Gamekeeper Podcast

This week we have a deep deer discussion with Lann Wilf, a past MDWFP Deer Program Coordinator. Lann has had many years of experience managing whitetails on a professional level, and also knows a thing or two about chasing whitetail bucks. He lives his advice and walks us through what he recommends. We seem to talk more about small properties on this one and we think there is a lot to glean here. Learn how he matured and what he now considers the real trophy. Listen, Learn and Enjoy! 

Show Notes:
MDWFP White-Tailed Deer Program: https://www.mdwfp.com/wildlife-hunting/wildlife-species-program/white-tailed-deer-program 

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This week, we are joined by Chief Cyrus Ben of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. We ask him a lot of questions, ranging from artifacts to the cultural importance of hunting to his people. We ask him to take us back hundreds of years and explain how things were done and what the landscape looked like. The Chief was a great guest, an eloquent speaker, and knowledgeable about everything from hunting to managing their extensive business interests. He cares deeply about his people, their historic past, and, of course, their future. His passion for life is quickly evident, and he felt like an old friend. We learned about hunting rabbits with short, throwable hickory clubs called rabbit sticks, and the Chief told the story of his first deer and a recent bull elk. He also explained how they manage wildlife and set seasons on the 36,000 acres under their control. This is a good one. Listen, Learn and Enjoy.  

Show Notes:
Mississippi Choctaw: https://www.choctaw.org/

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This week, we have a truly special guest, Mr. Marlin Watkins from the hills of eastern Ohio, to explain the history and traditions of fall turkey hunting in the Northeast. The man is a legendary call maker and a gifted turkey hunter who is passionate about his dogs busting fall flocks, allowing him to call the birds back together. It was interesting to hear him explain the strategy and how the different age birds behave. We were shocked to hear him say he had fall long beards sometimes gobble hundreds of times to help locate each other. He explains the hunting process with a dog and without, plus how the traditional hunt is holding on in certain areas where legal.  If you love turkeys and the fall woods…whether you can hunt them in the fall or not, we think you will enjoy listening and understanding the traditions from this old-school gentleman. Listen, Learn and Enjoy.  

Show Notes:
Marling Watkins Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/don.watkins.944 

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This week we have another conversation with Flip Pallot and we’re also joined by two of our favorite Gamekeepers Jeff Foxworthy and Glenn Garner. Flip tells the fresh story of the largest whitetail he has killed, which happened that morning! We all discuss the allure of hunting big whitetail bucks and how it has strained many marriages, careers, friendships and much more. But why? We ask just what is it about white-tailed deer that makes us all so crazy for them? We also hear a hilarious snort wheeze story from Jeff and the harrowing story of a poacher that unknowingly slipped near him one Sunday afternoon after he had just purchased his farm.  It’s a good one. Listen. Learn, Enjoy.  

Show Notes:
Flip YouTube: @FlipPallotOutdoors | https://www.youtube.com/@FlipPallotOutdoors
Flip Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flippallot/
Jeff Foxworthy: https://jefffoxworthy.com/
Jeff Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realjefffoxworthy/ 

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This week we are joined by Gene and Barry Wensel to discuss their amazing deer hunting career. The Wensel brothers are legendary for getting bucks up close for bow shots and their ability to read sign associated with mature bucks. There are a lot of stories told and along the way we ask questions to help us all understand how they pick the right tree. It’s a fun one! Listen, Learn and Enjoy. 

Show Notes:
Brothers of the Bow: https://www.facebook.com/p/Brothers-of-the-Bow-100064535420591/  

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This week we're joined by a truly special guest: the legendary Flip Pallot. Renowned for his exceptional fishing skills and deep passion for bowhunting whitetails, Flip is someone we’ve admired for years. We always felt we were kindred spirits, and finally, we got the chance to share a camp and dive into meaningful conversation. During our time together, he shared the unforgettable story of his first buck and opened up about what bowhunting means to him. At 82 years old, Flip brings a wealth of experience and wisdom—not just on hunting, but on living life to the fullest. We did our best to capture his insights and reflections for you. Listen, Learn, and Enjoy.

Show Notes:
Flip Pallot Schools: https://www.flippallot.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flippallot
YouTube: @FlipPallotOutdoors | https://www.youtube.com/@FlipPallotOutdoors
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flippallot/ 

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This week, we are captivated by Dr. Robbie Godwin’s harrowing account of his recent elk hunting accident where a broadhead pierced his chest. Alone on a remote New Mexico mountain without cell service and a malfunctioning handheld radio, Robbie was forced to be both the patient and the doctor. Faced with life-altering decisions—should he risk pulling out the broadhead and severe bleeding, wait four hours for his outfitter to reach him at dark or try to walk out for help?—this story is a gripping reminder that accidents happen in an instant. It’s a tale of faith, love for family, calm under pressure, and the importance of preparation. Listen, Learn, and Enjoy.

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This week, we’re joined by bow hunter Tommy Allen of Ohio, who recently harvested a once-in-several-lifetimes buck—a 216-inch typical giant he named Zeus. Tommy shares the incredible story and history behind this legendary deer, from passing on him a year earlier to give him time to grow, to dealing with neighbors hunting him, and Zeus becoming camera-shy and shifting his home range. We were captivated by Tommy’s determination, patience, and ability to stay calm when it mattered most. It’s an inspiring story filled with lessons that every hunter can apply. Listen, Learn, and Enjoy!

Show Notes:
Read the story in Field & Stream: https://www.fieldandstream.com/hunting/tommy-allen-216-inch-ohio-whitetail

Video coming soon on @buckeyeboyzoutdoors: https://www.youtube.com/@buckeyeboyzoutdoors 

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This week we dive into the process of acquiring a suppressor/silencer. Brandon Maddox, the Founder of Silencer Central, joins us to explain trusts vs individual purchases, the new improved process and much more.  We love the idea of reducing noise pollution on our farms and the silencer seems like a perfect tool to help a Gamekeeper when harvesting does. Squirrel hunters swear by them. Adults and especially kids can benefit from the reduced decibel exposure and recoil. They just make sense.  We learned a lot from the conversation and were impressed with Brandon’s desire to make sure wildlife conservation benefits from the process.   Listen, Learn and Enjoy.                 

Show Notes:
Silencer Central: https://www.silencercentral.com/ 
YouTube: @SilencerCentral 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SilencerCentral/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silencercentral  

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This week we are joined by a very special guest, 84-year-old Dr. Joe Bumgardner to discuss the intricate details of what actually causes the demise of a bow-shot deer. The many skinning shed autopsies he has performed has helped him diagnosis cause and correlate it with blood sign and the length of the blood trail. He has analyzed and explains all this to help bow hunters and gun hunters evaluate their hits and make smart decisions. Dr. Bumgardner also tells the story of his latest Mississippi buck named Houdini, a 175-inch monster typical. Lastly, his story of falling from a treestand, setting his broken femur in the woods and laying all night waiting for help will amaze you.  You have to listen to this one. Listen, Learn and Enjoy. 

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