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Small Water Bassin'2024-07-15Over the weekend, I had the privilege to fish a 30 acre private lake in west-central Missouri. For most of... -
Spoon Fed Bass2024-06-26It’s one of the more overlooked baits to catch bass. A jigging spoon. With ned rigs and drop shot rigs...
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Kids Fishing Fun Day Was Awesome!2024-06-03It’s was a great morning of fishing at this year’s 43rd Annual Kid’s Fishing Fun Day at Rutledge-Wilson Park! Saturday’s...
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Current Means, White Bass Fishing2024-05-24The timing of this years spring rain wasn’t ideal. In late April, just when the crappie where setting up to...
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Brent Cobb "Songwriter-Singer"2024-05-10It was another great show at the Midnight Rodeo! Brent Cobb thrilled the crowd Thursday evening singing his songs that...
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Gasconade River Smallmouth!2024-04-18Having cut my teeth wading creeks as a kid, fishing moving water has always held a special place in my...
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The Cadillac Three Rocked The Rodeo!2024-04-12If you know, you know! For those who have been fans of The Cadillac Three for some time know how...
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The Strive For Success Scholarship2024-04-10I had the opportunity to travel to my old high school and MC the “Strive For Success” Scholarship presentation. What...
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Sac River White Bass2024-04-08There’s something special about those early season river fishing trips. For me, it’s a confirmation that indeed winter is over....
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Prespawn Crappie With Amos Livingston2024-04-01It’s finally spring! The older I get, the longer winter seems to be and after New Years I simply can’t...
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There’s so much more to The Bassmaster Classic than the tournament. This event also includes one of the largest Outdoors...
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Up Close At The Bassmaster Classic!2024-03-26Last weekend I attended my 6th Bassmaster Classic. Every one has been fun and exciting in it’s own way. My...
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It’s known as the “Super Bowl” of bass fishing! This weekend was the 54th annual B.A.S.S. championship event on Grand...
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Missouri’s own Sam Barber kicked off the concert side of Bulls, Bands, & Barrels Saturday evening at the Great Southern...
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Hanging Out With Flatland Cavalry2024-03-11Before their performance at Bulls, Bands, & Barrels Saturday evening I had the opportunity to hang out with the Flatland...
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Up Close With Them Dirty Roses2024-03-04I made a road trip down to Oklahoma City on Friday evening for one reason, to get to know more...
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Kolby Cooper's Rising Stardom!2024-02-27I had the opportunity to spend a few minutes with Kolby Cooper before the show Saturday and of course was...
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It was a cold night in The Ozarks Saturday but that keep anyone away from The Midnight Rodeo! I’m certain...
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Truman Lake Winter Crappie2024-02-12This past Saturday, I had the opportunity to hop in the boat with touring crappie pro and local guide Amos...
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Lake Life Expo!2024-02-05One of the better cures for cabin fever is attending a boat show! I made sure to make time to...
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Can an artist ask for any bigger endorsement than Garth Brooks saying “This kid is what country music is all...
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Wade Bowen Rocked The House Friday Night!2024-01-22It was a cold evening in The Ozarks but that didn’t keep the fans away from the Midnight Rodeo Friday...
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The 2024 Springfield Boat Show2024-01-15The best way to cope with the freezing temps over the weekend was to head to the Springfield Boat Show!...
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It was a fun night inside the new Wilson Logistics Arena at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds Thursday evening. Russell Dickerson...
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Eric Massey is my most recent guest on The Ozarks Outdoors podcast. When he couldn’t find what he was looking...
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New Year's Eve Done Right!2024-01-02It was a “Happy New Year” indeed for our 417 Party Bus-Midnight Rodeo-Whiskey Tango Grand Prize winner, Missy Duff! Her...
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The Best New Years Eve Party Package, Ever!2023-12-26Don’t miss your chance to win your way to the best New Year’s Eve party in town at The Midnight...
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Late Season Whites And Hybrids!2023-11-21Last weekend up on Truman Lake the white bass and hybrids were still active and up shallow! The latest cooler...
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Local 10-Year-Old Takes Two Monster Deer!2023-11-16Most hunters, myself included, go their whole lives and won’t match what a local 10-year-old has accomplished during this years...
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Fall Whites, Hybrids, and More!2023-11-13The closer we get to winter, the more active the white bass and hybrids get. The shorter days and falling...
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Fall Walleye And White Bass2023-10-16It’s finally officially fall. And with it comes the fall turkey, archery deer season, and several other hunting opportunities. Matter...
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Meet Superstar In The Making...Kaitlin Butts2023-10-04From Tulsa, Oklahoma, which is less than an hour drive from the Born & Raised Festival grounds, Kaitlin Butts was...
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Playing well over 200 shows a year, Mike and The Moonpies are one of the hardest working bands bands on...
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Ground zero for Red Dirt Country music can be traced back to the home of the Oklahoma State Cowboys, Stillwater...
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It’s hard to not think The Randy Rodgers Band when you think about Texas Country. Hailing from San Marcos, Texas...
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Since we talked at last years at the Born & Raised Festival, Tanner Usrey has ascended to a whole other...
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From as far south as you can go and still be in the US, Del Rio, Texas, William Beckmann is...
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No question that this years Born & Raised Festival had a stellar line-up of talent! One of the highlights was...
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Started by brothers James and Frank Ford, and a couple buddies, Them Dirty Roses are one the best rock bands...
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Meet Superstar Songwriter, Kendell Marvel2023-09-21You may not know the name Kendell Marvell, but you likely know his work. He started in the biz as...
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Catching Up With Wade Bowen2023-09-21Our friend Wade Bowen has been busy since we talked at last years Born & Raised Festival. Recently, Wade was...
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We nearly missed our chance to talk with The Weathered Souls lead singer, Brock Roggow at The Born & Raised...
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These guys have been busy since we talked with them at the festival a year ago. Flatland Cavalry were an...
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It was another unforgettable NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway! It’s one of those things you have to experience...
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You’re heard of “home field advantage.” Well, there’s no such thing in NASCAR. All drivers have their favorite tracks. Those...
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Get to Swing Right Golf and get signed up to win a pair of tickets to the NASCAR Cup Series...
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The Shootout On The Strip2023-08-24This weekend, August 26th and 27th, it’s The Lake of the Ozarks Shootout! It’s the 35th running of the largest...
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The Champion's Tour Visits Springfield2023-08-15The Kansas City Chiefs Champions Tour made it’s way to Springfield Friday! For those of us old enough to remember...
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Returning To Silver Dollar City2023-08-04It had been years since I last visited Silver Dollar City. Having grew up in the Ozarks, the theme park...
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Summer Walleye On Truman Lake2023-07-11It wasn’t all that many years ago when walleye fishing wasn’t all that great on Truman Lake. In these parts,...
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Up Close At NASCAR! It's The Way To Go!2023-05-11I’ve said it before and it’s worth repeating, “experiencing NASCAR in person is the only way to truly appreciate what...
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Wow! Our winners, Crews, and myself had an incredible time Sunday at Kansas Speedway for the NASCAR Cup Series race!...
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The Crappie Party Is Get'n Started!2023-04-14It’s almost that time of the year! The annual crappie spawn in The Ozarks! You just never know. Some years,...
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I recently spent an evening at the Springfield Conservation Nature Center taking in MDC’s “Advance Crappie Fishing Clinic.” No matter...
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Hunt'n Crappie With Amos Livingston2023-03-06It’s a good day when you get to spend time with one of the best crappie fisherman in these parts....
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Pollinators Need Your Help!2023-02-20Ever want to be a “Superhero?” Well, now’s your chance! For reasons that are still unclear, there’s been dramatic declines...
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Hiking Fellows Lake2023-02-06Sunday afternoon was the first 60+ degree day so far this year. A perfect day to get out and experience...
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The National Fishing Expo!2023-01-23I was Kansas City over the weekend hanging out at the National Fishing Expo! Over the 3 days, fishing enthusiast...
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As we wrap up another great Missouri deer hunting season, take a few minutes and check out my Ozarks Outdoors...
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It’s the heart and soul of country in Springfield. For 30 years if you wanted to do a little boot-scoot’n,...
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There’s a reason why Stained Water Bowfishing wins awards for their guide service. They’re simply the best there is in...
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Fall White Bass...And A Bonus Monster!2022-10-24One of the fun things about fishing is that you never know what you’re going to catch! Such was the...
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Garrett Melby is a local treasure. From right here in the Ozarks he’s a lover of music and all things...
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It’s become a Springfield Halloween tradition, “Thriller On C-Street”! The 13th annual edition went down on Saturday evening October 15th....
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She’s from Sealy, Texas, a small town west of Houston. Drawing inspiration from a Natalie Maines’ solo performance at a...
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A Few Minutes With Charles Wesley Godwin!2022-10-06He was one of the few Born & Raised performers not from west Texas. He’s from West Virginia. A part...
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There’s a reason why it’s called “Texas County.” It’s not just the style of music but the abundance of talent...
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It was the 2022 season finale at the Black Oak Amphitheater! The Comancheros and Blackberry Smoke rocked the stage Saturday...
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The Great Southern Bank Arena was rockn’ Thursday evening! If you were there, you know! Aaron Lewis worked in a...
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Ed Jurdi and Gordy Quist share the story of how the band got together, living in Austin, and some of...
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Josh Abbott and the boys got the band together attending school at Texas Tech. While finishing up his graduate degree...
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A Conversation With Randy Rogers2022-09-27Randy Rodgers started playing piano at just 6 years of age. His grandmother and he spent hours honing his piano...
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Wade Bowen is a Red Dirt-Texas Country 20 year veteran. Wade Bowen and West 84 released their first album, “Try...
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Fellows Lake Fun Day Is Sunday!2022-09-24Don’t miss the the Fellows Lake Fun Day! They’ll be kayaking, fishing, boat rides, mountain biking, and more! If you’ve...
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This band from the Texas panhandle has come a long way since their humble beginnings. The band made a stop...
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A Short Conversation With Tim Montana2022-09-22As soon as I rolled The Bull van into the Born & Raised Festival Friday, September 16th I was able...
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It was the perfect band to close out a great festival! Lynyrd Skynyrd cranked out the hits and blew the...
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It's White Bass Time!2022-09-09The late summer-early fall transition is the best time to catch white bass! And not only catch them, but catch...
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Labor Day Weekend Fishing2022-09-01Don’t let the final weekend of summer get away without wetting a line. Sure, fishing on holiday weekends isn’t ideal...
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Route 66 Festival At Bud's Tire & Wheel2022-08-15This weekend’s Birthplace of Route 66 Festival was a celebration of the iconic highway and it’s connection to Springfield and...
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Over the last couple of weeks, there have been some quality concerts at the Midnight Rodeo! It really doesn’t matter...
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George Strait Rocks Arrowhead!2022-08-01It was a full house at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium Saturday evening! The “King” of country let everyone know...
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Summer Bass Fishing2022-07-25No question about it, summer bass fishing can be challenging. With the recent record heat and very little rain it’s...
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Wind's Your Friend!2022-07-11Like most things, too much of it can be a problem. However, the right amount of wind can make all...
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It’s not everyday that you get to be a part of history. On Monday, the 4th 105.1 The Bull rolled...
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Schooling White Bass Are A Blast!2022-06-22After a very wet spring things are drying out and warming up. About this time of year white bass are...
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Add Red Rocks To Your Bucket List!2022-06-15The fact is, there’s no place like it on earth. The Red Rocks Amphitheater is a geological phenomenon, the only...
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The Springfield Cardinals are back in town this week and the weather forecast is calling for hot and dry conditions!...
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Kids Fishing Fun Day!2022-06-06The smiles on their faces tells you everything you need to know! The Kids Fun Fishing Day at Rutledge-Wilson Farm...
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Fishing On Holiday Weekends2022-05-26It takes effort and planning but you can have fishing success on a holiday weekend. With most of the area...
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Kansas Speedway NASCAR Race Day Festivities2022-05-18There’s not anything quite like NASCAR race day! Crews and I got the opportunity to take in the pre-race festivities...
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CRANK IT UP! Sounds From The Kansas Speedway2022-05-18Ray and Crews spend Sunday at the Kansas Speedway for the Nascar event. Turn that volume up for these videos! Don’t miss...
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A Quick Rod Tip Fix!2022-05-11Most of you know about Fin & Feather but for those that don’t, here’s the place in Springfield to get...
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Crappie Spawn Update2022-05-05This spring has been another cold, and now wet, one once again. By now the crappie spawn in our region...
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I tell people all the time that “I’ve got one of the best jobs a guy can have!” Being the...
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It's Mushroom Hunt'n Time!2022-04-28It’s another reason we love The Ozarks! Conditions are finally right to get out in the woods and gather some...
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Spring Has Sprung!2022-04-25I’m calling it! It may be late, but it’s here! “Spring Has Sprung!” Red Bud trees are in full bloom,...
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It’s inside Bass Pro Shops, the Motorsports Museum! It features a variety of cool racing memorabilia, including fire suits, helmets,...
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It's White Bass Time In The Ozarks!2022-04-12It signals the start of another fishing season in the Ozarks! I know many of you fish year around. I...