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2 days ago | 
themeateater.com | Dan Isbell |Heath Wood |Adam Moore |Maggie Hudlow
Subscribe In this episode This week Reid and Dan recap the last few months of chasing turkeys across the country and give the comical antics that help them snag a few long beards this season. The brothers answer some fan questions and give further insight into their lives as dads, songwriters, and outdoorsmen.
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3 days ago | 
themeateater.com | Steven Rinella |Jordan Sillars |Ryan Callaghan |Adam Moore |Kimi Werner |Randall Williams
Subscribe In this episode Steven Rinella talks with Jefferson Fisher, Ryan Callaghan, Brody Henderson, Spencer Neuharth, Randall Williams, Corinne Schneider, and Phil Taylor.
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3 days ago | 
themeateater.com | Brent Reaves |Adam Moore |Maggie Hudlow |Spencer Neuharth
Subscribe In this episode Brent’s joined by his colleague Tony Peterson, host of MeatEater’s “Houndations” podcast, for an informative discussion on the overlap of hounds and upland dogs. They exchange tips on what to look for when picking out puppies and working with older dogs. They also share the criteria for judging a dog's ability to learn and how to gauge and assess progression.
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1 week ago | 
themeateater.com | Jason Phelps |Tony Peterson |Adam Moore |Brady S Davis
Subscribe In this episode In this episode, I sit down with NWTF biologist Chuck Carpenter to talk turkeys in the Pacific Northwest. From tough mountain hunts to population trends and harvest models, we cover what it takes to sustain healthy turkey numbers—and how understanding their biology can make you a better hunter. We also dive into hunting during the “henned up” phase, calling strategies, and how pressure affects gobbling and decoy effectiveness.
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1 week ago | 
themeateater.com | Brent Reaves |Ben Long |Patrick Durkin |Adam Moore
Subscribe In this episode The roller coaster of turkey season can sometimes literally go up and down. Brent’s got two prime examples of that this week when a self-proclaimed Yankee finds himself between a Southern local and gobbling turkeys. Not to be outdone, Brent’s climbing the hills with one of his good friends in search of their very first turkey--a memorable hunt indeed! It’s time for MeatEater’s “This Country Life” podcast.
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2 weeks ago | 
themeateater.com | Adam Moore
Hunters play a vital role in the success of wild game animals. As a byproduct, other species and habitats benefit from the North American model of conservation. Years of hard data and research point to this (see the wild turkey as a prominent example). Hunting and conservation efforts provide an (relative) abundance of wild game animals, so in that regard, hunting just makes sense.
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3 weeks ago | 
themeateater.com | Spencer Neuharth |Adam Moore |Danielle Prewett |Jordan Sillars
This week’s MeatEater Crossword theme is wild game. Can you beat Randall’s score of 260 with a time of 24 seconds? Let us know in the comments!If you need help, use the assist button (lightbulb icon) on the top right-hand corner of the screen. You can reveal a letter, reveal a word, or check your answer. Create an account and sign in to save your work or finish on a different device.
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3 weeks ago | 
themeateater.com | Adam Moore
You’ll never forget your first turkey. Maybe you had a hunting buddy or mentor call one up for you. Or, you fumbled around until you finally coaxed a longbeard into shotgun range with subpar calling. Maybe that first bird, or first few, gave you confidence in your turkey hunting skills, only for them to derail you into a so-called sophomore slump. Turkey hunting can be challenging, regardless of your experience level, but especially when you’re just starting out.
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3 weeks ago | 
themeateater.com | Tony Peterson |Adam Moore |Dylan Tramp
Subscribe In this episode On this week's show, Tony explains his best strategy for turning up new hunting spots, and how anyone can eventually gain access to new ground if they are open to the right interactions with people. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEaterTony Peterson on Instagram and FacebookMeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Presented By New On Sale On Sale
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4 weeks ago | 
themeateater.com | Adam Moore
A lot of states, especially in the Southeast, are experiencing turkey population declines. States like Tennessee and Alabama, in recent history, delayed season start dates or reduced legal hunting times to half days in attempts to combat these declines. However, a seven-year study from the University of Tennessee suggests that season delays like these have little to no effect on turkey reproduction. So, how do we reverse these declining turkey numbers?
