Today, we welcome a good buddy who has become an absolute asset to the turkey hunting community over the past few seasons, Gary Stanton of Muscadine Bloodline, on the show to catch up exactly where we left off this past spring. Gary was able to knock off quite a few states in his pursuit toward turkey hunting the country this year, while also touring coast-to-coast, cranking out country music that has taken charts by storm recently.  

In this episode:  

• Gary and Charlie's Wyoming Merriams in the snow with NWTF   
• Host Hunter Farrior's expectations vs. reality in turkey touring  
• Solo hunts and the learning curve of the spring woods  
• Osceola fireworks with Logan Cooke down in Florida this year  
• Details on Muscadine Bloodline's new album Dispatch on 16th Ave along with their featured single Dyin' for a Livin'  
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Hosts Hunter Farrior and Austin Sills hit on the topic of roosted gobblers this week, giving their take on calling to a longbeard on the limb, as well as when and where to use certain locator calls.  

Also in this episode:  

• Calling to a roosted gobbler on the limb  
• Locator calls 101  
• Hunter's worst roost hunt ever  
• How to use other birds as signals in the woods  
• Friday Forum entries from our followers  
• Review of the week by our audience  

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We're excited to hop on the line with the founder of Rolling Thunder Game Calls, Spence Halford. Hosts Hunter Farrior and Austin SIlls get the spill on how his mission of providing value to the outdoors became the widely known household name that it is today and much much more! 

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Also in this episode:  

• Do turkeys spurs really determine a turkeys age?  
• Friday Forum entry from Will Dixon on the subject.  
• Why Josh Grossenbacher is the real MVP.  
• How the Mossy Oak Go Series "Rolling Thunder" began.  
• Why Hunter is already dropping pins in Georgia.  

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When it comes to big projects concerning wildlife habitat, rehabbing property, or realizing the benefits of the ground given to us, very few people illustrate them better than Carter Mascagni. Hosts Hunter Farrior and Austin Sills hop on a call to get gears turning and run through a list of questions on how we can better utilize our properties for the wild turkey.  

In This Episode:  

• The pros and cons of planting before or after Oct. 1st in the south.  
• What effect does cutting timber have on turkey behavior?  
• What is more important for wild turkeys - Planting or Bettering Habitat?  
• Work that may be done in the fall for better turkey numbers in the spring.  

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Thanks to a mail-bag story entry, from a loyal podcast listener, hosts Hunter Farrior and Austin Sills dive into what makes turkey hunting so special, along with the difference in turkey hunters and other outdoorsmen, particularly those who "get it."  

Also in this episode:  

• What are the most urgent responsibilities of turkey hunters?  
• Should we be concerned about the future of turkey hunting?  
• How can we retain the image of the hunting community for good?  
• Is fanning and reaping a product of not properly passing down turkey hunting?   
• Memories made in the spring turkey woods impact more than we realize.  
• Dissecting the demographics of those who "get it."  

We certainly believe that these are some valuable points of interest surrounding the current state of the wild turkey, and those who hold the hunting of them near and dear to their hearts and purpose, and we look forward to hearing from those who agree and even disagree with our two cents on the subjects.   

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Lake and Jordan, of Primos Hunting and The Speak The Language Podcast, join hosts Hunter Farrior and Austin Sills, in what would have been a conversion on a good Labor Day dove hunt, had there been doves to shoot. Luckily, there were plenty of turkey hunting stories to dive into from this past year, and we dove into quite a few. 

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In this episode:  

• A hard-headed Mississippi Eastern gets the best of Jordan, Hunter, Lake, and Sills.  
• Jordan's Florida turkey hunt in a pair of Crocs  
• Hunter tries to catch a missed longbeard   
• Sills' definition of "Thick"  
• Lake prepares for Elk Season 2021  

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Spring Legion went through growing pains just like every other business in the outdoor industry; the show's hosts, Hunter Farrior and Austin Sills, reflect on the early days, the lessons learned the hard way, and dive into some of the lasting friendships made along the way. Sills talks about our gator hunt this past weekend, and we rain-check a round-table discussion due to Hurricane Ida.  

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Today, we have a very special guest for our listeners, Mrs. Becky Humphries, CEO of The National Wild Turkey Federation. We are honored to have had the opportunity to get the run-down on such a beneficial organization and a look into what the future may hold for their efforts. We think y'all will find a lot of value in the information Mrs. Humphries provides.  

 In this episode:  

• The history of the NWTF   
• The NWTF On-The-Ground Mission   
• Details on this year's NWTF Convention   
• How to become a member of the NWTF
• Why it is important that turkey hunters join organizations like the NWTF   

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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:

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• 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! 

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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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