The Bryant Land Show

Scott Ellis: Turkey Talk

Episode 107

Scott Ellis: Turkey Talk

 

Today, AB3 sits down with Scott Ellis, four-time grand national champion turkey caller. Listen in as Scott shares what got him hooked on turkey hunting at the age of 10, tips for preserving your mouth calls, how to complete a Grand Slam, his turkey schnitzel recipe, and the making of his YouTube series Hunt Quest.

 

Episode Highlights

• The evolution of turkey mouth calls
• Why you need to leave your turkey mouth call in your refrigerator
• Scott’s favorite turkey calls
• Why Scott never uses a bow and rarely uses pop-up blinds when turkey hunting
• Becoming a competitive turkey caller at 17
• All about wild turkey slams
• Scott’s go-to turkey recipe
• Filming Hunt Quest

3 Key Points

 

• Keep your turkey call in the refrigerator when not in use. A dark, cool, and controlled environment, keeping your call in the fridge preserves the life of the tape and the latex. The next best thing is to pack it in a plastic bag and keep it at room temperature. But when it comes down to it, it’s best to leave your call anywhere outside your truck to avoid heat, which will ruin the latex in a heartbeat.
• Scott isn’t a fan of using pop-up blinds in turkey hunting because it locks you in, movement-wise, and also tends to muffle the sound of the mouth call. Additionally, when it comes to getting your kids into hunting, it’s better to get them moving around in the woods as soon as possible rather than keeping them confined in a pop-up blind. The only way the “hunting gene” will have a chance to present itself is if the kid is proactive or fully engaged.
• If you’re looking to get into turkey hunting, the first thing to do is to find somebody locally who is already in the game. Check out Scott’s YouTube channel, “Hunt Quest with Scott Ellis”, for a series of instructionals on all things turkey hunting and calling. Scott also has an app called Turkey Tech, which offers a comprehensive, in-depth look at a variety of hunting situations and how to proceed based on the sound the wild turkey makes.

 

Three Powerful Quotes

 

• I probably carry 50 mouth calls in the woods. I change calls religiously because that latex gets saturated with saliva in five to ten minutes, which makes it lose the sound quality.
• I don’t know how many turkeys I’ve killed in my lifetime, but I know I’ve probably killed 90% of them just sitting at the base of a tree.
• If you have to make a kid get into a pop-up blind to get them into hunting, there’s a very good possibility that it’s never going to stick.

 

Resources Mentioned

 

Bryant Land Show:  https://bryantlandcountry.com/the-bryant-land-country-podcast/

OnXHunt link:https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt-app

Traeger Grills:https://www.traegergrills.com

Patreon link:https://www.patreon.com/bryantland

BassPro Affiliate: https://bassproshops.vzck.net/NaQx7

Hunt Quest with Scott Ellis: Facebook| Instagram| YouTube

The Turkey Tech app: Apple| Android

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Jimal McBride: 100 Years of Hunting

Episode 106

Jimal McBride: 100 Years of Hunting

 

Today, AB3 sits down with Jimal McBride, a hunter specializing in coondogs and coon hunting. Listen in as Jimal shares his family’s 100-year-old coon hunting tradition, his tips for finding and training a new coondog, and the McBride way of cooking coons.

 

Episode Highlights

• Jimal speaks on McBride coon hunting family tradition going back 100 years
• Why you need to start with a puppy as opposed to an older dog
• Creating a bond with your new coondog
• Scent training with a puppy
• When to turn your coondog loose
• The McBride’s go-to recipe when cooking coons

3 Key Points

 

• When getting a new coondog, find a puppy between six to eight weeks old. Great coon hunts depend on a great relationship between man and dog. Older dogs are already set in their ways. By taking your time to find a puppy, you can really focus on finding a dog that you like and are willing to put time into so that you can create a bond over time. Teach them basic commands at first, then start scent training in the evenings at two-and-a-half months.
• Take your coondog into the woods at around six months. Ultimately, the time you let them loose will be at the time you feel most comfortable. You nurtured a bond with your coondog, after all. A good sign that they’re ready is if your young dog starts following the older, more experienced dog once you set them down in the woods. But if they just end up playing instead of following the older dog, you probably need to wait and train them a bit longer.
• Having a coondog with you on your coon hunt doesn’t guarantee a kill. Coons know the layout of their environment, and will run through streams and shrubs to shake off their scent. They can also get away by digging and hiding away in holes. Your job as a hunter, once your coondog identifies the coon and is on its trail, is to stop the coon before it hides away.

 

Three Powerful Quotes

 

• Get a dog that you like to look at. If you don’t like looking at that dog, you’re wasting your time. ~Jimal
• Coons are hell on turkeys. They’re almost as bad as coyotes when it comes to turkey nests. ~AB3
• That’s why they call it hunting—every time you go out, there ain’t no guarantee you’re going to come back full. A lot of times, you’re going to come back empty-handed. ~AB3

 

Resources Mentioned

 

Bryant Land Show:  https://bryantlandcountry.com/the-bryant-land-country-podcast/

OnXHunt link:https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt-app

Traeger Grills:https://www.traegergrills.com

Patreon link:https://www.patreon.com/bryantland

BassPro Affiliate: https://bassproshops.vzck.net/NaQx7

Follow McBride’s Kennel on social media: Facebook

 

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Brian Maddox: Run to Daylight

Episode 105

Brian Maddox: Run to Daylight

 

Today, AB3 sits down with Brian Maddox, an amazing crossbow and bowhunter who he’s hunted with on many occasions. In this conversation, the two catch up and discuss Brian’s hunting adventures in the last several months of an incredibly challenging year.

 

Episode Highlights

• Killing seven deer this season all with a bow while filming it all
• Why Brian got into filming his hunts
• Best practices when filming your hunts
• Getting comfortable using climbing treestands
• Will Brian carry a bow this turkey season?

3 Key Points

 

• There’s something special about bow hunting. Unlike using a rifle, managing with a bow requires focus and coordination like nothing else. Find a bow that you like and get comfortable with it. You definitely don’t want to be switching to the newest, hottest bow that comes out on a regular basis just because it’s the newest and hottest. As AB3 says, if you’ve got yourself a comfortable bow that shoots well, there’s really no reason to “upgrade”.
• Consider filming your hunts. It’s a great learning experience that shows you clearly—after the heat of the moment is over—what worked and what didn’t. What’s more, having video on can give you alternate angles during your hunt. It’s a complicated practice to incorporate into your hunts, where there are already many factors to focus on as it is. But it may just be worth it to your growth as a hunter.
• Everyone has their own comfort level when using a climber. Find yours and don’t sweat it if it doesn’t quite fit what’s “standard”. AB3 simply can’t go above 17 feet, when a number of his fellow hunters go almost double that. Repetition increases comfort, and it pays to stretch your limit on a climber if it leads to better hunts. But whatever negatively affects your comfort and ability to stay focused during your hunts is never worth the price of the tool.

 

Three Powerful Quotes

 

• I love bow hunting because it’s so challenging and shot placement is key. ~Brian
• Once you get a bow that you like that’s comfortable and shoots well, I say if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. ~AB3
• If I can’t kill a deer at 15 or 17 feet on a climber, they deserve to live. ~AB3

 

Resources Mentioned

 

Bryant Land Show:  https://bryantlandcountry.com/the-bryant-land-country-podcast/

OnXHunt link:https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt-app

Traeger Grills:https://www.traegergrills.com

Patreon link:https://www.patreon.com/bryantland

BassPro Affiliate: https://bassproshops.vzck.net/NaQx7

Follow Brian Maddox on social media: Instagram

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Tik Toks and Poachers

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Moving Day!

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Brandon McDow: South Texas Brandon

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Max Fennell: Bushcraft American

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100th Episode and Counting

Today we celebrate the 100th episode of The Bryant Land Show!

 

 

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Hunting Buddy

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Blake Moulton: Texas Duck Huntin'

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Let's Talk Deer

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Sweet November

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Antonio Marsh: Back to Back

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Jared Larsen: OnX Hunt

Episode 94 “Jared Larsen: OnX Hunt”

 

Today, AB3 sits down with Jared Larsen of OnX Hunt to discuss a wide variety of topics, from the magic of TechnoHUNT, to the unique hunting culture of Wisconsin, to hard truths regarding how to sharpen your skills as a hunter, to how the OnX Hunt app is the best tool available to the beginning hunter.

 

Episode Highlights

• How TechnoHunt can help elevate your skills
• Bow versus rifle hunting
• Achieving mastery as a hunter by doing your time in the woodsand failing fast
• Why waterfowlers are a completely different breed of hunter
• Jared’s favorite features on the OnX Hunt app
• The benefits of OnX’s Offroad app

3 Key Points

 

• When you pick up a bow to go archery hunting, accept the fact that something, sometime is going to go wrong. No hunter in their right mind enjoys maiming an animal or watching it suffer, but no amount of training will completely eliminate the chances of you taking the wrong shot at some point in your hunting career.
• The “last frontier” of being a hunter is actually taking the shot. Before getting to that point, you have to build up the skills and the woodsmanship you need to be able to find your animals in the first place. AB3 notes that “even trail cameras only tell a quarter of the story.” Nothing is guaranteed; not even if you do food plotting or set bait. Reading books and surfing hunting forums all day ain’t going to cut it. You need to do your time in the woodsand fail fastto sharpen your skills and increase your affinity with the natural environment around you.
• If you’re looking to explore the OnX Hunt app, consider these highly praised features by OnX Hunt marketing specialist Jared: the ability to share waypointsto fellow hunters who are looking to enter your neck of the woods at different points in time; as well as the tracker featureto mark trees and make sure that, when heading to your stand, your entrance and exit strategies are on point. There is no better tool for the beginning hunter to understand where they can legally hunt and recreate outdoors than the Hunt app. “It takes the uncomfortability out of hunting,” notes Jared.

 

Three Powerful Quotes

 

• Don’t think about where that arrow is going to enter; think about where that arrow is going to exit. ~Jared
• There is no game of chasing your tail more than hunting. ~Jared
• If I’m a critter, I want to get shot by a human, because that is going to be the most humane way for me to go. Between starving to death, getting ripped apart by coyotes, freezing to death, and getting hit by a well-aimed arrow—give me the arrow any time of the day. ~Jared

 

Follow Jared Larsen on social media: Instagram

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OnXHunt link:https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt-app

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Patreon link:https://www.patreon.com/bryantland

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Irish Setter Boots: https://www.irishsetterboots.com

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Lisa Ballard and AB3 Cracks His Foot

Today, AB3 sits down with Lisa Ballard, writer, photographer, Emmy Award-winning TV producer and host, filmmaker, coach, product consultant, champion skier, and avid outdoorswoman. AB3 also talks about his recent SNAFU involving a broken foot and how he is currently coping.

 

Episode Highlights

• How a deep love for the outdoors since her youth influenced everything in Lisa’s multidimensional life and career
• What it’s like to be a professional skier for over three decades
• Why professional athletes tend to gravitate toward hunting
• The challenges of big game hunting versus upland hunting

3 Key Points

 

• One of the great rewards of hunting, beyond the kill itself, is the physical, mental, and emotional growth that comes out of every hunt. Comparing it to professional skiing, Lisa puts particular emphasis on failed attempts on the slope and on the trail, saying that each failure presents a teachable moment and an opportunity to become better in the next attempt.
• Consider hunting on horseback. It adds a completely new dimension to this amazing outdoor experience, not to mention the convenience you’ll have by being able to stow your kills on your horse—a huge help for big game hunting in particular.
• If you want to make a living doing what you love, go for it. Some people unfortunately believe that if you’re having too much fun and have too much passion for what you do, then you’re not really working. Lisa proves that this isn’t true. To get to where she is today, Lisa had to employ tremendous amounts of focus, discipline, and sacrifice over the decades. She absolutely loves what she does as an outdoorswoman, but she had to put in the sweat equity to make it into a real career.

 

Three Powerful Quotes

 

• Whenever I go outside, it’s the journey as much as the goal that’s really important. ~Lisa
• I really enjoy hunting for that moment where it’s full concentration, yet you can’t be tight. You’ve got to be loose and lucid enough to be skilful. It’s all about balance. I think hunting is really similar to skiing in that sense. ~Lisa
• If you love what you do, it almost doesn’t seem like work because you’re in a place where you want to be. If you’re trying to be successful, you’re working. It’s not just handed to you on a silver platter. ~AB3

Resources Mentioned

Lisa Ballard: https://www.lisaballardoutdoors.com/

Follow Lisa Ballard on social media: Linkedin | Facebook

Bryant Land Show:  https://bryantlandcountry.com/the-bryant-land-country-podcast/

OnXHunt link:https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt-app

Traeger Grills:https://www.traegergrills.com

Patreon link:https://www.patreon.com/bryantland

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Irish Setter Boots: https://www.irishsetterboots.com

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Hunting Gadgets

Episode 92: "Hunting Gadgets"

 

Now more than ever, there are a ton of bow hunting gadgets available on the market. While AB3 tells us that he’s all about staying cutting edge, by the same token, he’s a firm believer in packing light. Today, he talks about the two gadgets that he never leaves home and goes into the woods without.

 

Episode Highlights

• Finding a system that works for you
• The many benefits of bringing your phone with you in the woods
• How rangefinders save you time during hunting season
• Gadgetsversus equipment

Two Essential Gadgets to Bring on Your Hunt

 

1. Cellphone. Besides the obvious benefit of being able to stay in touch with the rest of the world, particularly in the case of an emergency, having a cellphone with you in the woods also allows you to check useful tools such as a compass and flashlight, and apps for deer forecasting, weather, and mapping (AB3 personally uses the onX Hunt App).
2. Rangefinder. Traditional bowhunters tend to do without one; but AB3 prefers the accuracy of a good rangefinder, and to him, it’s a lifesaver. Deer, after all, are particularly unpredictable animals. AB3 ranges areas, and as long as a deer shows up within range of that area, his bow will be ready.

 

Three Powerful Quotes

• I like the latest and greatest. I like things that are going to make doing things easier. But, I’m also a firm believer in packing light.
• There’s room for everything and everybody. You can do things your own way. No one person is an expert. At the end of the day, you have to find what works for you, what system you’re comfortable with, what gadgets you want to take along.
• For those of you who don’t use gadgets, more power to you. I applaud and appreciate the fact that you have that level of skill. I don’t have that level of skill yet, so I’m going to use gadgets that will help me be successful.

 

 

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Patreon link:https://www.patreon.com/bryantland

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Josh Crumpton: The Sporting Diversity Road Tour

Episode 91

Josh Crumpton: The Sporting Diversity Road Tour

 

AB3 once again welcomes Josh Crumpton, founder of Spoke Hollow Outfitters. Following the death of George Floyd and amid the issue of racism that America was then forced to contend with, Josh and a friend had the idea to sponsor a road trip to “lead by example” in promoting diversity across America. 30 participants and 20 sponsors (and counting) later, the Sporting Diversity Road Tour 2020 is underway.

 

Listen in as AB3 and Josh discuss how he intends to “make noise” through the Sporting Diversity Road trip in order to promote diversity, inclusion, and conservation while celebrating all that the outdoors has to offer.

 

Episode Highlights

• Josh’s itinerary for the Sporting Diversity Road Tour
• A primer on camping on Bureau of Land Management (public) land
• Discussing diversity on the trail and how the Sporting Diversity Tour came to be
• What first-time fly fishers need to know before starting

Three Key Points

• It has taken a horrible incident that is George Floyd’s death to ignite the much-needed conversation around racism in America; but it doesn’t take much for individuals to do their part in addressing this issue. The idea for the Sporting Diversity Tour was planted during a conversation with a friend over beers following Blackout Tuesday, and this idea eventually snowballed into the official, exciting initiative that is taking place today.
• The best teachers are not necessarily the best at their craft (and vice versa). But that doesn’t matter. An instructor’s job is to guide and inspire others to become the best they can be in what they’re teaching them to do.
• When the traditional marketing machine targets a specific demographic for decades, it naturally leads to the exclusion of others who don’t look like that target market. For the diverse population, hunting in America has always been presented as a white man’s activity. To give more people of both genders and all racial backgrounds the confidence to take part in this world, the diverse community as a whole must get together and have these important conversations which, eventually, will overpower the mainstream message.

Three Powerful Quotes

• We’re looking for sponsors, not to write us checks, because we’re going to do this trip anyway. We’re looking for sponsors to help us amplify our voices and spread our message.
• The guides in the world are not necessarily the best. What they are is the best at teaching other people to do it.
• This road trip isn’t about catching the biggest fish or being the best fly fisher or having the heaviest bag at the end of the day. This is a journey about inspiration. I hope people are inspired to know that no matter what you look like or where you come from or how much money you have, there is a way to figure out how to get out here and do this.

 

Contact Josh Crumpton

 

Spoke Hollow Outfitters website:https://hookandfield.com

Spoke Hollow Outfitters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spokehollow

Spoke Hollow Outfitters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spokehollowoutfitters

Spoke Hollow Outfitters Twitter: https://twitter.com/spoke_hollow

Call Josh: (210) 441-8025

 

Resources Mentioned

 

Bryant Land Show:  https://bryantlandcountry.com/the-bryant-land-country-podcast/

OnXHunt link:https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt-app

Traeger Grills:https://www.traegergrills.com

Patreon link:https://www.patreon.com/bryantland

BassPro Affiliate: https://bassproshops.vzck.net/NaQx7

Irish Setter Boots: https://www.irishsetterboots.com

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Don't Leave Yet

AB3 isn’t one to squander opportunities. One deer season, however, would come to haunt him for days to come when a bit of impatience forced him to leave the woods empty-handed. This experience reminded him that going on a hunt is an experience that requires your full attention, free of all distractions. Living in a fast-paced world where we’re so used to instant gratification, it’s never been more important to make sure that you enter the hunt with a clear, tranquil mind and with the purpose to decompress and recharge. That means no phones while waiting in the stand—no fantasy football, either!

 

Listen in as AB3 relates his hard-hitting failed hunt and lessons learned as a result, the issue of racism and prejudice towards hutners of color, and what we can possibly conclude from rising gun sales all around the country.

 

Episode Highlights

• The importance of going into a hunt free from the distractions of the modern world
• AB3’s favorite time to hunt to minimize mind clutter
• An important message to hunters of color, and how to overcome perceived challenges
• Why gun sales and the desire for self-sufficiency are rising in America

Three Key Points

• Get rid of distractions! Whenever you go on a hunt—whether it be deer, duck, quail, turkey, goose, hog, etc.—remember that part of the joy is the opportunity to get away from it all.
• With hunting numbers going down, particularly for minorities, check your prejudices. If people stubbornly hold fast to their preconceived notions regarding who they think should be out there hunting, the number of hunters will only continue to decline as intolerance rises.
• There are a number of reasons why gun sales around the country have been going up, and a greater appreciation for self-sufficiency is taking place. But whatever the case may be for different individuals, it’s a great thing in the long run for more Americans to realize the need for self-defense and the ability to produce their own resources.

Three Powerful Quotes

• One thing I learned about deer hunting: It ain’t over till it’s over.
• Stay ready; keep your stuff ready; ‘cause you never know when it’s gonna go down.
• If you people are continuously running folks away because of the high horses that you sit on about what really is and isn’t hunting because of these racist, conservative attitudes that you have, I’m going to tell you, there’s not going to be any hunting left for any of us. The damn thing is going to die out, and you will have nothing to blame but the hatred in your cold, black hearts.

Resources Mentioned:

• Bryant Land Show:  https://bryantlandcountry.com/the-bryant-land-country-podcast/
• OnXHunt link: https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt-app
• Traeger Grills: https://www.traegergrills.com
• Patreon link https://www.patreon.com/bryantlandBass
• Pro Affiliate: https://bassproshops.vzck.net/NaQx7
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Row Watson: Trick Shots with Handmade Bows

AB3, Host of The Bryant Land Show, interviews Row Watson, Founder of Rows Mystic Sinew Bows in New Jersey who specialize in custom handmade bows. Row Watson talks about his passion archery, making customized bows, and his drive for complicated trick shots, 

 

Episode Highlights: 

• onX Hunt, a sponsor of The Bryant Land Show, is a mapping technology app that helps you in the field to mark your stands, trail cameras, and trees you plan to climb.
• Deer season is in full effect in the state of Georgia. 
• AB3 introduces Row Watson.
• Row Watson defines ‘sinew.’
• What is Row’s process for making bows?  
• How did he acquire his bow-making skills?
• What is Row’s technique for shooting with his bows? 
• What does he set his draw weight at? 
• Row Watson talks about his intricate trick shots and animals they eat.   
• Look for the Bass Pro Shop links on BryantLandCountry.com.  
• Support onX Hunt, a sponsor of The Bryant Land Show at onxmaps.com.

 

3 Key Points:

1. Row Watson shoots his bow instinctively, like a slingshot, with more of a push-pull than a draw. 
2. Row Watson pulls between 30-70 pounds with his bow. 
3. Row’s creative bow trick shots stem from skateboarding earlier in his life. 

 

Tweetable Quotes:

• “Sinew is basically the tendon of an animal. So you know you got the deer, or you got a human, we all got the achilles tendon. So that gives us the jump. That gives the deer the spring.” – Row Watson
• “I actually source all of my wood. Some people pay for all of their wood. Either way, if you are paying for it, you work to get the money. You had to buy it. I just do the work.” – Row Watson
• “I used to make the little bows as a kid, and mess around and shoot bows when I was a kid. I shot a lot of slingshots. I made slingshots too.” – Row Watson

 

Resources Mentioned:

• Bryant Land Show:  https://bryantlandcountry.com/the-bryant-land-country-podcast/
• OnXHunt link: https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt-app
• Traeger Grills: https://www.traegergrills.com
• Patreon link https://www.patreon.com/bryantlandBass
• Pro Affiliate: https://bassproshops.vzck.net/NaQx7
• Follow Bryant Land on social media: Linkedin | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube
• Row Watson on social media: Instagram 

Charlena McNeil: The Huntress Woods

AB3, Host of The Bryant Land Show, interviews Charlena McNeil, known as The Huntress Woods, is a self-taught hunter in the state of Georgia. Charlena McNeil discusses how her passion for hunting has grown, hog hunting, her favorite rifles, how to deal with snakes, and how high up she likes to hunt. 

 

Episode Highlights: 

• onX Hunt, a sponsor of The Bryant Land Show, is a mapping technology app that helps you in the field to mark your stands, trail cameras, and trees you plan to climb.
• Deer season has begun in the state of Georgia. 
• AB3 introduces Charlena McNeil who explains the origin of her name and hunting lifestyle.
• Does she have any desire to start her own guide service in Georgia? 
• How does Charlena McNeil approach hog hunting? 
• Charlena is a self-taught hunter and hasn’t used a bow yet. 
• What are her favorite rifles and what fostered her interest in rifles? 
• Charlena talks about the outdoor interest of her children. 
• What was Charlena’s background like? 
• Why does Charlena enjoy hunting alone? 
• Charlena and AB3 have a conversation about snakes. 
• What is her typical hunting height? 
• Look for the Bass Pro Shop links on BryantLandCountry.com.  
• Support onX Hunt, a sponsor of The Bryant Land Show at onxmaps.com.

 

3 Key Points:

1. Charlena McNeil’s biggest hog kill up to this point has been 150 lbs. 
2. Charlena draws hogs in with a 40-50 lb bag of apple corn. 
3. Make sure when you are in the woods you watch your feet for snakes and wear snake boots. 

 

Tweetable Quotes:

• “My father and both my brothers actually hunt and fish. So, it is definitely not new to me. I have always been around it, and I have been enjoying it since day one.” – Charlena McNeil
• “I’m not a real big bow fan. I really am not. I am a rifle girl. I love to smell that powder in my nose.” – Charlena McNeil
• “My favorite would definitely be my 3030. That is my baby. When I have her in my hands, I feel like Annie Oakley. It is the lever action.” – Charlena McNeil

 

Resources Mentioned:

• Bryant Land Show:  https://bryantlandcountry.com/the-bryant-land-country-podcast/
• OnXHunt link: https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt-app
• Traeger Grills: https://www.traegergrills.com
• Patreon link https://www.patreon.com/bryantlandBass
• Pro Affiliate: https://bassproshops.vzck.net/NaQx7
• Follow Bryant Land on social media: Linkedin | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube
• Charlena McNeil on social media: Facebook | Instagram