→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our community on Patreon "The Holler⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠" This episode is going to flip your hunting world upside down! We're back wtih Brian Slane, and this time, we go deep into his hunting system for Mature Ozark bucks. From weather-first stand selection to why the little spike buck may be your best intel during the rut, Brian breaks down the hidden rules mature bucks live by and how you can finally crack the code. Our Trusted partners for this episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vortex Optics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Industry leader in scopes, rangefinders, and binoculars ⁠⁠⁠Maverik⁠⁠⁠ - Adventure's first stop in the Ozarks ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Big Pete's Taxidermy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - High-quality work with quick turnaround ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pack Rat Outdoor Center⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Everything you need to start your next adventure 00:00 How to Get Mature Bucks in Range 10:00 The "Little Spike" Method 23:30 Still Hunting 29:00 Preferred Bedding Areas 38:00 Hunting from a Map What is The Ozark Podcast? In the Ozarks, people have always lived in rhythm with the natural world. Hunting, fishing, and living off the land, aren't just things we do, it's who we are. And though our lives are inextricably linked to the land we live on, we've never been more disconnected from it. So join us, as we travel across the region to bring you the voices of the Ozarks to deepen your connection with the land, sharpen your skills in the outdoors, and help you learn what it means to be an Ozarker. Our hosts are ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kyle Veit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kyle Plunkett⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - and our producer is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Matthews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Theme music: 'American Millionaire' by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JD Clayton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Catch up with us on Instagram and Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theozarkpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PLEASE reach out to us with any recommendations or inquiries: theozarkpodcast@gmail.com

→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our community on Patreon "The Holler⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠" Strap in Ozarkers, this episode with Brian Slane is EXACTLY what we've been looking for heading into the spooky season that is...Ozark Mountain Buck Hunting. In this episode, we discuss rub lines, wind switches, rattling methods, and the most overlooked deer behavior pattern that Brian uses to predict (to the day) when he'll harvest his buck each year. Our Trusted partners for this episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vortex Optics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Industry leader in scopes, rangefinders, and binoculars ⁠⁠Maverik⁠⁠ - Adventure's first stop in the Ozarks ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Big Pete's Taxidermy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - High-quality work with quick turnaround ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pack Rat Outdoor Center⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Everything you need to start your next adventure 00:00 Developing a Deer System 16:30 Rattling 26:30 Rub Lines 49:00 Stand Placement What is The Ozark Podcast? In the Ozarks, people have always lived in rhythm with the natural world. Hunting, fishing, and living off the land, aren't just things we do, it's who we are. And though our lives are inextricably linked to the land we live on, we've never been more disconnected from it. So join us, as we travel across the region to bring you the voices of the Ozarks to deepen your connection with the land, sharpen your skills in the outdoors, and help you learn what it means to be an Ozarker. Our hosts are ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kyle Veit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kyle Plunkett⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - and our producer is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Matthews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Theme music: 'American Millionaire' by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JD Clayton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Catch up with us on Instagram and Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theozarkpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PLEASE reach out to us with any recommendations or inquiries: theozarkpodcast@gmail.com

Welcome to the Old Ozarks with Dr. Brooks Blevins... For our Season 1 finale, we look back at the famous (or rather 'infamous') life of Southern Missouri native and major league catcher, Mickey Owens and his involvement affiliation with...corn? No, that's not a typo. Let's dive into this episode of The Old Ozarks... What is The Old Ozarks? The Old Ozarks is your gateway to the forgotten history of the Ozarks. Hosted by renowned historian Dr. Brooks Blevins, the leading authority on the region’s history, this podcast explores the lives, legends, and landscapes that have shaped this unique region. Whether you’re a native Ozarker, a new resident, or a curious listener, join us as we share the stories that make the Ozarks special and connect us to our past.

→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our community on Patreon - "The Holler⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠" For thousands of years, fire shaped the Ozarks: clearing land, nourishing native plants, and creating the vibrant ecosystems once teeming with quail, wildflowers, and red-headed woodpeckers. But sometime around 1920, everything changed. .. In this episode, we sit down with McRee Anderson with The Nature Conservancy, to talk about the history of fire in the Ozarks, what the landscape looked like before fire suppression, and how controlled burns are helping to restore the balance. Our Trusted partners for this episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vortex Optics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Industry leader in scopes, rangefinders, and binoculars ⁠Maverik⁠ - Adventure's first stop in the Ozarks ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Big Pete's Taxidermy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - High-quality work with quick turnaround ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pack Rat Outdoor Center⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Everything you need to start your next adventure 00:00 History of fire on the landscape 15:30 What happened in 1920? 30:00 Benefits of adding fire to the landscape What is The Ozark Podcast? In the Ozarks, people have always lived in rhythm with the natural world. Hunting, fishing, and living off the land, aren't just things we do, it's who we are. And though our lives are inextricably linked to the land we live on, we've never been more disconnected from it. So join us, as we travel across the region to bring you the voices of the Ozarks to deepen your connection with the land, sharpen your skills in the outdoors, and help you learn what it means to be an Ozarker. Our hosts are ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kyle Veit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kyle Plunkett⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - and our producer is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Matthews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Theme music: 'American Millionaire' by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JD Clayton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Catch up with us on Instagram and Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theozarkpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PLEASE reach out to us with any recommendations or inquiries: theozarkpodcast@gmail.com

→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join "The Holler⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠" We're back with a Check Station episode this week covering a gaggle of things such as: the most recent bear attack, more threats to public land, reel reactions of our most viral social clips, AND the CWD study done in Northwest Arkansas that could legit change deer hunting as we know it. Our Trusted partners for this episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vortex Optics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Industry leader in scopes, rangefinders, and binoculars Maverik - Adventure's first stop in the Ozarks ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Big Pete's Taxidermy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - High-quality work with quick turnaround ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pack Rat Outdoor Center⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Everything you need to start your next adventure 00:00 Another Bear Attack 2:30 Hither & Yonder 34:00 Reel Reactions 51:00 Shootin' from the Hip What is The Ozark Podcast? In the Ozarks, people have always lived in rhythm with the natural world. Hunting, fishing, and living off the land, aren't just things we do, it's who we are. And though our lives are inextricably linked to the land we live on, we've never been more disconnected from it. So join us, as we travel across the region to bring you the voices of the Ozarks to deepen your connection with the land, sharpen your skills in the outdoors, and help you learn what it means to be an Ozarker. Our hosts are ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kyle Veit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kyle Plunkett⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - and our producer is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Matthews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Theme music: 'American Millionaire' by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JD Clayton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Catch up with us on Instagram and Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theozarkpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PLEASE reach out to us with any recommendations or inquiries: theozarkpodcast@gmail.com

Welcome to the Old Ozarks with Dr. Brooks Blevins... We dig into the Ozark’s "surprising" legacy of building some of the world's most recognizable brands. From Walmart to Bass Pro, the region has no shortage of world-changing founders and concepts. But what about the entrepreneurs who were born in the area...but decided to build their kingdoms elsewhere? Let's dive into this episode of The Old Ozarks... What is The Old Ozarks? The Old Ozarks is your gateway to the forgotten history of the Ozarks. Hosted by renowned historian Dr. Brooks Blevins, the leading authority on the region’s history, this podcast explores the lives, legends, and landscapes that have shaped this unique region. Whether you’re a native Ozarker, a new resident, or a curious listener, join us as we share the stories that make the Ozarks special and connect us to our past.

→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join "The Holler⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠" We're back with Augy Knickmeyer of Missouri Smallmouth Alliance to discuss seasonal smallmouth behavior to fly fishing finesse to the best tactics on smallmouth creeks. Our Trusted partners for this episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vortex Optics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Industry leader in scopes, rangefinders, and binoculars ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Big Pete's Taxidermy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - High-quality work with quick turnaround ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pack Rat Outdoor Center⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Everything you need to start your next adventure 00:00 - Must-fish Smallmouth Streams12:00 - Seasonal Breakdown17:00 - Augy's technique26:00 - Finding "juicy structure" What is The Ozark Podcast? In the Ozarks, people have always lived in rhythm with the natural world. Hunting, fishing, and living off the land, aren't just things we do, it's who we are. And though our lives are inextricably linked to the land we live on, we've never been more disconnected from it. So join us, as we travel across the region to bring you the voices of the Ozarks to deepen your connection with the land, sharpen your skills in the outdoors, and help you learn what it means to be an Ozarker. Our hosts are ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kyle Veit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kyle Plunkett⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - and our producer is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Matthews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Theme music: 'American Millionaire' by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JD Clayton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Catch up with us on Instagram and Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theozarkpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PLEASE reach out to us with any recommendations or inquiries: theozarkpodcast@gmail.com

→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join "The Holler⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠" We're floating down the scenic Meramec River with two passionate voices in smallmouth bass conservation: Dan Kreher and Augy Knickmeyer of the Missouri Smallmouth Alliance. From the history of Missouri’s smallmouth regulations to the very real threat of habitat loss, we dive deep into the cultural, ecological, and political challenges that shape Ozark stream fishing today. Our Trusted partners for this episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vortex Optics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Industry leader in scopes, rangefinders, and binoculars ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Big Pete's Taxidermy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - High-quality work with quick turnaround ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pack Rat Outdoor Center⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Everything you need to start your next adventure 00:00 The threat to smallmouth04:30 The founding of the Missouri Smallmouth Alliance33:00 Does harvesting really impact fish populations?38:30 Is statewide catch & release unrealistic? What is The Ozark Podcast? In the Ozarks, people have always lived in rhythm with the natural world. Hunting, fishing, and living off the land, aren't just things we do, it's who we are. And though our lives are inextricably linked to the land we live on, we've never been more disconnected from it. So join us, as we travel across the region to bring you the voices of the Ozarks to deepen your connection with the land, sharpen your skills in the outdoors, and help you learn what it means to be an Ozarker. Our hosts are ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kyle Veit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kyle Plunkett⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - and our producer is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Matthews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Theme music: 'American Millionaire' by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JD Clayton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Catch up with us on Instagram and Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theozarkpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PLEASE reach out to us with any recommendations or inquiries: theozarkpodcast@gmail.com

Welcome to the Old Ozarks with Dr. Brooks Blevins... We dig into the region’s long and violent relationship with tornadoes, known around here by a wide variety of names: cyclone, twister, hurricane, and yes, even Sow Coon. And let me tell you, once you’ve stared down a mad-as-a-hornet mother raccoon, you’ll understand the metaphor better than you want to. Let's dive into this episode of The Old Ozarks... What is The Old Ozarks? The Old Ozarks is your gateway to the forgotten history of the Ozarks. Hosted by renowned historian Dr. Brooks Blevins, the leading authority on the region’s history, this podcast explores the lives, legends, and landscapes that have shaped this unique region. Whether you’re a native Ozarker, a new resident, or a curious listener, join us as we share the stories that make the Ozarks special and connect us to our past.

→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join "The Holler⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠" The Ozarks are home to one of the most remarkable conservation comeback stories in the U.S.: the return of the black bear. In this episode, Kyle Plunkett sits down with Spencer Daniels, Bear Program Coordinator for the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission, to talk all things bear biology, hunting regulations, and the most commonly held myths / questions surrounding bears. Our Trusted partners for this episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vortex Optics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Industry leader in scopes, rangefinders, and binoculars ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Big Pete's Taxidermy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - High-quality work with quick turnaround ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pack Rat Outdoor Center⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Everything you need to start your next adventure 00:00 Bear Attack 17:00 Rebuilding the Bear Population 32:00 Hunting, Conservation, and Cultural Caring Capacity 47:00 Black Bear Myths What is The Ozark Podcast? In the Ozarks, people have always lived in rhythm with the natural world. Hunting, fishing, and living off the land, aren't just things we do, it's who we are. And though our lives are inextricably linked to the land we live on, we've never been more disconnected from it. So join us, as we travel across the region to bring you the voices of the Ozarks to deepen your connection with the land, sharpen your skills in the outdoors, and help you learn what it means to be an Ozarker. Our hosts are ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kyle Veit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kyle Plunkett⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - and our producer is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Matthews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Theme music: 'American Millionaire' by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JD Clayton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Catch up with us on Instagram and Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theozarkpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PLEASE reach out to us with any recommendations or inquiries: theozarkpodcast@gmail.com

→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join "The Holler⁠⁠⁠⁠" In this episode, Matt dives deep into what it means to cook with purpose, the tangled laws behind serving wild game and fish in restaurants, and how chefs are becoming modern-day cultural leaders. Whether you're a hunter, a foodie, or someone who just wants to reconnect with your food and your land, this episode will challenge what you think you know about eating local. Our Trusted partners for this episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vortex Optics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Industry leader in scopes, rangefinders, and binoculars ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Big Pete's Taxidermy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - High-quality work with quick turnaround ⁠⁠⁠Pack Rat Outdoor Center⁠⁠⁠ - Everything you need to start your next adventure 00:00 Introduction01:26 The evolving role of the chef18:00 The absurdity of food laws26:00 Getting around the rules36:12 Cooking over fire What is The Ozark Podcast? In the Ozarks, people have always lived in rhythm with the natural world. Hunting, fishing, and living off the land, aren't just things we do, it's who we are. And though our lives are inextricably linked to the land we live on, we've never been more disconnected from it. So join us, as we travel across the region to bring you the voices of the Ozarks to deepen your connection with the land, sharpen your skills in the outdoors, and help you learn what it means to be an Ozarker. Our hosts are ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kyle Veit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kyle Plunkett⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - and our producer is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Matthews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Theme music: 'American Millionaire' by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JD Clayton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Catch up with us on Instagram and Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theozarkpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PLEASE reach out to us with any recommendations or inquiries: theozarkpodcast@gmail.com

Welcome to the Old Ozarks with Dr. Brooks Blevins... Sometimes, a single word can "open up the sky" to an entirely new world. In this episode, we begin with the humble but colorful Ozark term “clabbered” before diving into three Ozarks born pilots who changed the world of aviation. Have you ever seen the movie "Up" ? Yes? No? Let's dive into this episode of The Old Ozarks... What is The Old Ozarks? The Old Ozarks is your gateway to the forgotten history of the Ozarks. Hosted by renowned historian Dr. Brooks Blevins, the leading authority on the region’s history, this podcast explores the lives, legends, and landscapes that have shaped this unique region. Whether you’re a native Ozarker, a new resident, or a curious listener, join us as we share the stories that make the Ozarks special and connect us to our past.

→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join "The Holler⁠⁠⁠" What if a restaurant wasn’t just about food, but about roots and connection? In this episode, we sit down with Chef Matt Cooper, founder of Conifer and RŶN, two of the most celebrated restaurants in Northwest Arkansas and the Ozarks. Matt opens up about his deep Arkansas roots, how he turned personal health challenges into culinary vision, and why human connection should be the soul of every kitchen. Our Trusted partners for this episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vortex Optics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Industry leader in scopes, rangefinders, and binoculars ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Big Pete's Taxidermy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - High-quality work with quick turnaround ⁠⁠Pack Rat Outdoor Center⁠⁠ - Everything you need to start your next adventure 00:00 Matt's roots 16:00 Human connection as the goal, not just food 29:30 – Celiac disease 36:00 – From Garden to Table What is The Ozark Podcast? In the Ozarks, people have always lived in rhythm with the natural world. Hunting, fishing, and living off the land, aren't just things we do, it's who we are. And though our lives are inextricably linked to the land we live on, we've never been more disconnected from it. So join us, as we travel across the region to bring you the voices of the Ozarks to deepen your connection with the land, sharpen your skills in the outdoors, and help you learn what it means to be an Ozarker. Our hosts are ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kyle Veit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kyle Plunkett⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - and our producer is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Matthews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Theme music: 'American Millionaire' by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JD Clayton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Catch up with us on Instagram and Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theozarkpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PLEASE reach out to us with any recommendations or inquiries: theozarkpodcast@gmail.com

→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join "The Holler⁠⁠" How do you preserve the heart of the Ozarks while inviting more people in? Welcome back to the Check Station: from campsite fires and fly fishing reels to the deeper value of conservation and craft, this conversation pulls no punches. We also break down how we built the Ultimate Ozark Watercraft... Our Trusted partners for this episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vortex Optics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Industry leader in scopes, rangefinders, and binoculars ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Diamond State Fly Co.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - The Region's premiere fly fishing shop ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Big Pete's Taxidermy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - High-quality work with quick turnaround ⁠Pack Rat Outdoor Center⁠ - Everything you need to start your next adventure 00:00 Hither and Yonder 23:40 Reel Reactions 39:00 Shootin' from the Hip 52:00 Building the Ultimate Ozark Watercraft 63:00 The Holler Update What is The Ozark Podcast? In the Ozarks, people have always lived in rhythm with the natural world. Hunting, fishing, and living off the land, aren't just things we do, it's who we are. And though our lives are inextricably linked to the land we live on, we've never been more disconnected from it. So join us, as we travel across the region to bring you the voices of the Ozarks to deepen your connection with the land, sharpen your skills in the outdoors, and help you learn what it means to be an Ozarker. Our hosts are ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kyle Veit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kyle Plunkett⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - and our producer is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Matthews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Theme music: 'American Millionaire' by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JD Clayton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Catch up with us on Instagram and Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theozarkpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PLEASE reach out to us with any recommendations or inquiries: theozarkpodcast@gmail.com

Welcome to the Old Ozarks with Dr. Brooks Blevins... What exactly is a “bald knob”? Let's follow that winding road straight into the remarkable, overlooked life of Mary Elizabeth Mankey: a postmaster, storekeeper, poet, and hill-country philosopher who captured the soul of the Ozarks (and the country) like few ever have. Yet despite that brief flicker of national fame, Mary Elizabeth returned to her quiet life, eventually writing until her final days in Branson. Her poems are among the region’s most genuine literary treasures. This episode is a tribute not just to a poet, but to the overlooked power of paying attention to your place and your people. What is The Old Ozarks? The Old Ozarks is your gateway to the forgotten history of the Ozarks. Hosted by renowned historian Dr. Brooks Blevins, the leading authority on the region’s history, this podcast explores the lives, legends, and landscapes that have shaped this unique region. Whether you’re a native Ozarker, a new resident, or a curious listener, join us as we share the stories that make the Ozarks special and connect us to our past.

→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen to Part 1 of Xieng's Story on The Holler⁠ When it comes to catching monster stripers on Beaver Lake, few know the patterns, pressure, and precision better than guide Xieng Chanthavong. In this episode, he shares what it really takes to find and land these elusive giants. From seasonal migrations to moon phases, water temps, bait choice, and boat speed, this is your full crash course on hunting striped bass in deep Ozark waters. Whether you're a seasoned angler or new to chasing stripers, this conversation is packed with practical advice, technical insight, and stories that’ll make you want to set your alarm for 3:30 AM to hit the water. Our Trusted partners for this episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vortex Optics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Industry leader in scopes, rangefinders, and binoculars ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Diamond State Fly Co.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - The Region's premiere fly fishing shop ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Big Pete's Taxidermy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - High-quality work with quick turnaround Pack Rat Outdoor Center - Everything you need to start your next adventure 00:00 – Why striper fishing is so difficult 06:00 – Understanding striper depth and migration patterns 17:30 – Topwater vs trolling: pros, cons, and when to use each 26:00 – The Art of Trolling 38:30 – What divers have seen underwater... What is The Ozark Podcast? In the Ozarks, people have always lived in rhythm with the natural world. Hunting, fishing, and living off the land, aren't just things we do, it's who we are. And though our lives are inextricably linked to the land we live on, we've never been more disconnected from it. So join us, as we travel across the region to bring you the voices of the Ozarks to deepen your connection with the land, sharpen your skills in the outdoors, and help you learn what it means to be an Ozarker. Our hosts are ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kyle Veit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kyle Plunkett⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - and our producer is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Matthews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Theme music: 'American Millionaire' by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JD Clayton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Catch up with us on Instagram and Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theozarkpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PLEASE reach out to us with any recommendations or inquiries: theozarkpodcast@gmail.com

The Ozarks are experiencing a cycling boom unlike anything we've seen before. But with new trails, booming tourism, and a rapidly changing landscape come big questions about conservation, community, and how we can grow without losing the soul of the region. In this episode, we sit down with cyclist and community advocate Mike Rusch to explore the tensions and opportunities between the biking community and long-standing Ozark traditions like hunting, fishing, and land stewardship. > ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Patreon aka "The Holler"⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ < Our Trusted partners for this episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vortex Optics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Industry-defining scopes, rangefinders, and binoculars ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Diamond State Fly Co.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - The Region's premiere fly fishing shop ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Big Pete's Taxidermy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - High-quality work with quick turnaround 00:00 – Mike shares how cycling deepened his connection to the Ozarks 08:00 – Breaking down the three main cycling communities 20:40 – Tension between cyclists and non-cyclists43:00 – Kyle’s challenge to the cycling community What is The Ozark Podcast? In the Ozarks, people have always lived in rhythm with the natural world. Hunting, fishing, and living off the land, aren't just things we do, it's who we are. And though our lives are inextricably linked to the land we live on, we've never been more disconnected from it. So join us, as we travel across the region to bring you the voices of the Ozarks to deepen your connection with the land, sharpen your skills in the outdoors, and help you learn what it means to be an Ozarker. Our hosts are ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kyle Veit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kyle Plunkett⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - and our producer is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Matthews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Theme music: 'American Millionaire' by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JD Clayton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Catch up with us on Instagram and Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theozarkpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PLEASE reach out to us with any recommendations or inquiries: theozarkpodcast@gmail.com

Welcome to the Old Ozarks with Dr. Brooks Blevins... Long before we had Instagram call-outs or basketball court boasts, folks in the Ozarks had their own colorful way of throwing down a challenge. And in this episode, we trace that old-school bravado all the way from clanging wetstones in the hayfields to center stage in New York City, where one Ozarks-born marksman took on the world. In this episode, w explore the forgotten legend of J.W. Akard, a deadeye rifleman from Polk County, Missouri, who traveled the country in the early 1900s putting on trick shooting shows for thousands. Whether he was lighting matches at 40 feet or busting marbles out of midair, Akard was an Ozarker who made a living by literally hitting the mark. That is until time and tragedy hit him back... What is The Old Ozarks? The Old Ozarks is your gateway to the forgotten history of the Ozarks. Hosted by renowned historian Dr. Brooks Blevins, the leading authority on the region’s history, this podcast explores the lives, legends, and landscapes that have shaped this unique region. Whether you’re a native Ozarker, a new resident, or a curious listener, join us as we share the stories that make the Ozarks special and connect us to our past.

In this episode, we're calling back to our conversation with renowned wildlife biologist and land manager Dr. Grant Woods for a practical, science-based breakdown of how to manage land and grow better deer in the Ozarks. > ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Patreon aka "The Holler"⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ < Our Trusted partners for this episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vortex Optics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Industry-defining scopes, rangefinders, and binoculars ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Diamond State Fly Co.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - The Region's premiere fly fishing shop ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Big Pete's Taxidermy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - High-quality work with quick turnaround 00:00 – Why the Ozarks are under-managed 06:00 – How to hold deer without hundreds of acres 17:00 – Setting up sanctuaries and travel corridors on small properties 23:00 – What is “the red line” and how it predicts buck behavior 35:00 – The truth about antler genetics vs. nutrition and age 45:00 – Why hunting your property less often leads to better seasons What is The Ozark Podcast? In the Ozarks, people have always lived in rhythm with the natural world. Hunting, fishing, and living off the land, aren't just things we do, it's who we are. And though our lives are inextricably linked to the land we live on, we've never been more disconnected from it. So join us, as we travel across the region to bring you the voices of the Ozarks to deepen your connection with the land, sharpen your skills in the outdoors, and help you learn what it means to be an Ozarker. Our hosts are ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kyle Veit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kyle Plunkett⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - and our producer is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Matthews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Theme music: 'American Millionaire' by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JD Clayton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Catch up with us on Instagram and Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theozarkpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PLEASE reach out to us with any recommendations or inquiries: theozarkpodcast@gmail.com

The Kyles are back at The Check Station with a chicken rescue mission, Colorado moose encounters, and some controversial reel reactions. They also spotlight Duane Hada’s call for protecting smallmouth bass in Arkansas streams and float a bold idea...Ozark-wide hunting and fishing license? > ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Patreon aka "The Holler"⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ < Our Trusted partners for this episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vortex Optics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Industry-defining scopes, rangefinders, and binoculars ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Diamond State Fly Co.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - The Region's premiere fly fishing shop ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Umarex Airguns⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - The leader in Air Rifle technology ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Big Pete's Taxidermy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - High-quality work with quick turnaround 00:00 – Featherfoot’s near-death experience 03:00 – Hither & Yonder 09:50 – Reel Reactions 29:00 – Shootin' From the Hip 43:05 – The Holler update What is The Ozark Podcast? In the Ozarks, people have always lived in rhythm with the natural world. Hunting, fishing, and living off the land, aren't just things we do, it's who we are. And though our lives are inextricably linked to the land we live on, we've never been more disconnected from it. So join us, as we travel across the region to bring you the voices of the Ozarks to deepen your connection with the land, sharpen your skills in the outdoors, and help you learn what it means to be an Ozarker. Our hosts are ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kyle Veit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kyle Plunkett⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - and our producer is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Matthews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Theme music: 'American Millionaire' by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JD Clayton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Catch up with us on Instagram and Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theozarkpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PLEASE reach out to us with any recommendations or inquiries: theozarkpodcast@gmail.com