A handful of years ago, my friend Brandon decided to organize a group duck hunt on Castle Rock Lake in Central Wisconsin.
I’d be lying if I told you I remember exactly what sparked that initial trip. And, in the name of honesty, many of the details of our trips have started to blend together now that our treks to Adams County have become an annual event.
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Lake trout get a bad rap.
Many people don’t consider these cold-water dwellers to be desirable table fare due to the high amount of natural fat these fish carry.
Personally, I find lakers ideal candidates for smoking because the smoke adheres to the fat and creates an incredible flavor.
But if that’s not your jam, don’t fret. You are just a few ingredients away from some delicious fish.
This recipe is simple, relatively fast, and easily adjusted to fit your tastes.
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It’s Episode 17 of the Nathan Woelfel Outdoors Podcast!
In this show, I am joined by Samantha Lammers, park director at Maywood Environmental Park in Sheboygan, Wisconsin.
We discuss the importance of conservation and outdoor education while taking a deep dive into the beauty of Maywood and all of the outdoor opportunities it offers.
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One of the beauties of hunting is that everyone has their own approach. Often times, there is more than one right way to do things and, if you are paying attention, there is a lot to learn from how others approach their time in the woods or in the field.
The same can be said about gear selection. Everyone has their own taste in equipment, but keeping an open mind can lead you to new tools that will improve your hunt.
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It’s Episode 16 of the Nathan Woelfel Outdoors Podcast!
In this solo show, I give some updates on my latest adventures. Then I provide some additions to my list of outdoor rules you should live by that made their first appearance in Episode 1.
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This past spring, I was lucky enough to enjoy an incredible steelhead fishing trip close to home with Bailey Adamavich of Crazy4Chrome Guide Service.
During our outing, Bailey mentioned that he guides the Sheboygan River for king salmon in the fall and we talked about how those trips compare to trout fishing floats. He told me about the incredible strength displayed by the kings and promised me I would end the day with two sore arms, if we had a good day.
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It’s Episode 15 of the Nathan Woelfel Outdoors Podcast!
Joel Brice, Chief Conservation Officer of Delta Waterfowl, is back to discuss the flight forecast for the upcoming duck season. What does the drought in the prairie pothole region mean for this season? How does it impact the health of duck populations long term? Is it OK to continue to harvest your daily bag limit of ducks?
Joel answers all of that and more.
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Squirrels and bird feeders go hand-in-hand. While the occasional visit from a furry friend is delightful for most people, the frequent presence of squirrels around your feeders can quickly become a nuisance. Not only can these critters eat you out of house and home, their rodent acrobatics can damage feeders. These factors can end up costing you time and money.
Here are some tips for squirrel-proofing your bird feeders and keeping the peace in your yard.
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It took me a while to realize it, but I am a bit of a homebody.
Not to say that I don’t like adventures and new experiences. I just enjoy a certain level of familiarity and the comfort that comes with it. I’m not averse to trying new things per se, I simply pick and choose my opportunities in a calculated way.
This certainly leads to missing out on some chances and, if I’m honest, I sometimes kick myself for that. But being selective about when and how I step out of my usual surroundings help me try to keep the stress and anxiety in my life at a minimum.
Recently, I had a chance to venture away from home and it was an opportunity I simply couldn’t turn down.
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It’s Episode 14 of the Nathan Woelfel Outdoors Podcast!
Nick Anich, Breeding Bird Atlas Coordinator – Bureau of Natural Heritage for the Wisconsin DNR, joins the show to discuss birding and highlight the benefits of utilizing the eBird app.
Nathan and Nick discuss bird feeders, how to get into birding, and the impact of citizen science.
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