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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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01:04:55

Life, Business & Bucks with Dan Johnson

Wisconsin Sportsman ·

2024/07/02

The long days of summer usually leave us with a lot of time to think. Usually that's just about how much we're sweating even though we're just sitting down, but when you can get past that, it can be a great time to reflect. That's exactly what we're doing in this week's episode with the Captain of The Sportsmen's Empire ship: Dan JohnsonThis week, Pierce & Dan hop on the line to talk about a little bit of everything! From the story of how Dan got his start in business and the outdoor industry, to

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01:48:20

All Over the Map: Water, Access, & E-Scouting with...

Wisconsin Sportsman ·

2024/06/25

Effectively E-Scouting is a hill (pun intended) that for some, seems nearly impossible to climb. But like everything outdoors, it can be as complicated or as simple as you want to make it, and having someone who really knows what they're doing to help break things down for you can make a world of difference. That's why this week, we're joined by the map master himself, Jared Larsen of onX Hunt!In this week's episode the guys cover a wide range of topics from crossing paths with wardens, getting into

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01:09:29

Bird Dogs 101 with Tyler Mieden

Wisconsin Sportsman ·

2024/06/18

It's training season for all fall outdoorsmen and while most folks are slinging arrows and hanging trail cams, the upland and waterfowl community are hard at work with their four-legged companions making sure they're both ready for the season. That's right folks, this week we're talking all about bird dogs with Wisconsin-native, Tyler Mieden!Tyler has been around hunting dogs for his entire life and has an incredible passion for training, working, and hunting with bird dogs whether it be in

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01:10:12

Shifting Into Deer Mode with Josh Raley

Wisconsin Sportsman ·

2024/06/11

It's finally starting to feel like summer and all of our minds are beginning to look towards the fall... in other words, we're shifting into deer mode! This week, Pierce is joined by none other than the OG Wisconsin Sportsman: Josh Raley! After a crazy spring, the guys are finally back together to catch up about things they've learned over the past few months, realizations they've made, and more importantly, what the heck they're going to do this fall! In this episode, we kick things off by hearing

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01:18:20

Planning a Great Fishing Trip with Andrew Wolfe

Wisconsin Sportsman ·

2024/06/04

June is here and hopefully by now that means you've already dusted off the rods, reels, and tackle boxes, greased up the axles on the boat trailer and charged up the batteries. If you haven't we need to have a serious talk, and if you have, what did you forget on that first trip of the year? What did you have to pop into a bait shop for? What could you have just simply done better? As fun as they can be, fishing trips can also be a source of nightmares if not done properly. That's why this week,

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01:43:25

Make Strides this Off-Season with Beast Mode Archery...

Wisconsin Sportsman ·

2024/05/28

Summer is finally here and with turkey season in the rearview and a few good months between now and hunting season, it's time to start thinking about how to prepare for fall. While that typically includes thinking about where you'll be hunting, what gear you need to replace, and slinging some arrows in the backyard, one of the most important things we can work on is training ourselves mentally and physically for the months to come. That's exactly why this week we're talking to Brian Austin, owner

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01:21:29

Late Season Turkey Tactics & Success with Drew Schleim

Wisconsin Sportsman ·

2024/05/21

As quickly as it arrived, turkey season is almost gone! These six weeks never seem to last long enough, even though it might seem like time is dragging when you find yourself sitting in a silent woods, just praying to hear a gobble in your direction. Hopefully none of you found yourselves in that situation (for long at least) this spring, but with one week left to go, it's a sprint to the finish in the turkey woods.This week, Pierce is joined for a second time by Drew Schleim, host of The Predator

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01:20:28

Step Up Your Bass Fishing with Andrew Wolfe

Wisconsin Sportsman ·

2024/05/14

There are good ways of doing things and better ways of doing things, and when it comes to bass fishing, there are endless ways to become a better bass angler. One of those ways is to spend time with someone who really knows bass, has fished for them competitively for years, and is a heck of an all around outdoorsman. In other words, spend some time picking the brain of Wisconsin-native, Andrew Wolfe!This week we're talking bass fishing and you do not want to miss this! Andrew is a lifelong bass

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01:26:26

The WWA's Public Land Restoration Initiative

Wisconsin Sportsman ·

2024/05/07

Early mornings, cold fingertips, shots ringing out over the marsh, and a limit of ducks on the strap might feel like a lifetime away right now, but in the words of Wisconsin Waterfowl Association's Executive Director, Bruce Ross, "If you want birds in the sky in the fall, you have to put them on the ground in the spring by creating good habitat." The key point there is, "creating good habitat", and that's exactly what the WWA is setting out to do with the launch of their new Public Lands Restoration

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01:02:17

Season "A" Turkey Hunting Success!

Wisconsin Sportsman ·

2024/04/30

The first week of turkey season has come and gone and holy smokes was it an eventful one! Birds were missed, birds were later shot, but most importantly, a good time was had by all! This week is all about turkey hunting success stories and lessons learned, reminders earned, and key takeaways for everyone to take with them into the woods in the coming weeks.After whiffing on a bird opening day, Pierce sought redemption a couple days later and was able to connect with a gorgeous tom out at a family

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01:41:59

Ruminations From The Spring Hearing with Alec Bekkers

Wisconsin Sportsman ·

2024/04/23

Every 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 and

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01:24:51

A Close Look at Hunting Culture & Outdoor Marketing...

Wisconsin Sportsman ·

2024/04/16

Instagram, 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 analysis

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01:16:12

"What Would You Do?" with Matt Streim

Wisconsin Sportsman ·

2024/04/09

Only 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, to

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01:27:12

Turkey Lessons from Turkey Legends with Dylan Hazen

Wisconsin Sportsman ·

2024/04/02

Ahh... 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 woods,

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01:25:04

Low-Water Driftless Trout Tactics

Wisconsin Sportsman ·

2024/03/26

Spring 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, and

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01:55:54

Scoopin' Sheds & "Meaty Bits" with Kent Boucher

Wisconsin Sportsman ·

2024/03/19

It'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 definitely

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01:35:27

Keys To Mobile Hunting Success

Wisconsin Sportsman ·

2024/03/12

Late 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 about what

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01:11:20

Catching Up, Consulting & Strategizing with Josh

Wisconsin Sportsman ·

2024/03/05

Josh 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 professional

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01:51:39

Improve Your Scouting Efficiency with Jacob Sklenar

Wisconsin Sportsman ·

2024/02/27

28 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, Pierce hops on

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01:08:23

Wisconsin Walleye Tactics with Bryce Becker

Wisconsin Sportsman ·

2024/02/20

Although 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 tactics to

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