About this episode

The episode features exciting turkey hunting stories from various states, highlighting unexpected encounters and miraculous recoveries.

When Cody Villines prepared to draw down on three dark approaching turkeys, he definitely gets more than he expected. Janis Putelis hangs in for a fourth quarter double, Clay and Lake get a big surprise about what comes into their call, and a miraculous retrieval—all exciting stories from Nebraska, Missouri, Arkansas, and Texas, sure to get you fired up for Spring Turkey Season. Watch  Clay's Utah Mountain Lion Hunt on YouTube Thank you to our sponsor,  Tecovas . If you have comments on the show, send us a note to beargrease@themeateater.com Connect with  Clay  and  MeatEater Clay on  Instagram MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , Youtube , and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop  Bear Grease Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Guests: Cody Villines, Janis Putelis

Topics covered

• Turkey hunting
• Wildlife stories
• Spring Turkey Season
• Hunting experiences
• Outdoor adventures

Keywords

• turkey hunting
• wildlife
• hunting stories
• outdoor adventures
• Spring Turkey Season

Sponsors

Tecovas

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Nebraska, Missouri, Arkansas, Texas, Utah

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