Joining Larry around the Campfire for the 300th episode is J. Wayne Fears, legendary outdoorsman, outdoor writer, editor, wildlife biologist, camp cook, speaker, storyteller supreme, book author..and someone Larry is extremely proud to call his friend! Fears is a member of the Explorer's Club and numerous Halls of Fame. He has written thousands of feature articles and at last count over 30 award-winning books. In this episode Larry and J. Wayne recall some of the more "interesting" adventures they shared in years past, as well as delving into some of J. Wayne's recent books. To learn more about J. Wayne Fears, his adventures and books go www.ruralsportsman.com...or Google "J.Wayne Fears books".

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Larry's podcast producer, Dustin Vaughn Warncke, sits down with outdoor legend, "Mr. Whitetail", Larry Weishuhn and discusses his beginning and early years, outdoor career, life lessons and the legacy he hopes to leave behind after 50 years of incredible media work in the outdoor industry.

Larry Weishuhun is a professional wildlife biologist, outdoor writer, book author, artist, after-dinner speaker, podcaster, outdoor television and radio show host and life-long hunter/wildlife conservationist.  As a professional wildlife biologist he has established quality wildlife management programs on well over 12,000,000 acres. As an outdoor writer/television show host he has published over 4,000 feature articles, columns and blogs, has authored and/or co-authored nine award-winning books and written chapters for many others; he has appeared in over 500 outdoor television episodes.

Larry has hosted, co-hosted, owned and produced many award winning outdoor television series. He currently serves as a co-host for the weekly “A Sportsman’s Life” with Luke Clayton and Jeff Rice, which can be seen on CarbonTV.com and YouTube.

Larry currently does three weekly podcast: “DSC’s Campfires with Larry Weishuhn” which airs on Spotify, Applepodcasts, Carbontv.com, waypointtv.com and elsewhere; “Campfire Talk with Luke and Larry” on Sporting Classics Daily as well as many other platforms; “Catfish Radio with Luke Clayton and Friends” which can be listened to on CarbonTV.com.  Larry too has been doing a weekly outdoor radio show with Luke Clayton since 2007, “Luke Clayton Outdoors”.

Even though known universally as “Mr. Whitetail” Larry has hunted extensively on six continents.  In 2007 he was inducted into the “National Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame” and that same year received the very sparingly presented “Zeiss Lifetime Achievement Award”.  Long involved in wildlife conservation and hunting Larry serves as a Brand Ambassador for Hornady, and long served as the “DSC (Dallas Safari Club) Ambassador”.

Learn more about Larry at: https://www.larryweishuhn.net/

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Learn more about Dustin Vaughn Warncke and connect with him the following ways.

Text: (512) 497-7674
Email Dustin: [email protected]

All the LINKS:

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(HOGGER BOYS TV SHOW ON CARBON)

Some of Those Links:

https://BusinesswithDustin.com (Full-Stack Consulting, Marketing, and Business Scaling)

https://DustinsProjects.com (Creator Hub)

https://DustinsBooks.com (Amazon Author Hub)

https://DustinsPodcast.com (Personal Growth Podcast The Empowered Life)

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While attending the 2025 DSC Summer Expo and DSCF Gala (www.dscf.org) Larry was able to visit with Doug Hamlin, NRA’s CEO about the new National Rifle Association and where he sees the organization heading in the future!

A frank though inspiring conversation about the NRA (www.NRA.com), as well as how organizations such as the Dallas Safari Club (www.biggame.org) and others can work together to maintain our rights to own firearms and outdoor style way of life we all love!

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Former U.S. Border Patrol Agent, handgun and rifle hunter, storyteller, and outdoor writer extraordinaire Shane Jahn sits down with Larry to discuss what got him into law enforcement and outdoor writing , but also how he came to love hunting in Africa, particularly pursuing Cape buffalo with large bore handguns. Shane and Larry also discuss GUN TALES, the fabulous nearly year-old online magazine (www.guntales.net), he does with his friend, the legendary Sheriff Jim Wilson.

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Larry, fresh off of hugely successfully conventions and fundraisers for both Texas Wildlife Association (www.texas-wildlife.org) and the DSC Foundation (www.dscf.org) recalls some of the things he encountered and a question or two he was asked while attending these great events. Larry too, discusses a premium regarding the upcoming 300th episode.

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Dr. Bill Eikenhorst, DVM joins Larry around the campfire to discuss the seemingly eminent re-invasion of screwworms into the southern US, with some updates of what is being done to halt the reappearance of screwworm flies whose larval stage consumes live flesh. And what effect the screwworm fly could possibly have on deer, other warm-blooded animals, including pets.

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Beyond Brad Fenson being a proud Canadian, Brad is one of Larry's heroes when it comes to writing, photography, cooking wild game, thr outdoor lifestyle and storytelling. Brad has received over 100 national awards for his outdoor communication efforts. He has written for over 65 hard copy and digital publications, having hunted and fished on several continents. He too is a most interesting seminar speaker and podcaster. Because of his honesty in reporting he does a tremendous amount of field-testing for many different hunting, fishing, and outdoor product companies.

To learn more about the many things Brad Fenson does, simply "Google" his name. I know you'll be impressed with all he does in outdoors, including always involving his wife and twin daughters!

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Larry talks a bit about the recent devastating floods in the Texas Hill County, but also about the DSC Summer Expo (www.biggame.org), DSC Foundation Gala (www.DSCF.org) and bidding on auction items to support wildlife conservation thru www.onlinehuntingauctions.com.

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Larry personally invites ALL to the 2025 DSC Summer Expo and DSCF’s GALA (www.biggame.org) and (www.dscf.org), and describes some of the many activities during the event as well as fundraising auctions, including a fall black bear hunt with Wilderness Escape Lodge in Maine, the Choctaw McNab on Choctaw Hunting Lodge and the Coues whitetail hunt on the El Durangueno Ranch in Durango, Mexico, hunts where Larry will be present.

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The seasonal heat of July brings on thoughts of soon to follow cooler temperatures, and real hunting camp campfires. But before Fall arrives now it’s time for the 40th Anniversary Texas Wildlife Association (www.texas-wildlife.org) convention. Larry discusses many things about the upcoming convention and fundraiser including the classic Founder’s Rifle and the 40th Anniversary Limited Edition knives, which will go on auction at the convention but also on www.onlinehuntingauctions.com .

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