Then they go after them. This is Brittany. Enjoy!

Instagram: @brittbarnhart

YouTube: Brittany Barnhart

Website: Brittany Barnhart

This is one tasty episode. Margie tells you how to prepare wild game meats, discusses the differences between game meats, how to prepare with only a few ingredients, and just how to make it taste f'ing awesome! Margie is also in a contest on FavoriteChef.com - wild game cook.

For that reason, this is also an early release, bonus episode. Please visit the website and vote for Margie. The contests ends the week of February 25th. 

Instagram: @wyldgourmet & @os_fromfieldtotable

Favorite Chef: Margie Nelson - Wild Game