Episode 64: Jeff Budz – Turkey Hunting Master

Bow Hunting, Turkey Hunting

In this episode, I talk with Jeff Budz who has over 97 Turkey Slams. He owns Tag It Worldwide (http://www.tagitworldwide.com), which is his outfitting business. Jeff offers Osceola Turkey hunts in south Florida, as well as hog and alligator hunts. In addition to the outfitting in Florida, Jeff offers clients the opportunity to get a Turkey Slam in one season.

Jeff is a hard-driving outfitter and wants to make sure that you are happy, but also have a realistic understanding of the hunt(s) you will be doing with him or one of his guides. Please call Jeff Budz at 217-502-1304 to further discuss turkey hunting and the opportunities he can help you with.

National Wild Turkey Federation – www.nwtf.org

Episode 063: Chris Guikema – Compass West Outfitters

Black Bear Hunting, Bow Hunting, Elk Hunting, Mule Deer Hunting, Sheep Hunting, Whitetail Hunting

In this episode, Chris Guikema is back as we are talking elk and mule deer hunting with Compass West Outfitters (http://www.compasswestoutfitters.com). Chris and his wife run a guide service for New Mexico and Colorado. While Chris is based in northern New Mexico, he covers the entire state and Colorado offering elk, mule deer, Rocky Mountain Big Horn Sheep, and Desert Big Horn Sheep. He can also assist with one of the coveted Ibex and Gemsbok tags that you can be drawn for in New Mexico. You can contact Chris by email at info@compasswestoutfitters.com or by phone at (505) 801-7500.

You can also head over to Compass West Outfitters Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/compasswestoutfitters/ and on Instagram at compasswestoutfitters.

Episode 062: Owen Eldred – Master Taxidermist from The Wildlife Gallery

Africa, African Dangerous Game, African Plains Game, Black Bear Hunting, Bow Hunting, Elk Hunting, Freshwater Fishing, Mule Deer Hunting, Podcast, Sheep Hunting, Taxidermy, Turkey Hunting, Whitetail Hunting

In this episode I have a discussion with Owen Eldred, Master Taxidermist of The Wildlife Gallery (https://thewildlifegallery.com). I talk with Owen about becoming a taxidermist, some of his favorite types of work he likes to do and how he got his start in taxidermy.

We also discuss what The Wildlife Gallery can do for people looking to have their hunting memories turned into works of art. The Wildlife Gallery is located in Michigan and able to service anyone in the United States and other areas of the world.

Please contact The Wildlife Gallery at 989-561-5369 to talk with Owen or anyone else on the staff for your taxidermy needs.

Also check out the amazing videos of their work at https://thewildlifegallery.com/videos/

As a show that talks about and discusses the outdoor lifestyle that we all love to participate in, I hope you will consider joining the groups that help to protect wildlife habitat. If you are not a member, look at the following groups to support:

 

National Wild Turkey Federation – www.nwtf.org

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation – www.rmef.org

Backcountry Hunters & Anglers – www.backcountryhunters.org

Episode 061: Jay Leyendecker Ranch Agent and Professional Hunter

Africa, African Dangerous Game, African Plains Game, Bow Hunting, Mule Deer Hunting, Photography, Turkey Hunting, Whitetail Hunting

In this episode I catch up with Jay Leyendecker. Jay is an agent with Hall and Hall (http://hallhall.com/broker/jay-leyendecker) and specializes in helping you find the ranch property that fits your needs.

Jay has an amazing background, he grew up in Laredo, Texas and upon leaving high school he not only attended college here in the states, but in the off time he learned the skills of a Professional Hunter in Botswana.

You can contact Jay using the link above or email him at jay@hallandhall.com and Jay will be happy to discuss your land needs/wants, or hunting. He is well versed in each and a fantastic person to help you with many items related to ranch ownership/management.

Episode 060: Chris Caffery – Musician and Hunter

Author, Black Bear Hunting, Bow Hunting, Elk Hunting, Freshwater Fishing, Mule Deer Hunting, Podcast, Saltwater Fishing, Turkey Hunting, Whitetail Hunting

In this episode, I catch up with Chris Caffery (http://chriscaffery.com). Chris is a famous musician, playing guitar for the band Savatage (http://www.savatage.com) and one of the founding members of Tran-Siberian Orchestra (http://www.trans-siberian.com/index/home). Not only is Chris a master at the guitar, you will also find him using his bow and crossbow out in the field hunting for whitetail and turkey in his New York home. Chris also likes to fish for the various types of fish found in the waters of New York state.

In addition to his hunting and music, Chris is an entrepreneur and has a line of hot sauces called High River Sauces (http://highriversauces.com).

I hope you enjoy the interview, Chris is an amazingly nice guy like so many outdoorsman. If you want to contact Chris, you can reach out at:

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/ChrisCafferyMusic

Twitter – @ChrisCaffery

Episode 059: James Reese creator of Bowhunters Of America

Africa, African Dangerous Game, African Plains Game, Black Bear Hunting, Bow Hunting, Elk Hunting, Mule Deer Hunting, Podcast, Sheep Hunting, Turkey Hunting, Whitetail Hunting, Women Outdoors

In this episode, I interview James Reese, the creator of Bowhunters Of America on Facebook

(https://www.facebook.com/groups/howyalikemenow/about/)

Bowhunters Of America is the largest hunting group on Facebook. It is family friendly with adults and children posting in the group. The group is managed to make sure that everyone is respectful to each other and any of their legally harvested animals.

While the site focuses on bow hunting, it is an inclusive group and you can post/discuss any legally harvest animal taken by any means.

James was able to attend the 2018 ATA Show (Archery Trade Association). Here James was able to see some new gear coming. A number of items are discussed and below are links to all the companies discussed:

Element Arrows (http://elementarcheryusa.com)

Steady Form (http://www.steadyform.com)

NAP (https://www.newarchery.com)

Tooth of the Arrow Broadheads (https://toothofthearrow.com)

Treezyn (https://treezyn.com)

Bowtech (https://bowtecharchery.com)

Excalibur Crossbows (http://www.excaliburcrossbow.com)

Double Bull Blinds (https://www.primos.com/products/double-bull-blinds/)

QAD Rests (http://www.qadinc.com)

Bowshooters Station (http://www.lahuntinggear.com)

Tree Stand Buddy (https://treestandbuddy.com)

Skyline Safety System (https://www.skylinesafetysystem.com)

Lakewood Bow Cases (https://www.lakewoodproducts.com/hunting-cases/bow-cases/)

Hickory Creek Draw-Loc Crossbow (http://drawloc.com)

Plythal Technical Gear (https://www.plythal.com)

Please feel free to follow any of these links. If you purchase anything, let the company know it was a result of this podcast Outdoor Adventures with Jayson and Bowhunters of America Facebook group.

Episode 058: Tollie Jordaan of Tollie’s African Safaris

Africa, African Dangerous Game, African Plains Game, Bow Hunting, Photography, Podcast

In this episode I get to chat with Tollie Jordaan of Tollie’s African Safaris(https://www.huntinginafrica.website). Tollie started this hunting lodge in the early 1980’s on family property and has grown the operation to where he hunts about 200,000 acreas for about 30 species. He also has concessions in Zimbabwe to take Leopard and Elephant.

Tollie and his family and staff will take care of all levels of hunters to Africa. Whether this is your 1st trip or 30th trip, between the hunting and sightseeing, Tollie’s African Safaris will make sure you have an amazing trip. Please contact Tollie and his staff via their amazing website to plan your trip to Africa.

Episode 057: Peter Muller talks about the 2018 NWTF Convention

Bow Hunting, Photography, Turkey Hunting

In this episode of Outdoor Adventures with Jayson, I catch up with Pete Muller, Public Relations Specialist and Online Media Manager for the National Wild Turkey Federation (www.nwtf.org). In this episode we discuss the 2018 NWTF Convention that is taking place in Nashville, Tennessee from February 14 – 18, 2018.

We also discuss Pete’s 2017 Alligator hunt in South Carolina with a bow. It is a hunt he had put in for over a four year period and one that he documented on his personal Instagram page. If you would like to connect with Pete or the social media channels for the National Wild Turkey Federation at the below addresses:

NWTF Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/THENWTF

NWTF Twitter – @NWTF_official

NWTF YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/NWTFonline

NWTF Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/official_nwtf/

Pete Muller Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/pmuller0322/

Episode 056: Justin Ragazzine – Big Game Hunter

Africa, African Dangerous Game, African Plains Game, Author, Black Bear Hunting, Bow Hunting, Elk Hunting, Mule Deer Hunting, Podcast, Sheep Hunting, Turkey Hunting, Whitetail Hunting

In this episode, I interview Justin Ragazzine. Justin is the youngest person to have completed the Super Slam of North America. This involves taking 29 different big game animals and recording the hunts with OVIS (slamquest.org). This is a huge accomplishment in the world of hunting and Justin details it in his book  Against All Odds (My Quest for the North American Super Slam). You can order the hard copy version from Amazon here or the e-book version from Lulu.com here.

Justin can be reached at Facebook by going here and at Instagram at jragazzine. Please reach out to Justin with any questions on his book or hunting in general.

Episode 055: Kara Wattunen – Walleye Angler

Freshwater Fishing, Podcast, Walleye Fishing, Women Outdoors

 

I have been on a leave from the show for a few months, and this new episode is great. I talk with Kara Wattunen a tournament-fishing woman from Minnesota. Kara has fished in a number of tournaments including Cabela’s National Walleye Tour (https://www.facebook.com/NationalWalleyeTour/). You can contact Kara via Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/karawattunenpromotional/) or on Instagram (@kwattunen).

In this episode we discuss a number of different subjects that Kara is passionate about. Here is a link to further articles that Kara has written on numerous subjects around fishing (https://powrtran.com/blog/harsh-reality-kara-wattunen/).