# Ep. 213 - Moe Shepherd - 50 Years of Turkey Hunting Stories ("6 Turkeys in 6 Days")

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Podcast: [The Ozark Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-ozark-podcast-4768900)
Published: 2026-04-22T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

What does 50 years of turkey hunting actually teach you? → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join other Ozarkers in our Patreon - The Holler⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ → Download this episode's synopsis to take into the woods In this episode, Moe Shepherd sits down and opens up the playbook—sharing hard-earned lessons from decades in the Ozarks, over 200 birds, and countless miles on public land. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right but still not getting results, this conversation will reframe how you think about turkey hunting. It’s less about fancy tactics and more about patience, persistence, and learning how to read a bird in real time. From early mistakes and missed opportunities to unforgettable hunts that took hours (and miles) to come together, Moe walks through the evolution of a turkey hunter. He breaks down why slowing down often beats running and gunning, how turkeys can pinpoint your location with precision, and why some of the best opportunities happen when you least expect them—like on the walk back to the truck. It’s a mix of practical strategy and storytelling that reminds you: the longer you stay in the woods, the more the woods start to teach you. Together with... ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vortex Optics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Industry leader in scopes, rangefinders, and binoculars ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Maverik⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Adventure's first stop in the Ozarks 00:00 Welcome Moe Shepherd 2:45 Question from the Holler 8:15:00 Lessons learned over 50 years 16:15 Moe's "perfect" hunt 32:30 Moe's hunt that changed "everything" 42:00 6 days = 6 turkeys What is The Ozark Podcast? In the Ozarks, people have always lived in rhythm with the natural world. Hunting, fishing, and living off the land, aren't just things we do,…

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