TW 435 - What’s Hiding in Tennessee’s Woods? Jason Cruise Knows!

Special guest Jason Cruise, a Tullahoma native and outdoor content creator for Mossberg and Wild and Kingdom, joins us this week and shares his journey from a childhood steeped in hunting and fishing to producing captivating outdoor media. Cruise reflects on growing up in his family’s hunting store, checking in deer as a kid, and the thrill of Polaroid bragging boards. 

Get the scoop on current events: the 2025 Hunting and Fishing Guide hits shelves by August 1st, the Wild Turkey Observation Survey runs through August 31st, and WMA big game quota hunt applications are open until July 23rd. Visit tnwildlife.org for details. Cruise also opens up about his tough turkey season, his new show and podcast, Wild and Kingdom , and the timeless allure of Tennessee’s outdoors. From mastering turkey calls to storytelling that inspires, this episode is packed with passion for the wild.

Catch Tennessee Wildcast Saturdays at 7 a.m. on Whiskey Country Radio (105.1 & 95.9) in Tullahoma-Shelbyville or stream at whiskeycountryradio.com. Stay connected with TWRA on Facebook, X, and Instagram, and support Tennessee’s wildlife by grabbing a license at gooutdoorstennessee.com. WildCast is sponsored by GSM Outdoors. Think outside—that’s where you’ll find us! 

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