Wisconsin Sportsman

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined by Jim Crowley to dive into tips, tricks, and strategies to catch more bass this summer! Jim has been a professional angler for over thirty years, and is the host of Jim Crowley Outdoors, Wired to Fish TV, and Slick Fish Radio. In the episode, the guys discuss Jim's early days as a tournament angler and how it led to him hosting his show...

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined by Tim Brown, AKA The Bearded Uplander to dive into the world of upland hunting and conservation! Time is an Iowa-native and diehard upland bird hunter who spends his falls traveling the country with his dogs in pursuit of birds. In this episode, the guys dive into the rise and fall of the CRP program and how that is impacting modern soi...

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined by Jake Arvold to dive into the importance of fatherhood, controlled risks, and setting good examples for the next generation. Jake is a Wisconsin-native host of the Experience More Podcast, and creator of the 1st Phorm Outdoors division of 1st Phorm. In this episode, Jake shares his story of growing up on a farm in Northern Wisconsin wi...

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce recaps a fishing trip to the Northwoods and dives into what you should be doing right now to get ahead of the curve for this deer season! Few things make you groan more than talking about "Summer Deer Chores", but there are a few things that if done now, make life a whole lot easier when September rolls around. Pierce dives into the importance of...

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined by Paul Annear to troubleshoot some common mistakes deer hunters make! Paul is a Wisconsin-native, outdoor writer, and the Director of Strategic Partnerships for Yellowstone. AI Trail Cameras. In this episode, the guys recap a trying turkey season, the evolution of hunting culture with technology, why you need to pay more attention to ha...

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined by Tony Peterson to dive into the world of Mississippi River smallmouth fishing! Tony is an outdoor writer, public land hunter, and Minnesota-native who grew up hunting and fishing around the Mississippi River, since then he's competed in countless bass tournaments both on the river and around the Midwest. In this episode, the guys dive...

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce sits down with Chris Firkus of Sandhill Fly Fishing to dive learn all about fly fishing for big trout in the Central Sands region of Wisconsin!  Chris grew up fishing the sand streams of central Wisconsin and has spent the better part of his life learning and exploring these secluded waters in search of big trout! The guys dive into Chris's early...

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce sits down with Justin Snyder to recap a successful turkey season and unpack the journey of a new hunter! Justin is a Wisconsin native Cheesemaker at Carr Valley Cheese, and an avid turkey hunter. The guys discuss Justin's journey as a newer hunter, and how he got into hunting back in 2020. Justin shares some stories and highlights from this turkey...

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce dives back into the world of Driftless Trout to share his thoughts on essential skills to help you all catch more trout this season! Pierce kicks things off with the story of a close call on a stubborn public land turkey, before diving into some essential skills for targeting small stream trout in Wisconsin's Driftless region. He explains the impo...

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce flies solo to share the story of how he punched his turkey tag and the need for action in light of Wisconsin's DNR budget cuts. In a recent article from Outdoor Life, it was announced that the state of Wisconsin will be reducing stocking efforts and wildlife surveys in 2027 due to budgetary issues. Pierce dives into why leaning into Conservation O...

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined by Jason Lupardus to dive into the world of turkey conservation! Jason is a wildlife biologist, a diehard turkey hunter, and the CEO of Turkeys for Tomorrow. In this conversation, Jason shares his background in wildlife biology, the leading cause of death among wildlife biologists, turkey population dynamics and its relation to good habi...

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined by Josh Ermer, owner of Gobbler Ridge Calls, to dive into the ins and outs of custom turkey calls! Josh is a Wisconsin-native, woodworker, and turkey call builder in Eastern Wisconsin. In this conversation, the guys discuss how different wood types and grain patterns influence the sound of a turkey call, how to find a mouth call that wil...

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined by DJ Riley to dive into his mobile hunting strategy for out-of-state whitetail success! DJ is a Michigan-native, host of The Method Podcast, and one heck of a mobile hunter. The guys discuss DJ's journey into mobile hunting, the importance of micro movements as opposed to huge movements, what he looks for when E-scouting an out of state...

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined by Matt Streim of Weathered Oaks Game Calls to cover all things turkey strategy in wide open ag country! Matt is the Host of the Okayest Fisher Podcast, and owner of Weathered Oaks Game Calls. In this episode, the guys discuss the technology and materials behind Matt's double-sided pot calls, how Matt sees turkeys using what limited elev...

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined by Drew Schliem to talk about how you and your young ones can set yourselves up for success on opening day! Drew is the host of The Predator Podcast, but when he's not chasing coyotes he's a diehard turkey hunter. Drew dives into the importance of scouting prior to the youth hunt to locate the flock of birds you plan to hunt, how to get...

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined by Nick Otto, to dive into how we can all make the most of the various wild game we have the opportunity to harvest in the spring! Nick is a Michigan-native and host of The Huntavore Podcast here on the Sportsmen's Empire Network. The guys discuss the elimination of physical hunting licenses, the revival of old tools and firearms that ha...

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined by Dan Johnson for a little bit of a mental reset as we all gear up for the spring ahead! They guys discuss a wide range of topics from mental toughness and rolling with the punches, to rut timing, pet peeves in the hunting space, the psychology of poachers, and plans for the upcoming spring. All that and more in this week's episode! Be...

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined by Kirk Olson, to dive into the intricacies of our Driftless trout streams! Kirk is a Wisconsin DNR Inland Waters Fisheries Biologist covering Crawford, La Crosse, Monroe, & Vernon counties. The guys discuss what makes the water quality so good in these streams, why types of data Kirk and his team try to gather and how, how streams are c...

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined by Zach Haas of Creek Bottom Land Management to talk all about how whitetails use water! Zach is a former aquatic biologist and lifelong deer hunter who combined his knowledge and passion into Creek Bottom Land Management over a decade ago. Zach shares the types of water that deer prefer and explains why not all water is created equal in...

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined by Matthew Mendini from the onX Fish team to learn more about the latest member of the onX family, and how to use it to catch more fish! Matthew is a Wisconsin-native who found himself as one of the OGs of the TroutRoutes team, and is now shifting his focus towards onX Fish. Matthew shares how he reached his current position through bein...

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined by Ben O'Brien to talk about the constant evolution of being an outdoorsman!    Ben is a husband and father of three, an excellent outdoorsman, the founder of Woodside Media, and the Co-Host of The ROOST Show. In this episode, Ben shares what his early days working in the outdoor industry were like, how he navigated life and career chang...

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined by George Ermert and Alec Bekkers to share an update on the push for a Sandhill Crane Hunt and the continuation of the Knowles-Nelson stewardship program. The guys recap last month's Camo at the Capitol event, and share how conversations went with Wisconsin's lawmakers regarding the introduction of a responsible sandhill crane hunt, and...

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined by Erik Johnsen to talk about using TroutRoutes in the Driftless Region, and tying flies to catch more fish! Erik is the Community Marketing Manager at TroutRoutes, and an avid fly angler who has spent time chasing countless species all over the country. In this episode, the guys discuss the pain of a long winter for trout anglers, how t...

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined by Tony Van Asten to learn about Tony's success hunting giant bucks in the Driftless! Tony is a Wisconsin-Native and outstanding outdoorsman, who spends the colder months of his year chasing deer, running trap lines, and shed hunting in the Driftless region of Wisconsin, Iowa, and Minnesota. In this conversation, the guys discuss Tony's...

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined by Kent Boucher to talk about the evolution of a hunter's approach to life. Kent is the Production Manager at Hoksey Native Seeds, Co-Host of The Prairie Farm Podcast, and host of The First Gen Hunter Podcast. In this episode, the guys dive into the importance of physical activity in nature for mental health, the journey of a first-gen h...