Outdoors Radio with Dan Small

Show 536: Keeping Asian carp out of the Great Lakes. Ruffed grouse hunting forecast. Fishing reports from Lake Michigan and Lake Superior.

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:46:00 CST

Special guests: Mark Biel, executive director of the Chemical Industry Council of Illinois and head of Unlock Our Jobs, tells why the five-state lawsuit to close the Chicago Waterway System locks is is not the best way to keep Asian carp out of the Great Lakes. (www.unlockourjobs.org) Gary Zimmer, senior regional biologist for the Ruffed Grouse Society, shares an upbeat hunting forecast for grouse and woodcock. (www.ruffedgrousesociety.org) Capt. Scott Bretting, of River Rock Inn and Bait in Ashland, reports on the great salmon and lake trout action on Lake Superiors Chequamegon Bay. (www.visitashland.com, www.riverrockinn.net) Capt. Dan Welsch, of Dumper Dans Sportfishing Charters of Sheboygan, reports Chinook action is picking up close to shore in Lake Michigan. (www.dumperdan.com) To enter this weeks drawing for three family packs of four tickets to the Oshkosh Public Museums Wisconsin Deer Hunting Exhibit, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and phone number. (www.oshkoshmuseum.org)

Show 534: Food plot tips for fall planting. Meet Dan at the Living Wild Outdoors Festival this weekend in Appleton, Wisconsin. Finding new hunting spots on state-owned land. Lake Michigan salmon and Wisconsin River muskies still going strong.

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:34:00 CST

Special guests: Joel Hagen, head agronomist for Deer Creek Seed in Ashland, Wis., shares some tips for troubleshooting food plots affected by hot, wet weather. (www.deercreekseed.com) Tim Lizotte, DNR wildlife supervisor for southeast Wisconsin, explains multi-use options on state wildlife areas. (www.dnr.wi.gov) Todd Bohm, of Wisconsin Angling Adventures Guide Service, reports on hot muskie, walleye and catfish action on the Wisconsin River and its flowages. (www.wisconsinanglingadventures.com) Capt. Dan Welsch, owner of Dumper Dans Sportfishing Charters of Sheboygan, Wis., reports great salmon catches in Lake Michigan off Sheboygan. (www.dumperdan.com) To enter this weeks drawing for a copy of the DVD Hunting Marsh Bucks, by Blood Brothers Outdoors, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and phone number. (www.bloodbro.com)

Show 533: Meet bowhunter Whitney Isenhart next weekend at Fall Fest in Lomira, Wisconsin. Managing forests for timber and wildlife in the 21st century with the Ruffed Grouse Society. MLB pitching great Milt Wilcox takes on jumping dogs at Ultimate Air Dogs and the Living Wild Outdoors Festival next weekend in Appleton, Wisconsin.

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 23:10:00 CST

Special guests: Whitney Isenhart, pro-staffer for Under Armor, New Archery Products and Nikon, tells us how she scored on a monster Missouri buck last fall and previews her appearance at Fall Fest next weekend at Midwest Shooters Supply in Lomira, Wisconsin. (www.mwshooters.com) Dr. Gaylen Byker, president of Calvin College and chairman of the Ruffed Grouse Society, reveals plans for the upcoming RGS 50th anniversary celebration in 2011. (www.ruffedgrousesociety.com) Milt Wilcox, retired Major League pitcher and president of Ultimate Air Dogs (www.ultimateairdogs.com), invites listeners to enter their dogs in the dock jumping competition at the Living Wild Outdoors Festival next weekend in Appleton. (www.livingwildoutdoors.com) To enter this weeks drawing for a copy of the DVD On the Water with AMS Bowfishing, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and phone number. (www.amsbowfishing.com)

Show 532: Great Northwoods Fish Fry Fest next weekend at Lake of the Torches. Fishing is great on Lake of the Woods and Lake Michigan. Living Wild Outdoors Festival coming soon to Appleton.

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 00:00:00 CST

Special guests: Michael Broderick, marketing director for Lake of the Torches Resort Casino in Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin, previews the Great Northwoods Fish Fry Fest, Aug. 13-14. (www.wiupevents.com) Jenna Walton, executive director of Lake of the Woods Tourism in Baudette, Minnesota, reports on summer fishing and the Northwest Angle Blueberry Festival in the Lake of the Woods area. (www.lakeofthewoodsmn.com) Dave Loken, promoter of the Living Wild Outdoors Festival, shares highlights of the Aug. 20-22 festival and its new location in Appleton. (www.livingwildoutdoors.com) Capt. Dan Welsch, proprietor of Dumper Dans Sportfishing Charters of Sheboygan, reports on the hot Lake Michigan fishing action this summer off Sheboygan. (www.dumperdan.com) To enter this weeks drawing for a copy of the DVD Hunting Marsh Bucks, by Blood Brothers Outdoors, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and phone number. (www.bloodbro.com)

Show 531: Crab fishing the Bering Sea with Captain Sig Hansen of The Deadliest Catch. Tips for taking trout in Wisconsin Coulee Country. Musical selections by Warren Nelson from his Anglin Wayne and the Trollers CD.

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:56:00 CST

Special guests: Sig Hansen, captain of the crab fishing vessel Northwestern, featured on the Discovery Channels Deadliest Catch, shares some of his harrowing adventures and previews his appearance at Fish Fry Fest in August. (http://dsc.discovery.com/fansites/deadliestcatch/boats/northwestern.html, http://fvnorthwestern.com/, www.wiupevents.com) Jay Thurston, author of Spring Creek Treasures - Wisconsins Top 100 Trout Streams, shares some tips for catching trout in Southwest Wisconsin. (www.trouttip.com) To enter this weeks drawing for a copy of Spring Creek Treasure - Wisconsins 100 Best Trout Streams, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and phone number. (www.trouttip.com)

Show 530: Hunting in China. Lake of the Woods walleyes, muskies and blueberries. Lake Michigan trout and salmon action.

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:09:00 CST

Special guests: Karl Malcolm, wildlife ecologist with the University of Wisconsin-Madison, reports on his recent trip to China for the International Forum on Hunting. Jenna Walton, executive director of Lake of the Woods Tourism, reports on summer fishing and festivals in northern Minnesota. (www.lakeofthewoodsmn.com) Capt. Dan Welsch, proprietor of Dumper Dans Sportfishing Charters of Sheboygan, reports on hot Lake Michigan trout and salmon action close to shore. (www.dumperdan.com) To enter this weeks drawing for a copy of the DVD Hunting Marsh Bucks, by Blood Brothers Outdoors, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and phone number. (www.bloodbro.com)

Show 529: Operation Deer Watch begins August 1. Smallmouth action is hot on the Wisconsin River. Tips for smallmouths on the Mississippi.

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 23:44:00 CST

Tom Hauge, Wildlife Management Bureau director for Wisconsin DNR, explains the new $2 million deer research program and Operation Deer Watch. (www.dnr.wi.gov)

Show 528: Smallmouth fishing is hot from Milwaukee to Ashland. Lake Michigan action remains steady off Sheboygan. Connecting kids with nature is as easy as sitting on a log.

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 13:18:00 CST

Special guests: Amy Lou Jenkins, author of Every Natural Fact, talks about how to help kids enjoy the outdoors. (www.amyloujenkins.com, www.holycowpress.com) Bobby Whitehead, editor/publisher of Outdoor Guide Magazine, reports on his recent fishing trip to Wisconsins Ashland and Bayfield counties. (www.outdoorguide.com) Capt. Dan Welsch , proprietor of Dumper Dans Sportfishing Charters of Sheboygan, reports on the excellent fishing in Lake Michigan this summer. (www.dumperdan.com) To enter this weeks drawing for a Buggspray Buggslayer kit, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number. (www.sportsmenscatalog.com)

Show 527: Black bears invading southern Wisconsin. Blueberries are almost ripe in Baudette, MN. Tips for big panfish on Geneva and Delavan.

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:05:00 CST

A big Outdoors Radio Network Welcome to listeners on our newest affiliate station, Freedom Talk 950 WERL, in Eagle River, Wisconsin, where we air on Saturdays at 9 a.m. Special guests: Karl Malcolm, a wildlife ecologist with UW-Madison, shares insights from his black bear study. Jim Tostrud, a wildlife artist and fishing and hunting guide, tells how he catches big panfish on lakes Geneva and Delavan. (www.wildlifevisions.net) Jenna Walton, executive director of Lake of the Woods Tourism, reports on July Fourth activities, walleye action and the ripening wild blueberries in the Baudette, Minn. area. (www.lakeofthewoodsmn.com) To enter this weeks drawing for a Buggspray Buggslayer kit, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number. (www.sportsmenscatalog.com)

Show 526: Will BP oil spill mean the end of duck hunting? Walleyes, muskies and blueberries at Lake of the Woods, Minnesota. Lake Michigan fishing is hot off Sheboygan.

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 22:45:00 CST

Special guests: Andy McDaniels, outreach coordinator for the National Wildlife Federation, reports on the possible catastrophic impact of the BP oil spill on Central and Mississippi Flyway ducks. (www.vanishingparadise.org) Capt. Dan Welsch reports on salmon fishing action on Lake Michigan off Sheboygan. (www.dumperdan.com) Jenna Walton, executive director of Lake of the Woods Tourism, reports on walleye and muskie action on Lake of the Woods and wild blueberries in the Baudette, Minn. area. (www.lakeofthewoodsmn.com) To enter this weeks drawing for a Buggspray Buggslayer kit, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number. (www.sportsmenscatalog.com)

Show 525: VHS disease and the Great Lakes. Dealing with pesky mosquitoes. Chequamegon Bay fishing continues strong. Outdoors Radio wins 10 awards at the Outdoor Writers Association of America annual conference in Rochester, Minn.

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 13:39:00 CST

Special guests: Dr. Gary Egrie, a veterinarian with the USDAs aquaculture program, tells boaters and anglers how to help prevent the spread of VHS disease. (www.focusonfishhealth.org) Dave Bayer explains how mosquitoes transmit disease and how we can control them. (www.sportsmenscatalog.com) Capt. Craig Putchat, proprietor of Outdoor Allure in Washburn, Wisconsin, reports on summer fishing on Lake Superior and Chequamegon Bay. (www.outdoorallure.com, www.ashlandbasskickin.com, www.visitashland.com) To enter this weeks drawing for a four-pack of tickets to Deer Fest (www.deerfestwi.com), call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number. To enter the free drawing for a G. Loomis walleye rod and Shimano Symetre reel, order a free Ashland Area Fishing Guide from www.visitashland.com and mention Outdoors Radio.

Show 524: Former Packer Bill Schroeder on hunting with Brett Favre and Deer Fest. Burlington Sportsmen's Club hosts state high school trap championship, June 19. Sheboygan Salmon Cup this weekend. Kickin bass on Chequamegon Bay.

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:12:00 CST

Special guests: Bill Schroeder, former Green Bay Packers wide receiver, shares some stories about deer hunting with Brett Favre and gives us a preview of Deer Fest, June 25-27 at Sunnyview Expo Center in Oshkosh (www.deerfestwi.com). Tom Wondrash, head coach of the Burlington High School Trap Team, reports on his team's successful run again this season and invites listeners to the state championship June 19 at Burlington Sportsmen's Club (http://burlingtonconservationclub.com/Burlington_Conservation_Club/Welcome.html).

Show 523: Girls with guns. Deer Fest is coming to Oshkosh. Grouse and woodcock nesting report. Tactics for big smallmouths on Chequemegon Bay.

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 15:24:00 CST

Special guests: Barbara Bruns, co-founder of Girls with Guns, talks about shooting activities at Fletcher Arms (www.fletcherarms.com) and Stone Bank Sportsmens Club (www.heritageshooting.org). Hugh McAloon, director of Deer Fest (www.deerfestwi.com), previews highlights of this new expo coming to Oshkosh June 25-27. Dan Dessecker, director of conservation policy for the Ruffed Grouse Society (www.ruffedgrousesociety.org), talks about grouse and woodcock nesting this spring. Jim Hudson, proprietor of Hudsons On The Spot Guide Service (www.fishchequamegonbay.com) shares advice for catching big smallmouths on Chequamegon Bay (www.visitashland.com). To enter this weeks drawing for a four-pack of tickets to Deer Fest (www.deerfestwi.com), call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number. To enter the free drawing for a G. Loomis walleye rod and Shimano Symetre reel, order a free Ashland Area Fishing Guide from www.visitashland.com and mention Outdoors Radio.

Show 522: Rhinelander, Wisconsin is the Ice Fishing Capital of the World. Lake Delton Youth Fishing Jamboree. Fishing action is hot on both Wisconsin Great Lakes.

Tue, 25 May 2010 00:00:00 CST

Special guests: Mike McNett, vice president of the North American Ice Fishing Circuit, announces the 2010-11 NAIFC tournament schedule. (www.naifc.com) Ben Hobbins, CEO of Lake Resources Group and inventor of IronClads soft baits (www.buyironclads.com), updates us on plans for the first annual Lake Delton Youth Fishing Jamboree (www.restorelakedeltonfisheries.com). Capt. Roger LaPenter, proprietor of Anglers All (www.anglersallwisconsin.com) in Ashland, Wisconsin (and), offers tips for Memorial Day Weekend fishing on Chequamegon Bay. Capt. Dan Welsch, proprietor of Dumper Dans Sportfishing Charters (www.dumperdan.com), reports on the hot mixed-bag fishing on Lake Michigan off Sheboygan. To enter this weeks drawing for a Buggspray Buggslayer Kit to rid your house of Asian lady beetles, boxelder bugs and other insect pests, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number. To enter the free drawing for a G. Loomis walleye rod and Shimano Symetre reel, order a free Ashland Area Fishing Guide from and and mention Outdoors Radio.

Show 521: Tagged fish contest on Chequamegon Bay. Plan now for food plots that attract and hold deer. Share the highways and byways with motorcycles.

Wed, 19 May 2010 10:48:00 CST

Special guests: Capt. Craig Putchat, proprietor of Outdoor Allure in Washburn, Wisconsin, announces this years tagged fish contest on Lake Superiors Chequamegon Bay (www.outdoorallure.com). Order a free fishing guide online from www.visitashland.com. Mention Outdoors Radio and youll be entered in the drawing for a rod and reel and gift package from Ashland. Mike Steinhaus, of Deer Creek Seeds Wildlife Division, offers advice on establishing wildlife food plots. (www.deercreekseed.com) Roberta Mello, marketing director for Hupy and Abraham, warns drivers to watch for motorcycles during Motorcycle Awareness Month. (www.hupy.com) To enter this weeks drawing for a Buggspray Buggslayer Kit to rid your house of Asian lady beetles, boxelder bugs and other insect pests, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number. To enter the free drawing for a G. Loomis walleye rod and Shimano Symetre reel, order a free Ashland Area Fishing Guide from www.visitashland.com and mention Outdoors Radio.

Show 520: Kids Fishing Jamboree on Lake Delton June 5! Great Lakes fishing reports from Ashland and Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Team Great Outdoors helps kids get started hunting, fishing and shooting.

Wed, 12 May 2010 21:24:00 CST

Special guests: Ben Hobbins, CEO of Lake Resources Group and inventor of IronClads soft baits (www.buyironclads.com), announces plans for the first annual Lake Delton Kids Fishing Jamboree, June 5 (www.restorelakedeltonfisheries.com). Scott Bretting, proprietor of River Rock Inn and Bait Shop in Ashland, Wisconsin, reports on the great fishing action on Lake Superiors Chequamegon Bay (www.riverrockinn.net). Order a free fishing guide online from www.visitashland.com. Mention Outdoors Radio and youll be entered in the drawing for a rod and reel and gift package from Ashland. Captain Dan Welsch, of Dumper Dans Sportfishing Charters, gives us a Lake Michigan fishing report from Sheboygan (www.dumperdan.com). Mark Strand, founder and president of the School of Outdoor Sports (www.learnoutdoorsports.org), announces a partnership with Tips Outdoor Foundation and Pass It On Mentoring Program to help beginners learn to hunt, fish and shoot. To enter this weeks drawing for a Buggspray Buggslayer Kit to rid your house of Asian lady beetles, boxelder bugs and other insect pests, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number. To enter the free drawing for a G. Loomis walleye rod and Shimano Symetre reel, order a free Ashland Area Fishing Guide from www.visitashland.com and mention Outdoors Radio.

Show 519: A killer iPhone app for hunters! Order an Ashland fishing guide and win a rod and reel combo. Spider Guard keeps spiders off your boat.

Tue, 04 May 2010 17:22:00 CST

Special guests: Jeff Hughes, lead dorkitecht for www.huntgeek.com announces a new iPhone app that helps hunters keep track of shooting hours. Capt. Roger LaPenter, proprietor of Anglers All in Ashland, Wisconsin, reports on hot smallmouth, walleye and salmon action on Lake Superiors Chequamegon Bay (www.anglersallwisconsin.com). Order a free fishing guide online from www.visitashland.com. Mention Outdoors Radio and youll be entered in the drawing for a rod and reel and gift package from Ashland. Dave Buggman Bayer shares some tips on how to keep spiders and other pests off your boat with Spider Guard (www.sportsmenscatalog.com). To enter this weeks drawing for a Buggspray Buggslayer Kit to rid your house of Asian lady beetles, boxelder bugs and other insect pests, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number.

Show 518: Meet Red Green at Ace Hardware in Milwaukee on May 8. Two new interactive Web sites for hunters and anglers. Sheboygan fishing starting to heat up.

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 10:11:00 CST

Special guests: Steve Smith, creator of The Red Green Show, reflects on the history of the show and previews his May 8 visit to Elliotts Ace Hardware at 11003 W. Oklahoma Ave. in Milwaukee. (www.redgreen.com, www.mptv.org) David Manske announces his new Web sites, www.manupandhunt.com and www.manupandfish.com. Captain Dan Welsch, gives us a Lake Michigan fishing report from Sheboygan (www.dumperdan.com). To enter this weeks drawing for a Buggspray Buggslayer Kit to rid your house of Asian lady beetles, boxelder bugs and other insect pests, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number.

Show 517: Sturgeon harvest season begins on Minnesotas Rainy River. New laws allow UTVs on Wisconsin roadways and trails. First Annual Youth Fishing Jamboree June 5 at Lake Delton.

Sun, 25 Apr 2010 23:05:00 CST

Special guests: Jenna Walton, executive director of Lake of the Woods Tourism in Baudette, Minn. (www.lakeofthewoodsmn.com), reports on the exciting sturgeon and northern pike action on Lake of the Woods and the Rainy River. Steve Scholler, general manager of Cedar Creek Motorsports (www.cedarcreekmotosports.com), in Cedarburg, Wis., explains the new state laws that liberalize the use of UTVs on roads and trails. Ben Hobbins, CEO of Lake Resources Group and inventor of IronClads soft baits (www.buyironclads.com) announces the launch of sales of IronClads new pre-rigged baits and the upcoming First Annual Lake Delton Youth Fishing Jamboree, on June 5. To enter this weeks drawing for a Buggspray Buggslayer Kit to rid your house of Asian lady beetles, boxelder bugs and other insect pests, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number.

Show 516: Ruffed Grouse Society habitat work to expand. Lake Michigan fishing report. Meet Miss Largemouth Bass. May is Motorcycle Awareness Month!

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 09:42:00 CST

Special guests: Mike Zagata, President and CEO of the Ruffed Grouse Society, announces major habitat work plans for Wisconsin and Pennsylvania. (www.ruffedgrousesociety.org) Dumper Dan Welsch, of Dumper Dans Sportfishing Charters of Sheboygan, reports on early Lake Michigan fishing action. (www.dumperdan.com) Miss Largemouth Bass, who lives in the Chippewa Flowage, tells how, when and where you have the best chance of spotting a lakemaid on your next fishing trip. (www.lakemaidbeer.com) Roberta Mello, director of marketing for Hupy and Abraham, S.C., announces the law firms motorcycle awareness campaign. (www.hupy.com, www.hupy-vacation.com, www.hupyshirt.com) To enter this weeks drawing for a Buggspray Buggslayer Kit to rid your house of Asian lady beetles, boxelder bugs and other insect pests, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number.

Show 515: Sturgeon hitting now on Rainy River. Tips for better archery form. Preview of Wisconsin Spring Fish and Game Hearings. New digital video camera mounts on your bow.

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 11:21:00 CST

Special guests: Larry Wise offers some tips on how to improve your archery form. (www.larrywise.com, www.deerinfo.com) Ron Schofield, Jr., inventor of the Roscoby Riser Cam, describes the features of his unique video camera for hunters. (www.roscoby.com, www.deerinfo.com) Scott Loomans, Wisconsin DNR wildlife rules specialist, explains some key questions sportsmen will be asked to answer at the Spring Fish and Game Hearings in every Wisconsin county April 12. (www.dnr.wi.gov) Jenna Walton, executive director of Lake of the Woods Tourism in Baudette, Minnesota, shares a fishing report on the Rainy River sturgeon action. (www.lakeofthewoodsmn.com) To enter this weeks drawing for a Buggspray Buggslayer Kit to rid your house of Asian lady beetles, boxelder bugs and other insect pests, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number.

Show 514: Walleyes hitting now on the Wisconsin River. Tips for trophy whitetails with Ron Spomer. Wisconsin DNR Wildlife Damage Abatement Claims Program. Get ready for ticks and other pests.

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 21:48:00 CST

Special guests: Botch Leonhardt, of Rivers Edge Resort (www.riversedgeresort.com) in Wisconsin Dells, reports on the walleye spawning run on the Wisconsin River. Buggman Dave Bayer describes the dangers of tick-borne diseases and tells how to avoid them. (www.4buggspray.com) Ron Spomer shares some tips for hunting trophy whitetails and previews his seminar at the upcoming Wisconsin Deer and Turkey Expo (www.deerinfo.com). Brad Koele, wildlife damage specialist with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, explains proposed changes to Wisconsins Wildlife Damage Abatement Claims Program (http://dnr.wi.gov/org/caer/cfa/Grants/wildlife.html). To enter this weeks drawing for one of three pairs of tickets to the Wisconsin Deer and Turkey Expo (www.deerinfo.com), call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number.

Show 513: Meet the Droptine Divas! How did grouse survive the winter? UTV or ATV? Climate change: real danger to wildlife or false alarm?

Sat, 27 Mar 2010 18:05:00 CST

Special guests: John Cooper, senior policy advisor to the Wildlife Management Institute, talks about the new report Beyond Seasons End, which examines the impact of climate change on fisheries, wildlife habitat and outdoor recreation. (www.seasonsend.org) Droptine Divas Tara and Shelly Seiler talk about their upcoming TV show, Working for Whitetails, to air on The Sportsman Channel in 2011, (www.droptinedivas.com, www.deerinfo.com) Gary Zimmer, senior regional biologist with the Ruffed Grouse Society, looks at the impact of winter on Wisconsin grouse and the potential problems with woodcock that return early (www.ruffedgrousesociety.org). Steve Scholler, general manager of Cedarcreek Motorsports in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, talks about recent Wisconsin legislation legalizing Utility Terrain Vehicles on trails where counties agree to allow them (www.cedarcreekmotorsports.com). To enter this weeks drawing for one of three pairs of tickets to the Wisconsin Deer and Turkey Expo (www.deerinfo.com), call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number.

Show 512: Meet the Musky Brothers, Jared and Jacob Stankowski. Muzzleloader or shotgun for deer? Lift a kid with a plastic worm? Sportsmans Night at the Taj Mahal! Dan and Jeff talk about the Red Green look-alike contest.

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:15:00 CST

Special guests: Dave Henderson tells how to decide between a shotgun or muzzleloader for deer hunting. (www.hendersonoutdoors.com, www.deerinfo.com) Ben Hobbins, CEO of Lake Resources Group and inventor of IronClads soft baits, reports on angler reaction to his new pre-rigged baits at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sports Show. (www.buyironclads.com, www.restorelakedeltonfisheries.com) Musky Brothers Jared and Jacob Stankowski talk about their goal of getting more kids into muskie fishing (www.muskybrothers.com). Rich Borys, chairman of the Scimitar Sportsmans Night, talks about this exciting event coming up on March 26 at the Milwaukee Tripoli Shrine Center, a replica of the Taj Mahal (www.scimitarsportsmansnight.com, www.tripolishrine.com). To enter this weeks drawing for one of three pairs of tickets to the Wisconsin Deer and Turkey Expo (www.deerinfo.com), call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number.

Show 511: Its Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sports Show time! Highlights from the Sports Show and the upcoming Wisconsin Deer and Turkey Expo. A wild boar hunt at Ted Nugent ranch. Dan reports on the Southeast Wisconsin Fishing and Hunting Expo. Hardwater Jeff wraps up the ice-fishing season.

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:53:00 CST

Special guests: Mariko Izumi, host of Hookin Up on the World Fishing Network, talks about her visit to Milwaukee and shares her favorite fishing spots (http://www.wfn.tv/hookinup, www.jsonline.com/sportsshow) Greg Miller, outdoor writer and host of In-Pursuit TV, shares a preview of his Deer and Turkey Expo seminar on bow hunting for big bucks early in the season. (http://inpursuittv.com, www.deerinfo.com) Ben Hobbins, CEO of Lake Resources Group and inventor of IronClads soft baits, announces the first annual Lake Delton Youth Fishing Jamboree, tentatively scheduled for June 5. (www.buyironclads.com, www.restorelakedeltonfisheries.com) Shawn Clark, outdoor columnist for the Sheboygan Press (http://www.sheboyganpress.com/section/SHE0204), reports on his recent wild boar hunt at Ted Nugents at Sunrize Acres Ranch in Michigan. To enter this weeks drawing for one of three pairs of tickets to the Wisconsin Deer and Turkey Expo (www.deerinfo.com), call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number.

Show 510: The wit and wisdom of Red Green. Win a TV pheasant hunt with Kristy Lee Cook. Previews of the Icebreaker 5 Sports Show and the Wisconsin Deer and Turkey Expo. Dan reports on the Madison Fishing Expo. Jeff gets in a couple more days of ice fishing.

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:45:00 CST

Special guests: Red Green, president of Possum Lodge and star of the Red Green Show, shares advice for contestants in the Red Green look-alike contest at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sports Show. (www.redgreen.com, www.jsonline.com/sportsshow) Kristy Lee Cook, country recording artist and host of Goin Country on the Versus Network, talks about her new hunting show and tells listeners how they can win a chance to hunt with her on TV at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sports Show. (www.jsonline.com/sportsshow) Art Helin, of Dodgeville, Wisconsin, shares a preview of his seminar on how to use trail cameras in scouting for deer, to be presented at the Wisconsin Deer and Turkey Expo in Madison, April 9-11. (www.deerinfo.com) Joel Kunz, director of Icebreaker 5, talks about this free sports show at Channel Cats in Fremont, Wisconsin March 12-14. (www.wolfrivercountry.com) To enter this weeks drawing for one of three pairs of tickets to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sports Show (www.jsonloine.com/sportsshow), call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number.

Show 509: Put common sense back into hunting big bucks! Wisconsin Hunters Network launched! Red Green Look-Alike Contest at Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sports Show. Dan reports on the first annual Wisconsin Hunting Heritage Conference. Jeff scores on winter bluegills.

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:54:00 CST

Special guests: Steve Bartylla, outdoor writer and whitetail expert, shares some tips on putting common sense and reality back into deer hunting. (www.deerinfo.com) Chuck Smalley shares a preview of the upcoming SE Wisconsin Fishing and Hunting Expo. (www.sewifishandhunt.com) Charlie Potter, director of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sports Show, announces show highlights: Kristy Lee Cook concert and Red Green Look-Alike contest. (www.jsonline.com/sportsshow) To enter this weeks drawing for one of three pairs of tickets to the Wisconsin Deer and Turkey Expo (www.deerinfo.com), call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number.

Show 508: Tips for hunting bluff-country bucks. Lake Superior ice fishing still going strong. Free admission to Madison Fishing Expo for kids, active military and veterans! Dan and Jeff discuss three bills before the Wisconsin State Legislature: DNR Secretary (AB138), Bear Dog Training (AB371) and Spring Turkey Season (SB481). Dan debuts brother Mikes Big! Flies! at the Milwaukee Muskie Expo.

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:39:00 CST

Special guests: Scott Bestul, contributing editor and whitetail columnist for Field and Stream Magazine, shares some tips for hunting bluff-country whitetails. (www.deerinfo.com), www.fieldandstream.com/blogs) Charlie Grimm talks about events for kids at the Madison Fishing Expo (www.madfishexpo.com), scheduled for Feb. 26-28 in Madison. Jiffy Pro Staffer Captain Roger LaPenter, of Anglers All in Ashland (www.anglersallwisconsin.com, www.jiffyonice.com), reports on ice-fishing activity on Lake Superior. To enter this weeks drawing for one of three pairs of tickets to the Madison Fishing Expo (www.madfishexpo.com), call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number.

Show 507: Its expo time in Mad City! Madison Fishing Expo, Feb. 26-28. Wisconsin Deer and Turkey Expo, April 9-11. Jim OBrien talks bluegills and northerns.

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:22:00 CST

Special guests: Glenn Helgeland, director of the Wisconsin Deer and Turkey Expo (www.deerinfo.com), gives us a preview of his Wisconsin show, coming up April 9-11 in Madison. Charlie Grimm shares highlights of the Madison Fishing Expo (www.madfishexpo.com), scheduled for Feb. 26-28 in Madison. Jiffy Pro Staffer Jim OBrien, of Dancing with Walleyes Guide Service (www.dancingwithwalleyes.com), reports on ice-fishing activity on Lake Monona and Big Muskego Lake. To enter this weeks drawing for one of three pairs of tickets to the Madison Fishing Expo (www.madfishexpo.com), call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number.

Show 506: Perfect winter getaway - kayaking in Baja! New iPhone app helps identify animal tracks. Southeast Wisconsin ice fishing update.

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 22:26:00 CST

Special guests: Chris Heeter, founder of The Wild Institute (www.thewildinstitute.com), talks about upcoming wilderness adventures and shares advice on living from your wild side. Jeff Greco explains the many features of his new animal tracks iPhone app (www.mynaturesite.com). Jiffy Pro Staffer Capt. Pat Kalmerton, of Wolfpack Adventures (www.wolfpackadventures.com), reports on ice-fishing activity in southern Wisconsin and his recent outing with Dan on Fox Lake. To enter this weeks drawing for an Animal Tracks iPhone app from nynaturesite.com (www.mynaturesite.com), call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number.

Show 505: Lake Delton Fisheries Restoration Project update. Bobbing for lake trout getting under way on Lake Superior. Ice action heating up in southern Wisconsin. Dan survives the Milwaukee Boat Show. Jeff finds some crappies on Sheboygan County lakes.

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:42:00 CST

Ben Hobbins, CEO of Lake Resources Group and inventor of IronClads soft baits (www.buyironclads.com), reports on substantial new donations to the Lake Delton Fisheries Restoration Project (www.restorelakedeltonfisheries.com) and announces the first annual Lake Delton Youth Fishing Jamboree set for June. Capt. Craig Putchat, proprietor of Outdoor Allure (www.outdoorallure.com) in Washburn, Wisconsin, reports on ice-fishing action in the Ashland area and on Lake Superiors Chequamegon Bay. (www.visitashland.com) Jiffy Pro Staffer Capt. Pat Kalmerton, of Wolfpack Adventures (www.wolfpackadventures.com), reports on last weekends Lake-Link Ice Fishing Jamboree on Lake Namekagon and on ice-fishing activity in southern Wisconsin. To enter this weeks drawing for a Jiffy Powerdrill Cover (www.jiffyonice.com), call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number.

Show 504: Wisconsin ice fishing reports from Ashland, Hayward, North Kettle Moraine, Madison Chain and Waukesha County lakes. See Dan at the Milwaukee Boat Show. Jeff scores on panfish through the ice.

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 23:05:00 CST

Special guests: Tom Gruenwald, of HT Enterprises in Campbellsport, Wisconsin, reports on ice fishing action in the North Kettle Moraine. (www.icefish.com) Scott Bretting, proprietor of River Rock Inn and Bait Shop (www.riverrockinn.net) in Ashland, Wisconsin, reports on ice-fishing action in the Ashland area and on Lake Superiors Chequamegon Bay. (www.visitashland.com) Jiffy Pro Staffer Jim OBrien, of Dancing With Walleyes Guide Service (www.dancingwithwalleyes.com), reports on ice fishing activity from Wisconsins Sawyer, Dane and Waukesha counties. To enter this weeks drawing for an HT Enterprises Ice Anglers Dream Kit (www.icefish.com), call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number.

Show 503: Ice Fishing action across Wisconsin from Ashland to Fox Lake. Manitowoc NWTF chapter tops in nation in helping needy families. Dan goes rabbit hunting. Jiffy and Automatic Fisherman to sponsor Jeff in the NAIFC tournament on Delavan Lake.

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:18:00 CST

Special guests: Wally Mielke, Jr., president of the East Coast Gobblers chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation in Manitowoc, Wisconsin tells how his chapter raised more than $7,500 to help feed 1,011 needy families over the holidays. (www.nwtf.org) Capt. Craig Putchat, proprietor of Outdoor Allure (www.outdoorallure.com) in Washburn, Wisconsin, reports on ice-fishing action in the Ashland area and on Lake Superiors Chequamegon Bay. (www.visitashland.com) Jiffy Pro Staffer Capt. Pat Kalmerton, of Wolfpack Adventures (www.wolfpackadventures.com), reports on ice fishing activity across Wisconsin from Vilas County to Dodge County. To enter this weeks drawing for a Jiffy Powerhead Cover (www.jiffyonice.com), call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number.

Show 502: Its Snowmobile Derby time in Eagle River! Ice Fishing heating up in Ashland, Wisconsin. Father/son winter grouse hunt. Dan gets ready for the winter sports show season. Jeff ice fishes on Fox Lake.

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:10:00 CST

Special guests: Dick Decker, of the Amsoil World Championship Snowmobile Derby in Eagle River, Wisconsin (www.derbytrack.com), previews the events of this weekend and next at the track. Capt. Jim Hudson, of Hudsons On The Spot Guide Service (www.fishchequamegonbay.com, www.lrn2fish.com) in Bayfield, Wisconsin, reports on ice-fishing action in the Ashland area and on Lake Superiors Chequamegon Bay. (www.visitashland.com) Jeff Kahlow, proprietor of Big Guy Hats (www.bigguyhats.com), in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, shares the story of his New Years Eve grouse hunt with his sons Austin (10) and Andrew (8). To enter this weeks drawing for one of three Chill Killer Neck Wraps (www.chillkiller.com), call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number.

Show 501: Ice fishing is in full swing on Chequamegon Bay! The Automatic Fisherman conquers trout, walleyes and northerns. New technology makes food storage a snap. Dan admits the turkeys and deer beat him this past season. Jeff fine-tunes his ice-fishing gear.

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:28:00 CST

Special guests: Bill Barnes, marketing director for ICI Industries, makers of ZipVac, talks about more uses for ZipVac and several new ZipVac products. (www.zipvac.net) Capt. Roger LaPenter, proprietor of Anglers All in Ashland, Wis. (www.anglersallwisconsin.com) reports on early-ice action on Lake Superiors Chequamegon Bay. (www.visitashland.com) Kerry Paulsen, inventor of the Automatic Fisherman (www.automaticfisherman.com) explains how his innovative ice-fishing rod works. To enter this weeks drawing for a ZipVac Starter Kit, which includes a rechargeable pump, a hand pump and a selection of ZipVac resealable bags, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number.

Show 452: Challenges facing conservation in 2010. Ice fishing reports from northern and southern Wisconsin. New product for outdoors enthusiasts kills winters chill. Dan reports on recent turkey, deer and pheasant hunts. Jeff reports on a winter bowhunt and early-ice action on Sheboygan Harbor.

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 21:58:00 CST

Special guests: Gaylen Byker, president of Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Mich. and board chairman of the Ruffed Grouse Society, shares his vision for the future of RGS. (www.ruffedgrousesociety.org) Dane Charles, of Neenah, Wis., tells how and why he invented the Chill Killer neck wrap. (www.chillkiller.com) Mike McNett, director of the North American Ice Fishing Circuit and Ice Men TV show, reports on the NAIFC Championship held last weekend on Boom Lake in Rhinelander. (http://www.naifc.com, http://www.naifc.com/icemen/) Tom Gruenwald, of HT Enterprises in Campbellsports, Wis., shares some tips for early-season ice fishing. (www.icefishing.com) To enter this weeks drawing for an Ice Anglers Dream Kit from HT Enterprises (www.icefishing.com), call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number.

Show 451: Bowhunting is therapeutic! Row-trolling tips from one of the best. Early-ice tactics and safety tips. Get kids hooked on fishing, not on drugs. Dan reports on a $21,000 donation to the Lake Delton fisheries restoration fund at the Miller High Life Trophy Buck Hunt in the Dells. Jeff fishes through the ice.

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:55:00 CST

Special guests: Matt McPherson, founder and CEO of Mathews Archery (www.mathewsinc.com), shares some archery tips and tells why bowhunting is good therapy. Tom Gelb, of Eagle River, tells how he caught 29 muskies this year row trolling. Jim OBrien, Jiffy pro staffer and fishing guide, gives an ice fishing report for Lake Monona and shares advice for early-season ice fishing. (www.dancingwithwalleyes.com, www.jiffyonice.com). Keith Sutton, Executive Director of the Future Fisherman Foundation (www.futurefisherman.org), talks about the foundations three great programs for kids. To enter this weeks drawing for a Jiffy Ice Drill Powerhead Cover (www.jiffyonice.com), call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number.

Show 450: St. Paul Ice Fishing Show report! Mike Kapp named one of Outdoor Lifes conservation heroes! Dan and Jeff talk ice fishing and deer management.

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:04:00 CST

Special guests: Pat Kalmerton, of Wolfpack Adventures (www.wolfpackadventures.com), reports on last weekends St.Paul Ice Fishing Show and shares advice for early-ice safety. Mike Kapp, CEO of Complete Wildlife Conservation, is named to the Outdoor Life 25 (www.outdoorlife.com/ol25) for 2010. To enter this weeks drawing for a Jiffy Ice Drill Powerhead Cover (www.jiffyonice.com), call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number.

Show 449: Time to think ice fishing! Tips for fish and game storage. Lake Delton Fisheries Restoration Project update. Dan and Jeff compare notes after gun deer season.

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:44:00 CST

Special guests: Jim Hudson, of Hudsons On The Spot Guide Service (www.fishchequamegonbay.com), talks about his Ice Roads ice fishing schools coming up in January and February. (www.lrn2fish.com) Chris Paulsen shares some tips on food and gear storage with the ZipVac resealable vacuum storage system. (www.zipvac.net) Ben Hobbins, CEO of Lake Resources Group and inventor of IronClad soft baits, gives us an update on fundraising efforts for the Lake Delton Fisheries Restoration Project. (www.buyironclads.com, www.restorelakedeltonfisheries.com) To enter this weeks drawing for a ZipVac (www.zipvac.net) portable resealable vacuum storage kit, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number.

Show 448: Didja get yer deer? Wisconsin Deer Donation Program. Gear up for ice fishing. Nebraskas Go Fish Girls! Program. Dan and Jeff talk about hunting the second weekend of gun deer season.

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 09:50:00 CST

Special guests: Jim OBrien, Jiffy Pro-Staffer, helps us prepare for ice fishing. (www.jiffyonice.com) Angie Michaels talks about two programs for women she started: FishHer (www.fishher.com) and GoFishGirls! (www.gofishgirls.org) Bill Wiese, poet, songwriter and deer hunting enthusiast, sings an original ballad, Didja Get Yer Deer? and tells the story of his son Wills first buck. Lee Dudek, of Pauls Pantry in Green Bay, urges hunters to donate some venison or other game to Hunt for the Hungry (www.huntforthehungry.com) or the Wisconsin Deer Donation Program (www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/wildlife/Damage/donation/mainindex.htm). To enter this weeks drawing for a Jiffy Ice Drill Powerhead Cover (www.jiffyonice.com), call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number.

Show 447: 2009 Gun deer season special! Safety tips from a DNR warden. A successful youth hunt story. Hunting advice from the creators of Da Turdy Point Buck. Dan and Jeff get into Da Deer Camp Mode, hey!

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:39:00 CST

Special guests: Tim Lawhern, Wisconsin DNR Hunter Education Administrator, shares some tips for safe hunting and gun handling. (www.dnr.wi.gov) Keith Warnke, Wisconsin DNR big game ecologist, tells us about his 10-year-old daughters successful deer hunt. Uncle Finny and Lars Scoop Christenson of Bananas at Large (www.bananasatlarge.com) whoop it up for gun deer season with the story of Da Turdy Point Buck. To enter this weeks drawing for a Bananas at Large Care Package (www.bananasatlarge.com), call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number.

Show 446: Wisconsin gun deer season forecast and tips for scent control. Pre-season ice fishing prep. Dont move firewood! Dan hunts pheasants and chukars at Milford Hills Hunt Club. Jeff gets a shot at a buck.

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:43:00 CST

Special guests: Ron Bice, communications director for Wildlife Research Center (www.wildlife.com), reports on bagging a 160-class 12-pointer and shares some scent-control tips for gun deer season. Tom Gruenwald, of HT Enterprises, Inc, (www.icefishing.com), says nows the time to get ready for ice fishing. Keith Warnke, Wisconsin DNR big game ecologist, gives us a forecast for the upcoming gun deer season. (www.dnr.wi.gov) Mick Skwarok, outreach coordinator for Wisconsins Emerald Ash Borer program (www.banthebeetle.wi.gov), warns not to take firewood to deer camp this year. To enter this weeks drawing for a scent elimination and control kit from Wildlife Research Center (www.wildlife.com), call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number.

Show 445: Tips for bowhunting the rut. Lake Delton fisheries restoration update. Outdoor kids are smarter! Dan hunts grouse with Classic Bird Hunts (www.classicbirdhunts.com) and bags a deer the easy way.

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:27:00 CST

Special guests: Ron Bice, communications director for Wildlife Research Center (www.wildlife.com), shares some scent-control tips for bowhunting during the rut. Jodi Valenta, mom, blogger and wildlife professional, reports on research that suggests kids who spend time outdoors have many advantages over those who dont. (www.kidsdiscovernature.com) Ben Hobbins, inventor of IronClads Soft Baits (www.buyironclads.com) and CEO of Lake Resources Group, gives us an update on the recovery of Lake Deltons fishery. To enter this weeks drawing for a scent elimination and control kit from Wildlife Research Center (www.wildlife.com), call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number.

Show 444: Dave Zien tells the harrowing story of his collision with a deer. Tips for wild game storage and preservation. Classic Bird Hunts in northern Wisconsin. Dan hunts turkeys in the Kickapoo Valley Reserve. Jeff goes bowhunting again!

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:05:00 CST

Special guests: Dave Zien, retired State Senator from Chippewa Falls, tells what happened the night he hit a deer while riding his Harley. (www.hupy.com) Howard Schwan, CEO and President of CTI Industries, Inc., tells how the ZipVac food-storage system was developed and shares some of the uses of ZipVac. (www.zip-vac.net) Randy Matis, of Classic Bird Hunts (www.classicbirdhunts.com), reports on grouse hunting in Wisconsins North Woods. To enter this weeks drawing for a ZipVac (www.zip-vac.net) portable vacuum fish and game storage kit, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number.

Show 443: Father-son teams wins PMTT Muskie World Championship! Dave Ziens whitetail close encounter. Expert tips for warm-weather deer care. Dan gives his Polaris Ranger a workout. Jeff goes bowhunting.

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:37:00 CST

Special guests: Gary and Carson Lehnherr, of McFarland, relate how they won last weekends Professional Musky Tournament Trail Ranger World Championship on Lake Waubesa. (www.promusky.com) Robert Griffith, of Cimarron Outdoors (www.cimarronoutdoors.com), shares some field-dressing tips and advice for handling deer in warm weather and talks about his DVD, How to Field Dress a Deer in About a Minute. To enter this weeks drawing for a DVD How to Field Dress a Deer in About a Minute, from www.cimarronoutdoors.com, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number.

Show 442: School of Outdoors Sports to offer basic instruction in hunting, fishing and shooting. Myhuntingpage.com photo contest winners. Grouse and woodcock report from northern Minnesota. Dan fishes for salmon on the Milwaukee River. Jeff spends more time bowhunting.

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:01:00 CST

Special guests: Mark Strand, author of Paint the Next Sunrise: A Future for Hunting and Fishing, talks about his plans for an elementary school for hunting and fishing. Dan Dessecker, director of conservation policy for the Ruffed Grouse Society, reports on the RGS National Grouse and Woodcock Hunt, held recently in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.To enter this weeks drawing for a ZipVac portable vacuum fish and game storage kit (www.zipvac.net) call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number.

Show 441: Monster crayfish from Louisiana invade Wisconsin! Dont like Earn-A-Buck? Try this option! KAMO takes kids hunting and fishing. Dan picks up a road-killed deer. Jeff passes up several deer on a bowhunt.

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:13:00 CST

Special guests: Sue Beyler, DNR SE District fisheries supervisor, reports on Wisconsins newest aquatic invader, the Louisiana red swamp crayfish. Jon Hillmer, founder of Kids and Mentors Outdoors, talks about the programs five Wisconsin chapters and his efforts to introduce kids to hunting and fishing. (www.kamokids.org) Keith Warnke, DNR big-game ecologist, explains the alternative to Earn-A-Buck and the public hearings scheduled for October and November. (http://dnr.wi.gov/org/caer/ce/news/hearmeet.html) To enter this weeks drawing for a ZipVac portable vacuum fish and game storage kit (www.zipvac.net) call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number.

Show 440: Didja see da turdy pointer? Self-guided bowhunt for Idaho elk. Hunting camp for inner city kids. Outdoors Radio wins six awards from the Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers. Dan fishes for king salmon in Michigans Betsie River. Jeff is bowhunting this weekend.

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:54:00 CST

Special guests: Wayne Schumacher, of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, tells how he arrowed a 30-point buck, which might be the new state record non-typical bow kill. Jeff Fuller, of Soggy Acres Retrievers (www.soggyacres.com) in Delavan, Wisconsin, reports on his self-guided crossbow hunt for elk in Idaho. John Annoni, founder of Camp Compass Academy (http://campcompass.org) in Allentown, PA, tells why he started a hunting camp for inner city kids. To enter this weeks drawing for the DVD How to Field Dress a Deer in About a Minute, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number. (www.cimarronoutdoors.com)

Show 439: New state record black bear? Great new book on big Michigan deer. Habitat restoration on Lake Butte des Morts. Dan attends the Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers Association conference in Gaylord, Michigan. Jeff does some scouting for deer hunting.

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:09:00 CST

Special guests: Craig Putchat, owner of Outdoor Allure in Washburn, reports on a huge black bear killed recently in Bayfield County. (www.outdoorallure.com) Jim Quillinan, of the Lake Butte des Morts Conservation Club, describes an addition to Terrells Island Wetland Restoration Area funded in part by a $200,000 Wisconsin DNR Lake protection grant. (www.bdmcc.org) Outdoor writer Richard P. Smith talks about his new book, Great Michigan Deer Tales, Book 5. (www.richardpsmith.com) To enter this weeks drawing for the DVD How to Field Dress a Deer in About a Minute, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number. (www.cimarronoutdoors.com)

Show 438: Field dress a deer in about a minute! Meet the hunters wife. Judy Nugent reports on opening weekend. Getting started in deer hunting. Dan enjoys Sportsmans Fair in Union Grove. Jeff visits Starved Rock State Park in Illinois.

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:30:00 CST

Special guests: Robert Griffith of www.cimarronoutdoors.com shares some tips for quick and easy field dressing of big game. Judy Nugent reports on opening weekend grouse and bow deer hunting. Jody Narantic reveals secrets of a hunters wife. (www.thehunterswife.net) Hovey Smith, author of Backyard Deer Hunting shares some tips for getting novices started in deer hunting. (www.hoveysmith.com) To enter this weeks drawing for the DVD How to Field Dress a Deer in About a Minute, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number. (www.cimarronoutdoors.com)

Show 437: Countdown to Bass Kickin on the Bay! Why hunting is good for kids. Cooking game with unrefined sea salt. Keep fall insect pests out of your house. Dan reports on a new sponsors field dressing video. Jeff gears up for bowhunting.

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 10:13:00 CST

Special guests: Dave Bayer, of www.4buggspray.com, tells how to protect your house from a fall invasion of Asian ladybeetles and boxelder bugs.Randy Eaton talks about his new book, From Boys to Men of Heart, and the importance of hunting as a rite of passage in all human cultures. (http://owlinkmedia.com) Carla DeLangre, marketing director for www.selinanaturally.com, talks about the advantages of using unrefined sea salt for cooking fish and game. Maribeth Monroe, public relations director for the Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce, shares last-minute details on next weekends Bass Kickin on the Bay $12,000 tagged fishing contest. (www.ashlandbasskickin.com) To enter this weeks drawing for a bottle of Buggslayer, enough to protect your entire house from invading insects, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number. (www.4buggspray.com).