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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, call maker and call collector who loves turkeys. It’s evident when he mentions dressing for work in a coat and tie in the field after a hunt, which demonstrates his love for going every morning he can. We also learned these short morning hunts he does seem to set up an afternoon hunting strategy that seemed to work for him. His collection of calls totals over 7500 and provides further evidence of his love of the wild turkey.
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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 Phelps son Little Dud and his first turkey.
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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. James loves wild turkeys, the traditions around hunting them and being a free spirit, traveling to wherever the weather is good during the spring turkey season. James tells us stories about his dad, wild turkeys and the interesting trumpet calls that are the craze right now.
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Buice Website: http://www.buiceturkeycalls.com/
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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 shares some great stories, wisdom and insight. We discuss how the gobblers head coloration explains his mood plus how his hunting style has changed through the years.
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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 deer in all fifty states, elk in all the western states and has hunted all over the world. Mr. Zumbo has had more hunting experiences that most of us can dream about and it was our pleasure to sit down with him and just listen. He has a great story to tell and we know you’ll appreciate it.
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On this episode we are joined by Andrew McKean, the Hunting & Conservation Editor for Outdoor Life. Andrew has the craziest elk hunting story we can recall hearing. The West has thousands of acres of landlocked public hunting opportunities that are more-or-less inaccessible. There has been much debate about corner crossings in the last few years. After drawing tags and studying maps, Andrew and his buddies thought they’d found the perfect answer when they decided to have a helicopter drop them into a remote area so as not to cause any trespass issues with the adjoining landowners. All their reconnaissance paid off and all three killed giant bulls… but what happened next surprised everyone. It’s a great story and one you’ll want to hear and share
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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 share his journey of learning how to make turkey calls and how to turkey hunt. Collectors have sought after his calls for years, and the craftsmanship and sound are truly impressive. Be sure to stay tuned until the end to hear him run several box calls.
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Get in contact with Lamar William :
904-964-5691
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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. We’re all looking for a call that can give us an edge, a unique sound, and these cane yelpers seem to have just that. It’s an interesting discussion about how these calls came to be, how they work and how to run one.
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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 importantly has dedicated his free time to learn the history to the calls. It would be hard to imagine anyone knowing more about the infancy of the call business and collecting the old calls that are worth serious money. They are still out there to find through estate sales, unknowing friends and internet sites. His new book The Origins and Evolution of Turkey Calls is a must have for anyone that’s interested. We learned a lot about the old calls we all love so much.
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Brent's Websites
https://turkeycallhistory.com/
https://www.wildturkeyarchives.com/
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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 building a blind to hide? However, today’s modern camouflage doesn’t dictate you use blinds now but there are many situations where a blind adds value. Pat explains many of them and they all made sense. We had a great discussion about hunting and hiding.
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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 is also a successful competitive caller so he understands how to get the best sounds out of a friction call. We learn about different slates and why he thinks the slate call is one call worth learning to master. It’s an interesting discussion with stories that will take you back in time.
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