turkeyseason

On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, the weather down here in the mid-south has been looking ROUGH (00:07). Mark’s been setting traps around the farm (02:54), and here’s some of his SECRET WEAPONS to catch them coons’ off guard (07:57)! It may be sad to dispatch an animal, but sometimes it’s necessary (11:34). We always talk about using every part of the deer, but what can you use a raccoon for (13:40)? How do you go about trapping as a beginner (15:23)? When setting up traps on YOUR property, here’s how many you should be laying down (25:52), and make sure you’re doing it legally (32:12)... What are the BEST spots to set up your traps in (34:50)? Here’s our take on the HARDEST animals to trap around here (40:40). Scrapes are STILL popping up around here on the farm (43:10)! Youth season is right around the corner, and those turkeys better start moving (48:41)... Here’s some of Mikey’s PRO TIPS for using a mouth call (51:56)! It’s time to readying up those turkey guns (1:00:14). Finally, we close out with a day full of filmin’ and getting back to work (1:08:11)!

On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, we are all BACK IN ACTION this week (00:08)! Turkey season has creeped up on us (03:24), and here’s how YOU can get your gun ready to get them gobblers (04:02)! When you’re on the prowl for some thunder chickens, does your ammo make a difference (11:40)? Paying a little bit more for a better sight can make ALL the difference (16:40). When getting ready for a day of turkey hunting, what range should you be setting yourself up for (20:50)? THIS is the best shotgun shells for the job (24:12)! What’s in our turkey hunting vests for 2024 (26:11)? These are the best turkey calls for beginners (34:55), and when it comes to hunting gobblers, no state has it harder than this one (44:27). We’re gearing up for a wild game cookoff (49:29)! Finally, we are planning a BIG fishing trip (53:30)!

On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, the guys discuss their plans for post-deer season (00:14). Mark and Jamie are prepping to dominate in a wild game cookoff (00:55). Do this to hunt and eat wild geese (04:44)! Are deer roll-ups just a gateway drug to eating wild game (09:33)? How exactly are you judged at the International World Squirrel Cook-off (15:01)? Mark reminisces about that one time he smoked ‘Polar Bear Meat’ (17:53)... Mark is gearing up for going to the biggest hunting turkey convention around (24:46)! Malcom wants to do this to a giant raccoon if he catches one (29:10). This is how you properly dispatch a skunk if you catch one in a live trap (35:45). Mikey shares tips for trapping different wild animals and the best methods to catch them (43:29). How often should you check your live traps (48:46)? What do the guys have on the film schedule for today (59:30)?

Big week boys and girls!  This week we catch up with Zack because he was with the feral Spittles for the PA youth turkey opener.  Congrats to Luke on your first bird.   Then we move on to the official PA Turkey Opener... Lots of first and lots of birds.   This episode will not disappoint.  Check it out!!

This week In The Current, Pik returns from a quick R&R trip to Kentucky.  He recaps his Youth turkey success with the Tipton Creek turkey call boys. After that, Pik finds his own longbeard success for the Mayland turkey opener.  Looks like Will will be aught with BK George, Bucky will be hunting with Zack in the Laurel Highland for Phil's potential first bird, Esteban and Cody are teamed up at their deer camp property, and as a late entry Pik and Brad team up for Brad's potential first bird.   Brad gets out out on some farm ponds and everything was hitting.  Finally Ryan introduces us to Your Step Mom... His new boat purchase. Check it out!! 

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In this week's In The Current,  Trout season and Turkey has arrived. Trout camp was a huge success and is destine to become the next R2 annual tradition.  Bucky gets some R and R in sunny Florida. Will, Bucky and Zack get a little banged around by the 3.5'' TSS rounds.  Will is more than a lil stressed about what rounds he is gonna shoot for his Tennesse turkey trip. Check it out!! 

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On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, the guys talk all about turkey hunting and equipment, but first, Jamie is out with the shingles (00:10). Malcom talks about MeatEater’s Podcast about poison ivy from squirrel hunting (02:38). Mark recaps a little more on his experience at the Ultimate Sports Show Grand Rapids (03:54). Using elevated stands might be ILLEGAL when turkey hunting… (04:34). Mikey & Malcom’s experienced an interesting opening morning for turkey season… (07:56). Don’t miss your chance at shooting turkeys (22:19)! Lots of sheds on Cypress (27:44). Mark is playing search and found with sheds on his property (30:08). The guys talk about their effects on changing environmental behavior among deer (31:18). After a year of hack and squirting, what did it do for the Cypress property (34:33)? This turkey vest (Mr. Fox Vest) sold for $31000 (37:23)! What do the Buck Junkies carry in their turkey vest (47:13)? The importance of shell patterns and design when hunting (52:40). Learning how to make different turkey calls is valuable (55:23). Why do we trap raccoons (1:01:10)? LaCross Mossy Oak boots are great (1:06:43)! What is the difference between using pork fat versus beef fat (1:08:50)? Check out our socials, recipes, and merch (1:09:54)!

Join us LIVE from the South Charleston, WV Cabela's located at 200 Terrance Blvd. as we speak with general manager Neil DePugh, Jacob McQuire (GSM) and sescdonly we speak with Jeremy Allen Whitetail Properties land agent and Cabela's Hunting Pro Staff. March 9th-29th is the Spring Fishing Classic Sale and the Spring Turkey Hunting Sale. As the season fast approaches here in West Virginia the turkey section was packed full of customers today coming by listening, watching us record the podcast as well as purchasing all their hunting needs for the upcoming West Virginia spring gobbler season. Neil talks about his start at Cabela's and his roll currently along with Jacob talking about all the great products on sale right now. Second Jeremy talks about with roll at Whitetail Properties here in the state briefly and then hits on his roll as a Cabela's hunting Pro Staff. Jeremy shares some spring gobbler tips and tactics as well as his favorite calls and when to use them. We hit on 2022 WV Fall and Spring Gobbler harvest and numbers.  Kick back relax and have a listen !!

Special Thanks to all the Cabela's staff they was truly great to work with.
Please visit the links below for all the great sales currently going on right now at your local Cabela's.

Cabela's Ad Flyer
Cabela's CLUB
Bass Pro Shops Ad Flyer
Bass Pro Shops CLUB
Jeremy Allen Whitetail Properties & Cabela's Pro Staff
Jeremy Allen - Facebook
Avian X Decoys
HS Strut

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On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, the guys discuss turkey season and spring maintenance, but first, Malcom is ready to hunt with his son, Michael, for Youth Turkey Season (00:16). The Buck Junkies will be at Ultimate Sport Show Grand Rapids (01:36). A little Wild Game Cookoff is happening in Senatobia (06:23). Let’s recap and explain the reason for hack & squirt one last time… (14:31) Turkey season is here and the Buck Junkies are ready (17:50)! Are we finding any sheds on Cypress (20:30)? This is the PROPER way to manage your trees… (23:54) Hunting and trapping raccoons is EASY (24:40). Why do we want raccoons off our property (26:21)? It’s time for spring maintenance at deer camp (27:48), and how do we prepare for the upcoming seasons (32:41)? What’s on the menu for Turkey Season (35:41)? Hunting blinds and turkey cams are being prepped and moved (41:20). What’s cookin’ at deer camp (46:14)? Check out our socials and merch on the website (56:05)!

Back in town from a great weekend in Morgantown, WV attending the WV Fishing, Hunting and Outdoor Sports Show !! Join us this evening as we talk about the show, the great people that we met and all the show scoop. We also talk about upcoming shows and events that both "On the Limb with Nature's Voice Game Calls and Nature's Voice Game Calls LLC. will be attending in the coming weeks. We also hit on our first LIVE podcast coming to you from the turkey section at our local Southridge Cabela's at 200 Cross Terrace Blvd Charleston, WV 25309. Its going to be a great time with huge sales going on and some great interviews be sure to tune in if possible. Kick back, relax and have a listen !!

Local Cabela's
Spring Fishing Classic March 9th-29th
Cabela's Spring Turkey Hunting Gear
Nature's Voice Game Calls LLC.
WV Fishing Hunting and Outdoor Sports Show
BUGSY'S BAITS USA
Hunter's Choice Specialty Products
HUNTCHEF
WV Woods and Water Expo
Grey Wolf Armament LLC.
Warriors In the Field 

Made possible by: Apparition Scents, AMG Network Hosting LLC, Backwater Truck Supply, Longspur Tracking and Outfitting, Warhead Arrow Co., Will Jewelry and Loan, Ghost 802 Outdoors, TroutRoutes, Stiktamer Bow Silencers , Outdoor Pro Shop LLC, Jones Empire LLC., BOLTS Lawn Care LTD Co., Breathe Wine and Culture Co. , Faith Builders LLC. and Hiland Outfitters LLC BG082.

On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, the guys talk about the hack’n squirt controversy, but first, Malcom and Mark are back from the Bahamas (00:37). Why sandhill cranes are the best to eat… (02:40) Mr. Fate, Jamie and Mark’s dad, got a NEW boat (03:43). Malcom explains the blue catfish introduction into the environment and their increase in river invasion (06:48). Turkey season is almost here and we’re ready to hunt (09:21)! Hunting coyotes can be tricky… (12:46) Jamie’s rabbit hunting experience, and how the Buck Junkies like to cook their rabbits (14:24). Mikey talks about his squirrel hunting experience with dogs (18:27). Why do we kill trees with the hack’n squirt method… (22:22) What is the purpose of hinge cutting trees (30:09)? Sweet gum trees are an invasive tree species (32:31). There’s nothing wrong with logging but… (38:54) We got a biologist approved advice and techniques for wildlife management (40:41)! What is needed for the hack’n squirt method (43:00)? Turkey season is here, and what plans do we have (45:15)? NEW to turkey hunting? Use these shells to hunt… (47:15) Sling Blade is finally mounted on the wall (57:15)! Wild game cooking contests can be different… (1:00:27) We answer questions from our summer sausage video (1:07:11)! Check out our merch and socials (1:13:00)!

00:27 - The Deep Freezer Issue

04:50 - The Upcoming Big Hunt

06:47 - Why Do We Hunt for Sheds?

12:15 - Working on Trails

13:51 - Our Newest Toy "The Limb Shark"

19:30 - Teaching Kids to Turkey Hunt

35:15 - DON'T Grab the Turkey by His Feet

38:10 - Dealing with Warm Weather Bugs

42:32 - What is the Ideal Weather for Turkey Hunting?

46:52 - What to do when the Hen Gets There First

51:48 - How to Process a Turkey

56:57 - Crawfish is Going Down at Camp this Weekend

It’s the 5th and final day of #WildTurkeyWeek, and to wrap it up we’ve brought on hunting lease manager and wildlife biologist Ryan Basinger of Westervelt Wildlife Services. This episode puts you in the shoes of a landowner managing a 25 year old loblolly pine stand. How do your strategies change depending on targeted species and what are the trade-offs involved? Tune in to find out this and more as Ryan breaks down why and how integral fire is to the success of future turkey habitat.

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Email: RBASINGER@westervelt.com

What is #WildTurkeyWeek? In celebration of turkey season 2022, we’re bringing you a NEW episode EVERY day talkin’ everything TURKEYS! Be sure to follow @DrDisturbance @ufdeerlab to catch the latest science and information on gobblers that you won’t want to miss!

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For Day 4 of #WildTurkeyWeek, we’ve brought on Ted DeVos, co-owner of Bach and DeVos Forestry and Wildlife Services. Ted has over 22 years of experience helping landowners as a consulting forester and wildlife biologist. In this episode, he breaks down the vital components of turkey habitat management, the resources and programs available to landowners wanting to use prescribed fire, and the responsibility that we as private landowners hold for the future success of this species. 

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What is #WildTurkeyWeek? In celebration of turkey season 2022, we’re bringing you a NEW episode EVERY day talkin’ everything TURKEYS! Be sure to follow @DrDisturbance @ufdeerlab to catch the latest science and information on gobblers that you won’t want to miss!

Want to help fund ongoing research at the UF DEER Lab? Click here to donate today!

For more information, follow UF DEER Lab on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter , YouTube

 What is #WildTurkeyWeek? In celebration of turkey season 2022, we’re bringing you a NEW episode EVERY day talkin’ everything TURKEYS! Be sure to follow @DrDisturbance @ufdeerlab to catch the latest science and information on gobblers that you won’t want to miss!

Want to help fund ongoing research at the UF DEER Lab? Click here to donate today!

For more information, follow UF DEER Lab on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter , YouTube

What is #WildTurkeyWeek? In celebration of turkey season 2022, we’re bringing you a NEW episode EVERY day talkin’ everything TURKEYS! Be sure to follow @DrDisturbance @ufdeerlab to catch the latest science and information on gobblers that you won’t want to miss!

Want to help fund ongoing research at the UF DEER Lab? Click here to donate today!

For more information, follow UF DEER Lab on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter , YouTube

01:32 - Finding Sheds 

10:32 - Planting Trees on the Property

14:06 - Why Do Certain Types of Trees Grow in Certain Areas?

19:05 - Why Plant Trees That Deer Will Eat Up?

20:55 - Beetle Bob Recap

26:00 - Turkey Hunting for Dummies

27:31 - How to Maintain a Habitat Suitable for Turkeys

32:35 - How Much Land Do Turkeys Need to Live On?

34:40 - What Rifle is Best for Hunting Turkeys?

39:00 - Turkey Calling 101

43:15 - Are Turkey and Deer Habitats the Same?

48:00 - Why People Ditch Deer Hunting for Turkeys

52:48 - Best Strategy for Hunting Turkeys

57:26 - Best Hunting Camp Turkey Recipes

If a turkey has ever left you scratching your head.. well, same. On this week’s episode you’ll hear from Toxey Haas owner/founder of Mossy Oak and Adam Butler, turkey biologist with MS Wildlife Fisheries and Parks. They're talking all things wild turkey with Cuz!