Destination Review: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Five Reasons to Make Fond du Lac Your Late Summer Getaway The dog days of summer are upon us, and that finds many of us longing for one last late summer getaway. Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, provides a great destination for anyone interested in the outdoors, plus plenty of activities for those in the family […]
#HuntFishTravel 068 – Antler Growth and Organizing Your Trail Cam Photos with HuntForce
What are antlers? Why do they grow the way they do? What makes them big and sometimes gnarley? What the heck is “Velvet”? All these questions are answered during this week’s episode where we sit down with President of HuntForce Jim White. We’ll talk
#HuntFishTravel 064 – Turkey Hunting in WI and NY
Tune in to find out if Carrie or Rachel got a bird this year and Dan Small joins us this week as we discuss turkey hunting in both Wisconsin and New York.
#HuntFishTravel 063 – Where to Hunt Wisconsin
Eric Clark from Where to Hunt Wisconsin joins me to talk about an exciting new app that’ll change the way people find hunting spots!
#HuntFishTravel 060 – Hunting Leases….NEVER AGAIN!
Lease land for deer hunting they said. It’ll be fun they said. Yeah, not so much. This week I’m joined by my new co-host Rachel and Jay Scott from the Big Buck Registry Big Buck Podcast.
Review: Bobber Down Fishing Guide Service, Mercer, Wisconsin
Here in Wisconsin; like most northern states, ice fishing is a common occurrence. A favorite pastime for many and a way to fill the freezer while enjoying some time outdoors. The Turtle Flambeau Flowage (46.084662,-90.188828) is about as north as you can get in Wisconsin. Full of Bluegill, Bass, Muskellunge, Northern Pike and Walleye, we […]
Destination Review: Haven by the Falls, Mercer, Wisconsin
Recently I stayed at Haven by the Falls in Mercer, Wisconsin. The local area is heavily wooded and the privately located side by side duplex sits on the water near the small falls. If you are into hunting, fishing or anything outside it can be done from this centrally located property. The parking outside has […]
An Outdoors Report from a Wisconsin Wild
Hello outdoors world! Being mid January here in the brutal Northwood’s, I am sure most of us locked up inside our houses, sitting very close to our fireplaces (or heating vents for you city folk) just trying to stay warm. It has been an extra voracious winter here in Wisconsin, and most would think it […]
Surf and Turf – The Wisconsin Way
Recently I had a lively conversation with Pro Angler Jon Reznak who lives here in Wisconsin. I told him that one of my fondest memories was the first years of hunting with my dad.
How to Catch Snapping Turtles in Wisconsin
Hello outdoors world! Welcome back for the next installment of “The Willes Way”! Thank you for stopping by and giving it a read. In this blog, I will be talking about one of my all time favorite summer past times. Imagine this. The sun sets as you sit on the shores of a 48 acre […]
Wisconsin’s Deep Rooted Traditions and Outdoor Cultures
Hello outdoors world!! Welcome back to the 2nd installment of “The Willes Way” blog. For My first actual blog, not including my little intro, I decided to go with something near and dear to my heart. Some of Wisconsin’s most deep rooted outdoors traditions. Since my life seems to be one outdoors tradition after another, […]
Wading 101 – 7 Tips For Safe Wading
Whether it’s trout or bass you’re chasing, here are a few tips to make your freshwater wading experience a better one. 1. Plan your route. 2. Consider if wading is necessary. Wading alerts your presence to fish – would bank fishing be possible? 3. Keep your balance. If you lean into the current and suddenly […]