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High Plains Outdoors

English, Education, 1 season, 98 episodes, 8 hours, 5 minutes
About
Luke Clayton invites you to his camp to talk about the great outdoors. Every Saturday morning, during Western Swing and Other Things, he'll be telling hunting and fishing stories, and a whole lot more. You'll learn how to make sausage, cook over a campfire, get some wild game recipes, as well as inside tips on how you can become a more successful outdoorsman. Luke was raised in very rural Red River County where he grew up hunting and fishing. He began amateurishly writing about his adventures at the age of 12, the accounts of his boyhood outings often filling several pages of his Big Chief tablets. Luke began writing professionally in his 20s and currently writes an outdoor newspaper column that runs weekly in 45 Texas newspapers. Luke is hunting/shooting columnist for Texas Wildlife Magazine and writes regular features for several other outdoor magazines, including Airgun Hobbyist, where he is also Hunting Editor. Luke and his good buddy Jeff Rice film and produce a weekly outdoor
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High Plains Outdoors: Grape-based Deer Attractant

Luke's guest this week is Paul Moore, the originator of Vineyard Max Deer Attractant www.vineyardmax.net. Luke and Paul discuss the fact that deer are highly attracted to the aroma and taste of grapes, regardless of whether they live in areas with wild grapes or not. Luke has used this grape-based attractant in far west Texas with great success in an area many miles from grapes, wild or domestic.
10/19/20244 minutes, 59 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: Texas Panhandle Waterfowl with Luke Salmon

Waterfowl seasons look promising for the Texas Panhandle area. Luke's guest this week is Jacob Salmon with Full Throttle Hunting (www.fullthrottlehunting.com). Jacob does a good job describing his exciting hunts for geese, ducks and sand hill cranes in one of the better wintering areas in the country, The Texas Panhandle.
10/7/20244 minutes, 59 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: Archery season opening

Luke's long time friend Larry Weishuhn (www.larryweishuhn.net) joins Luke today on the opener of Archery season in Texas. On Texas Parks and Wildlife MLD-managed land ranches, permits are issued and hunting also begins on Sept 28 with all legal weapons. Larry is coming to us from the Austin airport this morning, en route to British Columbia for a wilderness moose hunt. Contact Luke Clayton via email through his website, www.catfishradio.org.
9/28/20244 minutes, 59 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: Hunting Carts

This week, Luke discusses a very serviceable electric vehicle with Ken Blackstock (WWW.IRIDEGOLFCARTS.COM), who joined Luke to put his custom hunting cart to the test. A great time was had by all, which included a tasty barbeque lunch under the shade of a big pecan tree. Click and listen to Luke recount a fun day in the outdoors!
9/21/20244 minutes, 59 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: A Trip to Wind Point Park

Fall is right around the corner and this week, Luke talks about some fun times ahead in the outdoors including the opener of archery season for whitetail deer and a great destination for catching big blue catfish from the bank at Wind Point Park www.windpointparktx.com at Lake Tawakoni in northeast Texas.
9/14/20244 minutes, 59 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: The Wild Pork Procurement Hunt

Join Luke this week as he tells about a recent 'wild pork procurement' hunt! His goal was to shoot some fresh wild pork for his annual huge pot of hickory smoked chili that he freezes and enjoys for evening camp meals with his friends in fall and winter hunting camps. Click and listen to Luke tell all about it! Luke's weekly podcast "Catfish Radio with Luke Clayton and Friends" is available wherever podcasts are found. To learn more about Luke, visit his website, www.catfishradio.org.
9/7/20244 minutes, 59 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: Hog Hunting

This week, Luke's talking about a close to home hog hunt he is preparing for, using has big bore 50 caliber Seneca Dragon Claw II air rifle (www.pyramydair.com) loaded with a 336 grain slug which develops around 330 foot pounds of energy, plenty to take down the biggest hog in the woods at close range. Luke has a AGM Global Vision TS19 Rattler mounted atop the rifle. This is an economical priced but very effective thermal scope for hunting inside 100 yards. Luke promises to give the details of the hunt in next week's show!
8/31/20244 minutes, 59 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: Deer and Catfish!

This week, Luke recaps a fun couple days of photographing deer and catching blue catfish at Lake Tawakoni a couple days ago. Luke joined his buddies Jeff Rice and Larry Weishuhn aka. "Mr. Whitetail" at Wind Point Park www.windparkpointtx.com for a fun few hours photographing the numerous whitetail deer that travel through the park. The photo attached is a doe that was attracted close for photos by Vineyard Max deer attractant, made from dried, crushed grape skins. The deer smelled the attractant and followed her nose to the bag. The next morning was a red hot catching trip with guide David Hanson (903-268-7391) for blue catfish. Many folks think blues are landed only in the cooler weather months but David has been on a good shallow water bite using small bits of cut sunfish.
8/26/20244 minutes, 35 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: Carnitas and Fajitas

Luke's good friend Larry Weishuhn (aka "Mr. Whitetail") jokes with Luke, saying that true Mexican fajitas can only be made with beef flank steak. Luke always asks, "Well, how do I order chicken fajitas at a restaurant? So I say, "I'd like some of those pieces of chicken seasoned with jalapeno, garlic, lime juice, and spices wrapped in a flour tortilla!" In today's show, Luke talks about some recent fajitas/carnitas that he made from the back strap from a wild hog he recently shot. Click to learn how to turn more into fajitas. And Weishuhn, put shooting protection on your ears so you can't hear!!!!!
8/17/20244 minutes, 59 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: Skillet Baked Beans

This week, Luke shares his tasty skillet version of baked beans that can be cooked over the campfire or the kitchen stove. As with most of Luke's recipes, he leaves a lot of the flavoring up to individual tastes. In this recipe, he incorporates Hatch Chili peppers, fresh garlic, onion, dark brown sugar and bacon. Sound good? Click and learn Luke's easy but tasty recipe. Listen to Luke's weekly podcast, Catfish Radio with Luke Clayton and Friends, wherever podcasts are found.
8/10/20244 minutes, 59 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: Catfishing

Earlier this week, Luke had the pleasure to visit with Ryan Fergus, manager and head honcho at Wind Point Park www.windpointpark.com on beautiful Lake Tawakoni located about an hour east of Dallas. Ryan gave :Luke a tour of the awesome 200 acre park that included cabins, RV hookups short term and long term, great fishing piers, boat launches and boat storage. The list goes on and on. Luke describes the park as one of the very best with the best amenities of any he has visited. A highlight of Luke's visit was a visit with 87 year old Charles Glasscock who has been fishing the point long before the modern day campground existed. Charles is an expert bank fisherman and during a set down interview on a park bench, he shared some of his catfish catching tips with Luke. As a veteran outdoor writer for almost 4 decades, Luke says the real highlight of his career is getting to meet new friends like Glasscock and Ferguson. Expect to hear much more about this awesome destination in upcoming shows. Listen to Luke's podcast "Catfish Radio with Luke Clayton and Friend" wherever podcast are found.
8/3/20245 minutes
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Rocket Stoves

This week Luke discusses a totally new way to cook outdoors. Rocket stoves come in many different designs but all produce an intense heat that is ideal for preparing a quick meal in the outdoors. Click and learn more about using these little stoves. Luke and Larry Weishuhn just released their new book about wild hogs. Signed copies are available at www.catfishradio.org.
7/26/20244 minutes, 59 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: Luke's Two Methods of Making Fajitas

Click and listen to Luke tell all about his two methods of making fajitas. He discusses marinating meat over night and the other method is with grilled/smoked meat. Listen to Luke's weekly podcast OUTDOORS WITH LUKE CLAYTON AND FRIENDS everywhere podcast are heard.
7/19/20244 minutes, 59 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: Cooking Well-Done Venison Steaks

Join Luke this week as he divulges his method of cooking venison backstrap (or tougher cuts of beef) on the grill. You can learn more about what Luke is up to by visiting his website www.catfishradio.org or listening to his podcast OUTDOORS WITH LUKE CLAYTON AND FRIENDS anywhere podcast are listened to.
7/12/20244 minutes, 59 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: Long-range Shooting

This week, Luke discusses long range rifle shooting shares some things he has learned about shooting long range from his friends at Stealth Vision (www.stealthvision.com).
7/5/20245 minutes
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High Plains Outdoors: Farm Pond Bass

Luke joins his good friend Kenneth Shephard this week and catches some farm pond bass. Kenneth has a little 10 foot flat nose aluminum boat rigged out perfectly for fishing small waters. Luke gives some tips on baits this week that will help you have fun and catch fish. You can watch the outing on A SPORTSMANS LIFE now on YouTube and www.carbontv.com
6/27/20244 minutes, 59 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: Smoking Meats

This week Luke gives some tips on slow smoking meats, both domestic and game meat with his Smokin Tex electric smoker.
6/20/20244 minutes, 59 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: With Paul Moore of Vineyard Max

Luke visits with his friend Paul Moore www.vineyardmax.net about a fishing/camping trip on the Brazos River last weekend with river guide Shane Davies www.riverrunguideservice.com. Paul and his wife Angela enjoyed two nights camping on the river and three days of great fishing. Click to learn more about a fun summer destination.
6/12/20244 minutes, 59 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: Bill Carey with Striper Express

Luke heads up to lake Texoma on the Texas/Oklahoma border to visit with guide Bill Carey, Striper Express www.striperexpress.com. The summer pattern of schooling fish in the lower lake is underway and Carey tells how to catch em'!
6/5/20244 minutes, 59 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: Catfish

Join Luke this week for some trips for catching lots and lots of catfish from the mouth of creeks after rainfall has created a strong current. Luke and his long time friend Guide David Hanson 903 268 7391 fished at Lake Tawakoni, located about an hour east of Dallas and enjoyed some red hot catfish action using cut bait on bottom. Now is prime time to stock the freezer with good eating catfish fillets!
6/1/20244 minutes, 55 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: Chums on the Water

Join Luke and his guest guide Casey Laughlin with Chums On The Water www.chumsonthewater.com guide service. The topic this week is catching hybrid stripers (nicknamed "Wipers" in the midwest.) Warm weather puts these hard fighting great eating fish in the biting mode and fishing is very good right now at Lake Tawakoni, located about an hour east of Dallas. Many in HPPR coverage are stocked with hybrid stripers and this is a great opportunity to learn some fish catching tricks. Click to listen! Email outdoors writer Luke Clayton through his website www.catfishradio.org
5/23/20244 minutes, 59 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: Topwater Striper

Bill Carey with Striper Express www.striperexpress.com on Lake Texoma is Luke's guest this week and the current red hot topwater striper action is the topic.
5/18/20244 minutes, 59 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: Persimmons

5/10/20245 minutes
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High Plains Outdoors: Wild Hogs

Luke's topic this week is wild hogs and effective ways to keep their numbers in check. To learn more about what Luke is up to, visit www.catfishradio.org
5/4/20245 minutes
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High Plains Outdoors: A Visit with Larry Weishuhn

This week, Luke enjoys a visit with an old buddy, Larry Weishuhn!
4/29/20244 minutes, 59 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: Muzzle Loaders

Luke talks about shooting and hunting with muzzleloader rifles in this week's High Plains Outdoors and discusses the rifles he prefers. Email Luke through his website www.catfishradio.org.
4/20/20245 minutes
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High Plains Outdoors: Guisado Recipe

In this week's High Plains Outdoors Luke talks about a recent close to home hog home where he shot a tasty 40-pound pig and immediately put the meat on the smoker to cook all night at low temperature and the next morning turn his harvest into some very tasty Guisado.
4/13/20244 minutes, 59 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: Hog Hunt

In this week's High Plains Outdoors Luke tells about a recent close-to-home hog hunt where he shot a tasty 40-pound pig and immediately put the meat on the smoker to cook all night at low temperature and the next morning turned his harvest into some very tasty gusiado
4/13/20245 minutes
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High Plains Outdoors: Turkey Hunts

This week, Luke talks about how he gets the most out of a turkey hunt and shares some tips for first-timers.
4/1/20244 minutes, 59 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: Turkey Hunting

This week, Luke talks about Turkey hunting and what it takes to get started!
3/30/20245 minutes, 2 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: Striper

Luke's guest this week is Bill Carey with Striper Express www.striperexpress.com on Lake Texoma. Bill gives some early spring striper catching tips and these two old friends discuss some great ways to turn those striper fillets into great table fare.
3/23/20245 minutes
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High Plains Outdoors: Cotton Ranch in Kaufman County

This week, Luke is talking about a fun outing he enjoyed earlier in the week at the Cotton Ranch in Kaufman County with Edgar Cotton, Edgar's son David Cotton, Larry Weishuhn, Mr. Bo, and Lawrance Rice and his son Logan with LR3 SERVICES. (www.lr3services.com) The Rices have a drone business and assist landowners and hunters with game counts and hunts for non game species in Texas where the use of drones is legal for certain applications. Click and listen to Luke give an account of the evening.
3/14/20244 minutes, 59 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: Cowboy Coffee Recipe

In today's show, Luke talks about making "cowboy coffee' over a campfire and explains why the flavor is so much better. The key is getting the water boiling hot before adding the coffee grounds and then allowing the grounds to boil a couple minutes. Click to learn all about Luke's method of making coffee that is guaranteed to wake you up.... quick! Email Luke through his website www.catfishradio.org
3/7/20244 minutes, 59 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: Larry Weishuhn's Chicken Thigh Recipe

Larry Weishuhn aka Mr. Whitetail joins Luke this week and divulges one of his signature methods of cooking chicken thighs over very hot campfire coals. Connect with Luke through his website www.catfishradio.org
2/22/20244 minutes, 59 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: Fishing Trips to Lake Saskatchewan

Join Luke this week as he gives some tips on making a wilderness fishing trip to a fly in lake in Saskatchewan. Now is prime time to make plans for a trip this coming summer. For more information, visit www.tourismsaskatchewan.com . Feel free to email Luke through his website www.catfishradio.org, he will be happy to answer any questions you might have on fishing 'up north'!
2/15/20244 minutes, 59 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: Filaree Weed

This week, Larry Weishuhn (www.larryweishuhn.net) joins Luke to recap a deer hunt this past week out in west Texas. Contact Luke Clayton via email through his website www.catfishradio.org
2/9/20244 minutes, 59 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: 2nd Opening Day

Luke just returned from a west Texas late season deer hunt with his friend Larry Weishuhn. Larry and Luke recap the hunt in this week's High Plains Outdoors. Contact Luke through his website www.catfishradio.org
2/4/20244 minutes, 59 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: Fajita Recipe

In this week's show, Luke gives some instructions on the preparation of one of his favorite camp recipes. Click and lean a simple but tasty Mexican dish that is a blend of burrito and taco. To learn more about Luke, visit his website www.catfishradio.org
1/26/20244 minutes, 59 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: Grape Attractant

Deer love grapes, that's the reason you see high fences around most vineyards. Luke's guest this week is Mr.Paul Moore with Vineyard Max www.vineyardmax.net . Paul devised a way to dry grape skins and incorporate them with grains to make a super effective deer attractant. Click to listen to this week's show.
1/18/20244 minutes, 59 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: How to Load Game Safely

This week, Luke gives some tips for loading game into a pickup or ATV. Back injury is a definite possibility, especially for older hunters when attempting to load game into the bed of a pickup. Listen to Luke's tips in this week's show, it might just save you some back problems. Listen to Luke's hour-long outdoor show at www.catfishradio.org.
1/12/20244 minutes, 29 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: Muzzle Loaders

Luke talks muzzleloaders today and gives some insights in to just how far modern day muzzleloaders such as the CVA line of muzzleloaders (www.cva.com) have advanced during the past several decades.
1/4/20244 minutes, 59 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: Turnip Story

In today's show, Luke tells a little comical story about a deer hunt and turnips. You will have to click and listen! Luke also wishes all his listeners here on High Plains Public Radio a very MERRY CHRISTMAS.
12/21/20234 minutes, 59 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: Field-Dressing

Luke is talking taxidermy this week with Joe Parker, owner of All American Taxidermy 214 596 8171 Facebook All American Taxidermy Texas . Click to learn some tips that will help insure your taxidermist can do the very best job on your mount.
12/14/20234 minutes, 59 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: Hunting Blinds

Luke and his buddy Jeff Rice spent some time this past weekend on Jeff's Ranch near Lake Fork setting up a comfortable 4 ft by 8 ft "Freedom" blind that snaps and screws together and is shipped directly to one's door. The blind comes in easy to carry sections and provides a comfortable hunting blind that can be set up just about anywhere, even deep into the woods Luke and Jeff have previously assembled several Snap Lock blinds (www.snaplockhuntingblinds.com) on the property, some have been in use over a decade.Click and listen to Luke explain how you can hunt comfortably even in those 'hard to get to spots.
12/8/20234 minutes, 22 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: Hunting Friends

In today's show, Luke talks about the outdoors being a wonderful place for making lifelong friends. A little over a year ago, Luke met and became fast friends with Edgar Cotton and Edgar's son David Cotton. Although they have only known each other for 13 or so months, a lifelong friendship has been forged. Click and listen to Luke talk about good times in the great outdoors!
11/30/20234 minutes, 59 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: BBQ

This week, Luke is talking about cooking outdoors, more particularly smoking BBQ. Years ago, Luke lost many hours of sleep while tending a wood fired smoker all night and he still occasionally cooks with wood but he learned that that same great 'smoked' flavor can be achieved with an electric smoker. He uses a Smokin Tex smoker that gives a great smoke flavor with only five or six ounces of wood. The temperature is controlled with a thermostat and Luke often cooks meat all night long while he is sleeping with the thermostat set at 190 or 200 degrees.
11/16/20234 minutes, 59 seconds
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Planting the Plains: Amaryllis Bulbs

When looking to add a pop of color or height to a planting arrangement. Amaryllis Bulbs are a great and easy plant to add to your fall garden and can be moved in during the winter. To be replanted in the spring. So, join me this week for more gardening tips for Fall.
11/16/20234 minutes, 29 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: Stripers/Wipers

Luke visits with Brenton Kernes with Newalla Fish Company www.newallafishcompany.com) (580-919-5110) . The topic is stocking hybrid stripers (wipers) in private waters.
11/9/20234 minutes, 59 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: Deer Rifle Season

This weekend is the opener of firearms seasons in many states including north Texas where Luke lives.In today's show, Luke talks about his six decades of experiencing 'opening days' and talks about some of the hunting buddies he spent time with in the past and his plans for hunting close ot home with his buddy Kenneth Shepherd. He and Kenneth have made a pact to make this 'home' hunt a tradition. Pictured is Kenneth with a fine buck he took while the two were hunting together last season. Luke and Larry Weishuhn's new book, :Campfire Talk" is available at www.catfishradio.org
11/2/20234 minutes, 59 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: Blackbeard Firestarters

Starting a campfire for warmth or cooking is an essential skill for any outdoors person. Luke guest today is KJ Thompson with Blackbeard Fire Starters www.blackbeardfire.com. Mr.Thompson discusses a system he and his company has devised to start a campfire under any conditions. If you spend much time in the outdoors, the information shared in this week's show will prove very helpful.
10/26/20234 minutes, 59 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: Venison Stir-Fry Recipe

In this week's show, Luke gives some tips on making a quick tasty stir fry meal at deer camp or... home. After getting in to camp after dark the last thing Luke wishes to do is spend a couple hours cooking dinner. This recipe can be prepared in 15 minutes and prepping at home before the hunt is the secret. Luke and Larry Weishuhn's new book "Campfire Talk" is now available at www.catfishradio.org
10/19/20234 minutes, 59 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: Luke & Larry's Book

Luke is joined this week by his longtime friend Larry Weishuhn. The two are celebrating their new book, "Campfire Talk", now available through www.catfishradio.org.
10/12/20234 minutes, 20 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: Fajitas

Click to listen and Luke will tell you how to eat like a king at camp with an easy-to-prepare fajita recipe in this week's HIGH PLAINS OUTDOORS. Luke's new book which he wrote with his friend Larry Weishuhn is now available at www.catfishradio.org
10/5/20234 minutes, 59 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: Gumbo

This week, Luke walks us through the process of making some very tasty, very easy smoked chicken/sausage Cajun Gumbo. You don't want to miss today's show if you enjoy gumbo! Contact Luke with questions or comments through his website www.catfishradio.org
9/28/20234 minutes, 59 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: Campfire Talk

In this week's show, Luke tells about the new book he and Larry Weishuhn co-wrote "Campfire Talk" soon to be available, and gives a very tasty fried bean recipe. Contact Luke through his website www.catfishradio.org
9/21/20234 minutes, 59 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: Firestarting

This week, Luke gives some tips on starting a fire under all circumstances and gives bowhunters a great tip on setting their sight pins.
9/14/20235 minutes, 1 second
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High Plains Outdoors: Dove Hunting

9/7/20234 minutes, 59 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: Choctaw Hunting Lodge

9/1/20234 minutes, 58 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: How Luke got started in Outdoors Radio

8/26/20234 minutes, 59 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: Book Talk W/ Larry Weishuhn

Larry Weishuhn joins Luke again this week and the two discuss a fun project they are working on: A book with articles these veteran outdoor writers have penned throughout their careers. Luke and Larry talk about the process of assembling a book from writing to printing. Just another fun, good natured visit between two old friends.
8/16/20234 minutes, 59 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: Trail Surveys

This week, Luke visits with his longtime friend Larry Weishuhn aka "Mr. Whitetail" and discuss an evening spotlight whitetail survey Larry recently conducted on their friends, Edgar Cotton and David Cotton's ranch in Kaufman County Texas. Larry gives some information that will help anyone get a good idea of the deer density on their property.
8/9/20234 minutes, 59 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: Deer/Waterfowl Hunting

Michelle Wohlberg is Luke's guest this week. You might remember Michelle on Season 6 of the ALONE reality series. Michelle is talking about deer and waterfowl hunting on her outfitting service www.westerntrophyoutfitters.com in northern Saskatchewan.
8/3/20234 minutes, 59 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: Preparing for Fall Hunting

This week, Luke's longtime friend Larry Weishuhn aka "Mr. Whitetail" is Luks's guest. The two veteran hunters talk about using the next couple months to get prepared for fall hunting seasons. This equates to spending practicing with the weapon you will be hunting with.
7/26/20234 minutes, 59 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: Summertime Outdoor Destinations

This week Luke gives us some summertime outdoor destinations including one of his favorite destinations, the Choctaw Hunting Lodge www.choctawhuntinglodge.com in southeastern Oklahoma. This 44,000-acre piece of outdoor paradise is a great summer destination for fishing and hunting for wild hogs and exotics. It's also a great place to plan your fall deer hunts. Eastern turkey is plentiful and it's never too early to secure your place to hunt. The topwater striper bite is going full blast at Lake Texoma and Luke gives some tips from guide Bill Carey at Striper Express Guide Service www.striperexpress.com
7/19/20235 minutes
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High Plains Outdoors: Online Hunting Articles

Luke has been a very active outdoors writer for the past 4 decades and writes for a host of outdoor publications. This week, Luke discusses how important online outdoor publications have become. One of the oldest national publications in the country is now strictly on line. Luke still writes for several print publications as well as digital magazines. Bill Brod's Outdoor Specialty Media www.outdoorspecialtymedia.com is comprises of 4 different magazines, all written by professional outdoor writers and free to read. North American Outdoorsman, Crossbow Magazine, Simply download North American Deer Hunter and North American Bow Hunter by visiting the website or downloading the App.
7/12/20235 minutes
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High Plains Outdoors: Catfish Galore

Luke joined Lake Fork catfish guide David Hanson and a couple of good friends for some early morning red hot channel catfish catching earlier this week. Punch Bait under slip corks in shallow water produced non stop catching until around 10 am when the sun began to heat things up and it was time to head to the cleaning dock. This shallow water bite for spawning catfish should continue for the next few weeks. Click to learn a few catfish catching tips that will result in some serious fish frys! Contact guide David Handson at 903-268-7391
7/5/20235 minutes
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High Plains Outdoors: Fishing Recap Lake Texoma

This week Luke comes to us from beautiful Lake Texoma on the Texas/Oklahoma border. Luke and his friends Larry Weishuhn and Jeff Rice fished with Striper Express' Chris Carey and in Luke's on words, "The topwater action was as good or better than I've ever seen it" and Luke has enjoyed many great striper fishing trips to this awesome fishery. After the topwater action slowed, Chris decided it was time to was time to vertically fish slabs in lower lake water 60-70 feet deep. If you are looking for some red hot early morning striper catching action, contact Striper Express www.striperexpress.com By the time the sun began to heat things up, the group was back at the fishing cleaning dock at Mill Creek Resort with the makings of many, many tasty fish dinners.
6/28/20235 minutes
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High Plains Outdoors: Talking Fish w/ Larry Weishuhn

Luke visits with his longtime friend Larry Weishuhn this week and the topic is summer fishing. Larry spent a couple days recently in Oklahoma fishing with his friends Jim Zumbo (holding giant sunfish!) and Rick Lambert looking on in side by side.
6/21/20234 minutes, 59 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: Fishing Trip Update

This week luke comes to us from northern Saskatchewan at Iskwatikan Lake Lodge. Luke’s friends join and describe their fun fishing in the wilds of northern Saskatchewan.
6/14/20234 minutes, 59 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: Trip to Saskatchewan

In this week's show, Luke talks about his trip to Saskatchewan to fish for northern pike, walleye and lake trout at Iskwatikan Lake Lodge www.iskwatikanlake.com. For the past decade or so Luke has fished up in the remote fly in lakes and he's more than happy to help you plan your first trip. Feel free to contact Luke through his radio website www.catfishradio.org or email [email protected]
6/7/20234 minutes, 59 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: Larry's Bear Hunt

This week, Luke visits with his longtime friend Larry Weishuhn, aka Mr. Whitetail. Larry recaps a recent bear hunt up in Alberta where he took a nice black bear with his Mossbert Patriot rifle chambered in Hornady's new cartridge 7mm PRC. Larry had a close call with a young boar that desired to share his treestand.
5/31/20234 minutes, 59 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: Lake Saskatchewan

In this week's show, Luke talks about planning that first fly in trip to fish a remote lake in Saskatchewan. Click to listen and learn how to make plans for the fishing trip of a lifetime!
5/24/20234 minutes, 59 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: Fishing Off the Bank

In this week's show, Luke discusses catching channel catfish from the bank. A couple days ago, Luke joined Lake Tawakoni catfish guide Tony Pennebaker (903 474 3078) for a few hours of fishing with the guides Tony P's Punch Bait. The catching was red hot. Click and listen to Luke talk about the trip!
5/18/20234 minutes, 59 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: Fawn Management/Aid

Luke's guest this week is a return visit with Larry Weishuhn, aka Mr. Whitetail. Larry talks more about whitetail fawns and what to do should you encounter one is the wild
5/9/20234 minutes, 59 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: Pond Maintenance

This week, Luke recaps a fun fishing trip a couple days ago to a remote private lake that has just been put on a management plan in efforts to create a great 'big fish' lake full of F1 Florida Hybrid bass. Luke outlines the various steps that will take place to create this 'big bass' heaven!
5/3/20234 minutes, 59 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: Fishing Trip and Grilled Fish Recipe

In this week's show Luke relates a fishing trip a couple days ago to Lake Ray Hubbard, just east of Dallas with his friends guide Brandon Sargent with Lead Slingers Guide service and Jeff Rice. Learn about a new lure that Brandon has invented as well as a quick, easy and TASTY way to cook fresh fish.
4/25/20234 minutes, 59 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: Wild Turkey Legs Recipe

In this week's show, Luke gives some very clear instructions on how to turn wild turkey drumsticks and thigh meat into some of the tasties fajitas you're eaten. Contact Luke by email through his email www.catfishradio.org
4/18/20234 minutes, 59 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: Y.O. Ranch & Wild Turkey Recipe

In today's show, Luke recaps a turkey hunt last week on the famous YO Ranch in the Texas Hill Country. Luke gives a bit of history on the YO Ranch www.yoranchheadquarters.comand finds time to detail an awesome Dutch Kettle turkey breast recipe. He reminds us of the Exotic Animal auction on the ranch April 29 which includes lunch, open bar, dinner and a concert. The event is open to the public.
4/14/20235 minutes
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High Plains Outdoors: Turkey-Hunt Story

Larry Weishuhn aka "Mr. Whitetail" tells a story about a turkey-hunt that didn't go his way.
4/6/20234 minutes, 59 seconds
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Mr. Whitetail and the Spring Turkey Hunt

3/28/20235 minutes
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Outdoor Scenes

3/16/20234 minutes, 43 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: Greenville Event

Luke talks about last week's Greenville event and how you could possibly start your own.
3/8/20234 minutes, 59 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: Fish N' Fry

Luke will be at the "Outdoor Rendezvous" March 4th in Greenville, TX. At the Top Rail Cowboy Church.
3/1/20234 minutes, 59 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: Camo

Luke talks about camo and his favorite brand.
2/23/20235 minutes
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High Plains Outdoors: 50 Cal Air-Gun

Luke discusses his latest addition to his air gun collection. A 50 Caliber!
2/15/20234 minutes, 59 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: Pork Prices

Luke discusses the Price of Pork
2/9/20235 minutes
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High Plains Outdoors: Buying an Airgun

Luke provides some tips for those looking to buy and "charge" an airgun.
2/2/20234 minutes, 57 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: Grilling/Smoking With Large Pieces of Meat

Luke shares some secrets the help when cooking large pieces of meat.
1/24/20234 minutes, 59 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: Predators

Luke discusses predators and predator control.
1/19/20234 minutes, 59 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: Grilled Venison

This week Luke shares his method of cooking venison well done. Without drying it out.
1/10/20235 minutes
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High Plains Outdoors: New Year's Show

Luke describes a Peameal Bacon recipe of his.
1/3/20234 minutes, 59 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: Christmas Episode '22

Luke shares his holiday hunting trip with listeners.
12/21/20225 minutes
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High Plains Outdoors: Xmas Gifts for Your Outdoor Enthusiast

Luke talks late gift ideas and ways to look for gifts for an outdoor person.
12/14/20224 minutes, 59 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: Favorite Type of Fish

Luke talks about some fast pace fishing he enjoyed and would like to know listener's favorite type of fish to go fishing for.
12/8/20224 minutes, 59 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: Quick Tamale Recipe

In this week's show, Luke tells us how to make very tasty tamales by baking rather than steaming.
11/30/20224 minutes, 59 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: Mossberg Rifles

This week Luke got a new rifle, and he shares some history on the company as well as himself.
11/17/20224 minutes, 59 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: Hunting With Friends

This week Luke was camera man on a hunt with the other member of A Sportsman's Life.
11/10/20224 minutes, 59 seconds
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High Plains Outdoors: Don't Miss the Fish

This Week Luke recommends keeping weary that many fish including blue catfish and yellowtail bite a lot more during the fall-to-winter time.
11/3/20224 minutes, 59 seconds