In today's episode, Nick Charney, co-founder of Apex Ammunition and a pioneer in the TSS turkey shot era, joins host Hunter Farrior for an hours-worth of turkey hunting and shotgun shell conversation.

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In this episode:

• How to pattern your shotgun for turkey hunting  
• Which size shot and shell to choose  
• The scientific breakdown of TSS  
• A conversation on hunter responsibility: Apex's TSS shells were not created with long-distance shots in mind, but for a more humane harvest  

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Today, we discuss prescribed burning for wild turkey habitat with one of the most notable gurus in the entire country on the subject, Dr. Marcus Lashley AKA Dr. Disturbance.  

We hope to see local listeners at The Refuge in Flowood, MS, at the Mississippi Wildlife Extravaganza on Friday 7/29/21 thru Sunday 8/1/21. Come meet hosts Hunter Farrior and Austin Sills at booth #509. Spring Legion Apparel will be available for purchase, as well as a book signing for Ballad of a Turkey Hunter throughout the entire trade show! 

The new address to The MS Wildlife Extravaganza is 2200 Refuge Blvd, Flowood, MS 39232 
 
A few questions we asked Dr. Lashley:   
 

•  How do you get proper training and a permit for burning?  
•  How long until turkeys move back into a burned area?  
•  When and how often should you burn for better wild turkey habitat?  
•  How tall is undergrowth needing burned?   
•   Why is prescribed burning crucial for wildlife?  
• What factors into the permissible burn window?  
• Who should you reach out to when your land needs to be burned?  

We hope y'all enjoy learning up on one of the most beneficial discussions we have ever hosted on The Spring Legion Podcast, in terms of bettering wildlife habitat, especially for the Wild Turkey.

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Is the wild turkey population in trouble? This week, host, Hunter Farrior, hops on a call with Turkeys For Tomorrow administration Jim Ronquest and Chase Grubbs to discuss the new up and coming organization which many have requested as a guest on The  Spring Legion Podcast. Turkeys For Tomorrow was created by turkey hunters for turkey hunters, and this episode proves exactly that. Packed with information, research, and insight, we believe that y'all will really find a lot of value throughout the entire call!

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Also In This Episode:  

• Is the Wild Turkey population really in trouble?  
• What you should know about the decline in turkey numbers.  
• What questions should turkey hunters be asking?  
• How can turkey hunters contribute to conservation?  
• How can we as a community help, even without donating dollars?  
• How can Turkeys For Tomorrow supplement and build upon the NWTF's efforts for a better future in turkey hunting?  

More info on the TFT organization is available here at: turkeysfortomorrow.org 

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We're kicking off an off-season full of behind-the-scenes insight, conservation Q&A, and  up and coming organizations in the outdoors with an interesting look behind the design for a new line of gear which focuses primarily on waterfowling.

Whether you're a turkey hunter who survives the off-season by wading through the hardwoods, or an all-around outdoorsman who has been looking forward to duck season since hanging up the turkey vest this past spring, we think you'll enjoy hearing the processes behind creating a new product in the outdoor space, as host Hunter Farrior sits down to pick the mind of Chêne Gear's designer Jeff Jones. 

As mentioned in the opening comments, Spring Legion has just released four new designs of summer tee shirts, including up to eight color options for anybody needing an affordable, comfortable, casual tee to wear around this summer while planting food plots, running trail cameras, or just hanging out with friends. Click Here to Shop New Summer Tee Collection 

To learn more about the Chêne Gear line of products and waders that will be launching on July 14, 2021, check them out at chenegear.com 

Upcoming episodes will be centered around the realm of conservation and habitat management for the wild turkey, including a dive into the rising Turkeys For Tomorrow Organization, so click the subscribe button to follow along! 

As always, we appreciate you listening to The Spring Legion Podcast!

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In the last story-telling episode of the 2021 spring turkey season, before moving onto more intentional topics surrounding specific guests and off-season learnings, co-hosts, Hunter and Chase Farrior, sit down to dive into their last hunt of the season, as well as Chase's first hunt of the season on a Mississippi Eastern, before the two brothers wrapped up a single season slam on a Kansas Rio, after a little door-knocking for one last hail-mary longbeard.  

In This Episode:  

• Chase cuts it close on a MS Eastern at 15 yards.  
• Hunter's first Public Land Merriam's.  
• The two brothers meet up for the most unconventional Kansas Rio hunt ever imagined.  
• The power of patience and a little good luck.  

Y'all be sure to send in some good topics and guest requests for this off-season and we appreciate y'all listening to The Spring Legion Podcast! 

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Co-host, Austin Sills, meets up with Hunter Farrior upon his return from a quick mid-west turkey tour for a rundown on Hunter's accidental single-season grand slam.  

Having already harvested an Osceola and an Eastern this season, Hunter recaps the high points of how he went about taking his turkey vest westward and tagging both a Merriams and a Rio Grande to complete the single-season grand slam.   

In this Episode:  

• Hunter's route from Virginia, to Tennessee, to Mississippi, to Kansas, to Nebraska, and back.  
• How much do logistics matter when only hunting public land or acquiring permission on-the-spot.   
• Door-knocking for hunting opportunities and sleeping in your truck.   
• The different sights, sounds, smells, and experiences had amid hunting different terrain.  

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• What is it and why was it created?  
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Update: The Spring Legion Podcast will begin shifting to a biweekly episode, meaning every other week throughout the off-season - so, now more than ever, if you'd like to keep up with off-season topics and guests, be sure to subscribe/follow the show to  stay in the loop as they will be uploaded somewhat sporadically until next season's preparations kick back in. 

We can't thank y'all enough for tuning into this podcast every week! All of the feedback we received this past season has been overwhelmingly worth every bit of this podcast project and we're looking forward to even more as it continues to grow! 

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In this episode:  

Hunter Farrior takes an Instagram story offer from a follower to take a spontaneous trip and try his hand at a Virginia longbeard.  

Two strangers hunting the same bird leaving no doubt that the turkey hunting obsession is nationwide.  

Sills is expecting a new addition to the family.  

Hunter goes from Virginia to Tennessee to get his first first TN bird with buddy Gary Stanton and entails the story behind a turkey hunting friendship coming full-circle.  

As always we appreciate you listening to The Spring Legion Podcast!  

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This week, the show's host, Hunter Farrior, heads up to Nashville, TN, to hangout with some up-and-coming folks around Music City. Tyler Chambers is a country music singer and songwriter from Georgia, and Jay Siske is the founder of a new brand called OutHereCo, which highlights those who live their life outside the city's limits.  

In this episode:  

• The three get on some good-gobbling Tennessee longbeards, only to have a neck-deep creek and property lines end the hunt sooner than expected.  
• Tyler dives into a last minute Georgia gobbler from this season.  
• Jay's spur-rope of 1.5"+ spurs.   

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Highly requested guest, and a crucial part of the Spring Legion team, Breck Farrior finally hops on an episode to talk turkey with host and oldest brother, Hunter Farrior, amid dodging tornados and chasing Texas Rios this week.   

Eleven years separate the two brothers, but without Breck, The Spring Legion Podcast would not be, as he is the tech guru of the group with all things audio and video. Dubbed the "Rio Magnet" over the years, Breck has held a passion for hunting Texas Rios since the age of seven, and is since known for his descriptive story telling when it pertains to the subject.  

Also in this episode:  

• Two Tornados travel alongside the truck on the ride into turkey camp.  
• Jakes, Jakes, and more Jakes.  
• Breck's first solo hunt results in a huge Mississippi gobbler.  
• Hunter decides to spend the next few weeks hunting and filming alongside new people in the industry to connect with likeminded turkey hunters across the nation - so feel free to reach out if you see him in the area!    

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Host Hunter Farrior heads down to Alabama to do a little turkey hunting with Slade Johnston, of Trips4Trade.com, to get a little background on Slade’s latest role in a new world record for the Wild Turkey Grand Slam.  

Slade details the hunts of which he and the team pursued harvesting an Eastern, Osceola, Rio Grande, and Merriams all under the then-standing world record of 46 hours. The quest was taken in efforts to raise donations and new or renewed memberships for the NWTF.  

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