Gettin' Outdoors Podcast

BDL recaps the organized crappie fishing events on Lake Millers Ferry for the past 35 years. Alabama Crappie Masters Tournament Director Morgan Neal talks about his 2021/22 trail and what he thinks the future of organized crappie fishing is in Alabama. https://www.crappiemasters.net/state-tournaments/#alabama https://business.facebook.com/AlabamaCrappieMasters1/?__xts__[0]=68.arahu2tfca...&fref=nf https://www.k9fishing.com/ https://troutmagnet.com/crappie-magnet.html https://www.facebook.com/muddywaterbaits/ https://eyeholejig.com/ We talk about setting the new date for the next Jugging contest and let you know what to expect if you are coming huntin' or fishin' this weekend on this weeks TCUB Huntin' & Fishin' Report. Its going to be cold & windy the first half of the last weekend of deer season but pretty good huntin' weather on Sunday on the CNB detailed weekend weather forecast.

Black Bear expert Daniel Powell talks about his life long experience studying the Alabama Black Bears. I reach back in my radio archives and replay an interview we did in May of 2015 with Daniel about his Black Bear experiences including the story of the Pot Licker Bear. https://www.alabamawildlife.org/ To report a Black Bear Sighting please go to this link: https://game.dcnr.alabama.gov/BlackBear On this weeks TCUB Huntin' & Fishin' Report, Kevin is back and gives us the details on his big win in the first ever Lake Millers Ferry Juggin' Jackpot. We also let you know what to expect if you are planning a trip to hunt or fish around the Lake Millers Ferry area this weekend. It is gonna be a cold and windy weekend!! Details in the CNB weekend weather forecast

M. Barnett Lawley Forever Wild Field Trial Area farm manager (38 Years) Mr. Bill Mason talks about his career taking care of the 3000+ acre ranch and how he was involved with not only the hunting, fishing and birding but was host to some of the biggest national field trial and sporting dog events in the nation. https://www.alabamaforeverwild.com/m-barnett-lawley-forever-wild-field-trial-area The first ever Lake Millers Ferry Catfish Jugging Jackpot Tournament was a huge success and the outdoor reporters talk about it and what to expect if you are coming hunting , fishing or camping this weekend on the TCUB Huntin' & Fishin' Report. https://www.selmasun.com/news/state-s-first-jugging-tournament-in-camden-hooks-more-anglers-than-expected/article_7d2a94a4-77af-11ec-b581-1b8cc48373d6.html Brutally cold forecast for this weekend on the CNB detailed weather.

Life In Camo Media owners Nancy Jo Adams and husband Richard share their weekend at the ATA Show in Kentucky, review some of the new outdoor gear they saw and Nancy Jo talks abut how you young writers can get involved in the outdoor industry. https://lifeincamo.com/ Alabama Bass Trial Director Kay Donaldson talks about the 2022 ABT/ABT 100 Series and what we can expect!! https://www.alabamabasstrail.org/ https://www.alabamabasstrail100.org/ Eddie Salter is our special guest on this weeks TCUB Huntin' & Fishin' Report.  https://theturkeyman.com/

Outfitters Depot owner Marc Brenner and The Turkey Man, Eddie Salter talk about hunting the Alabama rut and share their experiences in our great outdoors. Eddie talks about the history of the grunt call and Marc tells us the remarkable technology advancements of the game cameras we use today. https://theturkeyman.com/ https://www.facebook.com/EddieSalter https://www.facebook.com/marc.brenner.370 https://www.facebook.com/Outfitters-Depot-268223158353716 Joe Allen & BDL share some Alabama Rut hunting weapons to add to your arsenal. They also talk about the January 15th first ever Juggin' Jackpot Open on Millers Ferry as well as what to expect if you are hunting or fishing on Lake Millers Ferry this weekend. The detailed CNB weekend weather forecast is iffy but we will go over it so you will know how to plan.

BDL goes through the 2021 Gettin' Outdoors Podcast and makes his pick for the "Podcast Of The Year". The outdoor reporters talk about Big Foot, Juggin' Jackpot Tournament, lake update and conditions and the weekend hunting and fishing forecast on this weeks TCUB Huntin' & Fishin' Report. 40 degree temp change this weekend on the CNB detailed weekend weather forecast. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Laura Ann Foshee sits down with Laura Agee and BDL to share her incredible young life in the outdoors. From being raised in an outdoor industry family, with the help of her Mother starting the first Gardendale High School Bass Team, being the first female to ever receive a full colligate bass fishing scholarship to becoming one of the top outdoor media talents, this young lady is AMAZING!!  https://www.facebook.com/lafoshee https://www.lafosheephotography.com/info https://highschoolfishing.org/gardendale-high-schools-laura-ann-foshee-signs-with-savannah-college-of-art-and-design-to-help-form-first-all-female-collegiate-fishing-team/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBvOQI_tbB4 On this weeks TCUB Huntin' & Fishin' Report special guest Kent "Jabo" Wiggins joins us to talk about the January 15th Jugging Jackpot Tournament on Lake Millers Ferry and give you the Christmas weekend huntin' & fishin' forecast. It is going to be a warm and windy Christmas weekend details on the CNB weather forecast.

Selma Area Food Bank Executive Director Jeff Harrison tells us about his organization and how you can help. The Hunters Helping Hungry program is one way but Jeff tells us how just a little gift of food, money or just your time goes a long way in helping the needy in our area. We also talk about the 2022 Selma Area Food Bank Bass Tournament and how in 2016 was the spearhead for the Roland Copper State Park T-Pier. https://selmafoodbank.com/ https://www.facebook.com/selmafoodbank https://www.facebook.com/Selmafoodbankbasstournament The outdoor reporters announce the date, rules & regs for the first ever Lake Millers Ferry Jugging Jackpot Tournament on this weeks TCUB Huntin' & Fishin' Report. If you are planning a trip to the Lake Millers Ferry area this weekend to hunt, fish, camp or Christmas shop be sure to stay tune for the CNB detailed weekend weather forecast.

Alabama Wildlife Federations Executive Director, Tim Gothard, Talks about the 86 years of accomplishments the AWF has had on our Alabama outdoors. AWF Nature Center/NaturePlex in Millbrook is one of Alabama's destination attractions and should be on everyone's "Bucket List" to visit!! Tim will tell you why!! Are you a member of AWF?? Tim will tell you why you should be!! https://www.alabamawildlife.org/ https://www.facebook.com/alabamawildlifefederation https://www.alabamawildlife.org/membership/ The outdoor reporters recap the last weekends outdoor activity and give you this weekends huntin' & fishin' forecast on this weeks TCUB huntin' & Fishin' Report. It is gonna be a hot/wet/cold weekend and the details on this weeks CNB weather forecast. Please go subscribe and share the Grampian Hills Wildlife YouTube Channel.  BDL https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTC-MVIbeL9zMThRrdE90uA  

One of Turkeys for Tomorrow's founders, Ron Jolly and AU Wildlife Biologist, Dr. Will Gulsby talk about the AWF/TFT funded three part study that has begun. Dr. Gulsby goes into details on how they will capture and apply GPS units on hens, place "Song Meters" throughout the state of Alabama to study gobbling activity and getting the public to help collect turkey testicles in the spring of 2022 to study the sperm count. Very interesting conversation!! https://turkeysfortomorrow.org/ https://www.gofundme.com/f/auburn-university-wild-turkey-research-project?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=sms&utm_source=customer https://www.alabamawildlife.org/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/227153565123358 Joe Allen is under the weather but Laura sits in with Kevin and BDL on this weeks TCUB Huntin' & Fishin' report. The CNB weekend weather report is well worth hearing on this weeks podcast!! Please go subscribe and share my new Grampian Hills Wildlife YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTC-M

Founder, owner and world renowned custom waterfowl call maker and hunter, David Gaston, talks about his early years duck hunting on the Alabama River in Wilcox and Dallas Counties. David also has some interesting insight as to why there are not as many ducks now as it was back in those days. Please visit his website below to read the story of his call making beginning. https://www.gastoncustomcalls.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDRglsR8ZMg&t=354s All the outdoor reporters are back and Kevin goes over, in detail, how to fish the Diamond Baits A-Rigs on the Alabama River. Opening weekend of Alabama gun season comes in this weekend also and we talk about that on this weeks TCUB Huntin' & Fishin' Report. The weather is going to be perfect to hunt or fish and you will not want to miss this weeks CNB detailed opening weekend forecast.

PigBrig Trap Systems, Aaron Sumrall, explains in detail the history, specs, set-up and customer support of this amazingly simple but effective feral hog net trap. https://pigbrig.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/PigBrig/featured https://www.facebook.com/pigbrig Joe Allen and BDL welcome the Southwest Alabama Wildlife Federation Wild Game Cook-Off Champs, Shannon Tucker & Big Mark Fontenelle along with event organizer, David Skipper, to talk about last weeks cook-off on this weeks TCUB Huntin' & Fishin' Report. Lake Millers Ferry will welcome the ABN High School Tiger Division and all the youth hunters for Alabama Youth Hunting weekend and BDL will let you know what to expect on this weeks CNB detailed weather forecast.

Alabama Trappers and Predator Control Assn. President and WFF Trapping Workshop instructor, Mike Sievering, talks about the history of trapping and how you can attend on of the 2-21/22 Alabama Trapping workshops. http://www.atpca.org/ https://www.nationaltrappers.com/ https://www.outdooralabama.com/hunting/trapping-alabama Joe Allen and Kevin bring the updated huntin' & fishin' information on this weeks TCNB report. The weather and waters of Lake Millers Ferry are cooling off and this report catches you up on all the latest action!! BDL has also started a new YouTube Channel "Grampian Hills Wildlife". Please check it our and subscribe and share. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTC-MVIbeL9zMThRrdE90uA/featured

Alabama BASS Nation High School Youth Director, Darrel High, talks about bringing his high school teams to Lake Millers Ferry on November 13th to kick off the ABNHS Tiger Division 2021/22 season. https://www.facebook.com/AlabamaBassNationHighSchool https://www.abnhs.org/ Joe Allen is out again this week so Kevin & BDL get Laura to sit in and tell us about her experience last weekend running a camera for the https://anglerschannel.com/ at the  https://www.alabamabasstrail.org/ Championship on Smith Lake. It's Halloween weekend and listen to this weeks CNB detailed weather forecast so you will know how to dress and pack for your weekend huntin', fishin' or camping trip to Lake Millers Ferry.

14 year Alabama Wildlife Federation Wild Game Cook-Off Coordinator, Tommy Tidwell, tells us how much fun and just how important these cook-off events are to the membership and funding the AWF. He also goes in details of how you can start your cook-team and compete in these statewide cook-offs. https://www.facebook.com/alabamawildlifefederation https://www.alabamawildlife.org/ https://www.alabamawildlife.org/wild-game-cook-off/ SmackDown Catfishing Pro, Stacey Gaston, joins the TCUB Huntin' & Fishin' reporters to talk catfishing and the guys tell you just what to expect if you are planning a trip to Lake Millers Ferry this weekend to hunt or fish. https://smackdowncatfishing.com/ Will this weekend be as nice as last?? BDL will let you know on this weeks CNB detailed weekend Lake Millers Ferry weather forecast.

2020 University of Montevallo Outdoors Scholars Program graduate Porter James shares his experience in the program and how it has helped him become a emerging player in the outdoor industry with his business "Doin" It All Outdoors". https://www.doinitalloutdoors.com/diao https://www.facebook.com/doinitalloutdoors/?ref=page_internal https://www.facebook.com/University-of-Montevallo-Outdoor-Scholars-Program-1464234503872793 https://outdoorscholars.montevallo.edu/ 2021/22 Bow season comes in this weekend and the TCUB Huntin' & Fishin' reporters catch us up on all the outdoor happenings in the Lake Millers Ferry area and BDL gives you the CNB detailed weekend weather forecast so you can better plan your hunting, fishing or camping trip.

I literally met Crappie Kirby Ham 10 minutes before we recorded this podcast. From Kansas, he was visiting the Alabama Black Belt last week doing some YouTube videos for his Fish-Eat-Live channel (details below). Kirby was very impressed with our area and you can tell it in his work.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwQuJeKM10Q https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6AKHVLKnRZlx5G-uTdk7lw https://www.youtube.com/user/kirbyjuddham http://www.crappiekirby.com/ It's gonna be a great weekend to get in them woods or on the lake and the outdoor reporters tell you just what to expect if you are coming to the Lake Millers Ferry area on this weeks TCUB Huntin' & Fishin' Report. Did I say great? Wait till you hear this weekends CNB detailed weekend weather report!! Great is an understatement!!  

Rare Breed Hunt videographer/producer Hunter Lewis talks about his amazing talent filming hunts, telling the story and puttin' it together. Hunter is one of the upcoming producers in the outdoor industry and you can tell that he not only has the talent but also the passion for the outdoors. https://go.mossyoak.com/rare-breed https://www.facebook.com/rarebreedhunt This weeks TCUB Huntin' & Fishin' Report is full of information if you are coming to Lake Millers Ferry this weekend and the CNB detailed weekend weather forecast will help you plan your outdoor weekend.

Hummingbird Research founder and Master Bird Bander, Fred Basset, shares his vast knowledge of the Hummingbirds with BDL and Co-Host Johnny Autery. If you are one of many who enjoys feeding and watching hummingbirds this podcast will be a treat. http://hummingbirdresearch.net/ https://www.facebook.com/fred.bassett.68 The TCUB Huntin' & Fishin' Report outdoor reporters have a robust debate on the 2019 B.A.I.T. Report that was talked about in Gettin' Outdoors Podcast 133. Cool weather has invaded south Alabama and the CNB detailed weather report will tell you just how comfortable it will be this weekend.

DCNR WFF Divisions Fisheries Development Coordinator, Keith Henderson keith.henderson@dcnr.alabama.gov  334-353-7485 goes over, in detail, the Bass Anglers Information Team (B.A.I.T) Report and how important it is to our fisheries in Alabama!! https://www.outdooralabama.com/sites/default/files/fishing/Freshwater%20Fishing/Bass%20Quality%20Bait%20Annual%20Reports/bait2019.pdf https://www.outdooralabama.com/fishing/tournaments On this weeks TCUB Huntin' & Fishin' Report, the outdoor reporters are giving you the Lake Millers Ferry fishing forecast and also have started the Alabama deer season conversation. Get your rain gear out if you are planning a hunting or fishing trip to Lake Millers Ferry this Weekend. Details in this weeks CNB Weather Forecast.