I’m a firm believer that outdoors success doesn’t happen on a schedule.
There are so many variables that go into a productive hunting or fishing trip. After all, we’re dealing with wild animals.
Weather, photoperiods, population numbers, human pressure, and activity levels are just a handful of things one must consider when trying to drop that trophy buck or pin down a fish of a lifetime.
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We’ve all been there.
You’re enjoying a beautiful day on the water when, for some reason, you have to re-tie your fishing line.
Whether it is because of a tangle or it’s just time to switch baits, cutting and discarding fishing line is simply part of the experience.
But even though this frequent occurrence can become mundane, it’s important to be mindful of how you handle your scrap line.
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It’s Episode 27 of The Nathan Woelfel Outdoors Podcast!
It’s time to talk bass fishing!
I am joined by Kyle Carpenter, co-owner of Wisco Bass.
Kyle discusses the origin and mission of Wisco Bass in addition to offering some tips and his thoughts on conservation.
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Growing up, it seemed like very few of my friends participated in hunting.
Sure, a few of my friends would put on their blaze orange each November for the 9-day gun deer season but that seemed to be the extent of my cohort’s participation in the sport.
I felt like I was one of the few people my age who spent time in marshes chasing ducks or in fields hoping for a flock of geese to try and settle down in my spread. At this point in my life, hunting seemed exclusively like a family-based activity.
While there’s nothing inherently wrong with that, it sometimes made me feel as though few of my friends truly understood an important part of me.
When I entered college, however, that began to change.
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It’s Episode 26 of the Nathan Woelfel Outdoors Podcast!
I am joined by tournament director Kyle Carpenter and lead commentator Matt Tratz of Head2Head Fishing to discuss the upcoming season.
Get the scoop on all of the format changes for 2022 and receive some exclusive news on the season’s final event.
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Who doesn’t love a warm and hearty casserole after a long, cold day in the outdoors?
This pheasant casserole recipe is about as simple as it gets, yet it produces a comforting flavor that feels like a big ol’ hug in a bowl.
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I’m joined by Matt Tratz who hosts The Guided Life, a fishing and hunting show dedicated to presenting life in the outdoors in an educational and entertaining way.
Matt and I discuss how to get the most out of your guided hunting and fishing trips and the pitfalls of filming outdoor adventures.
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Lent is here and that means the consumption of fish is about to go up for many people.
While I love a good Friday night fish fry, there’s a special joy that comes from preparing fish you caught in the comfort of your own home.
Here are a handful of recipes for your consideration.
So mix up an old fashioned and let’s get in the kitchen.
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Whether you refer to them as “jamborees,” “fisherees,” or something else, ice fishing tournaments are a major part of outdoor life in Wisconsin.
In fact, at last count, there were 120 DNR-approved ice fishing tournaments in our state scheduled between January 1 and March 4 of this year. That’s 13 per weekend.
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It’s Episode 24 of The Nathan Woelfel Outdoors Podcast!
Wisconsin outdoors writer Patrick Durkin is here to discuss the current state of Chronic Wasting Disease in Wisconsin.
Patrick has been writing outdoors columns for Wisconsin newspapers since 1984 and is a wildlife research contributor for MeatEater.
You can view Patrick’s work here.
We talk about where we’ve been with CWD, how we got here, and what comes next.
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