Arctic Ice to Airboats: Hunting Extreme Environments, Crossbow Bears, Red River Cats, and Ice Field Predators

Arctic Ice to Airboats: Hunting Extreme Environments, Crossbow Bears, Red River Cats, and Ice Field Predators

June 13, 2026 · 58 min · Episode 104

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Luke Clayton and Larry Weishuhn discuss hunting preparations, airboat catfishing, and deer management challenges in high-fence environments.

Catfish Radio Show Notes – June 13 Segment 1: Fall Hunt Prep & Red River Airboats Larry Weishuhn and Luke Clayton kick off the show catching up on recent trips and looking ahead to the fall hunting season. Airboat Catfishing: The guys talk about the unique experience of fishing the Red River above Texoma with guide JC McCullough, who uses an airboat to navigate the skinny water and access remote catfish holes. Crossbows & Bear Hunts: Larry shares his excitement for an upcoming October black bear hunt at the Choctaw Hunting Lodge, noting that he'll be taking his 10-Point crossbow. Camp Setups & Expos: They share quick camping tips, like using Coleman instant tents to get set up in minutes, and remind listeners to check out the upcoming DSC Summer Expo at the Gaylord Texan. Segment 2: High-Fence Deer Management Challenges Larry and Luke dive into the biological realities of managing deer populations on high-fence ranches in North Texas counties like Grayson, Collin, Rockwall, and Dallas. Population Explosions: Larry explains that in confined, high-nutrition environments, whitetail reproductive rates skyrocket, which can quickly lead to overpopulation and total habitat…

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