Author: Nate Woelfel

Caring for the birds in your yard

If you have a bird feeder or bird bath on your property, there are several steps you can take to care for the birds in your yard.

Avian diseases are a threat to all types of bird species and, if you’re not paying close attention, your yard can become a breeding ground for some of these ailments.

In summer of 2021, reports surfaced that a mysterious illness was killing off a variety of birds in portions of the Midwest and South.

This sickness impacted a variety of birds that frequent backyards and feeder areas including: common grackles, European starlings, and blue jays — species that are commonly found in Wisconsin.

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Nathan Woelfel Outdoors Podcast – Episode 8: Waterfowl Recruitment and Hunting Philosophy

It’s Episode 8 of the Nathan Woelfel Outdoors Podcast!

In this show, Nathan is joined by Joel Brice, Chief Conservation Officer for Delta Waterfowl. Listen in as the pair talks about Delta’s role in conservation, discusses the importance of waterfowl recruitment, and offers some of their perspectives on the future of hunting. 

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When to switch fishing lures

Picture this: you’re out on the water at one of your favorite fishing spots. It’s a beautiful day, but the fish just aren’t biting the way you had hoped.

That’s when the inevitable question comes to mind: “Should I switch lures?”

We’ve all been there. It’s frustrating. And to complicate matters, there doesn’t seem to be a good answer to that age-old question.

That’s because the “right” solution varies based on each scenario.

Here are a few things to consider when contemplating making a change:

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Nathan Woelfel Outdoors Podcast – Episode 7: Head2Head Fishing

It’s Episode 7 of the Nathan Woelfel Outdoors Podcast! If you love fishing, you won’t want to miss this show.

Nathan is joined by lead commentator Matt Tratz and tournament director Andy Cleveland of Head2Head fishing for a high-energy conversation discussing the origins of H2H, what it takes to run and broadcast professional fishing tournaments, conservation, and more. Then, Matt and Andy preview this week’s Professional Walleye Series event on Lake Wisconsin.

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Nathan Woelfel Outdoors Podcast – Episode 6: Crazy4Chrome – Steelhead revisited

It’s Episode 6 of the Nathan Woelfel Outdoors Podcast!

In this show, Nathan revisits the topic of spring steelhead and shares what he has learned since he first touched on the topic in Episode 2. Then, Bailey Adamavich of Crazy4Chrome Guide Service stops by for a deep dive on steelhead. He gives tips on techniques, equipment, and more while providing a little insight into the life of a guide.

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An ode to dip netting

Here’s a little peek behind the curtain of how I pull together content to share with all of you.

On my computer, I have a note on my “Notes” app that I use as a repository for ideas for future articles, podcasts, or videos. When I’m ready to create something fresh, I reference that note as a starting point.

One of the first items that ever found its way to that list was an article on dip netting. I have known for a long time that this is a subject worth covering. I take so much enjoyment out of this simple activity and being able to share that experience with all of you was high on my priority list.

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