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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EP100: Wild Game Hunting feat. Chef Michael Hunter
01/19/2025
EP100: Wild Game Hunting feat. Chef Michael Hunter
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 debunk exactly WHY people think wild game has a “gamey” taste to it (18:40). What regulations does Canada have on hunting up north (20:55)? Michael has traveled to Mississippi a LOT for hunting, and here’s his thoughts (25:05). We had some KILLER eats this weekend, but here’s our favorites (29:43)! The ice made things go a little off schedule, but we had a BLAST hunting deer in the cold (31:34). Michael brought down some dishes to cook up from his own cookbook this weekend and we had a FEAST (50:29)! Finally, we close out with sending Michael off and heading back out to the stands to catch a few more does (59:34)!
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EP99: Hunting Bison and Axis Deer & The Arkabutla Physically Challenged Hunt
12/15/2024
EP99: Hunting Bison and Axis Deer & The Arkabutla Physically Challenged Hunt
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 HAUL (22:31). Mark and Malcom took a trip out to North Dakota, and you wouldn’t BELIEVE the wildlife out there (27:56)! We are SMACK DAB in the middle of deer season, so if you ain’t out there, go hop in a stand (36:11)! Jamie’s had a full schedule here lately with both the Arkabulta Physically Challenged Hunt and Hope Outdoors (38:14). We’ve all had our fair share of mounts made, but these might just be the COOLEST mounts we’ve ever seen (42:55)! (45:26)!
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EP98: Opening Weekend Recap 2024
12/01/2024
EP98: Opening Weekend Recap 2024
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 was throwin’ down some Jambalaya with the Hope Outdoors handicapped hunt this past weekend (32:01). We’ve all gotten them before, but these are the TOP WAYS hunters manage to find themselves with a ticket (38:39).. Should you ALWAYS keep your rifle in a case while traveling with it (53:40)? (1:02:40)!
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EP97: Rifle Safety, Opening Day & BIG Bucks in Mississippi
11/17/2024
EP97: Rifle Safety, Opening Day & BIG Bucks in Mississippi
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, Jamie’s out this week so we’re bringin’ on a behind the scenes Buck Junkie (00:07)! (00:52). Should you be going after those piebald deer on your property (02:22)? Those bucks are UP AND MOVING right now (06:30). Rifle Safety really is so important, here’s why (09:20)... People have been ON THE BOARD with some HUGE bucks here in early season Mississippi (25:45). Should you be off the property BEFORE opening season (31:02)? If you’re hunting the same stand day in and day out, maybe give somewhere else a shot (37:00)... Where are the Buck Junkies posting up on Opening Day (40:12)? Those bucks are strutting around, but man we can’t STOP seeing does (46:22). We like to think we’re great hunters, but even the Buck Junkies fall out of a stand or 2 (49:32)... Finally, we close out with some DELICIOUS recipes we’ve got cookin’ up here at camp (59:22)!
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EP96: Gearing Up for Deer Season 2024
11/10/2024
EP96: Gearing Up for Deer Season 2024
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, we are FINALLY getting some much needed rain down on the farm (00:04)! We’ve all heard of cloning before, but in Montana a man has been cloning TROPHY rams and got BUSTED (03:18). Opening day is right on the horizon, but some of the Buck Junkies have already got themselves on the board (12:07)! Here’s how YOU should be preparing for Deer Season 2024 (24:01). These are the gadgets we want to add to our arsenal in 2024 for hunting season (33:02). This is our favorite hunting gear we’ve ever owned (36:58). What is your scariest hunting story (42:41)? If you’re taking down does this year, should you be going after the OLDER or YOUNGER ones (55:11)? (59:39).
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EP95: Hanging Out with Mossy Oak & Hunting in Arkansas
11/03/2024
EP95: Hanging Out with Mossy Oak & Hunting in Arkansas
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, we are RAPIDLY approaching the end of October (00:07), and the rain is FINALLY making its way towards Mississippi (00:32)! Those bucks sure have been tusslin’ this week and we’re FIRED UP to get after them (07:53). This year our limit has gone up in Mississippi for deer, but will we actually GET that many deer (09:24)? We all know about CWD and its horrible effects, but is it REALLY as rampant as they claim it is (11:55)? A few of us are already ON THE BOARD with the season right up on the horizon (17:36). Mikey & Malcom took a trip back down to Mossy Oak this past week and had a BLAST (30:23)! They’re over there spear hunting in Arkansas this year and we’re a bit… skeptical (40:47).. If you get invited to go hunt on someone else’s property. Should you be shooting that trophy buck or letting him go (42:01)? What exactly is the PURPOSE of taggin’ your deer (51:30)? All of the accommodations down at Mossy Oak were OUT OF THIS WORLD (56:58)! Hunting properties have come a long way and it seems like there’s more and more CAMPERS made just for huntin’ (59:43). We’ve got some work to get down to here on the farm (1:02:13), but before (1:03:37)...
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EP94: Getting Rid Of Army Worms
10/20/2024
EP94: Getting Rid Of Army Worms
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, Jamie’s out of town, so we’re holding down the fort (00:05)! These army worms are something fierce this season, here’s what you can do to fight them off (03:01), and the BEST sprays to do get rid of them (03:01)! Should you be pretreating for army worms or just pray they stay away (13:44)? The first North MS frost is just around the corner (18:42)! Mark gave a new gadget a try and it went better than expected (27:19). We deal with CWD down here all the time, but boy is that Blue Tongue BAD up north (38:21)... Should we be managing our deer more strictly now that there’s more deer (43:00)? If we don’t preserve deer hunting for our kids, it won’t be there in the future (45:17). How much time is REALLY invested in hunting down a deer (47:44)? (50:04)!
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EP93: Best Food Plot Practices for Deer Season
10/13/2024
EP93: Best Food Plot Practices for Deer Season
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, Malcom’s out of town, so we’ve brought on special guest Chism Craig to come learn us (00:10)! It’s almost time for the annual Arkabutla Handicap Hunt (01:40). What does Chism do, and how does it relate to food plots (03:09)? Hunting and management has come a LONG way (07:33)! These are Chism’s TOP TIPS for maintaining your plots and practices to use this winter season (15:22), and if you’re like us and waiting for that rain to come, here’s what you can do to those plots (21:19)... How should you be dealing with army worms in your food plots (26:01)? If it’s your first time buying seed, how do you know what to buy (29:45), and what are all the filler seeds in there(37:19)? Is planting up north REALLY that much different than it is down here (40:08)? What are ‘standing crops’, and should you be planting them out in your fields (48:03)? These are Chism’s TOP crops to plant for plots in North MS (55:45). What kinds of clover should you NOT be planting in your plots (55:45)? (55:45)!
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EP92: Preparing Our Food Plots for Deer Season 2024
10/06/2024
EP92: Preparing Our Food Plots for Deer Season 2024
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, we are getting down and dirty here on the farm (00:05) to get our fall plots ready for the QUICKLY approaching deer season (02:13)! This year, we tried planting corn for the first time (06:09). Mossy Oak’s white clover might cost a high dollar, but BOY is it a good crop (11:19)! If you can only plant ONE crop for this fall season, try these (13:14). If you’re thinking about making a small food plot, here’s why you should do it at home (24:45). If that deer you’re hunting manages to fall over in your neighbor’s yard, what should you do (32:30)? Bow hunting purists are something FIERCE (35:22)! Mark bought a scent blender for us to review (41:20). Finally, our Buck Junkie Outdoors Club contest has come to a close… these are the winners (47:20)!
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EP91: World Champion Squirrel Cook-Off 2024
09/22/2024
EP91: World Champion Squirrel Cook-Off 2024
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, it’s ONE WEEK closer to deer season (00:09)! That Monarch Blind is awesome, but the solar battery that comes with it might be even cooler (01:24)... The World Squirrel Cook Off was a BLAST (09:40), and they served over a THOUSAND bowls of jambalaya there… it went FAST (12:30)! Mikey got to judge the squirrel dishes this year, and here’s how it went (19:40). The squirrel skinning competition was something else (23:41). If you’re out hunting squirrels, what should YOU be unaliving those critters with (25:55)? What is squirrel season in Mississippi like (36:40)? If you’re hunting squirrels, always be sure to check for those wolves & warbles (37:43). There was ALL KINDS of stuff to do at the World Champion Squirrel Cook-Off (42:11), but Mark is fired up to go back and cook in it next time (51:39)! One of the guys got the opportunity of a lifetime to cook his own steak at a well-known steakhouse in Arkansas (55:48)... s (1:00:38).
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EP90: Processing Wild Game w/ Ethan O’Keefe
09/15/2024
EP90: Processing Wild Game w/ Ethan O’Keefe
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, we’ve got some HEAVY rain on the horizon, and here’s how we’re preparing for it (00:04)! s (01:57). We have been perfecting our summer sausage recipe, and it’s FINALLY down pat (06:28)! What does it mean to make ‘free form’ summer sausage (12:22)? What is the red skin on summer sausage made of (15:16)? What does hunting season up north look like for Ethan (16:25)? If you’re using fat for summer sausage, these are the BEST places to get it from (19:55), and this is the SAFEST temperature to smoke it at (22:04)! Is deer bacon as good as pork bacon (26:04)? Ethan processes a lot of wild game, but what all does he like to hunt back home (29:01)? Processing wild deer is something we’re all familiar with, but processing wild turkey is a whole ‘nother ball game (30:38). Do different feeds make for different tasting deer (37:01)? What is hunting season like in Missouri (42:42)? Hunting in those CWD areas can make for a FRUSTRATING experience during deer season (45:22). (49:21)?
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EP89: Dove Season Opening Weekend
09/08/2024
EP89: Dove Season Opening Weekend
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, Opening Weekend of Dove Season did not go according to plan (00:05)... Mark got caught up in a monsoon while throwing down some delicious eats (01:40), but Mikey’s buddy managed to get struck by something a little more feathery (06:46). It goes against the southern boy code of conduct to NOT like gravy (10:22). Mikey’s fantasy football draft got a little wild last week (15:00). Malcom picks Mark’s brain about his new “Cheese Slaw” recipe (17:30). We got to test out some new rifles for Opening Day, and they were awesome (19:48)! Pizza Ovens can do a lot more than just making pizza (24:31). Even though we didn’t get many birds, it’s GREAT to finally have hunting season back on the menu (28:35)! With the way Mississippi is starting to pay out these bounties, we might be hunting some coyotes here soon (33:09). Mark got the chance to hunt some MONSTER gators down in Vicksburg (37:05). There’s a new bad-to-the-bone deer blind headed to camp (45:51), and (49:58)!
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EP88: World Champion Squirrel Cook-Off 2024
09/05/2024
EP88: World Champion Squirrel Cook-Off 2024
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, the heat has been miserable here in the Mid-South (00:04). Joe Wilson from the World Champion Squirrel Cook-Off is joining us today to talk… squirrel (02:01)! Y’all have heard us talk about it time and time again, but what is the World Champion Squirrel Cook-Off (03:25)? We’ve all hunted squirrels in Mississippi, but what does squirrel hunting season look like in Arkansas (08:34)? Last year, we came to the cookoff for the first time, but boy did we not know what we were in for (10:14)... Joe lays down the “rules” for the competition and EXACTLY why they’re in place (12:50). People come from all over the world to join in the World Champion Squirrel Cook-Off, but where do the squirrels come from (18:02)? If you’re looking to be the fastest squirrel cleaner in the world, this is the time to beat (23:33). At the Cook-Off, there is a ‘Hottest Squirrel’ Eating Contest (29:39), and even though the Cook-Off is about the squirrels, we’ve got some competitions for the kids (35:43)! Joe tries to convince Malcom to be in the squirrel calling contest (37:03). The World Champion Squirrel Cook-Off is being held in Springdale, AR, (41:21) and these are some of the GREAT dishes you can look forward to trying (46:42)!
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EP86: Hunting Hogs in Texas & Fishing on the Great Lakes
09/05/2024
EP86: Hunting Hogs in Texas & Fishing on the Great Lakes
On 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)!
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EP87: How to Budget and Prepare for Dove Season
08/22/2024
EP87: How to Budget and Prepare for Dove Season
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, the guys discuss Dove Season and their plans (00:25). Is Dove Season worth the upfront investment (02:01)? How should you budget your farm and equipment for Dove Season (03:44)? Always expect to see a Game Warden while hunting (09:08)… The guys talk about harvest rates and how it affects birds and other wildlife (14:34). Mikey’s talks about different recipes and styles of bird cooking (17:13). What guns are the guys using for Dove Season (18:45)? This is how everyone is getting warmed up for dove season (24:43). These are the important reasons why food plot locations and strategies will benefit you during hunting seasons (26:44). These are some of our skeet shooting tips for sharp shooting (36:00). Mossy Oak founder, Mr. Fox is having his 80th birthday and still turkey hunting… What's your excuse (46:04)? The guys are going to the World’s Championship Squirrel Cook-off (49:02)! The judges do not play around when it comes to cooking and judging squirrels (53:41). Check us out on other social platforms, see y’all soon (1:00:59)!
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EP85: Using Feed and Supplements to Better Your Deer (feat. Colin McKendree)
05/09/2024
EP85: Using Feed and Supplements to Better Your Deer (feat. Colin McKendree)
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, Malcom is out this week so we’ve brought in a very special guest, Colin McKendree, who is a specialist in the feed and agriculture industry (00:04)! The co-op is the place to go for all things feed and summer food plots (04:30). What kinds of feeds is Colin using on his properties, compared to ours (06:14)? Why is nobody talking about using vetch on their fields anymore (11:11)? This is THE SEED that you should be planting on your property (14:09)! Here’s some of the MOST EFFECTIVE products to enhance those deer herds on your property (20:55)! Should you be allowed to supplement feed on your property (26:44)? What does NOT work when trying to enhance your food plots (36:20)? (40:30)... Those genetically modified deer sure look crazy, but they just can’t beat that natural looking deer (47:47). The Buck Junkies might be paying Colin a visit over the summer (49:15). Finally, Season 3 of the Buck Junkies Podcast has come to end… we’ll be getting ready for deer season 2024. See y’all then (55:27)!
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EP84: Judging Wild Game & Gearing Up for Fishing Season
05/02/2024
EP84: Judging Wild Game & Gearing Up for Fishing Season
On today’s episode of the Buck Junkie Podcast, turkey season is unfortunately over here in North MS (00:10). We’re back off the heels of judging a wild game cookoff and here’s how it went (04:00)! Mark rolled the dice on a raffle this weekend and walked away with a BRAND NEW gun (13:40). When you’re cooking in a wild game cookoff, it ain’t always just fun and games (16:44). We got to meet up with the guys over at Delta Waterfowl and talk ALL ABOUT their efforts in conserving land for breeding (20:00)! We’re heading out west to do some hog hunting (27:27). We are about to deal with these dang snakes (35:07)! It’s time to switch gears for getting the farm summer ready (46:26). Jamie is getting another chance to help out Hope Outdoors (48:56). Fishing season is almost here, and it’s time to get those rods ready (51:54)! We are getting ready for a day's work on the farm, and we got a full month ahead of us (1:08:01)!
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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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