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  • Deer Season Ends; Boat Show Season Begins

    Deer Season Ends; Boat Show Season Begins
    2026/01/05
    On this week’s episode of WTMJ Outdoors, we take a comprehensive look back at the 2025 Wisconsin whitetail deer hunt and look ahead to one of winter’s biggest traditions — the Milwaukee Boat Show. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Outdoors Editor Paul Smith joins host Steve Scaffidi to break down the final harvest and hunter numbers, and to discuss the important relationship between Wisconsin’s nine-day gun deer season and small businesses across the state. Author Brian Reisinger (Land Rich, Cash Poor) explains the environmental role of deer hunting and how conservation efforts help protect Wisconsin’s land and natural resources. And Ben Nielsen previews the Milwaukee Boat Show, running January 16–25 at the Wisconsin State Fair Expo Center, featuring 300 boats and 80 manufacturers — Wisconsin’s premier water sports expo. Listen Saturdays at 2 p.m. on 620 WTMJ, or anytime on our podcast page. WTMJ Outdoors is presented by Outdoor Living Unlimited.
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    38 分
  • Best of WTMJ Outdoors: Deer Camp Revisited

    Best of WTMJ Outdoors: Deer Camp Revisited
    2025/12/31
    As we close out a fantastic year exploring the great outdoors in Wisconsin, WTMJ Outdoors continues its Best of 2025 series. This week’s episode revisits some of our favorite moments from the year. Featured in this edition is a memorable live deer camp broadcast from Waupaca County, with Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Outdoors Writer Paul Smith and deer camp owner and avid sportsman Nate VanZeelen. Join us as we celebrate the traditions, people, and places that make Wisconsin’s outdoors so special, and look ahead to more great stories in 2026.
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    38 分
  • Best of WTMJ Outdoors: Skiing, Snowmobiles and Alaskan Fishing

    Best of WTMJ Outdoors: Skiing, Snowmobiles and Alaskan Fishing
    2025/12/23
    38 分
  • Best of WTMJ Outdoors: Chainsaws, Rock Climbing and ATV's

    Best of WTMJ Outdoors: Chainsaws, Rock Climbing and ATV's
    2025/12/17
    38 分
  • Wisconsin Woods to African Plains

    Wisconsin Woods to African Plains
    2025/12/09
    The calendar has flipped to December, the snow is here, and WTMJ Outdoors is still talking about the hunt — from Wisconsin’s whitetail woods to a once-in-a-lifetime African safari. Host Steve Scaffidi welcomes Cole Gander from the National Deer Association to discuss what makes a successful hunt and how new technology is changing the experience. Rose Gray from Fox World Travel shares the thrill of exploring Africa’s natural wonders, and author Brian Reisinger reflects on the deep connection between farming and hunting traditions in Wisconsin. It’s an episode that celebrates the spirit of the outdoors, near and far. Presented by Outdoor Living Unlimited.
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    38 分
  • (Almost) Everything You Can Do in the Snow

    (Almost) Everything You Can Do in the Snow
    2025/12/02
    The snow is flying across Wisconsin, and WTMJ Outdoors is diving into all your favorite winter activities! Host Steve Scaffidi talks with Rick Schmitz of Crystal Ridge Ski Area in Franklin about skiing, snowboarding, and family fun on the slopes. Then, Ken Leiviska from the Eagle River Chamber of Commerce shares the magic of the Ice Castle and why Eagle River is the snowmobile capital of the world. Finally, Shawn Connelly of Birkie.com previews the upcoming events in the Cable-Hayward area — home to one of the Midwest’s biggest winter celebrations. It’s a snow-packed, can’t-miss episode of WTMJ Outdoors, presented by Outdoor Living Unlimited.
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    38 分
  • WTMJ Outdoors...Live From Deer Camp!

    WTMJ Outdoors...Live From Deer Camp!
    2025/11/26
    It’s opening week of Wisconsin’s gun deer season, and WTMJ Outdoors goes live from a deer camp in Waupaca County. Host Steve Scaffidi joins Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Outdoors Editor Paul Smith and hunter Nate Van Zeeland for a behind-the-scenes look at the traditions, stories, and camaraderie that make this November weekend so special. Plus, two local chefs share how they fed more than a dozen hunters on Saturday night. Don’t miss this must-listen edition of WTMJ Outdoors, presented by Outdoor Living Unlimited.
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    38 分
  • Deer, Slopes & Fish Fries

    Deer, Slopes & Fish Fries
    2025/11/19
    As Thanksgiving approaches, WTMJ Outdoors celebrates Wisconsin’s great outdoors and local traditions — from deer hunting and skiiing to the 100-year legacy of Kegel’s Inn. Host Steve Scaffidi talks with Dusty Weiss about how social media shapes modern hunting, Greg Fisher on what’s new at Little Switzerland, and Julian Kegel on a century of great food and community in West Allis.
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    38 分