Wisconsin Sportsman

Sportsmen's Empire
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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 renowned experts, average Joes, Wisconsin based outdoor businesses, and much more. Tune in as we explore all this great state has to offer.

  1. 7h ago

    Hunting with the Woods with Brian Dombrowski

    On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined by Brian Dombrowski to dive into how to hunt with the woods and not against it! Brian is a diehard whitetail hunter from central Wisconsin who spends more time scouting and burning boot leather to find big deer than just about anyone. In this conversation, the guys discuss how his post-season scouting transitions into pre-season scouting, a recap of his Illinois hill country hunt last fall and things that translated from that hunt to back home, mature buck bedding and how big deer put terrain between you and them, striking a balance between scouting and trail cameras, late-season tactics, and tons more!    Huge thanks to Brian for coming back on the show! Follow along with his season on social media @shadow_pursuits and RSVP to the Okayest Hunter E-Scouting to In-Season Scouting Workshop on August 22nd, to see how we e-scout in-person!   RSVP to our Deer Season Kickoff on Wednesday, August 12th @ 6pm at The Great Dane in Fitchburg!   Use code: PIERCEYELLOWSTONE at yellowstone.ai/friends to get 1 year of FREE Unlimited Data on up to 4 new Yellowstone.ai cameras when you use the code before September 1st, 2026   Big thanks to our fantastic partners:   Lone Wolf Custom Gear: www.lonewolfcustomgear.com   onX Hunt: www.onxmaps.com   Huntworth: www.huntworthgear.com   Good Chance Fly Fishing: www.goodchanceflyfishing.com   Wisconsin Backcountry Hunters & Anglers: www.backcountryhunters.org/wisconsin TAKE ACTION THROUGH BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS & ANGLERS   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Hunting with the Woods with Brian Dombrowski

  2. Jul 28

    Season-Long Trail Camera Strategy with Jake Hofer

    On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined by Jake Hofer to dive into some of the best ways to use trail cameras to stack the deck in your favor this season! Jake is the host of the WHTL Podcast and Whitetail Cribs, who has spent a large part of his career working in the trail camera industry. In this episode, the guys dive into some of the myths around hunting products, what key features Jake focuses on to get the most intel out of his cameras, how he uses cameras to target specific bucks, what he would do if he only had a couple cameras to work with, plans for the upcoming season, and tons more! As you'll hear Jake say, August can make or break your season, so start it off right! Huge thanks to Jake for coming on the show! Follow along with Jake's season @jakehofer on social media, and check out the great content he's putting out through his shows "The Back 40" on the Wired to Hunt feed, the WHTL Podcast, and The Land Podcast   RSVP to the Deer Season Kickoff on August 12th   Pre-Order a Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast Hat   Register for the Okayest Hunter From E-Scouting to In Season Scouting Workshop   Big thanks to our fantastic partners: Lone Wolf Custom Gear: www.lonewolfcustomgear.com onX Hunt: www.onxmaps.com Huntworth: www.huntworthgear.com Good Chance Fly Fishing: www.goodchanceflyfishing.com Wisconsin Backcountry Hunters & Anglers: www.backcountryhunters.org/wisconsin TAKE ACTION THROUGH BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS & ANGLERS www.backcountryhunters.com/take_action Call the US Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and ask to speak with your representative Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Season-Long Trail Camera Strategy with Jake Hofer

  3. Jul 21

    Hunting Wisconsin Black Bears with Alaina Roth

    On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined by Alaina Roth to dive into the world of hunting for Wisconsin black bears! Alaina is a Wisconsin-native and serves as the Wildlife Biologist for Vilas County. In this episode, Alaina shares her background studying bears, turkeys, and upland birds, what a year looks like for a black bear, and a black bear researcher in Wisconsin, how bears food sources change, and hibernation habits. After that she discusses pros and cons of hunting bears with dogs, over bait, or a combination of the two, how to care for the meat and hide, and common misconceptions folks have about bears. If you've ever hunted, or thought about hunting black bears in Wisconsin, this episode is for you! Huge thanks to Alaina for coming on the show! If you'd like to get in touch with her you can do so via email at alaina.roth@wi.gov and follow along with her adventures @alaina_roth023 on social media Sign up for the Learn to Hunt Bears with Hounds at https://www.backcountryhunters.org/events/eventid/5170/e/learn-to-bear-hunt-with-hounds-various-locations-wi-8-aug-2026 RSVP to the Deer Season Kickoff on August 12th Pre-Order a Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast Hat Big thanks to our fantastic partners: Lone Wolf Custom Gear: www.lonewolfcustomgear.com onX Hunt: www.onxmaps.com Huntworth: www.huntworthgear.com Good Chance Fly Fishing: www.goodchanceflyfishing.com Wisconsin Backcountry Hunters & Anglers: www.backcountryhunters.org/wisconsin TAKE ACTION THROUGH BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS & ANGLERS www.backcountryhunters.com/take_action Call the US Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and ask to speak with your representative   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Hunting Wisconsin Black Bears with Alaina Roth

  4. Jul 14

    Q2 Wisconsin Public Land Policy Update with Alec Bekkers

    On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined by Alec Bekkers of the Wisconsin chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers to discuss the state of Wisconsin's public lands without the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund. The guys dive into what lead to the vote to not renew the Knowles-Nelson fund, and what that means as we head into primary election season in Wisconsin. Topics covered include: the need to take care of our public lands and engage with various conservation orgs, volunteering time and resources to help out with cleanup days and restoration, the increasing prevalence of data centers and solar farms popping up around the state, and the unfortunate reality that even in Wisconsin, our public lands are under threat because of commercial farming. All that and more in this week's episode! Big thanks to Alec for coming on the show, for more information on how to get involved with Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, and to RSVP for some of the awesome events coming up, visit backcountryhunters.org/wisconsin   Big thanks to our fantastic partners: Lone Wolf Custom Gear: www.lonewolfcustomgear.com onX Hunt: www.onxmaps.com Huntworth: www.huntworthgear.com Good Chance Fly Fishing: www.goodchanceflyfishing.com Wisconsin Backcountry Hunters & Anglers: www.backcountryhunters.org/wisconsin TAKE ACTION THROUGH BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS & ANGLERS www.backcountryhunters.com/take_action Call the US Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and ask to speak with your representative Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Q2 Wisconsin Public Land Policy Update with Alec Bekkers

  5. Jul 7

    Summer Bass Secrets with Jim Crowley

    On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined by Jim Crowley to dive into tips, tricks, and strategies to catch more bass this summer! Jim has been a professional angler for over thirty years, and is the host of Jim Crowley Outdoors, Wired to Fish TV, and Slick Fish Radio. In the episode, the guys discuss Jim's early days as a tournament angler and how it led to him hosting his shows, essential boat electronics he relies on, how he uses onX Fish, understanding a fishery's forage base, lure setups he always has in his boat, the importance of differentiating structure vs cover, and the importance of the 'pause'. If you want to become a better bass angler, this episode is for you! Huge thanks to Jim for coming on the show and sharing his knowledge! To check out all of his awesome shows, visit jimcrowleyoutdoors.com, tune in to Wired2FishTV, and listen to Slick Fish Radio wherever you listen to podcasts, and be sure to follow along with Jim and his adventures @jimcrowleyoutdoors on social media!   Big thanks to our fantastic partners: Lone Wolf Custom Gear: www.lonewolfcustomgear.com onX Hunt: www.onxmaps.com Huntworth: www.huntworthgear.com Good Chance Fly Fishing: www.goodchanceflyfishing.com Wisconsin Backcountry Hunters & Anglers: www.backcountryhunters.org/wisconsin TAKE ACTION THROUGH BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS & ANGLERS www.backcountryhunters.com/take_action Call the US Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and ask to speak with your representative Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Summer Bass Secrets with Jim Crowley

  6. Jun 30

    Cackles & Conservation with The Bearded Uplander

    On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined by Tim Brown, AKA The Bearded Uplander to dive into the world of upland hunting and conservation! Time is an Iowa-native and diehard upland bird hunter who spends his falls traveling the country with his dogs in pursuit of birds. In this episode, the guys dive into the rise and fall of the CRP program and how that is impacting modern soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat. Tim shares his thoughts on how to pick a gun dog, the importance of educating farmers and consumers about good land practice over maximizing every square foot of property, the importance of public lands and local conservation initiatives, how many roosters a farm really needs, and using hunting as a tool for conservation and community building. All that and more in this week's episode! Huge thanks to Tim for coming on the show! Be sure to go check out the awesome work he's doing over at thebeardeduplander.com, The Bearded Uplander YouTube Channel, and follow along with him @thebeardeduplander on social media   Big thanks to our fantastic partners: Lone Wolf Custom Gear: www.lonewolfcustomgear.com onX Hunt: www.onxmaps.com Huntworth: www.huntworthgear.com Good Chance Fly Fishing: www.goodchanceflyfishing.com Wisconsin Backcountry Hunters & Anglers: www.backcountryhunters.org/wisconsin TAKE ACTION THROUGH BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS & ANGLERS www.backcountryhunters.com/take_action Call the US Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and ask to speak with your representative Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Cackles & Conservation with The Bearded Uplander

  7. Jun 23

    Hunting for the Next Generation with Jake Arvold

    On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined by Jake Arvold to dive into the importance of fatherhood, controlled risks, and setting good examples for the next generation. Jake is a Wisconsin-native host of the Experience More Podcast, and creator of the 1st Phorm Outdoors division of 1st Phorm. In this episode, Jake shares his story of growing up on a farm in Northern Wisconsin with a dad who made sure he was learning through doing. He tells the story of a solo campout that lead to him showing he could handle his first elk hunt, how he transitioned into a western elk guide, to a gym owner, to 1st Phorm employee before pivoting and creating 1st Phorm Outdoors. He recaps the story of how he punched his tag on an awesome buck while mid-diaper change with his two year old daughter, and some things he's taken from his father to incorporate into his own journey as a father. All that and more in this week's episode! Huge thanks to Jake for taking time to come on the show and share his story! Be sure to go check out the awesome work he's doing through 1st Phorm Outdoors, his podcast, his podcast, the Experience More Podcast, and follow along with all that he's doing on social media @jakearvold   Big thanks to our fantastic partners:   Lone Wolf Custom Gear: www.lonewolfcustomgear.com onX Hunt: www.onxmaps.com Huntworth: www.huntworthgear.com Good Chance Fly Fishing: www.goodchanceflyfishing.com Wisconsin Backcountry Hunters & Anglers: www.backcountryhunters.org/wisconsin TAKE ACTION THROUGH BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS & ANGLERS www.backcountryhunters.com/take_action Call the US Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and ask to speak with your representative Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Hunting for the Next Generation with Jake Arvold

  8. Jun 16

    It's a Marathon, Not a Sprint

    On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce recaps a fishing trip to the Northwoods and dives into what you should be doing right now to get ahead of the curve for this deer season! Few things make you groan more than talking about "Summer Deer Chores", but there are a few things that if done now, make life a whole lot easier when September rolls around. Pierce dives into the importance of dialing in your gym routine now, unpopular summer archery practice, the need to 'plink', tinkering with gear, summer scouting that actually means something, property projects, and having a long-term mindset through all of this. If you hate summer deer chores, this episode might just change your mind!   Big thanks to our fantastic partners:   Lone Wolf Custom Gear: www.lonewolfcustomgear.com onX Hunt: www.onxmaps.com Huntworth: www.huntworthgear.com Good Chance Fly Fishing: www.goodchanceflyfishing.com Wisconsin Backcountry Hunters & Anglers: www.backcountryhunters.org/wisconsin TAKE ACTION THROUGH BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS & ANGLERS www.backcountryhunters.com/take_action Call the US Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and ask to speak with your representative Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    It's a Marathon, Not a Sprint
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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 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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  • Creator
    Sportsmen's Empire
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    252
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2021 Sportsmen's Empire
  • Show Website
    Wisconsin Sportsman

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