Oklahoma Outdoors

This is the (self proclaimed) best turkey hunting story of all time! John and his long time best friend Stiles head to one of their old stomping grounds in the Texas panhandle to chase Rio Grande turkeys and end up getting way more than they bargained for. The last time these two turkey hunted together they were in high school, now they are grown and Stiles's 6 year old son joins them on their quest for fun and tail fans. The hunt starts slow but when the action picks up, it really gets out of hand!

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When Michael Ashcraft gets off the drilling rig, he's either shooting ducks or killing turkeys. So much so that he has to travel to several different states to get his fill. From the pines of Tennessee to the mountains of Montana, there aren't many situations Michael hasn't encountered in the turkey woods. This week he joins John to talk through how he goes about it, and how he's successful both in harvesting birds and finding places and properties to do it on. If you call yourself a turkey hunter this is the episode for you!

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TJ Norman and his family had a 2020 deer season for the ages. They drew 6 controlled hunt deer tags in North Western Oklahoma and put the time and effort into making the most of them. TJ himself was fortunate enough to tag not one but two mule deer in a state that most people don't know mule deer exist, much less that you can hunt them. John and TJ talk a little bit about the draw process and the work that went into making the Norman family so successful out in the field.

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In todays hunting culture, people are told they can't go out and hunt unless they have the very best of everything. This week John talks about where the common man or woman should be spending their money on gear. It is in fact possible to go on a hunt without breaking the bank. When John went on his first elk hunt, he was wearing hand me down boots, a pack that was too small, and a $30 tent. Today his gear list is a little more sophisticated, and he uses his experiences in the woods and mountains to break down what is and what is not important to have with you.

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This week John slows things down and has a good ol fashion story session. This easy listening episode recounts John's first whitetail deer at the age of 15, a screaming bull elk, a long shot antelope, and a pop shot duck. These are just a few of the stories that turned John into the outdoorsman that he is today, and they are pretty entertaining to boot. Sit back, relax, and get ready to laugh on this episode of the Oklahoma Outdoors Podcast.

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If you have ever dreamed of that once in a lifetime type hunt, you have probably looked into the complicated world of draw tags and preference points. On this weeks episode, John breaks down what these hunts are, how preference point systems work, and what you need to do to get started. Whether you want to hunt Oklahoma elk, Utah Bison, or those big Iowa whitetails, there is something for everyone to learn in this one.

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Clay Forst is back on this weeks episode to deep dive into Turkey hunting. Clay runs the hunting operation on the historic Stuart Ranch based out of Waurika Oklahoma. John and Clay talk all things turkey hunting, starting with pre season and going all the way into calling and hunting techniques. The guys throw in a few stories along the way and just have a great over all conversation. Give it a listen!

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Jug fishing is one of the oldest and most efficient ways to catch catfish. Not only is it simple and cheap, but it's a great family activity and one of the easiest ways to fill the freezer. This week Paul Mccann jumps on the podcast to talk about his innovative Okie Flipper, a jug fishing method that is lightyears ahead of gatorade and laundry detergent bottles. Not only does Paul talk about his product, but he also schools John on a subject he thought he was quite the expert on. So sit back and get ready to take some notes, it's almost fish frying time!

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Spring is in the air and water temps are rising! If bass weren't on your mind already, they will be after this episode. Today John is joined by bass guide and lake Eufaula record holder Bill Wright. Bill has been bass fishing for over 60 years and in the early 2000's came up with a better way to fish a carolina rig. On a fishing trip with bass legend Jimmy Houston, the two coined the phrase "Okie Rig" and the name stuck. Bill starts with some basic tackle recommendations for those just getting into the sport, and then gives a great explanation of how bass use a lake throughout the year. John and Bill then jump into all things Okie Rig and how to fish it. If you have ever had a desire to catch more or bigger bass, this is the episode for you!

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This week on the show we discuss lead ammunition and if we as hunters should be transitioning to ammunition made from safer metals.  We cover what impacts lead ammunition may have on the game we are harvesting and also various non-game species that come into contact with the lead.  We also discussed differences in performance between lead and non-lead ammunition.  Jason shared a story relating to the use of lead ammunition and having to remove components of the ammo from his meat.  This leads to concerns of the meat becoming contaminated from prolonged exposure to lead and also concerns regarding the transmission of high lead levels in animals that scavenge the carcasses.

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