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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- AGM Global Vision - www.agmglobalvision.com - maker of The Rattler thermal scope that Luke uses for his night hunting
- CATFISH PRO - www.catfishpro.com - Luke's go to catfish bait and catfishing supplies
- Ultramatic Feeders - utramaticfeeders.com - Rugged and dependable feeders Luke has used for many years.
- Choctaw Hunting Lodge, The Choctaw Nation’s Hunting and Fishing paradise in southeast Oklahoma
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- Wind Point Park - Best campground, cabins and fishing pier on Lake Tawakoni - Luke rates it an 11 on ten scale
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On this week's show Luke gives a very current update on what hunters in northeast Texas might expect this weekend for the opener of the general deer season. Buck have been coming in to antler rattling for a few days and now, in the early stage of the rut is prime time to put those rattling antlers to work. Catfishin' has been very good off the dock at Wind Point Park (www.windpointparktx.com) on punch bait, especially in areas baited with soured grain or cattle range cubes. Check out Luke's weekly podcast "Catfish Radio with Luke Clayton and Friends" wherever you listen to your podcast.
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Have you tried antler rattling to pull a mature whitetail out of the brush? If not, you should! This week Luke's friend and hunting partner Larry Weishuhn (www.larryweishuhn.net) is back to give some antler rattling tips. Listen to Luke's Podcast wherever you go to listen to podcasts, it's everywhere - "Catfish Radio with Luke Clayton and Friends"
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Luke's guest this week is Paul Moore, the originator of Vineyard Max Deer Attractant (www.vineyardmax.net), made from dried grape skins. The two discuss the fact that there is no magic bullet that always puts a monster buck in a hunter's sights but point out the fact that deer are highly attracted to the smell of grapes.
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Luke's guest this week is Jacob Salmon with Full Throttle Hunting (www.fullthrottlehunting.com). Jacob's outfitting service operates in the Texas Panhandle which has become the premier area for hunting geese and sandhill cranes. With a lodge located to the top hunting operation, Full Throttle Hunting hunts some prime farmland. For more information, visit www.fullthrottlehunting.com.
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This week Luke visits with Tawakoni catfish guide Tony Pennebaker (903-474-3078). Blue catfish in the slot range (20-30 inches) have been on a very dependable bite. Luke and Tony discuss a recent trip that resulted in the making of several big fish frys. Click to hear some tips that will help you catch more good eating blue catfish. Watch the video Luke filmed on A SPORTSMANS LIFE on YouTube or Carbon Tv (www.carbontv.com). Email Luke through his website www.catfishradio.org
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Luke's long time friend Larry Weishuhn (www.larryweishuhn.net) joins Luke today on the opener of Archery season in Texas. On Texas Parks and Wildlife MLD managed land ranches permits are issued and hunting also begins on Sept 28 with all legal weapons. Larry is coming to us from the Austin airport this morning, en route to British Columbia for a wilderness moose hunt. Contact Luke Clayton via email through his website www.catfishradio.org
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This week, Luke talks about a recent 'test' he did with Ken Blackstock and Ken's electric golf cart, set up for use on the deer lease. Today's lithium batteries substantially reduce the weight of golf carts, making them useful to the outdoorsman as transportation on the hunting lease. To learn more, visit WWW.IRIDEGOLFCARTS.COM.
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Archery season opens Sept 28 this year, a bit earlier than normal. Luke's long time friend Larry Weishuhn aka. "Mr. Whitetail" is onboard this week to talk about, what else? DEER and DEER HUNTING!
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Luke's guest this week is Mr. Kurt England. Kurt grew up on the upper Texas coast hunting waterfowl and currently owns several hundred acres of prime coastal marsh. Listen to Kurt and Luke discuss the many changes in waterfowl hunting in Texas that has occurred in the past several decades, especially the changes in migratory patterns of geese. Kurt and partner Paul Moore own Vineyard Max (www.vineyardmax.net) and manufacture a popular deer attractant from dried, hammer milled grape skins.
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With deer hunting season on the horizon, Luke talks with "Mr. Whitetail" Larry Weishuhn.