Wisconsin Sportsman - Sportsmen's Empire
134 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsThe state of Wisconsin has a rich and storied outdoor heritage and provides a plethora of opportunities for those who love to hunt, fish, and recreate outdoors. The Wisconsin Sportsman podcast exists to celebrate and spread a passion for natural resources and outdoor recreation in the state of Wisconsin. On this podcast we will discuss all things outdoors in the Badger State, from hunting, fishing, and conservation, to camping, hiking, and involving the entire family in the outdoors. We’ll hear from renowned experts, average Joes, Wisconsin based outdoor businesses, and much more. Tune in as we explore all this great state has to offer.
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Ruminations From The Spring Hearing with Alec Bekkers
April 23, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 93.4 MBEvery April the Wisconsin DNR releases a questionnaire to the public to ask for public input regarding conservation-related issues that are on the radar looking towards the future. The in-person Spring Hearings are then held by each district's Conservation Congress, where citizens can ask questions, and make their opinions known about issues that matter to them. It's an incredible opportunity for regular people like you and I to provide input, and an even better opportunity for outdoorsmen a...
A Close Look at Hunting Culture & Outdoor Marketing with Gus Merwin
April 16, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 77.7 MBInstagram, Facebook, YouTube, Hunting Forums, Netflix, you name it! Across all platforms somebody's got something to say, a bone to pick, or a cool picture to remind you why their gear is better than whatever you've got, and your way of doing things isn't great. It wears on a person after a while and sometimes can make it tough to figure out which way is up. That's the core focus of this week's episode as Pierce sits down with his good buddy, Gus Merwin, to take a step back and do a little ...
"What Would You Do?" with Matt Streim
April 09, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBOnly one week to go! At long last, turkey season is nearly here and that means early mornings, the sweet smell of spring air, gobbling turkeys, and for many of us, a good bit of confusion to go along with it. Turkeys do weird things every year and many of us will find ourselves scratching our heads and texting a buddy for advice when the birds don't cooperate. This week, we're hoping to save you a few of those texts as Pierce hops on the line with Matt Streim from Weathered Oaks Game Calls...
Turkey Lessons from Turkey Legends with Dylan Hazen
April 02, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 79.8 MBAhh... April at last! That can only mean one thing: turkeys!! This week, Dylan Hazen joins the show once again to kick off this year's turkey season talk and folks, you might want to grab a note pad for this one! For those of you who don't know, Dylan is a former THP intern, and now freelance video producer for Woodhaven Custom Calls and owner of In-Season Media. In his time in the outdoor industry, Dylan has had the opportunity to hunt alongside some of the best to ever do it in the turkey ...
Low-Water Driftless Trout Tactics
March 26, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 77.9 MBSpring is right around the corner, and for lots of anglers that means some of the best fishing of the year is nearly here! That's especially true if you like to target trout in Wisconsin's Driftless region and daydream about a cloud of Blue Winged Olives hovering over a bend pool with hungry trout rising beneath them. If that's the case, then this episode is for you! As we come off a year of extreme drought in most of the state, our trout streams have taken a hit with water levels lower, a...
Scoopin' Sheds & "Meaty Bits" with Kent Boucher
March 19, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBIt's the return of Kent Boucher this week and boy, is it a fun one because we're talking shed hunting! Pierce & Kent break down how Kent developed his passion for shed hunting before real hunting, how he determines if someone's actually a good shed hunter, how he scouts to find more sheds, what kinds of terrain he has the best luck in, the litmus test to see if you've got "the eye" for sheds, and even shares a couple grisly tales from his college days in the cadaver lab. This is one you defi...
Keys To Mobile Hunting Success
March 12, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 87.4 MBLate winter, crappy weather, and no hunting season in sight. What better time to take a minute to reflect on last deer season, establish a game plan for next year, and work on dialing in your gear for next season! Folks, the gloves were off this week as Pierce hopped on the line with Matt Lehr from The Mobile Hunters Dojo Podcast! Matt has been a mobile hunter for his entire hunting career and has learned more than a thing or two in his time afield. in this episode, Matt spits some truth ab...
Catching Up, Consulting & Strategizing with Josh
March 05, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBJosh is back! Finally, after what seems like forever, Josh tunes back in for this week's episode. This week, the guys get a chance to catch up and chat about what they've been working on, how Josh's consulting season is going down south, and a lot of the realizations each of them have made throughout the season. Pierce & Josh dive into some of the seemingly parallel principles of starting their businesses and hunting, and how an entrepreneurial mindset can not only help you achieve professio...
Improve Your Scouting Efficiency with Jacob Sklenar
February 27, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 102 MB28 weeks... yep, that's how far we have to go until we can sneak out in the woods, plant our butts in a tree and hope for the big one to come by. It might feel too soon to let thoughts of booners enter your dreams, or allow your focus to drift from work as you try to picture how you'll slip in to send an arrow at your target buck. For many die-hards though, that couldn't be further from the truth as this is prime time for getting in the woods to do some post-season scouting. This week, Pier...
Wisconsin Walleye Tactics with Bryce Becker
February 20, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBAlthough the calendar may not reflect Spring being close, the forecast certainly does and for many anglers that means one thing: Walleyes! This week, Pierce sits down with Southeastern Wisconsin native, and avid walleye angler, Bryce Becker to talk about everything you need to know to target these famously finicky fish! Bryce grew up in Waukesha County and has been targeting walleye with his grandfather for about as long as he can remember. Throughout that time, he honed and perfected his ...
Conservation, Mentoring and BHA with Jeff Hintz
February 13, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 71.6 MBYou never know how or when you'll cross paths with awesome people but when it happens, you can't help but feel lucky. That happened for Pierce last week as he met Jeff Hintz at the BHA Northern Icebreaker Banquet, after raffling off a guest slot on the show to raise money for BHA. Jeff is a lifelong outdoorsman, hunting mentor, and current member of Wisconsin's Conservation Congress. In this episode, Pierce & Jeff talk about Jeff's upbringing in the southeastern corner of the state, how he...
Discussing Wisconsin's Proposed Doe Harvest Ban With Paul Annear
February 06, 2024 11:34 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBIt's no secret that Wisconsin has a rich history of deer hunting. Images of flannel and orange clad hunters standing around a buck pole with thick northern forest in the background still come to mind when anyone says they're headed to deer camp. Unfortunately, that image is becoming less and less of a reality in recent years as the North woods of Wisconsin simply aren't what they once were for deer hunting. So much, in fact, that the state legislation has recently proposed to prohibit the ha...
Prairies, Farming, and First Generation Hunting with Kent Boucher
January 30, 2024 10:00 - 2 hours - 115 MBThis week we're phoning in from across the big river, as we talk with Iowa native, Kent Boucher! Now I know what you're thinking, isn't this the WISCONSIN Sportsman? Yes, it is, but Kent is too awesome of a guy, and possesses a wealth of knowledge too great to miss, and spoiler alert, this isn't the last you'll be hearing from him! Kent hosts the First Gen Hunter Podcast, the Prairie Farm Podcast, and is the Production Manager of Hoksey Native Seeds. In this episode, Pierce and Kent have a ...
Ice Fishing with Kyle Tyree of Wisconsin Fisherman
January 23, 2024 15:04 - 1 hour - 91.2 MBWell folks, the forecast looks clear, all the snow has been shoveled, and it's certainly been cold enough for the last couple weeks most of our lakes and ponds have frozen over. That can only mean one thing... ice fishing! In this weeks episode, Pierce hops on the line with Kyle Tyree of YouTube's viral fishing channel, Wisconsin Fisherman. Kyle has been ice fishing for nearly his entire life and doing it with a camera by his side for over a decade. And let me tell you now, this dude knows...
Predator Hunting with Drew Schliem
January 16, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 80.3 MBDeer season is in the rearview and many of us have cabin fever which means it's a great time to try something new! This week we have a first for The Wisconsin Sportsman as we talk all things predator hunting with host of The Predator Podcast, Drew Schliem. Drew has been hunting for about as long as he can remember, but he really caught the coyote hunting bug in high school and has been piling them up ever since. In this episode, Pierce & Drew talk about the evolution of predator hunting, w...
How to Plan for Out of State Hunts
January 09, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBIt's a new year! Whether you're a new year's resolutioner or not, this is a time that most people are taking inventory and looking ahead at what they hope to accomplish in the next twelve months. For outdoorsmen and women, that often involves making plans to take a hunting/fishing trip or two, which can turn into quite the task if you don't have some practice. In this episode, Pierce and Josh take a deep dive into their planning processes and unpack what all goes on behind the scenes that ...
Post-Season Whitetail Habitat Work with Sam Bilhorn
January 02, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBThe holidays are over and it's time to get back to work! For many of us that means the usual work schedule we threw to the wayside sometime back before the rut, but for the Whitetail Partners crew, it means the kickoff of consulting season! In this week's episode Pierce and Josh are joined once again by Sam Bilhorn of Whitetail Partners to discuss where priorities should be immediately post-deer season. For those of you who own hunting properties, just bought a new one, or simply have countl...
A Little Bit of Everything
December 26, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 80.3 MBThe holiday season is upon us and like everyone this time of year, Pierce & Josh are a little scatter brained... not quite like, "How will it be possible to make it to the in-laws on the same night as a work party?", but more along the lines of should cell cameras actually be legal? What's that one piece of gear the guys couldn't live without this season? Is Josh a hypocrite for telling folks to hunt public land but not telling them where he hunts? (Spoiler Alert: No!) Are we making hunting ...
Crossbows, Cell Cams, & Controversy
December 19, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 61 MBNo matter what kind of hunter you are, you probably have some pretty strong opinions on a few select topics. Everyone has an opinion on who should be allowed to use what and when, what crosses ethical lines, and what constitutes sportsmanlike conduct. In this episode, the guys dive in to a few of the more controversial topics. In this episode of the Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast, Josh and Pierce have a great discussion about crossbows, cell cams, and where we draw the line. The guys discuss ...
Giant Great Lakes Brown Trout with Erik Woll
December 12, 2023 13:13 - 1 hour - 103 MBIn this episode, we take a break from thinking about deer as Pierce sits down with Erik Woll of Woll E. Bugger Fly Fishing Guide Service. Erik is a lifelong fly fisherman from central Illinois who found home in the Milwaukee area of Wisconsin, where he quickly discovered the giant brown trout that come into the Lake Michigan tributary rivers and streams every fall. In 2019 he founded Woll E. Bugger Fly Fishing Guide Service to guide others onto the world class fishing that can be found in th...
A Rut to Remember with Jacob Sklenar
December 05, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBIn this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce talks with Jacob Sklenar of The Wild Calling. Jacob is a Wisconsin native, former college wrestler and die hard deer hunter. 2023 was a record year for Jacob after he killed not one, not two, but THREE bucks across three different states, the largest of which was his personal best and came from our great state of Wisconsin. Jacob shares his stories from the season and the guys talk about everything from creating and testing hypotheses in the...
Gun Season's Over, Now What?
November 28, 2023 10:00 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBGun season 2023 is now behind us. Whether you filled a tag during the gun season or not, you're likely asking the question, Now what? If you've still got a few bow tags in your pocket, your in luck! There's still plenty of time to chase whitetails in WI! But the bad news is you might have to work a little harder for them. In this episode of the Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast, Josh and Pierce discuss hunting after the gun season pressure. Connect with Josh and The Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast o...
Pierce's Wisconsin Gun Opener Success!
November 21, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBIn this episode of the Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast, Josh and Pierce recap Pierce's last couple bowhunts of the year and his 2023 WI gun opener buck. We all know that the gun opener is a sacred holiday in the state of Wisconsin. And this year's opener did not disappoint for Pierce! He was able to tag a beautiful buck on a hunt that took some strange turns! Tune in to hear how it all went down! Check out the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network for more relevant outdoor content! Connect with...
Buck Down! Josh's Rut Hunting Success
November 14, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 67 MBIn what seems like the blink of an eye, the "peak" days of rut hunting have come and gone. That's not to say there's not still plenty of time to get it done, but for many in the midwest, the last week of October and first two weeks of November are the pinnacle of the deer hunting. With this magical time period behind us, it's time to discuss the ups, downs, and all the little things bow hunting whitetails can teach us about our quarry, and ourselves. In this episode of the Wisconsin Sports...
3 Shooters in 4 Days?! - Rut Hunting Updates & Strategies
November 07, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBThe guys are on bucks in Wisconsin! The hunting has been up and down for Pierce and Josh, but they've both managed to get eyes on some really nice deer. One of them may have blanked on opportunities at three shooters in five days! Tune in to hear how the hunting is going, what the guys are doing to get on deer, and how they plan to tackle the rest of the rut. Connect with Josh and The Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast on Instagram. Big thanks to our partners! TACTACAM Huntworth onX
Ruttin' Kinda Mindset
October 31, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBIn this episode of the Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast, Josh and Pierce discuss their mindset and game plan heading into November. Pierce has his hands full with an absolute TANK of a deer on the "Perfect 5". He's had a couple good sits with decent action and has gotten his tail whipped by a new piece of public. Josh still hasn't gotten out this season, but will be hitting it hard over the next several weeks with no obligations other than hunting. Both guys are feeling confident heading into t...
Killer Pre-Rut Strategy with Sam Bilhorn
October 24, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 86 MBIn this episode of the Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast, Josh and Pierce talk with Sam Bilhorn of Whitetail Partners about his strategy for getting on pre-rut bucks. Sam is the founder of Whitetail Partners, a whitetail habitat and property design company. Since it's inception a few years ago, Whitetail Partners now has five regional design experts who cover the entire eastern half of the United States. As a guy that knows deer, the pre-rut is Sam's favorite time to target specific mature bucks...
Sharing the Land with Doug Duren
October 17, 2023 10:16 - 2 hours - 124 MBThis week on the Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast, Josh and Pierce talk with Doug Duren of Sharing the Land about all things conservation. Doug's conservation resume speaks for itself. In this episode, the guys cover a ton of ground ranging from Doug's stewardship of his own family farm, how his thoughts and practices have evolved over the years, and how he got where he is today with his Sharing the Land initiative. If you care about hunting, fishing, conservation, and land access, this episode...
Waterfowl 101 with Chase McCulloch of Shotty Gear & Somewhere in Wisconsin
October 10, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 86.4 MBWhat's the deal with waterfowl hunting? That may sound like a bad Seinfeld joke, but if you've ever wondered that for yourself, then this episode is for you! On this week's episode, Pierce talks with Chase McCulloch from Somewhere in Wisconsin and Shotty Gear, to talk about all things waterfowl hunting. Chase shares how he made the transition from diehard bowhunter to a full-time waterfowler, stories of hunting with his dad, how he started filming hunts and building his YouTube Channel, and ...
Ryan Glitsky's Process for Consistently Getting on Big Bucks on Public Land
October 03, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 79.7 MBOctober is finally here! Many whitetail hunters have a love-hate relationship with October, especially the first few weeks of the month. With the frenzy of the rut still a few weeks off, if you haven't done your homework, mature buck sightings can be few and far between. And there are few guys out there who put in the work to get on bucks quite like Ryan Glitsky. In this episode of the Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast, Josh & Pierce talk with Ryan Glitsky about Ryan's process for getting on BIG ...
Elevating Conversations Around Hunting Culture and Conservation
September 26, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 86.5 MBAs an outdoorsman, why do you do what you do? Why do you care about the things you care about? Better yet, why should anyone else care about what you care about? Is the outdoor lifestyle, and all its accoutrements, one that's worth preserving, promoting, and even passing on? These questions, at their core, are worth wrestling with, and they inform the conversation on this week's episode of the Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast. In this episode of the Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast, Josh & Pierce ta...
Make 2023 Your Okayest Whitetail Season Yet
September 19, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBDeer season is finally here! Time to talks serious whitetail strategy and tactics, right? Right?! Meh... maybe next week. In this episode of the Wisconsin Sportsman, Josh and Pierce talk with Eric Clark and Greg Tubbs of the Okayest Hunter about the Okayest ethos and '23 whitetail plans. The Okayest Hunter guys have done a great job of bringing deer hunting, and a whole host of other outdoors pursuits, back to what makes them so darn special. This one was an absolute riot! Enjoy! Big than...
Arrow Myth Busting with Jeromy Chamberlain
September 12, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBThere are quite a few "experts" out there these days when it comes to arrows. But one major problem is many of these experts don't seem to agree on much of anything. Some say you need to shoot 750 grain arrows or you're doing it wrong. Others opt for a 350 grain speed demon. Some swear by mechanical broadheads. Some won't shoot anything but a 200 grain single bevel head. Some are sticking by the tried and true standard diameter arrows. Some insist that micro diameter arrows are the only way ...
BIG NEWS & a Look Back at 100 Episodes
September 05, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBCan you believe it?! 100 EPISODES!!! To celebrate, Josh talks with Pierce Nelles to share some big news and talk about their favorites from the last 100 episodes. Thank you so much for your support over the years! We look forward to keeping the fresh Wisconsin-based content flowing! Check out the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network for more relevant, outdoor content! Connect with Josh and The Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast on Instagram. Connect with the How to Hunt Deer Podcast on Instagram....
Jake Mersberger's NE Public Land GIANT Whitetail
August 29, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBHunting season is one week closer, and to get you fired up, we've got an awesome success story from Wisconsin native Jake Mersberger. Jake grew up hunting southern Wisconsin. In recent years, his job has required him to move and travel, which has opened up opportunities for him to chase whitetails and turkeys in several different states. In 2022, Jake headed to Nebraska where he was able to catch up to a GIANT 12 point on public dirt. Enjoy! Watch the video of Jake's hunt. Jake's YouTube ...
The Hunt for the Big 6 with Julian Young
August 22, 2023 09:00 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBEverybody loves a good hunting story. They allow us to relive hunts from the past, and bring others into those special memories. But not all hunting stories are created equal. Some, in fact, are a good as they are painful. Such is the case for Julian Young's hunt for a buck he called "The Big 6." After tons of encounters, years of history and trail camera photos, and a single minded focus on taking this giant whitetail, the story finally came to a bittersweet end in the spring turkey woods. ...
Gear for Whitetails & Western Hunts with Dan Johnson
August 15, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBDeer season is so close you can almost smell it! If you haven't already, it's time to break out the gear, get things organized, and make adjustments based on what you liked, or didn't like, from last year's kit. Few folks in the hunting industry know gear quite like Dan Johnson. He hosts the Nine Finger Chronicles Podcast and the Hunting Gear Podcast on the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network. In this episode, Josh talks with Dan Johnson about gear choices for Western hunts and whitetails bac...
ALMOST BUSTED: Caleb Hewitt's 2020 Archery Buck
August 08, 2023 09:00 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBIt's almost deer season! Over the next couple of weeks, we're going to be bringing you success stories to get you in a whitetail state of mind! In this episode of the Wisconsin Sportsman, Josh talks with Caleb Hewitt about the hunt for Caleb's 2020 archery buck. Caleb hunts a medium sized property in Wisconsin. While attempting a hang and hunt in 2020, Caleb's target buck ALMOST busted him as he was climbing the tree to hang his stand. Eventually the buck moved off. But would he come back? ...
Wisconsin Backcountry Hunters & Anglers
August 01, 2023 09:00 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBIn this episode of the Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast, Josh talks with Alec Bekkers and Matthew Reel about the Wisconsin chapter of the BHA and the upcoming Wisconsin State Rendezvous. Back Country Hunters & Anglers strives to be the voice for our wild public lands, waters, and wildlife. They accomplish this through education, conservation work, and advocacy. Essential to this mission is volunteers like Alec and Matthew who give of their time to protect public lands and land access for future ...
How Drought Changes Hunting & Habitat Strategy
July 25, 2023 09:00 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBOver 90% of the sate of Wisconsin is in the midst of a significant drought right now. In fact, much of the whitetail's range is in the midst of a drought. As deer hunters and habitat managers, how should we adapt? In this episode of the Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast Josh talks with Sam Bilhorn of Whitetail Partners about strategies for overcoming drought conditions. Sam shares his steps for creating water holes, how his hunting strategy will shift, and how he's approaching his property a litt...
The Year of 500 Fish w/ Nathan Woelfel
July 18, 2023 09:00 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBIn this episode of the Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast, Josh talks with Nathan Woelfel about his new book, The Year of 500 Fish. Nathan Woelfel is a serious Wisconsin Sportsman. He does a little bit of everything, from fishing to upland and waterfowl hunting to deer hunting. If you can do it outside in Wisconsin, Nathan is all about it. But somewhere along the way, Nathan's relationship with fishing changed. His new book, The Year of 500 Fish: How I Rekindled my Love for Fishing is collection ...
Conservation, Access & Outdoor Recreation w/ the Ice Age Trail Alliance
July 11, 2023 09:00 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBIn this episode of the Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast, Josh talks with Melissa Pierick and Kevin Thusius from the Ice Age Trail Alliance. According to their website, the mission of the Ica Age Trail Alliance is to conserve, create, maintain, and promote the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. Visit iceagetrail.org to learn more. Check out the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network for more relevant outdoor content! Big thanks to our partners! TACTACAM Huntworth onX
Up Your Map Scouting Game for Big Bucks with Jacob Sklenar
June 27, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 92.6 MBIn this episode of the Wisconsin Sportsman, Josh talks with Jacob Sklenar about Jacob's approach to map scouting and how that's contributed to his success in the whitetail woods. Jacob is an engineer by trade, and this definitely shows in his approach to map scouting! He's organized, methodical, and has developed an approach that consistently puts him the the vicinity of big bucks. In this episode, Jacob breaks down his method for map scouting, his summer trail camera strategy, and how he ...
Driftless Fly Fishing Gear Essentials, Pt. 2
June 20, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 84.7 MBIn this episode of the Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast, Josh talks with Pierce Nelles of Good Chance Fly Fishing for part 2 of a discussion about essential gear for Driftless fly fishing. Tune in, gear up, and go catch some Driftless trout! Check out the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network for more relevant, outdoor content! Connect with Josh and The Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast on Instagram. Connect with the How to Hunt Deer Podcast on Instagram. Connect with Pierce and Good Chance Fly Fishin...
Gaining Hunting Permission on New Ground w John Roach
June 13, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBLet's face it, we all need to find access to more hunting land. Your grandma's back 40 could be sold by a family member that doesn't share your passion. One year, your cherished lease might not hold the deer or turkeys you're after. The geese may totally avoid that crop field you've had permission on for years and spend their mornings on the neighbor's field. That public piece you've put so many years into scouting could be gone overnight, sold off or leased up by private parties. Permission...
Summer Deer Scouting on Public Land w/ Aaron Warbritton
June 06, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBIt’s almost summer! It’s hot, the woods are thick, and the water is calling your name. But for the die-hard whitetail hunter, the work never stops. It’s time to get boots on the ground for some summer scouting! While fighting ticks, thick vegetation and a three-digit heat index may not sound like a lot of fun, summer scouting can set you up for success this fall, especially if you’re covering unfamiliar ground. In this episode of the Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast, Josh talks with Aaron Warbr...
Turkey Hunting, Calling Tactics, & Decoy Strategy w Matt Streim of Weathered Oaks Games Calls
June 01, 2023 12:07 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBTurkey season is winding down, but it ain't over until it's over! In this episode of the Wisconsin Sportsman, Josh talks turkey hunting, calling tactics, and decoy strategies w/ Matt Streim of Weathered Oaks Game Calls. Matt is a turkey hunting savage and has had an incredible 2023 Spring Turkey season. In this episode, he and Josh recap Matt's season, talk calling strategy for different scenarios, and even talk a little about decoy strategy. Check out the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Networ...
Driftless Fly Fishing Gear Essentials
May 23, 2023 09:00 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBIn this episode of the Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast, Josh talks with Pierce Nelles of Good Chance Fly Fishing about essential gear for Driftless fly fishing. The guys kick things off with a quick recap of the last couple weeks of Pierce's turkey season then move on into the topic at hand: Driftless fly fishing. There are lots of options when it comes to fly fishing gear, and much of it can seem financially out of reach for the newbie starting out. Josh and Pierce discuss the most important...
The Turkey Season that Almost Didn't Happen
May 16, 2023 09:00 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBIn this episode of the Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast, Josh talks with Pierce Nelles about how he recently scored on a double bearded WI gobbler. Pierce encountered a series of unfortunate events that led to him missing out on a few of the tags he was hoping to have for earlier in the turkey season. Needless to say, by the time Pierce's turkey season rolled around, he was chomping at the bit! After a couple of unsuccessful outings, Pierce made it happen on his first "real" turkey hunt of the ...
Opening Day Public Land Gobbler
May 09, 2023 09:00 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBWisconsin's turkey season is shaping up to be a good one and it's still going strong! Despite bad weather for the Period A opener, Josh was able to connect on a public land bird at 3 o'clock on opening day. Tune in to hear how scouting, knowledge of the land, pushing through bad weather, and making a new friend resulted in a successful hunt and a kill on film! Check out the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network for more relevant, outdoor content! Connect with Josh and The Wisconsin Sportsman ...