Mississippi Outdoors Podcast

• Hunting, Fishing & Growing Up Outdoors with Amanda Mills

  In this episode of the Mississippi Outdoors Podcast, host Matt Wyatt sits down with longtime Mississippi Outdoors TV host Amanda Mills — a familiar face to anyone who’s watched the show over the past two decades.Amanda shares how she started with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks back in 2005, the surprising phone call that put her on Mississippi Outdoors TV for the first time, and what it was like to grow up watching Melvin Tingle before eventually working beside him. She talks about her favorite hunts, deep-sea trips, bear den checks, alligator checks, and the people who shaped her journey.The conversation touches on her childhood in Clinton, raising two daughters, juggling multiple jobs, and why she still drops everything for an opportunity to hunt or fish. Amanda also reflects on the legacy of Mississippi Outdoors TV — the longest-running state agency outdoor show in the entire country — and the joy of being recognized by viewers who grew up watching her.Mississippi Outdoors is produced by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Hogs, Deer, and YouTube with David Ellis

  In this episode of the Mississippi Outdoors Podcast, host Matt Wyatt catches up with David Ellis, better known as “Yawt Yawt”, the Mississippi trapper and YouTube personality whose mix of humor, wildlife work, and storytelling has made him a fan favorite.David talks about his latest deer season, how filming his own hunts has changed, and what it’s like balancing social media fame with everyday life. He shares stories about being recognized by fans in restaurants and airports, how he keeps his YouTube content authentic, and the realities of running hundreds of trapping jobs across Mississippi.The conversation covers:• Deer hunting, filming challenges, and close calls with game wardens• The reality of being a full-time trapper and YouTube creator• How to stay legal, ethical, and real in outdoor content creation• The state of hog trapping and population control after several years of work• What happens when fans recognize him in public — even in strange places• The pros and cons of social media attention, and the line between real life and online lifeMississippi Outdoors is produced by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Where Did Mississippi’s Quail Go with Rick Hamrick

  In this episode of the Mississippi Outdoors Podcast, host Matt Wyatt sits down with Rick Hamrick, the Small Game Coordinator for MDWFP, to talk about the story of quail in Mississippi — where they were, where they are now, and what it takes to bring them back.Rick explains how land use changes over the last 100+ years reshaped the entire landscape for quail. From the days of mule farming and small patchwork fields to modern mechanized agriculture and dense pine stands, Mississippi’s habitat has shifted — taking quail numbers with it. He also breaks down predator dynamics, the role of prescribed fire, why some regions still hold birds, and how landowners can create small pockets of habitat that truly matter.The conversation covers:• Mississippi’s quail boom of the early 1900s• How habitat changes led to long-term decline• Why quail thrive after disturbances like fire, floods, and clearcuts• Regions of Mississippi where quail still exist today• Public lands with quail opportunities• The role of predators• What landowners can realistically do — from prescribed burning to habitat restoration• The acreage needed for hearing vs hunting vs sustaining a coveyIt’s a clear, science-driven explanation of quail decline that every Mississippi landowner, hunter, or conservationist should hear.Mississippi Outdoors is produced by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Sea Dragons, Mammoths, & the Lost Ocean of Mississippi with James Starnes

  In this episode of the Mississippi Outdoors Podcast, host Matt Wyatt sits down with James Starnes, research geologist for the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, to uncover the deep prehistoric story hidden beneath our state.James explains how Mississippi was once covered by tropical seas filled with massive sea creatures, and how today’s hills, creeks, and highways reveal an ancient world of mosasaurs, mammoths, and even whales. From 70-million-year-old oyster shells to a newly discovered mammoth tusk in Madison County, he shows how Mississippi’s geology tells the story of the Earth itself.The conversation covers:• The work of the Mississippi Geological Survey and its history since 1850• Fossils from Starkville’s “sea dragon” mosasaur and Mississippi’s official fossil whale• Why the northeast corner of Mississippi holds the state’s oldest rocks• How public fossil sites like the Franks Town site let kids find real fossils• New discoveries like mammoth teeth on the Gulf Coast• The science behind paleoclimate and how fossils preserve evidence of ancient environments• The Fossil Road Show and how everyday Mississippians help discover the past• It’s an eye-opening look at the ancient world beneath our feet — and why Mississippi may be one of the best fossil-hunting states in the country.Mississippi Outdoors is produced by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Taxidermy Tips Every Hunter Should Know with Dan Heasley

  In this episode of the Mississippi Outdoors Podcast, host Matt Wyatt sits down with Dan Heasley, a veteran taxidermist from Raymond, Mississippi, who’s been in the business for more than 25 years.Dan shares how he got started — turning a hobby into a full-time career — and offers practical, detailed advice for hunters and anglers on how to properly handle and preserve their trophies for the best results. He also tells stories about the most unusual mounts he’s worked on, from giraffes and brown bears to tiny crawfish. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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