Gamekeeper Podcast

EP: 452 | The Men Who Raised Us

21 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this special Father’s Day episode, we share some heartfelt stories about the fathers who shaped our lives. We asked members of the Mossy Oak team...

EP: 451 | The Story of the Beautiful Cahaba Lilies

19 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are joined by native plant specialist Kyle Lybarger and Cahaba Riverkeeper David Butler and we learn about a really unique and special pl...

EP: 450 | Guns & Ammo with David Faubion

16 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, we are joined by David Faubion, editor of Guns & Ammo Special Interest Publications, to discuss calibers, trending rifles, and bu...

EP: 449 | The Story of de Soto and Mabila

12 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode we are joined by Dr. Ashley Dumas again and she explains the fascinating story of when Hernando de Soto's expedition met the Mobi...

EP: 448 | Monte Burke Tells Fishing Stories

09 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode with talk with New York Times best selling author, Monte Burke, who is very interested in studying and sharing the persona of fisherme...

EP: 447 | A Discussion of Native American Life

05 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode we’re joined by Dr. Ashley Dumas, the Professor of Anthropology at the University of West Alabama. We are all fascinated by the Nati...

EP:446 | Talking Turkeys, Deer and Food plots with Kevin VanDam

02 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode we catch up with Kevin VanDam, one of our favorite Gamekeepers, to learn about his turkey season and what work he is doing for the upc...

EP:445 | Understanding Fire Ants

29 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode we’re joined by Johnny Wilson, PhD, of Central Life Sciences to explain the invasive red and black imported fire ants (Genus Solenop...

EP:444 | The Decline of America’s Wild Birds

26 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode we’re joined by two scientists from the US Geological Survey and we discuss the precipitous decline of many wild birds across Americ...

EP:443 | Coach Vic Schaefer Shares A Life Defining Story

22 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week we play part two of our conversation with the legendary women's basketball Coach Vic  Schaefer.  It’s the powerful story of his son...

EP:442 | Frog Hunting

19 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode we talk about hunting bullfrogs with Danny Moreland. Danny is an avid hunter and owns TigerBack Lodge in Arkansas and chases bullfrogs...

EP:441 | Vic Schaefer: The Turkey Hunting Basketball Coach

15 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are joined by legendary Coach Vic Schaefer. Considered to be one of the best collegiate women’s basketball coaches of all time, Coach i...

EP:440 | Crawfish

12 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode we are joined by Jordy Veillon of Louisiana to explain crawfish farming. Crawfish boils are a spring/summer tradition across the South...

EP:439 | A Doctor explains a Snake Bite

08 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

 On this episode we’re joined by Dr. Ned Miller in studio to explain snake bites and provide a road map of what to do plus what to expect.  Ned is...

EP:438 | A Discussion with Dr. Guy Harvey

05 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode we’re joined by Dr. Guy Harvey. Most folks will recognize the name from his amazingly detailed artwork that beautifies everything fr...

EP:437 | Florida Turkey Project Update

01 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode we are joined by frequent guest and wild turkey researcher Dr. Marcus Lashley. Fresh from a Mississippi turkey hunt, he sits down and ...

EP:436 | The Lynch Story Explained by Allen Jenkins

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re joined by Mr. Allen Jenkins who spent his decades owning Lynch calls and turkey hunting. Mr. Jenkins is tells the story of how he fi...

EP:435 | Deer Vetch Explained

24 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode we are joined by Dr. Bronson Strickland and Mitt Wardlaw of Wildlife Investments to discuss the highly intriguing and somewhat mysteri...

EP:434 | Crazy about Turkeys with Mark McPhail

21 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode we’re joined by Mark McPhail of Collinsville, Mississippi, to talk turkey and turkey calls. Mr. McPhail is a long time turkey hunter...

EP:433 | Turkey Season Update

17 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

 On this episode we get midseason updates from most of the crew on their turkey season. There are some good stories and none better than Dudley Phelp...

EP:432 | James Buice A Call Maker's Legacy

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode we are joined by avid hunter James Buice, who’s dad Mr. Billy Buice was a legend in the turkey call makers community.  Jam...

EP:431 | Ernie Calandrelli Talks Turkeys

10 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode we are joined by the turkey hunting legend Ernie Calandrelli. Big Ern has been around for more years than he cares to admit and he sha...

EP:430 | Jim Zumbo A Lifetime Outdoors

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode we are joined by Jim Zumbo, a legend in the hunting and outdoor writer world. He has truly been there and done it. The man has killed ...

EP:429 | Elk, Helicopters, and Jealousy

03 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode we are joined by Andrew McKean, the Hunting & Conservation Editor for Outdoor Life. Andrew has the craziest elk hunting story we c...

EP:428 | Lamar Williams and His Call Making Story

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, we are joined by legendary turkey call maker Lamar Williams. Mr. Williams is a true treasure, and it was fascinating to hear him shar...

EP:427 | Cane Yelpers Explained

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode we are joined by Chad Anchors who makes a wingbone style cane yelper out of readily available bamboo that he explains and demonstrates...

EP:426 | Turkey Call History with Brent Rogers

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re joined by Brent Rogers who has fast become the authority on the history of turkey calls. Brent has a vast collection but more import...

EP:425 | Hiding from Critters with Pat Newcomb

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode we’re joined by Pat Newcomb of Nukem blinds to talk about the many benefits of using a blind. Is there anything more old school than...

EP:424 | Friction Calls and Turkey Hunting with Pat Strawser

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode we’re joined by old school custom call maker and turkey hunter Pat Strawser. He has a great story and his calls are incredible. He i...

EP:423 | Joby Martin, Talking Turkeys and Being Men

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, we are joined by Pastor Joby Martin, who explains his intense passion for hunting. We also learn how the woods and the outdoors play ...

EP:422 | Turkeys & Trapping with Chip Davis

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are joined by Chip Davis who is a serious turkey hunter and trapper. Chip’s seen the positive results of trapping and how it has impact...

EP:421 | Davis Love III on Turkeys

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode we’re joined by legendary golfer and more important to us, serious turkey hunter, Davis Love III. He had a remarkable career playing...

EP:420 | Pre-Season Turkey Talk With Dave Owens

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode we’re joined by one of our favorite turkey hunters, Dave Owens, to discuss the upcoming turkey season. We can always learn something...

EP:419 | Improving Your Turkey Gun With Rob Roberts

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode we are joined by legendary gunsmith Rob Roberts to discuss shotgun performance and specifically turkey guns. Rob has years of experien...

EP:418 | Building Box Calls with Mark Six

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode we’re joined by custom call maker Mark Six to talk turkey calls. Mark has been around the calling world for quite a while and he is ...

EP:418 | Building Box Calls with Mark Six

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode we’re joined by custom call maker Mark Six to talk turkey calls. Mark has been around the calling world for quite a while and he is ...

EP:417 | The Feces Hits the Oscillator with Dave Edwards

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode we’re joined by Dave Edwards a certified wildlife biologist and rabid outdoorsman. Dave has managed properties all over the South an...

EP:416 | Dr. Chamberlain Turkey Update

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re joined by Dr. Mike Chamberlain of the University of Georgia, a leading wild turkey researcher. Mike brings us up to speed on some in...

EP:415 | Preseason Turkeys with Dr. Gulsby and Dr. Lashley

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, we’re talking turkeys with Dr. Will Gulsby and Dr. Marcus Lashley. They break down recent university research, answer your question...

EP:414 | Prescribed Fires Explained

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode we are joined by a true fire expert, John Stivers, to explain prescribed fire and its many virtues. John has burned more than a millio...

EP:413 | Pre-Spawn Bass Tactics

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode we are discussing techniques and lures for catching pre-spawn largemouth bass. We are joined by Cody Tedford of Toad Thumper Lures and...

EP:412 | The Flooded Corn Issue

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are joined by Dr. Brad Cohen and Jim Ronquest to address the recent allegations by Louisiana State Senator, John Kennedy, that flooding s...

EP:411 | Hack 'n Squirt

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode we’re joined by Matt Brock and Brae Lynn Stagert, two experienced wildlife biologists. We focus the discussion on how to eradicate i...

EP:410 | Giant Canadian Whitetails

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are joined by expert outfitter Grant Kuypers of Buck Paradise in Saskatchewan Canada. We’ve all dreamed about hunting the big bodied, h...

EP:409 | A Discussion of Adventure with J. Wayne Fears

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re joined by prolific the outdoor writer/adventurer, J. Wayne Fears. Mr. Fears has been writing both books and articles pertaining to t...

EP:408 | Dr. Brad Cohen Talks Waterfowl

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week we talk to Dr. Brad Cohen of Tennessee Tech about migrating waterfowl and his latest research. Brad is a serious waterfowl scientist and we ...

EP:407 | Learning About Woodcock

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode we’re joined by Dr. Scott McWilliams of URI to discuss a super secretive bird, the American Woodcock (Scolopax minor). There’s a l...

EP:406 | The Mysterious Black Duck

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re joined by serious waterfowler Chris Paradise and Brendan Shirkey, a research biologist, hunter, and punter with the Winous Point Mar...

EP:405 | [Timely Classic 298] Dr. Chamberlain Talks Deer Management

09 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we release a timely classic on our conversation with Dr. Mike Chamberlain to talk through some of the latest whitetail management technique...

EP:404 | Oak Masting Explained

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode we’re joined by Dr. Emile Gardiner of the US Forest Service and who is a research forester for the Center for Bottomland Hardwood Re...

EP:403 | Hunting Weather with the Wizard

02 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode we are once again joined by Nutrien’s Weather Wizard, Eric Snodgrass. We ask a lot of questions and Eric masterfully explains high/l...

EP:402 | Calling in Bucks with Rattling and Calls

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode we are talking rattling and calling bucks with Alabama hunter Lance Atkinson. Lance explains his tactic of tickling or clicking antler...

EP:401 | [Timely Classic 102 ] Jack Miner Duck Bands

26 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week the Gamekeepers have accomplished waterfowler, Jim Ronquest, sitting between the turkeys and talking ducks, green tree reservoirs, red oaks ...

EP:400 | Field Manners - Hunting Ethics and Etiquette

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode our 400th episode, we talk about how we wish everyone would behave and we learn how each of us would handle certain situations. Our gu...

EP:399 | Shotgun Suppressors with Brandon Maddox

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode we’re joined by Brandon Maddox, the CEO of Silencer Central to fully explain shotgun suppressors. The crew spent a full day testing ...

EP:398 | World Class Deer Biologist Dr. Mickey Hellickson

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are joined by world class whitetail biologist, Dr. Mickey Hellickson. Mickey’s career has taken him to some amazing locations studying ...

EP:397 | Wildlife, Agriculture and Leadership

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re joined by Jeff Tarsi—a Mississippi Delta native who grew up chasing wildlife and loving the farm. Jeff now serves as the global le...

EP:396 | Mountain Lions with A Seasoned Houndsman

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re talking about hunting and managing a unique species, Mountain Lions. These beautiful cats are synonymous with the American West and ...

EP:395 | [Timely Classic 119] Understanding Duck Migration

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we sit down and talk ducks with Dr. Ryan Askren, a waterfowl ecologist/researcher from the University of Arkansas at Monticello, and the leg...

EP:394 | Bob Humphrey and His Love for the Outdoors

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, we are joined by wildlife biologist and renowned writer Bob Humphrey. With a career spanning the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, en...

EP:393 | [Re-Release #121] Our Favorite Deer Stories Part II

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we continue to celebrate our love for deer season and the white-tailed deer by telling more deer stories. We have a full slate of guests tel...

EP:392 | Are Your Mallards Wild?

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One this episode we are once again joined by Dr. Phil Lavretsky of UTEP to update us on the very important Duck DNA project. As you might recall Phil ...

EP:391 | When Hard Work Pays Off

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are joined by world class archer Levi Morgan and Shawn Lumsden of the Flint River Plantation as they tell the stories of their recent bow...

EP:390 | History of the King Ranch with Tio Kleberg

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are joined by Mr. Tio Kleberg and hear about the history of the legendary King Ranch in South Texas. We learn about how it was acquired a...

EP:389 | Understanding What Food Plot Crops Need

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are joined by Matt Cox to talk about what food plot plants need from germination through maturity. Matt educated at Mississippi State, is...

EP:388 | A Deer Discussion With Dr. Mark Turner

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 This week we are joined by Dr. Mark Turner of Oklahoma State University. Mark is an Assistant Professor and Extension Wildlife Specialist in the Dep...

EP:387 | Elk Hunting Stories

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, we recap two recent elk hunts that the Mossy Oak team experienced. Joined in the studio by Rusty McDaniels, Mac Thatcher, Jon Tatum, ...

EP:386 | A Young Hunter’s Dream: 14-Year-Old Tags a Pennsylvania Elk

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, we learn about the incredible elk restoration project and the hunting opportunities in Pennsylvania. We are joined by Jeremy Banfield...

EP:385 | Hunter Comedian Trent Ellis

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, we are joined by funnyman and deer/turkey hunter Trent Ellis. His skits on social media have reached viewers all over the world, and ...

EP:384 | Hunting Scrape Traps and a Legendary Deer Story

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, expert whitetail hunter Ben Rising shares his insights on deer behavior, hunting strategies around the “scrape traps” traps he se...

EP:383 | What Would My Buck Have Scored?

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re joined by Dr. Bronson Strickland to discuss using a proven formula to forecast what a bucks score could potentially be at maturity. ...

EP:382 | Understanding Lime

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode we’re joined by Dr. Vaughn Reed, the Assistant Professor of Soil Fertility at Mississippi State. We specifically focus on lime and u...

EP:381 | Michael Hunter: The Hunter Chef in the Wild

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re joined by Michael Hunter to tell us about his recent caribou adventure. He tells a great story and we also discuss many aspects of c...

EP:380 | The MSU Deer Professors

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we’re joined by Mississippi State’s new deer and wildlife professors, Dr. Jacob Dykes and Dr. Eric Michel, to talk whitetails. We get t...

EP:379 | Austin Nicholas on Life Lessons from Nature

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode we’re joined by Austin Nicholas , who hosts a social media page called @wildernessfather. His intention of inspiring others to find ...

EP:378 | Talking Bowhunting with Paul Korn

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are joined by expert bowhunter Paul Korn to talk us through some of the trends. Paul keeps his finger on the pulse of the bowhunting worl...

EP:377 | [Timely Classic] A Food Plot Discussion With Mark Drury

05 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this timely classic we look back an old favorite! On this episode we welcome a longtime friend and GameKeeper, Mark Drury, known as one of the best...

EP:376 | Football and Hunting with Brenen and McKenzie Thompson

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re joined by Brenen Thompson and his wife McKenzie to hear their story. Brenen is an exceptional collegiate athlete (rumored to be the ...

EP:375 | A Deer Hunting Discussion

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode we are joined by the guys from Southern Outdoorsman, Jacob Myers and Andrew Maxwell. It’s a great discussion on deer, deer hunting t...

EP:374 | [Timely Classic #50] Understanding EHD

28 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are hearing EHD is really bad this year. Hopefully it’s not in your neck of the woods. Our friend Tommy Allen has experienced losing some fantast...

EP:373 | The Chestnut Story

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 On this episode we learn about the amazing story of the Chestnut Blight that wiped American Chestnuts off the landscape in the early to mid-1900s. T...

EP:372 | Andy and Nicky Mill Talking Hunting and Fishing

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode we are joined by famed skier, author and tarpon fisherman Andy Mill and his son Nicky. They host the Mill House Podcast and talk to us...

EP:371 | The Story of a 178 3/8" Whitetail Bow Kill

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Who doesn’t love a good deer story? We’re joined by Jeff Foxworthy, Glenn Garner and Cody Tedford as they tell the story of Cody’s recent bow ki...

EP:370 | Managing Wildlife with Science

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re joined by Dr. Bronson Strickland and Mitt Wardlaw of Wildlife Investments. We discuss whitetails, food plots and techniques learned ...

EP:369 | A Vegetarian Tries Venison

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are joined by Dr. Natasha Neary. She is a mathematical biologist and was a post-doctoral researcher who analyzed the data for many of the...

EP:368 | Bow Season Roundtable with Dave Owens

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re joined by Dave Owens of the Pinhoti Project to help get us all count down the days to bow season. Dave recently killed a great buck ...

EP:367 | Giant Catfish on Rods and Reels

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re joined by two serious cat fishermen who target giant catfish with rod and reels. Nick Dimino and Capt. David Magness  spent a lot o...

EP:366 | Talking Hog Dogs with a Legend

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re joined by voracious wild hog hunters Daniel and Mr. Clifford Dawson of South Alabama.  This father and son team involve their whole...

EP:365 | Drone Spray Rigs and Regen Food Plots

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are joined by two impressive Gamekeepers, Moriah Boggess and Luke Resop, who are relatively new to the land management world but are alre...

EP:364 | Levi Morgan on Bow Hunting

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re joined by world class archer and bow hunter Levi Morgan. Whether it’s managing the pressure of a world championship tournament or ...

EP:363 | Creating Wildlife Openings

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss options in creating beneficial wildlife openings. We’re joined by Ed Hammersmith of Vail Products and Gregg Briggs, a ta...

EP: 362 | Gamekeeping and Golfing with Brian Harman

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re joined by Brian Harman, a world class golfer and gamekeeper who told the world on one of golf’s biggest stages, “I’m a hunter....

EP: 361 | [Timely Classic #49] Armyworm Alert!

17 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This special episode we revisit one of our favorite episodes! Armyworms are always a late summer potential food plot problem but this year they are be...

EP:360 | Walleye and Muskies

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re joined by Minnesota DNR hatchery manager Genevieve Furtner, who is also known as the Queen of Walleye. This lady raises both Walleye...

EP:359 | Lake and Pond Management with Les Ager

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Les Ager joins us in studio to talk about ponds and fishing. Les has spent a lifetime in fisheries management with the state of Georgia and...

EP: 358 | Peter Frank, Canoeing the Great Loop

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re joined by Peter Frank, the young man who’s spent over 400 days canoeing “The Great Loop” and still has quite a ways to go. Pet...

EP: 357 | The Coon Dog Cemetery

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are joined by Lee and Frankie Hatton from North Alabama. These guys are long time coon hunters and caretakers of the world renown “Coon...

EP:356 | The Bowhunting Preacher: Chip Henderson

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re joined by special guest Chip Henderson of Pine Lake Church to discuss his love of bowhunting whitetails and his journey to the pulpi...

EP:355 | Bowfishing For Invasives!

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re joined by Ricky Flynt and Brad Baugh and they tell us about some amazing bowfishing adventures. Brad is a SERIOUS bow fisherman and ...

EP:354 (Timely Classic EP:219) Barry Smith Talks Ponds and Fish Management

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 This is a re-air of a Gamekeeper Classic. Our late friend Barry Smith offers so much to a listener, from fishing advice to hunting stories. Enjoy. ...