This week we are thrilled to be joined by Carlton Ward and Tori Linder from the Path of the Panther project. We finally found someone who loves to talk panthers more than us! It was interesting to learn the latest concerning the plight of the Florida Panther and the Wildlife Corridor that could connect the cats to the panhandle of Florida and beyond. There are so many moving pieces to manage. Carlton is a world class National Geographic photographer and Tori has dedicated her life to conservation projects from Africa to the Everglades.  Their documentary and book, Path of the Panther, was ..read more

This week we are joined in studio with fisheries manager, Robby Mays, and we discuss how to control and prevent aquatic weeds. Robby has a wealth of knowledge concerning managing fish and ponds, and our conservation covers many topics. A quality pond can provide so much enjoyment...but they REALLY need management. Join on our quest to learn how to build the perfect pond. Listen, Learn and Enjoy!  Support the show Stay connected with GameKeepers: Instagram: @mossyoakgamekeepers Facebook: @GameKeepers Twitter: @MOGameKeepers YouTube: @MossyOakGameKeepers Website: https://mossyoakgamekeeper ..read more

This week we learn about ticks and tick borne diseases along with the details of a promising discovery. Researchers have learned the blood of white-tailed deer kills the bacterium that causes Lyme disease. We are joined by Dr. Stephen Rich of UMass at Amherst, a tick and tick disease expert who explains it all to us.  We are also joined by Dr. Lyon Brown, a medical doctor and local friend who helps us make sense of it all. Don’t be scared of ticks, be informed and protect yourself. Listen, Learn and Enjoy. Support the show Stay connected with GameKeepers: Instagram: @mossyoakgamekeepers ..read more

 This week Rob Kinney and Dudley Phelps take over the podcast studio to hit on a few of the many habitat-related questions we get from our listeners. The questions are short, but in true “Dudley style” the answers are on point yet all over the place at the same time. We wouldn’t have it any other way! Listen, Learn, and Enjoy. Show Notes : [1] Nativ Nursery's Wildflower & Nativ Grass Seeds [2] Check out the Nativ Nursery's Oak Tree Offerings [3] BioLogic Plant & Soil with Organix (Fertilizer) [4] READ: Learn more about Wild Turkeys with the Wild Turkey Lab [5] Enter into the ra ..read more

This week we welcome Heath North and Jason Pieroni, from Stratton Seed Company, to the podcast to help us understand the magical soybean. There may not be a more nutritious and highly desired food source for whitetails that can provide almost 4 seasons of the year. Soybeans are close to being the magic silver bullet of deer forages, but not all soybeans are equal and Heath explains the differences. When to plant, how deep, how big of an area to plant, broadcast or drill, glyphosate tolerance and when to spray, understanding the growth processes, inoculation, and more! It’s a fascinating discus ..read more

This week Dr. Mike Chamberlain drops in and we discuss a variety of topics. Mike updates us on the extensive research his team is doing on the LPDV virus, we talk turkey hunting safety after learning of several accidents, and he dispels a few old wives’ tales that we bring up. All in all it’s an interesting discussion centered around the wild turkey. Listen, Learn and Enjoy.  Show Notes: Stay connect with Dr. Chamberlain  Website: https://wildturkeylab.com/ Instagram: @wildturkeydoc Twitter: @wildturkeydoc Facebook: @MichaelChamberlain  Support the show Stay connected with GameK ..read more

This week Dr. Shane Bernard tells us the history of Avery Island in Louisiana, including fascinating stories about the conservation efforts of E. A. “Ned” McIlhenny (1872-1949), the son of TABASCO® Sauce inventor E. McIlhenny. As the story goes, this man single handedly saved the imperiled Snowy Egret by creating protected sanctuary on the island that by 1911, had a thriving population over 100,000 birds.  E. A. also banded over 300,000 birds and waterfowl to learn their migration habits, along with authoring a book with Charles Jordan about wild turkeys. The 2200 acre island also is home ..read more

This week we tell all about some turkey misses we remember that haunt us to this day. We’re joined in studio by Dr. Michael Chamberlain, who listens to our stories, laughs at us, comments his wisdom and then shares his own story. Toxey joins us late and gives an update on Mr. Fox and a hunt they shared that morning. However – the theme is misses – and if you turkey hunt much it’s going to happen to you as well! We hope you can learn something you can apply to your hunts to help keep you from being haunted by a miss. Listen, Learn, Enjoy.  Support the show Stay connected with GameKeepers ..read more

This week we have a world leader in wildlife conservation discussing the history and future of wildlife conservation. Mr. Shane Mahoney is a well-spoken, lifelong advocate for wild places and the wildlife that inhabits them. Everyone should take the time to listen to his retelling of the past and his insight into the future. It’s an interesting discussion that made us even more thankful for our wildlife heritage and conservation heroes. We all learned something. This one will make you think! Listen, Learn and Enjoy. Show Notes: Shane Mahoney on Facebook  Shane Mahoney on Instagram  S ..read more

This week the Gamekeeper crew continues to entertain our audience with more turkey stories. You’ll hear from an expanded group of hunters as they tell some of their favorite turkey tales. We hang on every word and pay tribute the grandest of all gamebirds. You might even learn something. Listen, Learn, and Enjoy!  Support the show Stay connected with GameKeepers: Instagram: @mossyoakgamekeepers Facebook: @GameKeepers Twitter: @MOGameKeepers YouTube: @MossyOakGameKeepers Website: https://mossyoakgamekeeper.com/ Join the Gamekeeper Field Notes Newsletter: https://bit.ly/GKField_Notes Join ..read more