The No Eye Deer Podcast

Everyone dreams about chasing elk out west… until reality hits. You're miles from the truck, your legs are burning, your pack feels heavier every step, the weather changes, and you realize elk hunting is nothing like sitting in a Wisconsin deer stand. In this episode of the No Eye Deer Podcast , the Sturgis Brothers sit down with longtime western hunter Marty to talk about the mistakes rookie elk...

Two Wisconsin whitetail hunters just drew elk tags for Montana...and quickly realized we have absolutely NO IDEA what we’re getting ourselves into. In Episode 1 of our No Eye Deer Elk Hunt Series, we sit down with experienced elk hunter Scott Kien to talk: ✔️ Elk Hunting 101 ✔️ Rookie mistakes to avoid ✔️ Best elk boots and packs ✔️ How to train for mountain hunting ✔️ Bear spray, grizzlies, wall...

A legendary buck with a 27-inch drop tine. A hunter who only goes out occasionally. And a story that blew up the whole neighborhood. In this episode, Anson joins the No Eye Deer Podcast to share how he ended up tagging one of the most talked-about bucks in his area — and he tells it with absolute comedic gold. We break down: • The lore behind this giant • The hunt and the shot • The reactions (the...

What happens when sports season collides with hunting season? In this episode, the Sturgis brothers continue their honest and hilarious conversation about raising kids in a world where youth sports, outdoor traditions, and family values all compete for time. From football playoffs to the Wisconsin youth hunt, we tackle what happens when families have to choose — and how parents can find a healthy...

Should kids focus on sports or the outdoors? In this episode, the Sturgis brothers dive into one of the biggest parenting debates today — balancing youth sports schedules with family hunting and fishing traditions. From Little League and volleyball to deer camp and the Wisconsin youth hunt, we talk about what sports teach our kids, how the outdoors shapes them differently, and why it’s getting har...

Welcome back to the No Eye Deer Podcast with the Sturgis brothers — two northern Wisconsin outdoorsmen talking hunting, fishing, and all things outdoors. In this relaunch episode, we dive into: 🎥 Trail camera bans across states like Montana & Arizona — fair chase or unfair tech? 🎯 The ongoing crossbow debate in Wisconsin’s archery season 🦌 Youth hunt prep at deer camp — splitting wood, sett...

Join us for an insightful conversation with Patrick Durkin, an award-winning outdoor writer. He is an Outdoor writer/editor and regular contributor to Meat Eater, weekly columnist for 8 Wisconsin newspapers, regular contributor to American Hunter magazine, and former editor of Deer & Deer Hunting magazine. We talk about the world of deer hunting in Wisconsin, addressing the challenges posed by...

Aaron and Adam talks with Dan Kasper from the Mancave Podcast and sports radio 105.1 . Topics discussed: Wrap up of the 2023 gun deer season, early ice fishing, Christmas gifts for the wives, cougar killed by Wisconsin bow hunter, poacher gets an unusual sentence, Green Bay Packers, Aaron knows shit about football, couch coaching, Wisconsin Badgers, Milwaukee Bucks, Milwaukee Brewers, Wisconsin hu...

Join us on an exhilarating journey through the great outdoors as we delve into the heart of adventure, with tales of summer van life trips, the thrill of bow hunting, the excitement of gun deer season, and the art of crafting the perfect menu for deer camp. We're also delving into the intricate strategies of hunting the rut, the most exciting time of year for hunters. In this episode, we have a sp...

Welcome to the latest episode of the No Eye Deer podcast, where we catch you up on all the thrilling adventures we've been up to and share some exciting plans for our channel. You won't believe the unbelievable stories we've gathered! First up, we dive into a jaw-dropping incident where a mother and son duo managed to poach not just one, but two adorable cub bears. The tale is as shocking as it is...

The No Eye Deer boys sit down and talk to author and avid outdoorsman Joe Lilek and the king of B.S., Nic Kellen . Topics discussed: Hunt of a lifetime t-shirts, Michigan poacher caught with 9 bucks,The day 85 duck hunters died, children books geared for the outdoors, Being raised with no running water, You don't have to pee outdoors, Skinning squirrels, hunting for meat, living off the land, Trou...

The No Eye Deer boys sit down with a friend and long time hunting enthusiast, Luke Barth and talk all things rifles. Topics discussed: Andrew Clyde's Return Bill, Methed ed up poacher shoots friends, trail cams, Elk River and UWEC, MN hunting and being raised to value family and hunting, first gun/rifle used, Alaska, Don't ask dumb questions, The evolution of the rifle industry, Most sought after...

The No Eye Deer boys sit down with iconic Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden, Jeremy Perry to talk about hunting, angling, tapping and all things outdoors. But they also launch a really cool initiative to raise awareness and support for a hunting program that they believe in. Topics discussed: Wisconsin outdoors, Rusk County, Life in the Northwoods, State of Hunting, Wisconsin Youth Hunting Numbers...

The No Eye Deer boys sit down with Chippewa Valley BBQ legend, Jimmy Maier, to sort out your options for grills and smokers for this summer. So if you’re in the market for a new grill/smoker this spring, be sure to check out the episode first before you buy!. Topics discussed: Jimmy the BBQ legend, Maple syrup finale, Biden's 30x30 legislation ; Dumbest Poachers of 2021 ; Buying a grill or smoker?...

The No Eye Deer boys sit down and talk with Mike Hoepner, founder of the Eau Claire Goose Posse to talk turkey hunting and the best shotguns for taking down that tom. Topics discussed: Goose hunting and just missing the X; what the hell is going on with this years maple syrup season; Aaron’s insight into what makes sap run; Goose sticks are freaking tasty; son started trap shoopting; fisherman is...

Aaron and Adam make it happen and at the one year mark of the No Eye Deer channel they launch the podcast. Topics discussed: YouTube and the No Eye Deer channel; what's behind the podcast; rancher busted selling venison jerky as beef ; don't piss off your girlfriends; historic gun law potentially going into law ; coyote hunting; crow hunting; ice fishing; maple syrup season right around the corner...