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Wisconsin Sportsman

Wisconsin Sportsman

By: Sportsmen's Empire
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The state of Wisconsin has a rich and storied outdoor heritage and provides a plethora of opportunities for those who love to hunt, fish, and recreate outdoors. The Wisconsin Sportsman podcast exists to celebrate and spread a passion for natural resources and outdoor recreation in the state of Wisconsin. On this podcast we will discuss all things outdoors in the Badger State, from hunting, fishing, and conservation, to camping, hiking, and involving the entire family in the outdoors. We’ll hear from renowned experts, average Joes, Wisconsin based outdoor businesses, and much more. Tune in as we explore all this great state has to offer.2021 Sportsmen's Empire
Episodes
  • Public Land Culture with Aaron Hebeisen
    Aug 12 2025

    On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined by BHA Chapter Coordinator, Aaron Hebeisen to do a deep dive on public land hunting culture, and how hunting traditions vary throughout the country! Aaron is a Minnesota-native who grew up attending old school northwoods deer camps with family before getting a job in the hunting industry, joining BHA, and becoming one of BHA's Chapter Coordinators. The guys talk about the importance of hunting culture, and the loss of traditions in modern deer hunting. Aaron shares what his role looks like as a BHA Chapter Coordinator, and how he adapts to the vastly different hunting cultures across the states he works with. After that, the guys discuss how unique hunting with hounds can be, and what folks should be aware of regarding public lands right now. All that and more in this week's episode!

    Huge thanks to Aaron for coming on the show! Be sure to follow along with his adventures and stay in the loop with all things BHA on social media @hey_bison and if you're not already a BHA member, head on over to backcountryhunters.org/join to get signed up!

    Big thanks to our fantastic partners:

    Lone Wolf Custom Gear: www.lonewolfcustomgear.com

    onX Hunt: www.onxmaps.com

    Huntworth: www.huntworthgear.com

    Good Chance Fly Fishing: www.goodchanceflyfishing.com

    Wisconsin Backcountry Hunters & Anglers: www.backcountryhunters.org/wisconsin

    TAKE ACTION THROUGH BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS & ANGLERS

    1. www.backcountryhunters.com/take_action
    2. Call the US Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and ask to speak with your representative
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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • Fishin' & Filmin' with Cole Cronkright
    Aug 5 2025

    On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined by Cole Cronkright, owner of Cronkright Creative, to learn all about filming and photography in the outdoors! Cole is a Michigan-native turned Driftless region resident who has spent the past several years working in some of the coolest places in North America with a camera in hand. The guys dive into the journey of a self-taught hunter/angler, and the hurdles they both had to clear to get to where they are as outdoorsmen today. Cole shares how he got into filming fishing adventures with a GoPro, ways to find unique jobs in the outdoor industry, how he wound up in Alaska working for a fishing lodge, advice for younger folks trying to get started in the creative space, and much more!


    Be sure to check out Cole's awesome work at www.cronkrightcreative.com and follow him on social media @cronkright_creative to follow along with his adventures and get in touch with him!

    Big thanks to our fantastic partners:

    Lone Wolf Custom Gear: www.lonewolfcustomgear.com

    onX Hunt: www.onxmaps.com

    Huntworth: www.huntworthgear.com

    Good Chance Fly Fishing: www.goodchanceflyfishing.com

    Wisconsin Backcountry Hunters & Anglers: www.backcountryhunters.org/wisconsin

    TAKE ACTION THROUGH BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS & ANGLERS

    1. www.backcountryhunters.com/take_action
    2. Call the US Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and ask to speak with your representative
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Episode #200! - Return of the Rutcation with Josh Raley
    Jul 29 2025

    On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce sits down with Josh Raley to celebrate episode #200 and discuss plans for this year's rutcation! The guys dive into what their late-summer scouting plans look like in terms of getting trail cameras hung, doing some scouting, exploring new properties, and some sneaky tips and tricks for funneling deer movement on public lands. The guys also share some thoughts on e-scouting tips/tricks, as well as ways to make sure that everything is completely taken care of at home before hitting the road for a hunting trip. All that and more in this week's episode!

    Thank you to each and every one of you for supporting the show for 200 episodes. It couldn't have happened without all of you tuning in, reaching out with ideas, asking questions, and being part of this awesome outdoor community we have in the badger state. You all are the reason these episodes come out week after week. Here's to 200 more! - Pierce

    Big thanks to our fantastic partners:

    Lone Wolf Custom Gear: www.lonewolfcustomgear.com

    onX Hunt: www.onxmaps.com

    Huntworth: www.huntworthgear.com

    Good Chance Fly Fishing: www.goodchanceflyfishing.com

    Wisconsin Backcountry Hunters & Anglers: www.backcountryhunters.org/wisconsin

    TAKE ACTION THROUGH BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS & ANGLERS

    1. www.backcountryhunters.com/take_action
    2. Call the US Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and ask to speak with your representative
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 8 mins
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