The Big Honker Podcast Andy Shaver

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver discuss the recent tragedy in Nashville and look at viable solutions to prevent these grotesque crimes. They also look at the declassified files on the JFK assassination, the uprisings in Israel and France, and everything else in the world that is ready to spark off.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Tara Akins, she is a North Carolina state licensed rehabber. The recent raccoon hunt contest in Texas has sparked some controversy among varies groups and Tara comes on to have a discussion about some of the barbaric methods of exterminating raccoons. They look at the various reasons for the organization of these contests, why upland hunters dislike raccoons, the explosion of the raccoon population, and how hunters can do a better job when portraying the sport on social media.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Kristin Lilley of Aberdeen Wild Wings in Scotland. The guys discuss rich outdoors heritage and how the current government is doing everything in its power to destroy that hunting culture. They look at the unique hunting opportunities that Scotland possess, coming to America to guide spring snow goose hunts, and the Scottish way of life.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by World Goose Calling Champion and World Goose Calling Champion of Champions, Kelley Powers, he was also inducted into the Outdoor Hall of Fame. The guys discuss Kelley’s start on the calling circuit and his meteoric rise to winning the World contest. They also talk about the upcoming turkey season, Tennessee football, changes in migration, and the social media culture that is dominating the outdoor industry.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver sit down with Dorie Tucker who sits on the Scholarship Board of Miss Rodeo America. They discuss the way of life and values that the Miss Rodeo America contest embodies. Dorie and her husband, Roy Tucker, are also successful ranchers and have owned property in many states, including, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, New Mexico and Arizona. They talk about the strenuous nature of life on a ranch, the connection to land and its history, ancient Native American sites found on their property, and the history behind Ft. Sumner and The Long Walk of the Navajo.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Texas legend, Wyman Meinzer. Wyman is the only Official State Photographer of Texas. His latest book The Art of Predator Calling: A Portrait in Tradition is available now at wymanmeinzer.com. The guys discuss the decades of knowledge that went into this project and the possibility of future projects. They also look at the state of politics in the United States today, the tough mindset of prior generations, and they look at some of Wyman's unpublished photos.