Then we get into some exotic talk with our old buddy Austin Dempsey of the Star S Ranch. You might recall the anti hunters have been trying to prevent exotic ranches from hunting 3 specific species: dama gazelle, scimitar horned oryx and the addax. These animals are endangered or extinct in their native africa- but exotic ranches have done an amazing job managing breeding herds of these animals in the states. The big loser with the latest news is the animlas themselves. Austin breaks it all down for us. The addax- what an awesome animal!

We round out the broadcast by tackling the zebra mussel issue with Texas Parks and Wildlife’s Inland Fisheries Regional Director Brian Van Zee. Zebra mussels are a highly invasive european species that once established in a lake or river system can cause extreme environmental and economic problems. Sadly enough- zebra mussels already have an established population on Lake Texoma. As anglers and boaters we must take every precaution to prevent their spread to other Texas waterways! Brian tells us how we can help and breaks down the consequences if we fail. A colony of zebra mussels on the bottom of a boat pulled out of an Oklahoma reservoir.

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This week was a good one ya’ll! Casey Donahew from the Casey Donahew band talks about the new record- Double Wide Dream… and of course that good ‘ol boy is as passionate about deer hunting as he is about music. Casey talks about his place in West Texas and the two management bucks he harvested this season. Casey doing his thing on stage:

Then Clint Montgomery of the Texas Archery Academy drops in. The Texas Archery Academy is a relatively new organization that promotes all aspects of archery in Texas. They have a massive shooting facility in Plano, Texas and are working towards building a strong statewide presence. Clint talks about their goals and events they put on to try and get new folks interested in archery- especially our youth. Here is a snapshot of a recent event aimed at introducing archery to some young Texans:

We then round out the show when TPWD Inland Fisheries Program Manager Carl Kittel stops by. Carl oversees the massive Winter Trout Stocking program each winter. This is a great opportunity for anglers of all ages to get out and catch some rainbow trout. TPWD stocks over 250,000 fish in over 100 locations statewide. Visit the TPWD website to find out when they’ll be stocking in your area.

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Merry Christmas everybody! I can’t believe that this is our 100th episode! Thanks for all the support over the past two years. Ya’ll are what keeps this show on the air. Anyway, this should be another great broadcast as we have Stephen F. Austin’s Andrew Upshaw with us. Andrew won the inagural Mercury College Bass National Championship and was therefore awarded a spot in the 2012 BassMaster Classic Field. Andrew talks about a dream come true and what he had to do to get to this point. Also, what does he expect on the Red River in Shreveport/Bossier City this February and does this Classic cater to his strenghts?

Then an awesome holiday treat when our old buddy Chance Cody of Spur 503 drops in! Chance and the band have a new record out and The Legend Grows is their best yet. We get chance to play a couple tunes and of course talk some bow huntin’. He is the fist in studio guest we’ve had bring in a euro mount. Nice Grayson County brute for sure!

We then round things out when longtime regular Major Cody Roberson of Army Bass Anglers stops by. ABA will once again have the honor of being the lead boat at this 2012 Bassmaster Classic. In edition to that, they’ve got a ton of other stuff going on as well- including a new show set to premiere on the Sportsman’s Channel this spring. Of course we get Major Roberson to share the details regarding Force vs Force. Should be a good one!

To see Josh and Becky’s full website visit – www.gr8mounts.com

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Wow so much to cover this week and so little time to do it! If you haven’t heard the liberal tree huggin’ vegan hypocrites at PETA recently sent a letter to the mayor of Turkey, Texas (home of Bob Wills). PETA asked that Turkey rename it’s city ‘Tofurkey’ for Thanksgiving Day. So just to prove once again how idiotic these folks are…I called PETA and asked for an interview- posing as a radio show host who supports their backwards views. I think you will find peering into the soul of their organization both funny and sad.

Then we get into some serious blood tracking talk when we are joined by Rod Buvens and Courtney Farris of the National Lacy Dog Association. Today it is illegal to use blood tracking dogs in 22 East, Texas counties. It’s my belief that the ethical hunter does everything in his power to recover a wounded or dying animal. And preventing the use of blood tracking dogs on a lead makes no sense at all. The legislation is outdated and needs to be changed. Rod and Courtney are spearheading that effort. The couple also owns two lacy dogs- a versatile working breed that originated right here in Texas. They make excellent blood trackers, hog dogs, cattle dogs and love working. One of their lacy’s hot on the trail of an archery whitetail.

Next we talk waterfowl with Delta Waterfowl’s Regional Director Travis Sheridan. Travis talks about Delta’s work in Texas as well as upcoming events with the Ft. Worth and College Station Chapters. If you are passionate about waterfowling I encourage you to get involved with a local chapter. Delta turned 100 years old in 2011 and their goal is to ensure that full skies fill the marshes for future generations. One of their projects is getting kids involved with building wood duck boxes such as this one:

We cap things off by checking in with our old friend Captain Len Girard. Captain Len joined us live from the Upper Laguna Madre this week for our coastal fishing report. The reds and flounder are staging for their December and they are hungry! Capt Len breaks down where he is finding them and what he’s using. Gulf coast flounder is one of my absolute favorite dishes. It’s gonna be a great show!

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We start the show off by checking in with our longtime pal- Lake Fork Guide Heath Hardwick. Heath brakes down how to locate the big girls during the late fall as well as what baits are triggering the most agressive and consistent strikes. Sharelunker season is here and Heath’s insight could help you land the toad of a lifetime!

Then a very special guest stops by. Houston native Stan Nobozny has over 150 IGFA (International Game Fish Association) records to his name. Stan has fished all over the world for both fresh and saltwater species from alligator gar, to red snapper and tarpon. He talks about some of his adventures setting these records including two heartbreaking tarpon tales that came up just short. What are his goals for next year? Also in 2012, Stan will receive the IGFA Lifetime Achievement Award for his accomplishments as an angler. Stan with his most recent world record- a 22 1/2 lb tripletail caught and released in Matagorda Bay.

We round out the show when Texas Feral Hog Round Up Coordinator Bobby Standifer joins us. This tournament offers cash and other prizes to hunters taking out Texas feral hogs over the next few months. Registration is simple and you could win $1000 or a new pickup! There are both archery and rifle divisions and Bobby tells us all about the first annual Texas Feral Hog Round Up. Should be a good ‘un!

The we talk big bass, redfish and some urban fishing with pro angler Jen Carroll. Jen is passionate about getting kids and women involved in fishing and the great outdoors. She fished the women’s Bassmaster Circuit for three years before it shut down. How many of you fellas can beat a PB 11 lb largemouth? I know I can’t!

Then a real treat for all you football fans out there as Dallas Cowboy’s safety Gerald Sensabaugh drops in. The 2-2 Cowboys are on a bye this week and I guarantee ya that means Gerald is on the water somewhere enjoying his other passion in life. We talk a little football and a whole lotta fishing. Gerald doing what he does on the gridiron and on the water:

We round out the show by checking in with Lone Star Ag Credit’s Mike Shelley. It’s all of our dreams to one day own our own piece of land to hunt and fish on. Mike explains how Lone Star Ag Credit can make that dream a reality. This is one show you don’t want to miss!

Well it’s finally here ya’ll! The North and Central Zone Dove Openers are this Thursday, September 1st. For many of us this signals the beginning of hunting season. But if you’re like me then you probably spent too much time fishing this summer and not enough time at the range finetuning those shotgunning skills. But, there is hope for us slackers out there. Our good buddy Paul Bradshaw of Texas Fish and Game Magazine joins us to help us out. Paul has some last minute tips to share that might just help us knock down a few more birds this fall. He’ll break down the 4 B’s among other things. Check out this great camera work on a good shot on this dove.

Hunting season not only means that hundreds of thousands of Texans will be flinging lead this fall, it also means that thousands of hunting dogs will once again be called on to perform in the field. However, danger goes hand in hand with the duties of all types of hunting dogs. In Texas, one of the most serious dangers is venemous snakes. Rattlers, moccasins, copperheads…you name it! If you hunt Texas- your dog will eventually come across one of ‘em. But there are measures to take to ensure your dog has the knowledge to steer clear of snakes- most notably you can enter them into a snake avoidance clinic. So this week, the Snakebreaker himself, Wayne Lain joins us to talk about snake avoidance. He performs these valuable clinics all over the state, my dogs have gone thru it and I recommend yours do as well.

We round things out by checking in with our big bass authority- Lake Fork Guide Heath Hardwick. Fall is around the corner and even though it’s still hotter than hell, the fish know it’s time to once again start moving up in the shallows in search of food. Heath breaks down what you should be doing to pattern these fish and hopefully haul some of these toads into the boat. And for you waterfowlers- we will also get an early teal scouting report since Heath is on the water everyday. Heath with a recent catch.

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We start things off by checking in with Army Bass Anglers founder Major Cody Roberson. ABA prostaff members have been cashing checks and spreading the Support, Defend, Fish mission statement and Major Roberson talks about some of the recent highlights. Also, born in raised in South, Texas – Major has been slaying hawgs since he was a kid. What’s his favorite way to catch big Texas bass during the heat of August? We are gonna find out.

Then one of my favorite musicians makes his return to the show, Brandon Rhyder has been a busy man. Having just released his Live At BillyBob’s record- he still found time to head to the coast and catch some trout this summer. Brandon talks about that experience as well as his recent bow elk hunting trip to Colorado.

Then we round out the show with someone many of ya’ll probably aren’t familiar with- heck I didn’t know much about him and I am a huge soccer fan. But after reading about him in the latest edition of Texas Monthly, I knew he was a kindred spirit and I had to get him on the show. Brad Davis of the Houston Dynamo is a huge bass angler and is equally passionate about deer and ducks! Not only that but he also has a foundation benefitting those brave men and women who have served our country. Not too shabby for a fella who is currently tied with David Beckham for the MLS lead in assists.

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Don’t forget to keep sending me your best outdoor photos for a chance at our August grand prize.

Well dove season is almost here, but some folks in the South Zone are kinda ticked off about the September 24th opener- and rightfully so. It’s the latest South Zone opener ever. TPWD Migratory Game Bird and Waterfowl Program Leader Dave Morrison makes a return visit to the show. TPWD actually petioned the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to let us open the season a week earlier- but that request fell on deaf ears. Dave talks about that frustration as well as our state’s first ever early resident Canada goose season. Honkers are quite adaptable and have been know to take up residence on golf courses and other urban settings. Hopefully the early season will help to thin some of those numbers.

The Staind frontman and rock n’ roll icon Aaron Lewis drops in to talk about his love for the outdoors. Aaron not only a passionate supporter of the 2nd Amendment, but he also is eaten up with hunting whitetail bucks! He has even appeared on outdoor TV shows such as The Bone Collector and Drury’s Celebrity Dream Season . Some of ya’ll might also be aware that Aaron released his debut country album last spring and even collaborated with greats George Jones and Charlie Daniels on the hit single ‘Country Boy’. What does Aaron think of Obama’s administration, what’s it like being a conservative minded constitutionalist in a liberal based music industry? All that and a whole lot more…

We round out the show by checking in with Texas Deer Association’s Vance Runnels. The TDA’s 13th Annual Convention takes place the 10th-14th of this month at the JW Marriot in San Antonio. Vance talks about the one of a kind event celebrating deer and deer breeding in Texas.

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This week’s show should be a dandy. We start things off with Marvin Winn of Maxcutter Knives. Maxcutter will outfit the July Photo of the Month winner with a custom 13 inch pig sticker. Marvin joins us to talk about his experience as a knife maker and what goes into making a quality blade. Pigsticker in progress and some of Marvin’s other work laid out in the studio. NICE!

Then we check in with one of the greatest shotgunners the world has ever seen when Tom Knapp drops in. Tom not only holds various world records as a shooting exisbitionist but he is a lifelong wingshooter. Tom talks about how he got his start in competitive shooting and his love for everything from dove, ducks, quail to pheasant. After 18 years he split with Benelli and is now shooting CZ shotguns. We get into that relationship and why it ended. And like so many of us, Tom also loves to watch them dogs work so we’ll talk gundogs as well.

We finish things off by checking in with our old buddy Lake Fork Guide Heath Hardwick. This week we cover how to locate large suspended schools of bass during the hot summer months. No matter what lake you fish in Texas- one thing is constant- it’s gonna be hot! And that means bass will suspend in deeper water during the heat of the day. Heath breaks down how to find em, and what techniques are the most effective at catching these suspended monsters.

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We start things off with the always controversial topic of lead shot. Lead has long been outlawed for waterfowling, but the pressure is building for an overall lead ban across the board in upland situations as well. Field and Stream Shotgunning Editor Phil Bourjaily’s recent article Is Lead Dead?, brings up the very real possibility that lead may be on it’s way out in upland hunting as well. Phil joins us to go in depth on the future of lead shot.

Then Andy Schafer of the Texas A&M College Bass Fishing Team drops in to talk about the FLW Collegiate Series. Andy was also just named a repeat member of the National Guard FLW Collegiate All-American team. After tearing up the Texas region, he and his partner Paul Manley qualified for the National Championship in Florida last year.

Gig’em!

Many of ya’ll are probably aware that on June 20th, the Animal Planet aired special aimed at villifying high fence hunting operations. This caused the Sportsmanship in Hunting Act to once again come to the forefront and H.R. 2210 could have a devestating effect on our state’s hunting industry as it would make it illegal to hunt trophy exotic animals on any enclosure less than 1,000 acres!!! Most of us probably don’t even hunt free ranging whitetails on places that big. Austin Dempsey of the Star S Ranch joins us to discuss the potential impact of this proposed legislation. Also, the anti hunters are quick to dismiss the fact that hunters are the biggest conservationists out there as evidenced by many high fence ranches committment to saving species such as the Scimitar Horned Oryx which is on the verge of extinction in it’s native Africa.

Yep, this week is an eclectic mix of stuff. We have a ton to get into starting with our Lake Texoma striper report with longtime guide Jimmy Bishop. The big gals are starting to turn on and Jimmy gives us the low down on where and how he is whackin ‘em.

Then a real life hero joins the show. Less than one year ago, U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Trevor Baucom’s Black Hawk helicopter crashed on a night mission in Afghanistan. The accident left Trevor paralyzed from the waste down, but that hasn’t stopped the Texas native from joining Team Smith & Wesson’s competive pistol shooting squad. Trevor competing at the Bianchi Cup two weeks ago:

Then Texas State Rep. Gary Elkins, of Houston, drops in. Thanks to Rep. Elkins, noodling for catfish is no longer illegal in Texas. Rep. Elkins authored a bill that was just passed into law during the 2011 session in Austin. Look like fun?

Next weekend is the 2nd Annual Texas Game Warden’s Association Gulf Coast Tournament with all proceeds raised going back into getting Texas’ youth involved in hunting and fishing. Nueces County Game Warden Les Casterline joins us to talk about the tourny as well as the great music lineup that will headline Saturday’s festivities highlighted by Cody Johnson and Mark McKinney.

And last but not least we talk some wingshooting with TPWD Dove Program Leader Corey Mason. How is the current drought situation throughout much of the state going to affect the 2011 dove season? How was this year’s hatch? Will bags like the one below be a common site or will hunters be greeted with empty skies this September?

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Well this week should be entertaining as heck to say the least! We get the ball rolling with tv producer Brian Hawkins. Brian has won 3 Grammys for mainstream television and also has a Golden Moose Award to his credit…can’t say there are many of those kind of folks out there…anyway, Brian is producing a new predator hunting show which premieres at the end of the month on the Pursuit Channel. Our good buddy and lifelong predator hunter Gary Roberson is the host of Carnivore and I am thrilled to see what these guys have worked up for us. Brian with a nice archery tom:

Then, it’s a visit from a larger than life outdoor personality when Travis ‘T-Bone’ Turner drops by. A former car salesman for Mercedes, you probably know him as the co-host of Michael Waddell’s Bone Collector but ya may be unaware that ‘ol T-bone is a former world champion 3-D shooter, and 4-time Georgia state champion archer. So needless to say we’ll get into some bowhuntin’ talk and I guarantee I’ll ask Travis what his favorite deer camp snack is…

We then round out the broadcast by talkin’ some bass fishin’ with our old buddy and Elite Series Pro Alton Jones. The 2008 Bassmaster Classic champ is on a tear in 2011 with 4 top 10′s in only 6 events thus far. That’s good enough for a 2nd place tie with KVD in the Angler of the Year standings. A Waco resident, Alton knows Lake Waco and Whitney like the back of his hand so we’ll get into summertime patterns on those lakes. And after spending 3 days at Falcon last week, he also has the specs on South Texas hottest bass lake. All that and I almost forgot…Alton is now an advocate for catch and release…the grease! TPWD and Alton are working together to change the mentality towards one where it’s okay to catch and eat bucketmouths- so that should be interesting as well. Alton doing what he does best:

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Got alot going on this week. Starting with a hidden gem in our state’s freshwaters. The largest freshwater fish in Texas, the prehistoric alligator gar can live well beyond 50 years and reach weights of more than 300 lbs!!! Each year, anglers from all over the globe come to Texas to fish the mighty Trinity in search of a record breaking fish. TPWD Inland Fisheries Biologist Dave Buckmeier is the authority on Texas alligator gar and he joins us to discuss the future of alligator gar as a sport fish. Dave tagging an alligator gar, one of TPWD’s projects to learn more about the behavior of these fish.

Then we check in with Delta Waterfowl Sr Vice President John Devney. Conditions across much of the Dakota’s and Canada are extremely wet- which means good habitat for duck production. John drops in to give us his predictions for the 2011-2012 fall flight. We’ll also discuss the threat of losing thousands of acres in the Prarie Pothole region as current CRP contracts are set to expire.

Also, in case you missed it…wildlife officials shot and killed a male mountain lion in downtown El Paso last weekend! Drought conditions are forcing predators towards more urban ares in search of food and such was the case with this brute. TPWD Game Warden Captain Robert Newman was present during this unfortunate circumstance and he joins to recap what happened.

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That’s whats coming up this weekend ya’ll. Dr. James Kroll joins us to talk about managing your deer herd during the spring and summer months. “Dr. Deer” is one of the most respected whitetail biologists in the country and it’s a pleasure to have him make a return visit to the show. What should you look for in a protein pellet? What percentage of fat content is too much in a pellet? Should does be harvested early or late in the season or does it eve matter. What about doe age structure in a management plan? All that and a whole lo more with Dr. Kroll.

Then we get back to our Texas roots with some good ‘ol fashioned country music when Zane Williams joins us in studio. He is one of the fastest rising stars on the Texas music scene and I am thrilled to have him join us to play a few tunes and talk a little fishin! We headed out to get after the crappie this week and failed miserably! But we did have a great time and caught a few fish. Zane with a prize- a monster sandie…LOL.

We then round out the show with Army Bass Anglers Founder and CEO Major Cody Roberson. Some of our servicemen have been cashing checks in numerous tournaments of late. Major Roberson even finished first at the Jailbreak Classic on Canyon Lake a couple weeks ago. So we will get into some serious fishing talk and of course I will ask Major his thoughts on Osama Bin Laden’s killing and how he thinks President Obama handled the situation.

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I have some great late season turkey tactics to share with ya’ll. A lot of it is based on my own experiences but I also am pleased that my friend and mentor, outdoor writer and fellow outdoor talk show host Luke Clayton will join the show. Luke has been chasing gobblers for longer than I have been alive. So I am thrilled to have him share some of his thoughts on ways to successfully bag late season toms. Luke also has a stellar turkey fajita recipe that he will share with us.

Also, Lone Star Outdoor News’ Connor Harrison joins us to talk about his recent article that focused on lunkers that have been entered into the sharelunker program multiple times! TPWD’s Sharelunker Program has successfully been microchipping lunker entries for the past 5 or 6 years and the largest fish caught in Texas in 2011 also happens to be the Caddo Lake Monster that was the state’s largest bass caught in 2010. And I’ll be danged if it wasn’t caught in the exact same area of the lake. A fish outta Alan Henry was even entered into the program 3 years straight from ’05-’07. Pretty cool.

We also will check in with Capt Len Girard to get our Texas Saltwater fishing report. He has been wearing out the reds, trout and even flounder of late and Capt Len gives us the lowdown on whats working along the Texas Coast.

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Jonathon VanDam drops in to talk about fishing fulltime while still enrolled in college and what it’s like trying to break out of his uncle Kevin’s shadow. JVD did finish 5th at an Elite Event in Florida last month. Fishing is in that family’s blood. Not only is his unlce the best bass fisherman of all time, his father even holds the state of Ohio record smallmouth bass! At 22, JVD is in the fast lane to become one of the world’s top bass anglers.

Also, How many of ya’ll are familiar with the history behind this beast? It’s the largest free ranging whitetail the Lone Star State has ever produced. Anyway, a recent article got me thinking about the history behind this deer and I will have the writer – Bill Miller, Editor Lone Star Outdoor News- on the show this weekend to discuss the Brady Buck (AKA Benson Buck, McCullock Buck, and 78 Point Buck). This deer ranked #1 all time B&C for over a quarter century and grew up right here in Central Texas (near Brady). Nobody knows who really shot it or who found the carcass. But there are two sets of antlers from this deer that are currently on display, the larger of the two scoring 286 with 78 scorable points. There is a replica on display at the new Cabela’s in Allen for anyone who would like to see one of the most amazing whitetails ever to walk this earth. When did this buck live? How bout 1890…so much history surrounds this deer- it’s a major part of our state’s rich whitetail tradition.

We then round out the show by checking in with our very own Elite Series Pro Kelly Jordon. 2011 has been up and down for KJ so far, he has two top ten finishes out of 3 events- but a couple of weeks ago he was diagnosed with melanoma skin cancer. Doctor’s cut on him last week and he is stitched up in a couple places. Things are looking good, but we will see how Kelly is holding up and when we can expect him back on the water.

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This week we start off by visiting with our old buddy- Lake Fork Guide Heath Hardwick. My dad and I had the pleasure of fishing with Heath on Monday. It was a humbling experience for us both! Heath was whackin’ em all day- but the bite was so subtle that dad and I were having a heck of a time knowing when a fish actually picked up the bait. It was still a great day on the water as I did manage to catch my first Lake Fork largemouth. Heath proved to be a great and patient teacher. We get into what worked and what didn’t and a whole lot more. Heath did landthe biggest bass I have ever seen in person- 8 lbs easy!

We then check in with Tioga Retrievers’ Angie Becker for Part II of our mini-series “The Progression of a Gun Dog“. My 9 month old female- Belle, has two months of Basic Gun Dog training under her belt and we’ll find out how she is coming along. With force fetch, delivery to hand and steadying already taken care of, what will she be working on during the last month of her training? If you are thinking about adding a retriever to the family then this is something you don’t want to miss. Belle doing work:

We round out the show by chatting with Ducks Unlimited’s Director of Governmental Affairs- Scott Sutherland. Scott has his finger squarely on the pulse of what is going in Washington D.C., and he has some great news to share with all waterfowlers as the federal government just announced they will be contributing 37.5 million dollars to NAWCA (North American Wetlands Conservation Act) in 2011. There was a real possibility that NAWCA was going to be completely shut out of federal funding in 2011 and with private donations matching federal dollars to the tune of 4 to 1 – this was set to be a loss of about 120 million dollars towards watefowl conservation in 2011. Since 1995, NAWCA related projects have seen over 110 million dollars go towards projects in Texas alone! Without this program scenes like the one below would become less and less common:

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Most of us don’t have any state record fish to our names, much less three of ‘em. But three is how many angler Charles Dewey has after landing a state record Rio Grande Cichlid a couple weeks ago. Charles stops by to talk about his 1.87 lb monster he caught using a pole and line method on Lake Dunlap outside of New Braunfels.

Then one of Texas’ great singer/songwriters joins us live in studio. Guthrie Kennard has been everywhere and played with just about everyone. His tune ‘Catfish Fishin’ is one of the greatest fishing songs ever written. Guthrie will play it for us as well as discuss growing up on a river in the 1950′s. It was definitely a different time and way of life.

We round out the show by checking in with Texas Ranger first baseman Mitch Moreland. Mitch joined me on a spring turkey hunt with Silver Creek Guide Service. A lifelong waterfowler and deer hunter, Mitch was able to bag his first spring gobbler on this hunt. A trophy tom with a 9 1/2 inch beard! Not a bad way to spend an off day before heading on a 10 day road trip.

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Texas Fish and Game Magazine Contributing Editor Paul Bradshaw will be on the show this weekend to discuss his recent article “The 5 Bass Baits You Probably Aren’t Using But Should Be”. It will be informative and straight to the point and ya never know- Paul might just have the insight you need to land that double digit toad this spring!

Also, Greg Biffle- driver of the #16 Ford will join us. The Samsung Mobile 500 is tonight (April 9th) at Texas Motor Speedway and Greg talks a little Nascar and a whole lot of fishing as he is a lifelong fishing nut! He even has an offshore rig near his North Carolina home.

And then Texas Dog Hunters Association Excutive Advisor Douglas Mason drops in to talk about the 2011 Hunt for The Hungry which raised over 34,000 lbs of field dressed pork in less than 48 hours!!! We’ll also discuss some proposed legislation that would affect our rights to hunt with any breed, as well as general stuff that will affect any dog owner who chooses not to get their pet fixed. How does a $300 per year tax sound for choosing not to spay or nueter you hunting buddy? What about it being illegal to leave your dog at home alone unsuprvised? I know it seems absurd, but there are actually people out there who think this way. I can’t imagine waterfowling without my dog. TDHA is on the front lines trying to ensure that we never lose these precious rights.

Check out “The Closer” audio file and hear it for yourself!

We start off the broadcast by visiting with El Campo, Texas’ Chad Waligura. Named the 2010 Pathfinder Award Winner by SCI, Chad is the owner/editor of Disabled Hunter Magazine. Paralyzed after an accident at 17, Chad has overcome the odds and has traveled the globe wingshooting and hunting some of the world’s most prized big game species. He also has invented numerous mechanisms designed to help the disabled hunter fire their weapon.

Next, Texas ASA Federation State Director Mike Smith stops by to tell us about the ASA. This great organization sets up 3D archery shoots all over the state. Participants range in age from 6 to 70 and there are two divisions archers can compete in. 3D is a great way to keep your skills sharp during the off season and there are tons of great folks already involved. I am looking forward to participating in my first ASA shoot this spring!

We round things out by chatting with Lone Star Outdoor News Associate Editor Connor Harrison. Connor’s recent front page piece focused on the fact that our state’s upland hunters really have no idea where their conservation dollars are going. Also, how does TPWD track how much funding should be allocated for our turkey, pheasant and quail? Connor did some digging and you may not like what he found out…

Spotted Sea Trout are always a hot topic along the Texas coast. This week was no exception as TPWD officials met to discuss whether or not to reduce the current 10 fish daily bag limit down to a 5 fish limit. Whether you are for it or against it- the decision was made to keep the limit at 10 fish per angler TPWD Coastal Fisheries Director Robin Reichers drops in to elaborate on why TPWD felt it best to leave the current regulations in place.

Another great Texas whitetail season has come and gone and few know Texas deer better than biologist and big game hunter Larry Weishuhn. We discuss management, antler restrictions, the potential impact of feral hogs on a deer herd, helicopter crashes and a whole lot more with ‘Mr. Whitetail’ himself.

We round things out with new TPWD Desert Bighorn Sheep Program Leader Froylan Hernandez. By the 1960s, the desert bighorn was completey wiped out of Texas. But the ensuing decades resulted in TPWD working hard to restore the desert bighorn to much of it’s historical range within our great state. Froylan talks about the history of the bighorn’s struggle and how it resulted in where we are today. There are over 1,000 animals currently in the Trans Pecos and less than 5 weeks ago, TPWD captured and relocated over 40 sheep to Big Bend Ranch State Park. It’s taken hard work and dedication but it’s awesome to see the desert bighorn sheep thriving in Texas once again!

Man oh man, we have a lot to cover in this week’s show! Off the top we check in with Dallas Safari Club President Ben Carter. The DSC 2011 convention- Visions- took place this weekend at the Dallas Convention Center. Over 700 exibitors from every continent made their way to Texas for this one of a kind event. Ben also talks about the history behind DSC and their mission to get our youth involved in the outdoors.

Then we check in with San Angelo’s Morgen Smith who in 2008 shot a trophy 12 pt whitetail. Harvesting a nice whitetail buck is no small feat, but when you shoot a 12 pt that happens to be dragging a dead 9 pt around by his antlers then you are talking about something very special.

We round out the show by talking ducks with Silver Creek Guide Service owner and operator Jeff Elder. In my 7 seasons of waterfowling I have seen and done just about everything…or so I thought. Not only did we hammer some greenheads, but I also gained a wealth of information on ducks and duck hunting that I had never even thought about. Jeff has been chasing ducks for over three decades and is a great teacher and is also pretty slick with a duck call. Check out his website and take a look for yourself: www.silvercreekguideservice.com

We kick things off with a Lake Texoma Striper report with our buddy Captain John Brett of Texoma Striper Fishing. It’s the time of the year when most of us have deer, ducks, and upland birds on our minds- but it also means the big ‘uns out at Texoma are hungry and agressive!

Then we check in with TPWD’s Dove and Crane Program Leader Corey Mason. Dove season re-opened on Christmas morning and we delve into the huge numbers of on the migrating mourning dove that Texas hunters have the chance to harvest. Also, how do dove behavioral patterns differ from the September opener to the current late season opportunity?

We round out the show with an in-depth discussion with Delta Waterfowl President Rob Olson. Rob’s latest column Delta Waterfowl- Ducks Unlimited, Innovation Drives Competition has sparked much interest in recent weeks. How healthy is the relationship between the two organizations? Should they strive towards working together more closely? We hunters have to choose who we give our conservation dollars to, and it’s no secret that Delta and DU compete for our dollars. Rob gives us his take on why that’s a great thing.

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Great stuffed planned for this broadcast. Off the top we recap my weekend in the Texas Panhandle. We hunted pheasant and sandhill cranes hard. Was it a success? We’ll get into that. Then we are joined by Quatro B Bowhunting Ranch guide Carlos Flannery. A two day exotic doe, unlimited hog hunt with lodging is part of our grand prize package for our Photo of the Year Contest, so Carlos will talk about the ranch and the accomodations that our winner will enjoy.

Then, Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever President and CEO Howard Vincent drops in talk anything and everything about pheasants. We find out how the organization is designed to specifically put money back into areas where money is raised. Also, I am really looking forward to picking Howard’s brain regarding the behavior of these birds. If we understand them better…we can but that knowledge into use out in the field and hopefully harvest more birds. Howard and his sons Marco and Ian after a day in the field:

We round out the show by visiting with TPWD’s Carl Kittel. Carl joins us to inform us about the Winter Trout Stocking Program. While trout are not native to Texas, this is a great opportunity for anglers all over the state to enjoy some great rainbow trout fishing. Over 100 lakes and ponds are stocked each winter and I am thrilled to have Carl tell us about this great program.

This week is gonna be a diverse one. Off the top we visit with our old buddy from the Texas Coast, Captain Pat Hunt. Captain Pat has been fishing Corpus Christi Bay and the surrounding areas since the mid 1950s. Needless to say he is still whackin’ the redfish at a pretty good clip. Where are the trout this time of year. What wintertime bait is the most effective for both trout and reds? All that and a lot more with Captain Pat.

Then with the December 4th Pheasant opener less than a week away and with Maverick and I loading up the truck and heading West on Friday I figured we better find out what to expect this season. Nobody knows more about our state’s roosters than Texas Parks and Wildlife Upland Game Bird Program Leader Robert Perez. TPWD has been conducting surveys throughout the Panhandle since the late 1970s and Robert will tell us what this year’s results mean. We also cover the history of the Ringed Neck Pheasant in Texas. When was it introduced and why?

We round out this week’s broadcast with a very special guest- Texas Rangers hurler Tommy Hunter drops in. Tommy is not only an avid outdoorsman, but his 13-4 record was good enough to lead the majors in winning percentage. An integral part of the best Rangers team in club history Tommy is currently en route to Mississippi in hopes of taking a monster whitetail. Other off season plans include duck hunting with Mitch Moreland Ian Kinsler and possibly hog hunting with Cliff Lee…sounds like a blast. Also, where the heck did the claw and antlers originate? Should be a lot of fun with a genuine good ‘ol boy!

This past week I was able to harvest my first buck. A Montague County 8 pt at Goin Day Hunts. My friend Don Gresham invited me back out to his place in Forestburg and Don joins the show to visit with us about my hunt and Goin Day Hunts. The Greshams have had this land in the family for well over a century and I was honored to head out there and share their little piece of paradise.

Becky Clark of Rustic Reminders Taxidermy and GR8 Mounts also stops by to talk taxidermy with us. It’s very important that you take special care of any trophy animal you plan on taking to the taxidermist. Becky reminds us of some of those important details that often get overlooked. GR8 Mounts have also donated 3 awesome mounts that we will give away on the show including: a whitetail shoulder mount, a full body bobcat mount and a whitetail euro mount. Be sure to listen to the podcast to find out how you can have your trophy mounted for FREE!!!

Shawn Roberts, Regional Field Supervisor of the National Wild Turkey Federation drops in to give us an overview of the NWTF. The great thing about this organization is that so much of the money raised stays in your state and with your local chapter. I am thrilled to be involved as we look to get a chapter going in McKinney. If you have any interest in conservation and making a difference then contact Shawn as we always want to add to the 75 NWTF chapters already in Texas. Shawn with a beautiful spring gobbler:

And of course November means bucks and ducks are on the brain, but it also means that Sharelunkers are usually being caught on Lake Fork. Our Lake Fork guide Heath Hardwick checks in to give us a detailed report on what the big ones are hitting and where. It’s gonna be a great show.

Should be a pretty educational show this week. Staying on top of current issues that could directly affect the Texas outdoorsman is something I take pride in so off the top we’ll visit with Matt Dunn- Legislative Director for the National Marine Manufacturers Association. Why visit with Matt??? Because Obama and the EPA are attempting to ramrod some ridiculous legislation down our throats. The proposed legislation was drafted by the EPA and would allow the sale of E15 gasoline. E15 is NOT compatible with any marine engine, lawnmower, weed whacker (or any other gas powered equipment) and even vehicles manufactured prior to 2007. Ethanol is bad for the engine and the consumers and all 13 million registered boat owners in the country could be left holding the bag on this deal.

Then, Dale Hall- CEO Ducks Unlimited drops in. Dale was recently named the Conservationist of the Year by America’s Wetland Foundation. We get into that, the lasting effects of the tragic Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, Dale’s favorite place to hunt, and the most glaring obstacle he forsees facing the future of our continents waterfowl.

We round things out with a guy who is probably a lot like you and me. Van Zandt County bowhunter Greg Goodrich joins the show to talk about an unfortunate decision he made while deer hunting last week. Greg killed an 8pt buck that failed to meet the Antler Restrictions in Grayson County. Greg didn’t realize this until he laid his hands on his buck. This was his largest archery deer ever harvested and while a trophy to him- the deer was still illegal. So he was faced with two choices: 1) walk away and let the deer lay in the woods OR 2) tag the deer and turn himself in… Lets just say that I am proud to have such an honest man and ethical hunter as a guest. Lots to learn from Greg’s experience!

Greg’s illegal Hagerman 8pt.

I don’t know how in the world we are going to fit all this into an hour but will give it our best shot… First off, November means alot of things for hunters, but its also good times for many fisherman and the striper bite is on fire at the Legendary Lake Texoma. Longtime Striper Guide Capt. John Brett drops by to give us the lowdown.

Then, with quail season underway we will check in with Texas Parks and Wildlife Upland Game Bird Program Leader Robert Perez. With the 2 year drought that plagued much of the state officially over, quail numbers should be on the rebound. Robert gives his 2010-2011 season fearless forecast and also breaks things down regionally from South Texas to the Trans Pecos and over to the Rolling Plains. Also, is there any truth to the claim that quail have multiple hatches on good years?

Robert and his German Shorthair Jester after a day in the field:

Lastly, perhaps the outdoor industry’s biggest personality drops in when we get down to business with the Bone Collector himself- Michael Waddell. Michael will be on for two whole segments and I have a million questions to ask him. This good ‘ol boy is crazy about smokin’ monster whitetails and we cover a variety of topics including: bow hunting ethics, high fence hunting, whats the best deer camp prank he ever pulled, his decision to leave Realtree, and how he got his start in the outdoor industry (among other things). I promise ya one thing- you will like this guy and he is entertaining as heck.

Michael with another monster whitetail!

It’s gonna be a good one!

Off the top we’ll visit with our favorite angler- Mineola’s own Kelly Jordon. Kelly is gearing up for the Bassmaster Classic and upcoming Elite Series but he still found some time to head to the Panhandle and harvest a trophy pronghorn! We will talk about that experience as well as the Louisiana Delta and how Kelly thinks the fishing will be at the 2011 Classic. Also, BASS announced a few changes in the qualifying structure for the Elite Series and the Classic, so Kelly gives us his take on that as well.

Then one of our state’s most respected outdoorsman- Gary Roberson- drops in to talk predator hunting. Gary has decades worth of experience and his article The Bobcat: Texas Most Secretive Predator was featured in the July/August edition of Texas Trophy Hunter Magazine. I want a nice bobcat mount for my study and so I’ve asked Gary to share his knowledge on calling and hunting cats with us. What should I look for when deciding where to make a call? How long should I wait before moving locations? What are his favorite sounds for bobcats? Electronic vs mouth calls…all that and a whole lot more.

Then Ducks Unlimited Senior Regional Director Jim Lillis stops by…but we aren’t talking ducks! In 2007, Jim was drawn for one of the Hagerman Wildlife Refuge archery hunts in Grayson County. On that day he experienced the whitetail hunt that most of us can only dream about- harvesting a then state record typical whitetail that grossed over 180 and scored 175 2/8 inches!!! His Boone and Crockett beast is still number 1 in the LSBA record books and I am thrilled to have Jim tell his tale during the show.

We are covering a lot of ground this week. Off the top we will get into some serious redfish talk with longtime Coastal Bend fishing guide Pat Hunt. Pat is a Vietnam Veteran, who has been fishing Corpus Christi Bay and the surrounding area since the 1950′s. The bull reds are running and we are going to find out their current pattern.

Then we are joined by Texas Commissioner of Agriculture Todd Staples. Commissioner Staples, a native of Palestine, TX grew up in a farming/ranching family where hunting and fishing were just a way of life. Always looking out for the Texas farmer and rancher- Commissioner Staples declared October “Get the Hog Outta Texas” month. Feral Hogs cause 400 million dollars in damage to Texans annually and Commissioner Staples has challenged us all to do our part and smoke as many hogs as we can. Lets see some more pictures like this one!

Then we will check in with American Hunter Magazine field editor Bill Winke. Bill recently conducted a study regarding whitetail deer “jumping” the sound of a bow string. His article “The Science of String Jumping”, dives headfirst into where you should place your shot on an alert deer and at what distance. Being a first year bowhunter myself, I found the article very informative and I am looking foward to finding out what his research concluded. Bill with a trophy bow kill.

Lastly, angler Mike Kernan drops in to recap the first ever Lone Star Series season. He and his partner Chris Tilton captured the Lone Star Series Championship on Lake Lewisville last weekend and won a brand new Nissan Titan for their efforts. Mike is fishing the Central Open event on Texoma this weekend and if the chips fall perfectly he could end up with an invitation to fish the 2011 Bass Master Classic as well as fish the Elite Series. Mike fishes lakes all over Texas and gives us some insight on October bass patterns in the Lone Star State.

Man oh man, what a great show this weeks gonna be! Off the top we visit with a remarkable young fly fisherman- 15 year old Noah Thompson of Austin, TX. Noah recently represented his country at the Youth World Fly Fishing Championships in Slovakia. He had a tremendous showing for Team USA earning the Bronze Medal in the individual competition. As a fly fishing newbie myself- I am sure I can learn a lot from this seasoned fisherman.

Then we will have our first ever Texas Country Music Artist in Studio as Commerce, Texas native Justin Bowerman stops in to talk huntin’ and play a couple songs for us. With track titles like: “Deer Meat”, “In The Duck Blind” and “Black Mouth Cur”- it’s easy to see why Justin’s music speaks to me and I know you are gonna enjoy as well.

And last but not least we will visit with #69 himself. Yep, Minnesota Vikings Pro Bowl Defensive End Jared Allen is set to join the show. Jared truly lives an outdoor lifestyle and enjoys huntin and fishin’ for everything under the sun. Wolves, bears, whitetail, pheasant- he’s even killed a bull elk with a spear ( as you may have seen on Youtube).

Anyway, Jared’s 1-3 Vikings take on our 1-3 Cowboys on Sunday so we may even talk a little pigskin. Sorry Jared, can’t be pulling for ya this weekend. Should be a great interview to cap off an awesome week!

Well, we’ve been around a little while now. So this week I thought I would take the opportunity to revisit some of my favorite interviews over the past 8 months. Maybe you have heard some of these, maybe all of them or maybe you haven’t heard any of them. Either way, I think you’ll enjoy hearing some of my favorite moments with Bill Dance, Phil Robertson and Ted Nugent. So pull up a chair around the campfire and take a load off with 3 of the most influential characters in the outdoor industry.

Lots of great stuff planned for this week. We visit with TPWD’s Coastal Fisheries Program Director Robin Reichers regarding the reopening of the red snapper season in October. Rumor has it that the Gulf Coast Fishery Management Council will reopen the red snapper season- weekends only- for the month of October. The hope is to give fishing guides, hotels, restaurants and so many others who were devestated by the Deep Water Horizon explosion this summer, the chance to make up for some of the business they lost as a result of the catastrophe.

Then we sit down and talk with the epitome of an outdoor couple- Grapevine Texas’ own Cam and Sam Ketchersid- AKA Team Lonestar from the Campbell Outdoor Challenge which airs on Versus. Cam and Sam are in their 2nd year of filming their hunts and competing on this show. With feral hogs, Eastern Turkeys, antelope all already out of the way…Cam and Sam are in 2nd place heading into the final event- The Illinois Whitetail Challenge. With $50,000 on the line, we are pulling for them to bring the title back home to Texas. Anyway, we will pick their brains about everything having to do with filming a hunt.

Sam showing off her trophy South Dakota antelope. Cam documented the whole thing on film.

Also, Army Bass Anglers founder- Major Cody Roberson- makes his return to the show to talk about some major news regarding Army Bass Anglers. A couple of new TV shows might just be in the works and I am looking foward to hearing all about it. You aren’t gonna want to miss it!

This week is gonna be great! First we visit with Anitra Hendricks of The Texas Association of Community Action Agencies (TAACA). Anitra oversees the hugely successful Hunters For The Hungry program. Hunters for the Hungry feeds those less fortunate who might be a little down on their luck… And they do this with your harvested deer! Hundreds of participating game processors throughout the state that will process deer for a discounted rate (which the hunter can then use as a tax write off), and then donate the meat to the Hunters for the Hungry program.

Then we’ll visit with Gordon Melton. Gordon founded an organization that I am a big fan of- Hunting With Soldiers. Gordon’s vision was to take returning veterans from Afghanistan and Iraq on hunts at his place in Paducah, TX. A veteran himself, Gordon realized that these soldiers needed a sanctuary that no amount of prescription medication could provide, and that is why Hunting With Soldiers was formed. It’s a small token of appreciation for those who have been willing to pay the ultimate sacrifice. I am pumped to visit with Gordon about every aspect of Hunting With Soldiers.

Here is Gordon with the first Veteran that went hunting last year. The soldier was even presented with a handcrafted knife made by Godley, TX native Tony Prater Sr.

Lastly, we will talk with Will Scott of the Star-S-Ranch. Will has been managing his Hill Country whitetail herd for 15 years now and has a lot of experience and information to share with those of us who own land or have a lease. While the Star-S-Ranch is a big time hunting ranch, philosophies on growing big deer and maintaining a healthy herd are very similiar to what can do on your own place. Will is an expert on whitetails and is also a big time hunter and conservationist. I have been to the ranch and seen the deer firsthand. Pretty impressive!

Education and Conservation are key this week. We start things off with Mark Cunningham Foundation President and CEO Dyron Bynum. The Mark Cunningham Foundation was founded in honor of Mark who passed after a long battle with cancer. The foundation formed in his honor now focuses on taking kids suffering from cancer into the outdoors. MCF has some great hunts planned for some special young people this fall, but they need your help locating more kids that deserve to go on these outdoor adventures. Dyron tells us how we can get involved and hopefully make a difference in a youngster’s life.

Then we sit down and talk whitetails with Ceasar Kleberg Wildlife Research Insititute Biologist Dave Hewitt. Dave is an expert in wildlife nutrition and was a source for the recent Lone Star Outdoor News article “What’s on the Inside Counts”. We dive into the stomach contents of whitetails and reasons why many hunters could benefit from examing the stomach of harvested deer. You might be suprised at what you’ll find, and it may even make you a more effective hunter.

Lastly, we visit with Lake Texoma striper guide John Brett. With over 40 years experience chasing striped bass, John has seen it all. Even landing a 67 lb salt water striper years ago. Why is Lake Texoma the nation’s premiere striper fishery? What does it have that other reservoirs don’t? When is the best time of the year for striper and tips on how to land ‘em.

A happy angler with a nice haul of Texoma Stripers after fishing with Captain John Brett:

Well, if you love the sport of Bass fishing as much as I do then you are probably pretty excited about ESPN’s sale of B.A.S.S. to Jerry McKinnis and company. Having hosted the iconic show The Fishin’ Hole for over 40 years, Jerry knows how to present our sport on TV. He has traveled the world fishing for all manners of fish, but his passion and his true love is bass fishing. He has fished for fun as well as competatively in tournaments. Quite simply Jerry has done it all and still remains as genuine and down to earth as he always has.

With Jerry at the forefront, how can we expect B.A.S.S. to change the way it markets itself to the public? What about the controversy surrounding the AOY Postseason? Any changes in that format for next season? What about expanding the Elite Series? All that and much more with one of our sport’s biggest ambassadors.

Then one of Texas’ all-time great singer/songwriters joins us to talk a little music and a lot of outdoors. Robert Earl Keen talks about growing up hunting and fishing his beloved Texas. What about the inspiration for classics such as : The Front Porch Song, 5 LB Bass and Corpus Christi Bay? What is Robert’s personal best largemouth? How does he manage his deer herd on his Medina ranch? You don’t want to miss this interiview with one of the all time greats!

With the Texas Dove Season right around the corner ( we are less than a month away from the North Zone opener ya’ll !), I thought it would be beneficial to visit with TPWD’s Dove Program Leader Corey Mason. How many dove hunters are there in the Lone Star State? How many dove are harvested annually and what percentage of those are resident vs migratory birds. How many whitewings do we harvest each season? What about the invasive Eurasian Collared Dove? We even dive into the state’s dove banding program. You don’t want to miss this interview!

Then we sit down with one of the most diverse musicians on the planet. His country roots are undeniable but he fronts a hard core rock band and dabbles in rockabilly as well. You may know him as the grandson of Hank, son of Hank Jr- but we affectionately just refer to him as Hank 3. He also has a new record out- Rebel Within - and is about to go on an extensive tour.

In addition to all that, Hank 3 is also an avid outdoorsman. He talks about growing up hunting with his dad and Waylon Jennings. His most memorable experience in the Outdoors, and what it’s like to have his own hunting buddy in his 17 year old son Coleman. Hunting in the Williams family is surely a family tradition.

We start out the show by visiting with Dallas Cowboy TE John Phillips. John grew up in the Appalachain Mountains of Virginia. He could literally walk out his back door and be on a mountain trail. Hunting was a means of survival for the Phillips family and John talks in depth about his appreciation for the outdoors. With training camp well under way, we will talk a little football as well.

Then we sit down with ESPN Outdoors lead photographer James Overstreet. James has photographed every Elite Series event since it’s inception and just returned from covering the AOY Postseason in Alabama. We talk about the possible shake-up with the current points system and of course….we go into depth on ESPN’s recent sale of BASS to Jerry McKinnis and company. What does this mean for the future of the sport?

Then we cut up and have a little fun at PETA’s expense, you’ll have to tune in to find out for yourself.

This week we have another great show planned for ya. We will visit with TPWD’s Mule Deer and Pronghorn Antelope Program Leader Shawn Gray. He answers all our questions regarding both species populations, regulations, harvest goals and much more. Think Antler Restrictions for mulies have been discussed by TPWD? We are gonna find out!

Then we visit with Predator University’s Tony Tebbe. Tony’s forte is hunting coyotes- but he has upped the anti by adding another element to the equation. His dog Gunner goes out and picks fights with yotes and then turns tail and lures them into rifle range for Tony and his clients. Coyote Decoy Dogs??? Yep, they are pretty cool and Gunner is the best of the best. We talk training, dangers associated with sending your best bud out to pick a fight with a deadly predator, and other advantages associated with hunting predators with a good dog.

Then we also visit with Team Catfish’s Cody Mullennix. Cody is the former World Record Holder and current Texas record holder for Blue Catfish on rod and reel. His 2004 Texoma blue cat tipped the scales and 121 lbs 8 oz !!! Now that is a monster! We talk about that day as well as catching big blues in the summertime heat. Here is Cody with the former world record blue cat after it was successfully transplanted to the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens:

This is a very special week as bow hunting legend Fred Eichler joins the program. Fred is the only man to have harvested all 29 North American big game animals with a recurve. Which animal was the hardest hunt? What’s up with the pink arrows? With a wife who likes to hunt as much as him, who watches their three sons? (Michelle is the CEO of Muzzy Broadheads). Did he ever think he was going to die while on one of his hunting adventures? All that and a whole lot more.

Also, President and Founder of Army Bass Anglers Major Cody Roberson, talks about the history of Army Bass Anglers, it’s mission statement and his love for fishing. Founded in Texas, ABA now has chapters in 29 states! We appreciate all of the ABA’s service to our great country.

We dive in deep with Texas Agrilife Wildlife Specialist Dr. Billy Higgenbotham. We talk food plot and feeder ratios in respect to property size. What food plot will grow best in your region of the state? How long should you continue to feed corn after deer season ends? We cover that and so much more. Dr. Higgenbotham provides the most in depth insight on how to be a good land steward and properly manage your deer herd.

Also, Texas Country music artist and avid outdoorsman Charlie Robison pops in for a visit. Charlie is hosting the first ever Bay Bash and Redfish Round-up which goes down July 4th weekend in Rockport. A weekend of great fishing and even better music as Charlie, Roger Creager, Band of Heathens, Brandon Rhyder and many others take the stage. It’s gonna be a good one!

Well, I think it’s going to be another great show. The Outdoor Channel’s Lee and Tiffany Lakosky join the program and we go into detail on a variety of subjects. Obviously, we talk whitetails, and how much work it requires to manage 6,000 acres and 600 acres of food plots. Also, does Tiff gut her own deer, how did Lee get her hooked on smoking monster whitetails? Who has the best deer to date and much more! Be sure to check it out as well as The Crush With Lee and Tiffany which airs 4 times a week on the Outdoor Channel.

Also, one of my favorite musicians and life long outdoorsman Max Stalling stops in to talk about growing up in Zavala County. Hunting was more than recreation in his South Texas upbringing. Max’s father hunted and fished to put food on the table for his 6 children. Some of Max’s fondest memories are growing up crappie fishing on the Nueces River. Also, Max has a new record coming out August 17th !!! So we’ll get the scoop on that as well.

Well, if you don’t know who Bill Dance is, you have either been living under a rock for the past 40 years or you are just getting into the outdoors. If it’s the latter, then welcome aboard. If it’s the former…well then welcome back I guess. Anyway, it’s not everyday that a living legend joins the show so be sure to check out the podcast as Bill talks about the good old days.

With 3 B.A.S.S. AOY titles to his credit, does Bill ever regret leaving the tournament life so early? Who is his all time fantasy fishing team? Why does he always have on that University of Texas hat??? And so much more!

Also, If you grew up a pro baseball fan in the late 1970′s – early 1980′s then you know who Jim “The Amazing Emu” Kern is. He made three MLB All Star teams as a reliever including ’79 with our Texas Rangers in a season which he posted 29 saves, 13 wins and a 1.57 ERA…how the heck???

Well, the Amazing Emu has been outfitting and guiding for the past 23 years from Texas, to Alaska, Africa, South America and as Roger Creager puts it “back home to Texas again”. Emu Outfitters is based outta Fort Worth and we talk a little baseball and a lot of hunting with Ranger great Jim Kern!

Dallas Cowboy defensive end and avid outdoorsman Marcus Spears talks about his passion for hunting and fishing. Marcus sees a future for himself in the outdoor industry as a professional hunter and advocate for getting the African American community interested in the Great Outdoors. A crazed outdoorsman on my favorite football team? I’m gonna have to get a #96 jersey for next season!

Also, Willie Robertson – President of both the Duck Commander and Buck Commander gangs joins the show. Willie will also be out at the DU Sporting Expo talking to outdoorsmen from all over the Lone Star State. What was it like growing up in a family obsessed with chasing ducks?

How did he fall in with a bunch of current and former Major League ball players resulting in the formation of Buck Commander? Also, I think that former MLB pitcher and Buck Commander Matt Duff will sit in on the interview with Willie- Good Times No Doubt!

It’s going to be a good one! We talk striper fishing with Brian Pritchard of Stripers Inc. Then Curtis Bishop of Lane Aviation stops by. Why have Curtis on you may ask??? Because he gets paid to gun down feral hogs out of a helicopter!!! That is bad to the bone- I know I want to try it. How many hogs has he killed in one day? Were going to find out for sure.

And we also visit with one of the industry’s most respected gun dog trainers- Tom Dokken. He has owned and operated his own kennel for over 35 years and is also the inventor of the Deadfowl Trainer. If you have a retriever- chances are you have a Deadfowl. It’s the foam bodied dummy with the realistic head and feet. I know my lab won’t go to the lake without his.

It’s gonna be a lot of fun!

Kelly Gotch is one of the outdoor industries most liked personalities. She continues to rock ‘n roll, paving the way for women in the outdoors. Fellas, she has killed more animals than most of us can only dream of killing in our lifetime. Its gonna be fun picking the brain of this sweetie pie!

Also, Baylor University’s mens hoops team is coming off their best ever season. Making it to the Elite 8 before falling to national champion Duke. Baylor coach Scott Drew talks a little hoops, but more importantly he discusses his love for fishing- specifically pursuing largemouths.

This week Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Executive Director Carter Smith (the head of the entire department) joins the program. How will Govenor Perry’s proposed 25 million dollar TPWD budget cut affect the Texas Sportsman? What does he consider TPWD’s greatest success/failure in his tenure? What is his favorite part about his job?

Also joining the show is the Executive Director of the Lone Star Chapter of the Paralyzed Veterans of America- Glen Bentley. The PVA is hosting the Texas Round Up Bass Tournament coming up on Lake Ray Hubbard. I am proud to have a disabled veteran such as Glen and the rest of the PVA as part of the show.

State Representative Sid Miller of Stephenville, drafted the 2009 legislation that would have allowed land owners to sell helicopter hog hunts. Unfortunately, the session ended before the bill could be voted on. We will discuss the current feral hog situation and whether or not he plans to try to get the bill passed in next January’s session.

Also, for any of you who read Field and Stream I was able to track down the author of the article “Obama Inaction” which appeared in the March issue of F&S. Bob Marshall is the conservation editor of the magazine and the outdoor editor of The New Orleans Time Picayune.

The article basically rips Obama for promising us (sportsmen) that he would do certain things for us and conservation. So far a board of experts hasn’t given Obama passing grades and Bob tells us why.

Cable also recaps his awesome opening weekend turkey hunting experience at the beautiful Star S Ranch!

One of my mentors- outdoor writer and talk show host- Luke Clayton joins the show. He is a pioneer and someone that I look up to very much. Luke is also a member of the Mathews Pro Staff and is an accomplished turkey hunter. So get ready for Spring gobbler talk!

Also joining the show is Douglas Mason, he is the president of the Texas Dog Hunters Association. They are essentially like the NRA, except they serve and protect the rights of all hunting dog owners across the Lone Star State. Whether you own Brittanys, Labs or Pitts the TDHA is looking out for you. Check out the website by clicking on the TDHA logo on my Partners section of this page.

This week’s show includes fellow outdoor show host and well respected outdoor writer Luke Clayton. With spring turkey season less than two weeks away Luke shares his favorite gobbler recipe. Also, one of your favorite 95.3 The Range artists Jason Boland joins the program and last but not least, Seth Skinner- the current World Champion Coyote Distress Caller gives us tips on predator hunting in the Lone Star State. He is even going to blow his songdog call on the air!

Cable and Ted Nugent delve into a wide array of topics including: The 2nd Amendment , President Obama, hunter’s rights, the 70′s music scene, concealed carry and much more! There isn’t a dull moment in this episode as The Motor Ctiy Madman speaks his mind. You don’t want to miss it.

Famous Professional Hunter Jim Shockey highlights this weeks show! He is the only man on the face of the planet to complete the North American Super Slam- taking all 28 of the continents big game animals with only a muzzle loader. Jim also hosts the Outdoor Channel’s “Jim Shockey’s Hunting Adventures.”

TPWD Whitetaill Program Leader Mitch Lockwood also joins the show and Mitch goes on the Antler Restriction hot seat! We are talking AR’s and much more.

Newly appointed TPWD Coastal Fisheries Director Robin Reichers stops by for a visit 3 days into his gig as the head of our coastal fisheries. Range artist Chris Knight and Texas Rangers Hall of Famer Rusty Greer are also guests this week. Rusty talks about his ranch G-29 Farms and Chris talks about growing up fishing the Green River.