Show Notes: Outdoors with Luke Clayton and Friends In this episode, Luke is joined by legendary outdoorsman Larry Weishuhn, guide Chris Webb, and wildlife management expert Samuel Old. They cover everything from high-end hunting gear and predator behavior to the current crappie "run" in Texas creeks.

Segment 1: Conventions and Conservation Luke catches up with Larry Weishuhn following his trip to the Dallas Safari Club (DSC) convention in Atlanta.

Event Highlights: Larry discusses the success of the DSC convention and invites listeners to the upcoming DSC Foundation Gala in Grapevine, Texas (July 23-25).

Industry Partners: Shoutouts to Hornady Ammunition, Stealth Vision hunting optics, and Taurus/Rossi firearms.

Deer Management: With the MLDP (Managed Lands Deer Permit) season ending in late February, Larry explains the importance of supplemental nutrition (protein and energy) and controlled burns to rejuvenate habitat for deer and other wildlife.

Segment 2 & 3: Predator Control and Wildlife Behavior Samuel Old joins from Virginia to discuss the vital role of predator management in maintaining healthy turkey and deer populations.

Raccoon Pressures: Samuel highlights how hungry raccoons are major threats to turkey nests, especially as they emerge from the winter cold.

Coyote Tactics: Samuel and Luke share observations of coyotes working in teams to pick off feral piglets from sounders.

Bobcat Stealth: Samuel recounts trail cam footage of bobcats successfully hunting turkeys in the snow, noting they are the "magnum" of predators.

Craig’s Creek Shady Rest: Samuel mentions his Airbnb property in Virginia, which offers a serene getaway for those looking to enjoy the outdoors.

Segment 4: Hooked on Creek Crappie Guide Chris Webb provides a red-hot fishing report for Cedar Creek Lake.

The Creek Run: Crappie are currently moving into shallow creeks to spawn. Many fish caught recently are already 90% spawned out.

Strategic Location: Look for clean, sandy bottoms in the big "S" turns of the creeks, specifically in pockets of water 3 to 4 feet deep.

Technique: Chris recommends a 3-inch Redneck Rubber jig (Bone Meal/White and Chartreuse) fished under a float. Cast it out, let it sit for 10-20 seconds, and use a "bump and move" retrieve.

Contact: Reach Chris Webb at 903-275-3253 or find Chris Webb’s Guide Service on Facebook.

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