I’ve always been intrigued by the process of banding waterfowl.
In college, I was surrounded with natural resources majors, some of which had the chance to band birds as part of their coursework. That made me jealous.
As a hunter, I just couldn’t get my head around what it would be like to interact with a large number of live birds.
I’ve spent the decade since graduation hoping for the opportunity to give myself that experience.
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Bullheads can be readily found in many Wisconsin waters.
In the summertime, they provide great action, even when the water is low. This is because they have an especially high tolerance for water with minimal levels of oxygen and can thrive in a wide range of water temperatures.
These miniature catfish fight hard and feed aggressively. But I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard a groan come from one of my unsuspecting fishing partners when they see that yellow flash breach the surface.
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It’s Episode 33 of The Nathan Woelfel Outdoors Podcast!
I’m joined by Bruce Ross, executive director, and Todd Schaller, volunteer vice president, of the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association to help get ready for hunting season.
We discuss everything from the WWA’s mission, their upcoming Waterfowl Hunters Expo, R3, waterfowl survey results, and the prospects of a future sandhill crane hunt in Wisconsin.
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As summer wears on, catching carp can become a bit more difficult.
Water levels change and fish receive more pressure, becoming wise to traditional tactics like worms and corn kernels.
I’m always looking for something to add to my bag of tricks and my latest experiment involved Pro-Cure Super Gel.
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It’s Episode 32 of the Nathan Woelfel Outdoors Podcast!
Lieutenant Darren Kuhn of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources joins the show to give you some tips for staying safe on the water, whether you are hunting, fishing, or boating.
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A staple of Minnesota, Jucy Lucys (also known as Juicy Lucys) are a simple way to transform ground meat into an elevated burger-eating experience.
So get your venison out of the freezer and let’s make a Wisconsin twist on a classic.
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This page will serve as the leaderboard for this year’s Nathan Woelfel Outdoors Summer Fishing Contest.
The contest has concluded. Thank you to everyone who participated.
Congratulations to the winners! You will be contacted about claiming your prizes in the near future.
Here are the final standings:
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It’s Episode 31 of the Nathan Woelfel Outdoors Podcast!
I am joined by Bill Schultz, a Wisconsin angler who has caught and released over 28,000 smallmouth bass since catching his first in 1994, with all but about 600 since 1998.
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The Wolf River Rig is a classic among walleye anglers in Wisconsin and for good reason. They are an excellent way to ensure your bait stays in front of fish that are hanging tight to the bottom, even when the current is significant.
Whether jigging, trolling, or using dead rods, the Wolf River Rig is a proven way to get on fish.
These rigs can be used to catch a host of other species when fishing dead rods, including carp and catfish. This is a great setup to have in your back pocket and it’s very easy to put together.
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Very rarely do I buy new baits and enjoy almost immediate success. But Kalin’s Lunker Grubs came as advertised.
These baits were recommended by a couple people in the fishing industry I have spoken with recently and I couldn’t wait to give them a shot.
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