What is there to do for the outdoorsman during the hot summer months? If you find yourself in the state of Florida, you don't have to look very far. Bow fishing, hog hunting, bass fishing, and salt water fishing just scratches the surface of pastimes in great outdoors available to you there. Also discussed is Florida saltwater wildlife conservation concerns, getting whooped by a goliath grouper, being mesmerized by small sea turtles, and shark phobias. It's a fun-filled episode you don't want to...
Jul 01, 2019•31 min•Ep. 72
The feeling of making a meal out of something you hunted yourself is unlike any other. Our guest this week, Michael Hunter, has built his life around that very feeling. We talk hunting, fishing, wild foraging, hunting in Canada vs hunting in the south, and top it all of with a very interesting story of how Michael had to deal with some problems from animal rights activists.
Jun 24, 2019•41 min•Ep. 71
It can be hard to squeeze in time to hunt when you're busy touring all around playing country music. That's exactly what our podcast guests, Charlie and Gary, from Muscadine Bloodline face on a daily basis. This episode is a whirlwind of fun stories from two great guys who love what they do, love the outdoors, and love the opportunity to share their thoughts and passions with us.
Jun 17, 2019•30 min•Ep. 70
This isn’t just a story for upland hunters, or dog owners. It’s about tragedy, perseverance, motivation and passion. Anthony Ferro joins us this week to talk about his love of the uplands, and the story which has led him across the country hunting birds. He explains the basis of Fetching Feathers, the tragic story about losing his two dogs Gnarli and Radar in a house fire, and how he has persevered from it. Anthony also gives us a run down on his two new dogs, aptly named Smoke and Fuego, along ...
Jun 10, 2019•55 min•Ep. 69
Archery is one of those topics that you can never stop learning about, and with turkey season coming to a close, it seems like all of our minds immediately shift to bow hunting. That's why we brought in our good friend Tim Gillingham, one of the top 5 archers in the world. In this episode we cover a large spread of topics, including some commonly asked questions that you guys send in, such as choosing an arrow, broad head selection, fixed blade vs mechanical, bow tuning, etc. If you have any int...
Jun 03, 2019•55 min•Ep. 68
The question we've been asked more than any this spring is, "where are the turkeys?" Where are population numbers? where are they in the breeding cycle? are they late? are they early? Questions like these are genuine concerns and usually lead to other questions, such as: why are the season dates set like they are? Is the bag limit too low or too high? We decided to bring in an expert to help us answer these questions so we brought in Adam Butler, who is the wild turkey program coordinator for th...
May 21, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 67
In this episode, Jordan, Lake, and Troy discuss everything about this past spring season. The good, the bad, and the ugly. What we learned, mistakes we made, new tricks, and the question many have been asking about the turkey population. It has been a springs of several ups and downs but it has never had a dull moment!
May 13, 2019•46 min•Ep. 66
It's time to catch up with the action that has been happening with Team Primos so far this spring. Join Wilbur, Jordan, and Lake as we talk about some of the fun hunts we've had as well as some of the lowest of lows that a turkey hunter can experience, the dreaded sight of seeing a turkey fly off after a miss!
Apr 23, 2019•30 min•Ep. 65
This week are speaking with Travis Sumner of the NWTF about the future of turkey hunting as a whole. Turkey hunting is a lifestyle that is cherished by many of us, it's of the utmost importance that we do what it takes to ensure its future.
Mar 18, 2019•33 min•Ep. 64
Wild game chef, Jeremiah Doughty has never ceased to bring us a good podcast episode, and this time is no exception. With Spring being just around the corner, gobbling turkeys are the topic of conversation. Hunting them, chasing them, and especially cooking them are among our favorite things to do. So join in on this conversation and see what you can learn!! I can promise you, there's never a dull moment!
Mar 04, 2019•31 min•Ep. 63
Hannah and Jeff and Barron are two of the most well-known names in outdoor industry today, and they are also two of the nicest and most genuine people you could ever meet. In this episode, we talk with Hannah and Jeff about a little bit of everything: catfish noodling, giant six-point bucks, turkey hunting, social media negativity, and most importantly, how they've used their platform to influence others positively. This episode has no shortage of good stories and laughs so be sure to give it a ...
Feb 25, 2019•22 min•Ep. 62
There are fewer individuals more eccentric about wild turkeys than Wild Turkey Report owner and operator, David Hawley. In this episode we diffuse the myth that the turkey obsession starts and ends with hunting season. We talk about how anyone and everyone can better their hunting ground and benefit ground through extra efforts such as trapping and burning. We also talk about the challenges of early season hunting. If you share our obsession for wild turkeys, this is the podcast episode for you!...
Feb 18, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 61
How much can you stuff into your turkey vest? How many calls do you take? What vest do you use in the first place? What gun and ammunition are you shooting? Anybody who has ever ventured into the woods to hunt turkeys knows that the gear you use can make or break you on some days. In this episode, we talk about the turkey gear we use from top to bottom. We also talk about some of our new gear for 2019 we can't wait to hit the woods with!
Feb 05, 2019•50 min•Ep. 60
The 2018-2019 deer and duck season is quickly coming to a close but we still have a little time left. The River is still high, meaning there is water all over the place. It's made duck hunting incredibly difficult and frustrating for the team. We discuss plans for the rest of the year to hopefully scratch out a few good duck shoots. We also talk about the brand new Kennel Up Dog Box from Primos, as well as the current deer action as well.
Jan 17, 2019•21 min•Ep. 59
The Mississippi River can be a deer hunter's dream, but it can also be his nightmare. Right now at Cottonmouth we're experiencing a high river that is steadily on the rise. We've had to completely change our tactics this week. We're boating in areas that we could ride Polaris Rangers in just a few days prior. We're having to pull stands and blinds out of areas that are going to go completely under water. We're even duck hunting in waist high water where food plots used to be, and we're managing ...
Jan 08, 2019•36 min•Ep. 58
December is a unique time of year in the Mississippi River bottoms. Hunters are privileged to have the option of pursuing either whitetails in the rut or waterfowl as they continue their migration south. In this episode, we discuss the latest action on Cottonmouth, trial and error duck hunts, and our plans for getting a rutting buck in range.
Dec 18, 2018•19 min•Ep. 57
In much of the South East, Whitetail hunters long for the month of December like hunters in the Midwest long for November. Cottonmouth is no exception. It's a magical time of year. This past week we saw signs of the rut on the edge of busting loose, and finished it off by killing two awesome bucks, including the infamous "son of Rocker". Tune in and hear the whole story of these hunts, and some helpful tips on hunting the rut on this week's episode!
Dec 10, 2018•37 min•Ep. 56
One of the main reasons we started this podcast was to help others become better hunters and answer as many questions sent in as possible. It is without a doubt that the topic of gun hunting whitetails strongly holds the majority of questions we get sent in by a large margin. What caliber to shoot, what ammunition to use, scopes, shootings rests, sighting in, shot placement, are just a few of the common ones we get asked. In this conversation with Jimmy, we cover just about everything you could ...
Dec 03, 2018•32 min•Ep. 55
The Hunting Public has had an incredible deer tour so far! Covering ground all over the country, and killing some truly great deer! Aaron is one of the best in the world when it comes to explaining the process he and team go through when they tackle the challenge of finding new areas to hunt! He also explains some of the specific tactics they use for getting on bucks during the rut! Without a doubt, one of the things that makes watching The Hunting Public so exciting is that they are not afraid ...
Nov 19, 2018•32 min•Ep. 54
Today is the highly anticipated release day for the new Mathews Vertix. Lake talks with Mathews Design Engineer, Mark Hayes to go over what makes this bow a cut above the rest, including Switchweight technology, New Engage Grip, and 3D Dampening.
Nov 13, 2018•20 min•Ep. 53
The Rut is here in most of the country!! Lake and Brad sit down to discuss everything that goes into calling bucks into range! how to use different calls, timing, agressiveness, your set up, are some the main points we hit on. Check it out!
Nov 07, 2018•28 min•Ep. 51
We talk with wild game chef, Jeremiah Doughty of From Field To Plate, about the right and wrong ways to cook waterfowl. He gives us easy cleaning and cooking tips that anyone could learn from to make you a better wild game cook.
Oct 29, 2018•33 min•Ep. 52
In this episode we discuss the current whitetail conditions at Cottonmouth, obsessive trail camera checking (how much is too much?), how deer respond to human pressure in the woods, and strategies for hunting deer on foods plots in comparison to hunting them in the woods on natural food sources.
Oct 22, 2018•36 min•Ep. 50
Lake, Troy, and Jordan go over the questions you, the listeners, asked about archery and bow hunting. Each of their different bow setups, arrows, broad heads, draw-length, sights, etc., and just about everything you could think of when it comes to taking a bow to the woods.
Oct 16, 2018•42 min•Ep. 49
We cover our whole food plot planting process. Everything from seed blends, soil prep, planting, and how we time it with the weather.
Oct 09, 2018•36 min•Ep. 48
Corey Anderson is a highly ranked UFC fighter from the Midwest that grew up in a hunting and fishing family. In this episode we talk about Corey’s beginnings in hunting, the comical things that happen on first bow hunting trips, and how he balances his hunting time with his busy fighting career.
Sep 24, 2018•22 min•Ep. 47
On this week’s episode, we talk with Primos’ good friend Johnnie Hamilton. Johnnie has been guiding for Elk and hunting mountain lions for 30+ years. We sat down to talk about his elk research with the Colorado DNR, the tough elk hunting conditions this year, and some very intriguing stories and info about Mountain lion hunting and behavior.
Sep 17, 2018•55 min•Ep. 46
Backcountry Hunters and Anglers is an organization at the forefront of protecting our public lands. On this episode, we talk with BHA CEO, Land Tawney about the current issues surrounding and threatening our public lands, as well as why it’s important for you to get involved, educated, and active.
Sep 10, 2018•39 min•Ep. 45
With September finally arriving, there is no better time to go in depth on some of the things we’ve learned over the years to make able to consistently call bulls in. We talk about calling strategies, aggressiveness, setups, times of the season, and much more! Check it out!
Sep 04, 2018•33 min•Ep. 44
In this episode, we talk with Lindsay Thomas of the QDMA about the role that quality deer management has played in the current state of our deer herds and how the mindset of hunters has changed over the years. We also talk about ways that anyone could implement QDM practices on their property.
Aug 21, 2018•41 min•Ep. 43
