EP 63: Finding Wild Turkeys Using Plants, Trees, & Bugs with Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Dudley Phelps

A lot of value in this episode! We hop on the phone to better our woodsmanship with the wildlife plant guru himself, Mr. Dudley Phelps of Mossy Oak Gamekeepers and Nativ Nurseries, learning all about which plants, trees, and bugs wild turkeys tend to gravitate towards and how we can both identify them and better habitat for future turkeysIn this episode:  Which oak trees do turkeys like best, and where are they?  How to keep turkeys on your side of the property line.  Why insects are key to a turkey's diet and where to find the right bugs.  The backstory of Dudley's time with Mossy Oak.  How to find both turkey and deer habitat using plant identifiers.  How to better wild turkey and deer habitat for the future.  Click Here to snag a new Greenleaf Rope Hat while supplies last!  Learn more on the Spring Legion Conservation Portal tab in our homepage drop-down menu!  Click Here to check it out.  Make sure to subscribe to our podcast, YouTube, and social platforms to catch all kinds of live content until spring turkey season 2023!  Follow us on Social Media:  Instagram: @springlegion   TikTok: @springlegion  YouTube: springlegion  Facebook: @springlegion  Snapchat: @springlegionMore may be found at springlegion.com  Thank you all for listening as well as Rolling Thunder Game Calls  and Lite Boots for making this podcast possible!  LINK: Save 10% on your next North Mountain Gear Leafy Jacket with code LEGION26 at northmountaingear.comLINK: SAVE 10% on the new 2026 Line of Turkey Hunting Gear at springlegion.com with code POD10Follow us on Instagram:@[email protected]@chasefarriorWe'd like to thank the following sponsors for making this podcast possible:North Mountain GearMossy OakApex AmmunitionVortex Optics