Gamekeeper Podcast

This week we are honored to have Dr. Dana Morin, an Applied Population Ecologist with the Carnivore and Population Ecology Lab at the Forest and Wildlife Research Center at Mississippi State, sitting between the turkeys and explaining many facts about coyotes. We learn they are a fascinating animal, very much deserving of our respect even though we still seem to want to trap or shoot each one we see. They weren’t always in the Eastern half of the U.S., yet have you ever wondered how they got here? Why do they howl? Just how smart are they? If you trap one how long does it take another to fill the void? How large are their territories?  Her vast amount of research into their habits and habitat allow her to provide us some serious insight. We learn it all and more. Listen, Learn and Enjoy!

Show Notes:

Big thanks to Dr. Dana Morin with the MSU Carnivore and Population Ecology Lab 

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During this BONUS episode, Neill and Daniel Haas join us to explain the details of the much anticipated Mr. Fox Vest. It’s been somewhat of a mystery until now, but listen and you can find out the story behind, the reason for and how to acquire your own piece of turkey hunting history. It will be obvious that much thought occurred when designing the vest AND making certain as many people as possible have an opportunity to collect one. Listen Learn and Enjoy.

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This week we welcome Duke Traps owner Bill Duke and world class trapper Cody Shows to the studio to sit between the turkeys and talk trapping. It’s nearly time for turkeys to nest and controlling egg eating predators is on everyone’s mind. We get some great insight from the guy who’s company actually developed the famous Duke Dog Proof trap and probably talks to more trappers than anyone else on the planet. Then, Cody Shows shares his wisdom to help us all be better nest predator trappers. Let’s do our part to help the wild turkey! Listen, Learn and Enjoy.

Show Notes:

Performance tested wildlife management equipment at Duke Traps  

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This week we send off duck season in style with some of our favorite duck stories, great duck hunting advice and insight into imprinting waterfowl. At the end Chris Paradise and Dudley tell a couple of stories that will make the hair on your arms stand up. These are chilling spiritual experiences experienced by lifelong friends and family in a duck blind. They left us speechless and with eyes watering. We are joined by Spence Halford, Brooks Tinsley, Bill Gibson, Mark Prudhome, Bill Sugg and Chris Paradise as we celebrate the duck season. It’s one you don’t want to miss. Listen, Learn and Enjoy.

Show Notes:

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This week on the GameKeeper Podcast we’re excited to have finally had Kyle Lybarger and Jake Brown from The Native Habitat Project in the studio – where we covered as many bases as we could on native and non-native flora, wildlife habitat, burning, savannahs and other ecosystems, and more. We got downright philosophical and really “nerded out” on some cool topics, like:  what did the landscape look like 500 years ago, and how can we achieve that look again, but what would be your modern tweaks?, and what if ole Smokey The Bear never entered the picture?. We all made new friends, and learned something as well. Listen, Learn, and Enjoy!

Show Notes:

Big thanks to Kyle Lybarger and Jake Brown with The Native Habitat Project

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This week we get serious and hear a duck hunting story that came awfully close to having a bad ending. Like many of us want to do, Jason Cook found himself duck hunting during a major freeze up. When his dog fell through the ice on a long retrieve and couldn’t get out…like all of us would, he started to his dog in attempt to save him. It's a perilous situation and when Jason falls through the ice himself and can’t touch bottom, it gets even worse. We recorded this podcast hoping to remind duck hunters how dangerous things can get and what to do in case you find yourself in a bad situation.  

This is one you might want to share with a friend. 

Listen, Learn and Stay Safe.    

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This week we discuss the art of calling coyotes. Expert caller Jon Collins of FOXPRO joins us to explain the many calls and techniques he has learned through years of chasing the crafty critters. Ole Wiley is found in every area of the country, and as Gamekeepers we worry about our fawns and turkeys.  We all knew they are formidable predators, but we learn they're susceptible to calling year round and it takes skill to regularly kill them. It’s an interesting discussion. By the way, do you pronounce it ki-yote or ki-yo-te? Listen, Learn and Enjoy.

Show Notes:

Big thanks to Jon Collins of FOXPRO

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This week we welcome Jessica Crawford, an incredibly knowledgeable Archaeologist hailing from The Archaeological Conservancy, to discuss all things related to our Native American cultures spanning from thousands of years ago to present day. What type of tools did they use and how did they make them? What site types did they inhabit? Did they practice any type of gamekeeping similar to how we do it today? Where do I look for artifacts, and what is ethical and/or legal means of doing so, and how do I properly document them? What do I do if I find a “site” or “mound” on my property? We also shared a couple of stories about the dark side of artifact collecting. Jessica and her family come from a long line of hardcore hunters and farmers, making her a perfect fit for this discussion we’ve been wanting to have for quite some time. Listen, Learn, and Enjoy!!!

Show Notes:

Big thanks to Jessica Crawford from The Archaeological Conservancy

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On this extra episode, we learn how to take care of and maintain waterfowl and deer mounts. Dust, sunshine, beetles, and more deteriorate your taxidermy mounts and Tyler Coleman of Full Circle Waterfowl helps us understand how to care for them. If you have mounts, it’s worth the listen. Gamekeepers also have to take care of their taxidermy trophies. Listen Learn and Enjoy.

Show Notes : 

Many thanks to Tyler Coleman for joining us on the show! 

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WATCH on the Go App : Mossy Oak Ingredient Wild : Stuffed Venison Racks 

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On this week’s episode we talk about taxidermy and how it’s been a part of our culture for many years. Who hasn’t seen a big deer head hanging on a wall and wanted one for their own? It’s a way to pay tribute to the animal and to an especially memorable hunt.  Guest Rett Kelly of Kelly Taxidermy has been in the business for over fifty years and knows a thing or two about it. He also explains some simple tips that will help any taxidermist give you back the best mounts. Listen, Learn and Enjoy.

Show Notes:

Big thanks to Rett Kelly of Kelly Taxidermy: 334-567-6452

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Mossy Oak Ingredient Wild : Instant Pot Bison Mississippi Roast Sandwich

Gamekeeper Butchery : Bison Stew Meat

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