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On this week’s show, we’re talking about the historic flooding in southern Minnesota and what it means for the fisheries down there. Are fish struggling with raging water? Or are they thriving with new cover? What’s the next step as far as some of these dams go? Fisheries Biologist Scott Mackenthun and river fishing guide Darren Troseth talk about the conditions on the Minnesota River, St Croix River and Mississippi River. Joe Henry talks about the summer fishing opportunities available right now on the Rainy River. The guys start the show talking about some new forward-facing sonar fishing limits.

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On this week’s show, Detroit Lions Center Frank Ragnow joins the show. Frank is an avid angler, so he talks about some of his favorite species, places to go, how he fell in love with the sport and more. Of course we talk a little bit of football too. Joe Henry talks about summer fishing at the northernmost point in the lower 48 states, and Bret Amundson, Dan Amundson and David Eckhardt start the show talking about some overlooked health and safety precautions to take while in the outdoors.

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On this week’s show, we’re talking about catching fish in weird ways. Randin Olson joins the show and talks about the wild speeds he trolls at. Joe Henry joins us to talk about what methods are tried and true at Lake of the Woods. Dan Amundson talks about a different bait he’s been throwing at walleyes this season, and Bret Amundson and David Eckhardt talk about how food plots are going in this part of the world.

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**On this week’s show, we’re talking walleyes, walleyes, and more walleyes! Clarence Bergen from Guardian Eagle Resort in Ontario joins the show to tell us about their resort experience and the really cool looking walleyes they catch. Joe Henry joins the show to tell us how the walleye bite is coming along and how fish are transitioning to summer spots. There’s also some exciting news at the Northwest Angle! Bret Amundson, David Eckhardt, and Dan Amundson start the show talking about the stormy weather this spring and how fishing isn’t as different these days as we like to think it is.****

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*On this week’s show, Ben Brettingen from OnX Maps joins the show to* tell us about OnX Fish. He tells us what it is, how it helps anglers, and how you can try it for free. Joe Henry talks about covering lots of water to catch more walleyes, and Bret has the latest news from the Minnesota DNR.

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*On this week’s show, we play back a discussion with Hunter Pritchett of Great Southern Outdoors. He tells us why feral hogs are such a problem for the ecosystem, the history of his family’s hunting plantation in Alabama, what they offer, some of the cool people that go hunt there, and more. Joe Henry checks in from the Northwest Angle, and Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson talk about how to fly with firearms, the possible end of snow goose hunting and more.*

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On this week’s show, we’re in Alabama! The guys talk about their time fishing Lake Eufaula for largemouth and spotted bass. Then Richard Simms and Forrest Fisher join the show to talk about how their Eufaula crappie fishing went. Joe Henry joins us for the last segment and has a simple message for everyone.

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On this week’s show, Pat Kalmerton joins to talk about his turkey season, including an unfortunate mishap he had right before the show. He also talks Devils Lake and coho salmon fishing. Joe Henry tells us how good the fishing opener at Lake of the Woods was, and Bret Amundson and David Eckhardt talk about how Dan Amundson almost sank his boat this weekend.

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On this week’s show, pro Walleye angler Tom Huynh joins the show. He give us some tips for the walleye opener, setting up Livescope, targeting bigger walleyes and more. He also tells us his incredibly unique story on how he got into tournament fishing, and about his favorite jig colors and a new one on the way. Tyler Brick from Boatsetter tells us how people can make money off their boat, and Joe Henry tells us why you should be spring walleye fishing at the Northwest Angle. Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson start the show by talking about the thought process behind the Mille Lacs regulations.

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On this week’s show, the Royal Dutchman himself, Kevin Heinrichs joins the show and gives us all of his knowledge on the Rainy River and sturgeon fishing. He tells us where he fishes, how he fishes them, how to clean a sturgeon and more. He also talks about how he got hooked on sturgeon, how he came into resort ownership and more. Joe Henry previews the Minnesota Fishing Opener, and Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson talk about headlines across the hunting and fishing world.

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On this week’s show, we’re talking about all the wildlife on the spring landscape! Bret Amundson has been in the field with the camera observing breeding pheasants, ducks, deer and more, and he spotted a rare pheasant. Jared Wiklund from Pheasants Forever joins the show to talk about that bird, habitat conditions, why prescribed burns are happening right now, and a new PF Chapter. Joe Henry has a Lake of the Woods and sturgeon update, and the guys recap the NWT and other headlines in the hunting and fishing world.

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson are fishing in Niagara Falls. It’s another AGLOW media camp, so the guys talk about how fishing was, why the area is so cool to fish and more. Frank Campbell joins the guys to talk about how people can come out here and fish and what to fish for. Dave Scipione tells us about his Niagara River fishing career and spills some Italian food secrets. Joe Henry is also out here with us and talks about his trip, but also updates us on what’s happening back at Lake of the Woods. See more pictures from our trip here.

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*It’s the 3rd Annual SJR Rainy River 500! The guys are broadcasting from River Bend Resort on the Rainy River. They recap all of the fun they had during the tournament, talk about how healthy the sturgeon population is right now and the potential for federal protection on those fish. They also talk about how good the spring walleye fishing is right now.*

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson, David Eckhardt and Dan Amundson learn more about the potential for lands surrounding Upper Red Lake to be transferred to the Red Lake Nation. Robyn Dwight from the Upper Red Lake Area Association joins the show to tell us what they know about this legislation and it’s potential to Red Lake as we know it. Joe Henry joins the show with more Rainy River information, and the guys preview the SJR 500 fishing tournament.

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson, David Eckhardt and Dan Amundson talk about how to stay on the water or in the woods longer with the right gear. Aaron Ambur from Nexus Outdoors talks about new Whitewater Fish gear, Hardcore Decoys and more. We get a Lake of the Woods and Rainy River report from Joe Henry, and the guys talk about what the National Park service says to do if a Mountain Lion attacks you.

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson, David Eckhardt and Dan Amundson learn what lithium batteries you should use whether you’re running a livescope shuttle or want to rig your fishing boat with new batteries. James Holst from Norsk Lithium joins the show and tells us what works best for different applications. Joe Henry joins with a Lake of the Woods and Rainy River update, and they talk about the potential for sturgeon to become a protected species. The guys also talk about the rumblings of the Red Lake Nation wanting to claim the rest of Upper Red Lake.

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson, David Eckhardt and Dan Amundson talk about some updates to fishing in Minnesota including new regulations, boat landings opening and more. Livescope Glasses are discussed. Joe Henry joins from the capitol to talk Rainy River, and then we hear from some folks at the Minnesota Deer and Turkey Classic.

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On this week’s show, the crew is scattered all over. Bret Amundson is in the field snow goose hunting, Joe Henry and Greg Jones check in from the fish house on Lake of the Woods, and Dan Amundson holds down the fort in the studio. The guys talk about walleyes and snow geese, and them Bret takes us around Pheasant Fest and talks to a bunch of people about bird hunting and gun dogs!

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson, David Eckhardt and Dan Amundson talk about their latest ice fishing trip to Devils Lake. How was fishing? They also talk about a fishing tournament that had two anglers fail polygraph tests, the end of the Minnesota inland walleye season and more. Joe Henry tells us how the ice and extended walleye season is going at Lake of the Woods, and Eric Meyer previews the MN Deer and Turkey Classic.

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson, David Eckhardt and Dan Amundson talk about another attempt to restrict forward-facing sonar, and make more anglers happy. A tournament in Minnesota has created some new rules trying to appease everyone. Joe Henry gives a Lake of the Woods and Rainy River fishing report, and Bret talks to a few guys who were fishing at Lake of the Woods last week when Bret and David were up there.

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson, David Eckhardt and Dan Amundson get a new expert’s opinion on the barotrauma drama! Fisheries Professor Steven Cooke from Carleton University in Ottawa shares what he’s learned about barotrauma, reeling fish up slowly, fizzing smallmouth bass and more throughout his career. He also weighs in on the MN DNR studies and the trials Aaron Wiebe of Uncut Angling has done. Pretty fascinating stuff! Joe Henry is also back to remind us of the extended walleye season at Lake of the Woods.

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*On this week’s show, Bret Amundson, David Eckhardt and Dan Amundson share some exciting news with everyone. Joe Henry joins to talk about current Lake of the Woods conditions and about a water-skiing squirrel. Then Bret talks to Jamie Dietman about wrapping his new truck and his elk hunts in Montana. Jamie has advice for someone looking to go elk hunting for the first time. Then Bret catches up with Scott Moon who the guys filmed Elk Hunting in Minnesota for Prairie Sportsman. He shares the end of his story of his once-in-a-lifetime adventures.*

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson are on the road. They briefly talk about the brutal Arrowhead 135, but then dive right into this year’s barotrauma study. Dave Weitzel is back to tell us how things went and what they did differently this year.. Jeremy Smith and Mike Hehner also join the show to talk about the methods done with crappies this year, including using an underwater drone and forward facing sonar to track fish without using nets.

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson talk about how the 2024 MN DNR Roundtable went last week. They give us some highlights and lowlights of the day. Bret breaks down where some DNR money will be spent this year, and then the guys go through their new bracket challenge of the best feelings while ice fishing. Joe Henry wraps things up with the latest fishing report from Lake of the Woods.

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On this week’s show, we learn about a company building fish houses inside a bakery. Tanner Cherney talks about the current situation for Team Lodge and also gives us a Devils Lake fishing report. Bret Amundson, David Eckhardt and Dan Amundson talk about their current ice fishing electronics, the best feelings while ice fishing and more. Joe Henry gives us the latest fishing report from Lake of the Woods.

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Barotrauma is the hot topic on the show again this week. This time we’re talking to Dave Weitzel from the Minnesota DNR to give us the DNR insight on their barotrauma crappie fishing pilot study. We also learn about future barotrauma study plans, what biologists already know as far as deep-water fishing and release methods and more. Jeff Sundin also joins in on the conversation and tells us what he’s learned regarding fish handling and barotrauma during his years as a fishing guide. Lucas Mertens joins us from a SnoBear on Devils Lake, and Joe Henry talks about a couple of surprise fish caught on Lake of the Woods.

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Aaron Wiebe of Uncut Angling joins us this week. He addresses some of our concerns and questions regarding his latest video on the barotrauma study from the Minnesota DNR. He tells us about a discussion he had with the Minnesota DNR, why he was concerned, and what he feels we all need to do better as anglers. We also talk about open water fishing in January with David Eckhardt, and Joe Henry updates us on ice fishing at Lake of the Woods.

Thanks to Aaron for coming on the show this week and opening the door for more discussion on important topics in the fishing world and how we can make the future of fishing even brighter.

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On this week’s show, we’re digging back into barotrauma and crappies. Uncut Angling put out a video challenging the barotrauma study done by the MN DNR and published by Angling Buzz and Lindner Media Productions. We talk to Jeremy Smith this week to try and understand what Aaron Wiebe is concerned about. We discuss how no one is in favor of banning Forward-Facing Sonar, what future studies might look like, and much more. We also talk to Wade Amundson and Russ Germann about pheasant hunting this week and some fun fishing trip memories.

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson talk about all of the rescues of ice fishermen on Upper Red Lake and the release of wolves in Colorado. Joe Henry has an ice fishing report from Lake of the Woods, and we play back a conversation with Danny Thompson about his love for deer hunting.

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson, David Eckhardt and Dan Amundson talk about going to the Bassmaster Classic while in college, some new technology that can change your fishing, and more with Trevor Lo from Omnia Fishing. He tells us about his experience in College Bass, fishing the Classic, and touches on the future of forward facing sonar. He also tells us about Omnia’s Premium Pro features that has a bunch of new features for anglers all in the palm of your hand. Joe Henry once again has a Lake of the Woods ice report and some more wisdom for Dan.

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson talk to Brian Lynn from the Sportsmen’s Alliance about their intent to sue the United States Fish & Wildlife Service due to wolves being on the Endangered Species list. He explains where this lawsuit is coming from, what kind of plan they put together that could be feasible to properly manage wolves, and a whole lot more about the topic of wolves across the country. Joe Henry has some life advice for Dan, and the guys discuss the mountain lion hit on I-394 in Minneapolis.

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson, David Eckhardt, and Dan Amundson brainstorm ideas to make duck season “longer” in Minnesota. They also talk about the deer harvest reports in Minnesota & Wisconsin. Then Bret talks to Mark Kakatsch at Horicon Marsh about the hunting season out there, the rebound of Sandhill Cranes and more. Joe Henry also chimes in with a Lake of the Woods ice fishing report.

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson talks to retired Conservation Officer Darin Fagerman. He talks about his time working along the Gunflint Trail, as well as the fishing he’s gotten to do over the years. Scott Mackenthun is in studio with Darin, and they also talk about some of their other adventures they’ve been on together. Joe Henry talks about the St Paul Ice Fishing Show, and Bret and Dan start the show reminiscing about last year’s Alaska trip, and Bret makes fun of Dan’s new look.

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On this week’s show, we recap the Minnesota Firearms Deer Season. Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson talk about what they’ve seen this year. Jennifer Pudenz from Adventuress Magazine joins the show to talk about what she’s been up to hunting and fishing wise, and Joe Henry wraps the show up with a Lake of the Woods walleye fishing update.

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On this week’s show, we’re talking about the commercialization of duck and goose hunting. Is it a positive thing for the sport? Or has it had too many negative impacts on hunting? Joe Genzel from Ducks Unlimited joins the show to tell us his opinion. He also talks about changes to migration patterns and flyways, along with nonresident licenses. Bret Amundson, David Eckhardt and Dan Amundson discuss the beginning of the MN Firearms Deer Hunting Season, and Joe Henry previews the start of the ice fishing season at Lake of the Woods.

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On this week’s show, we’re coming off an adventure-filled week at Lake of the Woods. Bret Amundson, Joe Henry and Paul Johnson talk about their recent days of grouse hunting in the LOW area and about the upcoming ice fishing season. Forrest Huset, Andy Reaves and Cory Loeffler join the show from the Northwest Angle after a couple days of layout boat duck hunting, and then Chuck Lindner from the Ruffed Grouse Society wraps up the show talking about his grouse hunting season.

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On this week’s show, we have a few reminders for everyone headed out hunting this weekend. Doug Leier has some tips for keeping landowners and farmers happy while we enjoy the woods and fields. Joe Henry tells us about a giant buck shot during the Minnesota youth deer season, and Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson talk about what they’ve been up to.

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On this week’s show, we’re talking self defense and preparedness. Kevin Michalowski from Delta Defense joined us at the AGLOW conference in Bemidji to talk about the importance of being prepared for an emergency situation, whether it’s self defense or a medical emergency in the field. Kevin also talks about how self defense isn’t just for walking through populated areas. Joe Henry joins us to talk about the Chili Bowl and what’s happening at the Northwest Angle.

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On this week’s show, we prep for pheasant season. Scott Roemhildt joins the show to preview the Minnesota Governor’s Pheasant Opener in Owatonna this weekend. Randin Olson also joins us to talk fall musky fishing, and Joe Henry is back with a fall Lake of the Woods fishing report.

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On this week’s show, we get the rundown on a bass fishing tournament that raised over $1,000,000 for St Jude Children’s Hospital. We also get a Rainy River/Lake of the Woods walleye fishing report. David Eckhardt talks about how farmers are doing with harvest and what he’s seeing regarding pheasants and deer.

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On this week’s show, we learn about what Toyota is doing for the future of hunting, fishing and the outdoors, we get an update on the fall shiner run at the Rainy River, and the Minnesota Crossbow debate fires back up. Curt McAllister from Toyota tells us about their scholarship program for up and coming outdoor content creators. Joe Henry is back with a shiner update, along with a recap of the AGLOW conference, and Bret Amundson talks about the first 10 days of the archery and crossbow season in Minnesota.

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On this week’s show, we’re at the Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers annual conference in Bemidji! Bret Amundson took some time at the conference to talk to Mark Oliva from the National Shooting Sports Foundation. Mark talks about some pressing issues that hunters, gun owners and sportsman should be aware of, along with the future of lead ammunition and other changes to firearms and ammunition. Bret and Dan Amundson also talk a bit about their recent hunting trip to Saskatchewan.

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On this week’s show, we head over to North Dakota to learn more about private land hunting access programs. Kevin Kading from North Dakota Game and Fish joins the show to give us a rundown on the PLOTS program. He tells us about how grazing and haying works there, how land enters the PLOTS program and more. Joe Henry tells us about unique hunting opportunities in northern Minnesota, and the guys ask Chat GPT about how to set snow goose decoys.

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On this week’s show, we learn more about haying and grazing on public lands in Minnesota. Greg Hoch joins the show to tell us how those grazing programs work, why they happen, who funds them and more. He also talks about how upland birds across the state are doing. Joe Henry gives us an update […]

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On this week’s show, we’re transitioning to fall! Bret Amundson, Dan Amundson and David Eckhardt talk about their plans for hunting this Labor Day weekend. Cory Loeffler joins the show to tell us about his new duck call, Ben Brettingen updates us from Montana on some new OnX Hunt news, and Joe Henry is back to tell us about cast and blast opportunities at Lake of the Woods.

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On this week’s show, we talk about hunting land access with Sam Soholt. He talks about a new public land deal in South Dakota and his new duck stamp fundraiser. They also touch on some controversial cattle grazing on public land, what they think the impact of crossbows will be, e-posting in North Dakota and more. Joe Henry is back with a Lake of the Woods report, and Bret Amundson, Dan Amundson and David Eckhardt get incredibly distracted by the MN DNR State Fair Fish Pond Live Cam.

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On this week’s show, we’re back from Tazin Lake Lodge. Bret and Dan Amundson talk about some unique things that happened on their trip this year. Then they play a couple of conversations they had in the boat on Tazin Lake with Vic Cook from LIVETARGET and Trevor Montgomery from Tazin Lake Lodge. Vic tells […]

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On this week’s show, we’re getting pumped for hunting season! Ben Brettingen from OnX Hunt and George Lyall talk to Bret Amundson, David Eckhardt and Dan Amundson about the upcoming season. Ben and George are avid upland hunters, so they talk about some upcoming trips they have, but they also swap some stories about last […]

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On this week’s show, we’re learning more about the history of duck hunting in Minnesota. Authors Steve Knutson and Jeff Miller join Bret Amundson, David Eckhardt and Dan Amundson and talk about their work on duck hunting and what they’ve learned about duck camps. Steve talks about how the railroad affected duck hunting, how market […]

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On this week’s show, we’re trying to figure out the deal with potential bag limits on foraging mushrooms. Mike Kempenich and Nicole Zempel join Bret Amundson, David Eckhardt and Dan Amundson to try and figure out the rationale behind this thinking. They talk about how well fungi replace themselves and why they’re against this thinking. […]

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On this week’s show, we’re talking elk in Minnesota!! Mike Schrage and Blane Kemek join the show to talk about where we’re at with the reintroduction of elk in Northeast Minnesota. We also get an update on the elk herds in northwest Minnesota, why caribou won’t be reintroduced, and how soon we could maybe see […]

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson, David Eckhardt and Dan Amundson get to learn about some of the history of Delta Waterfowl and what they’re up to these days. Brad Heidel and Paul Wait are on the show to talk about what they’re doing to put more ducks over decoys with predator control and more. […]

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson, David Eckhardt and Dan Amundson talk about crawler harnesses, some feedback on the new crossbow regulations, growing food plots and more. Randin Olson calls in from the boat on Otter Tail Lake while he’s prefishing for a tournament. He talks about catching walleyes with crawler harnesses in the weeds. […]

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson talk fishing tournaments, boater safety and a new waterfowl regulation that affects non-resident hunters. The guys talk about some recent drownings in Minnesota, their recent fishing adventures and more. Changes to elk licenses in Minnesota are also discussed. Joe Henry joins the show and gives us […]

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson learn the truth about barotrauma on fish. Jeremy Smith from Lindner’s Angling Edge joins the show to talk about a study he was a part of this winter regarding crappies and barotrauma. He tells us what they found when it comes to fish in deep water. […]

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson talk to Jason Mitchell about walleyes in shallow water. Jason tells us why he thinks walleye fishing can be so good up shallow and why he thinks fish go up there. It’s not always why you’d think. Jason also talks about some new soft plastics that […]

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson talk walleye fishing, livescope controversy, and some science of walleyes. Bret and Dan start off the show talking about some more controversy on livescope. Is it good or bad for fishing? Then the conversation with fisheries biologist and tournament angler Ali Shakoor is replayed. He talks […]

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson, David Eckhardt and Dan Amundson learn about a new lake law regarding keeping trash off and out of our lakes. Mike Hirst from Keep It Clean joins the show to tell us what the new laws are and why it’ll help our lakes. Joe Henry is back and gives […]

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson are broadcasting in Hayward! They’re with the Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers on another media camp. The guys start the show at the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame talking about their favorite parts of the trip and then talk to Emmett Brown about the hall and what people can expect to see there. Then they go to Deerfoot Resort on the Chippewa Flowage to talk to resort owner Amanda Wilson about the event this week, the upcoming summer season, and the Hayward lakes area in general. Then Bret and Dan hop in the boat with Blake Tollefson from St Croix Rods. He tells us how we’re fishing, what we’re using, and what’s coming up with St Croix Rods.

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Executive Director of the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame Emmett Brown is this week’s first guest. Bret talks to Emmett in the middle of the hall and learns about who gets inducted, how many people are there, what’s inside the Big Fish, and what else people can see at the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame in Hayward.

Deerfoot Lodge owner Amanda Wilson joins the show next to talk about running the lodge, musky fishing the Chippewa Flowage, and fishing in the Professional Musky Tournament Trail. She also talks about what makes the Hayward lakes area such a great spot to live and play.

Blake Tollefson from St Croix Rods wraps up the show from the boat. He breaks down how we’re catching fish on the Chippewa Flowage, what’s coming up for St Croix Rods, and some other exciting news in his life.

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson, David Eckhardt and Dan Amundson talk fishing opener and missing turkeys and one of the most famous waterfowl refuges in the country. Dan recaps his Minnesota fishing opener tour, Bret talks about his time at the Horicon Marsh and David brings up a story about a Whooping Crane shot in South Dakota. Pat Kalmerton joins the show to tell stories about their time at Horicon, including a guy doing play-by-play on a turkey hunt. Joe Henry wraps up the show telling us about his fishing opener with a guy from the Netherlands.

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Pat Kalmerton joined the show first to tell us how the weekend at the Horicon Marsh went. He and Bret talk about watching a turkey hunt from an overlook while a guy gave play by play the whole time. They also talk about running an outboard through the marsh, fishing Lake Michigan, and all of the good food over at the Horicon Marsh area.

Joe Henry wraps up the show to talk about his fishing opener weekend and how the opener was at Lake of the Woods. He also talks about what he did for the fishing opener including taking a guy from the Netherlands out fishing. He is a fishing guide on the other side of the pond, and it sounds like Joe was able to show him some solid Minnesota fishing.

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson, David Eckhardt and Dan Amundson are talking walleyes and shotguns! The guys get the rundown on what the Minnesota fishing opener will look like at Lake of the Woods and Otter Tail County. Randin Olson tells us what the bait situation is looking like in his neck of the woods. Steve Gould also joins the show to talk about the Reeds Gun Fair, purchasing the Alexandria Shooting Park and more about his YouTube channel.

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Bret, Dan and David talk about their plans for the fishing opener, whether or not wild asparagus is coming up, and Dan has some troubles to work through.

Then Steve Gould joins the show to talk to us about the world of shotguns. He recaps the Reed’s Gun Fair at Rice Creek that happened not too long ago and tells us how his live shooting exhibition went in 40 mph winds. He also talks about his YouTube channel on reviewing shotguns, owning the Alexandria Shooting Park, and how getting kids introduced to shooting is incredibly important. Steve also gets an unexpected visitor at his window.

Randin Olson from Lock Jaw Guide Service brings us back into the world of fishing. He tells us what water conditions are like in Otter Tail County and how he expects the opener to go. He also talks about the struggles of finding bait and how he keeps Spottail Shiners alive.

Joe Henry wraps things up from Lake of the Woods. He tells us what water conditions are like and where exactly people should go on the lake and river to catch walleyes this weekend.

It’s always a good weekend when you’re talking about walleyes and shotguns!

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson, David Eckhardt and Dan Amundson learn more about the science behind walleyes. Tournament angler and biologist Ali Shakoor joins the show to talk to us about walleye spawning, whether keeping big walleyes makes a difference in populations and more. Ali is full of knowledge and has some fascinating stuff for us this week. Joe Henry also joins to play some turkey trivia and to tell us why you should book a charter boat trip at Lake of the Woods this summer.

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Ali Shakoor is a smart guy when it comes to walleyes. He’s been studying these fish on Lake Erie for a while, and has been digging into the effects of blue-green algae bloom on walleyes in Lake Erie. He joins the show this week and updates us on that research, and other science behind walleyes.

We also ask Ali what he thinks about the new regulations on Red Lake and whether he think it makes sense. He gives us his educated opinion and talks about slot limits on walleyes in this area.

He hits on catch and keep fishing tournaments and what he thinks about catch and release fishing tournaments. He’s fished a few, so he shares what he’s found from both of those tournaments and if he thinks catch and release tournaments will ever be the future of all fishing tournaments. Ali mentions what he thinks about whether anglers keeping big walleyes really makes a difference in a fishery, and how Lake Erie and other lakes are different, but the fish can be strikingly similar.

Joe Henry also joins to tell us why charter boat trips are a really smart way to take a fishing trip to Lake of the Woods.

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson, David Eckhardt and Dan Amundson learn what is MN-FISH and what they’re working on right now. Steve Pennaz will join to tell us what issues in the world of Minnesota fishing the organization is tackling and how they’re doing it. Joe Henry gives us some Minnesota Fishing opener tips for Lake of the Woods, and Erik Osberg will tell us what the lakes are looking like in Otter Tail County.

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Steve Pennaz is our first guest this week. He is on the board for MN-FISH. So what is MN-FISH? They’re an advocacy group looking to improve fishing in Minnesota. Steve tells us how MN-FISH does that, what they do to help the state of Minnesota and more. He talks about what projects they’re tackling right now and what progress is being made on live bait shortages, boat ramps and more.

Joe Henry joins the show after Steve Pennaz and previews the 2023 Minnesota Fishing Opener at Lake of the Woods. He shows us what his go-to presentations are and tells us where exactly to go find fish on opening day. He also tells us what this late spring will mean as far as walleye movement.

Then Erik Osberg wraps things up and tells us what the lakes are looking like in Otter Tail County. He talks about what his favorite spring activities are while waiting for lakes to open up and talks about previous governor’s fishing openers.

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson, David Eckhardt and Dan Amundson discuss the new walleye regs on Red Lake, flooding conditions on the rivers and whether shootouts are better than 3v3 for NHL overtime. Randin Olson joins the show, and he’ll tell us about sturgeon in Otter Tail Lake, the upcoming Prairie Sportsman episode featuring some Otter Tail Lakes Country muskies, and his Rainy River trip. Joe Henry joins us to wrap up the show and will give us the latest on the Rainy River.

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There were some new walleye regs announced for the open water season on Red Lake, and it surprised some folks. The guys discuss these new regulations and why they think these limits were put in place. The reasoning is probably a little different than what you think. Share with us your thoughts on the new walleye regs for Red Lake.

Randin Olson joins us for the third segment to tell us about his new self-imposed fishing limits on walleyes and panfish for his guiding season. Randin and the crew come up with a new YouTube video plan for sturgeon fishing in Otter Tail County, and Randin also discusses his recent trip to the Rainy River.

Joe Henry hops on the show for the last segment to give us the latest report from the Rainy River. He tells us about sturgeon fishing up there, using livescope on the river for walleyes and more.

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On this week’s show, we’re back at River Bend Resort for the 2nd Annual SJR Rainy River 500 fishing tournament. We recap the tournament, tell you some of our favorite stories from the week including dodging icebergs while fighting personal best sturgeon. Tournament winners are also announced, and we have the latest Rainy River conditions. A couple winners also have some cool tagged sturgeon tagging stories.

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Bret Amundson, Dan Amundson and David Eckhardt swap stories on some of the fish they caught this week and talk about what the river was like. Greg Jones and Joe Henry also talk about the fish they caught including two 60 inch sturgeon on walleye gear. They also talk about the donation of some entry fee money to Keep it Clean.

Then we’ll meet the winners of the Rainy River 500 tournament. Jonathan Narverud joins first to talk about the sucker he caught which won the other fish category. Supposedly it was pushing state records…

Chris Novak and Eric Solo join to talk about tying for 2nd place in the sturgeon category. They talk about what they were doing to catch big sturgeon. Nathan Vleck is the sturgeon champ and he wraps up the segment talking about his winning fish and a tagged sturgeon he caught recently.

Finally we meet the walleye category winners. Ryan Rondeau talks about the two big walleyes he entered and the even bigger walleye he caught before tournament hours started. Sabra LeBrasseur tells us about her 2nd place walleye she caught with Joe and Greg, and unfortunately our walleye winner had to take off early.

It was an even better turnout this year, and bigger fish got entered. We’re already planning for next year’s derby. April 9th and 10th. Make plans to join us. It was a blast!!

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson, Dan Amundson and David Eckhardt talk to Tazin Lake Lodge fishing guide Rylan Parrott about his unreal ice fishing season. He caught over 70 Northern Pike over 40″… He’ll tell us all about it and show us some of the unique spots he caught these fish. We’ll also talk Tazin lake trout and more. Joe Henry is also on the show to talk about the upcoming Rainy River fishing tournament and gives us a fishing report.

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Rylan Parrott is dialed in on big fish, whether it’s lake trout at Tazin Lake or Pike in other parts of Canada. He caught an insane amount of Northern Pike over 40″ this winter. He did it wearing some crazy outfits while sitting on a couch he found in the city and had a sunken car in his background. Sounds made up right? He has video of the whole thing.

Rylan also talks about his first season at Tazin Lake Lodge. He tells the story of the biggest lake trout he boated, how he got a nose bleed when he caught his first giant laker, and how he can’t wait to get back there this year.

Joe Henry gets us excited for next week’s Rainy River fishing tournament by telling us how fishing has been and what people are using. Sounds like sturgeon fishing is really good right now, and the walleyes are just starting to heat up.

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson, Dan Amundson and David Eckhardt are joined by Sam Soholt to talk early season turkey hunting tips and tactics, hunting land access and what the future might look like as far as non-resident licenses, lotteries and more. Sam also tells us about his latest trip to New Zealand. Joe Henry also joins the show to tell us what conditions are like on the Rainy River, and he talks about new Keep it Clean legislation.

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Sam Soholt is our first guest, and he talks about what the beginning of turkey season will look like with all of the snow on the ground and the cold weather. He has some tips for hunters who have tags and plans to hunt the first few weeks of the season, regardless of what state they’re in.

He also talks about what the future of non-resident hunting licenses might look like. We’ve seen some states put caps, quotas and other restrictions to non-resident hunting licenses more in recent years. The gang discusses possible reasons to why these changes are made and if it will lead to a better or worse future for our hunting. Land access is also discussed, and why having good quality land access is so critical.

Joe Henry caps off the show and talks about how the Rainy River is opening up and fishing has been good, but people are still ice fishing on Lake of the Woods. He also talks about some new legislation regarding Keep It Clean, and why people should come up for the SJR 500 fishing tournament.

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On this week’s show, we talk to Bassmaster Elite Pat Schlapper. Pat finished 4th at the latest event and is now off at the Bassmaster Classic. He tells us about fishing around Grandpa Joe at the last tournament, some of the cool things he loves about BASS, and previews the Bassmaster Classic. Joe Henry also joins Bret Amundson, Dan Amundson and David Eckhardt to talk about the upcoming Rainy River spring fishing season and the SJR 500.

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Pat Schlapper gives us the full rundown on his latest BASS event at Lake Seminole in Georgia. He tells us how he caught his fish, how Derek Hudnall helped him out, and how he dealt with Grandpa Joe. Who the heck is Grandpa Joe?

We also watch some highlights of Bassmaster Elite Pat Schlapper from championship Sunday and see why he was called a hot mess. Be sure to watch the video podcast to check it all out if you’re listening on the radio or the audio version of the podcast.

Pat also previews this week’s Bassmaster Classic on the Tennessee River. He tells us what he knows about the river and how cool the event is.

Joe Henry is back, and he talks with the guys about the upcoming Rainy River spring fishing season and how much fun they’re gonna have during the SJR 500 tournament coming up April 11-12. Joe and Bret talk some more smack to Dan, so time will tell how this tournament will go.

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson, Dan Amundson and David Eckhardt get another perspective on the North Dakota fishing tournament changes. Geremy Olson shares his perspective on why he’s fighting for a change, even though he’s not a hardcore tournament angler. The crew also talks about changes to Manitoba waterfowl hunting, some potential gun law changes in Minnesota and more. Joe Henry also joins to remind us that ice fishing is still going strong at Lake of the Woods.

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The guys start off the show talking about the new Manitoba waterfowl regulations regarding non-resident licenses. Bret tells us what the deal is and how it’s not as bad as people initially thought. He also shares some info that one of our sources told us that most news outlets aren’t reporting, and it’s good news for non-resident waterfowlers.

Geremy Olson is and has been working hard on North Dakota HB 1538, which would lead to some North Dakota fishing tournament changes. He tells us the negative sides of the way fishing tournaments are right now and how it affects charities, fire departments, local economies and tournament organizations.

He tells us what we can do to have our voice heard on this topic (no matter what side anyone is on) and how voices are actually heard.

Joe Henry is also on this week to remind us that ice fishing is still going strong at Lake of the Woods and probably will for a while, but be sure to check with resorts as ice conditions can change rapidly this time of year.

BREAKING: Manitoba Announces New Waterfowl Regulations for Non-Residents.

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https://www.ndlegis.gov/assembly/68-2023/regular/bill-index/bi1538.html

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson, Dan Amundson and David Eckhardt learn about some potential changes to fishing tournaments in North Dakota. Greg Power from North Dakota Game & Fish joins the show to tell us what fishing tournament rules are right now and what the proposed changes are. He breaks down how it could impact certain anglers and entities. Eric Meyer from the MN Deer & Turkey Classic tells us what folks can expect this weekend at the show, and Joe Henry gives us the latest from Lake of the Woods.

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Greg Power from the North Dakota Game and Fish Department joins the show to give us the rundown on the proposed changes to fishing tournaments in North Dakota. Greg breaks down what the rules and requirements are for hosting fishing tournaments in North Dakota right now, and what the changes might be. He also tells us how these changes will impact certain entities including boat ramps and fish cleaning shacks across the state.

He also gives us a quick preview into how fisheries across the state are doing. Sounds like we might have to take a fishing trip to North Dakota this year.

Eric Meyer joins us to tell us what folks can expect at the Minnesota Deer and Turkey Classic. He spills the beans on some special guests including Vikings legend Bud Grant.

Joe Henry wraps up the show to give us the latest on ice fishing at Lake of the Woods, and the crew previews the upcoming SJR 500 fishing tournament on the Rainy River.

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson, Dan Amundson and David Eckhardt learn how to ice fish for sturgeon. Darren Troseth joins the show to teach us how to ice fish for sturgeon. He talks about his state record sturgeon, catching flathead catfish, and more. Bret also talks about some bills introduced this week regarding wolf hunting, and Joe Henry joins us from the capitol building in Saint Paul. Why? He tells us.

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Darren Troseth knows a thing or two about how to ice fish for sturgeon. He holds the state record for sturgeon in Minnesota. He talks about where he likes to set up, what gear he likes to use and what rivers he fishes.

He also talks about fishing for catfish and specifically flathead catfish. He shares how he got into chasing these unique fish, along with some tips on how other people can get into catching fish like catfish and sturgeon. He tells us little things like how people should hold these fish to ensure safety for both the fish and the angler.

Joe Henry also joins us from the Minnnesota state capitol building. Why is he down there? He talks about it, but he also gives us the latest Lake of the Woods fishing report. The guys also talk some smack about the upcoming SJR 500 fishing tournament on the Rainy River.

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On this week’s show, we finish up our conversation with Anna V Outdoors. Bret Amundson and Anna V talk training hunting dogs, why politics is important in hunting and more. Bret and Dan Amundson also talk about their latest adventures, including open water fishing the Mississippi River, ice fishing the St Croix River, and fishing at Niagara Falls. David Eckhardt checks in from Texas, and Joe Henry gives us the latest from Lake of the Woods.

Anna V Outdoors talks about her dog kennel she opened and how she’s delegated the dog training to someone else. She also talks about her time as a pistol instructor. Anna brings up the Safari Club International convention and why she loves that event so much. She also mentions how great SCI is even though she doesn’t do much big game hunting.

Bret and Anna also talk about the role politics play in hunting and gun rights. They bring up why it’s important for people to take an interest in what our elected officials are doing, because life as we know it could be erased if we don’t fight for it.

Bret and Dan start the show by talking about how they caught fish on Pool 4 of the Mississippi River. Dan talks about what river conditions were like and how that compares to other times of the year. They also talk about ice fishing for sturgeon on the St Croix and how Dan lost his “sturgeonity.”

Joe Henry checks in while leaving Lake of the Woods to tell us how fishing is right now. He also talks about his time fishing with congressman Pete Stauber.

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson, Dan Amundson and David Eckhardt talk bird hunting Anna V Outdoors. They chat bird dogs, pheasant hunting, competitions, and how Anna V got into the hunting industry. Randin Olson joins the show from the ice to talk about tullibee fishing and how to handle bug hatches in the winter. Joe Henry also joins the show to talk about how Lake of the Woods always has an extended ice fishing season.

Anna V talks about living in Georgia and her hunting opportunities down there. She also talks about how she got into bird hunting competitions and how she fell in love with them. She also talks a little bit about dog training, bringing a 2 year old (kid) to hunting competitions, and her strong hatred for snakes. Stay tuned, as we’ll talk more bird hunting with Anna V next week!

Randin Olson from Lock Jaw Guide Service is back, and he’s on the ice once again. He talks about a myth of tullibees having healing powers, and shares some insight on how to catch these different fish. Randin also talks about how to fish during bug hatches in the winter and why he’ll prefer a lead jig over tungsten in these situations.

And of course Joe Henry from Lake of the Woods Tourism joins the show to remind everyone that Lake of the Woods has an extended ice fishing season.

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On this week’s show, we go back to River Bend Resort to learn about running a family-owned resort on Lake of the Woods. Area fishing reports are also given, Dan Amundson talks about a weird dream he had, Bret Amundson talks about a controversial steak, and David Eckhardt talks about the time he sent a phone down the ice hole in his fish house.

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Cody Hill from CHill Guide service joined the show again to tell us how the fishing is at Otter Tail Lakes Country. He talks about ice conditions and how it has caused him some injury. He also tells us about a cool bite he’s been on that’s given up a few different species all at the same time and all on the same baits.

Then Joe Henry joins us from the road. He tells us where he’s headed, and then fills us in on how fishing is at Lake of the Woods this week. He also talks about how before too long people will be getting ready for spring open water on the Rainy River.

Then we chat with Paul and Brandi Johnson from River Bend Resort at Lake of the Woods. The two talk about how they got started in the resort industry and how long they’ve been running River Bend. They also talk about how cool it is to be running a family-owned resort and to have their two sons working with them as well.

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We’re broadcasting from the ice house on Lake of the Woods this week! We’re at River Bend Resort with some members of the Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers doing some walleye fishing. We talk about fishing, what products we’re trying out, how ice is, and some cool stories we’ve learned about ice fishing at Lake of the Woods.

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Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson talk about using Livescope for walleyes, how fun it is using reaction baits, and more. River Bend Resort guide Alex Peterson jumps in the ice house too to talk about how Lake of the Woods is doing, why anglers might see more smaller saugers and walleyes in the winter, and how to target bigger walleyes.

Then we head back to the resort and talk to Joe Henry. Joe just got back from a show in Chicago and is making a TV appearance from one of the on-ice bars at Lake of the Woods. He talks about the two bars on the ice and how unique they are.

Greg Jones from Midwest Outdoors. Greg spends a lot of time at River Bend Resort, and he talks about some of the people he’s met from across the country who come to Lake of the Woods to ice fish. He talks about his favorite way to fish up here and how he enjoys playing guitar at the resort.

Dan Small also joins the show to talk about his experience at Lake of the Woods. Dan is a longtime member of AGLOW, and he tells us why he likes the organization and the people in it. He also tells us why he likes River Bend, and why he likes Lake of the Woods.

We’ll have more from River Bend next week!

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On this week’s show, we talk northern pike ice fishing in the middle of the winter, driving safely on the ice, walleye fishing and do some trout trivia!

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Bret Amundson, Dan Amundson and David Eckhardt talk about new open water tungsten jigs from Northland Tackle, ice fishing rivers and turkey mounts. Randin Olson then joins the show and participates in some Trout Trivia with Dan and David.

Randin then talks about how ice fishing has been for him this year. He talks about the ice conditions, some of the weirdest ice houses he’s seen, and what’s been working for him as far as catching walleyes and crappies. Randin also talks about how more anglers are targeting northern pike ice fishing, and how they’re a good fish to eat.

Joe Henry also joins the show to give us the latest fishing report from Lake of the Woods. He tells us how a lot of anglers are doing some northern pike ice fishing up there as well, and how a lot of big pike are coming up topside.

He also talks about driving trucks on the ice safely. He mentions the recommended speed and what happens when people drive too fast on lakes. Joe then mentions what’s working best for walleyes at Lake of the Woods and explains the difference between a regular glow lure and a UV glow lure. They don’t work the same, and that might be why you’re not catching as many fish as you’d expect.

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On this week’s show, we talk about a potential record whitetail shot this fall. Blake Rice from TSS Shot tells us the story about his giant deer he took with his bow and how he went through an emotional rollercoaster that day. Blake also talks about using more lethal shot when turkey or waterfowl hunting. Joe Henry then joins the show to give us a fishing report from Lake of the Woods.

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Blake Rice gives us the lowdown on this absolute freak of a whitetail he shot in Illinois this year. He tells us how he almost gave up on the hunt, how a farmer almost wrecked it, and how crazy his emotions were when he saw this potential record whitetail.

He also talks about using TSS Shot for turkeys and waterfowl and how tungsten is a better option than steel. He shares his experiences with it in a bunch of different settings. He also talks about Tungsten puddy and how it can be used for fishing.

Joe Henry then joins the show with another ice fishing report from Lake of the Woods. He tells us how the walleye and sauger bite is, but also talks about how people are cooking some of the eelpout they’re catching. He also talks about some lures that intrigue him and how he’s excited for a bunch of new people to check out the Walleye Capital of the World soon.

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On this week’s show, we go from Lake Trout fishing tips in Minnesota to the importance of snowmobile safety. Bret Amundson, Dan Amundson and David Eckhardt tell some snowmobile stories and how it’s been dangerous. Then Joe Henry joins to tell us some of his scary snowmobile stories and gives us some tips on lure choice at Lake of the Woods. Scott Mackenthun also joined to tell us about his recent trip to Lake of the Woods and to give us some tips on fishing for Lake Trout through the ice.

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Joe Henry has some safety tips for snowmobiling, especially if you’re at Lake of the Woods. He tells us about his nephew’s scary incident on a sled and what he did to potentially save his life. He also talks about what lures and colors are good for catching walleyes right now at Lake of the Woods. Scott Mackenthun chimes in to tell us about taking a foreign exchange student ice fishing at Lake of the Woods for the first time.

Scott then gives us some Lake trout ice fishing tips. Trout season opens up in Minnesota this weekend, so Scott gives us the rundown on lake trout lure choices, how to cut your holes, and more to have better success on the ice this weekend.

He also tells us about how he’s now coaching archery through NASP (National Archery in the Schools Program) for New Prague schools. He tells us what that program is all about and why it’s beneficial to students and the outdoors.

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On this week’s show, Jared Wiklund from Pheasants Forever joins Bret Amundson, Dan Amundson and David Eckhardt to talk about how these recent snow storms will affect pheasant populations. Are pheasants in trouble? Can they adapt? Is there anything we can do to help? Will next season be terrible? He also previews Pheasant Fest in February. Joe Henry is back and talks about eelpout and multi-species fishing at Lake of the Woods.

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Jared Wiklund gives us the rundown on what these big snowstorms in Minnesota mean for pheasant populations. He talks about how people are seeing a bunch of pheasants out in harvested fields and along the side of the road and what that means. He also gives us a rundown on what Pheasants Forever recommend as far as trying to help these pheasants through a tough winter. Are the pheasants in trouble? Or will they persevere and give us another good hunting season next year?

Joe Henry from Lake of the Woods Tourism is back to talk about eelpout fishing and multi-species opportunities at the Walleye Capital of the World. He tells us how eelpout fishing at Lake of the Woods has been lately, and a few stories about burbot, including a few fish eating some really interesting things. Joe also mentions the dynamite Northern Pike fishing and tells us how snow conditions are like at Lake of the Woods.

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson, Dan Amundson and David Eckhardt discuss this year’s deer season. David talks about how his season across Minnesota and South Dakota went. Joe Henry is back to give us a Lake of the Woods ice fishing report, and we replay one of our favorite interviews of the year and go back to our discussion with Jay Siemens.

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David tells us how deer season was, including some stories of big bucks in both states and some interesting does. He tells us about what deer he harvested with his bow, and tells us how he saw some interesting does that South Dakota Game Fish and Parks must be doing some monitoring on.

Then Joe Henry joins the show once again to keep us up to date on what’s happening at Lake of the Woods. He tells us what people are using to catch walleyes and what vehicles and houses are on the ice.

Then we look back at one of our favorite interviews of the season and replay our discussion with Jay Siemens. We pick Jay’s brain about all things fishing, YouTubing and how he balances his life and fishing. Happy New Year from Sporting Journal Radio!

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On this week’s show, David’s back! Bret Amundson, Dan Amundson and David Eckhardt are back in the studio and look back at 2022 and discuss their best hunts of the year. An ice conditions and fishing report is given, the Alaska duck hunt is recapped, and the new wolf management plan is discussed.

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Dan and David went fishing earlier this week and they talk about how much ice they found, how fishing was and how much snow is on top of the ice. They also talk about how they ended up in a different state in the middle of their day and how someone recently had a bad accident on the lake.

Then the trio talk about their best hunts of the year. Dan and David talk about goose hunting in freshly harvested corn, Bret talks about his best pheasant hunt of the year, and he also talks about current pheasant hunting conditions.

Bret and Dan’s recent duck hunting trip to Alaska is talked about, and they play a quick promo for the film the crew is going to make of the trip.

Finally Joe Henry from Lake of the Woods Tourism joins the show to give us an update on ice conditions at the Walleye Capital of the World. Joe also gives us a snowmobile trail report, and Bret and Joe talk about the time they went snowmobiling with Jamie Dietman and Dylan Curfman.

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson finish up their conversation about duck hunting across the country with Thomas Hoke of Hoke Outdoors and get some ice fishing tips from Joe Henry of Lake of the Woods Tourism.

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Joe Henry joins the show first to give us some tips on ice fishing at Lake of the Woods. Now that there’s fishable ice, anglers are hitting it in full force and Joe has some advice on how to work walleyes, especially if they seem to be in a negative mood. He shares how you shouldn’t be afraid to work your bait off bottom in some instances and how fish have the tendency to enjoy the chase, but there’s also another technique that shouldn’t ever be overlooked at the Walleye Capital of the World.

Then we continue our conversation with Thomas Hoke. If you missed the first part of this interview, be sure to listen to last week’s show to get caught up. Thomas runs the YouTube channel Hoke Outdoors. He talks about his kayak hunting experience here in Minnesota and tells us about some of his hunting experiences in North Carolina. Bret and Thomas compare waterfowl hunting regulations in the Mississippi and Central Flyways to the Atlantic Flyway and ponder why certain regulations are the way they are. They also just shoot the breeze about other duck hunting topics and the world of YouTube and how things continue to change every day.

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson talk about upland hunting trips and unique duck hunting opportunities across the country, along with traveling to the Northwest Angle this winter.

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Ben Brettingen from OnX Hunt is back to talk about some of his upland bird hunting adventures and what he’s learned. He talks about running his dogs through different terrain including cacti in the desert. He talks about dog injuries and other issues that can happen with some of these different hunting trips.

Joe Henry from Lake of the Woods Tourism joins the show once again to tell us about getting to the Northwest Angle to ice fish this winter. Thankfully the Canadian border is open again after a few years of changing rules and regulations, so driving up that way is an option, but there’s also a few other ways to get north to your favorite Northwest Angle resort. Joe explains the various ways to get there and why the Northwest Angle is a place to check out this winter.

Then Thomas Hoke joins us in studio for the first part of his two-part interview. Thomas is from Virginia, but is working for Cory Loeffler and DRC Calls. He talks about hunting in Minnesota compared to Virginia and some of the cool things he’s filmed. He also tells us about his YouTube channel. He shares why he started it and what people can expect to see there.

We’ll have more with Thomas coming up next week, so be sure to stay tuned to Sporting Journal Radio for more!

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson talk about the importance of hearing protection when hunting, waterfowl and wildlife photography, changes in duck migration patterns and how the ice is forming at Lake of the Woods.

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Art Diaz from Alclair Outdoors joined the show to talk about why every hunter should be wearing hearing protection while hunting and shooting. He stresses the fact that once your hearing is gone it won’t ever come back, and ultimately the price for good hearing protection is no different than buying decoys or a new trailer, and is more important.

Art is also a talented waterfowl photographer. He and Bret nerd out for a bit talking about the nuances and challenges of taking pictures of ducks and geese in the field and why they like it so much. They also talk about the changes of duck and goose patterns in Minnesota and South Dakota.

Then we check in with Joe Henry before wrapping up the show to get an update on the progress of the ice at Lake of the Woods. He tells us some guys are getting out. Are they on the big lake yet? Are the fish biting? We find out. Joe also tells everyone to stop by and say hi at the Saint Paul Ice Show this weekend and chat about ice fishing at Lake of the Woods.

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson learn about the new Garmin Livescope Plus, get a deer hunting report, find out how ice is forming on Lake of the Woods and the Rainy River, and talk about how people’s TV viewing habits are changing. Be sure to follow/subscribe to this podcast, and leave […]

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson learn about new trucks for hunters and fishermen, learn about a new ice fishing lure that promotes cleaning up our lakes, and how ice is progressing at Lake of the Woods. Are people going to be ice fishing soon?? Be sure to follow/subscribe to this podcast, […]

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson recap the Minnesota Firearms Deer Opener, talk about the impending winter weather, how the waterfowl season might be over, how ice fishing is quickly approaching, and steelhead fishing! Be sure to follow/subscribe to this podcast, and leave a rating and review if you like what you’re […]

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson talk about hunting adventures, whether it’s deer hunting, duck hunting, grouse hunting and other hunting trips, trespassing issues in the field, and why you should take fishing trips this fall, whether it’s open water or ice. Be sure to follow/subscribe to this podcast, and leave a […]

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson get a tournament director’s perspective on how to prevent cheating in fishing tournaments. Upper Red Lake ice fishing is talked about, the guys’ layout boat duck hunting trip is recapped, and a new guest makes his SJR debut. Be sure to subscribe/follow this podcast, and leave […]

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson talk duck populations and swap hunting stories with Chris Sebastian. They also talk about getting ready for ice fishing and how you should get some work done now to make your first outing on the ice a successful one. Be sure to hit that subscribe/follow button […]

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson get a pheasant season preview as opening weekend is finally here. They also learn about a hot walleye bite and what jigs and crankbaits are catching walleyes right now, and they get geared up for their trip to the Northwest Angle to duck hunt out of […]

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson learn about an alternative energy source that’s starting to catch on and involves manure. We also learn the best ways to fish the Rainy River in the fall, and find out what’s happening in Otter Tail Lakes Country right now. Be sure to hit that subscribe/follow […]

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson are broadcasting while musky fishing! Can they catch one on the air?? They also talk about toxic algae affecting walleyes, the fall Rainy River shiner run, and Dan’s interesting experience with Sydnie Wells. Be sure to hit that subscribe/follow button and leave a rating and review! […]

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson are in Branson for the Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers annual conference. They talk to Joe Henry about the conference and why it’s such a beneficial group, and they get a Lake of the Woods fishing report. He tells us where people have been consistently […]

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson talk about the changes to the rules for importing waterfowl from Canada. Eric Knickerbocker from Western Filament talks about the technology behind TUF Line, including a new biodegradable fishing line that won’t cost you lures.. Randin Olson gives us a walleye fishing report from Otter Tail […]

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson are up in Saskatchewan waterfowl hunting with our family. They’re joined by Ron Amundson, Wade Amundson and Mitch Hunt. They talk about their week chasing geese around. Ron Amundson talks about the family history the Amundsons have in Saskatchewan, and how he had the best duck […]

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Happy waterfowl season opener! Early Teal and early goose seasons in Minnesota open up this weekend, while seasons in North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin continue. In honor of that, we talked to John Devney from Delta Waterfowl to get a waterfowl season outlook. We talk about how waterfowl breeding conditions were, what duck numbers […]

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It’s the 10th Anniversary of Sporting Journal Radio! Hard to believe we’ve been on the air this long. Thanks for all of your support On this week’s podcast, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson talk about the importance of protecting the lakes and rivers we love to visit, fish and play in. One certain project comes […]

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On this week’s podcast, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson are joined by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Regional Fishing Manager Brian Nerbonne to talk about the new Mille Lacs Lake walleye regulations. Brian talks about what the changes to the regulations are and why the DNR made the changes. He also talks about what is […]

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson are definitely starting to prep for hunting season, but they’re not quite ready to give up on fishing! Ben Brettingen from OnX Hunt to talk about how to find Canada Geese in North Dakota next week. Ben gives us some tips on where to look for […]

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson are starting to get ready for hunting season, but aren’t quite ready to give up fishing quite yet! They talk to Doug Leier about the state of hunting in North Dakota, including an early August Canada Goose season preview. Then the guys talk to Erik Osberg […]

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson recap their time down at ICAST in Orlando, Florida. They talk about the people they met, places they went and cool products they saw. They’ll even take you around the show floor and talk about some of the coolest products they found at ICAST. They also […]

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On this week’s show, we finish up our discussion with the New Fly Fisher TV show crew. We spoke with host Jenna Mckeown last week, and this week we talk with videographer Ryan Pizzacalla and editor Caitlyn Martel about filming a fishing TV show. The two tell us about their role with the TV show […]

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On this week’s show, we’re finally back in the studio. Bret and Dan talk about some big fish caught at Tazin Lake Lodge, as well as a potential state-record fish caught in Minnesota. The two sit down in the boat and talk about fly fishing in northern Canada with the New Fly Fisher host Jenna […]

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On this week’s podcast, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson are at Tazin Lake Lodge for one more week and are breaking down some new water They talk about how hard it is to leave and what’s up next, including a trip to Florida and maybe a few other fishing trips this summer. Then they give […]

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On this week’s podcast, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson are still at Tazin Lake Lodge chasing around giant lake trout. Even though they’re far away, they still check in to find out how walleye fishing is in Minnesota. Erik Osberg from Otter Tail Lakes Country has some tips for catching summer walleyes in weeds, and […]

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On this week’s podcast, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson are broadcasting from Tazin Lake Lodge! They sit down with owners Trevor Montgomery and Barry Prall to find out how the start of the fishing season has gone at Tazin. They talk about opening up the fishing lodge and the first few guests that have visited, […]

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On this week’s podcast, we listen to Bret Amundson’s conversation with Blind Spot Outdoors owner Joe Harris. Joe and Bret were hunting together earlier this spring along with Cory Loeffler. We learn about Blind Spot Outdoors and what makes his duck blinds unique. They also talk about how the turkey season was. We also learn […]

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On this week’s podcast, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson are joined by Lake Commandos host Steve Pennaz. Steve is in Orlando and tells us what he’s doing down there with his son. He also talks about the recent Minnesota Fishing Challenge and how important of an event it is. Then Steve and Bret start to […]

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On this week’s podcast, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson learn about the new trail camera from Spypoint. Trent Marsh and Tanner Cherney join the show to tell us about Spypoint’s new innovation and why it’s such a big game changer. They get the rundown on all of the new features and how it stands apart […]

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This week on Sporting Journal Radio, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson talk to Aaron Hebeisen, Tim Brass and Matt Lee from Backcountry Hunters & Anglers. We learn what BHA stands for and fights for, including rights for the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, helping the elk population battle in Montana, protecting public lands and more. They […]

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This week on Sporting Journal Radio, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson unlock Lyme disease with Dr. Bill Rawls. He tells us about how he treats Lyme disease and the other dangers ticks pose to hunters. Then we get a walleye fishing report from guide Randin Olson and a Lake of the Woods report from Joe […]

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This week on Sporting Journal Radio, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson talk to hall of fame angler Tom Neustrom. He gives us his outlook on the Minnesota fishing opener, gives us a rundown on Mille Lacs and Red Lake, and tells us about the future of fishing in Minnesota. We also get an opening day […]

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On this week’s podcast, Bret Amundson joins Cory Loeffler on a turkey hunting trip across Missouri, Kansas and Nebraska. They recap the trip and show us a few tips on finding birds in different states using OnX. Then Bret talks to an interesting guy he met on the trip named Parsifal Smith. Parsifal is a […]

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This week on Sporting Journal Radio, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson talk to the Gould Brothers. Steve and Aaron Gould tell us about some of their coolest trick shots, how their turkey hunting season is going and how they’ll be at the Reeds Gun Fair this weekend. We also talk to Erik Osberg about getting […]

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson, Dan Amundson and David Eckhardt learn about a new colony of snow geese breeding in Alaska. Biologist Vijay Patil tells us about the research they’re doing on these birds and how Dan helped out. Then we talk to fishing guide Tim Domaille about conditions on Pool 4 of the […]

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This week on Sporting Journal Radio, we talk about the importance of clean water and sustainability. John O’Keefe from Yamaha Rightwaters joined the show to talk about their efforts in cleaning up our waterways and why it’s so important. We also talk to Joe Henry about the clean-up that happened on the Rainy River and […]

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On this week’s show, we celebrate the big 5-0-0!! We’re at River Bend Resort on the Rainy River to party and do some walleye and sturgeon fishing. We talk about how the fishing was, how we caught walleyes and look back on memories of how we got where we are today. We talk to Cory […]

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This week on Sporting Journal Radio, we get you ready for Turkey season by talking with Sam Soholt, Cory Loeffler, Ben Brettingen and Thor Nelson. They give us some tips and tricks about hunting and cooking turkeys, and then end up on some very strange subjects. We also talk to the Tick Terminator Brian Anderson […]

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This week on Sporting Journal Radio, we get a Rainy River report from Joe Henry. How’s the ice doing? When will the water be open? What tackle should guys bring? We also talk to Erik Osberg from Otter Tail Lakes Country about river fishing and maple syrup milkshakes. Then Doug Leier from North Dakota Game […]

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This week on Sporting Journal Radio, we’re officially ready for Spring! We talk to Joe Henry about open water on the Rainy River and late ice Pike fishing. We also talk to Erik Osberg about fishing rivers for suckers, milking walleyes in hatcheries and more. First, Bret and Dan Amundson talk about the 500th show […]

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On this week’s show, we talk about the end of the ice fishing season and start looking ahead to open water fishing! As the season winds down, the attention turns to Eelpout or Burbot, so we talked to Big Nasty Tackle owner Matt Erickson about the popularity of their jigs and spoons for Eelpout and […]

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This week on Sporting Journal Radio, we have famous fisherman and YouTuber Jay Siemens on the show. We learn how Jay got into the industry, how he’s been so successful and hear some stories of his early days of fishing, including how he sunk a boat. First, Bret Amundson, Dan Amundson and David Eckhardt talk […]

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This week on Sporting Journal Radio, we talk about the Conservation Reserve Program Sign-up with Jared Wiklund, Eran Sandquist and Kayla Blocker from Pheasants Forever. We talk about the benefits of CRP, why we need more habitat and how people can get involved. We also talk to local farmer David Eckhardt on his perspective of […]

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On this week’s show, we’re coming to you from River Bend Resort on Lake of the Woods! We’re here with the Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers (AGLOW) to do some ice fishing with new St Croix Rods and Al’s Goldfish Lure Company jigs. Mark Smith tells us about AGLOW and why events like these […]

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson talks about his trip to Florida and the travel struggles. Then we listen to Bassmaster Elite Josh Douglas talk about the new Shimano Macbeth, along with a few other Shimano products. Then we get an Ottertail Lakes Country report and talk about fancy lures with Randin Olson. We also […]

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On this week’s show, we go from Wild Sheep hunting across the world, to ice fishing across Minnesota, to bass fishing in Florida. We talk to the Wild Sheep Foundation – Midwest Chapter president Mike Bouton about their upcoming banquet in March, along with what makes sheep hunting so special. We also talk to Jamie […]

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This week on Sporting Journal Radio, we bring the conversation back to hunting for a bit as we talk to Ben Brettingen about all of the bird hunting trips he got to take this fall. He also fills us in on some of his gear he’d recommend for upland hunting and tells us about some […]

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This week on Sporting Journal Radio, we recap the Trout opener with avid trout fishermen (and woman) Scott Mackenthun, Marie Neve and Hunter Madsen. We see where they all spent last weekend chasing around these fish, why they like it so much, how they prefer to do it, and their most unique fishing locations. We also […]

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This week on Sporting Journal Radio, we check in with Joe Henry to get an update on the Northwest Angle Ice Road at Lake of the Woods. Joe also talks about keeping the ice clean and how to deal with garbage while fishing. We also talk to Erik Osberg about conditions in Ottertail County and […]

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We’ve got a fun show this week! We talk to the Jasons! Jason Durham and Jason Rylander join us from the ice to talk about a whole lot of things like Eelpout hot tubs, shirtless Christmas cards, costumes in the boat, and how well they know each other. We also play the Newlywed game with […]

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While it is a Happy New Year, we have a few hard-hitting topics on this week’s show. We first check in with Joe Henry to get our fishing report from Lake of the Woods, but Joe also talks about a recent hardship. We then take a look back at another AGLOW award-winning podcast we did. […]

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Merry Christmas everyone!!! On this week’s show, we get a Lake of the Woods fishing report and update directly from the Baudette International Airport from Joe Henry. What was Joe doing at the airport? How can you fly to Lake of the Woods? Are the fish biting? Then we chat with Lucas Mertens from Haybale […]

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On this week’s show, we chat with potentially one of the luckiest hunters out there. Paul Hagel drew two once-in-a-lifetime tags in the same year in North Dakota. One for Moose and the other for Elk. Was he successful in his hunts? Did he maybe get a big one? Or two? Paul shares his story. […]

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On this week’s show, we chat with competitive shooter Dustin Sanchez. Dustin talks about his favorite guns, some tips to get better with your personal defense weapon, and a few other things he’s up too. We also check in with Joe Henry to see how the ice is forming up at Lake of the Woods. […]

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On this week’s show, we chat all things early ice! We talk to Jason Mitchell and Randin Olson about ice safety tips and where they start and what they use for these first trips out on the ice chasing Walleyes. We then check back in with Joe Henry from Lake of the Woods Tourism Bureau […]

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On this week’s show, conversation ranges all over the board from waterfowl hunting in Oklahoma to whether or not Lasagna makes a better Thanksgiving dinner than Turkey and Mashed Potatoes. Cory Loeffler is back to discuss his recent trip to Fowlco Outfitters in Oklahoma and what’s new in the world of DRC Calls and Loeffler […]

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On this week’s show, we chat to three midwesterners who have travelled west this year in search of big game. Jason Zins, Kaily Helget and Jamie Dietman join the show to tell their own stories. What did Jason and his son do on the same day? How did Kaily hunt her Elk? Where in the […]

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On this week’s show, we listen to deer hunting stories from across the region. Erik Osberg is back to give us an update on the gun deer season in Ottertail Lakes Country. Joe Henry shares his deer camp experiences from this year, including a giant taken by one member of his group. Then we go […]

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Please support our sponsors. Learn how you can be a sponsor here: This week on Sporting Journal Radio, we talk about the unofficial state bird of Minnesota, the Ruffed Grouse! We’re joined by upland fanatics Ben Brettingen from OnX Hunt, Matt Soberg from Covey Rise and Jared Olafson from the Lake of the Woods chapter of the […]

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Who’s excited for the Minnesota Firearms Deer Opener this weekend?? We chat all things deer hunting on this week’s show. Sam Soholt joins to talk about how his deer season has gone so far, including what he shot in Wisconsin, what his favorite conditions are and other tips and tricks. Tyler Scott also joins later […]

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On this week’s podcast, we have a special guest in the studio! Former Minnesota Department of Natural Resources commissioner Tom Landwehr took a break from hunting to come over and chat with the guys. John Devney from Delta Waterfowl also joined via the internet to talk about the current conditions of our ducks and geese, […]

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This week we’re broadcasting from the shores of the Rainy River at River Bend Resort. We’re joined by Paul Johnson and Brian Smith of River Bend, Greg Jones from Midwest Outdoors and Dena Vick from King Eider Communications to talk about everything Lake of the Woods and Rainy River related, and whatever else comes to […]

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Pheasant seasons are here! Which states are open? What will hunters find for bird numbers? What is land looking like? Jared Wiklund from Pheasants Forever joins the show to answer our questions and get us geared up to chase some Roosters. Joe Henry also joins us from a fancy location to give us a fishing […]

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Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson start the show by recapping how their duck openers went. Joe Henry joins to give an update on the Northwest Angle, Canadian border crossing and Lake of the Woods. Then we talk to the newest National Walleye Tour champion Eric McQuoid and this year’s NWT Angler of the Year Drake […]

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Duck season opened here in MN last weekend, and to celebrate we have former Minnesota Vikings Linebacker Cam Smith on the show to talk about his journey from professional football player to avid duck hunter and photographer. Cam suffered from some severe medical issues during his playing days that ultimately led to his retirement. He […]

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Welcome to Michigan! On this week’s show, we’re at the Association for Great Lakes Outdoor Writers (AGLOW) Annual Conference held at Treetops Resort in Gaylord, MI. Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson break down the drive out and how the conference is going. Then we talk to the executive director of AGLOW, Mark Smith, about the […]

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This week on Sporting Journal Radio, why are trail cameras that connect to your phone important for growing big bucks? Tanner Cherney from Spypoint joins us to explain. Is the fall shiner run on at Lake of the Woods? Joe Henry will tell us and Erik Osberg prepares for the NWT tournament on Otter Tail […]

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We’re in our new studio! Bret and Dan Amundson talk about the start of hunting season, the latest Tazin TV and what’s happening in the region. Joe Henry joins to talk about the Pay it Forward veterans fishing event that happened at Lake of the Woods last week. Then retired fisheries manager Henry Drewes talks […]

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson learn about a new novice goose calling contest happening at The Woods Outdoor Expo in Warroad. Then Randin Olson from Lockjaw Guide Service talks about the strange ways he’s been catching Walleyes and Joe Henry switches it up and talks about hunting up at Lake of […]

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This week on Sporting Journal Radio, host Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson learn what it’s like to fight a fire to save your fishing camp. Trevor Montgomery battled blazing fires at his Riou Lake camp in northern Saskatchewan and will tell us the story. Then Trevor and Barry talk about the new season of Tazin […]

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This week on Sporting Journal Radio, host Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson learn why living in the country has its benefits compared to living in the city. Erik Osberg describes the “Rural By Choice” initiative in Otter Tail County. Cory Loeffler and Ben Brettingen just returned from Alaska where it was a record salmon run. […]

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Week 465: This week host Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson discuss walleyes with Ross Hagemeister and Joe Henry. Ross likes to fish shallow and Joe explains the best way to utilize weights to fish the bottom. Then, Darren Troseth talks about Minnesota’s other BIG fish, flatheads and sturgeon and how river levels are right now. […]

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Week 464: This week host Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson learn about fish processing from Wild Game Chef Hank Shaw. From the proper tools to use, different ways to clean different fish and what to look for when buying fish at the store. Randin Olson from Lock Jaw Guide Service has been catching walleyes in […]

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WEEK 463: Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson are broadcasting from Arnesen’s Rocky Point at Lake of the Woods. They’ll recap their family trip along with Joe Henry and talk about how they’re catching trophy walleyes. Then, Lance Peterson from Wood Lake explains the reason why he’s brought 65 veterans to the lake along with a […]

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WEEK 462: This week on Sporting Journal Radio, we talk Mille Lacs Walleye and Smallmouth fishing and the recent Walleye season closure with Tony Roach, Erik Osberg from Ottertail County gives us some Largemouth tips, Joe Henry from Lake of the Woods Tourism spills the beans on some of his tournament secrets for Walleyes, and […]

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WEEK 461: This week on Sporting Journal Radio, we discuss the new elk reintroduction proposal put forth by the Fond du Lac band with wildlife biologist Mike Schrage. Garett Svir breaks down trolling weed beds for crappies, Joe Henry has a Lake of the Woods and border closure report and Ben Brettingen from On X […]

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What “Fail” did Cory Loeffler have in the garden recently? We’ll ask him and learn more about his “How to” goose calling videos that he’s created. Randin Olson gives us tips for chasing walleyes at night and Joe Henry hooks up with a big walleye on Lake of the Woods, we’ll find out what he […]

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What wild game dish won the recent Back Country Hunters and Anglers contest? We’ll ask the winner, Greg Kvale from Baxter. We discuss all sorts of wild game recipes with Greg and find out what got him interested in cooking. Then we talk with our friends from Saskatchewan, Trevor Montgomery and Barry Prall about the […]

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New waterfowl regs are out for Minnesotans, are they happy? We’ll discuss it. Joe Henry breaks down the latest on the Canadian border closure after testifying before the US Senate and Erik Osberg has a walleye fishing report. Please support our sponsors. Learn how you can be a sponsor here: On X Hunt |OTTER TAIL LAKES COUNTRY | LAKE […]

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This week on Sporting Journal Radio, its all about shallow water walleyes. We talk tips and techniques with Dan Amundson, Ross Hagemeister, Ben Brettingen and Joe Henry. Please support our sponsors. Learn how you can be a sponsor here: On X Hunt |OTTER TAIL LAKES COUNTRY | LAKE OF THE WOODS TOURISM | TAZIN LAKE LODGE HAYBALE HEIGHTS | PRAIRIE SPORTSMAN | MID MIGRATION OUTFITTERS

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This week on Sporting Journal Radio, host Bret Amundson gets fishing reports from Lucas Mertens on Devils Lake, Randin Olson in Otter Tail County and Joe Henry at Lake of the Woods. Then, Tim Springer from Dynamic Retrievers gives us an example of his DIY program with dog training tips. Please support our sponsors. Learn how […]

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