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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Land is an incredibly valuable asset because it’s the one thing you can’t make more of.
Without the right land, fishing, hunting, and hiking opportunities largely cease to exist.
According to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, the Badger State is home to over 7 million acres of public land that is available for hunting and/or fishing.
In the early 1990s, Wisconsin ranked No. 20 among all states in public land access, with over 18 percent of its total land open to hunting, fishing, hiking, etc.
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It’s Episode 23 of the Nathan Woelfel Outdoors Podcast!
I am joined by Caleb Wistad, a Wisconsin outdoorsman who runs the popular Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube accounts “HookedUpWI.”
Caleb shares how he is working to build his outdoors brand, gives some ice fishing tips, and discusses his philosophy on keeping panfish.
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For the last two decades, my family has made an annual trek to Vilas County for a summer fishing trip.
When you add in the numerous spring walleye trips my dad and I have taken throughout the years, I have become quite familiar with the area, especially North and South Twin Lakes.
I have spent many hours relaxing on the roughly 3,500 acres of water in the Twin Lakes chain, nestled between the tiny towns of Conover and Phelps, and the land that surrounds it.
Seemingly everyone in Wisconsin has their own definition of “up north” but, for me, this is it.
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Before you say anything, you’re right. This venison cheesesteak slider isn’t a typical “Philly Cheesesteak.” That’s by design. Because there is no way they are serving up hot deer sandwiches this good in Pennsylvania.
My wife Lyza had the idea of using our leftover reverse-seared venison steaks for sandwiches. Now, we will be cooking venison steak for the sole purpose of making these beautiful, toasty treats.
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It’s Episode 22 of the Nathan Woelfel Outdoors Podcast!
In this show, I look ahead to what I would like to accomplish in 2022 and respond to the outdoor goals submitted by some of my listeners.
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My wife and I love experimenting with new ways to cook traditional food.
Salmon is a go-to fish for many people, but baked and smoked salmon can only get you so far.
A couple of years ago, Lyza found a Food Network recipe for salmon burgers. After a few adjustments, we came up with the recipe below. These burgers continue to be a hit in our house to this day.
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As I have surely mentioned a few times before, I am a numbers guy.
Last year, I put together a recap of my outdoor adventures by highlighting a handful of numbers that stood out to me.
My reports continue to get more detailed, so I figured I would take a crack at another recap in 2021.
So here is a look back at my year in the outdoors, by the numbers:
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It’s Episode 21 of the Nathan Woelfel Outdoors Podcast!
I would like to wish a Happy Festivus to all who celebrate.
In the spirit of the holiday, my mom is here to air her grievances. She also shares her view of the outdoors from her unique perspective.
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