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Outdoors with Luke Clayton
Saturday Morning at 6am

Luke was raised in very rural Red River County where he grew up hunting and fishing. He began amateurishly writing about his adventures at the age of 12, the accounts of his boyhood outings often filling several pages of his Big Chief tablets.  Luke began writing professionally while in his twenties and currently writes an outdoor newspaper column that runs weekly in 45 Texas newspapers. Luke is hunting/shooting columnist for Texas Wildlife Magazine and writes regular features for several other outdoor magazines including Airgun Hobbyist where he is Hunting Editor. Luke and his good buddy Jeff Rice film and produce a weekly outdoor show,  A Sportsman’s Life. Please go to YouTube and subscribe. Radio is a fun endeavor for Luke and his shows are known for his relaxed and ‘down home’ style.

Luke is on the pro staff of Smokin Tex Electric Smokers, Gearhead Archery, AGM Global Vision Thermals and Catch and Release Apparel.  

Luke covered hunting for the current Texas Almanac, one of the oldest and most revered publications in the state. With almost 30 years under his belt as an outdoors writer, Luke has no intention of slowing down anytime soon. He continues to love the lifestyle that has been so fulfilling throughout his life.

To best keep up with Luke's outdoor activities, visit his web site www.catfishradio.org.  

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  • Luke discusses fishing on remote fly-in lakes in northern Saskatchewan this week. He also invites folks to contact him that might need more information in planning their first trip to fish these pristine waters. To learn more, visit www.tourismsaskatchewan.com or email Luke lukeclayton1950@gmail.com
  • Matt Burgess is Luke's guest this week. Matt is good friend of Luke's that has guided just about all over the world. In today's show he talks about hunting in Asia above the ancient Silk Road. In a few weeks he will be up in the Arctic guiding for Polar Bear, the only bear species know to hunt man. Look for a return visit from Matt after this hunt to describe what it's like to hunt in the FAR-Far North. Check out Luke's podcast "Catfish Radio" just about everywhere podcast are found.
  • Luke's guest this week is Larry Weishuhn aka. "Mr. Whitetail". Larry is just back from a hunt in England for "Vampire deer"! That's right, deer with long fangs! Click to listen and possible learn about a species of deer you might not know exists! Remember the Luke Clayton's Outdoor Ron-de-Voux March 28 at the Top Rail Cowboy Church in Greenville. Everyone is invited! For more details check the brochure on www.catfishradio.org
  • This week, Luke recaps a hunt several years ago with his friend the late Bob Hood.
  • The white bass run IS ON on the Sabine River north of Greenville. Luke's guest this week is Brayden Castillo with Stick N Scales Bowfishing Guide Service. Brayden is running Kayak trips on a stretch of the river that is chock full of spawning white bass. Only a 150 yard paddle from the launch is a spot that is providing a strike on every cast! For more information give Brayden a call at 903-268-1116
  • Cedar Creek Lake guide Chris Webb (903-275-3253) has been fishing a honey hole for early spawning crappie near the mouth of a feeder creek. Daily limits of crappie is the norm the past couple of weeks and Chris expects the bite to remain steady for the next several weeks.
  • This week Mr. Donny Lynch is Luke's guest and the topic is squirrel hunting with dogs. Click an listen to an old time squirrel hunter and dog trainer.
  • Luke visits with us one on one this week and talks about why many of us hunt and fish and are drawn to the outdoor lifestyle. We no longer depend upon the fruits of our outings for survival so why are we drawn to the great outdoors?
  • This week Luke looks back on some cold winters in northeast Texas when he was a boy and shares some tasty 'cold weather' recipes that you might wish to try on this frigid winter's weekend. Listen to Luke's weekly podcast "Catfish Radio with Luke Clayton and Friends" just about everywhere podcast are found.
  • Luke's guest this week is Pastor Charlie Nassar at the Top Rail Cowboy Church in Greenville. Charlie and Luke discuss the upcoming 7th Annual Outdoor Ron-de-Voux to be held on Saturday March 28 at the Top Rail Cowboy Church. Of course, these two old friends spend some time talking about hunting and fishing as well; Charlie is a well known bass tournament angler and lifelong outdoorsman.