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Join Alex Rutledge and Red Bone for an in-depth guide to scouting turkeys for the 2026 season. Learn expert techniques from traditional listening methods to modern trail camera strategies using Wise Eye data cams. This episode covers everything from understanding turkey behavior patterns and strut zones to building your own scouting algorithm. Plus, get tips on landowner relations, hunting ethics, and a bonus meatloaf recipe. Featuring updates from the NWTF Convention and local sports coverage.

Chapter Markers with Timestamps:

• 0:00
  • Introduction & NWTF Convention Recap
• 4:36
  • Local High School Sports Update
• 11:08
  • Traditional Scouting Methods
• 15:45
  • Understanding Turkey Behavior & Movement Patterns
• 26:15
  • Using Wise Eye Trail Cameras for Scouting
• 40:25
  • Landowner Relations & Hunting Ethics
• 43:58
  • Bonus: Red Bone's Smoked Meatloaf Recipe

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"Join Alex Rutledge and Mike "Redbone" Crase on American Roots Outdoors for an exciting conversation with Kenny Zuspan of First Class Whitetails, who's hosting an unprecedented turkey hunting competition in Ohio and West Virginia. With $50,000 on the line for first place and total payouts exceeding $120,000, this tag-team turkey hunt is changing the game for competitive hunting.

Kenny shares details about the 5-day competition where teams of two hunters chase six gobblers across 36 managed farms spanning over 16,000 acres. Learn about last year's incredible success with 58 turkeys harvested in just five days, the strict video verification process, and how to secure one of the six remaining spots for this year's event.

Plus: fishing reports, high school basketball rankings, and a heartfelt tribute to Danny Van Eaton. Whether you're a serious turkey hunter or just love outdoor competition, this episode is packed with valuable insights and inspiration."

• 0:00 - Introduction & Sports Talk
• 1:50 - Fishing Reports & Super Bowl Recap
• 4:30 - High School Basketball Rankings
• 6:07 - Danny Van Eaton Tribute & Show Preview
• 8:47 - Kenny Zuspan Interview Begins
• 10:57 - Competition Format & Rules Explained
• 14:00 - Prize Money & Entry Details
• 19:20 - Last Year's Competition Results
• 26:29 - Property Management & Turkey Conservation
• 29:53 - Contact Information & How to Enter
• 31:17 - Future Plans & Predator Hunting Contest
• 35:11 - Bonus Segment: Turkey Recipes & Final Thoughts

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Join Alex Rutledge and special guest Cole Legnon from Wise Eye Technologies for an in-depth discussion on using trail cameras to maximize your turkey hunting success. Learn how Wise Eye's innovative camera technology and Hunt Control app can help weekend warriors and serious hunters alike pattern gobblers, save time and money, and close the deal on your next tom.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• How Wise Eye cameras use AI to automatically pattern turkey behavior and predict the best hunting times and locations
• The new Ranch Plus Plan starting at just $8 per camera
• Strategic camera placement tips for food plots, water sources, and strut zones
• Camera setup techniques specifically for turkey hunting
• How real-time notifications can guide you to active gobblers during your hunt
• Additional uses for conservation, trapping, and property security

Plus, stick around for the bonus segment where Cole shares his favorite Cajun-style wild turkey recipes, including turkey neck gumbo and fried turkey nuggets!

Whether you're a weekend warrior with limited scouting time or a dedicated turkey hunter looking for an edge, this episode will show you how modern trail camera technology can transform your spring season.

Chapter Markers:

1. Introduction & Current Events
   • 1:15
2. Cole Legnon Joins - Wise Eye Marketing Team
   • 10:37
3. Wise Eye Technology & Conservation
   • 13:57
4. Ranch Plus Plan Pricing
   • 18:52
5. Camera Placement for Turkey Hunting
   • 26:20
6. Camera Setup Tips & Techniques
   • 28:08
7. Additional Uses - Trapping & Security
   • 30:42
8. Bonus: Wild Turkey Recipes
   • 37:52