Vortex Optics - Industry leading scopes, rangefinders, and binoculars Moultrie Mobile - The ONLY cellular trail cameras with A.I. integration Acres - Value land with confidence in minutes Umarex Airguns - Discount Code: 'JIMBLUFF' for 12% off Big Pete's Taxidermy - High-quality work returned on time Pack Rat Outdoor Center - Gear for the Adventurous Outdoorsman We've welcomed back Russten Johnson of United Outdoors and Branch Boss as a guide for late season hunting in the Ozarks. Lots of hunters...
Dec 11, 2024•1 hr 35 min
Vortex Optics - Industry leading scopes, rangefinders, and binoculars Moultrie Mobile - The ONLY cellular trail cameras with A.I. integration Acres - Value land with confidence in minutes Umarex Airguns - Discount Code: 'JIMBLUFF' for 12% off Big Pete's Taxidermy - High-quality work returned on time Pack Rat Outdoor Center - Gear for the Adventurous Outdoorsman We're joined by Chef Erin Rowe to discuss the roots of Ozark Cuisine (aka High South Cuisine) through the collected stories, recipes, an...
Dec 04, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Vortex Optics - Industry leading scopes, rangefinders, and binoculars Moultrie Mobile - The ONLY cellular trail cameras with A.I. integration Acres - Value land with confidence in minutes Umarex Airguns - Discount Code: 'JIMBLUFF' for 12% off Big Pete's Taxidermy - High-quality work returned on time Pack Rat Outdoor Center - Gear for the Adventurous Outdoorsman We're joined by Chef Erin Rowe to discuss the roots of Ozark Cuisine (aka High South Cuisine) through the collected stories, recipes, an...
Nov 27, 2024•46 min
Vortex Optics - Industry leading scopes, rangefinders, and binoculars Moultrie Mobile - The ONLY cellular trail cameras with A.I. integration Acres - Value land with confidence in minutes Umarex Airguns - Discount Code: 'JIMBLUFF' for 12% off Big Pete's Taxidermy - High-quality work returned on time Pack Rat Outdoor Center - Gear for the Adventurous Outdoorsman The host has become the guest on this episode as we sit down with Mr. Kyle Plunkett, the big buck slayer. Kyle has been hunting the Ozar...
Nov 20, 2024•1 hr 12 min
Vortex Optics - Industry leading scopes, rangefinders, and binoculars Moultrie Mobile - The ONLY cellular trail cameras with A.I. integration Acres - Value land with confidence in minutes Umarex Airguns - Discount Code: 'JIMBLUFF' for 12% off Big Pete's Taxidermy - High-quality work returned on time Pack Rat Outdoor Center - Gear for the Adventurous Outdoorsman We've got one of the most recommended guests back with us on this episode, Mr. Drew Atkinson, to help you increase your odds during the ...
Nov 13, 2024•1 hr 3 min
Vortex Optics - Industry leading scopes, rangefinders, and binoculars Moultrie Mobile - The ONLY cellular trail cameras with A.I. integration Acres - Value land with confidence in minutes Umarex Airguns - Discount Code: 'JIMBLUFF' for 12% off Big Pete's Taxidermy - High-quality work returned on time Pack Rat Outdoor Center - Gear for the Adventurous Outdoorsman We're staying internal on this one to discuss our recent 'viral' clip about the ethics of bear baiting. Spoiler Alert: Ozarkers are divi...
Nov 06, 2024•56 min
Vortex Optics - Industry leading scopes, rangefinders, and binoculars Moultrie Mobile - The ONLY cellular trail cameras with A.I. integration Acres - Value land with confidence in minutes Big Pete's Taxidermy - High-quality work returned on time Umarex Airguns - Discount Code: 'JIMBLUFF' for 12% off Pack Rat Outdoor Center - Gear for the Adventurous Outdoorsman In honor of the spooky season, we're talking Ozark folklore with our good buddy Mr. Tad Moore and a father to the show (quite literally)...
Oct 30, 2024•1 hr 43 min
Vortex Optics - Industry leading scopes, rangefinders, and binoculars Moultrie Mobile - The ONLY cellular trail cameras with A.I. integration Acres - Value land with confidence in minutes Big Pete's Taxidermy - High-quality work returned on time Umarex Airguns - Discount Code: 'JIMBLUFF' for 12% off Pack Rat Outdoor Center - Gear for the Adventurous Outdoorsman We're sitting down with the Cervid Program Supervisor of the State of Missouri, Jason Isabelle, to discuss WHY we need young people, mor...
Oct 23, 2024•1 hr 13 min
Vortex Optics - Industry leading scopes, rangefinders, and binoculars Moultrie Mobile - The ONLY cellular trail cameras with A.I. integration Acres - Value land with confidence in minutes Big Pete's Taxidermy - High-quality work returned on time Umarex Airguns - Discount Code: 'JIMBLUFF' for 12% off Pack Rat Outdoor Center - Gear for the Adventurous Outdoorsman We're sitting down with the Deer Program Coordinator of the State of Arkansas, Ralph Meeker, to discuss the connection between deer hunt...
Oct 16, 2024•1 hr 18 min
Vortex Optics - Industry leading scopes, rangefinders, and binoculars Moultrie Mobile - The ONLY cellular trail cameras with A.I. integration Acres - Value land with confidence in minutes Canis Technical Hunting Apparel - Discount Code: 'OZARK' for 15% off Umarex Airguns - Discount Code: 'JIMBLUFF' for 12% off Pack Rat Outdoor Center - Gear for the Adventurous Outdoorsman Early season of Deer Hunting is upon us in the Ozark Mountains and we're back with another great episode featuring Mr. Ethan ...
Oct 09, 2024•1 hr 9 min
Vortex Optics - Industry leading scopes, rangefinders, and binoculars Moultrie Mobile - The ONLY cellular trail cameras with A.I. integration Acres - Value land with confidence in minutes Canis Technical Hunting Apparel - Discount Code: 'OZARK' for 15% off Umarex Airguns - Discount Code: 'JIMBLUFF' for 12% off Pack Rat Outdoor Center - Gear for the Adventurous Outdoorsman Deer Season is here and we're back with the Sommers Brothers, Winston and Zach, to hear their stories of harvesting massive b...
Oct 02, 2024•59 min
Vortex Optics - Industry leading scopes, rangefinders, and binoculars Moultrie Mobile - The ONLY cellular trail cameras with A.I. integration Acres - Value land with confidence in minutes Canis Technical Hunting Apparel - Discount Code: 'OZARK' for 15% off Umarex Airguns - Discount Code: 'JIMBLUFF' for 12% off Pack Rat Outdoor Center - Gear for the Adventurous Outdoorsman Deer Hunting has officially begun in the Ozarks and we are privileged to sit down with local Whitetail legend Russten Johnson...
Sep 25, 2024•1 hr 28 min
Vortex Optics - Industry leading scopes, rangefinders, and binoculars Moultrie Mobile - The ONLY cellular trail cameras with A.I. integration Acres - Value land with confidence in minutes Canis Technical Hunting Apparel - Discount Code: 'OZARK' for 15% off Umarex Airguns - Discount Code: 'JIMBLUFF' for 12% off Pack Rat Outdoor Center - Gear for the Adventurous Outdoorsman Happy opening day for Bear Season...(if you're in Arkansas) !! We've got some bear stories from the legend himself, Mr. S.C. ...
Sep 18, 2024•35 min
Final episode of our 5 part mini-series looking at Micropterus velox aka the Neosho Bass. On this episode, we reflect on we've learned so far and what we're gonna do with that information. 'A Poem on Hope' by Wendell Berry Vortex Optics - Industry leading scopes, rangefinders, and binoculars Moultrie Mobile - The ONLY cellular trail cameras with A.I. integration Acres - Value land with confidence in minutes Canis Technical Hunting Apparel - Discount Code: 'OZARK' for 15% off Umarex Airguns - Dis...
Sep 11, 2024•1 hr 12 min
PART 4 of our 5 part mini-series looking at Micropterus velox aka the Neosho Bass. On this episode, we are joined again by Trevor Starks and Tony Rodger, formerly of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, to discuss management tactics based on this new research. Vortex Optics - Industry leading scopes, rangefinders, and binoculars Moultrie Mobile - The ONLY cellular trail cameras with A.I. integration Acres - Value land with confidence in minutes Canis Technical Hunting Apparel - Disc...
Sep 04, 2024•1 hr 10 min
PART 3 of our 5 part mini-series looking at Micropterus velox aka the Neosho Bass. On this episode, we are joined by Donavan Clary and Larry Clark, fishing guides on the Illinois River with 30+ years of experience to discuss the changes they've observed regarding the Neosho Bass. Vortex Optics - Industry leading scopes, rangefinders, and binoculars Moultrie Mobile - The ONLY cellular trail cameras with A.I. integration Acres - Value land with confidence in minutes Canis Technical Hunting Apparel...
Aug 28, 2024•51 min
PART 2 of our 5 part mini-series looking at Micropterus velox aka the Neosho Bass. On this episode, we are joined again by Dr. Andrew Taylor (University of North Georgia) and Dr. Jim Long (US Geological Survey), leading ichthyologists to dive into the complicated and fascinating scientific history of the Neosho Bass. Vortex Optics - Industry leading scopes, rangefinders, and binoculars Moultrie Mobile - The ONLY cellular trail cameras with A.I. integration Acres - Value land with confidence in m...
Aug 21, 2024•39 min
PART 1 of our 5 part mini-series looking at Micropterus velox aka the Neosho Bass. On this first episode, we are joined by Dr. Andrew Taylor (University of North Georgia) and Dr. Jim Long (US Geological Survey), leading ichthyologists to dive into the complicated and fascinating scientific history of the Neosho Bass. We're really excited about this one and hope you will be too. Enjoy! Vortex Optics - Industry leading scopes, rangefinders, and binoculars Moultrie Mobile - The ONLY cellular trail ...
Aug 14, 2024•52 min
Vortex Optics - Industry leading scopes, rangefinders, and binoculars Moultrie Mobile - The ONLY cellular trail cameras with A.I. integration Canis Technical Hunting Apparel - Discount Code: 'OZARK' for 15% off Umarex Airguns - Discount Code: 'JIMBLUFF' for 12% off Pack Rat Outdoor Center - Gear for the Adventurous Outdoorsman We headed up to Missouri to sit down with our second guest from Growing Deer TV, Mr. Daniel Mallette, to discuss summer land management tactics hunters can apply for more ...
Aug 07, 2024•1 hr 12 min
Vortex Optics - Industry leading scopes, rangefinders, and binoculars Moultrie Mobile - The ONLY cellular trail cameras with A.I. integration Canis Technical Hunting Apparel - Discount Code: 'OZARK' for 15% off Umarex Airguns - Discount Code: 'JIMBLUFF' for 12% off Pack Rat Outdoor Center - Gear for the Adventurous Outdoorsman We've got something brewing that has NEVER been discussed in a podcast format...and we're taking time to build it out the best we can. SO, today is a re-release of one of ...
Jul 31, 2024•1 hr 15 min
Vortex Optics - Industry leading scopes, rangefinders, and binoculars Moultrie Mobile - The ONLY cellular trail cameras with A.I. integration Canis Technical Hunting Apparel - Discount Code: 'OZARK' for 15% off Umarex Airguns - Discount Code: 'JIMBLUFF' for 12% off We traveled up to Phillipsburg, MO to sit down with smallmouth lover and vintage fisherman Bobby Harrison to discuss fishing small creeks in the Ozarks. We also dove into Bobby's recent transition into fly fishing and why he loves cha...
Jul 24, 2024•54 min
Vortex Optics - Industry Leading Scopes, Rangefinders, and Binoculars Canis Technical Hunting Apparel - Discount Code: 'OZARK' for 15% off Umarex Airguns - Discount Code: 'OZARKAIR' for 12% off We had a reel about the Ozark Bass blow up on social media (reaching nearly 2 million views). MANY non-Ozarkans shared their opinions on the matter. WELL...we're here to clear the air about the Ozark Bass once and for all. Enjoy! SUBSCRIBER ONLY PODCAST --> The Check Station The Ozark podcast sits down...
Jul 17, 2024•43 min
Vortex Optics - Industry Leading Scopes, Rangefinders, and Binoculars Canis Technical Hunting Apparel - Discount Code: 'OZARK' for 15% off Umarex Airguns - Discount Code: 'OZARKAIR' for 12% off We're joined by A.J. Hendershott of the Missouri Department of Conservation to discuss the initial loss and current restoration of the Ozark Chinquapin and WHY outdoorsman should care! This is PART 2 of our 2-PART series over the Ozark Chinquapin. Enjoy! Check out the Ozark Chinquapin Foundation to get in...
Jul 10, 2024•49 min
Vortex Optics - Industry Leading Scopes, Rangefinders, and Binoculars Canis Technical Hunting Apparel - Discount Code: 'OZARK' for 15% off Umarex Airguns - Discount Code: 'OZARKAIR' for 12% off We're joined by A.J. Hendershott of the Missouri Department of Conservation to discuss the initial loss and current restoration of the Ozark Chinquapin and WHY outdoorsman should care! This is PART 1 of our 2-PART series over the Ozark Chinquapin. Enjoy! Check out the Ozark Chinquapin Foundation to get in...
Jul 03, 2024•47 min
Vortex Optics - Industry Leading Scopes, Rangefinders, and Binoculars Canis Technical Hunting Apparel - Discount Code: 'OZARK' for 15% off Umarex Airguns - Discount Code: 'OZARKAIR' for 12% off We're joined by guide and dirty Jersey native Jake Flood on this episode to discuss fly fishing for carp in the Ozarks. We dive into how to find them, what type of flies to throw, how to cast at them, and finally the intricate art of hooking onto one. Most people don't affiliate fly fishing with carp...bu...
Jun 26, 2024•50 min
Vortex Optics - Industry Leading Scopes, Rangefinders, and Binoculars Canis Technical Hunting Apparel - Discount Code: 'OZARK' for 15% off Umarex Airguns - Discount Code: 'OZARKAIR' for 12% off We're river side cooking some steaks over a fire while recording this episode. Kyle and Kyle take part in the long standing oral traditions of the Ozarks and share some of their favorite memories from being in the outdoors over the last decade. Enjoy! SUBSCRIBER ONLY PODCAST --> The Check Station The O...
Jun 19, 2024•48 min
Vortex Optics - Industry Leading Scopes, Rangefinders, and Binoculars Canis Technical Hunting Apparel - Discount Code: 'OZARK' for 15% off Umarex Airguns - Discount Code: 'OZARKAIR' for 12% off Fly tying expert and smallmouth fanatic Keith Reeves joins us on this episode to breakdown the different types of flies he uses for the top, middle, and bottom columns of water as well as dive into his tying methods and how to fish the "secret river." Enjoy! SUBSCRIBER ONLY PODCAST --> The Check Statio...
Jun 12, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Vortex Optics - Industry Leading Scopes, Rangefinders, and Binoculars Küat Racks - High Performing Vehicle Racks Canis Technical Hunting Apparel - Discount Code: 'OZARK' for 15% off Umarex Airguns - Discount Code: 'OZARKAIR' for 12% off Second-time guest Dan Roberts of Beaver Lake Fly Fishing joins us on this episode to talk about the current conditions of Ozark Lakes, how he uses weather apps to locate big fish, and how you can maximize your fishing experience this summer even if you don't have...
Jun 05, 2024•1 hr 22 min
Vortex Optics - Industry Leading Scopes, Rangefinders, and Binoculars Küat Racks - High Performing Vehicle Racks Canis Technical Hunting Apparel - Discount Code: 'OZARK' for 15% off Umarex Airguns - Discount Code: 'OZARKAIR' for 12% off Why do people crave being unique? Are the Ozarks Unique? Does it matter?? We talk about it and we even got our infamous producer Dan to jump on the show to get the conversation started Enjoy! On today's episode we're discussing the "unique-ness" of the Ozarks and...
May 29, 2024•1 hr 22 min
Vortex Optics - Industry Leading Scopes, Rangefinders, and Binoculars Küat Racks - High Performing Vehicle Racks Canis Technical Hunting Apparel - Discount Code: 'OZARK' for 15% off Umarex Airguns - Discount Code: 'OZARKAIR' for 12% off We're revisiting our episode with Rick Spicer from last year with a condensed version that focuses on Rick's pursuit of an outdoor experience rather than a result as well as his skill in building high-functioning hunting equipment and surviving a season of "Alone...
May 22, 2024•49 min
