RHO Podcast

The proposed PEACE Act, or IP28, in Oregon, could spell the end for rural America if it passes this November. It aims to ban hunting, fishing, livestock operations, rodeos, and more. Will it? That remains to be seen. Let's talk about it on this episode.

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RP Scritchfield is a knife maker who went viral for a unique turkey knife that he built for a friend. Tens of thousands of messages later, and he's now building them full-time. Hear his story on this episode of the RHO Podcast!

More from RP:

Personal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rpscritchfield

Knife Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/scritchfield_knives

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This week, we recorded from the second annual Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Conservation Classic and the Lake Shelbyville Archery Park! We always have a great time hanging out with the guys and gals from BHA and all the other great organizations that made this park and make this event possible.

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Turkey populations are all over the board. In many places, they are way down from just 10 years ago. Why is that and what can you do? That's what Canyon talks about on this episode. He also talks about the amazing event put on by HHA USA last week, and two upcoming events.

You can get more info on the BHA and Ducks Unlimited events below:

BHA - https://www.backcountryhunters.org/events/eventid/5030/e/2026-backcountry-conservation-classic-shelbyville-il-9-may-2026

Ducks Unlimited - https://ducksunlimited.myeventscenter.com/event/North-Shore-Chicago-Annual-Banquet

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Fresh off having a new baby, Austin is back for another Full Draw Friday! We talk about all kinds of habitat improvements, Amishmen, and much more on this edition!

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Rodney is a land specialist with Midwest Farm and Land. He does millions of dollars worth of sales every year in Illinois. He's also a partner of ours on the podcast. This week, he stopped by to talk about the market, his other business, and much more.

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For any info on real estate available through Midwest Farm and Land, or anything that RG Outdoors has, contact Rodney Hawkins 618-925-3153.

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Nelson is a true modern Montana mountain man. He's an avid hunter of mule deer, whitetails, elk, antelope, bears, and more. He also snow sleds, snowboards, trout fishes, serves on an elite helicopter rescue team, is a current detective and former SWAT and narcotics officer, and is a new content creator. Above all, he's a solid dude who we always enjoy talking to.

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For any info on real estate available through Midwest Farm and Land, or anything that RG Outdoors has, contact Rodney Hawkins 618-925-3153.

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Cody Johnson is the founder of The Thin Blue Line Outdoors. This past deer season, we had a big buck contest with him and his team. Fortunately for us, we came out on top. We talked about that and the great season Cody and his team just wrapped up on this episode of the RHO Podcast.

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For any info on real estate available through Midwest Farm and Land, or anything that RG Outdoors has, contact Rodney Hawkins 618-925-3153.

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Kurt Belding is the host of Western Obsessions TV, where he takes viewers along on his outdoor hunting adventures. He's grown up in the outdoors and dedicated himself to being a successful hunter and video producer. We talked with him about his upbringing, filming and editing hunts, how to build mental toughness and stay in shape for the season, and much more!

More from Kurt: https://www.westernobsessionstv.com/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100039384646786 https://www.instagram.com/western_obsessions_tv/ https://www.youtube.com/@WesternObsessionsTV

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For any info on real estate available through Midwest Farm and Land, or anything that RG Outdoors has, contact Rodney Hawkins 618-925-3153.

Check out Raks Big Game Supplements for all your mineral and protein needs! Go to Raksbiggame.com and see everything they have to offer.

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Dalton Tunis is the founder of Bone Boss Outdoors, where he handcrafts turkey and deer calls, manages properties, and creates content for hunters. We talked with him this week about all those things, common goals of hunters, conservation, and much more.

More from Dalton and Bone Boss:

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094094520499

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bonebossoutdoors/

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@bonebossoutdoors

Website - https://bonebossoutdoors.com/

Ridge Hunter Products and Merchandise:

Ridgehunteroutdoors.com

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Support our Partners:

For any info on real estate available through Midwest Farm and Land, or anything that RG Outdoors has, contact Rodney Hawkins 618-925-3153.

Check out Raks Big Game Supplements for all your mineral and protein needs! Go to Raksbiggame.com and see everything they have to offer.

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