Presented by Georgia Farm Bureau - Stanley Wymbs' father taught him how to hunt decades ago, and he has been hooked ever since. A true lover of the Georgia outdoors, Stanley has chased deer and turkey through many different eras and technological advances. He joins The Field Notes Podcast to discuss what has kept him on fire for hunting over the years, how he started Black Lightning Custom Calls and why it's so important that we keep engaging kids and helping them fall in love with the outdoors. 

Presented by Georgia Farm Bureau - *** The Field Notes Podcast is moving to Tuesdays! *** Lincolnton's Caleb Hudson started fishing competitively when he was in high school, but not long after that, he fell out of love with the sport. After a friend signed up for an open tournament, he was pulled right back in. Now he's No. 1 in the Bassmaster Elite Rookie of The Year standings and looking to finish his first season on the prestigious trail with some hardware. He sits down with Jake Rowe to discuss his new-found love for bass angling, his path to the pros and what he needs to work on in order to keep the ball rolling. Caleb also shares his other passions in the outdoors and his love for the Peach State. 

Presented by Georgia Farm Bureau - James Hall wears a lot of hats, and he's dedicated to setting a positive, Christ-like example for young people. He joins Jake Rowe on the latest episode of The Field Notes Podcast to discuss what he's up to with Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) and the Association of High School Bass Anglers (AHSBA). James talks about his ministry as well as how important it is to offer opportunities for your young people to get outside and learn how to become responsible outdoorsman. He tells some great stories of how those youths have been impacted and shares his passions as they relate to the outdoors. 

Presented by Georgia Farm Bureau -- The 22nd Episode of The Field Notes Podcast features our first expert trapper to join the show. Andy Hicks of Toccoa links up with Jake Rowe to discuss his business and his passion. Andy has extensive experience when it comes to trapping hogs, but he has also worked with beaver and otter in the past. He tells some crazy stories from his days as a trapper and shares his love of our beautiful Georgia outdoors. 

Presented by Farm Bureau of Georgia -- If you are an avid turkey hunter in the Peach State, then you are probably familiar with Pistol Creek Outdoors. Its founder, John Browning, joins The Field Notes Podcast for Episode 21 to tell the story of how it all began. John sits down with Jake Rowe to discuss how he went from a successful career in construction and cabinet making to creating some of the best turkey calls that money can buy. John and Jake talk a little deer hunting and a little fishing, but the episode focuses heavily on stories from the turkey woods and how hunters can enjoy themselves more when they take everything but themselves seriously. 

Presented by Farm Bureau of Georgia - Episode 20 of The Field Notes Podcast features a one-on-one sit down with GON chief editor Jason Nesbit. He tells the story of how he stepped into the role with GON, and what led him to make a career change in his 40s. Jason links up with Jake Rowe to discuss the long-term, multi-faceted vision of GON Outdoors, which includes helping people get outside and enjoy God's creation, serving as a voice for the state's outdoorsmen and, above maybe all else, paving the way for the next generation of hunters and fishermen. A Georgia boy to his core, Jason also digs into what makes the Georgia outdoors so special, and what makes him tick when it comes to hunting and fishing. 

Presented by Georgia Farm Bureau - Episode 19 of The Field Notes Podcast features a 1-on-1 sit down with Derik Lawrence of Send Me Dog Ministries. Derik is an avid hunter and fisherman who has a special knowledge of and connection with hunting dogs. He uses them both to hunt birds and in the pulpit as he ministers to people far and wide. He discusses how God led him to create Send Me Dog Ministries, and blesses us with some scripture. He also talks about what he looks for in a hunting dog and shares his passion for the Georgia Outdoors. 

Presented by Farm Bureau of Georgia -- Lake Lanier spotted bass guide and expert Jimbo Mathley joins The Field Notes Podcast to discuss his incredible journey from Indiana, to Virginia, to the state of Georgia where he has become a go-to source on the Peach State's most popular lake. After a lengthy, successful run in the corporate world, Jimbo took a leap of faith and pursued his dream of fishing for a living. It wasn't always easy, but it was a calling that he did not ignore, nor did he give up on. He walks Jake Rowe through the entire story and delivers some intel on Lake Lanier for those who plan to get out there any time soon. 

The Field Notes Podcast, presented by Farm Bureau of Georgia, welcomes special guests Emily Rushton and Taylor Rampley. Emily is a turkey biologist with the Georgia DNR, and Taylor is a GON Field Editor and avid turkey hunter. They join Jake Rowe to recap the NWTF Show in Nashville last week and discuss the issues, challenges and positive trends surrounding turkey hunting and population in the Georgia outdoors. 

We spend a lot of time in the woods on episode 16 of The Field Notes Podcast, presented by Georgia Farm Bureau. Much like last week, Jake Rowe goes one-on-one with the special guest host, Ben Martin of the Hunt Regs App. Ben has built his app from the ground up, helping hunters stay compliant with state regulations on the surface level. Dig deeper and you'll find the journal, where hunters can use wind, weather, and other factors to track patterns. Ben also tells some fantastic hunt stories and discusses his love of turkey hunting.