A Deep Dive into Deer Hunting, Tracking, Reading the Woods, & Hunting with Military Rifles, and More! copertina

A Deep Dive into Deer Hunting, Tracking, Reading the Woods, & Hunting with Military Rifles, and More!

A Deep Dive into Deer Hunting, Tracking, Reading the Woods, & Hunting with Military Rifles, and More!

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 Cumulative Production Summary The January 24th edition of Catfish Radio is a celebration of tradition and technique. The episode is anchored by the chemistry between Luke Clayton and Larry Weishuhn as they celebrate two decades of broadcasting, using the time to promote conservation via the Dallas Safari Club and share practical tips on home-processing venison. The middle section of the show serves as a masterclass in "The Big Woods" hunting style. Guest Randy Flannery provides a fascinating contrast to the typical Texas tree-stand hunting often discussed on the show, teaching listeners how to aggressively track bucks in the snows of Maine and why a fast-handling lever action is superior to a long-range scope in that terrain. Segment 1: Campfire Talk with Larry Weishuhn Guest: Larry Weishuhn ("Mr. Whitetail") Topic: 20th Anniversary, DSC Convention, and Sausage Making This segment kicks off a milestone celebration as Luke and Larry mark their 20th anniversary of doing the radio show together. The conversation is a mix of nostalgia and current events. Milestones & Events: They discuss the upcoming Dallas Safari Club (DSC) Convention in Atlanta, Georgia (Feb 6-8), highlighting it as a premier conservation and hunting event. Recent Hunts: Larry shares details about a successful buffalo hunt in Texas and a recent trip to the El Durangueño Ranch in Durango, Mexico. Sausage Making: With freezers full of venison, the duo shifts to a "foodie" discussion. They reminisce about "old school" sausage making—grinding meat by hand and using simple seasonings versus modern electric grinders. Luke recommends Butcher Packer Supply for casings and spices, encouraging listeners that making summer sausage and bratwurst at home is easier than it seems. Segment 2: Tracking Deer in the North Woods Guest: Randy Flannery (Master Guide, North Woods of Maine) Topic: The Art of Tracking vs. Blood Trailing Luke travels (virtually) to the North Woods of Maine to speak with legendary tracker Randy Flannery. This segment focuses on the technical skills required to track live deer in snow. Tracking Defined: Randy distinguishes between "blood trailing" (finding a wounded animal) and true "tracking" (pursuing a healthy, moving buck to jump-shoot him). Buck vs. Doe Tracks: Randy explains a key physiological difference: Does are built narrower in the front, creating a track pattern that looks like a straight line. Bucks have a wider chest, causing their front tracks to be "staggered" or wider than their rear tracks. Aging a Track: He shares a "fist test" method for aging tracks in the snow. By making a fist print next to the deer track and comparing how the snow crystals degrade or freeze over time, a tracker can estimate how fresh the sign is. Segment 3: Reading the Woods & Fast Shooting Guest: Randy Flannery (Continued) Topic: Deer Behavior, Spotting Game, and Lever Action Rifles Continuing the conversation with Randy Flannery, this segment dives into the behavior of a pressured buck and the equipment needed in the thick Maine woods. Reading Behavior: Randy explains that when a buck starts "zigzagging" or meandering, he is looking for a place to bed down. This is the moment for the hunter to slow down. The Horizontal Line: A pro-tip for spotting deer in dense forests: Don't look for the whole deer. Look for the "horizontal line" of a deer's back, which stands out against the vertical lines of the trees. Firearms: The discussion turns to guns. Randy prefers open-sight lever actions (specifically the Winchester Model 94 or 1886) for their speed in brushy country. He notes that in Maine, hunters brag about the weight of the dressed deer (200+ lbs) rather than the antler score. Segment 4: Sporterizing Military Rifles Guest: Dustin Warncke (Show Producer & Host of Dustin’s Projects) Topic: Hunting with Surplus Military Rifles Producer Dustin Warncke joins Luke to discuss the hobby of collecting and modifying ("sporterizing") vintage military rifles for modern hunting. The Rifles: They discuss classic platforms like the Mosin Nagant, Mauser, and Enfield. Dustin notes that while some collectors are purists, modifying a damaged or common-stock military rifle is a budget-friendly way to get a reliable high-power hunting rig. Modern Optics on Old Guns: Dustin explains the challenge of mounting scopes on top-ejecting rifles. He recommends "scout mounts" (like those from Bad Ace Tactical) that replace the rear sight leaf, allowing for a long-eye-relief scope without the need to drill and tap the receiver. Sourcing Ammo: They touch on the availability of ammo for obscure calibers, recommending SGAmmo for finding rounds like 7.62x54R or 8mm Mauser.
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