The Shady Outdoors

09/23/2025

Had an excellent morning hunting geese on Sunday!

07/01/2025

05/23/2025

Happy to announce our 40 LB bags of Swole Buck Pellets are now sold at the Dino Stop's on the Brown Rd (Little Suamico) and County D (Abrams) exits off of Highway 41!

The perfect pit stops for food, gas, and now premium deer pellets! Grab a bag on your way up north to the cabin today.

Hope everyone has a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend!

04/12/2025

In a world where screens dominate much of a young person’s attention, hunting offers a unique and enriching alternative that builds character, fosters responsibility, and strengthens connections to nature and tradition. For youth hunters, hunting can be more than just a hobby—it’s an experience that promotes growth in countless ways.

1. Builds Responsibility and Patience

Hunting teaches youth that success takes time, effort, and discipline. From learning how to handle fi****ms safely to understanding hunting laws and respecting wildlife, young hunters develop a sense of responsibility early on. They also learn patience—waiting in silence for hours in a stand or tracking game requires focus and self-control, traits that carry over into school, sports, and daily life.

2. Promotes Outdoor Activity and Connection to Nature

At a time when physical activity is declining among kids, hunting gets them outside. Whether hiking through the woods, scouting trails, or sitting in a tree stand, young hunters experience the outdoors firsthand. They gain an appreciation for wildlife and ecosystems, learning the value of conservation and ethical land stewardship. This connection often sparks a lifelong respect for nature.

3. Encourages Quality Time and Mentorship

Hunting is often passed down through families or shared in mentor relationships. Youth who hunt often spend meaningful time with parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, or experienced hunters who teach and guide them. These shared experiences strengthen bonds and allow for life lessons to be passed on in a hands-on setting.

4. Builds Confidence and Independence

As youth gain skills like identifying game, using equipment, and making decisions in the field, they build self-confidence. Successfully harvesting an animal teaches them that hard work and preparation lead to results. Even without a successful hunt, the experience of being trusted with responsibility boosts independence.

5. Teaches Respect for Life and Ethical Decision-Making

Contrary to common misconceptions, hunting teaches a deep respect for animals. Ethical hunters follow fair chase principles, aim for quick and humane harvests, and use what they take. Youth learn where their food comes from and develop a sense of gratitude and respect for life that many peers may not encounter.

6. Encourages Focus and Mental Resilience

Hunting sharpens the mind. It requires observation, planning, problem-solving, and calm under pressure. These mental skills benefit young people in academics and other areas of life, helping them manage stress, remain focused, and think critically.

In all, hunting can be a powerful tool in youth development. When taught with the right values—safety, ethics, conservation, and respect—hunting becomes more than a sport. It becomes a tradition that shapes responsible, grounded, and confident young adults.

Good luck tomorrow to all the youth hunters hitting the woods in Wisconsin. Enjoy making memories and have some fun.

04/11/2025

We are loaded up on live bait for the weekend!
We currently have
Redworms
Crawlers
Mixed leeches
Crappie minnows
Large fatheads
Tuffies
Walleye suckers
Pike suckers
3 to 5in chubs

Tackle arriving daily to keep the pegs full!

02/25/2025

Just wanted to give a huge shout out and thank you to everyone who stopped in and said hello at the 2025 Wisconsin State Hunting and Fishing Expo. We will see you next year!

02/23/2025

The 2025 Wisconsin State Hunting and Fishing Expo is coming to a close today. The expo runs from 9-3. Come on out and see us at booth 255.

02/22/2025

Day 2 of the Wisconsin State Hunting and Fishing Expo! The show is open at the Resch Center in Green Bay from 9-7 today.

02/21/2025

Hello everyone! Today is the big day. The Shady Outdoors will be at the 2025 Wisconsin State Hunting and Fishing Expo in booth 255! The expo runs from Noon-8 on Friday 2/21, 9-7 on Saturday 2/22, and Sunday 2/23 from 9-3. Come on out and say hi, get a free sample, and check out some cool stuff at the event!

11/22/2024

With the Wisconsin 9-day gun season kicking off tomorrow we just wanted to say good luck, have some fun, and stay safe out there this season!