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.
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 is on the pro staff of AGM GLOBAL VISION THERMAL SCOPES AND SPOTTERS, SMOKIN TEX ELECTRIC SMOKERS AND CATFISH PRO BAITS AND CATFISHING SUPPLIES
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.
Support for High Plains Outdoors comes from the following sponsors:
- AGM GLOBAL VISION (Luke's chosen thermal hunting scopes)
- Choctaw Hunting Lodge
LOCATED IN SOUTHEAST OKLAHOMA, THIS IS ONE OF LUKE'S FAVORITE HUNTING AND FISHING DESTINATIONS. - CATFISH PRO Catfish bait and catfishing supplies
- SMOKIN TEX ELECTRIC SMOKERS Luke's has used his for years and highly recommends them
- PYRAMYD AIR Your one-stop shop for everything airgun-related
- STRIPER EXPRESS ON LAKE TEXOMA Luke's favorite striper guide service on Texoma
- ULTRAMATIC FEEDERS Luke has used these game feeders for years, rugged and dependable.
- WWW.VINEYARDMAX.NET FOOD ATTRACTANT DEER CAN'T RESIST, QUALITY GAME FEEDERS
- CVA MUZZLELOADERS www.cva.com THE MUZZLELOADER THAT LUKE SHOOTS
- STEALTH VISION www.stealthvision.com
- Wind Point Park www.windpointparktx.com Best campground, cabins and fishing pier on Lake Tawakoni - Luke rates it an 11 on ten scale
- FULL THROTTLE HUNTING www.fullthrottlehunting.com Waterfowl hunting in the Texas Panhandle.
- PLATINUM CADILLAC CHEVROLET, TERRELL, TX
- RIVER RAT RESORT www.riverratresort.com great camping and fishing on upper end Lake Livingston
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High Plains Outdoors: Early Spring Channel CatfishingThis week Luke is talking about early Spring catfishing, and why this time of year can be such a great time to stock the freezer with tasty channel catfish fillets! -
High Plains Outdoors: The Price of PorkThis week, Luke talks about the price of pork, and why it's so high...and we'll also compare the costs of stocking wild hogs for Texas hunters, vs. the cost of domesticated pigs. -
Luke's guest this week is Bill Carey with Striper Express (www.striperexpress.com) and the topic is spring striper fishing. Bill has operated Striper Express for over four decades and his team of guides stay on top of the striper patterns. Now is a good time to head to Texoma and enjoy some great striper fishing! -
The annual white bass spawn is about to kick off in a creek or river near you. This week, Luke gives some white bass catching tips that will help you catch the makings of a big creekside meal of freshly caught fried white bass! -
Luke is talking about his event in North Texas March 1, the 6th Annual Luke Clayton Outdoor Rendezvous in Greenville, Texas. For more information visit www.catfishradio.org. Luke gives a recipe for Pozole this week. He will be serving up several gallons of this tasty dish at his campfire during the event! -
This week, it's Luke and Bill Carey with Striper Express (www.striperexpress.com) on Lake Texoma, talking about the 'big fish' striper pattern currently underway. The past week has produced some of the biggest stripers of the year, up to 18 pounds, all caught on artificial baits. Contact Luke through his website, www.catfishradio.org. -
Luke gives some cold water channel catfish catching tips this week that he learned from Mr. Glenn Miller, a longtime reader of Luke's outdoor newspaper column. Luke also gives a few tips to help you keep the coyote population in check, especially if you live in an area with wild hogs. -
Luke's good friend Jeff Rice shares a tasty sweet and sour pork camp recipe this week. -
Deer seasons are a done deal and it's time to concentrate on keeping the predator population under control. Luke's good friend Larry Weishauhn (www.larryweishuhn.net) joins Luke this week with some predator hunting tips. -
Deer seasons are coming to a close, and it's time to put some wild pork in the freezer. In today's show, Luke talks about hunting wild hogs, and planning a trip to Texas or Oklahoma to hunt them. The featured photo this week is Mr. Gary Ables posing with a fine boar, and the flintlock he used to take it. Hogs can be hunted with everything from flintlocks to air rifles and there is no better time to hunt them than during the dead of winter. It's "Hog killing" weather!
