Fourche Creek Podcast

Episode 27:James Harrison - Harrison Custom Calls/Phelps Game Calls

In today's episode, I visit with James Harrison at his wood shop, near Hillsboro, Missouri, where he makes his "Harrison Custom Calls". James also designs calls for Phelps Game Calls of MeatEater; James is a multiple time World Champion Caller. 

The "Harrison Hooter" is widely known and used each year in the turkey woods all across the United States.  James has also developed the Harrison Owl Screamer, the Harrison Crow Call, and the Phelps Triple Locator. In addition, James developed the "The Harrison Grunter" deer grunt call.  James is a master craftsman and is always working on something new to assist hunters in the field.

James' custom calls can be found on Facebook at "Harrison Custom Calls".

Episode 26: South Alabama Turkey Hunter - Patrick Hill

Today's episode features Patrick Hill of South Alabama.  Patrick spends 40-50 days each spring hunting turkeys in South Alabama and 5-6 other states in the South and Midwest.  Patrick goes at it with a lot of drive, focus and preparation; but, he also spends a lot of time sharing the outdoors with others and making sure his kids and friends get their share of opportunities, as well. 

Episode 25: Deer, Ducks, and Turkeys with Justin Rogers

Today's episode features Justin Rogers and his past deer and duck seasons, along with talking about the upcoming spring turkey season.  Justin hails from Morton, Mississippi and is the owner and founder of Bienville Outdoors and Old South Lures. 

Episode 24: Summer Catch Up With Shed

Shed and I visit about his recent job change, summertime, his daughter's boyfriend, what Ben Rising is currently doing to prepare for deer season, legislative changes effecting game laws, sports and getting older, Mississippi High School Football talent, sticking out hunts and the best time to go is simply when you can, as well as new gear thoughts.  

Episode 23: Ernie, Josh, and James -Longbeard Legends

In this episode, Shed and I visit with 3 gentlemen who know their way around the turkey woods.  Ernie Calandrelli (Quaker Boy Game Calls), Josh Grossenbacher (Rolling Thunder Game Calls), and James Harrison (Phelps Calls/MeatEater and Harrison Custom Calls), take us through what makes them successful each spring.  

Episode 22: Steve Stoltz - World Champion Turkey Caller

In this episode, we visit with Steve Stoltz.  Steve has won or placed in over 200 calling contests for 44 consecutive years, including winning the World Turkey Calling Championship 3 times, NWTF Grand National Champion of Champions, 2020 Mid American Open Champion, and 20 State Titles.  Steve is also one of the original Drury Outdoor Team Members, and is a Team Member of Mossy Oak and Woodhaven Custom Calls.  Steve has spent his career serving his community as a Firefighter in the Mehlville, Missouri Fire Protection District.

Steve is a wealth of outdoor knowledge, having approximately 50 years of experience in the turkey woods.  He brings a lot of information to this podcast episode, as we approach Spring Turkey Season.

Episode 21: Justin Rogers - Old South Lures

In today's episode, Shed and I visit with Justin Rogers of Old South Lures.  Justin is from Morton, Mississippi and is an avid outdoorsman; he is also the owner of Old South Lures and is high school teacher and athletic coach.  In addition, he spent several years working in the medical field.  

Justin has some great stories and he discusses everything involved with his lure company, including how he makes mock scrapes, the use of interdigital and pre-orbital glands and all scent tactics as it relates to whitetail deer.  Justin also discusses 5 gallon buckets of coyote urine, racoons, alligators, and basically anything that has urine and secretes from its' scent glands.  Justin also has an interesting story about Kroger Grape Concord Jelly, from his time working in the emergency room.

 

Episode 20: Buying a Hunting Property with Jordan Blissett

In today's episode, Jordan Blissett discusses the steps one should take when looking to buy a hunting property.  From securing the down payment, preferred lenders, what to look for, opportunities to offset costs, red flags to avoid, along with many other things that Jordan believes to be beneficial for those who are chasing the dream of owning their own hunting ground.  

Jordan also delivers this information while navigating around weed eaters, mowers, leaf blowers and a high level security guard dog. 

 

Episode 19: Shed and Joby - ”Shootin’ the Bull”

Shed and I get together to "shoot the bull" about our recent career changes, food plots, fall hunting plans, the cost of fuel, the cost of swimming pools, and future podcast guests, among other things.

Episode 18: Ernie Calandrelli - Quaker Boy Game Calls

In today's episode, Shed and I visit with Ernie Calandrelli of Quaker Boy Game Calls.  Ernie resides in Lewistown, New York and has spent over 40 years in the hunting industry and is one of the most genuine and knowledgeable people in the outdoor world. 

With turkey season just around the corner, in most states, Ernie discusses the various tactics that he uses and that have made him successful over the years.  Ernie also shares some deer hunting stories with us; it is impossible to find anyone more interesting, engaging, and knowledgeable than Ernie Calandrelli.  

Ernie is a legend in the hunting and fishing world; having been named to the New York State Outdoorsman Hall of Fame, as well as being selected as the New York Outdoor News Person of the Year.