Tailgate Talk

Ridder, Wags and Tasker share what they've been doing to prepare for the Wisconsin bow season opener. How the team at BuckRub Outfitters help us get set and keeps us sharp all year. Plus Ridder shares a new ruling that won't let hunters bring certain game out of Canada. And Is it illegal to shoot your bow in the city? [connect: @onthetailgate @thereelridder @wiscobowhunting | email: shaunridder@ih...

Ridder and Tasker, fresh from Canada recap a few stories that didn't make the show from Ballard's Black Island. Then we discuss freezer management season and some of Tasker's favorite ways to use venison before the new season. Ridder recaps the drama of the Bassmaster Elite Series in 2022 that wrapped up in LaCrosse, Wisconsin and then gives a quick breakdown of the 2023 Elite Series schedule. [ c...

Ridder and Tasker are joined by Gary Moeller General Manger of Ballards Black Island in Ontario Canada. We share some of our experience staying and fishing at Ballards Black Island as both a return guest and a first time guest. Is it's really as easy as show up and catch fish? Plus we talk about some of the challenges that the resort and travel industry has faced the last 3 years. From a pandemic,...

Ridder, Wags and Tasker discuss the latest from around the Midwest including how two young Wisconsin angers are putting the Midwest on the fishing map, plus the secret weapon that Wisconsin and Minnesota have that lets us grow well rounded anglers ready to be pro. Wags talks about what he got at his latest stop at Buck Rub Outfitter, Tasker gets more excited for bow season and we talk about why it...

Ridder and Tasker are joined by Nick Van Gompel, winner of the 2022 Salmon-a-rama in southeastern Wisconsin. What's most impressive about Nick's win is that he did it from a KAYAK!?! We discuss what it takes to fish salmon from a kayak. Safety on the water and what basic things you need to be able to catch salmon on big water. Finally we wrap up talking about pairing beer with fish and what's ahea...

Ridder, Wags and Tasker air some grievances before beginning this week's show where Ridder shares a crazy story about a lady attacking bear hunters, a 60" Musky caught and why does a company wants to start making fishing baits out of sand? Tasker then breaks down the difference in tick and mosquito repellent products and how each one helps or hurts hunters. Ridder also breaks down one of his most...

Ridder, Wags and Tasker tackle some of the newest trends in the outdoors this week. Plus Tasker asks you expandable broad-heads or fixed blade? Ridder had an eye opening moment that we all can learn from while helping teach others about things in the outdoors. And what made Ridder stand up on his kayak and begin screaming across a lake at another boat? We need you to weigh in! [connect: @onthetail...

Ridder ans Tasker tackle a list of topics including some more icast stuff and ask the question "Should iCast be a public event?" Plus we find out that Tasker knows a Bassmaster Elite Series pro, why target shooting you bow hurts you as a hunter. Plus we revisit some of the funny conversations we have among family and friends and why Tasker is ALWAYS on brand! [connect: @onthetailgate @thereelridde...

Ridder, Wags and Tasker debate the all time best summer food. From watermelon to s'mores there are many debated best foods. Plus the gang discusses the latest change in professional bass fishing qualification, a new Mountain Dew flavor and what is the Full Buck Moon? Plus what is it's relevance to lovers of the outdoors? [connect: @onthetailgate @thereelridder @wiscobowhunting | email: shaunridder...

Ridder and Tasker share how the 4th of July weekend went including some boat problems for both. Ridder shares a 5 star review of a customer service situation he had. Plus we chat about the controversy about repealing Pittman Roberson funding, why you shouldn't take meth if you're going coyote hunting and Tasker has a strange story that happened on a safari hunt in Africa. Finally Ridder previews s...

Ridder and Tasker are chatting about some of the keys to catching monster smallmouth bass in Door County, WI plus Ridder shares his experience fishing his first kayak bass tournament out of Sturgeon Baym WI. Plus we look at a controversy over elk in Nebraska, the re-branding of asian carp and a tip to help you save money this summer while running your outboard motors. [connect: @onthetailgate @the...

SPECIAL EDITION: Ridder, Wags and Tasker discuss a list of things that you can nad should be doing now to help you succeed in bagging a whitetail this fall. Food plots, ground prep, gear, timelines and moon phases all are covered in this show recorded LIVE at BuckRub Outfitters in Peawaukee, WI. [Connect: @onthetailgate @thereelridder @wiscobowhunting @buckrubarchery | email: shaunridder@iheartmed...

Ridder and Tasker share memories of time outdoors with "Dad". And we are joined by a pretty famous dad and country music superstar, who also has a very famous dad that he owes alot to; Thomas Rhett joins us. Plus we share some great gift ideas for the outdoors dad in your life. [connect: @onthetailgate @thereelridder @wiscobowhunting @thomasrhett | email: shaunridder@iheartmedia.com] See omnystudi...

Ridder and Tasker are talking this week about the lure that changed the fishing game and why they are so expensive. Plus they talk about poachers in northern Wisconsin, an animal scaring people in the area, and Ridder says you won't believe what catfish will eat! [connect: @onthetailgate @thereelridder @wiscobowhunting | email: shaunridder@iheartmedia.com] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

Ridder and Tasker discuss some adventures on the water over the holiday weekend including a PSA of what NOT to do if your boat isn't working. Tasker also has an interesting theory about the whitetail season ahead based on something he's been noticing on the highway. Plus Ridder and Tasker talk about some fishing basics and why this show is meant to help and make outdoors approachable and not intim...

Ridder, Wags and Tasker share some great deals outdoors enthusiasts can take advantage of over the Memorial Day Weekend, including one from Mountain Dew that Ridder is involved with. Plus we revisit something the Wisconsin DNR started this spring with trail cameras, how's wags coaching career going? And Ridder and Tasker talk about the record breaking BASS event at Lake Fork and what we all could...

Ridder, Wags and Tasker share the hilarity of their most recent outdoor outings including a crappie day on the water, a 20 minute hunt and would people actually come to a live recording of the show at a baseball game? Plus an over 5lb sunfish was just caught and the group asks why is spearfishing not allowed on inland lakes. Finally we find out how Tasker was "turtled". See omnystudio.com/listener...

Ridder and Tasker are talking about the affect of fishing bedded bass. Plus they are talking about a new program the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is implementing to get trail cam owners involved, how fast is the elk population growing in Wisconsin, why are wild fires a concern even with a wet spring and a tribute to the father of modern bass fishing, the late Ray Scott. [connect: @ont...

Ridder and Tasker are in studio discussing the fishing opener in Wisconsin and the midwest along with some updates on the Wyoming corner crossing case, why did a restaurant have over 350 shark fins in the freezer? And there is a cool NEW feature on the show that will allow you to connect with us while listening on the iHeartRadio app. Ridder also shares his newest fishing storage project along wit...

Ridder and Tasker are joined by Clam Pro Jon Reznack and Snapback Outdoors Vince Markwiese to talk muskellunge fishing. Does it really take 10,000 casts to catch a musky? Plus we explore what links bow hunters and Musky anglers. And one of Wisconsin's hidden gem Musky lakes is revealed. [connect: @onthetailgate @wiscobowhunting @jon_reznack @snapback_outdoors | email: shaunridder@iheartmedia.com]...

Ridder and Tasker are joined this week by the man behind the popular social media account Okayest Hunter. Perhaps you've seen their content on Instagram or TikTok recently. Eric Clark joins the boys to talk about the mission behind Okayest Hunter and what role social media plays in the outdoors world. [connect: @okayest_hunter @onthetailgate @thereelridder @et5504 | email: shaunridder@iheartmedia....

Ridder, Wags and Tasker talk about the Spring survey the Wisconsin DNR put out. Plus Ridder shares the crazy place he bumped into Wags recently and what Wags was doing. With new seasons come regulations changes and some of them regarding walleyes have people upset. And what does bourbon and fishing baits have in common? [connect: @onthetailgate @thereelridder @et5504 | email: shaunridder@iheartmed...

Ridder and Wags are joined by an ex outfitter from Wyoming to give another perspective to the 90/10 ruling that we discussed on an earlier show "The Death of the DIY Western Hunt". They then discuss things they do to start spring and breakdown some new opportunities to enjoy the outdoors north of the border in 2022. [connect: @onthetailgate @thereelridder @et5504 | email: shaunridder@iheartmedia.c...

Ridder, Wags and Tasker chat about the recent trend in professional bass fishing tournaments involving weather cancellations. Plus Wags shares a new project he's involved with as he gets ready for the upcoming spring and turkey seasons. [connect: @onthetailgate @thereelridder @et5504 | email: shaunridder@iheartmedia.com] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ridder, Wags and Tasker talk about the impact and possible outcomes from the new Wyoming bill SB 103 also known as the 90/10 rule and how it could affect hunters everywhere. Plus we chat a bit about the evolution of the outdoor enthusiast and some of what spring has to offer in the outdoors. [connect: @onthetailgate @onairridder @et5504 | email: shaunridder@iheartmedia.com] See omnystudio.com/list...