Dan Ebert, principal and consultant with The Ebert Group, talks about the coalition of sporting, environmental and agricultural groups that have come together to address the impacts of severe weather events on agriculture, outdoor recreation and other aspects of life in Wisconsin. (https://wiwf.org/) TV host, land management consultant and hunting guide Art Helin shares advice on how to pattern mature whitetail bucks, the subject of his seminar at the Open Season Sportsmans Expo, March 25-27 at Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells. (https://arthelinoutdoors.com/, https://www.openseasonsportsmansexpo.com/) Wisconsin DNR conservation warden and hunter education administrator Jon King talks about hunter education classes and learn-to-hunt opportunities for new hunters. (https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/Education/OutdoorSkills/safetyEducation) In the Madison Outdoors Report, McFarland guide Ron Barefield reports on early season walleye action on the Wisconsin River and trout fishing opportunities in Driftless Area streams.

Mark LaBarbera, executive director of the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation, announces a new initiative to seek out listener stories that show the impact, whether good or bad, of severe weather events on hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation. (wiwf.org) Gobbler Geek, turkey call and decoy manufacturer, and wildlife artist Jeff Fredrick offers aggressive calling tips to make this your best turkey season ever, the subject of his seminars at the Open Season Sportsmans Expo, March 25-27 at Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells. (fredrickchampionschoice.com, openseasonsportsmansexpo.com) Author David Galloway talks about his historical time travel novel, Burning Ground, set in Yellowstone National Park in two centuries. (dagalloway.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, pro angler Duffy Kopf invites listeners to check out new fishing gear for 2022 at Cabelas in Sun Prairie, March 12 and March 18-19 and to attend the Capital City Muskies Inc. Spring Fling on April 2. (cabelas.com, capitalcitymuskiesinc.org)

Leanne Kosinski, Midwest regional marketing director for Freedom Boat Club, invites listeners to visit their booth and check out membership options at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sports Show, March 10-13 at State Fair Park. (jssportsshow.com, freedomboatclub.com) Long-time member of the Wisconsin Conservation Congress and director of the Wisconsin Bowhunters Association Mike Brust offers advice for predator hunting, the topic of his seminars at the Open Season Sportsmans Expo, March 25-27 at Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells. (openseasonsportsmansexpo.com) Wendy Gehlhoff, executive director of Florence County Economic Development, invites listeners to attend the third annual Keyes Peak Uphill Truck Drags, March 12. (exploreflorencecounty.com) Peggy Farrell, director of Becoming an Outdoors-Woman, announces four BOW learn to hunt turkeys events for novice hunters. (uwsp.edu) In the Madison Outdoors Report, McFarland guide Ron Barefield reports decent panfish action on the Madison chain and says fishing should keep improving over the next few weeks. (dsbait.com) Last chance to win tickets to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sports Show (jssportsshow.com). To enter, call 414-297-7554 or email [email protected]. Mention the Sports Show and leave your name and number or email address.

Jim Babiasz announces March classes and events at The Range of Richfield. (therangewi.com) Caitlyn Mason, president of Nica Shooting, tells the story of the family-owned company origins and reveals what she will be displaying and selling at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sports Show, March 10-13 at State Fair Park. (nicashooting.com, jssportsshow.com) Kevin Boyer offers advice for creating an elite whitetail hunting property, the topic of his seminar at the Open Season Sportsman's Expo, March 25-27 at Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells. (openseasonsportsmansexpo.com, realworldwildlifeproducts.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, we wish D and S Bait proprietor Gene Dellinger well in his retirement and welcome the new owner, Pat Hasburgh. (dsbait.com) Win tickets to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sports Show (jssportsshow.com). To enter, call 414-297-7554 or email [email protected]. Mention the Sports Show and leave your name and number or email address.

Wisconsin DNR outdoors skills trainer Linda Xiong encourages listeners to sign up for an outdoor skills safety education class. (dnr.wisconsin.gov) Mike Moeller, president of Remy Battery, invites listeners to check out the 1966 Ford F-100 delivery truck on display at the World of Wheels at State Fair Park, Feb. 25-27. (remybattery.com, autorama.com) Deb Priepke, Mercury Marine business district manager for WI, IL & IA, talks about the new outboards on display at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sports Show, March 10-13 at State Fair Park. (https://jssportsshow.com/, mercurymarine.com) Alan Probst, host of Wild Sportsman on the Sportsman Channel, invites listeners to learn about trapping at his seminars at the Open Season Sportsmans Expo, Mar. 25-27 at Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells. (openseasonsportsmansexpo.com, thesportsmanchannel.com) Everyone is welcome at the SCI Badgerland Hunters Expo, Feb. 18-19 at Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells. You can also participate in the online auction. (scibadgerland.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, McFarland guide Ron Barefield reports on current ice fishing conditions in the Madison area. (dsbait.com) Win tickets to the Wisconsin Fishing Expo (wifishexpo.com). To enter, call 414-297-7554 or email [email protected]. Mention the expo and leave your name and number or email address.

Dan Durbin, co-owner and promoter of the Wisconsin Fishing Expo, says great seminar speakers, new boats, fishing tackle and fun for kids await attendees at the expo at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Feb. 25-27. (wifishexpo.com) Marlin Laidlaw, president of the Wisconsin Buck and Bear Club, talks about the display of Wisconsin trophy whitetails, including the Jordan, Haske, and Bocook bucks at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sports Show at State Fair Park, Mar. 10-13. (jssportsshow.com) Archery exhibition shooter Byron Ferguson talks about the second edition of his book Become the Arrow, and his show at the Open Season Sportsmans Expo at Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells, Mar. 25-27. (openseasonsportsmansexpo.com) Everyone is welcome at the SCI Badgerland Hunters Expo, Feb. 18-19 at Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells. You can also participate in the online auction. (scibadgerland.com/) In the Madison Outdoors Report, pro angler Duffy Kopf encourages listeners to attend the Muskie Expo, Feb. 11-13 at Washington County Fair Park in West Bend. (muskieexpo.com/milwaukee/) Win tickets to the Wisconsin Fishing Expo. To enter, call 414-297-7554 or email [email protected]. Mention the expo and leave your name and number or email address.

Director Mike Veserat announces exhibitor and speaker line up for the Milwaukee Muskie Expo, Feb. 11, 12 and 13 at Washington County Fair Park in West Bend. (muskieexpo.com/milwaukee/) Wisconsin DNR angler outreach specialist Theresa Stabo invites listeners to attend a learn to ice fish for food class for adults in Madison, Feb. 16, 17 and 19, and ice fishing clinics for kids at two parks in Milwaukee, Feb. 12. (dnr.wisconsin.gov) Chris O'Hara, director of the Open Season Sportsmans Expo, reveals highlights of the expo at Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells, March 25-27. (openseasonsportsmansexpo.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, D and S Bait proprietor Gene Dellinger reports good perch and bluegill action on lakes Mendota and Monona, with spotty action on Waubesa, Kegonsa and other area lakes. (dsbait.com)

Jordan and Greta Yira tell the story of a buck they named Hank the Tank and how they got him after four years of hard hunting. (outdoorlife.com) Range of Richfield president Jim Babiasz announces February events and classes at the range. (therangewi.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, D and S Bait proprietor Gene Dellinger reports good ice throughout the Madison chain and decent panfish action on lakes Mendota and Monona, with scattered action on Waubesa, Kegonsa and other are lakes. (dsbait.com)

Alan Bell, vice-president of Cedar Lake Sales in West Bend, Wisconsin, invites listeners to check out the display of fishing boats, runabouts and pontoons in the Cedar Lake Sales display at the Milwaukee Boat Show this week. (showspan.com/mbs/, cedarlakesales.co/) Bob Nack, Wisconsin DNR angler and hunter recruitment team leader, encourages listeners to sign up novice hunters for spring hunter education courses and learn to hunt turkey events. (dnr.wisconsin.gov) Outdoor writer and blogger Patrick Durkin reviews the dramatic increase in chronic wasting disease infections in deer taken during the 2021 season. (patrickdurkinoutdoors.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, McFarland guide Ron Barefield reports he is catching panfish, pike and walleyes on the Madison chain and that anglers are catching fish on all the Madison lakes. (dsbait.com)

Producer Henri Boucher announces highlights of the Milwaukee Boat Show, including more than 300 boats from 75 manufacturers, plus boat docks and accessories, a Tuber's Truckload Sale, and Twiggy the Waterskiing Squirrel. (showspan.com/mbs/) Mike Moeller, president of Remy Battery in Milwaukee, Escanaba and Houghton, offers advice for keeping auto, truck and recreational vehicle batteries performing in cold weather. (remybattery.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, DS Bait proprietor Gene Dellinger reports all lakes in the Madison area are frozen over and anglers are catching fish, but ice in some areas is too thin for safe access. (dsbait.com)