Lone Star Outdoor Show

Synopsis of Episode 32: Well, if you love the sport of Bass fishing as much as I do then you are probably pretty excited about ESPN’s sale of B.A.S.S. to Jerry McKinnis and company. Having hosted the iconic show The Fishin’ Hole for over 40 years, Jerry knows how to present our sport on TV. He has traveled the world fishing for all manners of fish, but his passion and his true love is bass fishing. He has fished for fun as well as competatively in tournaments. Quite simply Jerry has done it all and still remains as genuine and down to earth as he always has. With Jerry at the forefront, how can we expect B.A.S.S. to change the way it markets itself to the public? What about the controversy surrounding the AOY Postseason? Any changes in that format for next season? What about expanding the Elite Series? All that and much more with one of our sport’s biggest ambassadors. Then one of Texas’ all-time great singer/songwriters joins us to talk a little music and a lot of outdoors. Robert Earl Keen talks about growing up hunting and fishing his beloved Texas. What about the inspiration for classics such as : The Front Porch Song, 5 LB Bass and Corpus Christi Bay? What is Robert’s personal best largemouth? How does he manage his deer herd on his Medina ranch? You don’t want to miss this interiview with one of the all time greats! Podcast:

Synopsis of Episode 31: With the Texas Dove Season right around the corner ( we are less than a month away from the North Zone opener ya’ll !), I thought it would be beneficial to visit with TPWD’s Dove Program Leader Corey Mason. How many dove hunters are there in the Lone Star State? How many dove are harvested annually and what percentage of those are resident vs migratory birds. How many whitewings do we harvest each season? What about the invasive Eurasian Collared Dove? We even dive into the state’s dove banding program. You don’t want to miss this interview! Then we sit down with one of the most diverse musicians on the planet. His country roots are undeniable but he fronts a hard core rock band and dabbles in rockabilly as well. You may know him as the grandson of Hank, son of Hank Jr- but we affectionately just refer to him as Hank 3. He also has a new record out- Rebel Within - and is about to go on an extensive tour. In addition to all that, Hank 3 is also an avid outdoorsman. He talks about growing up hunting with his dad and Waylon Jennings. His most memorable experience in the Outdoors, and what it’s like to have his own hunting buddy in his 17 year old son Coleman. Hunting in the Williams family is surely a family tradition. Podcast: Episode 31

Synopsis of Episode 31: With the Texas Dove Season right around the corner ( we are less than a month away from the North Zone opener ya’ll !), I thought it would be beneficial to visit with TPWD’s Dove Program Leader Corey Mason. How many dove hunters are there in the Lone Star State? How many dove are harvested annually and what percentage of those are resident vs migratory birds. How many whitewings do we harvest each season? What about the invasive Eurasian Collared Dove? We even dive into the state’s dove banding program. You don’t want to miss this interview! Then we sit down with one of the most diverse musicians on the planet. His country roots are undeniable but he fronts a hard core rock band and dabbles in rockabilly as well. You may know him as the grandson of Hank, son of Hank Jr- but we affectionately just refer to him as Hank 3. He also has a new record out- Rebel Within – and is about to go on an extensive tour. In addition to all that, Hank 3 is also an avid outdoorsman. He talks about growing up hunting with his dad and Waylon Jennings. His most memorable experience in the Outdoors, and what it’s like to have his own hunting buddy in his 17 year old son Coleman. Hunting in the Williams family is surely a family tradition. Podcast:

Synopsis of Episode 30: We start out the show by visiting with Dallas Cowboy TE John Phillips. John grew up in the Appalachain Mountains of Virginia. He could literally walk out his back door and be on a mountain trail. Hunting was a means of survival for the Phillips family and John talks in depth about his appreciation for the outdoors. With training camp well under way, we will talk a little football as well. Then we sit down with ESPN Outdoors lead photographer James Overstreet. James has photographed every Elite Series event since it’s inception and just returned from covering the AOY Postseason in Alabama. We talk about the possible shake-up with the current points system and of course….we go into depth on ESPN’s recent sale of BASS to Jerry McKinnis and company. What does this mean for the future of the sport? Then we cut up and have a little fun at PETA’s expense, you’ll have to tune in to find out for yourself. Podcast:

Synopsis of Episode 30: We start out the show by visiting with Dallas Cowboy TE John Phillips. John grew up in the Appalachain Mountains of Virginia. He could literally walk out his back door and be on a mountain trail. Hunting was a means of survival for the Phillips family and John talks in depth about his appreciation for the outdoors. With training camp well under way, we will talk a little football as well. Then we sit down with ESPN Outdoors lead photographer James Overstreet. James has photographed every Elite Series event since it’s inception and just returned from covering the AOY Postseason in Alabama. We talk about the possible shake-up with the current points system and of course….we go into depth on ESPN’s recent sale of BASS to Jerry McKinnis and company. What does this mean for the future of the sport? Then we cut up and have a little fun at PETA’s expense, you’ll have to tune in to find out for yourself. Podcast: Episode 30

Synopsis of Episode 29: This week we have another great show planned for ya. We will visit with TPWD’s Mule Deer and Pronghorn Antelope Program Leader Shawn Gray. He answers all our questions regarding both species populations, regulations, harvest goals and much more. Think Antler Restrictions for mulies have been discussed by TPWD? We are gonna find out! Then we visit with Predator University’s Tony Tebbe. Tony’s forte is hunting coyotes- but he has upped the anti by adding another element to the equation. His dog Gunner goes out and picks fights with yotes and then turns tail and lures them into rifle range for Tony and his clients. Coyote Decoy Dogs??? Yep, they are pretty cool and Gunner is the best of the best. We talk training, dangers associated with sending your best bud out to pick a fight with a deadly predator, and other advantages associated with hunting predators with a good dog. Then we also visit with Team Catfish’s Cody Mullennix. Cody is the former World Record Holder and current Texas record holder for Blue Catfish on rod and reel. His 2004 Texoma blue cat tipped the scales and 121 lbs 8 oz !!! Now that is a monster! We talk about that day as well as catching big blues in the summertime heat. Here is Cody with the former world record blue cat after it was successfully transplanted to the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens: Podcast:

Synopsis of Episode 29: This week we have another great show planned for ya. We will visit with TPWD’s Mule Deer and Pronghorn Antelope Program Leader Shawn Gray. He answers all our questions regarding both species populations, regulations, harvest goals and much more. Think Antler Restrictions for mulies have been discussed by TPWD? We are gonna find out! Then we visit with Predator University’s Tony Tebbe. Tony’s forte is hunting coyotes- but he has upped the anti by adding another element to the equation. His dog Gunner goes out and picks fights with yotes and then turns tail and lures them into rifle range for Tony and his clients. Coyote Decoy Dogs??? Yep, they are pretty cool and Gunner is the best of the best. We talk training, dangers associated with sending your best bud out to pick a fight with a deadly predator, and other advantages associated with hunting predators with a good dog. Then we also visit with Team Catfish’s Cody Mullennix. Cody is the former World Record Holder and current Texas record holder for Blue Catfish on rod and reel. His 2004 Texoma blue cat tipped the scales and 121 lbs 8 oz !!! Now that is a monster! We talk about that day as well as catching big blues in the summertime heat. Here is Cody with the former world record blue cat after it was successfully transplanted to the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens: Podcast: Episode 29

Synopsis of Episode 28: Baseball’s greatest power pitcher of all-time and current Ranger’s team president Nolan Ryan stops by to discuss his love for the outdoors. Specifically ranching and hunting. With the Rangers in first place I am sure we will mix in a few baseball questions as well. We all are pretty familiar with the Ryan Express: But this week we are going to get know Nolan Ryan, the cowboy that was born in Refugio, Texas and has been ranching and entrenched in the outdoor lifestyle his entire life. We find out how the outdoors helped shape Nolan into the man he is today. We also will visit with TPWD Alligator Program Biologist Monique Slaughter. Trying to get one of the 150 public alligator tags the state gives out can be tricky. But if you have the desire to harvest a gator there are other ways of going about it. Monique clues us in on how we can get a gator, where we can hunt them, legal means of harvest and much more. And last but not least, our main man Kelly Jordon stops in to discuss next weeks Angler of the Year Championship. Although KJ failed to finish in the top 12 this year, he did fish the postseason last year and knows firsthand the pressure of fishing that final week. He gives us his take on who will come out on top and why and also dives into the controversy surrounding the post season point system. Podcast:

Synopsis of Episode 28: Baseball’s greatest power pitcher of all-time and current Ranger’s team president Nolan Ryan stops by to discuss his love for the outdoors. Specifically ranching and hunting. With the Rangers in first place I am sure we will mix in a few baseball questions as well. We all are pretty familiar with the Ryan Express: But this week we are going to get know Nolan Ryan, the cowboy that was born in Refugio, Texas and has been ranching and entrenched in the outdoor lifestyle his entire life. We find out how the outdoors helped shape Nolan into the man he is today. We also will visit with TPWD Alligator Program Biologist Monique Slaughter. Trying to get one of the 150 public alligator tags the state gives out can be tricky. But if you have the desire to harvest a gator there are other ways of going about it. Monique clues us in on how we can get a gator, where we can hunt them, legal means of harvest and much more. And last but not least, our main man Kelly Jordon stops in to discuss next weeks Angler of the Year Championship. Although KJ failed to finish in the top 12 this year, he did fish the postseason last year and knows firsthand the pressure of fishing that final week. He gives us his take on who will come out on top and why and also dives into the controversy surrounding the post season point system. Podcast: Episode 28

Synopsis of Episode 27: This is a very special week as bow hunting legend Fred Eichler joins the program. Fred is the only man to have harvested all 29 North American big game animals with a recurve. Which animal was the hardest hunt? What’s up with the pink arrows? With a wife who likes to hunt as much as him, who watches their three sons? (Michelle is the CEO of Muzzy Broadheads). Did he ever think he was going to die while on one of his hunting adventures? All that and a whole lot more. Also, President and Founder of Army Bass Anglers Major Cody Roberson, talks about the history of Army Bass Anglers, it’s mission statement and his love for fishing. Founded in Texas, ABA now has chapters in 29 states! We appreciate all of the ABA’s service to our great country. Podcast:

Synopsis of Episode 27: This is a very special week as bow hunting legend Fred Eichler joins the program. Fred is the only man to have harvested all 29 North American big game animals with a recurve. Which animal was the hardest hunt? What’s up with the pink arrows? With a wife who likes to hunt as much as him, who watches their three sons? (Michelle is the CEO of Muzzy Broadheads). Did he ever think he was going to die while on one of his hunting adventures? All that and a whole lot more. Also, President and Founder of Army Bass Anglers Major Cody Roberson, talks about the history of Army Bass Anglers, it’s mission statement and his love for fishing. Founded in Texas, ABA now has chapters in 29 states! We appreciate all of the ABA’s service to our great country. Podcast: Episode 27

Synopsis of Episode 26: We start things off by diving head first into the Deepwater Horizon oil leak that has shocked the Gulf of Mexico. CCA Texas Excutive Director Robby Byers joins the show to talk about the magnitude and consequences of this disaster. Then we lighten things up with Chumlee of the History Channel’s hit series- Pawn Stars. Chum probably knows nothing about being an outdoorsmen, but I am a little jealous that he routinely gets to handle and fire some of the world’s oldest, rarest and most valuable firearms. Pawn Stars averages 6 million viewers on Monday nights- and I am sure that we will be entertained by this star of stars. We will also visit with 16 year old Wesley Brown of Canyon Lake, TX. Wesley joined his father on an Alaskan black bear hunt this summer and we find out how a B&C All Time Record came to be harvested. Podcast:

CCA Texas, Pawn Stars’ Chumlee and The Black Bear Hunt of A Lifetime!

Synopsis of Episode 25: Well, there isn’t much of a debate when it comes to who is the planet’s best bass angler. With 5 Angler of the Year titles and 3 BassMaster Classic Championships Kevin Van Dam is the world’s best. Kevin stops by for a visit and talks about his love for fishing as well as hunting! What does Kevin look for first when pre-fishing? How does he draw large spawning females off their beds and what bait would he choose if stranded on an island? All that and much more with KVD !!! Also, for you Texas waterfowlers- Delta Waterfowl’s Director of Coservation Programs Joel Brice talks about Delta’s hands on approach to waterfowl conservation- Predator Control. With an ever changing landscape dominated by farmland in the Prarie Pothole Region, it has become necessary to take out one animal to ensure the survival of another. This program directly benefits the Texas waterfowler- since Delta is based in the Central Flyway’s northern most state North Dakota. Predator control means more ducks for us in the Central Flyway’s southern most state- TEXAS!!! This week we go in depth into the philosophy of predator control with one of the world’s oldest and most deicated conservation organizations. Podcast:

Getting to Know KVD and Predator Management with Delta Waterfowl’s Joel Brice