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"Join Alex Rutledge and Mike "Redbone" Crase on American Roots Outdoors for an exciting conversation with Kenny Zuspan of First Class Whitetails, who's hosting an unprecedented turkey hunting competition in Ohio and West Virginia. With $50,000 on the line for first place and total payouts exceeding $120,000, this tag-team turkey hunt is changing the game for competitive hunting.

Kenny shares details about the 5-day competition where teams of two hunters chase six gobblers across 36 managed farms spanning over 16,000 acres. Learn about last year's incredible success with 58 turkeys harvested in just five days, the strict video verification process, and how to secure one of the six remaining spots for this year's event.

Plus: fishing reports, high school basketball rankings, and a heartfelt tribute to Danny Van Eaton. Whether you're a serious turkey hunter or just love outdoor competition, this episode is packed with valuable insights and inspiration."

• 0:00 - Introduction & Sports Talk
• 1:50 - Fishing Reports & Super Bowl Recap
• 4:30 - High School Basketball Rankings
• 6:07 - Danny Van Eaton Tribute & Show Preview
• 8:47 - Kenny Zuspan Interview Begins
• 10:57 - Competition Format & Rules Explained
• 14:00 - Prize Money & Entry Details
• 19:20 - Last Year's Competition Results
• 26:29 - Property Management & Turkey Conservation
• 29:53 - Contact Information & How to Enter
• 31:17 - Future Plans & Predator Hunting Contest
• 35:11 - Bonus Segment: Turkey Recipes & Final Thoughts

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Join Alex Rutledge and special guest Cole Legnon from Wise Eye Technologies for an in-depth discussion on using trail cameras to maximize your turkey hunting success. Learn how Wise Eye's innovative camera technology and Hunt Control app can help weekend warriors and serious hunters alike pattern gobblers, save time and money, and close the deal on your next tom.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• How Wise Eye cameras use AI to automatically pattern turkey behavior and predict the best hunting times and locations
• The new Ranch Plus Plan starting at just $8 per camera
• Strategic camera placement tips for food plots, water sources, and strut zones
• Camera setup techniques specifically for turkey hunting
• How real-time notifications can guide you to active gobblers during your hunt
• Additional uses for conservation, trapping, and property security

Plus, stick around for the bonus segment where Cole shares his favorite Cajun-style wild turkey recipes, including turkey neck gumbo and fried turkey nuggets!

Whether you're a weekend warrior with limited scouting time or a dedicated turkey hunter looking for an edge, this episode will show you how modern trail camera technology can transform your spring season.

Chapter Markers:

1. Introduction & Current Events
   • 1:15
2. Cole Legnon Joins - Wise Eye Marketing Team
   • 10:37
3. Wise Eye Technology & Conservation
   • 13:57
4. Ranch Plus Plan Pricing
   • 18:52
5. Camera Placement for Turkey Hunting
   • 26:20
6. Camera Setup Tips & Techniques
   • 28:08
7. Additional Uses - Trapping & Security
   • 30:42
8. Bonus: Wild Turkey Recipes
   • 37:52

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Join Alex Rutledge and trapper extraordinaire Terry Weaver (TW River Rat Pump Works) for part two of "So You Wanna Become a Trapper" on American Roots Outdoors. This in-depth episode covers everything you need to know about setting traps properly to catch predators like coyotes, bobcats, and raccoons.

Terry shares expert techniques for both live traps and steel foothold traps, including proper bedding, bait selection, and scent control. Learn about dirt hole sets, the importance of natural materials, and how to make predators put their foot exactly where you want it.

Beyond trapping, Terry opens up about overcoming devastating setbacks—losing his shop to fire in 2024 and a tornado in 2025—and how faith and perseverance kept him going. The episode also covers local sports, community updates, food plot strategies for attracting game, and wraps up with wild game recipes including rabbit stew and fried rabbit.

Topics Covered:

• Live trap setup for bobcats and coyotes
• Steel trap techniques and proper bedding
• Bait and lure strategies for different predators
• Scent control and natural materials
• Food plots and predator hunting connections
• Overcoming adversity through faith
• Wild game cooking tips

Sponsors: Eagle Seed, Wise Eye Cameras, 12 Point Hunting Blinds, Hornady Ammunition, Span Dial Arms

Chapter Markers Added:

1. Introduction & Community Updates (0:00)
2. Local Sports Recap (5:19)
3. Trapping Basics - Live Traps (11:48)
4. Steel Traps for Coyotes (17:22)
5. Proper Trap Setting Techniques (21:31)
6. Bait & Lure Strategies (32:47)
7. Terry's Story - Overcoming Adversity (12:48)
8. Food Plot Connection to Trapping (29:47)
9. Recipes & Cooking Wild Game (41:41)