The Field Notes Podcast

Presented by Georgia Farm Bureau - Veteran wildlife biologist Dana Johnson is based in Alabama, but he understands the Peach State really well. He joins the Field Notes Podcast to discuss the issues facing us when it comes to the outdoors. Dana talks land management, prescribed burning, the south Georgia wildfires and the creation of In His Name Outdoors, a venture that is soaring in popularity due to its informational format and authenticity. 

Presented by Georgia Farm Bureau -- There are few things in the outdoors that rival a first turkey harvest. GON editor Braelin Smallwood recently made that happen, and she joins The Field Notes Podcast to talk about it. Braelin tells the story of how she took her first bird while hunting with her brothers and the hunt in Florida that followed where they came up empty. She also details her first season of running point on GON's Truck-Buck contest, and breaks down the Queens of Spring article recently published at GON.com. 

Presented by Georgia Farm Bureau -- Daryl Gay has been entertaining GON readers for decades, but he has been fishing and hunting in the Peach State for much longer than that. He joins Jake Rowe on The Field Notes Podcast to celebrate a lifetime in the Peach State outdoors. Daryl tells stories, shares what got him hooked on the outdoors and what he loves about the state where he was born and raised. 

Presented by Georgia Farm Bureau - Justin Kimmel has lived in Georgia all his life, growing up in a sports family. As a youngster, he saw a Bassmaster Classic and set his sights on fishing for a living. Now he's a BASS open angler and has competed on various trails, including the National Professional Fishing League. He joins The Field Notes Podcast to discuss his journey and the current state of professional angling. The Peach State has seen a major come up when it comes to successful anglers, including Justin and many of his friends. There's a reason for that. In Justin's estimation, Georgia is one of the best states in the country for an individual to cut their teeth in the bass fishing space. 

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.