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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 long out-of-state hunting trip, what midwestern hunting tactics translate well in mountain hunts, the importance of physical fitness, the greater importance of having the tools you need to communicate with your group in the mountains, and even tell the story of their buddy getting air-lifted out of the mountains by a soldier named Larry. On top of that, we cover the importance of having great hunting partners and friends to share these outdoor experiences with. If you're not at deer camp this year, this conversation will make you feel like you are!
For more information on all things Backcountry Hunters & Anglers here in Wisconsin, go check out https://www.backcountryhunters.org/wisconsin and to get in touch with Quinn at Pass It On Outdoor Mentors, visit https://outdoormentors.org/
Good luck to all you rifle hunters, and Happy Thanksgiving!
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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, multiple close calls spot & stalking a huge buck, trail cameras helping and hurting the way they plan hunts, the importance of scouting, making the most of the time we all get in the woods, and keeping a "zen" mindset throughout the rut. All that and more in this week's episode!
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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 deer will do after they've been shot of wounded, what blood tracking myths should be busted, and how long you should really wait to track your deer. If you're in the southern part of the state and need a tracker later this season, be sure to give Sean or Linda a call! https://www.springvalleytrackingandgamerecovery.com/
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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 relationships and sharing knowledge with other hunters you cross paths with, the importance of keeping your head up and pushing forward after a mistake, how painful dragging a deer out of a marsh can be, the importance of great hunting buddies, and celebrating one another's successes. If you like big jumps between the highs and lows of deer hunting, this episode is for you!
Follow along with the rest of Cam & Jacob's seasons @cameron_maderski , @jacob_sklenar , and @wildcallingoutdoors
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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 them the most efficient in the woods, how they deploy a hybrid style of hunting to maximize every tree they hang in, the dangers of bow-hangers, which gloves they like the most, how to nap in a saddle, which setup is easiest to pee out of, plans for the upcoming weeks, and lots more!
Go follow along with Dave on social media and check out the great content he has coming out on his YouTube channel @barefootdave_
Lastly, we'd love to see the success you're having this fall! If you want to share your success with us, be sure to tag us in your hunting posts @thewisconsinsportsman or use #wisconsinsportsman - Good luck out there everyone!
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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 Dakota mule deer hunt, why he cares about terrain features first and views scrapes as secondary, how he would set up to hunt a hub scrape, finding "the spot", and much more in this week's episode!
Go check out The Nine Finger Chronicles Podcast on the Sportsmens Empire Podcast Network and follow along with Dan @ninefingerchronicles on social media
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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 season, how to stay ready to hit the woods so that you're ready when the schedule opens up, personal growth, perfectionism, $300,000 deer blinds, and last but not least, earning what you have.
Follow along with Josh and the awesome work he's doing down South @whitetail_partners_georgia
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On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, we hear part two of Pierce's conversation with Andrae D'Acquisto of Lone Wolf Custom Gear, to talk all about the "bump & dump" style of hunting, how to pull it off depending on time of day, what time of year it works best, how to plan your hunt, the different levels of bumping deer, picking a specific tree to pull this off successfully, using this tactic during the rut, and how this method of hunting can help you fill your tag!
This week's episode is on the shorter side, but get your note pad out because it is heavy hitting! As we dive into October and folks start to murmur about "the lull", this episode will change your mindset when it comes to finding and killing deer in October.
Huge thanks, again, to Andrae for taking time to come on the show and spread some knowledge. Follow along with Andrae & the awesome gear coming out this fall at lonewolfcustomgear.com or on social media @lonewolfcustomgear and @whitetail_addictions_official
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In this episode of the Wisconsin Sportsman podcast, host Pierce Nelles is joined by the XOP team, including Byron Horton, Tom Lalond, and Brock Jensen. They discuss their unique hunting experiences, particularly focusing on their recent project, "Sand Tines", which chronicles a river hunt in Wisconsin. The conversation delves into the planning, logistics, and strategies involved in hunting along rivers and in bluff country, as well as the importance of scouting and understanding deer movement. The team shares insights on food preparation and nutrition during their adventures, emphasizing the balance between practicality and enjoyment in the outdoors. The guys finish the conversation teasing some new products coming from XOP, and their plans for the season ahead.
Follow along with all things XOP @xopgear on Instagram, and visit xopoutdoors.com to watch the "Sand Tines" video and get yourself kitted out for the season!
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In this episode of the Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast, host Pierce Nelles reflects on his journey over the past year and welcomes back guest Gus Merwin to discuss preparations for duck season. They delve into the allure of North Dakota as a prime waterfowl hunting destination, sharing insights on scouting techniques, essential gear, and the importance of building relationships with local landowners. The conversation also touches on the challenges of transitioning back to hunting in Wisconsin after experiencing the abundance of birds in North Dakota, and Gus shares his plans for a new duck boat project.
Gus is back and he's ready to hit the road to North Dakota on an epic waterfowling adventure with his buddies. He shares his tips for planning a successful trip, finding and understanding birds once you get there, the essential gear, how tactics translate to & from ND to Wisconsin, and how to keep a good mindset when returning home. All that and more in this week's episode! Follow along with Gus and his adventures @heyimgus
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On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce sits down with Josh Krstic from the Whitetail Addictions Team to talk about Josh's journey as a hunter, overcoming target panic & buck fever, scouting in-season, what early-season sign he keys in on, how to hunt low, brushing in your stand, hunting on highly pressured ground, and staying in the right mindset all season long.
If you're looking for a well-rounded hunting episode, you've definitely come to the right place! From starting his bowhunting journey trading a bow for a tattoo, to joining the Whitetail Addictions team chasing giant deer, Wisconsin-native, Josh Krstic has had one of the most unique hunting journeys that we've heard on this show. A life-long fisherman and outdoorsman, Josh shares his story of heading to the UP on his first archery hunt, how he conquered target panic and buck fever, and eventually became the stone cold killer he is today.
Josh shares how he breaks down sign both post-season and in-season to understand how target bucks are using an area, what types of sign he keys in on early in the year, adapting to hunting pressure of all kinds, hunting low and how to do it right, interacting with other hunters, and being willing to push where others won't. All that and more in this week's episode!
Follow along with Josh's season on social media @thehuntingprivate and be sure to check out his episode on the Whitetail Addictions YouTube channel!
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On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined by host of the Huntavore Podcast: Nick Otto, to talk all about caring for your venison, ways avoid field dressing mistakes, how to overcome any mishaps, how much cleaning you should do to your venison, keeping the meat cool in warm temperatures, ways to prevent bacteria growth, cleaning equipment that may have contacted CWD prions, and how to care for your meat when waiting for CWD test results.
Archery season is finally here and it's time to start thinking about filling the freezer! Nick Otto is a Michigander, host of The Huntavore Podcast, and one heck of a wild game butcher and cook. Now that deer season is finally here, taking care of the meat we work so hard to harvest is crucial. The start of a new season always means a few silly mistakes and knocking the rust off on that first hunt or harvest of the year, and in this week's episode Nick shares his thoughts on how to avoid some of these mishaps, and take great care of your venison.
The guys also talk about dealing with venison in areas with high CWD numbers, and how to deactivate any CWD prions that may come in contact with your butchering surfaces. Nick mentions an episode of his show that takes an in-depth look at CWD in venison which can be found here for those interested: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-huntavore-sportsmens-nation/id1403496684?i=1000455202347
Follow along with Nick and learn more about butchering and cooking wild game on social media @huntavore and by checking out The Huntavore Podcast on the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network
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On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined by Sam Bilhorn of Whitetail Partners to discuss what last-minute projects, tasks, and chores folks need to be thinking about to get their hunting properties ready before the archery opener. The guys discuss the importance of early-season strategy, planning and cleaning up access routes, how to think about accessing and hunting draws, bottoms, and inside corners, making sure that deer trails are cleared of any fallen trees, pre-season scouting, food plots and how to minimize pressure on your property when completing all of these tasks. The clock is ticking!
Huge thanks to Sam for returning to the show. If you'd like to follow along with all of the awesome work that he and his team are doing over at Whitetail Partners, or are interested in hiring them to work on your property, you can find everything over at www.whitetailpartners.com/and follow along with Sam @sam_whitetail_partners
Lastly, the guys talk about the DNR LiDAR maps in this episode as well, which can be accessed via this link:
https://data-wi-dnr.opendata.arcgis.com/maps/f2e49a42f5e14dd5845536408279da9d/explore
Check 'em out and get on some big bucks!
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On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce sits down with the lone wolf himself; Andrae D'Acquisto to talk all about the keys to consistently killing trophy bucks, hunting fresh sign, tactically pressuring deer, staying mobile, high-level thermal concepts, and above all else: hunting like a wolf
If there's any name out there that's practically synonymous with big deer, it's Andrae D'Acquisto, and for folks who haven't heard of him, he's the mind behind today's modern mobile hunting equipment and tactics. A Milwaukee-native, Andrae started building his own mobile treestands in his garage back in 1984 when he realized there was nothing else on the market that did what he needed it to do. Fast forward 40 years to today, and Lone Wolf Custom Gear is the leading name in mobile hunting.
Pierce and Andrae discuss Andrae's unique mentality when it comes to hunting giant deer, and contrary to what a lot of hunters will tell you, Andrae isn't afraid to shove a big buck around if he needs to in order to stack the deck in his favor. The guys talk about how crucial it is to stay mobile so that you're always in a "virgin spot" where deer have never encountered human presence before. After that, they dive into two thermal concepts you don't often hear about: thermal overflow and thermal creep, and after hearing Andrae's breakdown of each, you'll understand why that big one busted you last season. Lastly, the guys tease an upcoming episode all about the art of the Bump & Dump which will come out in part 2 of this conversation in a few weeks. All that and more in this week's episode!
Big thanks to Andrae for joining us this week! Follow along with Lone Wolf Custom Gear at www.lonewolfcustomgear.comor @lonewolfcustomgear and @whitetailaddictions on social media
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On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce sits down with the Wisconsin Deer Program Specialist, Jeff Pritzl to discuss all major deer hunting updates, how dynamic of a state Wisconsin is to manage deer in, how the Department of Natural Resources really operates, how public input is crucial to getting things done, why not everyone's hunting situation may be a reflection of DNR data, and how you as an individual can become an amateur biologist to accurately assess the health of your deer herd, hunting situation, and hunting expectations.
After a career in the field of biology, Jeff Pritzl now sits at the Deer Program Specialist for the Wisconsin DNR. Jeff's job is anything but easy as he looks at the wide range of struggles and experiences that deer and deer hunters deal with across a state with an extremely diverse landscape. In the Southern Farmland Region where deer can exceed 70 per square mile, to the Northern Forest Region where populations are a fraction of what they once were, there is no 'one size fits all' approach to addressing the issue of deer management in our great state.
Jeff also dives into the nuances of not only helping the DNR to manage deer populations across the state, but also the people hunting them and the challenges that come with that. People may look at data that claims there to be so many or so few deer in an area, but on a 40 acre piece, it certainly may not seem that way during the 9-day season depending on a wide range of variables. If that sounds like you, it's up to you to let the DNR know, attend you CDAC meetings, and take advantage of public input opportunities.
The guys also discuss how you can go about assessing your own deer herd and hunting situation, and how you can not only understand the sphere of influence you may have on your herd, but how you can assess the trends you're seeing over time in your area.
This is a great conversation that covers a wide range of topics, all of which should leave you thinking about how you hunt this fall. Enjoy!
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On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce sits down with BHA Boardmember Alec Bekkers, and NDA Field to Fork Coordinator, Brock Rosenkranz to recap their experience at the Beast Mode Archery Challenge, talk about everything that goes into coordinating Learn to Hunt events, lessons learned by both mentors & mentees, and some of the biggest hurdles, motivators, and rewarding experiences for both all parties involved.
If you're not already excited for this fall's deer season, this conversation will get you there! The guys break down all of the upcoming events that new outdoorsmen can attend to learn how to hunt varios game, as well as the opportunities for experienced outdoorsmen to help the next generation on their way. Brock & Alec share some stories about past mentored hunts, as well as some insight about how their personal outdoor experiences have been shaped since getting involved with BHA & NDA.
For folks interested in being a mentee or a mentor on a hunt this fall, be sure to check out the GoWild Wisconsin website, go to the Hunter Education tab, and select "Learn to Hunt", or follow the link right here: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/Education/OutdoorSkills/lth
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In this week's episode, Pierce talks with Aaron Warbritton from The Hunting Public to learn all about the importance of summer scouting, how to do it right, predicting shifts in deer movement, and setting yourself up for success all season long.
If you haven't heard of Aaron Warbritton, we might have some bigger questions to be asking you. If you have heard of him, you know darn well that he's a wealth of knowledge in the woods whether he's chasing after whitetails or turkeys. This week, the guys unpack the different types of bedding, and why finding those areas now will lead you to success later this fall. Aaron breaks down primary and secondary bedding areas, how to identify them, and how you can build a strategy to set up an ambush on a big buck on his way back to bed.
We talk through the "Bump & Dump" style of deer hunting, how you should expect bucks to use terrain features depending on the time of year. It's full of gold nuggets so be prepared to listen to this one more than once!
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High school is a developmental time, you make some of your closest friends, you try new things, you learn a lot, and hopefully, you get to spend plenty of time fishing outside of school. But what if fishing could actually be part of school? Well thanks to the Wisconsin Interscholastic Fishing Association, that can be true!
This week we're talking all about the WIFA with Appleton North Coach, Josh Beaman, and Neenah Coach & WIFA Board Member, Bradley Gumtow. The guys kick things off hearing about how they got involved with WIFA, how tournaments work, the experiences that kids are able to have, the number of high schoolers who have achieved Master Angler Status, and of course, how you or your student can get involved by joining their school's club or starting one of their own! If this doesn't make you want to get out on the water, we're not sure what else will!
Also, you'll hear in the episode that after a terrible accident, one of the WIFA students, Brett Jedwabny has wound up in critical condition and is fighting for his life at the Milwaukee Children's Hospital. To raise money to support Brett and his family during this difficult time, the WIFA has organized the, "A Cast for Hope" fishing tournament that is open to anyone to participate through the Fish Donkey App. It's $25 to enter and 100% of the proceeds go to Brett & his family.
You can also support Brett by donating to the GoFundMe set up in Brett's name by following this link: https://gofund.me/6f07b407
Wishing you a strong and speedy recovery, Brett!
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We talk about deer sign a lot. Tracks, rubs, scrapes, beds, and food sources all make sense when we think about them individually, but taking a step back to look at the big picture is something most of us don't do often enough. Luckily, there are people out there like Brian Dombrowski who can help us break things down!
This week, Pierce & Brian start what was originally intended to be a woodsmanship podcast, and it is, at times... but that seems too limiting for the conversation the guys had. In this episode, the guys dive into scouting, understanding food sources, reading tacks and rubs, going with "the flow" of the woods, not wasting time playing safe in the early season, and at the end of it all, just keeping things simple. It's a conversation that should hopefully give you reason to pause, zoom out, and think about this upcoming season a little differently. Enjoy! -
Ever drive by the county park on your way to work, see a giant and think, "Man, sure would be nice if I could hunt that."? Maybe you kick up a nice buck while walking your dog in a forest preserve but just don't know how you'd go about hunting the area. If either of those scenarios sound familiar, this episode is for you as Pierce sits down with a barefooted Lions fan: Dave McChesney!
In this week's episode the guys dive down the suburban hunting rabbit hole and it is a blast! Dave shares the story of how he went from hunting over bait in a ladder stand to discovering mobile hunting and falling in love with hunting public land in metropolitan areas. The guys share their thoughts on suburban hunting opportunities, talk about how they discovered mobile hunting and lessons learned through trial & error, the highs & lows of hunting tiny parcels, teaching new hunters, planning the season with your spouse, and tons more! Check it out in this week's episode and follow dave on Instagram & Youtube @barefootdave_
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