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History is being made with Louisiana's BRAND NEW archery early season hunt that that will start this fall! Nolan is joined by LDWF Brad Kennon and Rafter P's own Zach Poole and these boys talk it all out. All the details and what this actually means for the state of Louisiana. Check it out and let us know your thoughts on this new season!

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In this episode of the Spotted Dog podcast, the guys have a discussion and share some of the details of the breaking news regarding no more form 4 when buying a suppressor. There is still a lot of information to come in several unknowns, but it is looking promising and we share what we know so far.

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Louisiana has a brand new recreational alligator season, and if you're wondering what changed, how to apply, where you can hunt, and what the new rules mean for hunters, this episode has you covered.

On this episode of The Spotted Dog Podcast, Nolan West sits down with Jeb Linscomb, Fur and Alligator Program Manager with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, to explain everything you need to know about Louisiana's new recreational alligator season. They discuss why the new season was created, how the lottery system works, application fees, hunting zones, where you're allowed to hunt...

The weekend so many people have been waiting for is finally here! Reaper Boats is back with its 5th Annual Reaper Fest, and this year's event promises to be bigger and better than ever.

On this episode of The Spotted Dog Podcast, Nolan sits down with Jay Stone and Michael McVay from Duck Commander along with Zack Randall and Dustin Ballance from Reaper Boats to break down everything you need to know about the weekend. From event details and what to expect to behind the scenes stories that only this group could tell, this is an episode...

The Majestic Bass Tournament is over, and some of the top finishers are sitting down to break it all down.

Connor Nimrod, Jolyn Nimrod, Kade Hilstead, and Allen Anders join us to talk about what actually happened during one of North Louisiana's biggest bass tournaments. We cover everything from summer patterns and LiveScope to new dice style baits, electronics, tournament mindset, and what separates consistently successful anglers from everyone else.

If you've ever wondered how tournament fishermen find big bass, make decisions under pressure, or use today's technology to their advantage, this episode is packed...

The biggest bass tournament of the year is almost here.

On this episode of The Spotted Dog Podcast, Nolan sits down with the crew behind the Majestic Bass Tournament on Lake D’Arbonne to talk about what’s shaping up to be one of the wildest tournaments the lake has ever seen. Big weights are expected, giant bags are already being talked about, and conditions are lining up for an unforgettable event.

The guys dive into tournament strategy, D’Arbonne bass fishing stories, current patterns, favorite gear setups, and a few fishing secrets that probably weren’...

The biggest bass tournament of the year in Louisiana is almost here!

On this episode of The Spotted Dog Podcast, Nolan sits down with the crew behind the Majestic Bass Tournament on Lake D’Arbonne to talk about what’s shaping up to be one of the wildest tournaments the lake has ever seen. Big weights are expected, giant bags are already being talked about, and conditions are lining up for an unforgettable event.

The guys dive into tournament strategy, D’Arbonne bass fishing stories, current patterns, favorite gear setups, and a few fishing secrets that p...

Josh Jones joins the Spotted Dog Podcast to talk about his rise in the fishing world, chasing giant bass, and becoming known as one of the top forward facing sonar anglers in the country.

In this episode, we dive deep into how forward facing sonar changed modern fishing, how Josh approaches targeting giant fish, and the mindset behind consistently catching big bass. We also switch gears into a different side of Josh and talk hunting stories, outdoor adventures, and plenty of real conversations from life on the water and in the woods.

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On this episode of The Spotted Dog Podcast, host Nolan West sits down with young professional crappie angler Bryce Acreman to talk about an incredible year on the water, including Bryce’s run of tournament success and what it meant to win the Louisiana State Crappie Championship on Lake D’Arbonne.

Bryce breaks down how he approaches tournament fishing, why covering water fast has become such a big part of his strategy, how he uses LiveScope to target better fish, and what separates good anglers from great ones. He also shares thoughts on boat setup, electronics, power brak...

In this episode of the Spotted Dog Podcast, we sit down with Cody Sedotal of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, the state’s Small Game and Wild Turkey Program Manager, for a deep dive into Louisiana turkey hunting and turkey management. We talk turkey numbers, habitat, nesting success, gobbling activity, why some parts of the state are thriving more than others, and what the data actually says about recent season changes.

Cody breaks down Louisiana’s 2025 reported harvest, the impact of the new Jake rule, why dry spring weather matters so much for reproduction, and why...

In this episode of the Spotted Dog Podcast, we sit down with Cody Sedotal of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, the state’s Small Game and Wild Turkey Program Manager, for a deep dive into Louisiana turkey hunting and turkey management. We talk turkey numbers, habitat, nesting success, gobbling activity, why some parts of the state are thriving more than others, and what the data actually says about recent season changes.

Cody breaks down Louisiana’s 2025 reported harvest, the impact of the new Jake rule, why dry spring weather matters so much for reproduction, and why...

On this episode of The Spotted Dog Podcast, we sit down with the two brothers behind Tone 29 Custom Turkey Calls. These Arkansas boys may be young, but their passion, knowledge, and stories say otherwise. From chasing longbeards to building custom calls with purpose, they carry the kind of wisdom, grit, and campfire storytelling you usually only hear from the old-timers.

We talk turkey hunting, the craft behind great calls, lessons learned in the woods, and why these two are on track to become serious names in the hunting industry. This one feels like sitting around camp with...

In this episode of The Spotted Dog Podcast, we sit down with John Hanks, Large Carnivore Biologist with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, to unpack the historic 2025 Louisiana black bear hunting season.

Not long ago, the Louisiana black bear was on the brink of disappearing. Today, thanks to decades of research, habitat work, and careful management, the population has rebounded enough to support a tightly regulated harvest. John walks us through how that recovery actually happened, what biologists are seeing across the state right now, and why this season marked such an...

In this episode of The Spotted Dog Podcast, we dive into suppressors, firearms, and the ATF changes scheduled to take effect on January 2, 2026, including the federal tax stamp moving to zero dollars.

We talk through what suppressors actually do, common myths, how the current process works, and what these upcoming changes realistically mean for hunters, shooters, and responsible gun owners. This is a grounded conversation focused on facts, legality, and real-world use, not headlines or hype.

If you’ve been curious about suppressors or wondering how these changes may affect you next year, this episode wi...

This episode is a sit down with Spotted Dog Sporting Goods owners Michael and Richard, joined by Zach Pool of Rafter P Custom Knives. We dig into the latest Mathews and Hoyt hunting bows, talk real world hunting gear that actually matters, swap a few hunting stories, and look ahead to Christmas season.

More than anything, this episode is a thank you! Thank you for supporting the shop, supporting local business, and supporting The Spotted Dog Podcast. None of this works without the community around it, and we don’t take that for granted.

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