Gamekeeper Podcast
Highlighting hunters and wildlife, the Mossy Oak Gamekeepers podcast exists to improve your hunting, fishing and outdoor skills by delivering science based wildlife management practices plus hands on hunt/fish strategies and techniques. Our top notch guests will educate and entertain while we celebrate wildlife, discuss the latest research, detail hunting tactics, explore old legends and listen to some great stories. Managing wildlife and habitat can improve your time afield. Listening to the Gamekeeper podcast will give you a new perspective. You don’t want to miss these.
Episodes
482 episodes
EP: 482 | Can you Cull Your Way to Better Bucks?
On this episode we’re joined by Dr. Bronson Strickland and Dr. Mick Hellickson to explain the results of their lengthy study on culling bucks. Genetics and nutrition are buzz words that deer biologists reference all the time. We can help provid...
EP: 481 | Moultrie Camera Details Explained
On this EXTRA episode Mark Olis of Moultrie joins us to explain the many high tech features of the new Moultrie EDGE 4 cameras and the App. Cameras are a big part of how we monitor our deer and if you don’t understand to use all the hunt-planni...
EP: 480 | Muskies Explained
On this episode, we’re joined by famed Minnesota fishing guide Kip Vieth to explain the many nuances of muskie fishing. You might be thinking, “I don’t have muskellunge where I fish,” but just trust us—this is an interesting fish native to Nort...
EP: 479 | Aging Bucks with Dr. Mick Hellickson
On this episode we’re joined once again by Dr. Mick Hellickson to discuss aging deer on the hoof. Aging bucks can be challenging at times (like during the summer and peak rut), and Mick shares how he does it including a couple of non-traditiona...
EP: 478 | Adventure Hunts!
On this episode we’re joined by Carl Ackerman. Carl decided at a young age to hunt as much as possible and as many species as he could. He has some great stories of hunts and travels from all over North America and Africa. We all dream of those...
EP: 477 | The Science of Whitetails with Dr. Mick Hellickson
On this episode we’re joined by the whitetail expert Dr. Mick Hellickson. Mick has an impressive resume and it’s a great conversation with a deeply scientific minded Gamekeeper who thinks about managing deer every day and pays attention to all ...
EP: 476 | Deer Season Rifle Prep
On this episode we’re joined by hunter, optics expert and Leupold head man Bruce Pettit. Bruce has been around optics at a high level a long time. He gave us some insight into how scopes have improved, but also covered tips for sighting i...
EP: 475 | Dove Season
On this episode we celebrate the fun and traditions of a good ole dove shoot. We’re joined by Houston Haven of MDWFP and longtime dove field preparer and hunter Jay Chancellor. It’s a fun discussion that will remind everyone just why we enjoy a...
EP: 474 | The Mysterious Catalpa Tree and Worms
On this episode, we learn about the fascinating catalpa tree and its ability to produce the fine fish bait known as catalpa worms. Where do these trees grow? How do you recognize them, and how can you encourage your trees to produce more worms?...
EP: 473 | Tractor Wisdom
On this episode we discuss new and used tractors with seasoned mechanic Clay Davis who runs the Gamekeeper Garage. Clay spends his days keeping everything running and has learned a lot through the years. From hooking up attachments, horsepower ...
EP: 472 | Hope for the Gentleman Bob White
On this episode we’re joined by Dr. James Martin of UGA to discuss northern bobwhite quail and much more. James is an interesting guy who loves the old ways and clings to them. Whether its following a brace of dogs or sitting down to a gobbling...
EP: 471 | Gamekeeper Scouting School
On this episode we discuss scouting and game camera tips. Our weekends are precious, and knowledge from careful scouting can reveal so much. There is an art to camera placement and getting the best informative pictures that can help you u...
EP: 470 | Adam Wainwright the Gamekeeper
This week we’re joined by former Major League Baseball All-Star and Gamekeeper Adam Wainwright. Adam played 18 seasons for the St. Louis Cardinals, winning a World Series in the process. During those years he never strayed from his love of deer...
EP: 469 | Drones For Wildlife Surveys
On this episode we’re joined by Kurt Colgrove and Justin Ballard of Paragon Aerial Solutions. These guys are using drones to do wildlife surveys (think deer, turkeys, pigs and even coyotes), but they are actually kicking your typical drone surv...
EP: 468 | Aquatic Weed Management with Dr. Jay Shelton
On this episode we’re joined by Dr. Jay Shelton of UGA to discuss pond management and especially aquatic weed problems. Jay is an obsessed fisherman and extremely knowledgeable about pond weeds and how to control them. Is there anything m...
EP: 467 | The Mystery of the Ivory-billed Woodpecker
On this episode we’re joined by two renowned birding enthusiasts to tell the story and help unwrap the mystery of the Ivory-billed Woodpecker (Campephilus principalis). Chuck Hunter is retired from the USFWS and spent his career ...
EP: 466 | The Story of the Red-cockaded Woodpecker
On this episode we’re joined by two experts, John Doresky and Will McDearman, to explain the story of the Red-cockaded Woodpecker. John is the current USFWS Recovery Coordinator and Will, now retired, was the previous coordinator. B...
EP: 465 | Modern Techniques for Studying Waterfowl
On this episode we’re joined by Orin Robinson of Cornell University to discuss the modern methods of monitoring birds and especially waterfowl. Orin is a Senior Research Associate in the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and has traveled the world stu...
EP: 464 | DO IT for the Ducks
On this very timely episode guests Dr. Scott Stephens and Dr. Mike Brasher of Ducks Unlimited explain some changes that are being considered to the Prairie Pothole region’s wetlands. These wetlands were voluntarily placed into waterfowl friendl...
EP: 463 | Dialing in on Deer with Mark Drury
On this episode we’re joined by Mark Drury to discuss getting ready for the white-tailed deer season. Mark always has interesting insight and wisdom when it comes to whitetails. We talk camera placement, licking branches, the moon, bachelor gro...
EP: 462 | The 16-Gauge
On this episode we’re joined by Rafe Nielsen of Browning to learn about the mysterious 16-gauge. It’s a great sized shotgun and many people swear by them but the 16 didn’t stay popular for many reasons. Why didn’t it take off? Is it still used ...
EP: 461 | Old Field Management
On this episode were joined by the great minds of Bronson Strickland and Bonner Powell of Wildlife Investments. We talk about an often overlooked area on hunting properties, old fields. We learn what’s the best strategy, techniques and wa...
EP: 460 | Re-Wilding our Landscape
On this episode we’re joined by Bob Brzuszek and Tim Schauwecker. Bob’s “retired” and Tim still teaches at the Mississippi State School of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Design. These guys are buddies and LOVE native plant...
EP: 459 | The Art of Taxidermy and Working for Turkeys
On this episode we’re joined by Ben, Hunter and Cole Mears. They are a father and sons taxidermy team that’s winning national awards and producing artistic forms to help other taxidermists. Beyond that that are serious Gamekeepers and Ben tells...
