The Nomadic Outdoorsman

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Wisconsin Hunting and Fishing Roundtable Apr 21, 2022

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On this episode of The Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with a major league lineup of guests from America’s Dairyland. Paul Wagner, Shaun Ridder and Erik Tasker join Dan to talk about everything from bass fishing and whitetail deer hunting to playing in the MLB and winning CMA Broadcast awards.

Paul Wagner is a current sports radio host and former Milwaukee Brewers & Pittsburg Pirates Pitcher. He may be the old guy in the crew but "Wags" has hunted a lot of the midwest and calls the western Milwaukee suburbs home. Wags hunts deer and turkey and loves chasing Muskie on the Chippewa flowage.

Shaun Ridder is the guy that makes it all happen. First and foremost a fisherman, he entered his first kayak fishing tourney this year and has recently been converted to bowhunting. He’s a lover of all things outdoors, camping, hunting, fishing, etc. Ridder is the “techy” person of the trio. He is also attempting to take his first turkey with a bow this year.

Erik Tasker is a guy who didn't get his hunting license until he was 21. That didn’t slow him down at all though. For the past 15 years he has been a diehard bowhunter. Tasker also loves joining the orange army for the annual gun deer hunt and chasing after bass from a kayak. He got his passion from his dad and uncles that have hunted the same public land in Eau Claire county for 45 years.

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Big Deer Everywhere Apr 18, 2022

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On the 100th episode of The Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with Brandon Ward about chasing giant whitetail from state to state.

Brandon grew up traveling with his dad all over the country and the world hunting big whitetails and turkeys. Early on his dad got him into a lot of youth hunts which ignited his passion for the outdoors. Brandon was fortunate to harvest big deer at a young age. At 17 Brandon joined the Marines and started taking marines on hunts for the first time. After leaving the Marines Brandon became a guide in Pike co Illinois. After 2 seasons of guiding in Illinois Brandon now lives in Iowa and chases some of the biggest bucks that this country has to offer.

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Guiding For Exotics Apr 14, 2022

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On this episode of The Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with Austin Pressy, an exotic hunting guide from Texas. Austin shares about his guiding business and the seemingly unlimited hunting opportunities that Texas has to offer.

Austin started hunting with his dad and grandpa when he was 4-5 years old. He co-owns Wicked 7 Outdoors, a guiding service where he pairs hunters with landowners to give them the best experience at a great price. Austin started guiding a few years ago to help promote proper land management and to teach new hunters the ins and outs of hunting. Austin's favorite activity is helping kids find success on their first hunt. Dan and Austin discuss the big game species that are in Texas, how to prepare an animal for a shoulder mount and their desire to live/hunt in Alaska.

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Getting Hooked on Texas Fishing Apr 11, 2022

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On this episode of The Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks to Landon Rowlett, a podcaster and avid fly fisherman from Texas. Dan picks his brain on what makes Texas a great destination for all sorts of anglers.

Landon is a fly fisherman that likes to chase after a wide variety of fish. Every year he plans a destination fly fishing trip with his friends that takes him to locations around the world. Landon has spent time managing a fly fishing shop, and being a whitewater/backpacking guide. Landon currently lives in San Antonio where he is within hours of a wide variety of fishing opportunities. He is passionate about introducing new people into the sport that he loves and runs a podcast called Honeyhole Hangout. Dan and Landon discuss fishing destinations, techniques and the possibility of Dan heading to Texas to see what Lonestar fishing is all about.

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Tales From A Game Warden Apr 07, 2022

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On this episode of The Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks to Ty Runyan, a game warden and lifelong outdoorsman from Oklahoma. Dan and Ty share stories from the field and talk about encounters between outdoorsmen and law enforcement.

Ty was raised in southern Oklahoma on cattle ranches. He grew up shed hunting, fishing and working outdoors. He quickly became an avid hunter and fisherman. Ty won 2 national proficiency awards through FFA that really sparked his love for wildlife and conservation. As early as junior high Ty had made the decision that he wanted to pursue a career as an Oklahoma Game Warden. Ty worked for McGee Creek State park while in high school and got his first taste of law enforcement. He then went to Murray State College majoring in wildlife conservation and criminal justice. Ty completed his Oklahoma law enforcement certificate through the collegiate officer program while at Murray State. Shortly after he started working at local police departments while finishing his Bachelor's Degree. He then went to work for the Oklahoma department of corrections until he was able to get hired as a Game Warden.

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The Transition from Snow Geese to Turkeys Apr 04, 2022

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On this episode of The Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks to Holt Watson, an avid outdoorsman that loves chasing snow geese from the Great Lakes down to the waterfowl Mecca known as Arkansas.

Holt grew up in the St. Croix river Valley fishing for walleyes on the St. Croix river as well as various lakes in MN and WI. His passion for things like chasing whitetail and ducks quickly grew and he eventually started guiding snow goose hunts in Arkansas and has done so for the past 10 years. Holt just finished his snow goose season and is looking forward to the impending turkey season to kick off. When Holt isn’t chasing waterfowl his day job picks back up as a heavy equipment operator. He is currently engaged and has wisely set the date of the wedding for June (no hunting seasons). Dan gives Holt an opportunity to turn him into a die hard turkey hunter. Let’s see how it goes!

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West Virginia Bear Hunting Mar 31, 2022

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On this episode of The Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks Daniel Ewald, a hounds-man from West Virginia. They take an in depth look at the ins and outs of chasing bears with dogs.

Daniel is an all around outdoorsman. From running his own pack of hounds after bears and raccoons to chasing whitetail with a bow, he does it all. He loves teaching his boys about the importance of hunting and conservation. Daniel is also a firefighter/EMT and runs his own construction business. Dan and Daniel talk about everything from similarities across all hound sports to hunting with a recurve.

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Fishtales From A Wisconsin Angler Mar 28, 2022

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On this episode of The Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks to his brother in law Alex Berger about his passion for getting a line wet all year long. Alex shares stories, tips and gear recommendations for people wanting to get into the sport.

Alex grew up fishing in the great state of Wisconsin. He is a catcher of all fish but a master of none. Alex likes to fish everything from bluegills and sunfish to walleye and cats. He spends most of his free time on his boat or working on his boat. Alex has been sharing his passion for fishing with his wife Stephanie and they spend their weekends chasing spawning fish on open water or drilling holes through the ice to catch them in sub zero temperatures. Dan and Alex have the ultimate bs session about the fishing opportunities that America’s Dairyland has to offer.

How to Improve Your Hunting Property Mar 24, 2022

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On this episode of The Nomadic Outdoorsman, Dan talks with Ben Williams, a real estate agent/habitat and land consultant from New York state.

Ben is from the Upper Finger Lakes Region of NY. He has volunteered with the National Deer Association since 2013. He currently works as a real estate agent in New York State and has been a habitat and land consultant to many states in the NorthEast since 2014. Ben is passionate about helping others find hunting land and getting the most out of their property. Dan and Ben discuss everything from things to look for when buying a hunting property to improvements that can be made on the old family farm. This is a must listen for serious hunters that want to enhance their habitat.

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North Carolina Hunting and Fishing Opportunities Mar 21, 2022

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On this episode of the Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with Joe Jones from North Carolina. Joe loves to hunt and fish a variety of animals and is passionate about getting others into the outdoors.

Joe grew up in a large family and started hunting and fishing as a kid. He quickly found a deep connection with the woods and water which helped develop him as an outdoorsman. Joe loves to hunt and fish anything he can and has turned his love for the outdoors into a passion for teaching others about outdoor recreational activities. He uses his social media channels The Outdoors in Color to document his adventures getting others involved in the outdoors for their first time. Dan and Joe discuss everything from dove hunting to using hounds to hunt whitetail deer.

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