HuntStand Podcast

Go inside the big-picture strategy of wild turkey conservation with Ryan Boyer of the NWTF. In this episode, we break down how landscape-level habitat work, partnerships, and long-term planning are shaping the future of turkey populations—and what it means for hunters on the ground.

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Go inside the Wild Turkey DNA Project with Mike Chamberlain and Phil Lavretsky as they break down how this groundbreaking research is uncovering the truth behind unusual plumage in wild turkeys. Launched in 2025, the project invites hunters to submit samples from birds with unique feather patterns to determine if they’re truly wild, hybrid (Heritage), or something else entirely. Now continuing through the 2026 season, this episode dives into how you can be part of the research—and what these findings could mean for the future of wild turkey conservation.Check out Wild Turkey DNA: https://wildturkeydna.com/
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In this special episode recorded live at the NWTF Convention, Josh Dahlke sits down with elite turkey caller Hunter Wallis to talk about what it takes to become one of the best turkey callers in the country. From competition calling and mastering realistic turkey sounds to the discipline behind the craft, Hunter breaks down the path to becoming a legendary caller.

Shortly after this podcast was recorded, Hunter Wallis went on to win the 2026 Grand National Calling Championship at the NWTF, cementing his place among the top turkey callers in the world.

If you’re passionate about turkey hunting, turkey calling, and the culture behind the sport, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

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Live from the NWTF Convention, Josh Dahlke sits down with Brian Lovett, longtime NWTF Grand National Calling Championships judge, to talk about what it takes to evaluate the best turkey callers in the world. From judging criteria and calling realism to what separates good callers from the elite, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at competitive turkey calling and the art of sounding like a real wild turkey.

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Recorded live at the NWTF Convention, Josh Dahlke sits down with Patrick Wightman of the National Wild Turkey Federation to talk about the new era of wild turkey research and what it means for the future of turkey hunting.

If you care about the future of wild turkeys, conservation, and the role hunters play in protecting the resource, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

Listen to the HuntStand Podcast wherever you get your podcasts and learn more about how science and conservation are shaping the future of turkey hunting.

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