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EPISODE · Feb 23, 2026 · 1H 51M

768 - How to Call Turkeys the Old-School Way with Mark Prudhomme

from The Southern Outdoorsmen Hunting Podcast · host Andrew Maxwell & Jacob Myers

For decades, Mark Prudhomme has studied turkeys the old-school way. No gimmicks. No burning the woods down. No calling just to hear himself call. In this full-length conversation, Mark breaks down: • Why soft calling kills more gobblers • The biggest mistake most turkey hunters make • How public land pressure actually makes you better • Low-impact turkey hunting strategy • How to run a trumpet call the right way • What 100-year-old shotguns can teach modern hunters Mark is a 5x Champion of Champions caller and one of the most respected trumpet call builders in the country. But more importantly, he’s a woodsman. If you hunt turkeys, this episode will challenge how you think about calling, pressure, and patience. Topics covered: Soft vs aggressive calling Public land strategy Blind calling mid-day Turkey language & realism Trumpet call technique Double barrel shotgun history Hunting with intention If you’re serious about turkey hunting… this one matters. SPECIAL OFFER: Get a 1 year BASS membership for just $1 per month - http://www.bassmaster.com/southern Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXP Check out the Hunt Regs App - https://linkly.link/2ZuKR Grab some Southern Outdoorsmen merch here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aK Join Woodsman Wire - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aR Use the promo code “southern” for a discount on your OnX Hunt membership here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1tyfm Check out Latitude Outdoors for your mobile hunting gear - https://2ly.link/1zVDI Use code TSOP15 for a discount on Mossy Oak - https://linkly.link/2ERb8 Save 10% on your next Vortex Optics order at eurooptic.com using the Promo Code “southern10” - https://2ly.link/1wyYO Use code SOUTHERN20 for a discount on all vortex apparel, including eyewear Use code “SOUTHERN25” for a discount on Houndstooth Game Calls: https://2ly.link/24tFz Have you tagged a deer using something you heard on the show? Submit your listener success story here - Share Your Story Here Come chat with us on our Thursday Hunter Hangouts! Join our patreon - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXU NOTE: Not all advertisements run on this show are endorsed by The Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast unless an ad is read by one of the hosts. Our Sponsors: * Check out MyBookie and use my code SOUTHERNOUTDOORSMEN for a great deal: https://www.mybookie.ag * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code SOUTHERNOUTDOORSMEN for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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