Tailgate Talk

Tailgate Talk

Hunting, fishing, conservation and the stories we all share on our outdoor journey. An outdoor dad and a former major leaguer team up to talk outdoors with experts in all fields.

Episodes

August 11, 2025 41 mins
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! https://vortexoptics.com/ranger-hd-3000-laser-rangefinding-binocular.html Check out the Vortex...
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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 W...
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July 9, 2025 35 mins
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. Join in on the conversation. If there’s a topic you’d like to hear a...
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June 24, 2025 36 mins
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. Follow along for all things happening on Instagram: Tasker - @Wiscobowhunting Paul Wagner - @ Pwags1967 THE GAME MKE - @THEGAMEMKE
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June 24, 2025 35 mins
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. Follow along for all things happening on Instagram: Tasker - @Wiscobowhunting Paul Wagner - @ Pwags1967 973 The Game - @97.3TheGame
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June 24, 2025 37 mins
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. Follow along for all things happening on Instagram: Tasker - @Wiscobowhunting Paul Wagner - @ Pwags1967 THE GAME MKE - @THEGAMEMKE
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May 20, 2025 39 mins
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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May 7, 2025 43 mins
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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May 7, 2025 42 mins
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. For more details on this – visit https://www.hhausa.org/ to register! Find us EVERYWHERE you listen to Podcasts. Connect with the crew here: Erik Tasker - @wiscobowhunting Paul ...
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April 15, 2025 41 mins
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 ...
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April 15, 2025 38 mins
This week the guys are all in studio to chat about their recent adventure and fun at Millford Hills for their Pheasant hunt. Success, stories, and camaraderie. Tune in to hear all the stories from the past weeks adventure. 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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April 2, 2025 41 mins
The Guys get together and discuss what a newbie can expect on a first ever Pheasant Hunt, as they prep for the upcoming adventure at Millford Hills. Did Morgan Wallen write an entire song about Wags playing on the 98 Braves? All that and more on this weeks episode of Tailgate Talk. Find us EVERYWHERE you listen to Podcasts. Connect with the crew here: Erik Tasker - @wiscobowhunting Paul Wagner – @pwags1967 97.3 THE GAME...
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April 2, 2025 39 mins
This week the crew is all in studio and talk about the changing mindset from winter to spring, the big news stories of the week including Henry Repeating Arms moving ALL production to their Wisconsin locations & the big Corner Crossing Ruling out west, and wrap up with a little March Madness chat. Connect with the crew here: Erik Tasker - @wiscobowhunting Paul Wagner – @pwags1967 97.3 THE GAME - @thegamemke
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March 20, 2025 42 mins
Tim, Wags, and Tasker get together and jump into a few things related to the upcoming seasons in Wisconsin. Tim & Tasker are also joined by legendary UW Broadcaster Brian Posick to talk about the upcoming UW Cancer Center fundraiser in Madison in March! Connect with the crew here: Erik Tasker - @wiscobowhunting Paul Wagner – @pwags1967 97.3 THE GAME - @thegamemke
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March 20, 2025 43 mins
This week the guys are blown away by the energy of true icon in the Fishing industry, Mark Zona! Mark dives into his history of fishing and winning his first tournament at the age of 10! Drops a few memories for us from his time fishing the mecca of Wisconsin fishing – The Bay of Green Bay. We also kick off the show by giving him a hard time for being a bears fan. Mark shared about his upcoming time speaking at the Milwaukee Spor...
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March 20, 2025 42 mins
This week – the guys are joined by PBR Bull Rider Austin Richardson and we find out what it takes to be a real man’s man. Wags and Tasker jump into a few topics that that have been happening in the Outdoors! Connect with the crew here: Erik Tasker - @wiscobowhunting Paul Wagner – @pwags1967 97.3 THE GAME - @thegamemke
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February 25, 2025 42 mins
The crew is all in studio for this week's episode. Tim reminds us that next week he’ll be on a beach and we’ll still be soaking in the frigid temps. We dive into a “What would you do” scenario and give some insight on what it would be like to stumble on a giant buck on the side of the road. Then – we talk about the snow and ice conditions from the Northwoods and the revitalized tourism boost the recent snow and cold has had on the...
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February 25, 2025 41 mins
This week Tim and Tasker are joined by Dan Durbin from the Wisconsin Fishing Expo. What’s new this year? How to get tickets? What can you expect at this years expo? For all details and information on tickets, visit www.wifishingexpo.com Connect with the crew here: Erik Tasker - @wiscobowhunting Paul Wagner – @pwags1967 97.3 THE GAME - @thegamemke
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February 6, 2025 44 mins
This week, we have Nick Lenzendorf from Feradyne Outdoors on the show. We talk about everything arrows and broadheads… just a few of the brands under the Feradyne Umbrella. Check out Tasker’s instagram and Tik Tok pages for a chance to win a 6 pack of arrows from your local Archery Shop! @wiscobowhunting on both channels! For more information on Feradyne Outdoors and all the products they offer- head to www.feradyneoutdoors.com...
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January 29, 2025 43 mins
This week, Tim, Wags, and Tasker jump into a few “BEST OF SHOW” items at ATA from last week and what we would like to see come into the industry in the future. As we always say…”How could it get better than what we have now?” enter Trophy Scan: https://trophyscan.com/ We wrap up the show with some Fall Turkey numbers from the 2024 season and how, why, when people are taking their turkeys. Follow your hosts for more content! Ta...
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