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A show for everyone who enjoys the outdoors in the Low Country of Coastal Georgia and South Carolina.
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The official podcast of Buck Fever Outdoors hosted by Noah Switz and Jakob Jaeger! Tune in weekly as the guys discuss anything and everything related to hunting, fishing, and the great outdoors.
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That’s a Wrap | Buck Fever Podcast Ep. 52
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In this episode, Jake and Noah get back in the studio for the last episode of the year! They take a look back at all the highlights of the past 12 months at Buck Fever Outdoors and relive some of the exciting moments. They also give some insight on what the next year holds for BFO!By Buck Fever Outdoors
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DNR Debacle | Buck Fever Podcast Ep. 51
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In this episode, the guys chat about the decline in hunter enthusiasm across the state of Wisconsin. Reported sightings have decreased dramatically and the harvest numbers were down this year, yet the DNR reports a record high deer population. This episode is a deep dive on all the aspects of this complicated issue.…
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Winter Wonderland | Buck Fever Podcast Ep. 50
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In this episode, Jake and Noah share their favorite activities to get themselves through the winter months. Small game hunting takes the cake, but other surprise mentions such as crow hunting keep things interesting. For those who love to hunt deer and turkeys, the winter can be brutal, but the activities discussed in this episode should help to ge…
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The Story of Bullwinkle | Buck Fever Podcast Ep. 49
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In this episode, Eli tells the story of Bullwinkle - the buck he shot during the heart of the rut. He gives a more in depth perspective on his season in general as well as the events of the day. Then, he and the rest of the guys share their thoughts on the rut this year.By Buck Fever Outdoors
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Christmas Gift Ideas | Buck Fever Podcast Ep. 48
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In this episode, the guys share a few of their favorite pieces of hunting gear that would make great Christmas gift ideas! Whether you're looking for some items to add to your wish list or you're looking for gift ideas for the hunter in your life, the guys throw out a wide variety of ideas including subscriptions, stocking stuffers, and big ticket …
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In this episode, the guys recap an opening weekend that was mostly uneventful. They also offer some insights as to why hunters across Wisconsin may have experienced a slower than usual opening weekend of gun season. Then, Kolbe finally tells the tale of his Minnesota gun season buck.By Buck Fever Outdoors
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In this episode, Jake and Noah preview the upcoming Wisconsin gun season opener. After a really good week, including Jake's uncle shooting his first buck with a bow and some close encounters, Jake has his sights set on his #1 target buck going into the weekend. Noah hopes a new addition of hunting rights on some neighboring acreage will improve his…
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Can’t Win ’Em All | Buck Fever Podcast Ep. 45
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In this episode, Noah takes the helm for a solo podcast. He details the ups, downs, ins, and outs of the Minnesota gun season trip. There were plenty of struggles throughout the trip but big bucks were encountered, shots were fired, and a nice buck hit the ground!By Buck Fever Outdoors
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In this episode, Jake and Noah each give a "rut report" for the areas where they hunt as well as their outlook for the upcoming weekend. The guys also preview their long awaited Minnesota gun season trip and share their plans to kill big bucks on out-of-state public land!By Buck Fever Outdoors
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Heartbreak on The 40 | Buck Fever Podcast Ep. 43
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In this episode, Jake and Noah recap the unfortunate events of the past weekend. Noah shot a buck on Friday night and was unable to recover it. As hunters, this is never an easy topic to talk about but the goal in having a conversation about it is to hopefully pass along a few lessons learned along the way. Tune in for a worthwhile story illustrati…
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Scrapes & Rubs | Buck Fever Podcast Ep. 42
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In this episode, the guys give an update on buck activity in their areas. Things are starting to heat up with rubs and scrapes showing up more and more everyday. More importantly, they discuss what each sign means, where you should be hunting right now, and more! Tune in for some pre-rut excitement!By Buck Fever Outdoors
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Youth Hunt Success (The Story of Cheeks) | Buck Fever Podcast Ep. 41
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In this episode, the guys recap the events of the youth hunt from this past weekend. Eli and Ty kicked the weekend off with an up close and personal encounter with a group of does and fawns resulting in a doe down for Ty! Then, Kolbe harvested a nice doe on Saturday evening with the help of his kids and his dad at deer camp! Then, on Sunday, Ty was…
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The Story of Low Rider | Buck Fever Podcast Ep. 40 w/ Brandon Switz
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In this episode, Noah and his dad Brandon recap their incredible hunt from the past weekend in which Brandon took down a ten point buck they called Low Rider! The story spans across many years of hard work and dedication towards creating the best possible whitetail habitat on a small property and learning how to become better hunters through countl…
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The Story of Junky | Buck Fever Podcast Ep. 39
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In this episode, Jake dives deep into the story of the buck he shot a few days ago. Affectionately named Junky, this buck had been popping up on camera all summer and was one of 3 main bucks on this years hit-list. Whether you've seen the video already or not, this episode is a great listen full of cool details that go beyond what is captured in th…
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Opening Weekend Recap | Buck Fever Podcast Ep. 38
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In this episode, the guys reflect on the much anticipated hunts of opening weekend. It's safe to say everyone had their fair share of the good, the bad, and the ugly... from unpredictable thunderstorms, to big bucks showing up at the wrong stand locations, and a whole bunch of other events in between, there was no shortage of lesson learned, storie…
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Deer Hunting Fails | Buck Fever Podcast Ep. 37
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In this episode, the guys relive decades worth of deer hunting fails. Any failure you can imagine, one of the guys probably has a story about it. The combination of the crazy stories, the late night/early morning recording, a large sum of Busch Light being consumed, and all the guys being in person once again is sure to provide an entertaining epis…
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Early Season Tactics | Buck Fever Podcast Ep. 36 w/ Sam Ubl
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In this episode, Noah and Kolbe talk early season deer hunting tactics with Sam Ubl from Chase Nation! Sam has been in the outdoor industry and whitetail scene for many years, getting his start writing for various hunting and fishing magazines and other outdoor outlets. Jumping into the video and filming scene, Sam has been featured on both the Wis…
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Man Cave Goals | Buck Fever Podcast Ep. 35
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In this episode, the guys meet up to kick off the 2023 deer hunting season! After some delicious venison smashburgers and a few Busch Lights, the guys settle in and start chatting about Kolbe's new man cave, their opening weekend deer hunting strategies, how to get comfortable hunting on public land, and their goals for the Wisconsin and Minnesota …
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Building Anticipation | Buck Fever Podcast Ep. 34
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In this episode, the guys chat about their last minute trips to the woods and the final preparations that need to take place. Target bucks, cull backs, and insane passable bucks are all discussed as well. A big upcoming Buck Fever event is also a topic.By Buck Fever Outdoors
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Marshbuster | Buck Fever Podcast Ep. 33 w/ Jordan Kurkowski
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In this episode, Noah and Kolbe chat with Jordan Kurkowski, a local guy known for killing giant bucks on public land year in and year out! As his nickname implies, Jordan specializes in hunting the thickest, wettest, nastiest parts of the marsh and making ridiculously close shots on mature bucks through sky-high cattails. Through trial and error, J…
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Consistency is Key | Buck Fever Podcast Ep. 32 w/ Rich Wooten
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In this episode, Noah and Eli are joined by archery guru Rich Wooten! Rich is a level 3 archery instructor who has worked with students at multiple levels and has even coached a student who made the USA Youth Olympic Team. Rich has a wealth of knowledge on shooting form, bow setup, arrow physics, and more!! Combine his knowledge with a fun personal…
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Coot’s Lures | Buck Fever Podcast Ep. 31 w/ Paul ”Coot” Williams
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In this episode, Noah and Kolbe chat with Paul (aka "Coot") from Coot's Lures! Coot is going on 20 years in business and is busy making the most of his retirement! With the help of his son and a great team around him, Coot has a wide following across almost every major social media platform that is popular today. Between funny skits, instructional …
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In this episode, Jake and Noah recap yet another fishing trip. This time, Noah went with his family up north and had much better luck than the previous outing! Rain is a hot topic in this one since food plots can't be planted without any rain in the forecast! As always, updates are shared on target bucks as more trail cam pics keep coming!…
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Jake Goes Fishing | Buck Fever Podcast Ep. 29
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In this episode, Jake and Noah recap a recent fishing trip they took - Jake's first in ten years! Then, the guys discuss summer trail cam pictures, bucks they already have their eyes on for this fall, and scouting the neighborhood for big bucks that live nearby!By Buck Fever Outdoors
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Public Land Scouting | Buck Fever Podcast Ep. 28
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In this episode, Noah and Eli discuss the challenge of scouting for new public land hunting spots during the offseason. The benefits of mobile scouting, what to look for in a good spot, how to use other hunters to your advantage, and more are covered in this episode! Tune in to learn how you can discover your next dynamite public spot before openin…
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Summer Chores | Buck Fever Podcast Ep. 27
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In this episode, Jake and Noah discuss some of the things they have been up to in preparation for the fast approaching deer season! Food plots, mock scrapes, trail cameras, tree stands, you name it, it's all in the works! The guys take a look at a few target bucks for this upcoming season and swap stories on fixing broken down machines!…
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Food Plot Frenzy | Buck Fever Podcast Ep. 26
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In this episode, the guys break down the art of planting food plots! First, Jake shares the steps he took this year to install a new food plot full of standing corn, then Eli joins in to shed some light on his food plot hunting strategy. Each step in the process is laid out and discussed with some tips, tricks, and advice along the way!…
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Deer Poop Mouthwash | Buck Fever Podcast Ep. 25 w/ Kolbe & Eli
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In this episode, the guys cover a wide variety of deer hunting topics and decide whether they are overrated or underrated. Early season hunts, the October lull, rub-lines, grunt-tubes, scent killer... overrated or underrated??? All these topics and more are discussed as well as some of the gimmicks you might find on the shelves of your local sporti…
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Summer Deer Chores | Buck Fever Podcast Ep. 24 w/ Kolbe & Eli
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In this episode, Kolbe and Eli share some of the summer deer chores they do each year that lead to better odds at success in the fall! Driving home from a week long Canada fishing trip, the guys are already thinking about deer hunting and you should be too!! Doing the right work at the right time during the summer months can set you apart from your…
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Walleye Weekend | Buck Fever Podcast Ep. 23 w/ Ken Krueger
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In this episode, Jake and Noah welcome a new guest on the podcast - Ken Krueger, director of the Mercury National Walleye Tournament! This year marks the 45th annual tournament on Lake Winnebago in conjunction with Walleye Weekend! The guys preview the event, talk about the history, discuss all that goes into it, what Walleye Weekend means to the c…
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In this episode, the guys talk about an upcoming fishing trip to be taken by Kolbe and Eli. This brings up the topic of all the things to prepare for when taking a trip across the country or to another country altogether! Going on a big hunting or fishing adventure can be super rewarding but it can also bring with it plenty of anxiety. Kolbe shares…
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Life on the National Walleye Tour | Buck Fever Podcast Ep. 21 w/ NWT Pro Justin Schneider
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In this episode, Noah and Kolbe are joined in the studio by Cabela's National Walleye Tour Pro Justin Schneider! Justin and Kolbe grew up in the same area and played baseball against each other in school. Now, Justin has been fishing in the NWT for 10 years and has solidified himself as a true professional, all while working a full time job. After …
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Walleyes For Tomorrow | Buck Fever Podcast Ep. 20 w/ Mike Arrowood
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In this episode, Noah and Kolbe have the pleasure of chatting with Mike Arrowood - Chairman of the Board for Walleyes For Tomorrow. Mike started the organization years ago with one goal in mind... to grow the walleye population in the Winnebago system. Today, his goal is unchanged, and Walleyes For Tomorrow has grown to include chapters from all ov…
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The King of Carving | Buck Fever Podcast Ep. 19 w/ Dave Constantine
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In this episode, the guys have the opportunity to chat with the legendary Dave Constantine! Dave has spent the better part of his life hand carving some of the finest turkey box calls on the market, competing in decorative turkey call competitions, and carving other decorative pieces as well. Dave is a 14 time champion in the decorative turkey call…
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War Pig | Buck Fever Podcast Ep. 18 w/ Ahrens Boys Outdoors
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In this episode, the guys are joined by the boys from Ahrens Boys Outdoors! Branden Ahrens started their YouTube channel years ago, posting sturgeon spearing content every February. As his kids, Ryker & Radyn, started getting older and started hunting, fishing, and spearing, Branden started filming all of their adventures and the channel started fi…
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Turkey Showdown | Buck Fever Podcast Ep. 17 w/ Pat Kolbe & Eli Jackson
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In this episode, the guys gear up for a true turkey showdown! Everybody has a turkey tag for the second period in Wisconsin which naturally leads to a friendly competition, bets being placed, and plenty of trash talk. Tactics are discussed, plans are made, and the stage is set for a big weekend. The guys also share their thoughts on the recent Aaro…
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Shooting The Breeze | Buck Fever Podcast Ep. 16
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In this episode, Jake and Noah venture out of the studio to boil a dead buck they recently found while shed hunting to prepare him for a Euro mount. Along the way, they experience the sights, sounds, and smells of the countryside in the form of planes, trains, and rotting flesh. While the boiling skull provides plenty of entertainment, the guys cov…
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Wildgame Kitchen | Buck Fever Podcast Ep. 15 w/ Pat Kolbe
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In this episode, the guys discuss the sometimes controversial topic of eating wild game. Most people agree the way you cook wild game meat makes a huge difference in the quality of the meal but what about all the things you can do to ensure a great meal before the cooking even begins? Health benefits, picky eaters, and mouth watering recipes are al…
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Talking Walleyes & Winning Tactics | Buck Fever Podcast Ep. 14 w/ Matt Dorow
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In this episode, the guys chat with Matt Dorow, who boated 40.75 lbs along with his partner Tim Wollack to win the 2023 AIM Weekend Walleye Series Fox River Tournament! Matt has spent the better part of his life chasing walleyes across the Winnebago and Bay of Green Bay systems and has found plenty of success, winning multiple tournaments! The guys…
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Blame it on the Refreshments | Buck Fever Podcast Ep. 13 w/ Pat Kolbe & Eli Jackson
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In this episode, the Buck Fever crew discuss a lifetime worth of turkey hunting debacles. Everything that could go wrong, has gone wrong! Oddly enough, most of these stories involve an excessive amount of "refreshments" and at least one "call from nature." Hotel hot tubs, near death experiences, and rainbow turkeys are all topics of conversation. I…
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Albino Critters | Buck Fever Podcast Ep. 12 w/ Wendt Outdoors
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In this episode, Jake and Noah are joined by Brian and Parker Wendt from Wendt Outdoors!! The guys chat about a recent fishing trip involving treacherous weather conditions, the ancient technology of trail cameras, the ups and downs of filming while hunting, and the sightings of various albino critters. Brain and Parker also tell tales of deer, tur…
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Contraband Bug Spray | Buck Fever Podcast Ep. 11 w/ Pat Kolbe
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In this episode, the guys focus on why springtime is the best time of year to scout for whitetails. They go over a variety of reasons while sharing stories of sleeping in deer beds, overflowing waders, strangely thirsty deer, and smuggling "questionably legal" bug spray. Tune in to find out exactly why and how to scout for deer in the spring and ho…
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Brownie Points | Buck Fever Podcast Ep. 10 w/ Eli Jackson
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In this episode, Jake and Noah are joined virtually by Buck Fever Outdoors team member Eli Jackson! You may remember Eli from multiple videos this past fall where he was either shooting big bucks or filming for Kolbe who was shooting big bucks!! The guys dive into all the details of each successful hunt, discuss the difficulties of self-filming, re…
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Intestinal Fortitude | Buck Fever Podcast Ep. 9 w/ Mike McDowell
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In this episode, Noah is joined by former guest Mike McDowell to give a final farewell to the 2023 sturgeon spearing season! After a while, Jake makes his way into the studio and the guys share their stories from opening weekend! Jake kicked off opening morning by spearing a really solid fish and Noah followed suit just over an hour later by speari…
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Technologically Deficient | Buck Fever Podcast Ep. 8 w/ Joel Warner
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In this episode, Jake and Noah are joined in the studio by Joel Warner! The guys discuss the old days of sturgeon spearing, kids spearing their first fish, various instances of "shack abuse," and much more! They also attempt to set the record straight on some previous stories which may or may not have been embellished by a former guest! Tune in to …
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Nutty Bar Dahmer | Buck Fever Podcast Ep. 7 w/ Pat Kolbe
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In this episode, Jake and Noah are once again joined by Pat Kolbe, only this time Kolbe is here to lead the discussion! The guys cover a wide range of hot topics including favorite cuts of venison, which animal is the most fun to hunt, psychopaths who dissect Nutty Bars, and so much more!! They also discover some interesting facts about each other …
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Sturgeon Slayers | Buck Fever Podcast Ep. 6 w/ Mike McDowell
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In this episode, Noah and Jake are joined in the studio by Mike McDowell! The guys spend the episode covering everything there is to talk about when it comes to sturgeon spearing! Mike has many years of experience chasing sturgeon on Lake Winnebago and offers some insights as to the great traditions that come with the sport and the ways things have…
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There’s A Tick In My Butt | Buck Fever Podcast Ep. 5
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In this episode, Noah and Jake discuss ways to overcome the winter blues. For some people, sturgeon spearing is the main event but small game hunting, ice fishing, and shed hunting can be great ways to pass the cold, boring winter months. In other news, we've found ticks in some strange places.By Buck Fever Outdoors
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A Real Kick In The Nuts | Buck Fever Podcast Ep. 4 w/ Pat Kolbe
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In this episode, Pat Kolbe joins Noah and Jake as the first guest in the new studio! Kolbe has had a growing role at Buck Fever Outdoors over the past few years writing numerous articles and being involved in filming a number of videos for the YouTube channel. Since landing his first permission spot with his buddy Eli back in college, Kolbe has gai…
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I’ve Fallen And I Can’t Get Up | Buck Fever Podcast Ep. 3
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In this week's episode, Noah and Jake dive into the world of tree stands. Where should you put them? Which ones should you hunt and when? Which stand gives you the best chance to shoot your target buck? Tips, advice, and some good stories on falling out of tree stands and being harassed by rutting bucks.…
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