Tailgate Talk – Details, episodes & analysis

This week Tasker & Wags are joined by Customer Experience Manager (and Mr. Do It All) Mark Boardman from Vortex Optics. We got a chance to hear about a new product launch on August 7th and got the inside track on the R&D, features, benefits and everything you need to know about the new Laser Range Finder & Bino – The Ranger HD 3000! https://vortexoptics.com/ranger-hd-3000-laser-rangefinding-binocular.html Check out the Vortex Nation Podcast to hear more insights from Mark and his team + Guests wherever you listen to Podcasts. Find more information and follow Vortex Optics for all the latest in updated, products, and information. www.vortexoptics.com https://www.youtube.com/c/VortexNationPodcast https://www.instagram.com/vortexoptics/ https://www.facebook.com/vortexoptics

This week the guys catch up and make sure we have all 10 digits after the 4th of July holiday… some recent news stories from the week, including Wisconsin Man confesses to his record nontypical claim of harvesting during a muzzleloader. An Idaho man receives lifetime ban for illegal black market selling and buying of big game tags. And we jump into the final stretch of Summer leading into the 2025 Archery Season. The plans at the Wagner ranch and what we’re doing to prep in these final weeks! Join in on the conversation. If there’s a topic you’d like to hear about, email eriktasker@iheartmedia.com or shoot a DM to @wiscobowhunting. Follow along for all things happening on Instagram: Tasker - @Wiscobowhunting Paul Wagner - @ Pwags1967 97.3 The Game - @97.3The Game

This week the guys are all in studio to chat about their recent adventure and fun at Millford Hills for their Pheasant hunt. Success, stories, and camaraderie. Tune in to hear all the stories from the past weeks adventure. Find us EVERYWHERE you listen to Podcasts. Connect with the crew here: Erik Tasker - @wiscobowhunting Paul Wagner – @pwags1967 97.3 THE GAME - @thegamemke

Ridder and Tasker are joined by Bassmaster Elite Series angler Jeff "Gussy" Gustafson. We talk about the hurdled to climb as a Canadian to make it to the top of the fishing world. Gussy shares advice for anyone that wants to try and compete at any level. What to expect on the 2023 Elite Series and can Gussy WIN the Bassmaster Classic? Plus we swap spots and stories fishing Sturgeon Bay, WI. [connect: @onthetailgate @thereelridder @wiscobowhunting @gussyoutdoors | email: shaunridder@iheartmedia.com]

Ridder and Tasker get you caught up on what's going on in the outdoors and share the top 6 things what will get you a citation from game wardens. Plus they visit some of the biggest superstitions of hunters and anglers. [connect: @onthetailgate @thereelridder

Ridder and Tasker are joined by Clam Pro Jon Reznack to chat about general fishing mindsets and preview some of the newest ice fishing tackle that Clam Pro Tackle just released at their Pro Day. Finally Jon surprises the gang with something. [connect: @onthetailgate @thereelridder @wiscobowhunting @jon_reznack | email: shaunridder@iheartmedia.com]

Ridder, Wags and Tasker are joined by Greg "Kaz" Kazmierski Chair of Wisconsin’s Natural Resources Board and owner of Buckrub Outfitters in Peawaukee to discuss the state of hunting in Wisconsin. There is so much more behind the scenes that goes into policy setting, what is Pittman Robertson money and what is it's purpose plus we explore what it will take to preserve hunting traditions in many states. [connect: @onthetailgate @thereelridder @wiscobowhunting @buckrubarchery | email: shaunridder@iheartmedia.com]

Ridder, Wags and Tasker chat about the start of bow season in Wisconsin and share some goals for the overall rest of the year. Ridder also updates on the Canadian border waterfowl issue as well as the latest in the Wyoming corner crossing drama. Wags shares his experience learning how to use a climbing stand and finally Ridder and Tasker do a bag dump to share what they use white out bow hunting whitetails. [connect: @onthetailgate @thereelridder @wiscobowhunting | email: shaunridder@iheartmedia.com ]

Ridder, Wags and Tasker share what they've been doing to prepare for the Wisconsin bow season opener. How the team at BuckRub Outfitters help us get set and keeps us sharp all year. Plus Ridder shares a new ruling that won't let hunters bring certain game out of Canada. And Is it illegal to shoot your bow in the city? [connect: @onthetailgate @thereelridder @wiscobowhunting | email: shaunridder@iheartmedia.com]

Ridder and Tasker, fresh from Canada recap a few stories that didn't make the show from Ballard's Black Island. Then we discuss freezer management season and some of Tasker's favorite ways to use venison before the new season. Ridder recaps the drama of the Bassmaster Elite Series in 2022 that wrapped up in LaCrosse, Wisconsin and then gives a quick breakdown of the 2023 Elite Series schedule. [ connect: @onthetailgate @thereelridder @wiscobowhunting | email: shaunridder@gmail.com|