The Buck Fever Podcast

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!

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.

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 get you through it!

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.

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 items to make sure all your bases are covered!

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.

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 chances of success. Tune in to the episode on your way to deer camp!

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!

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!

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 illustrating the part of hunting nobody wants to talk about!

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!

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 finally able to harvest his first buck and it was well worth the wait! Lots of stories to unpack in this one so settle in and enjoy! Full video coming soon!

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 countless failures. The story reaches a fitting end on a weekend full of rarities, making for a memory the guys will never forget! Tune in to hear the full story before the video drops on Monday!

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 the video!

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, stories to be told, and plans to be made for the season to come.

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 episode!

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 Wisconsin Whitetail Pursuit and Whitetail Adrenaline DVD series, before he ended up co-founding Chase Nation in 2016. Sam shares stories of past successes and failures and lessons learned along the way, he gives some great advice on early season hunting tactics, and answers some rapid fire questions - most of which are current hot debates within the hunting industry. This episode is one you won't want to miss!

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 deer seasons. This episode feels a lot like deer camp and its one you'll want to hear!

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.

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, Jordan has become highly effective at this ground ambush approach and has tons of knowledge to share! Tune in to this episode for some excellent insights from the "Marshbuster!"