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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BRUCE JEAN THE FISHING MACHINE: Good Bites, Bad...
Bruce Jean of Rainy Lake Guiding brings it. Great walleye action, fascinating clients, bad...er...DAD jokes and an "hors d'oevre" that could triple your cholesterol. Plus his thoughts on live scope and much more. It's another...
40 min
277
BRANDON ON BOATS: Brandon Knutson Of Ray's Spor...
It has been a couple of turbulent years for the boat biz. How are things going now? More of a walleye chop than tsunami. Brandon Knutson of Ray's Sport & Marine updates the world of watercraft and talks fishing too. We talk alot...
20 min
278
CHUCK CHECKS IN: Mr. Hasse On Fishing In The So...
Chuck Hasse and pal Randy Topper were in a HUGE 200+ boat national championship on Lake Oahe in South Dakota, where the temps topped 100 degrees all three days. Plus, he updates the latest on Leech Lake as we hit mid-August. All that and...
33 min
279
TIME FOR A TONY TALK: Tony Roach Is Back...And ...
Tony Roach checks in to recap his recent Alaska vacation where he...fished! Salmon, halibut, walleyes...he covers it all. Plus, his thoughts on live scoping and a Fast Five. A great conversation with a great guide...and guy.
35 min
280
BASA BASH: Tara & Pete Talk The August Academy ...
Tara Hokuf of the Women of BASA and Pete Milli of the Bemidji Area Shooters Association are preparing for hunting season. BASA has some upcoming events starting with next weekend's 4th Annual August Academy at the Northland Regional...
26 min
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OF CEDAR & MILLE LACS: Steve Scepaniak Talks Mi...
A couple of awesome lakes are the focus of today's show. Rick Bruesewitz of the Aitkin Area Fisheries Office has the details on Cedar Lake just southwest of Aitkin, a wonderful multi-species lake, including some choice muskies. And...
24 min
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ANGLE ANGLING: Aaron Phillipe Is Catching Walle...
Aaron Phillipe of True North Guide Service is finding walleye on Lake of the Woods. Forget Dog Days, the 'eyes of August are active. He has all the details, plus a little sturgeon talk while we're at it...and of course a Fast...
23 min
283
FIRST CITY FISHING: Corbin Hime Makes His Paul ...
Corbin Hime of First City Guide Service makes his first appearance on Paul Bunyan Country Outdoors, which means he has his Fast Five initiation. Plus great info on Bemidji area walleye bites...how to get them to go and where they're...
23 min
284
GAMEFAIR! It's A Sure Sign That Hunting Seasons...
Gamefair is back beginning this Friday in Ramsay. Ron Hustvedt is one of the coordinators and has all the details of what's coming to GameFair this weekend. Plus, he recaps his latest articles for Outdoor News and we talk a little fishing...
25 min
285
NICK CEKALLA: He's Catchin' Walleyes & More In ...
It may be August, but Nick Cekalla of Eye Crazy Guide Service is still catching walleyes! He tells us how to make it happen and also talks about the other bites on Mille Lacs, Brainerd Lakes and Leech. Plus he sails through his first Fast...
22 min
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BRO KNOWS FISHING: BB Talks Walleyes, Bluegills...
Bro is catching fish...which will happen when you're on the water 300 plus days a year. He talks all the usual suspects and in all the usual lakes. Plus he talks bluegill conservation, livescope and the latest Fast Five.
38 min
287
RYLANDERS RULE: Jason Rylander On He & son Rive...
Proud Pops Jason Rylander is in to share the details of his and son Rivers' United Way Fishing Tournament Heritage Championship. As the top multi-generational team, Rivers won a lifetime Minnesota Fishing License. Plus we get the details...
32 min
288
SUMMERTIME: Nick Lindner On How To Keep Catchin...
Nick Lindner is out catching fish! And he's filming a bunch of other people catching fish! So, he knows what it takes to catch fish during the dog days. We talk bass, panfish, walleyes, muskies...and technology. Plus, his first Fast...
33 min
289
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
290
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
291
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
292
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
293
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
294
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
295
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
296
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
297
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
298
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
299
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
300
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