On this podcast, Dustin interviews Blake Marshall, head guide and owner of King of Eights Outfitters based in West Central Texas. We talk about the start of Blakes's guiding career, conservation and wild game management, predator control, dream hunts for disabled military veterans and other deserving disabled hunters and much more.

Mentioned in the Show:

Blake's Website: http://kingofeights.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/King-of-Eights-Outfitters-LLC-699404003502323/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ko8marshall/

Donate to KO8 Dream Hunts: http://kingofeights.com/donate-dream-hunts/

Donate to Tanner's Dream Hunt: https://www.gofundme.com/tanners-dream-hunt

A Sand County Almanac and Sketches Here and There by Aldo Leopold (Amazon Link)

 

In this show, Dustin interviews Rick Ward "The Urban Airgunner" on hunting small game, big game, and predators with airguns. Rick is part of the American Airgunner TV Show which airs on the Pursuit Channel. Rick is a frequent "Round Table" expert on the show. Dustin and Rick discuss predator strategies, urban airgun hunting, AR-15 platforms and other hunting and shooting topics.

This week on The Best of The Outdoors Podcast, we visit with Marty McIntyre, owner of  GARQUEST Bowfishing Adventures. In this show we cover bowfishing for common carp, grass carp, gar, tilapia and more and how you can get started on a bowfishing adventure of your very own. Bowfishing is helpful to rivers and lakes by removing invasive species and it's also a ton of fun! Thanks for listening!

Mentioned in Podcast

GARQUEST Bowfishing Adventures: (254) 931-3474 | garquest@aol.com | www.GARQUEST.com

Texas Fish & Game Website: www.FishGame.com

Email your questions or future show topics you'd like to hear covered to Dustin: dustin.warncke@gmail.com

This week on The Best of The Outdoors Podcast, we visit with Bill Carey, owner of Striper Express Guide Service on Lake Texoma on the Texas and Oklahoma border. In this show we cover largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, catfish, white bass (sand bass) and, of course, the elusive striped bass. Striper Express typically only fishes with artificial lures and believes in the "thrill of the hunt" for fish. It is fall "top water lure season" for stripers on Texoma right now and a perfect time to book a family or corporate/business fishing adventure. Thanks for listening!

Mentioned in Podcast

Striper Express Guide Service: (903) 786-4477  www.striperexpress.com

Cross Water Outfitters Fishing Ministry: www.crosswateroutfitters.com

Texas Fish & Game Website:  www.FishGame.com

As he is in the process of preparing for hunting season, "Prowler Bill" Henson joins Dustin on this podcast and we talk about preparing for bow and gun season for big game and other hunting adventures. We talk about some of the products we use in the field, and some best practices for safety and survival tools to have in the field.

Mentioned in Podcast

Mac & Prowler TV Show: www.macandprowler.com

Airforce Airguns: www.airforceairguns.com

QMaxx Q20 Blu: www.qmaxxproducts.com

Texas Fish & Game's Website: 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.

In this episode, Dustin Vaughn Warncke is joined by past guest Michael Foster. They talk about saving money in the hunting realm and cover different ways to find deals on guns, bows, crossbows, hunting clothing and other hunting gear. This is a fun filled podcast with lots of great ideas on how to save money on some of the essentials you need in the field.

Mentioned in Podcast:

Hunting Ranch: www.dbhunting.com

Bowhunting: Grim Reaper Broadheads: www.grimreaperbroadheads.com

Discount Knives and Other Outdoor Gear: www.budk.com

Hunting Flashlights: www.varmintlights.com

Firearms and Accessories: www.cheaperthandirt.com

Discounted Surplus and Hunting Gear: www.sportsmansguide.com

Discount Ammo Retailer: www.ammunitiontogo.com

Discount Online Retailer: www.huntingandfishingsuperstore.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.

In this solo podcast, Dustin unpacks an article he wrote on hiring a hunting or fishing guide or outfitter and the top 10 questions to ask. Dustin features some successful guide veterans he works with and explains the traits that make them a good hunting or fishing guide. This is a fun filled podcast full of useful information.

TF&G Editor-in-Chief Chester Moore joins Dustin again and they talk about Gulf Coast tarpon, many types of sharks, vibrio bacteria, and wildlife conservation. Dustin and Chester both talk about the Texas Outdoor Nation section of the magazine and what makes Texas such a unique place to hunt and fish. Thanks for watching, reading, and listening!