On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce talks with Dylan Hazen to hear all about how he went from learning a totally new area to harvesting a huge public land buck! Dylan is a former THP intern and is now the owner of In Season Media. He joins the call from the Woodhaven Custom Calls HQ on this episode, and the guys talk all about Dylan's process of qualifying various public land properties, putting boots on the ground to double-check his e-scouting, and what he did to put himself in position to get his shot on a giant public land whitetail. Expect to hear about Dylan's e-scouting process, how he tackles a property from the bottom-up rather than top-down, what he learned about thermals in this new area, the importance of post-season scouting, planning access in hill-country, self-filming whitetail hunts, and the fun he's having getting his dad back into hunting. All that and more in this week's episode!

Follow along with Dylan's outdoor adventures @dylanhazen_inseason and check out In Season Media at inseason-media.com

Big thanks to our fantastic partners:

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XOP Gear: www.xopoutdoors.com

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Wisconsin Backcountry Hunters & Anglers: www.backcountryhunters.org/wisconsin

Good Chance Fly Fishing: www.goodchanceflyfishing.com

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce sits down with Andrew Wolfe to learn all about ice fishing for a variety of great fish. Andrew does a deep dive on how to target crappies, perch, walleye, and Great Lakes Whitefish through the ice, and covers everything from where each species likes to live, the various types of structure these fish are drawn to, what lures and bait to use for each species, and even what types of rods and methods work best for each species. The guys even tackle the Livescope debate, and the increasing use of electronics in the outdoor space for both fishing and hunting, and whether or not the use of these tools is good or bad for outdoor pursuits. All that and more in this week's episode!

Be sure to go check out Andrew on Instagram @heywolfe11 to see some giant smallmouth, tons of ducks, and follow along with his outdoor adventures!

Big thanks to our fantastic partners:

onX Hunt: www.onxmaps.com

XOP Gear: www.xopoutdoors.com

Huntworth: www.huntworthgear.com

Wisconsin Backcountry Hunters & Anglers: www.backcountryhunters.org/wisconsin

Good Chance Fly Fishing: www.goodchanceflyfishing.com

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined by Nate Sellers of Average Jack Archery to discuss all things off-season archery! Nate is an archery shop owner, competitive archer, public land bowhunter, and Marketing Media Coordinator for Huntworth Gear. The guys do a deep dive into the most common issues that happen to a bow over the course of a hunting season, how you should be properly cleaning and storing your bow, the best shooting drills you should be doing to stay sharp this off-season, the benefits of shooting league, the guys favorite pieces of Huntworth gear and much more! Check it out in this week's episode!

Be sure to go check out the awesome content Nate is putting out on the Average Jack Archery YouTube channel, and follow along with him on social media @averagejackarchery

Big thanks to our fantastic partners:

Wisconsin Backcountry Hunters & Anglers: www.backcountryhunters.org/wisconsin

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XOP Gear: www.xopoutdoors.com

Huntworth: www.huntworthgear.com

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast, Pierce sits down with Tony Van Asten to learn all about how Tony approaches hunting in the hills of the Driftless region, and what he does to locate big bucks. Tony is a Wisconsin native and an outstanding all-around woodsman. Whether he's hunting big bucks, checking the trapline, or scrounging for massive sheds, Tony is an expert when it comes to understanding the nuances of hunting in the bluffs. The guys discuss how Tony's military experience influences his hunting style, what he does to keep his minimalist gear kit dialed in, how he chooses parcels of public land to hunt, his scouting approach, and hot spots he likes to run trail cameras in. Tony shares his insights from hunting in Iowa this past fall and how his season resulted in a great buck hitting the dirt. After that, the guys discuss planning access routes in the bluffs, what features he does and doesn't gravitate towards, what he's learned about buck bedding in the hills, and much more. If you've ever wondered about hunting in the hills, this episode is for you!

Be sure to check out Tony's YouTube page @tonyvanasten, and follow him on Instagram @tonyva3 to follow along with his adventures!

Big thanks to our fantastic partners:

Wisconsin Backcountry Hunters & Anglers: www.backcountryhunters.org/wisconsin

onX Hunt: www.onxmaps.com

XOP Gear: www.xopoutdoors.com

Huntworth: www.huntworthgear.com

On this episode of the Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast, Pierce speaks with chef and author Hank Shaw about the culinary world of wild game cooking! The guys discuss the increasing interest in hunting and gathering, Hank's personal journey into the culinary arts, and the upcoming Wild Alask & Wild Wisconsin dinner series featuring wild game dishes, that will be held January 29th & 30th at Seven Acre Dairy Co. in Belleville. The conversation explores various cooking styles, the importance of utilizing wild game properly, tips for maintaining meat quality, the importance of proper thawing, salting, and cooking methods to enhance flavor and tenderness, the quality of deer meat in relation to age and time of year, and Hank even offers practical advice on dry aging meat at home. Finally, Hank shares his favorite way to make turkey wings, how he likes to prepare waterfowl, tips for pairing spices with various wild game, and some quick and easy weeknight meal ideas for you to try for yourself. All that and more in this week's episode!

To reserve your spot for Hank's Wild Alaska and/or Wild Wisconsin dinners, visit www.sevenacredairyco.com/dinnerseries/
Be sure to go check out Hank's excellent cook books at honest-food.net and follow along with his adventures on Instagram @huntgathercook

Big thanks to our fantastic partners:

onX Hunt: www.onxmaps.com

XOP Gear: www.xopoutdoors.com

Huntworth: www.huntworthgear.com

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast, Pierce is joined by Damon Zito of Vortex Optics to cover everything you need to know about water trapping in Wisconsin! Damon shares the story of how he got into trapping through a co-worker at Vortex, and how the fascination of lesser-seen critters like muskrat, mink, beaver, and even river otters sparked his desire to get into water trapping. Be prepared to learn a TON in this episode about these strange semi-aquatic animals from what beaver, otter, and mink sign looks like, how widely these animals range, how to determine what critter you're seeing in a given area, how prevalent river otters really are in Wisconsin, what a safe and legal trap setup looks like, and last but not least, what may quite possibly be the greatest turkey hunting story ever told on The Wisconsin Sportsman. All that and more in this week's episode!

Big thanks to our fantastic partners:

onX Hunt: www.onxmaps.com

XOP Gear: www.xopoutdoors.com

Huntworth: www.huntworthgear.com

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast, Pierce is flying solo covering everything you need to know about fly fishing for Driftless trout this winter! Expect to learn what gear you need to stay safe and warm while hitting the creeks in frigid temps, what bugs the fish are eating this time of year and the flies you need to imitate them, where to find trout throughout a creek this time of year, and what you need to do get them to eat. All that and more in this week's episode!

If you're in the Chicagoland area, be sure to pop in to DuPage Fly Fishing Company in Naperville on Wednesday, January 15th for a Driftless fly tying class you won't want to miss!

Call (630) 857-3468 to reserve your spot

If you'd like to try trout fishing in the Driftless region this season, visit www.goodchanceflyfishing.com for info and rates to book your day on the water!

Big thanks to our fantastic partners:

onX Hunt: www.onxmaps.com

XOP Gear: www.xopoutdoors.com

Huntworth: www.huntworthgear.com

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce and Josh reflect on the past year, and discuss their experiences and lessons learned in hunting, fishing, and business. The guys discuss the impact of CWD and the state of the modern deer herd, insights from past podcast guests, reflections on their podcasting journeys and personal growth throughout the past year, highlights and low points of 2024, as well as goals, gear tweaks, and what's on the docket for 2025! All that and more in this week's episode!

Follow along with Josh and the Whitetail Partners team @whitetail_partners_georgia

Big thanks to our fantastic partners:

onX Hunt: www.onxmaps.com

XOP Gear: www.xopoutdoors.com

Huntworth: www.huntworthgear.com