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. What Most Deer Hunters Get Wrong w/ Paul Annear

    5d ago

    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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. Essential Skills for Driftless Trout

    May 12

    Essential Skills for Driftless Trout

    On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce dives back into the world of Driftless Trout to share his thoughts on essential skills to help you all catch more trout this season! Pierce kicks things off with the story of a close call on a stubborn public land turkey, before diving into some essential skills for targeting small stream trout in Wisconsin's Driftless region. He explains the importance of properly positioning yourself before even making a cast, why and how small stream casting is different than traditional big-water casting technique, the importance of reading the streambed before looking at the surface of the water, focusing on what your fly is doing below the surface, and some tips to avoid snags and lose fewer flies. If you want to level up your Driftless fly fishing, this episode is for you! If you want to put some of these skills to use in-person, head on over to goodchanceflyfishing.com to book your trip today!   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.

    58 min
  6. Turknados & Time for Action

    May 5

    Turknados & Time for Action

    On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce flies solo to share the story of how he punched his turkey tag and the need for action in light of Wisconsin's DNR budget cuts. In a recent article from Outdoor Life, it was announced that the state of Wisconsin will be reducing stocking efforts and wildlife surveys in 2027 due to budgetary issues. Pierce dives into why leaning into Conservation Organizations and doing everything we can to be the best conservationists and stewards of the land is more important than ever right now, to attempt to fill the gap created by these budgetary issues. After that, we hear from Ben & Paul from Yellowstone.AI Trail Cameras, to learn more about some awesome new products coming out of Wisconsin! Lastly, Pierce shares the story of the Turknado; a storm of owl hooting and turkey gobbling so violent you won't know which way is up until it leads to a punched tag!   Huge thanks to Ben & Paul from Yellowstone AI for coming on the show to tell us about their trail cameras! Go check them out for yourself at www.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 9m
  7. Turkeys for Tomorrow with Jason Lupardus

    Apr 28

    Turkeys for Tomorrow with Jason Lupardus

    On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined by Jason Lupardus to dive into the world of turkey conservation! Jason is a wildlife biologist, a diehard turkey hunter, and the CEO of Turkeys for Tomorrow. In this conversation, Jason shares his background in wildlife biology, the leading cause of death among wildlife biologists, turkey population dynamics and its relation to good habitat, how hunters and landowners can assess their property, and some projects to implement to help wild turkeys, the importance of predator control, and even some hot turkey tactics to help you out during the rest of this turkey season. If you're a turkey hunter, a bird watcher, a conservationist, or just a lover of wild turkeys, this episode is for you! Huge thanks to Jason for taking time to come on the show. If you'd like to get involved with Turkeys for Tomorrow, visit www.turkeysfortomorrow.org  to become a member, check out their excellent educational resources, or grab some sweet merch!  If you want to participate in the turkey survey Jason mentioned, download the Hunt Regs App using the link below: https://www.huntregsapp.com/    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 37m
  8. Inside a Turkey Call with Gobbler Ridge Calls

    Apr 21

    Inside a Turkey Call with Gobbler Ridge Calls

    On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined by Josh Ermer, owner of Gobbler Ridge Calls, to dive into the ins and outs of custom turkey calls! Josh is a Wisconsin-native, woodworker, and turkey call builder in Eastern Wisconsin. In this conversation, the guys discuss how different wood types and grain patterns influence the sound of a turkey call, how to find a mouth call that will fit you the best, different calling approaches on public and private land, calling to birds on the roost, and plans for the upcoming season. All that and more in this week's episode! Huge thanks to Josh for coming on the show! If you'd like to get your hands on some of his calls, head on over to www.gobblerridgecalls.com and follow along on social media @gobblerridgecalls    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 7m
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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
    244
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2021 Sportsmen's Empire
  • Show Website
    Wisconsin Sportsman

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