The Field Notes Podcast

Presented by Georgia Farm Bureau - Another GON Outdoor Blast is in the books, and it is, without a doubt, worth celebrating. Kimberly Lee, and turkey calling champions William Ridgley and Stanley Wymbs join the show to discuss what was an amazing event.  Between the two, William and Stanley took home three trophies from The Masters turkey calling championship. They share what went into the victories. Kimberly, the architect of the event, discusses what made this one so special. Also, 15-year-old Miles Kearney won both the Youth Big-Buck and Truck-Buck Shootouts, becoming the first competitor to ever accomplish that feat. 

Presented by Georgia Farm Bureau - We are less than two weeks away from another GON Outdoor Blast. The 2026 edition of the Peach State's premier sportsman's show is set for July 24-26 at LakePoint Sports in Emerson. It's a three-day celebration of the Georgia outdoors with numerous giveaways, shopping opportunities, seminars and iconic special guests in the outdoor space. GON events coordinator Kimberly Lee, 30-30 Ministries founder Brad Gill and John Browning of Pistol Creek Outdoors join the show to share unique perspectives on the GON Outdoor Blast. Each has a significant role in the event, and they tell The Field Notes audience why it's a can't-miss event and what they can expect. 

Presented by Georgia Farm Bureau - Dave Owens has turned his passion for hunting wild turkey into a professional career. The owner of a popular brand and YouTube Channel, The Pinhoti Project, joins The Field Notes Podcast to tell his story, a journey that began with his love of the outdoors at a young age. Dave talks turkey hunting, turkey calling, starting The Pinhoti Project, being a woodsman and much more. For Dave, it's not just about getting into the woods and harvesting. It all needs to be done in the right way. He has some advice for those looking to get into hunting and talks about what makes the Georgia outdoors so special. 

Presented by Georgia Farm Bureau - Tanner Edenfield of Have Bow, Will Travel fell in love with hunting and fishing as a kid. When it comes to that passion, his arrow (pun intended) has been pointing up ever since. He joins The Field Notes Podcast to share some strong, candid opinions on  hunting in the Peach State. He also talks about deer hunting tactics, his love of bow hunting and why he likes to venture out of state to enjoy the outdoors. 

Presented by Georgia Farm Bureau - Michael and Mia Porter have built the Bass and Boujee brand out of a deep love for one another and bass fishing—one that entertains hundreds of thousands people on social media. Michael tells the story of how he fell in love with bass fishing, and Mia chimes in on why she encourages him to get out and do what makes him happy. They each celebrate the state of Georgia where they were both born and raised. 

Presented by Georgia Farm Bureau - Brian Murphy has had an obsession with whitetail deer since he was a child. He studied them at the University of Georgia and has since worked at UGA and with the National Deer Association (formerly the Quality Deer Management Association) as a deer biologist. Brian, now with Hunt Stand, joins The Field Notes Podcast to discuss his professional career, one that has been dedicated to studying deer and has taken him all over the world, even to Australia. He talks Chronic Wasting Disease, land/habitat management, tactics, bow hunting and so much more. 

Presented By Georgia Farm Bureau - Ever wonder what goes into the DNR's decisions when it comes to our fisheries? Chris Smith, a Rome native, joins The Field Notes Podcast to provide some perspective. Chris started his career in the corporate world but due to his love of the outdoors, especially fishing, he became a fisheries biologist.  Having experiences on both "sides" of it, he's uniquely qualified to break it all down. 

Presented by Georgia Farm Bureau - Reed Hall of AcreSouth is a born and bred Georgian. He has called the southern part of the state home for his entire life, and his mission is to keep rural Georgia as it is—rural. He joins The Field Notes Podcast to discuss that mission, what goes into it and some of the things he has accomplished as a land broker in south Georgia. He also talks land management and prescribed burning, area where he has plenty of experience and expertise. 

Presented by Georgia Farm Bureau - Dr. Andrew Taylor has built his professional life around studying bass genetics and fisheries biology. The University of North Georgia professor got to this point because he is, first and foremost, an angler. He joins  The Field Notes Podcast to share some things you probably didn't know about fisheries in the Peach State. Andrew breaks down why Smallmouth bass in Lake Allatoona isn't a good thing, and what urban sprawl and population growth in Georgia means for its anglers.