Ray speaks with Todd Wilkinson, US Coast Guard Auxiliary, about Boating Safety and the upcoming “National Safe Boating Week” in May.

Ray speaks with Matt Taylor, Director of Operations, for Fellows Lake LLC. They speak about the improvements and upcoming events for this spring. 

Ray speaks with Carl Romesburg with The Missouri Stream Team Southwest and Ozark Regions about the team’s history, what they do, and how everyone can get involved.

Ray talks with Josh Issacs, with Branson Full Throttle Fishing Adventures, about Walleye, White Bass, and Crappie on Bull Shoals and Table Rock Lake!

In part two, Ray talks with Josh Issacs with Branson Full Throttle Fishing Adventures about trout fishing on Lake Taneycomo!

Part 1 of Ray's conversation with Corporal Kevin Zielke with the Missouri Department of Conservation. They talk about Trout fishing and the upcoming paddlefish snagging season. The trout season starts March 1st and the snagging season starts March 15th. 

Part 2 of Ray's conversation with Corporal Kevin Zielke with the Missouri Department of Conservation. They talk about Walleye, White Bass, and Crappie fishing. As well as, talking about the MDC’s Crappie Clinic event at the Springfield Nature Center, March 9th, 2023.

Ray speaks with Francis Skalicky, a Media Specialist for MDC Pollonators, Southwest Region. They discussion is about what people can do to restore habitat for butterflies and bees.     

Ty Cumley-Part 1 One of the biggest deer ever taken with a bow in the Ozarks!

He takes a monster deer with a long bow and then another with a muzzleloader. All within one calendar year!    

In this episode, Ray speaks with Corporal Kevin Zielke. He’s the Green County Missouri Department of Conservation agent. They speak about Managed Deer Hunts and CWD (Chronic Wasting Disease) Deer Management which is critical for all hunters and fisherman in Missouri. 

In this episode Ray and Corporal Kevin Zielke, Green County Missouri Department of Conservation agent, continue their conversation about Fellow’s Lake Waterfowl Hunting, New Hunts and permits For 2023, and The Missouri Share The Harvest Program. 

In this episode of Ozark Outdoors, Ray talks to James Watson. James Watson is a local guy that fishes on the Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour. He’s one of just 80 guys to qualify for the tour. They talk about how he got started and the MLF Tour. 

In part two, Ray talks to James Watson. James Watson is a local guy that fishes on the Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour. He’s one of just 80 guys to qualify for the tour. They talk about live scope-modern tech and Ultimate Fishing Championship.

On this episode of Ozark Outdoors, Ray speaks with Darren Haverstick. Darren is a former president of the United Bowhunters of Missouri and the organization's current treasurer. He's a member of Compton Traditional Bowhunters and the Professional Bowhunters Society. Also, the current chairperson of the Conservation Federation of Missouri Share the Harvest committee. Along with the Missouri Department of Conservation, we oversee the STH program which provides thousands of pounds of venison to needy families each year.  They talk about the Darren's story thatwas published in a few bow hunting magazines.

On this episode of Ozark Outdoors, Ray speaks with Darren Haverstick. Darren is a former president of the United Bowhunters of Missouri and the organization's current treasurer. He's a member of Compton Traditional Bowhunters and the Professional Bowhunters Society. Also, the current chairperson of the Conservation Federation of Missouri Share the Harvest committee. Along with the Missouri Department of Conservation, we oversee the STH program which provides thousands of pounds of venison to needy families each year.  Ray and Darren speak about how Darren not only took a giant animal with a bow but it was a "primitive weapon", a homemade longbow and an arrow he made himself!

Ray speaks with Amos Livingston, Pro Crappie Guide and Tournament Angler. In this episode, they talk about A 2022 tournament season recap and local fall & winter crappie patterns.

Ray speaks with Darren Haverstick, the former president of the United Bowhunters of Missouri and a member of the Traditional Bowhunters and the Professional Bowhunters Societies. He's also the Chairperson of the Conservation Federation of Missouri Share The Harvest committe. Listen to Ray and Darren speak about the United Bowhunters Of Missouri in this episode of Ozark Outdoors. 

Ray speaks with Darren Haverstick, the former president of the United Bowhunters of Missouri and a member of the Traditional Bowhunters and the Professional Bowhunters Societies. He's also the Chairperson of the Conservation Federation of Missouri Share The Harvest committe. Listen to Ray and Darren speak about the the Conservation Federation of Missouri Share The Harvest committee in this episode of Ozark Outdoors. 

Ray speaks with local artist and outdoor enthusiast, Garrett Melby

Ray Michaels talks with Matt Taylor, the Operations Director of Fellows Lake about all the new improvements and amenities.

Ray continues his conversation with Matt Taylor, about boat rentals, events, happenings, and more.

Ray speaks with Bailey Boutries about the Anything-Possible Fishing brands that include Kid-Casters and Profishiency-Perfection Lures. 

Ray speaks with Bailey Boutries with B.A.S.S. Open Touring Pro about him and his pro fishing career. 

Ray speaks with Eagle Outdoors, co-owner, Chace, about “the start of the store, dove hunting, fall hunting, bows, guns, and ammo.”

Ray speaks with Eagle Outdoors, co-owner, Chace, about “fall fishing tackle and techniques.”   

Ray Michaels and Bryan Wilson, who has 3 different types of guide trips, Trout fishing called “Branson Trout Charters”, Bowfishing called “Stained Water Bowfishing”, and gigging trips through Stained Water’s site and Facebook pages.  Learn about Trout Fishing on Taneycomo with “Branson Trout Charters” with Ray and Bryan in part 1.

Ray Michaels and Bryan Wilson, who has 3 different types of guide trips, Trout fishing called “Branson Trout Charters”, Bowfishing called “Stained Water Bowfishing”, and gigging trips through Stained Water’s site and Facebook pages.  Learn about Bowfishing-Tournamants with “Stained Water Bowfishing” with Ray and Bryan in part 2.

Ray Michaels and Bryan Wilson, who has 3 different types of guide trips, Trout fishing called “Branson Trout Charters”, Bowfishing called “Stained Water Bowfishing”, and gigging trips through Stained Water’s site and Facebook pages.  Learn about gigging in the Ozarks with “Stained Water Bowfishing” with Ray and Bryan in part 3.

Part 1- Introduction/Quit job at Kraft/Pro crappie tours

Part 2- Guiding on Truman & Stockton Lakes/Summer and Fall patterns

Part 3- Team Livingston/Live Scope/New fishing technology

Part 4- Technology and overharvesting/Catch & release/Sponsors

Part 1-Fishing Industry History-Bass Fishing & Tournaments

Part 2-His father Jack Emmitt-Charlie Campbell-Johnny Morris & Bass Pro Shops

Part 3-Peacock Bass Fishing in South America-High School & College Fishing

Part 4-The Drury University Fishing Team

Ray speaks with John Greife who is a Boat Official in Major League Fishing. Johns shares about his time growing up in the Ozarks and his time in Oklahoma, bass fishing both in terms of on a personal and professional note. 

Ray and John Greife discuss how Major League Fishing came to Lake of the Ozarks. They talk about multiple factors that go into the how and why of fishing, in regards to weather patterns that affect the spawning season, species of fish, etc. They also share what they love most about fishing. 

Ray and John Greife talk about how tournament fishing and Major League FIshing has changed over the years. They discuss if you can make a living fishing, and how you can become a professional angler. 

Ray and John Greife talk about the evolution of fishing and how it relates to one's love of the outdoors. They also share how fishing is a great sport for the family.