Today we are joined by Dean "Redbeard" Mundhenke of Georgia. Redbeard is a well known custom call maker and a dyed in the wool old school turkey hunter - and in this episode we cover: How Redbeard was introduced to turkey hunting and why it took years to truly understand it Why woodsmanship matters more than calling when it comes to taking gobblers Common mistakes turkey hunters make by calling too much and moving too fast Learning to read turkeys through terrain, travel routes, and other wildlife How squirrel hunting, crows, and woodpeckers help reveal gobblers The evolution from aggressive calling to quiet, minimal calling Why many turkeys are taken with little—or no—calling at all Early vs late season turkey hunting strategies and why late season is often overlooked The value of staying on one property long-term instead of constantly traveling Memorable hunts, hard lessons, and the turkeys that he never got How turkey hunting culture has changed with media and social platforms The origin story of Mad Hatter Calls and the philosophy behind handmade friction calls Why the gobble still creates a primal adrenaline rush after decades in the woods Check out Redbeard's call company, Madhatter Calls - https://linkly.link/2ZuKS Check out the Hunt Regs App - https://linkly.link/2ZuKR Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXP Grab some Southern Outdoorsmen merch here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aK Join Woodsman Wire - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aR Use the promo code “southern” for a discount on your OnX Hunt membership here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1tyfm Check out Latitude Outdoors for your mobile hunting gear - https://2ly.link/1zVDI Use code TSOP15 for a discount on Mossy Oak - https://linkly.link/2ERb8 Save 10% on your next Vortex Optics order at eurooptic.com using the Promo Code “southern10” - https://2ly.link/1wyYO Use code SOUTHERN20 for a discount on all vortex apparel, including eyewear Use code “SOUTHERN25” for a discount on Houndstooth Game Calls: https://2ly.link/24tFz Have you tagged a deer using something you heard on the show? Submit your listener success story here - Share Your Story Here Come chat with us on our Thursday Hunter Hangouts! Join our patreon - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXU NOTE: Not all advertisements run on this show are endorsed by The Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast unless an ad is read by one of the hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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