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Alex Rutledge and Red Bone kick off the spring Turkey season with current hunting dates for Missouri and Arkansas, then sit down with Jahred Gamez — Director of Marketing for SDS Imports and Spandau Arms — for a wide-ranging conversation about what makes Spandau shotguns the hottest value in the Turkey woods. Jared shares why affordability doesn't mean compromise, how to pattern your gun with ammo you can grab at Walmart, and his take on raising young hunters the right way. Plus, in the bonus segment, Jared shares a hilarious story about his backyard gobbler named Butterball and two delicious wild Turkey recipes. Whether you're a seasoned hunter or just breaking in your first youth hunter this season, this episode is packed with practical tips and good laughs.

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TimeChapter1:34 | Show Open & Current Events
2:19 | Turkey Season Dates & Regulations
3:27 | Introducing Jared Gamez – Spandau Arms / SDS Imports
7:49 | Interview Begins: Jared Gamez on Hunting & Spandau Arms
17:32 | Why Spandau Arms Is Taking the Industry by Storm
20:40 | Patterning Shotguns & Affordable Ammo for Turkey Season
27:00 | Tips for Hunting with Youth Hunters
33:49 | Small Game Hunting to Prep Kids for Big Game
39:00 | Bonus Segment: Backyard Turkeys & Butterball the Gobbler
42:52 | Wild Turkey Recipes with Jared Gamez

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Alex Rutledge and the American Roots Outdoors crew welcome back hillbilly barber, outdoor writer, and river conservationist Richard Whiteside from Donovan, Missouri for a packed episode. The guys kick off with a discussion on a controversial Illinois bill that would tax ammunition and require serial numbers on every round — and what it could mean for hunters across the Midwest. Then they dive deep into the 2026 spring turkey season: why gobblers are quiet, how the warm weather has pushed the breeding cycle weeks ahead, and what that means for hunters heading into youth season. Richard shares gripping stories of outsmarting pressured birds, including a gobbler that took three days to pattern, and the moment he realized sometimes you have to "deer hunt" a turkey. The crew also covers the River Master's Elite Series smallmouth bass tournament schedule, plus details on Richard's Current River County Line Trash Bash cleanup event. In the bonus segment: wild turkey recipes, raising heritage breed turkeys, a father-son hunting lesson, and a closing scripture to cap off a great show.

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• 1:26 — Show Open & Introductions
• 3:38 — Illinois Hunting Tax Proposal
• 7:02 — Sports Update: Cardinals, Royals & NCAA Tournament
• 10:18 — Segment 2: Richard Whiteside on Turkey Hunting
• 12:12 — Turkey Population & Breeding Season Observations
• 21:57 — Segment 3: Hunting Tough Gobblers & Spur Length
• 23:42 — Memorable Turkey Hunts & Hunting Strategy
• 25:51 — Current River Cleanup Event
• 39:49 — Bonus Segment: Patience, Wild Turkey Recipes & Final Stories
• 42:40 — Wild Turkey Cooking Tips with Richard

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Join hosts Alex Rutledge and Red Bone Mike Grace for an action-packed episode covering turkey hunting techniques, local sports championships, and memorable hunting stories. In this episode, Alex demonstrates advanced turkey vocalizations using multiple diaphragm calls (M150, Little Loose Lips, E250), shares expert tips on turkey behavior and breeding patterns, and recounts unforgettable hunts from Louisiana and Missouri. The hosts also discuss the Missouri and Liberty Eagles' Final Four runs, Arkansas Razorbacks' championship potential, and Kansas City Chiefs' roster moves. Plus, hear heartwarming stories about Alex's granddaughter Wren learning to turkey call at 8 months old, get details on the upcoming Craig Morgan concert, and learn a delicious wild turkey taquitos recipe. Special announcement: Congressman Jason Smith joins next week's show!

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• Introduction & Turkey Vocalizations (0:00)
• Sports Roundup: Final Four & Championship Talk (1:42)
• Turkey Season Preview & NWTF Banquet (10:11)
• Wise Eye Camera Technology (11:12)
• Turkey Behavior & Weather Impact (11:59)
• Remembering Shorty - Inspiration Story (9:31)
• M150 Call Demonstration (16:42)
• Little Loose Lips Call Demo (23:04)
• E250 Call for Locating & Finishing (25:12)
• Louisiana Gator Farm Hunt Story (26:49)
• Linda's Turkey Hunt While Pregnant (33:24)
• Baby Wren Learning to Turkey Call (36:06)
• Wild Turkey Taquitos Recipe (41:41)
• Congressman Jason Smith Preview & Closing (46:18)

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