Stage 4 Outdoors

I’m joined by my good friend Steve Heiting as we chase turkeys in Western WI. We talk about old guns, new guns and forgotten guns. We cover #ggmf. …

I am joined by Steve Heiting, Mike Roberts and Luke Roberts. This is a three part "live" podcast. We talk about musky management and how we helped increase size limits and eliminated quick strike rigs. The fact that I …

Andrew Ehrhart's first turkey hunt in the driftless area. We covered many topics including. Old friends. A 45 year old bucket list filled. No morels. …

Covid has been a challenge. On this episode I explain the delay between podcasts. Work challenges with Covid 19. Turkey hunting challenges with Covid 19. A chance meeting with a DNR staffer that changed a hunt. How a …

Talking with 2 guides about the Coronavirus and how it is affecting them. One from Wisconsin, a fresh water guide, Captain Brett Jolly. One from …

Today I was joined by John Bette of Stealth Tackle. We talk about the coldest fishing trip ever. Slashed Tires. Teaching a guide how to fish a Bull …

I am joined by Bryce Schmidt a board member of the WI chapter of Back Country Hunters and Anglers. We discuss the ins and outs of BHA. Including oak wilt. Green Decoys The land water conservation fund. Pint nights. …

I'm joined by  my good friend Vern Weeks his son Eric Weeks and Eric's sons Jake and Joel. We talk about our day at the Milwaukee Musky Show. We discuss the "Best Of Show".  Free lures. Empty wallets. New Boats. Best …

I'm joined by Mitch Baker to discuss  CWD itself and the social impacts of the disease. We cover what the basics of the disease are. How it affects deer. Are hunters putting antler size ahead of herd health. What the …

Sometimes things happen that you don't expect. I never expected to be at a 50 bird trap shoot in my hometown. Today I am joined by a childhood friend of mine, Craig Thompson and we talk about my recent experience at the …

I'm joined by Andrew Ehrhart. He explains what it was like to make the transition from being a non hunter to a hunter. We talk about the traffic on 1-90 before opening day. The look when you say "I've never shot a gun". …

I'm joined by Jordan Weeks a DNR fisheries biologist.  We talk about the struggles with this years 9 day gun deer hunt. Single hook sucker rigs. …

I get together with my bother Greg, my cousin Rick Teska and we go small game hunting on Ricks place. Then Ricks Dad, my Uncle Dick joins us and we talk about live grouse in cars. Digging worms. Reloaded ammo that was …

Is a 38 year opening day streak as impressive as Favres starting streak. Mentoring new hunters and setting low expectations and bringing snacks. Knife sharpening and aiming fluid. Chili and scalloped potatoes and ham. …

Caralyn and I recorded a podcast for the WI DNR. I missed the biggest buck I've ever shot at. The Weeks boys did not miss. Steve Heiting and my …

I am joined by 3 of my best friends. The father and son team of Father Vern Weeks and his sons Jordan Weeks and Eric Weeks. We cover all of our first muskies that we caught and where each of us feel we are in the 4 …

Steve and I talk about his recent trip to New Foundland to hunt moose. We talk about spruce grouse. Coconut cream pie. A 3 day drive. A ferry ride. Mo the cook. A moose camp built where a father said you are out of you …

In this episode we discuss property buying, property naming. A marginal shot on a deer. Who got the naming rights to 3 point. a 400 plus pound bear. Stormy barking at that bear mount. A really small bear. We talk to 2 …

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