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Wisconsin SportsmanThe Year of 500 Fish w/ Nathan WoelfelIn this episode of the Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast, Josh talks with Nathan Woelfel about his new book, The Year of 500 Fish. Nathan Woelfel is a serious Wisconsin Sportsman. He does a little bit of everything, from fishing to upland and waterfowl hunting to deer hunting. If you can do it outside in Wisconsin, Nathan is all about it. But somewhere along the way, Nathan's relationship with fishing changed. His new book, The Year of 500 Fish: How I Rekindled my Love for Fishing is collection of short stories about his fishing excursions during the pandemic, what made many f...
2023-07-1857 min
Nathan Woelfel Outdoors PodcastEp 40: Climate Change in WisconsinClimate change is negatively impacting Wisconsin, especially in winter. Natalie Chin of the Wisconsin Sea Grant is here to chat about what that means for outdoor recreation in our state.
You can view some of the resources Natalie references in this episode by using the links below.
WICCI
The All We Can Save Project
A Matter of Degrees Podcast
100 Things You Can Do to Help in the Climate Crisis
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2023-02-201h 03Nathan Woelfel Outdoors PodcastEp 39: A Look Ahead at 2023A new year is here! In this episode, I provide some life updates and discuss my outdoors goals for 2023 and also explore some of yours as well.
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2023-01-1930 minNathan Woelfel Outdoors PodcastEp 38: Reflecting on 2022 Outdoor GoalsAs 2022 comes to a close, I revisit the outdoors-related goals I set for myself in the beginning of the year and reflect upon my hunting and fishing adventures, as well as the growth of the website.
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2022-12-3036 minNathan Woelfel Outdoors PodcastEp 37: A Deep Dive on Deer HuntingJosh Raley has hunted deer all over the United States and is the host of the Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast.
He joins me to discuss all things deer hunting as the gun deer season approaches here in Wisconsin.
Be sure to check out the Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast wherever you get your podcasts and follow Josh on Instagram at @howtohuntdeer and @thewisconsinsportsman.
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2022-11-1857 minNathan Woelfel Outdoors PodcastEp 36: Celebrating 1,000 fish in 2022It's just you and me for this show!
Get the background and the story of my 1,000 fish of 2022 and some information that will inspire you to spend more time on the water.
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2022-10-1742 minNathan Woelfel Outdoors PodcastEp 35: Wild Game Cooking Tips w/Stacy Lyn HarrisI'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.
Find all of Stacy's content at stacylynharris.com.
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2022-10-0150 minNathan Woelfel Outdoors PodcastEp 34: Avian Influenza and Duck Season ProjectionsJoel Brice, chief conservation officer at Delta Waterfowl, joins the show to discuss the upcoming Wisconsin duck hunting season.
We chat about duck numbers, avian influenza, and Delta's latest initiatives.
Keep up to date with Delta Waterfowl by checking out deltawaterfowl.org.
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2022-09-2359 minNathan Woelfel Outdoors PodcastEp 33: The Wisconsin Waterfowl AssociationI'm joined by Bruce Ross and Todd Schaller of the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association to help get ready for hunting season.
We discuss everything from the WWA's mission, their upcoming Waterfowl Hunters Expo, R3, waterfowl survey results, and the prospects of a future sandhill crane hunt in Wisconsin.
For more information on the WWA, visit wisducks.org.
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2022-08-101h 25Nathan Woelfel Outdoors PodcastEp 32: Boating Safety TipsLieutenant Darren Kuhn of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources joins the show to give you some tips for staying safe on the water, whether you are hunting, fishing, or boating.
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2022-07-281h 14Nathan Woelfel Outdoors PodcastEp 31: 28,000 Smallies (And Counting)I am joined by Bill Schultz, a Wisconsin angler who has caught and released over 28,000 smallmouth bass since catching his first in 1994, with all but about 600 coming since 1998. Bill discusses his journey, shares some of his favorite baits, and offers his thoughts on a host of topics related to smallmouth bass fishing.
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2022-07-201h 10
Nathan Woelfel Outdoors PodcastEp 30: Springtime DebriefIt's been a busy spring and I've learned a lot! I want to pass my knowledge on to you. Tune-in for a debrief on this past spring and get some tips on how to catch more fish.
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2022-06-0740 minNathan Woelfel Outdoors PodcastEp 29: Outdoor WisdomFrom his time as a freelance writer to his adventures as a birder and his long run as a professional angler, Daryl Christensen has seen and done many things in the Wisconsin outdoors.
Join us for a wide-ranging conversation about fishing, hunting, birding, and more.
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2022-05-191h 40Nathan Woelfel Outdoors PodcastEp 28: Turkey TalkIn 1976, roughly 30 turkeys were re-introduced to Wisconsin. Today, nearly 250,000 tags are given to turkey hunters each spring.
Taylor Finger, game bird ecologist for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, walks us through the efforts that went into producing a healthy turkey population in our state. We also discuss turkey biology and how you can use science to help bag your gobbler.
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2022-04-2843 minNathan Woelfel Outdoors PodcastEp 27: Wisco BASSIt's time to talk bass fishing!
I am joined by Kyle Carpenter, co-owner of Wisco Bass.
Kyle discusses the origin and mission of Wisco Bass in addition to offering some tips and his thoughts on conservation.
For more information on Wisco Bass, visit wiscobass.com.
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2022-04-061h 08Nathan Woelfel Outdoors PodcastEp 26: H2H Fishing Season PreviewI am joined by tournament director Kyle Carpenter and lead commentator Matt Tratz of Head2Head fishing to discuss the upcoming season.
Get the scoop on all of the format changes for 2022 and hear some exclusive news on the season's final event.
For more information on H2H Fishing, visit h2hfishing.com.
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2022-03-171h 15Nathan Woelfel Outdoors PodcastEp 25: The Guided Life w/Matt TratzI'm joined by Matt Tratz who hosts The Guided Life, a fishing and hunting show dedicated to presenting life in the outdoors in an educational and entertaining way.
Matt and I discuss how to get the most out of your guided hunting and fishing trips and the pitfalls of filming outdoor adventures.
To learn more about The Guided Life, visit tgltv.com.
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2022-03-091h 10Nathan Woelfel Outdoors PodcastEp 24: CWD Management w/Patrick DurkinWisconsin outdoors writer Patrick Durkin joins the show to discuss the current state of Chronic Wasting Disease in Wisconsin.
We talk about where we've been, how we got here, and what we do next.
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2022-02-161h 41
The ChatterEpisode 28Segment 1:
The Society of St. Thomas Becket at societyofbecket@gmail.com
Enrollment increased at Xavier High School
Masses with Ad Orientum under attack
Segment 2:
Catholic Headlines
Sacrilege in France: Passing the rugby ball during Mass
Cardinal Marx from Germany on homosexuality
'Reimagining the Church'
Collections for Peter's Pence falling
Segment 3:
Pope Benedict XVI "You were made for greatness"
Traditional Latin Mass petition from parishioners in Virgina
Fr. Greg Bramlage Healing Mission at Church of Nativity
Archdiocese synod survey
Trivia
Guests:
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2022-01-2800 minNathan Woelfel Outdoors PodcastEp 23: HookedUpWICaleb Wistad of HookedUpWI joins the show to discuss building his presence on social media, offer ice fishing tips, and to share his philosophy on keeping panfish.
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2022-01-2650 minNathan Woelfel Outdoors PodcastEp 22: Outdoor Goals for the New YearNathan shares his 2022 outdoor goals and then responds to the goals submitted by listeners.
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2022-01-1529 minNathan Woelfel Outdoors PodcastEp 21: A Festivus Celebration and Lessons From MomOn this Festivus, Nathan is joined by his mom who is here to air her grievances.
She also shares how she views the outdoors from her unique perspective.
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2021-12-231h 02Nathan Woelfel Outdoors PodcastEp 20: Winter Whitefish w/Dale StroscheinDale Stroschein is a legendary guide, Freshwater Hall of Fame angler, world record holder, and business owner.
He joins the show this week for an in-depth chat about fishing.
Our wide-ranging conversation included highlights of Dale's Hall of Fame career, the origins of his guide service, the early days of the whitefish craze, and tips to help you put more whitefish on the ice this winter.
We also discuss ice safety, why you don't always need fancy technology, and how to be a good client.
Be sure to follow Dale and...
2021-12-111h 37Nathan Woelfel Outdoors PodcastEp 19: The Champ is Here!Nathan is joined by Josh Wiesner, who was the winner of the Head2Head Fishing Pro Walleye Series Championship Tournament on Chautauqua Lake.
Josh shares a few thoughts on his victory before diving into some walleye fishing tips, the PWS, and how he prepares for fishing new bodies of water. Come along as Josh tells you what he believes it takes to improve as an angler.
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2021-12-0154 minNathan Woelfel Outdoors PodcastEp 18: The Super Bowl of Hunting SeasonsNathan is joined by Tim Werner, conservation officer for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, to break down the upcoming gun deer season.
Tim and Nathan discuss hunting safety, CWD, baiting regulations, and much more.
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2021-11-1847 minNathan Woelfel Outdoors PodcastEp 17: Conservation and Outdoor EducationIn this episode, Nathan is joined by Samantha Lammers who is the park director at Maywood Environmental Park in Sheboygan, Wisconsin.
The two discuss the importance of conservation and outdoor education before diving into the beauty of Maywood and all of the opportunities it has to offer.
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2021-10-291h 06Nathan Woelfel Outdoors PodcastEp 16: More Outdoor Rules to Live ByIn this episode, Nathan gives updates on his latest outdoor adventures and adds to his list of outdoor rules you should live by.
2021-10-1436 minNathan Woelfel Outdoors PodcastEp 15: Fall Flight Forecast and R3Joel Brice, Chief Conservation Officer of Delta Waterfowl, is back to discuss the flight forecast for the upcoming duck season. He also chats about Delta's HunteR3 initiative as we highlight the importance of hunter recruitment, retention, and reactivation.
For more information on Delta Waterfowl, visit www.deltawaterfowl.org.
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2021-09-301h 03Nathan Woelfel Outdoors PodcastEp 14: Birding and the Importance of Citizen ScienceNick 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.
For more information on eBird, click here: https://ebird.org/home
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2021-09-0957 minNathan Woelfel Outdoors PodcastEp 13: A Game Warden's PerspectiveKaitlin Kernosky, a Game Warden with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, joins the show to give us a glimpse of the outdoors from her perspective.
We discuss her outdoor background, the highs and lows of her job, the underrated outdoor experiences in her area, and more.
To find a WDNR Warden in your area, click here: https://dnr.wi.gov/staffdir/_newsearch/contactsearchext.aspx
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2021-08-251h 17Nathan Woelfel Outdoors PodcastEp 12: Inside the Mind of a Professional AnglerProfessional angler Josh Blosser competes in Head2Head Fishing’s Professional Walleye Series and was the winner of PWS Event 3 on Mille Lacs Lake. He joins the show to give us an inside look at the life of a pro tournament angler.
This candid conversation highlights what it takes to fish professionally, gives a glimpse of Josh’s fishing mindset, and provides you with tips that will help you catch more fish.
2021-08-051h 30Nathan Woelfel Outdoors PodcastEp 11: Cooking Your Wild Game w/Scott LeysathScott Leysath is the host of The Sporting Chef, The Fishmonger, and Dead Meat on Sportsman Channel and Outdoor Channel. He is one of the foremost authorities on wild game cooking and he's here discuss ways you can make the most out of the wild game you harvest.
To keep up with Scott's latest adventures or to check out his recipes, visit sportingchef.com.
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2021-07-211h 00Nathan Woelfel Outdoors PodcastEp 10: Our Place in the WorldNathan mulls over the future of the natural landscape of America following his trip to Muir Woods in California.
2021-07-0650 minNathan Woelfel Outdoors PodcastEp 9: The Father/Son Bond and Getting Kids Into the OutdoorsNathan is joined by his dad who offers up tips on how you can help get children into the outdoors. Then, Nathan and his dad swap stories and lessons learned from their time together hunting and fishing over the years.
2021-06-181h 07Nathan Woelfel Outdoors PodcastEp 8: Waterfowl Recruitment and Hunting PhilosophyNathan is joined by Joel Brice, Chief Conservation Officer for Delta Waterfowl. Listen in as the pair talks about Delta's role in conservation, the importance of waterfowl recruitment, and offers some of their perspectives on the future of hunting.
Learn more about Delta Waterfowl at deltawaterfowl.org. Listen to Delta's Voice of the Duck Hunter Podcast here: https://deltawaterfowl.org/delta-waterfowl-podcast/.
2021-06-101h 07Nathan Woelfel Outdoors PodcastEp 7: Head2Head FishingNathan is joined by lead commentator Matt Tratz and tournament director Andy Cleveland of Head2Head fishing for a high-energy conversation discussing the origins of H2H, what it takes to run and broadcast professional fishing tournaments, conservation, and more. Then, Matt and Andy preview this week's Professional Walleye Series event on Lake Wisconsin.
Follow Head2Head Fishing on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube or visit h2hfishing.com for more information and to watch any H2H event.
While you're on your phone be sure to follow @theguidedlifet.v on Instagram.
2021-05-161h 34Nathan Woelfel Outdoors PodcastEp 6: Crazy4Chrome - Steelhead RevisitedNathan updates you on everything he has learned about fishing lake-run trout since Episode 2. Then, he talks steelhead with Bailey Adamavich of Crazy4Chrome Guide Service.
To book a trip with Bailey:
Visit: crazy4chrome.net
Call: 920-946-8915
Email: adamavichbailey@gmail.com
2021-05-1248 minNathan Woelfel Outdoors PodcastEp 5: The Skinny on SuckersIt's our first guest episode! Dr. Titus Seilheimer of the Wisconsin Sea Grant stops by to talk in-depth about white suckers.
2021-04-2354 minNathan Woelfel Outdoors PodcastEp 4: Proper Fish Handling and the (Sometimes) Unspoken BondIn this episode, Nathan gives some tips for handling fish properly to ensure safer releases. Then, he talks through the bond all anglers share, whether they realize it or not.
2021-04-0848 minNathan Woelfel Outdoors PodcastEp 3: Defining a “True” Outdoors PersonIn this episode, Nathan gives an update on his latest steelhead fishing exploits. Then he gives his two cents on what it means to be a "true" outdoors person.
2021-03-3125 minNathan Woelfel Outdoors PodcastEp 2: Spring Trout and Thoughts on Sight FishingIn this episode, Nathan shares his experiences fishing his first-ever spring trout run. Then, he delves into the perks and drawbacks of sight fishing.
2021-03-2829 minNathan Woelfel Outdoors PodcastEp 1: Outdoor Rules to Live ByIt's the very first episode of the Nathan Woelfel Outdoors podcast! Nathan gives you some background on himself and then shares some outdoor rules he lives by.
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2021-03-2732 min