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High Plains Outdoors
Saturday mornings, 7:35 a.m. CT, during Weekend Edition.
Hosted by Luke Clayton

Luke Clayton invites you to his camp to talk about the great outdoors. 

Every Saturday morning at 7:35 a.m. CT during Weekend Edition, 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. 

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Luke Clayton

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 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 covered hunting for the current Texas Almanac, one of the oldest and most revered publications in the state.

With 40 years under his belt, Luke has no intention of slowing down anytime soon. He continues to love the lifestyle that has been so fulfilling throughout his life.

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Latest Episodes
  • High Plains Outdoors: Luke Enjoys a Campfire Visit with Larry
    Hunting seasons are just around the corner! Larry Weishuhn, a/k/a "Mr. Whitetail”, is Luke's guest this week.
  • High Plains Outdoors: Bill Carey and Striper Express
    Luke just got off the water at Lake Texoma with his longtime friend Bill Carey with Striper Express www.striperexpress.com, Guide Todd Hehalko, Larry Weishuhn, ask "Mr. Whitetail”, and Jeff Rice, producer of the TV show "A Sportsmans Life" on Carbon Tv and YouTube. The goal was to get on the water at first light, enjoy the early morning bite and be back at the dock cleaning fish before the heat hit.
  • Anthony Tew and his wife with their P.I.G. Hog trap
    High Plains Outdoors: P.I.G. Hog Traps
    Whether you’re into trapping, or you’re just trying to rid your property of some wild hogs, you might be interested in Luke’s new discovery, P.I.G. Hog Traps. Learn more about these in this week’s episode!
  • Tony Pennebaker with a nice channel catfish!
    High Plains Outdoors: Catfish Cubion
    This week, Luke tells us how he makes catfish coubion (some also call it catfish courtbouillion), a tasty cajun recipe.
  • High Plains Outdoors: Old Rifle Calibers
    Luke's longtime friend Larry Weishuhn joins in the fun this week, and the topic is old rifle calibers that these two veteran hunters have used through the years.
  • Jeff Rice (L) and guide Tony Pennebaker (R)
    High Plains Outdoors: Fishing for Blue Catfish at Lake Tawakoni
    The topic is catfish this week…and the fishing for blue catfish was pretty great! Check out this week’s episode for more details on where we’re having luck lately!
  • High Plains Outdoors: Enjoy Blackened White Bass Fillets
    In this week’s encore episode, Luke shares how he prepared some tasty blackened white bass fillets. Also, wild hogs have been visiting Luke's yard on a nightly basis, and Luke talks about a plan to put some more tasty wild pork chops in the freezer! Listen to Luke's weekly podcast, "Catfish Radio with Luke Clayton and Friends", just about everywhere podcasts are found.
  • Bill Carey
    High Plains Outdoors: Fishing for Striper on Lake Texoma
    This week, we're talking about catching striper on Lake Texoma with Luke's buddy, Bill Carey!
  • Luke and J.C. with a big blue catfish caught on the Red River above Lake Texoma.
    High Plains Outdoors: Catfishing on the Red River
    This week, Luke and his longtime buddy J.C. McCullough had an exciting time on the Red River, and had some real success with catfish; tune in to hear a recap!
  • Guide Brandon Sargent of Lead Slingers Guide Service at Lake Ray Hubbard
    High Plains Outdoors: White Bass in Deeper Waters
    White bass have finished with their spring spawn, and are in deeper water feeding on baitfish. This week, Luke and his buddy Brandon Sargent tell how to catch them!