American Roots Outdoors w/ Alex Rutledge

American Roots Outdoors w/ Alex Rutledge
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Join Alex Rutledge along with Co-Host Wayne Lach & Mike "Redbone" Crase as we cover a variety of topics from Deer Hunting, Turkey Hunting, Fishing and today's top headlines...... all while Sharing our Faith! We will also have Special Guest appearances from some of the Hunting Industry's biggest names and Country Music Stars you all love!

  1. Sep 2

    Food Plot Prep, Big Bass, and Deer Rib BBQ Secrets w/ Alex Rutledge

    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 TipsShow Kickoff & Pop's Event NewsSports Talk: Cardinals, Royals & ChiefsFishing Tournaments & Car ShowPrepping Farms & Soil pH for Food PlotsPlanting, Fertilizing & Liquid Fertilizer TipsEagle Seed, Wiseye Cameras & Friday Night LightsMissouri Hunting Regulation ChangesBonus Segment: Deer Ribs & RecipesClosing Thoughts & Outro SongMissouri 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

  2. Aug 29

    Food Plots, Bow Camp & BBQ Recipes with Eddie Salter

    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 Seed1:17 Show Intro1:30 Tri-Five Nationals Car Show Story5:13 NFL Preseason & Local Fishing Tournaments8:40 Teasing Eddie Salter Interview9:50 Eddie Salter Joins: Food Plot Basics15:56 Eddie Salter's Bow Camp Fundraiser20:18 Bow Camp Deer Management & Scouting Tips28:24 Soil Testing & Food Plot Fertilizing Advice38:23 Show Wrap-Up & Sign-Off39:22 Bonus Segment: Eddie Salter's RecipesBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: 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

  3. Aug 21

    Food Plotting Secrets with Brad Doyle from Eagle Seed

    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 Song1:01 – Show Open & Current Events9:04 – Food Plot Interview with Brad Doyle – Part 118:18 – Food Plot Interview with Brad Doyle – Part 235:35 – Show Wrap-Up36:35 – Bonus Segment: Cooking Wild Game43:09 – Outro SongLink 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

  4. Aug 14

    The Monk Family & the Rise of Wise Eye Cameras

    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 EventsMonk Family History & Fishing RecapCamera Tips & The Monk Story ContinuesFavorite Cameras & Camera Setup TipsRecipes & Wrap-UpClosing ThemeMissouri 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

  5. Aug 7

    Finding Mature Bucks!

    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 – 1:35Show Open & Segment 1: Current Events – 1:50King of the River Fishing Tournament Results – 3:18Cardinals & Royals Baseball Talk – 4:54High School Football & Local Sports – 6:51Missouri's Losing Its Pro Football Teams – 8:25♪ Break 1 – 10:52Segment 2: How to Find Mature Bucks – 11:46Food & Water Sources for Deer – 12:26Scouting Techniques: Cameras, Glassing & Locals – 14:15♪ Break 2 – 18:54Segment 3: Deer Season Preparations – 19:43Food Plot Management: Mowing, Spraying & Soil pH – 21:0712 Point Hunting Blinds: Placement & Setup – 23:15Using Wiseye Cameras to Pattern Bucks – 25:07Deer Hunting Ethics & Property Respect – 28:07♪ Break 3 – 29:01Segment 4: Rifle Prep, Legends Hall of Fame & Closing – 29:47Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame: Tommy Garner & Ted Nugent – 30:52Rifle Practice & Hunting Prep with Hornady Ammo – 33:31Bullet Placement & Harvesting Tips – 36:00Bonus Segment: BBQ Recipes & Cave City Watermelon Festival – 39:24River Masters Elite Series Tournament Preview – 45:45♪ Show Outro – 47:19Missouri 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

  6. Aug 2

    $100K Whitetail Challenge with Kenny Zuspan

    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

  7. Jul 30

    18-Year-Old Brady Smith: From the Ozarks to the Milwaukee Brewers

    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 Messages0:59 — Show Open: Cardinals & Brewers Talk2:18 — Meet Brady Smith and Family3:26 — Draft Day Story6:08 — Brady's Baseball Journey9:56 — Who Is Brady Smith18:14 — College Path & Cardinals Snub19:20 — Hunting and Fishing with the Smiths27:39 — Faith, Family, and the Future35:07 — College vs. Pro Debate37:06 — Closing Thoughts38:36 — Bonus Segment: Cooking Suckers42:40 — Wrap-Up & Sign-OffMissouri 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

  8. Jul 16

    Shane Wagner on Heating & Air, Whitetail Hunting

    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 Tips1:04 – Welcome to American Roots Outdoors3:08 – Cardinals Baseball Talk4:16 – Chiefs & Travis Kelce5:39 – Shane Wagner Joins the Show7:31 – Shane's Roots & Heating Business10:17 – Certifications & Career Advice14:00 – Deer Hunting & Wise Eye Cameras19:44 – Sanctuary & Deer Management21:59 – Split Air Unit Maintenance Tips25:37 – Why Mini Splits Are Popular28:06 – Rifles & Long Range Shooting28:44 – Coaching High School Basketball32:37 – Bonus: Cooking Deer Meat35:45 – Invitation to Hunt & Closing Thoughts36:47 – OutroMissouri 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

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Join Alex Rutledge along with Co-Host Wayne Lach & Mike "Redbone" Crase as we cover a variety of topics from Deer Hunting, Turkey Hunting, Fishing and today's top headlines...... all while Sharing our Faith! We will also have Special Guest appearances from some of the Hunting Industry's biggest names and Country Music Stars you all love!

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    American Roots Outdoors w/ Alex Rutledge
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    362
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    Explicit
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