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Oregon County Commissioner Jake Parker joins Alex Rutledge to discuss the critical tax base crisis facing southern Missouri counties with large National Forest holdings. Learn how 106,000 acres of federal land in Oregon County generates minimal tax revenue, threatening local schools and infrastructure. Jake explains the Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) problem, salvage timber sales at $1,100/acre, and the grassroots resolution movement to increase federal contributions from 25% to 50%. Plus: Turkey season scouting tips, Mississippi hunting stories, and Jake's authentic Louisiana crawfish boil recipe.

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• Introduction & Local Sports Update (1:21)
• Meet Jake Parker - From Mississippi to Missouri (9:50)
• National Forest Tax Base Crisis (15:49)
• School Funding & PILT Payments (19:43)
• Impact on Communities & Resolution Movement (23:50)
• Turkey Hunting Season Preview (34:39)
• Cooking Crawfish Southern Style (42:07)

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Join Alex Rutledge and Red Bone on American Roots Outdoors as they dive deep into the art of turkey hunting and vocalization techniques. In this comprehensive episode, you'll learn essential turkey calling methods including tree calls, clucks, purrs, cutting, and aggressive calling strategies. Alex shares expert tips on setting up for success, reading turkey behavior, understanding the pecking order, and communicating effectively with both gobblers and hens. Plus, hear exciting hunting stories, local sports updates, cooking recipes for wild turkey, and discussions about conservation efforts. Whether you're a seasoned hunter or just starting out, this episode is packed with practical knowledge to help you close the deal on your next gobbler. Featuring special segments on 12 Point Hunting Blinds, Eagle Seed food plots, and Wise Eye cameras

• 0:00 - Introduction & Tree Calling Basics
• 2:09 - Local Events & Sports Update
• 10:26 - Setting Up on a Roosted Turkey
• 10:48 - Aggressive Calling & Pecking Order
• 13:54 - Locating Turkeys & Reading Gobblers
• 19:11 - Controlling the Turkey & Finishing Techniques
• 24:31 - Diaphragm Calls & The M150
• 31:05 - Turkey Hunting Story - The Church Hunt
• 35:52 - Dealing with Fence-Hanging Turkeys
• 38:46 - Wild Turkey Recipes & Cooking Tips

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Join Alex Rutledge and Red Bone from American Roots Outdoors for an in-depth masterclass on turkey hunting. Learn essential turkey vocalizations including tree calls, fly-down cackles, clucks, yelps, and cutting techniques. Discover expert strategies for calling hung-up gobblers, handling multi-bird scenarios, and mastering diaphragm calls. Plus, hear Alex's unforgettable story of his first turkey at age 14, and get Red Bone's recipe for delicious turkey fajitas. Perfect for both beginners and experienced hunters looking to improve their calling skills before turkey season.

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• Introduction & Current Events (0:00)
• Turkey Vocalizations Overview (10:00)
• Hen Calls from the Roost (12:30)
• Tree Calls & Fly Down Cackles (14:00)
• Clucking, Yelping & Cutting (17:00)
• Advanced Calling Techniques (19:00)
• Hung-Up Gobblers Strategy (21:30)
• Multi-Bird Scenarios (24:30)
• Diaphragm Call Mastery (25:30)
• Memorable Turkey Hunts (28:00)
• Alex's First Turkey Story (30:00)
• Hunting Heritage & Conservation (33:30)
• Turkey Fajitas Recipe (39:00)

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