Episode Summary:
Mike sits down with his brothers Mark and Matt for a spring catch-up covering all things Outdoor Ruhls. They swap stories about this year’s turkey season—Mike’s morning in the woods with Caitlin, close calls with Poppy, and the joys and struggles of chasing thunder chickens. Mark breaks down his spring bass trips to North Carolina and northern PA, shares thoughts on lure selection and spawning cycles, and explains how tubes made a comeback. The guys also talk about Caitlin’s lucky elk tag draw, summer fishing trips (Norway and Cape Charles), and tease some exciting episodes ahead.

Topics Covered:

Turkey hunting stories from New Mexico and Pennsylvania

Introducing kids to turkey hunting (CJ and Robert updates)

Caitlin’s perfect hunt and turkey enchilada recipes

Mark’s bass trips: Lake Gaston & Northern PA lakes

Spring lure tactics: finesse vs. power fishing

Boat issues, dreams of LiveScope, and catching citation sheep’s head

Summer plans: Deer Camp, Cape Charles, and Norway

Caitlin draws her premium elk tag again

Future episodes teased:

Conservation writer Ben Goldfarb

“Hell on Wheels” bike crash episode

Bassin' with Bob

Norway travel recordings

Recipes Mentioned:

Turkey Green Chile Enchiladas (similar to Mike’s pheasant version)

Turkey Green Chile Corn Chowder

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