Everybody loves a good hunting story. They allow us to relive hunts from the past, and bring others into those special memories. But not all hunting stories are created equal. Some, in fact, are a good as they are painful. Such is the case for Julian Young's hunt for a buck he called "The Big 6." After tons of encounters, years of history and trail camera photos, and a single minded focus on taking this giant whitetail, the story finally came to a bittersweet end in the spring turkey woods. Tune in for all the details and to hear the lessons Julian learned while chasing "The Big 6." Check out ..read more

Everybody loves a good hunting story. They allow us to relive hunts from the past, and bring others into those special memories. But not all hunting stories are created equal. Some, in fact, are a good as they are painful. Such is the case for Julian Young's hunt for a buck he called "The Big 6." After tons of encounters, years of history and trail camera photos, and a single minded focus on taking this giant whitetail, the story finally came to a bittersweet end in the spring turkey woods. Tune in for all the details and to hear the lessons Julian learned while chasing "The Big 6." Check out ..read more

It's almost deer season! Over the next couple of weeks, we're going to be bringing you success stories to get you in a whitetail state of mind! In this episode of the Wisconsin Sportsman, Josh talks with Caleb Hewitt about the hunt for Caleb's 2020 archery buck. Caleb hunts a medium sized property in Wisconsin. While attempting a hang and hunt in 2020, Caleb's target buck ALMOST busted him as he was climbing the tree to hang his stand. Eventually the buck moved off. But would he come back? Tune in to hear how it aall went down! Check out the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network for more relevant ..read more

In this episode of the Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast, Josh talks with Alec Bekkers and Matthew Reel about the Wisconsin chapter of the BHA and the upcoming Wisconsin State Rendezvous. Back Country Hunters & Anglers strives to be the voice for our wild public lands, waters, and wildlife. They accomplish this through education, conservation work, and advocacy. Essential to this mission is volunteers like Alec and Matthew who give of their time to protect public lands and land access for future generations. In this episode, the guys discuss the history of the BHA, the Wisconsin chapter's key in ..read more

Over 90% of the sate of Wisconsin is in the midst of a significant drought right now. In fact, much of the whitetail's range is in the midst of a drought. As deer hunters and habitat managers, how should we adapt? In this episode of the Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast Josh talks with Sam Bilhorn of Whitetail Partners about strategies for overcoming drought conditions. Sam shares his steps for creating water holes, how his hunting strategy will shift, and how he's approaching his property a little different given the lack of rain.  For the rest of this conversation, listen to the July 20 episo ..read more

In this episode of the Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast, Josh talks with Melissa Pierick and Kevin Thusius from the Ice Age Trail Alliance. According to their website, the mission of the Ica Age Trail Alliance is to conserve, create, maintain, and promote the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. Visit iceagetrail.org to learn more. Check out the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network for more relevant outdoor content! Big thanks to our partners! TACTACAM Huntworth onX ..read more

In this episode of the Wisconsin Sportsman, Josh talks with Jacob Sklenar about Jacob's approach to map scouting and how that's contributed to his success in the whitetail woods.  Jacob is an engineer by trade, and this definitely shows in his approach to map scouting! He's organized, methodical, and has developed an approach that consistently puts him the the vicinity of big bucks. In this episode, Jacob breaks down his method for map scouting, his summer trail camera strategy, and how he collects every bit of data he can every single time he's in the woods.  Check out the Sportsmen ..read more

In this episode of the Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast, Josh talks with Pierce Nelles of Good Chance Fly Fishing for part 2 of a discussion about essential gear for Driftless fly fishing. Tune in, gear up, and go catch some Driftless trout! Check out the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network for more relevant, outdoor content! Connect with Josh and The Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast on Instagram. Connect with the How to Hunt Deer Podcast on Instagram. Connect with Pierce and Good Chance Fly Fishing online or on Instagram.  Big thanks to our partners!  TACTACAM Huntworth onX ..read more

It’s almost summer! It’s hot, the woods are thick, and the water is calling your name. But for the die-hard whitetail hunter, the work never stops. It’s time to get boots on the ground for some summer scouting! While fighting ticks, thick vegetation and a three-digit heat index may not sound like a lot of fun, summer scouting can set you up for success this fall, especially if you’re covering unfamiliar ground.  In this episode of the Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast, Josh talks with Aaron Warbritton from The Hunting Public about how he approaches summer scouting. Aaron and the rest of the THP ..read more

Turkey season is winding down, but it ain't over until it's over! In this episode of the Wisconsin Sportsman, Josh talks turkey hunting, calling tactics, and decoy strategies w/ Matt Streim of Weathered Oaks Game Calls. Matt is a turkey hunting savage and has had an incredible 2023 Spring Turkey season. In this episode, he and Josh recap Matt's season, talk calling strategy for different scenarios, and even talk a little about decoy strategy.  Check out the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network for more relevant, outdoor content! Connect with Josh and The Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast on Insta ..read more