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Side hustle #8404594
05/16/25 04:41 PM
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WI Outdoors Offline OP
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Got one?

Re: Side hustle [Re: WI Outdoors] #8404602
05/16/25 04:47 PM
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Rodney,Ohio
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Rodney,Ohio
Sports officiating, nuisance trapping, lawn mowing, money games at the golf course

Re: Side hustle [Re: WI Outdoors] #8404610
05/16/25 05:01 PM
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Yep mostly trapping nuisance not for money but access

Re: Side hustle [Re: WI Outdoors] #8404611
05/16/25 05:01 PM
05/16/25 05:01 PM
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NNY
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NNY
Retired.. Town Supervisor and selling firewood.

Re: Side hustle [Re: WI Outdoors] #8404682
05/16/25 07:19 PM
05/16/25 07:19 PM
Joined: Dec 2010
Central, SD
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Worked with a guy that had business cards made up for his side hustle guess who paid him a visit asking about it. whistle


Was born in a Big City Will die in the Country OK with that!

Jerry Herbst
Re: Side hustle [Re: WI Outdoors] #8404703
05/16/25 07:48 PM
05/16/25 07:48 PM
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I sell firewood sometimes. But it’s a lot of work for not a lot of return. It’s more of a hobby than a side hustle, I only sell wood to people I already sell wood to. I turn away people all the time.

Re: Side hustle [Re: Law Dog] #8404706
05/16/25 07:53 PM
05/16/25 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Law Dog
Worked with a guy that had business cards made up for his side hustle guess who paid him a visit asking about it. whistle


Customers?

Re: Side hustle [Re: WI Outdoors] #8404709
05/16/25 07:58 PM
05/16/25 07:58 PM
Joined: Dec 2010
Central, SD
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Originally Posted by WI Outdoors
Originally Posted by Law Dog
Worked with a guy that had business cards made up for his side hustle guess who paid him a visit asking about it. whistle


Customers?



IRS


Was born in a Big City Will die in the Country OK with that!

Jerry Herbst
Re: Side hustle [Re: WI Outdoors] #8404710
05/16/25 08:01 PM
05/16/25 08:01 PM
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Montana
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Montana
A.D.C. work, trapper supply business, and make and sell lure an bait.
Mostly do Beaver, raccoon, an skunk's.

Helps keep me outta trouble laugh


Let me sugar coat this
Re: Side hustle [Re: WI Outdoors] #8404712
05/16/25 08:03 PM
05/16/25 08:03 PM
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I figured that L.D. Was being sarcastic.

Re: Side hustle [Re: WI Outdoors] #8404743
05/16/25 08:57 PM
05/16/25 08:57 PM
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Worthington, IN
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Worthington, IN
We mow grass.


Looks like he needs another year;-)
Re: Side hustle [Re: WI Outdoors] #8404747
05/16/25 09:01 PM
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Mo
Was on a roofing crew my retired uncle ran on the weekends. Anymore just freelance drifting.

Re: Side hustle [Re: WI Outdoors] #8404784
05/16/25 10:04 PM
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a little nuisance work and occasional tree.

I spend more on tools and supplies than I make ,but it pays for the tools sometimes.

do we consider volunteer gigs side hustles ?
Volunteer shooting sports instructor.
Volunteer chef some times.
Elected but volunteer range director.
Volunteer emergency manager.

it all takes time , in most cases the pay is helping kids or community.


America only has one issue, we have a Responsibility crisis and everything else stems from it.
Re: Side hustle [Re: WI Outdoors] #8404793
05/16/25 10:14 PM
05/16/25 10:14 PM
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Pa.
I keep bees and sell honey. But it’s not a hustle, the state and federal get their cut.

Re: Side hustle [Re: WI Outdoors] #8404794
05/16/25 10:15 PM
05/16/25 10:15 PM
Joined: May 2009
Champaign County, Ohio.
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Champaign County, Ohio.
I just started a second business with a partner, who's been a friend of mine for over 20 years. It's a nursery business. We got our LLC the week before Easter. We have two locations, one here in Champaign County and one in Wilmington, Ohio. We passed our first state inspection and should have a second inspection in mid June. The goal is to have employees selling for us at several locations per week, including flea markets, farmer's markets, shows and festivals, plus I'll sell here.

This will be the first time I had a partner since 2008. I had a security company with a partner from 1995 to 2008.

I had/have a mostly wholesale pet sale business since 1989, that has metamorphed greatly over the years.

I'm also planting for a U-Pick, but that probably won't be profitable for at least 3 years.

I've only worked for other people 6 years, since reaching adulthood and always had my own projects going at the same time. I have a strong tendency to do whatever interests me, that I enjoy, for a living. It's very easy to make money in America, doing what you want, if you're willing to work. It's one of the greatest things about our country.

Keith

Re: Side hustle [Re: WI Outdoors] #8404837
05/16/25 11:27 PM
05/16/25 11:27 PM
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Missouri
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I normally spend 2 to 3 hours a week trying to find my wife a third job..

Ol dad

Re: Side hustle [Re: WI Outdoors] #8404851
05/16/25 11:53 PM
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If one works at a company that employs 20 or more folks; like a coal mine, railroad, equipment place etc.
Then it is a pretty good gig to wake up 2 hours earlier and cook a bunch of breakfast tacos and wrap them in foil. Nothing spectactular, just bacon, egg, cheese one day, and sausage or chorizo egg and cheese the other days. Guarantee you can sell them for $5 a piece at work.


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Re: Side hustle [Re: WI Outdoors] #8404862
05/17/25 12:58 AM
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I remodel fur and go to fairs and festivals as a vendor. Being retired it gives me something to do. I make a bit more on my catch, get out of the house, and always let people know I trap using ethical methods.


FROM MY DEAD HANDS
Re: Side hustle [Re: WI Outdoors] #8404916
05/17/25 08:20 AM
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E. Oregon
Retired 7 years ago, got board real quick. Help ranchers in the spring. Got a contract hauling supplies on fires for the forest service in the summer

Re: Side hustle [Re: WI Outdoors] #8404918
05/17/25 08:29 AM
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Iowa
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Iowa
Nothing I can talk about here. The feds are watching........

Re: Side hustle [Re: WI Outdoors] #8404919
05/17/25 08:32 AM
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South Dakota
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South Dakota
Used to be fur trapping.

Re: Side hustle [Re: WI Outdoors] #8404920
05/17/25 08:40 AM
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East-Central Wisconsin
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East-Central Wisconsin
I collect sap and sell syrup, I trap and do ADC work to get permission, with our son and daughter-in-law we have a small flock of sheep and some laying hens and I have two gardens. most of my time is spent volunteering for several organizations.

Bryce

Re: Side hustle [Re: GREENCOUNTYPETE] #8404928
05/17/25 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by GREENCOUNTYPETE
a little nuisance work and occasional tree.

I spend more on tools and supplies than I make ,but it pays for the tools sometimes.

do we consider volunteer gigs side hustles ?
Volunteer shooting sports instructor.
Volunteer chef some times.
Elected but volunteer range director.
Volunteer emergency manager.

it all takes time , in most cases the pay is helping kids or community.

Sides hustles pay you money.

Re: Side hustle [Re: WI Outdoors] #8404929
05/17/25 09:02 AM
05/17/25 09:02 AM
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2A Sanctuaries-W. OK & N. NM
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Farming.

Re: Side hustle [Re: WI Outdoors] #8405074
05/17/25 03:25 PM
05/17/25 03:25 PM
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The Hill Country of Texas
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I run an escort service specialising in women who are still hot but have questionable taste in men folk. cool


What"s good for me may not be good for the weak minded.
Captain Gus McCrae- Texas Rangers


Re: Side hustle [Re: Leftlane] #8405099
05/17/25 04:44 PM
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Iowa
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Originally Posted by Leftlane
I run an escort service specialising in women who are still hot but have questionable taste in men folk. cool

Translation: I like fat chicks.
grin

Re: Side hustle [Re: WI Outdoors] #8405101
05/17/25 04:47 PM
05/17/25 04:47 PM
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The Hill Country of Texas
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Ha I'm tryin to semi retire and I can't afford the feed bill.

You must have me confused with 160 and his fun sized gals LOL


What"s good for me may not be good for the weak minded.
Captain Gus McCrae- Texas Rangers


Re: Side hustle [Re: WI Outdoors] #8405103
05/17/25 04:49 PM
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Iowa
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It weren't very nice of me to take a cheap shot at ya like that, LL. Just couldn't stop myself!

Re: Side hustle [Re: WI Outdoors] #8405107
05/17/25 04:57 PM
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The Hill Country of Texas
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Yeah yeah at least you own up to it. Savell would claim the devil made him do it LOL


What"s good for me may not be good for the weak minded.
Captain Gus McCrae- Texas Rangers


Re: Side hustle [Re: WI Outdoors] #8405112
05/17/25 05:12 PM
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Indiana
Originally Posted by WI Outdoors
Originally Posted by GREENCOUNTYPETE
a little nuisance work and occasional tree.

I spend more on tools and supplies than I make ,but it pays for the tools sometimes.

do we consider volunteer gigs side hustles ?
Volunteer shooting sports instructor.
Volunteer chef some times.
Elected but volunteer range director.
Volunteer emergency manager.

it all takes time , in most cases the pay is helping kids or community.

Sides hustles pay you money.


Do they require money as in proffit or do othe types of gains qualify? Say access to hunt/trap/fish, paying for new equipment or tools you want but now had no cash or reduce cost to you. How about tax advantages Like on paper you lost money but now you pay 15 k less in taxes. Or maybe making commotion that lead to future opportunities. I have traded laber and work as well. Like tree removal or trading a bird dogs for gun or 4 wheeler as payment full or partial.

Everyone had their own measure Mine is not always cash.

My son just bid weed eating around a lake. Guy said he was a little above his budget now but would call when he was ready. My son loves to fish I suggested if he is 2nd guessing his pricing.was to high now he didn't get it right away( he is 14 and leaving to bid his work) He could call the guy back and offer to reduce his price some for permission to fish and so he could get some before and after pictures for advertisements.

Last edited by Providence Farm; 05/17/25 05:16 PM.
Re: Side hustle [Re: WI Outdoors] #8405117
05/17/25 05:36 PM
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If you buy stuff right at auctions and estate sales you can make surprising money flipping it at Flea Markets on Saturdays, Sundays or both days. I've done as low as 30.00 and as high as 800.00. Sometimes the crowd aint right or you get rained out....I usually get there at daylight and stay till noon or so.

Re: Side hustle [Re: lumberjack391] #8405121
05/17/25 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by lumberjack391
If you buy stuff right at auctions and estate sales you can make surprising money flipping it at Flea Markets on Saturdays, Sundays or both days. I've done as low as 30.00 and as high as 800.00. Sometimes the crowd aint right or you get rained out....I usually get there at daylight and stay till noon or so.

I intended on doing that with used chisel chain grinders. It’s amazing how cheap you can get stuff when someone gets fired in a logging camp (particularly guys from the lesser 48 who now have to pay their way home with tail tucked) but I’ve only ever sold one, now I just have 5 chain grinders and more saws than I can run with my 2 hands

Re: Side hustle [Re: WI Outdoors] #8405127
05/17/25 05:54 PM
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Alaska and Washington State
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My entire life has been a side-hustle.


"My life is better than your vacation"
Re: Side hustle [Re: WI Outdoors] #8405193
05/17/25 08:41 PM
05/17/25 08:41 PM
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Teen modelling. Haven't heard nothing from my agent for some time now. She may be dead or in an old folks home by now...
Might have to get back into building antique trucks again if it keeps going like this.

Re: Side hustle [Re: AK Timber Tramp] #8405201
05/17/25 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by AK Timber Tramp
Originally Posted by lumberjack391
If you buy stuff right at auctions and estate sales you can make surprising money flipping it at Flea Markets on Saturdays, Sundays or both days. I've done as low as 30.00 and as high as 800.00. Sometimes the crowd aint right or you get rained out....I usually get there at daylight and stay till noon or so.

I intended on doing that with used chisel chain grinders. It’s amazing how cheap you can get stuff when someone gets fired in a logging camp (particularly guys from the lesser 48 who now have to pay their way home with tail tucked) but I’ve only ever sold one, now I just have 5 chain grinders and more saws than I can run with my 2 hands


Trap shed?

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Re: Side hustle [Re: WI Outdoors] #8405202
05/17/25 09:02 PM
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Nevada
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Peter Colucci
Re: Side hustle [Re: Foundryman] #8405207
05/17/25 09:07 PM
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Oakland, MS
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Originally Posted by Foundryman
Blacksmith I Forge Knives [Linked Image]


Looks like you need to hustle a lil harder so you can buy some new jeans. LOL


Proudly banned from the NTA.

Bother me tomorrow. Today I'll buy no sorrows.
Re: Side hustle [Re: Providence Farm] #8405215
05/17/25 09:20 PM
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No, I’ll just keep onto them at this point lol

Re: Side hustle [Re: WI Outdoors] #8405269
05/18/25 01:15 AM
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