Mark and Terry Drury Talk Turkey and Share Unexplained Hunting Stories | 100% Wild Podcast Ep. 469

In this 10th anniversary episode of the 100% Wild Podcast, Matt Drury and Tim Kjellesvik welcome outdoor legends Terry and Mark Drury to the studio to celebrate a decade of podcasting. The crew marks this milestone by announcing a massive new sponsorship with Bass Pro Shops, the premier brand in conservation and the outdoor industry. They dive into the history of Drury Outdoors, reflecting on the evolution of hunting media from the early days of linear VHS tape editing to the modern integration of DeerCast technology while highlighting the impact of visionaries like Johnny Morris.

The group recounts some of their most unbelievable field experiences, including Terry's infamous "missing time" UFO encounter during a turkey hunt 25 years ago. Mark and Terry share expert insights on the current state of the deer herd, the mystery of declining age classes, and the timeless woodsman skills that are becoming a lost art.

00:00:00 – Legends Terry and Mark Drury join the 10th Anniversary show

00:01:20 – Bass Pro Shops partnership and the impact of Johnny Morris

00:03:30 – Wonders of Wildlife: Preserving the history of conservation

00:06:05 – Year of Gear Giveaway: How to win $20k in hunting prizes

00:07:40 – Reflecting on 469 episodes and a decade of podcasting

00:09:10 – Explaining podcasts in 2015: The early days of the show

00:13:00 – Dustin Lynch and John Anderson: Country music's hunting connection

00:15:10 – The emotional story behind the lyrics of "Seminole Wind"

00:23:10 – The "Missing Time" Story: Terry's UFO encounter in the woods

00:34:00 – The Mystique of 90s Whitetails: Did deer used to be bigger?

00:41:00 – The Art of the Title: Naming 37 years of Drury Outdoors films

00:54:15 – Decoy Evolution: Moving from foam Feather Flex to high-realism