Who Is Travis Smith?

Send us Fan MailThis week on American Roots Outdoors, Alex Rutledge and Redbone sit down with special guest Travis Smith — turkey hunting enthusiast, former Missouri legislator, and lifelong outdoorsman. From growing up in West Plains and working for the Atlanta Hawks/Braves, to coaching football, raising grandkids, and chasing gobblers with his grandfather's old shotgun, Travis shares stories about faith, family, and life in the Ozarks. Plus: Fourth of July safety tips, Cardinals talk, tick-borne illness and controlled burns, and a bonus segment on smoking meats and wild blackberry recipes.Chapters:0:00 — Intro & Eagle Seed Ad1:34 — Show Open & Current Events1:47 — Who Is Travis Smith?11:28 — Travis's Background & Family17:02 — Faith & Public Service21:10 — Turkey Hunting Stories24:49 — Guns, Ticks & Controlled Burns29:57 — Football Coaching Journey33:47 — Farmer's Market & Community Talk36:11 — Wrap-Up & Where to Follow Travis40:32 — Bonus Segment: 250th Birthday & Recipes42:24 — Smoking Meat & Blackberries48:10 — Closing Thoughts & OutroMissouri 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