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A digital campfire where the host and guests discuss topics of the day, conservation efforts, tips and techniques to better your experiences afield, and share our member's stories. Turkey Call All Access is the Official Podcast of the Nation Wild Turkey Federation.

EP 103 Wild Turkey Research with Dr. Michael Chamberlain 03/27/2025

EP 103 Wild Turkey Research with Dr. Michael Chamberlain In this episode, the NWTF's Paul Campbell sits down with renowned wild turkey biologist Dr. Mike Chamberlain to dive deep into one of the most fascinating developments in modern turkey research — the wildturkeyDNA project. They explore how a casual Super Bowl Sunday conversation sparked a groundbreaking initiative to uncover the origins of odd plumage in wild turkeys and what it could mean for conservation. Dr. Chamberlain breaks down how turkey hunters can contribute to this innovative study, what the team hopes to learn about color variations, hybridization and genetic diversity, and why these findings could help shape the future of wild turkey populations across North America. The two also share some entertaining hunting stories, discuss the influence of legendary biologist Lovett Williams, and talk about the launch of the new 'Spurred' video series coming from Wild Turkey Lab. If you've ever seen a turkey that looked just a little "off," this episode will have you rethinking what might really be behind those feathers. And if you're a turkey hunter, this is your chance to be part of the science. Learn more or get involved: Follow on Instagram: /episode/index/show/turkeycallnwtf/id/35891725

EP 102 The Osceola Wild Turkey with Bo Meador and Mike Tussey 03/20/2025

EP 102 The Osceola Wild Turkey with Bo Meador and Mike Tussey In the lower 48, spring wild turkey seasons begin in early March with the opening of the south Florida zones allowing hunters to chase the Osceola wild turkey. The dark-winged beauties are one of the five subspecies of the American wild turkey and they occupy the states swamps, pastures, orange groves, oak hammocks and more,. They are a highly desired bird by turkey hunters as they are limited in range and the harvest could mark a completed wild turkey grand slam. Today, we are joined by Mike Tussey and Bo Meador to talk about the birds, the landscapes they inhabit, the challenges they face and things hunters should consider if they chose to head to Florida to chase these birds. /episode/index/show/turkeycallnwtf/id/35796140

EP 101 Robin Clark, Dan Ferraro & Roy Crain - Wheelin' Sportsmen Coast to Coast 03/06/2025

EP 101 Robin Clark, Dan Ferraro & Roy Crain - Wheelin' Sportsmen Coast to Coast Robin Clark of Virginia & Dan Ferraro of Arizona are NWTF award recipients for helping people with disabilities discover or re-discover their passion for the outdoors. From hunting spring gobblers in Virginia to hunting javelina and doves in the deserts of Arizona, these two gentlemen have gone above and beyond what it means to be a mentor, live the mission of the NWTF and embody what it means to be a nation united by the life-changing power of the outdoors. Amongst the hustle and bustle of the 2025 NWTF convention, we sat down with Robin, Dan and NWTF Arizona State Chapter President Roy Crain to discuss the facets of being a disabled hunter in the 21st century. From gear choices, access issues, regulatory issues, how to get involved, how to recruit new hunters with disabilites and more, this is sure to be an entertaining episode. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/turkeycallnwtf/id/35563525

EP 100 Will Primos — The Truth About Conservation 02/20/2025

EP 100 Will Primos — The Truth About Conservation Renowned conservationist and outdoorsman, Will Primos, recently announced a partnership with the National Wild Turkey Federation, Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation, Ducks Unlimited, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, and Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever to bring awareness to what conservation is and the role sportsmen and women play through the 'Truth About Conservation.' During the NWTF's Convention and Sport Show, Paul Campbell sat down with Primos to talk about his 'first hunting love,' the roots of the Truth Series, the upcoming auction of the Purdey hammer shotguns and more. Learn more about the . /episode/index/show/turkeycallnwtf/id/35366275

EP 99 SHOT Show Chats - John Wallace 01/29/2025

EP 99 SHOT Show Chats - John Wallace In 2013, John Wallace launched his Wild Game Cook Instagram page as a way to provide everyday outdoorsmen and women with ideas for easy-to-make meals using wild game meat. Nearly 10 years later, he has taken this passion for food and education about wild game cooking, processing and more and made it a full-time gig. At SHOT Show 2025, we sat down with Wallace to chat about raising kids to appreciate wild game, easy wild game recipes for wild turkey legs, the necessity of simplicity in cooking wild game, the role wild game cooking on social media can play in the fight to ensure the future of our hunting heritage and more! To learn more about Wallace's and Wild Game Cook, visit https://wildgamecook.com. /episode/index/show/turkeycallnwtf/id/35068195

EP 98 SHOT Show Chats - Foster Bartholow 01/28/2025

EP 98 SHOT Show Chats - Foster Bartholow Foster Bartholow, of Rapid City, South Dakota, is an accomplished trap shooter, an avid outdoor enthusiast and also is a talented videographer and photographer. When not spending his time dedicated to any of these pursuits, he also enjoys helping others with shooting techniques and getting kids into hunting. At SHOT Show, we sat down to talk about some of the new offerings from Browning and Winchester, which are sponsors of Bartholow's. And, we talk about the shared love of chasing Merriam's turkeys in the Black Hills. Learn more about Bartholow by visiting www.trapshootingbros.com/. /episode/index/show/turkeycallnwtf/id/35055540

EP 97 SHOT Show Chats - Jeremiah Doughty & Cody Gill 01/24/2025

EP 97 SHOT Show Chats - Jeremiah Doughty & Cody Gill During the 2025 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, we had a chance to sit down with Cody Gill and From Field to Plate chef Jeremiah Doughty to talk food, getting new people involved in the life-changing power of the outdoors and much more! Doughty is known for his recipes and food photography found on his social outlets, as well as Turkey Call magazine. And, Gill is involved with the NWTF mission through his local chapter, but also dedicates his time to getting people outdoors through his project "West Texas Outfitters." /episode/index/show/turkeycallnwtf/id/34999780

EP 96 2025 NWTF Convention and Sport Show 01/23/2025

EP 96 2025 NWTF Convention and Sport Show The National Wild Turkey Federation Convention and Sport Show is a celebration of a year of successes in delivering on the mission and bringing people together through the life-changing power of the outdoors. And, this year will be bigger than the last with new events and chances to win, a bigger Sport Show with more vendors and experiences, and more ways to honor and celebrate NWTF volunteers leading the way in their communities. Join in as the NWTF's Paul Campbell, Pete Muller, Barry Woods and Jesse Warner sit down to talk about a host of events, things that are new for 2025, honoring the NWTF's most dedicated volunteers and supporters, auctions an raffles, and countless other ways to experience the mission of the NWTF. /episode/index/show/turkeycallnwtf/id/34963680

EP 95 SHOT Show Chats - King Pedford Haymaker Hunting 01/23/2025

EP 95 SHOT Show Chats - King Pedford Haymaker Hunting During SHOT Show 2025, we got a chance to sit down with King Pedford - retired boxer and host of Haymaker Hunting - to talk about his passion for turkey hunting and more. Pedford's show on Sportsman's Channel is described as a show that is meant "to educate and to share the joys, challenges, excitement, and my passion for hunting and fishing with youth and dedicated hunting fans of all colors. Even if you've never hunted in your life, it is never too late to start enjoying this sport with your family and friends. We want to bring you "hunting reality" where not every hunt brings a trophy buck or record catch, but builds character and lasting memories." Learn more about Pedford and his show at https://haymakerhuntingusa.com. /episode/index/show/turkeycallnwtf/id/34965600

EP 94 Forests and Flocks Initiative 12/26/2024

EP 94 Forests and Flocks Initiative This past fall, the NWTF launched its newest landscape-level, conservation initiative, Forests and Flocks. At the heart of this Northestern initiative is the NWTF’s dual mission to conserve the wild turkey and preserve our hunting heritage. On this episode of the Turkey Call All Acess podcast, the NWTF's Paul Campbell sits down with two of the biologists from the Forests and Flocks region — Cully McCurdy and Mitchell Blake — to talk about how Forests and Flocks will establish critical nesting habitat in the spring, brood-rearing habitat in the summer, and practices that benefit hard and soft mast-bearing trees and shrubs that help wild turkeys make it through the winter in good condition. The initiative also focuses on the NWTF’s mission to preserve our hunting heritage. This will boost the regional support for hunting and increase our voice against recurring proposed legislation that is antithetical to the NWTF’s mission. Photo Credit: Steve Gulledge /episode/index/show/turkeycallnwtf/id/34699740

EP 93 Island Adventures 12/05/2024

EP 93 Island Adventures Adventures are out there for those who are willing to take the path, or even water, less traveled. On this episode of the Turkey Call All Access Podcast, the NWTF's David Gladkowski and Pete Muller sit down with Nashville recording artist and wild game chef Justin Adams to chat about the adventures had on a coastal island adventure, a trip full of fishing, hunting, crabbing, foraging for oysters and mussels, and the life-changing power of the outdoors. /episode/index/show/turkeycallnwtf/id/34078741

EP 92 Christina McGannon Jones 11/21/2024

EP 92 Christina McGannon Jones Christina McGannon Jones, of Oxford, New Jersey, has helped countless women get their start in the outdoors through the National Wild Turkey Federation’s Women in the Outdoors outreach program, but she wears many other hats. Today, she sits down with NWTF Northeastern R3 Coordinator Jess Warner to discuss her start in hunting, her journey to becoming involved with NWTF's education and outreach efforts and much more! /episode/index/show/turkeycallnwtf/id/34078076

EP 91 Bottomland Book Club 10/31/2024

EP 91 Bottomland Book Club The tradition of telling hunting stories goes back to some of the earliest discovered cave drawings known to man. While the medium for telling these stories has changed over millennia, stories of the hunt are how we share and connect with something that is so fundamentally human. Whether it's the tales of the hunt, the misadventures, our passions for the pursuit or our love of wildlife and wild places, sharing the story is how we connect to something that awakens the soul. On this episode of the Turkey Call All Access Podcast, the NWTF's Paul Campbell sits down with Brent Rogers, Doc Weddle and Michael Simpson to revisit the Bottomland Book Club seminar from the 2024 NWTF Convention and Sport Show and talk turkey history, literature, hunting and more! /episode/index/show/turkeycallnwtf/id/33704087

EP 90 Mossy Oak Gamekeepers 10/17/2024

EP 90 Mossy Oak Gamekeepers On this episode of the Turkey Call All Access Podcast, the NWTF's Paul Campbell travels to West Point, Mississippi to visit with the Mossy Oak Gamekeepers crew. Campbell is joined by Bobby Cole, Lannie Wallace and Dudley Phelps of the Gamekeepers to share a few turkey hunting stories and discuss all things private land conservation, turkey research and the future of our cherished bird. /episode/index/show/turkeycallnwtf/id/33494092

EP 89 Artemis Georgia & Academics Afield 10/03/2024

EP 89 Artemis Georgia & Academics Afield Programs designed to share the life-changing power of the outdoors are a key component of the NWTF's mission to conserve the wild turkey and preserve our hunting heritage. On this episode, NWTF R3 Coordinator for the Northeast Jesse Warner sits down with Bre Bashford and Coral Minchey to discuss two programs in Georgia — Artemis Georgia and Academics Afield — that are introducing the outdoors to women and college students. that are reaching women, youth or those with disabilities. /episode/index/show/turkeycallnwtf/id/33315802

EP 88 2024 Conservation Week - Hunter Advocacy 09/27/2024

EP 88 2024 Conservation Week - Hunter Advocacy Hunter advocacy plays a crucial role in preserving our hunting heritage. As threats to public lands, hunting access and wildlife habitats grow, the need to advocate for America’s hunters is more important than ever to protect our outdoor traditions. For the final podcast discussion of NWTF Conservation Week, NWTF’s Morgan Evans and Jesse Warner join NWTF Storyteller Hannah McKinney to dive into national R3 efforts, the Hunt for Good Campaign, the importance of policy and ways you can get involved to make a difference. /episode/index/show/turkeycallnwtf/id/33140417

EP 87 2024 Conservation Week - Fire 09/26/2024

EP 87 2024 Conservation Week - Fire It's NWTF Conservation Week, and today's discussion is about fire. NWTF Storyteller Hannah McKinney is joined by a panel of NWTF staffers — NWTF biologists Dave Nikonow and Ricky Lackey, NWTF Director of Conservation Operations West Patt Dorsey and NWTF Wildfire Crisis Strategy Manager Molly Pitts — for a talk about fire across the landscape and the impacts on turkeys and other wildlife. Check out the whole conversation to learn about the history of fire in this country, implementation of fire in the southeast vs the west and also learn what landowners may be able to do on their own properties in regard to fire. /episode/index/show/turkeycallnwtf/id/33132012

EP 86 2024 Conservation Week - Turkey Reproduction 09/25/2024

EP 86 2024 Conservation Week - Turkey Reproduction NWTF Conservation Week continues with a deep five into a topic that will surely pique the interest of turkey hunters — wild turkey reproduction. Ensuring hens are able to successfully reproduce and recruit poults into adulthood is critical for maintaining a stable wild turkey population across the country. For today's discussion, NWTF regional biologists Chuck Carpenter and John Burk join NWTF Managing Editor of Web and Digital David Gladkowski to discuss the nuances of wild turkey reproduction between their two differing regions and all that goes into making sure hens are able to create more turkeys year after year. /episode/index/show/turkeycallnwtf/id/33139122

EP 85 2024 Conservation Week - Habitat Diversity 09/24/2024

EP 85 2024 Conservation Week - Habitat Diversity Wild turkeys and a host of other game and non-game species thrive in a patchwork of habitats, including forests, open grasslands, agricultural fields, water corridors and more. For Conservation Week 2024, NWTF district biologists Derek Alkire, Ryan Boyer and Mitch Blake sit down with NWTF Managing Editor of Web and Media David Gladkowski to talk about the NWTF's efforts to ensure the wild turkey's annual cycle needs are met through habitat diversity and how members and landowners can help. /episode/index/show/turkeycallnwtf/id/33138867

EP 84 2024 Conservation Week - Water 09/23/2024

EP 84 2024 Conservation Week - Water Who was it that once said, “To talk about conservation and not talk about water is just dry conversation.” As the NWTF celebrates its 4th Annual Conservation Week, we would be remiss to not talk about the incredible importance of water and its integral role to the NWTF’s mission to conserve the wild turkey and preserve our hunting heritage. NWTF regional biologists Annie Farrell and Clayton Lenk, Western Water Specialist Travis Smith and Director of Conservation Operations Central Jared McJunkin sit down with NWTF Storyteller Hannah McKinney to talk about the NWTF's Waterways for Wildlife Initiative and other projects geared toward improving the element that connects us all: water. /episode/index/show/turkeycallnwtf/id/33133152

EP 83 Dr. Mike Chamberlain 09/04/2024

EP 83 Dr. Mike Chamberlain Taking its support of wild turkey research into new territory, the NWTF recently established the first-ever National Wild Turkey Federation Distinguished Professor position with the University of Georgia’s Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources. Coming on the heels of the NWTF officially naming Dr. Mike Chamberlain as the chair of this position, the NWTF's Paul Campbell sits down with the Wild Turkey Doc himself and Mark Hatfield, NWTF national director of science and planning, to talk about the landmark announcement and what it means for wild turkeys. /episode/index/show/turkeycallnwtf/id/32809742

EP 82 Leslie Thompson "Niche to Meet You" Podcast Host 08/22/2024

EP 82 Leslie Thompson "Niche to Meet You" Podcast Host Paul Campbell and Pete Muller of the NWTF are joined by Leslie Thompson, the "Niche to Meet You" podcast host, to talk about her new miniseries that was just launched this past week covering wild turkey conservation. While Thompson chronicles her journey to learn about the history and conservation of our cherished bird and the people who play an important role in continuing one of America's greatest conservation success stories, there are few spoilers about the story she tells in her four-part series. You'll have to check out the series on your own to learn all the details. Her website teases the series as "a 4-part mini-series about the weird, wonderful Wild Turkey and the effort to conserve it. It’s an important story about mending seemingly irreparable gaps and changing the world." Photo Credit: Leslie Thompson /episode/index/show/turkeycallnwtf/id/32687642

EP 81 R3 Symposium 07/04/2024

EP 81 R3 Symposium Jesse Warner, the NWTF's Northeastern R3 coordinator, is on location in Mobile, Alabama for the 2024 R3 symposium where more than 220 R3 professionals gathered to engage in and discuss hunting and shooting sports participation. Warner is joined by Bre Bashford, Georgia R3 coordinator, and Michael Addison, Nebraska R3 coordinator, to recount their spring slates of education and outreach successes, talk about the need to grow the ranks of those who support the outdoors pursuits and more! Visit to learn more about the NWTF's dual mission to conserve the wild turkey and preserve our hunting heritage. 📸 :Zach Brewer /episode/index/show/turkeycallnwtf/id/32562252

EP 80 Beau Brooks and Maggie Williams 06/27/2024

EP 80 Beau Brooks and Maggie Williams That's a wrap! Turkey season is over and we're joined by Beau Brooks and Maggie Williams to talk their favorite moments from the season, traveling for turkeys and more. Cover Photo by Casey Lyon. Become an NWTF member . /episode/index/show/turkeycallnwtf/id/31903737

EP 79 Conservation is Contagious : R3 with Jesse Warner 06/13/2024

EP 79 Conservation is Contagious : R3 with Jesse Warner Conservation is contagious! On this episode of the Turkey Call All Access Podcast we're talking with the NWTF North East R3 Coordinator, Jesse Warner, NWTF National R3 and Relevancy Coordinator Morgan Evans and Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife R3 Coordinator Astrid Huseby about all things R3. R3 stands for recruitment, retention and reactivation. Whether that's outreach through mentored hunts, JAKES days or other efforts, R3 is a core part of the NWTF mission. /episode/index/show/turkeycallnwtf/id/31731577

EP 78 The 200 Year Hatch and Turkeys 05/16/2024

EP 78 The 200 Year Hatch and Turkeys On this episode of the Turkey Call All Access Podcast, we're talking the 200 year cicada hatch! This convergence of two periodical cicada broods only happens about every 200 years and we are lucky enough to witness it in our lifetimes. Colton Zirkle of the Missouri Hunting Heritage Federation and NWTF District Biologist talk the life cycles of cicadas, their impact on turkey recruitment and more. Learn about MHHF . Get connected with NWTF Events . /episode/index/show/turkeycallnwtf/id/31336492

EP 77 Jonathan Wilkins 05/02/2024

EP 77 Jonathan Wilkins On this episode of the Turkey Call All Access Podcast, we're talking with Jonathan Wilkins, hunting guide, turkey fanatic, writer and cook. We cover everything from Kentucky Burgoo to DIY hunting vans. He is the owner of Black Duck Revival, a lodge in Arkansas, which you can learn more about . Get connected with an NWTF Chapter in Arkansas . /episode/index/show/turkeycallnwtf/id/31090043

EP 76 The Oldest Calling Competition in Missouri 04/18/2024

EP 76 The Oldest Calling Competition in Missouri In this episode of the Turkey Call All Access podcast, we're talking with James and Cody Harrison of Harrison Custom Calls about the oldest calling competition in Missouri, insights into the competition calling world and more! Find local calling competitions /episode/index/show/turkeycallnwtf/id/30865018

EP 75 Hunting Pressured Turkeys with The Hunting Public 04/01/2024

EP 75 Hunting Pressured Turkeys with The Hunting Public On this episode we're with the Hunting Public as they talk hunting pressured turkeys. From strategies on how to deal with hunting pressure to calling tips, there's something useful for everyone! /episode/index/show/turkeycallnwtf/id/30567708

EP 74 Meat Eater's Turkey Week with Phelps Game Calls 03/13/2024

EP 74 Meat Eater's Turkey Week with Phelps Game Calls It's Turkey Week! We're sitting down with Jason Phelps and James Harrison of Phelps Game Calls to talk turkey calling with locator calls, MeatEater's Turkey Week and more. A special thanks to our partners, Nomad, Sawyer and Bass Pro Shops! Learn more about Phelps Game Calls and make sure you check out the Turkey Week Episode from the MeatEater Podcast Photo Credit: Monte Loomis /episode/index/show/turkeycallnwtf/id/30357048

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