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The Southern Way - Sportsmen's Empire

258 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 57 ratings

The Southern Way hunting and outdoor podcast focuses on deer & turkey hunting in the southeastern United States. In the south, hunting is ingrained in to the culture and the heritage. Join us every week with host Josh Raley as he digs deep in to hunting strategy with expert hunters, wildlife biology discussions, and entertaining stories from folks just like you. Only on the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network!

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Texas Hog Dog Knife Stickin' Recap

December 27, 2019 05:17 - 53 minutes - 49 MB

This episode was a little wild! Parker got to come home to Texas for the holidays. Him, his dad & brother-in-law sat down to recap a hog hunt they all went on earlier this week, using a knife as the main weapon. Parker describes the experience in full detail. The wild pig epidemic across the south is nothing to joke about, and Texas holds the highest population of feral hogs in the US. These critters are causing farmers and ranchers millions of dollars in damage and there are only a few prov...

Rutcation, Hunter Ethics, Hunting Mobile on Private

December 20, 2019 03:28 - 58 minutes - 54 MB

In episode 58, the guys are catching up about a week full of hunting the rut in Alabama. Drew spent most of his time with his old man hunting private land, while Parker and his dad were being poor and hunting public land. This was the best rut Parker has ever seen on public land in Alabama, and even managed to put a buck on the ground. Drew had a great encounter with a buck on private land, hunting an overlooked area on his club. Through the convo Parker gets on a soapbox about hunter ethics...

Rut Strategies, Hunting Hard Edges, & Drew Using Backstrap for Jerky

December 06, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour - 70.3 MB

Welcome back to the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast. In episode 57, Drew and I are talking about our season to this point. Drew finally got some meat in the freezer this week that wasn't killed with his Toyota. The only questionable thing is that he used one of the best cuts of meat... for jerky! Your loss, Drew. I get to share the heartbreaking story of my first Alabama rifle hunt of the season. I'll talk about the lessons learned and why I think it happened, but then I go into talking abou...

Is Florida The Hardest Whitetail State? Catching Up with Walter Lee

November 29, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour - 63.1 MB

This week we're catching up with Mr. Chasing Tales, Walter Lee. Episode 56 finds me in central Florida, trying to figure out how to kill a legal public land buck. The conversation revolves around the difficulty of this state and who better to talk to than my friend, and host of the Chasing Tales Outdoors Podcast, Walter. We discuss antler restrictions, food sources (or lack there of), and the differences between Florida and other states in the Southeast. I'm a sucker for a good challenge, an...

Luke's Big Buck Breakdown

November 22, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB

On episode 55, I’m talking with Drew and Luke about how our season has gone to this point. Lucky for us, everyone in this episode put some meat in the freezer this week! Drew’s wasn’t quite what he was looking for, but it’s venison nonetheless. We’re going to start off with the story about the doe that I shot with my bow on a newer chunk of public land. From the way I chose the area, to the shot, to the tracking dog debacle that ensued in the wee hours of the morning. Luke had some success t...

Smackdown Outdoors with Doug Glimmerveen

November 15, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour - 98.1 MB

Thanks for listening to episode 54! This week we’re giving you something a little bit different. I recently got to be a guest on the Smackdown Outdoors Podcast with Doug Glimmerveen. Our conversation was so much fun that I just wanted to share it with all of you! We talk a lot about some of the adversity that we face as outdoorsmen, and some of the ways we can fix them. In this day and age, it can be tough to be a hunter. Doug and I address those issues, but take the responsibility on oursel...

Ridges, Ditches, Military Crests, & Creek Bottoms - How To Use Topography For Whitetail Hunting

November 08, 2019 22:41 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MB

In this episode, me and Drew are talking about how we use topography features in finding the right setup for hill country whitetail hunting. We discuss the different terrain features like ridges, ditches, military crests, and creek bottoms, and how we see whitetails use those features in their travel.   Southern Ground is Powered by Simplecast

North Georgia Mountain Bucks with Jonah Abraham

November 01, 2019 02:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MB

This week’s episode is focused around chasing mature bucks in the mountain country of North Georgia. I’m joined by my new friend Jonah Abraham, and we’re discussing his strategies for being successful in this steep terrain. Jonah just recently switched to hunting solely on public land and has worked hard to figure out these mountain bucks. We discuss their bedding, travel and food sources in the areas that seem difficult to pinpoint. We also talk about his main strategy of hunting in overloo...

It’s Not “Grinding” If Everything Goes Right

October 25, 2019 01:14 - 1 hour - 64.2 MB

Episode 51 is one of those that every podcast host dreams about recording. We talk to big buck killers on most episodes, hear their awesome stories, but are always left wondering if we’re ever going to get to tell our big buck story. Okay so that’s a stretch. However, today I get the opportunity to tell you the story about my biggest buck ever. Drew and I got to sit down on the afternoon of the same day I shot this buck and talk about how it happened. It’s no secret that this has been a toug...

3 Florida Public Land Bucks In Two Weeks

October 17, 2019 23:09 - 1 hour - 58.8 MB

We finally made it to 50 episodes!!! Thanks for sticking with us this long. Today we’re talking to Nick Chandler from Central Florida. Nick has had a heck of a start to his season, taking 3 bucks on public land all in the month of September. We talk all about the things that he thinks put him in the right places throughout his hunts, including things like in season scouting, transition areas, staying mobile, and other tactics. I’ve said for the last year, a guy that can kill legal bucks in F...

Should Parker Stop Shooting Small Bucks?

October 04, 2019 02:00 - 1 hour - 71.9 MB

Once upon a time, in a land far away called Alabama, there lived a deer hunting podcast host who got fired up about absolutely every deer that ever walked by his tree… yeah… I’m talking about myself! If you’ve ever watched a Southern Ground video or seen a “trophy pic”, you know that I’m not afraid to let loose on a small buck. However, something MIGHT have switched in me this week after missing a small buck on public land in Tennessee. In this episode, I’m joined by my buddies Luke & Drew, ...

Confessions Of A Deer Season Widow

September 27, 2019 10:47 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MB

On this week’s episode, we have a special treat for you! My wife, Hali, is joining the show. She’s going to give her perspective of deer season, that truthfully could be the most important information we’ve ever shared on this podcast. Is it possible to have a happy marriage AND be able to prioritize hunting season? The answer put simply, yes. It is possible, but it doesn’t come without a lot of hard work and COMMUNICATION. We admittedly do not have it all figured out. There are still those ...

Early Season Public Land Strategies

September 20, 2019 02:00 - 1 hour - 75.6 MB

This week we’re recapping the recent trip that Parker took to Kentucky, hunting public land velvet bucks with a bow. Drew Robbins & Jared Shaffer join the conversation, talking about some of the tactics and strategies that were used to kill 2 velvet bucks on the trip. If you’ve been following Southern Ground, you know that Parker has struggled to find success in Kentucky. This year was no different! However, he was able to make things happen on his first velvet buck. Jared talks about his qu...

Bucks Of Seasons Past

September 13, 2019 02:00 - 1 hour - 77.8 MB

This week on the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast, Parker & Drew are reminiscing on some of their greatest memories in the woods. The guys talk about successful hunts that really contributed to their passion for the outdoors now. It’s really important to look back on some of these great days in the field, and start piecing together the tactics that maybe you didn’t even know were put into play back then. Now, looking back, we can see why these bucks were in this spot at the time we pulled the...

Hunting Mature Bucks In Public Land Swamps with Dave Owens

September 06, 2019 02:00 - 1 hour - 78.2 MB

Welcome to the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast, and thank you for tuning in. This week we’re talking with Dave Owens of the Pinhoti Project. If you’ve followed Dave’s YouTube channel, you probably know that he is a die hard turkey hunter. What you may not know is that he actually cut his teeth in the outdoors hunting southern whitetails. He and Parker discuss how he navigates and breaks down the swampy Alabama public land areas he hunts, how he scouts it, and then how he executes a hunt. The...

The Story Of Tethrd

August 30, 2019 02:00 - 1 hour - 78.2 MB

On this episode, Parker sits down with his friends Walter Lee of Chasing Tales Outdoor Podcast, & Greg Godfrey of Tethrd, at the World Deer Expo in Birmingham, AL. The guys talk about how Tethrd was formed by average guys that just wanted to be the world’s biggest cheerleaders for saddle hunting. There’s no doubt that they succeeded in that quest! Now, over a year after the birth of Tethrd, they have a full staff of people all over the US working to bring the absolute best saddle on the mark...

Local Legends Breakdown

August 23, 2019 02:00 - 1 hour - 73 MB

There has been so much great feedback from the “Local Legends” series this summer. Thank you all so much for listening! In episode 43, Parker, Drew, and new guest Ted Bright, are breaking down some of the key points that each of our Legends hit on. In a series of podcasts like this, it is very easy to not absorb some of the knowledge that our guests were telling us. So you’re going to get another chance to hear it, and how it could apply to your hunting situation. Thank you to our guests Wa...

Local Legends Series with Rick Kiely

August 16, 2019 02:00 - 1 hour - 67.1 MB

Thanks for tuning in to the last interview of the Local Legends Series. In this episode, we’re going away from our norm and interviewing a Yankee! You read that right! Parker is talking with Rick Kiely, or @double_lungerrrr on instagram, from Southern New York about how he kills mature whitetails in high pressure areas. This is especially good for the southern hunter because most of our public areas down south would be considered high pressure. Rick talks about how he scouts and the tactics ...

Pre-Season Gear Prep for the Mobile Hunter with Drew Robbins

August 06, 2019 02:00 - 1 hour - 76 MB

This week we’re talking to a newly converted mobile hunter, Drew Robbins. Drew has lived in Alabama for the past 3 years and has dabbled in the idea of mobile hunting, but this year he went all out. No looking back!! He sold all of his ladder stands, lock ons, climbers in exchange for the single most mobile hunting setup on the entire planet… a Tethrd Mantis saddle! Parker and Drew talk a lot about saddle hunting but the conversation is really geared towards, well, gear. The guys talk quite ...

Transitioning To Public Land with Seth Minter

July 18, 2019 17:40 - 1 hour - 76.4 MB

Thanks for listening to another episode of the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast. Episode 40 was a great conversation with Alabama public land hunter, Seth Minter. Seth is an Alabama transplant, originally from West Texas. The hunting culture is incredibly different in Texas, and Seth admits that it was a culture shock. Perhaps even more difficult was the transition to hunting solely on public land. In this episode, Parker and Seth discuss what led him to make the swap to public and some of th...

Local Legends Series: Peter Updike

July 05, 2019 02:00 - 1 hour - 61 MB

Part 3 of the Local Legends series was very special. On the line, Parker is talking with author, public land advocate, & Florida native, Peter Updike. Being raised around the Ocala National Forest, Peter started hunting at an early age. Parker and Peter discuss the early years of his hunting career, and the passion that he developed to chase whitetails around the public woods of Florida. It’s no secret that Florida is not known for it’s large deer population or for producing quality bucks. H...

Local Legends Series - Jamie McCay

June 21, 2019 02:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MB

Thanks for tuning into part 2 of the Local Legends series. This episode was a ton of fun, as Parker gets to interview a local legend from his own neck of the woods. Our guest, Jamie McCay, is an absolute giant buck killer. Not only that, he does it year after year on public land in North Alabama. In this episode, Parker and Jamie discuss some of the tactics that Jamie uses to be successful such as: hunting bluff gaps, in season scouting, how to read buck sign, and a ton more. Jamie tells us ...

Local Legend Series with Warren Womack

June 06, 2019 16:57 - 1 hour - 81.2 MB

Welcome to the first episode of the Southern Ground “Local Legends” series. It kicks off with a bang as Parker is joined by a true southern gentleman, the legendary Warren Womack. At 75 years old, Mr. Womack has story after story of his successful time spent in the Louisiana woods over the years. He discusses the tactics that have put over 350 deer in the back of his truck. That’s an impressive number, but perhaps the most impressive is the fact that most of those were with traditional arche...

Saddle Up with Grant Lemon & Jared Shaffer

May 24, 2019 12:49 - 1 hour - 72.9 MB

If you’re looking to make the plunge into saddle hunting, stop what you’re doing and give this episode a listen! It was our pleasure to talk with Grant Lemon and Jared Shaffer of Hunt Appalachia for this week’s podcast. With a combined 13 years of saddle hunting experience, these two discuss the process they went through in finding the right system for them, as well as some of their concerns when just starting out years ago. Guest hosting is Parker’s friend and family member, Luke Parker. Lu...

Chasing Tales Outdoors with Walter Lee

May 09, 2019 17:25 - 1 hour - 75.5 MB

We had a blast on the line with our buddy Walter Lee of Chasing Tales Outdoors Podcast this week. Life for Walt consists of very few things: Work, Family, & a passion for the outdoors. In this week’s episode, we discuss how he found a passion for hunting & fishing at an early age, which catapulted him into creating his brand, “Chasing Tales”. Walter shares some of his earliest memories being raised on a farm in south Georgia, and how that time spent outside was really what instilled his driv...

Tyler’s First Turkey

April 26, 2019 02:23 - 1 hour - 81.2 MB

Welcome and thank you for listening to the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast. As turkey season wraps up in most of the south, this episode finds us reminiscing on some of our hunts this spring. Parker, Mike & Tyler are joined by Parker’s dad, Randall, and the guys discuss some of the good times had in the woods this spring. However, the main topic of discussion is about Tyler’s recent trip to West Virginia where he was able to punch his first ever turkey tag. It’s a great conversation full of ...

Turkey Tactics with Joey Bell

April 19, 2019 01:30 - 1 hour - 62.7 MB

This episode is for anyone who has ever been out in the turkey woods, had a question about what to do in a certain scenario, and had to pull out your phone to google what your next move should be. If we’re being honest, we’ve probably all been there at one point or another. “Where do turkeys go in the rain?” “How close should I get to a roosted gobbler?”... it’s a never ending cycle of questions when chasing these birds. This week we’re joined by our friend Joey Bell to talk about tactics in...

Foot On Da Head with Drew Able

April 04, 2019 06:07 - 1 hour - 66.9 MB

Every good turkey hunter knows that a well built call can make all the difference. That’s why this week Southern Ground is talking to Drew Able of Foot On Da Head Game Calls. Drew understands that a quality call is necessary for the turkey woods. As an Alabama resident, he has been hooked on turkey hunting for over 20 years. At an early age, Drew knew that he wanted to chase these birds for the rest of his life. In this episode the guys talk about the passion behind Drew’s business, and how ...

Tennessee Turkey Killer with Adam Crews

March 22, 2019 01:48 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB

If you’re from the south, you know that turkey hunters around here are pretty darn serious about chasing those stubborn little birds this time of year. We’re getting pumped! This week Southern Ground is joined by a good friend and fellow turkey hunting addict, Adam Crews. Adam doesn’t take this sport lightly. In fact, he said he’d choose turkey over deer any day! In this episode, Adam talks about the moment he got hooked on turkey hunting, as well as a few memorable hunts he’s had in the pas...

The Natural Resources Management Act (S. 47)

March 08, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour - 72.2 MB

This week, Southern Ground is joined by National BHA (Backcountry Hunters & Anglers) board member, Jeff Jones. Jeff served as the Southeast chapter president for years before joining the national board just recently. BHA is a national organization that is committed to protecting our public lands. Jeff gives a brief rundown on what BHA is, and talks about some of the current projects they are working on. However, perhaps one of the big ticket items is the bill S.47, otherwise known as the “Na...

Saddlepalooza

February 21, 2019 22:00 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MB

Southern Ground headed to the South Georgia swamps in search of wild hogs last weekend. Every year, saddle hunters from all over the US meet up for an event known as "Saddlepalooza". We camp out, eat good food, show off our gear, and sometimes we even chase a few pigs around the woods. The hunting is really second to the good food and fellowship. This week, Parker is joined once again by the brains behind the operation, Greg Godfrey. They talk about some of the highlights of the trip, and re...

One Year: Do You Even Beast Hunt, Bro?

February 07, 2019 19:28 - 1 hour - 106 MB

Happy One Year!! We want to thank everyone for all of the support this year and we hope to continue bringing you great content for years to come. For this episode, we decided to do something special with our friends from The Southern Outdoorsmen, Andrew Maxwell & Jacob Meyers. We thought it would be cool to talk about how some of our tactics have changed this season, and some of it may surprise you. We get into talking about wind based bedding, leeward sides of the ridge, & other topics all ...

The Public Land Questionnaire with The Whitetail Guru

January 25, 2019 03:14 - 1 hour - 57.6 MB

Thanks for listening to the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast! On episode 27, we have a special treat. We actually got to steal someone else’s podcast episode and put it on our own feed! Our friend, Nathan Unger of The Whitetail Guru, wanted to do an episode with Parker about having a very successful Alabama season, and was gracious enough to let us use the same episode for our feed. You’re definitely going to enjoy this conversation as we dive pretty deep into the tactics that we use nearly e...

Mobile Hunting In The Mountain State with Jared Shaffer

January 16, 2019 00:07 - 1 hour - 68.8 MB

This week on Southern Ground, we’re joined by Mr. Flinginairos himself, Jared Shaffer. As a West Virginia resident, Jared understands what it’s like to be a hardcore whitetail hunter in an area where the deer density is low, the bag limits are liberal, and the terrain is brutal. Instead of making excuses, Jared combats tough hunting with remaining mobile and has been extremely successful in doing so. In this episode, we go into detail with Jared on some of the mobile hunting tactics he has p...

Southern Ground | Late Season In The South

December 28, 2018 01:25 - 1 hour - 63.5 MB

This week on the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast, we’re discussing our late season game plan to get bucks on the ground. Parker and Mike are joined by Mike’s brother, Heath Pike, as they talk about how strategies change as the season progresses. Mike and Heath are recording from deer camp in North Alabama, but Parker is coming at us from Florida. After hunting in “the sunshine state” for one day, it’s become clear why the non-resident deer license is so cheap. It may be a gamble, but with a ...

Southern Ground | Tagged Out: 2018 Rutcation Recap

December 14, 2018 03:47 - 1 hour - 63.9 MB

Thank you for tuning in to the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast. This week Parker and his buddy Cody Phillips are recapping one of the best “Rutcation” hunting trips that Parker has had the opportunity to take. Parker and his dad loaded up the kayaks, the bass tracker, and their camping gear last week, in hopes of getting on two respectable Alabama public land bucks. Everything fell perfectly into place, the stars aligned, and they completed their goals. Parker goes into detail about the tact...

Southern Ground | Mid Season Update & Preparing For The Rut

November 30, 2018 03:00 - 1 hour - 71.1 MB

Welcome to the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast and thanks for tuning in! On this episode, Parker and Michael are recapping their Alabama seasons so far, and discussing the realities of hunting on public land. The season has been very different for both Parker & Michael. They go into detail about some of the expectations they had going into the season, and how they have evolved as the season has progressed. Hunting on public land is a different ball game. Not only do you have to outsmart the ...

Southern Ground | Skre Gear & A Big Buck with Locke Wheeler

November 16, 2018 03:48 - 1 hour - 60.6 MB

Welcome to the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast. If this is your first time listening, you started on a great episode! This week we’re talking to Locke Wheeler of Skre Gear, The Progression series, Louisiana Bowhunter… a man with many hats! During the interview we talk about Skre Gear, a performance hunting apparel company, which Locke plans to help bring into the Southeastern US. If you haven’t heard of Skre you can check them out at skregear.com. Locke’s 2018 fall hunting season has gotten ...

Southern Ground | Public Land Hunting Camp with The Southern Outdoorsmen

November 02, 2018 02:00 - 1 hour - 83.6 MB

We’re pumped that you’re listening to the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast. This is normally the part of the write up where we would tell you about something really strategic that we learned about hunting southern whitetails. However, that’s not the case with this one. In this episode we’re just hanging out at deer camp with our friends from The Southern Outdoorsmen. We talk about the challenges that we faced during the week on some very highly pressured public land, and some of our plans to ...

Southern Ground | Understanding Thermals with Nathan Protz

October 19, 2018 02:03 - 1 hour - 77.9 MB

Thank you for tuning in to the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast, your source for whitetail hunting stories and tactics in the south. This week we are diving deep into the subject of thermal winds, and how they can be used to maximize your time in the woods. Thermals are not something you would normally hear discussed in depth, but for us they have completely revolutionized the way that we hunt. We invited a fellow TheHuntingBeast.com member and Alabama native, Nathan Protz, on the show to dis...

Southern Ground | Early Season Hunting Strategies

October 05, 2018 02:56 - 1 hour - 83.2 MB

The early season can be a tough time in the woods, but when executed correctly, it can be one of your best opportunities to harvest mature bucks in your area. In this episode of the Southern Ground Hunting podcast, we’re discussing some of the early season strategies that have worked, as well as some that have failed. We’re talking about scouting, gear prep, access & hunting locations that we think will help you make the most of your early season hunting. This week we’re announcing the winn...

Southern Ground | Kentucky Public Land Recap

September 21, 2018 02:30 - 1 hour - 89.2 MB

In this Southern Ground podcast, we’re recapping our first hunt of the season in Kentucky. Even though we came home successful, it doesn’t mean that it was an easy trip. Sometimes bad things will inevitably happen, and this trip was no exception. We’re going to talk about those tough moments, as well as the high points of the trip, and breakdown what we learned from our mistakes. Hunting out of state can be a huge learning curve, especially on public land. Hopefully you’ll be able to hear ou...

Southern Ground | Tennessee Velvet with Ben Harrison

September 07, 2018 02:30 - 1 hour - 88 MB

Deer season has officially kicked off… well for some anyways! This week’s episode we’re talking with Ben Harrison about his recent success in Tennessee on a great velvet buck. Now, this was the first ever velvet hunt in Tennessee so there were some obvious challenges that Ben talks about. However, he accepted the challenge, made a game plan, and ended up arrowing the buck he was after. I think you’re going to enjoy this awesome success story. We also got the opportunity to have Brad Luttrel...

Southern Ground | A Public Land Legend with Michael Perry

August 24, 2018 02:02 - 1 hour - 63.8 MB

In the south you have deer hunters, and then you have legends like Michael & Kat Perry. They’re almost in a division of their own when it comes to hunting public land in Alabama, and their gigantic trophy room backs that up. We got the opportunity to sit down with them, surrounded by over 20 years worth of hunting memories, and hear some stories, strategies and tactics they have used to run their taxidermy bill up each and every year. Not only does Michael have a large collection of public l...

Southern Ground | A "New Breed" of Hunter with Kyle Null

August 10, 2018 01:37 - 1 hour - 71.6 MB

This week you bowhunters are in for a treat! Episode 15 finds us hanging out at the New Breed Archery headquarters in Fultondale, Alabama, and we’re talking to the founder of New Breed, Mr. Kyle Null. An engineer by trade, Kyle tells us the history of the company and why he believes that New Breed is the best in the business in the areas of innovation and customer service. Kyle is also no stranger to hunting big southern whitetails. Our conversation leads us to some great and memories from s...

Southern Ground | 2018 Season Goals

July 27, 2018 01:45 - 1 hour - 68.6 MB

Thanks for tuning into another episode of the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast. As September quickly approaches, us whitetail freaks can’t seem to shake the anticipation. In this episode, the whole Southern Ground crew sits down and talks about our goals for the 2018 season, and discuss how we plan to accomplish those goals this year. This is an episode that includes a little bit of everything: scouting, wind based hunting strategy, family priorities, filming a successful hunt & much more.

Southern Ground | When Filming Is Life with Ben Davis of Sawbriar Outdoors

July 13, 2018 02:40 - 1 hour - 68.6 MB

Thanks for listening to Episode 13 of the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast. This week we’re talking all about filming your hunting adventure, with Ben Davis of Sawbriar Outdoors. Ben has seen some recent success on his YouTube channel, with a couple of his videos even going viral. However, that doesn’t mean he hasn’t faced some challenges as well. We talk through some of those obstacles, as well as some of the rewards that have come from capturing his hunts on camera. Ben also shares with us...

Southern Ground | Georgia On My Mind with Nathan Unger

June 29, 2018 02:29 - 1 hour - 67.2 MB

If you’re a die hard whitetail hunting addict like us, then this is the perfect episode for you! This week, Parker is joined by guest co-host Greg Godfrey and they are talking to fellow deer hunting fanatic, Nathan Unger. Nathan hails from the great state of Georgia, and you can be he knows a thing or two about southern deer hunting. He’s also an accomplished writer for “Wide Open Spaces”. The conversation includes topics like outdoor writing, public land hunting in Georgia, a Scent Crusher ...

Southern Ground | Hunting With Dad

June 15, 2018 02:08 - 1 hour - 62.9 MB

Thanks for tuning into the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast! On this special Father’s Day episode we are talking to the guys that first ignited the passion for the outdoors in us. Some know them as Brian Echols and Randall McDonald, but we know them simply as Dad. These two legends talk about how and why they made the decision a long time ago to take their kids hunting and fishing, in hopes that maybe it will inspire listeners to do the same. Prepare to laugh at some of our father/son huntin...

Southern Ground | Kayak Hunting 101

June 01, 2018 12:44 - 1 hour - 87.9 MB

We have never been more excited to share an episode as much as we are with this one. This week Parker and Blake are talking all about using a kayak to access hard to reach places on public land. Living in the south, it’s very hard to compete with the amount of pressure that most pieces of public land are receiving. We share why we think the kayak method is the best method to beat the pressure in your area, and in some cases use it to your advantage. You are going to hear us talk about our ka...