EP86: Hunting Hogs in Texas & Fishing on the Great Lakes
Release Date: 09/05/2024
Youth Turkey Season Opening & Prescribed Burning
Buck Junkie Podcast
In today’s episode, Youth Turkey Season is about to be in FULL SWING, and Malcom is PUMPED (00:10)! Mark and Jody went out to test his new turkey gun, and SON is it a whopper (04:11). Here’s our TOP TIPS for taking a kid out for turkey hunting (13:58)! When it comes to youth hunting, is it better to use a blind or just the natural browse (18:28)? These are the BEST optics to use for turkey hunting (20:27)! This past weekend, we finally got to burning on the farm, and it got HOT (25:48)! If you’re looking to burn on your property, make sure you go through all the proper channels to get...
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EP106: Scouting Elk in Texas & BEST Hunting Products at NWTF
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In today’s episode, we’ve been traveling a LOT here recently (00:14)... If you’ve ever thought about poaching a record buck, let this be a lesson to you (02:19). The Beast and Brews event got rescheduled if y’all were looking to head on down (07:04). There ain’t much on the ground here lately other than a ton of coyotes (08:05). Mikey snapped a pic of an UNBELIEVABLE elk while hunting out in Texas (11:46). We always want to go out and hunt that trophy buck, but man sometimes you just can’t beat shed hunting (15:48). We’ve been prepping to burn for the past few weeks, but this...
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EP105: Fishing The Mississippi River feat. David Magness
Buck Junkie Podcast
In today’s episode, (00:20). We’ve seen all kinds of gadgets for hunting, but hearing aids might just be a first (04:31). If you’re down in the Mid-South with us, check out these upcoming events (07:51)! Mikey and Will got down and dirty taking care of trees on the farm this past weekend (09:20). If you’re growing trees for catalpa worms, these are the TOP tips to grow em’ up (16:01). With Malcom out this week, we’ve brought on a special guest to talk ALL about fishing the Mississippi River (19:39)! If you’ve never fished on the Mississippi, David’s here to give you a CRASH...
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EP104: Soil Testing & Processing Bison Meat
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In today’s episode, we’ve had a flood down here at the farm (00:17) – stay tuned for tips on how weather can affect your farm’s soil and crops. Also, keep an eye out for Mark and Jamie at the NWTF (02:22), and they’ll be attending some upcoming banquets near us that you won’t want to miss (10:12). Michael had an unforgettable experience on his final youth duck hunt, where he bagged a double-banded duck (13:17)! It’s time to talk about soil health—why should you be testing your soil regularly to ensure optimal farm productivity (19:10)? We share our journey of bringing bison...
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EP103: Burning Fire Lanes & Bison Hunt Recap
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In today’s episode, we’re back here at the office after Malcom had a technical difficulty of his own this past Tuesday (00:08). Mississippi has finally put out legislation on tags down here, and we are NOT on board (02:20). With turkey season on the horizon, Mississippi is ALSO forcing us to get a turkey stamp in the upcoming season (07:54). Malcom went with Michael on his final youth duck hunt over in Arkabutla, and BOY was it a BLAST (15:08)! Now that deer season is over, it’s time to get ready to do some burning (19:05). Mark and Malcom went off to hunt some bison before we left for...
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EP102: Hunting Club Etiquette - Should You Take That Trophy Buck?
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In today’s episode, deer season has FLOWN by this year (00:14). We all know about hunting at home, but how should you act when you’re on someone else’s property? (00:55) If a club has a no-shoot list, here’s what you should be taking down (04:22). Mikey managed to score a killer buck during a recent trip (10:01)! Nobody knows those deer and where they go better than the landowners (16:46). Mark and Jodie took a trip down to Alabama (21:54), and boy, do you learn a lot from visiting someone else’s camp (25:14)! What’s the difference between Mississippi and Alabama’s terrain?...
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EP101: Trophy Bucks 101 - Proven Strategies for a Successful Hunt
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In today’s episode, deer season is winding down fast, so listen up for essential tips before it's over (00:16). If you're out hunting, find out why you NEVER want Malcom as your cameraman (01:15). Mark’s not typically a Ruger guy, but his brand-new rifle might just change his opinion (07:33). When it comes to accessories on your rifle, make sure everything is secure before hitting the field (09:11). If you're shopping for new rounds, the Winchester Deer Season XP is a surefire choice for a successful hunt (13:24). After a serious cold streak, Jamie finally bags a deer—find out how he...
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EP100: Wild Game Hunting feat. Chef Michael Hunter
Buck Junkie Podcast
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, we are BACK from the winter break, and we have brought in a VERY special guest: Chef Michael Hunter (00:05)! How did Chef Michael get started hunting, (02:06) and here’s how he’s bringing wild game back to the restaurant industry in a HUGE way (05:08)! In the Michelin world, how do people view cooking with wild game (09:58)? Canada is a LOT different than Mississippi, so where does Michael like to hunt back home (14:26)? We’ve eaten some exotic animals before, but BEAR and COUGAR have NOT been on the menu (15:18). Michael takes a moment to...
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EP99: Hunting Bison and Axis Deer & The Arkabutla Physically Challenged Hunt
Buck Junkie Podcast
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, we’ve been gone the past couple weeks but we’ve been getting down on some SERIOUS hunting here lately (00:12)! Malcom and Jamie went out to the stands this past week, and Jamie got the short end of the stick (04:30)... Mikey and Will went out looking for a couple does but came back with some KILLER bucks (08:05)! It may be our first year using it, but BOY has that standing corn made a HUGE difference (16:10). Is the corn easier to manage than our previous plots (19:50)? Malcom went out to Texas to hunt some Axis deer, and he came back with a...
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EP98: Opening Weekend Recap 2024
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On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, we are FRESH out of the stand and… empty handed (00:04). Malcom’s got a new secret weapon to help him find those big bucks this year (01:30).. It’s the first year we’ve put it out but BOY does that standing corn really make a difference (05:30)! We’ve seen all kinds of deer on scrapes before, but who knew TURKEYS use them too (09:01)! Our annual Como Steakhouse dinner was a SMASH HIT this year (11:07)! If that field is FULL of deer and you’ve gotta get down, how do you do it (16:54)? Our Opening Day weekend was a BLAST (22:02)! Jamie...
info_outlineOn today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, we are BACK and geared up for season FOUR (00:06)! The World Squirrel Championship Cook-Off is right around the corner, and we couldn’t be MORE EXCITED (00:48)! You’ve seen us hunt all kinds of animals with rifles, but what about B.B. Guns (04:01)? The Buck Junkies spent a little time down in Texas on our break (10:38), where we got to test out thermals for the first time (16:30), and learn ALL the rules of hunting wild hogs (21:04). It may have been illegal to hunt out of this in Texas (29:20). Monarch Blinds are making WAVES in the world of feeders for feed legal states (35:33)! While the Texas boys showed us how to hunt some hogs, we showed ‘em the BEST ways to cook the meat up (37:52). We’re used to the lay of the land here in Mississippi, but boy it sure is different in Texas (40:34)... Mikey missed out on the Texas trip, but he was living it up with us out on the Great Lakes (44:56)! Grand Rapids, MI has a lot of great attractions, but this butchery just CAN’T BE BEAT (1:00:44). When you’re out on a days’ worth of fishing, make sure you brought the RIGHT cooler (1:03:24). Finally, we’re gearing up to go burn our dove fields, and dive right back into a fresh season of Buck Junkies (1:06:01)!