Hunting Beast Gear owner Mario Trafficante, Jr., talks about the development of his lightweight climbing sticks, platforms, and saddles and explains how he uses them to stay mobile while bowhunting for mature bucks. He offers listeners a 10 percent discount on all online orders. (huntingbeastgear.com) In the last scheduled Madison Outdoors Report of the season, wildlife biologist and Pappas Trading Post archery expert JC Chamberlin offers advice for bowhunting the tail end of the rut. (pappastradingpost.com) Northwoods correspondent Captain Jon Small reports on his recent bowhunts and his experience using the Hunting Beast Gear tree saddle.

Range of Richfield president Jim Babiasz announces November classes and activities at the range. (therangewi.com) Wisconsin DNR shooting range specialist Brett Johanen discusses range safety and etiquette and tells listeners how to find a shooting range for sighting-in deer rifles. () Eric Printz, Florence County director of development and Chamber of Commerce president invites listeners to explore the hundreds of miles of ATV/UTV and snowmobile trails, hunt deer on public land in the county, or attend Big Buck Night at The One O One. (exploreflorencecounty.com, facebook.com)

Hunting Beast Gear pro staffer Ben Foerster talks about recovering wounded deer with a trained dog and explains how he uses Hunting Bear Gear climbing sticks and saddles to hunt virtually any terrain. (https://www.huntingbeastgear.com/) DNR outdoor skills trainer Kayla Sasse encourages experienced hunters to become volunteer hunter education instructors and explains the options for new hunters to learn lifelong skills on mentored hunts and at learn-to-hunt events and outings. (https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/Volunteer/OutdoorSkillsTrainers, https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/education/outdoorskills) Range of Richfield president Jim Babiasz announces November classes and activities at the range. (https://therangewi.com/) Giveaway: DEX Fingerlight and carrying case, a $60 value. To enter, call 414-297-7554 or email [email protected]. Leave your name and contact info and mention FingerLight.

Zach Haas, senior aquatic biologist with EHD-fense and owner of Creek Bottom Land Management, explains the threat to white-tailed deer posed by the epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) virus and describes a new natural protocol to combat the disease. (https://ehd-fense.com/, https://www.creekbottomlandmgmt.com/) Steve Dreifuerst, senior sporting goods buyer for Farm and Fleet stores announces store specials on hunting gear and accessories for deer hunters. (https://www.farmandfleet.com/) Wildlife biologist and Pappas Trading Post archery expert JC Chamberlin offers advice for bowhunting the rut and talks about a successful youth deer hunt with his daughter. (https://pappastradingpost.com/) Giveaway: DEX Fingerlight and carrying case, a $60 value. To enter, call 414-297-7554 or email [email protected]. Leave your name and contact info and mention FingerLight.

DEX FingerLight co-founder Tom Mitchell shares tips for managing habitat for and hunting mature whitetail bucks. (fingerlight.com) Inspirational speaker Reen Waterman talks about his men's outdoor retreat Guys, God, and the Great Outdoors: Using your Passions to Change Lives. (watermancommunicationsgroup.com) Giveaway: DEX Fingerlight and carrying case, a $60 value. To enter, call 414-297-7554 or email [email protected]. Leave your name and contact info and mention FingerLight.

Pappas Trading Post archery expert JC Chamberlin offers advice for mid-season bowhunting success. (pappastradingpost.com) Florence County director of economic development Eric Printz invites listeners to enjoy fall colors, scenic waterfalls, and miles of hiking, equestrian, and ATV/UTV trails in Florence County. (exploreflorencecounty.com) David Clutter, executive director of the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin, encourages listeners to contribute to the Cherish Wisconsin Outdoors Fund when they purchase hunting, fishing, or tapping licenses and permissions, or renew recreational vehicle registrations. (wisconservation.org/cherish/)

Huntworth Gear pro-staffer Bernie Barringer reports on his 2025 Minnesota bear hunts and talks about bear attacks on humans. (huntworthgear.com, berniesbearcamp.com, youtube.com/@bowhuntingroad, blackbearshow.com) Jim Babiasz announces October classes, events and special deals at the Range of Richfield. (therangewi.com) Sailboat captain Jon Small invites listeners to sail on Lake Superior before boats are pulled for the winter. (allhandssailing.org)

Pappas Trading Post archery expert JC Chamberlin reports on the first two weeks of bow season and offers hunting strategies for early October. (pappastradingpost.com) Hunting Beast Gear pro staffer Kurt Kowaleski explains how staying mobile helps him hunt bucks on private land. (huntingbeastgear.com) Paul Landberg, director of marketing for Wildlife Research Center, offers advice for scent control and attractor scents for bowhunting prior to the rut. (wildlife.com)

Lake Michigan charter captain Dumper Dan Welsch reports mature king salmon have moved into the Sheboygan Harbor and River and anglers are catching them from boats, piers and shore with spoons and crankbaits. Dumper Dan will pull his boats in early October and move them to his storage and maintenance shop in Cleveland, Wisconsin. (dumperdan.com, facebook.com/RuppsOnWashington) MEC Outdoors manager Shawn Wozniak gives listeners a tutorial on reloading metallic cartridges for fall hunting and shooting. (mecoutdoors.com) Sailboat captain Jon Small invites listeners to sail with All Hands Sailboat Charters and attend Bayfield Apple Festival, October 3-5. (allhandssailing.org/the-captains/, bayfield.org/bayfield-apple-festival/)

Pappas Trading Post archery expert JC Chamberlin offers advice for early season bowhunting success. (pappastradingpost.com) Steve Dreifuerst, senior sporting goods buyer for Blains Farm & Fleet stores, talks about the great deals on hunting gear and ammo available now at 45 Farm & Fleet locations in Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, and Michigan. (farmandfleet.com) Adaline DeKraai, an audiology intern with Professional Hearing Care, LLC, explains why hunters and recreational shooters should protect their hearing and how to do so. She also invites listeners to a free hearing and tinnitus symposium, October 1st at 10:00 AM, at the Bekkum Memorial Library in Westby, Wisconsin. (profhearingcare.com)