Bama Wall Hangers - Hunting Podcast

Brad and Tucker welcome longtime hunting writer and broadcaster Ron Spomer to discuss shotguns, rifles, cartridges, and the choices hunters face in the field. They compare classic firearms such as the Remington 1100 and Browning A5, and talk about how gun quality, fit, maintenance, and the shooter all shape performance.

The conversation turns to rifle cartridges and the debates that surround them. Ron explains that successful hunting depends less on chasing a supposedly perfect caliber and more on choosing a suitable bullet, placing it well, and understanding how a rifle shoots. He discusses familiar options such as the .243, .270, .30...

This recording features Brad Bowen and Tucker interviewing Chris Cook, a retired Alabama wildlife biologist with more than 30 years of experience. They discuss his career working with wildlife management areas, including Wolf Creek, and his early years growing up hunting and fishing in rural northwest Florida.

Cook shares practical advice for hunting public land: learn the area over time, pay attention to wind and how you enter and leave a stand, and avoid assuming the land is too crowded to hunt. He explains how hunting pressure can change deer movement quickly, why bucks may seem nocturnal, and...

Jesse Wiggins, a professional bass angler from Addison, Alabama, joins Brad Bowen to talk about turning a love of fishing into a career. He shares how he worked his way up to the highest levels of tournament fishing, and how winning an early tournament gave him the confidence to believe he belonged.

Jesse explains why the shaky head helped launch his fishing career and why the chatterbait remains one of his favorite all-around baits. He recounts catching a 10-pound, 1-ounce bass at Lake Guntersville and offers practical advice on keeping fish hooked, choosing line, and knowing when...

Brad Bowen welcomes Todd Brogdon and Shane Whitten of Hunters All Game, an Alabama hunting-product business. Todd describes how the brand outgrew what he could manage alone, while Shane brought business energy and helped expand production and online sales. The guests discuss how a small local store helped demonstrate demand, and why the company is now focusing on efficient production and distribution rather than chasing every retail opportunity.

The conversation covers the company’s mineral and attractant products, including why minerals can be useful year-round and how deer preferences vary by property and season. The guests encourage hu...

Brad Bowen and Tucker Bowen welcome Matt Rushing from Wildlife Management Solutions to Bowen Taxidermy for a practical conversation about preparing deer food plots across Alabama and the South. With planting season approaching, Matt explains which seed blends work best for different locations, including the Alabama Blend, Mississippi Mix, Deer Magnet, brassica blends, and clover options.

The discussion covers the fundamentals every hunter and landowner needs to know, including soil pH, the importance of lime, fertilizer, seed-to-soil contact, no-till planting, and the best timing for planting around rain, soil temperature, and changing weather. Matt also explains what...

This episode of Bama Wallhangers features Cody Hall, a Buckmasters representative, discussing his journey from growing up as a South Mississippi hunter to working for one of the most recognizable names in the outdoor industry. Cody explains how Buckmasters began more than 40 years ago with Jackie Bushman and evolved from television competitions and print magazines into a broader media brand that includes television, podcasts, YouTube, social media, and digital content.

A major focus of the conversation is Buckmasters’ effort to connect with everyday hunters. Cody describes the Big Buck Blueprint podcast, which shares relatable stories from hunters wh...

This episode centers on Johnny Bauman and his company, Tagged and Bagged, a hunting accessory brand built to help hunters transport birds properly to the taxidermist. The idea was born from a painful personal experience: losing a dog’s last retrieve to freezer burn. That moment inspired Johnny to create a higher-quality solution that protects birds and preserves the memories connected to them. The hosts relate to that purpose because they understand how much care goes into turning a hunt into a lasting keepsake.

The conversation explains how Tagged and Bagged works and why it matters. The pr...

The episode kicks off with excitement for dove season and a recap of recent travels, including a stop to learn more about ammunition and how much goes into making the right shells. The hosts welcome Curt Porter back to share advice and reminders before the season opens, creating a conversation that is both timely and informative. They also emphasize the value of learning from experienced hunters and passing that knowledge along to others, especially newer hunters and kids.

A major focus of the episode is dove hunting safety and legality. Curt explains practical things hunters should remember...

A big thank you to Jared, Cameron, and Boomer for their hospitality and engagement. This episode follows Bama Wall Hangers as they travel to neighboring Columbus, MS to visit Apex Ammunition’s warehouse and production center to talk with company leadership about how Apex started, what makes its TSS loads different, and why the company expanded into dove loads. The conversation is part origin story, part ammo education, and part look at the realities of building a manufacturing business from scratch. 

We discuss Apex’s founding, the science behind tungsten super shot, and how the team thinks about...

This episode takes listeners to Goodman Ranch in Tennessee, where the hosts visit with Chris, the ranch manager, for a wide-ranging conversation about hunting, hospitality, and what makes the property such a unique destination. The discussion covers the ranch’s move from one owner to another, how the team got started, and the effort it takes to manage a large game property with a healthy mix of animals like axis deer, fallow deer, aoudad, blackbuck, elk, stag, buffalo, and more.A big theme of the conversation is the ranch experience itself. 

Chris explains how Goodman Ranch welcomes eve...

Today we recap the weekend at the World Deer Expo in Birmingham, AL. Discussion about how the guys with the expo have things figured out.  Smooth set up experience leading to a weekend of meeting so many great people.  We have found a gem in Henderson, TN, The Goodman Ranch that we will do a show from in the future.  Brad was renamed Aoudad Brad.  3 Days of meeting and discussion of taxidermy and hunting.  Take down and load out was also easy with the guys.

Also introduce local legend Miles Dozer who suffers from vehicular flatulence.  He caused a...

How far would you go to hunt your dream animal? Jordan Byrs has crossed continents to chase the trophy of a lifetime, and his stories will inspire you to plan your own adventures.Picture this: a 26-year-old hunter from Alabama, who’s already traveled across the U.S. and oceans, sharing his incredible journey from riding in Kentucky fields to stalking red stags in Argentina and giants in Africa. Jordan not only hunts the world’s most exotic species, but he also understands what it takes — from finding affordable hunts to chasing the thrill of the unknown. In this episod...

Discover how a small Alabama company, King Kutter, built a legacy of durable, American-made agricultural equipment—plus the inspiring stories behind its passionate team. When Jeremy Lowery, director of operations, shares the company’s evolution from military equipment to a third-generation family business, you'll see why they’re trusted in over a thousand stores nationwide. Jeremy's insights into quality, innovation, and the importance of supporting local manufacturing will change how you think about your tractor implements—and the future of rural enterprise.

This episode is packed with real stories: from humorous hunting mishaps to life-saving tractor repairs, and cand...

Most hunters overthink their approach—missing out on the true joy of outdoor life. When Curt Porter, a dedicated game warden, shares his personal stories and insights, he reminds us that you don't need to be fancy or perfect to love hunting. Sometimes, the best memories come from a faded cotton shirt, a simple call to a friend, or spotting a healthy bear on a camera that’s proof enough that nature is right where it’s always been—if you just look.

In this episode, Curt breaks down practical tips for hunters and anglers, from navigating Alabama...

Join us as we welcome Sawyer to the show and Captain Pat from Ugly Fishing shares his expert tips on fishing Mobile Bay and Mississippi Sound. From the best spots and seasonal patterns to gear advice, bait choices, and memorable catches, this episode is packed with practical insight for anglers of every level.Learn how weather changes affect fishing conditions, why certain areas are better depending on wind and tide, and what it takes to land redfish, speckled trout, flounder, and more. Captain Pat also shares stories from the water, advice on protecting your gear from salt and sand...

A live call with the Memory Mount company to learn about their amazing product.  This is in my opinion the biggest advancement in taxidermy in my life.  A couple fishing and hunting stories.  A good core memory.  Oh, and A bear in Fayette and Marion County Alabama.

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Welcome to Bama Wall Hangers Podcast.  Simple guys who love everything outdoors.  Hunting, fishing, wildlife, and taxidermy talk from the Bowen taxidermy shop.  Relatable people hoping to engage with locals and people from afar to promote the outdoors.  This is a small intro to how we got here and where we want to take this podcast.

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