We talk about deer sign a lot. Tracks, rubs, scrapes, beds, and food sources all make sense when we think about them individually, but taking a step back to look at the big picture is something most of us don't do often enough. Luckily, there are people out there like Brian Dombrowski who can help us break things down!

This week, Pierce & Brian start what was originally intended to be a woodsmanship podcast, and it is, at times... but that seems too limiting for the conversation the guys had. In this episode, the guys dive into scouting, understanding food sources, reading tacks and rubs, going with "the flow" of the woods, not wasting time playing safe in the early season, and at the end of it all, just keeping things simple. It's a conversation that should hopefully give you reason to pause, zoom out, and think about this upcoming season a little differently. Enjoy!

Ever drive by the county park on your way to work, see a giant and think, "Man, sure would be nice if I could hunt that."? Maybe you kick up a nice buck while walking your dog in a forest preserve but just don't know how you'd go about hunting the area. If either of those scenarios sound familiar, this episode is for you as Pierce sits down with a barefooted Lions fan: Dave McChesney!

In this week's episode the guys dive down the suburban hunting rabbit hole and it is a blast! Dave shares the story of how he went from hunting over bait in a ladder stand to discovering mobile hunting and falling in love with hunting public land in metropolitan areas. The guys share their thoughts on suburban hunting opportunities, talk about how they discovered mobile hunting and lessons learned through trial & error, the highs & lows of hunting tiny parcels, teaching new hunters, planning the season with your spouse, and tons more! Check it out in this week's episode and follow dave on Instagram & Youtube @barefootdave_

It's hot, it's humid, the mosquito swarms could carry you away, and that can only mean one thing... It's time to start hanging trail cameras! And who would be better to talk about trail cam strategies with than Jacob Sklenar? That's right, folks, Jacob is back again to drop even more knowledge to help you guys get off on the right track this deer season, and you might want to grab your notepad.

In this week's episode the guys share how their summers have been, and then dive right into strategy talk. Jacob breaks down why he uses trail cameras to answer a question he has, and how he goes about doing that. He shares areas he likes to hang cameras, when he likes to hang cameras, some subtleties he picks up about other hunters in an area and how they will shift deer movement, how he uses historic data about an area, reading tracks when the camera doesn't go off, and even a bit of speculation about technology in the woods. All that and more in this week's episode!

The long days of summer usually leave us with a lot of time to think. Usually that's just about how much we're sweating even though we're just sitting down, but when you can get past that, it can be a great time to reflect. That's exactly what we're doing in this week's episode with the Captain of The Sportsmen's Empire ship: Dan Johnson

This week, Pierce & Dan hop on the line to talk about a little bit of everything! From the story of how Dan got his start in business and the outdoor industry, to injuries impacting hunts, saddles vs stands, getting kids involved in the outdoors, perfecting hunting strategies, and much more. Check it all out in this week's episode and have a great 4th of July weekend everyone!

Effectively E-Scouting is a hill (pun intended) that for some, seems nearly impossible to climb. But like everything outdoors, it can be as complicated or as simple as you want to make it, and having someone who really knows what they're doing to help break things down for you can make a world of difference. That's why this week, we're joined by the map master himself, Jared Larsen of onX Hunt!

In this week's episode the guys cover a wide range of topics from crossing paths with wardens, getting into waterfowl hunting, not being afraid to go for a swim every once in a while, tricks to utilizing water access safely, developing a scouting process, the importance of utilizing onX features deliberately, and even some ethical dilemmas of technology in the outdoor space. All that and more in this week's episode!

And don't forget to head on over to @thewisconsinsportsmanpod on Instagram to enter to win a free onX Elite membership!!!

It's training season for all fall outdoorsmen and while most folks are slinging arrows and hanging trail cams, the upland and waterfowl community are hard at work with their four-legged companions making sure they're both ready for the season. That's right folks, this week we're talking all about bird dogs with Wisconsin-native, Tyler Mieden!

Tyler has been around hunting dogs for his entire life and has an incredible passion for training, working, and hunting with bird dogs whether it be in competitions or in the field. In this episode, Pierce and Tyler break down what hunting dog competitions look like from a competitor's perspective, where certain breeds' strengths lie, how to pick a bird dog if you're looking into getting one, Tyler's "Teach, Force, Reinforce" approach to dog training, and tons of other great information for dog lovers. Whether you're a lifelong dog owner or somebody just starting to think about getting a dog of your own, this episode is for you!

It's finally starting to feel like summer and all of our minds are beginning to look towards the fall... in other words, we're shifting into deer mode! This week, Pierce is joined by none other than the OG Wisconsin Sportsman: Josh Raley! After a crazy spring, the guys are finally back together to catch up about things they've learned over the past few months, realizations they've made, and more importantly, what the heck they're going to do this fall!

In this episode, we kick things off by hearing about Josh's consulting season with Whitetail Partners and his entrance into the real estate game. After that, the guys discuss the differences between northern and southern deer hunting, where the most deer research is coming from, theories on what an additional gun season would look like in Wisconsin, and mindsets heading into deer season. Enjoy!

June is here and hopefully by now that means you've already dusted off the rods, reels, and tackle boxes, greased up the axles on the boat trailer and charged up the batteries. If you haven't we need to have a serious talk, and if you have, what did you forget on that first trip of the year? What did you have to pop into a bait shop for? What could you have just simply done better? As fun as they can be, fishing trips can also be a source of nightmares if not done properly. That's why this week, we're talking all about how to plan and prepare for a fishing trip!

This week, Andrew Wolfe returns to the show after a big tournament up in Door County and Pierce is also coming off of a fishing trip not too far away from where Andrew was. After a week of chasing big smallies, the guys thought it would be a good idea to share their tips on how they prepare for a fishing trip. In this episode, the guys break down how they choose a place to go whether it be based off of a species, area, skill they hope to hone, or historic body of water, and then break down how they use their resources to figure out what the fish are doing before they go. Then the guys talk about gear essentials, what they never leave home without, what's overrated, and finally, how they prepare mentally for a trip. This episode is a fun one with plenty of entertaining tangents, but even more good info. Enjoy!