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The573 Podcast

Welcome to the573 podcast! This podcast is for the avid outdoorsman and hunter. We talk whitetails, turkeys, waterfowl, western hunting and much much more!
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Episodes

E32: Aggressive Hunting Tactics to Increase Your Odds with the Kizer Brothers

On today's episode, we are talking with Caleb and Cole Kizer about their styles of hunting and some of their success stories. We discuss: - Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone - Being Creative - Buck Beds - Bump and Dump - Caleb and Cole's 2020 Early Season Buck Stories - What It Means to NOT Punch a Tag in a Season - Making Your Move - Recording Deer Data - Creating Your Own Luck

Sep 13, 20211 hr 9 min

E31: What It Means To Live the Wild Life with Midwest Wildlife

On today's episode, we talk with Midwest Wildlife about their brand and what they are involved in with the hunting community. We discuss: - How Midwest Wildlife Came to Be - Midwest Wildlife's 3rd Annual Coyote Tournament - Where Midwest Wildlife is Headed - The Importance of Hunter Recruitment - Habitat Consulting - The Ghost Scent Control - Media Expectations

Sep 06, 202155 min

E30: Black Bear Hunting in Missouri with Laura Conlee

On today's episode, we talk with MDC Biologist, Laura Conlee, about Black Bear Season in Missouri. We discuss: - How Laura is directly involved with the Bear Season in Missouri - The History of Black Bears in Missouri - The Future of Black Bears in Missouri - How to get a Bear Tag - When the Bear Season is - Bear Hunting Regulations and Why? - Bear Hunting Tactics - Missouri Department of Conservation's Nature Discovery Class *Photo is credited to MDC

Aug 30, 202146 min

E29: Waterfowl Hunting Talk with Alex Bledsoe

On this episode, we are talking with Alex Bledsoe from Final Pass Outdoors. We discuss: - About Alex - Waterfowl Hunting Stories - Trafficking Waterfowl - Early Season Teal Hunting Strategies - Early Season Goose Hunting Strategies - Final Pass Outdoors

Aug 22, 20211 hr

E28: An Early Season Masterclass for Hunting Down Big Bucks with Matt Jackson

On today's episode, we sit down with my father-in-law and hunting mentor, Matt Jackson. We dive in deep to Matt's early season tactics for hunting a buck down. We discuss: - When is Early Season - Early Season Food Source - The Overlooked Food Sources - How rabbits can make you a better deer hunter - Best Time of Day to Hunt in the Early Season - Ideal Early Season Forecast and Weather Conditions to hunt - Minimizing Pressure While Checking Trail Cameras - Utilizing Realistic Calling Tactics - R...

Aug 17, 20211 hr 20 min

E27: The573 Does a Whitetail Q&A!!

On today's episode, the listeners have all the questions! Travis and I discuss questions that listeners submitted and we talk about: - Arrow and Broadhead Set Ups - How to Improve Shooting Your Bow Under Pressure - How to Hunt Harvested Crops - How to Hunt Bucks that Bed on the Neighbors

Jul 28, 202143 min

E26: Scouting and Trail Camera Strategies to Execute on a Target Buck with Reese Johnson

On today's episode, I am talking with Reese Johnson about his tactics to hunting down a mature target buck. We discuss: - Reese's 2021 Fall Plans - How many trail cameras to run - Reese's Trail Camera Strategy - Locating a Target Buck - When the most favorable time to locate a target buck - Best time of year to scout for a target buck - Reese's Scouting tactics - Distinguishing a community scrape versus a rut scrape - How to execute on a target buck

Jul 22, 202158 min

E25: Whitetail Summer Preparations with Casey Kemry

On this episode, we talk with Casey Kemry about what we are doing in the summer to improve our chances of getting that big buck in the fall! We discuss: - Our target bucks for the Fall - Trail Camera Strategies - Food Plot Strategies - Shooting Your Bow - Summer/Spring Scouting - Treestands

Jul 15, 20211 hr 16 min

E24: Whitetail Water Access Strategies with Zach Schermer

In this episode, I talk with Zach Schermer from Hunting the Ozarks to talk about his strategies using water to hunt Whitetails. We discuss: - Hunting the Ozarks - About Zach - Advantages of Hunting Via Water Access - How Water Levels change hunting near water sources - Hot Spot locations for hunting big water sources - Utilizing Terrain Features - Recap of Zach's 2020 Bow Kill using water - Using Hunting Pressure - Zach's Boat Set Up - Time of Year to Hunt Water

Jun 11, 202146 min

E23: Spur of the Moment Series: Turkey Camp with Chism Maye and Ramsey Richardson

On this week's episode, we talk with Chism and Ramsey about how we met and where that has led us to now. We discuss: - Our Hunting Adventures and Mini Turkey Tour - Out of State Hunting Tactics - Using E-Scouting to Find Roost Sites - Using Terrain Efficiently - Gobbling Hens - Mindset vs Skillset - Hunting Missouri Turkeys

May 09, 20211 hr 18 min

E22: Spur of the Moment Series: Hunting Turkeys in Oklahoma

On today's episode of the Spur of the Moment Series, Travis, Austin, and I sit down to talk about the573's Oklahoma trip. We discuss: - Miscommunication - Escouting turkeys - Boots on the Ground - Adversities of Hunting out of State - Stories of our Success - Friendships we made - Austin's Accident

Apr 20, 202152 min

E20: Spur of the Moment Series: Scouting Turkeys with Matt Jackson

On this episode, we bring back Matt Jackson to talk about scouting turkeys for the upcoming season. We discuss: - When to scout turkeys for the upcoming season - What methods Matt uses to find turkeys - Keeping tabs on turkeys - Ideal locations to find turkeys - Roosting sites - Strut zones - Turkey sign - Turkey hunting strategy - The story of Matt's 4 bearded gobbler

Mar 29, 202152 min

E19: Spur of the Moment Series: Turkey Hunting Strategies with JR Lanham

On today's episode of the573 podcast, we are joined by JR Lanham, world champion turkey caller. JR talks about some of his strategies for turkey hunting. We discuss: - About JR - The importance of set ups - Hunting the Ozarks - Aggressive tactics - Locating a close turkey - Nesting predators - JR's line of turkey calls with Rolling Thunder Game Calls - How to get better at calling to turkeys

Mar 22, 202140 min

E18: Spur of the Moment Series: Calling to Jakes and Hens

Join us on today's episode as we talk about turkey hunting scenarios. We discuss: - Travis' turkey hunting scenario - Hunting turkeys in creek bottoms - Calling to Jakes to bring in Toms - Calling to Hens to bring in Toms - Calling turkeys across creeks - Alabama's turkey hunting changes

Mar 17, 202136 min

E17: Turkey Habitat, Finding Mushrooms, and Landscape Restoration with Ben Diekmann

Join us on today's episode as Travis and I talk with Ben Diekmann about all things spring! We discuss: - Shed Hunting - Spring Habitat Chores - Threats to our Ecosystem - History of Missouri's Original Landscape - Benefits of Prescribed Fire for Turkeys - Creating Quality Turkey Habitat - Where to find Mushrooms

Mar 10, 202148 min

E16: Shooting Tight Patterns with Mike Ponder

On today's episode, we sit down with Mike Ponder, co-owner of Indian Creek Shooting Systems, to talk about patterning your gun. We discuss: - How Indian Creek was founded - The importance of patterning your gun - How to pattern your gun - Pellet count - Finding the right combination of ammunition for an effective pattern - Mike's Turkey Tour - Indian Creek's Waterfowl Chokes - How Indian Creek Chokes Work

Feb 21, 202151 min

E14: Habitat Management with Land and Legacy's Adam Keith

Join us for this week’s episode with Adam Keith from Land and Legacy. We discuss: • Preparing for a Land Consultant • Habitat time wasters • Native Species • Non-Native Species • The importance of Shrubs and Forbes • Working with a Blank Landscape • Tools for habitat management • Best time of the year to practice habitat management

Feb 01, 202154 min

E13: All Things Shed Hunting with Reese Johnson

On today’s episode we are joined by Reese Johnson. We discuss: • When to start shed hunting • Where to look shed hunting • Misconceptions of shed season • Reese’s approach to shed hunting • The perfect shed hunting day • Utilizing shed season for deer scouting

Jan 25, 202140 min

E11: Post-Season Preparations with Tyler Behlmann

On this episode, we talk with Tyler Behlmann from Midwest Whitetail about post-season preparations! We discuss: • How to start filming hunts • Mineral benefits • Tools to use when post-season scouting • Scrape intel • Advantages to post-season scouting • Small acreage = big impact • Knowing the farm you hunt

Jan 06, 202142 min

E10: Secondary Rut Success with Trevor Day

On this episode we talk with Trevor about hunting the secondary rut! We discuss: • Shed hunting to find late season locations • Benefits of NOT over pressuring hunting locations • Utilizing trail camera information in real time • Hunting transitions in the late season • The story of Trevor’s late season buck • The trials and tribulations of hunting • The bigger picture of deer hunting

Dec 21, 202030 min

E9: Midseason Waterfowl Update with Travis Owen and Nick Wilke

Join us for today’s episode as we talk with Travis and Nick about mid season duck hunting. We discuss: • Travis and Nick’s season so far • Decoying Stale Ducks • Training Duck Dogs • Midseason Waterfowl Strategies

Dec 14, 20201 hr 45 min

E8: A Season to Remember with Brunk Outdoors

Join us as we talk with Brunk Outdoors about their success stories and the strategies that went into making them! We discuss: • Trevor and Hunter’s 2020 deer season • Hunting Cattle Pastures • Strategies to Hunt From the Ground • Mobile Hunting • Grinding out the Rut • Late Season Hunting Tactics • The Secondary Rut

Dec 06, 20201 hr 52 min

E7: The Grind out West with the guys from "Rage Against the West"

This episode is all about Western Hunting! Topics of discussion: • Warm weather rut hunting • How to get a trip planned for out West • Preparation to hunt out West • Equipment, tools, & apps to utilize out West • Expectations of Western Hunting • The type of personnel needed to go out West • Anecdotal western hunting stories to tie it all together!

Nov 08, 20202 hr

E6: Mastering the Pre-Rut with Jaron Freie

Jaron and I talk Pre-Rut Whitetail hunting! We discuss: • Basics of the Pre-Rut • How to Hunt the Pre-Rut • Aggressive Tactics to ambush Mature bucks • Trail Camera Intel • Jaron’s Style of Hunting • Calling Tactics in the Pre-Rut • Fixed vs Expandable Broadheads

Oct 30, 202048 min

E5: How to get the best bang for your "Buck" and October Updates with Grant Vollrath

Today’s episode we sit down with wildlife taxidermist, Grant Vollrath. Topics of Discussion • What are the deer doing currently in early October • How Grant got into Taxidermy • The process to mount a Buck • How to take care of your animal before sending it to the Taxidermist • What a person should look for when deciding where to take their trophy • Details to separate an average mount vs a competitive mount

Oct 08, 202043 min

E4: Capitalizing on Early Season Bucks with Matt Jackson

Join us on this episode as I talk early season deer hunting with Matt Jackson! Side Note: he is not only my hunting mentor but also my father-in-law! Topics of Discussion • How Matt Jackson started hunting and how he progressed as a deer hunter • His thoughts on No-Scent Technology • How to find a target buck without using a trail camera in the early season • What food sources to key in on in the early season • Early season buck bedding • Early season set ups • Terrain Features to get that targe...

Sep 21, 20201 hr 27 min

E3: Western Hunting and The Story of Nick Scott's 193 Inch Mega Buck!

On this episode we talk with Nick Scott! Topics of discussion: • About Nick • How to start the search for out of state hunts • Nick’s Antelope and Elk hunting stories • How Nick prepares for a trip out west • Nick’s preparation and approach for early season whitetails • The Story of Nick’s 193” Mega Buck!

Sep 09, 20201 hr 24 min

E2: Early Season Teal Hunting with Travis Owen

This episode we link up with Travis Owen to talk Early Season Teal hunting! Topics we discuss: •Basic Teal hunting information •How to identify Teal from other birds while hunting •How to get started Teal hunting •Teal hunting habitat and scouting •Teal hunting strategies, myths, and misconceptions •How current events will affect Teal hunting in the Midwest •Teal hunting equipment

Aug 31, 202054 min
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