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Speak the Language Podcast

Lake Pickle & Jordan Blissettspeakthelanguage.podbean.com
Hosted by Lake Pickle and Jordan Blissett, the Speak The Language Podcast is made with the goal to put out content that centered around Hunting, fishing, conservation, and all other things involving the natural world. Join us as we swap stories from our favorite times spent in the woods, discuss current events, seek out answers, and take the occasional dive into history! This podcast is meant to engage, entertain, and equip outdoors men and women from all walks of life. Join us!
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Episodes

It's The Most Wonderful Time of The Hunting Year

For the hunter who resides in the southeastern part of the United State, the best time of year for fall and winter hunting season is upon us! The Rut is going to be kicking off soon, duck season is finally open, and we have some actual cold weather to look forward to. Subjects discussed in this episode include, the follies of getting back into archery whitetail hunting after taking time off, Jordan's Big Black River Buck, Duck season at Francis Bay and Lake's duck camp. Check it out!

Dec 03, 202458 minEp. 252

The American Dream: Owning Your Own Hunting Land- with Thad Miller- The Dig Deep Episodes #4

Thad Miller is a native Mississippian who has spent his life with land being the center piece. In this episode, we acknowledge that it is the dream of many outdoors men and women to one day own their own piece of hunting ground, and then go into the ins and outs of what that means, what it takes to achieve it, and how the land market has changed significantly over the past years. Check it out! To learn more about Open Season Properties click here: https://openseasonproperties.com/ To learn more ...

Nov 26, 20241 hr 16 minEp. 251

Mark Kenyon- The Hunt For The Wide 9

If you are a whitetail hunter, and especially if you are a whitetail hunter that has ever spent a deer season going after a specific target deer, you owe it to yourself to listen to this episode. Mark Kenyon is a writer, host of the Wired To Hunt podcast, and part of the MeatEater crew, and in this episode we dive into his hunt for a deer that he referred to as the wide 9. It's quite the story. check it out! To see the hunt for the wide 9 video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTNocylu4ZQ for mo...

Nov 19, 202433 minEp. 250

Two Whitetail Bucks In Two Days

Jordan recently returned from a two-state deer hunting trip to Missouri and Kansas where he managed to kill two bucks in back-to-back days!! crazy, right!? Believe me, we know he should be buying some lottery tickets. We go into that hunting story in great detail, as well as a habitat segment about waterfowl land management, and an internet argument segment about hunters getting angry when asked to kill more deer. Check it out!

Nov 12, 202453 minEp. 249

Driving Towards The Whitetail Rut

November is officially here. In this episode Jordan and I talk about my most recent trip to South Dakota with Greg from the Hunting Public, and also my wife and her parents. We also talk about Jordan's Midwest deer road trip, as he is rolling out this week to hunt both in Missouri and Kansas. We also introduce a new segment called, Lake Reads Internet Arguments About Wildlife Conservation. It should be a funny one to do from week-to-week. We also discuss that latest Dig Deep episode! Learn More ...

Nov 05, 202454 minEp. 248

BONUS EPISODE: Hunters Should Vote

This episode is about the simple act of getting out and voting. It is important, and election day is less than a week away. Baker Leavitt joins us to discuss some shocking statistics about lack of hunter and outdoorsman participation in voting in America. For more information on Vote4America: https://www.vote4america.org/

Oct 31, 202439 minEp. 247

Native Habitats & Regenerative Farms- The Dig Deep Episodes #3

So, before we dive into this one, lets set the stage. In the aftermath of the chaotic year of 2020, We started to see a lot of residual impacts and new buzz words coming out regenerative farming sustainable agriculture factory farming is bad. orgranic grown is the way to go. What does cage free even mean? we also saw a revived movement in supporting local farms and businesses. Here’s the thing, I know enough to know that these topics are important- land conservation and soil and water quality, n...

Oct 29, 20242 hr 18 minEp. 246

Corporal Bradley Starling: Finding Three Missing Children- MDWFP K-9 Unit

Corporal Bradley Starling is an MDWFP (Mississippi Department of Wildlife Fisheries & Parks) officer and is part of their K-9 unit. Back in July, He and his K-9, Charlie were able to successfully track and safely recover three young children that had gone missing in Monroe county, Mississippi. Both of them were later awarded a medal of valor for their efforts.

Oct 22, 202450 minEp. 245

Bad Doe Hunters, Better Story Tellers

Last week we made the commitment to try a new style of deer hunting before the next episode came out, and we kept our promise. This week's episode was recorded right after we returned from the whitetail woods and learned exactly what not do in terms of calling in a doe. We also discuss a new project for Jordan in the habitat segment, a 200-inch deer killed in Mississippi in an unorthodox and comical manor, a 101-year-old man killing a buck, and the continuing controversy surrounding the upcoming...

Oct 15, 202451 minEp. 244

Early Season Whitetail Scheming

We are one week into October. The weather has been warm, the rain has been scarce, and the deer reports have been few. However, we have been making the most of our time between finishing up food plot projects, staying sharp on archery, making plans for an unorthodox deer hunt, and more. We also check in with Jordan for the weekly habitat segment, as well as the upcoming Consumed videos. We round it out with a wild wolf story from Wisconsin, and new segment about wild game cooking. For more about...

Oct 08, 202440 minEp. 243

Arrows & Shoulder bones

Holy smokes it's October! Deer season is officially here and we couldn't be more excited about it. In the first part of this episode, you'll be treated to a recording of us doing a little "in-the-field experimentation" as we shoot a an arrow at an elk scapula to see what kind of penetration we get with an very popular expandable broad head. The results may surprise you. We also discuss the most recent elk trip, Jordan's update from the Arkansas waterfowl project, plans for the deer season, this ...

Oct 01, 202441 minEp. 242

The History Of Whitetail Deer Restoration in Mississippi- The Deep Dig Episodes #2

Mississippi is presently known for being an extremely high deer density state. In fact, it has one of the highest deer densities in the entire United States. However, have you ever stopped to think if it has always been that way? You might be surprised to know that not too long ago, whitetail deer were almost completely wiped out of the state, and the sole reason they succeed today is because of very intentional conservation efforts. In this episode, we talk with MS deer program coordinator Will...

Sep 24, 20241 hr 35 minEp. 241

Consumed, Slow Elk Hunts, & Mountain Lions

We recently returned from an early season elk hunt in Colorado. We tell you all about it- the good, the bad, and the ugly. We also touch on the proposed mountain lion hunting ban in the state of Colorado that will be voted on this upcoming November. Lastly, we discuss the NEW Consumed_osp YouTube channel, which is something we have been working on for while and are pumped for yall to see. Check it out! Consumed YouTube Channel here: https://youtube.com/@consumedhunting?si=_JCxSq_NgKB-7it-...

Sep 17, 202451 minEp. 240

Planting Food Plots

Food plot are consistently one of the hottest topics in the whitetail hunting world. What do I plant? When do I plant? How do I plant? These are just a few of the hundreds of questions that come along with the subject. This week, we take the subject and dissect it from one end to the other, in attempts to leave no stone unturned. Have questions? email us here! the STLpod@gmail.com

Sep 10, 202447 minEp. 239

The Most Celebrated Hunt In The South

There is only one time of year where the stars align in such a way that we are able to have a big social gathering, go on a hunt, watch college football, and celebrate the kick-off of fall hunting seasons. The opening day of dove season in the southeast is arguably most popular and most participated in hunt across the whole region. In this conversation we dive into telling some of our most interesting stories from the dove field- some are good, all are entertaining, and some are just a good remi...

Sep 03, 202443 minEp. 238

The Most Impactful Conservationist You've Never Heard Of- The Deep Dig Episodes #1

Welcome to the Dig Deep episodes, where we take a single subject and really try to dig in and see what we can learn and gain insight from. In this first episode, we decided to focus in on the incredible life of Fannye Cook. Fannye was a Mississippi native born in the late 1800s and dedicated her entire life to the natural resources of Mississippi. She is truly one of the most impactful conservationists this state has ever seen. If you have ever hunted, fished, camped, hiked, or enjoyed the natur...

Aug 27, 20241 hr 29 minEp. 237

All That Panic Over A Target

Archery season is virtually here, and it's past time to start getting ready. I think all of us that bow hunt can agree that getting out and shooting your bow is one of the most fun and necessary things to do to get prepared. that is, unless you have target panic. This summer, I had the worst flair up of target panic that I have ever had in my life. It got so bad that I even had thoughts of canceling some upcoming hunts. Thankfully, I was able to find the resources necessary to conquer it. Shot I...

Aug 20, 202457 minEp. 236

Untold Hunting Stories

The STL podcast might have gone away for a little while, but the hunting never stopped. After introducing the brand new Habitat Segment in the first part of the conversation, Jordan and I share a few of our favorite hunting stories that happened between the time of the podcast going dormant and now! It involves finding ourselves somehow in the middle of an entire herd of elk, and drawback on a whitetail buck that has more droptines and kickers than Jordan had arrows in his quiver. We also left a...

Aug 13, 20241 hr 7 minEp. 235

We're So Back

Welcome to the official relaunch party episode for the Speak The Language Podcast. We are back, and back for good! Jordan and I have some big plans for this show going forward, but to start out we want to give a full explanation of what happened in the first place. There have been so many questions about the state of show and what happened to us, and we are here to answer them! Be sure to like, commment, and subscribe! We will back with weekly episodes, including the new "Dig Deep" episodes at t...

Aug 06, 202441 minEp. 234

Hope For A Native Game Bird: Quail in the Southeast Part 3

we are on the final piece of this quail in the southeast series. this is it. the last piece of the puzzle. the crossing of the finish line. the light at the end of the bobwhite tunnel. and I sincerely hope that you’ve enjoyed this as much as I have- quite frankly this is the most time and energy I’ve ever put into one topic and it’s been completely worth it. So let’s end strong, shall we? Last week we focused heavily on learning why or the many why’s I should probably say that caused us to lose ...

Dec 06, 20231 hr 2 minEp. 233

Cautiously Optimistic: Quail in the Southeast Part 2

Last week we took our first in depth look into the story of Quail here in the southeast. We heard from a man who has lived and hunted quail in Mississippi long enough to recall a time when you woudn’t catch an odd look for pulling up to a Mississippi gas station with an english pointer in your truck. We also heard from a man who was born in raised in Tennessee, and grew an interest in quail mainly from the stories from his dad on how things used to be. Last week’s episode was meant to pull on yo...

Nov 29, 202358 minEp. 232

A Long Lost Game Bird: Quail in the Southeast Part 1

For the next few weeks we are going to be discussing a single subject in a more in depth manner than we have ever done in the history of this podcast.but First, let me pose a few questions that may make you think. Right now, while your listening to this podcast, whether you’re in driving down the road, sitting at your desk, got your headphones on at the gym- wherever you are- take a second to think about your favorite game species- this could be your favorite animal to hunt, your favorite animal...

Nov 22, 202349 minEp. 231

Restoring A Native Species- The Black Bear Program

We talk with Anthony Ballard, the Black Bear Program Coordinator in the state of Mississippi about the status of black bears in the state. We learn about the history of black bears in the state, their general life cycle and ecology, and also what types of research has been done along with what is currently ongoing. In this episode we try to tackle everything that's associated with black bears- the good, the bad, and the ugly. The hope is that if you listen to this episode from start to finish, y...

Nov 15, 20231 hr 19 minEp. 230

New Roads, Food Plots, and Trail Cameras with Brad Farris

We are into November, A cold front is moving in, and we finally have enough rain in the forecast to justify planting food plots. This episode is all about plotting, planning, strategizing, and taking what was learned in the first year of hunting a new place and adjusting for this deer season that is upon us now.

Nov 01, 202338 minEp. 229

A Bucket List Hunt

Welcome back for the first episode of the 2023-2024 hunting season! If you have followed along with this show for a while, then you know we are a sucker for a good hunting story! This one involves a recent trip to the mountains of New Mexico for the enchanted month of September, when the air is crisp and the elk are bugling. Garrett Grey, Primos product manager, had the opportunity to have his first chance at an archery bull, and we were lucky enough to be there with from start to finish! Enjoy!...

Oct 11, 20231 hr 25 minEp. 228

My Brother’s First Turkey Story

In this episode I sit down with my older brother, Brett Pickle, to talk about his very recent, first successful, turkey hunt. Even though the hunt itself happened quick, this has been well over three years in the making. Check it out!

Apr 26, 202351 minEp. 227

Lacey’s First Turkey

Any turkey hunter will tell you that every turkey they get is special but none captures the heart quite like the first. In this episode I get to share in telling the very special story of my wife's first turkey hunt. As every turkey hunting story should, it's full of unexpected twists and turns.

Apr 07, 20231 hr 14 minEp. 226

Red Hot

This week Jordan and I discuss the craziness that has unfolded in the early part of our home state's turkey season so far. Everyone loves a good turkey story! Check it out!

Mar 23, 202351 minEp. 225

That time the hens charged a coyote

Let's catch up on the action of spring turkey season so far. We've had hens charging at a coyote, very cooperative osceola gobblers, a bonafide sneak hunt, participating in turkey research projects, and more!

Mar 15, 202332 minEp. 224

Live From Rick’s Cafe- Starkville MS 2023

Join us for the recording from our live show that took place February 28, 2023. We talk about the the people and organizations that came before us and made turkey hunting possible for future generations, we talk with Pete Daughtery from Turkeys For Tomorrow about current research projects, and as always we make room for hunting stories and laughs.

Mar 01, 20231 hr 10 minEp. 223
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