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. Summer Bass Secrets with Jim Crowley

    4d ago

    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.

    1h 30m
  2. Cackles & Conservation with The Bearded Uplander

    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.

    1h 44m
  3. Hunting for the Next Generation with Jake Arvold

    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.

    1h 45m
  4. It's a Marathon, Not a Sprint

    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.

    1h 5m
  5. What Most Deer Hunters Get Wrong w/ Paul Annear

    Jun 9

    What Most Deer Hunters Get Wrong w/ Paul Annear

    On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined by Paul Annear to troubleshoot some common mistakes deer hunters make! Paul is a Wisconsin-native, outdoor writer, and the Director of Strategic Partnerships for Yellowstone.AI Trail Cameras. In this episode, the guys recap a trying turkey season, the evolution of hunting culture with technology, why you need to pay more attention to habitat changes, the importance of giving a new property time to show you things before you make changes, mobile hunting on private land, cell cam regulation, and lots more! Huge thanks to Paul for coming on the show! Follow along with his season and check out his great writing @paulannear_hunt on Instagram, and be sure to go check out Yellowstone.AI trail cameras at yellowstone.ai   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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 27m
  6. Mississippi Smallmouth Strategy with Tony Peterson

    Jun 2

    Mississippi Smallmouth Strategy with Tony Peterson

    On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined by Tony Peterson to dive into the world of Mississippi River smallmouth fishing! Tony is an outdoor writer, public land hunter, and Minnesota-native who grew up hunting and fishing around the Mississippi River, since then he's competed in countless bass tournaments both on the river and around the Midwest. In this episode, the guys dive into finding big trout in unclassified waters, how to break down the Mississippi into manageable chunks, fish consciousness, types of structure smallmouth are likely to relate to, different lures for different types of water, the importance of non-intrusive fishing, and much more. If you're ready for a new kind of fishing adventure this summer, this episode is for you! Huge thanks to Tony for coming on the show! Check out the great podcasts he's putting out over on the Wired to Hunt: Foundations podcast, and if you're looking for a great summer read, pick up a copy of his book, Bowhunting Public Land Whitetails to gear up for fall!   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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 18m
  7. Central Sands Trout Tactics with Chris Firkus

    May 26

    Central Sands Trout Tactics with Chris Firkus

    On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce sits down with Chris Firkus of Sandhill Fly Fishing to dive learn all about fly fishing for big trout in the Central Sands region of Wisconsin!  Chris grew up fishing the sand streams of central Wisconsin and has spent the better part of his life learning and exploring these secluded waters in search of big trout! The guys dive into Chris's early years of commercial fly tying, how these streams differ from Driftless Streams, the importance of frogs in a trout's diet, streamer color theory, necessary tackle and gear for these streams, night fishing tactics, capitalizing on the hex hatch, and the importance of community in the outdoor space. All that and more in this week's episode! A massive thanks to Chris for coming on the show and sharing his knowledge! To book a day with Chris or any of the other great guides over at Sandhill Fly Fishing, visit sandhillflyfishing.com which is where you can also find info on joining the Cutbank Collective. Be sure to follow along with Chris and his adventures on social media @riparian.life   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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 17m
  8. Mastering Cheese & Turkeys with Justin Snyder

    May 19

    Mastering Cheese & Turkeys with Justin Snyder

    On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce sits down with Justin Snyder to recap a successful turkey season and unpack the journey of a new hunter! Justin is a Wisconsin native Cheesemaker at Carr Valley Cheese, and an avid turkey hunter. The guys discuss Justin's journey as a newer hunter, and how he got into hunting back in 2020. Justin shares some stories and highlights from this turkey season including his first successful hunt as a mentor during the Learn to Hunt Turkeys event last spring. After that, the guys dive into the importance of soft turkey calling, how hunting too aggressively can come back to bite you, natural selection leading to Pierce punching a tag, and much more!  Huge thanks to Justin for coming on the show! Follow along with his outdoor adventures @justin_snyd   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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 13m
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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
    248
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2021 Sportsmen's Empire
  • Show Website
    Wisconsin Sportsman

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