This week, we're talking about the Montana otter mauling that resulted in one woman being airlifted, as well as preserving the good stuff from our garden and opportunities to notch a bow tag on sweet meat this season.

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Episode Notes:

• Rembo's biggest podcast fan
• The ETSHA event - East Tennessee Squirrel Hunter Association 
• Mouse in the HSS Vest 
• Sportsman's Swap Shop
• The Montana Otter Mauling
• The Purple Hulls Band
• Killing Sweet Meat 

Back in the office with the boys talking upcoming hunting seasons, storm damage, fighting a fox, and Use It or Lose It with Alaska Guide Creations. Check it out!

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This week, we're talking with Scott Graves of Special Ops Xcursions for a look at what the program is all about, as well as a look back at our recent Jr. Warrior Archery Camp for the kids of Special Ops troops. Check it out!

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We're talking with Garry Mason this week as we discuss the Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame he founded over two decades ago, as well as the upcoming Legends banquet in August. There's nothing else like it! Be sure to give it a listen.

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Great conversation this week as we visit with Hank Hearn of Mississippi to talk old-school hunting stories and his time as head guide at Tara / Willow Point. Good stuff, great memories.

Episode Notes:

• Too much rain and summer bucks
• Velvet bucks in Mississippi 
• Hank Hearn's hunting roots
• Early turkey hunting days in Mississippi 
• Going to work guiding hunters at Tara / Willow Point
• Doe management with the bow and arrow
• Turkey hunting with Preston Pittman 
• Turkey hunting with Knight & Hale
• Deer hunting with Will Primos
• Making memories and the stuff that matters most

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Every man needs to be charged by a big wild animal at some point in his life. The adrenaline rush is one you'll never forget. It demands instant respect for life. The charge I experienced came in the form of a moose attack in the river bottoms of western Montana. Check out the story in this week's podcast.

Episode Notes:

• Montana moose up close and personal
• You can't outrun or climb a tree to escape a moose
• Eating his own velvet 
• Crazy YouTube comments 
• Use It or Lose It - Nose Jammer 

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We just got back from the Tethrd 5-year anniversary event in Columbia, Tennessee, and we're talking about what we found at the event. So it's the perfect time to kick off our new podcast segment, Use it or Lose It. We'll be spotlighting different products each week and deciding whether we'd use it, or lose it. This week, we're talking about the Tethrd ONE climbing stick, Scent Slinger, and the My Sling-a-Ling!
It's a great episode! Check it out.

Episode Notes:

• Tethrd event recap
• Kicking off the Use It or Lose It segment
• Tethrd One Stick
• Tethrd Carbon Platform
• Scent Slinger 
• My-Sling-a-Ling 

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We've got our good friend, Paul Walerczak, back on the podcast this week for a talk on the tick bite that changed his life, as well as what you need to know about battling Lyme Disease.

Episode Notes:

• Paul's new BBQ business - Triple T BBQ
• The tick bite that changed Paul's life
• Symptoms of the disease 
• The ugly side of Lyme
• Finding the right doctor
• Meds to battle Lyme Disease 
• How to prevent contact with ticks

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We've got our good friend, Keith Polk, on the podcast for a look back at his hunting roots, as well as favorite hunts with family, friends, Lake Pickle and The Hunting Public. You don't wanna miss this one!

Episode Notes:

• Keith Polk's hunting roots
• The elk season draw
• The Polk Boys
• Hunting with The Hunting Public crew
• The back story on Lake Pickle 

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I've got the boys in the office, and we're talking about the art of giving great gifts. We're discussing how it's not the thought that counts, it's the gift! We're also taking a look at a recent gift guide from Bowhunting.com to help give you some ideas on great gifts for hunting dads and other dudes.

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