WTMJ Outdoors

Steve Scaffidi talks with Aaron and Eric Brown of Outdoor Living Unlimited about transforming Wisconsin backyards with outdoor kitchens, automated pergolas, screen rooms and custom outdoor living spaces.

Dusty Weiss shares stories from the deer woods, hunting safety tips and advice for new hunters. Plus, Wisconsin DNR large carnivore specialist Randy Johnson discusses the state’s bear population, the bear hunting license process, possible future wolf hunting seasons and how to tell bobcats from cougars.

WTMJ Outdoors is sponsored by Outdoor Living Unlimited, a local company that transforms backyards into personal oases.

Cole Gander, Deer Outreach Specialist from the National Deer Association, stopped by for a wide-ranging conversation about what goes into a successful hunt, and how technology continues to shape that  experience.

Thomas Lines joins to talk about the Great Northern Railway’s Pumpkin Trains running in the Wisconsin Dells and the Riverside Great Northern Railway.

Kyle Schmidt of Northwoods Taxidermy shares how experience and attention to detail help turn trophy deer into lifelike mounts hunters can treasure for years

Steve Scaffidi talks with an arborist about preparing Wisconsin trees for fall and winter, spotting storm damage, choosing the right species, and caring for newly planted trees.

The Wisconsin Science Festival’s Sam Mulrooney previews statewide events, hands-on STEM activities, nature hikes, and the BioBlitz project. Plus, TMJ4 reporter Marcus Ares Vold explains the growing deer virus outbreak in southeastern Wisconsin and what it could mean for hunters this season.

WTMJ Outdoors explores Wisconsin’s great outdoors and family-friendly destinations.

Melissa Pierick of the Ice Age Trail Alliance previews the 2026 Mammoth Hike Challenge, a free October event featuring 46 miles of hiking across Wisconsin’s Ice Age Trail.

The show also travels to the Volo Museum in Illinois to explore its collection of classic cars, dinosaurs, military displays, rides, and more. Plus, Wisconsin Maritime Museum Executive Director Kevin Cullen discusses the Wisconsin Sailing and Maritime Hall of Fame and the state’s rich maritime history.

WTMJ Outdoors is sponsored by Outdoor Living Unlimited and airs weekends on 620 WTMJ. Listen anytime on the WTMJ podcast page.

WTMJ Outdoors continues its look at deer hunting with three guests who know Wisconsin’s woods inside and out.

Dusty Weiss shares a millennial’s perspective on deer hunting and whether social media is taking away from the experience. Cole Gander of the National Deer Association discusses successful hunts and the growing role of technology. Jeremy Moore of Hodag Outdoors highlights products designed to help hunters get more from their time in the field.

WTMJ Outdoors is sponsored by Outdoor Living Unlimited and airs weekends on 620 WTMJ. Listen anytime on the WTMJ podcast page.

Fall is coming - recent temperatures aside - and that means it’s time for the start of the archery season for Wisconsin’s whitetail deer.

The annual tradition brings thousands of hunters into the woods and this week’s guests on WTMJ Outdoors spotlight the white tail populations across the state, recent concerns about the health of the herd, and how our guests are approaching this season.

Paul Smith, Outdoors Editor at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, visits with Steve Scaffidi as he gets set for his annual tradition, spending opening weekend at a deer camp somewhere in the state. Smith also details the latest on a growing viral concern among some of the whitetail population in southeastern Wisconsin.

Derek Johnson, Interim Deer Program Specialist for the state’s Bureau of Wildlife Management, stopped by to highlight the season start dates, herd conditions across the state, and how he turned his love of the outdoors as a child into his professional career.

And finally, Aaron and Eric Brown from Outdoor Living Unlimited, sponsors of WTMJ Outdoors, visited with Steve and talked about how their local company links people to the outdoors by transforming their backyards. Outdoor Living Contractor, Waukesha WI | Outdoor Living Unlimited

WTMJ Outdoors airs every weekend on 620WTMJ or can be found anytime on the podcast page at WTMJ.com.

Steve Scaffidi is also the host of Point Taken, which airs 10-Noon weekdays on 620WTMJ.

With ATV and UTV ridership at an all-time high in Wisconsin, this week’s WTMJ Outdoors puts a special focus on staying safe while enjoying the trails.

Wisconsin DNR Warden Jacob Holsclaw joins host Steve Scaffidi for an extended conversation about ATV/UTV safety, rules of the road, and the precautions riders should take before heading out. Randy Harden, President of the Wisconsin ATV/UTV Association, discusses the organization’s safety outreach and why respecting posted trail guidelines is essential as the sport continues to grow.

And Noah Bloedorn, Executive Director of REAP Food Group, highlights his organization’s work to build a stronger and more sustainable food system across Wisconsin.

WTMJ Outdoors is presented by Outdoor Living Unlimited.

This week, WTMJ Outdoors brings you a special encore edition highlighting the latest trends, gear, and technology helping people make the most of the great outdoors.

Steve Spears, Vice President of Retail at Northern Tool + Equipment, shares some of the latest products and trends in outdoor recreation. Lloyd Vogel, CEO and co-founder of Garage Grown Gear, takes us inside the world of innovative outdoor brands and equipment. And Lee Vandenbrink, owner of Aerial Wildlife Solutions, explores how technology is being used in the outdoors and wildlife world.

WTMJ Outdoors is presented by Outdoor Living Unlimited.

This week, WTMJ Outdoors heads to the Wisconsin State Fair to celebrate the people, food, agriculture, and traditions that make it one of the state's biggest summer events.

State Fair CEO Shari Black and Jenny Gehl from the Governor's Livestock Auction join Steve Scaffidi, along with this year's winning exhibitor, Kallie Whitley.

Pam Jahnke, the Fabulous Farm Babe, shares the importance of Wisconsin's family farms and her connection to the state's agriculture industry. And Ann Schulz from the Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Promotion Board takes us inside the Wisconsin Pavilion for a taste of its famous cheese sandwiches, milkshakes, pastries, baked potatoes, and more.

WTMJ Outdoors is presented by Outdoor Living Unlimited.

This week on WTMJ Outdoors, we celebrate two of Wisconsin's favorite outdoor traditions: boating and game bird hunting.

Taylor Finger, Game Bird Ecologist with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, previews the upcoming hunting seasons and discusses the state's healthy bird habitat and game bird populations.

Then, Mike Wescott, General Manager of SkipperBud's in Pewaukee, explains the growing popularity of pontoon boats and offers advice for anyone shopping for a new boat.

Finally, Ellen Bradley, Senior Vice President of Discover Boating, shares why more Americans than ever are getting out on the water.

WTMJ Outdoors is presented by Outdoor Living Unlimited.