Tailgate Talk

This Week - Wags and Tasker jump in and chat Gun Deer Season numbers. The clickbait is that the numbers are DOWN... but how much? Maybe there's a reason for it. We also go down the rabbit hole of some other recent stories, catch up about the winter wonderland in Wisconsin - and a few teasers for what's to come!

This Week - Wags and Tasker get together mid-gun season and chat about how the Northwoods treated Tasker (not good, spoiler), what's been happening at the Wagner Ranch, and a plan for the rest of the season. Then - a little wild game spin on Thanksgiving dishes and whether or not we'd go for it or not! Sorry for the audio quality on this one - still working through some production things on our end!

EP202 - This week the guys get together and talk about annual traditions with the Gun Deer Season. Take a stroll down memory lane to hear about a few annual traditions and some highlights from years ago. Wrap up the show with a quick dive into the Crane Legislation that was brought forward this week in Madison, WI.

We're really sorry for the delay... but we're back in action today to give a rundown on the past month of everything going on. Wags and Tasker are jumping in head first and the NEW era of Tailgate Talk is live for your listening fun! Follow us at @wiscobowhunting and @pwags_1967 for more!

THE BIG 200 SHOW! Wags and Tasker take a walk down memory lane to revisit all of the cool experiences and people that we’ve met over the years of doing this crazy show. It’s been a hell of a ride and we don’t know what is in store for the future… but we’ll have some updates soon.

Erik Tasker provides an update on the state of Tailgate Talk.

The guys get together and talk about a few changes with harvesting does and what some new studies show for when and what happens to the fawns. We also might be seeing RED HOT out at the Wagner ranch to help with Squirrel duty. Episode 199 is in the books!

This week… the curse for Tasker has finally been broken. A Giant Doe harvest on his third sit… AND Anew shotgun from the Gun Raffle? Things are looking up for the guys as we talk about some stands that needed to be moved at the wagner ranch, the chaos of the first harvest for the crew this season – and what’s to come!

The fellas recap the opening week of what was a HOT and BUGGY Bow Opener. Some close calls and some brutal heat make for some real fun conversation. PLUS – The WI DNR is contemplating a change to the rule on WHITE deer in a handful of counties…. Interesting! (September 20th Episode)

Excitement is high for the crew this week as we make the final preps leading into Wisconsin Bow Opener. Tune in this week to hear what last minute changes and work that has to be done yet - and the fellas outlook on what’s to come. Here we go! Bow Season 2025! (September 6th, 2025 Episode)

The guys get together and talk about a significant mismanagement of funds by the Wisconsin DNR. Final prep is coming together and Wags had TWO special guests at the Ballpark this past week. (August 30th, 2025 Episode)

This week Tasker & Wags are joined by Customer Experience Manager (and Mr. Do It All) Mark Boardman from Vortex Optics. We got a chance to hear about a new product launch on August 7th and got the inside track on the R&D, features, benefits and everything you need to know about the new Laser Range Finder & Bino – The Ranger HD 3000! https://vortexoptics.com/ranger-hd-3000-laser-rangefinding-binocular.html Check out the Vortex Nation Podcast to hear more insights from Mark and his team + Guests wherever you listen to Podcasts. Find more information and follow Vortex Optics for all the latest in updated, products, and information. www.vortexoptics.com https://www.youtube.com/c/VortexNationPodcast https://www.instagram.com/vortexoptics/ https://www.facebook.com/vortexoptics

This week the guys catch up and make sure we have all 10 digits after the 4th of July holiday… some recent news stories from the week, including Wisconsin Man confesses to his record nontypical claim of harvesting during a muzzleloader. An Idaho man receives lifetime ban for illegal black market selling and buying of big game tags. And we jump into the final stretch of Summer leading into the 2025 Archery Season. The plans at the Wagner ranch and what we’re doing to prep in these final weeks! Join in on the conversation. If there’s a topic you’d like to hear about, email eriktasker@iheartmedia.com or shoot a DM to @wiscobowhunting. Follow along for all things happening on Instagram: Tasker - @Wiscobowhunting Paul Wagner - @ Pwags1967 97.3 The Game - @97.3The Game

This week, Wags joins the show from Sunny and Hot Dallas. We dive into the changes proposed for the 2025-2026 Deer Season and the impacts on the Northern Zone. The biggest story in 2025 so far – the Sell off of Public Lands and what the public input has done to change that conversation. Then we jump into an unusual story regarding poaching… SHROOM POACHING. Join in on the conversation. If there’s a topic you’d like to hear about, email eriktasker@iheartmedia.com or shoot a DM to @wiscobowhunting. Follow along for all things happening on Instagram: Tasker - @Wiscobowhunting Paul Wagner - @ Pwags1967 973 The Game - @97.3TheGame

This week the guys catch up with Wags from Fargo Morehead as they are in the middle of a long road trip. World Record Grizzly taken in Alaska, by a Wisconsin Man. And a quick update on the Lawsuit that is making waves across the outdoor industry. Follow along for all things happening on Instagram: Tasker - @Wiscobowhunting Paul Wagner - @ Pwags1967 973 The Game - @97.3TheGame

After a monumental trip to Mathews Archery for Erik Tasker, he breaks down and shares what it was like to visit a world class leader in Archery from the past weekend. A Case for CWD, Fearmongering or just cautiousness. What one state is doing to curb the issue of Baiting in the state. Follow along for all things happening on Instagram: Tasker - @Wiscobowhunting Paul Wagner - @ Pwags1967 THE GAME MKE - @THEGAMEMKE

The Guys get back together and check in with Wags on the Phone, discuss some trending news stories from the outdoors, and talk about the upcoming trip to Mathews Archery for Tasker. Follow along for all things happening on Instagram: Tasker - @Wiscobowhunting Paul Wagner - @ Pwags1967 THE GAME MKE - @THEGAMEMKE

This week, the fellas get together in the midst of a crazy Spring to catch up with Wags on scene at WCB Park and a short break in the hunting season. Tasker joins Tim's Family? Tim and Tasker discuss the newest addition to Erik’s patio that he got for his birthday. Connect with the crew here: Erik Tasker - @wiscobowhunting Paul Wagner – @pwags1967 97.3 THE GAME - @97.3TheGame

As we look back on the first stretch of turkey season with Tasker and Wags – they’ll talk about the highs and lows, recap of the NFL Draft with Tim, and what’s up next for the crew as we start to inch nearer to Summer in Wisconsin! Find us EVERYWHERE you listen to Podcasts. Connect with the crew here: Erik Tasker - @wiscobowhunting Paul Wagner – @pwags1967 97.3 THE GAME - @97.3TheGame

The guys all get together before the thick of Turkey Season to preview what the upcoming weeks look like. Interested in 3D Archery shoots across the state for a good cause? Tasker shares some information about HHAUSA and the first event upcoming in April. For more details on this – visit https://www.hhausa.org/ to register! Find us EVERYWHERE you listen to Podcasts. Connect with the crew here: Erik Tasker - @wiscobowhunting Paul Wagner – @pwags1967 97.3 THE GAME - @thegamemke