# #243 - Grand Slam Addiction with Jeff Budz | Turkey Hunting Special

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Podcast: [HuntStand Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/huntstand-podcast-5249611)
Published: 2026-03-31T11:34:00+00:00
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## Resource

Join us for Episode 243 of the HuntStand Podcast as we sit down with Jeff Budz to talk about a true obsession—chasing the Grand Slam of wild turkeys.From Easterns to Osceolas, Rios to Merriam’s, Jeff dives into what fuels the addiction to traveling the country in pursuit of all four subspecies. We break down the challenges of each bird, the unique terrain and tactics required, and the mindset it takes to stay locked in when the grind gets real. Along the way, Jeff shares stories from the road, lessons learned from close calls and successes, and why the chase never really ends once you’ve caught the bug.If you’ve ever dreamed of completing a Grand Slam—or just love the pursuit of hard-earned gobblers—this episode is packed with insight, strategy, and straight-up turkey hunting passion. FOLLOW JOSH & WILL: Josh: https://www.instagram.com/josh.j.dahlke/ Will: https://www.instagram.com/willtcooper/ DOWNLOAD HUNTSTAND https://www.huntstand.com/subscriptions/ HUNTSTAND FIELD NOTES https://www.huntstand.com/fieldnotes/ GET SOCIAL: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/huntstand/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HuntStand TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@huntstandofficial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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