European Roe Deer, Cooper Lake Hybrids, Wild Hog Escape, Spring Catfish, & Virginia Retreats

About this episode

Luke Clayton and guests discuss European roe deer hunts, fishing strategies, and a wild hog trapping story.

Show Summary: On this May 9th episode of Outdoors with Luke Clayton and Friends, Luke and Larry Weishuhn swap stories about upcoming European roe deer hunts and a hilarious wild hog trapping fail. Tony Parker returns to the show to share his expert tips for catching massive hybrids and sand bass on Cooper Lake. Later, Wade Derby of Crosshair Consulting highlights a beautiful hunting and fishing retreat in Virginia, and Lake Tawakoni guide David Hanson wraps up the show with strategies for catching shallow-water blue catfish during the shad hatch. Segment 1: European Roe Deer & A Wild Hog Escape Luke and Larry Weishuhn discuss an upcoming three-nation European road deer hunt, taking them to Sweden, Poland, and Scotland with Scandinavian pro-hunters Stefan and Sophia Bankston. They highlight the excellent, mild flavor of roe deer meat, comparing it to a delicious cross between deer, elk, and beef. Larry shares details about upcoming DSC events, including the Gulf Coast chapter event in Cypress (June 5th), the East Texas chapter event in Nacogdoches (June 6th), and the massive DSC Summer Expo at the Gaylord Texan (July 23-26). Luke tells a hilarious story about a wild hog…

People in this episode

Host: Luke Clayton

Guests: Larry Weishuhn, Tony Parker, Wade Derby, David Hanson

Topics covered

• hunting
• fishing
• outdoor adventures
• wildlife management
• catfish strategies

Keywords

• roe deer
• wild hog
• Cooper Lake
• catfish
• Virginia retreats
• fishing tips
• hunting stories

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Sweden, Poland, Scotland, Virginia, Cooper Lake, Lake Tawakoni

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