This week on the Buck Junkies Podcast, we take a deep dive into all things hunting with the LEGEND Ronnie 'Cuz' Strickland!... Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:14 - Welcome Cuz Strickland! 01:14 - Cuz Strickland's Background 05:23 - How did Cuz get into hunting? 11:38 - Getting hunting info back in the day 15:08 - The biggest influence in hunting for Cuz 19:10 - People LOVE stories! 26:44 - You should ALWAYS be yourself 30:00 - How much time does Cuz spend on Social media? 36:20 - One project that m...
Aug 24, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Season 5Ep. 118
This week we're recapping all of the work we've done on our summer plots, Robert Youens' trek through the Great Loop, and our recent trip to the DUX event!.... Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:14 - Summer is officially DONE 01:39 - Robert Youens making the Great Loop 08:20 - Recapping corn fields on the farm 10:55 - Planting small plots at Mark's House 14:04 - Sunflower fields & Wheat Fields 18:52 - Do we want the rain to come back? 25:22 - Finding coyote pups 31:37 - Trappin' Raccoons 36:25 - M...
Aug 17, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 5Ep. 117
This week on the Buck Junkies Podcast, we welcome Vandy Stubbs from Mossy Oak to talk all about his history with Mossy Oak and how it became the company we know and love today!... Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:09 - Welcome Vandy Stubbs! 01:11 - How did Vandy get affiliated with Mossy Oak 02:17 - Other than camo, what else does Mossy Oak create? 08:07 - Vandy is ALWAYS cookin' over at Mossy Oak... 10:33 - Vandy's FAVORITE things to cook at camp 12:22 - Mossy Oak Deer Camp in West Point 17:14 - Fox...
Aug 10, 2025•51 min•Season 5Ep. 116
This week on the Buck Junkie Podcast, we welcome Noah from Rowdy Creek and Caleb from Circle S Machine to talk ALL ABOUT sandbar racing and racing boats… Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:10 - Welcome Noah and Caleb! 00:39 - What is Rowdy Creek? 03:01 - How did Rowdy Creek start? 06:35 - Performance boats vs. average boats 09:11 - Different Classes of Boats 21:00 - What hull and motor should you get to start racing? 23:40 - Can you hunt and fish in a racing boat? 26:03 - Modifying a boat to be optima...
May 25, 2025•57 min•Season 4Ep. 115
This week on the Buck Junkies podcast, we take a deep dive into the LAST days of turkey season and what we've got coming up this summer here on the farm!... 00:00 - Intro 00:13 - Mikey took a trip to be on the Mississippi Outdoors Podcast! 05:48 - Clearing up what's left of the storm damage 16:31 - Those fawns are starting to pop up! 22:48 - Our contest has come to a close 33:37 - The MOST IMPORTANT things to know to be successful in turkey hunting 38:44 - Shoutout to Jody and Rachel for scoring...
May 12, 2025•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 114
This week on the Buck Junkie Podcast, we welcome Zane Stricklin to talk about ALL things hunting predators on your land! Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:14 - Welcome on Zane Stricklin 01:04 - How has Zane's turkey season been? 02:41 - Selling turkey weapons and accessories 06:33 - You never know when you're gonna need a backup rifle 15:27 - Hunting in Texas 17:11 - Where did all the birds go on the farm? 20:03 - It's time to start trapping 24:00 - What thermals should you be getting for your rifle?...
May 04, 2025•53 min•Season 4Ep. 113
This week on the Buck Junkie Podcast, Malcom and Mikey take a deep dive into their recent turkey hunting trip in Texas! Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:14 - Arriving In Texas 04:10 - First Day in Texas 19:31 - Morning of the 2nd day 38:00 - Moving spots after missing those birds 46:07 - Changing strategies for the next day 57:55 - Coming back after nabbing a couple birds 59:55 - Setting up on a new gobbler 1:03:07 - Learning why the birds have been acting wild 1:04:37 - Going back out with new tact...
Apr 27, 2025•1 hr 42 min•Season 4Ep. 112
In today’s episode, those storms down here got REAL bad (01:15), and poor Tyler got some of the worst of it (04:30)... We’re glad that everyone was safe, but some of our stands weren’t quite as lucky as us (09:14). Will has been running the chainsaw to clear up some remaining limbs, and it will WEAR YOU OUT (16:42)! What are the pros of a tornado destroying our property (24:32)? Looks like we’re not the only ones who got spooked by the weather, because those gobblers are M.I.A (28:08). Mikey and...
Apr 13, 2025•57 min•Season 4Ep. 111
In today’s episode, y’all make sure to get in on our Turkey Call giveaway in the community (00:15)! Mikey, Malcom, and Will went off to get a turkey this past weekend, and BOY was it an experience (04:09). Malcom might be a novice turkey hunter but he thinks he’s ready to be a WORLD CHAMP caller (17:26). If you call up a gobbler and they answer, are they ALWAYS gonna come back to you (20:48)? Are turkeys smarter animals than deer (26:13)? Rolling Thunder Game Calls sent us some bad-to-the-bone c...
Apr 06, 2025•58 min•Season 4Ep. 110
In today’s episode, we’ve got our WINNERS for our recent deer season corkboard contest (00:16)! Malcom is officially ON THE BOARD for a turkey this season (05:35). If you manage to hit that bird but don’t quite put them down, should you chase after them (10:50)? We’ve all seen those bird jakes on our trail cams, but what about an EMU (13:20)? Mark went out on his first turkey hunt of the season - here’s how it went (16:03). Mikey and Malcom took a crack at calling up some birds yesterday and man...
Mar 30, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 109
In today’s episode, turkey season has FINALLY kicked off here in North Mississippi (00:15)! The storms almost wiped out the entire opening weekend (03:33)... The Turkey Stamp Bill passed down in Mississippi, and they are HIGH (05:51)! We may not have got any birds ourselves, but these honorary Buck Junkies have got themselves some gobblers (08:18)... Mark and Will got to fertilizing our clover plots this past weekend, and they’re looking good (16:44). Mikey finally got the lime for our fields th...
Mar 23, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 108
In today’s episode, Youth Turkey Season is about to be in FULL SWING, and Malcom is PUMPED (00:10)! Mark and Jody went out to test his new turkey gun, and SON is it a whopper (04:11). Here’s our TOP TIPS for taking a kid out for turkey hunting (13:58)! When it comes to youth hunting, is it better to use a blind or just the natural browse (18:28)? These are the BEST optics to use for turkey hunting (20:27)! This past weekend, we finally got to burning on the farm, and it got HOT (25:48)! If you’r...
Mar 09, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 4Ep. 107
In today’s episode, we’ve been traveling a LOT here recently (00:14)... If you’ve ever thought about poaching a record buck, let this be a lesson to you (02:19). The Beast and Brews event got rescheduled if y’all were looking to head on down (07:04). There ain’t much on the ground here lately other than a ton of coyotes (08:05). Mikey snapped a pic of an UNBELIEVABLE elk while hunting out in Texas (11:46). We always want to go out and hunt that trophy buck, but man sometimes you just can’t beat ...
Mar 02, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 106
In today’s episode, Mark & Jamie are back from the NWTF, and BOY it was a blast (00:20). We’ve seen all kinds of gadgets for hunting, but hearing aids might just be a first (04:31). If you’re down in the Mid-South with us, check out these upcoming events (07:51)! Mikey and Will got down and dirty taking care of trees on the farm this past weekend (09:20). If you’re growing trees for catalpa worms, these are the TOP tips to grow em’ up (16:01). With Malcom out this week, we’ve brought on a sp...
Feb 23, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Season 4Ep. 105
In today’s episode, we’ve had a flood down here at the farm (00:17) – stay tuned for tips on how weather can affect your farm’s soil and crops. Also, keep an eye out for Mark and Jamie at the NWTF (02:22), and they’ll be attending some upcoming banquets near us that you won’t want to miss (10:12). Michael had an unforgettable experience on his final youth duck hunt, where he bagged a double-banded duck (13:17)! It’s time to talk about soil health—why should you be testing your soil regularly to ...
Feb 16, 2025•58 min•Season 4Ep. 104
In today’s episode, we’re back here at the office after Malcom had a technical difficulty of his own this past Tuesday (00:08). Mississippi has finally put out legislation on tags down here, and we are NOT on board (02:20). With turkey season on the horizon, Mississippi is ALSO forcing us to get a turkey stamp in the upcoming season (07:54). Malcom went with Michael on his final youth duck hunt over in Arkabutla, and BOY was it a BLAST (15:08)! Now that deer season is over, it’s time to get read...
Feb 09, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 4Ep. 103
In today’s episode, deer season has FLOWN by this year (00:14). We all know about hunting at home, but how should you act when you’re on someone else’s property? (00:55) If a club has a no-shoot list, here’s what you should be taking down (04:22). Mikey managed to score a killer buck during a recent trip (10:01)! Nobody knows those deer and where they go better than the landowners (16:46). Mark and Jodie took a trip down to Alabama (21:54), and boy, do you learn a lot from visiting someone else’...
Feb 02, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 102
In today’s episode, deer season is winding down fast, so listen up for essential tips before it's over (00:16). If you're out hunting, find out why you NEVER want Malcom as your cameraman (01:15). Mark’s not typically a Ruger guy, but his brand-new rifle might just change his opinion (07:33). When it comes to accessories on your rifle, make sure everything is secure before hitting the field (09:11). If you're shopping for new rounds, the Winchester Deer Season XP is a surefire choice for a succe...
Jan 26, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 101
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 anim...
Jan 19, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 100
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 pr...
Dec 15, 2024•57 min•Season 4Ep. 99
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 ...
Dec 01, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 98
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)! Thanks for everyone entering our giveaway this past month, here’s your winner (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...
Nov 17, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 4Ep. 97
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...
Nov 10, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 96
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 ...
Nov 03, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 4Ep. 95
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 ...
Oct 20, 2024•59 min•Season 4Ep. 94
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 ...
Oct 13, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 93
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 th...
Oct 06, 2024•53 min•Season 4Ep. 92
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...
Sep 22, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 91
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)! We bring on Ethan from MEAT! Your Maker and Grilla Grill 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 summe...
Sep 15, 2024•55 min•Season 4Ep. 90
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...
Sep 08, 2024•51 min•Season 4Ep. 89
