The Big Wild, Celebrating 17 Years on Air: Recent Episodes
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If you have an appetite for hunting, fishing, interesting recipes and politically incorrect humor then the Big Wild is right up your game trail!
Don Kirby recalls the constitutional amendment campaign to protect the rights of hunters that first connected him to Gundy, Randy Stark shares how he works to prevent animal trafficking and reminisces with Gundy about their education expo, Longtime friend Chef John, the Game Gourmet, joins us to reminisce and Michele Phillips of Bacon Fatte shares her inspiration, Gundy & Friends say goodbye to the show, but not to each other.
Ed Clark from the Wildlife Center of Virginia joins us from the family cabin to share how Covid can affect wildlife populations, Tom Dokken, dog trainer extraordinaire, gives us his best tips, Michele Phillips of Bacon Fatte makes Grilled Greek Chicken Wings, Ted Takasaki, Walleye Master, recaps the season so far.
James D. Paruk, author and instructor, tells us about his new book, Loon Lessons, Stan Tekiela, NatureSmart outdoor expert, on the Brown-Headed Cowbird as nest parasites and egg imposters, Michele Phillips of Bacon Fatte makes roasted spaghetti squash with cherry tomatoes, Alaina Gerrits of the WI DNR and Upland Game expert gives us a late summer update.
Dr. Randall Eaton joins us again this week to share what he’s learned about Native American hunting traditions, Don Kirby, longtime friend of the show, previews the Waterfowl Hunters Expo, Michele Phillips of Bacon Fatte makes Jumbo Raw Shrimp with lemon and garlic, Luther Aadland, River Ecology Scientist with Minnesota DNR, tells us about the Mound Creek Restoration project.
Jimmy Gretzinger from Michigan Out of Doors TV, talks summer in Michigan, Matt Ross, Director of Conservation at the National Deer Association, shares info about the Deer Steward Program, Michele Phillips of Bacon Fatte makes honey soy pork chops on the grill, Jim O’Brien from Dancing with Walleyes gives us a summer update.
Grace Latz, 2016 Olympian in rowing, takes us to beautiful Grand Lake, Colorado Hayes Scriven shares what’s happening at Split Rock Lighthouse, Michele Phillips of Bacon Fatte makes a Wild Rice Chicken and Arugula Salad with Pickled Grapes, Mark Nale, outdoor writer and Angler shares why Pennsylvania Anglers should beware. Join us in the Big Wild!
Jeff Evans, WI Fishing Guide, calls in as he’s out on the water catching bass, Walleye Dan talks about summer fishing and his resort in Minnesota, Michele Phillips of Bacon Fatte makes roasted beet salad with mandarins, goat cheese, and arugula. She follows it up with salmon tacos with golden beets, Nick Harrington from South Dakota Fish & Game talks about fishing Lake Oahe. It's all here in The Big Wild!
Dr. Stephen Kajiura tells us about Florida Atlantic University’s Shark Lab 2021, Eric Edwards shows us how CampSitePhotos.com can help prevent unfortunate campsite surprises, Michele Phillips of Bacon Fatte makes a simple Firecracker Fish recipe, Mary Stefanski from US Fish & Wildlife on the Mississippi River between Wabasha and Winona and camping requests on the Refuge. It's all here in The Big Wild.
Dr. Warren Allmon talks the Cayuga Nature Center, Our Friend Jared Wiklund gives us a summer update on Pheasants Forever, Michele gets us through another great recipe, and Dr. Brian Patrick talk South Dakota Spiders!
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Land Tawney, President Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, updates us on events and legislative sessions, Dr. Rich Bradley joins us to talk about spiders for the first time in Big Wild history, Michele Phillips of Bacon Fatte makes two dishes featuring wild mushrooms, inspired by last week’s guests, Noah Gilfillan takes us camping on the Appalachian Trail. It's all here in The Big Wild!
Stan Tekiela of NatureSmart.com on hunting for morel mushrooms, Courtney Iverson of Morels and Memories shares how the organization helps fight Alzheimers, Michele Phillips of Bacon Fatte makes Island Queso Dip, Ben Felt, CO Parks & Wildlife Aquatic Biologist, on Northern Pike as an invasive species & the Mack Mesa.
Wendy McDermott, Director of American Rivers Puget Sound & Columbia Basin, takes us to Snake River, Derek Gunderson takes us camping at not one, but three, Devil’s Lakes, Michele Phillips of Bacon Fatte makes a Berries, Brie, and Brioche Brunch Bake, Pete Robbins, Senior Writer for BASSMaster, tells us why we should Take a Friend Fishing! It's all here, in The Big Wild!
Randy Johnson, Wisconsin DNR Large Carnivore Specialist, shares Wisconsin’s Wolf Plan, Steve Kirkland, California Condor Field Coordinator with US Fish & Wildlife joins us, Michele Phillips of Bacon Fatte makes a sweet and savory rhubarb BBQ sauce, Chris Parish tells us about the CA Condor & The North American Non-Lead Partnership. It's all here in The Big Wild
Michele Losee, The American Kestrel, Falconry & Conservation issues, Kurt Schirado takes us fishing on the Upper Missouri and his show, Ultimate Outdoor Adventures TV, Michele Phillips of Bacon Fatte rediscovers some of her favorite recipes like Butterflied Smelt Fries with Cornichon Tartar Sauce, Randy Harden of the UTV/ATV Association was on last week’s encore, so we thought we would get him back for an update.
Marc Engler takes us to the Homestead National Monument in Nebraska, Randy Harden from the Wisconsin ATV/UTV Association gives us a spring update, Mike and Melissa Morgan from Outdoor with the Morgans take a break from YouTube to talk with us, Julia Ponder of the Minnesota Raptor Center joins us.
Kayla Jacumsen on Being a BASS wife and getting the most out of going fishing, Tom Dokken teaches us how to get our dogs ready for spring, Michele Phillips of Bacon Fatte makes roasted cherry tomatoes with goat cheese, Justin Haglund of WI DNR Fisheries takes us Fishing in the Driftless region. It's all here in The Big Wild!
Stephanie Vatalaro from TakeMeFishing.org shares how they help people who fish get resources they need, Laindree Richardson, Bassmaster All-American high school angler, shares her story, Michele Phillips of Bacon Fatte makes 3 recipes with one of our favorite things: smoked salmon, Ray Ruiz Jr from the Minnesota DNR introduces their new spring initiatives. Join us in The Big Wild!
It's all about Eagles this week in the Big Wild! Ed Clark, longtime friend of The Big Wild, updates us on eagles and The Wildlife Center of Virginia. Lori Arent, Assistant director of the University of Minnesota Raptor Center, joins us. Michele Phillips of Bacon Fatte makes a sweet and nostalgic Lemon Bliss Cake. Ed Hahn of the National Eagle Center shares the success story of rehabilitating eagles. Join us in The Big Wild!
Ted Takasaki takes us fishing for Walleye, Karl Gunzer from Purina joins us to talk about how a dog’s diet needs change with the seasons, Michele Phillips of Bacon Fatte makes BLT Caesar Salad, Brad Parsons, Minnesota State Fisheries Chief, gives us a Mille Lacs update.
John Michael Donahue of the National Marine Manufacturers Association gives us a 2021 Boating outlook, Skye Goode of the Wisconsin Trappers Association on women in trapping, Michele Phillips of Bacon Fatte makes sweet and savory grilled pineapple chicken with rice, Brett Wiedmann, Big Game Biologist in North Dakota, tells us all about reintroducing BigHorn Sheep. It's all here in The Big Wild!
Gunnar Carlson, President of Minnesota Off-Road Cyclists, takes us cycling through Minnesota’s unique landscape, Pete Roth from Tap My Trees gives us tips for Maple Syruping, Michele Phillips of Bacon Fatte makes her version of the Baked Feta Pasta internet trend, Derek Gunderson shares the Purina Contest Winner and updates us on the good and back of this record year for the outdoors. The Big Wild is brought to you by Purina Pro Plan, the most advanced nutrition for your dog’s Big Wild life!
Jason Meekoff, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Regional Coordinator, talks tips for turkey hunting on public and private land, and BHA’s 2nd Annual Spring Turkey Calling Contest, Dan Parnell, President of the Northwest Sportfishing Industry Association, takes us salmon fishing, Michele Phillips of Bacon Fatte makes Rachels, Rubens made with turkey burger, layered with reuben sauce and sauerkraut, Chuck Niska, Minnesota DNR Shooting Range Coordinator gives us a summer 2021 outlook.
Artie Arndt of Artie’s Bait & Tackle takes us fishing on Big Stone Lake, Jay Anglin of Sporting Digest gives us 20 points for spring turkey hunting, Michele Phillips of Bacon Fatte shares the first recipe of the blog: butternut corn chowder with sage and bacon, Alaina Gerritts, Wisconsin DNR Biologist, previews the spring turkey season.
Nashville songwriters Jerry Vandiver and Caitlin Evanson share their upcoming music that encourages kids to get outside, John Nelson of the USA Trap Leagues talks about a shortage of ammunition for students, Michelle Phillips of Bacon Fatte makes delicious giardiniera chimichurri, Chris Hall from South Dakota Game fish and Parks talks about what's going on in the Mount Rushmore State. It's all here, in The Big Wild!
Julie McQueen from CarbonTV joins us to share a new endeavor with us Kip Adams from the National Deer Association updates us on this season’s record buck Michele Phillips of Bacon Fatte makes rustic venison cottage pie Mickey Mueller of the Northwoods Wildlife Center takes us to Northern Wisconsin to rehabilitate injured wildlife.
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Bruce Akin, BASSmaster CEO, gives us a preview of the 2021 season, Stan Tekiela from NatureSmart on muskrats & the odd winter we are experiencing, Michele Phillips of Bacon Fatte makes pork tenderloin with pomegranate port glaze, Stan Tekiela joins us again to talk about filming wolves in Yellowstone. It's all here in The Big Wild!
It's time to go fishing in The Big Wild! Jim O’Brien of Dancing With Walleyes Fishing Guide Service takes us ice fishing, Duffy Kopf of the Capital City Online Muskie School tells us about the program, Michele Phillips of Bacon Fatte makes smoked trout naan pizza with onion jam, Gundy shares some ice safety tips and other tips for survival. Find us on Facebook to enter to win a prize from Purina!
Ted Ely, Board Member of JRTCA, on Jack Russell Terriers & the outdoors, Casey Krueger, Wisconsin DNR Chief Warden, gives us a 2020 recap, Michele Phillips of Bacon Fatte makes blackened crappies with beans and rice, Dave Genz takes us ice fishing on Lake Superior. Join us in The Big Wild!
Chris Britt from Helibacon takes us helicopter hog hunting with machine guns in Texas, Tom Dokken, dog trainer-extraordinaire, shares winter dog tips, Michele Phillips from Bacon Fatte makes Tater Tot hotdish Soup, and Bruce Ross of the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association on non-profit paths in 2021. It's all here in The Big Wild
Sintia Kawasaki-Yee gives us a look at Sequoia National Park, Pete Robbins from Half Past First Cast gives some advice: Don’t Wait on Trips, Mike Reinikianen of the Minnesota DNR on collecting Black Spruce Pinecones, Buzz Kemper takes us rock climbing in South Central Wisconsin. It's all here in The Big Wild!
The first new show of 2021! Monica Hendrickson, one of the organizers of this year’s Beargrease Sled Race, previews the event, Don Kirby on what fishing and hunting in 2021 could bring, Michele Phillips shares lighter fare featuring fish to help us keep those New Year’s resolutions, Pete Berthlesen from the Bee and Butterfly Habitat Fund gives us good news regarding delisting the Monarch. It's all here in, The Big Wild!
Happy New Year! This holiday weekend, we have an encore episode of the Big Wild. Mike Leonard discusses the historic Modern Fishing Act, Brad White takes us to Ice Fest in New Hampshire, Robin Follette makes roasted poblano chicken chowder, Teresa Stabo previews a free fishing weekend in Wisconsin. It's all here, in The Big Wild.
Join us this holiday weekend in The Big Wild! We feature our annual retelling of Whisper, the touching story of a girl and tree who protect each other no matter what, Jack Ferrell joins us for two segments to share wine pairings for wild game, and Gundy has some jokes to keep us laughing through to dinner.
Michele Phillips gives us ideas for holiday recipes just in time for Christmas Chris Meister, Founder of the United States Ice Fishing Association, gets us ready for the season, Clark Wendlandt is the Bassmaster 2020 Angler of the Year, Ted Bonde, President of the Wisconsin Interscholastic Fishing Association, shares how to get kids into fishing. It's all here in, The Big Wild!
Lane Walker author of Hometown Hunters Books, a series geared toward the young hunters in your life, Marge Gibson, Founder of REGI in Antigo, WI, joins us, Doug Turnbull on finding & restoring a sentimental or historical firearm, Nick Harrington from the South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks gives us a winter update. It's all here in The Big Wild!
ENCORE Lynne Green from Siren USA on the male vs female shooter, George Meyer from Conservation Leadership Corps joins us, Robin Follette makes frosting for holiday cookies, Dave Weins shares why we might need to kill owls to save owls. This episode originally aired 11/22/19. Happy Thanksgiving! It's all here in The Big Wild!
L. David Mech on his new book, Wolf Island, and discovering the secrets of wolves, Keith Warnke, WI DNR Division Administrator of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks on WI delisting of wolves, Michele Philips, from BaconFatte.com, shares ideas for Thanksgiving leftovers, Ray Ruiz gets us ready for the ice with ice fishing prep tips. It's all here in The Big Wild
Dominik Dellasala updates us on deforestation of the Tongass in Alaska, Michelle Phillips shares Wild Recipes from her Bacon Fatte blog, Jordan Rutter from the American Bird Conservancy on human focused repopulation efforts VS. natural repopulation of the Brown Nuthatch, Neil Large of the Arizona DNR takes us to AZ parks for the fall & winter.
Ed Clark of the Wildlife Center of Virginia gives us a 6 bear month update, Ron Schara, Minnesota’s Outdoor Storyteller, joins us, Mercedes Akinseys on growing up suburban and learning to hunt, Jeb R Williams updates us on North Dakota fall big game hunting. It's All Here in The Big Wild!
Whit Fosburgh, CEO of Teddy Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, on 300,000 acres of landlocked public land in MN & WI, Brenda Valentine, the First Lady of Hunting, updates us on the fall deer season and her bucket list, Mark Titus, Film Producer, follows up with us on Pebble Mine and saving fisheries, John King, the WI DNR Hunter Education Administrator, joins us
Seth Fieder, BassMaster Top 20 performer this season, talks about his push to the end, Stan Tekiela shares early snow hazards for ground animals, Paul Sieswerda from Gotham Whale on whales in NYC, Dan Wennerlind gives us a fall waterfowl hunting update and previews the Ultimate Waterfowlers Challenge. Halloween weekend in The Big Wild!
Chef John, the Game Gourmet, gives us his approach on field dressing, Gundy and Producer Audrey on introducing kids to a new dog, Randy Stark from the National Association of Conservation Law Enforcement Chiefs updates us on the problem of animal trafficking, Bob Nack, Big Game Manager at the Wisconsin DNR, previews crossbow hunting & lead up to gun season.
Matt Ross, Assistant Director of Conservation with QDMA on how to react when you come across a poacher, Brad Strootman shares how Action Trackchair can help anyone get outside, Peter Sontrop of Archery Hub helps us choose the right bow and arrow, and Jared Wiklund from Pheasants Forever gives us a fall update.
Dr. Randall Eaton joins us again this week to share his most memorable Orca moments, Barb Keller, Minnesota Big Game Program Leader, provides a fall update, Michael Mixon, outdoor BBQ extraordinaire, takes a break from his show to join us on ours, Derek Gunderson gives us some fall fishing tips. Stick around for Parting Shots when Dr Eaton joins us again to share some of his writing.
The Big Wild encountered some technicals problems for this week, so while we work to fix the internet we offer you a great show from last year! So good we have to hear it again! Join us for this encore presentation of an episode we ran last October. Tina Dokken, Tom Dokken’s better half, talks about National Outdoor Women's Weekend, Lindsay Thomas Jr on deer feeders, who feeds and when, Robin Follette makes veggies on the campfire, Jordan Rutter shares the problem of 3 billion birds lost in Canada and the US.
It's all here in the Big Wild! Dr. Randall Eaton on orca whales and the hunting experience that changed his life, Don Kirby gives us his insights into the outdoors, Dr. Richard Bowman shares his passion for rescuing racehorses, Alaina Gerrits, Upland Game Biologist with Wisconsin DNR, gives us an Upland Game report. Find us on Facebook! If you have someone you know to be as passionate about thee outdoors as we are send them our way, we love listener sponsored guests!
This week, we have an encore presentation from September 2019. Jake Grages from Quality Deer Management joins us, Benji Kohn takes us fishing for brook trout, Robin Follette cooks up bear roast, Jeb R Williams takes us to North Dakota for big-horned sheep. It's all here in The Big Wild!
Nic Mink & Marsh Skeele take us salmon fishing in Alaska, Chris Hull from South Dakota Fish, Game, and Parks previews SD fall activity, Tom Dokken, Dog Trainer Extraordinaire, gives us a fall update, John Nelson shares how high school clay target shooting builds lifelong skills for kids. It's all here in the Big Wild!
Lori Schmidt, wolf curator since 1989, introduces us to the International Wolf Center, Craig Engwall from the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association previews the fall season, Michael Altizer, Sporting Classics Senior Editor, shares The Last Best Day, Heather Talley, Upland Game Coordinator from the Utah Division of Wildlife, on Grouse. It's all here in The Big Wild!
Becky Humphries, CEO of National Wild Turkey Federation, previews fall turkey, Sean Ferbrache of The American Hunting Lease Association shares the key to the future of hunting, John Eberhart, bowhunter supreme, on why you should never pay to deer hunt, Ray Ruiz with the Minnesota DNR updates us on city fishing in the fall.
Lindsay Thomas from QDMA on Hunting Heritage, Pete Robbins gives us an overview of the last five Bassmaster events, Jules McQueen joins us with Big Announcement about Carbon TV, Mike Szymanski on ND Waterfowl numbers & migratory birds It's all here in The Big Wild!
Senator Angus king talks the Great American Outdoors Act, Jeff Schinkten of Whitetails Unlimited gets ready for the season, Hayes Scriven celebrates the anniversary of the Split Rock Lighthouse, and Tony Martinez takes us to the Escanaba trail in WI.
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Dr. Tom Moorman from Ducks Unlimited on no surveys flown this year, the first time since 1957-58, Dennis Hoffman of WI Deerhunters Inc. is here to talk about this fall’s youth education and hunts, Cody Huff on earning a fishing scholarship & making the transition to the pros, and Gundy and Joan come together to cook on the grill! It's all here in the Big Wild!
Dr. Al Legendre tells us about a little known disease that can affect humans and dogs, Producer Derek joins us from fishing in North Carolina to guide us through selecting a saltwater guide & Spanish mackerel trolling, Chef John Schumacher, The Game Gourmet, catches up with Gundy and shares his love of rhubarb, Tony Sindt, Minnesota DNR River Specialist, on opportunities & species that the Minnesota River brings. It's all here in The Big Wild!
Zach Nugent joins us from the Minnesota Zoo, Bruce Ross of Wisconsin Waterfowl Association on the Sandhill Crane hunting season potential & open water season on Lake Michigan, James Hall, BassMaster Magazine Editor in Chief, gives us a fishing participation update, and Stan Tekiela updates us on nature’s Trouble Makers and Rule Breakers. Find us on Facebook to keep up with all things Big Wild!
Jitka Hanakova introduces us to Shipwreck Diving in the Great Lakes, Joe Kozfkay of Idaho Fish and Game shares what makes fishing the CJ Strike Reservoir in Idaho so unique, Christian Dalbec gives his unique perspective on his outdoor photography, Ross Morgan takes us trout and bass fishing in New Mexico. Join us in the Big Wild!
Rebecca Gray, author of Eat Like A Wild Man shares her cooking philosophy, Sam Ness gives us an update on music in Wisconsin and recounts fishing during lockdown, Karl Gunzler, Director of Purina’s Sporting Dog Group, joins us, Neil Large of AZ State Parks & Trails, takes us fishing at Lyman Lake and Patagonia State Park. It's all here in The Big Wild!
In this encore episode, Ron Schara, President of MN-Fish, tells us about this new organization, Kyrsten Arstead gives us a student’s perspective on trap shooting, Robin Folette makes a listener’s request: hearty salmon burgers on the grill, sent to us by Anna from Wisconsin, Peg Phillips of the National Safe Boating Council shares boating safety advice for the 4th of July holiday weekend. Happy 4th of July!
Jon Jarosh, Director of Communication for Destination Door County in Wisconsin educates us on Door County’s rich history, Don Olszewski of the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association defines what makes a hunting dog versatile, Babe Winkelman, of Get OutdoorsTV, updates us on switching from TV to online streaming to bring the outdoors to new viewers, and Walleye Dan of Brainerd Fishing Guide Service on the current health of walleye in Minnesota. Find us on Facebook at Big Wild Radio Show to keep up to date on the great outdoors.
Mark Titus, director of feature films, The Breach and The Wild, joins us, Jules McQueen, President of CarbonTV, takes us In The Wild, Whit Fosburgh, CEO of Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, tells us about the Great American Outdoors Act, Capt. Ross Robertson of Big Water Fishing Guide Service joins us from Lake Erie.
Dr. Kevin McGowan from Cornell University joins us to talk about crows, Bob Downey, BASS Rookie & Midwest Native, gives us his perspective on the tournament, Jody Halstead shares some camping tips for 2020, and Chris Hull on camping in the lesser known parks of South Dakota.
This week we have an encore presentation of the Big Wild that originally aired 5/17/20. David Braun, Defensive Coordinator for North Dakota State University Football, encourages kids to play in the outdoors, Paul Delaney of Late-Eyes Sport Fishing Guide Service takes us fishing in Door County and Green Bay, Chef Robin Follette makes creamy spinach soup, and Pete Berthelsen of the Bee and Butterfly Habitat Fund helps us save the bees!
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Val Cunningham talks to us about crows and nest-building instincts, Merne Judson on fly fishing ties and how to think like a trout, Ed Clark from the Wildlife Center of Virginia shares how the pandemic has affected wildlife, and Pete Berthelsen from the Bee & Butterfly Habitat Fund tells us about this conservation project. Join us this weekend in the Big Wild!
Dr. Stephen Kajiura talks sharks, Jim O’ Brien of Dancing with Walleyes updates us on fishing in northern WI, Jared Wiklund, public relations manager of Pheasants Forever, joins us, and Peggy Ferrell of Becoming an Outdoors Woman. It's all here in The Big Wild!
Bruce Akin, BASSMaster CEO, is our featured guest this week, Sara Meany, Wisconsin Tourism Secretary, shares how have summer activities been reshaped, Todd Gilliland, an up and coming NASCAR Truck Series Driver, joins us, and Sarah Strommen, Minnesota DNR Commissioner, takes us to the State Fishing Opener. Join us this weekend in the Big Wild!
Kris Kristufek, Chairman Scientific Loon Council, gives us a loon update, Ray Ruiz of the Minnesota DNR shares some info on fishing metro lakes, Tom Dokken, dog trainer extraordinaire, on how to get started with a new puppy, Ted Takasaki takes us fishing in South Dakota. It's all here in the Big Wild!
Susie Kenner looks ahead to summer fun at Devils Lake in North Dakota, Mark Fouts of the Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society tells us why you should hunt with a dog, Maureen Magee Ballinger, Chief of Interpretation and Education at Mount Rushmore Memorial, joins us, Benji Kohn, of Trout Unlimited, shares why you might want to try fishing in the Driftless area. Join us on Facebook.com/BigWildRadio!
Mark Engler of the National Park Service introduces us a tour of the National Homestead Monument of America, Randy Harden of the Wisconsin ATV/UTV Association gives us an update on trails, Mike & Melissa Morgan take us “Outdoors with the Morgans,” & Julia Ponder from the University of Minnesota Veterinary Science Raptor Center joins us. It's all here, in The Big Wild!
Join us this week in The Big Wild! Nancy Morris Lyon, Co-Owner of the Bear Trail Lodge, takes us to Alaska for trout fishing, Stan Tekiela tells us why we should never call an American Bison a buffalo, Land Tawney, President of BackCountry Hunters and Anglers, on how to utilize outdoor resources during social distancing & virtual turkey calling, Sarah Hoye with the Wisconsin DNR gives us an update on the decision to close some state parks. Find us @ Facebook.com/BigWildRadio!
Hal Fritz, Medal of Honor Recipient, takes us Feral Hog Hunting in Texas and Crossbow Deer Hunting in the Midwest, Mike Boutan, Vice President of the Wild Sheep Foundation - Midwest Chapter, introduces us to the organization, Randy Stark, Executive Director of the National Association of Conservation Law Enforcement Chiefs, shares how COVID ties in with their mission in conservation, Dr. Teresa Hershey talks COVID & pets. Join us this week in The Big Wild!
John Nelson of the USA Clay Target League shares info about the sport, Vaughn Snook of the Minnesota DNR takes us Trout Fishing Southeastern Minnesota, John Falkenbury, Executive Vice President of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society, joins us, and Alaina Gerrits of the Wisconsin DNR is here to answer how turkey hunter turnout is being affected by COVID 19. Join us this week in The Big Wild!
Hank Cherry is this year’s BassMaster Classic Champ, Kris Winkelman shares how to get through this time with cooking and canning, Greg Hoch, author of Sky Dance of the Woodcock, joins us, Don Kirby on how to kill bored
Sarah Strommen, the New MN DNR Commissioner, joins us, Terry Pederson shares his creations of outdoorsman wood carvings, Gundy and Audrey take over the kitchen, Luke Meduna gives us a preview of the Spring turkey hunt.
Jim Shockey tells us about the up coming Jim Shockey Classic, Captain Dave Mayer of Princess Marissa Sport Fishing updates us on changing lake conditions and fish in southern Lake Michigan, Hunter Nicolai, from the Wisco
New WI Chief Game Warden Casey Krueger, Kips Adams with QDMA talks a record low, James Jubran Children's outdoor book author, & Lauren Bonney talks ID Hot Springs
Gundy was strutting around Pheasant Fest when we normally tape the podcast so in his absence, Producer Audrey put together an encore of an episode we did last year. Renee Walden takes terminally ill children on The Hunt
Jim Curcuruto Director, Research & Market Development at the National Shooting Sports Foundation, Mark Norquist, the Modern Carnivore, joins us for the second time to talk about responsible meat eating, Steve Cooper, Tra
Pete Robbins shares his experience fishing in the Amazon for payara, wolffish, and peacock bass on his recent trips, Tim Russle shares how to rehab old apple trees for deer attraction, Courtney Wright, Assistant Director
John Shuster, USA Curling Gold Medal Skip & avid outdoorsman, shares his dream of starting a YouTube fishing show, Tim Schweizer of the Illinois DNR gives us an update of their great state,Ed Hahn of the National Eagle C
Jared Wiklund of Pheasants Forever gets us ready for Pheasant Fest 2020, Tom Dokken, dog trainer extraordinaire, talks ShedHunting, Robin Follette makes taco soup as part of your Super Bowl spread, Jack Baker gives us a
The Big Wild this week comes to you with Governor Tim Walz, Musher Jen Freking and Scott Jacobson. It's all right here in The Big Wild!
In this encore presentation, Richard P Smith, award winning outdoor writer, joins us, Lawrence Taylor reminisces about the classic Daisy Red Ryder BB Gun, Robin Follette makes fish casserole, Julie Ponder shares informat
It's Christmas in the Big Wild! Join us for Holiday classic "Whisper," a touching story about a girl and a protective forrest, written by Gundy. Then we share a story about a loyal hunting dog, and we end the holidays i
You're entering the Big Wild, America's premiere outdoor radio show. This week, Sam Ness, a Wisconsin native and musician shares stories of hunting and fishing with his family and how that has inspired his music, Phil B
Craig Boddington, tells us about his new book, Buffalo II!, and talks hunting in Kansas, Robert Chenoweth explains Gyotaku, the artform of memorializing your catch, Robin Follette makes smoked salmon spread, and Dave Gen
Walleye Dan shares his experience in the outdoors and combating cancer, Jim Dresch tells us how to avoid dropping a crappie by using Grandpa Jimmy’s Ice hole Trap, Robin Follette makes a rich bourbon cream sauce, Don K
We are gearing up for Thanksgiving in The Big Wild! Lynne Green, of Syren USA, talks about the differences between the male and female shooter, George Meyer, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation, previ
Hall of Fame inductee Captain Ted Pec, A new lighthouse manager and our friend Stan! It all here in The Big Wild!
This week, we explore the Big Wild from Minnesota to Australia. Featured guest Regan Pittman, All-American volleyball player, teaches fishing in Minnesota, Steve Rick of Buck and Boar Outfitters shares his experience wit
This week in The Big Wild, featured guest Ray Ruiz is a Fishing and Hunting Skills Liaison for the Minnesota DNR’s Division of Fish and Wildlife, focusing on outreach to Minnesota’s Latino communities. Hollie Miyasak
You're entering The Big Wild! Ed Clark from the Wildlife Center of Virginia shares their efforts to stop wildlife trafficking, Jim Page of Georgia’s DNR, gives us information on the dreaded snakehead fish, Robin Follet
It's hunting season in The Big Wild! Brenda Valentine, the First Lady of Hunting, on why we hunt, Dr. Chip Hanson, Owner Ely Veterinary Clinic gives us info about a disease affecting dogs across Minnesota, Robin Follette
Chris Kroeze, WI native and singer on the Voice, recounts his start in music and love of the outdoors, Dave Hutchinson, Hennepin County Sheriff, talks about wellness in law enforcement, The Wild Cheff shares his favorite
Welcome to The Big Wild! This week, featured guest Tina Dokken previews National Outdoor Women’s Weekend, Lindsay Thomas Jr. shares information about which deer use feeders and when, Robin Follette makes campfire skill
It's the most wonderful time of the year in The Big Wild. Hunting season of course! Jared Wiklund of Pheasants Forever previews Fall Pheasant numbers, Tom Dokken, dog trainer extraordinaire, gives us tips for hunting sea
Gundy and Joan are off in the Big Wild celebrating their anniversary so we have an encore presentation of a show that originally aired September 21, 2018. Jack Ohman, Pulitzer Prize winning editorial cartoonist and fly-f
Bowhunting, fishing, and bear roast, oh my! This week we feature Jake Grages of Quality Deer Management Association who takes us bowhunting, then it's brook trout fishing with Benji Kohn of Trout Unlimited in south east
September is here! Let's dive into some late-summer fishing and get ready for bowhunting! This week, Scott Canterbury, BASSmaster Leading Angler of the Year, gives us a behind the scenes look at the competition, Drew Coo
Jeff Schinkten of Whitetails Unlimited takes us Fall Bow Hunting, Matt Steiger, St. Louis River’s Area of Concern Coordinator for the Wisconsin DNR, tells us about what issues he is working on, Robin Follette makes ref
You're entering the Big Wild, America's premiere outdoor radio show! Keith Combs, 3 time Texas bass classic champ, takes us fishing in Alaska. Bruce Ross, New Executive Director of the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association jo
It's Falconry Week in the Big Wild! Deanna Curtis of the North American Falconry Association joins us, Michelle Losee, Raptor Falconry Center/Western States Falconry, tells us how to get into falconry, Robin Follette ma
The Big Wild goes international this week! Tony Jones travels with us on the Voyager’s Trail through the boundary waters, Randy Stark gives us an update on poaching wars, Robin Follette makes a chimichurri sauce for st
Dr. Arno Wuenschmann joins us to discuss loon die off in mn, Naturalist Stan Tekiela talk Mushroom identification and Ben Popp starts us off with the Lumberjack World Championships! It all on The Big Wild!
What happens when Producer Audrey arrives at the studio to discover a massive power outage? Call off recording the show, tailgate in the parking lot, then slap together an encore presentation later! Now that the power i
We are back with a new episode, and don't worry, Gundy hasn't lost any fingers from shooting off fireworks or cooking on the grill... This week, Dick Ray of the Colorado Outfitters Association shares how to select a hu
Gundy's still in a 4th of July food coma, so this week, we have an encore presentation of our show that originally aired July 9th, 2019. Dan Wenk gives us an update on the king of all campgrounds Yellowstone National Par
It's 4th of July weekend in The Big Wild! Ron Schara, President of MN-Fish, tells us about this new organization. Kyrsten Arstead gives us a student’s perspective on trap shooting, Robin Folette makes a listener’s r
Things just keep getting Bigger and Wilder around here! This week, Captain Dave Tilley takes us summer fishing in North Carolina, Mark Appleby of Pointer Rescue Organization shares their mission of rescuing pointer dogs
We are all about Wisconsin and Minnesota this week in The Big Wild! First, we meet Sara Meaney, the new WI Tourism Secretary Designee! Then, Mark Bishop takes us down into Niagara Caves, Robin Follette makes a summer tu
This week in the Big Wild, Dr. Seth Stapleton from the Minnesota Zoo shares info on black rhino conservation. James Hall gives us a B.A.S.S. Master Season Update & a sneak peek at the criteria for the 2019 Best Bass Lake
If you like hunting, fishing, camping, and eating, you've come to the right place: The Big Wild! Larry Smith of Larry Smith Outdoors briefly joins us with a preview of summer fishing for walleye. Jared Wiklund of Pheasan
This week on The Big Wild, America's premiere outdoor radio show, we feature Tom Dokken, dog trainer supreme, who shares his tips. Melissa Neely of the International Hunter Education Association joins us, Robin Follette
This week The Big Wild is all about camping, cooking, and conservation! Jody Halsted, owner of CampingTipsForEveryone.com previews summer camping, Tim Eisele, an award winning writer, recounts his fishing adventures and
Get ready to go fishin' in The Big Wild! This week, David Braun, Defensive Coordinator for North Dakota State University Football, encourages kids to play in the outdoors. Paul Delaney of Late-Eyes Sport Fishing Guide
You're entering the Big Wild, America's premiere outdoor radio show. This week, Eva Shockey, best-selling author and TV personality, joins us! Then, Stan Tekiela of naturesmart.com talks sage grouse in Wyoming & weather
This week in the Big Wild... Pete Robbins shares tips for fishing for Mexican Bass and Peacock Bass all over the world, Bert Deener talks about freshwater fishing in Georgia, Robin Follette makes the perfect BBQ sauce fo
This week, we feature Mitch King of the Montana Legacy Foundation! Joel Doub from Tom Morgan Rodsmiths talks fly rods and fly fishing, Robin Follette makes delicious dandelion pesto, and John Collen of the National Fish
You're entering the Big Wild - America's premiere outdoor radio show! Join us as Don Kirby tells tales of fishing expeditions, Randy Harden from Wisconsin ATV Association previews the spring, Robin Follette makes chocol
You're entering the Big Wild, America's premiere outdoor radio show! Leah Heggerson Executive Director of the Loon Foundation shares the importance of protecting loons, Kent Anderson from Warrior Boats gives us a safet
Do you like to hunt, fish, camp, and eat? You're in the right place in the Big Wild! B.A.S.S. Master Classic Champion, Ott Defoe, joins us. Vaughn Snook takes us spring fly fishing for trout, Chef Robin Follette cooks u
It's springtime in the Big Wild! This week, Dr. Holly Menninger of The Bell Museum at the University of Minnesota - St Paul tells us about recent updates to the museum, Ron Spinosa shares what to expect this morel mushr
Bob Izumi of Reel Fishing & Izumi Outdoors joins us, John Nelson, President of the USA Clay Target League talks shooting, Robin Follette makes whole wheat pancakes and maple syrup, Caitlin Shaddrick shares her experience
Andy Caven, Director of Conservation Research of the Crane Trust in Nebraska talks whooping crane and sandhill crane migration, Cristina McGannon Jones, the 2019 Annie Oakley Women in the Outdoors award winner shares her
This week is all about women in the outdoors as we welcome Becky Humphries, CEO of the National Wild Turkey Federation, to talk turkey. Amanda Walsh with the Northwoods Wildlife Center shares her experience rehabilitati
You're listening to the Big Wild, America's premiere outdoor radio show! Chief Conservation Warden of the WI DNR, Todd Schaller, shares ice shanty removal tips, Brian Nerbonne, Minnesota Fisheries Manager, takes us fish
You're entering the Big Wild, America's premiere outdoor radio show! Our featured guest is Larry Wieshuhn, author of Trailing the Hunter’s Moon. Then, Stan Tekiela of NatureSmart talks Great Horned Owls mating season
Welcome to the Big Wild, America's premiere outdoor radio show! This week, Renee Walden takes terminally ill children on The Hunt of a Lifetime. Julie Van Steppen tells us about the ice caves at Apostle Islands National
This week, Jared Wiklund from Pheasants Forever previews Pheasant Fest. Dick Beardsley, marathoner and ice fishing guide calls in from the ice, Chef Robin Follette makes delicious (and easy!) bread pudding, and Lonnie Zi
You're entering the Big Wild! Our featured guest is Rich Cole, one of America's gun smiths. Then Friend of The Big Wild Tom Dokken talks Dogs, Robin makes us smile, and Finally Erin Roth talks a little MN hockey!
You're entering the Big Wild! Our featured guest is Darcy Arahill who sizzles off shore. Then, Paul Klees takes us to CO at the C Lazy U Ranch, Robin Follette makes roasted venison stew, Darcy Amnuel is a Minnesota rov
This week Tia Shoemaker guides us through Alaska, Mike Cherim is our snow shoe guide, Chef Robin makes chocolate applesauce cake, and Scott Crawford takes us fishing in Washington State. Join us in the Big Wild!
Join Gundy as he chats with featured guest Mike Leonard about the Modern Fishing Act. Then Brad White takes us to icefest in New Hampshire, Robin Follette makes roasted poblano chicken chowder, Teresa Stabo of the Wisc
You're entering the Big Wild, America's Premiere outdoor radio show! Join us this week as Gundy talks with true outdoorsman, Richard P Smith! Lawrence Taylor, With Daisy Outdoor, shares a "Christmas Story", Chef Robin
You're entering the Big Wild, America's premiere outdoor radio show! This week, Doug Turnbull talks firearm restoration. Ed Clark with the Wildlife Resource Center of Virginia gives us a black bear update, Chef Robin
You're entering the Big Wild, America's premiere outdoor radio show! This week we have Kelley Jensen with the Special Olympics, Captain Lonnie Goman, Helping Guide us on the ice, our wonderful Chef Robin Follette, and Jo
You're entering the Big Wild, America's premiere outdoor radio show! Old friend Chef John Schumacher reminisces with Gundy, Also join us are Bass Master Hank Weldon; Chef Robin Follette makes sausage and apple fritter
You're entering the Big Wild, America's premiere outdoor radio show! This week we feature the Modern Carnivore, Mark Norquist. Carl Schubitzke of AMS Oil Sno Cross talks winter sports, Chef Robin makes ice box cookies
You're entering the Big Wild, America's Premiere outdoor radio show! Join us this week as Gundy talks with bass angler of the year, Justin Lucas! Brian Wadtke, veteran hunter, shares ideas for getting vets into the wil
You're entering the Big Wild, America's premiere outdoor radio show! First Lady of Hunting, Brenda Valentine, Erin Merrill takes us to New England and talks bear hunting, Chef Robin Follette makes turkey stuffing, a
You're entering the Big Wild, America's premiere outdoor radio show! Craig Engwall previews the deer hunt, Jim O’Brien takes us dancing with walleye, Robin Follette makes incredible apple pie filling, and Stan Teki
You're entering the Big Wild, America's premiere outdoor radio show! North Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard shares some of his favorite details about the great state, we hear from Dr. James Kroll, better known as Dr. De
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US Senator Michael Bennet shares his bi-partisan effort to restore conservation funding. Studio Producer Audrey Martinovich and her husband Nick S
You're entering the Big Wild, America's premiere outdoor radio show! Featured guest Phyllis Green discusses the Isle Royale wolf restoration project. Outdoor legend Don Kirby visits again, Chef Robin Follette makes a
You're entering the Big Wild, America's premiere outdoor radio show. Exhibition shooting champion Julie Golob is our featured guest. Outdoor legend Ron Schara catches up with Gundy, Chef Robin Follette shares a recip
You're entering The Big Wild, America's premiere outdoor radio show! Fly fishing pro Beau Beasley joins us as our featured guest. Biologist Brian Glenzinski checks out Wisconsin's ducks, Chef Robin Follette makes turk
You're entering the Big Wild, America's premiere outdoor radio show! This week Pulitzer Prize winning editorial cartoonist and fly fisherman, Jack Ohman, is our featured guest. Later in the show we are joined by Congre
You're entering The Big Wild, America's premiere outdoor radio show! Dr Tom Moorman from Ducks Unlimited Allan Williams brings us to Texas for hog huntin' Chef Robin makes perfect pulled pork for tailgating, Dave Gen
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This week, we feature Jeff Schinkten from Whitetails Unlimited, Don Kirby previews the water foul season, Robin Follette makes lemon-thyme roasted
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Lee Radzak is our featured guest this week, here to talk about a real Minnesota wonder, The Split Rock Lighthouse. Ali Juten shares her experiences
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This week we feature Jen Ripple and fly fishing. Z, Mark Zona, is back with Awesome Fishing. Chef Robin makes blackberry dumplings, and then we?
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Wisconsin Premiere fishing guide, Jeff Evans, joins us as our featured guest. Ed Clark shares his experiences at the Wildlife Center of Virginia.
You're entering the Big Wild, America's premiere outdoor radio show. Join us this week as we travel the great outdoors with featured guest Todd Schaller of the Wisconsin DNR. Pastor Anna Helgen takes us out on the water
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This episode features a discussion on fuels and your boat engine with Kalen Fischer. Stan Tekiela takes us on a monarch migration, Robin Follette
Do you like to hunt, fish, camp and eat? Of course you do! Join Gundy on this week’s show as we interview boxing's 7th ranked mid-weight contender, Caleb Truax. Scott Berning, the coach of the High School National
You're entering the Big Wild, America's premiere outdoor radio show! Join Gundy as he interviews Extreme Huntress, Meadow Kouffeld. Ted Dick talks ruffed grouse, Robin Follette shares her secret recipe for BBQ sauce, a
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Firearm restoration is in the air thanks to Doug Turnbull of Turnbull Restoration who shares his experience restoring Tom Selleck's 1886 Winchester,
You're entering the Big Wild, America's Premiere Outdoor Radio Show! Champion Thoroughbred trainer Joel Berndt talks training, Brad White takes us mountain climbing with the NFL, Robin Follette cooks up chicken meatba
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Wisconsin Secretary of Tourism, Stephanie Klett, introduces us to new places in Wisconsin, Walleye Dan gives us a summer update on walleye fishing,
Join us right here for the Big Wild! On this week’s show, we feature Jim Scoutten from Shooting USA. Benji Kohn goes In the Wild with Trout unlimited. The trout theme carries forward with a great Lake Superior succes
You're entering the Big Wild, America's premiere outdoor radio show! On this week’s show we feature sharks, that’s right, Mr. Hooper, sharks with Dr. Stephen Kajiura. Then, Captain Tim Mueller takes us salmon fish
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On this week's show, Don Kirby, master water fowler, joins us from the water to talk, Mike Pflaum from Badlands National Park stop
You're entering the Big Wild, America's Premiere outdoor radio show! This week Tom Dokken shares fool proof tips for training puppies, Melissa Neely of International Hunter Education Association takes us into the wild,
You're entering the Big Wild, America's premiere outdoor radio show! Tune in to hear Hall of Fame musky angler Al Maas, Matt Liebel takes us fishing on Lake Sacajawea, Chef Robin Follette shares her recipe for jerk seas
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Katie & John Chrzanowski from Operation Never Forgotten share how the organization began and how they help veterans every day, Nick Pinizzotto from the
Author of the Longmire series, Craig Johnson, gives us a glimpse into his latest book, then we head In the Wild with Mark Hebblewhite to cover gray ghost extinction, Chef Robin Follette makes lemon custard, and Stan Teki
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This week, we get a little serious when we discuss poaching with Keith Balfourd, John Edman takes us touring through Minnesota, Robin Follette makes hazlenut encrusted trout in true Big
Welcome to the Big Wild! Hall of Fame marathoner and fishing guide Dick Beardsley talks about how he got his start and where he is today, Andrew Rypel describes problems Wisconsin walleye face, Chef Robin makes deliciou
On this week's show, we welcome Jordan Lee to talk about winning the Bass Master Classic Championship two years in a row! Heather Johnson discusses the Partners for Fish and Wildlife program, Chef Robin Follette of A
Max Davis discusses her documentary, Women Outward Bound, John Mustain shares his knowledge of Münsterländer dogs, Chef Robin Follette cooks up Sweet & Spicy Pork Tenderloin and Jaqi Christopher talks Wisconsin Turk
Ed Clark shares breaking news on health effects of invasive species, Jerry Coviello of Fly Fishers International joins us, Robin Follette whips up steamed cabbage in true Irish fashion, Doug Lind shares tips for prepa