On this episode of The Spotted Dog Podcast, we sit down with the two brothers behind Tone 29 Custom Turkey Calls. These Arkansas boys may be young, but their passion, knowledge, and stories say otherwise. From chasing longbeards to building custom calls with purpose, they carry the kind of wisdom, grit, and campfire storytelling you usually only hear from the old-timers.

We talk turkey hunting, the craft behind great calls, lessons learned in the woods, and why these two are on track to become serious names in the hunting industry. This one feels like sitting around camp with guys who were born for it.

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In this episode of The Spotted Dog Podcast, we sit down with John Hanks, Large Carnivore Biologist with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, to unpack the historic 2025 Louisiana black bear hunting season.

Not long ago, the Louisiana black bear was on the brink of disappearing. Today, thanks to decades of research, habitat work, and careful management, the population has rebounded enough to support a tightly regulated harvest. John walks us through how that recovery actually happened, what biologists are seeing across the state right now, and why this season marked such an important milestone for conservation.

We talk population numbers, habitat expansion, how bears are being monitored, what surprised biologists during the 2025 season, and what the future holds for both hunters and the species itself. This is a behind-the-scenes look at modern wildlife management and a reminder that conservation success stories don’t happen overnight.

Whether you’re a hunter, landowner, or someone who simply wants to understand how Louisiana’s wildlife is managed, this conversation gives real insight into one of the state’s greatest conservation comebacks.

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In this episode of The Spotted Dog Podcast, we dive into suppressors, firearms, and the ATF changes scheduled to take effect on January 2, 2026, including the federal tax stamp moving to zero dollars.

We talk through what suppressors actually do, common myths, how the current process works, and what these upcoming changes realistically mean for hunters, shooters, and responsible gun owners. This is a grounded conversation focused on facts, legality, and real-world use, not headlines or hype.

If you’ve been curious about suppressors or wondering how these changes may affect you next year, this episode will get you up to speed.

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