<p>James Brandenburg is the President of the Arkansas Chapter of Backcountry Hunters &amp; Anglers. BHA serves as the voice for our wild public lands, waters, and wildlife. In this episode we talk about what’s going on in the state of Arkansas as it relates to BHA focused efforts and specifically talk about how many thousands of public acres are actually inaccessible or landlocked in Arkansas due to the bordering private properties and what BHA is doing about it. </p><p>We also talk about Black Bear Bonanza coming up on March 4th at the Benton County Quail Barn. The event is sponsored by onX as well as Umarex, Vortex, and many other vendors. Clay Newcomb will be there recording a live episode for Bear Grease podcast, bear biologist and our friend Myron Means (ep. 43) will be there, Dr. Devin Pettigrew will be there to discuss atlatls and ancient hunting techniques and more special guests all to celebrate the success of black bear in our state and the natural resources we all enjoy. Also if you want to meet and chat with us, we’re planning to be there too! Open to the public, get your tickets in advance here -&gt; <a href="https://www.backcountryhunters.org/black_bear_bonanza_2023">https://www.backcountryhunters.org/black_bear_bonanza_2023</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> <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>

<p>Donavan Clary has devoted his life to researching the diet of the Smallmouth Bass on the Illinois River. He has recorded and collected game and fish data on thousands and thousands of fish since the 1980’s and is willing to share his findings with anyone interested. Donavan is also a full-time fishing guide and gets clients from all over the world to come to his little pocket of eastern Oklahoma and catch 20+ inch smallmouth. Such an educational chat...Enjoy!</p><p>If you're interested in connecting with Donavan, check out his Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/oklahomaflyfishing.net/">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> <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>

<p>After a few months off, Kyle Veit and Kyle Plunkett are back and sitting down with some familiar voices from The Ozark podcast. This past year, frequent co-hosts Adam Treece &amp; Joshua Lantzsch got to hunt as ambassadors for <a href="http://www.midwestwhitetail.com/">Midwest Whitetail</a>, which is a popular semi-live hunting show that showcases EPIC deer hunts from all around the United States. Through this amazing opportunity, Adam and Josh were able to have their most successful year to date! Lots of great stories in this one.</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>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> <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>

Kyle Plunkett (not Veit) and Producer Dan sit down to give an outlook on the next 2-4 weeks for the Ozark Podcast. Like many of our listeners, we want to be out in the deer woods filling our tags SO we will be taking a break from all things podcast until

In honor of Devil's Eyebrow Natural Area being dedicated to Ep. 34 guest Kirk Dupps, we are re-publishing his episode and re-highlighting the impact he's had on ALL Arkansans and Ozarkians: Kyle Veit and Kyle Plunkett hang out with conservation legend Kir

Kyle Veit and Adam Treece head on down to Fort Smith to interview bear specialist and the large carnivore biologist, Myron Means of the Arkansas Game &amp; Fish Commission. It’s one our longest episodes, but man oh man it is fascinating and packed with ri

Kyle Veit and Kyle Plunkett met up with Chris Hinkle, Owner and Land Specialist of True North Realty Group. Chris shares practical advice on how he's been able to improve his properties while also letting the land pay for the improvements he's made along

From all the way up in Neosho, MO, Kyle and Kyle bring you part 2 of our conversation with Mr. Brad Harris to go on a deep dive into deer calling tactics with the inventor of the buck grunt. There is no better person to learn from than the guy who invente

From all the way up in Neosho, MO, Kyle and Kyle sit across from the inventor of the buck grunt Mr. Brad Harris to discuss deer tactics for this upcoming season. You want to kill more deer in early season? Mid season? And late season? You'll learn how to

Kyle Veit and Josh Lantzsch head up to the Missouri border to interview Steven Fuller of 'The Huntin Grounds.' Steven has taken his property of about 100+ acres from a 'deerless forest' to a 'deer paradise' all in about 5 years. Recently, he even spotted

Kyle Veit and Adam Treece join second-time guest Devin Howland (OZK Archery) to pull back the curtain on all their saddle-hunting secrets. They discuss specific gear, climbing strategy, and pouch organization as well as the 'pros and cons' of saddle hunti

Kyle Veit hops on a phone interview with Zach Schermer of the 'Hunting the Ozarks' YouTube page to talk about well...HUNTING THE OZARKS. A wide range of topics were discussed such as traveling around the country filming for major outdoor brands, hunting s

The second half of a two-part interview with quail expert Ryan Diener of Quail Forever.

Kyle and Adam talk with Ryan Diener of Quail Forever to discuss all things quail in the state of Arkansas. They cover everything from the history of prescribed burning by the native Americans, the importance of native grasses and why we have so many non-n

Kyle and Kyle hang out with conservation legend, Kirk Dupps, at his river cabin below Beaver Dam to discuss the amazing career he's had and hear the awesome stories he's accumulated. Kirk was inducted into the Arkansas Outdoor Hall of Fame in 2006 for man

Kyle Veit sits down with the co-founder of United Outdoors and hardcore whitetail hunter with lots of inches of antlers on the wall to prove it, Rusty Johnson. They get excited for the upcoming deer season and dive into several topics including hunting sp

Kyle and Adam head out towards Beaver Lake to interview local guide and swap episodes with fellow podcaster Brad Wiegmann, host of "The Fishing Guide Podcast". Brad has been a guide on Beaver since 1989 and enjoys teaching new anglers how to use electroni

Kyle and Kyle sit on the banks of the White River below Bull Shoals Lake with Steve Dally of Dally's Ozark Fly Fisher to talk about all things hopper fishing aka. "throwing foam". Steve takes it beyond the basics and breaks down in detail the 5 ways to ma

We've been planning a special hunting challenge for the last 7 months and are excited to preview it on this week's episode. We also chat about a morning fishing session with a few listeners of the podcast at the Beaver Tailwaters, attending the Backcountr

Kyle Veit hops on over to Yellville, AR to talk with fly fishing guide Tadd Fore to record one of his favorite episodes yet talking about all things Smallmouth Bass. On the banks of Crooked Creek, Tadd holds back no secrets as the guys discuss everything

Kyle Veit and Kyle Plunkett venture down to Fayetteville, AR to chat with Jim &amp; Pam Hall of PJ's Tackle Co. PJ's is well-known for their marabou jig which is a MUST when fishing in the Ozark Mountains! The company also provides jobs for single mothers

We decided to spend a little more time this week enjoying the company of family and friends as we celebrated the 4th of July and reflected on the many sacrifices made for our freedom. In lieu of that, we are taking a look back on Ep. 10 featuring Christy

We sat down with the Arkansas Chapter Chair for Backcountry Hunters and Anglers (BHA), James Brandenburg, to talk about their involvement in local and state legislation regarding public lands as well as some upcoming events they will be holding for anyone

Kyle sat down with Bob Albrecht of Reel Recovery to talk about their organization and how they’re always looking for more folks to get involved and sign up for their free retreats!

Kyle sits down with the owner of Bluff Line Media, Andrew McNeece to talk about his debut film, UNDAMMED, which celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Buffalo River becoming a National River. They also speak at length about his impressive 'Ozarks on the F