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Why do people crave being unique? Are the Ozarks Unique? Does it matter?? We talk about it and we even got our infamous producer Dan to jump on the show to get the conversation started Enjoy!
On today's episode we're discussing the "unique-ness" of the...
Published 05/29/24
Vortex Optics - Industry Leading Scopes, Rangefinders, and Binoculars
Küat Racks - High Performing Vehicle Racks
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We're revisiting our episode with Rick Spicer from last year with a condensed version that focuses on Rick's pursuit of an outdoor experience rather than a result as well as his skill in building high-functioning hunting equipment and surviving a season of...
Published 05/22/24
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We're joined by the legendary Riverman of the Kings River, Mr. Doug Allen, to breakdown the season by season life cycle of Ozark rivers and creeks as well as to discuss his tips and tactics for fishing them, what types of bait fish to look for, and the...
Published 05/15/24
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We're looking back on our last 6 episodes and discussing some of our favorite moments from them: 1) White Bass 2) Feral Hog Eradication 3) Forest Conservation AND 4) Turkey Calling. Enjoy!
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Published 05/08/24
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We talk gobblers with the most famous turkey hunter in the world (according to Google), Mr. Ray Eye. In this episode you'll hear stories from Ray's hunts with legendary hunters, why he loves the Ozarks the most, and learn how to do a proper gobbler yelp...
Published 05/01/24
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We met up with White River super guide and friend, Steve Dally to discuss the highly anticipated periodical Cicada Hatch that last appeared 13 years ago in 2011. We discuss Steve's research on where he hypothesizes the bugs will be, what features to look for, and what...
Published 04/24/24
We're partnering with Umarex Airguns to showcase their NEW lineup of Air Rifles this weekend from 1-3 PM at Ozark Sportsman in Springdale, AR. Admission is FREE + we will be selling our first ever piece of merch BEFORE it becomes available online. We hope to see y'all there!
The Ozark podcast sits down with men and women from the Ozarks who have a passion for the outdoors. Our aim is to listen, learn, and pass along their knowledge and experiences to help you become a better...
Published 04/18/24
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We got to sit down with social media star and outdoor chef Cooking with Cajun to discuss his philosophy on food, heritage, and identity all while he was cooking us up some wild turkey (and yes, even some of his world famous MF Conebread). We discuss the ability of food...
Published 04/17/24
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We're joined by award-winning owl hooter Camron Tidwell to walk us through his tactics for hunting turkeys in the Ozarks. We discuss scouting strategy, when the right time to call is, and the importance of having a hunting buddy. We're also fortunate enough to have...
Published 04/10/24
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We're joined by Arkansas State Director of The Nature Conservancy, Roger Mangham, to discuss the health of our forests, the need for prescribed fire on the landscape, and what the future of forestry looks like in the Ozarks. Enjoy!
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Published 04/03/24
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We're joined by Feral Hog Program Coordinator for Arkansas Game and Fish, Ryan Farney (aka "Hog Guy") to discuss the feral hog problem and what we're doing about it. We unpack the different strategies & technology being used, the economic impacts of feral hog...
Published 03/27/24
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We're joined by Ozark legend Bill Butts on this episode to discuss all things temperate bass in the spring: where to find 'em, what gear to use, and how to land 'em. We also dive into their history, spawn patterns, and how to identify which lakes they're on....
Published 03/20/24
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We sat down on the tailgate with Myron Means and AJ Riggs of Arkansas Game and Fish AND Dr. Clay Hilton of Texas A&M Kingsville after our Black Bear Den Study in the National Forest. You've heard from Myron and AJ before and we were thrilled to get Dr. Clay Hilton...
Published 03/13/24
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We're staying home this week to discuss the WILD last month we've had adventuring out in the Ozarks, as well as announcing some exciting collaborations we have coming this fall (hint: episode 79). Also, more REEL REACTIONS! This is a fun one. Enjoy!
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Published 03/06/24
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What is Ozark cuisine? You may get hundreds of different answers to that question (though it's actually well-defined historically). And though the reasons for that are interesting, that's not what this episode is about...Rather, we really dig into WHAT it is, and we're joined by the perfect person to be our...
Published 02/28/24
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Lots of outdoorsman abandon their rods for the winter in hopes of putting some meat in the freezer, but NOT our esteemed guest for this episode: Mr. Jackson Butt. In addition to being a fishing guide on the King's River, Jackson is a student and advocate for wild rivers and streams in the Ozarks, and is uber...
Published 02/21/24
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We headed down to Van Buren, Arkansas to sit down with renaissance outdoorsman Mike Yancey of Pine Hollow Trapping and Supplies to discuss building long bows, crafting vintage flintlock rifles, and MAINLY: Trapping in the Ozarks. Why is there such a bad perception around trapping? Are there any benefits to it?...
Published 02/14/24
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Y'all loved part 1 of our interview with Dr. Brooks Blevins so as promised here's part 2, which might even be more insightful than the first. Dr. Blevins is the Noel Boyd professor of Ozarks Studies at Missouri State University and on this episode we continue where we left off on cultural identity, why it...
Published 02/07/24
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Part 1 of our 2-part interview with Dr. Brooks Blevins, the Noel Boyd professor of Ozarks Studies at Missouri State University, to discuss the history, geography, and culture of the Ozarks. Dr. Blevins is, beyond a doubt, the leading voice for Ozark history, and we dive into several fascinating topics in this...
Published 01/31/24
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The Kyles headed in different directions but partook in the same activity: some good old duck hunting. Wonder who had more success? + We react to some of our most viral reels from this past month of episodes. Quick reminder: Don't poke the Buffalo! Enjoy.
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Published 01/24/24
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The marabou jig has a loooooong history in the Ozarks, BUT most people have never heard it! Thankfully we're joined by father son duo Jerry & JD Dudley to not only discuss the history of the jig, but as well as their involvement with it through the years and how they use it to catch big fish....
Published 01/17/24
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What is a "glade" and why are we talking about them? A glade by definition is "an open space in a forest" and the Ozarks used to be covered in this habitat. Now, most of our glades are overgrown with cedars and mature forests and they're rare to find, but when you do find one, you're going to want to keep note...
Published 01/10/24
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For PART 2 of our 'Buffalo River' series we sit down with Gordon Watkins, President of the Buffalo River Watershed Alliance (BRWA) to discuss the environmental impact of the potential re-designation of the Buffalo National River to a National Park & Preserve.
We also discuss BRWA's ongoing lawsuit against...
Published 01/03/24
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To celebrate the holidays we were going to take the week off, BUT INSTEAD we decided not to leave y'all hanging and wanted to give our loyal listeners something fun to talk about with friends and family this holiday season.
This episode, we read 2 incredible stories straight out of SC Turnbo's "White River...
Published 12/27/23
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Singer, Songwriter, Outdoorsman, and the creator of our intro music, JD Clayton, invited us down to his workshop in Fort Smith, Arkansas to discuss his music, his inspirations, and his search for the Ozark Sound! Enjoy.
Y’all give it a listen, and get out in the woods!
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Published 12/20/23