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Episode 79: Love in the Time of Turkey Season
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Episode 79: Love in the Time of Turkey Season
In this laid-back spring check-in, the crew gathers to catch up on life, family, and the outdoors during a busy and slightly chaotic time of year. From a full-on Ruhl family reunion back in Pennsylvania to a stretch of rapid-fire podcast recordings, the conversation reflects on recent episodes covering everything from zoos and conservation to Hershey history and Cornwall iron mining.
Mike, Caitlin, Mark, and Rachel dive into the realities of spring: mower season vs. turkey season, weddings stacking up on weekends, and the challenges of finding time to get outside. At the center of it all is opening day of turkey season in New Mexico—Mike and Caitlin’s unofficial “Valentine’s Day”—where a close encounter with a stubborn gobbler turns into a memorable (if unsuccessful) hunt.
The episode wanders in the best way, touching on gardening plans, Pennsylvania Dutch markets like Roots and Green Dragon, bass fishing updates from Matt, and the anticipation of upcoming family trips—including Cape Charles and dreams of getting the next generation fully hooked on deer camp life.
It’s a mix of stories, laughs, and seasonal transitions—less about any one topic and more about the rhythms of family, tradition, and making time for what matters.
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