Luke Clayton has been an outdoors writer for almost four decades and his byline appears in many different outdoor publications. Luke also pens a weekly outdoors column that runs in 41 Texas newspapers. For the past 15 years, Luke has hosted his radio show, CATFISH RADIO with Luke Clayton and friends which currently airs on 32 terrestrial radio stations and now as a weekly podcast right here on your favorite podcast app! Larry Weishuhn, aka “Mr. Whitetail” has shared a segment of the show with Luke since shortly after the show first aired. Topics are varied each week with four guests talking about everything from catching stripers at Lake Texoma on the Texas/Oklahoma border to hunting wild hogs to shooting and hunting with big-bore airguns. So each week, it’s a good bet Luke and his guest will hit on your favorite topic or discuss something you will be interested in. Luke frequently wraps up the show with “A visit with Luke” where he gives an account of a recent outdoor adventure. There’s always a bit of outdoor cooking talk in every show. Luke has enjoyed camp cooking and especially using his Dutch Kettles outside over embers from a campfire for most of his adult life. For several years, Luke wrote an outdoor cooking column for a major Texas newspaper and he weaves outdoor recipes into many of his newspaper columns as well as here on his podcast. So, settle back, turn the volume up, and see where Luke and his guests take you this week. A new radio show airs each week and the current show will be hosted right here.
Luke Clayton has been an outdoors writer for almost four decades and his byline appears in many different outdoor publications. Luke also pens a weekly outdoors column that runs in 41 Texas newspapers. For the past 20 years, Luke has hosted his radio show, CATFISH RADIO with Luke Clayton and friends which currently airs on 37 terrestrial radio stations and now as a weekly podcast right here on your favorite podcast app! Larry Weishuhn, aka “Mr. Whitetail” has shared a segment of the show with Luke since shortly after the show first aired. Topics are varied each week with four guests talking about everything from catching stripers at Lake Texoma on the Texas/Oklahoma border to hunting wild hogs to shooting and hunting with big-bore airguns. So each week, it’s a good bet Luke and his guest will hit on your favorite topic or discuss something you will be interested in. Luke frequently wraps up the show with “A visit with Luke” where he gives an account of a recent outdoor adventure. There’s always a bit of outdoor cooking talk in every show.
Luke has enjoyed camp cooking and especially using his Dutch Kettles outside over embers from a campfire for most of his adult life. For several years, Luke wrote an outdoor cooking column for a major Texas newspaper and he weaves outdoor recipes into many of his newspaper columns as well as here on his podcast. So, settle back, turn the volume up, and see where Luke and his guests take you this week. A new radio show airs each week and the current show will be hosted right here.
Be sure to check out CatfishRadio.org and our show As Sportsman’s Life on Carbon TV
CATFISH RADIO – JULY 25TH PODCAST EDITION
Segment 1: Hog Trapping Innovations with Anthony Tew
Topic: Effective and accessible wild hog control for landowners.
Guest: Anthony Tew, co-owner of a hog trap company (thepighogtrap.com).
Key Takeaways:
Anthony discusses his company’s user-friendly, shippable hog traps made from heavy-duty, baseball-style netting.
The traps feature a massive 60-foot diameter, catching entire sounders at once without harming non-target animals like deer.
The system is highly accessible; a single person can easily set it up in about 30 minutes using standard T-posts and ground anchors.
Segment 2: Canada’s “Pigloos” and Wild Boars
Topic: The history and challenges of hunting feral hogs in Canada.
Guest: Brad Fenson, Canadian outdoor writer and wildlife biologist.
Key Takeaways:
Brad explains the origins of Canada’s wild pigs, which are hybrids of escaped European boars (imported in the 1990s) and domestic feral hogs.
These highly intelligent animals survive harsh Canadian winters by building burrowed nests in cattails and forests, affectionately referred to as “pigloos.”
Despite eradication efforts and bounties, their learned behavior and adaptability make them incredibly challenging to hunt.
Segment 3: Northern Pike Fishing and Camp Cooking
Topic: Big game fishing in Saskatchewan and wild game culinary skills.
Guest: Brad Fenson (Continuing).
Key Takeaways:
The conversation shifts to a recent fishing trip at Cree River Lodge in Saskatchewan, highlighted by an impressive story of catching a 50-inch Northern Pike in shallow water.
Luke and Brad discuss traditional Canadian shore lunches and Brad’s expertise as a camp chef, covering techniques for cooking and canning wild game and fish.
Segment 4: The DSC Summer Show and Event Updates
Topic: Upcoming outdoor events and hunting opportunities.
Guests: Larry Weishuhn (Mr. Whitetail) and an introduction by producer Dustin Vaughn Warncke.
Key Takeaways:
Luke and Larry talk about the Dallas Safari Club (DSC) Summer Show happening July 25th at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Center, featuring major exhibitors and auctions.
The segment highlights hunting opportunities and booking services through Dispatch Hunts.
The hosts share a casual conversation over Agara Coffee, highlighting its unique cognitive benefits for outdoor enthusiasts.
Featured Sponsors Mentioned Across Segments:
Outdoor Gear & Firearms: Pyramid Air, CVA Muzzleloaders, Stealth Vision Optics.
Hunting & Wildlife Management: Ultramatic Feeders, Choctaw Hunting Lodge, Dispatch Hunts.
Lifestyle & Auto: Smokin Tex Electric Smokers, Platinum Cadillac Chevrolet, Dash for Cash Pawn Shop, Agara Coffee.
