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Speak the Language - Presented by onX Hunt

234 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1.1K ratings

Hosted by Lake Pickle, the Speak The Language Podcast presented by onX hunt is made with the goal to put out content that centered around Hunting, fishing, conservation, and all other things involving the natural world. Join us as we swap stories from our favorite times spent in the woods, discuss current events, seek out answers, and take the occasional dive into history! This podcast is meant to engage, entertain, and equip outdoors men and women from all walks of life. Join us!

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Hope For A Native Game Bird: Quail in the Southeast Part 3

December 06, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 85.7 MB

we are on the final piece of this quail in the southeast series. this is it. the last piece of the puzzle. the crossing of the finish line. the light at the end of the bobwhite tunnel. and I sincerely hope that you’ve enjoyed this as much as I have- quite frankly this is the most time and energy I’ve ever put into one topic and it’s been completely worth it. So let’s end strong, shall we? Last week we focused heavily on learning why or the many why’s I should probably say that caused us to l...

Cautiously Optimistic: Quail in the Southeast Part 2

November 29, 2023 11:30 - 57 minutes - 79.2 MB

Last week we took our first in depth look into the story of Quail here in the southeast. We heard from a man who has lived and  hunted quail in Mississippi long enough to recall a time when you woudn’t catch an odd look for pulling up to a Mississippi gas station with an english pointer in your truck. We also heard from a man who was born in raised in Tennessee, and grew an interest in quail mainly from the stories from his dad on how things used to be.  Last week’s episode was meant to pull ...

A Long Lost Game Bird: Quail in the Southeast Part 1

November 22, 2023 10:31 - 49 minutes - 67.4 MB

For the next few weeks we are going to be discussing a single subject in a more in depth manner than we have ever done in the history of this podcast.but First, let me pose a few questions that may make you think. Right now, while your listening to this podcast, whether you’re in driving down the road, sitting at your desk, got your headphones on at the gym- wherever you are- take a second to think about your favorite game species- this could be your favorite animal to hunt, your favorite an...

Restoring A Native Species- The Black Bear Program

November 15, 2023 10:48 - 1 hour - 109 MB

We talk with Anthony Ballard, the Black Bear Program Coordinator in the state of Mississippi about the status of black bears in the state. We learn about the history of black bears in the state, their general life cycle and ecology, and also what types of research has been done along with what is currently ongoing. In this episode we try to tackle everything that's associated with black bears- the good, the bad, and the ugly. The hope is that if you listen to this episode from start to finis...

New Roads, Food Plots, and Trail Cameras with Brad Farris

November 01, 2023 10:15 - 37 minutes - 51.8 MB

We are into November, A cold front is moving in, and we finally have enough rain in the forecast to justify planting food plots. This episode is all about plotting, planning, strategizing, and taking what was learned in the first year of hunting a new place and adjusting for this deer season that is upon us now. 

A Bucket List Hunt

October 11, 2023 18:40 - 1 hour - 116 MB

Welcome back for the first episode of the 2023-2024 hunting season! If you have followed along with this show for a while, then you know we are a sucker for a good hunting story! This one involves a recent trip to the mountains of New Mexico for the enchanted month of September, when the air is crisp and the elk are bugling. Garrett Grey, Primos product manager, had the opportunity to have his first chance at an archery bull, and we were lucky enough to be there with from start to finish! En...

My Brother’s First Turkey Story

April 26, 2023 16:21 - 51 minutes - 70.3 MB

In this episode I sit down with my older brother, Brett Pickle, to talk about his very recent, first successful, turkey hunt. Even though the hunt itself happened quick, this has been well over three years in the making. Check it out! 

Lacey’s First Turkey

April 07, 2023 01:25 - 1 hour - 102 MB

Any turkey hunter will tell you that every turkey they get is special but none captures the heart quite like the first. In this episode I get to share in telling the very special story of my wife's first turkey hunt. As every turkey hunting story should, it's full of unexpected twists and turns. 

Red Hot

March 23, 2023 21:29 - 51 minutes - 70.5 MB

This week Jordan and I discuss the craziness that has unfolded in the early part of our home state's turkey season so far. Everyone loves a good turkey story! Check it out! 

That time the hens charged a coyote

March 15, 2023 23:36 - 32 minutes - 44 MB

Let's catch up on the action of spring turkey season so far. We've had hens charging at a coyote, very cooperative osceola gobblers, a bonafide sneak hunt, participating in turkey research projects, and more! 

Live From Rick’s Cafe- Starkville MS 2023

March 01, 2023 09:49 - 1 hour - 96.7 MB

Join us for the recording from our live show that took place February 28, 2023. We talk about the the people and organizations that came before us and made turkey hunting possible for future generations, we talk with Pete Daughtery from Turkeys For Tomorrow about current research projects, and as always we make room for hunting stories and laughs. 

Baiting Turkeys?

February 22, 2023 08:58 - 1 hour - 123 MB

First and foremost, this episode's purpose is to be informative and perhaps shine a light on an issue that could potentially be doing much more harm than good. We are joined by Dr. Marcus Lashley and Dr. Will Gulsby to discuss a subject that hasn't been talked about much; the effects of baiting/supplemental feeding on wild turkeys. I assure you that you don't want to miss this one. 

Tales From A Turkey Hunter’s Wife

February 15, 2023 09:51 - 58 minutes - 80 MB

We interviewed our wives about their first every turkey hunting experiences with us! As you could imagine, between some misses, spooked turkeys, and stolen turkeys, things get pretty interesting to say the least! I can promise you, this is one you don't want to miss! 

Wild Turkey Science- with Dr. Will Gulsby & Dr. Marcus Lashley

February 08, 2023 09:50 - 1 hour - 132 MB

Dr. Gulsby and Dr. Lashley are two of the foremost experts in realm of wild turkeys. Today we join them to discuss some of the most nuanced and talked out subjects in the turkey hunting world today. What to expect: - the decline of turkey populations and its severity -some states have changed their season framework. What's the impact? - Are methods of take a genuine/plausible cause for concern? -current research projects to pay attention to  and much more. Check it out!

Turkey Hunter Ramblings

February 01, 2023 12:33 - 31 minutes - 43.2 MB

It is officially February, which, to Jordan and I means that we are officially free to talk all we want about spring and gobbling turkeys without anyone giving us any grief. In this conversation we'll talk about plans for spring, plans for turkey season prep, plans for live podcasts, and a whole lot more. 

The Duck Dog Vet

January 04, 2023 10:12 - 51 minutes - 70.6 MB

Matt Ryan is a veterinarian working out of Oxford,MS with a special interest in working and sporting dogs. In this episode, we allow Matt to educate us one some topics that every hunting dog owner should be knowledgable about. 

Catching Up With Brad Farris

December 21, 2022 20:39 - 29 minutes - 39.8 MB

Lake and Brad sit down to discuss the current deer season at the new camp, their most recent successful hunt, and the rut activity that is picking up on a daily basis 

Ike Eastman

November 30, 2022 10:00 - 34 minutes - 46.8 MB

Ike Eastman is the president of Eastman's Publishing and long time personality on Eastman's Hunting TV, along with all of the other video content they put out. On this episode, Ike discusses the current issues and concern surrounding the sage grouse, and how its effects stretch far beyond the plight of the singular bird. It also effects public land access, other types of recreation, our energy resources, and much more. You don't want to miss this one. 

Bucks or Birds?

November 17, 2022 18:09 - 53 minutes - 73.8 MB

Lake and Jordan discuss their two most recent hunting trips. Jordan took to the Midwest for highly sought after whitetail rut. Lake headed to the North woods for ruffed grouse, pheasant, and a chance to run his dog. Thankfully, both were successful and came back with stories to tell! 

Logan Stark- The Triple 7 Project

November 02, 2022 08:54 - 52 minutes - 72.1 MB

Logan Stark is the Producer of Content at Black Rifle Coffee Company and is in charge of the creation and dissemination of social media content. He served in the United States Marine Corps as a Scout Sniper. He went on to multiple deployments, including serving in Afghanistan. Logan is going to be part of a project called, Triple 7, which is a 7-day journey across 7 continents to raise funds in support of the children of special operations soldiers who gave their lives on the battlefield and...

The Good, The Bald, & The Ugly

October 26, 2022 09:05 - 27 minutes - 37.2 MB

Jordan Blissett returns to the podcast to talk about food plot planting, rain at extreme ends of the spectrum, bow hunting in Kansas, the upside to having a light-weight tree stand, and the decision to go bald. Check it out! 

The Capital Of The Outdoors?

October 20, 2022 20:34 - 51 minutes - 70.2 MB

Ricky Mathews is the host of Coast Vue and Supertalk Outdoors. He is also the former president and publisher of three gulfcoast newspapers, one of which he led to a Pulitzer Gold Medal in 2006 for their work and coverage of the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Topics discussed include the capital of the outdoors, fishing off the gulf coast of Mississippi, Deer hunting in the MS Delta, and much more. Check it out!  

A Preliminary Quail Conversation- with Dr. Craig Harper

October 12, 2022 16:58 - 29 minutes - 40.1 MB

Dr. Craig Harper is a wildlife biologist and professor of wildlife management. He is an extremely knowledgable person on wildlife, wildlife habitat, and most importantly for this episode's sake, Bobwhite quail. As I eluded to last week, we are planning an in depth episode series on quail in the south/southeast. Think of this episode as a preliminary conversation to peak your interest and start thinking more about quail. 

A Hunting Camp With No Name

October 05, 2022 20:24 - 34 minutes - 46.9 MB

Lake and Brad recorded this episode from the camp house of the new Primos hunting camp. Topics discussed include names for the place, planting food plots, hunting potential for the first year, whether or not planting food plots are worth it if you hunt over bait, how to organize your property on onX and much more. Check it out! 

A Near Elk Experience

September 28, 2022 13:41 - 50 minutes - 68.7 MB

Garrett Grey is a Primos Hunting employee of over seven years. Having Focussed his time on product development and management, he and Lake sit down to discuss his latest trip to elk country with the Primos team to see how some of these new calls work in the field. They also discuss what it's like hunting with the team for the first time, the intricacies of setting up for an archery elk shot, packing out elk, wind frustrations, and a whole lot more. Check it out!

The Most Wonderful Time of Year

September 21, 2022 21:40 - 39 minutes - 54.3 MB

Brad and Lake discuss their last week and half spent in the mountains of New Mexico. It has been an action packed time to say the least. We talk about the different phases of the elk rut and how that changes your strategy, choosing which shot angle to take, pack outs, water holes, and much more! 

The Good, The Bad, and The Whitetails

September 14, 2022 10:00 - 39 minutes - 53.7 MB

William McKinley is the deer program coordinator for the state of Mississippi. We discuss the upcoming velvet season in great detail. The reasoning they had for instating it, The current state of baiting and CWD, and much more. check it out! 

Water

September 06, 2022 10:00 - 44 minutes - 61.1 MB

There are so many things going on in the world today that impact hunting, fishing, conservation, and really the natural world as we know it. Today we discuss alligator hunting seasons, the Pearl River hitting flood stage, the massive amount of land loss due to climate change in coastal Louisiana, and a whole lot more. We also discuss two key areas to focus your efforts on before deer season opens up in the southeast. 

Some Things Never Change

August 30, 2022 11:00 - 34 minutes - 47.5 MB

We've been gone for a while. Hopefully y'all have missed us just as much as we have missed y'all! In this episode we give a full explanation as to why we took such a long break, what to look forward to in the future, and the beauty of life changes. We also discuss elk hunting plans, this upcoming deer season, and Mississippi's first ever velvet buck season! 

Rain Delay

April 25, 2022 19:33 - 27 minutes - 37.5 MB

We are in the last bit of the Mississippi turkey season. In today's conversation we catch up on the highs and lows of what's been happening since the last episode. This includes Iowa gobblers in the wind, lack of gobbles in Arkansas, silence at Kudzu, and a whole lot more. Check it out!

Broken Hearts & Hard Lines

April 05, 2022 15:26 - 44 minutes - 61.4 MB

The changes that can take place in just a couple of days in the spring woods is astounding. We can say this confidently, because we've been in the spring woods virtually nonstop since season has opened. It's only been a few days since we spoke last, but man, a lot has transpired in that small window in time. We'll talk about our hunt with Kudzu with Wilbur and Clay Newcomb of MeatEater, we'll talk about the drawn out ballad-like turkey hunt that took place this past weekend with my older bro...

Throws Of Passion

March 29, 2022 01:35 - 31 minutes - 43 MB

We are experiencing the full rush and pandemonium caused by spring weather and gobbling turkeys! We've had a whole lot go down since the last time we spoke so it's time to get y'all caught up! From fighting the poor weather of the Mississippi opener, dealing with kamikaze jakes, making a second trip down to south florida, and watching Jimmy shoot a hole through a stakeout blind, we had no dull moments. Check it out!! 

Participation Trophies

March 14, 2022 23:21 - 35 minutes - 49 MB

We are on the eve of turkey season in Mississippi and unfortunately it's looking like we're in store for a monsoon! We talk about our outlook for the Mississippi season as well as our plans for spring 2022 overall! We take it one step further and dive head first into some early strategies we've found success in over the years!  Be sure to check out Primos YouTube channel because we will be uploading new turkey content weekly!! Find us on Instagram! Primos Hunting- @primos_hunting Lake Pi...

A Turkey Habitat Success Story

March 07, 2022 09:00 - 53 minutes - 74.2 MB

Turkey season is here!!! Well, in south florida turkey season is here. So that’s where you can find us! Jordan, his wife Jessi, and myself are at Blackbeard’s ranch and have had an incredible two days of hunting. We’ll be sure to fill you in  on the action. Some of which is our best description of what it feels like to hear a turkey drumming in a tree before daylight! The meat of our conversation, however, is with our good friend and Blackbeard’s Ranch manager Jim Strickland. Jim has been a ...

LIVE From Starkville

February 28, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 120 MB

Join in on our first LIVE podcast experience from Rick's Cafe in Starkville, Mississippi. It's hard to put into words how awesome it felt to see that entire venue fill-up with Mossy Oak bottomland camo and like-minded turkey enthusiasts. The conversation started with a deep dive into the history of the wild turkey in Mississippi, and then went to swapping several old stories from the college years. We also dabbled lightly in topics concerning turkey hunting etiquette, pre-season scouting, an...

This Land Is Your Land

February 22, 2022 17:08 - 19 minutes - 26.9 MB

Join us for this special release episode as we discuss the the legislative proposal to turn Black Prairie Wildlife Management Area to private land ownership. This an issue that we care deeply about, seeing as it is taking place in our home state. We have researched this matter incessantly, to be sure to be able to present you first with facts, and then how we personally feel about it. Public lands are one one of the many great things we have in this country, and we will not sit idly by and w...

A Stack Of Old Turkey Pictures

February 21, 2022 09:00 - 44 minutes - 61.1 MB

Tales from the turkey woods may get older in years, but from our experience, they never get old to listen to. Reach way back into the archives with us as we discuss the days of turkey hunting being written about in news paper articles, taking a roll of film the local drug store to get developed, and sending printed out pictures and letters in to the sporting goods magazines in hopes of making it onto one of those glossy, colored pages. It's a wonder to see how far it has come.    -We will ...

How Do Ya Call A Turkey With One Leg?

February 14, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 82.6 MB

I would wager you've never heard a turkey hunting story like the one told on this podcast episode. Good friend, fervent hunter, and Wren & Ivy founder, B.C. Rogers joins us this week to tell us one of the most unique tales we've ever heard come out of the spring woods. Statements like ," It looked like someone was dribbling a basketball" are just words you don't normally see paired with a strutting turkey. Other topics discussed include:  watching a turkey fly into a power line what shoul...

The Little Optimistic Turkey Hunter That Could

February 07, 2022 18:27 - 53 minutes - 73.8 MB

We have new turkey content on YouTube right now! We discuss a hunt from the past spring with our good friend Dave Owens of the Pinhoti Project. If that's not a hunt to test your optimism and attitude, then I don't know what is. We also discuss some of the more common things that a turkey hunter could be doing right now to increase his odds of success in the spring that often gets put off or over looked. We also touch briefly on Jordan's new turkey gun, his homemade trigger jobs, the lore beh...

Who Taught You How To Turkey Hunt?

January 31, 2022 16:31 - 1 hour - 83.7 MB

TURKEYS!!! It's time to talk about them, it's time to spend all your waking hours thinking about them, and thank the good Lord above its almost time to start hunting them. Jordan and I will be discussing a topic we asked y'all to weigh in on last week. Who taught you how to hunt? What was your first turkey hunt like? How did you learn? How did you become better? This conversation is filled with old stories and treasured memories of strutting and gobbling turkeys that you won't want to miss! ...

The Lining Is Silver And Icy

January 24, 2022 17:45 - 34 minutes - 47.2 MB

There's a lot that goes into the last week of January. It's the end of deer season. It's the end of duck season. Heck, it's even the beginning of when the general masses of the hunting community deem it acceptable to start talking about gobbling turkeys. That being said, there is obviously much to talk about, the first of which being an awesome and unique spot and stalk hunt Brad and I had on a big Kudzu Bluff 6 point last week. We also cover a couple of duck hunts, fighting ice, keeping dog...

Four Dogs In A Duck Hole

January 17, 2022 17:59 - 31 minutes - 43.5 MB

Big Announcement! We will be holding our first LIVE event podcast and Q&A at Rick's in Starkville, MS on February 23, 2022!! So come join in and talk turkey hunting with us! In other news, this week we reached way back in the story archives to tell the story of the time we thought it was a good idea to bring four dogs with us on a single morning duck hunt! We also speak about our duck hunting plans in the near future, the upcoming deer week at Kudzu, and much more! Check it out! 

Battle Scarred

January 10, 2022 18:39 - 39 minutes - 54.2 MB

We had never seen a buck with a neck so bruised, cut, and scarred up from fighting as the one we finished off the trip to Swamp Donkey with. It really was a fitting climax to an awesome time at an amazing place. There's just so much to be said about the Mississippi River. There's a deeper reason why it feels so much like home to us. In this episode, we discuss the rest of our trip there, as well as a rare disagreement about what the wildlife and hunting atmosphere was like in several years a...

A Trip To Swamp Donkey

January 04, 2022 18:48 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MB

Prolific is a not term you hear often applied to deer herds. "The best whitetail hunting I've ever experienced" is not a phrase you often hear paired with a place in the southeast. We are here to tell you, that Swamp Donkey is truly one of the most incredible places that we have ever experienced. We are 2 1/2 days into our trip down on the Mississippi River and cannot wait to fill you in on everything that has taken place. Don't miss it! 

Baker Leavitt- Black Rifle Coffee Company

December 27, 2021 15:53 - 1 hour - 95.4 MB

Baker Leavitt is the Hunting Community Manager for Black Rifle Coffee Company, a veteran owned and operated company based out of the United States. He is also an well traveled and well versed hunter, and has been for over 20 years. In this conversation, we cover topics all over the spectrum: the mean girls of the hunting community, building successful business from the ground up, taking your mother hunting, and so much more. 

A Kudzu Christmas

December 20, 2021 16:06 - 29 minutes - 40.4 MB

In this week before Christmas at Kudzu Bluff our confidence and hopes are coming to an absolute peak. The weather looks great, the time of year looks even better, and we can't wait to see what this week's time in the woods has in store. We also cover last week's hunting actions which includes, trimming a buck deer's belly hair, and Slade killing a great buck! 

Border Lands

December 13, 2021 12:47 - 40 minutes - 55.1 MB

In this week's conversation we discuss the hottest topic in Mississippi's hunting current events right now, revolving around a public duck hunting area. We also discuss the pile of action we've been having at Kudzu Bluff! 

Kudzu Canyon

December 06, 2021 16:06 - 25 minutes - 34.8 MB

An update on the action at Kudzu, which includes not a only a successful hunting story, but also a very telling reason of why we call the place "Kudzu Bluffs." In this specific story, however, it might as well be referred to as a Kudzu canyon. This week's conversation also includes a duck hunt that didn't quite go as planned, the rare occurrence where the guy running the camera can see a deer but the hunter can't, and a very optimistic outlook on how this week of hunting is going to go.  

A Good Trade For Cord Wood

November 29, 2021 16:15 - 40 minutes - 55.1 MB

We laughed more recording this episode than any other we've done so far this fall. This one has stories of poorly placed conibear traps, Jordan's dad's high stakes trade for stack of cord wood, creative deer stand snacks, Troy's successful hunt at Kudzu, and more than we can mention! If you're looking for a stack of good stories, laughs, and some hunt talk, don't miss this episode!

A Deer Grunt Heard Around The World

November 23, 2021 19:14 - 37 minutes - 51.1 MB

Brad Farris and Chipper Gibbes are two of the most knowledgeable people I know in the world of managing a property for hunting. In this episode we discuss topics of prescribed fire in the fall, a rare bobwhite quail sighting in central Mississippi, the effect of native browse on deer herds, small property management tips, and much more! 

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