Wisconsin Sportsman

On this episode of the Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined by Jared Larsen to recap his 2025 midwest archery tour, and fill up the tank for the weeks ahead! Jared is a Wisconsin-native, avid outdoorsman, and the Whitetail/Turkey Marketing Manager for onX Maps. The guys dive into the challenges of chasing whitetails in the late season, the benefits of a small parcel "training ground", how Jared punched tags in Illinois and Wisconsin this fall, planning access to spots, and the delicate balance between technology and woodsmanship in the woods. All that and more in this week's episode! Huge thanks to Jared for coming on the show, you can follow along with him on social media @jareclarsen and to learn more about onX visit onxmaps.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 TAKE ACTION THROUGH BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS & ANGLERSwww.backcountryhunters.com/take_actionCall 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.

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined by Caleb Frostman to hear all about how he was able to fill two buck tags on public land this archery season! Caleb is a Wisconsin-native and avid outdoorsman who has spent a lot of time pursuing wild game all around the state of Wisconsin, and even in the Twin Cities area. The guys dive into what Caleb's early years of hunting looked like in the northwoods, and how those lessons lead to him punching not one, but TWO buck tags a couple of weeks ago! Then the guys discuss plans for deer camp and the camaraderie that accompanies the 9-day gun season, and the importance of connecting with good people through the outdoors. All that and more in this week's episode! Huge thanks to Caleb for taking time to come on the show! Follow along with his adventures @frostmancalebBig thanks to our fantastic partners:Lone Wolf Custom Gear: www.lonewolfcustomgear.comonX Hunt: www.onxmaps.comHuntworth: www.huntworthgear.comGood Chance Fly Fishing: www.goodchanceflyfishing.comWisconsin Backcountry Hunters & Anglers: www.backcountryhunters.org/wisconsinTAKE ACTION THROUGH BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS & ANGLERSwww.backcountryhunters.com/take_actionCall 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.

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined by Doug Duren to dive into conservation on private land in an ever-changing environment. Doug resides in the Driftless region of Southwest Wisconsin, and is the founder of Sharing the Land; a non-profit focused on connecting private landowners with outdoor recreators seeking land to access. In this episode, the guys dive into what projects Doug has been working on around the farm, his recent appearance on Meateater Sheds, and his involvement with The Prairie Farm Podcast. Then they dive into how landowners can implement conservation projects in conjunction with livestock, the pros and cons of absentee landowners, non-deer impacts of CWD on a landscape, holes that exist in the North American model of Conservation, private landowners role in conservation, how valuable access to someone's land is, and the changing landscape of hunting and conservation. All that and more in this week's episode!Huge thanks to Doug for coming on the show! If you'd like to learn more and follow along with Doug, you can do so on Instagram @dougduren and @sharingtheland Check out his other projects using the links below: Doug's website: www.dougduren.comSharing the Land: www.sharingtheland.comThe Prairie Farm Podcast:  hokseynativeseeds.com/the-prairie-farm-podcastHoksey Native Seeds - A Sharing The Land Example of "It's Not Ours, It's Just Our Turn"Inside Doug Duren's Family Farm | MeatEater Sheds Big thanks to our fantastic partners:Lone Wolf Custom Gear: www.lonewolfcustomgear.comonX Hunt: www.onxmaps.comHuntworth: www.huntworthgear.comGood Chance Fly Fishing: www.goodchanceflyfishing.comWisconsin Backcountry Hunters & Anglers: www.backcountryhunters.org/wisconsinTAKE ACTION THROUGH BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS & ANGLERSwww.backcountryhunters.com/take_actionCall 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.

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, I fly solo to tell the story of how I punched my Iowa bow tag! The deer woods are constantly changing, and require us to do the same in order to have success, but during the rut, crazy things can happen. I discuss what dedicating the month of October to learning and hunting a difficult piece of family property looked like, and why I decided to get out and seek other options to find the experience I was looking for. From observation sits to one-eyed bucks, to canoe paddling, bloody arrows, and coyotes, this is a hunt I won't soon forget! Big thanks to our fantastic partners:Lone Wolf Custom Gear: www.lonewolfcustomgear.comonX Hunt: www.onxmaps.comHuntworth: www.huntworthgear.comGood Chance Fly Fishing: www.goodchanceflyfishing.comWisconsin Backcountry Hunters & Anglers: www.backcountryhunters.org/wisconsinTAKE ACTION THROUGH BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS & ANGLERSwww.backcountryhunters.com/take_actionCall 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.

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined by Greg Kazmierski of Next Level Whitetail, to dive into mid-November rut strategy! The guys dive into the importance of scouting and being where the action is during this time of year, and unpack what types of sign Greg pays the most attention to during this timeframe of the rut. Then, the conversation turns towards what terrain features Greg focuses on the most right now, how to access them, ways to leverage mobile equipment on private and public land, and the importance of staying positive during this time of the season because it can all change in an instant! All that and more in this week's episode! Huge thanks to Greg for coming on the show! Be sure to follow along with Greg on Instagram @greg_nextlevelwhitetail and check out the Next Level Whitetail YouTube channel, especially his new Hill Country Rut Terrain Series If you want to get in touch with him about your whitetail property, be sure to get in touch with him at: https://www.whitetailpartners.com/greg-kazmierski 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 & ANGLERSwww.backcountryhunters.com/take_actionCall 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.

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined by Kevin Wegner to learn how we can all push ourselves a little bit further, and become better outdoorsmen! Kevin is a Wisconsin-native who has spent his life hunting, fishing, and paddling. The guys discuss Kevin's experiences as an outdoor sales rep, and how technology has started to interfere with being a good woodsman in today's modern age. Then, Kevin shares some of his experiences from doing adventure races such as the Minnesota Border Challenge, and the St. Croix Winter Ultra, and lessons learned about the importance of calming down before making decisions, navigating, working as a team, and staying mentally sound. To cap it off, Kevin breaks down how he trains for the wilderness, the importance of knowing your gear inside and out, and how to stay warm in the treestand this season. All that and more in this week's episode! Huge thanks to Kevin for coming on the show! If you'd like to follow along with his adventures, you can find him on Facebook www.facebook.com/kevin.wegner.319/ 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 & ANGLERSwww.backcountryhunters.com/take_actionCall 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.

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined by Andrew Wolfe just minutes before shooting light, for a one-of-a-kind episode live from the duck blind! The guys met up early to try and capitalize on a strong Northwest wind and a cold front last week, in hopes of shooting a limit of greenheads. That didn't go quite as planned, but as it often goes on slow duck hunts, it lead to some great conversation ranging from favorite non-game animals, to bear encounters, to what Seagull might taste like, and even worked in a few waterfowl tactics to try and capture the true essence of just shooting the breeze in the duck blind! We hope all of you hitting the marsh this week have better luck than we did! Big thanks to our fantastic partners:Lone Wolf Custom Gear: www.lonewolfcustomgear.comonX Hunt: www.onxmaps.comHuntworth: www.huntworthgear.comGood Chance Fly Fishing: www.goodchanceflyfishing.comWisconsin Backcountry Hunters & Anglers: www.backcountryhunters.org/wisconsinTAKE ACTION THROUGH BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS & ANGLERSwww.backcountryhunters.com/take_actionCall 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.

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce sits down with Dan Johnson to talk about the importance of trusting your gut and learning from yourself to become a better bowhunter! The guys cover a wide range of topics from Dan's 1000th episode of the Ninefinger Chronicles, the evolution of outdoor media from entertainment to education, hypothetical debate of cell cam surveillance vs high-fence hunting, what would happen if there was a one week property boundary purge during deer season, the title of Dan's romance novel, and what the best strategy is to get your questions answered about a property right now, before the season really gets crazy. If you like to laugh, and also want some real-time deer advice, this episode is for you! Be sure to follow along with Dan's season @ninefingerchronicles on social media, and go check out the Ninefinger Chronicles Podcast wherever you do your listening! Big thanks to our fantastic partners: Lone Wolf Custom Gear: www.lonewolfcustomgear.comonX Hunt: www.onxmaps.comHuntworth: www.huntworthgear.comGood Chance Fly Fishing: www.goodchanceflyfishing.comWisconsin Backcountry Hunters & Anglers: www.backcountryhunters.org/wisconsinTAKE ACTION THROUGH BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS & ANGLERSwww.backcountryhunters.com/take_actionCall 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.

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined once again by Josh Raley to dive into mid-October deer tactics and preparations for the upcoming rut! The guys dive into Josh's experience hunting with bait, what gear modifications they've both made for this season and why, favorite pieces of gear from Huntworth, fine tuning their archery process, E-scouting for out of state hunts, tactics for mobile hunting during the rut, and making sure everything is taken care of outside of the woods prior to hitting the road this season! Be sure to get in touch with Josh and all of the Whitetail Partners crew at www.whitetailpartners.com for all of your habitat management needs, and check out the Design. Build. Hunt. Podcast wherever you do your listening! Big thanks to our fantastic partners:Lone Wolf Custom Gear: www.lonewolfcustomgear.comonX Hunt: www.onxmaps.comHuntworth: www.huntworthgear.comGood Chance Fly Fishing: www.goodchanceflyfishing.comWisconsin Backcountry Hunters & Anglers: www.backcountryhunters.org/wisconsinTAKE ACTION THROUGH BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS & ANGLERSwww.backcountryhunters.com/take_actionCall 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.

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is flying solo to recap his early season hunts so far, and diving into his ever-evolving early-October whitetail strategy! October is one of those months that we wait for all year long. Leaves are changing, seasons are open across the country, and bucks' testosterone levels are climbing every single day. It can also be a tricky time to hunt as most of the corn is still standing across the midwest, and bucks can be tough to locate. Pierce dives into the importance of using this time to experiment with new spots and gather as much real-time information as possible to punch that tag early, or at the very least, develop a bulletproof game plan for the big show in a couple of weeks!  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 & ANGLERSwww.backcountryhunters.com/take_actionCall 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.

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined by 'ol steady, Jacob Sklenar to dive into the art of accessing properties to keep deer guessing! The guys discuss their unusual starts to the 2025 season, Jacob's plans to help get his wife her first deer, how to use common access trails to your advantage, ways deer adapt to hunter pressure, the true strength of a deer's nose, the importance of reading tracks, new content coming out on Jacob's YouTube channel, and the power of strategic randomness. All that and more in this week's episode!Big thanks to Jacob for coming on the show! If you want to learn a ton about deer, and see some awesome hunt footage, be sure to check out Jacob's channel, The Wild Calling on YouTube, and follow along with his season @wildcallingoutdoors Big thanks to our fantastic partners:Lone Wolf Custom Gear: www.lonewolfcustomgear.comonX Hunt: www.onxmaps.comHuntworth: www.huntworthgear.comGood Chance Fly Fishing: www.goodchanceflyfishing.comWisconsin Backcountry Hunters & Anglers: www.backcountryhunters.org/wisconsinTAKE ACTION THROUGH BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS & ANGLERSwww.backcountryhunters.com/take_actionCall 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.

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined by Alan Bliss from Lone Wolf Custom Gear and Whitetail Addictions to discuss how to leverage thermals on to get closer to deer! Alan is a lifelong outdoorsman from Eastern Iowa who's been hunting and trapping since he was four years old. In this conversation, the guys dive into Alan's journey as an outdoorsman, why his hands touch every single stick and stand that goes out the door of Lone Wolf Custom Gear, how he got his start filming hunts on Whitetail Addictions, tips for filming your own hunts, how wind and thermals work in different environments, keys to hunting around ponds, how to use cedar thickets to your advantage, and the importance of fresh sign in the early season. All that, and way more in this week's episode! Huge thanks to Alan for coming on the show! Be sure to follow along with his season @alanbliss101 and check out his past hunts on Whitetail Addictions over at the ⁠Lone Wolf Custom Gear YouTube Channel⁠ Big thanks to our fantastic partners:Lone Wolf Custom Gear: ⁠www.lonewolfcustomgear.com⁠onX Hunt:⁠ www.onxmaps.com⁠Huntworth: ⁠www.huntworthgear.com⁠Good Chance Fly Fishing: ⁠www.goodchanceflyfishing.com⁠Wisconsin Backcountry Hunters & Anglers: ⁠www.backcountryhunters.org/wisconsin⁠TAKE ACTION THROUGH BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS & ANGLERS⁠www.backcountryhunters.com/take_action⁠Call 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.

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined by Cody D'Acquisto to dive into the importance of trying new things to become a better hunter. Cody is a life-long bowhunter and head of Marketing/Development for Lone Wolf Custom Gear, who set off into the woods each fall with a trad bow in-hand to hunt giant whitetails. In this episode, the guys discuss the recent Whitetail Roadshow circuit that wrapped up last month, hunting community, the importance of learning through failure, keys to hunting low and getting close to deer, Chat GPT's hunting advice, Cody's transition to hunting with a trad bow, some early-season tactics, and finding your own path as an outdoorsman. All that and more in this week's episode!Huge thanks to Cody for coming on the show! To follow along with his season, find him on social media @dyingbreedbowhunter and check out some of his previous hunts on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@dyingbreedbowhunter  Big thanks to our fantastic partners:Lone Wolf Custom Gear: www.lonewolfcustomgear.comonX Hunt: www.onxmaps.comHuntworth: www.huntworthgear.comGood Chance Fly Fishing: www.goodchanceflyfishing.comWisconsin Backcountry Hunters & Anglers: www.backcountryhunters.org/wisconsin TAKE ACTION THROUGH BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS & ANGLERSwww.backcountryhunters.com/take_actionCall 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.

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Josh Krstic returns to the show to talk about hunting pressured deer and mobile strategies to find your next honey hole! Josh is a lifelong outdoorsman, tattoo artist, and Whitetail Addictions team member from Southeast Wisconsin. The guys dive into ways to assess hunting pressure on public land, how deer react to an abundance of trail cameras, the importance of not just finding the spot, but figuring out how to hunt it effectively, understanding thermals in flat and hilly country, the most important part of mobile hunting, reassessing your priorities over the course of a hunting season, and much more. If you like conversations about deer and life, this episode is for you!Huge thanks to Josh for coming on the show! Be sure to follow along with his season @thehuntingprivate and check out his past hunts on Whitetail Addictions over at the Lone Wolf Custom Gear YouTube Channel and if you're looking for some awesome tattoo work, check out the Great Northern Tattoo Shop in Wind Lake, WI and @greatnortherntatoo 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 & ANGLERSwww.backcountryhunters.com/take_actionCall 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.

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined by Jon Braun to talk all about waterfowl hunting strategy to get you all ready for the 2025 waterfowl season! Jon is a firefighter for the City of Madison who loves hunting waterfowl, turkeys, and deer with his family. He shares his thoughts on getting kids into the outdoors from a young age, before the guys dive into some serious waterfowl tactics talk. Jon describes what he looks for when scouting in terms of water depth and food availability, and shares how his strategy changes over the course of the early and late waterfowl season, what types of areas he looks to hunt various species, some keys to hunting field birds, tips for decoy spreads, and lots more! Check it out in this week's episode!Huge thanks to Jon for coming on the show to share his knowledge! Follow along with Jon's adventures on social media @jon_jb_braunBig thanks to our fantastic partners:Lone Wolf Custom Gear: www.lonewolfcustomgear.comonX Hunt: www.onxmaps.comHuntworth: www.huntworthgear.comGood Chance Fly Fishing: www.goodchanceflyfishing.comWisconsin Backcountry Hunters & Anglers: www.backcountryhunters.org/wisconsinTAKE ACTION THROUGH BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS & ANGLERSwww.backcountryhunters.com/take_actionCall 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.

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined once again by Thomas Mlsna to talk all about how we can all take a holistic approach to assessing our hunting situation this fall! Thomas is the founder of The Untamed Ambition, where he specializes in helping folks develop a holistic plan for their homestead, hunting property, or farm. The guys dive into how we can better understand the importance of biodiversity on our properties, ways to manage for invasive species, how we can assess the health and population of our deer herd, the ethical ramifications of using supplemental food sources on our hunting properties, and a few things we can all do to get on more deer this season. All that and more in this week's episode!Huge thanks to Thomas for coming back on the show! If you'd like to follow along with him and his season, you can find him on social media @the_untamed_ambition and to get in touch with him about your property, visit www.theuntamedambition.com Big thanks to our fantastic partners:Lone Wolf Custom Gear: www.lonewolfcustomgear.comonX Hunt: www.onxmaps.comHuntworth: www.huntworthgear.comGood Chance Fly Fishing: www.goodchanceflyfishing.comWisconsin Backcountry Hunters & Anglers: www.backcountryhunters.org/wisconsinTAKE ACTION THROUGH BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS & ANGLERSwww.backcountryhunters.com/take_actionCall 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.

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined by the one and only Tony Peterson to talk about how to shift your mindset against the grain to have more success this fall! If you've consumed any hunting media in the last decade or more, you've probably come across Tony's writing, podcasts or videos somewhere along the way, and you've probably noticed he's a guy who knows a heck of a lot about deer hunting. Tony shares his thoughts on getting his daughters on bucks last season, whether or not private land really is better than public land, how to use hunter pressure to your advantage, the importance of building a catalog of different experiences, and building confidence as an outdoorsman. All that and more in this week's episode!Huge thanks to Tony for making time to come on the show. Follow along with his season @tonyjpeterson and check out his work over at themeateater.com Big thanks to our fantastic partners:Lone Wolf Custom Gear: www.lonewolfcustomgear.comonX Hunt: www.onxmaps.comHuntworth: www.huntworthgear.comGood Chance Fly Fishing: www.goodchanceflyfishing.comWisconsin Backcountry Hunters & Anglers: www.backcountryhunters.org/wisconsinTAKE ACTION THROUGH BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS & ANGLERSwww.backcountryhunters.com/take_actionCall 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.

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined by BHA Chapter Coordinator, Aaron Hebeisen to do a deep dive on public land hunting culture, and how hunting traditions vary throughout the country! Aaron is a Minnesota-native who grew up attending old school northwoods deer camps with family before getting a job in the hunting industry, joining BHA, and becoming one of BHA's Chapter Coordinators. The guys talk about the importance of hunting culture, and the loss of traditions in modern deer hunting. Aaron shares what his role looks like as a BHA Chapter Coordinator, and how he adapts to the vastly different hunting cultures across the states he works with. After that, the guys discuss how unique hunting with hounds can be, and what folks should be aware of regarding public lands right now. All  that and more in this week's episode!Huge thanks to Aaron for coming on the show! Be sure to follow along with his adventures and stay in the loop with all things BHA on social media @hey_bison and if you're not already a BHA member, head on over to backcountryhunters.org/join to get signed up! Big thanks to our fantastic partners:Lone Wolf Custom Gear: www.lonewolfcustomgear.comonX Hunt: www.onxmaps.comHuntworth: www.huntworthgear.comGood Chance Fly Fishing: www.goodchanceflyfishing.comWisconsin Backcountry Hunters & Anglers: www.backcountryhunters.org/wisconsinTAKE ACTION THROUGH BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS & ANGLERSwww.backcountryhunters.com/take_actionCall 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.

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined by Cole Cronkright, owner of Cronkright Creative, to learn all about filming and photography in the outdoors! Cole is a Michigan-native turned Driftless region resident who has spent the past several years working in some of the coolest places in North America with a camera in hand. The guys dive into the journey of a self-taught hunter/angler, and the hurdles they both had to clear to get to where they are as outdoorsmen today. Cole shares how he got into filming fishing adventures with a GoPro, ways to find unique jobs in the outdoor industry, how he wound up in Alaska working for a fishing lodge, advice for younger folks trying to get started in the creative space, and much more!Be sure to check out Cole's awesome work at www.cronkrightcreative.com and follow him on social media @cronkright_creative to follow along with his adventures and get in touch with him! Big thanks to our fantastic partners:Lone Wolf Custom Gear: www.lonewolfcustomgear.comonX Hunt: www.onxmaps.comHuntworth: www.huntworthgear.comGood Chance Fly Fishing: www.goodchanceflyfishing.comWisconsin Backcountry Hunters & Anglers: www.backcountryhunters.org/wisconsinTAKE ACTION THROUGH BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS & ANGLERSwww.backcountryhunters.com/take_actionCall 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.

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce sits down with Josh Raley to celebrate episode #200 and discuss plans for this year's rutcation! The guys dive into what their late-summer scouting plans look like in terms of getting trail cameras hung, doing some scouting, exploring new properties, and some sneaky tips and tricks for funneling deer movement on public lands. The guys also share some thoughts on e-scouting tips/tricks, as well as ways to make sure that everything is completely taken care of at home before hitting the road for a hunting trip. All that and more in this week's episode!Thank you to each and every one of you for supporting the show for 200 episodes. It couldn't have happened without all of you tuning in, reaching out with ideas, asking questions, and being part of this awesome outdoor community we have in the badger state. You all are the reason these episodes come out week after week. Here's to 200 more! - PierceBig thanks to our fantastic partners:Lone Wolf Custom Gear: www.lonewolfcustomgear.comonX Hunt: www.onxmaps.comHuntworth: www.huntworthgear.comGood Chance Fly Fishing: www.goodchanceflyfishing.comWisconsin Backcountry Hunters & Anglers: www.backcountryhunters.org/wisconsinTAKE ACTION THROUGH BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS & ANGLERSwww.backcountryhunters.com/take_actionCall 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.