Show Notes
Brad Bowen along with co-host Tucker and Sawyer welcome outdoorsman Joseph Webster to Bama Wallhangers. The conversation opens with Webster's professional bass-fishing career, which began after he qualified through a tournament and moved through the FLW, MLF, and Bassmasters circuits. He describes fishing as a lifelong interest and talks about the demands of travel and sponsorships. He recalls losing a potential $100,000 prize by a few ounces. He favors Smith Lake and spinnerbaits, and says modern forward-facing sonar can change anglers' habits and become frustrating.
The group then turns to hunting and tree-stand safety, after Webster mentions friends who recently fell from stands. They discuss wearing a harness and Webster's own experience of seeing a climbing stand's bottom slide away. They also cover the need for care at height. The hosts share stories about missed deer, difficult shots, and the challenge of recovering wounded animals.
Webster explains how he moved from professional fishing toward drone work after getting a pilot's license. He now uses thermal drones to locate wounded deer and supports agricultural work with spraying and spreading. He shares recovery statistics from his first season and describes how canopy, weather, and flight angles affect searches. He recounts memorable calls, including finding a deer that had been shot but was still walking and helping track down a runaway cow. The conversation also touches on property boundaries, asking permission, and being respectful when flying over neighboring land.
The episode closes with talk of outdoor work and local hunting. Webster says he is willing to travel for deer-recovery calls and encourages hunters to let an animal settle before searching, so they do not push it farther away. He shares observations about deer bedding and feeding in crop fields, mentions his drone services and how to find them online, and reflects on the unusual stories that come with working outdoors. The hosts thank him, give sponsor acknowledgments, and invite him back for another conversation.
