Stay ConnectedWild Wisconsin: Off The Record is bringing you inside voices on Wisconsin’s outdoors.
It doesn’t matter if you live to hunt and fish, watch birds, love camping, or you’re someone who
likes to get outdoors for a walk every once in a while, there’s something here for everyone.
What do you need to know before you head into the woods for another Wisconsin deer season? How are these rules and regulations made? If you've ever asked yourself either of those questions, we've got you covered. Join Scott Karel from the Wildlife Management Bureau and Matt O'Brien from DNR Law Enforcement as they cover some new rules and get you up to speed. You can find our other podcasts and much more at dnr.wi.gov, keywords "Wild Wisconsin."
Communicating with hunters and outdoorsmen and women in 2018 is no easy task – with new technology, comes new opportunities (and challenges). So, how do we connect the dots? We're joined by Mark Boardman, Jim Hamilton and Erik Barber from Vortex Optics and Jeff Guerard, the Chairman of Wisconsin Backcountry Hunters and Anglers to discuss what we're doing to make sure our users are informed. You can find more podcasts at dnr.wi.gov, keywords "Wild Wisconsin."
Rule one for any hunter is to always be comfortable with your firearm, but how can you take it to the next level? We're joined by Shawn Wozniak from Mayville Engineering Company's Shooting Sports Division to discuss home reloading and what it can mean for your time in the field, target shooting, and new ways to get people interested in the outdoors through shooting sports.
The Friday night fish fry is about as "Wisconsin" as you can get – but what about the fish that make it all possible? We're joined by DNR fisheries staff Max Wolter, Zach Feiner and Alex Latzka to talk about everything from panfish management to new research and what it means for your time on the water. Interested in learning more? You can check out Wisconsin’s panfish management plan at dnr.wi.gov, keywords "panfish plan."
Panfishing is a perfect way to get someone new interested in fishing (and also happens to be the driving force behind everyone's favorite fish fry) – but where do you start? We're joined by DNR fisheries staff Zach Woiak, Travis Motl and Patrick Short, along with Wisconsin Conservation Congress delegate Tom Schwefel, to cover some tips and tricks that can help you catch more fish! Looking to get into fishing, but don’t know where to start? Head to dnr.wi.gov, search "learn to fish."
Public land hunting can be intimidating, but is there more to the story? In this episode, we're joined by the guys from The Hunting Public, along with DNR wildlife management staff Jeff Pritzl and Bill Hogseth, to share their thoughts on how YOU can plan a successful public land hunt this fall from start to finish. We'll also cover how DNR staff manage these lands for wildlife (and the people who enjoy spending time outside). Looking for more? Check out dnr.wi.gov, keywords "Wild Wisconsin."
Wild Wisconsin Season 2 is quickly approaching, and we're beyond excited to share that the guys from The Hunting Public will be your hosts! Check out this podcast and get to know what they're all about, from their history as hunters to their thoughts on how we can get more people interested in the outdoors! You can find Wild Wisconsin season 2 and much more at dnr.wi.gov, keywords "Wild Wisconsin."
They're excited, we're excited - everyone's excited! After years of careful management and a whole lot of help from partners, Wisconsin is just months away from its first managed elk hunt in state history. Join Kevin Wallenfang and two successful elk tag applicants as we discuss the ins and outs of the elk hunt and hear their plans to be part of history this fall. Looking for more? Head to dnr.wi.gov, keyword "elk."
The Mississippi Flyway is the stuff of legend, and DNR staff are hard at work to make sure Wisconsin remains a premiere destination for waterfowl hunters, birdwatchers and wildlife photographers. Join DNR migratory game bird ecologist Taylor Finger and assistant migratory game bird ecologist Trenton Rohrer as we cover everything from survey work to connections with partner groups that make our state the place to be for migratory birds of all kinds. Looking for more? Head to dnr.wi.gov, keyword "waterfowl."
Wisconsin is home to world-class turkey hunting, but that wasn't always the case. Join DNR upland wildlife ecologist Mark Witecha as we talk all things turkey – from recovery efforts in the 1970s to a day in the life of a thunderchicken. You can learn more at dnr.wi.gov, keyword "turkey."
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