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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It’s Episode 18 of the Nathan Woelfel Outdoors Podcast!
In this show, I am joined by Tim Werner, conservation officer for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
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A handful of years ago, my friend Brandon decided to organize a group duck hunt on Castle Rock Lake in Central Wisconsin.
I’d be lying if I told you I remember exactly what sparked that initial trip. And, in the name of honesty, many of the details of our trips have started to blend together now that our treks to Adams County have become an annual event.
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One of the beauties of hunting is that everyone has their own approach. Often times, there is more than one right way to do things and, if you are paying attention, there is a lot to learn from how others approach their time in the woods or in the field.
The same can be said about gear selection. Everyone has their own taste in equipment, but keeping an open mind can lead you to new tools that will improve your hunt.
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It’s Episode 16 of the Nathan Woelfel Outdoors Podcast!
In this solo show, I give some updates on my latest adventures. Then I provide some additions to my list of outdoor rules you should live by that made their first appearance in Episode 1.
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It’s Episode 15 of the Nathan Woelfel Outdoors Podcast!
Joel Brice, Chief Conservation Officer of Delta Waterfowl, is back to discuss the flight forecast for the upcoming duck season. What does the drought in the prairie pothole region mean for this season? How does it impact the health of duck populations long term? Is it OK to continue to harvest your daily bag limit of ducks?
Joel answers all of that and more.
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If I had to choose, fall is my favorite season. I suspect that many of us who enjoy the outdoors share this opinion.
That’s because this season, arguably, provides more opportunities to connect with nature than any other. The final few months of the year offer fantastic fishing, foliage that serves up an incredible backdrop, and, in Wisconsin, the bulk of our hunting seasons.
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It’s Episode 13 of the Nathan Woelfel Outdoors Podcast!
Warden Kaitlin Kernosky of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources joins the show to give us her perspective on the Wisconsin outdoors.
This conversation covers a wide range of topics including: Kaitlin’s outdoor background, the day-to-day life of a game warden, what it takes to work in conservation law enforcement, trapping, and much more.
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For those of us who are avid waterfowl hunters, purchasing a federal duck stamp is part of our yearly routine. It’s required by law, after all.
While it’s true that hunters make up the vast majority of those who purchase this stamp, the benefits from the revenue generated reach far beyond the hunting community. That’s why, if you love the outdoors, you should strongly consider purchasing a federal duck stamp, even if you don’t hunt.
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