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This week on American Roots Outdoors, Alex Rutledge and Redbone sit down with special guest Travis Smith — turkey hunting enthusiast, former Missouri legislator, and lifelong outdoorsman. From growing up in West Plains and working for the Atlanta Hawks/Braves, to coaching football, raising grandkids, and chasing gobblers with his grandfather's old shotgun, Travis shares stories about faith, family, and life in the Ozarks. Plus: Fourth of July safety tips, Cardinals talk, tick-borne illness and controlled burns, and a bonus segment on smoking meats and wild blackberry recipes.

Chapters:

• 0:00 — Intro & Eagle Seed Ad
• 1:34 — Show Open & Current Events
• 1:47 — Who Is Travis Smith?
• 11:28 — Travis's Background & Family
• 17:02 — Faith & Public Service
• 21:10 — Turkey Hunting Stories
• 24:49 — Guns, Ticks & Controlled Burns
• 29:57 — Football Coaching Journey
• 33:47 — Farmer's Market & Community Talk
• 36:11 — Wrap-Up & Where to Follow Travis
• 40:32 — Bonus Segment: 250th Birthday & Recipes
• 42:24 — Smoking Meat & Blackberries
• 48:10 — Closing Thoughts & Outro

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