Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World Podcast

Turkey is always a huge hit around the holiday season, so this week, dig in, with cookbook author, and producer and host of “The Sporting Chef” and “Dead Meat TV”, Scott Leysath, America’s leading authority on wild game preparation. He'll share storage tips, time-savers, and recipes that will take your feast to the next level!

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and it just wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without turkey, so this week's "Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World" is talking about fall wild turkey hunting with world champion turkey caller and television personality Matt Morrett, and turkey dog specialist Bryan Burhans. Both work for the Pennsylvania Game Commission, Bryan as Executive Director and Matt as their Marketing Specialist, and both will share with you the best advice on how to bag the gobbler of your dreams, just in time for the big day!

It’s all about bows, bow fishing, and bow hunting, with John Paul Morris, the founder of the U.S. Open Bowfishing Championship, owner of Oneida Eagle Bows, and a member of the RedHead Pro Hunting Team. Hear about how easy it is to start bowfishing if you've been curious about trying it, and what equipment can take you to the pro level if you're already a bowfishing junkie. Plus, learn about the little-known world of saltwater bowfishing.

This week, "Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World" welcomes renowned artist and designer Bob Timberlake. In addition to his countless, realistic watercolor paintings, Bob has also designed stamps for the US Postal Service, and as a furniture designer, launched The World of Bob Timberlake® furniture collection, soon becoming the most successful line in the history of the industry. Bob shares how his life as a passionate outdoorsman and sportsman informs his art and craftsmanship, and more.

Meet the man that ‘Outdoor Life’ magazine called “the most accomplished big-game hunter of the modern era"; outdoorsman, conservationist and award-winning television host Jim Shockey, talking family, how covid-19 has impacted big game hunting, recounting some of his most hair-raising hunts and close calls, and more!

Visit with the 53rd United States Secretary of the Interior, David Bernhardt, as well as the Chairman of the Hunting and Shooting Sports Conservation Council, Jeff Crane. Crane explains how his Federal Advisory Council advises the Secretaries of both Agriculture and Interior, impacting hunters, recreational shooters, trappers and conservationists, while Bernhardt talks about his work overseeing such agencies as the Bureau of Land Management, the US Geological Survey, the National Park Service, and the US Fish and Wildlife Service, keeping public lands and access open for all Americans.

Examine the impact of next month's elections on the 2nd Amendment and conservation, with the CEO of Hunter Nation, Luke Hilgemann, talking about their "Hunt the Vote" campaign, and Joe Bartozzi, the President and CEO of the National Shooting Sports Foundation, covering NSSF’s "GunVote" initiative. Both Hunt the Vote and GunVote are working hard to engage hunters, recreational shooters and gun owners to register, and to VOTE!

Hear from two icons of the hunting world, talking whitetails and the many elements that make pursuing them the crown jewel of hunting! The magic of deer hunting has captivated hunters young and old, from north to south, east to west for many generations, with more deer hunters than of any other type of game pursued. Mark and Terry Drury, share their groundbreaking Deercast tool, how Covid has impacted outdoor recreation, and the satisfaction of helping their mom bag her first deer. Then Bass Pro Shops Communications Specialist Faith Roane has exciting news for golf fans and flannel lovers!

Sit down for a special one-on-one with BPS Founder Johnny Morris, talking about family and sharing the love of the outdoors, his dedication to conservation through the Wonders of Wildlife Museum and Aquarium, how Tracker boats changed the game in retail, and the silver lining of Covid-19 for outdoor enthusiasts.

Hearing is one of the most important senses that an outdoorsman or woman possesses. It's how you enjoy this podcast!  But for baby boomers especially, years of shooting with unprotected ears has taken its toll on the ability to hear turkey and deer in the woods. Dr. Bill Dickenson, an expert in the field of audiology, explains how he is targeting sportsmen specifically with his groundbreaking new technology called TETRA.  Then hear from hall of fame hunter, long time TV host, and TETRA user Cuz Strickland about how the technology has given new life to his career. 

September is Tree Stand Safety Awareness Month, as the month that most hunters head back to the woods to hang stands in preparation for the upcoming hunting season. Glen Mayhew, President at the Tree Stand Safety Awareness Foundation, talks about the variety of safety options and considerations that a hunter has whether using a climbing, ladder or lock-on stand, and hear from two survivors, Tim Peters and Mickey Black, who will tell their harrowing stories of life-threatening tree stand falls.

Learn all about whitetails and the many elements that make pursuing them the crown jewel of hunting, with an icon of the whitetail world, the host of ‘Growing Deer TV,’ Dr. Grant Woods, covering the best ways to process and store your venison, the threat of chronic wasting disease and how to prevent spreading it, how to keep your scent under wraps during a hunt, and more! Plus, Bass Pro Shops Communications Specialist Faith Roane has some exciting announcements for golf enthusiasts and fans in the Memphis area!

Dive into the impact of this November's elections on 2nd Amendment and conservation, with the CEO of Hunter Nation, Luke Hilgemann, talking about the "Hunt the Vote" campaign, and Joe Bartozzi, the President and CEO of the National Shooting Sports Foundation, covering NSSF’s "GunVote" initiative. Both Hunt the Vote and GunVote are playing big roles to engage hunters, recreational shooters and gun owners to register, and to VOTE!

Feel the mist of the sea and taste the salt of the surf as we talk saltwater fishing with the President of the Center of Sportfishing Policy, Jeff Angers. The Center for Sportfishing Policy represents our nation’s saltwater recreational fishing industry and the millions of Americans for whom recreational fishing is a way of life. Learn about how the Great American Outdoors Act will benefit fisheries, get the details of a high-tech new device for more ethical release, and hear about where the best fishing is available right now and in the months ahead.

Head to the East Room of the White House, where earlier this month, President Donald J. Trump signed into law the Great American Outdoor Act, the most significant conservation and outdoors legislation in decades. Hear exclusive audio from the signing ceremony, featuring the President, Vice President Mike Pence, Ivanka Trump, Senator Rob Portman, and other lawmakers. Then, the 53rd Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior, David Bernhardt joins the show, to explain how this Act is also a job creations bill, and what the first steps will be to turn this legislation into action. 

The best-selling comedy artist of all time, Jeff Foxworthy, covers his comedy career, passion for the outdoors, how he's spending time on the farm now that he isn't touring, and why he leads a weekly Bible study for the homeless. Then, Jim Liberatore, Outdoor Sportsman Group President and CEO, shares how 45 million hunters and anglers are aiming to bypass Hollywood with a powerful new pro-hunting film called “The Harvest.”

August is National Shooting Sports Month! Hear from guests with the National Shooting Sports Foundation, including Director, Retail, & Range Business Development, Zach Snow, Managing Director, Marketing Communications, Bill Dunn, and Managing Director, Member Services, Mike Vrooman, talking about how the month is being celebrated across the nation, and the way that shooting sports have taken off as an ideal sport for the time of social distancing. Finally, Bass Pro Communications Specialist Faith Roane shares the latest updates and upcoming events at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s stores nationwide. 

Hear from the man that ‘Outdoor Life’ magazine called “the most accomplished big-game hunter of the modern era"; outdoorsman, conservationist and award-winning television host Jim Shockey, talking family, how covid-19 has impacted big game hunting, recounting some of his most hair-raising hunts and close calls, and more! 

It’s all about bows, bow fishing, and bow hunting, with John Paul Morris, the founder of the U.S. Open Bowfishing Championship, owner of Oneida Eagle Bows, and a member of the RedHead Pro Hunting Team. Hear about how easy it is to start bowfishing if you've been curious about trying it, and what equipment can take you to the pro level if you're already a bowfishing junkie. Plus, learn about the little-known world of saltwater bowfishing.

With 41 years and counting on the TV screen, legendary fisherman Bill Dance has been entertaining fishermen for generations and shows no signs of slowing down. Bill focuses on one of his favorite species, catfish, and introduces listeners to the American Catfishing Association, a brand new organization dedicated to catfish conservation and catfishing, plus shares his best tips for catching HUGE catfish all summer long!

Learn about Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium in Springfield, Missouri with the Public Relations Manager, Shelby Stephenson and Bryan Nadeau, the Vice President of Conservation Attractions at the Johnny Morris Foundation, Wonders of Wildlife and Dogwood Canyon. Listen in as the Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium team fills you in on the latest happenings and experiences to see and absorb on a visit to WOW, plus Bass Pro Shops Communications Manager Katie Mitchell shares the latest updates and upcoming events at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s stores nationwide.

Meet with the host of Fly Rod Chronicles TV, Curtis Fleming, who shares his wealth of knowledge and fun experiences from fly fishing across the globe. Additionally, take a look at the Federal Duck Stamp Program and what it has meant to waterfowl conservation with Director of the US Fish and Wildlife Service, Aurelia Skipwith, and Jerome Ford, the Assistant Director, Migratory Bird Program, plus hear from the winning artist for the 2020-2021 Federal Duck Stamp design, Eddie LeRoy.

Hear about three of the most timely outdoor recreation topics, including COVID-19 and efforts to keep public access open, the #ResponsibleRecreation effort, and the Great American Outdoors Act and how to make your voice heard on the issues related to sportsmen and women, with life-long outdoorsman and President of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation, Jeff Crane.

Wonders of Wildlife is dedicated to teaching kids and families about conservation, and they’re in the running for America’s Best Aquarium by USA TODAY. If you believe in the future of the outdoors, you can vote once per day through July 6th at  www.wondersofwildlife.org/vote (http://www.wondersofwildlife.org/vote) .  Founded by Johnny Morris, CEO of Bass Pro Shops, Springfield's  Wonders of Wildlife (https://www.10best.com/interests/travel-news/the-best-new-attraction-of-2017-is-a-celebration-of-conservationism/)  celebrates hunting, fishing and stewardship of the land and water through 1.5 miles of immersive galleries featuring 4D dioramas and a new 1.5-million-gallon aquarium. Some 35,000 animals representing over 800 species are on display, including zebra sharks, sea turtles and freshwater sport fish. Unique to the aquarium is its collection of historic boats used by fishing legends and celebrities, like Jimmy Buffet, Ernest Hemingway and Zane Grey.

If you're itching to break out of the house, plan your family's next camping adventure with husband and wife team Jeremy and Stephanie Puglisi, co-hosts of the "RV Family Travel Atlas" podcast and authors of the "Idiots Guide to RV Vacations" and "See You At the Campground", diving into everything you need to know to plan and execute the perfect summer vacation in a budget-friendly and safe way.

Visit with the 22nd Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Aurelia Skipwith, covering the role that the USFWS serves, the path that led her to this position, her goals and the work that lies ahead, celebrating Great Outdoors Month, and what it means to be the first African-American Director in the history of the Fish and Wildlife Service. Finally, Bass Pro Shops Communications Manager Katie Mitchell has the latest updates on the Bass Pro NASCAR team, Father's Day deals, and happenings at Bass Pro and Cabela's stores nationwide.

Spend the hour with two award-winning television hosts from Sportsmen Channel; Chuck Belmore, co-host of “The Habit”, who covers all things bowfishing, and Tim Wells, host of “Relentless Pursuit”, who talks about how to hunt everything from rattlesnakes, grizzlies, and even bumblebees with spears, blow guns, and more!

Join the 2019 Bass Masters Classic Champion and current points leader of the Bass Pro Tour, Ott DeFoe, as well as popular husband and wife team Ralph and Vicki Cianciarulo, hosts of the award winning television show, "The Choice", seen on the Outdoor Channel. DeFoe covers how he's staying fit and sharp for the next stop on the Bass Pro Tour, and the Cianciarulos share stories from their 20 years in outdoor television.

Bruce Pettet, the President and CEO of Leupold and Stevens, Inc., the world’s leader in performance sporting optics, and President and CEO of the National Shooting Sports Foundation, Joseph Bartozzi, cover the gear you need to get spring hunting done right, and discuss how gun sales and the popularity of the shooting sports has soared during this time of pandemic. 

Founder and President of Carlson’s Choke Tubes, Scott Carlson, shares tips and advice on how to get your shotgun shooting its best! Then meet the driver of the Number 19 Joe Gibbs Racing/Bass Pro Shops Toyota, Martin Truex Jr, who brings us up to speed on NASCAR’s season, the thrill of the race, his charitable foundation, and more.

Spend time with the Founder and President of Shoot Like a Girl, Karen Butler, as well as one of the most successful bass anglers of all time, Edwin Evers. Plus, Bass Pro Shops’ Communications Manager, Katie Mitchell fills us in on what’s being done at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's stores nationwide to keep you safe from Covid-19 while you gear up to hit the outdoors.

Check in with the world’s best all-around competitive shooter, Doug Koenig, and the TV host of "Zona’s Awesome Fishing Show", Mark Zona, about how coronavirus has impacted the world of professional fishing, keeping access to the waters open during this time, the best advice for practicing your shooting and catching early spring bass, as well as how both men are gearing up for the turkey season.

Check out this quick but informative talk with Dr. Grant Woods on how planting chufa right now can help turbocharge your food plot to bring in and sustain even more game!

We'll cover access, places to hunt and fish, and new opportunities for fishermen and hunters on public lands, when Secretary of Interior, David Bernhardt joins the show for a historic announcement benefiting hunters and anglers, Growing Deer TV host and pro hunter Dr. Grant Woods shares some outdoor suggestions for social distancing as well as advice for food plots, and Bob Ziehmer, Senior Director of Conservation at Bass Pro Shops, explains what his team is doing to keep public access to our woods and waters open.

Hear from three pros that come from completely different backgrounds, including the all-time leading money winner of professional bass fishing, Kevin VanDam, professional hunter and television host Bob Foulkrod, and a leading conservationist for over four decades, the Executive Director of the South Carolina Waterfowl Association, David Wielicki. They'll focus on how to take advantage of the current coronavirus situation by introducing kids to the outdoors, as well as how to improve your hunting and fishing skills for the spring season, and much more.

It’s all about the Tracker line of boats and vehicles from White River Marine and Tracker Off-Road, visiting with Tracker General Sales Manager Robbie Snow, with advice for choosing the right vehicle for fishing, boating, waterfowling, hunting and recreation, or even getting some work done on the ranch or farm, and how to trick it out with the best add-ons, financing, warranties, and more. Finally, Bass Pro Shops Communications Manager Katie Mitchell has the latest updates on happenings at Bass Pro and Cabela's stores nationwide.

Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt discusses Interior's historic proposal to expand hunting and fishing opportunities across more than 2.3 million acres at 97 national wildlife refuges and 9 national fish hatcheries. This proposed rule is the single largest expansion of hunting and fishing opportunities by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in history.

Meet professional bass angler and host of the family-friendly "Timmy Horton Outdoors" television show, Timmy Horton, the 2000 Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Elite Series Angler of the Year, and an 11-time Bassmaster Classic qualifier with 6 career wins and 42 top 10s. Hear about his involvement in Major League Fishing, his passion for turkey hunting, why teaching youth is so important to him, and the best baits and techniques to make you a better fisherman.

Meet Lowell Baier, one of America’s preeminent experts on environmental law, a Washington, DC attorney who is an authority on environmental litigation, and is also President Emeritus of the Boone and Crockett Club, as well as an author, and a legal and environmental historian. He will discuss his newest book, “Saving Species on Private Lands: Unlocking Incentives to Conserve Wildlife and Their Habitats", and how private citizens can play a huge role in the preservation of endangered species.

Turkey season over much of the southern US is opening this month, so as the gobbling action is picking up, this week’s "Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World" will focus on America’s largest big game bird, the wild turkey. Get a lesson from the only turkey caller to have won every major turkey calling championship of our time, and a longtime member of the RedHead Pro Hunting Team, Walter Parrott. Walter will share his picks for the best hunting gear including guns, calls and more, plus strategies for how to use them, how to practice, and how to prepare before the open of the season, all to make you a better turkey hunter.

Visit with Hall of Fame bass fisherman and award-winning television host Jimmy Houston, sharing the tips and techniques he's utilized over a legendary career on the water and on his long-running TV show, plus his take on this year's Bassmaster Classic, his passion for big whitetails and wild turkeys, the importance of faith, and how he goes turkey hunting from a boat! Finally, Bass Pro Shops Communications Manager Katie Mitchell has the latest updates on happenings at Bass Pro and Cabela's stores nationwide.

Visit with two Grand National turkey calling champions and Grand National Hall of Famers, Paul Butski and Terry Rohm, who will get you tuned up for spring turkey hunting, detailing what guns, loads, decoys, calling techniques and more to use, and even provide a few demonstrations of their championship sounds.

Visit with Al Morris and John Bair, both avid, accomplished predator hunters. With predator populations at all-time highs in many parts of the country, if you’ve never tried calling in a coyote, bobcat, red or gray fox, you need to give it a try. Al Morris is a 4x World Coyote Calling Champion and Host of FOXPROS “Furtakers” on the Outdoor Channel, and John Bair is the V.P. of Sportsmen for Fish & Wildlife, and they'll share their knowledge, techniques and skills on hunting and calling predators.

Head to the Western Hunting and Conservation Expo in Salt Lake City with two passionate and accomplished conservation leaders; Troy Justensen, the President of Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife, and Miles Moretti, CEO of the Mule Deer Foundation, talking about putting on one of the outdoor community's biggest events, how the event works to save wildlife across the nation, tackling big North American predators, and much more.

Shane Mahoney, founder and CEO of Conservation Visions, Inc and renowned writer and filmmaker, talks about hunting and fishing and the wild harvest of plants, timber, and animals, the nutrition and brotherhood of gathering from the land, and how to preserve those resources for the future.

Recorded from the floor of the SHOT Show in Las Vegas, this episode covers one of the busiest weeks for hunting and outdoor conventions. Hear from Keith Balfourd, Marketing Director for the Wild Sheep Foundation, Miles Moretti, President and CEO of the Mule Deer Foundation, Howard Vincent, President and CEO of Pheasants and Quail Forever, and Peter Muller, Public Relations Manager for the National Wild Turkey Federation.  Learn about the bounty of opportunities at all 4 of their upcoming events, and finally, Bass Pro Shops Communications Manager Katie Mitchell has the latest updates on happenings at Bass Pro and Cabela's stores nationwide.

Learn all about the conservation footprint of the Dallas Safari Club Foundation, the charitable arm of Dallas Safari Club. Richard Cheatham, Executive Director of DSCF, discusses the assistance provided to professional hunters, guides, outfitters, and members of their staff who are injured or killed while providing professional hunting services, and Scot McClure, the Outdoor Adventures Coordinator of the Outdoors Tomorrow Foundation, talks about the 35 states utilizing their outdoor curriculum to get kids motivated, educated, and passionate about the outdoors.

Get ready to go fishing in places where the thermometer doesn't get above freezing! Learn all about the fun and the challenge of ice fishing with two avid and accomplished anglers and award-winning radio and podcast hosts, Captain Barb Carey, President and Founder of Wisconsin Women Fish and Founder of The Women Ice Angler Project, and Canadian Outdoor Hall of Famer Gord Pyzer, President of Canadian Angling Adventures Ltd, covering the equipment you need, how to keep warm, and the best time to get out on the ice.

This week's show is live at Dallas Safari Club's 2020 Convention, talking about the heritage of big game hunting, conservation, hunter education and advocacy initiatives around the world, with Matt Boguslawski, Dallas Safari Club's Advocacy Manager, Ron Regan, Executive Director of the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, and Catherine Semcer, Research Fellow of the Property and Environment Research Center. Finally, hear about how Bass Pro Shops brought Christmas to the storm-ravaged Bahamas in a heartwarming story of joy and hope

Looking into the year ahead, hear about the conservation leadership, stewardship, and commitment of Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's, along with the Wildlife Management Institute’s conservation priorities for 2020. President of the Wildlife Management Institute, Steve Williams, and the Sr. Director of Conservation for Bass Pro Shops, Bob Ziehmer, touch on topics like climate change, upcoming projects, and more. Finally, Bass Pro Shops Communications Manager Katie Mitchell has the latest updates on happenings at Bass Pro and Cabela's stores nationwide.

It's an all-star lineup, with guests like NFL great Peyton Manning, Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt, TV host and huntress Eva Shockey-Brent, bass fishing legend Kevin VanDam, spear hunter Tim Wells, and Bass Pro Shops Founder Johnny Morris.