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The Southern Outdoorsmen Hunting Podcast

Andrew Maxwell & Jacob Myers
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Your go-to Deer Hunting Podcast! The Southern Outdoorsmen is a show dedicated to diving deep on the topics that will make you a better hunter. We interview guys who are the "real deal", the best hometown deer hunters across the country - the guys who have consistent success deer hunting the same public lands, leases, hunting clubs, or family farms as everyone else. Every Monday we post an episode with fresh tips, tactics and strategies to give you an edge in the woods this fall.

  1. 2D AGO

    775 - How to HIDE THE HEN - The Setup That Changes Everything with Scott Ellis | THROWBACK

    Turkey season is here, and we're pulling one out of the vault for this week's throwback Thursday episode. Scott Ellis joins us for one of the most tactical turkey hunting conversations we've ever had on the show. Scott breaks down his signature "hide the hen" setup strategy — the idea that where you sit when you call matters just as much as how you call. If a gobbler can look over and confirm no hen is standing there, he's gone. Scott walks through exactly how to use terrain features like elevation changes, bends in roads, field edges, and thickets to get birds into gun range before they ever see you. Beyond the setup, Scott covers how to handle pressured and non-callable birds, how to read a gobbler's behavior and adjust your aggression level on the fly, afternoon hunting tactics, calling volume based on pressure and weather, and how to pick which bird to target when multiple toms are on the roost. If you're headed to the woods this season, this one is worth the listen. Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXP Get a discount on your Poncho Outdoors shirts here - https://linkly.link/2bfPZ Grab some Southern Outdoorsmen merch here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aK Join Woodsman Wire - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aR Use the promo code “southern” for a discount on your OnX Hunt membership here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1tyfm Check out Latitude Outdoors for your mobile hunting gear - https://2ly.link/1zVDI Use code TSOP15 for a discount on Mossy Oak - https://linkly.link/2ERb8 Save 10% on your next Vortex Optics order at eurooptic.com using the Promo Code “southern10” - https://2ly.link/1wyYO Use code SOUTHERN20 for a discount on all Vortex apparel, including eyewear Have you tagged a deer using something you heard on the show? Submit your listener success story here - Share Your Story Here Come chat with us on our Thursday Hunter Hangouts! Join our Patreon - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXU NOTE: Not all advertisements run on this show are endorsed by The Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast unless an ad is read by one of the hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    54 min
  2. 774 - Most Turkey Hunters are Missing This Skill | Lamar Williams

    5D AGO

    774 - Most Turkey Hunters are Missing This Skill | Lamar Williams

    For decades, Lamar Williams has been quietly shaping the world of custom turkey calls. But outside of tight circles of call makers and serious turkey hunters, most people have never heard his story. Lamar started chasing turkeys in the 1960s — long before turkey hunting exploded in popularity. Over the years he became a respected custom call maker, building calls that serious hunters seek out across the country. But if you expect this conversation to be about gear… you’re going to be surprised. According to Lamar, buying more calls won’t make you a better turkey hunter. What actually matters is something most modern hunters overlook. Woodsmanship. In this episode, Lamar shares lessons learned from over 50 years of hunting wild turkeys, including how fall hunting teaches you more about turkey behavior than most hunters ever learn, why gobblers often won’t come back when you call, and the skills that separate consistently successful hunters from everyone else. If you want to understand turkeys — not just call at them — this conversation is packed with hard-earned wisdom. In this episode we discuss: • Why woodsmanship matters more than turkey calls • Lessons from  fall turkey hunting • Why gobblers often won’t come back when you call • How to understand turkey travel patterns and terrain • The story behind Lamar’s custom turkey calls • Why experience in the woods still beats gadgets This episode is a masterclass in old-school turkey hunting knowledge. If you enjoy learning from hunters who have spent a lifetime in the woods, you’ll love this one. Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXP Get a discount on your Poncho Outdoors shirts here - https://linkly.link/2bfPZ Grab some Southern Outdoorsmen merch here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aK Join Woodsman Wire - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aR Use the promo code “southern” for a discount on your OnX Hunt membership here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1tyfm Check out Latitude Outdoors for your mobile hunting gear - https://2ly.link/1zVDI Use code TSOP15 for a discount on Mossy Oak - https://linkly.link/2ERb8 Save 10% on your next Vortex Optics order at eurooptic.com using the Promo Code “southern10” - https://2ly.link/1wyYO Use code SOUTHERN20 for a discount on all Vortex apparel, including eyewear Have you tagged a deer using something you heard on the show? Submit your listener success story here - Share Your Story Here Come chat with us on our Thursday Hunter Hangouts! Join our Patreon - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXU NOTE: Not all advertisements run on this show are endorsed by The Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast unless an ad is read by one of the hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 32m

  3. MAR 12

    773 - When to Abandon a Turkey Spot, Calling Mistakes and TSS Alternatives | Q&A

    In this Q&A episode we tackle a few frustrating turkey hunting situations most hunters eventually face. • Turkeys that stay just across a creek and won’t cross • Fresh turkey sign but no gobbling • What to do when birds won’t come to your calls We break down how we’d approach each scenario, when to dial back the calling, and what these situations might actually be telling you about the birds you’re hunting. Topics Covered • Why some gobblers won’t cross terrain barriers • What sign means when birds aren’t gobbling • When calling less can actually work better • Adjustments to make when turkeys won’t respond Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXP Get a discount on your Poncho Outdoors shirts here - https://linkly.link/2bfPZ Grab some Southern Outdoorsmen merch here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aK Join Woodsman Wire - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aR Use the promo code “southern” for a discount on your OnX Hunt membership here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1tyfm Check out Latitude Outdoors for your mobile hunting gear - https://2ly.link/1zVDI Use code TSOP15 for a discount on Mossy Oak - https://linkly.link/2ERb8 Save 10% on your next Vortex Optics order at eurooptic.com using the Promo Code “southern10” - https://2ly.link/1wyYO Use code SOUTHERN20 for a discount on all Vortex apparel, including eyewear Have you tagged a deer using something you heard on the show? Submit your listener success story here - Share Your Story Here Come chat with us on our Thursday Hunter Hangouts! Join our Patreon - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXU NOTE: Not all advertisements run on this show are endorsed by The Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast unless an ad is read by one of the hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    58 min
  4. 772 - What 40+ Years of Turkey Hunting Taught Stanley Wymbs

    MAR 9

    772 - What 40+ Years of Turkey Hunting Taught Stanley Wymbs

    Stanley Wymbs has spent a lifetime chasing gobblers and building turkey calls. In this episode we sit down with Stanley to talk about the lessons he’s learned from decades in the turkey woods, from mastering woodsmanship to understanding how turkeys actually communicate. Stanley shares the mindset, tactics, and calling strategies that separate consistently successful turkey hunters from everyone else. In this episode we cover: • Why woodsmanship matters more than calling in turkey hunting • The biggest mistakes turkey hunters make in the woods • How to become a more effective weekend warrior hunter • Why patience is one of the most important skills in turkey hunting • When and why to use the Keekee call in the spring • How turkeys communicate and how hunters can use that to their advantage • Setup strategies that help you kill more gobblers Whether you’re new to turkey hunting or have been chasing gobblers for years, this conversation is packed with practical insights that will make you a better turkey hunter this spring. Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXP Get a discount on your Poncho Outdoors shirts here - https://linkly.link/2bfPZ Get our special offer with Bassmaster here - https://linkly.link/2bfPd Grab some Southern Outdoorsmen merch here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aK Join Woodsman Wire - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aR Use the promo code “southern” for a discount on your OnX Hunt membership here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1tyfm Check out Latitude Outdoors for your mobile hunting gear - https://2ly.link/1zVDI Use code TSOP15 for a discount on Mossy Oak - https://linkly.link/2ERb8 Save 10% on your next Vortex Optics order at eurooptic.com using the Promo Code “southern10” - https://2ly.link/1wyYO Use code SOUTHERN20 for a discount on all Vortex apparel, including eyewear Have you tagged a deer using something you heard on the show? Submit your listener success story here - Share Your Story Here Come chat with us on our Thursday Hunter Hangouts! Join our Patreon - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXU NOTE: Not all advertisements run on this show are endorsed by The Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast unless an ad is read by one of the hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 23m

  5. MAR 5

    771 - The Best Locator Calls, & BIG BUCK CONTEST Winners! | Q&A

    Turkey season is right around the corner, and in this episode we dive into some of the most common questions hunters have heading into the woods. We cover when locator calls actually work (and when they don’t), how often you should check on a gobbling turkey before the season opens, and what to expect when hunting pressured public land in the South. We also talk through shotgun setups, choke and ammo combinations, and how long it realistically takes most hunters to kill their first turkey. Topics in this episode: • When and how to use locator calls for turkeys • How often you should scout a gobbling bird • Dealing with hunting pressure on public land • Turkey choke and ammo setups that actually work • How long it takes most hunters to kill their first turkey If you’ve got turkey questions you want answered on a future episode, submit them on our website. Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXP Get your BASS membership here - https://linkly.link/2bfPd Get a discount on your Poncho Outdoors shirts here - https://linkly.link/2bfPZ Grab some Southern Outdoorsmen merch here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aK Join Woodsman Wire - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aR Use the promo code “southern” for a discount on your OnX Hunt membership here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1tyfm Check out Latitude Outdoors for your mobile hunting gear - https://2ly.link/1zVDI Use code TSOP15 for a discount on Mossy Oak - https://linkly.link/2ERb8 Save 10% on your next Vortex Optics order at eurooptic.com using the Promo Code “southern10” - https://2ly.link/1wyYO Use code SOUTHERN20 for a discount on all Vortex apparel, including eyewear Have you tagged a deer using something you heard on the show? Submit your listener success story here - Share Your Story Here Come chat with us on our Thursday Hunter Hangouts! Join our Patreon - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXU NOTE: Not all advertisements run on this show are endorsed by The Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast unless an ad is read by one of the hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    55 min
  6. 770 - The Run & Gun Turkey Hunting Blueprint with Aaron Warbritton

    MAR 2

    770 - The Run & Gun Turkey Hunting Blueprint with Aaron Warbritton

    Today we are joined by our buddy Aaron Warbritton of The Hunting Public! Aaron is a rare blend of old-school woodsmanship and modern tactical thinking. He understands the fundamentals, but he also adapts to how turkeys behave under heavy pressure. That combination is what makes him one of the most effective public land hunters that we know. In this conversation, we cover: How to find “the X” on unfamiliar public land Why habitat + pressure dictate everything How to break down new ground fast Early vs late season turkey strategy When to sit patiently — and when to move How pressure changes gobbler behavior Beating other hunters without racing them Reading terrain for the 30–50 yard kill window Locator calls on pressured birds Why most hunters leave too early The mindset required to hunt multiple states successfully This is a masterclass in public land turkey hunting — from the mental approach to the in-the-woods execution. If you want to consistently kill public land gobblers anywhere, this one is worth your time. Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXP Get a discount on your Poncho Outdoors shirts here - https://linkly.link/2bfPZ Grab some Southern Outdoorsmen merch here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aK Join Woodsman Wire - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aR Use the promo code “southern” for a discount on your OnX Hunt membership here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1tyfm Check out Latitude Outdoors for your mobile hunting gear - https://2ly.link/1zVDI Use code TSOP15 for a discount on Mossy Oak - https://linkly.link/2ERb8 Save 10% on your next Vortex Optics order at eurooptic.com using the Promo Code “southern10” - https://2ly.link/1wyYO Use code SOUTHERN20 for a discount on all Vortex apparel, including eyewear Have you tagged a deer using something you heard on the show? Submit your listener success story here - Share Your Story Here Come chat with us on our Thursday Hunter Hangouts! Join our Patreon - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXU NOTE: Not all advertisements run on this show are endorsed by The Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast unless an ad is read by one of the hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    2h 9m

  7. FEB 26

    769 - Turkey Q&A: Calling Better, Shooting Distance, & Smart Setups

    This week’s Q&A episode covers turkey tactics, late-season rut talk, and real-world hunting strategy. We answer your questions on: Turkey Calling – How to actually practice, cadence vs. tone, and how sound carries through the woods. Shot Distance – How far we really shoot turkeys and why setup matters more than anything. Camo & Setups – “Hide the hen” and how to stop getting busted. Second (or Third) Rut? – Why bucks were still chasing in February and what it means for next season. Deer Crossing Property Lines – How to find landowner contact info for recovery or permission. As always — y’all stay southern. Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXP Get our special offer with B.A.S.S. here - https://linkly.link/2bfPd Get a discout on your order with Poncho Outdoors here - https://linkly.link/2bfPZ Check out the Hunt Regs App - https://linkly.link/2ZuKR Grab some Southern Outdoorsmen merch here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aK Join Woodsman Wire - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aR Use the promo code “southern” for a discount on your OnX Hunt membership here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1tyfm Check out Latitude Outdoors for your mobile hunting gear - https://2ly.link/1zVDI Use code TSOP15 for a discount on Mossy Oak - https://linkly.link/2ERb8 Save 10% on your next Vortex Optics order at eurooptic.com using the Promo Code “southern10” - https://2ly.link/1wyYO Use code SOUTHERN20 for a discount on all Vortex apparel, including eyewear Have you tagged a deer using something you heard on the show? Submit your listener success story here - Share Your Story Here Come chat with us on our Thursday Hunter Hangouts! Join our Patreon - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXU NOTE: Not all advertisements run on this show are endorsed by The Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast unless an ad is read by one of the hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    49 min
  8. 768 - How to Call Turkeys the Old-School Way with Mark Prudhomme

    FEB 23

    768 - How to Call Turkeys the Old-School Way with Mark Prudhomme

    For decades, Mark Prudhomme has studied turkeys the old-school way. No gimmicks. No burning the woods down. No calling just to hear himself call. In this full-length conversation, Mark breaks down: • Why soft calling kills more gobblers • The biggest mistake most turkey hunters make • How public land pressure actually makes you better • Low-impact turkey hunting strategy • How to run a trumpet call the right way • What 100-year-old shotguns can teach modern hunters Mark is a 5x Champion of Champions caller and one of the most respected trumpet call builders in the country. But more importantly, he’s a woodsman. If you hunt turkeys, this episode will challenge how you think about calling, pressure, and patience. Topics covered: Soft vs aggressive calling Public land strategy Blind calling mid-day Turkey language & realism Trumpet call technique Double barrel shotgun history Hunting with intention If you’re serious about turkey hunting… this one matters. SPECIAL OFFER: Get a 1 year BASS membership for just $1 per month - http://www.bassmaster.com/southern Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXP Check out the Hunt Regs App - https://linkly.link/2ZuKR Grab some Southern Outdoorsmen merch here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aK Join Woodsman Wire - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aR Use the promo code “southern” for a discount on your OnX Hunt membership here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1tyfm Check out Latitude Outdoors for your mobile hunting gear - https://2ly.link/1zVDI Use code TSOP15 for a discount on Mossy Oak - https://linkly.link/2ERb8 Save 10% on your next Vortex Optics order at eurooptic.com using the Promo Code “southern10” - https://2ly.link/1wyYO Use code SOUTHERN20 for a discount on all vortex apparel, including eyewear Use code “SOUTHERN25” for a discount on Houndstooth Game Calls: https://2ly.link/24tFz Have you tagged a deer using something you heard on the show? Submit your listener success story here - Share Your Story Here Come chat with us on our Thursday Hunter Hangouts! Join our patreon - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXU NOTE: Not all advertisements run on this show are endorsed by The Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast unless an ad is read by one of the hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Your go-to Deer Hunting Podcast! The Southern Outdoorsmen is a show dedicated to diving deep on the topics that will make you a better hunter. We interview guys who are the "real deal", the best hometown deer hunters across the country - the guys who have consistent success deer hunting the same public lands, leases, hunting clubs, or family farms as everyone else. Every Monday we post an episode with fresh tips, tactics and strategies to give you an edge in the woods this fall.

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