Buck Junkie Podcast
When you mix a couple guys with a passion for hunting and a microphone, you get the Buck Junkies Podcast. Each week we share our own fund and southern twist on hunting, fishing, cooking wild game, food plot farming and everything else we love about the great outdoors.
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EP83: Managing Land for Hunting Deer & Why We Grow Clover Food Plots
04/25/2024
EP83: Managing Land for Hunting Deer & Why We Grow Clover Food Plots
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, we were working our TAILS off this past weekend (00:07)! Malcom called in his FIRST turkey on his own and here’s how it went (01:33)... Mark & Malcom were BACK AT them gobblers this morning (10:01)! It’s clover season y’all, and here’s what you should be doing to get them plots ready (22:03). Growing clover takes time and patience, don’t rush it (29:29). If you’ve got a LARGE plot on your field, consider doing THIS to maximize your deer this season (31:34). What’s the difference between growing a field for a LOT of deer and growing a field for TROPHY deer (40:00)? We’ve FINALLY got our new property ready for those summer plots (45:17). Managing land now is WAY different than it used to be (47:04)... Can you train your clover to grow itself short (52:55)? Finally, the guys are gearing up for a day of working on the farm and announcing the winner of our recent community giveaway (57:17)!
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EP82: The End of Turkey Season & Turkey Call Tips
04/18/2024
EP82: The End of Turkey Season & Turkey Call Tips
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, turkey season is ALMOST over in North MS (00:09)... These dang gnats have been eating us UP down here at camp (00:30)! We were on the prowl for a bird this weekend but came up short (06:20), but Mark and Malcom were pretty dang close to getting the job done (11:50)! Here are Mikey’s TOP TIPS to get that bird to call back to you (23:02). What makes a turkey “drum” to you when you’re out in the field (30:08)? That turkey ain’t perfect, so you shouldn’t be either (32:40)! Here’s what you should be doing to build a new turkey gun (36:48). What does turkey hunting across the country look like (41:31)? This style of turkey hunting is…. questionable at best (45:03). Our clover fields are beautiful this season (47:27)! What do we have planned for the LAST day of turkey season (53:03)? Our Buck Junkies ‘Brim-a-thon’ was… unsuccessful (58:01).. Finally, we’re getting ready for our upcoming hog hunt and a days worth of getting back at them gobblers (59:52)!
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EP81: Hope Outdoors Recap & Cane Pole Tournament
04/11/2024
EP81: Hope Outdoors Recap & Cane Pole Tournament
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, something has got to give with this bad weather (00:11). Mark’s gearing up to get his first gobbler (01:33). We managed to take down another turkey, but not without some challenges along the way (05:42)... Turkeys are great at locating you, so be on your feet (11:08)! Jamie and Mark threw down for a Hope Outdoors event (16:13), and we got to take Joey for an AWESOME day of turkey hunting (23:22)! No matter what you think, every turkey hunt is different (38:56), and sometimes it means the best hunts are the ones where you don’t bring anything home (43:33)... We’ve got our FIRST EVER Buck Junkies cane pole fishin’ tournament coming up this weekend (49:26)! Although it may seem genius at first, DON’T try baiting those turkeys out with this (51:18)... Finally, it’s time to gear up and head out for a day of brand new videos & grabbing our poles to get to fishin’ (58:17)!
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EP80: Using Decoys, Clay Shootoff & Cooking Wild Turkey
04/04/2024
EP80: Using Decoys, Clay Shootoff & Cooking Wild Turkey
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, we are a man down this week (00:08)! Mikey’s back in action to talk all about his success at the Beast & Brews wild game cookoff (02:16)! When he’s not out whippin’ up some killer eats, Mikey’s out in the field pickin’ up another turkey for the road (12:17)! Do they make silhouette decoys for turkey hunting (20:02)? When you’re out searchin’ for gobblers, here’s how to know which one you’re after (22:25). Mark and Mikey were out havin’ a BLAST at their first clay shootoff this past weekend (30:30), and there was a HUGE gobbler just runnin’ around there (50:53)! There ain’t nothin’ better than a meal you never had to cook yourself (54:01). We’re still runnin’ our best deer camp recipe contest, so get them meals in (56:40)! Here’s some of the BEST ways to cook up that turkey you nabbed (59:10)! Finally, we close out and gear up for a week full of Hope Outdoors volunteering & catching more of them gobblers (1:02:30)!
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EP79: Talking Huntin’ with Trent Ellis
03/28/2024
EP79: Talking Huntin’ with Trent Ellis
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, we’ve got ourselves a SPECIAL GUEST to fill in for Mikey today (00:11)! We want to know how Trent Ellis got his start in the world of social media (01:15). When you’re building an online community, sometimes building those relationships is worth more than ANY amount of money (09:05). We made sure Trent got the HURT put on him with some food this weekend (11:25)... How did the Buck Junkies do in our first Wild Game Cookoff (14:54)? When Mark is throwing down at a contest… ya better get out of the way (18:04)! This is all the recipes we cooked (22:34). Trent and Malcom sought out to drop some turkeys this morning (34:14). When hunting on a new property, should you change your tactics (44:30)? What’s Trent using in his turkey hunting arsenal (49:50)? When you’re loading up your turkey gun, here’s some things to think about (53:44). Next to turkey hunting, what is Trent’s favorite animal to hunt (59:36)? Y’all make sure to join the Buck Junkie Outdoors Club to hang out with us (1:06:53)...
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EP78: Prescribed Burning, North MS Opening Weekend & Malcom’s First Turkey
03/21/2024
EP78: Prescribed Burning, North MS Opening Weekend & Malcom’s First Turkey
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, we are BACK from an eventful spring break (00:07)! Mark tried his hand at trappin’ this year, and did NOT come back empty handed (00:39)... When you’re out there gearing up for turkey season, should you burn your fields for those gobblers (03:03)? It may seem like it from the TV shows, but burning isn’t ALWAYS a bad thing (11:54), but make SURE you’re moving while burning cause that fire is QUICK (19:44)! Here’s how YOU can get to burnin’ on your property in Mississippi (26:59). Youth turkey season started this past week and BOY was it a BLAST (33:32)! When you’re on the prowl for those birds, how long should you wait in one spot (36:19)? Malcom got his FIRST EVER turkey catch and here’s how it went down (40:23)... Mikey always says it’s “chasing not huntin’” and here’s why (51:30).. Turkeys are like dinosaurs, if you stand still they can’t see you (55:10)... Finally, we’re gearing up and heading out to catch some more gobblers & make some new content so STAY TUNED (58:41)!
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EP77: Trapping in North MS & Prepping for Turkey Hunting
03/07/2024
EP77: Trapping in North MS & Prepping for Turkey Hunting
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)!
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EP76: Hunting Wild Turkeys in North MS
02/29/2024
EP76: Hunting Wild Turkeys in North MS
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)!
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EP75: National Wild Turkey Federation Convention & Talkin’ Hunting w/ Hope Outdoors
02/22/2024
EP75: National Wild Turkey Federation Convention & Talkin’ Hunting w/ Hope Outdoors
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, Malcom is missing in action, so we got Opie from Hope Outdoors to step in for the week (00:10)! Mikey was teaching the youth all things cookin’ BBQ and had a little mishap (01:11). Mark is back from the NWTF trade show (04:16), and he heard some unreal turkey calls in between all of the action (16:05)! What is Hope Outdoors (21:13)? What’s the MOST amount of people Opie has ever had stuffed in one blind (33:40)? Here’s how YOU can get involved in Hope Outdoors, and maybe even find your way to an event (37:45). The Missouri chapter of Hope Outdoors has been nothing short of a BLESSING for Opie (46:01)! Opie has seen PLENTY of hunters spring into action (46:01). How does Hope Outdoors fund their events (50:12)? Hope Outdoors might be gearing up for some videos coming to a channel near you (55:19)! Sometimes when we’re out there gettin’ after it in the stand, we forget what our true purpose as hunters is (58:21). What’s going on at Buck Junkie Deer Camp this week (1:01:56)?
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EP.74: Best Methods for Trapping Wild Animals & Wild Game Cooking Competitions
02/15/2024
EP.74: Best Methods for Trapping Wild Animals & Wild Game Cooking Competitions
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)?
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EP73: Farming Tips & Tricks for Hunting Property
02/08/2024
EP73: Farming Tips & Tricks for Hunting Property
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, deer season is OFFICIALLY OVER here in North MS (00:11). Mark is gearing up to head down to the National Turkey Federation Convention to get geared up for turkey season (01:09)! Malcom wants to know everyone’s favorite hunting story from 2023 (03:54). If you let a buck go on your property and don’t see it again, here’s where it might be (08:53), but now that deer season has come to a close, what are we gearing up for next (12:14)? Do privets provide good shelter for deer during the colder months (18:01)? What should you expect when you’re planting trees on your property this time of year (20:07)? It’s about time to start “Hack ‘n’ Squirting” some trees on the property (24:42)... When you’re getting ready to put down your summer food plots, how much bedding area should you account for (32:48)? Why should YOU use the “Hack N’ Squirt” method on YOUR property (36:24)? When you’re using fire on your property, make sure to keep it controlled (39:58). What are we planting in our summer food plots (44:38)? When you’re trying to get your crops up to snuff, here’s how to keep deer off of them so they can grow (50:30). It’s time to get geared up to do some spring cleaning (56:23)!
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EP72: Wrapping Up Deer Season 2023
02/01/2024
EP72: Wrapping Up Deer Season 2023
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, the end of deer season has finally reached us, but how did we do (00:07)? What are some steps that YOU can take to improve deer growth on YOUR property (05:53)? How do you know if it’s time to take a deer down (11:08)? When it comes to food plots, is bigger REALLY always better (15:00)? With next season on the horizon, what are we doing differently to prepare (18:03)? We got up bright and early to get out and drop some squirrels (21:13). Where the heck are all the ducks (23:15)? Jamie had a BLAST out on the Hope Outdoors Hunt (28:19), and it sounds like he’s got some plans to go back out with them (40:10)! Mark wants to build the ULTIMATE .22 for hunting squirrels (45:56). When you get your gun out for a hunt, here’s everything that should be going through your head before you pull that trigger (49:59). Finally, we close out with some plans for some upcoming videos and get back out to the stands to catch some more squirrels (56:35)!
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EP71: Hunting in the North MS Snowstorm & Using Thermal Optics
01/25/2024
EP71: Hunting in the North MS Snowstorm & Using Thermal Optics
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, we missed last week because of the North MS Snowmageddon (00:11)! Malcom and Michael were on the prowl for a trophy 8-point in the snow (02:09). This is why you should be using snow to track deer behavior on your property (08:37), and it was so dang cold that even the STANDS didn’t want to let us back out into the weather (10:52). How many deer did we rack up during the snowstorm (14:49)? Using thermals for hunting has made a WORLD of difference this year (18:10), and it has made its way to drone recovery (21:09). We all like to think we’re accurate on landing a shot, but sometimes that’s just not the way it works out (24:10)... Mikey and Malcom had a BLAST hunting down in Alabama (33:38). Old Ricky may have finally gone and bit the dust (45:24). Should we take a trip down to Cades’ Cove (49:48)? Is the world of hunting TOO oversaturated nowadays (54:17)? Finally, it’s time to close out Deer Season 2023 (1:05:31)!
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EP70: The Adrenaline of Hunting & Letting Those Deer Grow…
01/11/2024
EP70: The Adrenaline of Hunting & Letting Those Deer Grow…
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, hunting season is quickly approaching its end (00:08). We’ve seen a lot of crazy things hunting, but definitely not a DWARF DEER (02:20)! There’s nothing like that first deer when you’re a youth hunter (03:57)... When you’re in that deer stand, what’s it take to get that adrenaline pumping (08:33)? We would all love to get our hands on a Trophy Elk (18:45). We might be in the south, but the weather down here sure doesn't feel like it (23:31)! Sometimes, you just have to NOT take the shot and let the deer GROW (30:20)! Can you use Vanilla Extract (35:58)? Have you ever seen a buck blow out in the field (41:23)? As the end of the season approaches, what’s our strategy to get those last few deer we need (43:45)? It looks like we might be gearing up for some quail hunting (48:38)! We’ve worked with a lot of hunting dogs before, but none have topped this one (54:05)! Finally, we close out with announcing the winners of our contests, and what’s up next on the Buck Junkies podcast (56:42)!
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EP69: The Ultimate Squirrel Hunting Rifle & Hunting in a High Fence
12/21/2023
EP69: The Ultimate Squirrel Hunting Rifle & Hunting in a High Fence
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, we’re seeing some SERIOUS movement here in the rut (00:13)! Our walk-in cooler has been a LIFESAVER this season (05:48). Is dry-aging wild game meat worth it (10:50)? It’s time to start stocking up our freezers (12:14)... What in the heck is a “chicken bog” (14:30)? Mark is more excited for squirrel hunting than he was to deer hunt this season (18:45)! Mikey and Malcom had an awesome time throwing down with the guys from Mossy Oak (24:28)! Why is it that EVERYONE seems to put their stands in south wind (28:24)? Down at Mossy Oak, Mikey was attracting deer from all over (35:42), and after a long day’s hunt, the guys at Mossy Oak know how to deer camp cook (37:35)! This was old-fashioned deer camp camaraderie (43:44). Mark is gearin’ up for the National Turkey Convention (50:00). Jamie might get to go Coyote Hunting after all (51:30)... Are acorns still dropping on the farm (53:15)? We use plenty of new age hunting gear, but does it REALLY make you a better hunter (57:24)? Have you ever seen high fencing hunting land in Mississippi (59:53)? Those high fences may not be as prominent in MS, but man are there a bunch of sheds on them (1:08:01)!
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EP68: Dealing with Coyotes, Coughing in the Deer Stand & Other Winter Hunting Struggles
12/14/2023
EP68: Dealing with Coyotes, Coughing in the Deer Stand & Other Winter Hunting Struggles
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, the weather has been keeping us sick (00:13). What can you do to prevent giving yourself away in the stand (04:30)? Where the heck have all the deer on our property gone (08:11)? For every coyote we take down, there are four more to replace it (12:55)! We’re still eyeing a few trophy bucks to take down this hunting season (19:10)... The physically challenged hunt wrapped up this weekend, here’s how it went down (21:18). You gotta do what you gotta do to fix dinner at deer camp (32:44)... Malcom is heading down to Mossy Oak to cook some wild game (38:00). This is why you should never take down a deer with a rabbit dog close by (42:25). It’s time to get back to hunting (45:00).
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EP67: Physically Challenged Hunt & Rut Reports
12/07/2023
EP67: Physically Challenged Hunt & Rut Reports
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, we’re smack dab in the middle of rut season here in Mississippi (00:10)! We’ve all seen buck chase after does, but have you ever seen a doe chase a BUCK (03:45)? Timing is crucial during deer season, here’s our BEST times to hit the stands (05:33). With all the advances in hunting technology, maybe we’ve grown a LITTLE spoiled (11:11)... This past weekend, Mark managed to go and put himself on the board BIG TIME (13:50), and this Mississippi wind ain’t no joke (19:00)... We’re deep in the rut now, here’s what we’re seeing out on the fields (21:00). Is it true that deer REALLY know where we are out in the stands (29:54)? After a successful hunt this past weekend y’all KNOW we had some good eatin’ (31:42). This might be the best skinning knife we’ve ever used (36:17)! Jamie had an awesome time being a helping hand at the North Mississippi Physically Challenged Hunt (42:53)! Finally, we close out with some of our upcoming plans and gear up to head back to the stands (1:01:30)!
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EP66: Hunting the Rut & The Shortage of Ammo
11/30/2023
EP66: Hunting the Rut & The Shortage of Ammo
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, we went out and dropped some big ones this past Thanksgiving weekend (00:10)! The trophy buck we’ve been scouting has been caught… on our neighbors property (02:35). We may have gotten some big ones this past weekend, but we also got some brand new memories to go with it (06:12). Rut season has begun, and it’s time to get those scrapes ready (10:30)! Mikey took the E-bike out for a spin, and it did not go well (14:04)... Those scrapes are lookin’ pretty active right now, but it’s not just deer using them (19:20). If you land your first shot but are unsure if you dropped the deer, do you shoot it again (26:11)? Trying to find ammo nowadays is like looking for a needle in a haystack (35:59)... Mikey’s going back to the basics with his next rifle (45:11). We’ve got some BIG does hanging around the property that we’ve gotta catch (48:09). While cleaning up at camp, make sure it’s JUST trash in your trash cans before you burn them (51:10). Jamie is gearing up to head out to the (55:36)! Finally, we’re closing out with getting back out to the stands and covering some of y’alls COOLEST trail cam pics from our competition (1:00:28)!
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EP65: Mississippi Opening Day Deer Season 2023
11/24/2023
EP65: Mississippi Opening Day Deer Season 2023
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, Opening Weekend was a SUCCESS (00:23)! Everyone hates bugs, but Mikey had his WHOLE HUNT ruined by one little stink bug (03:48)... Our homemade steak dinner has got Como Steakhouse WHOOPED (07:44)! What did we see on opening morning (16:15)? Opening Day has came and went, but the rut is on its way here soon (23:11). If you’ve been tracking a big buck before the rut, should you wait to put him down (28:52)? Sometimes in hunting, just like Mr. Rogers said, you’ve got to be a good neighbor (34:08).. As the light fades away and the field is full of deer, what do you do (42:30)? Mikey whipped up a mock scrape here lately, but do they REALLY work (48:03)? Finally, we close out with some hilarious new video ideas and headin’ back out to hunt a few big ones (58:50)...
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EP64: MS Deer Season Opening Day & Tracking Trophy Bucks
11/16/2023
EP64: MS Deer Season Opening Day & Tracking Trophy Bucks
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, we are LOCKED AND LOADED for Mississippi Deer Season Opening Day (00:11)! Mark and Jamie were killing some seafood down on the gulf this weekend at their last competition (00:41), while Malcom and Mikey were supervising a successful Youth Deer Season Opener (02:00)! While the guys are ready for Opening Day, that wall on the plantation plot sure ain’t (07:05)... The guys are LAYING CLAIM to these deer stands (13:05). Malcom and Mikey were CLEARING some bullets this weekend getting all those rifles sighted in (20:44). If a trophy buck disappears off your game camera, here’s what you should do (25:38)... Why is it that hunters keep all of their biggest scores out of public sight (31:05)? Mark got his E-bike up and ready, but is it ready for deer hunting (33:51)? The predators on the farm were getting a nice eviction notice from Mikey (37:54) Once we get past Christmas, it’s RABBIT SEASON (41:19)! With Opening Day on the horizon, what are we cookin’ up (46:23)? Our duck holes might need a little work (47:33)… What’s coming up next at Deer Camp (57:30)?
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EP63: Youth Trophy Hunting & The Dos and Don’ts of Vehicles at Deer Camp
11/09/2023
EP63: Youth Trophy Hunting & The Dos and Don’ts of Vehicles at Deer Camp
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, this Mississippi weather is something else (00:10)... Mark’s opinions on Tasco scope rings being “cheap” sure did piss off a LOT of online hunters (05:57)... It seems like all of the guys managed to have a pretty busy schedule this past weekend (09:38)! Should you let the youth hunters take the trophy buck, right away (14:04)? Mikey reminisces of being a young hunter face-to-face with a PANTHER (23:55)! Mark brought down a brand new toy for all of the guys to try out today (29:38). Is driving out to your deer stands too noisy and risky (42:07)? How important is finding a good location to put your deer stands (49:04)? Finally, what are we doing to prepare for Deer Hunting Opening Day (59:57)?
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EP62: Preparing for Deer Season Opening Day
11/02/2023
EP62: Preparing for Deer Season Opening Day
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, that winter weather sure creeped up on us (00:09)! Our food plots managed to hold on just long enough for some rain (02:20). Deer season is almost here, but the deer seem to be disappearing from the cameras (11:40). We’ve got a new little patch of land to explore here at the farm (19:09)! Deer season might be closing in but our rifles sure aren’t ready for it (25:20). Should you shoot on your property BEFORE deer season (37:27)? Do deer really know when deer season starts (40:02)? Are there too many deer floating around in Mississippi right now (45:03)? People may be killing record size deer, but they sure aren’t making it to the record books anymore (48:50). We discuss our predictions of how many deer we’re gonna put down this year (52:46)! Finally, we close out with our opening day plans and all the fun we’re gonna have on the first day of the season (1:00:46)!
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EP61: Winter Preparations & Squirrel Hunting Stories
10/26/2023
EP61: Winter Preparations & Squirrel Hunting Stories
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, Mississippi has rolled out some brand new regulations for doe hunting this season (01:00).. Everyone loves to put the deer down, but nobody likes the cleanup afterwards (09:54). Jamie was getting down & dirty at the Physically Challenged workshop day (13:15)! Mikey got ALL KINDS of stories from his annual squirrel hunting trip (23:00). Why has squirrel hunting gotten so popular (39:35)? Winter weather is coming quickly: here’s what we’re doing to prepare (41:08)... Finally we close out early to get some much needed work done to the field (51:00)!
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EP60: Over the Fire Cookin’ at Mossy Oak & The World Squirrel Cook-Off
10/12/2023
EP60: Over the Fire Cookin’ at Mossy Oak & The World Squirrel Cook-Off
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, we are BACK in business (00:10)! Jamie’s got his eye on a brand new “do-all” tool for the fields (02:20)... We got DOWN on planting some fields this past weekend (05:25)! That winter freeze might be coming sooner rather than later (14:14). Malcom & Mikey discuss their recent trip to the Mossy Oak Gamekeepery (16:05), and some of the interesting folks they met while getting down on some Open-Fire cooking (28:03). The World Squirrel Cook-Off was a BLAST (33:20)! There were some “exotic” animals that made their way to the World Squirrel Cook off, too (41:18). The side events at the World Squirrel Cook-Off were actually insane (including eating IGUANA) (47:06)! What’s coming up at Deer Camp (57:53)?
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EP59: Everything You Need to Know to Finance a Hunting Property
09/28/2023
EP59: Everything You Need to Know to Finance a Hunting Property
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, we’re bringing in our buddy Matt from Mississippi Land Bank (00:10)! Jamie takes a moment to remind everyone about the upcoming (04:08). How is a Land Bank different from a regular bank (07:14)? How does the bank determine how much money they can loan out for a piece of land (11:18)? What factors into land being valuable to the bank (13:41)? Do THIS to finance a piece of hunting land as a group (22:13). What are the benefits of purchasing land through the Land Bank instead of a regular bank (25:50)? What should you look out for when you’re about to purchase hunting land (29:14)? Matt sure does a lot of giving out loans to buy land, but what about the land that he owns himself (33:28)? Deer season is approaching fast, and here’s how everyone is getting ready for this upcoming season (39:00)! We’ve talked a lot about trimming and burning land, but sometimes it’s better to let some areas grow out (44:48)... This year’s dove season was a little learning and a lot of success (50:54). We pick Matt’s brain all about his favorite wild game recipes to cook after a good hunt (57:53). Finally, we close out with what’s coming up next on Buck Junkies (1:01:00)!
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World Squirrel Cook Off & Hunting at Night vs. Daylight
09/21/2023
World Squirrel Cook Off & Hunting at Night vs. Daylight
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, Fall has FINALLY made its way down south (00:15)! We dig deep on if modern hunting relies too heavily on new technology (01:54)... Hunting clothes sure have come a long way since we were kids (08:45), but there ain’t NOTHIN’ like a good old fashioned grunt call (16:15)! Do rattling calls actually work for hunting around Mississippi (23:05)? Mark gives the spill on his MOST EFFECTIVE hunting tool yet (25:05)! What senses do deer rely on the most (31:42)? We answer the age old question: is it better to hunt at night or during the day (40:43)? The persimmons are predicting a long and cold winter coming up here soon (46:40). Malcom and Mikey are gettin’ ready to head off to the World Squirrel Cook Off, (48:59) so we all give our BEST squirrel recipes to inspire some of the contestants (55:55)! Finally, we close out when duty calls during a hunt, sometimes you just gotta make “doo” (1:00:37)...
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EP57: Fall Food Plots & Using Game Cameras Effectively
09/19/2023
EP57: Fall Food Plots & Using Game Cameras Effectively
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie’s Podcast, we bid farewell (00:52), and discuss the ever growing population of our non-cooking field rats (03:19). Fall food plots are making a return to our hunting grounds and so are the deer (06:13)! We air out all of our thoughts on our four game cameras (14:48). We go in-depth about our thoughts with this year's Velvet Season (27:54) before launching into game camera advantages vs. disadvantages (29:57). In doing so, we accidently touch on a very controversial subject, (35:56), and hop out of the crosshairs to explain why you absolutely NEED a game camera for your deer herd (40:20). Updated technology is PERFECT for helping decide when to shoot vs when not to (43:08). All this talk of hard work has us hungry, so we jump into (46:43) (56:40).
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Dove Season Kickoff & Processing Gator Meat
09/11/2023
Dove Season Kickoff & Processing Gator Meat
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie’s Podcast, we discuss the good, bad, and fender benders of opening weekend for Dove Season (00:44), and compare doves to pigeons (07:17). Mikey’s burgers are the BEST to make at deer camp (10:29)! Mark tells a secret ingredient to Northern burgers and you’ll NEVER believe it (12:19)... Jodie jumps head first into our Alligator questions (12:56), explaining the equipment and work put into finding one (15:18), the process of catching a gator (27:05), and what happens after the big fight (36:29). The atmosphere of a gator hunt is touched on, and snakes are brought back into the spotlight (39:49). Florida’s Alligator Season means more than getting a giveaway trip (42:03), it means stinky Airbnbs (45:39). We discuss the difference between Mississippi's Alligator season vs Florida’s Alligator season (48:03). BIG Gators can cost a lot of money to process (50:42). Finally, we talk about Jodie’s hunting trip in Mexico (51:44)!
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Hunting Gators & All Things Hunting Vehicles
09/03/2023
Hunting Gators & All Things Hunting Vehicles
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, the weather has FINALLY started to let up on us down south (00:15). Our recent dove field burning may have become a crow field instead (01:20).. The doves down south seem to be NOWHERE in sight (05:50). Mikey went and got himself a not-so-brand-new truck (09:47), which makes us wonder what REALLY makes a good hunting truck (11:50)? What are some of the CRAZIEST hunting vehicles we’ve ever seen (21:10)? We take a deep dive down in the swamp and talk all about huntin’ some gators in Mississippi (28:09)! We take a moment to look back on all the work we’ve gotten done on the farm this week (44:40), and get ready to order our new walk in cooler just in time for huntin’ season (53:07)! Finally, Mark gives us the scoop on brining hindquarter with.. Pepsi (1:01:44)?!
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Burning a Dove Field & Dealing With Wild Hogs
08/27/2023
Burning a Dove Field & Dealing With Wild Hogs
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, Mark gets ready for his trip to Indiana, and she had a run in with a “ghetto gun” (01:28). Our recent dove field burning was a SUCCESS (05:55)! Mikey gives the rundown all about sowing wheat into our dove fields (19:30). How big does a dove field need to be to hunt on (21:10)? What’s the most amount of doves the guys have hunted in a day (30:19)? Jamie discusses how hog trapping goes down (34:39). You’ll never BELIEVE how much damage hogs cause every year (38:39), and here’s some ways to deal with them (51:20). Finally, we close out with how to deal with your neighbors’ animals invading your property (53:08).
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