Nighttime Bowfishing & a Global Journey-With Chris (Shaggy Dog) Cass (Ep. 114)

About this episode

Episode 114 features Chris Cass discussing his journey in bowfishing and the legalization of nighttime bowfishing in Wisconsin.

We want to hear from our fellow bowfishers! Shoot us a text! Episode 114 of the Bowfishing Buzz Podcast is absolutely loaded from start to finish.We cover everything from wallaby’s to koi carp, boating safety and cold-water trivia, an Archery Trade Show recap, and the wild story behind how nighttime bowfishing was finally legalized in Wisconsin.We’re joined by Chris Cass , better known as Shaggy Dog, founder of the Wisconsin Bowfishing Association . Chris takes us on an incredible journey—from walking the banks at 16 years old sticking carp, to leading the charge that forever changed Wisconsin bowfishing laws.The story doesn’t stop there. Chris shares his international adventures competing in New Zealand’s Koi Carp Classics, hunting Wallaby’s and Peacocks, and earning the prestigious New Zealand Master Hunting Award.Plus: 🎯 Mathew and D-Schmidty lock in a brand-new bowfishing bet for the year 🐟 Fish You Wish — straight from the Pelican State 🎯 Bowfishing New Year’s Resolutions ⚠️ Boating safety & cold-water trivia to keep you sharp and safe 🥃 And ask the important question: “You paid HOW much for a Captain and Coke?!” If you love bowfishing history, hard-earned wins, and…

People in this episode

Host: Derrick Schmidt

Guest: Chris Cass

Topics covered

• bowfishing
• boating safety
• cold-water trivia
• archery trade show
• international adventures
• Wisconsin bowfishing laws

Keywords

• bowfishing
• Wisconsin
• Koi Carp
• boating safety
• cold-water trivia
• archery
• international hunting

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Wisconsin Bowfishing Association

Products: MegaMouth Bowfishing, AMS Bowfishing

Places: Wisconsin, New Zealand

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