In Episode 4 of The Texas Campfire Podcast, Mark Hubbard sits down with longtime friend Jerry Johnson, the founder of Texas Trophy Hunters and one of the original pioneers who helped shape modern hunting culture in Texas.

Jerry’s story is more than just the story of an organization. It is the story of how Texas deer hunting changed from a simple meat hunt into a culture built around land stewardship, trophy whitetails, hunting shows, deer contests, ranch management, and the people who made it all happen.

In this conversation, Jerry shares stories from the early days of Texas Trophy Hunters, old South Texas hunting contests, Mexico hunting adventures, road trips, hunting shows, friendships with legendary outdoorsmen, and the wild characters who helped build the Texas hunting world we know today.

Mark and Jerry also talk about the rise of trophy hunting, the importance of privately owned land in Texas, the early hunting media scene, the old deer contest culture, and why preserving these stories matters before they are lost to time.

This episode is full of laughs, history, and real Texas campfire storytelling.

Pull up a chair and join us for a conversation with one of the men who helped create the Texas hunting culture we know today.

Life is always better when there’s dirt under your feet.