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Wisconsin Sportsman

Sportsmen"s Empire

The 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

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01:09:46

The Biology of Our Northwoods Fisheries with Nathan...

Wisconsin Sportsman ·

2025/02/25

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined by DNR Fisheries Biologist, Nathan Lederman, to talk all about what makes the fishing up north so exceptional! Nathan is a Wisconsin-native and current DNR Fisheries Biologist for Oneida County. In this conversation, the guys dive into what makes the fishing up north so good from a biological perspective. Nathan shares how the DNR uses a three-legged approach to ecosystem management in order to serve the needs of all stakeholders of the

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01:38:07

Big Bucks on New Ground with Dylan Hazen

Wisconsin Sportsman ·

2025/02/18

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce talks with Dylan Hazen to hear all about how he went from learning a totally new area to harvesting a huge public land buck! Dylan is a former THP intern and is now the owner of In Season Media. He joins the call from the Woodhaven Custom Calls HQ on this episode, and the guys talk all about Dylan's process of qualifying various public land properties, putting boots on the ground to double-check his e-scouting, and what he did to put himself in

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01:23:17

Multi-Species Ice Fishing Tactics with Andrew Wolfe

Wisconsin Sportsman ·

2025/02/11

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce sits down with Andrew Wolfe to learn all about ice fishing for a variety of great fish. Andrew does a deep dive on how to target crappies, perch, walleye, and Great Lakes Whitefish through the ice, and covers everything from where each species likes to live, the various types of structure these fish are drawn to, what lures and bait to use for each species, and even what types of rods and methods work best for each species. The guys even tackle the

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01:38:18

Off-Season Archery Work with Average Jack Archery

Wisconsin Sportsman ·

2025/02/04

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined by Nate Sellers of Average Jack Archery to discuss all things off-season archery! Nate is an archery shop owner, competitive archer, public land bowhunter, and Marketing Media Coordinator for Huntworth Gear. The guys do a deep dive into the most common issues that happen to a bow over the course of a hunting season, how you should be properly cleaning and storing your bow, the best shooting drills you should be doing to stay sharp this

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01:28:23

Understanding Bluff Country Bucks with Tony Van Asten

Wisconsin Sportsman ·

2025/01/28

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast, Pierce sits down with Tony Van Asten to learn all about how Tony approaches hunting in the hills of the Driftless region, and what he does to locate big bucks. Tony is a Wisconsin native and an outstanding all-around woodsman. Whether he's hunting big bucks, checking the trapline, or scrounging for massive sheds, Tony is an expert when it comes to understanding the nuances of hunting in the bluffs. The guys discuss how Tony's military experience

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01:15:10

Cooking Wisconsin's Wild Game with Hank Shaw

Wisconsin Sportsman ·

2025/01/21

On this episode of the Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast, Pierce speaks with chef and author Hank Shaw about the culinary world of wild game cooking! The guys discuss the increasing interest in hunting and gathering, Hank's personal journey into the culinary arts, and the upcoming Wild Alask & Wild Wisconsin dinner series featuring wild game dishes, that will be held January 29th & 30th at Seven Acre Dairy Co. in Belleville. The conversation explores various cooking styles, the importance of utilizing

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01:29:15

All About Water Trapping with Damon Zito

Wisconsin Sportsman ·

2025/01/14

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast, Pierce is joined by Damon Zito of Vortex Optics to cover everything you need to know about water trapping in Wisconsin! Damon shares the story of how he got into trapping through a co-worker at Vortex, and how the fascination of lesser-seen critters like muskrat, mink, beaver, and even river otters sparked his desire to get into water trapping. Be prepared to learn a TON in this episode about these strange semi-aquatic animals from what beaver,

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00:43:05

Winter Driftless Trout Tactics

Wisconsin Sportsman ·

2025/01/07

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast, Pierce is flying solo covering everything you need to know about fly fishing for Driftless trout this winter! Expect to learn what gear you need to stay safe and warm while hitting the creeks in frigid temps, what bugs the fish are eating this time of year and the flies you need to imitate them, where to find trout throughout a creek this time of year, and what you need to do get them to eat. All that and more in this week's episode! If you're in

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01:25:25

Gearing Up for 2025 with Josh Raley

Wisconsin Sportsman ·

2024/12/31

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce and Josh reflect on the past year, and discuss their experiences and lessons learned in hunting, fishing, and business. The guys discuss the impact of CWD and the state of the modern deer herd, insights from past podcast guests, reflections on their podcasting journeys and personal growth throughout the past year, highlights and low points of 2024, as well as goals, gear tweaks, and what's on the docket for 2025! All that and more in this week's

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01:41:16

Nature's Nuances with Patrick Durkin

Wisconsin Sportsman ·

2024/12/24

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast, Pierce sits down with outdoor writer, Patrick Durkin to talk about Pat's career as an outdoor writer, what Pat's early hunting years were like with a shotgun and a bicycle, the demographic divide across the outdoor landscape, the politics of deer hunting, reducing the deer hunter death count, recreational brush-cutting, the need for public lands, coyotes getting a bad rap, eating rock bass, and just how much nuance there is to every issue in the

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01:24:35

Two Bucks and a Little Heartbreak with Brian Dombrowski

Wisconsin Sportsman ·

2024/12/17

The guys dive into Brian's season which started out in North Dakota, the trials and tribulations of targeting a big buck out there, the heartbreak he experienced learning a state that he knows he may not return to, how social media may be numbing us as hunters and taking the spark out of hunting, how he got his spark back after shooting a nice buck with his bow, a close-quarters opening day gun hunt, and how going with the flow of the woods led him to harvesting an awesome buck with his

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01:08:06

Writing a Better Hunting Story with Matt Geiger

Wisconsin Sportsman ·

2024/12/10

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined by outdoor writer, Matt Geiger to talk all about his journey into hunting, the challenges faced by adult onset hunters, and the welcoming nature of the hunting community. The guys discuss the realities of hunting, tools and resources available for new hunters, and the art of writing about hunting experiences. Matt shares insights on the Ag Tag program and its impact on deer populations, emphasizing the connection between hunting, survival,

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00:40:32

What I Learned Hunting a Public Land Giant

Wisconsin Sportsman ·

2024/12/03

In this episode of the Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast, host Pierce Nelles reflects on his deer hunting season, sharing insights and lessons learned from his experiences hunting public land. He discusses the challenges faced during the season, the importance of scouting, understanding deer behavior, and the thrill of the chase as he pursues a big buck. The conversation emphasizes the educational journey of hunting and the personal growth that comes from both successes and failures in the field. He

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01:43:23

Tag Soup & Helicopter Rides with Alec Bekkers & Quinn...

Wisconsin Sportsman ·

2024/11/26

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast, Pierce is joined by BHA Board Member, Alec Bekkers and Quinn Erdman from Pass It On Outdoor Mentors to talk all about their Colorado elk hunt that was nothing if not eventful, with a touch of Wisconsin Deer camp on top of it all. Alec and Quin share a ton in this episode (almost too much) including how the Wisconsin Deer Camp atmosphere translates out West, why whitetails are far superior to mule deer, the logistics of planning and executing a week

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01:02:39

What the Rut!?! with Josh Raley

Wisconsin Sportsman ·

2024/11/19

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast, Pierce sits down with Josh for their annual mid-November recap, the guys break down their rut hunting experiences thus far, what they've been seeing, lessons they've learned, stories of close encounters, where their heads are at, and what their plans are for the rest of the rut. Topics covered include what to do after the magical November 7th mark is hit, whether or not mid-November hunting is actually better than the first week of the month,

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01:17:58

Lessons From the Blood Trackers with Spring Valley...

Wisconsin Sportsman ·

2024/11/12

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce hops on the line with Sean Timmens & Linda Bennett, owners of Spring Valley Tracking & Game Recovery, to talk all about recovering deer after they're hit. Sean & Linda share their accumulated knowledge of blood tracking deer in all kinds of environments, how they got into blood tracking, what training looks like for tracking dogs, what a typical blood track looks like, the most common mistakes people make when tracking their own deer, crazy things

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01:33:20

Cam's Public Land Giant w/ Cam Maderski & Jacob Sklenar

Wisconsin Sportsman ·

2024/11/05

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined by Cam Maderski & Jacob Sklenar to hear the epic story of how Cam punched the tag on his first public land giant! Pierce recounts the lessons learned from his unsuccessful hunt after putting a bad shot on a nice buck, and then the guys dive into everything leading up to Cam's success. Cam & Jacob highlight the their friendship over the years, the importance of learning from one another, the scouting that preceded Cam's buck, building

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01:22:19

Lessons Learned from the Saddle & Stand with Dave...

Wisconsin Sportsman ·

2024/10/29

On this episode of the Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined by the one and only Dave McChesney for a mid-season catchup and discussion around what they've learned this season since making the switch from hunting out of saddles to stands. The guys cover a wide range of topics including the stress and pressure that can sometimes come along with hunting, the weird and wild story of Dave's successful Michigan hunt, gripes and accolades of saddle hunting and treestand hunting, which gear they feel makes

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00:58:52

Pre-Rut Scrape Strategies with Dan Johnson

Wisconsin Sportsman ·

2024/10/22

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined by host of the Nine Finger Chronicles Podcast, Dan Johsnon to talk about developing a strategy for hunting the pre-rut, understanding how to quantify different types of deer sign, whether you should prioritize scrapes or terrain features, interpreting night time trail camera photos, the importance of consistency in deer movement, and how essential it is to just be observant this time of year.Dan shares the story of his successful South

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01:23:33

Hunting on Limited Time with Josh Raley

Wisconsin Sportsman ·

2024/10/15

In this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined by Josh Raley to catch up, and have a little therapy session about how each of their fall's have been going so far. The guys cover a wide range of topics such as hunting media, being swamped with busy work schedules and road time, each of their two hunts so far this season, whether or not we can negotiate flying Josh to Wisconsin for a mini-rutcation, the power of historical spots, the importance of supportive relationships during hunting

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