Tune in this week as we talk to my favorite Yankee on Fist Full of Dirt. Pat Durkin is an award-winning outdoor writer, freelance newspaper columnist, and general outdoors reporter. We’ve shared camp for DECADES and are reminiscing in the camo cave.
Aug 23, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 130
This week on A Fist Full of Dirt podcast, we offer some tips on taking someone on their first hunt and how to make it enjoyable. It’s our JOB to pass it on and there’s plenty of people who want the opportunity.
Aug 16, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 129
We have a very special Fist Full of Dirt podcast this week with a real legend in the hunting industry. Tom Stuckey may have flown under your radar but his journey has been amazing. Tom worked with Fred Bear, Ben Rogers Lee and others who paved the way for many of us and his turkey calling resume Is impressive. Lots of stories in this one.
Aug 09, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 128
This week on A Fist Full of Dirt podcast we're visiting with Reid Nevens. Reid is a local county agent who deals with everything from small rural garden issues to huge agricultural operations to solve & head off problems, but his REAL passion is working with the 4H organization. Lots to learn from this episode!
Aug 02, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 127
This week on Fist Full of Dirt, we’ve got tips on filming your hunts. Capturing memories in the field is not the same as back in the day with big heavy gear, but some things will never change when it comes to good and interesting content. It’s a good listen!
Jul 26, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 126
This week on Fist Full of Dirt, it’s ALL snake stories. I’d bet I’ve had more encounters with snakes than most folks including one in my house! For some reason people think they’re funny, so I'm sharing them with y’all. You may want to pull over for this one if your driving.
Jul 19, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 125
This week on Fist Full of Dirt, we’re planting food plots with a brush hog or no till options. Austin Delano from Mossy Oak Biologic lays out a few planting scenarios that may interest all you Gamekeepers out there. I know I’m down with one or more of these options with today’s fuel prices!
Jul 12, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 124
Dieter Melhorn is back with us and he’s taking us to the bank! The fishing bank that is. If you’ve watched Dieter’s YouTube channel, you know you don’t need a boat or expensize gear to catch big fish. We’ve got great tips from one of the nation’s best on Fist Full Dirt this week! Listen and get hooked.
Jul 05, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 123
On a Fist Full of Dirt podcast this week, we’re continuing our conversation with my good buddy Dr. David Allen. He’s got great advice on making better health choices. It’s all about healthy living and living longer so you can teach your grandkids how to hunt and fish!
Jun 28, 2022•58 min•Season 1Ep. 122
This week on a Fist Full of Dirt podcast, my buddy Dr. David Allen goes deep on the subject health. A few better decisions can help you a lot and he cuts to the chase. It’s not about fitting into your swimsuit or looking better, it’s about hanging around to play with your grandkids.
Jun 21, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 121
This week on a Fist Full of Dirt podcast we wrap up “What’s cool about the outdoor” with my three grandsons. Their take on what they remember most while outside is a bit of a template for anyone wanting to make a kids adventure more fun. Thank y’all for listening!
Jun 14, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 120
We’re sharing little gold nuggets this week on a Fist Full of Dirt. From the mouths of babes.. we’re discussing what they love about hunting, fishing, camping and finding out "what’s a gamekeeper?" Some good lessons in this “all kids” podcast.
Jun 07, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 119
This week on A Fist Full of Dirt podcast it’s all about ponds with fisheries biologist Ryan Jones of @mdwfponline . Ryan is a country boy with a love of all things outdoors and the ability to talk in layman’s terms. There are few activities that are better for families than a gathering on a pond bank and wetting a hook. The conversation alone is priceless. #fishing
May 31, 2022•55 min•Season 1Ep. 118
We have a very special Fist Full of Dirt podcast this week leading up to Memorial Day. Lieutenant Colonel Lew Deal introduced Mossy Oak to wounded veterans many years ago. He is a retired Marine Cobra pilot, with the heart of a lion, who was instrumental in getting wounded soldiers outdoors with hunting and fishing. We are blessed to call him a friend.
May 24, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 117
This week on Fist Full of Dirt, we’re visiting with full time fishing guide Tim Howell who owns @longbranchguide . Tim is talking about what it takes to be a successful fishing guide these days, and throws in some cool tips for catching crappie year round. His story and his start are worth the listen. #fishing
May 17, 2022•57 min•Season 1Ep. 116
I’m still overwhelmed from my Kentucky trip. I videoed Harold Knight yelping up a bird for Bill Sugg and not 24 hours later he called me up a longbeard. Listening to David Hale tell hunting stories while I dressed my turkey was the cherry on top. Im not bragging on this week's episode, just lucky and blessed to be in such company... excited to tell y'all all about it! #legends #turkeyhunting...
May 10, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 115
Kip Adams joins us this week on A Fist Full of Dirt podcast. Kip is a biologist for the National Deer Association and he’s talking talking summer food plots, fertilizer prices and options that might surprise you! #gamekeeper #deerhunting #whitetails
May 03, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 114
This week on a Fist Full of Dirt, we take a deep dive into camping and the current state of the RV world with Alan Warren from the RV USA show. Is it a good time to buy? New or used? What about campsite availability? Alan has the insight you need to think about!
Apr 26, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 113
This week on A Fist Full of Dirt, we talk with Cliff Cadet @urbanarcherynyc Cliff is a family man who happens to live in NYC, drives a UPS truck and somehow found his way to the outdoors. Fascinating stuff and a very non typical journey into hunting. #desire #beatingtheodds #hunting...
Apr 19, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 112
Are you experiencing a silent spring where you are? This week on Fist Full of Dirt podcast we talk again with Adam Butler, turkey biologist for Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks. I had a bunch of questions about the season so far... less gobbling, Jake behavior & more. It’s good stuff!
Apr 12, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 111
We’re knocking out pt II with Dexter Roberts this week on Fist Full of Dirt. We’re talking turkey and as Primos says, Dexter “speaks the language” well. He’s a pretty good singer too, lol! Y’all will enjoy this one.. it’s pretty long and FULL of great info. Thanks for listening!
Apr 05, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 110
This week on Fist Full of Dirt, it’s part one with Dexter Roberts. Dexter’s story is priceless. Talk about beating the odds… he did it and even though he’s having great success since his appearance on The Voice, he’s still country as country comes. He’s also a high level turkey thug. Y’all gonna love this one!
Mar 29, 2022•58 min•Season 1Ep. 109
We’re back in the camo cave ‘SORT OF’ and it’s all about hunting stories this week. Tune in to hear about the vomit gobbler, zone 1 and my very first look at Texas. Y’all seem to like these every so often so here ya go! My BEST turkey tales. Thank you for listening.
Mar 22, 2022•57 min•Season 1Ep. 108
This week on A Fist Full of Dirt podcast, I give you the full recap of the wounded veterans hunt in Florida. The history, the folks who make it happen and some stories from this group. We’re sharing more than hunting stories this week.
Mar 15, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 107
I met so many awesome people at the National Wild Turkey Federation’s annual convention and I’m happy to introduce y’all to one of them. Demetrius Kemp is the football strength and conditioning coach at Vanderbilt Univerity and his journey that got him into turkey hunting is one in a million. Demetrius is sharing his inspirational story this week on Fist Full of Dirt.
Mar 08, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 106
This week on a Fist Full of Dirt podcast, it’s the legend Harold Knight of Knight & Hale game calls. I’ve often said if you had to get a turkey killed for a million dollars, he’s your guy. From Land Between the Lakes pubic ground to the biggest stages on the calling circuit, he’s done it all. You want tips.. we’ve got em this week.
Mar 01, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 105
We’re continuing our coversation with Dave Whipple from “Alone” season 4 on Fist Full of Dirt this week! Dave’s roadmap to finding your own little piece of dirt is truly inspiring. He told me a story at the end that brought tears to my eyes. Y’all don’t want to miss this one. Thank you for listening!
Feb 22, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 104
This week on Fist Full of Dirt we’re talking to Dave Whipple from “Alone” season 4, my favorite TV show on the History channel. Dave has a great video on his YouTube channel, Bushradical, that explains finding and buying remote land, but that’s the tip of the iceberg on this episode. This man is very special on his life views and how to maintain a great attitude. Don’t miss this one! Thank you for listening.
Feb 15, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 103
We’re back at it with Dave Owens of the Pinhoti Project this week. We’re still going deep into turkey hunting technique and he’s answering all of my questions. If your spring switch has already flipped, you gotta listen to this one!
Feb 08, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 102
Y’all ready for this? Dave Owens of the @pinhotiproject goes deep into technique this week on A Fist Full of Dirt podcast. (Part I of II) I had a long list of questions and he answered all of them. Subscribe so you don’t miss any!!
Feb 01, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 101