American Roots Outdoors w/ Alex Rutledge

Send us Fan Mail Join Alex Rutledge and Redbone on American Roots Outdoors as they dive deep into understanding the early pre-rut phase of deer hunting. This episode covers bachelor groups separating, buck behavior changes, trail camera strategies with Wise Eye cameras, calling techniques, scent control, and hunting big timber during early pre-rut. Plus: big buck shout-outs, the Current River Smallmouth Championship, high school sports, and a bonus cooking segment featuring deer rib and pork steak smoking recipes. Brought to you by Eagle Seed, Wise Eye Technologies, 12 Point Hunting Blinds, Hornady Ammunition, and Spandau Arms. Missouri Hunting Heritage Federation: https://www.mhhf.us/ To follow American Roots Outdoors Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/448812356525413 To learn more about American Roots Outdoors: https://americanrootsoutdoors.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AmericanRootsOutdoors/ To follow Alex Rutledge: https://www.facebook.com/americanrootsalex/ To follow Wayne Lach: https://www.facebook.com/wayne.lach.5 To follow Mike Crase: https://www.facebook.com/mike.crase

Send us Fan Mail Host Alex Rutledge and Redbone welcome conservation agent Brad Hadley to discuss hunting rules, regulations, CWD, and white-nose syndrome in Missouri's Ozarks. Then, special guest Rickey Maples shares the inspiring story behind Revival on the Current River — a Christian music festival and community celebration in Van Buren, Missouri featuring American Idol finalists, a car show, kids' activities, and more. Plus, a bonus segment with Rickey's favorite recipes and cooking tips. Missouri Hunting Heritage Federation: https://www.mhhf.us/ To follow American Roots Outdoors Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/448812356525413 To learn more about American Roots Outdoors: https://americanrootsoutdoors.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AmericanRootsOutdoors/ To follow Alex Rutledge: https://www.facebook.com/americanrootsalex/ To follow Wayne Lach: https://www.facebook.com/wayne.lach.5 To follow Mike Crase: https://www.facebook.com/mike.crase

Send us Fan Mail Join Alex Rutledge and Redbone on American Roots Outdoors as they welcome Missouri Conservation Agent Brad Hadley and Wise Eye Technologies CEO Harold Monk. Brad breaks down Missouri's hunting history from the first 1944 deer season to today's declining hunter recruitment, and debunks a viral fake MDC news release about fining drivers for hitting deer. Harold shares Wise Eye's latest trail camera innovations, including AI-powered picture filtering and the game-changing DC2 camera. The show wraps with a bonus segment on Cajun cooking — gumbo, roux, andouille sausage, and the perfect way to feed a hunting camp. Missouri Hunting Heritage Federation: https://www.mhhf.us/ To follow American Roots Outdoors Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/448812356525413 To learn more about American Roots Outdoors: https://americanrootsoutdoors.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AmericanRootsOutdoors/ To follow Alex Rutledge: https://www.facebook.com/americanrootsalex/ To follow Wayne Lach: https://www.facebook.com/wayne.lach.5 To follow Mike Crase: https://www.facebook.com/mike.crase

Send us Fan Mail This week on American Roots Outdoors, Alex Rutledge sits down with legendary whitetail hunter Spook Spann — a man with 22 Boone & Crockett bucks over 200 inches taken with a bow, and a hunting career spanning from Canada to Mexico. Spook shares the mental preparation and visualization techniques he learned as an athlete that translate directly to archery success, the incredible story of his greatest hunt (a 230-inch Kansas buck stalked at six yards), and surviving a helicopter crash while sheep hunting in Kyrgyzstan. Plus, conservation agent Brad Hadley joins to break down Missouri hunting regulations and the dangers of relying on AI for legal advice. The bonus segment features Spook and Marty's favorite venison recipes and the story of his latest mule deer kill. Whether you're a seasoned hunter or just love a great outdoor story, this episode is packed with passion, faith, and dedication. Missouri Hunting Heritage Federation: https://www.mhhf.us/ To follow American Roots Outdoors Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/448812356525413 To learn more about American Roots Outdoors: https://americanrootsoutdoors.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AmericanRootsOutdoors/ To follow Alex Rutledge: https://www.facebook.com/americanrootsalex/ To follow Wayne Lach: https://www.facebook.com/wayne.lach.5 To follow Mike Crase: https://www.facebook.com/mike.crase

Send us Fan Mail Alex Rutledge and Redbone kick off a special multi-part Archery Talk series as bow season opens across the Ozarks. This week: tuning fixed-blade broadheads, matching arrows and vanes, picking the right bow and getting properly fit, releases vs. finger shooting, trail camera scouting tips, and a practice routine to make you a more accurate shot. Plus current events — MDC's CWD landowner meetings, Chiefs and college football previews, and Friday Night Lights recaps — local event roundups (Mammoth Springs Car Show, Revival on the Current River), and a bonus recipe segment to close out the show. Missouri Hunting Heritage Federation: https://www.mhhf.us/ To follow American Roots Outdoors Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/448812356525413 To learn more about American Roots Outdoors: https://americanrootsoutdoors.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AmericanRootsOutdoors/ To follow Alex Rutledge: https://www.facebook.com/americanrootsalex/ To follow Wayne Lach: https://www.facebook.com/wayne.lach.5 To follow Mike Crase: https://www.facebook.com/mike.crase

Send us Fan Mail Alex Rutledge and Redbone kick off the season with Alex's tried-and-true food plot prep — soil testing, pH, timing your planting around rain, and the fertilizer tricks that make Eagle Seed blends explode. Along the way: Cardinals/Royals/Chiefs talk, local fishing tournament results, the Mammoth Springs Car Show, big changes to Missouri deer hunting regulations, Friday Night Lights previews, and a bonus segment with Alex's smoked deer rib and pulled pork recipes. Brought to you by Eagle Seed, Wiseye Trail Cameras, 12 Point Hunting Blinds, Hornady Ammunition, and Spandau Firearms. Chapter markers added: Intro: Food Plot Fertilizer Tips Show Kickoff & Pop's Event News Sports Talk: Cardinals, Royals & Chiefs Fishing Tournaments & Car Show Prepping Farms & Soil pH for Food Plots Planting, Fertilizing & Liquid Fertilizer Tips Eagle Seed, Wiseye Cameras & Friday Night Lights Missouri Hunting Regulation Changes Bonus Segment: Deer Ribs & Recipes Closing Thoughts & Outro Song Missouri Hunting Heritage Federation: https://www.mhhf.us/ To follow American Roots Outdoors Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/448812356525413 To learn more about American Roots Outdoors: https://americanrootsoutdoors.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AmericanRootsOutdoors/ To follow Alex Rutledge: https://www.facebook.com/americanrootsalex/ To follow Wayne Lach: https://www.facebook.com/wayne.lach.5 To follow Mike Crase: https://www.facebook.com/mike.crase

Send us Fan Mail Alex Rutledge and Redbone kick things off with car-show stories from the Tri-Five Nationals and a look at the NFL preseason before welcoming turkey-hunting legend Eddie Salter, calling in from the hospital while supporting his wife Julie. Eddie shares decades of food-plot wisdom — soil testing, seed blends, and keeping deer from getting spooked off your property — plus the story behind his 18-year bow camp fundraiser for his church. The show wraps with a bonus segment of Eddie's smoked deer meat and grilled pizza recipes. Chapters added: 0:00 Cold Open: Food Plot Tips & Eagle Seed 1:17 Show Intro 1:30 Tri-Five Nationals Car Show Story 5:13 NFL Preseason & Local Fishing Tournaments 8:40 Teasing Eddie Salter Interview 9:50 Eddie Salter Joins: Food Plot Basics 15:56 Eddie Salter's Bow Camp Fundraiser 20:18 Bow Camp Deer Management & Scouting Tips 28:24 Soil Testing & Food Plot Fertilizing Advice 38:23 Show Wrap-Up & Sign-Off 39:22 Bonus Segment: Eddie Salter's Recipes Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Missouri Hunting Heritage Federation: https://www.mhhf.us/ To follow American Roots Outdoors Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/448812356525413 To learn more about American Roots Outdoors: https://americanrootsoutdoors.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AmericanRootsOutdoors/ To follow Alex Rutledge: https://www.facebook.com/americanrootsalex/ To follow Wayne Lach: https://www.facebook.com/wayne.lach.5 To follow Mike Crase: https://www.facebook.com/mike.crase

Send us Fan Mail Alex Rutledge and co-host Mike Race sit down with Brad Doyle of Eagle Seed to break down everything you need to know about getting your food plots ready for fall — soil testing, crop rotation, battling johnsongrass, and Eagle Seed's brand-new Fieldcraft blend built for 2,4-D spraying. Plus fishing tournament results, an NFL/MLB check-in, a Ted Nugent conservation story from the Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame, and a bonus segment on cooking wild game with a pellet grill. 0:00 – Intro & Theme Song 1:01 – Show Open & Current Events 9:04 – Food Plot Interview with Brad Doyle – Part 1 18:18 – Food Plot Interview with Brad Doyle – Part 2 35:35 – Show Wrap-Up 36:35 – Bonus Segment: Cooking Wild Game 43:09 – Outro Song Link for Transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/680042/19681320-food-plotting-secrets-with-brad-doyle-from-eagle-seed/transcript Missouri Hunting Heritage Federation: https://www.mhhf.us/ To follow American Roots Outdoors Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/448812356525413 To learn more about American Roots Outdoors: https://americanrootsoutdoors.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AmericanRootsOutdoors/ To follow Alex Rutledge: https://www.facebook.com/americanrootsalex/ To follow Wayne Lach: https://www.facebook.com/wayne.lach.5 To follow Mike Crase: https://www.facebook.com/mike.crase

Send us Fan Mail Host Alex Rutledge sits down with Harold Monk Sr., Daryl Monk, and Cole Eggemeyer of Wise Eye Technologies for a wide-ranging conversation covering the origin story of the family-run trail camera company — from a rundown warehouse to an old church to a growing 30-employee operation. They dig into the No Glow and DC2 camera lines, ranch/property monitoring uses, setup tips and camera placement strategy, plus current events (the Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame, the St. Louis Cardinals, and high school football season). The crew also recaps a smallmouth fishing trip on the Current River and trades fried fish and fish fry recipes to close out the show. Chapters: 0:00 Intro (No Glow Camera & Eagle Seed ads) Show Open & Current Events Monk Family History & Fishing Recap Camera Tips & The Monk Story Continues Favorite Cameras & Camera Setup Tips Recipes & Wrap-Up Closing Theme Missouri Hunting Heritage Federation: https://www.mhhf.us/ To follow American Roots Outdoors Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/448812356525413 To learn more about American Roots Outdoors: https://americanrootsoutdoors.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AmericanRootsOutdoors/ To follow Alex Rutledge: https://www.facebook.com/americanrootsalex/ To follow Wayne Lach: https://www.facebook.com/wayne.lach.5 To follow Mike Crase: https://www.facebook.com/mike.crase

Send us Fan Mail Alex Rutledge and Redbone are live from K-Country 95 in Thayer, Missouri for a packed episode of American Roots Outdoors. In Segment 1, they cover local current events: King of the River tournament results, Cardinals and Royals baseball frustrations, high school football Jamboree prep, and a big conversation about Missouri potentially losing both its NFL teams. Segment 2 dives deep into strategies for locating mature bucks — food sources, water holes, Wiseye camera networks, glassing, and tapping local farmers for intel. Segment 3 covers pre-season preparations: food plot management, soil pH, no-till drilling, mineral sites, and getting your 12 Point Hunting Blinds placed early. Segment 4 wraps with Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame news (Tommy Garner & Ted Nugent), rifle practice tips using Hornady ammo, ethical shot placement, and archery prep. The bonus segment features Redbone's weekend BBQ smoker adventure and the Cave City Watermelon Festival. Powered by Wise Eye Technologies, Eagle Seed, 12 Point Hunting Blinds, Spandau Arms, and Hornady Ammunition. Chapter markers added (24 total) and ♪ symbols placed before and after each music segment: ♪ Show Intro – 1:35 Show Open & Segment 1: Current Events – 1:50 King of the River Fishing Tournament Results – 3:18 Cardinals & Royals Baseball Talk – 4:54 High School Football & Local Sports – 6:51 Missouri's Losing Its Pro Football Teams – 8:25 ♪ Break 1 – 10:52 Segment 2: How to Find Mature Bucks – 11:46 Food & Water Sources for Deer – 12:26 Scouting Techniques: Cameras, Glassing & Locals – 14:15 ♪ Break 2 – 18:54 Segment 3: Deer Season Preparations – 19:43 Food Plot Management: Mowing, Spraying & Soil pH – 21:07 12 Point Hunting Blinds: Placement & Setup – 23:15 Using Wiseye Cameras to Pattern Bucks – 25:07 Deer Hunting Ethics & Property Respect – 28:07 ♪ Break 3 – 29:01 Segment 4: Rifle Prep, Legends Hall of Fame & Closing – 29:47 Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame: Tommy Garner & Ted Nugent – 30:52 Rifle Practice & Hunting Prep with Hornady Ammo – 33:31 Bullet Placement & Harvesting Tips – 36:00 Bonus Segment: BBQ Recipes & Cave City Watermelon Festival – 39:24 River Masters Elite Series Tournament Preview – 45:45 ♪ Show Outro – 47:19 Missouri Hunting Heritage Federation: https://www.mhhf.us/ To follow American Roots Outdoors Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/448812356525413 To learn more about American Roots Outdoors: https://americanrootsoutdoors.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AmericanRootsOutdoors/ To follow Alex Rutledge: https://www.facebook.com/americanrootsalex/ To follow Wayne Lach: https://www.facebook.com/wayne.lach.5 To follow Mike Crase: https://www.facebook.com/mike.crase

Send us Fan Mail Alex Rutledge and Redbone sit down with Kenny Zuspan of First Class Whitetails to break down soil testing, food plot placement, and pH strategy ahead of deer season. Kenny details his $100,000 Whitetail Challenge, shares stories from professional poker tournaments, and closes with a bonus segment of his favorite deer meat recipes. Chapters (24 added): 0:00 Soil Sample Collection 101 · 0:29 Eagle Seed Smorgasbord Food Plot · 1:12 Show Intro & Theme Song · 1:47 Meet Kenny Zuspan of First Class Whitetails · 3:35 Sports Talk: Reds, Cardinals & Red Sox · 6:23 Kenny's Background & $100K Challenge Teaser · 6:46 Ripley County Fair & King of the River · 8:45 Break: Theme Song & Sponsor · 9:48 Kenny's Roots, Coon Hunting & Poker · 11:48 First Class Whitetails Operation Explained · 12:19 Inside the $100,000 Whitetail Challenge · 17:12 Youth & Ladies Teams · 18:13 Break: Theme Song & Sponsors · 19:23 Season Prep & Guiding Experience · 20:09 Soil Testing Deep Dive · 23:00 Army Worm Warning · 26:05 Break: Theme Song · 27:01 Food Plot Placement Strategy · 30:26 Soil pH & Food Plot Diversity · 33:43 12-Point Blinds & Wise Eye Success · 35:44 Closing Thoughts & Theme Song · 36:21 Outro & Sponsor · 37:20 Bonus Segment: Kenny's Deer Recipes · 45:16 Closing Theme Song Missouri Hunting Heritage Federation: https://www.mhhf.us/ To follow American Roots Outdoors Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/448812356525413 To learn more about American Roots Outdoors: https://americanrootsoutdoors.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AmericanRootsOutdoors/ To follow Alex Rutledge: https://www.facebook.com/americanrootsalex/ To follow Wayne Lach: https://www.facebook.com/wayne.lach.5 To follow Mike Crase: https://www.facebook.com/mike.crase

Send us Fan Mail Hillbilly hard work meets Major League dreams. 18-year-old Brady Smith joins American Roots Outdoors fresh off being drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2025 MLB Draft. Alongside his parents Brad and Erica and younger brother Bryn, Brady shares the emotional story of draft day, the years of grinding that got him there, and why he chose the pros over college ball at Wichita State. The Smith family also opens up about their Ozarks roots, faith, and love of hunting and fishing on the Current River — plus a full breakdown of how to clean and fry up a mess of suckers. Chapters: 0:00 — Intro & Sponsor Messages 0:59 — Show Open: Cardinals & Brewers Talk 2:18 — Meet Brady Smith and Family 3:26 — Draft Day Story 6:08 — Brady's Baseball Journey 9:56 — Who Is Brady Smith 18:14 — College Path & Cardinals Snub 19:20 — Hunting and Fishing with the Smiths 27:39 — Faith, Family, and the Future 35:07 — College vs. Pro Debate 37:06 — Closing Thoughts 38:36 — Bonus Segment: Cooking Suckers 42:40 — Wrap-Up & Sign-Off Missouri Hunting Heritage Federation: https://www.mhhf.us/ To follow American Roots Outdoors Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/448812356525413 To learn more about American Roots Outdoors: https://americanrootsoutdoors.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AmericanRootsOutdoors/ To follow Alex Rutledge: https://www.facebook.com/americanrootsalex/ To follow Wayne Lach: https://www.facebook.com/wayne.lach.5 To follow Mike Crase: https://www.facebook.com/mike.crase

Send us Fan Mail Alex Rutledge and Redbone sit down with Shane Wagner of Wagner Heating and Air for a wide-ranging conversation covering his roots in West Plains, Missouri, how he learned the HVAC trade hands-on, and tips for maintaining your split air units. Shane also opens up about his passion for whitetail and turkey hunting using Wise Eye trail cameras, his approach to deer management on the family farm, and his side gig coaching high school basketball at Koshkonong. Stick around for the bonus segment where Shane shares his favorite deer meat recipes. Plus, Cardinals baseball talk and Chiefs updates to kick things off. Chapters & Timestamps: 0:00 – Show Open & Food Plot Tips 1:04 – Welcome to American Roots Outdoors 3:08 – Cardinals Baseball Talk 4:16 – Chiefs & Travis Kelce 5:39 – Shane Wagner Joins the Show 7:31 – Shane's Roots & Heating Business 10:17 – Certifications & Career Advice 14:00 – Deer Hunting & Wise Eye Cameras 19:44 – Sanctuary & Deer Management 21:59 – Split Air Unit Maintenance Tips 25:37 – Why Mini Splits Are Popular 28:06 – Rifles & Long Range Shooting 28:44 – Coaching High School Basketball 32:37 – Bonus: Cooking Deer Meat 35:45 – Invitation to Hunt & Closing Thoughts 36:47 – Outro Missouri Hunting Heritage Federation: https://www.mhhf.us/ To follow American Roots Outdoors Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/448812356525413 To learn more about American Roots Outdoors: https://americanrootsoutdoors.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AmericanRootsOutdoors/ To follow Alex Rutledge: https://www.facebook.com/americanrootsalex/ To follow Wayne Lach: https://www.facebook.com/wayne.lach.5 To follow Mike Crase: https://www.facebook.com/mike.crase

Send us Fan Mail This week on American Roots Outdoors, Alex Rutledge and Redbone sit down with special guest Travis Smith — turkey hunting enthusiast, former Missouri legislator, and lifelong outdoorsman. From growing up in West Plains and working for the Atlanta Hawks/Braves, to coaching football, raising grandkids, and chasing gobblers with his grandfather's old shotgun, Travis shares stories about faith, family, and life in the Ozarks. Plus: Fourth of July safety tips, Cardinals talk, tick-borne illness and controlled burns, and a bonus segment on smoking meats and wild blackberry recipes. Chapters: 0:00 — Intro & Eagle Seed Ad 1:34 — Show Open & Current Events 1:47 — Who Is Travis Smith? 11:28 — Travis's Background & Family 17:02 — Faith & Public Service 21:10 — Turkey Hunting Stories 24:49 — Guns, Ticks & Controlled Burns 29:57 — Football Coaching Journey 33:47 — Farmer's Market & Community Talk 36:11 — Wrap-Up & Where to Follow Travis 40:32 — Bonus Segment: 250th Birthday & Recipes 42:24 — Smoking Meat & Blackberries 48:10 — Closing Thoughts & Outro Missouri Hunting Heritage Federation: https://www.mhhf.us/ To follow American Roots Outdoors Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/448812356525413 To learn more about American Roots Outdoors: https://americanrootsoutdoors.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AmericanRootsOutdoors/ To follow Alex Rutledge: https://www.facebook.com/americanrootsalex/ To follow Wayne Lach: https://www.facebook.com/wayne.lach.5 To follow Mike Crase: https://www.facebook.com/mike.crase

Send us Fan Mail Alex Rutledge and Redbone dive into the best fishing streams of the Ozarks — Current River, Jack's Fork, Gasconade, Eleven Point, and more — sharing trout fishing stories, smallmouth tales, and grilling tips, alongside Cardinals/Royals talk, World Cup soccer, and shoutouts to sponsors Eagle Seed, 12 Point Hunting Blinds, Wiseye Technologies, Spandow/Spandau Arms, and Hornady Ammunition. Chapter markers: Trout Fishing Stories & Studio Banter (0:00) Eagle Seed Food Plot Segment (0:53) Studio Intro & Cardinals/Royals Talk (1:30) World Cup Soccer Talk (3:21) Ozark Streams Preview & Father's Day Stories (5:18) Segment 2: Ozark River Streams (10:14) Spandow Firearms Ad (19:42) Segment 3: 12 Point Blinds & Eleven Point River (20:00) Segment 4: River Streams Continued (28:49) Spandau Guns & Grilling Recipes (37:47) Closing Remarks & Sign-off (45:16) Outro Song: American Roots Theme (46:29) Missouri Hunting Heritage Federation: https://www.mhhf.us/ To follow American Roots Outdoors Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/448812356525413 To learn more about American Roots Outdoors: https://americanrootsoutdoors.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AmericanRootsOutdoors/ To follow Alex Rutledge: https://www.facebook.com/americanrootsalex/ To follow Wayne Lach: https://www.facebook.com/wayne.lach.5 To follow Mike Crase: https://www.facebook.com/mike.crase

Send us Fan Mail Alex Rutledge, Redbone, and special guest Cole Legman from WiseEye Technologies discuss why running trail cameras year-round is essential for hunters, farmers, and property owners. Topics include new WiseEye features (DC2 live streaming, population studies via Hunt Control), law enforcement and government camera uses, security applications, the Ranch Plus subscription plan, CWD and tick research, Eagle Seed food plots, and off-season land management. The bonus segment features fish recipes including redfish boulets, Italian dressing marinades, and Louisiana-style catfish. Chapter Markers: 0:00 – Intro & Show Open 2:06 – Meet Cole Legman – WiseEye Marketing Team 3:43 – Current Events: Baseball & Sports Talk 5:36 – NFL Contracts vs. Military Pay Debate 10:06 – Segment 2: Why Run Cameras Year-Round? 12:24 – Cameras for Security, Law Enforcement & Wildlife Monitoring 13:57 – CWD, Ticks & Ivermectin Research Discussion 17:12 – Segment 3: Cameras, Food Plots & Off-Season Monitoring 27:13 – Segment 4: Farmers & Ranchers Using WiseEye Cameras 30:57 – Ranch Plus Plan & Subscription Options 32:06 – Camera Placement & Security Tips 38:30 – Bonus Segment: Fish Recipes & Cooking Tips Missouri Hunting Heritage Federation: https://www.mhhf.us/ To follow American Roots Outdoors Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/448812356525413 To learn more about American Roots Outdoors: https://americanrootsoutdoors.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AmericanRootsOutdoors/ To follow Alex Rutledge: https://www.facebook.com/americanrootsalex/ To follow Wayne Lach: https://www.facebook.com/wayne.lach.5 To follow Mike Crase: https://www.facebook.com/mike.crase

Send us Fan Mail Alex Rutledge and Redbone dive into everything you need to know about Ozarks river fishing — from post-spawn smallmouth behavior to bait selection, color theory, and reading river conditions. They also catch up on local tournament results, upcoming events, a Hannah Harper concert recap, and the hottest sports stories of the week. Stick around for the bonus segment where Alex and Redbone share their go-to fish recipes straight from the riverbank. Chapter Markers & Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro & Pre-Spawn Fishing Tips 1:48 – Current Events & Tournament Results 4:47 – Hannah Harper Concert & Sports Talk 11:23 – Segment 2: River Fishing – Where to Find Fish 20:24 – Segment 3: Topwater Baits, Colors & Crankbaits 28:31 – Segment 4: Jerk Baits, Storm Fishing & Wrap-Up 38:20 – Bonus Segment: Fish Recipes Missouri Hunting Heritage Federation: https://www.mhhf.us/ To follow American Roots Outdoors Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/448812356525413 To learn more about American Roots Outdoors: https://americanrootsoutdoors.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AmericanRootsOutdoors/ To follow Alex Rutledge: https://www.facebook.com/americanrootsalex/ To follow Wayne Lach: https://www.facebook.com/wayne.lach.5 To follow Mike Crase: https://www.facebook.com/mike.crase

Send us Fan Mail This week on American Roots Outdoors, host Alex Rutledge and Redbone Rick sit down with 2024 RiverMasters Elite Series Classic Champion Rick York to break down everything you need to know about chasing river smallmouth bass in the Ozarks. Rick shares how these fish think like predators, where they hold in current, what they eat, and exactly how to present your baits to trigger strikes — from down baits and tube jigs to crankbaits and spinnerbaits. We also cover current events, the CRSA tournament results, Missouri's Free Fishing Weekend, and the first 2026 RiverMasters Elite Series tournament at Doniphan. Plus, stay for the bonus segment featuring fish fry recipes, a trout fishing report from the Eleven Point River, and more fun with the crew. Chapter Markers added: 1:18 – Welcome & Current Events 10:42 – Meet Rick York – 2024 RiverMasters Classic Champion 19:09 – River Smallmouth: Behavior, Habitat & Diet 27:53 – Smallmouth Fishing Techniques & Lure Presentation 35:39 – Wrap-Up & River Masters Tournament Preview 37:32 – Bonus: Recipes, Trout Fishing & Tournament Talk Missouri Hunting Heritage Federation: https://www.mhhf.us/ To follow American Roots Outdoors Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/448812356525413 To learn more about American Roots Outdoors: https://americanrootsoutdoors.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AmericanRootsOutdoors/ To follow Alex Rutledge: https://www.facebook.com/americanrootsalex/ To follow Wayne Lach: https://www.facebook.com/wayne.lach.5 To follow Mike Crase: https://www.facebook.com/mike.crase

Send us Fan Mail Alex Rutledge and Redbone sit down with Chef Corey Freeman — a Le Cordon Bleu-trained chef, apple orchard owner, and passionate hunter on a mission to harvest a wild turkey in all 49 states. Corey shares what it was like cooking at turkey camp alongside Tyler Farr, breaks down his Japanese-inspired wild turkey karaage don, apple cider glazed pork chops, and fire-grilled tomahawk steaks and wagyu. He talks about the pressures of hunting public land, the art of sounding different than every other hunter in the woods, and why slowing down — especially in the woods with his four-year-old daughter — has become his greatest harvest. Plus: a big announcement about turkey camps with Tyler Farr, and a bonus segment with Corey's smoked ricotta quail egg ravioli recipe straight from Italy. 1:46 – Show Open & Local News 10:01 – Meet Chef Corey Freeman – Hunting Chef Chasing 49 States 10:29 – Taher Food Service & Cooking from Scratch in Schools 16:35 – Apple Cider Glazed Pork Chop Recipe 19:59 – Turkey Camp with Tyler Farr – Karaage Don & Tomahawk Steaks 27:26 – Turkey Hunting Tactics & The Chase for 49 States 30:08 – Best Hunt of the Spring – Corey's Daughter & Two-State Day 33:03 – Turkey Camps with Tyler Farr Announcement 39:55 – Bonus Segment – Smoked Ricotta Quail Egg Ravioli Recipe Missouri Hunting Heritage Federation: https://www.mhhf.us/ To follow American Roots Outdoors Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/448812356525413 To learn more about American Roots Outdoors: https://americanrootsoutdoors.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AmericanRootsOutdoors/ To follow Alex Rutledge: https://www.facebook.com/americanrootsalex/ To follow Wayne Lach: https://www.facebook.com/wayne.lach.5 To follow Mike Crase: https://www.facebook.com/mike.crase

Send us Fan Mail Alex Rutledge and Redbone welcome Kentucky Headhunters co-founder Richard Young straight from a tomato plant run in Glasgow, Kentucky. Richard delivers a masterclass in Southern storytelling — from brother Fred's midnight tractor rides and his collection of 50 antique machines with only 4 batteries, to the band's history-making leap from a Kentucky holler to Sweden Rock Festival (opening three slots before Queen) and sold-out UK arena runs alongside Blackstone Cherry. We also get into turkey hunting on the creek, a surprise bear sighting, and cousin Johnny's electric-bike stealth hunting strategy. After Richard heads off for tomato plants, Alex breaks down a monster spring turkey season — 29 gobblers called in across five states — plus a deep dive into Missouri's #2 national turkey harvest ranking. The show wraps with a full wild turkey recipe segment: BBQ breast with Cajun Injector, brine techniques, and Chick-fil-A-style turkey nuggets. The Kentucky Headhunters play Salem, Arkansas' Fulton County Homecoming (77 years strong) this Saturday night. Chapter Markers 1:29 – Intro & Kentucky Headhunters Coming to Salem, AR 1:55 – Richard Young Joins: Farm Life, Fred's Tractors & Garden Stories 15:04 – Kentucky Headhunters Go International: Conquering Sweden Rock & the UK 24:47 – Richard's Turkey Hunt, Bears on the Farm & Electric Bike Hunting 29:46 – Wrapping Up with Richard Young 30:57 – Life After the Spotlight: Alex & Redbone Reflect 34:00 – Alex's Spring Turkey Season: 29 Gobblers in 5 States Missouri Hunting Heritage Federation: https://www.mhhf.us/ To follow American Roots Outdoors Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/448812356525413 To learn more about American Roots Outdoors: https://americanrootsoutdoors.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AmericanRootsOutdoors/ To follow Alex Rutledge: https://www.facebook.com/americanrootsalex/ To follow Wayne Lach: https://www.facebook.com/wayne.lach.5 To follow Mike Crase: https://www.facebook.com/mike.crase