Paul Bunyan Country Outdoors
Paul Bunyan Country Outdoors features discussion of all things outdoors in the True North. With thousands of lakes and thousands of acres of forest, Paul Bunyan Country is home to some of the best fishing and hunting in North America and you'll hear from the some of the nation's best guides and anglers.
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CALL OF THE EELPOUT: Jason Rylander Talks 'Pout...
Jason Rylander loves Eelpout fishing. He discusses his success this year, the growth of eelpout angling and the new 4 pout limit. Plus a recap of all things hardwater, a preview of spring and, of course, a Fast Five.
33 min
2
SCOTTY MACK IS BACK: Mr. Mackenthun Talks Fishi...
Mankato Free Press Outdoor Writer (and Hutchinson Area Fisheries Supevisor) Scott Mackenthun is back to talk South Dakota hardwater, youth archery, Hutchinson Fisheries activities and the Fast Five (including fish cooking talk).
35 min
3
THE FISHING MACHINE IS BACK: Bruce Jean, Fishin...
Bruce Jean has been traveling, skiing, reffing...oh, and fishing too. Plus we preview the Rainy Run and the upcoming softwater season. And another Not Fast Five!
41 min
4
DURHAM RETURNS: Jason Durham Is Back & We Have ...
It's been a few months, so with a free President's Day, Fishing Savant Jason Durham of Go Fish! Guide Service stopped by the studio to discuss all things fishing. Hardwater, softwater, Disney fishing (yes, Disney) and a far from Fast Five.
54 min
5
25 YEARS: Phil Hodapp Previews the Knights Of C...
The Knights Of Columbus Walleye Classic is back. Phil Hodapp previews the event and how you can get registered for the tournament. $15,000 is on the line and over $100,000 will be donated to local non-profits. Phil has all the details.
26 min
6
UP NORTH WITH CARL: We Check In With Mr. Adams ...
Carl Adams has the details on a strong hardwater season up north including a great year on Red, Winni and Lake of the Woods
25 min
7
HASSE TALKS HARDWATER: Chuck Hasse Of Leech Lak...
Chuck Hasse of Leech Lake Fish House Rentals discusses the hardwater bite in the winter of 2024-25. It's been a strong season on Leech and he's bullish on softwater this summer too. Another great conversation with a big Leech Lake stick.
31 min
8
GETTING WILD: Blane Klemek Recaps The Hunting S...
Minnesota DNR Northwest Regional Wildlife Manager Blane Klemek checks in to recap the various hunting seasons, discuss wildlife populations and concerns and previews turkey season.
44 min
9
ELKS CLUB: The DNR Looks To Expand Elk Opportun...
The Minnesota DNR is hoping to expand elk numbers and hunting opportunities in Minnesota through an ambitious study and relocation project. We hear all about it from DNR Elk Coordinator Kelsie LaSharr, Michelle Carstensen of the Wildlife Health Group and Deer, Elk and Moose Biologist Amanda McGraw
41 min
10
BRO TIME: Bro Brosdahl Is Having An Awesome Har...
Bro Brosdahl LOVES ice fishing, so 2023-24 was a tough stretch for him. Things are going much better in 2024-25. He gives us the scoop and of course we meander our way through several other topics too.
35 min
11
20,000 ICE HOLES: The Brainerd Jaycees Ice Fish...
It's Extravaganza Time on Gull Lake's Hole In The Day Bay! The Bemidji Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza is a one of a kind MASSIVE event and we get all the details on what's coming up Saturday from co-chair Sheena Ziegler,
25 min
12
MINNESOTA'S TRUEST NORTH: Joe Henry Talks All T...
Joe Henry is Lake of the Woods Tourism's Executive Director so he knows everything there is to know about that legendary body of water. We cover it all...from the Rainy River to the Northwest Angle
42 min
13
FULL NELSON: We Go All In On Outdoors With Joel...
Joel Nelson is back to talk all things outdoors. We recap hunting seasons, discuss the ice bite and meander into the toy store to talk about the latest gear. All that and a Fast Five, too!
35 min
14
DOWN AITKIN WAY: We Head To Aitkin For Our Lake...
We put the spotlight on the Mille Lacs and Aitkin area today. Our Lake of the Week is there and Steve Scepaniak from Predator Guide Service is spending a lot of time on Mille Lacs and other lakes in the neighborhood catchin' fish through the hardwater.
24 min
15
ICE ICE BEMIDJI: Matt Newell of 10,000 Lakes Gu...
Matt Newell of 10,000 Lakes Guide Service in Bemidji makes his Paul Bunyan Country Outdoors debut talking Bemidji and Cass Lake hardwater...and of course, there's a Fast Five.
30 min
16
Mandy & Kev Riff On All Things Outdoors...And C...
So many topics...so little time! Mandy Uhrich is in to recap hunting season(s). Started with the bear and ended with the buck. Plus an awesome fall fishing recap and we talk ice bites. On top of all that, we talk AIS, the importance of perch and a very Christmassy Fast Five.
38 min
17
NATE BLASING: Hardwater, Walleye Alliance & A 2...
Nate Blasing of The Nisswa Guide League & Walleye Alliance checks in to recap the softwater season and preview the hardwater season. Plus a discussion on the Walleye Alliance and their continued goal to get a statewide 4 walleye limit. Plus we head to the Park Rapids area for our Lake of the Week
43 min
18
OUT OF THE WOODS AND ON TO THE ICE: Steve Scepa...
Steve Scepaniak and his cronies spent a few weeks in the woods hunting deer. He reports on their success and discusses the upcoming muzzle loader season. Plus, we talk ice fishing on Mille Lacs and much more. Then we head to Ottertail Country for our Lake of the Week.
23 min
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NEW KNEE FOR THE NEW YEAR: Dick Beardsley Talks...
Dick Beardsley of DB's Fishing Guide Service is back. He just had a knee replacement and he's STILL rehabbing it...but that didn't stop him from getting in the boat and won't stop him from getting on the ice. We recap the fall bite and preview the ice bite
34 min
20
BRO BROSDAHL: Pining For Ice And Spending Time ...
Bro Brosdahl is as hard core an angler I know, but he's in the woods hunting deer and grouse and getting pumped for hardwater season. He also recaps the fall and discusses his thoughts on lake health in Paul Bunyan Country.
42 min
21
TONY ROACH: Woods & Water...Tony's Been Doing I...
Tony Roach has been in the Dakotas hunting pheasants, in Paul Bunyan Country chasing grouse and deer and of course there's been plenty of fall Mille Lacs fishing. Hardwater with a two walleye limit is next. Tony's got all the details!
35 min
22
CHUCK CHECKS IN: Chuck Hasse Talks Deer Hunting...
Chuck Hasse is back to talk Leech Lake fall fishing, preview the ice bite, update deer hunting and talk a little sports...and live scope too.
30 min
23
SCOTTY MACK Checks In: We Find Out What Scott's...
Scott Mackenthun, Mankato Free Press Outdoor Writer & Hutchinson Area Fisheries Supervisor, recaps opening deer hunting and a full circle moment. Plus a few other species and a little fishing talk too.
36 min
24
Of Muskies & Bucks: Steve Scepaniak Covers Them...
Steve Scepaniak and his crew are hunting in the Beltrami State Forest for the next few weeks. We talk about that...but first, Steve discusses state record muskies on Mille Lacs...and what should constitute a state record.
13 min
25
DNR Conservation Officer Brice Volbrecht Remind...
For many, it's been a full year since you went hunting. So, DNR Conservation Officer Brice Volbrecht is in to remind us of the rules and regs and the smart safety tips. And as long as he was in, we talked fishing regs too.
23 min