Speak The Language

we are on the final piece of this quail in the southeast series. this is it. the last piece of the puzzle. the crossing of the finish line. the light at the end of the bobwhite tunnel. and I sincerely hope that you’ve enjoyed this as much as I have- quite frankly this is the most time and energy I’ve ever put into one topic and it’s been completely worth it. So let’s end strong, shall we? Last week we focused heavily on learning why or the many why’s I should probably say that caused us to lose our quail populations. We heard from subject experts Dr. Mark Mcconnel and Quail forever biologist john mark Curtis. they taught us more about quail habitat needs and the changes in our current landscape that gave us a better understanding as to why quail simply cannot exist here like they did in the past. This week is all about the present and the future. I think both are important to think about. This week we’ll hear from more subject experts to explain those to us and let us know how much, if any real hope there is

Last week we took our first in depth look into the story of Quail here in the southeast. We heard from a man who has lived and  hunted quail in Mississippi long enough to recall a time when you woudn’t catch an odd look for pulling up to a Mississippi gas station with an english pointer in your truck. We also heard from a man who was born in raised in Tennessee, and grew an interest in quail mainly from the stories from his dad on how things used to be.  Last week’s episode was meant to pull on your heart strings a tad, to possibly get you thinking about a type of hunting that maybe you haven’t tried yet. and maybe you haven’t tried it because it’s not readilly available to you like deer, squirrel, or turkey hunting is. Unfortunately, if you live in Mississippi or most other places in the southeast, it’s not readily available to you. But it used to be.  This week we are going to dig hard into the question of why? why did we lose our quail and what caused it   But first, before we dive in, I’m going to pose fe

For the next few weeks we are going to be discussing a single subject in a more in depth manner than we have ever done in the history of this podcast.but First, let me pose a few questions that may make you think. Right now, while your listening to this podcast, whether you’re in driving down the road, sitting at your desk, got your headphones on at the gym- wherever you are- take a second to think about your favorite game species- this could be your favorite animal to hunt, your favorite animal to encounter in the woods, whatever. think about that animal and then think about why that animal is your favorite.  Maybe you had a really memorable bow hunt for a whitetail buck that just has always stuck with you. Maybe it was duck hunt on picture perfect day with good buddies, and number of ducks that came in matched the amount of laughs and stories that were shared in the blind that day. Maybe It was your first turkey hunt with your dad.  Whatever that reason may be, I think we could all agree, as outdoors men an

We talk with Anthony Ballard, the Black Bear Program Coordinator in the state of Mississippi about the status of black bears in the state. We learn about the history of black bears in the state, their general life cycle and ecology, and also what types of research has been done along with what is currently ongoing. In this episode we try to tackle everything that's associated with black bears- the good, the bad, and the ugly. The hope is that if you listen to this episode from start to finish, you will be left with a better understanding and appreciation of the animal, as well as an understanding to why it's so important that we continue to work hard to restore them. 

We are into November, A cold front is moving in, and we finally have enough rain in the forecast to justify planting food plots. This episode is all about plotting, planning, strategizing, and taking what was learned in the first year of hunting a new place and adjusting for this deer season that is upon us now. 

Welcome back for the first episode of the 2023-2024 hunting season! If you have followed along with this show for a while, then you know we are a sucker for a good hunting story! This one involves a recent trip to the mountains of New Mexico for the enchanted month of September, when the air is crisp and the elk are bugling. Garrett Grey, Primos product manager, had the opportunity to have his first chance at an archery bull, and we were lucky enough to be there with from start to finish! Enjoy! 

In this episode I sit down with my older brother, Brett Pickle, to talk about his very recent, first successful, turkey hunt. Even though the hunt itself happened quick, this has been well over three years in the making. Check it out! 

Any turkey hunter will tell you that every turkey they get is special but none captures the heart quite like the first. In this episode I get to share in telling the very special story of my wife's first turkey hunt. As every turkey hunting story should, it's full of unexpected twists and turns. 

This week Jordan and I discuss the craziness that has unfolded in the early part of our home state's turkey season so far. Everyone loves a good turkey story! Check it out! 

Let's catch up on the action of spring turkey season so far. We've had hens charging at a coyote, very cooperative osceola gobblers, a bonafide sneak hunt, participating in turkey research projects, and more! 

Join us for the recording from our live show that took place February 28, 2023. We talk about the the people and organizations that came before us and made turkey hunting possible for future generations, we talk with Pete Daughtery from Turkeys For Tomorrow about current research projects, and as always we make room for hunting stories and laughs. 

First and foremost, this episode's purpose is to be informative and perhaps shine a light on an issue that could potentially be doing much more harm than good. We are joined by Dr. Marcus Lashley and Dr. Will Gulsby to discuss a subject that hasn't been talked about much; the effects of baiting/supplemental feeding on wild turkeys. I assure you that you don't want to miss this one. 

We interviewed our wives about their first every turkey hunting experiences with us! As you could imagine, between some misses, spooked turkeys, and stolen turkeys, things get pretty interesting to say the least! I can promise you, this is one you don't want to miss! 

Dr. Gulsby and Dr. Lashley are two of the foremost experts in realm of wild turkeys. Today we join them to discuss some of the most nuanced and talked out subjects in the turkey hunting world today. What to expect: - the decline of turkey populations and its severity -some states have changed their season framework. What's the impact? - Are methods of take a genuine/plausible cause for concern? -current research projects to pay attention to  and much more. Check it out!

It is officially February, which, to Jordan and I means that we are officially free to talk all we want about spring and gobbling turkeys without anyone giving us any grief. In this conversation we'll talk about plans for spring, plans for turkey season prep, plans for live podcasts, and a whole lot more. 

Matt Ryan is a veterinarian working out of Oxford,MS with a special interest in working and sporting dogs. In this episode, we allow Matt to educate us one some topics that every hunting dog owner should be knowledgable about. 

Lake and Brad sit down to discuss the current deer season at the new camp, their most recent successful hunt, and the rut activity that is picking up on a daily basis 

Ike Eastman is the president of Eastman's Publishing and long time personality on Eastman's Hunting TV, along with all of the other video content they put out. On this episode, Ike discusses the current issues and concern surrounding the sage grouse, and how its effects stretch far beyond the plight of the singular bird. It also effects public land access, other types of recreation, our energy resources, and much more. You don't want to miss this one. 

Lake and Jordan discuss their two most recent hunting trips. Jordan took to the Midwest for highly sought after whitetail rut. Lake headed to the North woods for ruffed grouse, pheasant, and a chance to run his dog. Thankfully, both were successful and came back with stories to tell! 

Logan Stark is the Producer of Content at Black Rifle Coffee Company and is in charge of the creation and dissemination of social media content. He served in the United States Marine Corps as a Scout Sniper. He went on to multiple deployments, including serving in Afghanistan. Logan is going to be part of a project called, Triple 7, which is a 7-day journey across 7 continents to raise funds in support of the children of special operations soldiers who gave their lives on the battlefield and our combat veterans who have been severely wounded or require transition assistance. To donate to the cause visit triple7.givesmart.com