The Field Notes Podcast

Presented by Georgia Farm Bureau - Luis Delgado has amassed a major following on social media as a kayak fisherman, so much so that he does it full time. But it hasn't been this way for long. Luis joins The Field Notes Podcast to discuss his journey to this point, one that began with parents who immigrated from Mexico and supported his passion for the sport. Luis talks of how he fell in love with fishing, how he became enamored wit...

Presented by Georgia Farm Bureau - When it came to the Youth Big-Buck and Truck-Buck Shoot-Outs at the 2026 GON Outdoor Blast, 15-year-old Miles Kearney came, he saw and he became the first individual to ever win both. He joins The Field Notes Podcast to discuss the motivation behind it and the nerves that came with it. Miles also talks about the deer that got him here and how he's already working toward being an all-around outdoor...

Presented by Georgia Farm Bureau - GON editor Braelin Smallwood joins The Field Notes Podcast to talk archery and deer season. Braelin recently patronized a local bow shop to get some new arrows, and discusses the experience. She also takes The Field Notes audience behind the scenes are a recent Realtree archery competition where some big names in the outdoor space competed. Braelin talks with Jake Rowe about target panic, somethin...

Presented by Georgia Farm Bureau - The state of Georgia is a great place to trout fish. According to Tad Murdock of Georgia Wild Trout, it's an excellent place to learn how to trout fish. He joines The Field Notes Podcast to  share his passion for fishing and, more specifically, the species that is only found in the northern part of the state. He talks about how his time at LSU as a collegiate angler, how he fell in love with ...

Presented by Georgia Farm Bureau - Another GON Outdoor Blast is in the books, and it is, without a doubt, worth celebrating. Kimberly Lee, and turkey calling champions William Ridgley and Stanley Wymbs join the show to discuss what was an amazing event.  Between the two, William and Stanley took home three trophies from The Masters turkey calling championship. They share what went into the victories. Kimberly, the architect of...

Presented by Georgia Farm Bureau - We are less than two weeks away from another GON Outdoor Blast. The 2026 edition of the Peach State's premier sportsman's show is set for July 24-26 at LakePoint Sports in Emerson. It's a three-day celebration of the Georgia outdoors with numerous giveaways, shopping opportunities, seminars and iconic special guests in the outdoor space. GON events coordinator Kimberly Lee, 30-30 Ministries founde...

Presented by Georgia Farm Bureau - Dave Owens has turned his passion for hunting wild turkey into a professional career. The owner of a popular brand and YouTube Channel, The Pinhoti Project, joins The Field Notes Podcast to tell his story, a journey that began with his love of the outdoors at a young age. Dave talks turkey hunting, turkey calling, starting The Pinhoti Project, being a woodsman and much more. For Dave, it's not jus...

Presented by Georgia Farm Bureau - Tanner Edenfield of Have Bow, Will Travel fell in love with hunting and fishing as a kid. When it comes to that passion, his arrow (pun intended) has been pointing up ever since. He joins The Field Notes Podcast to share some strong, candid opinions on  hunting in the Peach State. He also talks about deer hunting tactics, his love of bow hunting and why he likes to venture out of state to enj...

Presented by Georgia Farm Bureau - Michael and Mia Porter have built the Bass and Boujee brand out of a deep love for one another and bass fishing—one that entertains hundreds of thousands people on social media. Michael tells the story of how he fell in love with bass fishing, and Mia chimes in on why she encourages him to get out and do what makes him happy. They each celebrate the state of Georgia where they were both born...

Presented by Georgia Farm Bureau - Brian Murphy has had an obsession with whitetail deer since he was a child. He studied them at the University of Georgia and has since worked at UGA and with the National Deer Association (formerly the Quality Deer Management Association) as a deer biologist. Brian, now with Hunt Stand, joins The Field Notes Podcast to discuss his professional career, one that has been dedicated to studying deer a...

Presented By Georgia Farm Bureau - Ever wonder what goes into the DNR's decisions when it comes to our fisheries? Chris Smith, a Rome native, joins The Field Notes Podcast to provide some perspective. Chris started his career in the corporate world but due to his love of the outdoors, especially fishing, he became a fisheries biologist.  Having experiences on both "sides" of it, he's uniquely qualified to break it all down.&nb...

Presented by Georgia Farm Bureau - Reed Hall of AcreSouth is a born and bred Georgian. He has called the southern part of the state home for his entire life, and his mission is to keep rural Georgia as it is—rural. He joins The Field Notes Podcast to discuss that mission, what goes into it and some of the things he has accomplished as a land broker in south Georgia. He also talks land management and prescribed burning, area w...

Presented by Georgia Farm Bureau - Dr. Andrew Taylor has built his professional life around studying bass genetics and fisheries biology. The University of North Georgia professor got to this point because he is, first and foremost, an angler. He joins  The Field Notes Podcast to share some things you probably didn't know about fisheries in the Peach State. Andrew breaks down why Smallmouth bass in Lake Allatoona isn't a good ...

Presented by Georgia Farm Bureau - Veteran wildlife biologist Dana Johnson is based in Alabama, but he understands the Peach State really well. He joins the Field Notes Podcast to discuss the issues facing us when it comes to the outdoors. Dana talks land management, prescribed burning, the south Georgia wildfires and the creation of In His Name Outdoors, a venture that is soaring in popularity due to its informational format and a...

Presented by Georgia Farm Bureau -- There are few things in the outdoors that rival a first turkey harvest. GON editor Braelin Smallwood recently made that happen, and she joins The Field Notes Podcast to talk about it. Braelin tells the story of how she took her first bird while hunting with her brothers and the hunt in Florida that followed where they came up empty. She also details her first season of running point on GON's Truc...

Presented by Georgia Farm Bureau - Justin Kimmel has lived in Georgia all his life, growing up in a sports family. As a youngster, he saw a Bassmaster Classic and set his sights on fishing for a living. Now he's a BASS open angler and has competed on various trails, including the National Professional Fishing League. He joins The Field Notes Podcast to discuss his journey and the current state of professional angling. The Peach Sta...