Mississippi Outdoors Podcast

Former NFL linebacker Swayze Bozeman discusses his football journey from JUCO to the Super Bowl and his passion for outdoor activities on the Mississippi Outdoors Podcast.

This episode explores a non-lethal method for testing Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in deer using scrape samples, featuring an interview with Kamen Campbell from Mississippi's DEER program.

This episode previews the 2025 Ducks Unlimited Expo (D-U-X) in Memphis, featuring Logan Nevins discussing dates, location, and activities for outdoor enthusiasts.

Malcolm Reed discusses his journey from barbecue competitions to building a brand around wild game cooking and outdoor lifestyle in Mississippi.

This episode features an interview with Ryan Jones, a Fisheries Biologist, discussing the management and conservation efforts behind making Ross Barnett Reservoir one of Mississippi's premier fisheries.

This episode features biologist Luke Pearson discussing Mississippi's alligator snapping turtle population, including size variations, habitat differences, and conservation insights.

This episode features an interview with author Jim McCafferty about his books on hunting bear and panther in the Old South, exploring his personal history and experiences in Mississippi's outdoors.

This episode features an interview with professional baseball player Davis Bradshaw, discussing his baseball career journey from childhood to the pros and his passion for hunting in Mississippi.

Host Matt Wyatt interviews Dr.

Host Matt Wyatt interviews David Ellis (Yacht Yacht) about deer hunting, including a story about a large buck that some suspected was Photoshopped.

This episode explores the story of Fannie Cook, who helped establish the Mississippi Game and Fish Commission in the early 1900s, now known as the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks.

This episode explores the decline of quail populations in Mississippi and discusses small game hunting with MDWFP Small Game Coordinator Rick Hamrick.

This episode features retired game warden Kenny Prince discussing his undercover experiences and the success of his book 'Poacher's Nightmare' about wildlife law enforcement in Mississippi.

This episode features an interview with Slade Priest, known as the 'hunting land man,' discussing his background in hunting and real estate, how he got his nickname, and insights into buying land for hunting in Mississippi.

This episode explores fox hunting traditions in Mississippi and features Allison Crews discussing her role in founding the Swamp Witches group, which aims to make outdoor activities like hunting more accessible and enjoyable for women and newcomers.

This episode features the Woodard family from Halo Hunting discussing their family hunting traditions, explaining terms like the Mississippi Shuffle and Family Slam, and sharing their outdoor adventures in Mississippi.

This episode features an interview with former college baseball star Tanner Allen discussing his transition to banana ball, hunting, and outdoor life in Mississippi.

This episode features an interview with retired Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks deputy director Larry Pugh discussing winter bass fishing tips and techniques for cold water conditions in Mississippi.

Host Matt Wyatt interviews Jeffrey Wood from Swamp Boys Custom Calls about custom hunting calls, focusing on squirrel calls and the history of squirrel hunting in Mississippi.

This episode features Mikey Dyer discussing deer management practices and venison recipes, blending outdoor hunting content with cooking tips from his work with Buck Junkie and How to Barbecue Right.

This episode introduces new leadership at the Mississippi State University Deer Lab, featuring Jacob Dykes and Eric Mitchell discussing their backgrounds and the lab's work in deer research.

Author Brooks Eason discusses his book 'The Scoutmaster', which is a tribute to his father's lifelong dedication to scouting and outdoor leadership in Mississippi.

Host Matt Wyatt interviews Amanda Mills about her long-running role on Mississippi Outdoors TV, her start in 2005, and how her childhood love for the show led to her career in outdoor media.

This episode features an interview with Dr.

This episode features an interview with herpetologist Terry Vandeventer discussing his career studying and educating about Mississippi snakes through zoo work and public programs.

This episode features geologist James Starnes discussing fossil discoveries in Mississippi, including a fossil whale skull, and explaining the role of the Mississippi Office of Geology.

This episode features an interview with Hunter Farrior, founder of Spring Legion Turkey Hunting, discussing the origins of his organization and his passion for turkey hunting in Mississippi.

Host Matt Wyatt interviews Anthony Ballard, Mississippi's Black Bear Program Coordinator, about recent den checks that revealed a strong year with seven sows having cubs.

Host Matt Wyatt interviews Dr.

This episode features an interview with Chris McDonald from the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce, discussing the state's efforts to control the destructive wild hog population.

This episode explores the surprising diversity of urban wildlife in Mississippi, featuring an interview with expert Adam Rohnke who discusses definitions and examples like raccoons, coyotes, and bobcats near urban centers.

This episode explores how Mississippi's environmental history, including agricultural changes and insect impacts like the boll weevil, shapes current wildlife habitats and hunting opportunities.

This episode features an interview with artist Johnny Granberry, who created the painting for Mississippi's 2026 turkey stamp, discussing his background as a retired home builder turned painter and his artistic journey.

This episode features an interview with taxidermist Dan Heasley, who shares his 25-year journey into the taxidermy business and offers tips for hunters and fishermen on preserving trophies.

This episode features biologists discussing the 50th anniversary of Mississippi's duck stamp program and its role in funding waterfowl conservation efforts like aerial surveys and habitat management.

This episode features an interview with Lynn Posey, Director of Mississippi's Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks, discussing his leadership role and the agency's operations on the podcast's 100th episode.

This episode features an interview with biologist Jack Creeley discussing Mississippi's bat population, including their species diversity, ecological role in insect control, and comparison to other mammals.

This episode features Jack Robertson and T.J.

This episode features an interview with professional fisherman Brock Mosley, discussing his 10-year career on the Bassmaster Elite Tour and his upbringing in Collinsville, Mississippi.

This episode features an interview with Dr.

Host Matt Wyatt interviews fisheries biologist Buford Leslie about pond management and electrofishing, exploring his background and interest in fisheries.

This episode explores the origins and activities of the Mississippi Paddle Mafia, a paddling community in Mississippi, through an interview with Camille Richards.

This episode features interviews with members of Mississippi's law enforcement canine division discussing their careers as conservation officers and how they joined the K-9 unit focused on search and rescue operations.

Host Matt Wyatt interviews Trent Ellis, a Mississippi native who gained viral fame on social media while working in finance, discussing his background and rise to online popularity.

This episode features an interview with Gary Holcomb, coordinator of the Mississippi Scholastic Shooting Program, discussing youth shotgun sports in Mississippi and his personal background as a competitive shooter.

This episode features an interview with Angel Rohnke, director of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, discussing her first year in the role, the museum's staff structure, and her career path to the museum.

This episode features an interview with Greg Glotzbecker, Mississippi's fisheries coordinator, discussing his background from Ohio to Mississippi and his work in fish research and outdoor management.

This episode explores the Mississippi Wildlife Heritage Museum, focusing on the evolution of hunting, fishing, and outdoor culture in Mississippi from Native American times to the present.

This episode explores carnivore ecology in Mississippi with researchers Dana Morin and Jacob Dykes, focusing on species like coyotes, bobcats, and black bears, and their population dynamics and habitat challenges.

This episode features a father-son duo discussing their experiences with traditional bowhunting using handmade equipment and close-range techniques in Mississippi.

Interview with Turkey Program Coordinator Caleb Hinton about the Turkey Stamp program and his new role.

Host Matt Wyatt interviews Dr.

Host Matt Wyatt interviews gas station food reviewer Stafford Sheridan about his viral reviews and their connection to Mississippi's hunting culture.

Host Matt Wyatt interviews Brooks Warren from Turcotte Fish Hatchery about how fish are raised and stocked in Mississippi's public waters.

Matt Wyatt interviews Waterfowl Program Coordinator Houston Havens about the past duck hunting season in Mississippi, discussing weather impacts and harvest numbers.

Host Matt Wyatt interviews Russ Walsh, Chief of Wildlife for Mississippi, discussing wildlife management and outdoor traditions.

Host Matt Wyatt interviews Mississippi State Parks Director Andre Hollis about the state's parks, with a brief detour into his college football career at Ole Miss.

Host Matt Wyatt interviews Larry Pugh, Deputy Director of Mississippi Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks, about his career in fisheries and passion for fishing.

An interview with Fisheries Bureau Director Jerry Brown about his lifelong passion for fishing and his work managing Mississippi's fisheries.

Former Mississippi State quarterback Tyler Russell discusses his transition from football to a career in bass fishing and outdoor content creation.