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Ep. 263: Free Casting in Coon Country

Published: 2021-03-08 10:00:00
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Steven Rinella talks with Clay Newcomb, Seth Morris, Chester Floyd, Rick Smith, and Janis Putelis.

Topics discussed: The story of a deer called Moose; sturgeon spearing in Wisconsin on the Fur Hat Ice Tour; bartering services for caviar, then serving the caviar in a restaurant; NY's squirrel hunting tournament going strong; an ear-tagged squirrel traveling 62 miles; the dachshund (weiner dog) and Steve's pronunciation attempts; what it means when you hang a painting on the ceiling; the abundant raccoon; breaking down coon hunting; the nuance inside of the bark; Clay's right ear deafness; how Clay wants to train his mule to key in on turkey gobbles; staying on the snuggle; Jani's eagle eye spotting a squirrel eye; Mingus as a talented tree puppy; Where The Red Fern Grows; and more.

 

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Referenced Books

Where the Red Fern Grows
by Wilson Rawls
The book is discussed in the context of coon hunting and its influence on Clay. He mentions that the book took place in northeast Oklahoma near Tahlequah, about 45 minutes from where they are. Clay states it was the first book he remembers crying after reading. The book features a character named Billy Coleman and is about coon hunting. Steve also mentions there was a movie adaptation with good nighttime scenes.
Referenced at Near end of transcript (no specific timestamp available)