November 28, 2010

It's hard to believe the month of November is almost over. What happened to September ?. What a great deer season it has been, taking a nice deer in Missouri, a trip to Iowa and of course deer hunting here in Wisconsin. This year definitely ranks up there in the top 5 as far as deer hunting goes when we talk bowhunting it's #1. It's not about the harvest of an animal as much as soaking up and enjoying the experience as a whole. Spending time with friends, making new friends and sharing stories makes the experience complete. Being able to harvest a deer is a bonus. Sometimes we need to take a step back reflect and appreciate the opportunities we have we have to enjoy the great sport of deer hunting. I still plan to get out a day or 2 and fire up the TC smokepole. Remember to stop using excuses to not get out and enjoy the outdoors instead think of reasons to get out and participate. I hope you all had a safe and enjoyable 2010 gun hunt. Tune in this week to hear from the boys from No Excuses and on December 8th Andy, Randy and I will wrap up the 2010 deer hunting season.

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October 22, 2010

Hard to believe the 2010 gun deer season is less than 30 days away. But for now archery season is in full swing. I had a chance to get out after a long day behind the computer. Took a ride to Iola to check the cameras and spend a hour in the stand. With the moon in the full stage ny guess is that they will be out all night. Saw 1 small 6 point, 1 doe with a fawn and 15 turkeys. I did not see any scrapes as I normally do. I did doctor up some old scrape sights with Wall Hanger from James Valley. We will see what that does over the next week. Plenty of pics on the cameras though. . The predator camera has both audio and video capabilities. It rocks, it puts a whole new spin on game cameras.



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October 13, 2010

I just came from TheReelShot and the shop is coming along nicely. The 10,000 tank is under construction as well as the back wall of the fishing counter. I have to tell you that I am extremely excited to be a part of such a unique and special group. All those involved have a huge passion for the outdoors. This will be a destination sight for the outdoors person. I will keep you posted as to the progress of the store as we move forward. You can also follow me on the Living The Outdoors facebook page, just put in a friend

request and let the adventure begin.

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September 27, 2010

What a great weekend up at the Post lake cottage. Did a little duck hunting(1 Mallard) there were not many ducks around. Saw a few Mallards and some hen wood ducks. Spent most of the hunting time looking for the elusive Ruffed Grouse. My nephew Dan and I chased around some birds. We had 10 flushes and took 4 birds. Dan shot all 4, sharing your passion for the outdoors with someone you care about that's what it's all about. Also spent some quality time with my family and had a great meal at our favorite local eatery(Wolf's). If you love the fall season get up and get outdoors and enjoy the colors. The picture is of Dan with his double on Grouse, CONGRATULATIONS and I was there.

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September 14, 2010

Well it's official, I have been traded to another team for a years supply of deer pee and a draft pick to be named later. All kidding aside I am pleased to tell you I am going to work for The Reel Shot in Oshkosh located at 2755 Algoma Blvd. I will be the hunting specialist there and can't wait to get rolling. This store is going to be awesome and a destination site here in the valley. I will keep you posted on the progress of the of the store as we move forward. The radio show will now be sponsored by The Reel Shot and continue as normal Wednesdays at 5:00pm. Please check out our facebook page to learn more. Thanks again for all your support of the show.

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August 29, 2010

We took our annual going back to school outing on Friday to Noah's Ark. What fun that was, a beautiful day and time with the family a win win situation. I have to admit though the only ride I went on was the lazy river (I'm getting old you know). On our way we stopped at Ship Rock, a natural rock formation that has over 300 stairs to the top for a breathtaking view. It's located about 7 miles west of Coloma. There are markings on the rocks of all the travelers passing by that go back hundreds of years. Get out and explore some of Wisconsin's Natural beauty.

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August 19, 2010

A special thanks to Tiffany Lakosky for joining us on last nights show. If you didn't get a chance to listen live please download the podcast and check it out. She was fun and gave us a great insight to how the Crush CLICK HERE came to where it is today. Lee was unable to join us, with the rainy weather they have been having he was taking advantage of the dry spell to get some food plot work done. Join us at Gander Mountain this weekend for the First Shot event wrap up. We have Bruce Witte from Nikon Optics on Friday the 20th and Jim Schuepeltz from the Ruffed Grouse Society in on Saturday the 21st.

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August 17, 2010

The fall food plots are in. Planted some Whitetail Institute Winter Greens and Pure Attraction this past Sunday. With all the moisture in the ground the seed should germinate quickly. Also checked the cameras, should be a great year. Make sure to stop in at Gander for the last week of the first shot event. Also on Saturday Jim Schuepeltz from the Ruffed Grouse Society will be in the store to talk Grouse hunting and sell tickets for their upcoming fundraiser banquet.

If you have any questions for this weeks guests Lee and Tiffany Lakosky please e-mail them to lto@wcinet.com and we will do our best to get them answered.

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August 5, 2010

As we get closer to the hunting season the juices start to flow. I will miss my annual trip to Wyoming to visit the Magee family and chase Antelope and Mule deer. On a better not I have drawn the highly coveted Iowa bow tag. Three years in the waiting the time has come to spend a week with my friend Jack Schaefer in the mighty town of Fairfield. Missouri has also presented an opportunity with Mike Helbing and Double Duece Ranch in Powersville just across the Iowa border. A new adventure in another state, looks to be an awesome bow season this year. If you need a quality hunt you need to contact Mike at helbing @centurytel.net or call 608-572-2389. At his place in Missouri you get 1 buck tag 1 doe tag and 2 turkey tags and some outstanding accommodations for only $1200 for a non-rut hunt. Don't forget to stop in at Gander Mountain and check out the FIRST SHOT event going on thru August 22. The hunters dream plenty of stuff on SALE at great prices or check out the web gandermountain.com. at If you ladies want to know more about the outdoors check out N.E.W. outdoors at northeastwisconsinoutdoors.com. The picture is what Iowa has to offer.

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July 26, 2010

WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



Hard to believe that July is almost over, it's time to start thinking early goose season, bow season, grouse season and whatever controls our outdoor passion this time of year. If you haven't put out your trail cameras out yet now would be a good time. If you are looking for a new camera please stop in at Gander and check out what's new. Lots of cool stuff available from Predator, Cuddyback, Wildgame Innovations and Stealth. Also it's time to get your bow tuned and ready for the upcoming archery season, Don't wait until the last minute. Make sure you stop in this coming Saturday the 31st and meet Shane Renard. He is a Prostaffer with Bowtech and will be available to answer any of your archery questions. Keep your eyes peeled for some really cool stuff going on at Gander Mountain. Please tune in this week, my Guest will be Gregg Stear and we will be talking Browning firearms with a focus on the new Maxus. The picture is from one of my cameras in Iola.



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July 18, 2010

Thanks to Rick, Dan and Andy for helping with the rebuilding of the damaged bridge. I could not have done it without your help. Beavers can cause extreme damage to your property just take a look at the before and after pictures of the bridge.

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July, 12,2010

A Tritronics E-collar $250, training dummy $8, training whistle $5 box of dog treats $10. A Labrador Retriever who gave 12 years of face licking, tail wagging, bird recovery and unconditional love.........................Priceless.

Duke you will be sorely missed by your humans.

July 8, 2010

Hard to believe the 4th of July has passed by already. Hunting season is just around the corner. Keep in mind Bow season starts it off. Make sure your bow is ready, we can tune and check your bow before the season starts. Another thing to remember is get ready to put in your fall food plots. Mid August is the time for me. We have a huge selection of fall planting seeds available. We will also be scheduling a Fall food plot seminar as well. Make sure you stop in at Gander Mountain CLICK HERE for the huge customer appreciation celebration. There will be something for everyone on sale for the event. Our own Carl Luedke will be doing a Dutch oven demo on Saturday. Also stop in and meet Paul Ruedinger from EZ Access gear CLICK HERE and check out all the newest in Lanyards.

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June 26, 2010

Spent the day at Deerfest 2010 Friday the 25th. WOW if you love to hunt deer this is the show you need to check out. All the latest in bows, clothing, gear, outfitters it's all there. You can also get your deer head officially score by the Buck and Bear club. You have to check out the Pro Hood clothing booth, my friend Andy and I purchased the whole outfit for $89. It included the pullover hood, pants, gloves and a hat. It is the ultimate in early season gear and extremely comfortable. There are plenty of your favorite outdoor celebrities there to talk to and get autographs. I had an opportunity to meet and talk to Lee and Tiffany Lakosky from "The Crush" we may be able to get them on the show over the next couple of weeks, so stay tuned. A very special thanks to Pat Reeve and Nicole Jones. Pat was a guest on last Wednesdays show, great people and a pleasure to be around. Make sure you check out Driven with Pat and Nicole.

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June 15, 2010

Spent this last weekend up at Post Lake. The rain did not stop us at all. Spent Saturday taking my daughter Hannah and her Friend Kendra to the Hwy 45 riding stable. We took a 45 minute ride, the back of my front is still not the same. Did a little fishing, caught a few bluegills and several bass. Father's day is only a couple days away. Stop in at Gander Mountain in Appleton to say hi, have a free hot dog on Sunday from noon until 2pm, register to win a $100 gift card when you sign up for a Gander Mountain MasterCard ( drawing Saturday @3pm) and most important

get that perfect gift for your special Dad.

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June 3, 2010

I hope all of you had a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day. I spent the weekend with my family up at the cabin in Post Lake. The goal was to open the cabin and relax. The mice had something to say about that. The little buggers had taken up residence in one of our cabinets. 3 hours later and 6 dead mice we moved on. The water on Post lake was down significantly and warmed up quickly. I believe that the quick warm up caused the crappies and some perch to die off. The shoreline was littered with them. As for the bluegills, non-existent. Not sure where they are but they're not in the shallows nesting. On a more positive note, I took a vet to my favorite brook trout spot. My nephew and I paddled for 30 minutes to get to the spot. As usual we caught plenty of chubs. We did manage to land 6 nice brook trout ranging from 10 to 14 inches. The one pictures was 14 inches. I hope some of you took the time to share the outdoors with someone this past weekend, even better if you shared it with a Military veteran. Thanks to all the vet's out there for putting it on the line. A big thanks to you to Dan your a pretty cool nephew. Now remember don't tell a soul about that spot. Next time you can buy the bait.

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May 27, 2010

Hard to believe that Memorial day is already here. I look forward to getting up to Post Lake to open up the summer cabin. Hopefully the fishing will be good. We always try to get at the bluegills on the beds. Doing a little trout fishing on the Hunting river may be on the list as well. Congratulations to Adam Schuett the winner of the one of a kind Quaker boy call. If you are heading out to enjoy the outdoors this weekend please drive safely and enjoy yourself. If you need any last minute equipment make sure you stop at Gander Mountain and check out all the new gear for fishing, camping and whatever your passion for the outdoors is. We also have a huge GUN SHOW EVENT going on now as well. hundreds of discounted guns to choose from. If you need that special gift for dad let us help you find it.


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May15,2010

I MISSED !!!!!!!!! I spent 3.5 hours in the turkey woods last Wednesday. Not the best of conditions for a hunt but fun to be out. The toms gobbled on the roost and that was pretty much it. I did get one to respond to me and the fun began. I moved in on him 5 times without success. He stayed on the move the whole time. After an hour or so he started to sound closer my heart started to race. I picked my spot and waited for him to expose himself. Much to my surprise he gobbled in the woods no more than 50 yards away and then went silent, i knew he was coming. I prepared for the shot and waited anxiously. As i was looking in the direction i thought he was coming in he popped out in the exact opposite side of where I was positioned. He noticed me right off the bat as I reached for the gun. The off sided shot went over his head and off he went. Much to my disappointment the hunt was over for the day. I have to say that was one of the most exciting hunt I have had in a while. The gobblers can still be had but my suggestion is don't use a decoy, call often, move around and if you locate a tom close the distance as best you can.

Thanks to Perry from Predator Trailcams CLICK HERE for all his support.Join us next week for a rundown of all the new camping equipment available at Gander with my guest Mike Schaefer store manager at Gander Sheboygan.

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April 30, 2010

WOW seems like forever since my last post. With the 2010 spring turkey season in full swing I hope all you hunters had success. Having a permit for the 3rd week is always a charm for me. This year was no different. 9:45 on Wednesday I bagged this bird, I was at full draw with him at 35 yards when he decided he had enough. I slowly put down the bow and grabbed my gun(which I had brought loaded #5s for coyotes) I ended shooting him at 42 yards. Having patterned my gun made all the difference.

The bird activity this year was some of the best I had seen in years. I had 5 gobblers going off the first hour after sunrise.

I also had 4 Jake's come in as well. Seeing birds in good

numbers again is a definitely a positive.

Thanks again to Steve and Jeff from No Excuses Outdoors for coming into the store to give a food plot seminar. We sure appreciate your time and knowledge.

The second photo is Jeff from No Excuses with his bird he shot on the 24th. I guess he can shoot as well as he gives a presentation. Don't forget to send in your photos of your bird to lto@wcinet.com to win that Quaker Boy box call.

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April 19, 2010

CHECK THIS TURKEY OUT !!!!!!!!! This picture was sent to us by Dave Roberts. The turkey was harvested by Adam Schutt. It weighed in at 22 lbs., 9 3/4 inch beard and had 3/4 inch spurs and was taken during the 2010 youth season. Nice job Adam, folks this is what it's all about. Get out and share your passion for living the outdoors with kids. Pass on your experience and knowledge to anyone who will listen. As I talked about on last week's show, send us your turkey hunting pictures to lto@wcinet.com to win a autographed and hand remarked Quaker Boy Call. The call is one of a kind signed by Dick Kirby founder of Quaker Boy calls and his son Chris Kirby President of Quaker Boy and champion caller. The season for planting food plots is here. With the warmer weather upon us it's time to get ready. If you want to learn more about getting started with planting food plots join us at Gander Mountain on Saturday April 24th. Steve Jordan and Jeff Gagnow will be giving a presentation on "how to get started". We will also be running special pricing for the day on food plot related products. Best of luck to all of you hunting the 2nd turkey hunting season. I am chomping at the bit to get out there myself, but I have a week to wait.

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April 6th, 2010

It's time to get ready!!!!!. Join me at Gander Mountain in the Gander Lodge

to talk Turkey on Saturday April 10th from 11:00am-12:00pm. I will be talking about what not to do for turkey hunting. Seriously, I will be sharing over 30 years of turkey hunting experience with you. I will be discussing calling, decoy setups, late season tactics and whatever else you would like to talk about. We will also be drawing for a TURKEY HUNTING package donated by Quaker Boy Calls and Gander Mountain. So stop in and SHOOT the breeze and pick up any last minute turkey hunting supplies you may need. Make sure to check out Gander Mountains website CLICK HERE for all you outdoor needs. I was talking turkey hunting with a couple of customers, Dave and Becki Roberts at the store a couple days ago . They sent some outstanding photos of some turkeys. I picked this one to get you all JACKED UP for the upcoming season. Please tune in to the April 14th show with my guests Taylor Lisney, Joe Ramsey and Jeff Gagnow I think you will find it heartwarming.

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March 30, 2010

I think spring is finally here. I made my first trip out to my hunting property in Iola this past Sunday. Once again the infamous beaver clan has taken up residence on one of my ponds. Those little rodents can do some dam-age, no pun intended. I also spent several hours looking for deer sheds no luck there. The deer sign was pretty heavy through my fall food plots. I didn't see much for turkeys but the scratchings were there in the oak stand. With turkey season soon to arrive please make sure you visit Gander Mountain for all your turkey hunting needs. I would be glad to help you get outfitted just ask for me. You can also visit Quaker boy calls CLICK HERE to check out some of the best calls made. Also make sure you stop in Saturday April 10th I will be giving a Turkey hunting presentation from 11:00am -12:00pm. We will also have a few drawings for prizes after the presentation. I will talk about using decoys, calling and setting up on the wary gobblers. You may see a few in store specials as well. Don't forget the Million dollar safe and firearms sale will be ending on April 4th so take advantage of the great deals still available. Always remember to get the kids involved in "Living the Outdoors" you will be a better person for it.

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March 11, 2010

Spring is almost here !!!!!!!! I have been seeing more and more boats on the highway lately. I expect the walleye fishing in DePere should be picking up soon. I will try to get a report for next weeks show. Don't forget to stop in at Gander Mountain for the last of our first cast seminars. George Heimbuch will be in the Gander Lodge on Saturday March13th. He will be giving a seminar on great lakes fishing from 11am-3pm. Sunday is the last day of the add so take advantage of the 25%off any Gander Mountain rod when you buy any regularly priced Shimano reel. Go to CLICKHERE to check out all the new gear. Keep an eye out for future savings at Gander Mountain. If you have time to spare contact the folks at Outagamie Area Pheasants Forever and lend a helping hand to help preserve the Ringneck PheasantCLICK HERE for more information. Remember if you are looking for that Elk hunt of a lifetime contact Rick Tingle at shootelk.com. If you want an African hunt or Missouri Whitetail call Mike Helbing at 608-572-2389 or e-mail helbing@centurytel.net. The time is getting near to focus on Turkey hunting and spring walleye fishing. I have some great guests and giveaways coming up over the next several weeks. So tune in, call in or send an e-mail to lto@wcinet.com.

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February 26, 2010

Don't forget if you are planning a hunt out west check the application deadlines. After last weeks show I think I have found the place to cross off one of the items on my bucket list. As I turn 50 in a week I look back at my life in the outdoors with no regrets. Don't wait to take that trip that you always dreamed of. Take advantage of the opportunities that may come cross your path. Thanks to Rick Tingle for offering a VERY special deal on some of his hunts at Louisiana Purchase Ranch CLICK HERE saving a $1000 on any hunt is a deal. Please call him and talk with them about the excellent hunting they have there. I have been looking for a place to bowhunt Elk after talking to Rick, I'm in. The Mule deer out there look impressive as well. He also has combo hunts on Elk and Deer. The picture is Steve Jordan from No Excuses Television CLICK HERE. He shot this mule deer last year at the Louisiana Purchase Ranch. WOW. Make sure to tune in next week for more info on how to get out and enjoy the outdoors.

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February 14, 2010

Happy Valentines Day !!!!!

Thanks to all of you that stopped by the booth at MANTOWN

this last weekend. WOW what a great time that was. I must admit

although I have always been a Green Bay Packer fan. I am now a fan of the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders. These ladies were some of the nicest people I have met. They sat for 2 hours and took photos and signed autographs and were happy to do it. They were extremely friendly and cute as well. I hope that we get to be a part of this event again next year Woodward

Communications did a great job putting the event together. Lake Winnebago is teaming with activity with the Sturgeon season starting. There have been several large fish taken and I believe a new record. Tune in this week we will be talking Sturgeon with Biologist and author Ron Bruch. Also joining us will be Warden Jason Higgins.

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February 10, 2010

If you are free this Friday the 12th or Saturday the 13th please come and visit the Gander Mountain booth at MANTOWN CLICK HERE. We will be located just across from the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders, how convenient!!. We will have RigEmRight Decoys CLICK HERE , Hook set tip ups CLICK HERE, EZ Access gear CLICK HERE and our friends from No Excuses Television CLICK HERE. I will be there as well with Quaker Boy Turkey Calls CLICK HERE. So stop buy check it out and we can talk "Living the outdoors". Hope to see you there. As I promised the picture of this nice 8 pointer was shot buy Justin an associate in our fishing department in Appleton.

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February 2, 2010

Well I hope all of you were successful in drawing your 2010 spring turkey permit. As always I apply for period 3. I have the most success at that time of the year. I look forward to bringing you informative shows as we move closer to the season. Thanks to Chris Kirby president of Quaker Boy calls CLICK HERE . I had a chance to spend a little time with him at the NWTF Convention at the Radisson Hotel in downtown Appleton this last weekend. We will be having a Turkey hunting seminar the end of March featuring Quaker Boy calls. Stay tuned for the details. Pictured in the middle is Chris, Carl from Gander Mountain is on the right.

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January 20, 2010

You have to check this out. If you are planning a snow goose hunt this year, this is the place you need to go. I have been invited to a hunt in late February and am I excited. Jeff, Carl and Steve from No Excuses Television have been there and they love it. I also plan to have Allen Letcher from Flatlander outfitters CLICK HERE on the show in the coming weeks. I have only hunted snow geese once in my hunting career but the weather did not cooperate and we only shot a few birds. This teaser is courtesy of No Excuses Television. Thanks Jeff I think I finally made it work. If you have been in Gander Mountain you may recognize the guy with the curly hair.


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January 17, 2010

Get up ! Get outdoors. If you are looking for some winter fun you need to check out the website for Mosquito Hill Nature Center CLICK HERE. They have plenty of upcoming events to get you out enjoying the outdoors. Also pick up a copy of Wolf River Country magazine and see what's going on in the Wolf River area CLICK HERE for more info. We are working to get this magazine into Gander Mountain for you to pick up your FREE copy. You can also go online and subscribe and get it delivered to you home. Don't forget if you are in the mood for a Pheasant hunt contact Wolf River game farm CLICK HERE to book your hunt. Next week's show should be a must listen. We have Jim Keller from JJ Keller and associates and Dallas Seavey musher for the JJ Keller and associates Iditirod racing team. Keep the e-mails coming on what you would like to know more about in the outdoors. CLICK HERE to check out the race for 2010

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January 11, 2010

Looking for something to do this winter ?. Check out Mosquito Hill for the upcoming schedule of events CLICK HERE. They have plenty of winter fun things to do. You can also check Wolf River Country Magazine CLICK HERE for all types of family fun events and read up on all the local flavor. You would be surprised at all the out of the way places we have in our back yard. Hopefully soon we will have the magazine available at Gander Mountain. Stay tuned as we will let you know. Make sure you tune in this week I have ice fishing as our topic. Also we have a huge NWTF event coming to the Paper Valley Hotel the end of this month. I will try to get a representative from the event on the air. It looks to be one of the biggest hand made turkey call events in the country. More info on that to come on this weeks show. And lastly if you need to get out and hunt, check out their video from No Excuses Television on you tube(FLATLAND OUTFITTERS). The snow goose hunting is yet to come. I will be having the outfitter on the show in a couple weeks to talk about the spring snow goose hunting that is available to you