Gamekeeper Podcast

EP:153 | The Story of Avery Island, Tabasco and Wildlife Conservation.

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Dr. Shane Bernard tells us the history of Avery Island in Louisiana, including fascinating stories about the conservation efforts of E. A. “...

EP:152 | Haunted by Misses

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we tell all about some turkey misses we remember that haunt us to this day. We’re joined in studio by Dr. Michael Chamberlain, who listens...

EP:151 | Conservation Matters

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have a world leader in wildlife conservation discussing the history and future of wildlife conservation. Mr. Shane Mahoney is a well-spok...

EP:150 | More Turkey Tales

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week the Gamekeeper crew continues to entertain our audience with more turkey stories. You’ll hear from an expanded group of hunters as they te...

EP:149 | Turkey Tales of the Gamekeepers

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we hold court in the Gamekeeper studio and share some of our favorite turkey hunting stories. Have you ever heard of someone killing a turke...

EP:148 | Mother Nature is One Tough Mother

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Gamekeepers podcast we talk about how Mother Nature is one TOUGH MOTHER. Our guest is Rick from the Nature is Metal Instagram page, a...

EP:147 | Setting Up Your Turkey Gun with Rob Roberts (BONUS EPISODE)

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this BONUS podcast we chat with none other than Rob, from Rob Roberts Custom Gun Works! We talk all things turkey guns, including: tight chokes, fo...

EP:146 | In the Turkey Woods with George Mayfield

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, George Mayfield once again joins us between the turkeys to talk turkeys. George’s turkey hunting career has run the full gamut and he has...

EP:145 | The Life & Times of a Traveling Turkey Hunter

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have a deep discussion on turkeys with two fanatics, Jason Hart and Doc Weddle. Doc, a carpenter by trade, takes off four months each spr...

EP:144 | Insight into the Merriam’s Wild Turkey

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week the Gamekeeper crew talks with noted South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks Senior Biologist, Dr. Chad Lehman, about the turkeys found in his st...

EP:143 | Did You Hear That?

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this BONUS podcast we interview Lucas Mashtare of Tetra to help us understand how a hearing device will protect and enhance our hearing. Turkey hun...

EP:142 | Rios are Heroes

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week the Gamekeeper crew enjoys a lively discussion of the Rio Grande subspecies of the wild turkey. Dr. Dwayne Elmore of Oklahoma State Universi...

EP:141 | Tips on Applying for Hunting Tags with the OnX Crew

24 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s BONUS podcast, we talk about taking western hunting trips and the daunting process of applying for tags. We are joined in studio by J...

EP:140 | Preseason Turkey Notes with Dr. Marcus Lashley

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Dr. Marcus Lashley aka Dr. Disturbance of the University of Florida Deer Lab joins us to talk turkeys. We consider Marcus a homeboy and love...

EP:139 | Talking Turkey with the Wild Turkey Doc

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re joined by Mike Chamberlain and discuss none other than our beloved wild turkey. It’s a camp fire style conversation where we ask q...

EP:138 | So You Think You Know Coyotes?

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are honored to have Dr. Dana Morin, an Applied Population Ecologist with the Carnivore and Population Ecology Lab at the Forest and Wildl...

EP:137 | Mr. Fox Turkey Vest Update

10 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

During this BONUS episode, Neill and Daniel Haas join us to explain the details of the much anticipated Mr. Fox Vest. It’s been somewhat of a myster...

EP:136 | Trapping Nest Predators

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we welcome Duke Traps owner Bill Duke and world class trapper Cody Shows to the studio to sit between the turkeys and talk trapping. It’s ...

EP:135 | Ducks, Dogs, Mud, and Tears

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we send off duck season in style with some of our favorite duck stories, great duck hunting advice and insight into imprinting waterfowl. At...

EP:134 | Restoring Native Habitat with Kyle Lybarger & Jake Brown

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the GameKeeper Podcast we’re excited to have finally had Kyle Lybarger and Jake Brown from The Native Habitat Project in the studio –...

EP:133 | A Duck Hunter's Nightmare (Bonus Episode)

20 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we get serious and hear a duck hunting story that came awfully close to having a bad ending. Like many of us want to do, Jason Cook found hi...

EP:132 | Calling Coyotes

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we discuss the art of calling coyotes. Expert caller Jon Collins of FOXPRO joins us to explain the many calls and techniques he has learned ...

EP:131 | Arrowheads & Artifacts from the Original Gamekeepers

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we welcome Jessica Crawford, an incredibly knowledgeable Archaeologist hailing from The Archaeological Conservancy, to discuss all things re...

EP:130 | Preserving your Taxidermy Mounts (BONUS EPISODE)

06 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this extra episode, we learn how to take care of and maintain waterfowl and deer mounts. Dust, sunshine, beetles, and more deteriorate your taxider...

EP:129 | Taxidermy: Remembering the Hunt

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode we talk about taxidermy and how it’s been a part of our culture for many years. Who hasn’t seen a big deer head hanging o...

EP:128 | Frozen Food Plots (BONUS EPISODE)

30 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this BONUS episode, in the wake of the recent record cold temperatures, we help Gamekeepers understand what has occurred to their food plots and wh...

EP:127 (CLASSIC EP:68) Creating Whitetail Hotspots

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

EP: 127 (CLASSIC EP: 68) Creating Whitetail HotspotsWe take a break this week to spend time with our families during the holidays and revisit a classi...

EP:126 | Understanding Avian Flu in Waterfowl

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For this week’s episode, Dr. Mike Brasher, senior waterfowl scientist at Ducks Unlimited, gives an update on the avian flu that’s currently affect...

EP:125 | Battery Options for Trail Cams (BONUS EPISODE)

16 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We all know that lithium batteries are pricey, but recently they’ve become sky high and increasingly more difficult to find on the shelf. We intervi...

EP:124 | Keeping the Rut from Becoming a Rut

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode has us listening to Mark Drury as he explains some of his tactics for hunting the rut and how he sets up his properties to take advantage...

EP:123 | Process Your Own Deer: Q&A with a Pro Butcher (BONUS EPISODE)

09 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this BONUS “How To” episode we interview lifelong professional butcher Adrian VanZyl, who originally hails from South Africa, to discuss the pr...

EP:122 | We Apologize to the Squirrel

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we humbly apologize to the squirrel. Across the whitetail’s range, our collective love of deer and deer hunting has made many of us forget...

EP:121 | Our Favorite Deer Stories Part II

29 Nov 2022

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:120 | Hunting Accidents Can Happen

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have three uniformed Mississippi game wardens in the studio, reminding us to be safe this hunting season with stories of other hunters wh...

EP:119 | Understanding Duck Migration

15 Nov 2022

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:118 | Advanced Food Plots - The Science Behind Biologic and its Origins in New Zealand

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we take a deep dive into where and how brassicas (including radishes) and certain clovers have been developed. Long time New Zealand seedsm...

EP:117 | Our Favorite Deer Stories

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on our podcast we celebrate the white-tailed deer. With firearms seasons opening everywhere we are reminded just how much we all love whitet...

EP:116 | Why a Gamekeeper Needs a Suppressor

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have an interesting discussion about how suppressors can help Gamekeepers manage their properties. We have always preached how important ...

EP:115 | Gamekeeping with Gerald Swindle

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have a lot of fun with our guest Gerald Swindle. He’s a well celebrated professional bass fisherman, but is also a rabid Gamekeeper who...

EP:114 | The Do’s and Don’ts of Feeding Whitetails Explained

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we discuss a topic that can be polarizing. No doubt feeding and the use of feeders is rampant across the whitetails range. Where legal, feed...

EP:113 | Explaining Fall Changes in a Whitetails World

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Gamekeepers podcast we welcome a pair of guests to sit between the turkeys and answer a lot of questions about white-tailed deer. Dr....

EP:112 | Preparing for Bow Season with Paul Korn

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we change gears a bit and try to learn how to be a better archer and how to control our composure during the heat of a moment prior to a sho...

EP:111 | Keeping Your Dog Safe

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have Addison Edmonds of Gunner Kennels joining us to discuss dog safety. Also in studio is world class trainer Bill Gibson of the Gamekee...

EP:110 | Managing for Doves

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we discuss and learn about one of our favorite birds, the Mourning Dove. We all love a good dove shoot and the traditions that have been ing...

EP:109 | Whitetail Forage with Dr. Bronson Strickland

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week our hometown hero and brilliant biologist, Dr. Bronson Strickland, joins us once again where we discuss forage plantings for our favorite ce...

EP:108 | A Whitetail Discussion With Dr. Mike Chamberlain

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Dr. Mike Chamberlain joins us in the studio once again – but in a shocking twist, we DON’T talk turkeys!  Mike is an obsessed, rabid de...

EP:107 | A Deep Dive into Growing Clover

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week food plot expert Kenny Thompson joins us in the guest chair to share his knowledge. Kenny has had a plot planting business for the last twen...

EP:106 | Gamekeeping with Kevin VanDam

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we discuss gamekeeping with the greatest tournament bass fisherman of all time, Kevin VanDam. Kevin’s 9-5 is obviously the fishing circuit...

EP:105 | Protecting Our Coastal Fisheries

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week the Gamekeeper crew welcomes Pat Murray the president of the Coastal Conservation Association and discuss issues around our coastal fisherie...

EP:104 | The Story of the Rare Ozark Chinquapin

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we dive deep into learning about an obscure native chestnut relative that is highly preferred by wildlife, and the grass roots organization ...

EP:103 | Now That’s a Giant Snake

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we learn from Ian Bartoszek, a biologist with The Conservancy of SW Florida, where he describes the recent capture of an 18 foot, 217 pound ...

EP:102 | Jack Miner Duck Bands: Waterfowling’s Most Treasured Trophy

19 Jul 2022

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:101 | New Research on Wild Pig Toxicants

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Gamekeepers podcast we learn about toxicants and bait delivery systems that are being tested as a method for the control of destructi...

EP:100 | Insight into Oak Masting and More with Dr. Marcus Lashley

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Gamekeepers podcast we welcome one of our favorite guests, Dr. Marcus Lashley (@DrDisturbance), from the University of Florida. We be...

EP:99 | Improving the Huntability of a Property with Dr. Craig Harper

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we had a very special guest sitting between the turkeys. Dr. Craig Harper of UT is a world class habitat specialist and we were fascinated b...

EP:98 | No-Till Without a Drill

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast we dive deep into more efficient methods of establishing plantings for wildlife, without having to till the soil. Methods suc...

EP:97 | Managing For World Record Bluegill

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast we talk about growing big bream. Really big bream, copper nose bluegills over three pounds to be more exact.  Guest Sarah Pa...

EP:96 | The Spray Solution… Foliar Fertilizers

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s Gamekeeper podcast we discuss foliar applied fertilizers with Chris Grantham of AL Liquid Fertilizers. With increasing fertilizer cos...

EP:95 | Understanding Brooding and Poults with Dr. Mike Chamberlain

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week the Gamekeepers have Dr. Mike Chamberlain, @wildturkeydoc, in the guest chair recapping the recent season and the topics surrounding the wil...

EP:94 | The Help The Yelp Project

28 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode the Gamekeeper crew and David Hawley of the @wildturkeyreport begin with a discussion about why we think growing season burns need to ...

EP:93 | Warm Season Food Plots with Dr. Bronson Strickland

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Dr. Bronson Strickland of MSU joins us to talk warm season plantings and also discuss some of the interesting findings from their recent coo...

EP:92 | The Plight of the Bobwhite Quail

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Gamekeepers podcast we have Dr. Mark McConnell of Mississippi State University and grad student Olivia Lappin sitting between the tur...

EP:91 | Get Ducks With Ramsey Russell

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have outfitter and waterfowl enthusiast Ramsey Russell from GetDucks.com. Ramsey is arguably the worlds most traveled and accomplished wa...

EP:90 | Gobble Frequency Research and More with Dr. Will Gulsby

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we learn about some interesting wild turkey research led by Dr. Will Gulsby, Associate Professor of Wildlife at Auburn University. We discus...

EP:89 | The Story of The Hunt

29 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this bonus podcast Toxey, Daniel and Neill tell the story of Mr. Fox’s recent turkey kill. By now everyone on social media has seen the fantastic...

EP:88 | History Of The Wild Turkey With Brent Rogers

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Gamekeepers podcast we have Brent Rogers @gobblegitr, who takes us on a fascinating discussion of the history of the wild turkey. Bre...

EP:87 | Hen Nesting Habitat with Dr. Marcus Lashley

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have Dr. Marcus Lashley (aka @drdisturbance), from the University of Florida, sitting between the turkeys and talking about hen nesting h...

EP:86 | Turkey Hunting Strategies with Chris Kirby

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Gamekeepers Podcast:  More turkey talk as previous World Champion caller, Chris Kirby, the owner of the iconic Quaker Boy brand, joi...

EP:85 | Turkey Vocalizations Explained by Mark Drury

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have Mark Drury in the spotlight, where he answers a bunch of questions about turkey vocalizations, his hunting strategies, and calling s...

EP:84 | Hens And Poults

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have Dr. Michael Byrne, Assistant Professor of Wildlife Ecology at the University of Missouri, and Reina Tyl, Wild Turkey Biologist for t...

EP:83 | Turkey Poaching Ring Busted

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you heard about the group of South Mississippi turkey poachers who were caught with over 100 illegal turkey kills in one season? This week we int...

EP:82 | Toxey & Cuz Take the Hot Seat for an In-Depth Round of Turkey Questions

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we ask some in-depth turkey hunting questions to two of the best turkey hunters we know— Mossy Oak’s own Toxey Haas and Ronnie “Cuz”...

EP:81 | Talking Turkey With The Young Guns Of Primos

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we continue to talk turkey with guests Jordan “Big Country” Blissett and Lake Pickle of Primos. We talk about how they got starting chas...

EP:80 | George Mayfield Part II: 50 Years of Chasing Wild Turkeys

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we continue our turkey discussion with George Mayfield. We explore some of the observations about wild turkeys he has made chasing them for ...

EP:79 | How George Mayfield Hunts Turkeys

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we ask some in-depth turkey hunting questions of one our most popular guests from last year, Mr. George Mayfield. His lifetime of chasing tu...

EP:78 | What Have You Learned Researching Turkeys That Has Made You a Better Hunter?

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we return to talking turkeys with Dr. Chamberlain and we ask him the question, “What have you learned in all your research that has made y...

EP:77 | Be a Better Gamekeeper and Hunter by Understanding the OnX Technology

11 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Technology can be a big help in making you a better hunter and Gamekeeper. In this episode we are joined by the guys from OnX (Jared Larsen, Andrew Wi...

EP:76 | Talking Ducks with Devlin Hodges, Pro Football Player and World Class Duck Caller

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining us this episode is Devlin “Duck” Hodges, who plays pro football in between duck seasons. It’s a really fun interview with a guy who’s ...

EP:75 | The Brassica Discussion

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With temperatures across the whitetails range plunging and food sources depleting, we worry about deer herds being hungry and stressed. This week on t...

EP:74 | The Importance Of Fire

26 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Dr. Marcus Lashley of the UF Deer Lab joins us to talk about burning. We discuss when, why, what equipment and permits you need, and we try ...

EP:73 | Soft Spot For Soft Mast

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s podcast the gang has an off the cuff discussion about some of our favorite “soft mast,” aka fruit tree and shrub species. We disc...

EP:72 | Waterfowl Q&A with Dr. Brian Davis of MSU

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We sure do love duck hunting and managing for waterfowl, so we’re grateful to have Dr. Brian Davis from Mississippi State University join us in the ...

EP:71 | Fishing Is Hunting

04 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With temps hovering around freezing or colder in most of the country, we decided to shift gears this week and think about warmer climes and fishing ad...

EP:70 | For The Love of Squirrels

21 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For most of us, thoughts of squirrel hunting conjures up memories of early hunting experiences. But there are many serious squirrel hunters who use sp...

EP:69 | Advanced Doe Management with Dr. Demarais

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How do you know if your property has exceeded the carrying capacity of deer? How do you know how many you need to shoot? Is there a strategy for when ...

EP:68 | Creating Whitetail Hotspots

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s discussion centers around ways to improve the deer hunting for mature bucks on your property. Our featured guest, eccentric wildlife bio...

EP:67 | Decoy Strategies: What Are Ducks Looking For?

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we change gears to waterfowl, and talk about decoys and decoy placement with Phil Kahnke (noted waterfowl photographer and content creator f...

EP:66 | Happy Blood Trails

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Blood Trails are an inevitable part of a Gamekeeper’s life. Most end in joy, and some end in major frustration. This week we discuss how to understa...

EP:65 | Pass It On: Introducing Kids To The Sport Of Hunting

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we touch a subject that is very dear to us all, introducing kids to the sport of hunting. What works, what doesn’t? How do you know when t...

EP:64 | The Ins & Outs of Processing Deer Meat

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Gamekeeper Podcast we dig deep into the world of processing venison from two different angles. First, Brad Lockwood joins us on the p...

EP:63 | Blood On The BioLogic: A Whitetail Discussion

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we discuss deer hunting and guest Terry Drury, after telling the story of his largest buck to date and leaving everyone’s jaw on the floor...

EP:62 | Becoming a GameKeeper: The Story of Lost Brake

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A lot of guys dream about having their own hunting property and consider partnering with some buddies…but how many people actually get it done? This...

EP:61 | Catch-A-Dream with Dr. Marty Brunson

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for a very special episode as we shift the focus and shine the spotlight on a very deserving organization. Dr. Marty Brunson, of Cat...

EP:60 | Ode to the Oak Tree

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we point the microphone at our own tree hugger, Dudley Phelps, and ask him a bunch of questions about oak trees. There is no doubt that a wo...

EP:59 | A Whitetail Rifle Discussion

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Gamekeepers podcast, the guys discuss their thoughts on the best caliber and bullet choice for whitetails. Two guests join us, Pat Mu...

EP:58 | What To Consider When Setting Up A Deer Stand

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Gamekeeper Podcast, we discuss what you need to be considering prior to setting up your deer stand(s) to target a particular deer. We...

EP:57 | Trail Camera Tactics

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we discuss one of a Gamekeepers most useful tools, the surveillance trail camera. Joining us is Eric Ganster of @trailcamology who runs over...

EP:56 | A Discussion with Bass Pro Shops' John Paul Morris

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we shine a light on the amazing conservation leadership of Bass Pro Shops. John Paul Morris joins us and we talk about lessons learned as ki...

EP:55 | Understanding Food Plot Seeds

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join our in-depth food plot discussion of seed blends vs monocultures (single species plantings). You’ll also learn the thought process behind the d...

EP:54 | Alligators, Drive by Gunshots, & Late Night Boat Rides

04 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Enjoy a couple of hunting stories from the GameKeeper crew as they hit the swampy backwaters attempting to fill a few alligator tags. With a season th...