Luke Clayton invites you to his camp to talk about the great outdoors. Every Saturday morning, during Western Swing and Other Things, he'll be telling hunting and fishing stories, and a whole lot more. You'll learn how to make sausage, cook over a campfire, get some wild game recipes, as well as inside tips on how you can become a more successful outdoorsman. 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 in his 20s 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 also Hunting Editor. Luke and his good buddy Jeff Rice film and produce a weekly outdoor
High Plains Outdoors: 2nd Opening Day
Luke just returned from a west Texas late season deer hunt with his friend Larry Weishuhn. Larry and Luke recap the hunt in this week's High Plains Outdoors. Contact Luke through his website www.catfishradio.org
2/4/2024 • 4 minutes, 59 seconds
High Plains Outdoors: Fajita Recipe
In this week's show, Luke gives some instructions on the preparation of one of his favorite camp recipes. Click and lean a simple but tasty Mexican dish that is a blend of burrito and taco. To learn more about Luke, visit his website www.catfishradio.org
1/26/2024 • 4 minutes, 59 seconds
High Plains Outdoors: Grape Attractant
Deer love grapes, that's the reason you see high fences around most vineyards. Luke's guest this week is Mr.Paul Moore with Vineyard Max www.vineyardmax.net . Paul devised a way to dry grape skins and incorporate them with grains to make a super effective deer attractant. Click to listen to this week's show.
1/18/2024 • 4 minutes, 59 seconds
High Plains Outdoors: How to Load Game Safely
This week, Luke gives some tips for loading game into a pickup or ATV. Back injury is a definite possibility, especially for older hunters when attempting to load game into the bed of a pickup. Listen to Luke's tips in this week's show, it might just save you some back problems. Listen to Luke's hour-long outdoor show at www.catfishradio.org.
1/12/2024 • 4 minutes, 29 seconds
High Plains Outdoors: Muzzle Loaders
Luke talks muzzleloaders today and gives some insights in to just how far modern day muzzleloaders such as the CVA line of muzzleloaders (www.cva.com) have advanced during the past several decades.
1/4/2024 • 4 minutes, 59 seconds
High Plains Outdoors: Turnip Story
In today's show, Luke tells a little comical story about a deer hunt and turnips. You will have to click and listen! Luke also wishes all his listeners here on High Plains Public Radio a very MERRY CHRISTMAS.
12/21/2023 • 4 minutes, 59 seconds
High Plains Outdoors: Field-Dressing
Luke is talking taxidermy this week with Joe Parker, owner of All American Taxidermy 214 596 8171 Facebook All American Taxidermy Texas . Click to learn some tips that will help insure your taxidermist can do the very best job on your mount.
12/14/2023 • 4 minutes, 59 seconds
High Plains Outdoors: Hunting Blinds
Luke and his buddy Jeff Rice spent some time this past weekend on Jeff's Ranch near Lake Fork setting up a comfortable 4 ft by 8 ft "Freedom" blind that snaps and screws together and is shipped directly to one's door. The blind comes in easy to carry sections and provides a comfortable hunting blind that can be set up just about anywhere, even deep into the woods Luke and Jeff have previously assembled several Snap Lock blinds (www.snaplockhuntingblinds.com) on the property, some have been in use over a decade.Click and listen to Luke explain how you can hunt comfortably even in those 'hard to get to spots.
12/8/2023 • 4 minutes, 22 seconds
High Plains Outdoors: Hunting Friends
In today's show, Luke talks about the outdoors being a wonderful place for making lifelong friends. A little over a year ago, Luke met and became fast friends with Edgar Cotton and Edgar's son David Cotton. Although they have only known each other for 13 or so months, a lifelong friendship has been forged. Click and listen to Luke talk about good times in the great outdoors!
11/30/2023 • 4 minutes, 59 seconds
High Plains Outdoors: BBQ
This week, Luke is talking about cooking outdoors, more particularly smoking BBQ. Years ago, Luke lost many hours of sleep while tending a wood fired smoker all night and he still occasionally cooks with wood but he learned that that same great 'smoked' flavor can be achieved with an electric smoker. He uses a Smokin Tex smoker that gives a great smoke flavor with only five or six ounces of wood. The temperature is controlled with a thermostat and Luke often cooks meat all night long while he is sleeping with the thermostat set at 190 or 200 degrees.
11/16/2023 • 4 minutes, 59 seconds
Planting the Plains: Amaryllis Bulbs
When looking to add a pop of color or height to a planting arrangement. Amaryllis Bulbs are a great and easy plant to add to your fall garden and can be moved in during the winter. To be replanted in the spring. So, join me this week for more gardening tips for Fall.
11/16/2023 • 4 minutes, 29 seconds
High Plains Outdoors: Stripers/Wipers
Luke visits with Brenton Kernes with Newalla Fish Company www.newallafishcompany.com) (580-919-5110) . The topic is stocking hybrid stripers (wipers) in private waters.
11/9/2023 • 4 minutes, 59 seconds
High Plains Outdoors: Deer Rifle Season
This weekend is the opener of firearms seasons in many states including north Texas where Luke lives.In today's show, Luke talks about his six decades of experiencing 'opening days' and talks about some of the hunting buddies he spent time with in the past and his plans for hunting close ot home with his buddy Kenneth Shepherd. He and Kenneth have made a pact to make this 'home' hunt a tradition. Pictured is Kenneth with a fine buck he took while the two were hunting together last season. Luke and Larry Weishuhn's new book, :Campfire Talk" is available at www.catfishradio.org
11/2/2023 • 4 minutes, 59 seconds
High Plains Outdoors: Blackbeard Firestarters
Starting a campfire for warmth or cooking is an essential skill for any outdoors person. Luke guest today is KJ Thompson with Blackbeard Fire Starters www.blackbeardfire.com. Mr.Thompson discusses a system he and his company has devised to start a campfire under any conditions. If you spend much time in the outdoors, the information shared in this week's show will prove very helpful.
10/26/2023 • 4 minutes, 59 seconds
High Plains Outdoors: Venison Stir-Fry Recipe
In this week's show, Luke gives some tips on making a quick tasty stir fry meal at deer camp or... home. After getting in to camp after dark the last thing Luke wishes to do is spend a couple hours cooking dinner. This recipe can be prepared in 15 minutes and prepping at home before the hunt is the secret. Luke and Larry Weishuhn's new book "Campfire Talk" is now available at www.catfishradio.org
10/19/2023 • 4 minutes, 59 seconds
High Plains Outdoors: Luke & Larry's Book
Luke is joined this week by his longtime friend Larry Weishuhn. The two are celebrating their new book, "Campfire Talk", now available through www.catfishradio.org.
10/12/2023 • 4 minutes, 20 seconds
High Plains Outdoors: Fajitas
Click to listen and Luke will tell you how to eat like a king at camp with an easy-to-prepare fajita recipe in this week's HIGH PLAINS OUTDOORS. Luke's new book which he wrote with his friend Larry Weishuhn is now available at www.catfishradio.org
10/5/2023 • 4 minutes, 59 seconds
High Plains Outdoors: Gumbo
This week, Luke walks us through the process of making some very tasty, very easy smoked chicken/sausage Cajun Gumbo. You don't want to miss today's show if you enjoy gumbo! Contact Luke with questions or comments through his website www.catfishradio.org
9/28/2023 • 4 minutes, 59 seconds
High Plains Outdoors: Campfire Talk
In this week's show, Luke tells about the new book he and Larry Weishuhn co-wrote "Campfire Talk" soon to be available, and gives a very tasty fried bean recipe. Contact Luke through his website www.catfishradio.org
9/21/2023 • 4 minutes, 59 seconds
High Plains Outdoors: Firestarting
This week, Luke gives some tips on starting a fire under all circumstances and gives bowhunters a great tip on setting their sight pins.
9/14/2023 • 5 minutes, 1 second
High Plains Outdoors: Dove Hunting
9/7/2023 • 4 minutes, 58 seconds
High Plains Outdoors: Choctaw Hunting Lodge
9/1/2023 • 4 minutes, 58 seconds
High Plains Outdoors: How Luke got started in Outdoors Radio
8/26/2023 • 4 minutes, 59 seconds
High Plains Outdoors: Book Talk W/ Larry Weishuhn
Larry Weishuhn joins Luke again this week and the two discuss a fun project they are working on: A book with articles these veteran outdoor writers have penned throughout their careers. Luke and Larry talk about the process of assembling a book from writing to printing. Just another fun, good natured visit between two old friends.
8/16/2023 • 4 minutes, 59 seconds
High Plains Outdoors: Trail Surveys
This week, Luke visits with his longtime friend Larry Weishuhn aka "Mr. Whitetail" and discuss an evening spotlight whitetail survey Larry recently conducted on their friends, Edgar Cotton and David Cotton's ranch in Kaufman County Texas. Larry gives some information that will help anyone get a good idea of the deer density on their property.
8/9/2023 • 4 minutes, 59 seconds
High Plains Outdoors: Deer/Waterfowl Hunting
Michelle Wohlberg is Luke's guest this week. You might remember Michelle on Season 6 of the ALONE reality series. Michelle is talking about deer and waterfowl hunting on her outfitting service www.westerntrophyoutfitters.com in northern Saskatchewan.
8/3/2023 • 4 minutes, 59 seconds
High Plains Outdoors: Preparing for Fall Hunting
This week, Luke's longtime friend Larry Weishuhn aka "Mr. Whitetail" is Luks's guest. The two veteran hunters talk about using the next couple months to get prepared for fall hunting seasons. This equates to spending practicing with the weapon you will be hunting with.
7/26/2023 • 4 minutes, 59 seconds
High Plains Outdoors: Summertime Outdoor Destinations
This week Luke gives us some summertime outdoor destinations including one of his favorite destinations, the Choctaw Hunting Lodge www.choctawhuntinglodge.com in southeastern Oklahoma. This 44,000-acre piece of outdoor paradise is a great summer destination for fishing and hunting for wild hogs and exotics. It's also a great place to plan your fall deer hunts. Eastern turkey is plentiful and it's never too early to secure your place to hunt. The topwater striper bite is going full blast at Lake Texoma and Luke gives some tips from guide Bill Carey at Striper Express Guide Service www.striperexpress.com
7/19/2023 • 5 minutes
High Plains Outdoors: Online Hunting Articles
Luke has been a very active outdoors writer for the past 4 decades and writes for a host of outdoor publications. This week, Luke discusses how important online outdoor publications have become. One of the oldest national publications in the country is now strictly on line. Luke still writes for several print publications as well as digital magazines. Bill Brod's Outdoor Specialty Media www.outdoorspecialtymedia.com is comprises of 4 different magazines, all written by professional outdoor writers and free to read. North American Outdoorsman, Crossbow Magazine, Simply download North American Deer Hunter and North American Bow Hunter by visiting the website or downloading the App.
7/12/2023 • 5 minutes
High Plains Outdoors: Catfish Galore
Luke joined Lake Fork catfish guide David Hanson and a couple of good friends for some early morning red hot channel catfish catching earlier this week. Punch Bait under slip corks in shallow water produced non stop catching until around 10 am when the sun began to heat things up and it was time to head to the cleaning dock. This shallow water bite for spawning catfish should continue for the next few weeks. Click to learn a few catfish catching tips that will result in some serious fish frys! Contact guide David Handson at 903-268-7391
7/5/2023 • 5 minutes
High Plains Outdoors: Fishing Recap Lake Texoma
This week Luke comes to us from beautiful Lake Texoma on the Texas/Oklahoma border. Luke and his friends Larry Weishuhn and Jeff Rice fished with Striper Express' Chris Carey and in Luke's on words, "The topwater action was as good or better than I've ever seen it" and Luke has enjoyed many great striper fishing trips to this awesome fishery. After the topwater action slowed, Chris decided it was time to was time to vertically fish slabs in lower lake water 60-70 feet deep. If you are looking for some red hot early morning striper catching action, contact Striper Express www.striperexpress.com By the time the sun began to heat things up, the group was back at the fishing cleaning dock at Mill Creek Resort with the makings of many, many tasty fish dinners.
6/28/2023 • 5 minutes
High Plains Outdoors: Talking Fish w/ Larry Weishuhn
Luke visits with his longtime friend Larry Weishuhn this week and the topic is summer fishing. Larry spent a couple days recently in Oklahoma fishing with his friends Jim Zumbo (holding giant sunfish!) and Rick Lambert looking on in side by side.
6/21/2023 • 4 minutes, 59 seconds
High Plains Outdoors: Fishing Trip Update
This week luke comes to us from northern Saskatchewan at Iskwatikan Lake Lodge. Luke’s friends join and describe their fun fishing in the wilds of northern Saskatchewan.
6/14/2023 • 4 minutes, 59 seconds
High Plains Outdoors: Trip to Saskatchewan
In this week's show, Luke talks about his trip to Saskatchewan to fish for northern pike, walleye and lake trout at Iskwatikan Lake Lodge www.iskwatikanlake.com. For the past decade or so Luke has fished up in the remote fly in lakes and he's more than happy to help you plan your first trip. Feel free to contact Luke through his radio website www.catfishradio.org or email lukeclayton1950@gmail.com
6/7/2023 • 4 minutes, 59 seconds
High Plains Outdoors: Larry's Bear Hunt
This week, Luke visits with his longtime friend Larry Weishuhn, aka Mr. Whitetail. Larry recaps a recent bear hunt up in Alberta where he took a nice black bear with his Mossbert Patriot rifle chambered in Hornady's new cartridge 7mm PRC. Larry had a close call with a young boar that desired to share his treestand.
5/31/2023 • 4 minutes, 59 seconds
High Plains Outdoors: Planning a Fishing Trip in Saskatchewan Canada
In this week's show, Luke talks about planning that first fly in trip to fish a remote lake in Saskatchewan. Click to listen and learn how to make plans for the fishing trip of a lifetime!
5/24/2023 • 4 minutes, 59 seconds
High Plains Outdoors: Fishing Off the Bank
In this week's show, Luke discusses catching channel catfish from the bank. A couple days ago, Luke joined Lake Tawakoni catfish guide Tony Pennebaker (903 474 3078) for a few hours of fishing with the guides Tony P's Punch Bait. The catching was red hot. Click and listen to Luke talk about the trip!
5/18/2023 • 4 minutes, 59 seconds
High Plains Outdoors: Fawn Management/Aid
Luke's guest this week is a return visit with Larry Weishuhn, aka Mr. Whitetail. Larry talks more about whitetail fawns and what to do should you encounter one is the wild
5/9/2023 • 4 minutes, 59 seconds
High Plains Outdoors: Pond Maintenance
This week, Luke recaps a fun fishing trip a couple days ago to a remote private lake that has just been put on a management plan in efforts to create a great 'big fish' lake full of F1 Florida Hybrid bass. Luke outlines the various steps that will take place to create this 'big bass' heaven!
5/3/2023 • 4 minutes, 59 seconds
High Plains Outdoors: Fishing Trip and Grilled Fish Recipe
In this week's show Luke relates a fishing trip a couple days ago to Lake Ray Hubbard, just east of Dallas with his friends guide Brandon Sargent with Lead Slingers Guide service and Jeff Rice. Learn about a new lure that Brandon has invented as well as a quick, easy and TASTY way to cook fresh fish.
4/25/2023 • 4 minutes, 59 seconds
High Plains Outdoors: Wild Turkey Legs Recipe
In this week's show, Luke gives some very clear instructions on how to turn wild turkey drumsticks and thigh meat into some of the tasties fajitas you're eaten. Contact Luke by email through his email www.catfishradio.org
