This week we sit down in person with Mr. Marlin Watkins and discuss box calls. The man is an incredible wealth of knowledge on the intricacies of woods, different designs, how the calls work and how to run them. His box calls are in high demand from contest callers and serious hunters. After you listen to this episode, you’ll understand why. Listen, Learn and Enjoy.           

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This week we are joined by the call-making legend Bill Zearing of Cody Calls. Bill has a long history of turkey hunting and designing calls that fool turkeys and win contests. The stories are abundant, and the lesson on how to run a pot call is priceless. Pay attention, and you’ll learn something from a man who has been there and done it. Listen, Learn and Enjoy.           

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Cody Calls Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/CodyTurkeyCalls/ 
 

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This week we have William Lester from the Mississippi Delta here to explain his Trumpet turkey calls, and how to play this unique call that’s just a bit different from a traditional Turpin-style trumpet. William is a seasoned, mixed-media artist who aside from trumpets is also known for his watercolor paintings and block prints of mostly turkeys and waterfowl backed by a Mississippi landscape, hand-made dove and duck decoys, and has many great stories to tell from past and present. Most importantly, he helps us understand the “craze” around trumpets. It’s an interesting discussion. Listen, Learn and Enjoy.            

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Follow William on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/williamlestertrumpets/?hl=en
Trumpet Making Process on The Specialist: https://youtu.be/yDvaYqRTMVM?si=w1qv8v2zq0BjAAR3

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This week we learn more about hunting predators with calling expert Jon Collins of FOXPRO. As Gamekeepers we're interested in controlling many of our predators and nest scavengers, and Jon shows us a way to have an exciting hunt during the process. He explains the best times, the best calls, equipment and set ups. He also goes into details about using lights at night. There is a lot of strategy in calling predators, and we all learned something including how he loves to call raccoons! Better get ready…they come running. Listen, Learn and Enjoy.             

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FOXPRO: https://www.gofoxpro.com/
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This week the Gamekeeper Crew airs from the back porch (a.k.a. “The Porch of No Worries”) of the Haas Family cabin in Alabama. It was a welcomed stop on the way home from recording about wild turkey reintroductions and visiting Choctaw Bluff in rural South Alabama, and we were enthused to talk about all things trees and how they inspire us. This pod contains a mashup of history, including the story of the Mossy Oak tree, science, spirituality, basic and advanced how-to, philosophy and overall just getting excited about trees. Listen, Learn, and Enjoy!             

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Nativ Nurseries: https://www.nativnurseries.com/

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This week is a very special episode. We have Mr. Fred Pringle, an 85-year-old southern gentleman who was a 49-year employee of the Alabama Department of Conservation and the man possibly most responsible for restoring turkeys all over the state in the 60s and 70s. Mr. Fred will explain how he trapped and released almost 4,000 turkeys during his career. He explains how he did it and what he learned about turkeys during this process. We also learn a lot about the legendary hunting camp Choctaw Bluff and how it helped influence turkey hunting and set an example for wildlife conservation.  It’s a great one and one any turkey hunter will enjoy listening to. Listen, Learn and Enjoy.             

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Alabama Department of Conservation & Natural Resources: https://www.outdooralabama.com/

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On this bonus podcast we interrupt the turkey season preparations to talk to a professional hunter from Australia. Karl Goodhand of Goodhand OutBack Experiences entertains us with us stories of water buffalos, million acre hunting leases and he explains the hunting traditions of the aboriginal people. His story about the giant crocodile killing his tracking dog is well worth the listen. This one is fun. Listen, Learn and Enjoy.            

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Goodhand Outback Experiences
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This week we’re joined by calling legend Matt Morrett to talk turkeys. Matt was the first person to win the Grand National Calling Contest while incorporating a friction call into his routine. He has lived turkey hunting and calling contests all his life and has so much wisdom to share. These days, Matt is giving back to the resource by working as the Director of Marketing for the Pennsylvania Game Commission. It’s a walk down memory lane to hear the stories and learn from Matt’s expertise. You don’t want to miss this one. Listen, Learn and Enjoy.            

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Pennsylvania Game Commission: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/pgc.html
Matt Morrett on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattmorrett/ 

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This week we are talking old-school calls with custom call maker Rick Ferlita. Rick owns Cypress Creek Turkey Calls and specializes in one called a scratch box. There are many variations, and Rick explains the rich history of the call, which goes back a long way. You will enjoy this one. Listen, Learn and Enjoy.            

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Cypress Creek Turkey Calls: https://www.facebook.com/cypresscreekcalls/

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This week we are joined by one of our favorite guests, Dave Owens of the Pinhoti Project.  Dave is a renowned traveling turkey hunter who obsesses over the details and is one of our favorite guests. We decided to ask him questions that he rarely gets asked in an effort to learn something new. How does he prepare for weeks of reduced sleep? He explains his filming set up to help listeners film their own hunts, we talk woodsmanship skills and how they paint a picture of what’s occurring, how he keeps up with the many different turkeys he is aware of, how environmental factors affect the sound of a gobble, how he anticipates what’s going to happen—allowing him to prepare—and how there is something therapeutic about the spring woods. It’s a good one. Listen, Learn and Enjoy.           

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Pinhoti Project: https://pinhotiproject.com/

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