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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, Wags joins the show from Sunny and Hot Dallas. We dive into the changes proposed for the 2025-2026 Deer Season and the impacts on the Northern Zone. The biggest story in 2025 so far – the Sell off of Public Lands and what the public input has done to change that conversation. Then we jump into an unusual story regarding poaching… SHROOM POACHING. 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 973 The Game - @97.3TheGame

This week the guys catch up with Wags from Fargo Morehead as they are in the middle of a long road trip. World Record Grizzly taken in Alaska, by a Wisconsin Man. And a quick update on the Lawsuit that is making waves across the outdoor industry. Follow along for all things happening on Instagram: Tasker - @Wiscobowhunting Paul Wagner - @ Pwags1967 973 The Game - @97.3TheGame

After a monumental trip to Mathews Archery for Erik Tasker, he breaks down and shares what it was like to visit a world class leader in Archery from the past weekend. A Case for CWD, Fearmongering or just cautiousness. What one state is doing to curb the issue of Baiting in the state. Follow along for all things happening on Instagram: Tasker - @Wiscobowhunting Paul Wagner - @ Pwags1967 THE GAME MKE - @THEGAMEMKE

The Guys get back together and check in with Wags on the Phone, discuss some trending news stories from the outdoors, and talk about the upcoming trip to Mathews Archery for Tasker. Follow along for all things happening on Instagram: Tasker - @Wiscobowhunting Paul Wagner - @ Pwags1967 THE GAME MKE - @THEGAMEMKE

This week, the fellas get together in the midst of a crazy Spring to catch up with Wags on scene at WCB Park and a short break in the hunting season. Tasker joins Tim's Family? Tim and Tasker discuss the newest addition to Erik’s patio that he got for his birthday. Connect with the crew here: Erik Tasker - @wiscobowhunting Paul Wagner – @pwags1967 97.3 THE GAME - @97.3TheGame

As we look back on the first stretch of turkey season with Tasker and Wags – they’ll talk about the highs and lows, recap of the NFL Draft with Tim, and what’s up next for the crew as we start to inch nearer to Summer in Wisconsin! Find us EVERYWHERE you listen to Podcasts. Connect with the crew here: Erik Tasker - @wiscobowhunting Paul Wagner – @pwags1967 97.3 THE GAME - @97.3TheGame

The guys all get together before the thick of Turkey Season to preview what the upcoming weeks look like. Interested in 3D Archery shoots across the state for a good cause? Tasker shares some information about HHAUSA and the first event upcoming in April. For more details on this – visit https://www.hhausa.org/ to register! Find us EVERYWHERE you listen to Podcasts. Connect with the crew here: Erik Tasker - @wiscobowhunting Paul Wagner – @pwags1967 97.3 THE GAME - @thegamemke

Wags and Tasker take the reigns this week and jump into some interesting stats for the WI DNR Turkey Season Lottery. Then – the guys are joined by Chris Whonsetler from The Okayest Cook Podcast and the @Fromfoodtotable Instagram page where he shares his passion of cooking and photography all in one place. Find us EVERYWHERE you listen to Podcasts. Connect with the crew here: Erik Tasker - @wiscobowhunting Paul Wagner – @pwags1967 97.3 THE GAME - @thegamemke

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

The Guys get together and discuss what a newbie can expect on a first ever Pheasant Hunt, as they prep for the upcoming adventure at Millford Hills. Did Morgan Wallen write an entire song about Wags playing on the 98 Braves? All that and more on this weeks episode of Tailgate Talk. Find us EVERYWHERE you listen to Podcasts. Connect with the crew here: Erik Tasker - @wiscobowhunting Paul Wagner – @pwags1967 97.3 THE GAME - @thegamemke

This week the crew is all in studio and talk about the changing mindset from winter to spring, the big news stories of the week including Henry Repeating Arms moving ALL production to their Wisconsin locations & the big Corner Crossing Ruling out west, and wrap up with a little March Madness chat. Connect with the crew here: Erik Tasker - @wiscobowhunting Paul Wagner – @pwags1967 97.3 THE GAME - @thegamemke

Tim, Wags, and Tasker get together and jump into a few things related to the upcoming seasons in Wisconsin. Tim & Tasker are also joined by legendary UW Broadcaster Brian Posick to talk about the upcoming UW Cancer Center fundraiser in Madison in March! Connect with the crew here: Erik Tasker - @wiscobowhunting Paul Wagner – @pwags1967 97.3 THE GAME - @thegamemke

This week the guys are blown away by the energy of true icon in the Fishing industry, Mark Zona! Mark dives into his history of fishing and winning his first tournament at the age of 10! Drops a few memories for us from his time fishing the mecca of Wisconsin fishing – The Bay of Green Bay. We also kick off the show by giving him a hard time for being a bears fan. Mark shared about his upcoming time speaking at the Milwaukee Sports Show! Connect with the crew here: Erik Tasker - @wiscobowhunting Paul Wagner – @pwags1967 97.3 THE GAME - @thegamemke

This week – the guys are joined by PBR Bull Rider Austin Richardson and we find out what it takes to be a real man’s man. Wags and Tasker jump into a few topics that that have been happening in the Outdoors! Connect with the crew here: Erik Tasker - @wiscobowhunting Paul Wagner – @pwags1967 97.3 THE GAME - @thegamemke

The crew is all in studio for this week's episode. Tim reminds us that next week he’ll be on a beach and we’ll still be soaking in the frigid temps. We dive into a “What would you do” scenario and give some insight on what it would be like to stumble on a giant buck on the side of the road. Then – we talk about the snow and ice conditions from the Northwoods and the revitalized tourism boost the recent snow and cold has had on the northern Wisconsin lodges. Connect with the crew here: Erik Tasker - @wiscobowhunting Paul Wagner – @pwags1967 97.3 THE GAME - @thegamemke

This week Tim and Tasker are joined by Dan Durbin from the Wisconsin Fishing Expo. What’s new this year? How to get tickets? What can you expect at this years expo? For all details and information on tickets, visit www.wifishingexpo.com Connect with the crew here: Erik Tasker - @wiscobowhunting Paul Wagner – @pwags1967 97.3 THE GAME - @thegamemke

This week, we have Nick Lenzendorf from Feradyne Outdoors on the show. We talk about everything arrows and broadheads… just a few of the brands under the Feradyne Umbrella. Check out Tasker’s instagram and Tik Tok pages for a chance to win a 6 pack of arrows from your local Archery Shop! @wiscobowhunting on both channels! For more information on Feradyne Outdoors and all the products they offer- head to www.feradyneoutdoors.com

This week, Tim, Wags, and Tasker jump into a few “BEST OF SHOW” items at ATA from last week and what we would like to see come into the industry in the future. As we always say…”How could it get better than what we have now?” enter Trophy Scan: https://trophyscan.com/ We wrap up the show with some Fall Turkey numbers from the 2024 season and how, why, when people are taking their turkeys. Follow your hosts for more content! Tasker - @wiscobowhunting Wags – @Pwags1967 97.3 THE GAME - @thegamemke

This week, the guys get together and revisit some memories of the late Bob Uecker. Then, the guys have Jim Crowley (from Jim Crowley Outdoors) on the show to talk about the All Canada Show that happened this weekend. Go to www.Allcanada.com for future show dates! Follow your hosts for more content! Tasker - @wiscobowhunting Wags – @Pwags1967 97.3 THE GAME - @thegamemke

This week, the guys are joined in studio by our resident fishing expert Jon Reznack from Clam Outdoors. They talked about new ice fishing gear, 6 weeks versus 6 days to fish hard water, and to catch up after the holidays! To find Jon online: Instagram: @jon_reznack Follow your hosts for more content! Tasker - @wiscobowhunting Wags – @Pwags1967 97.3 THE GAME - @thegamemke

Tasker relieves his unfortunate Antlerless hunt at the Wagner Ranch. It just kind of goes hand in hand with the on-going bad luck streak that Tasker has had for the year. Sandhill Crane season gets the green light from bipartisan group of legislators. But what does that mean now? Lastly, the guys gather around and share some year end thanks and appreciation for the highs and lows that they’ve experienced this year. Certainly worth a listen and feel free to chime in and share some of your favorite memories (OR) struggles that you’ve encountered in 2024. Follow your hosts for more content! Tasker - @wiscobowhunting Wags – @Pwags1967 97.3 THE GAME - @thegamemke

This week the guys jump in to talk about the late season and the hopes for harvest this upcoming weekend. Wags and Tasker talk about their trip up to HHA Sports in Wisconsin Rapids this past week. And We dive into a little fun for the holidays. Follow your hosts for more content! Tasker - @wiscobowhunting Wags – @Pwags1967 97.3 THE GAME - @thegamemke

Are we finally getting a Sandhill Crane Season? Final roll up on Deer numbers for the 2024 Gun Season. And then we wrap up the show with talking about when should you take you final round of Does in the season. Final reminder!! Deadline for Bear and Turkey points is December 10th. Follow your hosts for more content! Tasker - @wiscobowhunting Wags – @Pwags1967 97.3 THE GAME - @thegamemke

Follow your hosts for more content! Tasker - @wiscobowhunting Wags – @Pwags1967 97.3 THE GAME - @thegamemke

Follow your hosts for more content! Tasker - @wiscobowhunting Wags – @Pwags1967 97.3 THE GAME - @thegamemke

Follow your hosts for more content! Tasker - @wiscobowhunting Wags – @Pwags1967 97.3 THE GAME - @thegamemke

Follow your hosts for more content! Tasker - @wiscobowhunting Wags – @Pwags1967 97.3 THE GAME - @thegamemke

Follow your hosts for more content! Tasker - @wiscobowhunting Wags – @Pwags1967 97.3 THE GAME - @thegamemke

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The guys get together and chat about why RIGHT NOW is the most frustrating time to be an Outdoorsman in Wisconsin. How have the hurricanes impacted wildlife... And how much do YOU love hunting? Enough to complain about the hurricanes ruining your season?

This weeks Guest is Chris Meter - Range Manager at Mission 94 Firearm Education Center. Chris gives us a full run down for the Regions NEWEST and most state of the art education center, revolving completely around firearms and the history of firearms. Grand Opening for Mission 94 is Saturday October 5th and we're excited to have the facility open after a 9 year journey to get to this point. For all details: Www.mission94firearms.com Chris Meter - Range Manager Find them on socials for all updates and events! https://www.facebook.com/Mission94FEC https://www.instagram.com/mission__94/ https://www.youtube.com/@mission94education

Tasker, Wags, and Tim get together and talk about opening weekend and dive into some tactics surrounding early season success and why Tasker isn't a fan of hunting early season. The long long wait is over! Bow season is back. Follow your hosts for more content! Tasker - @wiscobowhunting Wags – @Pwags1967 97.3 THE GAME - @thegamemke

The gangs all in studio for the bow hunting opener show! It’s here, it’s finally here. We catch up on everything happening lately and dive into a new study on efficacy of Fixed vs Mechanical Broadheads, play a game of would you rather. Then Wags tells us a story about a racoon in a trap on his property and the present it left behind. Good luck to everyone going afield this weekend and be safe!

This week on Tailgate Talk – Tim and Tasker dive into the change of the seasons… Do you smell the seasons changing? It’s off to the races counting down to the rut and Tasker has a few tips for what you should be considering while scouting new pieces of land. And, a few stories from out west; Are Alaskan King Salmon heading to the Endangered Species List? Washington Man Shoots an Elk… the day BEFORE the season and gets caught. Another week down and one week closer to Bow hunting and the rut.

This week the gang is all back together and we have another guest this week. In our series of highlighting Wisconsin brands in the outdoor industry, we are joined by Mike from Domain Outdoors. Domain Outdoors is a food plot and mineral company based out of Hudson, Wisconsin. It’s not only about your food plots, it’s a lifestyle. Mike shares about what to do if your panicked about your late planting for food plots. Some tips and tricks for getting plots in and what to do in order to help keep the foliage deep into the season when it matters most. Find everything Domain Outdoors at www.domainoutdoors.com and find your local retailer on their site. It’s probably closer than you think. @domainoutdoors on Instagram and where ever you are on Socials. They also have a really entertaining podcast called Bucks and Beers podcast. Find it where ever you listen to podcasts. Good luck to everyone getting after Migratory Birds this weekend on the OPENING WEEKEND of hunting for the Fall! This’ll be our last episode for about 22-25 weeks without a hunting season. Doesn’t that feel great? Follow your hosts for more content! Tasker - @wiscobowhunting Wags – @Pwags1967 97.3 THE GAME - @thegamemke

This week, Tim Kaiser, an old friend of Tasker’s joins the show to answer the question – If I haven’t finished my food plot yet, is it too late? Tim also fields a barrage of questions from Wags as he tries to find the perfect combination for foliage this Fall! Tim is a property specialist with Whitetail Partners, based out of the Eau Claire area. When it comes to buying land and perfecting it – Tim is your go to. Managing a property of his own helped him confirm a lot of the tips and tricks that he shares with his clients to this day and he is available to help! To reach Tim – find him below: https://www.whitetailpartners.com/our-team-whitetail-habitat-consultant/tim-kaiser 715-579-6803 tim@whitetailpartners.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tim_whitetail_partners/

This week – Wags and Tasker jump in and catch up after a few weeks of shows without them together. They catch up on what’s happening at the Wagner Ranch and how the food plots are coming together for bow season. After THOUSANDS of trail camera photos, we’ll share what the National Deer Association found in relation to buck and deer movement/characteristics from the trail cameras across the country. If you want to be a guest on the show, please feel free to reach out to eriktasker@iheartmedia.com

Tim and Tasker talk about what happens when you unexpectedly catch the fish of 10,000 casts… on your first cast. The Bunzels “What would you bring on a desert island” questions give some deep answers…. And a quick update about what’s to come as we head into the final stretch of the “pre-season” for Bow hunting!~ Counting down the days… Follow us below: Erik Tasker: @wiscobowhunting 97.3 THE GAME: @thegamemke Paul Wagner: @pwags1967

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This week Tim and Wags are out, with Packers Training Camp and Dockhounds Season in full swing. Tasker interviews President and second-generation owner of HHA Sports, Chris Hamm. HHA SPORTS, is the leader in archery sights with the flagship model the RYZ and the X3 3-pin option. Chris founded the non-profit side of HHA Sports, HHA USA. HHA USA hosts over a half dozen archery shoots around the state, raising money to fund Honor Flights for the Wausau, Wisconsin chapter. Last year, Chris and his team paid for the ENTIRE Honor Flight with their donation so that Veterans could see their memorial in Washington D.C. It was a great conversation and a highlight of my podcasting career to have him on. Everything HHA can be found below! www.hhasports.com www.hhausa.org Find them and more of their content on all social media platforms by searching either of the names! Follow your hosts for more content! Tasker - @wiscobowhunting Wags – @Pwags1967 97.3 THE GAME - @thegamemke

This week Wags is on the road and Red Hot and Tasker jump on to catch up and talk about a few topics from around the Midwest! PLUS – Deerfest is this weekend, so we dive into everything happening with the event at the Sunny View Expo Center and new additions to this years event. All information can be found at www.deerfest.com.

This week Tim and Tasker are the duo for the show. They are joined by Noah Johnson from Bunzel’s Meat Market to talk shop and all things grilling and BBQ. With the 4th of July around the corner, make sure to stop in and grab your favorite meats… or grab our show favorite – the Honey Mustard Cheddar Brat. Then, we run off on a tangent about County Stadium and do a little more on the “Tailgate” side of the show… instead of the hunting and fishing this week! More on the outdoors next week, but follow us anywhere you are. Tasker - @wiscobowhunting Wags – @Pwags1967 97.3 THE GAME - @thegamemke

For 150 Episodes, Wags and Tasker have brought up current events, controversial topics, highs and lows of their outdoor experiences, and just a bunch of “stuff”. This week, Tim Scott, Tasker, and Wags shared about what actually got them into hunting and fishing, look back on some of their memories that Tailgate Talk has brought, and a brief glimpse ahead at what’s to come. Thanks for listening this week and for those of you that have been here from the start – THANK YOU! Follow along with the guys for the day to day. Tasker - @wiscobowhunting Wags – @Pwags1967 97.3 THE GAME - @thegamemke

The guys get together in advance of the big 150 show. This week they are talking about a few current topics like the Trail Camera Ban in Iowa, what that means for future deer populations and the impact it might have and also a quick preview of next weeks 150th episode. Follow along with the guys for the day to day. Tasker - @wiscobowhunting Wags – @Pwags1967 97.3 THE GAME - @thegamemke

Tim Scott and Tasker are in Studio and Wags is north of the border in Canada for a road trip. Fellas are breaking out the top three Saturday lists when they dive into the TOP THREE Memorial day items for a cookout… top 10 BBQ sauces… and then a little run down from Wags across the border up north and what’s happening with the Cicada broods in Wisconsin? All that and more on this weeks episode. Follow along with the guys for the day to day. Tasker - @wiscobowhunting Wags – @Pwags1967 97.3 THE GAME - @thegamemke

Tim & Tasker are in studios and Wags is on the road with The Lake Country Dockhounds. Catching up about Tasker’s first weekend hunting Turkeys and what’s on tap for the next week of hunting. Some discrepancy in what the constituents want, versus what the CDAC actually decided… and wrapping up with some good old fashion tailgate banter. Follow along with the guys for the day to day. Tasker - @wiscobowhunting Wags – @Pwags1967 97.3 THE GAME - @thegamemke

This week Wags is out prepping for the start of the Dockhounds Season and Tim & Tasker jump into a few recent developments with CWD in the state and talk about Taskers upcoming weeks of Turkey Season. Follow the guys for all things hunting and outdoors… Tasker - @wiscobowhunting Wags - @pwags1967 97.3 THE GAME - @thegamemke

This week, Tim Scott and Tasker get together and try to top last weeks show! They dive into what happens when your wife gives you the green light on a big purchase… and what you have to do in order to get it. Some legislative Saturday morning BREAKING NEWS in the outdoor industry… and the least favorite topic for hunting and camping enthusiasts – TICKS. And Why *Permethrin* is the way to go to defend again tick problems. Follow the guys for all things hunting and outdoors… Tasker - @wiscobowhunting Wags - @pwags1967 97.3 THE GAME - @thegamemke