Tailgate Talk

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!

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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!



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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.



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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.


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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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