Video: One Fast-moving Tom

TRCP’s Neil Thagard and his wife Catherine recently had the opportunity to enjoy some time on public land chasing Merriam’s turkeys. With Catherine behind the camera and Neil as the caller and shooter, they were able to coax this wily tom away from…

Jason Daugherty Takes One of the Biggest Eastern Turkeys Ever Harvested

Author’s note: Thirty-year-old Jason Daugherty from Desoto, Missouri, took one of the biggest Eastern wild turkey gobblers ever harvested, as certified by the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF). On his third turkey hunt ever, Daugherty had …

Behind the Scenes: Filming a Hunt with Matt Wettish

Filming a hunt might look easy, but it can be anything but. We sat down with Real Outdoors TV host Matt Wettish as he talked a bit about the process that went on behind the scenes of a hunting TV show. Real Outdoors TV is not… Read More »

Keeping a Bladesmithing Tradition Alive in Southern Missouri

His knives are found throughout the world, from a hunter’s hand following success in the woods to a coveted collector’s case in a country far away. “I am a steel and tool maker,” says 73-year-old Ray Johnson in a deep Missouri d…

The Call That Started It All Redux

The phone rings in an old building in Groves, Texas, where a legendary business is nearly forgotten. But no one is there to answer the call. Charlie Holder hangs up and dials another number. He finally reaches Jim “Cowboy” Fernandez, one of the cre…

Up North Journal – Episode 115

Bad News

1. Boat Trailer
2. Buy New or Fix?

Charter Walley Fishing Trip

Kids and Bowfishing

1. Jake’s New Rig
2. Jake’s First Shot

Game Bag

1. New Bowfishing Items
2. How To Set Up Bow
3. Arrow Nocks

Food Plots Planted

Mikey And The Rifle Range

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15 Spring Turkey Questions Answered By The Pros

By Scott Ellis

Spring gobbler season is now on the horizon and felt it was time to touch on some important questions that are asked frequently by turkey hunters across the nation. I have enlisted the assistance of two my friends Sadler McGraw and Chris Kirby to aid in answering the questions. We will all shed different light with our opinions on these commonly inquired about topics.

Sadler McGraw has established himself as one of the most prolific competition callers in the last decade. He is a member of the Woodhaven Custom Calls Sting Team since it‘s inception five years ago. His list of accolades includes, 14 Alabama state titles, Yellville National and Southern Open Champion. As well he has been runner up at the World, Grand Nationals, US Open and Grand America calling competitions. He is also no stranger to friction divisions winning the 2008 World, 2008 Yellville National and 2007 US Open. He has won or placed in over 50 contests, including owl hooting divisions. Read the story »