

The Ozark Podcast
Kyle Veit & Kyle Plunkett
In the Ozarks, people have always lived in rhythm with the natural world. Hunting, fishing, and living off the land, aren't just things we do, it's who we are. And though our lives are inextricably linked to the land we live on, we've never been more disconnected from it. So join us, as we travel across the region to bring you the voices of the Ozarks to deepen your connection with the land, sharpen your skills in the outdoors, and help you learn what it means to be an Ozarker.Our guests and the information they share are especially relevant to men and women in northern Arkansas, southern Missouri, eastern Oklahoma, and southeast Kansas.
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Feb 8, 2023 • 59min
Ep. 46 - Adam Treece & Joshua Lantzsch - Chasing Monster Bucks in Southeast Kansas for Midwest Whitetail
After a few months off, Kyle Veit and Kyle Plunkett are back and sitting down with some familiar voices from The Ozark podcast. This past year, frequent co-hosts Adam Treece & Joshua Lantzsch got to hunt as ambassadors for Midwest Whitetail, which is a popular semi-live hunting show that showcases EPIC deer hunts from all around the United States. Through this amazing opportunity, Adam and Josh were able to have their most successful year to date! Lots of great stories in this one.The Ozark podcast sits down with men and women from the Ozarks who have a passion for the outdoors. Our aim is to listen, learn, and pass along their knowledge and experiences to help you become a better outdoorsman.Support the show: patreon.com/theozarkpodcastOur two hosts are Kyle Veit (@kyleveit_) and Kyle Plunkett (@kyle_plunkett)AND our producer is Daniel Matthews (@datthews)Follow us on Instagram: @theozarkpodcastPLEASE reach out to us with any recommendations or inquiries: theozarkpodcast@gmail.com
Thanks to our monthly supporters
Mikayla
Craig Stauber
Jason Howell Wright
Henry Matthews
Kyle Plunkett
Kenzie Veit
Conner Veit
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Nov 9, 2022 • 14min
Ep. 45 - The Rut is Upon Us!! (Announcement)
Kyle Plunkett (not Veit) and Producer Dan sit down to give an outlook on the next 2-4 weeks for the Ozark Podcast. Like many of our listeners, we want to be out in the deer woods filling our tags SO we will be taking a break from all things podcast until December. See y'all then and good luck with the rut!Recommended Episodes:- Brad Harris (Ep. 22, 40, 41)- Rusty Johnson (Ep. 33)- Zach Schermer (Ep. 37)The Ozark podcast sits down with men and women from the Ozarks who have a passion for the outdoors. Our aim is to listen, learn, and pass along their knowledge and experiences to help you become a better outdoorsman.Support the show: patreon.com/theozarkpodcastOur two hosts are Kyle Veit (@kyleveit_) and Kyle Plunkett (@kyle_plunkett)AND our producer is Daniel Matthews (@datthews)Theme music by JD ClaytonFollow us on Instagram: @theozarkpodcastPLEASE reach out to us with any recommendations or inquiries: theozarkpodcast@gmail.com
Thanks to our monthly supporters
Mikayla
Craig Stauber
Jason Howell Wright
Henry Matthews
Kyle Plunkett
Kenzie Veit
Conner Veit
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Nov 2, 2022 • 1h 13min
Ep. 44 - Kirk Dupps - Dedication of Beaver Lake WMA: Devil's Eyebrow Natural Area
In honor of Devil's Eyebrow Natural Area being dedicated to Ep. 34 guest Kirk Dupps, we are re-publishing his episode and re-highlighting the impact he's had on ALL Arkansans and Ozarkians: Kyle Veit and Kyle Plunkett hang out with conservation legend Kirk Dupps at his river cabin below Beaver Dam to discuss his career and hear some amazing stories. Kirk was inducted into the Arkansas Outdoor Hall of Fame in 2006 for many contributions including: serving a 7 year term as AGFC commissioner and 1 year as Chairman of the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission, founding the Acres for America program which has put 2,000,000 acres of critical habitat under conservation, planning the successful passage of the conservation sales tax in Arkansas which has raised $800M+ for conservation since it's beginning, successfully implementing Catch and Release and Trophy Fishing areas on the White River, and being involved in the passage of the Three-Point Rule in Arkansas (just to name a few...)The Ozark podcast sits down with men and women from the Ozarks who have a passion for the outdoors. Our aim is to listen, learn, and pass along their knowledge and experiences to help you become a better outdoorsman.Support the show: patreon.com/theozarkpodcastOur two hosts are Kyle Veit (@kyleveit_) and Kyle Plunkett (@kyle_plunkett)AND our producer is Daniel Matthews (@datthews)Theme music by JD ClaytonFollow us on Instagram: @theozarkpodcastPLEASE reach out to us with any recommendations or inquiries: theozarkpodcast@gmail.com
Thanks to our monthly supporters
Mikayla
Craig Stauber
Jason Howell Wright
Henry Matthews
Kyle Plunkett
Kenzie Veit
Conner Veit
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Oct 26, 2022 • 1h 43min
Ep. 43 - Myron Means of AGFC - History of the Black Bear in Arkansas + Mountain Lions
Kyle Veit and Adam Treece head on down to Fort Smith to interview bear specialist and the large carnivore biologist, Myron Means of the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission. It’s one our longest episodes, but man oh man it is fascinating and packed with rich information all the way through! They discuss many 'beary' topics such as home range size, den cycles, and the history of their re-introduction into the Ozarks. On top of that, they also dig into the lore around mountain lions in the area and how most 'sightings' might be questionable. This is the PERFECT episode to learn many facts about black bears that you probably don't know. Enjoy!The Ozark podcast sits down with men and women from the Ozarks who have a passion for the outdoors. Our aim is to listen, learn, and pass along their knowledge and experiences to help you become a better outdoorsman.Support the show: patreon.com/theozarkpodcastOur two hosts are Kyle Veit (@kyleveit_) and Kyle Plunkett (@kyle_plunkett)AND our producer is Daniel Matthews (@datthews)Theme music by JD ClaytonFollow us on Instagram: @theozarkpodcastPLEASE reach out to us with any recommendations or inquiries: theozarkpodcast@gmail.com
Thanks to our monthly supporters
Mikayla
Craig Stauber
Jason Howell Wright
Henry Matthews
Kyle Plunkett
Kenzie Veit
Conner Veit
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Oct 19, 2022 • 1h 27min
Ep. 42 - Chris Hinkle of True North Realty - Conservation Tactics that Increase the Value of Your Land
Kyle Veit and Kyle Plunkett met up with Chris Hinkle, Owner and Land Specialist of True North Realty Group. Chris shares practical advice on how he's been able to improve his properties while also letting the land pay for the improvements he's made along the way. He shares why he's so passionate about managing land, how to buy your first property, and how enhancing native habitats through prescribed burning and sound conservation tactics can also increase the economic value of your land. Seriously, this is an awesome episode and Chris could not be a more a genuine guy to share this knowledge he employs with his properties. Make sure you check out this unique episode. Reach out to Chris to ask more questions on managing land, buying property, setting up a burn crew and anything else you want to ask him at his email: chinkle@truenorthrg.comThe Ozark podcast sits down with men and women from the Ozarks who have a passion for the outdoors. Our aim is to listen, learn, and pass along their knowledge and experiences to help you become a better outdoorsman.Support the show: patreon.com/theozarkpodcastOur two hosts are Kyle Veit (@kyleveit_) and Kyle Plunkett (@kyle_plunkett)AND our producer is Daniel Matthews (@datthews)Theme music by JD ClaytonFollow us on Instagram: @theozarkpodcastPLEASE reach out to us with any recommendations or inquiries: theozarkpodcast@gmail.com
Thanks to our monthly supporters
Mikayla
Craig Stauber
Jason Howell Wright
Henry Matthews
Kyle Plunkett
Kenzie Veit
Conner Veit
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Oct 12, 2022 • 1h 8min
Ep. 41 - Brad Harris - A Masterclass on Calling Deer from the Inventor of the Buck Grunt
From all the way up in Neosho, MO, Kyle and Kyle bring you part 2 of our conversation with Mr. Brad Harris to go on a deep dive into deer calling tactics with the inventor of the buck grunt. There is no better person to learn from than the guy who invented the call and has over 50+ years of experience and countless big bucks to prove his tactics work. If you haven't listened to our first chat with Brad (Ep. 22) then make sure to give it a play and learn about the history of the buck grunt. Enjoy!The Ozark podcast sits down with men and women from the Ozarks who have a passion for the outdoors. Our aim is to listen, learn, and pass along their knowledge and experiences to help you become a better outdoorsman.Support the show: patreon.com/theozarkpodcastOur two hosts are Kyle Veit (@kyleveit_) and Kyle Plunkett (@kyle_plunkett)AND our producer is Daniel Matthews (@datthews)Theme music by JD ClaytonFollow us on Instagram: @theozarkpodcastPLEASE reach out to us with any recommendations or inquiries: theozarkpodcast@gmail.com
Thanks to our monthly supporters
Mikayla
Craig Stauber
Jason Howell Wright
Henry Matthews
Kyle Plunkett
Kenzie Veit
Conner Veit
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Oct 5, 2022 • 1h 17min
Ep. 40 - Brad Harris - Mature Timber Deer Hunting Tactics
From all the way up in Neosho, MO, Kyle and Kyle sit across from the inventor of the buck grunt Mr. Brad Harris to discuss deer tactics for this upcoming season. You want to kill more deer in early season? Mid season? And late season? You'll learn how to do all three AND hear some incredible stories from an Ozark legend himself with over 50+ years of experience and countless big bucks to prove his tactics work.If you haven't listened to our first chat with Brad (Ep. 22) then make sure to give it a play and learn about the history of the buck grunt. Enjoy!The Ozark podcast sits down with men and women from the Ozarks who have a passion for the outdoors. Our aim is to listen, learn, and pass along their knowledge and experiences to help you become a better outdoorsman.Support the show: patreon.com/theozarkpodcastOur two hosts are Kyle Veit (@kyleveit_) and Kyle Plunkett (@kyle_plunkett)AND our producer is Daniel Matthews (@datthews)Theme music by JD ClaytonFollow us on Instagram: @theozarkpodcastPLEASE reach out to us with any recommendations or inquiries: theozarkpodcast@gmail.com
Thanks to our monthly supporters
Mikayla
Craig Stauber
Jason Howell Wright
Henry Matthews
Kyle Plunkett
Kenzie Veit
Conner Veit
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Sep 28, 2022 • 1h 11min
Ep. 39 - Steven Fuller of The Huntin Grounds - From 'No Deer' to a 'Deer Paradise' (Land Management)
Kyle Veit and Josh Lantzsch head up to the Missouri border to interview Steven Fuller of 'The Huntin Grounds.' Steven has taken his property of about 100+ acres from a 'deerless forest' to a 'deer paradise' all in about 5 years. Recently, he even spotted some quail on his property...WHAT! INSANE! He also runs a very popular YouTube page that teaches hunters and land managers simple principles to improve their land for all necessary species.If you're interested in seeing more content from Steven, click on the link below to follow his page:https://www.youtube.com/c/HuntinGroundsThe Ozark podcast sits down with men and women from the Ozarks who have a passion for the outdoors. Our aim is to listen, learn, and pass along their knowledge and experiences to help you become a better outdoorsman.Support the show: patreon.com/theozarkpodcastOur two hosts are Kyle Veit (@kyleveit_) and Kyle Plunkett (@kyle_plunkett)AND our producer is Daniel Matthews (@datthews)Theme music by JD ClaytonFollow us on Instagram: @theozarkpodcastPLEASE reach out to us with any recommendations or inquiries: theozarkpodcast@gmail.com
Thanks to our monthly supporters
Mikayla
Craig Stauber
Jason Howell Wright
Henry Matthews
Kyle Plunkett
Kenzie Veit
Conner Veit
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Sep 21, 2022 • 1h 8min
Ep. 38 - Saddle Hunting Setup: Gear, Climbing Method, & Organization Strategy with Devin Howland of OZK Archery
Kyle Veit and Adam Treece join second-time guest Devin Howland (OZK Archery) to pull back the curtain on all their saddle-hunting secrets. They discuss specific gear, climbing strategy, and pouch organization as well as the 'pros and cons' of saddle hunting. If you're interested in diving into saddle hunting...this episode is for you!The Ozark podcast sits down with men and women from the Ozarks who have a passion for the outdoors. Our aim is to listen, learn, and pass along their knowledge and experiences to help you become a better outdoorsman.Support the show: patreon.com/theozarkpodcastOur two hosts are Kyle Veit (@kyleveit_) and Kyle Plunkett (@kyle_plunkett)AND our producer is Daniel Matthews (@datthews)Theme music by JD ClaytonFollow us on Instagram: @theozarkpodcastPLEASE reach out to us with any recommendations or inquiries: theozarkpodcast@gmail.com
Thanks to our monthly supporters
Mikayla
Craig Stauber
Jason Howell Wright
Henry Matthews
Kyle Plunkett
Kenzie Veit
Conner Veit
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Sep 14, 2022 • 56min
Ep. 37 - Zach Schermer of Hunting the Ozarks - Boating Into Your Public Land Deer Hunts
Kyle Veit hops on a phone interview with Zach Schermer of the 'Hunting the Ozarks' YouTube page to talk about well...HUNTING THE OZARKS. A wide range of topics were discussed such as traveling around the country filming for major outdoor brands, hunting spot selection, and why he likes boating into remote areas. Zach is one of our first 'Missouri Ozarkians' and it was a pleasure getting to chat with him.If you're interested in following his YouTube page check it out here:https://www.youtube.com/c/HuntingtheOzarksThe Ozark podcast sits down with men and women from the Ozarks who have a passion for the outdoors. Our aim is to listen, learn, and pass along their knowledge and experiences to help you become a better outdoorsman.Support the show: patreon.com/theozarkpodcastOur two hosts are Kyle Veit (@kyleveit_) and Kyle Plunkett (@kyle_plunkett)AND our producer is Daniel Matthews (@datthews)Theme music by JD ClaytonFollow us on Instagram: @theozarkpodcastPLEASE reach out to us with any recommendations or inquiries: theozarkpodcast@gmail.com
Thanks to our monthly supporters
Mikayla
Craig Stauber
Jason Howell Wright
Henry Matthews
Kyle Plunkett
Kenzie Veit
Conner Veit
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★