EP: 497 | The Armistice Day Blizzard

On this special episode we are joined by Jon Steffes of Minnesota and he tells us the story of the 1940 Armistice day blizzard that took the lives of many duck hunters. Jon’s father endured the event and Jon used his memories and others account to write the book Wings in the Wind: The Armistice Day Storm of 1940. It’s a chilling story of heroic efforts and events that literally changed how weather gets forecast. 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 showStay connected with GameKeepers: Instagram: @mossyoakgamekeepers Facebook: @GameKeepers Twitter: @MOGameKeepersYouTube: @MossyOakGameKeepers Website: https://mossyoakgamekeeper.com/Enter The Gamekeeper Giveaway: https://bit.ly/GK_GiveawaySubscribe to Gamekeepers Magazine: https://bit.ly/GK_Magazine Buy a Single Issue of Gamekeepers Magazine: https://bit.ly/GK_Single_Issue  Join our Newsletters: Field Notes - https://bit.ly/GKField_Notes | The Branch - https://bit.ly/the_branchHave a question for us or a podcast idea? Email us at [email protected] 

On this episode we’re joined by Duncan Dobie, an old school outdoor writer whose writings have always centered around white-tailed deer. Duncan’s career gave him a front row seat as the big antler craze hit in the 80’s and 90’s and the many older bucks that were being exposed and their stories told. He also watched whitetail hunting hotspots develop as hunters learned and traveled to the locations in search of a bigger buck. He tells some great stories and we enjoyed our time. 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 showStay connected with GameKeepers: Instagram: @mossyoakgamekeepers Facebook: @GameKeepers Twitter: @MOGameKeepersYouTube: @MossyOakGameKeepers Website: https://mossyoakgamekeeper.com/Enter The Gamekeeper Giveaway: https://bit.ly/GK_GiveawaySubscribe to Gamekeepers Magazine: https://bit.ly/GK_Magazine Buy a Single Issue of Gamekeepers Magazine: https://bit.ly/GK_Single_Issue  Join our Newsletters: Field Notes - https://bit.ly/GKField_Notes | The Branch - https://bit.ly/the_branchHave a question for us or a podcast idea? Email us at [email protected] 

On this episode we’re joined by Dr. Dwayne Estes and Jeremy French of the Southeastern Grasslands Institute. There is so much to understand about what our landscape used to look like and why we should make an effort to restore it where we can. Dwayne is known as “The Prairie Preacher” as he has literally made it his life’s work to tell the grasslands story. We learned so much and many ways to benefit the wildlife we love. It was a fascinating discussion we think you will appreciate. 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 showStay connected with GameKeepers: Instagram: @mossyoakgamekeepers Facebook: @GameKeepers Twitter: @MOGameKeepersYouTube: @MossyOakGameKeepers Website: https://mossyoakgamekeeper.com/Enter The Gamekeeper Giveaway: https://bit.ly/GK_GiveawaySubscribe to Gamekeepers Magazine: https://bit.ly/GK_Magazine Buy a Single Issue of Gamekeepers Magazine: https://bit.ly/GK_Single_Issue  Join our Newsletters: Field Notes - https://bit.ly/GKField_Notes | The Branch - https://bit.ly/the_branchHave a question for us or a podcast idea? Email us at [email protected] 

On this episode we’re joined by Jeff and David Lindsey of the Lindsey Way to talk deer hunting. This father and son duo kill some giant deer and manage land in multiple states for the sole purpose of hunting big deer. Philosophizing on turkeys, elk, and waterfowl figure in as well. It’s a fun and enlightening conservation that all starts with the blessing of family. 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 showStay connected with GameKeepers: Instagram: @mossyoakgamekeepers Facebook: @GameKeepers Twitter: @MOGameKeepersYouTube: @MossyOakGameKeepers Website: https://mossyoakgamekeeper.com/Enter The Gamekeeper Giveaway: https://bit.ly/GK_GiveawaySubscribe to Gamekeepers Magazine: https://bit.ly/GK_Magazine Buy a Single Issue of Gamekeepers Magazine: https://bit.ly/GK_Single_Issue  Join our Newsletters: Field Notes - https://bit.ly/GKField_Notes | The Branch - https://bit.ly/the_branchHave a question for us or a podcast idea? Email us at [email protected] 

On this episode we talk with Stephen “Chuck” Crowell an Ohio bow hunter who has tagged two 200 inch plus bucks in two years. His recent 266 inch buck may be the new number #2 in Indiana after drying. Hard work, scouting, knocking on doors and a pile of patience led to his success. The story of the hunts for these bucks are amazing and the efforts he puts into his bow hunting mature bucks is impressive. 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 showStay connected with GameKeepers: Instagram: @mossyoakgamekeepers Facebook: @GameKeepers Twitter: @MOGameKeepersYouTube: @MossyOakGameKeepers Website: https://mossyoakgamekeeper.com/Enter The Gamekeeper Giveaway: https://bit.ly/GK_GiveawaySubscribe to Gamekeepers Magazine: https://bit.ly/GK_Magazine Buy a Single Issue of Gamekeepers Magazine: https://bit.ly/GK_Single_Issue  Join our Newsletters: Field Notes - https://bit.ly/GKField_Notes | The Branch - https://bit.ly/the_branchHave a question for us or a podcast idea? Email us at [email protected] 

On this episode we are joined by expert bow hunter Matt Brock to talk deer hunting. We all agreed, this is one of the best deer podcasts we’ve recorded. We talk about why we love it so much, strategies and tactics. We also discuss does bow hunting put more pressure on a property than rifle hunting. What does do you target?  What habitat improvements help the most. The answers may surprise you. Matt does a great job of explaining his thoughts of trying to kill mature bucks. 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 showStay connected with GameKeepers: Instagram: @mossyoakgamekeepers Facebook: @GameKeepers Twitter: @MOGameKeepersYouTube: @MossyOakGameKeepers Website: https://mossyoakgamekeeper.com/Enter The Gamekeeper Giveaway: https://bit.ly/GK_GiveawaySubscribe to Gamekeepers Magazine: https://bit.ly/GK_Magazine Buy a Single Issue of Gamekeepers Magazine: https://bit.ly/GK_Single_Issue  Join our Newsletters: Field Notes - https://bit.ly/GKField_Notes | The Branch - https://bit.ly/the_branchHave a question for us or a podcast idea? Email us at [email protected] 

On this episode were joined by old school duck hunter and decoy carver Dathan Skelton of Michigan. Dathan has found a love of the old dekes and duck hunting ways while carving  beautiful decoys himself under the brand Long Tail Decoys. He tells the story of his old hunting camp on Saginaw Bay and how the locals carved decoys for hunting. It’s a fascinating look back at our heritage and we learn what he is doing to preserve the traditions. Listen, Learn, 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 showStay connected with GameKeepers: Instagram: @mossyoakgamekeepers Facebook: @GameKeepers Twitter: @MOGameKeepersYouTube: @MossyOakGameKeepers Website: https://mossyoakgamekeeper.com/Enter The Gamekeeper Giveaway: https://bit.ly/GK_GiveawaySubscribe to Gamekeepers Magazine: https://bit.ly/GK_Magazine Buy a Single Issue of Gamekeepers Magazine: https://bit.ly/GK_Single_Issue  Join our Newsletters: Field Notes - https://bit.ly/GKField_Notes | The Branch - https://bit.ly/the_branchHave a question for us or a podcast idea? Email us at [email protected] 

This week we’re joined by Dr. Harry Jacobson an old school deer professor and the man credited with helping install Mississippi’s first “Deer Management Program”. The program went on to be implemented by many other states. Harry spent the better of his career at Mississippi State and his teaching tree includes some big names. Retired now he still works on hunting properties and keeps up to date with the latest research. At 81 he recently ratted in a killed a buck with his bow. We discuss how things used to be and compared them to present day. It’s a fascinating interview with a man that knows deer management. 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 showStay connected with GameKeepers: Instagram: @mossyoakgamekeepers Facebook: @GameKeepers Twitter: @MOGameKeepersYouTube: @MossyOakGameKeepers Website: https://mossyoakgamekeeper.com/Enter The Gamekeeper Giveaway: https://bit.ly/GK_GiveawaySubscribe to Gamekeepers Magazine: https://bit.ly/GK_Magazine Buy a Single Issue of Gamekeepers Magazine: https://bit.ly/GK_Single_Issue  Join our Newsletters: Field Notes - https://bit.ly/GKField_Notes | The Branch - https://bit.ly/the_branchHave a question for us or a podcast idea? Email us at [email protected] 

On this episode we interview Stanley Wymbs who recently killed a mature albino whitetail buck. That’s rare and we wanted to hear the story. Stanley is a serious hunter who has been chasing whitetails for many years. He actually makes some grunt calls under the Black Lightning brand. He teaches us how he uses grows and ticks to bring bucks in closer. 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 showStay connected with GameKeepers: Instagram: @mossyoakgamekeepers Facebook: @GameKeepers Twitter: @MOGameKeepersYouTube: @MossyOakGameKeepers Website: https://mossyoakgamekeeper.com/Enter The Gamekeeper Giveaway: https://bit.ly/GK_GiveawaySubscribe to Gamekeepers Magazine: https://bit.ly/GK_Magazine Buy a Single Issue of Gamekeepers Magazine: https://bit.ly/GK_Single_Issue  Join our Newsletters: Field Notes - https://bit.ly/GKField_Notes | The Branch - https://bit.ly/the_branchHave a question for us or a podcast idea? Email us at [email protected] 

On this episode we’re joined be Terry Drury of Drury Outdoors to talk bow hunting. Terry has been at it a long time and he and his brother Mark manage their farms specifically for large bucks. In fact, Terry has killed five bucks over 180 in the last five years. We ask how he does it and his answers help us understand the mindset it takes to target older mature whitetails. 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 showStay connected with GameKeepers: Instagram: @mossyoakgamekeepers Facebook: @GameKeepers Twitter: @MOGameKeepersYouTube: @MossyOakGameKeepers Website: https://mossyoakgamekeeper.com/Enter The Gamekeeper Giveaway: https://bit.ly/GK_GiveawaySubscribe to Gamekeepers Magazine: https://bit.ly/GK_Magazine Buy a Single Issue of Gamekeepers Magazine: https://bit.ly/GK_Single_Issue  Join our Newsletters: Field Notes - https://bit.ly/GKField_Notes | The Branch - https://bit.ly/the_branchHave a question for us or a podcast idea? Email us at [email protected]