Strut Marks
The home for the audio format of the literary content found on www.strutmarks.com About Strut Marks: Raised in the pine plantations and river swamps of east central Mississippi, I was taught at an early age how to hunt, fish, and sustainably manage resources to allow for the continued enjoyment of all of God’s creation. I learned to not only enjoy, but to respect and love the game that I pursue in the field. I was raised in a culture of rich hunting heritage and the blood from multiple generations of dedicated turkey hunters courses through my veins. I harvested my first adult gobbler at the age of five which proved to be an experience that would, ultimately, go on to change the entire trajectory of my life. The pursuit of the wild turkey is something that I became passionate about at a very early age and is something that I remain most passionate about to this day. Looking back over a quarter of a century later, at the places visited across the United States, the friendships born and fortified, and the life lessons learned afield that the sport of turkey hunting has afforded me is incredible yet humbling to ponder. Years ago, I began putting some of these on paper to bring some of these experiences to life for others to enjoy. Strut Marks is a home for some of those. Stories from the field, mainly about turkeys and turkey hunting likely with some sprinklings of waterfowl hunting and retrievers, which are also near and dear to my heart. You may even find some gear reviews, as well. Thank you for visiting! Enjoy! Matt Persons
Episodes
We all have those special places that appeal to us for one reason or another. In this one, we take a visit to one that is special to me. Enjoy!
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Another one from the vault! In the spring of 1996, I was eight years old, and my love for communicating with wild turkeys and the equal enjoyment that I realized in contributing to someone else's success was already growing inside of me. This is even further amplified when the person behind the gun is someone as special as my dad. Join us in an east Mississippi river swamp, as we relive a hunt from many years ago.
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Turkey hunting has taken me many places that I likely never would have visited, afforded me relationships I, otherwise, never would have had, and has absolutely changed the trajectory of my life, for better or worse. I owe every last second of these treasured experiences, first and foremost, to my Lord and Savior. He saw fit to provide me with a father who prioritized taking me to the woods with him. My dad was solely responsible f...
Come along as we visit an incredible piece of property and hunt with a young man with unwavering respectfulness.
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Another memory made with a lifelong hunting partner, and carrying on traditions set forth from a heritage deeply rooted in turkey hunting.
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Another one from sunny south Florida! A hunt rarely ever goes exactly as planned, but it sure is nice when it does!
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Why do you turkey hunt? Anyone who is passionate about anything has a reason that is specific to them. For us- this is why.
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Listen along as my lucky charm puts me right in the perfect spot!
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An unforgettable hunt that served as the conclusion to a trip to south Florida with an unexpected turn of events.
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The first time experiences are always special, even more so when you get to see things unfold through the eyes of a child. This should be a piece to which a lot of parents and mentors can relate! Enjoy!
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A firsthand recount of the time that I spent with very unique, very special turkey. The story is lengthy, but powerful. I hope that you enjoy, I hope that my words paint the picture well enough to move you in some of the same ways that the experience did me, and most of all I hope that there is something that you find impactful and that you can take away from the recount of my time with "Slick."
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A special one from south Florida. This is one you do not want to miss!
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First turkeys are always very special experiences. Come enjoy this one from south Alabama!
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South Florida is a special place! Come along as we square off with an Osceola gobbler!
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Many experiences in life are only as valuable as the people they are shared with. Come along as a very special person gets her first taste of a special experience.
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Come along as my dad and I try to play a trick on one on April Fools day. You won't believe what happens!
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A morning in the river swamp where a good plan and a little luck put us in just the right spot. From spring 2020.
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A compilation of thoughts pulled together after 25 years of spring turkey hunting. From spring 2018.
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Hello! I am Matt Persons, creator of Strut Marks. This short introduction shares some insight into the content that you will find here. I certainly hope you enjoy. Thanks for listening!
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