Get yourself a Turkey Killin' PHD right here! This is one of those episodes that you watch from start to finish...then once it's done you immediately start it over again and really soak in the wealth of knowledge that Ron pours out here. I purchased 2 of his calls and hoping to outsmart one of these "cigar smoker" public land birds next week.
I have also been shot turkey hunting which broke a tooth and left 42 pellets in my body still today. Thank God I survived! Thanks for sharing turkey information.
This is an incredible podcast. True master of the craft with young skilled turkey hunter who is equally or better skilled interviewer. Asked good questions and got out of the way, good job letting him talk and asking good questions to pull more out from him. This was refreshing. Masterful interview. 👍👍 very well done!
Thank you guys!! This was an EXCELLENT podcast with some great tips and tricks. Thank you guys and thank you Ron for sharing your knowledge! Honestly have to say thanks to learning the covert calling I was able to get my first Turkey on Friday! I will also be getting a tube and long box from Ron so thank you guys! Keep up the great content.
Thoroughly enjoyed this podcast. I learned how to turkey hunt with gentleman like coach Watters in the mid eighties while attending college in Scooba, Mississippi. To this day, I still hunt as I was taught. Thanks again for interviewing Coach Watters, I hope you learned from him as I have.
A lot of wisdom in this pod cast. On think that jogs my memory is Mr Dale Rohm telling me to be patient, that turkey has no where to be and will come to you when he's good and ready. I'm well in to my 60's now and there is just so much wisdom and understanding of the hunt, Thank you guy's!
What he said about picking a spot and hunting when the birds are quiet is the TRUTH! I always spent all day looking for a bird that would communicate until the spring after heart surgery I couldn’t hike for several months and I called in more birds that year than I ever have. I have been more consistent since because of what I was forced to learn out of necessity. The trick to making it work is doing it long enough to convince your mind that it works and making yourself think without a doubt there is always a bird listening. What a great video and podcast. Thanks guys!
Excellent point! We’ve talked about on the podcast that if you always move/act as though you KNOW there is a Turkey (or a deer) nearby you will hunt better.
The reason your gobbler is in the thickets is because that is where the breeding hens are living this time of year. Once the nesting season starts, the hens are going to seek the cutover or naturally thick areas that offer the best nesting. A gobbler knows where the hens stop to dust and wallow prior to going to the nest. The reason they go around and around those tickets is because hens are territorial and have different parts of the cutover that belong to them due to pecking order. The hens form dominance just like the gobblers, so the dominant hens are going to have the best nesting spots in that particular area. If you pay attention to dust bowls, tracks coming and going in and out of the areas, generally in the road beds because of the softer soil, you find those nesting/breeding homes. The gobblers are going to frequent as many of those nesting area entry points in day as possible to increase thier chances to breed. I grew up hunting my dad, Shorty Bigbee, Doug Camp, Mike Watts and Mr. Waters. They were students of the ways of turkeys and taught me a lot. Had a very fortunate upbringing. I have learned this deal with the nesting sights as I have spent my adult turkey hunting life hunting a lot more timber farmed lands than I did with my mentors prior the timber industry boom. I just heard you question about the gobbler being in the thicket and wanted give my two cents. I spend more time around those thicket in the month of April than anywhere in the woods. It is generally better from 730 to 11 o'clock than hunting right off the roost for me.
Mr. Ron used to walk all of us to death trying to keep up with him when I was young. He is a tall man and Mr. Camp nor Mike were over my height of 5'8. My daddy's nickname was Shorty, so go figure. We hunted in the Fall and Spring and both demanded waliking many miles. I can remember seeing Mr. Waters waiting at the top of the next ridge, looking at all of us approaching out of breath. I know he had to have been thinking"damn it, yall come on." He had legs like a giraffe and could cover the mountains like a mountain goat. I miss those days so much. Life was so much simpler and about one 100th of the amount of people hunting. It was a special time with vast numbers of turkeys to hunt.
I thought this was one of the best episodes you guys have had. People just need to realize how important it is to be around these legends while we can. Best thing about the internet is us young men getting access to these type men. Great podcast thanks guys!
This is my third turkey season and I haven't filled a tag yet but I've had some very successful hunts because I learned somethings my and gained confidence in my self so not giving up really hits home for me ✌️
They don’t make em like ole Doug and Coach anymore!! Met em both in Charlotte NWTF 1999 !!! Both were Genuine Gentleman!!! And Turkey Killers !!! Remember him and his hat too
Man y’all weren’t kidding, this one slid by me these past few weeks had just finished the recent deer podcast and y’all talked about how much of an affect this one had. You guys weren’t kidding! Excited to meet y’all at EcoWild in Mobile super stoked that you guys will be there, any idea who’s joining y’all yet?
Let me tell you something I've learned and I want you guys to remember this. Turkey's are very weary but not that smart. You'll drive yourself crazy over the years wondering what you did wrong and what you should have done but in reality, they're pretty unpredictable. Don't ever forget that. I first went in turkey hunting over 20 years ago and through the years, they'll make you scratch your head. Whatever you do, don't beat yourself up over turkey hunting. They are birds and they do some crazy stuff. They have extremely good eyesight but they are not that intelligent. You always leave the woods wondering what you could have done differently but sometimes there is no answer. Me and my dad would go around to Turkey hunting seminars when I was younger and you would always get information from experts but at the end of the day, I've learned that persistence is the key. You got to be in the woods. I will listen to Harold Knight, Doug Atkins and Alex Rutledge to name a few. They all give a little bit different advice. You know why? Turkey is doing predictable stuff and they all think they've got it figured out but at the end of the day, they spent a lot of time in the woods.
Yes I know but I’m old and can’t hear to good that’s why I asked I guess I’ll have to get someone to listen to it for me since I can’t get any help here
This video should be banned!!! You know how many birds are gonna bite the dust if people put these tactics and techniques to practice?! Hey that’s my kinda peopke right there. Wise legend of the woods right there. Turkey hunting is life!
You 2 are novice turkey hunters & no one is here to listen to your stories. I’m sorry but that’s the truth. This would have been a whole lot better if you let the old school turkey killer keep the floor.
Get yourself a Turkey Killin' PHD right here! This is one of those episodes that you watch from start to finish...then once it's done you immediately start it over again and really soak in the wealth of knowledge that Ron pours out here.
I purchased 2 of his calls and hoping to outsmart one of these "cigar smoker" public land birds next week.
How much was one of his calls?
@@ROCKHNTR $20 + $5 shipping
Dang y’all are knocking these turkey hunting guests out of the park. These guests are outstanding. Keep up the good work.
This was one great Video! - Bill/35 years of Turkey Hunting.
Dude, this guy just dropped more REAL knowledge than I've ever heard. It's about to be a bad day for a lot of turkeys.
I have also been shot turkey hunting which broke a tooth and left 42 pellets in my body still today. Thank God I survived! Thanks for sharing turkey information.
This is an incredible podcast. True master of the craft with young skilled turkey hunter who is equally or better skilled interviewer. Asked good questions and got out of the way, good job letting him talk and asking good questions to pull more out from him. This was refreshing. Masterful interview. 👍👍 very well done!
I have been hunting with Ron since 1990. He is an excellent turkey hunter and an even better man! His tube call is a killa. Good job guys
We are glad you enjoy Coach’s episode!
Thank you guys!! This was an EXCELLENT podcast with some great tips and tricks. Thank you guys and thank you Ron for sharing your knowledge! Honestly have to say thanks to learning the covert calling I was able to get my first Turkey on Friday! I will also be getting a tube and long box from Ron so thank you guys! Keep up the great content.
Thoroughly enjoyed this podcast. I learned how to turkey hunt with gentleman like coach Watters in the mid eighties while attending college in Scooba, Mississippi. To this day, I still hunt as I was taught. Thanks again for interviewing Coach Watters, I hope you learned from him as I have.
A lot of wisdom in this pod cast. On think that jogs my memory is Mr Dale Rohm telling me to be patient, that turkey has no where to be and will come to you when he's good and ready. I'm well in to my 60's now and there is just so much wisdom and understanding of the hunt, Thank you guy's!
What he said about picking a spot and hunting when the birds are quiet is the TRUTH! I always spent all day looking for a bird that would communicate until the spring after heart surgery I couldn’t hike for several months and I called in more birds that year than I ever have. I have been more consistent since because of what I was forced to learn out of necessity. The trick to making it work is doing it long enough to convince your mind that it works and making yourself think without a doubt there is always a bird listening. What a great video and podcast. Thanks guys!
Excellent point! We’ve talked about on the podcast that if you always move/act as though you KNOW there is a Turkey (or a deer) nearby you will hunt better.
The reason your gobbler is in the thickets is because that is where the breeding hens are living this time of year. Once the nesting season starts, the hens are going to seek the cutover or naturally thick areas that offer the best nesting. A gobbler knows where the hens stop to dust and wallow prior to going to the nest. The reason they go around and around those tickets is because hens are territorial and have different parts of the cutover that belong to them due to pecking order. The hens form dominance just like the gobblers, so the dominant hens are going to have the best nesting spots in that particular area. If you pay attention to dust bowls, tracks coming and going in and out of the areas, generally in the road beds because of the softer soil, you find those nesting/breeding homes. The gobblers are going to frequent as many of those nesting area entry points in day as possible to increase thier chances to breed. I grew up hunting my dad, Shorty Bigbee, Doug Camp, Mike Watts and Mr. Waters. They were students of the ways of turkeys and taught me a lot. Had a very fortunate upbringing. I have learned this deal with the nesting sights as I have spent my adult turkey hunting life hunting a lot more timber farmed lands than I did with my mentors prior the timber industry boom. I just heard you question about the gobbler being in the thicket and wanted give my two cents. I spend more time around those thicket in the month of April than anywhere in the woods. It is generally better from 730 to 11 o'clock than hunting right off the roost for me.
Absolutely wonderful podcast!!!!! Thank you so much for all of the great info Ron "Coach" Watters!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Mr. Ron used to walk all of us to death trying to keep up with him when I was young. He is a tall man and Mr. Camp nor Mike were over my height of 5'8. My daddy's nickname was Shorty, so go figure. We hunted in the Fall and Spring and both demanded waliking many miles. I can remember seeing Mr. Waters waiting at the top of the next ridge, looking at all of us approaching out of breath. I know he had to have been thinking"damn it, yall come on." He had legs like a giraffe and could cover the mountains like a mountain goat. I miss those days so much. Life was so much simpler and about one 100th of the amount of people hunting. It was a special time with vast numbers of turkeys to hunt.
I thought this was one of the best episodes you guys have had. People just need to realize how important it is to be around these legends while we can. Best thing about the internet is us young men getting access to these type men. Great podcast thanks guys!
Please please please do a pod cast on Hecs suits!! I love these things and they work!!
This is my third turkey season and I haven't filled a tag yet but I've had some very successful hunts because I learned somethings my and gained confidence in my self so not giving up really hits home for me ✌️
Great to listen to an ol Turkey man. Thank you
Wow. Maybe the Best time spent. This Guy ranks up there with all the Old School Legends.
Holy shit that owl call is amazing. He sold me on the brute hoot! Best sounding owl hooter i've heard by a long shot
Man what a great guy. A good dose of reality and good old fashioned work ethic. Great podcast.
Hey this was a dang good episode!! Enjoyed it fellas👊
My favorite episode! Should have a video of just his turkey room like a whitetail crib episode but call it Turkey Crib episode
Onecof the best interviews i have seen ❤
Good Job Coach. Thanks for the shout out. "Good Hootin' Makes 'Em Gobble "
Awesome video! Great knowledge and wisdom!
Fabulous absolutely Fabulous
Got a bunch of old Doug camp calls those are great
Great podcast and great guy!
I listened to the podcast first and tried that death call on a box call oh man a new favorite call on my arsenal
They don’t make em like ole Doug and Coach anymore!! Met em both in Charlotte NWTF 1999 !!! Both were Genuine Gentleman!!! And Turkey Killers !!! Remember him and his hat too
Exactly memories doest always mean killing. He said it best be in the woods enjoy being in there and if u are smart u will learn
Awesome podcast! Best one I have ever watched and I have watched a lot. How do you get one of his tube calls?
Sorry I was so interested in his calls I didn’t wait until the end. Got the number. Thanks
Man y’all weren’t kidding, this one slid by me these past few weeks had just finished the recent deer podcast and y’all talked about how much of an affect this one had. You guys weren’t kidding! Excited to meet y’all at EcoWild in Mobile super stoked that you guys will be there, any idea who’s joining y’all yet?
Yes! We will be announcing on a podcast soon!
@@thesouthernoutdoorsmen sweeeeeeeet super excited for it, thank you
Very interesting and learning. Where can I get one of his tube calls. Thanks
His contact info is in the description of the video. Just give Coach a call or shoot him and email to order one. Thanks for watching!
Let me tell you something I've learned and I want you guys to remember this. Turkey's are very weary but not that smart. You'll drive yourself crazy over the years wondering what you did wrong and what you should have done but in reality, they're pretty unpredictable. Don't ever forget that. I first went in turkey hunting over 20 years ago and through the years, they'll make you scratch your head.
Whatever you do, don't beat yourself up over turkey hunting. They are birds and they do some crazy stuff. They have extremely good eyesight but they are not that intelligent. You always leave the woods wondering what you could have done differently but sometimes there is no answer.
Me and my dad would go around to Turkey hunting seminars when I was younger and you would always get information from experts but at the end of the day, I've learned that persistence is the key. You got to be in the woods.
I will listen to Harold Knight, Doug Atkins and Alex Rutledge to name a few. They all give a little bit different advice. You know why? Turkey is doing predictable stuff and they all think they've got it figured out but at the end of the day, they spent a lot of time in the woods.
id love to have one of them strikers made from tigerwood
Great guest
Where do I find that wood call around his neck?
At least Jacob knows someone who can seal the deal on a turkey because he sure can’t! 😂 jk Jacob hang in there bud you’ll eventually get it done lol
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Where can i pick up one of his tube calls
Ron’s contact info is in the video description!
I went to school with Bill Zearing's son. Good family
great vid!! thanks!
The man knows of what he speaks.
How about all the call makers names and contact information that coach use
I want to know how long do you wait after you missed a bird to hunt him again?
Could you please tell me what model of Cody call that is
Not sure - I believe coach said he purchased it in the 1980s. It is a slate
at 1:18:00. the best advice. enjoy it.
us old guys know some stuff. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 it's great!
How do you get one of coach’s call
His contact information is in the show notes on the video
Yes I know but I’m old and can’t hear to good that’s why I asked I guess I’ll have to get someone to listen to it for me since I can’t get any help here
Where can I get one of those call tubes?
Ron’s contact info is in the video description!
I caught it at the end. Thanks
The doctor "patients" joke missed the mark 🤣
it's all up to the turkeys. when they're right, they're right.
What's Mr Ron's number I missed it
It’s in the description of the video.
This video should be banned!!! You know how many birds are gonna bite the dust if people put these tactics and techniques to practice?! Hey that’s my kinda peopke right there. Wise legend of the woods right there. Turkey hunting is life!
Well so much for that email address and phone number to try to get a call. I knew that was going to be a shit show.
"0ld School" ... ?
Yelp three times and put the call down ... !
You 2 are novice turkey hunters & no one is here to listen to your stories. I’m sorry but that’s the truth. This would have been a whole lot better if you let the old school turkey killer keep the floor.
We appreciate you watching the episode!
What a dick. It's literally their channel, their show, and their guests. 🤦🏻♂️
A guest is supposed to come hijack a show ? 🤣🤦🏻♂️. Someone is confused not to mention rude.
@@mattgohlke8216 I’d replace guest with subject matter expert. He is the show.
Damn good video boys lots of good info!!
We are glad you enjoyed it!