The Buck Fever Podcast

In this episode, Jake and Noah discuss some of the things they have been up to in preparation for the fast approaching deer season! Food plots, mock scrapes, trail cameras, tree stands, you name it, it's all in the works! The guys take a look at a few target bucks for this upcoming season and swap stories on fixing broken down machines!

In this episode, the guys break down the art of planting food plots! First, Jake shares the steps he took this year to install a new food plot full of standing corn, then Eli joins in to shed some light on his food plot hunting strategy. Each step in the process is laid out and discussed with some tips, tricks, and advice along the way!

In this episode, the guys cover a wide variety of deer hunting topics and decide whether they are overrated or underrated. Early season hunts, the October lull, rub-lines, grunt-tubes, scent killer... overrated or underrated??? All these topics and more are discussed as well as some of the gimmicks you might find on the shelves of your local sporting goods store. Have you ever used a doe pee warme...

In this episode, Kolbe and Eli share some of the summer deer chores they do each year that lead to better odds at success in the fall! Driving home from a week long Canada fishing trip, the guys are already thinking about deer hunting and you should be too!! Doing the right work at the right time during the summer months can set you apart from your neighbors and help you bag your target buck! Tune...

In this episode, Jake and Noah welcome a new guest on the podcast - Ken Krueger, director of the Mercury National Walleye Tournament! This year marks the 45th annual tournament on Lake Winnebago in conjunction with Walleye Weekend! The guys preview the event, talk about the history, discuss all that goes into it, what Walleye Weekend means to the city of Fond du Lac, and share a couple good storie...

In this episode, the guys talk about an upcoming fishing trip to be taken by Kolbe and Eli. This brings up the topic of all the things to prepare for when taking a trip across the country or to another country altogether! Going on a big hunting or fishing adventure can be super rewarding but it can also bring with it plenty of anxiety. Kolbe shares some of the overlooked items he's bringing along...

In this episode, Noah and Kolbe are joined in the studio by Cabela's National Walleye Tour Pro Justin Schneider! Justin and Kolbe grew up in the same area and played baseball against each other in school. Now, Justin has been fishing in the NWT for 10 years and has solidified himself as a true professional, all while working a full time job. After a couple of strong outings, Justin currently leads...

In this episode, Noah and Kolbe have the pleasure of chatting with Mike Arrowood - Chairman of the Board for Walleyes For Tomorrow. Mike started the organization years ago with one goal in mind... to grow the walleye population in the Winnebago system. Today, his goal is unchanged, and Walleyes For Tomorrow has grown to include chapters from all over the state. Over the years, Mike has amassed a w...

In this episode, the guys have the opportunity to chat with the legendary Dave Constantine! Dave has spent the better part of his life hand carving some of the finest turkey box calls on the market, competing in decorative turkey call competitions, and carving other decorative pieces as well. Dave is a 14 time champion in the decorative turkey call carving competition at the annual Grand National...

In this episode, the guys are joined by the boys from Ahrens Boys Outdoors! Branden Ahrens started their YouTube channel years ago, posting sturgeon spearing content every February. As his kids, Ryker & Radyn, started getting older and started hunting, fishing, and spearing, Branden started filming all of their adventures and the channel started filling up with all kinds of outdoor content. Brande...

In this episode, the guys gear up for a true turkey showdown! Everybody has a turkey tag for the second period in Wisconsin which naturally leads to a friendly competition, bets being placed, and plenty of trash talk. Tactics are discussed, plans are made, and the stage is set for a big weekend. The guys also share their thoughts on the recent Aaron Rodgers trade.

In this episode, Jake and Noah venture out of the studio to boil a dead buck they recently found while shed hunting to prepare him for a Euro mount. Along the way, they experience the sights, sounds, and smells of the countryside in the form of planes, trains, and rotting flesh. While the boiling skull provides plenty of entertainment, the guys cover a variety of topics ranging from turkey hunting...

In this episode, the guys discuss the sometimes controversial topic of eating wild game. Most people agree the way you cook wild game meat makes a huge difference in the quality of the meal but what about all the things you can do to ensure a great meal before the cooking even begins? Health benefits, picky eaters, and mouth watering recipes are all topics of discussion. The guys also reveal a new...

In this episode, the guys chat with Matt Dorow, who boated 40.75 lbs along with his partner Tim Wollack to win the 2023 AIM Weekend Walleye Series Fox River Tournament! Matt has spent the better part of his life chasing walleyes across the Winnebago and Bay of Green Bay systems and has found plenty of success, winning multiple tournaments! The guys discuss the ups and downs of the recent AIM Tourn...

In this episode, the Buck Fever crew discuss a lifetime worth of turkey hunting debacles. Everything that could go wrong, has gone wrong! Oddly enough, most of these stories involve an excessive amount of "refreshments" and at least one "call from nature." Hotel hot tubs, near death experiences, and rainbow turkeys are all topics of conversation. If you love a good hunting story, this episode is w...

In this episode, Jake and Noah are joined by Brian and Parker Wendt from Wendt Outdoors!! The guys chat about a recent fishing trip involving treacherous weather conditions, the ancient technology of trail cameras, the ups and downs of filming while hunting, and the sightings of various albino critters. Brain and Parker also tell tales of deer, turkey, bear, elk, bobcat, and moose hunts! This is a...

In this episode, the guys focus on why springtime is the best time of year to scout for whitetails. They go over a variety of reasons while sharing stories of sleeping in deer beds, overflowing waders, strangely thirsty deer, and smuggling "questionably legal" bug spray. Tune in to find out exactly why and how to scout for deer in the spring and how it could lead to a higher chance of success this...

In this episode, Jake and Noah are joined virtually by Buck Fever Outdoors team member Eli Jackson! You may remember Eli from multiple videos this past fall where he was either shooting big bucks or filming for Kolbe who was shooting big bucks!! The guys dive into all the details of each successful hunt, discuss the difficulties of self-filming, rehash bad memories of an out of state trip that cam...

In this episode, Noah is joined by former guest Mike McDowell to give a final farewell to the 2023 sturgeon spearing season! After a while, Jake makes his way into the studio and the guys share their stories from opening weekend! Jake kicked off opening morning by spearing a really solid fish and Noah followed suit just over an hour later by spearing a sturgeon of his own! The next day, Mike spear...

In this episode, Jake and Noah are joined in the studio by Joel Warner! The guys discuss the old days of sturgeon spearing, kids spearing their first fish, various instances of "shack abuse," and much more! They also attempt to set the record straight on some previous stories which may or may not have been embellished by a former guest! Tune in to hear some great stories of successes, failures, mi...

In this episode, Jake and Noah are once again joined by Pat Kolbe, only this time Kolbe is here to lead the discussion! The guys cover a wide range of hot topics including favorite cuts of venison, which animal is the most fun to hunt, psychopaths who dissect Nutty Bars, and so much more!! They also discover some interesting facts about each other that leave them thinking they don't even know each...

In this episode, Noah and Jake are joined in the studio by Mike McDowell! The guys spend the episode covering everything there is to talk about when it comes to sturgeon spearing! Mike has many years of experience chasing sturgeon on Lake Winnebago and offers some insights as to the great traditions that come with the sport and the ways things have changed over the years. They share lots of good s...

In this episode, Noah and Jake discuss ways to overcome the winter blues. For some people, sturgeon spearing is the main event but small game hunting, ice fishing, and shed hunting can be great ways to pass the cold, boring winter months. In other news, we've found ticks in some strange places.

In this episode, Pat Kolbe joins Noah and Jake as the first guest in the new studio! Kolbe has had a growing role at Buck Fever Outdoors over the past few years writing numerous articles and being involved in filming a number of videos for the YouTube channel. Since landing his first permission spot with his buddy Eli back in college, Kolbe has gained a wealth of experience hunting in the bluff co...

In this week's episode, Noah and Jake dive into the world of tree stands. Where should you put them? Which ones should you hunt and when? Which stand gives you the best chance to shoot your target buck? Tips, advice, and some good stories on falling out of tree stands and being harassed by rutting bucks.