DSC Campfires with Larry Weishuhn

Well, serious whitetail hunting is just getting started. Larry talks a bit about his early season tactics, what’s worked for him in the past and what he’s “”got up his sleeve” for his first whitetail hunts of the year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Larry finally catches up with his longtime friend and fellow outdoor communicator, Ron Spomer, while both are at the Stealth Vision world headquarters and shooting range. Around the fire Ron and Larry broach numerous current issues, from wildlife conservation to sustaining populations, to what Ron has been up to recently as can also be found on his www.ronspomeroutdoors.com and his Ron Spomer You Tube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In his most recent extremely well written and interesting book, Palmetto Creek, Larry Chesney weaves an unforgettable tale about characters from South Carolina’s Low Country! Larry recently caught up with him to discuss not only Palmetto Creek but also “Rivers & Feathers” a new venture he’s involved in Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Larry finally has a chance to catch up with Dustin Warncke, who is responsible for producing “DSC’s Campfires with Larry Weishuhn” and getting it to the various platforms. In this rather unique campfire session, Larry and Dustin, talk about a multitude of topics from Dustin’s early outdoor experiences, to life lessons, to writing books and looking toward the future. To learn more about Dustin Warncke and the many things he is involved in and works with, you can do so by going to www.DustinsProjects.com (Books and Outdoor Content), www.HoggerBoys.com (Outdoor TV Show and Outdoor Podcast), and www.BusinessWithDustin.com (Websites, Marketing, Advertising, and Media Production Services). You can also call or text him directly at (512) 497-7674. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Larry catches up with long time friend/outfitter/guide/lodge owner/seminar speaker Randy Flannery to visit about hunting Maine's fall black bear in an area that produces monstrous bear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While in Blaine, Washington working in a knife project with Silver Stag Larry visited with Vineyard Max’s Paul Moor and Kurt England about how they got started, their background and the various great products they produce and market! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Larry recently sat down with Luke Clayton, with whom he does a weekly radio show, podcast and digital TV show to visit about fishing small ponds, stock tanks and stream. Luke provides special insight to catching fish in these type waters, and they briefly discuss their soon to be released new book, POOR MAN’S GRIZZLY. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Larry finally gets an opportunity to once again catch up with Gary Roberson with Burnham Brothers Game Calls to visit with Gary about his revolutionary Freq call and his recent calling successes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While attending the Texas Outdoor Writers Association annual gathering Larry had the opportunity to spend time with Chester Moore, editor, writer, radio personality, podcaster who is extremely knowledgeable about all wildlife, and spends much of his time working with youngsters. In this episode Chester and Larry discuss such whitetail species as the Carmen Mountains Whitetail and Avery Island Whitetails, plus a whole lot more about wildlife. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DSC plays a major role in wildlife conservation. During this visit with DSC’s Corey Mason, Corey and Larry talk about some of the recent development involving DSC’s efforts in both North America and abroad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DSC’s Executive Director, Corey Mason, wears many hats in his position of helping lead one of the world’s most influential wildlife conservation organizations in the world, recently Larry caught up with Corey to visit about many topics including DSC’s temporary convention move to Atlanta, Georgia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Larry catches up with American Outdoor News’ Chris Avena to visit about Chris’ highly successful and popular American Outdoors digital publication, as well as a few others things in this joint interview between friends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canadian outdoor communicator extraordinaire, Brad Fenson vists with Larry around the campfire to discuss numerous wildlife issues but also about their recent black bear hunt together! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Larry recently returned from a fabulous black bear hunt in Alberta with GrandSlam Hunting Adventures, Ltd. as a guest of Mark Sidelinger and his MediaDirect Creative company. In this week's episode the tells about the monstrous bear he took while on the hunt, and how he happened to be able to take this extremely wary bear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During the past several years Larry and Sam Old have been corresponding about managing wildlife. In this episode the two discuss the importance of managing habitats, predators and the benefits of doing so properly! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Opre is one of todays top wildlife conservation outdoor communicators who recently began filming and producing some of the most highly and critically-rated and award-winning documentaries about wildlife conservation and the role wildlife and hunting play in the perpetuation of all wildlife species and the long-associated lifestyles dealing with hunting, specifically through his recent films "Killing the Shepherd" based on an indigenous African community and "The Last Keeper" about what is currently happening in Scotland, where wildlife, hunting and the outdoor lifestyle are being threatened. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Larry talks to those assembled for the 2024 DSC Oklahoma Chapter banquet. He covers considerable ground about hunting, adventure and the true value of being a member of the Dallas Safari Club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hutch On Hunting Once again the roles are a bit reversed as Larry is a guest of his friend Bruce Hutcheon’s “Hutch On Hunting” podcast. Between the two of them they cover considerable ground about hunting and wildlife conservation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The arid western Texas mountains are home to substantial herds of aoudad “sheep”. This week Larry visits with Jackie Murphy, guide for Wildlife Systems also known as “ Mr. Aoudad”, and Dr. Mike Arnold, wildlife conservationist about hunting aoudad and the role they play in Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Larry has been a weekly regular on Luke Clayton radio show since about 2007. They also do a weekly podcast for Sporting Classics Magazine, Campfire Talk with Luke and Larry", serve as co-hosts on "A Sportsman's Life" the digital TV show, and write books together as well. In this episode Larry and Luke visit about about of their recent "goings-on", talk about wild hogs and wild hog recipes, and a few other outdoor topics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Larry has been fortunate to have been associated with the digital publications, specifically North American Deer Hunter and North American Outdoorsman since their inception, working with editor/owner Bill Brod. In this episode Bill discusses with Larry their publications but also some of the things we as those who love the outdoors can do to perpetuate the outdoor lifestyle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of Larry’s favorite outdoor destinations is the Choctaw Hunting Lodge in southeastern Oklahoma, owned by the Choctaw Nation. During today’s campfire Larry sits down with Dusty Vickrey, hunting manager, to visit about the Choctaw Hunting Lodge’s great hTitle: Choctaw Hunting Lodge’s Dusty Vickrey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Larry's role is reversed, as Mike Kulhkin, host of Beards Creek Adventures asks the questions for an episode of his podcast.. Mike graciously is allowing Larry to use that interview as an episode of DSC's Campfires with Larry Weishuhn. Think you may find some of Larry's answers interesting! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recently Larry had an opportunity to visit with Dr. John McCall and Joe Cunningham with Stealth Vision about their revolutionary new rifle scopes, which are setting a new standard in both the hunting and long range shooting arena! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back in late 2015 Samuel Old and Larry started emailing each other regarding whitetail deer management programs and techniques they employed as well as exchanging thoughts about food plots and a few hunting stories. Around this campfire Sam and Larry talk about some of the things they both have learned about whitetail, wild turkeys and even black bear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During the last three months Larry has been visiting with many hunters including at the annual DSC Convention and Outdoor Expo. In doing so he was asked many hunting and wildlife management questions. Around today's campfire he addresses three of those including food plots, moose and Coues whitetail hunting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Randy Flannery is known world-wide for his abilities to track giant North Woods whitetails. Around today’s campfires he talks with Larry about things he learned from his grandfather as a youngster and how he continued honing his skills as a guide and serious deer hunter. Tips, stories and a whole lot more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim Bequette long editor for SHOOTING TIMES magazine and Jim Block have been friends since grade school, and that's where they first talked about some day hunting buffalo with rifles just like the buffalo hunters did back in the 1800's. That opportunity finally came recently on the Choctaw Hunting Lodge, property owned by the Choctaw Nation, in southeastern Oklahoma. It was there Larry caught up with while they hunted buffalo with their .45-70 Shllo Sharsp rifles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a recent trip to the Choctaw Hunting Lodge in Oklahoma owned by the Choctaw Nation Larry had a chance to visit with Matt Gamble who heads up the wildlife conservation program for the Choctaw Nation talking about such species as eastern wild turkeys, black bear, whitetail deer, as as bats and butterflies, as well recruitment of hunters on tribal lands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Brantley wears many hats in the outdoor world, from magazine editor and columnist for such publications as Petersen’s HUNTING to the editor of Realtree.com, to guiding and many point between. This around the campfire he and Larry cover a multitude of topics particularly about hunting whitetails to getting others into the field, including WIll’s son Anse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recently there has been renewed interest in hunting with handguns. Larry recently caught up with Ryan Hoover, the executive director of Handgun Hunters International, and organization which promote hunting with handguns. During this Campfire session Ryan and Larry talk about getting started hunting with handguns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After spending several fabulous days at the 2024 DSC Convention and Outdoor Expo Larry is thinking about the future and some of the hunts he has planned for 2024. While attending "DSC" he visited with many fellow hunters/conservationists, some of whom had questions about hunts, guns, ammo, optics and where to go for various species. In this episode Larry touches on some of those questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While attending the recent DSC Convention and Hunting Expo Larry had the opportunity to visit many people, including a considerable number who asked various hunting, shooting and wildlife conservation questions, as well as questions about future episodes. In this episode Larry provides some answers but also sets the stage for the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Larry is often asked to serve as an after-dinner speaker at wildlife oriented banquets and events. Recently he spoke at the Lee County Wildlife Association Annual Banquet held in Giddings, Texas, an evening event attended by nearly 700 people. He thought his talk might make an interesting podcast episode, one where he told a few humorous hunting stories and the like. Hope you enjoy it as much as those who attended. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A hunting trip to Africa to explore Tanzania’s wildlife, terrain and people greatly opened not only Sue Tidwell's eyes but her heart as well. Although having grown up in a hunting family, she never really grasped the importance of hunting in conservation not only of wildlife and habitat the the role it plays for the people of Africa until she accompanied her husband on an African hunting safari. Around today’s campfire, Larry visits with Ms. Tidwell about what lead her to write her extremely popular “Cries of the Savanna” and why it is an important read for hunter and non-hunter, alike! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Mike Arnold, book author, outdoor and gun writer, world traveler and more important to Larry, a dear friend with tremendous knowledge about hunting and wildlife conservation. Larry and Mike discuss among a wide field of other topics his recent hunt to Sweden for Europe’s iconic roe deer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luke Clayton and Larry beyond being friends/hunting/fishing partners do a weekly radio show, weekly podcasts including "Catfish Radio" and "CampTalk with Luke and Larry" for Sporting Classics Daily, as well as a weekly digital TV show "A Sportsman's Life" on CarbonTV. This week Larry and Luke discuss the 2024 DSC Convention, as well a Luke's interest in hunting with a muzzleloader, as well a a few other topics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Johnnie Hudman and Larry have been friends since the latter third of the last century, going back to a time when Johnnie was the wildlife/hunt manager on the famed Nail Ranch. Recently at the invitation of Johnnie and the owners of the Buffalo 4 Ranch the two had the opportunity to reunite, talk about old times, but also about the fabulous whitetail management and hunting program on the Buffalo 4 Ranch. Sit back and enjoy two old friends talking around the campfire! Photo of Johnnie and Larry with Larry's buck taken on the Buffalo 4 Ranch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Johnnie Hudman and Larry have been friends since the latter third of the last century, going back to a time when Johnnie was the wildlife/hunt manager on the famed Nail Ranch. Recently at the invitation of Johnnie and the owners of the Buffalo 4 Ranch the two had the opportunity to reunite, talk about old times, but also about the fabulous whitetail management and hunting program on the Buffalo 4 Ranch. Sit back and enjoy two old friends talking around the campfire! Photo of Johnnie and Larry with Larry's buck taken on the Buffalo 4 Ranch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim Bequette and Larry go back over 30 years, to a time when Jim was the editor of SHOOTING TIMES and Larry was staff. Over the years they've shared numerous hunting and other adventures together including a recent whitetail hunt with Heart of Texas Outfitters. As the hunt has grown to a close Larry and Jim sit down with Jesse Baird with Avient, a company that produces many outdoor products including a new one which Jim and Jesse allude to regarding revolutionary rifle barrels. Photo is of Jim with his buck and the rifle they discussed in the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the beginning days of 2024 Larry sits down long at the campfire to discuss some of the things he's looking forward to in the new year, from hunting with old friends to exploring new country, as well, as briefly mentioning some of the guests he'll have with him around the campfire this coming year, to his new www.larryweishuhn.net website and what will be found there. The future around the campfire indeed looks great for 2024! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christmas beyond its religious aspects will like opening day of hunting season will always be a special time, and one that evokes great memories of the past. When Larry’s two daughters were young, Christmas vacation met going hunting and spending outdoors with their Dad. When four grandsons and on granddaughter came on the scene, Christmas vacation from school and even college meant getting to hunt with their Papo. In this Christmas episode Larry talks about some of those years past, but that will never be forgotten. Larry also addresses some plans for the future which of course involve attending the 2024 DSC Annual Convention and Outdoor Expo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Larry heads back to a Columbian Blacktail deer hunt he did back in August on the Steinbeck Vineyard near Paso Robles, a truly unique hunt, but also where he was able to sit down with fellow writer Fred Mastison and Ken Perrotte, as well as Mossberg’s Linda Powell. Their discussion covers a lot of ground but centers around their hunt, which was unlike any other either Fred, Ken or Larry had ever done. The discussion also cover guns, ammo and some wildlife issues and solutions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recently Larry caught up with his cousin and friend, Herman Brune, and while together the recorded one of Herman’s popular “From the Camphouse” shows, while Larry at the same time recorded the show as part of this podcast episode. During an extended discussion Larry and Herman covered a tremendous amount of “wildlife conservation ground” including visiting about the North American Model of Game Management and other wildlife topics. Discussed to are how to get more people interested in the outdoors and again creating an interest in outdoor writing. Much good discsussion, but also a bit of shenanigans, that happens whenever Larry gets with Herman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over the years as a professional wildlife biologist and hunter/conservationist Larry has had the opportunity to meet and get to know some truly great people. One such person is Ron Porter, who Larry met on a hillside in the early 1970’s while on a desert mule deer hunt in New Mexico’s Southern Lincoln National Forest. Larry was then a biologist for the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department and Porter a Game Warden for the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish. From that first meeting they became dear friends and soon started hunting together. Now retired from both the NMDGF and his taxidermy shop, Larry recently had a chance to again catch up with Ron and get him to talk about some of his adventures, from absolutely scary to downright humorous. Sit back and enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Larry sits around his campfire talking of past hunts and the many things he is thankful for. Thanksgiving week truly is a time to reflect upon the past and present. It is a time to remember old friends, recall past hunts, favorite guns and to continue making plans with friends and family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In last week’s podcast episode Larry sat down with his long time friend Jim Bequette to discuss their earlier years with SHOOTING TIMES magazine, when Larry first started writing for the publication and then became a member of the staff, serving as the Hunting Editor. In this Part 2 episode Jim and Larry continue their discussion talking about past hunts and “characters” the met over the years, numerous of who were on staff or wrote for outdoor publications at the time, as well as talking about guns, loads, optics they have used in the past when hunting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim Bequette and Larry go back to the previous century, when Jim was the editor of SHOOTING TIMES and Larry had just started writing for the publication as a staff writer, serving as the hunting editor. Over the years they have shared numerous adventures and Jim like Larry has hunted pretty much of the world. During this long-distance campfire Larry and Jim talk about past hunts, and about old friends of long ago, including about such outdoor legends as Skeeter Skelton, Bob Milek, Bill Jordan and others. Great stories and reminiscing of past hunts and greats of the past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is rather unique in many ways, not only does Dan Ladd interview Larry for an article about whitetail deer and deer hunting he's writing for New York Outdoor News, Larry also has the opportunity to visit with Dan Ladd about hunting in New York, home to some surprisingly excellent hunting, particularly once west of the influence of New York City. During the visit Larry and Dan Talk about various hunting techniques,changes they have seen in hunting during the past fifty years. Great information but also fun listening... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeremy Mallette, creator of the extremely popular www.internationalsportsman.com website which keeps outdoor enthusiasts informed regarding all things having to do with hunting and fishing, as well as the latest products, has now entered a new arena of highlighting specific destinations, but only those visited by him personally. In this “campfire” visit he tells of his recent trip to South Africa, the outfitter he hunted with, animals hunted and the pure adventure of being in Africa. Great information regarding animals hunted and what he successfully used Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices