Why you should shed hunt (even if you suck at it)

Early last spring, I found myself going stir crazy.

The days were getting warmer and longer, but a seemingly relentless onslaught of precipitation meant that going fishing or dip netting was off the table.

In desperate need of my fresh-air fix, I decided to put on my boots and go for a walk on a parcel of public hunting land. Perhaps I’d come across some ducks or catch a glimpse of a few migrating bird species. What I found instead, was a new addiction that got me through the rainy spring.

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Nathan Woelfel Outdoors Podcast – Episode 37: A deep dive on deer hunting

It’s Episode 37 of The Nathan Woelfel Outdoors Podcast!

With the Wisconsin gun deer season upon us, it’s time to talk all things deer hunting.

I am joined by Josh Raley who, on top of hosting the Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast, has hunted deer all over the United States.

We discuss bow hunting, hunting public land, how to break down new areas, transitioning from bow to gun season and so much more.

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A new hunting partner

Whether it’s friendship, dating, or marriage, a key to a strong relationship with anyone is having an understanding of someone’s passions.

I’ve known my wife Lyza for 21 years. We started dating over 13 years ago and have been married for seven of those. Lyza has always been a steadfast supporter of my outdoor adventures, whether I want to take a trip to Missouri to hunt snow geese, brave the elements chasing whitefish on Green Bay, or just want to spend some time decompressing after work by fishing at a local hot spot.

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Nathan Woelfel Outdoors Podcast – Episode 35: Wild Game Cooking Tips w/Stacy Lyn Harris

It’s Episode 35 of The Nathan Woelfel Outdoors Podcast!

I’m joined by Stacy Lyn Harris who is an author, blogger, and host of The Sporting Chef on Outdoor Channel. 

We discuss her journey on television, the process of creating recipes for cookbooks, and tips for cooking wild game. 

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Tips for scouting waterfowl hunting spots

So much of waterfowl hunting success stems from scouting.

The only real way to attempt to stack the odds in your favor is to have an intimate knowledge of the types of birds that are in the area and the ways in which they use the land and water around them.

Since geese and ducks are migratory birds, this can require a significant amount of effort.

Here are some tips for getting the most out of your scouting sessions.

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