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Join hosts Alex Rutledge and Red Bone Mike Grace for an action-packed episode covering turkey hunting techniques, local sports championships, and memorable hunting stories. In this episode, Alex demonstrates advanced turkey vocalizations using multiple diaphragm calls (M150, Little Loose Lips, E250), shares expert tips on turkey behavior and breeding patterns, and recounts unforgettable hunts from Louisiana and Missouri. The hosts also discuss the Missouri and Liberty Eagles' Final Four runs, Arkansas Razorbacks' championship potential, and Kansas City Chiefs' roster moves. Plus, hear heartwarming stories about Alex's granddaughter Wren learning to turkey call at 8 months old, get details on the upcoming Craig Morgan concert, and learn a delicious wild turkey taquitos recipe. Special announcement: Congressman Jason Smith joins next week's show!

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• Introduction & Turkey Vocalizations (0:00)
• Sports Roundup: Final Four & Championship Talk (1:42)
• Turkey Season Preview & NWTF Banquet (10:11)
• Wise Eye Camera Technology (11:12)
• Turkey Behavior & Weather Impact (11:59)
• Remembering Shorty - Inspiration Story (9:31)
• M150 Call Demonstration (16:42)
• Little Loose Lips Call Demo (23:04)
• E250 Call for Locating & Finishing (25:12)
• Louisiana Gator Farm Hunt Story (26:49)
• Linda's Turkey Hunt While Pregnant (33:24)
• Baby Wren Learning to Turkey Call (36:06)
• Wild Turkey Taquitos Recipe (41:41)
• Congressman Jason Smith Preview & Closing (46:18)

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Oregon County Commissioner Jake Parker joins Alex Rutledge to discuss the critical tax base crisis facing southern Missouri counties with large National Forest holdings. Learn how 106,000 acres of federal land in Oregon County generates minimal tax revenue, threatening local schools and infrastructure. Jake explains the Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) problem, salvage timber sales at $1,100/acre, and the grassroots resolution movement to increase federal contributions from 25% to 50%. Plus: Turkey season scouting tips, Mississippi hunting stories, and Jake's authentic Louisiana crawfish boil recipe.

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• Introduction & Local Sports Update (1:21)
• Meet Jake Parker - From Mississippi to Missouri (9:50)
• National Forest Tax Base Crisis (15:49)
• School Funding & PILT Payments (19:43)
• Impact on Communities & Resolution Movement (23:50)
• Turkey Hunting Season Preview (34:39)
• Cooking Crawfish Southern Style (42:07)

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Join Alex Rutledge and Red Bone on American Roots Outdoors as they dive deep into the art of turkey hunting and vocalization techniques. In this comprehensive episode, you'll learn essential turkey calling methods including tree calls, clucks, purrs, cutting, and aggressive calling strategies. Alex shares expert tips on setting up for success, reading turkey behavior, understanding the pecking order, and communicating effectively with both gobblers and hens. Plus, hear exciting hunting stories, local sports updates, cooking recipes for wild turkey, and discussions about conservation efforts. Whether you're a seasoned hunter or just starting out, this episode is packed with practical knowledge to help you close the deal on your next gobbler. Featuring special segments on 12 Point Hunting Blinds, Eagle Seed food plots, and Wise Eye cameras

• 0:00 - Introduction & Tree Calling Basics
• 2:09 - Local Events & Sports Update
• 10:26 - Setting Up on a Roosted Turkey
• 10:48 - Aggressive Calling & Pecking Order
• 13:54 - Locating Turkeys & Reading Gobblers
• 19:11 - Controlling the Turkey & Finishing Techniques
• 24:31 - Diaphragm Calls & The M150
• 31:05 - Turkey Hunting Story - The Church Hunt
• 35:52 - Dealing with Fence-Hanging Turkeys
• 38:46 - Wild Turkey Recipes & Cooking Tips

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