Where To Hunt Wisconsin Podcast

In this episode, Derek introduces Dropping Pins, where the idea was born and what we hope to provide our listeners.  Derek dives into his first story which outlines a very special location in the Northwoods of WI. This location was found by Derek’s father but quickly stolen and told was off limits to everyone except the week of WI gun season. This sanctuary technique paid off huge for 5 seasons and harvesting 5 bucks in the spot, including my first two mature bucks during midday hours.  We dive deep into specifics on this unique spot and how hunting in a very particular way helped Derek be successful and have many important learning outcomes because of this experience.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our good buddy, Brian Douglas with Good Sit Mobile, comes back on the show to shoot the breeze as we all deal with Whitetail Fever rushing over us now that the Fourth of July has come and gone. This week's episode is full of some good laughs and shitty stories, with a few learning moments and solid takeaways if you're willing to tune into the full episode. Presented by: www.nosler.com Check out: https://www.goodsitmobile.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Setting trails cams for the "Whitetail Shift" towards the end of August happens now. Tune in this week as we chat trail cam tactics and strategies as the Okayest Hunter crew strategies for the upcoming season. Presented by: https://www.nosler.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Madi Woodward with Nosler, Inc. joins the show this week to talk about all things ammo and, specifically, Nosler ammo. We cover some basics around ammunition terminology, caller and listener questions, big game hunting, whitetail hunting and some Okayest moments afield. If you're looking to learn more about rifle ammo, this is a great episode for beginners and more seasoned rifle hunters alike. Presented by: www.nosler.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Radzwilla with Hook & Barrel returns to the podcast to chats about building character in the outdoors through adversity. Doing hard things is an important component of building up the outdoor and hunting community. Check out Hook & Barrel Presented by Nosler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Step back in time and take a trip down memory lane this week as we chat with Sam Holcomb about Field & Stream's return to print just in time for Father's Day! Gift the F&S 1871 Club Membership Enter a story about your Dad or Father Figure to F&S by 6.23.24 Presented by Nosler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's topic revolves around bow tuning, with Greg and Eric discussing the importance of adjusting your bow's rest and sight to fit your shooting style. Greg shares his technical expertise, while Eric adds his Okayest questioning, insights, and personal anecdotes. They also explore the benefits of paper tuning and the challenges of zeroing in a bow. Throughout the episode, the fellas compare brands and price points, highlighting accessible ready-to-hunt packages from Bear Archery. They emphasize the importance of choosing equipment that suits your needs, whether new or used. This episode offers a perfect blend of technical knowledge and friendly banter. It is a must-listen for any bowhunter looking to dial in their bow for the upcoming season or 3D shoots. Presented by Nosler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To hear what we have in store for the trail cam debate, listen through until the end. On the rest of the episode we chat about turkey hunting season stories and wrap up, hunting with kids, being a dad that hunts, hear from a couple callers about food plots and fawns - then we get into trail cam debates. Presented by Nosler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we delve into our hunting setups, sharing tips on using climbing sticks, saddles, and camera gear for self-filming hunts. Blake Below joins the conversation, offering insights from his public land hunting experiences and emphasizing the importance of scouting and strategic access. The discussion highlights the challenges and strategies of self-filming hunts and the dynamics of hunting with a cameraman. The episode also covers tips for hunting public land, stressing the value of scouting and learning the terrain. Blake wraps up by talking about the Ghost Bucks YouTube channel, their engaging content, and plans for a new podcast focused on hunting stories and lessons. Overall, it’s a blend of practical hunting advice, personal anecdotes, and some good-natured humor per usual. Presented by: https://www.nosler.com/ Latitude Method II Saddle Kit: https://alnk.to/8iTLHYg Carbon SS Climbing Sticks: https://alnk.to/fHlAUfP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A rambling session with guest Shaun Ridder, host of the newest podcast to join the Okayest Podcast Network, Camp Okayest. We chat about old-school hunting shows, the evolution of hunting shows to modern times, and general hunting content. Then, we shift gears to share a few buck encounters and our mobile hunting setups. Presented by https://www.nosler.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we chatted with our new friend, Nicholas Delprete, with Harnessed Adrenaline, whom Derek met during his recent Texas hog hunt. Nicholas is a guide in Colorado and shares how he became a guide and what it's all about. He also talks about his stance on the legislative changes potentially coming down the pike in CO. We hear some great stories and talk about the differences between just recreating outdoors and hunting insofar as it relates to the question non-hunters sometimes ask about why we hunt. Presented by: https://www.nosler.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The discussion on turkey choke setups in the podcast episode highlights Greg's preferences and experiences with various chokes for optimizing turkey hunting gear. We discuss the reliability of these setups, sharing anecdotes about their longevity and effectiveness in the field and personal preferences for different types of chokes depending on hunting conditions and turkey behavior. The conversation extends to specific choke types, such as the Carlson XD choke, which Tubbs praises for its excellent pattern consistency with Winchester XR ammunition, suitable for up to 50 yards. They explore the technical aspects of choke performance, including the impact of different ammo and the precision needed for turkey hunting, where a tight shot pattern is crucial. The episode is both practical and technical, offering insights into how different choke setups can affect the outcome of a turkey hunt. Of course, we have our typical podcast shenanigans, answer listener questions from the comments, and take a call from a spe

This week, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Conservation Warden Erik Anderson and Bradley Wilson talk about what it means to be a DNR Warden. They take time to answer listener questions, share stories from the line of duty, and bust common myths about DNR Conservation Wardens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast episode, co-founder of Weathered Oaks Game Calls, Matt Streim returns to share insights about their specialized turkey calls. Despite an Okayest start with some chair adjustments, the conversation quickly turns to the craftsmanship behind Weathered Oaks' products. Matt explains that their calls, which are handcrafted and lathe-spun using various types of wood, include features like being double-sided and waterproof. These attributes make them unique in the market, especially as they can function perfectly even when wet, a claim tested thoroughly by Matt himself. As the episode unfolds, it's clear that the creation of these calls is not just a business but a passion for Matt, who started making his own turkey calls in 2019. The conversation also touches on some technical aspects of turkey calling, like how different woods affect the sound quality of the calls. This technical dive is interspersed with anecdotes from other guests and calls from listeners, adding levity and practical hunting advic

Luke Cox with Hunt Lift Eat joins the show this week to share his mission and ethos of the Hunt Lift Eat brand and how it all started while he was still on active duty in the United States Army. Of course, we have a few laughs and share why hunting and the community of it all is so important to our heritage as hunters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alec Bekkers with Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, Wisconsin Chapter, joins us this week to talk about the Learn to Hunt program, R3, adult-onset hunting, land locked public land, and his 2023 archery buck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jared Scheffler with Whitetail Adrenaline joins the Okayest Hunter podcast to discuss the genesis of the WA brand and Jared's approach to hunting whitetail across several types of terrain and habitats. Eric and Jared also discuss some of the ego that exists within the hunting community and how important it is to hunt your own hunt. A modern-day Fred Bear: https://okayest.media/2024/03/27/modern-hunting-techniques-with-jared-scheffler/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The newest podcast in the Okayest Podcast Network family is The Okayest Cook! Tune in as we discuss what it means to be an okay cook and how we can learn to improve our kitchen skills and participate in the shared experience of commensality. www.okayestcook.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we take to the phone lines and hear from a few callers about how to start turkey hunting, how to scout turkeys, call, set up decoys, and all the shenanigans that go along with an Okayest turkey hunt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether it's a 6" spike buck antler, your kid found shed hunting with you or a 150" set of antlers shed from the season before you shot that 150" when he became a 160", Rack/Hub is helping you mount your memories at an affordable price! Bonus: When you're not trying to hang a shoulder mount in your living space, your home decorator will typically allow antlers in more places than a shoulder mount! To learn more about Rack/Hub and save 10% on any purchases, check them out here: https://www.rack-hub.com/okayest Join in on the contest mentioned on this weeks' episode with Okayest Hunter & Shed Season! Contest Dates - 5th thru 14th The giveaway total to be worth $500 (Okayest - $150 bundle and SS/RH - $350 SS merch and RH gift card) Just use hashtag #okayestshed on any shed-hunting posts on Instagram to be entered to win! The smaller antlers are harder to find. Good luck! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices