Wisconsin Sportsman

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.

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined by Justin Synan to talk about Justin's move to a new state, and his game plan for hunting a totally new area! Justin is the host of the Run'n & Gun'n Podcast, and has been chasing whitetails on public and private land all around the eastern US. The guys dive into Justin's strategy for getting his bearing and assessing properties in a new state, what his trail camera strategies are in different environments, how he implements a hybrid style of mobile hunting, and tips he has for filming your own hunts. All that and more in this week's episode!Be sure to go check out Justin and The Run'n & Gun'n Podcast wherever you do your listening as well as The Run'n & Gun'n YouTube channel to see the awesome work Justin is doing, and follow along with his season @runandgunpodcast 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, Pierce is joined by George Ermert, Kyle Rorah, and Brian Glenzinski from Ducks Unlimited to talk about Ducks Unlimited's role in advocating for the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship fund, and everything that DU does for conservation! The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund is a fund unique to Wisconsin that has been used to purchase public land, create easements, and build bike trails, boat ramps, and campsites. Recently, the state of Wisconsin underwent their annual budget approval process, of which Knowles-Nelson did not make the cut. Now, that's not necessarily a bad thing, as you'll hear explained by George, Kyle, and Brian, but it is something that should be on your radar going forward. Outside of Knowles-Nelson, the guys share how DU works to purchase land through the Knowles-Nelson fund, how they build relationships with politicians in the state, ways they work to collaborate with non-hunters to work towards conservation initiatives, the importance of R3, and what the future of DU and Knowles-Nelson hold. It's a fantastic conversation you won't want to miss! If you'd like to get connected with Ducks Unlimited and learn more about Knowles-Nelson, you can do so using the links below: https://www.ducks.org/wisconsin - One-stop show for all things Wisconsin DU related (i.e. conservation projects updates, WI policy updates, upcoming events, ways to get involved, in-state contacts, etc.)https://ducks.quorum.us/campaign/107428/ - Ducks Unlimited Call to Action page where people can easily send messages to their elected officials about the importance of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship program.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's office  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 hops on the line with Dan Johnson to flesh out a few deer thoughts that have been rattling around! The guys cover everything from Dan's small-town coffee shop clout, to the moving target that is fitness, summer deer chores that actually have a high ROI, trail cam locations, seasonal deer transitions, hunting around livestock on working farms, hunting terrain features vs beds, and all the great new podcasts coming out of The Sportsmen's Empire! Follow along with Dan on social media @ninefingerchronicles and find all the great shows the guys talked about at www.sportsmensempire.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's office 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 Derek Malcore, host of the Dropping Pins Podcast and co-host of The Okayest Hunter Podcast, to kick off this year's deer talks! The guys dive into aquatic food sources for deer, Derek's art background and how that translates to the woods, Derek's success last season, how hard it is to find your shot site, trail camera locations, early-season rubs, in-season scouting, getting kids into hunting, hunting on your toes, and much more! If you like deer, this episode is for you!Be sure to follow along with Derek @thegreatartdoors, and go check out his awesome podcasts: Dropping Pins & The Okayest Hunter wherever you do your listening or at https://www.okayesthunter.com/pages/okayest-podcast-network OPPOSE THE SALE OF PUBLIC LANDSwww.backcountryhunters.com/take_actionCall the US Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and ask to speak with your representative's officeBig thanks to our fantastic partners:onX Hunt: www.onxmaps.comHuntworth: www.huntworthgear.comWisconsin Backcountry Hunters & Anglers: www.backcountryhunters.org/wisconsinGood Chance Fly Fishing: www.goodchanceflyfishing.com 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 with tons of updates and announcements regarding upcoming events, public land battles you might not have heard about yet, and what his e-scouting process has looked like so far this year. We've all heard about the ongoing fight to oppose the sale of public lands in the budget reconciliation bill, but a few conservation battles are being fought without as much attention: blocking the deconstruction of the lower four dams on the Columbia River Basin, and a push to maintain the Rodman Dam in Florida to protect a trophy bass fishery. On top of that, the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund is on the chopping block here in Wisconsin, which will be covered much more in-depth in the coming weeks. Lastly, as everyone's minds shift towards deer season, it's time to find that next honey hole for November, and Pierce shares some of his thoughts and ideas for finding big bucks using the onX Hunt app. We've got a little bit of everything this week, so buckle up, and enjoy! OPPOSE THE SALE OF PUBLIC LANDS -  BHA LINKS & CONTACT INFO:www.backcountryhunters.com/take_actionCall the US Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and ask to speak with your representative's officePROTECT THE RODMAN DAMhttps://www.bassmaster.com/conservation-news/news/urgent-call-to-action-save-rodman-reservoir-write-the-governor-today/ Big thanks to our fantastic partners:onX Hunt: www.onxmaps.comHuntworth: www.huntworthgear.comWisconsin Backcountry Hunters & Anglers: www.backcountryhunters.org/wisconsinGood Chance Fly Fishing: www.goodchanceflyfishing.com 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 Wisconsin BHA Chapter Chair, Alec Bekkers, to talk all things public lands and public land policy! By now, I'm sure you've seen countless posts highlighting the importance of stopping the sale of public lands, and for good reason. But some of you might still be asking, "why?" Alec is here to answer that question and dives into the importance of holding on to our public lands to be used or leased for generations to come, which will in turn generate revenue for the government for years to come unlike a one time sale that only brings in payment once. The guys dive into how nuanced the issue of public lands is, and why talking about the multiple uses of public land are incredibly important for various groups. After that, the guys touch on some spring hearing questions, the use of cell cams to check traps, and upcoming events to be on the lookout for! To get involved and join the Wisconsin BHA Chapter, or the chapter in whatever state you're from, visit backcountryhunters.org/join and if you want to take action by contacting your Senator, visit backcountryhunters.org/take_action to find your representative Big thanks to our fantastic partners:onX Hunt: www.onxmaps.comHuntworth: www.huntworthgear.comWisconsin Backcountry Hunters & Anglers: www.backcountryhunters.org/wisconsinGood Chance Fly Fishing: www.goodchanceflyfishing.com 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 Taylor Finger, the Wisconsin State Game Bird Ecologist, to talk about Wisconsin's birds and learn more about what would be required to finally have a sandhill crane hunt in the badger state! Taylor shares a ton of information on the current state of turkeys in WIsconsin, and some of the reasons that populations have boomed over the last couple of years. Then the guys dive into the history of Wisconsin's push to get a sandhill crane hunt, how Wisconsin would have to work with not only the Flyway Council, but also all of the states in the Mississippi Flyway, how the flyway councils work across the country, agricultural impacts of sandhill cranes, how bag limits are decided, and lots more! Whether you're a waterfowl hunter or not, you're going to enjoy learning all about how birds are managed in Wisconsin, and across the country!Big thanks to Taylor for coming on the show! If you'd like to learn more about sandhill cranes or other birds in Wisconsin, visit dnr.wisconsin.gov , and to get in touch with Taylor or his team about any questions you may have, you can email him at taylor.finger@wisconsin.govBig thanks to our fantastic partners:onX Hunt: www.onxmaps.comHuntworth: www.huntworthgear.comWisconsin Backcountry Hunters & Anglers: www.backcountryhunters.org/wisconsinGood Chance Fly Fishing: www.goodchanceflyfishing.com 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 Craig Amacker, owner of Madison Fly Fishing Company to talk about what Craig's career has looked like guiding in the driftless for nearly three decades! Craig is a Madison-native and lifelong fisherman who after working out in Yellowstone National Park, returned home and started guiding for Driftless trout and managing the fly shop of Fontana Sports. The guys dive into what the Driftless fishing scene looked like when Craig first got into fly fishing, how the bugs, fish, streams, and culture of the Driftless have changed, what his experience was like running a fly shop on the west side of Madison, advice for folks fishing in the Driftless, and much more! If you want to book a day with Craig, visit www.madisonflyfishing.com to find more information and book your trip!Big thanks to our fantastic partners:onX Hunt: www.onxmaps.comHuntworth: www.huntworthgear.comWisconsin Backcountry Hunters & Anglers: www.backcountryhunters.org/wisconsinGood Chance Fly Fishing: www.goodchanceflyfishing.com 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 his long time hunting/fishing buddy, Logan Steinhoff, to tell the story of how they both punched their 5th period turkey tags, and  capped off their season! Logan is a Wisconsin-native and lifelong outdoorsman who shares some wild stories from his time working for the Nohr Chapter of Trout Unlimited shocking trout streams in the driftless, doing stream restoration in central Wisconsin, and participating in deer collaring surveys through the DNR. The guys dive into the ups and downs of their final week of turkey season, the purchasing of a new shotgun in the middle of the season, how Pierce quickly redeemed himself after yet another mishap, and the story of Logan filling his tag while Pierce filmed the entire hunt! If you want to watch how it all unfolded, go check out the latest video on The Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWisconsinSportsmanOPPOSE THE SALE OF PUBLIC LANDS -  BHA LINKS & CONTACT INFO:www.backcountryhunters.com/take_actionCall the US Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and ask to speak with your representative's officeBig thanks to our fantastic partners:onX Hunt: www.onxmaps.comHuntworth: www.huntworthgear.comWisconsin Backcountry Hunters & Anglers: www.backcountryhunters.org/wisconsinGood Chance Fly Fishing: www.goodchanceflyfishing.com 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 Drew Schleim, host of The Predator Podcast, to recap a rollercoaster of a turkey season, and share some of the lessons learned from the past few weeks! The guys start their conversation at the start of Wisconsin's 4th turkey period, where Drew helped a hunter tag her first Wisconsin longbeard in over a decade, and managed to double up with a buddy to kick off the week. Meanwhile, Pierce was struggling after missing a layup shot on a bird, having a freaky mishap with the .410, and bumping birds all over the county before spreading his bad luck to Drew and his buddies, and eventually sealing the deal back at the home farm right at fly down. They discuss how their tactics changed throughout the season, lessons learned from this year, and what you folks should be doing to punch that late season turkey tag in these final days of the season. All that and more in this week's episode!Be sure to follow along with Drew's adventures chasing turkeys, deer and predators @predatorpodcast_drew on social media, and go check out The Predator Podcast wherever you do your listening!OPPOSE THE SALE OF PUBLIC LANDS -  BHA LINKS & CONTACT INFO:www.backcountryhunters.com/take_actionCall the US Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and ask to speak with your representative's officeBig thanks to our fantastic partners:onX Hunt: www.onxmaps.comHuntworth: www.huntworthgear.comWisconsin Backcountry Hunters & Anglers: www.backcountryhunters.org/wisconsinGood Chance Fly Fishing: www.goodchanceflyfishing.com 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 Nick Gellerstedt, head guide at Musky Fool Fly Fishing Company to learn all about how to target muskies! Nick is a midwest native and lifelong angler who's been fortunate enough to spend time working and guiding out west, before returning to the midwest to begin his musky guide career. The guys dive into what a year looks like from a muskie fisherman's perspective, how fish move around depending on the time of year, what types of structure and habitat they thrive in, best flies to target these fish, when the best time to target these fish is, and much more!If you'd like to book a day with Nick or any of the other guides over at Musky Fool, head on over to www.muskyfool.com to book your trip. And to follow along with Nick and his adventures, follow him on social media @hoss_gellerstedtBig thanks to our fantastic partners:onX Hunt: www.onxmaps.comHuntworth: www.huntworthgear.comWisconsin Backcountry Hunters & Anglers: www.backcountryhunters.org/wisconsinGood Chance Fly Fishing: www.goodchanceflyfishing.com 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 hops on the line with Josh Raley to share their turkey hunting success stories! Josh tells the story of his first turkey harvest in Georgia since moving down south in 2023, and how he was able to get his kids on some birds during the youth season before punching his tag. The guys talk about what their springs have looked like so far, how they've been making time to get in the woods, ways their strategies have changed to accommodate life changes, and of course, how it wall went down for Josh tagging his bird, and Pierce tagging his first public land bird in Iowa! All that and more in this week's episode!Big thanks to our fantastic partners:onX Hunt: www.onxmaps.comHuntworth: www.huntworthgear.comWisconsin Backcountry Hunters & Anglers: www.backcountryhunters.org/wisconsinGood Chance Fly Fishing: www.goodchanceflyfishing.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.