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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

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EP: 486 | More Whitetail Research

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2026/10/06

On this episode we’re joined by Dr. Jacob Dykes and Dr. Eric Michel of the MSU Deer Lab. We talk velvet shedding, bachelor groups, early season, new population data and the tell us a about a huge new research project they will be launching. Jeff Lindsey also joins us to learn about the project. Listen, Learn and Enjoy. If you enjoyed this Gamekeeper episode, send the guys a message and don’t forget to include your contact info so we can reach you if you win a prize! Support the show Stay co...

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EP: 485 | Beaver Control and Explosives

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2026/10/02

On this episode we’re joined in studio by expert beaver trapper and explosive expert George Brown. Beavers are industrious critters and can back up a lot of water given the chance. We talk about draining and creating wetland areas to protect timber and create waterfowl impoundments. Using explosives to clear beaver dams and move water is a dangerous job and George has years of experience. It’s a an interesting discussion. Listen, Learn and Enjoy. If you enjoyed this Gamekeep...

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EP: 484 |Thermal Drones, Deer Movement & the Science...

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2026/09/29

On this episode we’re joined by Derrick Dixon, founder of Whitetail Research, a research-driven media platform based in Southern Missouri. Derrick puts questions hunters have debated for years to the test through real-world field research, studying everything from deer movement and behavior, coyote interactions, population density, nocturnal activity, and the effects of temperature on deer movement. Derrick approach is simple: ask the questions, do the research, and let the evidence lead the ...

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EP: 483 | Build a Better Food Plot: Planting...

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2026/09/25

On this episode we’re joined by Nathan Hood and Justin Henderson to talk food plot planting techniques. We talk everything from throw and mow to traditional disking, the importance of cultipacking, hand seeding, atv seeders, and a deep dive in how a grain drill works. With the recent years of drought, preserving moisture is important. Implementing a no till technique has proven itself a valid process and we learn about it. Listen, Learn and Enjoy. If you enjoyed this Gamekeeper e...

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EP: 482 | Can you Cull Your Way to Better Bucks?

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2026/09/22

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 provide enhanced nutrition in a variety of ways but what about genetics? Can you cull your way to better bucks over time? We get this question answered as they explain the 20 plus year research project that set out to understand this issue. Its amazing what t...

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EP: 481 | Moultrie Camera Details Explained

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2026/09/20

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-planning features you are missing out and possibly not getting all the info you possibly can. Marks a wealth of knowledge and explains it all. Listen Learn and Enjoy. If you enjoyed this Gamekeeper episode, send the guys a message and don’t forget to in...

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EP: 480 | Muskies Explained

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2026/09/18

On this episode, we’re joined by famed Minnesota fishing guide Kip Veith 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 North America that now has a greater distribution, thanks to many state agencies giving it a chance in their home waters. Muskie fishermen are a different breed, and we can all respect their determination. October is prime time in many areas for catching bi...

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EP: 479 | Aging Bucks with Dr. Mick Hellickson

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2026/09/15

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-traditional tips. Mick is a renowned biologist who’s had his hands and binoculars on lots of bucks through the years and gives great advice to help a Gamekeeper make the best educated decisions. Listen, Learn and Enjoy. If you enjoyed this Gamekeeper ...

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EP: 478 | Adventure Hunts!

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2026/09/11

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 “bucket list” hunts, and Carl will motivate you to go. He also has a very special memory of being in remote Alaska when 9-11 occurred and not knowing what was happening and no planes could pick up his hunting party. It’s a sobering memory of a difficul...

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EP: 477 | The Science of Whitetails with Dr. Mick...

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2026/09/08

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 the details of growing larger bucks and managing a herd. Listen, Learn and Enjoy. If you enjoyed this Gamekeeper episode, send the guys a message and don’t forget to include your contact info so we can reach you if you win a prize! Support the sh...

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EP: 476 | Deer Season Rifle Prep

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2026/09/04

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 in and using binoculars and range finders properly. These products are the key to making a hunt successful as well as more enjoyable. It’s never too early to get ready! Listen, Learn and Enjoy. If you enjoyed this Gamekeeper episode, send th...

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EP: 475 | Dove Season

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2026/09/01

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 good shoot so much. Houston explains some of the biology of the dove and Jay explains how to have an enjoyable, safe hunt and make a field last. There is a lot more to it than most people think. Listen, Learn and Enjoy. If you enjoyed this ...

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EP: 474 | The Mysterious Catalpa Tree and Worms

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2026/08/29

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? What if you don’t have any worms, what can you do? Our guest, Brian Anderson, is an expert on catalpa trees and catalpa worms, and we all learned so much from him. Listen, Learn and Enjoy. If you enjoyed this Gamekeeper episode, send the guys a message...

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EP: 473 | Tractor Wisdom

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2026/08/28

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 needs, which transmission type is best to work to look for in a used tractor, we ask a lot of questions. Listen, Learn and Enjoy. If you enjoyed this Gamekeeper episode, send the guys a message and don’t forget to include your contact info s...

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EP: 472 | Hope for the Gentleman Bob White

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2026/08/25

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 turkey, James clearly loves the sport and respects the traditions. We discuss the past, present and future of the Gentleman Bob and much more. Turns out all this effort to help wild turkeys could be benefiting the wild quail also. Listen, Learn a...

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EP: 471 | Gamekeeper Scouting School

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2026/08/21

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 unlock what’s happening on your hunting area. Our friends at Moultrie are changing the game with technology and we are here for it. Listen, Learn and Enjoy. If you enjoyed this Gamekeeper episode, send the guys a message and don’t forget to i...

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EP: 470 | Adam Wainwright the Gamekeeper

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2026/08/18

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 hunting and in fact the Drury’s during his time there lit a fire in him to manage a property! After retiring from MLB Adam moved back to his home state of Georgia and purchased a rough 1600 acre property that was truly a blank slate and is in the proce...

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EP: 469 | Drones For Wildlife Surveys

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2026/08/14

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 survey up a few notches. We’re all familiar with doing annual deer censuses with trail cameras, but these guys have determined a way to have instant data. Its impressive. We talk about what all they have learned that could benefit a Gamekeeper. We al...

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EP: 468 Aquatic Weed Management with Dr. Jay Shelton

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2026/08/11

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 more frustrating when owning a pond than having weeds that prevent you from being able to fish it? We talk about construction, permits, revamping old ponds, chemicals, how to apply, grass carp and how these crazy weeds get into ponds. It’s a great conver...

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EP: 467 | The Mystery of the Ivory-billed Woodpecker

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2026/08/07

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 working on endangered and threatened, at-risk, and other species of conservation concern throughout the Southeast Region. Bobby Harrison, a noted birding expert has quite a history with the Ivory-billed. He frequently goes on searching expeditions, has rep...

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