Gearing Up For 2025 With Josh Raley Wisconsin Sportsman podcast

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On this episode of the Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined by Paul Schecklman for the first ever Wisconsin Public Land Policy Update brought to you by the Wisconsin Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers! Paul Schecklman is the Policy Chair on the Wisconsin BHA board, and in this episode he dives into how policy changes are made in the Badger State. Expect to learn how the Natural Resources Board affects changes in Wisconsin, different funding mechanisms for wildlife management in our state, and topics and projects that the BHA is focusing on including proposing a Sandhill Crane hunt, urban hunting opportunities, improving access to public lands, a recent proposal for license fee increases, and the importance of public input. Stay tuned for the next Public Land Policy Update near the end of Q2 this year, and be sure to go check out backcountryhunters.org/wisconsin to stay on top of what's going on here in Wisconsin. Big thanks to our fantastic partners: onX Hunt: www.onxmaps.com XOP Gear: www.xopoutdoors.com Huntworth: www.huntworthgear.com Wisconsin Backcountry Hunters & Anglers: www.backcountryhunters.org/wisconsin Good Chance Fly Fishing: www.goodchanceflyfishing.com…

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Protecting Our Public Lands with Sam Soholt 1:13:42

7 days ago1:13:42

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On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined by Sam Soholt to learn more about what all is going on with our public lands right now. Sam is an avid outdoorsman, outdoor photographer and videographer, public land advocate, and founder of Public Land Tees. Sam shares how he got started in the outdoor space, the guys discuss the current outdoor media climate, and then dive into some of the headlines many of us have seen regarding our federally owned public lands .Sam breaks things down to help us fully understand what is happening in the current political landscape, where many of these movements are coming from now as well as where they came from in the past, the difference between conservation groups and advocacy groups, why succumbing to the tendency to be outraged isn't always the best first step, and how you can become more informed and involved to help advocate for the protection of our public lands. If you are passionate about public land use, this episode is for you! Be sure to go support Sam and Public Land Tees @publiclandtees www.publiclandtees.com , follow along with Sam's adventures on social media @samsoholt and on the Soholt Brothers YouTube Channel Big thanks to our fantastic partners: onX Hunt: www.onxmaps.com XOP Gear: www.xopoutdoors.com Huntworth: www.huntworthgear.com Wisconsin Backcountry Hunters & Anglers: www.backcountryhunters.org/wisconsin Good Chance Fly Fishing: www.goodchanceflyfishing.com…

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The Biology of Our Northwoods Fisheries with Nathan Lederman 1:09:46

14 days ago1:09:46

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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 waterways, what a year of fish sampling looks like for a fisheries biologist, the various types of data collected to monitor the growth rates and health of various fish species, what species go underappreciated in some of the most popular areas, the impacts of panfish bag limits, and all of the resources that the DNR puts out to share their findings with the public. All that and more in this week's episode! If you're planning your fishing trips for 2025, be sure to check out the resources mentioned in the episode below: Trout reports https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Fishing/trout/TroutSurveys https://dnrmaps.wi.gov/H5/?viewer=TROUT Full survey reports https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Fishing/reports Snapshot survey reports https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Fishing/north/springsurveys Creel surveys https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Fishing/north/trtycrlsrvys Ceded territory fisheries reports https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Fishing/ceded/reports Lake Superior Management Reports https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/fishing/lakesuperior/managementreports Lake Michigan management reports https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Fishing/lakemichigan/ManagementReports Lake habitat and aquatic invasive species https://dnrmaps.wi.gov/H5/?viewer=Lakes_AIS_Viewer Aquatic plants https://dnr-wisconsin.shinyapps.io/AquaticPlantExplorer/ Big thanks to our fantastic partners: onX Hunt: www.onxmaps.com XOP Gear: www.xopoutdoors.com Huntworth: www.huntworthgear.com Wisconsin Backcountry Hunters & Anglers: www.backcountryhunters.org/wisconsin Good Chance Fly Fishing: www.goodchanceflyfishing.com…

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Big Bucks on New Ground with Dylan Hazen 1:38:07

21 days ago1:38:07

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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 position to get his shot on a giant public land whitetail. Expect to hear about Dylan's e-scouting process, how he tackles a property from the bottom-up rather than top-down, what he learned about thermals in this new area, the importance of post-season scouting, planning access in hill-country, self-filming whitetail hunts, and the fun he's having getting his dad back into hunting. All that and more in this week's episode! Follow along with Dylan's outdoor adventures @dylanhazen_inseason and check out In Season Media at inseason-media.com Big thanks to our fantastic partners: onX Hunt: www.onxmaps.com XOP Gear: www.xopoutdoors.com Huntworth: www.huntworthgear.com Wisconsin Backcountry Hunters & Anglers: www.backcountryhunters.org/wisconsin Good Chance Fly Fishing: www.goodchanceflyfishing.com…

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Multi-Species Ice Fishing Tactics with Andrew Wolfe 1:23:17

28 days ago1:23:17

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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 Livescope debate, and the increasing use of electronics in the outdoor space for both fishing and hunting, and whether or not the use of these tools is good or bad for outdoor pursuits. All that and more in this week's episode! Be sure to go check out Andrew on Instagram @heywolfe11 to see some giant smallmouth, tons of ducks, and follow along with his outdoor adventures! Big thanks to our fantastic partners: onX Hunt: www.onxmaps.com XOP Gear: www.xopoutdoors.com Huntworth: www.huntworthgear.com Wisconsin Backcountry Hunters & Anglers: www.backcountryhunters.org/wisconsin Good Chance Fly Fishing: www.goodchanceflyfishing.com…

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Off-Season Archery Work with Average Jack Archery 1:38:18

5 weeks ago1:38:18

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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 off-season, the benefits of shooting league, the guys favorite pieces of Huntworth gear and much more! Check it out in this week's episode! Be sure to go check out the awesome content Nate is putting out on the Average Jack Archery YouTube channel, and follow along with him on social media @averagejackarchery Big thanks to our fantastic partners: Wisconsin Backcountry Hunters & Anglers: www.backcountryhunters.org/wisconsin onX Hunt: www.onxmaps.com XOP Gear: www.xopoutdoors.com Huntworth: www.huntworthgear.com…

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Understanding Bluff Country Bucks with Tony Van Asten 1:28:23

6 weeks ago1:28:23

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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 influences his hunting style, what he does to keep his minimalist gear kit dialed in, how he chooses parcels of public land to hunt, his scouting approach, and hot spots he likes to run trail cameras in. Tony shares his insights from hunting in Iowa this past fall and how his season resulted in a great buck hitting the dirt. After that, the guys discuss planning access routes in the bluffs, what features he does and doesn't gravitate towards, what he's learned about buck bedding in the hills, and much more. If you've ever wondered about hunting in the hills, this episode is for you! Be sure to check out Tony's YouTube page @tonyvanasten, and follow him on Instagram @tonyva3 to follow along with his adventures! Big thanks to our fantastic partners: Wisconsin Backcountry Hunters & Anglers: www.backcountryhunters.org/wisconsin onX Hunt: www.onxmaps.com XOP Gear: www.xopoutdoors.com Huntworth: www.huntworthgear.com…

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Cooking Wisconsin's Wild Game with Hank Shaw 1:15:10

7 weeks ago1:15:10

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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 wild game properly, tips for maintaining meat quality, the importance of proper thawing, salting, and cooking methods to enhance flavor and tenderness, the quality of deer meat in relation to age and time of year, and Hank even offers practical advice on dry aging meat at home. Finally, Hank shares his favorite way to make turkey wings, how he likes to prepare waterfowl, tips for pairing spices with various wild game, and some quick and easy weeknight meal ideas for you to try for yourself. All that and more in this week's episode! To reserve your spot for Hank's Wild Alaska and/or Wild Wisconsin dinners, visit www.sevenacredairyco.com/dinnerseries/ Be sure to go check out Hank's excellent cook books at honest-food.net and follow along with his adventures on Instagram @huntgathercook Big thanks to our fantastic partners: onX Hunt: www.onxmaps.com XOP Gear: www.xopoutdoors.com Huntworth: www.huntworthgear.com…

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All About Water Trapping with Damon Zito 1:29:15

8 weeks ago1:29:15

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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, otter, and mink sign looks like, how widely these animals range, how to determine what critter you're seeing in a given area, how prevalent river otters really are in Wisconsin, what a safe and legal trap setup looks like, and last but not least, what may quite possibly be the greatest turkey hunting story ever told on The Wisconsin Sportsman. All that and more in this week's episode! Big thanks to our fantastic partners: onX Hunt: www.onxmaps.com XOP Gear: www.xopoutdoors.com Huntworth: www.huntworthgear.com…

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Winter Driftless Trout Tactics 43:05

9 weeks ago43:05

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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 the Chicagoland area, be sure to pop in to DuPage Fly Fishing Company in Naperville on Wednesday, January 15th for a Driftless fly tying class you won't want to miss! Call (630) 857-3468 to reserve your spot If you'd like to try trout fishing in the Driftless region this season, visit www.goodchanceflyfishing.com for info and rates to book your day on the water! Big thanks to our fantastic partners: onX Hunt: www.onxmaps.com XOP Gear: www.xopoutdoors.com Huntworth: www.huntworthgear.com…

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Gearing Up for 2025 with Josh Raley 1:25:25

10 weeks ago1:25:25

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Nature's Nuances with Patrick Durkin 1:41:16

11 weeks ago1:41:16

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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 outdoor space. All that and more in this week's episode! Be sure to go follow along with the fantastic work Pat is doing at www.patrickdurkinoutdoors.com , www.themeateater.com/people/patrick-durkin , and on Social Media @patrickdurkinoutdoors Big thanks to our fantastic partners: onX Hunt: www.onxmaps.com XOP Gear: www.xopoutdoors.com Huntworth: www.huntworthgear.com Be sure to check us out on social media too! Instagram Facebook YouTube…

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Two Bucks and a Little Heartbreak with Brian Dombrowski 1:24:35

12 weeks ago1:24:35

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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 muzzleloader. The guys also talk about whether or not this deer season was weird like everyone has been saying, historical trail camera data, the impact of changing barometric pressure from hurricanes on deer, and the importance of learning with every hunt, and sharing knowledge with other hunters. All that and more in this week's episode! To follow along with Brian and his outdoor pursuits, find him on Instagram @shadow_pursuits Big thanks to our fantastic partners: onX Hunt: www.onxmaps.com XOP Gear: www.xopoutdoors.com Huntworth: www.huntworthgear.com Be sure to check us out on social media too! Instagram Facebook YouTube…

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Writing a Better Hunting Story with Matt Geiger 1:08:06

13 weeks ago1:08:06

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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, and storytelling, and the guys explore the intricate relationship between farming, wildlife, and hunting, and discuss the unique experiences of late-season hunting, the challenges posed by Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), and the importance of storytelling in connecting people with nature. Above all else, they emphasize the need for responsible hunting practices, building relationships with landowners, and the role of deer as an ambassador species in the ecosystem. Follow along with Matt, his fantastic writing, and his adventures on Instagram @geiger.matt and at geigerbooks.com Lastly, the guys mention the Sharing the Land Initiative , the Cazenovia Doe Derby , and a Learn to Hunt Rabbits event with the Wisconsin BHA Chapter that are all coming up in the next two weeks. Check them out and get involved using the links provided! Big thanks to our fantastic partners: onX Hunt: www.onxmaps.com XOP Gear: www.xopoutdoors.com Huntworth: www.huntworthgear.com Be sure to check us out on social media too! Instagram Facebook YouTube…

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What I Learned Hunting a Public Land Giant 40:32

14 weeks ago40:32