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No Cure (Dean Redbeard Mundhenke) – A Southern Turkey Hunting Film
A.J. DeRosa, founder of Project Upland, is a New England…
Exploring the legend of turkey hunter Dean “Redbeard” Mundhenke
Dean “Redbeard” Mundhenke is a legend in the turkey hunting community. Most notably known for his Madhatter Calls and his appearance in the award-winning film “The Disease”. The South is known for its rich culture in turkey hunting and here “Redbeard” captures the essence of what the pursuit of wild turkeys means to the heritage of the land and people.
“I plan on turkey hunting till I die or my lungs collapse. It wouldn’t bother me if a Gobbler causes my death. That’s the God’s honest truth.”
Now Nathaniel Maddux, the same filmmaker of “The Disease” brings the second installment to this turkey icon in the short Morning Thunder film- “No Cure”. Will this be the last chapter in the story of Dean “Redbeard” Mundhenke? Or will he continue to haunt the Southern landscape hunting the Eastern wild turkey as his legend grows.
A.J. DeRosa, founder of Project Upland, is a New England native with over 35 years of hunting experience across three continents. His passion for upland birds and side-by-side shotguns has taken him around the world, uncovering the stories of people and places connected to the uplands. First published in 2004, he wrote The Urban Deer Complex in 2014 and soon discovered a love for filmmaking, which led to the award-winning Project Upland film series. A.J.'s dedication to wildlife drives his advocacy for conservation policy and habitat funding at both federal and state levels. He serves as Vice Chair of the New Hampshire Fish & Game Commission, giving back to his community. You can often find A.J. and his Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Grim, hunting in the mountains of New England—or wherever the birds lead them.