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Alex Rutledge and co-host Mike "Redbone" Crase call in live from 1st Class Whitetails in Rutland, Ohio, for Turkey Camp 2026. Joining the show are hunter Jason Weekley — a former professional rodeo roper turned farrier from Florida — and digital marketing pro Sam Santorita of Sharp Line Growth Media. The crew recaps three days of grinding Ohio Easterns, including a heart-pounding morning where a big long beard came in hot at 25 yards... only to walk away with a limp (and a nickname). Plus: Cardinals and Royals baseball, the Chiefs' offseason, Missouri elk and bear permits, a Hannah Harper/American Idol shoutout, and a bonus recipe segment featuring jalapeño bacon poppers, butter-fried turkey strips, and the great air fryer debate.

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• 0:00 – Welcome & Hunt Recap Intro
• 3:03 – Sports Talk: Cardinals, Royals & Chiefs
• 4:20 – High School Sports & Missouri Elk/Bear Permits
• 8:40 – Jason Weekley – Florida Boy, Pro Rodeo & Turkey Obsession
• 13:20 – Day 1: Six Miles & No Turkeys
• 16:06 – Day 2: Gobblers in the Canyon & the Shot That Wasn't
• 19:24 – Day 3 Morning: Limp Leroy & the Miss Heard 'Round Ohio
• 26:33 – Sam's Marketing Business & Camp Wrap-Up
• 28:20 – Farrier Life: High-End Horses vs. Yard Darts
• 34:55 – Looking Ahead: Day 3 Evening Hunt & Closing
• 37:57 – BONUS: Wild Turkey Recipes
• 44:11 – Hannah Harper & American Idol Shoutout

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Host Alex Rutledge and Mike "Redbone" Crase is joined by country music recording artist Tyler Farr and Kentucky turkey hunter & butcher chef Tim Harris for a jam-packed episode straight from the Ozarks. They cover a tough spring turkey season in Missouri, a wild story about getting permission to hunt an elderly woman's farm — and killing a 24.5-pound gobbler within 15 minutes — plus NFL takes, local high school sports, and an upcoming benefit concert in Van Buren. Tyler shares stories about Luke Bryan's hunting habits, his Buck Commander ownership, and a classic 20-year-old memory of missing a turkey in front of Alex. Tim and Tyler also trade their best wild turkey recipes, from classic pan-fried to pickle-juice marinated strips. A true American roots conversation about faith, hunting, food, and friendship.

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• Intro & Spring Turkey Season Report
• Current Events: NFL, Local Sports & Cardinals Talk
• Upcoming Events: Whole Kids Outreach Benefit & Mae Estes
• Segment 2: Tim Harris – The Butcher Chef from Kentucky
• Tim's Hunt at Alex's Camp – 3 Days in Missouri
• The Permission Hunt: Elderly Lady's Farm & the Big Gobbler
• Segment 3: Tyler Farr – Turkey Hunting & Buck Commander
• Tyler on Luke Bryan, Buck Commander & Tennessee Hunting
• Segment 4: Old Memories – Tyler's First Turkey Hunt with Alex
• Wild Turkey Recipes: Fried, Smoked & Pickle Juice Method
• Show Wrap-Up & Closing Prayer

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Alex Rutledge is calling in from his little red tracker deep in Missouri turkey country, joined by the one and only Bad Bob, Jimmy, and a very special mystery guest known only as "Jack." Country music artist Kevin Weldon drops in to talk about his iconic redneck hunting songs that racked up nearly a billion downloads, what he's been up to since stepping back from recording, and his big new project — a Christmas feature film called The Wishlist, set for a 2027 release. Kevin also shares a brand-new praise and worship song he's been crafting for years that he believes could go worldwide. Jack, a 78-year-old waterfowl and turkey fanatic, shares his hunting adventures, the hilarious story of a mounted deer that got revenge from the wall, and why it's never too late to chase longbeards. Plus — turkey recipes, current sports talk, field reports from a tough Missouri spring turkey season, and the usual chaos courtesy of Bad Bob and Jimmy.

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1:46 – Show Open & Intro2:06 – Meet Kevin Weldon, Bad Bob & Jimmy4:39 – Current Events & Sports Talk6:53 – Turkey Hunting Struggles This Season11:05 – Kevin Weldon: Background & Redneck Hunting Songs19:03 – Kevin's New Movie: The Wishlist22:58 – Meet Jack – A Turkey Hunting Legend at 7832:56 – Kevin's New Christian Song & Spiritual Journey37:56 – Turkey Recipes & Cooking Tips40:27 – How to Find Kevin Weldon & Show Wrap-Up

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Alex Rutledge and Red Bone are joined by special guest Richard Kraft — owner of Gelco Outdoors in Fort Smith, Arkansas — to share the story of his 11-year-old grandson Scout's successful Missouri youth Turkey hunt. After two years of near-misses, Scout finally closes the deal on a longbeard in the Missouri Ozarks. The guys break down the full hunt strategy — roosting the birds the night before, working through hung-up gobblers and seven Jakes, and finally making the right call to seal the deal. They also discuss the deep bond between a grandfather and grandson, lessons learned in the field, and why passing down the hunting tradition matters. Bonus segment: Turkey and crappie recipes plus a look inside Gelco Outdoors.

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• 0:00 – Intro & Welcome
• 3:09 – Cardinals, Chiefs & Current Events
• 9:05 – Scout's Story – Who Is He?
• 17:30 – The Hunt Breakdown – Strategy & Setup
• 23:01 – The Final Call – Closing the Deal
• 26:47 – Grandfather & Grandson Bond
• 35:18 – Podcast Bonus – Recipes & Gelco Outdoors

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Alex Rutledge and Red Bone welcome Jason Lapp, Director of Marketing and Sales for 12 Point Hunting Blinds, to talk spring Turkey season and youth hunting. They cover why a quality blind can make all the difference for young hunters, how to build their confidence in the field, and what to do when the forecast calls for rain. Plus — stick around for the bonus segment where the guys swap wild Turkey recipes including fried nuggets, brined and grilled breast, smoked Turkey, and the Chick-fil-A pickle juice secret. Also featuring Cardinals baseball talk, high school sports updates, and NIL/transfer portal debates.

Sponsors: Eagle Seed, Wise Eye Technologies, 12 Point Hunting Blinds, Hornaday Ammunition, Spendo Arms

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• 1:34 — Show Intro & Current Events (Cardinals, high school baseball/softball, college sports NIL talk)
• 10:39 — Intro to Jason Lapp & 12 Point Hunting Blinds (Pennsylvania turkey season, blind design & features)
• 19:32 — 12 Point Blinds for Turkey & Youth Hunting (insulation, blackout curtains, mobility, dealer info)
• 29:38 — Youth Season, Weather Strategy & Turkey Behavior (rain hunting, safety, building kids' confidence, proper gear)
• 38:49 — Bonus: Turkey Recipes & Cooking Tips (fried nuggets, brined & grilled, smoked breast, pickle juice brine, injection)

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Alex Rutledge and Red Bone kick off the spring Turkey season with current hunting dates for Missouri and Arkansas, then sit down with Jahred Gamez — Director of Marketing for SDS Imports and Spandau Arms — for a wide-ranging conversation about what makes Spandau shotguns the hottest value in the Turkey woods. Jared shares why affordability doesn't mean compromise, how to pattern your gun with ammo you can grab at Walmart, and his take on raising young hunters the right way. Plus, in the bonus segment, Jared shares a hilarious story about his backyard gobbler named Butterball and two delicious wild Turkey recipes. Whether you're a seasoned hunter or just breaking in your first youth hunter this season, this episode is packed with practical tips and good laughs.

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TimeChapter1:34 | Show Open & Current Events
2:19 | Turkey Season Dates & Regulations
3:27 | Introducing Jared Gamez – Spandau Arms / SDS Imports
7:49 | Interview Begins: Jared Gamez on Hunting & Spandau Arms
17:32 | Why Spandau Arms Is Taking the Industry by Storm
20:40 | Patterning Shotguns & Affordable Ammo for Turkey Season
27:00 | Tips for Hunting with Youth Hunters
33:49 | Small Game Hunting to Prep Kids for Big Game
39:00 | Bonus Segment: Backyard Turkeys & Butterball the Gobbler
42:52 | Wild Turkey Recipes with Jared Gamez

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Alex Rutledge and the American Roots Outdoors crew welcome back hillbilly barber, outdoor writer, and river conservationist Richard Whiteside from Donovan, Missouri for a packed episode. The guys kick off with a discussion on a controversial Illinois bill that would tax ammunition and require serial numbers on every round — and what it could mean for hunters across the Midwest. Then they dive deep into the 2026 spring turkey season: why gobblers are quiet, how the warm weather has pushed the breeding cycle weeks ahead, and what that means for hunters heading into youth season. Richard shares gripping stories of outsmarting pressured birds, including a gobbler that took three days to pattern, and the moment he realized sometimes you have to "deer hunt" a turkey. The crew also covers the River Master's Elite Series smallmouth bass tournament schedule, plus details on Richard's Current River County Line Trash Bash cleanup event. In the bonus segment: wild turkey recipes, raising heritage breed turkeys, a father-son hunting lesson, and a closing scripture to cap off a great show.

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• 1:26 — Show Open & Introductions
• 3:38 — Illinois Hunting Tax Proposal
• 7:02 — Sports Update: Cardinals, Royals & NCAA Tournament
• 10:18 — Segment 2: Richard Whiteside on Turkey Hunting
• 12:12 — Turkey Population & Breeding Season Observations
• 21:57 — Segment 3: Hunting Tough Gobblers & Spur Length
• 23:42 — Memorable Turkey Hunts & Hunting Strategy
• 25:51 — Current River Cleanup Event
• 39:49 — Bonus Segment: Patience, Wild Turkey Recipes & Final Stories
• 42:40 — Wild Turkey Cooking Tips with Richard

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Join hosts Alex Rutledge and Red Bone Mike Grace for an action-packed episode covering turkey hunting techniques, local sports championships, and memorable hunting stories. In this episode, Alex demonstrates advanced turkey vocalizations using multiple diaphragm calls (M150, Little Loose Lips, E250), shares expert tips on turkey behavior and breeding patterns, and recounts unforgettable hunts from Louisiana and Missouri. The hosts also discuss the Missouri and Liberty Eagles' Final Four runs, Arkansas Razorbacks' championship potential, and Kansas City Chiefs' roster moves. Plus, hear heartwarming stories about Alex's granddaughter Wren learning to turkey call at 8 months old, get details on the upcoming Craig Morgan concert, and learn a delicious wild turkey taquitos recipe. Special announcement: Congressman Jason Smith joins next week's show!

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• Introduction & Turkey Vocalizations (0:00)
• Sports Roundup: Final Four & Championship Talk (1:42)
• Turkey Season Preview & NWTF Banquet (10:11)
• Wise Eye Camera Technology (11:12)
• Turkey Behavior & Weather Impact (11:59)
• Remembering Shorty - Inspiration Story (9:31)
• M150 Call Demonstration (16:42)
• Little Loose Lips Call Demo (23:04)
• E250 Call for Locating & Finishing (25:12)
• Louisiana Gator Farm Hunt Story (26:49)
• Linda's Turkey Hunt While Pregnant (33:24)
• Baby Wren Learning to Turkey Call (36:06)
• Wild Turkey Taquitos Recipe (41:41)
• Congressman Jason Smith Preview & Closing (46:18)

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