Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World Podcast

Kick off Bass Pro Shops 6th annual Legends of Golf with Tournament Director Kirk Elmquist, plus guests from two of the benefiting charities for this year's event; Shelby Stephenson, Public Relations Manager for the Wonders of Wildlife Museum and Aquarium, and College of the Ozarks President Dr. Jerry Davis. 

It's turkey season, so this show is going to focus on America’s greatest Big Game bird, the wild turkey. Host Rob Keck spends the entire show getting a lesson in turkey calling from the only caller to have won every major turkey calling championship of our time, RedHead Pro Hunter, Walter Parrott, sharing the best calling tips and demonstrations that you can use this season, and the strategies to make you a better turkey hunter. 

Tony Schoonen, Chief of Staff for the Boone and Crockett Club, shares the details of their upcoming 30th Big Game Awards, and Karen Butler, President of "Shoot Like a Girl", talks about her company dedicated to growing the number of women who participate in shooting sports by empowering them with confidence. Finally, Bass Pro Shops Communications Manager Katie Mitchell has the latest updates on happenings at Bass Pro and Cabela's stores nationwide. 

The spotlight is on youth and safety, with three outstanding guests from the National Shooting Sports Foundation, including President Joe Bartozzi, Managing Director of Marketing and Communications Bill Dunn, and Senior Director of Communications Bill Brassard, discussing how to increase the number of target shooters and hunters while promoting firearms safety, and they'll share the details of Project Childsafe, encouraging safe handling and storage practices for 20 years as the industry’s flagship gun safety program. 

With spring turkey and fishing seasons in full swing, meet four outstanding guests; Jenny West, the Executive Director of The Wildlife Foundation of Virginia and Bob Duncan, Executive Director for the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, talking about the Old Dominion One Shot Turkey Hunt, plus Executive Director of the Kansas Governor’s One Shot Turkey Hunt, Janet Post, and rounding out the show is the winner of this year's Geico Bassmaster Classic, Ott Defoe, sharing the thrill and excitement of his big win. 

It's turkey season over much of the southern US, with other states opening up later this month, so this show is going to focus on America’s greatest Big Game bird, the wild turkey. Host Rob Keck spends the entire show getting a lesson in turkey calling from the only caller to have won every major turkey calling championship of our time, RedHead Pro Hunter, Walter Parrott, sharing the best calling tips and demonstrations that you can use this season, and the strategies to make you a better turkey hunter. 

The focus is on the 2019 Geico Bassmaster Classic, the Super Bowl of Bass Fishing, taking place this weekend in Knoxville, Tennessee. Hear from public relations trio Maurice Bowen, Amanda Popp and Rick Emmitt as they discuss Bass Pro's relationship with the Classic, the pro teams, and the boats they depend on, and meet 3 of the biggest names in fishing, and favorites in this year's competition; Ott Defoe, Kevin VanDam, and Edwin Evers. 

Spend some time with the fourth generation of a true institution in the outdoor world; Buck Knives CEO and Chairman, CJ Buck, discussing the vast array of uses for knives and what to consider when choosing one, the latest products, the impact of recent and pending knife legislation, and much more.  

It's all about fly fishing; how to prepare, the gear you’ll need, places to go, and more! Hall of Fame angler and the host of The Pursuit Channel's award-winning "Fly Rod Chronicles", Curtis Fleming, shares his wealth of knowledge and fun experiences out on the water. Plus, Bass Pro Communications Manager Katie Mitchell details the latest happenings at Bass Pro and Cabela's stores nationwide. 

Featuring Bass Pro Founder Johnny Morris, country star John Anderson, NASCAR legend Richard Childress, Simon Roosevelt, Glenn Olson, David Yarnold, Ed Carter, Jeff Crane, and Megan Morris, this show is live from the 2019 National Audubon Society Gala in New York City honoring Johnny Morris.