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In this episode we discuss a very successful turkey hunt down at Rancho Bandido on opening weekend 2022. Enjoy! Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source

In this episode we discuss tips that might help beat the high corn prices we are seeing. They probably aren’t going down anytime soon so get creative to save some $$$. Enjoy. Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source

With turkey season approaching we thought we’d reply a tips episode dealing with hunting with kids. Enjoy! Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source

With deer season over and turkey season still some time out, these winter doldrums are the perfect time to take it to those hogs. We discuss basics about their life cycles and the reasons to take out as many as possible. Sharpen your blades and narrow your sights! Enjoy! Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source

In this episode we talk water. So if you’re thirsty, settle in and enjoy! Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source

Level Up Your Hunting Game & Join The Cause! Help preserve small town Texas hunting culture and become a more successful hunter by learning the best ways to squeeze the most out of your budget and precious time out in the field. Welcome to the Feed Bandit Podcast! In this episode we have a little fun with spam email from Dr. John Edward, talk about protein and spring rains… Source

Level Up Your Hunting Game & Join The Cause! Help preserve small town Texas hunting culture and become a more successful hunter by learning the best ways to squeeze the most out of your budget and precious time out in the field. Welcome to the Feed Bandit Podcast! In this episode we review our fall hunting season, enjoy! Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source

Level Up Your Hunting Game & Join The Cause Help preserve small town Texas hunting culture and become a more successful hunter by learning the best ways to squeeze the most out of your budget and precious time out in the field. Howdy folks, welcome back to the Feed Bandit Podcast and best wishes for a happy and prosperous 2022! We wanted to start the year with a tribute to a great man… Source

Level Up Your Hunting Game & Join The Cause Help preserve small town Texas hunting culture and become a more successful hunter by learning the best ways to squeeze the most out of your budget and precious time out in the field. Welcome to the Feed Bandit Podcast! Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source

In this episode Corn Bandit discusses dove the current dove season and how they did on opening weekend. Don’t forget to fill your feeders with corn from your local feed store, enjoy! Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source

In this episode we discuss an article detailing the explosion of the deer population in the northeast specifically in the urban areas. How cool would it be to be a hired gun to cull them? We then discuss Texas Parks & Wildlife’s Hunt Texas August 2021 email edition which discusses the hunting forecast for dove and a reminder to enter into the Big Time Texas Hunts drawings. Enjoy! Source

In this episode we talk poo shoes for retiring dogs, how the weather this summer is going to affect our fall hunting conditions and seeing as how we’re in Texas our thoughts on the inevitable demise of the Big 12. Enjoy! Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source

In this episode Corn Bandit walks us through the results of the latest deer protein test. This time we compared Double Down to West Feeds in a much different scenario and some interesting lessons were learned. Check out our detailed blog about the test here: https://feedbandit.com/battle-of-the-deer-protein-brands-double-down-vs-west-feeds/. Let us know your thoughts, we’d love to hear them! Enjoy! Source

El Bandido returns! And Corn Bandit discusses a new protein feed trial that is sure to shake up hunting. Enjoy! Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source

In this episode, Corn Bandit continues talkin’ Texas turkey and this time focuses on Calls and what/how to use them as well as how he ensures finding location success. As always, let us know your thoughts. We’d love to hear from you. Support your local feed store! Tune in and enjoy! Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source

In this episode, Corn Bandit talks Texas turkey and focuses on Jakes and what to look out for as well as how he successfully uses decoys. As always, let us know your thoughts. We’d love to hear from you. Support your local feed store! Tune in and enjoy! Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source

Corn Bandit give a great weekend in review where he got a lot of good ranch work done that will pay dividends in the future. Enjoy! Cedar Fish Habitat Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source

In this episode, Corn Bandit talks more about how Texas’ fisheries, wildlife and habitats were all affected differently by winter storms. The two articles he referenced are below. Enjoy! https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/other-sports/2021/02/27/how-did-texas-fisheries-wildlife-and-habitats-hold-up-in-winter-storms-early-reports-arent-so-encouraging/ https://www.texasmonthly.com/travel/ Source

In this episode Corn Bandit talks about the crazy freezing weather we’ve had down here in Texas and how some of the wildlife has been faring. It’s been a while since we’ve had weather like this, in fact neither Corn Bandit nor El Bandido have seen it in their 40 years on this planet. We hope you and your loved ones are OK and your wildlife made it through, maybe just a little more resilient. Source

In this episode of the Feed Bandit Podcast we talk about a young hunter’s unexpected first big game animal, trying out some new duck decoys and some planned ranch management for the beginning of the year. You can find the articles mentioned here: The Basics of Using Deer Feed The Hunter’s Guide to Supplemental Feeding Have a listen and enjoy! As always, let us know what you think by… Source

In this episode we continue our discussion rethinking how we care for our venison. In particular we comment on a passage that insists on a distinction between “hunting” and “harvesting”. It’s interesting and may make you think. Have a listen and enjoy! As always, let us know what you think by emailing us. Thanks! Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source

In this episode we discuss how our deer and duck hunting has gone. How’s your season going? Please let us know! Enjoy! Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source

In this episode of the Feed Bandit Podcast ole Corn Bandit gives a review of how deer and duck season has started down at Rancho Bandido. The heat and wind didn’t keep a lid on things too bad as has been the case many times in the past this early in the season. Looks to be a good omen for the remainder of the season (fingers crossed!) so we should have some good stories to tell when it’s all… Source

Well it’s finally here! A year has gone by and regular rifle season in Texas has finally arrived to help distract us from all the crazy and change our focus to back out in the field. As you know this wonderful time of year means great fun and great stories will be coming out of this weekend for sure. In this episode of the Feed Bandit Podcast we talk about fond memories from opening days… Source

It’s almost here! Regular rifle season in Texas that is and that means the possibility of venison on our plates and in our freezer. For those of you who’ve already started whether it is with a bow or on a MLDP land, we hope you’ve had some great success. If so, send us your pics! In this episode of the Feed Bandit Podcast we continue our study into caring for our venison once we make that… Source

In this episode of the Feed Bandit Podcast we are excited to roll out our first “Corn Bandit Consult” with podcast listener Joseph from South Texas. He recently bought a great piece of land down south of San Antonio that he wants to manage for hunting and cattle. The catch is it’s almost a blank canvas of land and he wanted a little help in strategizing where to start and what to do. Source

In this episode Corn Bandit discusses more dove hunting results and tips and he reviews a good article about prepping for deer season. You can find the article he references here: https://www.ntxe-news.com/artman/publish/article_121320.shtml. Let us know how your season’s going so far at feedbandit.com. We’d love to hear it! Enjoy! Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source

In this episode we talk more about dove hunting so far and recap some lessons learned as well as discuss a little bit about deer season fast approaching with archery starting the first weekend of October where we hunt in Texas. Let us know what you think! Email us or leave us a voicemail with any comments, questions or recommended topics you like us to discuss. We’d really appreciate it! Enjoy. Source

In this episode since we are getting closer to deer season we thought it would be good to have a refresher on some things starting with how we care for our venison. This is the beginning of a series that discusses one of those things that is not emphasized as much as getting that trophy or preparing your land ahead of time but it is so important to getting a good meal out of your meat. Source

In this episode we talk about our first two weekends of dove hunting along with a teal hunt. We lament the timing of a bunch of rain right at the beginning of dove season where we are. Murphy’s Law especially after a long, dry summer. It was a blast anyway, as always with friends. How’s your dove and teal season going? Let us know! Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source

In this episode of the Feed Bandit Podcast we talk about “The most wonderful time of the year!”, that being the opening of dove season which heralds in the start of hunting down here in Texas. We’re excited to get out into the field as we’re sure you are too! So listen along and get fired up. Good luck this season. Please let us know how your opening weekend went and any subsequent hunts. Source

In this episode Corn Bandit comments on an article he found about Waterfowl and learns some interesting new stuff that could help us all out in the field. Enjoy! Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source

As you know we’ve been harping on how now is the time to get out and do the work needed to prepare for the coming fall season and we imagine for some of you that means re-vamping your blinds. They’ve been sitting out there getting hammered throughout the up and down seasons over the years so no doubt they probably need some maintenance work each year. Well if you’ve been needing to retire a… Source

In this episode Jimmy rides solo and discussed an article he ran across at Realtree about the venison in your freezer and some interesting ideas around that dreaded freezer burn that no doubt we’ve all experienced. We work too hard doing all the things we need to do to give us the best chance at a successful hunt hoping to enjoy the bounty of our work only to reach into our freezer to find that… Source

In this episode we celebrate this year’s American Secession Day by discussing another possible controversy surrounding “liberating” pigs from the burden of destroying farmer’s crops and people’s property. But not just that but doing it at night, with night vision or thermal and using the much maligned and “evil” assault rifle. We’ve heard some rumblings against this practice so we try to get… Source

In this episode of the Feed Bandit Podcast we discuss a debate/question/controversy that’s centered around what is the best deer protein on the market. Since we’re not wildlife biologists or anything fancy like that we decided we’d focus on the issue from a slightly different angle: what protein product out there would a deer prefer to eat? So we’ve decided to break out the ‘ole trusty Feed… Source

In this episode of the Feed Bandit Podcast we continued our series, Campfire Stories, where we read and comment on a story called, “Last Shell In The Rifle”, about a Polar Bear hunt in times past. It’s a little off the beaten path for the podcast since we haven’t discussed polar bears or really any modern day hunting way up north. We’d love to be able to just see that majestic land up there… Source

In this episode of the Feed Bandit Podcast we talk about what should be on our ranch to-do list now that the heat is here and it’s only going to get hotter and stick around for a while. With no major hunting season going on (hogs beware!) we turn our sights to ranch maintenance and game management. We discuss supplemental feeding, water conservation and supplementation… Source

In this episode the guys have Adam Whitehead, owner of Sportsman’s Box, back on the podcast to catch up and talk about what’s new at his company. They’ve done a lot of amazing things over the last year improving the value even more in their Discovery Boxes with amazing new gear and they’ve added a few special perks for those that are members. Adam gives us a sneak peek into their Insider… Source

In this episode, is it true the Corn Bandit changes his name? Say it ain’t so! He may have to after the turkey season he’s had. He recounts his last weekend to hunt turkey and the success he had on a good, young gobbler. We also discuss the runnin’ jake harvest his brother-in-law had. Unfortunately Jimmy didn’t get out to the turkey field this season due to the dang virus that shall not be… Source

In this episode we are starting a new series we’ll call “Campfire Stories” where we’ll recount some of the most interesting and exciting hunting stories we’ve read or heard. In this one we start with a story called “A Bearded Legend” from the book, The Greatest Hunting Stories Ever Told. This is one we would consider to be a Turkey Odyssey rather than just a normal hunt. We invite you to pull up… Source

In this episode we conclude our youth turkey hunting series with a great success! Corn Bandit was able to guide his daughter to harvest her first turkey. Everything came together in this hunt and there was even some other unexpected visitors that miraculously didn’t ruin the hunt. Amazingly enough the turkey’s gobbling actually scared them off! Too bad they weren’t going after them as well. Source

In this episode we are honored to speak with Kenneth Sharber, owner and operator of the Muy Grande Deer Contest and Country Store in Freer, TX (https://www.muygrandevillage.com/). We discuss the Muy Grande Deer Contest in detail, the oldest deer contest in the world. We talk about its history being started by Leonel Garza back in 1965 and how it’s grown into being considered the granddaddy of all… Source

In this episode we continue our discussion about turkey hunting with kids and how to help them out in the field. Richard recaps how his weekend went hunting with his daughter and her new .410 which we talked about in the previous episode. You’ll want to check out the video (https://youtu.be/GGfTIMeRhNU) he made while out in the field where he gives a few tips to set up your youngster for turkey… Source

In this episode we continue our “Inside our gear bags” series by discussing Corn Bandit’s recent purchase of a Stevens Model 301 Turkey .410 Shotgun for his daughter for this upcoming spring turkey season. We discuss his initial observations when they tested it out on the gun range and why he feels it will be a perfect youth shotgun. They’ll be giving it its first use in the field this upcoming… Source

In this somewhat melancholy episode of the Feed Bandit podcast we discuss all the crazy stuff going on in the world, the virus, the economy and such and how it might affect hunting. Luckily for us we’re hunters and we do have a freezer stocked with free range meat. We try to bring some calm and hope to the situation and we’ll continue to do so with all our podcasts going forward. Source

In this episode we speak with Terry Koehler, owner of Dove Gear (dove-gear.com) and creator of The Ultimate Bird Vest (https://dove-gear.com/products/the-ultimate-bird-vest). In it Terry discusses how his passion for dove hunting drove him to solve many of the problems we as bird hunters face when we use the traditional vests and belts that are on the market today. We’re sure you’ll relate to… Source

In this episode, recorded on March 2nd, Richard rides solo ’cause Jimmy had a daughter on this day, Texas Independence Day! He tackles some of your listener mail answering some of the most common questions we’ve gotten so far. Don’t forget, if you have a question or comment please let us know at feedbanditpodcast.com. Enjoy! Stock media provided by Artmuns / Pond5 … Source

We talk a lot about hunting the native Whitetail Deer but let’s not forget about the other beautiful animals out there that make up a category called exotics. Per TPWD, the term exotic “refers to medium to large sized non-indigenous or non-native mammals and birds that landowners have introduced onto ranches and properties in either a confined or free-ranging status. The first release of exotics… Source

Now that we’re in the off-season with deer and the other fall hunting seasons behind us and turkey in front of us, down at Rancho Bandido it’s ranch management time! There are projects galore but one of the most important things at the top of our list is water. We try to make sure we have ways to conserve as much of that liquid life from the sky during the spring ’cause you never know what… Source