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Join Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast host Bill Cooper and special friend and guest Billy Smith of Scenic Rivers Guide Service and Tours out of Eminence, Missouri. Bill and Billy have been friends for decades. They reminisce about days gone by on the beautiful Current River. Discussions range from Leonard Hall, the author of “Stars Upstream,” an incredible account of Current River country, to Jack Peters, the first park ranger assigned to the new Ozark National Scenic Riverways in 1967, favorite bass fishing lures of old time rivermen, current river conditions after the major flood of 2024, the Eminence Christmas Parade, and walleye fishing on lower Current River. It’s a show full of fabulous information about Current River Country, ando one can tell it quite like Billy Smith.
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Join Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast host Bill Cooper at the Lake of the Ozarks Fish Camp 2024. He sits down with Team Clements to find out how they got started as a professional crappie fishing team. This was the first time this dynamic duo fished the Lake of the Ozarks. However, it did not take them long to figure it all out and begin swinging slabs into the boat. It’s an entertaining look into a husband-wife fishing team. Ladies Rock!
In the second half of the show Bill interviews Mark Hoggie of Hoggie Jigs. The duo jumps into a discussion about all things crappie jigs. Mark describes his entrance into both the tournament crappie fishing scene and the business of tying crappie jigs for himself and his customers. Mark and company are talented tiers and have made a mark both on the tournament trails and the market share for crappie jigs.You’ll love it!
This week’s show is loaded with good information, tips, and tactics. Catch Living the Dream Outdsoors Podcast on your favorite social media platform. -
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History is made as the Missouri Hunting Heritage Federation holds the first ever youth deer hunt in cooperation with the James Foundation at Maramec Spring Park. MHHF executive director Colton Zirkle and MDC hunter education instructor Dwight Warnke taught hunter safety classes, followed by on-hands instruction, including firearms handling, fence crossing, and shooting crossbows. Seven first time deer hunters enjoyed a fabulous deer hunt at Maramec Spring Park, accompanied by one parent and a mentor. Zack Rothermel took his first deer. Thanks to all participants the MHHF, MDC, the James foundation and parents and mentors the first deer hunt at Maramec Spring Park proved a huge success.
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Ken McBroom, the Rambling Angler, joins Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast host Bill Cooper for a lively discussion about the wonderful world of fishing. McBroom spent many years as a helicopter mechanic in the wilds of Alaska. Today he is settled in Kentucky where he steadily pursues big crappie and red-ear sunfish on beautiful Kentucky Lake. McBroom discusses his Rambling Angler Magazine, lures he has invented and sells, and tasks about fishing, his favorite topic. You can hear it all on most social media platforms.
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Writers, pro crappie fishermen, and vendors from 14 states gathered at Lake of the Ozarks at Lake Breeze Resort for the #2024LOZFishCamp hosted by Big Mike Jones, of Mississippi, and Brad Wiegeman, of Arkansas. The Catch, Cook and Clean agenda featured fishing contests, fish cleaning contests, cooking contests, and jig tying contests. It was a 3-day event that paired outdoor writers and podcasters with some of the best crappie fishermen in the nation.
In segment 1 , Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast host Bill Cooper joins National Crappie Association co-owner Tim Patterson on the water as he targets black crappie on the Lake of the Ozarks. In segment 2 Cooper interviews 13-year-old Easton Chastten, the youngest contestant in the professional field of jig tiers contest. Easton placed second in a field of adult tiers. Additionally, he was awarded a lifetime membership in the National Crappie Association, and other prizes including rods, reels, fishing lures and a memento shirt from the president of the NCA.
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Join Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast host Bill Cooper as he discusses crappie fishing Lake of the Ozarks switch tournament angler Frank Haidesuk of Kansas. A retired Air Force Veteran, he has made a name for himself in the crappie fishing world. Dedicated to the sport, /Frank has introduced many adults and youth to fishing. Frank has accumulated an impressive list of tournament wins.
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Join Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast Host Bill Cooper and Dave Parrott of DandF Marine Salvage and Service. Bill and Dave take an in depth look at the marine business, the ins and outs of starting a marine business in the Ozarks, and the unique opportunities doing so allows one to both serve rural communities and get to know those who are closest to the land and the rivers in this unique region known as the Missouri Ozarks.
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Join Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast host Bill Cooper and Mike Unruh, the National Vice President of Fallen Outdoors. Bill and Mike venture into an in-depth discussion about the programs and services offered by Fallen Outdoor Chapters across the United States. Dedicated volunteers help veterans return to the outdoors to reconnect with themselves and their fellow man after having served their country. You will not want to miss this riveting program about those who served and those who are now serving those veterans and helping them improve their lives by being involved in outdoor activities.
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Join Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast hosts Bill Cooper and Hunter Hindman and special guest Darrell Hindman. The trio of outdoorsmen discuss Bill’s induction into the Legends of the Outdoors National Hall of Fame, the super bowl of outdoor accomplishments and recognition. Too, the guys explore some of the incredible properties that Living the Dream Outdoors Properties currently have for sale. You outdoorsmen will drool as you hear about the most incredible farms, ranches and recreational properties to be found in the Midwest. Catch the podcast on Stitcher, Apple, AudioBoom, Deezer and more.
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Join Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast Host Bill Cooper and the crew at Scenic Rivers Taxidermy in Salem, Missouri. Owner Larry Baron, and previous owner Heith Buie sit down for a spell and talk about the history of Scenic Rivers Taxidermy, the ups and downs of the taxidermy business and the thrills of the job. Most importantly, these highly skilled taxidermists give some up-to-date tips about how they want your deer prepared before bringing it to the shop. Hint: For your best mount, bring your whole deer to Larry and Heith and let them skin it out. Deer season is almost here. I’ve been using Scenic Rivers Taxidermy for decades. You should use them, too!
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Join Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast host Bill Cooper and longtime friend and outdoor writer Kenny Kieser, who is an inductee of the Missouri Waterfowlers Hall of Fame, the National Freshwater Fi\shing Hall of Fame and the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. Kieser relates how he got into outdoor writing and shares stories about some of the fabulous people he met along the way. Cooper and Kieser laugh through the show as they reminisce about old times. You’ll love this podcast, which can be found on moist social media platforms.
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Join Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast host Bill Cooper as he joins Indiana outdoor writer Tom Berg on Table Rock Lake with guide Mike Webb. Mike puts the guys on some dandy largemouth and smallmouth bass on Table Rock Lake. Bill and Tom toured around the Branson area lakes catching trout on Taneycomo, giant crappie on Bull Shoals, and rough fish back on Table Rock with Stained Water Bowfishing Cpt. Bryan Wilson. This show is a treasure trove of fishing information for the Branson area lakes. You can catch it on Stitcher, Spotify, Audioboom, and most other social media platforms.
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Join Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast host Bill Cooper as he interviews participants at the Michael Hayes Memorial Outdoor Writers Camp held recently at Blue Bank Resort on beautiful Reelfoot Lake in western Tennessee. In the first segment Cooper interviews Monte Knight of Stumpgel, an innovative new scent gel that lasts and lasts. Fishermen will be pleased to pick up this new jel technology that will certainly improve success on your next fishing trip.
In the second half of the program Cooper is joined by Legends of the Outdoors owner Garry Mason and new partner Phillip Vanderpool, both well known names in the outdoor industry. They tell what the Legends of the Outdoors is all about and mention some of the 180+ outdoor legends who have been inducted. Also, Vanderpool, a well known bowhunting personality, adds a few great bowhunting tips at the end of the program. Deer hunters, you do not want to miss this program! -
Join Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast Host Bill Cooper and On the Hook TV host Jermey Mattingly on the boat while fishing for giant bluegill on beautiful Reelfoot Lake in Tennessee. They discuss bluegill fishing on Reelfoot while disclosing lots of tips and tactics, Too, Jeremy tells how he got started in the TV business and shares his success story. Be sure to follow Jeremy and On the Hook TV on YouTube.
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Join Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast host Bill Cooper and special guests Wes and Kendra Swee, the managers of the James Foundation and Maramec Spring Park, near St. James, Missouri in the Ozarks. The Swees describe the first ever Fishy Folk Festival, which is an outdoor music festival centered on folk and Americana music. Sixteen bands from around the area performed on three different stages. Twenty vendors and four food trucks provided plenty of sustenance and interesting booths for the Festival attendants. Visitors could take music lessons, including the dulcimer, Irish strings and the ukulele. The first Folky Fish festival proved a huge success and will certainly be an annual event. Movie night in the park will continue once a month as well, complete with popcorn!
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Join Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast host Bill Cooper and guests Jo Schaper and Gene Vale, a talented husband-wife team who are long time experts in geology, astronomy, biology, outdoor writing and natural and cultural history interpretation. They delve into the science of recent eclipses as well as the state of bat survival in the Show-me State. This is an entertaining and informative program from two of Missouri’s most respected outdoor personalities.
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Join Living the dream Outdoor Podcast host Bill Cooper as he is joined by a trio of outdoor celebrities including: Garry Mason, owner and director of the Legends of the Outdoors National Hall of Fame, Tommy Garner, of Outdoors Live Radio in Hardy, Arkansas and trout fishing guru Donnie Conway. The guys discuss being involved in outdoor media, the Legends of the Outdoors and the importance of being involved in outdoor activity. Mason also announces the appointment of Donnie Conway to the board of the Legends of the Outdoors National Hall of Fame.
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Join Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast host Bill Cooper and guest Hayden Heeb of Expedition trailers out of Cherryville, Missouri. Like many outdoors products companies, Hayden had a dream about starting his own camping trailer manufacturing business. He began as the founder of Backroads Overland Co. and eventually joined forces with Expedition Trailers. Specializing in heavy duty, off-road customized campers, Expedition Trailers has set the bar high for rugged off-road campers. Designed after the rugged requirements of equipment in Australia, expedition brought the technology to the United States after three years of rigorous testing. None are made better, because Expedition Trailers does not want to be in the warranty business.
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Join Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast Host Bill Cooper and guest co-host Tom Berg, an outdoor writer from Indiana, as they visit with Phil Lilley, owner of the famous Lilleys’ Landing on Taneycomo Lake in Branson, Missouri. Phil tells the amazing story about how faith, family and a lot of hard work brought his and his wife’s dreams come true. Phil and Marsha have been an inspiration to thousands of guests over the decades as they not only help them enjoy God’s great outdoors, but they also serve as a great example of Christian servitude.
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Join Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast host Bill Cooper and Cpt. Josh Issacs as they talk about the underrated crappie fishing on Bull Shoals Lake. Along with outdoor writer Tom Berg, from Indiana, they caught a bunch of big crappie in the 15-16-inch range. On the second segment of the show, Cooper talks with Cpt. Bryan Wilson about the his paddlefish snagging season, as well as his expectations for the upcoming bowfishing season in the Ozark region.
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