Ep. 79 - Garrett Polk of Polk Knives - Building the Perfect Hunting Knife

Ep. 78 - Kolby Morehead of Bear Hunting Magazine - How to Hunt Bear in the Ozarks (Opening Day in Arkansas!!)

Ep. 77 - Clay Newcomb (Part 2) - The WHY Behind the Bear Grease Podcast

Ep. 76 - Clay Newcomb (Part 1) - From Arkansas Bear Hunter to MeatEater Crew Member

Ep. 75 - Wes Wright of AGFC - The History of Arkansas Elk and the Battle Against Chronic Wasting Disease

Ep. 74 - Missing the "Biggest Buck I've Ever Seen" + REEL REACTIONS

Ep. 73 - Joe Wilson - King of The World Champion Squirrel Cook Off

Ep. 72 - Captain Bill Ruby of AGFC - Debunking Game Warden Myths

Ep. 71 - Ryan Walker of Ozarks Smallmouth Alliance - How to Catch Smallmouth in EVERY Season

Ep. 70 - Tim Ernst - Through the Lens of an Ozark Legend, Pt. 2

Tim Ernst - Through the Lens of an Ozark Legend, Pt. 1

Catch Smallmouth Bass on Small Creeks

Ep. 67 - Greg Bohannan, FLW Pro Angler - How to Catch BIG Bass on Beaver Lake

Catching a "Once in a Decade" Brown Trout on the White River

The Fly Fishing Artist of the Ozarks

<p>A pre-hatch chat with the owner and operator of Woodard Fly Fishing, Mr. Ben Woodard, to discuss the up and coming sulphur hatch here in the Ozarks on the White River. Though lesser known than the caddis hatch, the sulphur hatch has been growing in popularity over the last few years and Ben 'n his crew have all the secrets to getting a BIG BROWN TROUT in your boat!</p><p>We cover:<br>-What is a hatch AND the right times to go<br>-Ben's personal rod setup<br>-and his recommended flies</p><p>We hope you enjoy it!</p><p>Interested in booking a day with Ben? Contact him <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Woodardfly/">here</a></p><p>The Ozark podcast sits down with men and women from the Ozarks who have a passion for the outdoors. Our aim is to listen, learn, and pass along their knowledge and experiences to help you become a better outdoorsman.<br>Support the show: <a href="https://patreon.com/theozarkpodcast">patreon.com/theozarkpodcast</a></p><p>Our two hosts are Kyle Veit (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kyleveit_/">@kyleveit_</a>) and Kyle Plunkett (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kyle_plunkett/">@kyle_plunkett</a>)<br>AND our producer is Daniel Matthews (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/datthews/">@datthews</a>)</p><p>Theme music by <a href="https://www.jdclaytonofficial.com/tour">JD Clayton</a></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theozarkpodcast/">@theozarkpodcast</a></p><p>PLEASE reach out to us with any recommendations or inquiries: theozarkpodcast@gmail.com</p><p><strong>Thanks to our monthly supporters</strong></p><ul> <li>Mikayla</li> <li>Craig Stauber</li> <li>Jason Howell Wright</li> <li>Henry Matthews</li> <li>Kyle Plunkett</li> <li>Kenzie Veit</li> <li>Conner Veit</li></ul><strong> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/theozarkpodcast" rel="payment" title="★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★">★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★</a></strong>

<p>We hit the water and sat riverside with Clayton Eliasen from Red's Guide Service to talk all things Smallmouth Bass for this one! While we already know Clayton knows what he’s doing with the walleye, turns out, he’s dialed in on the smallie game too (especially on the King's River). </p><p>We cover:<br>-Clayton’s preferred rod and line weights for ozark smallmouth streams<br>-his go to smallmouth flies and tactics<br>-and why conserving this Ozark symbol is one of the most important things we can do as outdoorsmen. </p><p>We hope you enjoy it!</p><p>If you're interested in booking a day with Clayton, reach out to him on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/people/Reds-Guide-Service/100063483222904/">Facebook</a>.<a href="https://www.facebook.com/people/Reds-Guide-Service/100063483222904/"><br></a><br>The Ozark podcast sits down with men and women from the Ozarks who have a passion for the outdoors. Our aim is to listen, learn, and pass along their knowledge and experiences to help you become a better outdoorsman.<br>Support the show: <a href="https://patreon.com/theozarkpodcast">patreon.com/theozarkpodcast</a></p><p>Our two hosts are Kyle Veit (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kyleveit_/">@kyleveit_</a>) and Kyle Plunkett (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kyle_plunkett/">@kyle_plunkett</a>)<br>AND our producer is Daniel Matthews (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/datthews/">@datthews</a>)</p><p>Theme music by <a href="https://www.jdclaytonofficial.com/tour">JD Clayton</a></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theozarkpodcast/">@theozarkpodcast</a></p><p>PLEASE reach out to us with any recommendations or inquiries: theozarkpodcast@gmail.com</p><p><strong>Thanks to our monthly supporters</strong></p><ul> <li>Mikayla</li> <li>Craig Stauber</li> <li>Jason Howell Wright</li> <li>Henry Matthews</li> <li>Kyle Plunkett</li> <li>Kenzie Veit</li> <li>Conner Veit</li></ul><strong> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/theozarkpodcast" rel="payment" title="★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★">★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★</a></strong>

<p>He's the 'Crappie Whisperer' and he's from right here in the Ozarks. Payton Usrey has cracked the code on catching BIG crappie on Beaver Lake! We got to sit down with him at his workshop in Sonora, AR to discuss how he got into crappie fishing, some of his most successful strategies to getting fish into the boat, and why he keeps coming back for more. </p><p>We also got to talk to Payton about his two other ventures...Beekeeping and Taxidermy. If you're interested in hearing about that then fast forward to the time stamps below:</p><p>Beekeeping - 52:05<br>Taxidermy - 1:02:10</p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/BigPetesOutdoors/">Connect with Peyton Usrey</a></p><p>Watch this episode here:<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PPNMEiZsc4">'Crappie Fishing on Beaver Lake'</a></p><p>The Ozark podcast sits down with men and women from the Ozarks who have a passion for the outdoors. Our aim is to listen, learn, and pass along their knowledge and experiences to help you become a better outdoorsman.</p><p>Our two hosts are Kyle Veit (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kyleveit_/">@kyleveit_</a>) and Kyle Plunkett (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kyle_plunkett/">@kyle_plunkett</a>)<br>AND our producer is Daniel Matthews (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/datthews/">@datthews</a>)</p><p>Theme music by <a href="https://www.jdclaytonofficial.com/tour">JD Clayton</a></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theozarkpodcast/">@theozarkpodcast</a></p><p>Reach out to us with any recommendations or inquiries: theozarkpodcast@gmail.com</p><p><strong>Thanks to our monthly supporters</strong> </p><ul> <li>Mikayla</li> <li>Craig Stauber</li> <li>Jason Howell Wright</li> <li>Henry Matthews</li> <li>Kyle Plunkett</li> <li>Kenzie Veit</li> <li>Conner Veit</li> </ul> <strong> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/theozarkpodcast" rel="payment" title="★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★">★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★</a> </strong>

<p>What is The Ozark Podcast, why did we start it, and where do we see it going? We’ve been asked this question by podcast guests, listeners, and friends enough times recently that we finally decided to make a full episode about it. </p><p>In a world dominated by media, our goal is NOT to become influencers - all we’ve ever really wanted to do is learn and produce really good hunting, fishing, &amp; outdoor content <strong>from the Ozarks for the Ozarks. </strong></p><p>This episode is the first time you’ll get to hear from the three of us founding friends talking about our different interests and reasons for starting the Ozark Podcast...we hope you enjoy it! Thank you for listening. </p><p>Leave a review and feel free to share us with a fishin’ buddy or something.</p><p>The Ozark podcast sits down with men and women from the Ozarks who have a passion for the outdoors. Our aim is to listen, learn, and pass along their knowledge and experiences to help you become a better outdoorsman.</p><p>Our two hosts are Kyle Veit (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kyleveit_/">@kyleveit_</a>) and Kyle Plunkett (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kyle_plunkett/">@kyle_plunkett</a>)<br>AND our producer is Daniel Matthews (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/datthews/">@datthews</a>)</p><p>Theme music by <a href="https://www.jdclaytonofficial.com/tour">JD Clayton</a></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theozarkpodcast/">@theozarkpodcast</a></p><p>Reach out to us with any recommendations or inquiries: theozarkpodcast@gmail.com</p><p><strong>Thanks to our monthly supporters</strong> </p><ul> <li>Mikayla</li> <li>Craig Stauber</li> <li>Jason Howell Wright</li> <li>Henry Matthews</li> <li>Kyle Plunkett</li> <li>Kenzie Veit</li> <li>Conner Veit</li> </ul> <strong> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/theozarkpodcast" rel="payment" title="★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★">★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★</a> </strong>

<p>Turner Bend is an Ozark staple! If you've ever been cruising on the 'Pig Trail', bets are you've inhabited its storied walls. Brad Wimberly, the owner of the shop, purchased it from the Turner family in 1980s. Since then, him and his family's hard work and dedication have impacted the lives of thousands of people. </p><p>The Ozark podcast sits down with men and women from the Ozarks who have a passion for the outdoors. Our aim is to listen, learn, and pass along their knowledge and experiences to help you become a better outdoorsman.</p><p>Our two hosts are Kyle Veit (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kyleveit_/">@kyleveit_</a>) and Kyle Plunkett (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kyle_plunkett/">@kyle_plunkett</a>)<br>AND our producer is Daniel Matthews (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/datthews/">@datthews</a>)</p><p>Theme music by <a href="https://www.jdclaytonofficial.com/tour">JD Clayton</a></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theozarkpodcast/">@theozarkpodcast</a></p><p>Reach out to us with any recommendations or inquiries: theozarkpodcast@gmail.com</p><p><strong>Thanks to our monthly supporters</strong> </p><ul> <li>Mikayla</li> <li>Craig Stauber</li> <li>Jason Howell Wright</li> <li>Henry Matthews</li> <li>Kyle Plunkett</li> <li>Kenzie Veit</li> <li>Conner Veit</li> </ul> <strong> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/theozarkpodcast" rel="payment" title="★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★">★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★</a> </strong>

<p>The FIRST EVER Ozark Turkey Report! Thank you to Jeremy Wood of Arkansas Game &amp; Fish AND Nick Oakley of Missouri Dept. of Conversation.</p><p>Arkansas: 1:57<br>Missouri: 32:08</p><p>The Ozark podcast sits down with men and women from the Ozarks who have a passion for the outdoors. Our aim is to listen, learn, and pass along their knowledge and experiences to help you become a better outdoorsman.</p><p>Our two hosts are Kyle Veit (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kyleveit_/">@kyleveit_</a>) and Kyle Plunkett (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kyle_plunkett/">@kyle_plunkett</a>)<br>AND our producer is Daniel Matthews (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/datthews/">@datthews</a>)</p><p>Theme music by <a href="https://www.jdclaytonofficial.com/tour">JD Clayton</a></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theozarkpodcast/">@theozarkpodcast</a></p><p>Reach out to us with any recommendations or inquiries: theozarkpodcast@gmail.com</p><p><strong>Thanks to our monthly supporters</strong> </p><ul> <li>Mikayla</li> <li>Craig Stauber</li> <li>Jason Howell Wright</li> <li>Henry Matthews</li> <li>Kyle Plunkett</li> <li>Kenzie Veit</li> <li>Conner Veit</li> </ul> <strong> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/theozarkpodcast" rel="payment" title="★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★">★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★</a> </strong>

<p>We sat down with Austin Booth, the director of AGFC, to talk about the future of conservation and his vision for "common man and common woman conservation". Former Marine, turned leader of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, Austin is as level-headed and well spoken and as a wild hog is ornery, and he is impressively available to the public to hear how he and the agency could be doing a better job. Heck this man already has our vote for governor if he ever decides to run one day. </p><p>We talked about:<br>-the biggest issues our region of the world is facing today<br>-the exciting new proposal for a "conservation tax credit" where the state of Arkansas will pay you up to $10,000 to practice prescribed burns, feral hog trapping, timber stand improvement, flooding wetlands and more<br>-how millions of bird species are disappearing from North America while one species in particular is increasing and why <br>-what AGFC thinks about the mountain biking scene growing in popularity in the Ozarks<br>-what "common man and common woman conservation" means in today's day and age</p><p>You don't want to miss this episode! Make sure you share it with your maw, paw, cousin, and uncle too!</p><p>WATCH THE EPISODE HERE:<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@theozarkpodcast">The Ozark Podcast on YouTube</a></p><p>The Ozark podcast sits down with men and women from the Ozarks who have a passion for the outdoors. Our aim is to listen, learn, and pass along their knowledge and experiences to help you become a better outdoorsman.</p><p><br>Our two hosts are Kyle Veit (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kyleveit_/">@kyleveit_</a>) and Kyle Plunkett (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kyle_plunkett/">@kyle_plunkett</a>)<br>AND our producer is Daniel Matthews (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/datthews/">@datthews</a>)</p><p>Theme music by <a href="https://www.jdclaytonofficial.com/tour">JD Clayton</a></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theozarkpodcast/">@theozarkpodcast</a></p><p>Reach out to us with any recommendations or inquiries: theozarkpodcast@gmail.com</p><p><strong>Thanks to our monthly supporters</strong> </p><ul> <li>Mikayla</li> <li>Craig Stauber</li> <li>Jason Howell Wright</li> <li>Henry Matthews</li> <li>Kyle Plunkett</li> <li>Kenzie Veit</li> <li>Conner Veit</li> </ul> <strong> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/theozarkpodcast" rel="payment" title="★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★">★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★</a> </strong>

<p>We got to talk turkey hunting in the Ozarks with the most famous turkey hunter in the world, Mr. Ray Eye. Ray is an Ozark native, master turkey hunter and a titan in the turkey hunting world. Baseball has Babe Ruth, Football has Tom Brady, Basketball has Michael Jordan and turkey hunting has Ray Eye. I’m just saying, this guy is a big deal. Although he's chased gobblers all over the world from Massachusetts to Hawaii and more, Ray says nothing beats the "hand-to-hand combat" that turkey hunting is here in the Ozarks.</p><p>In this episode you'll hear stories from Ray's hunts with legendary hunters, why he loves the Ozarks above all other turkey hunting havens, and even learn how to do a proper gobbler yelp, which Ray admits to using 90% of the time over a hen yelp. Enjoy!</p><p>Check out Ray's Book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Ray-Eyes-Turkey-Hunting-Bible/dp/1616086815">'Turkey Hunting Bible'</a></p><p>WATCH THE EPISODE HERE:<br><a href="https://youtu.be/9i2ePdCeWhU">The Ozark Podcast on YouTube</a></p><p>The Ozark podcast sits down with men and women from the Ozarks who have a passion for the outdoors. Our aim is to listen, learn, and pass along their knowledge and experiences to help you become a better outdoorsman.</p><p><br>Our two hosts are Kyle Veit (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kyleveit_/">@kyleveit_</a>) and Kyle Plunkett (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kyle_plunkett/">@kyle_plunkett</a>)<br>AND our producer is Daniel Matthews (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/datthews/">@datthews</a>)</p><p>Theme music by <a href="https://www.jdclaytonofficial.com/tour">JD Clayton</a></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theozarkpodcast/">@theozarkpodcast</a></p><p>Reach out to us with any recommendations or inquiries: theozarkpodcast@gmail.com</p><p><strong>Thanks to our monthly supporters</strong> </p><ul> <li>Mikayla</li> <li>Craig Stauber</li> <li>Jason Howell Wright</li> <li>Henry Matthews</li> <li>Kyle Plunkett</li> <li>Kenzie Veit</li> <li>Conner Veit</li> </ul> <strong> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/theozarkpodcast" rel="payment" title="★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★">★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★</a> </strong>

<p>Turkey hunting tactics with the greatest natural voice caller of all time = the legend, Ralph Duren. He's been on Jay Leno, CBS Tonight, ESPN and countless other TV shows for his insanely real voice calls and has been educating people across the country and throughout the Ozarks for decades. His calls are entertaining but, more importantly, they're effective! Ralph has been hunting and killing turkeys since they opened the season in Missouri in the 1960s.</p><p>In this episode you'll learn how to key in on and take advantage turkey reproduction habits, Ralph's tactics for finding birds in the big timber woods of the Ozarks, and you'll get to hear a few of his 135 distinct animal sounds! WOW. What a fun episode.</p><p>The Ozark podcast sits down with men and women from the Ozarks who have a passion for the outdoors. Our aim is to listen, learn, and pass along their knowledge and experiences to help you become a better outdoorsman.</p><p>Support the show: <a href="https://patreon.com/theozarkpodcast">patreon.com/theozarkpodcast</a></p><p>Our two hosts are Kyle Veit (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kyleveit_/">@kyleveit_</a>) and Kyle Plunkett (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kyle_plunkett/">@kyle_plunkett</a>)<br>AND our producer is Daniel Matthews (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/datthews/">@datthews</a>)</p><p>Theme music by <a href="https://www.jdclaytonofficial.com/tour">JD Clayton</a></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theozarkpodcast/">@theozarkpodcast</a></p><p>Reach out to us with any recommendations or inquiries: theozarkpodcast@gmail.com</p><p><strong>Thanks to our monthly supporters</strong> </p><ul> <li>Mikayla</li> <li>Craig Stauber</li> <li>Jason Howell Wright</li> <li>Henry Matthews</li> <li>Kyle Plunkett</li> <li>Kenzie Veit</li> <li>Conner Veit</li> </ul> <strong> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/theozarkpodcast" rel="payment" title="★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★">★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★</a> </strong>

<p>We got to go visit 'Zany' the mama bear and her 5lb male bear cub in the Ozark National Forest! We joined bear biologist, Myron Means of Arkansas Game &amp; Fish Commission and his team of biologists and veterinarians on one of their den site visits where they monitor the reproduction rates of 60 female black bears in the state.</p><p>In this episode, Myron explains what they're doing and why this work is important to do each year as we're about to approach the bear's den! He also explains how this particular day was the very 1st time in the history of the universe this sedative was used on a denned bear! Cool stuff. Make sure you share this one with your hunting buddy!</p><p>If you want to learn more about black bears in Arkansas, go back to Episode 43 to hear our full interview with Myron.</p><p>The Ozark podcast sits down with men and women from the Ozarks who have a passion for the outdoors. Our aim is to listen, learn, and pass along their knowledge and experiences to help you become a better outdoorsman.</p><p>Support the show: <a href="https://patreon.com/theozarkpodcast">patreon.com/theozarkpodcast</a></p><p>Our two hosts are Kyle Veit (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kyleveit_/">@kyleveit_</a>) and Kyle Plunkett (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kyle_plunkett/">@kyle_plunkett</a>)<br>AND our producer is Daniel Matthews (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/datthews/">@datthews</a>)</p><p>Theme music by <a href="https://www.jdclaytonofficial.com/tour">JD Clayton</a></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theozarkpodcast/">@theozarkpodcast</a></p><p>Reach out to us with any recommendations or inquiries: theozarkpodcast@gmail.com</p><p><strong>Creators &amp; Guests</strong></p><ul> <li><a href="https://theozarkpodcast.transistor.fm/people/kyle-veit">Kyle Veit</a> - Host</li> <li><a href="https://theozarkpodcast.transistor.fm/people/daniel-matthews">Daniel Matthews</a> - Producer</li> <li><a href="https://theozarkpodcast.transistor.fm/people/kyle-plunkett">Kyle Plunkett</a> - Host</li></ul><br><strong>Thanks to our monthly supporters</strong><ul> <li>Mikayla</li> <li>Craig Stauber</li> <li>Jason Howell Wright</li> <li>Henry Matthews</li> <li>Kyle Plunkett</li> <li>Kenzie Veit</li> <li>Conner Veit</li></ul><strong> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/theozarkpodcast" rel="payment" title="★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★">★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★</a></strong>