Tyler Mieden, Author at Okayest Media

It’s almost hunting season and you’re excited to get out in the field for your gun dog’s first season. All gun dog owners, myself included,

Wisconsin Waterfowl Association restoration

Conservation

Wisconsin Waterfowl Association Announces New to Improve and Restore Public Lands

May 24, 2024May 24, 2024 Tyler Mieden

The Wisconsin Waterfowl Association (WWA) has embarked on an ambitious initiative aimed at enhancing and restoring public lands across Wisconsin, particularly those that serve as

Wisconsin Deer Hunter Numbers On The Decline

May 9, 2024May 10, 2024 Tyler Mieden

A sobering picture is emerging of deer hunting in Wisconsin. Between 2005 and 2022, Wisconsin lost about 65,000 hunters. That’s a lot of folks hanging

Hunting Waterfowl + Upland

Protecting Our Ears In The Field: The Overlooked Necessity

April 2, 2024April 3, 2024 Tyler Mieden

The author discusses the importance of hearing protection for hunters, emphasizing the risks of firearm noise to one’s hearing. Technology now allows for custom-fit, high-tech earplugs that filter harmful noise while allowing hunters to hear ambient sounds, enhancing safety and success. The author urges a cultural shift in the hunting community to prioritize hearing protection as essential gear.