From his time as a freelance writer to his extensive knowledge in birding and career as a professional angler, Daryl Christensen has seen and done a lot in the Wisconsin Outdoors.
Join us for a wide-ranging conversation that touches on fishing, hunting, birding, and more.
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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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Squirrels and bird feeders go hand-in-hand. While the occasional visit from a furry friend is delightful for most people, the frequent presence of squirrels around your feeders can quickly become a nuisance. Not only can these critters eat you out of house and home, their rodent acrobatics can damage feeders. These factors can end up costing you time and money.
Here are some tips for squirrel-proofing your bird feeders and keeping the peace in your yard.
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It’s Episode 14 of the Nathan Woelfel Outdoors Podcast!
Nick Anich, Breeding Bird Atlas Coordinator – Bureau of Natural Heritage for the Wisconsin DNR, joins the show to discuss birding and highlight the benefits of utilizing the eBird app.
Nathan and Nick discuss bird feeders, how to get into birding, and the impact of citizen science.
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If you have a bird feeder or bird bath on your property, there are several steps you can take to care for the birds in your yard.
Avian diseases are a threat to all types of bird species and, if you’re not paying close attention, your yard can become a breeding ground for some of these ailments.
In summer of 2021, reports surfaced that a mysterious illness is killing off a variety of birds in portions of the Midwest and South.
This sickness impacted a variety of birds that frequent backyards and feeder areas including: common grackles, European starlings, and blue jays — species that are commonly found in Wisconsin.
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It’s the very first episode of the Nathan Woelfel Outdoors podcast!
Listen-in as I provide a little background on myself, lay out the plan for the future of the show, and share some outdoor rules I live by.
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