How To Hunt Turkey - Sportsmen's Empire
157 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago -Welcome to the How to Hunt Turkeys Podcast. The goal of the H2HT podcast is to make you a better turkey hunter. If it’s your first year in the spring woods or you’ve been hunting turkeys for a few seasons, this podcast will help you become a better turkey hunter. Every episode we will dive deep into the minds of the finest turkeys hunters in the country. We will explore the gear, tactics, people and culture that surround Wild Turkey hunting. Not only will we learn from the wisdom only gained in the woods but we will review years of research done by wildlife biologist to help us understand the mind of a Wild Turkey. We will learn the language of the Turkey from Grand Champion callers from all corners of the country, the calls and calling styles are as diverse as the forests we hunt. The reverence and mystique that surrounds Turkey hunting is complex, the guests of this show will unpack the emotions surrounding Turkey hunting. Turkeys can be the most frustrating wild animals to hunt. The nuances of Turkey hunting require each hunter to be focused, resilient and woods wise. The How to Hunt Turkeys Podcast will guide you on your path to becoming a better Turkey hunter.
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Episodes
So You Want to be a ‘Pro Staffer?’
August 17, 2017 01:04 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MBJP and Dave get to the bottom of what makes an average hunter a viable candidate for a company's pro staff. Terry Peer of Real World Wildlife Products lends his insight.
Something Smells…
August 11, 2017 17:25 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBOwner and creator of scent company 'Scent Ballz', Bryan Hussung, joins the show to talk about his original idea, and inspiration from the hunting community.
A Chat with ‘Miss Wildgame’ Shanyn Hart
August 04, 2017 01:19 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBThe Outdoor Channel's 'Miss Wildgame' herself comes on to talk about Iowa, social media, and her efforts to win the show.
Birdsong and his Ghost!
July 27, 2017 23:37 - 1 hour - 58 MBCo-Host of HeadHunters TV Randy Birdsong joins to tell his half of the ghost story shared by Nate Hosie on Pro Talk Outdoors this spring. He also details how sneaking into the ATA show was the springboard to his outdoor career.
Sharks, Redfish, and a Deer named ‘Bullwinkle’
July 21, 2017 01:44 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBThe fellas go 'No Pro' again, and share their separate saltwater fishing stories from vacation week, chat about a huge deer named 'Bullwinkle' and NoseJammer, as well as make their biggest announcement yet.
Combating E.H.D. Virus with Dr. Aaron Gaines
July 04, 2017 13:56 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBThe one and only Dr. Aaron Gaines, lead nutrionist behind the Maximizer Mineral with Expect Healthy Deer Technology comes on the show to explain how the team got their science in front of the University of Minnesota, and the feeling of the announcement accrediting their mineral with killing the EHD virus in captive deer herds.
Summer Food Plot Maintenance
June 23, 2017 12:13 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBRegular guest Kevin Boyer, President of Real World Wildlife Products comes on to share methods to summer food plot maintenance for the best results in the fall.
Swamp Style with one of the Southern Boyz
June 12, 2017 22:50 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBJohn Kinion Bankston of Southern Boyz Outdoors shakes it down swamp style on Pro Talk Outdoors. From Gators to Crawfish Boils, Kinion covers it all.
The ‘Wild’ Journey of Jay Gregory
June 02, 2017 10:40 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBJay Gregory of The Wild Outdoors shares industry insight from the last 22 years, as well as his harrowing journey of triumph through an unheard of type of adversity.
Cragg Fitz dishes on ‘Miss Wildgame’ Premiere
May 16, 2017 13:28 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBCragg Fitz of Trained Assassins TV was an integral part of the production of The Outdoor Channel's new show, "Miss Wildgame". He joined the boys to talk about making that show, and the upcoming season of his own, Trained Assassins.
Turning Free Labor into Deadly Passion
May 04, 2017 23:06 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBThe star of Winchester's Deadly Passion, Melissa Bachman, chats with the boys about the road from giving free labor, to hosting a highly successful outdoor television show. She and JP discuss their shared broadcast background, and how that was key in getting her ready for the pursuit of a dream.
How to get Real World Results
April 27, 2017 23:17 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBPresident and co-owner of Real World Wildlife Products dared to share his textbook worthy knowledge on foodplotting for deer, and how to specifically orient the presentation to your farm's needs. Take notes!
A Few Minutes with “The Freak Show”
April 18, 2017 11:11 - 43 minutes - 40.4 MBWorld Champion Archer, and Mathews pro Jesse Broadwater joins our show for the first ever competition focused episode. No better brain to pick than "The Freak Show" himself!
Doing the Dream with Todd Duff
April 05, 2017 23:48 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MB"Changing Seezyns" host Todd Duff helps make the most comical episode of Pro Talk Outdoors yet...as everything from Dave's DVR selections, to 'KMart Hunters' are thrown in the mix.
Talkin’ Classic with Ott Defoe
March 30, 2017 01:52 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBB.A.S.S and MLF Angler Ott Defoe talks his construction roots, the Bassmaster Classic, and the originality of MLF.
Overcoming at Okeechobee
March 16, 2017 00:04 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBTimmy Horton ended a decade long drought with a commanding second career victory at Okeechobee. He joins Pro Talk Outdoors to share the feeling.
The MAD Scientist Mark Drury
March 03, 2017 23:45 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBThe MAD Scientist himself joins Pro Talk Outdoors to dish on what got it all started for him...gobblers.
From Dollar Menu to Dominance
February 22, 2017 23:53 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBOutdoor Television's premier couple, Lee and Tiffany Lakosky, share the story of their path from dollar menu to hunting dominance.
‘Shedding’ Expectations
February 14, 2017 00:06 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBJeff Lindsey of 'The Lindsey Way' joins the boys for the second time to talk shed hunting, and February scouting.
“Big Daddy” Russ
February 07, 2017 00:10 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBBassmaster Elite Russ Lane shares how baits are co-designed, named, and incorporated in professional fishing. He even reveals a little bit about his 'hard throwing' past. Catch it all on Pro Talk Outdoors!
More than just a Jive Turkey
January 27, 2017 01:16 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBNate Hosie of Headhunters TV is more than just a turkey hunter, and more than just a musician. He's the culmination of outdoor America.
Catching a Predator
January 19, 2017 20:08 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBIcotec Pro and World Champion Predator caller JD Piatt jumps on the microphone at the ATA show to reveal some little known secrets in his side of the industry.
‘Big Juicy’ and more at ATA 2017
January 14, 2017 19:09 - 38 minutes - 35 MBThree esteemed Treezyn Outdoors join the show to discuss ATA, and how one was dubbed 'big juicy'.
Doctor! Doctor!
January 05, 2017 02:19 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBDr. Aaron Gaines joins PTO to divulge how a new product, Extra Healthy Deer (EHD), was developed to battle the disease EHD (epizootic hemorrhagic disease) in whitetail deer.
The Best of 2016 - Pro Talk Style!
December 23, 2016 01:44 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBDave and JP discuss the year that it was, and play bits of some of their best interviews in 2016.
Safety First!
December 07, 2016 23:50 - 46 minutes - 43 MBDr. Glen Mayhew of the TSSSA joins the show to talk how simple changes can save lives when it comes to safety in the outdoors. He stresses the point of not taking a shortcut when it comes to returning home to your family.
Double the Fun with the Hampton Bros.
December 01, 2016 02:03 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBThe Hampton brothers, hosts of Twin Factor TV, hop on the show to talk whitetail tactics in Michigan, North Carolina, and sharing the spotlight in a twin hosted show.
Rut Strategies with Jai Utley
November 18, 2016 23:27 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBWestern Kentucky legend Jai Utley joins the fun to dish on the best mid-rut strategies.
‘Now that’s just a bunch of Pro Talk’
November 08, 2016 01:13 - 50 minutes - 46 MBThe multi-talented B.A.S.S Elite Angler Andy Montgomery joins the show to talk about skipping docks, the traveling series, and even his fall hunting exploits. The fellas finally reveal how the show was named because of some endless questions, and a nice pair of socks.
Singing the Joys of the Outdoors
October 28, 2016 00:22 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBTreezyn marketing guru Tina Kane joins the show for a segment, and recording artist Ken Karson lets the boys have one of the first listens to his new song "In the Heartland".
How to love the ‘Lull’ with Alex Rutledge
October 18, 2016 22:21 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBAlex Rutledge of the upcoming 'American Roots Outdoors' hops on the show while glassing a field to discuss his tactics, and time spent during the 'October Lull'.
Putting in the ‘Work’
October 05, 2016 01:07 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBPresident of September's most successful group in whitetail hunting, Darin Workman, hops on to chat the extreme early season success of 'The Ultimate Rush'.
Homecoming Bucks - with Don Higgins
September 23, 2016 21:58 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBThe master is back! Don Higgins details his article about a theory he calls 'Homecoming Bucks' and when you can expect them.
Perfect Practice with Brandon Adams
September 16, 2016 00:56 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBBrandon Adams of 'Major League Bowhunter' hops on the cast to discuss his methods for perfect practice, and preparation for archery season.
Treezyn is the Reason!
September 09, 2016 00:25 - 57 minutes - 53.2 MBJon 'Cobb' Sanders, the mastermind behind 'Treezyn' camo, joins the boys. They talk the start of the company, the direction, as well as the difference between Kentucky September hunts, and October ones.
If the Shoe ‘Fitz’
September 01, 2016 10:23 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBCragg Fitz of 'Trained Assassins TV' jumps in to discuss the best ways to pattern early season whitetail for proper stand/blind location. Fitz weighs in on the travel route vs. food source conversation, as well as applying like tactics in different states. The fellas also discuss flooding in Louisiana, and the current efforts for relief.
Hearing from Heartland Heritage
August 24, 2016 01:22 - 52 minutes - 48 MBJim Wilson and Bryan Stevens of 'Heartland Heritage Outdoors' are featured in this dual guest episode. The duo detail their beginning, and next step in their Television Show.
The ‘Bear’ Essentials (featuring Indiana DNR)
August 17, 2016 01:23 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBThe boys catch up with Taylor Rasmussen and Joe Caudell of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources to get the low down on the southern Indiana Black Bear sightings in one segment, and discuss the health of Indiana Whitetail in the next. Dont miss the first ever double guest episode!
Pro Talk Outdoors - Episode 19 (Featuring the Wild Chef
August 07, 2016 14:40 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MB'From Field to Plate' founder Jeremiah Doughty comes on to detail some of his methods to preparing excellent game meals. 'The Wild Chef' shares some of his secrets, as JP and Dave show how green they really are in the kitchen. An episode every cook could learn from!
Pro Talk Episode 18 (Featuring Wil Newlin)
July 29, 2016 00:10 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBDave and JP discuss flipping a boat and treading water to land a fish in the first segment. In the second, Wil Newlin of Bass Unlimited joins the show to go over the mission, goals, and future of the organization.
Pro Talk Episode 17 (featuring Phillip Vanderpool)
July 14, 2016 22:30 - 52 minutes - 48 MBPhillip Vanderpool of 'The Virtue' joins Pro Talk Outdoors to discuss how some health concerns in the whitetail deer population in parts of the United States are causing massive changes, and threatening herds across several states.
Pro Talk - Episode 16 (featuring Kip Campbell of ‘Red Arrow)
July 07, 2016 00:48 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBOne of The Outdoor Channel's leading personalities, Kip Campbell of 'Red Arrow' joins the show. Kip shares with the boys how his award winning TV show was started as a college project. JP tells how turkey ticks keep biting him where the sun doesn't shine, and the gang discusses the struggles of early season preparation.
Pro Talk - Episode 15 (featuring Mike Clerkin of North American Whitetail)
June 28, 2016 22:49 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBOne of the pioneers of hunting television joins the show to discuss his ascent to the pinnacle of the outdoor TV world. He and Dave go back several years, and rehash some old times together. Mike Clerkin proves to be an encyclopedia of hunt, and personal accomplishment.
Pro Talk - Episode 14 (Pond Management)
June 10, 2016 18:19 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBJP and Dave fly tandem to discuss pond management, a topic they're both deeply familiar with.
Pro Talk - Episode 13 (Featuring Bill Lowen)
June 02, 2016 13:35 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBIndiana's own 'Dollar' Bill Lowen joins us to talk his path from muddy water to the top of the bass fishing world.
Pro Talk - Episode 12 (featuring Matt Busbice of Wildgame Innovations)
May 24, 2016 11:48 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBHunting Entrepreneur Matt Busbice joins us to talk his humorous 'method' to great business success in the outdoor industry. JP asks about some of Matt's worst first dates.
Pro Talk - Episode 11 (Just JP and Dave)
May 18, 2016 17:36 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBJP and Dave discuss several topics, including a pair of hot takes on competition rules in professional bass fishing. Post Spawn tactics, lessons learned, as well as a new practice by Indiana DNR all make the show.
Pro Talk - Episode 10 (featuring Roland Martin)
May 10, 2016 19:42 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBThe Great American Fisherman, Roland Martin joins Pro Talk's tenth episode to dish on a lifetime of great stories, and adventures. This episode isn't limited to his bass fishing exploits either, as Roland reveals a surprising preference.
Pro Talk - Episode 9 (Featuring John Toliver of TBLA)
May 03, 2016 11:51 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBThe PT boys bring you an episode on site from their week long trip to Toledo Bend Reservoir. The Whataburger Challenge victor is revealed, and Toledo Bend Lake Association president John Toliver joins the show to dive into the deep history of the lake, and it's mammoth lunkers.
Pro Talk - Episode 8 (Featuring Elite angler Luke Clausen)
April 22, 2016 00:08 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBLuke Clausen joins the show as this episode features the Bull Shoals/Norfork dual location format for this weekend's Elite Series event. Luke also answers the 'Pro Talk Tough Question of the Week', regarding digging in your girlfriend/wife's purse. Click to listen!