Ep. 067: Vortex Optics Headquarters, Wisconsin. Steven Rinella talks with Paul Neess, Mark Boardman, Ryan Muckenhirn and Reuben Aleckson of Vortex Optics, along with Janis Putelis of the MeatEater crew.

Context:

Discussed during a conversation about turkey hunting. The speaker describes it as a must-read book about turkey hunters, specifically about a turkey hunter in Alabama from an era when turkeys were scarce. The book is praised as hilarious and contains observations about turkey behavior, including them feeding on crayfish. The speaker references Kelly's views on bush whacking turkeys and calling techniques.

Context:

Mentioned when discussing spotting scope usage and carrying techniques. The speaker refers to 'the late great Duncan Gil Chris who wrote the book High among many other classics' and describes how Gilchrist preferred to use angled spotting scopes without a tripod, setting them on his pack or a rolled-up jacket.