Turkey Call All Access

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 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

EP 73 Matt Light 03/07/2024

EP 73 Matt Light On this episode of the Turkey Call All Access Podcast, we're talking with Matt Light, 3x Super Bowl Champ and founder of the Light Foundation, an organization that focuses on connecting youth with outdoors experiences and building the long term values and skills they need to be successful! Matt is a lifelong outdoorsman and passionate turkey hunter. We're excited to share this conversation! You can support the Light Foundation's mission by entering their Turkey Touchdown Raffle and get a chance at winning a once in a lifetime turkey hunt. /episode/index/show/turkeycallnwtf/id/30274403

EP 72 Bret Collier, Mike Chamberlain and Mark Hatfield 02/22/2024

EP 72 Bret Collier, Mike Chamberlain and Mark Hatfield We caught up with Bret Collier, Mike Chamberlain and Mark Hatfield to talk wild turkey research, questions about turkey behavior and more. Learn about our recent partnership with the Wild Turkey Lab as well as our record investment in wild turkey research Photo Credit: Jeff Perot /episode/index/show/turkeycallnwtf/id/30067803

EP 71 2024 Convention Insider 02/08/2024

EP 71 2024 Convention Insider This episode is all about convention! Get the scoop on some of the most exciting auctions, seminars and events at the 2024 NWTF Convention and Sport Show in Nashville. Whether you're watching the best turkey callers show off their skills at the GNCC or perusing the hundreds of vendors available on the show floor, it's sure to be a great time. If you haven't purchased event tickets, there's still time! Get registered Don't forget to check out our online auctions, where you can bid on once in a lifetime hunts and more! /episode/index/show/turkeycallnwtf/id/29862308

EP 70 BuckVentures 01/26/2024

EP 70 BuckVentures We sat down with BuckVentures at 2024 SHOT Show in Vegas to talk our new partnership and shared passion for conservation! Founded in 2003, BVO has gained acclaim for its high-quality outdoor shows, including “BuckVentures” and “The Woodsman.” As part of the partnership, BuckVentures Outdoors Productions will feature NWTF's conservation efforts in episodes of “BuckVentures” on the Outdoor Channel, “The Woodsman” on the Sportsman Channel, and on their YouTube channel. This collaboration is expected to bolster the NWTF's membership outreach and create new avenues for engagement across the nation. /episode/index/show/turkeycallnwtf/id/29662923

EP 69 Williams Gun Sight Company 01/18/2024

EP 69 Williams Gun Sight Company On this episode of the Turkey Call All Access Podcast, we're sitting down with Brian Wright of Williams Gun Sight Company to talk their new Low Reflex Sight, specifically designed with turkey hunters in mind! If you're looking to upgrade your turkey gun in anticipation for the 2024 spring season, you won't want to miss this! You can learn more about the . /episode/index/show/turkeycallnwtf/id/29547803

EP 68 Rob Keck 12/21/2023

EP 68 Rob Keck On this episode of the Turkey Call All Access Podcast, we're sitting down the former NWTF CEO and turkey hunting legend Rob Keck! We talk the beginning years of the NWTF and some of the challenges of laying the groundwork for fifty years of conservation work. If you missed our other conversation with Rob Keck, you can watch the full thing /episode/index/show/turkeycallnwtf/id/29188828

EP 67 The Five Gift Rule 12/13/2023

EP 67 The Five Gift Rule This episode is all about the five gift rule! It's the holidays and if you're looking to get a thoughtful gift for someone who loves the outdoors, you know it can be tricky to pick something. The five gift rule is giving someone a gift they want, one they need, something to wear, something to read and an experience. We hope this holiday prompt sparks your creativity! Check out our Holiday Gift Guide To join the NWTF or gift a membership, you can sign up /episode/index/show/turkeycallnwtf/id/29058628

EP 66 Bourbon and Beards 12/08/2023

EP 66 Bourbon and Beards On this episode of the Turkey Call All Access Podcast, we're talking bourbon, white oaks and how all that ties back into wildlife habitat! We're joined by Ryan Boyer, Heather Wortley, Nick Mueller and Brandon Nutt. White oak trees are a vital part of a healthy forest ecology, occupying more than 104 million acres of public and private forest land across much of the central and eastern U.S. The importance of these majestic oaks is difficult to overstate in terms of their economic and wildlife habitat impacts. Sales of white oak trees generate billions of dollars annually, providing needed materials for furniture, flooring, cabinetry and the wine and spirits industry. In addition, white oaks are a key component of habitats supporting a diverse range of insects, pollinators, birds and mammals. That's why we're working hard to invest in the future of white oaks through the White Oak Initiative. You can learn more about the White Oak Initiative . /episode/index/show/turkeycallnwtf/id/28993438

EP 65 Bumblebees and Bunkers 12/01/2023

EP 65 Bumblebees and Bunkers We're talking with Ryan Boyer, Pat McFadden, Doug Little and Scott Fetters about an exciting project that's establishing diverse, native plant habitat on golf courses! With their expanse of acreage — well over 100 acres on average ― golf courses provide untapped potential to benefit wildlife. That is why the NWTF is partnering with the U.S. Golf Association, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Pheasants Forever and other partners to facilitate new research being conducted by Purdue University’s Turf Science and Entomology departments. You can read more about the project . /episode/index/show/turkeycallnwtf/id/28884588

EP 64 Conservation and the Farm Bill 11/21/2023

EP 64 Conservation and the Farm Bill This episode of Turkey Call All Access is all about the Farm Bill and what it means for wild turkey conservation! Matt Lindler, Doug Little and Jared McJunkin dive into programs funded by this legislation and how it benefits both private landowners and the general public. Read more about the Farm Bill . /episode/index/show/turkeycallnwtf/id/28739618

EP 63 Firearms in the Home and Field 10/31/2023

EP 63 Firearms in the Home and Field On this episode, we're talking with Joe Bartozzi, President and CEO of the National Shooting Sports Foundation and Jared McJunkin, Director of Conservation Operations in the Central Region. Whether you're a new gun owner or firearms have been in your family for generations, firearms safety is one of the most important topics to stay fresh on. We cover tips on how to create safe habits for firearms both in the home and field, how to introduce children and new hunters to firearms, and more! Learn more about Project Childsafe and how you can prevent firearm accidents and suicides here: https://projectchildsafe.org/ /episode/index/show/turkeycallnwtf/id/28431410

EP 62 Wild Turkey Research Rio Grande Turkey 09/17/2023

EP 62 Wild Turkey Research Rio Grande Turkey The Rio Grande wild turkey, a distinct subspecies of North American wild turkey found primarily in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, New Mexico, and Nebraska, face many threats, such as habitat loss, urbanization, climate change, disease and parasites, and these factors play a significant role in impacting the overall health of Rio Grande wild turkey populations. Recognizing their importance, a new study emphasizes the critical need to closely monitor the health of these populations to ensure their long-term survival. This project is one of 10 new research projects across nine states the NWTF is funding, with $582,374 invested among these vital projects. These research projects are part of a nearly $9 million investment into wild turkey research in 2023, supported by the NWTF and its partners. /episode/index/show/turkeycallnwtf/id/28054707

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