Ridder and Tasker are joined by bestselling cookbook author Allie Doran, who's cookbook, Venison Every Day, is an internationally published and available wherever books are sold including Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops. We talk about some of the easiest and best ways to cook with wild game that will please anyone. How to introduce someone to venison and what to do if someone gives you venison and you have no idea what to do. [connect: @onthetailgate @thereelridder @wiscobowhunting @miss.allieskitchen | email: [email protected]]

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: [email protected]]

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: [email protected]]

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: [email protected]]

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: [email protected] ]

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: [email protected]]

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: [email protected]|

Ridder and Tasker are joined by Gary Moeller General Manger of Ballards Black Island in Ontario Canada. We share some of our experience staying and fishing at Ballards Black Island as both a return guest and a first time guest. Is it's really as easy as show up and catch fish? Plus we talk about some of the challenges that the resort and travel industry has faced the last 3 years. From a pandemic, border closures and storms the challenges are forcing some to make tough choices. This is a MUST LISTEN episode for anyone that has ever wanted to go fishing in Canada. [connect: @onthetailgate @thereelridder @wiscobowhunting @gm.on.low | [email protected]]

Ridder, Wags and Tasker discuss the latest from around the Midwest including how two young Wisconsin angers are putting the Midwest on the fishing map, plus the secret weapon that Wisconsin and Minnesota have that lets us grow well rounded anglers ready to be pro. Wags talks about what he got at his latest stop at Buck Rub Outfitter, Tasker gets more excited for bow season and we talk about why it's better to be positive than negative. [connect: @onthetailgate @thereelridder @wiscobowhunting @okayest_hunter | email: [email protected]]