Speak The Language

One this episode Jordan talks with our friend, Keith polk and discusses the challenges of Logging in the south. Keith, also tells some great stories about time in the woods hunting!

This episode contains stories from deer hunts during the Midwest whitetail rut in November.  As well as discussions around the noticeable differences between whitetails in the southeastern U.S versus the midwest. Of course, Jordan nor I are biologists, but it makes us wonder sometimes if they are even the same subspecies of deer. Check it out! 

This week we discuss how and why hunting and fishing always gets portrayed so poorly and inaccurately on mainstream TV shows. Also some news updates on people using AI to get hunting info, another lightning caused hunting casualty, and pogie boats in the gulf. Check it out! 

This week Lake shares the story of his latest public land deer hunting success, which spirals into a bigger conversation about how much the perspectives on deer hunting has changed and shifted in the past decade. There is also conversation about hunting products that make us mad, and trying to decide what to hunt during the month of November. Check it out!   for more info on Ag Up Equipment go here: http://agup.com/  for more info on Southern Ag Credit go here: https://southernagcredit.com/ 

News updates- including the alleged black bear attack in Arkansas, an interesting fact about deer antler size in Mississippi, and the roadless rule including the Ambler road project in Alaska. Most importantly a deep discussion about what causes and the complexities of deer camp drama! to learn more about Ag Up equipment go here: https://agup.com/  to learn more about southern Ag Credit go here: https://southernagcredit.com/  

Reports from early deer hunts, Crazy news out of Arkansas with it's second alleged fatal bear attack only weeks apart, A pro bass angler got indicted for manslaughter, an elk hunter in British Columbia called in a grizzly by mistake, and Lake accidentally bought 60 acres of hunting land. Check it out! 

Ladies and gentlemen, it is bow season eve here at home. Now, we know it's not officially recognized, but here at the STL we treat this like a national holiday. We truly hope that your sights are dialed, your stands are hung or blinds put out, and that you have plans to hit the woods either on opening day or this weekend- and by all means, hunt what makes you happy. We dive into that topic further in this episode. Check it out! 

We are one week out from bow season opening up in Mississippi as well as several other states in the country. Let us all rejoice that fall is here! and while we're at it, let's give the full run down of what happened at bear camp. Check it out 

Simply talking hunting didn't feel right after this past week. So we addressed it the best we could with our honest thoughts. Pray. 

A news update about a poaching case out west, a weekend hunt report for the upcoming Mississippi velvet season, food plot planting forecast, a broad head discussion, and the euphoria of riding in a new fancy tractor. Check it out! 

Jordan interviews, Drew Smith, who is a hydrologist & Deputy Chief, Watershed Division at the Corps of Engineers. There are some many questions, misconceptions, and down-right good information to have when it comes to the big river. Join us for this episode as we bust some myths, learn a lot, and discover once again why the Mississippi River is such a special place. Check it out! 

Jamey Nicholas is the Market President at Southern Ag Credit, which is a Mississippi locally owned cooperative lender that specializes specifically in helping people buy land out in the country, such as hunting land, timber land, agricultural land, farms, and country homes. In this episode we dive into the topic of buying land- common misconceptions about who can afford to buy land, the process a buyer goes through, getting pre-approved, surveys, appraisals, interest rates, and just the many things that can help anyone and everyone be more prepared when they start looking to find a place to call their own. Check it out!   To learn more about Southern Ag Credit click here: https://southernagcredit.com/ 

We are under the two week marker from the official fall hunting season kickoff here at home- dove season opener. Have you ever thought beyond the socializing, cookouts, and college football watching parts of dove season and actually thought about some strategy behind it? I mean, we can all agree that no one wants to be the person at the dove hunt that can't hit anything. There actually is a little strategy that can be put to use. We also talk about Mine and Jordan's upcoming black bear hunt in North Arkansas and how it's causing us to do something new within our archery preparation regime. Check it out!

In this weeks episode you can expect:  -News updates about new CWD zones in Mississippi - A Tragic Hunting Accident in South Africa - Food plot planning and preparations -Jordan's unexpected run-in with an albino deer fawn  Check it out 

Nick Thomas is the founder of Steward Link, an organization that makes it simple and affordable for landowners to implement high-impact conservation practices that protect and enhance our natural resources for future generations. Check it out! 

As summer winds down, it's go-time for fall food plots and whitetail preparation. In this episode, we dive deep into land management strategies, habitat improvement, and wildlife conservation—Mississippi style. Jordan is gearing up for a busy planting season and shares updates on water conditions in the South Delta, food plot planning, and what’s the forecast for fall. We also explore “undesirable” plants like coffeeweed, reflect on the rising interest in African hunting experiences, and break down what makes those international trips more attainable than most people think. Then, it’s all about whitetail predictions: Hear Jordan Blissett’s outlook for this year’s deer season across Mississippi, fueled by a wet spring and lush native vegetation. Discover why central Mississippi is becoming a sleeper region for mature bucks, and how local landowners are maximizing their acreage for big deer—and even bigger results. Whether you're a habitat manager, landowner, or die-hard deer hunter, you’ll find valuable insigh

Pierce Young is a private lands wildlife biologist with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks. In this episode he and Jordan discuss the wide spectrum of wildlife management services that are offered to Mississippi residents by MDWFP- particularly whitetail deer related in this conversation. If you own land or are considering buying land in the future, this episode will be of great value to you. 

We recorded this episode inside for the sake of saving ourselves from the broiling heat taking place in Mississippi right now. FYI, you know it's bad when we are celebrating temps in the high 80s. But anyway, this episode we talk about if the standard we as hunting community has set for ourselves in terms of land management, finding quail in quail friendly and non-friendly places, planning safaris for next year and more. Check it out! 

Everyone has a story. While some have similarities, none are the same. Jordan's life story is one of unique circumstances, high hopes, and the willingness to chase a dream even if everyone else thinks that it's crazy. Check it out! 

Jordan decides to interview Lake to get his story of how he ended up working in the hunting and outdoor space. It's one of the most common questions asked, so maybe this story will help guide a listener if they are interested in that career path themselves. Check it out!