Ep. 160 - LIVE from Turkey Camp: First Birds, Morel Boosts, and A Triple-Bearded Gobbler

Turkey camp in the Ozarks is about a lot more than tagging a bird—it's about camaraderie, chasing gobbles at sunrise, laughing around the fire, and learning lessons that only come from the hills. In this episode of The Ozark Podcast, the Kyles—including Sam Hallam, Bear Newcomb, John Whittinghill, and Jack Barclay—recount the highs, lows, and unforgettable stories from an action-packed week of turkey hunting.

Whether you’ve hunted for years or are chasing your first bird, this episode captures the true spirit of a spring turkey camp.

Support for this episode:

⁠Vortex Optics⁠ - Industry-defining scopes, rangefinders, and binoculars

⁠Moultrie Mobile⁠ - The ONLY cell trail cameras with A.I. integration

⁠Umarex Airguns⁠ - The leader in Air Rifle technology

00:00 – Trailer

03:00 – Turkey Stories

50:00 – Reflections: What each hunter learned and why turkey camp matters

01:00:00 – Camp awards: Best bird, best cook, best stealth move, and biggest heart

What is The Ozark Podcast?

In the Ozarks, people have always lived in rhythm with the natural world. Hunting, fishing, and living off the land, aren't just things we do, it's who we are. And though our lives are inextricably linked to the land we live on, we've never been more disconnected from it. So join us, as we travel across the region to bring you the voices of the Ozarks to deepen your connection with the land, sharpen your skills in the outdoors, and help you learn what it means to be an Ozarker.

Our hosts are ⁠Kyle Veit⁠ and ⁠Kyle Plunkett⁠ - and our producer is ⁠Daniel Matthews⁠

Theme music: 'American Millionaire' by ⁠JD Clayton⁠

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