Oklahoma Outdoors

Josh Garroutte met Chancy Walters of Whitetail Adrenaline through bass fishing, and after hanging out with him and hearing the stories of chasing big whitetail bucks on the ground he decided to give it a shot himself. Over the last several seasons, Josh has had some exciting encounters of his own and taken some big whitetails in the process. This week Josh jumps on the Oklahoma Outdoors podcast and talks with John about the things he has learned that have led to his success in the field. He goes through the entire process from spotting a buck from the truck to making that final shot. The two even cover homemade decoys and how to keep your legs from falling asleep while you wait twenty yards from a trophy buck. 

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This week on the Oklahoma Outdoors podcast it's all about filming. Filming can be fun and rewarding, but can also be a lot of work. This episode breaks down everything you need to know about the process. From picking the type of camera to fit your needs, to where and how you are going to mount that camera to optimize the best shot. This episode also talks about the dedication it takes to truly make filming work and the effort that goes into telling your story.

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This week John has a little fun and breaks down a single hunt. In order to have success in the field, a hunt has to start at the house. From picking a location based on the time of year, to narrowing down stand locations based on wind direction, and what you do at the truck before you walk in all play a role in bagging the buck you are after.  This episode is meant to challenge every decision you make from the time your head comes off the pillow until you're putting your gear back into the truck. 

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This week John is joined by Bryan Zabitski of Ten Point Crossbow Technologies for an in depth look into the world of horizontal bows. The two talk about the history of the company, how Ten Point bows are made in America, and of course some products and hunting tips. Also covered are questions like bolts vs arrows? Is it all about speed? How far is too far? And does price equal performance? This episode is for anyone who has ever thought about owning a crossbow and crossbow enthusiast alike. 

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On this weeks episode of the Oklahoma Outdoors podcast, John tackles the obstacles of effectively killing mature whitetail bucks over bait. Feeders and bait are looked down upon by much of the hunting community, but when done lawfully it can be a great tool to manage one of America's favorite and most abundant game animals. To kill a mature buck over bait, there is a lot more to it than simply throwing a bag of corn on the ground, especially if you are trying to do it with a bow. Tune in to hear tactics, tips, and the strategies to be more consistent with getting big bucks into your bait sights.

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On this weeks episode of the Oklahoma Outdoors Podcast, Kyle Bridges joins the show to talk about hunting in the southwest corner of the state. After serving in the Army, Kyle found himself working on a cattle ranch and quickly noticed that no one was hunting the property. Once he gained permission, he set out hunting and chasing one buck in particular that seemed to know just how to avoid him in the brushy undergrowth of the region. Check out this episode to hear more about the hunt and the unique landscape it took place in.

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Have you ever asked yourself what your goals are for summer time trail cameras? Everyone loves those beautiful summer time velvet antler trail camera photos, but are they helpful? This week John takes a hard look at the ups and downs of summer trail camera photos, and what a person's goals might be. Is the goal to locate a certain buck? To get inventory? Are you trying to learn something to help you bag a buck this fall? This episode might just have some answers to these questions and some helpful tips along the way. 

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Most Oklahomans would consider filling both buck tags a very successful season. Tyrell Roy did that and more in 2020 by adding a successful draw hunt to the mix! This week Tyrell joins John and tells two awesome but very different success stories that took place last season. One with a buck he had years of history with on his private farm in north central Oklahoma, and another on the Salt Plains National Wildlife refuge where he didn't even know his hunt area until he showed up. Two different circumstances, two great stories.

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John has been charged by wounded hogs, had turkeys hen'd up out of range, and been busted by more whitetails than he can count. This episode is all about the school of hard knocks and learning from mistakes made in the outdoors. Each lesson has a story to go along with it, and each is one that John has had to learn the hard way. Follow along as John talks about things he has done wrong over the years, and you just might be able to keep yourself from making a few of the mistakes yourself.

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Bows, muzzleloaders, and rifles oh my! This episode is all about firepower! Are expensive bows worth it? How many rifles do you need? Where should you spend and where should you skimp on your weapon? All of this is covered in this episode along with a few tips to get better and more accurate gear. 

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