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
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- Ultramatic Feeders - utramaticfeeders.com - Rugged and dependable feeders Luke has used for many years.
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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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Luke's guest this week is Kelly Reeves, editor/publisher of the East Texas based magazine, "Life and Land" (www.lifeandland.com). The magazine covers topics that interest not only sportsmen but landowners and folks that lease hunting land as well. Click and listen to an interesting "down home" conversation between two guys that share a passion for the outdoors and the outdoor lifestyle. -
Luke visits with Bill Carey (www.striperexpress.com) at Lake Texoma and discusses the striper fishing there post flood. Luke also relates a comical hog hunting tale! Listen to Luke's weekly podcast "Catfish Radio with Luke Clayton and Friends" just about everywhere podcasts are found. -
Larry Weishuhn (www.larryweishuhn.net) is Luke's guest again this week. Many of us think of food plots to be limited to fall but Larry explains just how beneficial summer food plots can be to wildlife. Click to listen to Luke and his good friend share some information that might help you improve the habitat for wildlife on your property. -
Luke’s guest this week is again, Larry Weishuhn, who has long served as the Ambassador for Dallas Safari Club. This week Luke visits with Larry about the up-coming DSC East Texas Chapter’s “Whitetail Deer Showcase” to be held June 7th and 8th (Saturday and Sunday) at the Nacogdoches County Expo Center in Nacogdoches. On display will be some of the best whitetail deer taken in North East Texas, plus many vendors with hunting and outdoor, equipment and adventures. Open to the public, you do not have to be a member!Friday night there will be a banquet complete with a great meal, games and an auction to raise funds for wildlife conservation with emphasis on Northeast Texas. Texas Wildlife Association staff will be on hand to teach attendees to score deer throughout the event. Saturday’s seminars will include Dr. James Kroll, Texas Wildlife Staff, Larry Weishuhn and Paul Moore.For more information please go to www.easttexassportsmansclub.org.Luke and Larry also talk about the upcoming 40th Anniversary Convention of the Texas Wildlife Association in July 10th–12th. For more information please go to www.texas-wildlife.org. -
Luke shares a different way he puts catfish to use in a Cajun dish called Courtbullion (coo-bee-yon). Courtbullion is actually a catfish stew that is very tasty. In this week's show Luke walks us through the simple process, step by step. To see more of Luke's work, check out his website www.catfishradio.org or listen to his podcast "Catfish Radio with Luke Clayton and Friends" just about everywhere podcast are heard. Email Luke at lukeclayton1950@gmail.com -
Larry Weishuhn aka "Mr. Whitetail" joins Luke this week and the two old friends 'scattergun' a number of topics including hunting axis deer and upcoming events at Dallas Safari Club (www.biggame.org) as well as a turkey hunt this week at the Choctaw Hunting Lodge (www.choctawhuntinglodge.com) in southeast Oklahoma.
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Luke's guest this week is MIke Ford, well known quarterback for SMU back in the eighties. Mike and his wife Lori own a ranch in northern Red River County that was one of the premier areas for the eastern wild turkey/ . Up until a decade or so ago, the birds were flourishing here and in several counties along the Red River. Mike talks about damage wild hogs have done to not only nesting turkeys but quail as well. There used to be a healthy population of timber rattlers in the area and in the summer in May when the snakes are mating, it was common to see them along roadsides. Mike says he has not encountered a rattler in the area for several years. Wild hogs are certainly changing the east Texas ecosystem. -
This week Luke is joined by his long time friend Bill Carey (www.striperexpress.com). The two old friends recap a very fun and successful turkey hunt earlier this week. A big gobbler was harvested and a tasty lunch of chicken fried turkey strips was enjoyed under an old oak that provided shade for the cookout. If you love the outdoor experience, you don't want to miss these two old outdoorsmen talking about their adventure. -
Luke visits today with Ms. Tammy McLain of "Red Neck Woman" crappie jigs. Tammy has for over three decade worked in skin care, dealing with skin cancer, and she gives some tips to help keep us safe from harmful sun's rays. The main topic is crappie jigs and how to fish them. For more information on Tammy's jigs, email her at tmclain4447@gmail.com -
Luke's good friend Larry Weishuhn (www.larryweishuhn.net) joins the show again this week with some tips to help battle those pesky and sometimes dangerous ticks and chiggers.
