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We asked and y’all delivered. This week on Fist Full of Dirt, we’re sharing some of the most powerful, funny and downright moving stories sent in by our listeners. From first birds to final hunts, quiet lessons to loud gobbles… these stories are what make turkey season special. They’re about family, faith, failure and finding
Key Takeaways The strongest trout states span the West and a handful of stand-outs east: Alaska, Montana, Colorado, California, Wyoming, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Arkansas, Michigan, New York, and Georgia. Strong trout water needs cold, clean, oxygenated flow. That rules out warm, shallow, slow-moving water across most of the southern lowlands. Mountain streams, tailwaters below dams,
Key Takeaways The Top 10 turkey states pair healthy bird populations with real public access and reasonable license costs: Wisconsin, Alabama, Missouri, Tennessee, Texas, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Kansas, Nebraska, and Mississippi. Wisconsin and Alabama lead the pack on bird density and consistent hunter success rates, with Missouri, Tennessee, and Texas right behind. Season dates and
Key Takeaways Real understanding of the hunting ground matters more than the price tag on your gear. Knowing the property fills tags. Every state runs its own seasons, weapon rules, and tag system. Check the regulations before opening day, not after. Trail cams, food sources, bedding areas, and travel corridors give you the read on
This week on Fist Full of Dirt we have Henry and Lakisha Wooderd from HALO Hunting. They have a great YouTube channel that’s full of great outdoor content, but they’re not chasing numbers. They are all about encouraging other folks to get outside. They just completed the most epic slam of all, they call it
Key Takeaways Food plot timing decides the outcome. Planting too early dries the seed out. Planting too late misses the window for root development. Spring and fall carry the planting calendar, but exact dates shift by region, soil temperature, and rainfall. Cool-season plants like clover, winter wheat, and brassicas run well in fall plantings. Warm-season
