Star City Outdoors

This months podcast comes at the perfect time just before the beginning of Virginia's fall hunting seasons kick-off. Jeff and Glen interview Nelson LaFon, Game Biologist, Sgt. Mike Morris CPO, and Tyler Wilson CPO with the Virginia DWR. We cover a range of topics including: what's new in the regulations this season, bear mange, and the impact of CWD in Virginia on regulations. This is a must listen prior to the season.  

In this episode, Jeff and Glen get caught up from the past deer and turkey season. They also share with the audience information about this year's Antlerstock and TSSA Annual 3D Shoot. They encourage listeners to reach out and let them know what topics they have interest in. 

This month Jeff and I learn more about the mobile hunting craze and the use of saddles to intercept that target deer. Our guests, Timber Ninja Outdoors, provide us with the insight on being mobile so that you can be where the deer want to be. They also talk about the tools and basics of saddle hunting.   

This month Jeff and I interview Brian White, Captain of Team Flatline. Team Flatline is competitive bow fishing team that competes throughout the Eastern half of the United States. Brian live in Buchanan, Virginia right near the James River. He shares with us the basics of bow fishing, including equipment, license requirements, target species, and what its like to be out there in tournament mode. 

This month Jeff and I have a conversation with Jut Updyke, owner of Captured Media, and uncover the use of drone technology and much more.  Jut explains the advantages, disadvantages, and dispels some myths about the use of drones in deer recovery. Jut also talks about some the expanded use of drone technology for herd analysis, spraying, and land management. 

This month we talk grilling with Traeger Grills Regional Representative Matt Volk. Matt covers all you need to know about the full Traeger line-up from camping models to the top of the line. They have also added a flat top to their line-up for you flat top fans.  Learn how they make grilling easy and provide easy cooking recommendations on their products and online at Traeger.com

This month our guest is Captain Chad Green with Last Cast Guide Service on Smith Mountain Lake Virginia. Chad has been fishing SML for a quarter century and has captured all the small details you need to know to be successful whether your just out having fun or fishing a big tournament. Captain Green shares the details that will help our  listeners whether your going after large mouth, small mouth or stripers. 

This month Jeff and Glen talk turkey with World Champion Turkey Caller Mitchell Johnston and owner of Dead End Game Calls. Mitchell provides his expertise on locating gobblers, decoy set-ups, call selection and of course calling tactics. Your not gonna want to miss a moment of this one. 

Jeff and Glen get a waterfowl hunting 101 lesson from Chip Watkins of Monquin Creek Outfitters. Chip shares his knowledge and experience about waterfowl hunting in Virginia from the Blue Ridge to the coast line. 

Star City Outdoors interviews national forest extraordinaire Ralph Barton on the tactics and strategies he uses year after year to fill his tags. Ralph explains his process for success from preseason scouting to getting his harvest out of the mountains. This is a must listen for novice and experienced who either hunt the national forest or want to get started. 

Kevin and Keith Grubbs are well known, in Virginia, as two of the best when it comes to arrowing big bucks across the state. On this episode, they share some of the secrets to success along with some tips that will help make your fall hunt successful. 

Jeff and Glen welcome Matt Knox and Mile Morris from the Virginia Wildlife Resources to discuss what's new for 2022 along with some discussion about diseases impacting deer and bear in Virginia. Glen shares with the listeners information about TSSA month and the ABCs of Tree Stand Safety. 

Thinking about going out west on a DIY public land elk hunt? A veteran husband and wife team share all the information needed to plan your successful trip.