Ray speaks with Tommy Bench, owner/operator of the Gasconade River Guide Service. Ray and Tommy talk about smallmouth fishing on the Gasconade and other Ozark streams. 

Ray speaks with Team Livingston about Prespawn & Spawning Crappie Patterns. CLICK HERE for more information about Team Livingson.

Ray speaks with Matt Taylor, Fellows Lake Operations Director, about the 2024 season. Ray and Matt talk about upcoming activities, improvements, and the fishing forecast for this year.

Ray speaks with Missouri Department of Conservation local agent, Kevin Zielke and Fisheries Biologist, Ben Parnell. Ray, Kevin, and Ben talk about spring walleye and white bass fishing. Plus, Ben talks about his work with fish attractors in Stockton Lake and the MDC’s fish habit program at Fellows Lake.

Ray speaks with United Bowhunters of Missouri lifetime member, Darren Haverstick. Ray and Darren talk about the upcoming United Bowhunters of Missouri Festival, happening February 9th through the 11th, at the Oasis Convention Center!  CLICK HERE for more information about United Bowhunters of Missouri. 

Ray speaks with Kenny Klimes, Chairman of Flyfishers at the Crossing. “Flyfishers at The Crossing” is a fellowship for men with a passion for fly fishing, helping them grow in their faith through community service, charity, and brotherhood.” CLICK HERE for more information about Flyfishers at the Crossing.

Ray speaks with Steve Calcari, with the Lake of the Ozarks Fishing Expo. The Lake of the Ozarks Fishing Expo goals are to provide a sales and exposure opportunity to entrepreneurial businesses that make fishing and outdoor-related products, as well as fundraise for Community Christian Church in Camdenton.   

Ray speaks with regional crappie jig manufacture, Eric Massey. Ray and Eric talk about his fishing catching, hand tied, jigs. 

Ray speaks with Bryan Wilson, owner/operator of Stained Water Bowfishing Charters, about bowfishing, gigging, and snagging for spoonbill. A trip that would make the perfect Christmas gift!  CLICK HERE for more information about Stained Water Bowfishing Charters.

Ray recently spoke with 10-year-old, Drake Taylor, and his father about the story of the two, monster deer Drake took this year! One on the opening day of the archery season, the other on opening day of the firearms season. 

Ray recently spoke with Amos Livingston, pro guide and touring tournament fisherman, about Fall & Winter Crappie patterns in the Ozarks.

Ray talks with Missouri Department of Conservation agents Kevin Zielke and Taressa Wise, about fall turkey & deer seasons and special hunts.

Ray talks with Taressa, our New Missouri Department Of Conservation Agent! Taressa is the latest addition to the Green Country MDC team!

Ray talks with Kevin Miller, Owner/Operator of “Book-N-Hook” Fishing Guide Service. “Book-N-Hook” Fishing Guide Service is based out of Northwest Arkansas. Kevin specializes on Walleye and Trout fishing on the Beaver Lake tailwaters, White River, and upper Table Rock Lake. https://www.booknhookfishing.com/

Ray speaks with Missouri Department of Conservation agent, Kevin Zielke and, MDC Fisheries Management Biologist, Kara Tvedt, about Summer Pond Management. 

Ray speaks Francis Skalicky, Missouri Department of Conservation Media Specialist, Southwest Region, about Aquatic Invasive Species – Hydrilla and Zebra Mussels.

Ray speaks with Amos Livingston, Pro Crappie Guide and Tournament Angler, about summer crappie patterns.

In part 1, Ray speaks with Kevin Zelke, a Missouri Department of Conservation Agent about Missouri Wildlife Encounters. 

In part 2, Ray speaks with Josh Wisdom, a Missouri Department of Conservation Wildlife Damage Biologist about Missouri Wildlife Encounters. 

Ray speaks with Carl Romesburg with The Missouri Stream Team.

Ray speaks with Bruce and John with Adventure Cave Tours and Talking Rocks Cavern.

Ray speaks with Todd Wilkinson, US Coast Guard Auxiliary, about Boating Safety and the upcoming “National Safe Boating Week” in May. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ray speaks with Matt Taylor, Director of Operations, for Fellows Lake LLC. They speak about the improvements and upcoming events for this spring.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ray talks with Josh Issacs, with Branson Full Throttle Fishing Adventures, about Walleye, White Bass, and Crappie on Bull Shoals and Table Rock Lake! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part two, Ray talks with Josh Issacs with Branson Full Throttle Fishing Adventures about trout fishing on Lake Taneycomo! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ty Cumley-Part 1 One of the biggest deer ever taken with a bow in the Ozarks! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He takes a monster deer with a long bow and then another with a muzzleloader. All within one calendar year!     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ray speaks with local artist and outdoor enthusiast, Garrett Melby See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ray Michaels talks with Matt Taylor, the Operations Director of Fellows Lake about all the new improvements and amenities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ray continues his conversation with Matt Taylor, about boat rentals, events, happenings, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ray speaks with Bailey Boutries about the Anything-Possible Fishing brands that include Kid-Casters and Profishiency-Perfection Lures.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ray speaks with Bailey Boutries with B.A.S.S. Open Touring Pro about him and his pro fishing career.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ray speaks with Eagle Outdoors, co-owner, Chace, about “the start of the store, dove hunting, fall hunting, bows, guns, and ammo.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ray speaks with Eagle Outdoors, co-owner, Chace, about “fall fishing tackle and techniques.”    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.