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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PODCAST EXCLUSIVE: Sunday Special-Steve Scepani...
A special edition for podcast subscribers only! Steve Scepaniak of Predator Guide Service joins us to discuss the uptick in action on Mille Lacs Lake muskellunge. Plus we cover the other bites in the area and the best way to get muskies...
14 min
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SAM & JOE REIGN SUPREME: Larsen and Ohman Take ...
Sam Larsen and Joe Ohman take the crown at the Lueken's Village Foods United Way Fishing Tournament Bass Division. It was their second title in the three years of the event and they were third last year. Kev valiantly (but futilely)...
37 min
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Garrett Haglin Is Catching Bass in Brainerd Lak...
Garrett Haglin has been reeling in some very impressive bass lately and he shares the details with us. Plus his favorite new fishing "toys" and his thoughts on live scope (that'll be a question these guys will get a lot in the...
35 min
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The Big Boys Are Biting: Kevin Cochran Talks Mu...
We've talked with Kevin Cochran MANY times over the years...and 99% of the time it's about muskies. Actually, until today it was 100%. But he happens to be up in Alaska, so we actually talked a little salmon fishing. ALOT of muskie...
29 min
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WALLEYE WARS: John Hoyer Checks In From the Nat...
The National Walleye Tour is winding down and we check in with 2019 champion John Hoyer to find out how things are going for him. We discuss the art of finding big walleyes, the joy of "just" fishing and even delve into bass and...
30 min
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HENRY HEADS TO THE OFFICE: Retired NW Regional ...
Henry Drewes admits he had been accused of fishing "too much" even before he retired. And now? Well, he had to create a new "office" to go to, just so it wouldn't be so obvious. Henry discusses retirement, how the bite's...
27 min
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BORDER BASS: The Full Field Is Back At The Fort...
It's been three years since the Fort Francis Canadian Bass Championship has allowed U.S. anglers in and the Americans are thrilled to be back post-Covid. Jace Peterson (KC Walleye Classic champ with cousin Charlie) is once again fishing...
35 min
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FREED AT LAST: Jason Freed Returns To The Show ...
Jason Freed of Leisure Outdoor Adventures is back on the show. Jason's been guiding up on Vermilion and has the details on this unique Minnesota lake. Walleyes, bass, muskies...we cover it all along with The Fast Five and Jason engages...
33 min
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BEMIDJI BITES! And I Mean That In A Good Way......
Bemidji fishing remains strong, although the walleyes are slowing down. Brady Laudon, Bemidji Area Guide, talks hot bites in Bemidji. Brady also works with Visit Bemidji, so discusses the importance of outdoor activities to the tourism...
32 min
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PANFISH PARADISE: Garett Svir of Slab Seeker Gu...
Otter Tail Country Guide Garett Svir is all about the panfish and now is the time to talk about them, because the bite is on. Garrett covers it all including the new regs that are in effect and what we should be doing right now when we...
35 min
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Great Advice From Mandy U: HAVE FUN!
Mandy Uhrich checks in and tells us she's been doing something she hasn't done in quite some time...just fishing for...wait for it...FUN! She talks about that and everything else going on in the Brainerd Lakes area. PLUS...She sails...
41 min
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SCHMITTY CHECKS IN: Aaron Schmitz of Bemidji's ...
Aaron "Schmitty" Schmitz of Northwoods Bait & Tackle in Bemidji is part of the Lueken's Village Foods United Way Fishing Tournament Committee and he has all the details for next weekend's big event. Listen to find out...
31 min
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GUSSY IN THE HOMESTRETCH: Bassmaster Elite Seri...
Jeff "Gussy" Gustafson joins the show from Clayton, NY and the St. Lawrence River to talk Bassmaster Elite. He's sitting in 25th with three events to go and needs to to stay in the Top 40 to make next year's Bassmaster Classic....
21 min
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UNITED WAY FISHING TOURNEY: July 23-24 Is The D...
The Lueken's Village Foods United Way Fishing Tournament returns to Paul Bunyan Country Saturday and Sunday, July 23-24. Tourney Chair Tracy Pogue stops by to talk about the unique format and big prizes. Plus, we talk Lake of the Woods...and...
21 min
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ALONG CAME JONES(Y): Jeremy Anderson Of Jones's...
Jeremy "Jonesy" Anderson joins the show to talk Park Rapids area fishing. He's been guiding for walleyes, bass, panfish and even a little bit of muskies. He has the details on what's biting and what's working in the...
34 min
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The Fish Are Biting In Brainerd: Tom Whitehead ...
Tom Whitehead has been loving the new Northland lures and shares the details on the show. Plus, he runs down the hot bites in Brainerd Lakes and talks about the strong walleye bite that has continued into July. We even take a trip back...
39 min
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Of Walleyes & Bass (Mostly Bass): Travis Peters...
Travis Peterson checks in to discuss the continuing strong walleye bite , and of course, the great bass action on area lakes. Plus, he's been trying some great new lures from Northland and the results are in. Plus, he was unprepared,...
34 min
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Charlie's Angling: Worrath Talks Winnie Walleyes
Charlie Worrath of Charlie's Gone Fishing Guide Service is in to talk walleye fishing on Winnibigoshish. Spoiler Alert: It's good. We discuss the numbers, the action and what we should be doing when we hit the water. Plus, Charlie...
23 min
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Erik Osberg Talks Summer Time Bites (Good), Twi...
Great conversation today with Erik Osberg, Rural Rebound Initiative Coordinator of Otter Tail County. He was in the midst of his OTC on US Tour when we talked. The fish have been biting and the bass are kicking in. We cover it all, including...
32 min
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Dick Beardsley Is On The Move: Catching Walleye...
Whether it's Lake Bemidji, Cass, Winni or the Turtle chain, Dick Beardsley is catching fish for his clients. He talks about the strong walleye bite this year and a multitude of other fish that have been in and out of his boat. Plus,...
36 min
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We Talk With One of the Ten Best Walleye Angler...
Dusty Minke loves fishing walleyes...and he's having a great year. He's currently sitting #6 in the National Walleye Tour's Angler of the Year standings. He gets us caught up with his season, previews his next events and then...
24 min
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TOURNEY TOPPER: Randy Is On The Top of the GRAH...
We chased down GRAHA Walleye Shootout Champ Randy Topper. Randy and his partner Brock Anderson win the title in record fashion three weeks after Topps and Chuck Hasse won the Leech Lake Walleye Tournament. We talk all about it, plus get...
29 min
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TUMA TIME! The Big Tuma (Keith, of course) Talk...
Keith "The Big" Tuma opened his season at the Bassmaster Classic. Not bad. He tells us the tale and talks about the many other Bassmaster tourneys he's already fished this year. Plus, reports from Leech, great advice for summer...
31 min
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Jason Rylander Checks In From GRAHA Pre-Fishing...
Jason Rylander of North Country Guide Service has been catching LOTS of walleye for himself and his clients. He talks about the great season so far, and the challenges he and partner Dan Fuller face at Saturday's GRAHA. Plus, it's...
24 min
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The United Way Fishing Tourney Returns & The Yo...
Sam and Joe (ages 9 & 7), the youngest guests in Paul Bunyan Country history join the show to talk about their experiences in the United Way of Bemidji Area Fishing Tournament presented by Lueken's Village Foods. Plus, an EXCLUSIVE:...
34 min