Author: Nate Woelfel

Benefits of barbless fishing hooks

On the vast majority of my fishing trips, I’m practicing catch-and-release. In fact, last year, I released 98.6 percent of the fish I caught.

Don’t get me wrong, it’s not that I’m against keeping a few fish to eat. I’m just picky about which fish I keep and work hard to make sure I’m not taking more than I’ll be able to eat in a reasonable amount of time.

The reality is: the more fish you come into contact with, the more important the treatment of those fish becomes. As I’ve continued to learn more about best practices for the proper handling and release of fish, I’ve started experimenting with a new tool: barbless hooks.

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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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