Podcasts about wisconsin dnr

Wisconsin DNR's Dan Storm joins Mark Boardman to examine the multi-year Southwest Wisconsin CWD, Deer and Predator Study. He gives us the “why” behind the study, how it was conducted and their findings. Tune in for interesting information on a contentious topic. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcast by asking us on Instagram @vortexnationpodcast

This week, Elise chats with Cheryl Masterson, a Wisconsin DNR team supervisor and long time Lake Michigan fisheries manager. They chat about Cheryl's 28-year career in fisheries which spans species like Coho salmon, yellow perch, and (Elise's favorite fish) lake sturgeon, and her love for the Great Lakes. Listen in to hear Cheryl and Elise realize mid-episode that the world is actually incredibly small! Main point: Learn how to market your skills! Get in touch with us! The Fisheries Podcast is on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @FisheriesPod  Become a Patron of the show: https://www.patreon.com/FisheriesPodcast Buy podcast shirts, hoodies, stickers, and more: https://teespring.com/stores/the-fisheries- podcast-fan-shop Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music. The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity that those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

As visitors and residents look to getting outside more over the upcoming holiday weekend, the Wisconsin DNR is encouraging people to do so safely.

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined by Alissa Kakatsch, the Assistant Game Bird Specialist for the Wisconsin DNR. Just in time for turkey season to kick off, Alissa shares a ton of knowledge in this week's conversation about everything you could possibly want to know about turkeys and turkey management in Wisconsin. Topics covered include the history of wild turkeys here in Wisconsin, what makes great turkey habitat, keys to poult rearing success, spring dominance displays in both toms and hens, how vocalizations change throughout a turkey season, how turkey zones are decided, and current turkey research projects the DNR is working on. All that and more in this week's episode! Huge thanks to Alissa for coming on the show! If you'd like to learn more about turkey management in Wisconsin, visit: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/WildlifeHabitat/turkeymanagement to learn more!   Big thanks to our fantastic partners: onX Hunt: www.onxmaps.com Huntworth: www.huntworthgear.com Wisconsin Backcountry Hunters & Anglers: www.backcountryhunters.org/wisconsin Good Chance Fly Fishing: www.goodchanceflyfishing.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined by Alissa Kakatsch, the Assistant Game Bird Specialist for the Wisconsin DNR. Just in time for turkey season to kick off, Alissa shares a ton of knowledge in this week's conversation about everything you could possibly want to know about turkeys and turkey management in Wisconsin. Topics covered include the history of wild turkeys here in Wisconsin, what makes great turkey habitat, keys to poult rearing success, spring dominance displays in both toms and hens, how vocalizations change throughout a turkey season, how turkey zones are decided, and current turkey research projects the DNR is working on. All that and more in this week's episode!Huge thanks to Alissa for coming on the show! If you'd like to learn more about turkey management in Wisconsin, visit: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/WildlifeHabitat/turkeymanagement to learn more! Big thanks to our fantastic partners:onX Hunt: www.onxmaps.comHuntworth: www.huntworthgear.comWisconsin Backcountry Hunters & Anglers: www.backcountryhunters.org/wisconsinGood Chance Fly Fishing: www.goodchanceflyfishing.com

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined by Alissa Kakatsch, the Assistant Game Bird Specialist for the Wisconsin DNR. Just in time for turkey season to kick off, Alissa shares a ton of knowledge in this week's conversation about everything you could possibly want to know about turkeys and turkey management in Wisconsin. Topics covered include the history of wild turkeys here in Wisconsin, what makes great turkey habitat, keys to poult rearing success, spring dominance displays in both toms and hens, how vocalizations change throughout a turkey season, how turkey zones are decided, and current turkey research projects the DNR is working on. All that and more in this week's episode!Huge thanks to Alissa for coming on the show! If you'd like to learn more about turkey management in Wisconsin, visit: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/WildlifeHabitat/turkeymanagement to learn more! Big thanks to our fantastic partners:onX Hunt: www.onxmaps.comHuntworth: www.huntworthgear.comWisconsin Backcountry Hunters & Anglers: www.backcountryhunters.org/wisconsinGood Chance Fly Fishing: www.goodchanceflyfishing.com

Send us a textOn this episode we talk all things Winnebago system with Wisconsin DNR fisheries biologist Angelo Cozzola. 

In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Daniel Storm, Wisconsin DNR's top deer research scientist, to break down the findings from the biggest CWD study ever done in the state. After tracking over 1,000 whitetails for five years, the results are in—and they're game-changing. We're talking survival rates, herd impact, and what CWD really means for hunters moving forward. Are deer numbers dropping? Will this disease change how we hunt? And what can be done to manage it? Dr. Storm lays it all out there for us. This is one you don't want to miss. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE:https://www.youtube.com/c/HUNTRTUBEBuy some merch on our website:https://wearehuntr.com/HUNTR Podcast is presented by:Hoyt Archery: https://hoyt.com (USE CODE HUNTR FOR 20% OFF APPAREL)DeerGro: https://www.deergro.com (USE CODE HUNTR15 FOR 15% OFF)RackHub: https://www.rack-hub.com/huntr (USE CODE HUNTR FOR 10% OFF)Pure Wildlife Blends: https://www.purewildlifeblends.com (USE CODE HUNTR10 FOR 10% OFF)Lone Wolf Custom Gear:https://www.lonewolfcustomgear.com/(USE CODE HUNTR FOR 7% OFF)Better Backstrap: https://betterbackstrap.com/(USE CODE HUNTR15 FOR 15% OFF)Spartan Forge: https://spartanforge.ai/(USE CODE HUNTR20 FOR 20% OFF)Sevr: https://www.sevrbroadheads.com

Wisconsin DNR warden Jake Bolks is back answering questions on snowmobile trails, fishing and game seasons ending, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With ice fishing season in full swing and sturgeon spearing kicking off this weekend, the Wisconsin DNR is issuing some ice safety reminders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You cannot miss this edition of The Fowl Life Podcast Midwest Series. In an exclusive interview for The Fowl Life only fans, Host Joel Kleefisch, digs into the dark corners of the Midwest flyway magician, Taylor Finger's, mind to unleash the secrets ducks and geese don't want us to know. From how these bird's eyes work to which spreads land em at the footbag. Wisconsin DNR's Chief Game Bird ecologist breaks down the keys to success this season and what you need to do to get ready for next season. Plus, an inside look at exactly how the banding program works, where to shoot more bands, and what reporting those bands actually means to the way we hunt. It's inside info you'll find nowhere else! This episode is brought to you by Travel Wisconsin, Bad Boy Mowers, The Provider Culinary, Banded Brands, Nappa Valley Olive Oil, Oakley Sunglasses, Traeger grills, ZLINE Appliances

Dan catches up with Wisconsin DNR warden Jake Bolks as Jake answers listener questions about ice fishing and CWD!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Douglas Haynes opens up the phone lines, and we hear from local and international activists protesting Enbridge's pipelines at the Wisconsin DNR offices. The post Enbridge Protesters and Listener Call-in Special appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

This week Jason Granberg from the Wisconsin DNR joins Brendan to talk about the use of artificial intelligence tools in ecology and conservation.  They cover the basics of the new AI tools that are popping up in an everywhere near you, their pros, cons, and opportunities, and advice for how to use these tools.  Brendan would like to apologize in advance for making too many Dune references. If you want to learn more about AI Jason recommends you check out Kyle Hill (https://www.youtube.com/@kylehill ) and Dr. Andy Stapelton (https://www.youtube.com/@DrAndyStapleton).    You can get in contact with Jason at Jason.Granberg@wisconsin.gov .    Get in touch with us! The Fisheries Podcast is on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @FisheriesPod  Become a Patron of the show: https://www.patreon.com/FisheriesPodcast Buy podcast shirts, hoodies, stickers, and more: https://teespring.com/stores/the-fisheries- podcast-fan-shop Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music. The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity that those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

The Bad River tribe of Lake Superior Chippewa, along with several organizations, announced Thursday, Dec. 12, that they are challenging the Wisconsin DNR's decision to permit a controversial pipeline project in far northern Wisconsin. They are concerned about the impacts the project could have on the wetland- and stream-rich region.

As the cold weather of December arrives, it might be time to finally put the boat up for the season and start thinking about ice fishing. There's also part of a Wisconsin DNR news conference talking about the opening weekend of deer hunting season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2024 gun deer season is here, so we decided to dive deep with the Wisconsin DNR and learn all the things; in the woods, on the trail, in the economy, and so much more.Whether you hunt or not, there's no debating the impact and tradition deer hunting has here in the state of Wisconsin, and you will find it incredibly fascinating just how much impact it truly has here.Join us! Let's go Inside Wisconsin, er... or Outside Wisconsin, with the DNR's Deer Program Specialist, Jeff Pritzl!Watch the full episode at YouTube.com/InsideWisconsin & listen wherever you catch podcasts.

The Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear arguments over whether Wisconsin's top elections official can keep her job. The Wisconsin DNR approved permits for a controversial pipeline project around a northern tribe's reservation. Tribal leaders are looking at ways to shut it down. And, some faculty members at Marquette University are trying to win collective bargaining rights.

Late last week, the Wisconsin DNR signed off on a controversial liquid petroleum pipeline project in northern Wisconsin. Rerouting a portion of Enbridge Line 5 has been the subject of wide debate and packed public hearings.

Kailyn Palomares's November visit to the Morning Show features Marty Johnson from the Wisconsin DNR. He is senior wildlife biologist at Richard Bong State Recreational Area in Kansasville. We talk about hunting in Wisconsin - the ways in which hunting is regulated - how hunting is an important means for managing wildlife populations - and other related topics.

Today we'll hear from members of the Wisconsin DNR about the upcoming gun deer season in the state. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Remember last week, when we talked about the fact the Wisconsin DNR has been without a secretary for nearly a year? Well new Senate President Mary Felzkowski has some thoughts on why and you'll never believe it...it's all Tony Evers' fault. In 2022 Election News: Kari Lake isn't concerned about the current election she's losing, the former newscaster and soft lens advocate is still trying to win a race from two years ago. We're diving back into Tariffs, as we're seeing the effects of a Trump victory start to take shape. Then to wrap up the hour, we remember our friend Jonathan Brostoff, who died earlier this week. You can donate to his GoFundMe here. As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice, they go a long way! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Jane and the show!

Bats are a very important part of our ecosystem here in the Midwest and even help our farmers. Jennifer Redell, a Cave & Mine Specialist with the Wisconsin DNR, explains what the different species of bats found in Wisconsin are, as well as how White-nose syndrome has affected the population. She also explains why we should keep them around, and what to do if one of these winged friends makes its way into your home.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textWe talk with Greg Karch Pro fisherman and more importantly the founder of Learn 2 Fish With Us.  Learn To Fish With Us teaches more kids about fishing than all State of Wisconsin DNR programs combined!  

Recalling episode 209. Wolves that was originally released on 9/12/23. One of the concerns for dog handlers in certain regions would be the presence of wolves. How concerned should you actually be though? Randy Johnson, large carnivore specialists for the Wisconsin DNR, joins me to discuss the species and how it impacts us as dog handlers. Cougars, Bears, & Wolves....oh, my! The historical timeline of wolves in Wisconsin The Gray Wolf pack structure and size Very territorial Depredation on local farms The ESA impact on responding to depredation Opportunistic feeders Their response to us entering their home range Human interaction The wolf conflict interactive map 95% of conflicts are on hounds and not bird dogs Rendezvous sites Our options in handling a conflict between wolves and our dogs Prevention is #1 The "tracking bell" vs "dinner bell" debate The "decoy" wolf leading to an ambush Disease crossover concerns -- Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Check out their step by step Online Courses and Use Code 'GDIY' to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code 'GDIY20' to save 20% Sweet Briar Pet Transport | Call (317) 513-4481 for your free quote today! Upland Gun Company | Check out their online gun builder and construct your dream gun today! Marsh Wear Clothing | Use Code 'GDIY15' to save 15% (Patreon Patrons save even more) Trulock Choke Tubes | Use Code 'GDIY10' to save 10% Furvor Bone Broth | Use Code 'GDIY2&1' to buy 2 bottles and get the 3rd free (Valid for 1 time usage) usde 'GDIY10' to save 10% on future orders - Other Partners: BPro Kennels Eukanuba [What I Feed My Dogs: Premium Performance 30/20] Bird Dog Society - GDIY Links: Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wisconsin DNR warden Jake Bolks joins us for another segment of Outdoor TidbitsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wisconsin DNR is looking for pine cones…we'll explain why, and, yet another species of dinosaur has been unearthed in Spain. Plus, on This Day in History, the first supermarket opens and it has a name you can't forget. Wisconsin DNR will pay money for bushels of pine cones, part of reforestation program | WFRV (wearegreenbay.com) DNR Looking To Buy Bushels Of Red Pine Cones | Wisconsin DNR Fossil site found by happenstance likely to produce several new dinosaur species (msn.com) The Bizarre Story of Piggly Wiggly, the First Self-Service Grocery Store | Smithsonian (smithsonianmag.com) About Us - Piggly Wiggly (lovingthepig.com) Contact the show - coolstuffcommute@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Managing Editor Rob Drieslein and Editor Tim Spielman kick off the show with a recap of the early teal hunting season, plus… would a swan hunting season generate more money for the DNR? Then Eric Michel from the DNR joins the show to talk about a new state elk management plan and a public meeting […] The post Episode 504 – Early bird hunting, elk public meeting, 10-gauge shotguns, Wisconsin DNR secretary appeared first on Outdoor News.

Wisconsin DNR warden Jake Bolks is back answering your questions about waterfowl and Sturgeon season! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin DNR warden Jake Bolks is back with another segment of Outdoor Tidbits!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce sits down with the Wisconsin Deer Program Specialist, Jeff Pritzl to discuss all major deer hunting updates, how dynamic of a state Wisconsin is to manage deer in, how the Department of Natural Resources really operates, how public input is crucial to getting things done, why not everyone's hunting situation may be a reflection of DNR data, and how you as an individual can become an amateur biologist to accurately assess the health of your deer herd, hunting situation, and hunting expectations. After a career in the field of biology, Jeff Pritzl now sits at the Deer Program Specialist for the Wisconsin DNR. Jeff's job is anything but easy as he looks at the wide range of struggles and experiences that deer and deer hunters deal with across a state with an extremely diverse landscape. In the Southern Farmland Region where deer can exceed 70 per square mile, to the Northern Forest Region where populations are a fraction of what they once were, there is no 'one size fits all' approach to addressing the issue of deer management in our great state.  Jeff also dives into the nuances of not only helping the DNR to manage deer populations across the state, but also the people hunting them and the challenges that come with that. People may look at data that claims there to be so many or so few deer in an area, but on a 40 acre piece, it certainly may not seem that way during the 9-day season depending on a wide range of variables. If that sounds like you, it's up to you to let the DNR know, attend you CDAC meetings, and take advantage of public input opportunities.  The guys also discuss how you can go about assessing your own deer herd and hunting situation, and how you can not only understand the sphere of influence you may have on your herd, but how you can assess the trends you're seeing over time in your area.  This is a great conversation that covers a wide range of topics, all of which should leave you thinking about how you hunt this fall. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce sits down with the Wisconsin Deer Program Specialist, Jeff Pritzl to discuss all major deer hunting updates, how dynamic of a state Wisconsin is to manage deer in, how the Department of Natural Resources really operates, how public input is crucial to getting things done, why not everyone's hunting situation may be a reflection of DNR data, and how you as an individual can become an amateur biologist to accurately assess the health of your deer herd, hunting situation, and hunting expectations.After a career in the field of biology, Jeff Pritzl now sits at the Deer Program Specialist for the Wisconsin DNR. Jeff's job is anything but easy as he looks at the wide range of struggles and experiences that deer and deer hunters deal with across a state with an extremely diverse landscape. In the Southern Farmland Region where deer can exceed 70 per square mile, to the Northern Forest Region where populations are a fraction of what they once were, there is no 'one size fits all' approach to addressing the issue of deer management in our great state. Jeff also dives into the nuances of not only helping the DNR to manage deer populations across the state, but also the people hunting them and the challenges that come with that. People may look at data that claims there to be so many or so few deer in an area, but on a 40 acre piece, it certainly may not seem that way during the 9-day season depending on a wide range of variables. If that sounds like you, it's up to you to let the DNR know, attend you CDAC meetings, and take advantage of public input opportunities. The guys also discuss how you can go about assessing your own deer herd and hunting situation, and how you can not only understand the sphere of influence you may have on your herd, but how you can assess the trends you're seeing over time in your area. This is a great conversation that covers a wide range of topics, all of which should leave you thinking about how you hunt this fall. Enjoy!

The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Bianca Martin and Hayley Sperling recap the August primary results and Wisconsin's killer voter turnout numbers. Plus, this weekend is packed full of festivals including the Ju-Ju Annual Block Party, Eken Park Festival, OutReach Magic Pride Festival, and the Madison Black Restaurant Week Taste Jamboree. Also, do you have a thing for plants? The Wisconsin DNR is looking for volunteers to help monitor rare species. So listen up because we've got the stories that you can't miss this week in Madison. Mentioned on the show: Who's Running for Dane County Executive [City Cast Madison] Your Primary Ballot Explained [City Cast Madison] OutReach Magic Pride Festival Eken Park Festival Madison Black Restaurant Week [Madison365] Ju-Ju Annual Block Party [Madison365] DNR seeking volunteers for Rare Plant Monitoring Program [WDNR] Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email madison@citycast.fm. We're also on Instagram!  Want more Madison news delivered right to your inbox? Subscribe to the Madison Minutes morning newsletter.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast ads.  Learn more about the sponsors of this August 16th episode here: Society of St. Vincent de Paul - St. Vinny's Thrift Stores Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you are a forest practitioner in the eastern forests of North America (and maybe elsewhere) at one time or another you have likely been frustrated by white-tailed deer. Browse impacts on forest vegetation are significant and long-lasting, but those impacts are not the same everywhere making deer browse a challenging issue to both understand and address. Join us on this episode of SilviCast as we seek to better understand how deer impact our forests and what clues the latest science holds for mitigating browse impacts through silviculture. We spoke with two leading researchers on deer-forest interactions, Alex Royo, Research Ecologist with the US Forest Service's Northern Research Station, and Amanda McGraw, Research Scientist with the Wisconsin DNR.  To earn CEU/CFE credits, learn more, or interact with SilviCast, visit the uwsp.edu/SilviCast.

Gina LaLiberte from the Wisconsin DNR talks about the increased risk of blue-green algae

Charter captain Dumper Dan Welsch reports his six boats are taking limit catches of Chinook salmon on Lake Michigan off Sheboygan. (dumperdan.com) In the Madison report, JC Chamberlin offers advice for bow and crossbow maintenance and says now is the time to establish water holes and set up tree stands for fall hunting. (pappastradingpost.com) Wisconsin DNR fish biologist Aaron Schiller says many species of native fish are using the new fish passage around the Kletzsch Park Dam to get up and downstream on the Milwaukee River. (mkewaterwaypartners.org)

In the second hour, the Wisconsin DNR is facing some huge funding problems and we think (shockingly) that preservation and the environment is an issue that unifies Wisconsinites. This is a no-brainer, but Greg has a unique solution to the problem. Then, we're talking about a real big fish, like really really big. Finally we welcome OnMilwaukee Entertainment Writer Matt Mueller to the show to talk about the new A Quiet Place film, as well as the juggernaut that is Inside Out 2 and we wrap up the show with a preview of what Matt's going to see at Summerfest this weekend and what it says about you when you complain about the lineup. As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice, they go a long way! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Jane and the show! Guest: Matt Mueller

In the 11 o'clock hour of today's show: -(01:42) 3 Big Things: US Surgeon General Murthy declares gun violence a public health crisis in America, Judges halt key parts of Biden

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Wisconsin DNR warden Jake Bolks joins us for another segment of Outdoor Tidbits answering your questions!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin DNR warden Jake Bolks joins us for the latest Outdoor Tidbits! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin DNR warden Jake Bolks joins us for the latest Outdoor Tidbits segmentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every April the Wisconsin DNR releases a questionnaire to the public to ask for public input regarding conservation-related issues that are on the radar looking towards the future. The in-person Spring Hearings are then held by each district's Conservation Congress, where citizens can ask questions, and make their opinions known about issues that matter to them. It's an incredible opportunity for regular people like you and I to provide input, and an even better opportunity for outdoorsmen and conservationists to help further initiatives towards positive change. Some of the questions also make you think pretty hard. This week, Pierce sits down with Wisconsin BHA Board member, Alec Bekkers, to discuss a few of the Hearing questions that stuck out to them the most, and more importantly, what some of them mean for conservation, public land access, and hunter/angler rights and opportunities. The guys cover a little bit of everything including: trout regulations, wake boats, panfish limits, technology in the outdoors, houndsmen advocacy, and most importantly, that outdoorsmen need to do a better job of showing up, making their voices heard, and fighting for hunter rights. It's a thought-provoking conversation that's just the tip of the iceberg. You can go find the spring hearing questionnaire on the DNR website, and join Backcountry Hunters & Anglers at https://www.backcountryhunters.org/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every April the Wisconsin DNR releases a questionnaire to the public to ask for public input regarding conservation-related issues that are on the radar looking towards the future. The in-person Spring Hearings are then held by each district's Conservation Congress, where citizens can ask questions, and make their opinions known about issues that matter to them. It's an incredible opportunity for regular people like you and I to provide input, and an even better opportunity for outdoorsmen and conservationists to help further initiatives towards positive change. Some of the questions also make you think pretty hard.This week, Pierce sits down with Wisconsin BHA Board member, Alec Bekkers, to discuss a few of the Hearing questions that stuck out to them the most, and more importantly, what some of them mean for conservation, public land access, and hunter/angler rights and opportunities.  The guys cover a little bit of everything including: trout regulations, wake boats, panfish limits, technology in the outdoors, houndsmen advocacy, and most importantly, that outdoorsmen need to do a better job of showing up, making their voices heard, and fighting for hunter rights. It's a thought-provoking conversation that's just the tip of the iceberg. You can go find the spring hearing questionnaire on the DNR website, and join Backcountry Hunters & Anglers at https://www.backcountryhunters.org/join

On this week's episode, Mike Burns of the Wisconsin DNR joins the show. Mike chats about wild stories from the field and dispels myths about the warden career.

Charter captain Dumper Dan Welsch reports his six Baha cruisers are in the water this week and he is booking trips and catching brown trout in shallow water both north and south of Sheboygan on Lake Michigan. (dumperdan.com) Wisconsin DNR hunter education administrative warden Mike Weber reminds listeners that the youth turkey hunt is going on this weekend, April 13-14, and offers advice for safe hunting. (dnr.wisconsin.gov) Otto Reetz, founder and president of Wounded Warriors United of Wisconsin, and Joe Theis, events coordinator for the Waterloo Gun Club, invite listeners to a fundraiser trap and sporting clays shoot at the club on May 11, with food, raffles and auctions to support hunting and fishing adventures for veterans. (woundedwarriorsunitedwi.org, facebook.com/WaterlooGunClub)

Wisconsin DNR warden Jake Bolks joins us for another "Outdoor Tidbits" segment answering your outdoor questions!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nobody knows Wisconsin fish like Max Wolter. Having grown up with a passion for the outdoors, it only makes sense that Max would end up working as a senior fisheries biologist at the Wisconsin DNR. For more than a decade, he's been working to understand our state's fish, protecting their habitats, and educating folks about best fishing practices. In this episode of the Cripescast, Charlie asks all of his burning questions about the current state of Wisconsin's aquatic wildlife and where it's headed. They discuss the birds and the bees of fish spawning, the impacts of El Nino on this past ice fishing season, and the best way to catch a muskie. For more information about fishing in Wisconsin, head to dnr.wisconsin.gov and be sure to follow them on all platforms.  Follow the Cripescast and Charlie on all platforms @cripescast and @charlieberens. Find tour dates, merch, our Patreon, video clips and more at cripescast.com.  Donate to Doctors Without Borders at doctorswithoutborders.org.

After a two week hiatus, Scott and Matt hop back on for Episode 257. They give an update to the custom ice rod auction, recap a couple ice fishing tournaments, and chat about the Wisconsin DNR asking for public input on banning forward facing sonar.

Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Buddy Huffaker, the President & CEO of The Aldo Leopold Foundation, and Rich Wissink, Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever's VP of Conservation Programs for a discussion about Aldo Leopold's influence on conservation in 2024 and the 75th anniversary celebration of Leopold's seminal work, A Sand County Almanac. The trio discuss how hunting and bird dogs shaped Leopold's view of the natural world, his writings, and his Land Ethic. Episode Highlights: • Huffaker talks about becoming a hunter to better understand Leopold's writings and how hunting has influenced his own view of Leopold, conservation, and the outdoors. • Wissink, a lifelong Wisconsinite and wildlife biologist, explains how his own career in conservation with the Wisconsin DNR and PF & QF has been influenced by Leopold. • Huffaker also explains how Delia Owen's #1 New York Times Bestseller book, Where the Crawdads Sing, was influenced by Leopold. A Sand County Almanac is available through the Aldo Leopold Foundation for an affordable $7.50 each in recognition of the publication's 75th anniversary and with the goal of helping get the text into more people's hands to influence the broader public's “Land Ethic.”