Inside the Tenth Legion: Colonel Tom Kelly's Legacy with Laura Bates | 100% WILD Podcast Ep. 472

Inside the Tenth Legion: Colonel Tom Kelly's Legacy with Laura Bates | 100% WILD Podcast Ep. 472 In this episode of the 100% WILD Podcast, Matt Drury and Tim Kjellesvik sit down with Laura Bates, the daughter of the legendary Colonel Tom Kelly. As the turkey hunting community celebrates the Colonel's 99th birthday, we dive deep into the origin of his masterpiece, Tenth Legion, and the brand-new "Bootleg Revival" Limited Editionrelease. Laura shares fascinating stories about the original 1974 unauthorized Xerox copies that fueled the book's underground fame and why it has earned a status comparable to a "religion" among Southern turkey hunters. The conversation explores the personal side of a pillar in the hunting world, detailing what it was like growing up in the Kelly household and the moment Laura realized her father was a cultural icon. We also get the Colonel's unfiltered take on modern turkey hunting trends, from his distaste for decoys to the "edgy" language that gave his writing its authentic flavor. Whether you are a long-time member of the "Tenth Legion" or a new hunter discovering the heritage of the turkey woods.   00:00:00 – Tim's Intro returns to the Bass Pro Shops studio  00:01:25 – Introducing Laura Bates, daughter of Colonel Tom Kelly  00:02:11 – The Bootleg Revival: The 1974 Xerox story  00:05:21 – Building the legacy through NWTF and The Colonel on the Fox 00:10:10 – Why Tenth Legion became the "Turkey Hunter's Bible" 00:15:52 – Growing up Kelly: When Laura realized her dad was a legend  00:19:48 – Celebrating Colonel Tom Kelly's 99th Birthday 00:23:36 – The "Flavor" of the 10th Legion: Edgy language and authenticity  00:28:36 – Fans and Fame: Being recognized in the most unlikely places  00:32:02 – The Origin Story: How the Colonel became obsessed with turkeys  00:37:32 – Laura's Perspective: Will she write her own book on the legacy? 00:42:08 – Colonel Kelly on Tactics: His honest thoughts on decoys and reaping Join the Rack Pack Facebook Group :/ n73gskjt7bfb2ngc   Get ahead of your Game with DeerCast available on iOS and Android devices App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/deerc... Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... Don't forget to stock up for your next hunt! 1st Phorm has you covered! Protein Sticks: https://1stphorm.com/products/protein... Level-1 Bars: https://1stphorm.com/products/level-1... Energy Drinks: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/redirect?eve