


The Best of the Outdoors Podcast is optimized to bring listeners the best in hunting, fishing, shooting, bowfishing, and other outdoor activities from Texas and beyond. Hosted and Produced by Dustin Vaughn Warncke, Owner of Warncke Enterprises, a Media Production Marketing Agency. Reach out to Dustin via TEXT at (512) 497-7674.
Episodes

Thursday Jun 08, 2017
Thursday Jun 08, 2017
On this episode, Dustin talks with Chester Moore Jr., editor in cheif of Texas Fish & Game magazine and FishGame.com. Chester is an accaliamed outdoor writer and author of several books focusing around Texas' wildlife, hunting and fishing. He has his own Wildlife Journalist blog and Wildlife Wednesday newsletter which goes out to many thousands of e-mail subscribers each week. We talk about conservation in and around the Gulf of Mexico as well as sharks, pink dolphins and other sea creatures as well as getting kids involved in the great outdoors in Texas and beyond.
Mentioned in Show:
Chester's Ministry "The Kingdom Zoo": https://thekingdomzoo.com/
Wildlife Journalist Blog: http://blog.wildlifejournalist.com/
OCEARCH Project Presented by COSTA: http://www.ocearch.org/
Gone Fishin' Guide Service: http://www.gonefishin.biz/
Dustin's Website: www.dustinsprojects.com
Texas Fish & Game: www.fishgame.com
About the Podcast: The Best of the Outdoors Podcast is optimized to bring listeners the best in hunting, fishing, shooting, bowfishing and other outdoor activities. The show is broadcast across a number of different audio platforms and serves as a source of education and inspiration for all things outdoors.
Texas Fish & Game is the largest and most popular outdoor publication in the Lone Star State. No other publication matches our coverage of hunting, fishing, guns, gear, tackle, conservation, outdoor news, and wildlife subjects. Our editorial cadre includes the best outdoor writers in the Lone Star State—all experts in their respective fields. This is the sportsman’s one-stop resource for information and education on Texas’ outdoors.

Thursday May 25, 2017
Thursday May 25, 2017
On this episode Dustin talks with Cody Weiser from W-Gear. We discuss hunting for wild hogs and whitetail deer as well as shooting and hunting with custom and stock specialty pistols. We have a lot of fun on this show. Thanks for listening, watching and reading our work.
Check Out Our Sponsor of this Episode!
Texas Hunter Products: www.texashunterproducts.com
Road Feeders, Fish Feeders, Protien Feeders, Deer Feeders, Hunting Accessories and more!
Mentioned in Show:
W-Gear Website: www.codyweiser.com
W-Gear Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/W-Gear-995198270564684
W-Gear Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/w_gear/
W-Gear You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpu9DwXl_JcPrkVBgxOJwWw
About the Podcast: The Best of the Outdoors Podcast is optimized to bring listeners the best in hunting, fishing, shooting, bowfishing and other outdoor activities. The show is broadcast across a number of different audio platforms and serves as a source of education and inspiration for all things outdoors.
Texas Fish & Game is the largest and most popular outdoor publication in the Lone Star State. No other publication matches our coverage of hunting, fishing, guns, gear, tackle, conservation, outdoor news, and wildlife subjects. Our editorial cadre includes the best outdoor writers in the Lone Star State—all experts in their respective fields. This is the sportsman’s one-stop resource for information and education on Texas’ outdoors.

Thursday May 11, 2017
Dustin's Mad Minutes: NRA Show 2017 Highlights
Thursday May 11, 2017
Thursday May 11, 2017
The NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits were hosted in Atlanta, Georgia at the end of April this year and I was there to take it all in. Being a consumer show, the NRA show hosts some of the best and brightest companies in the hunting, shooting and outfitting world, all exhibiting their products and services and competing for market share. In this podcast, I will bring some
companies to light that I found interesting in the realm of this massive
convention.
Dustin's NRA Coverage Blog Posts
Part 1: http://fishgame.com/2017/05/nra-show-coverage-part-1/
Part 2: http://fishgame.com/2017/05/nra-show-coverage-part-2/
Part 3: http://fishgame.com/2017/05/nra-show-coverage-part-3/
Part 4: http://fishgame.com/2017/05/nra-show-coverage-part-4/
Mentioned in Show:
www.highstandard.com
www.atigunstocks.com
www.xssights.com
www.freedommunitions.com
www.bearandsoncutlery.com
www.allegianceammo.com
www.stiguns.com
www.texasgunfest.com
www.deserttech.com
www.hatsanusa.com
www.silencerco.com
www.desantisholster.com
www.airforceairguns.com
www.silencershop.com
www.huskyliners.com
www.g2rammo.com
www.gemtech.com
www.swaggerbipods.com
www.crosman.com
www.crosman.com/archery/centerpoint-crossbows
www.cz-usa.com
Contact Dustin through www.dustinsprojects.com
All Podcasts available at thebestoftheoutdoors.podbean.com
About the Podcast: The Best of the Outdoors Podcast is optimized to bring listeners the best in hunting, fishing, shooting, bowfishing and other outdoor activities. The show is broadcast across a number of different audio platforms and serves as a source of education and inspiration for all things outdoors.
Texas Fish & Game is the largest and most popular outdoor publication in the Lone Star State. No other publication matches our coverage of hunting, fishing, guns, gear, tackle, conservation, outdoor news, and wildlife subjects. Our editorial cadre includes the best outdoor writers in the Lone Star State—all experts in their respective fields. This is the sportsman’s one-stop resource for information and education on Texas’ outdoors.

Thursday Apr 20, 2017
Dustin's Mad Minutes: Exotic Game and Wild Hog Hunting in Texas
Thursday Apr 20, 2017
Thursday Apr 20, 2017
On this episode, Dustin rides solo for another "Dustin's Mad Minutes" podcast installment and he talks about hunting for the multitude of wild hogs and exotic game animals available in the great state of Texas. He discusses hunting exotic deer, rams, goats, African game and more!
Check Out Our Sponsors of this Episode!
Skull Hooker: European and Horn Mounting Solutions
Joshua Creek Ranch: Texas Hill Country Wingshooting and Free-Range Axis Deer Hunting
Mentioned in Podcast:
Texas Fish & Game Magazine: www.fishgame.com
Dustin's Website: www.dustinsprojects.com
DB Hunting Ranch: www.dbhunting.com
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Thursday Apr 06, 2017
Thursday Apr 06, 2017
On our show this week we visit with Katie DeLorenzo who is a huntress, athlete and champion of conservation and eating organic, free-range wild game meat! We talk about hunting and fishing in New Mexico, women participating in the outdoor traditions, conservation and even dealing with anti-hunters.
Although Katie has been hunting in New Mexico for a relatively short amount of time, she has some impressive accomplishments in the outdoor industry as well as in the field with harvesting several big game animals in her home state.
Mentioned in Podcast:
Follow Katie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newmexicohuntress/
Follow Katie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newmexicohuntress/
Texas Fish & Game: www.fishgame.com
Dustin's Website: www.dustinsprojects.com
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Thursday Mar 23, 2017
Thursday Mar 23, 2017
In this special edition of The Best of the Outdoors podcast, we talk with Bassmaster Elite Series and Bassmaster Classic Champion Alton Jones and his son, Alton Jones Jr., who has also qualified to fish both the Classic and Elite Series. As only the 4th father and son competitors to enter the Classic, this duo prepare to go head to head with each other and the rest of the pro anglers in this world class event. We talk about freshwater fishing strategies, best lures for Texas, advice for up and coming anglers and much more as the 2017 GEICO Bassmaster Classic kicks off this week on Lake Conroe and Minute Maid Park in the Houston, Texas area. Thanks for watching, reading and listening!
Alton Jones Website: http://www.altonjones.com
Alton Jones Jr.: https://www.bassmaster.com/anglers/alton-jones-jr
Texas Fish & Game Website: www.fishgame.com
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Thursday Mar 16, 2017
Big Bore Airguns for Wild Hogs and Exotics with Guest Eric Henderson
Thursday Mar 16, 2017
Thursday Mar 16, 2017
Dustin interviews Eric Henderson, host of Adventures Afield, and we talk about hunting and target shooting with big bore and small bore air rifles in Texas and beyond. Many technological advances have been made in PCP Airguns over the last decade making the modern big bore rifle a true hero in the field. Eric has taken numerous native and exotic species in Texas and across the USA as well as African game with his stock and custom modified airguns. We talk about many different topics on the show. As always, thank you for watching, reading, and listening!
Mentioned in the Show:
Eric's Website: http://www.adventuresafield.com/
Eric's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfoR71zhoz6hL3jMiHk32Nw
Texas Fish & Game's Website: www.fishgame.com


Thursday Mar 02, 2017
Fishing Baffin Bay and the Texas Coast with Guest Capt. Gerad Merritt
Thursday Mar 02, 2017
Thursday Mar 02, 2017
On this week's episode, Dustin interveiws Captain Gerad Merritt from Paradise Guide Services in the Baffin Bay area of the Texas Gulf Coast. We haven't covered saltwater fishing much on this podcast so this is our first real dive into it as part of the TF&G Texas Outdoor Nation. As always, thanks for watching, reading and listening!
Paradise Guide Services
(361) 228-0192
geradmerritt@gmail.com
http://www.paradiseguideservices.com


Thursday Feb 16, 2017
SHOT Show 2017 Highlights and Tree Stand Safety with Guest Lou Marullo
Thursday Feb 16, 2017
Thursday Feb 16, 2017
After a small hiatus due to all the coverage of SHOT Show 2017 on FishGame.com, we are back with a recap episode of SHOT. Starting with Texas Fish & Game editors Chester Moore and Lou Marullo recording a Facebook Live session from the show floor to Dustin's one-on-one interview with Lou Marullo, we bring you the highlights of the show and new products and emerging trends that can help the hunter and shooting enthusiast out in the woods or at the gun range.
We also cover tree stand safety and wearing saftey harnessed while hunting in tree stands, something Lou knows so much about as a hunter in Texas and New York.
See dozens of archived videos and blog posts from SHOT Show as well as other news and stories every day at www.fishgame.com.
Thank you so much again for watching, reading and listening!


Thursday Jan 19, 2017
Dustin's Mad Minutes: Compound Bow Fundamentals and the Importance of 3D Archery
Thursday Jan 19, 2017
Thursday Jan 19, 2017
In this solo show, Dustin unpacks some tech tips on shooting a compound bow and why we should all get involved with archery, especially in the off-season. Dustin covers the importance of 3D archery as it prepares bowhunters for the "real deal" in the field. Check out FishGame.com this month for coverage of the Houston Boat Show!
Mentioned in the Show
Gold Tip Arrows: www.GoldTip.com
Grim Reaper Broadheads: www.grimreaperbroadheads.com
Barnett Youth Bows: www.barnettcrossbows.com/youth-archery
Texas Fish & Game: www.FishGame.com
Dustin's Website: www.DustinsProjects.com
