Archery and crossbow season opens, Wisconsin indie book publishers, New powwow music album

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Three deer stand in a pairie
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A DNR deer specialist and recreation warden give us a look at how deer season is shaping up. Then we hear from a pair of Wisconsin book publishers about their efforts to elevate authors. And two members from the Wisconsin band Bizhiki discuss their new album of Indigenous music.

Featured in this Episode

  • Two DNR reps talk safety, enforcement ahead of deer hunting season

    This Saturday is the start of archery and crossbow deer hunting season in Wisconsin. Two members of the Department of Natural Resources talk about safety and give a preview of the season.

  • An independent book press perspective

    Although “The Big Five” publishers make up the vast majority of bestselling books in the United States, new competition is in the works. According to Publishers Weekly more authors are seeking small, independent publishers to take their work from manuscript to the shelf. We speak with two Wisconsin-based independent publishers.

  • Wisconsin Life

    We hear a story about the healing power of nature.

  • Wisconsin musical group releases new powwow album

    Bizhiki is a Wisconsin musical project featuring Indigenous powwow singers. We talk to two members of the band about Native American songcraft and bringing traditional powwow music to a wider audience with their new album “Unbound.”

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Jeff Pritzl Guest
  • Nick Webster Guest
  • Kristin Mitchell Guest
  • Ross K Tangedal Guest
  • Dylan Jennings Guest
  • Joe Rainey Guest
  • Dean Knetter Executive Producer
  • Tim Peterson Managing Producer
  • Trevor Hook Producer
  • Mackenzie Krumme Producer
  • Richelle Wilson Producer
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director

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