Own the Season

Send us Fan MailPart 1/ Hunt 1  Art and Michelle talk about the unknowns and learn to keep an open mind on hunting Africa. We discuss how we were somewhat talked into hunting a Nyala and why. We also talk about what made it such a cool experience. Be careful because once you get bit by the African hunting bug it will be hard to not go back.  

Send us Fan MailWestern hunting seasons are officially opening, and the Midwest opener is right around the corner. Are you truly ready to step into the field? If you feel like you are playing catch-up, this episode is your ultimate reset button. We break down the exact steps to audit your physical readiness and dial in your gear setup right now, ensuring you transition from scrambling to completely dialed for your next pursuit.

Send us Fan MailArt, Michelle and Brad discuss are the outdoor TV shows, podcasts and social media helping or hurting the outdoor activities throughout the country. What do you think our opinion is on this subject and do you agree or disagree?

Send us Fan MailArt and Brad talk with Co-Host Michelle Helin, Long time RN talk about first aid in the field and in field medical emergencies. What you should take with you and what to do if you have an emergence while in the outdoors.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode we discuss what we are hoping to hunt along with Dangerous game Archery set ups to using the same gear with a different arrow without having to retune the entire set up.  From Bows to rifles, dangerous game to Monkeys we discuss how this is just a different type of experience. 

Send us Fan MailEver wondered how a strategic water source can completely transform your property? In this episode, the team dives into water holes and the role they play when setting up and managing your land. Art breaks down installation steps and real-world utility of using both the 120-Gallon Earth Ponds XL and the maga 250-Gallon Mega Pond. If you want to maximize your land's potential and attract more wildlife, this tactical breakdown is a must-listen. 

Send us Fan MailThe team sits down with Brian Keister of Rugged Altitude drones to discuss everything from animal recovery, Pet recovery to Ag use along with all the drone legalities. 

Send us Fan MailTechnology  is advancing faster than hunting regulations can keep up, leaving the outdoor community deeply divided over what constitutes "fair chase." This week, Art, Michelle, and Brad look at the tools fracturing our sport and examine whether high-tech gear is ruining traditional wordsmanship. Cell Cameras & Drones: Does real-time tracking turn the hunt into a video game? Plus, the growing legal battle over using drones for game recovery. The Distance Dilemma: How modern crossbows, advanced optics, and precision rifles are radically expanding lethal shooting ranges. Thermals & Night Vision: The ethical tightrope of utilizing thermal imaging in the field. Policy & Wildlife Management: Navigating the controversial "one-buck rule" is some states. Are we hunting smarter, or are we just making it too easy? Hit play to join the conversation!

Send us Fan MailMedia is Buzzing with hot takes on crossbows, and this week Art, Michelle, and Brad are breaking it all down! The trio dives into who using them, the debate over separate seasons, and whether crossbows are having an effect on harvest numbers. It is a must-listen conversation that ultimately brings it back to what matters most: supporting each other, because more hunters in the woods makes us all stronger as sportsman and women. Don't miss it!

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, hosts Art, Michelle, and Brad sit down with legendary hunting video producer Roger Raglin. Roger shares his journey from passionate hunter to a pioneer in the industry, producing over 60 outdoor videos. The crew also dives into stories about famous hunting grounds back before they were widely known.

Send us Fan Mail In our latest episode, Art, Michelle, and Brad sit down with longtime friend and hunting partner Eric Pearson. Together, they reminisce about old times and catch up on recent adventures. Eric also shares the specific adaptations he has made to continue hunting successfully following a mountain biking accident. 

Send us Fan MailArt, Michelle and Brad talk about off season maintenance. Topics include early summer food plot weed control, treestand/blinds work, trail cameras placement and types, off season shooting bow and gun and more. 

Send us Fan MailArt and Brad chat with Packer Maxx owner Lincoln Rohn the cultipacker he makes. They also talk food plot and them finish the podcast talking about the one buck rule that limits hunters in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan from harvesting one buck per season. 

Send us Fan MailThe team talks about later season turkey hunting in Wisconsin and what you should be doing. They also talk about how last week's hunt went when good friend Jim Miller came in to hunt with his son and brother.  

Send us Fan MailArt and Michelle talk turkey transitions and what’s going on in the later seasons in South Central Wisconsin. 

Send us Fan MailThe team discuss everything from turkey research, hunting and where the banquet raised money goes to on local and National projects. This is another great episode with our friend from the NWTF.

Send us Fan MailArt talks about how the first two turkey seasons have gone and what the birds are telling him. We also talk about what to expect in the 3rd season and how to approach dominant toms. Then we talk about spring food plot maintenance and preparing for fall food plots.

Send us Fan MailMichelle, Art and Brad talk about the learn to hunt turkey program put on by the Wisconsin DNR and Wisconsin Longbeards (NWTF chapter). 

Send us Fan MailThe podcast team chats with team member Jesse Lenz about his passion for turkey's, Whitetails and habitat work. We even get the story behind his 190inch whitetail.

Send us Fan MailJoin Art, Michelle and Brad as we sit down with Sean Timmens of Dakota Sunset Outfitters to discuss North Dakota hunting and Devils Lake fishing. Sean offers cabin rentals, guided fishing and waterfowl hunts. Sean even offer a fall cast & blast half day fishing and waterfowl hunting combo. 

Send us Fan MailThe team sits down with Drew Schliem the host of Predator Podcast to talk all things in predator hunting. 

Send us Fan MailWe sit down and talk turkey with one of the best Brian Lovett. He has been writing about turkeys in multiple magazines for years and hunted multiple states. Listen while he gives some great turkey hunting strategies in this podcast.

Send us Fan MailThe team sits down with a motivated young Farmer, family man, hunter and more Farmin with Trev (Trevor Wendhausen). This is a fun one learning all the ins and outs about farming, work ethic and more.

Send us Fan MailJoin us as we talk with Rady about his Maine hunting camp and Deer tracking school. Randy hunts from the ground and uses tracking skill taught to him from family member when he was a young man. Today Randy is widely respected for his deep knowledge of deer behavior and traditional tracking methods. Wilderness Escape Outfitters

Send us Fan MailJoin Art, Michelle and Brad for a talk with Jason. Jason is a custom gun builder located in Lone Rock, Wisconsin. The topics range from Jason’s services to building a custom Rifle. We also discuss 45cal muzzleloader for late season hunting. If your thinking about having a custom rifle made this episode is for you. 

Send us Fan MailArt and Michelle sit down with Brandon Censki of the open season sportsman expos and discuss all the cool things you can see and seminars you can hear at the Ohio and Wisconsin open season expos coming up soon. 

Send us Fan MailArt and Michelle sit down Jeff Jalbert of Top Shelf Kennels and talk German Wirehair Pointers, training, temperament, hunting and more. If you have ever been interested in a German Wirehair Pointer, take a listen.

Send us Fan MailArt and Michelle sit down with Michelle's longtime friend Loreli Reierson and talk women in the outdoors, hunting traditions, family and friends. This is a fun episode we hope you enjoy it.

Send us Fan MailThe team talk about what habitat improvement practices you should consider when building wildlife properties. Now is the perfect time to start your improvement planning.

Send us Fan MailOn this episode we talked with Greg Prince Vice President of Wisconsin Bowhunters. Greg tells us about WBH that was founded in 1941 and what the organization does for bowhunter in Wisconsin. Greg also talks about the youth programs WBH have and support. Every Wisconsin bowhunter should give this a listen and support this great organization. Wisconsin Bowhunters

Send us Fan MailArt and Michelle sit down with John Stallone, Hunter, husband, father, film maker, guide and more to talk about his latest elk adventure (on You tube) and a great organization called Howl for Wildlife. Helping the hunters’ voices be heard. This is a good one. 

Send us Fan MailThe team talks about trade shows and getting ready for spring consumer shows, Land management work.  

Send us Fan MailArt and Michelle talk with Jay Gregory Produce and Host of The Wild Outdoors TV show. Jay tells us about his 2025 deer season and how his son Wyatt shot a good buck this fall. Jay also talks about his 36 years on TV and how the industry has changed over 36 years. 

Send us Fan MailArt, Michelle and Brad break down the 2025 Wisconsin deer season. Wisconsin DNR said the deer herd is at 2 million, but harvest was down with antler deer harvest down 2.06% and the antlerless deer was up 0.09%, Archery was up 1.01%. The team also talks about management, getting involved, season structures and more.  

Send us Fan MailJoin the team as we talk with Jana about her shows, hunting and how she is involved with many outdoors groups. Jana tells us that bear hunting has become one of her favorite animals to hunt. This is a great episode you don’t want to miss. 

Send us Fan MailOn this episode the team talk with Jeff Johnston owner of Jeffs Performance Archery in Dodgeville Wisconsin. The conversation covers setting up bows or crossbows and how thing have changed over the years.  

Send us Fan MailThe team talks with small business owner Katie Mosley of Kate’s Bait of Dodgeville Wisconsin. They discuss what it takes to run a small business and why we need to support small businesses.  

Send us Fan MailJoin Art, Michelle and Brad as they talk about predator control. Art and Michelle share how they use trapping as the main method for controlling predators on their property. 

Send us Fan MailArt and Michelle talked about a Wyoming lion hunt that didn’t go as planned and could have very easily turned out deadly. You can view this hunt on our YouTube Channel at Own the Season TV.  

Send us Fan MailJoin Art, Michelle and Brad as they share experiences when hunting with an outfitter. The team shares some tips for booking a hunt with an outfitter. 

Send us Fan MailDavid Morton left home at 19 years old to head west with a friend to check things out. He fell in love with the western culture and never looked back. Dave followed his dreams and now is one of the premiere fishing guides in Montana. David loves to hunt, fish and return home to family when he can. Listen to Dave's amazing story and maybe even book a western fishing trip with him in the future, because his future is bright. 

Send us Fan MailJoin the team as we talk Elk hunting and grizzle bear encounters with Seth and Wayne Ziegler. Wayne shot his first elk in the 70’s and his son Seth has been elk hunting since he was 16. In 2017 they had a grizzle bear encounter that they will never forget.  

Send us Fan MailThe team sits down with Adam Hayes of team 200 talks red moon and the moon guide. This is a must listen to episode for all of the deer hunters. 

Send us Fan MailWe chat with Evan Williams pro staff manager for Hoyt about Hunting, draw tags in Utah and more.

Send us Fan MailWisconsin Conservation Warden Mike Burns sits down and talk with us about new laws and regulation for Wisconsin. We also cover youth hunting, trapping and more. 

Send us Fan MailJoin the team as they talk about transitioning from early season to per-rut. They also talk about what keeps them us out of the deer wood when movement slow down before the pre-rut.

Send us Fan MailJoin Art, Michelle and Brad as they talk about what they have been up to this summer. The team also talks about what's coming up for this fall and what to look forward to seeing on the next season of Own The Season TV.

Send us Fan MailJT Harden of F3 Media joins us this week. JT discusses everything from his old TV show, working with country music entertainers, coaching kids fishing in high school to his F3 media business creating commercials, social media and more for the outdoor industry.

Send us Fan MailBrittany Jill of Walk to West Marketing chats with us about social media, business challenges and changes along with filling us in on Hunter's Nation and all the great things they are doing for the sportsman today and in the future. 

Send us Fan MailThe team sits down with longtime friend and host of the TV shows Buckventures and The Woodsman. Jeff Danker talks to us about faith, family and hunting. If you have ever wanted to get into filming Jeff talks about possible opportunities.