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Ep. 215 - A.J. Hendershott - The Ozark Chinquapin: Restoring An American Treasure
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- The Ozark Podcast
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- May 6, 2026
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Summary
There's a tree native to the Ozarks that's being restored, and you've maybe never even heard of it. → Join other Ozarkers in our Patreon - The Holler → Download this episode's synopsis to take into the woods → Get your seeds today from The Ozark Chinquapin Foundation We're joined by A.J. Hendershott of the Missouri Department of Conservation to discuss the loss of the Ozark Chinquapin and WHY hunters, anglers, and conservationists should be the first people to help bring it back. Together with... Vortex Optics - Industry leader in scopes, rangefinders, and binoculars Maverik - Adventure's first stop in the Ozarks 00:00 Why should outdoorsman care about this tree? 14:00 History of The Ozark Chinquapin 22:00 Working with Chinquapin wood 31:00 Wildlife Benefits of Chinquapins 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, it's who we are. And though our lives are inextricably linked to the land we live on, we've never been more disconnected from it. So join us, as we travel across the region to bring you the voices of the Ozarks to deepen your connection with the land, sharpen your skills in the outdoors, and help you learn what it means to be an Ozarker. Our hosts are Kyle Veit and Kyle Plunkett, and our producer is Daniel Matthews Theme…