EPISODE · Feb 19, 2026 · 43 MIN
"The $50,000 Turkey Hunt Competition with Kenny Zuspan"
from American Roots Outdoors w/ Alex Rutledge · host Wayne Lach, Mike Crase
Send us Fan Mail"Join Alex Rutledge and Mike "Redbone" Crase on American Roots Outdoors for an exciting conversation with Kenny Zuspan of First Class Whitetails, who's hosting an unprecedented turkey hunting competition in Ohio and West Virginia. With $50,000 on the line for first place and total payouts exceeding $120,000, this tag-team turkey hunt is changing the game for competitive hunting.Kenny shares details about the 5-day competition where teams of two hunters chase six gobblers across 36 managed farms spanning over 16,000 acres. Learn about last year's incredible success with 58 turkeys harvested in just five days, the strict video verification process, and how to secure one of the six remaining spots for this year's event.Plus: fishing reports, high school basketball rankings, and a heartfelt tribute to Danny Van Eaton. Whether you're a serious turkey hunter or just love outdoor competition, this episode is packed with valuable insights and inspiration."0:00 - Introduction & Sports Talk1:50 - Fishing Reports & Super Bowl Recap4:30 - High School Basketball Rankings6:07 - Danny Van Eaton Tribute & Show Preview8:47 - Kenny Zuspan Interview Begins10:57 - Competition Format & Rules Explained14:00 - Prize Money & Entry Details19:20 - Last Year's Competition Results26:29 - Property Management & Turkey Conservation29:53 - Contact Information & How to Enter31:17 - Future Plans & Predator Hunting Contest35:11 - Bonus Segment: Turkey Recipes & Final ThoughtsMissouri Hunting Heritage Federation:https://www.mhhf.us/To follow American Roots Outdoors Podcast:https://www.facebook.com/groups/448812356525413To learn more about American Roots Outdoors:https://americanrootsoutdoors.com/https://www.facebook.com/AmericanRootsOutdoors/To follow Alex Rutledge:https://www.facebook.com/americanrootsalex/To follow Wayne Lach:https://www.facebook.com/wayne.lach.5To follow Mike Crase:https://www.facebook.com/mike.craseMissouri Hunting Heritage Federation:https://www.mhhf.us/To follow American Roots Outdoors Podcast:https://www.facebook.com/groups/448812356525413To learn more about American Roots Outdoors:https://americanrootsoutdoors.com/https://www.facebook.com/AmericanRootsOutdoors/To follow Alex Rutledge:https://www.facebook.com/americanrootsalex/To follow Wayne Lach:https://www.facebook.com/wayne.lach.5To follow Mike Crase:https://www.facebook.com/mike.crase
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Send us Fan Mail "Join Alex Rutledge and Mike "Redbone" Crase on American Roots Outdoors for an exciting conversation with Kenny Zuspan of First Class Whitetails, who's hosting an unprecedented turkey hunting competition in Ohio and West Virginia. With $50,000 on the line for first place and total payouts exceeding $120,000, this tag-team turkey hunt is changing the game for competitive hunting. Kenny shares details about the 5-day competition where teams of two hunters chase six gobblers acr...
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