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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MUSKIE MANIA COUNTDOWN: The Frank Schneider Beg...
The 57th Annual Frank Schneider Jr Memorial Musky Tournament returns to 30 plus lakes in Paul Bunyan Country this weekend. Co-Chair Casey Friskney is back to preview the event, talk about the weekend's schedule and discusses using Front facing and side scan sonar.
33 min
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TOBY K's (Sorta) Last Hurrah...School Starts Tu...
Labor Day weekend marks the end of Toby Kvalevog's daily guiding. He's back in the classroom Tuesday and he'll be relegated to weekend warrior status. He recaps the season and previews what we can expect this weekend and fall. And of course there's a Fast Five.
42 min
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BEARING DOWN ON THE OPENER: Bear Season Starts ...
Tim Humphrey of Aspen Outfitters is a pretty good bear guide. Good enough that he is booked through 2030. So he's a great guy to check in with this time of year. With the bear opener Sunday, Tim is in to discuss the prospect for this year's hunters, bear numbers in Paul Bunyan Country, how to go through the licensing process, whether or not bear meat is any good and we talk a little eelpout too, since he's also an eelpout guide.
41 min
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MUSKIE MADNESS: Casey Friskney Previews The Big...
Paul Bunyan Country will be invaded by hundreds of muskie fanatics in early September for the annual Frank Schneider, Jr Memorial Muskie Tournament covering many PBC lakes over 3 days. Co-Director Casey Friskney has all the details on today's show.
28 min
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JASON DURHAM On...Well, Just About Everything
We checked in with Jason Durham of Go Fish! Guide Service as he was heading to the big Bassmaster Classic on Leech Lake, so we talked bass...of course. But we covered everything else in the Park Rapids area too and had a Fast(ish) Five as well.
43 min
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BEARDSLEY'S BACK: Dick Beardsley Discusses Stro...
Dick Beardsley loves him some August Bass and Crappie fishing! He's not as excited about Dog Day Walleye, but discusses how you can catch some even now. He also previews the fall bite and of course there's a Fast Five.
36 min
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A SPECIAL EVENT TO KICKOFF BASSMASTER WEEK IN W...
The Bassmaster Tour will be in Walker next weekend, but the week begins Sunday evening at Calvary Church in Walker with a free meal, fishing seminar with the Bassmaster pros and a chance to win some great prizes. Details from Chris Cox, Calvary's Administrator, and Bassmaster Pro (and Chaplain) Blake Smith. Plus, we head to the Park Rapids Area Fisheries Office for the details on our latest Lake of the Week.
27 min
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BLASING ON BRAINERD LAKES: Nate Blasing Of The ...
We check in with The Nisswa Guide League's Nate Blasing to talk August action in the Brainerd Lakes area. Walleyes, bass and more. Plus, we find out what the Walleye Alliance has been up to lately.
33 min
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HOUSTON, WE HAVE A WALLEYE: Jarrid Houston Talk...
Jarrid Houston is catching fish in the estuary. The St. Louis River is cranking out walleyes...even in the "dog days". We get all the details on that, talk a little Lake Superior, and discuss all things fishing in the Twin Ports.
27 min
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DYNASTY: Three Time NWT Champion John Hoyer Is ...
John Hoyer is a three time National Walleye Tour Champion (and the two time defending champion). He's gearing up for this year's championship on Lake Huron and stops in to tell Kev all about the season, tournament prep, his fall hunting plans and much more.
41 min
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ELKS AT THE EAGLES: The Rocky Mt Elk Foundation...
Brad Fitzgerald is in to preview and promote the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Paul Bunyan Chapter's Annual Banquet coming up August 17th at the Eagle Club. Brad discusses why people travel so far to hunt elk, the expansion of elk in Minnesota and how you can get involved.
22 min
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AUGUST ACADEMY: The Annual Women of BASA Event ...
The Women Of BASA (Bemidji Area Shooters Association) are presenting their annual August Academy later this month. Tara & Jen have all the details. Plus, we head to Aitkin for our latest Lake of the Week.
29 min
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TONY ROACH: From Mille Lacs To Maine & Back Again
Tony Roach is in to talk about a great walleye bite on Mille Lacs, along with the new 2 walleye limit, which has everyone in that area pretty pumped. In addition, he talks about his trip to New England and tuna fishing...and seafood eating.
39 min
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CARL ADAMS of Timberline Sports Is Back to Talk...
Carl Adams of Timberline Sports in Blackduck talks Red Lake, Rainy and Lake of the Woods walleye fishing. We also talk Blackduck 'eyes and big panfish.
25 min
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SVIR WEATHER: Garrett Svir Of Slab Seeker Guide...
Garrett Svir is catching crappies and bluegills throughout Otter Tail Country. The sizes are great, the bite is strong and he's even catching bass and walleyes by accident.
28 min
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TUMA TIME! Keith Tuma Checks In From the Bassma...
TUMA TIME--Keith Tuma is back! The Big Tuma talks all things Bassmaster. He's on the Open Tour and tells us how each event has gone. Plus, he previews the big Bassmaster Tourney coming to Leech, discusses Brainerd Lakes bass fishing and gets through the Fast Five.
36 min
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WILL POWER: Pappenfus Is Hoping For Sakakawea S...
The final regular season National Walleye Tour Event is underway on Lake Sakakawea in western North Dakota. Will Pappenfus is hoping to make a move up the Angler of the Year standings. He's sitting #4 headed into the finale and we get the details on that and the walleye bite throughout Paul Bunyan Country.
23 min
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MATT BREUER: As Usual, There Are ALOT Of Topics...
When Matt Breuer stops by, we're going to learn a lot. Not only is Matt out catching walleyes, and attempting to catch muskies, he's also out searching for mushrooms and berries and getting ready for bear season. We talk about all of it...and a Fast Five, too.
30 min
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BRO Knows Walleyes...And Bluegills...And Crappi...
BRO Brosdahl is back to talk Paul Bunyan Country Fishing. He's been fishing all the big lakes...Winni, Leech, the Cass chain and Bemidji...and he's been getting good action. He talks about what's working, how the season has played out, how the panfish bite (his favorite) is going and his favorite new lures. Oh, and there's a Fast Five too.
33 min
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RANDY KLASEN Checks In To Talk All Things Bemid...
Randy Klasen of the Bemidji Area Guide Service is back to talk, well, Bemidji area fishing. Randy's been pulling in walleyes and he tells us what's working and what lakes are the hottest. He also discusses his favorite new "toys", previews the fall bite and survives another Fast Five.
33 min
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LET'S GO FRISCHIN': Mike Frisch of "Fishing The...
Mike Frisch went public with his battle against Obsessive Compulsive Disorder earlier this year. He discusses that today, along with his trip to ICast, fishing in the Alexandria area and Big Stone, TV changes in the last decade and a Fast Five.
43 min
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TRAVIS PETERSON Fresh Off The Ft Francis Canadi...
Travis Peterson checked in to talk Rainy Lake Bass Fishing after the Fort Francis Canadian Bass Championships. He also talks about the summer bass bite in general, the hot lures, electronics and of course there's a Fast Five. PLUS, the results of the Lueken's Village Foods United Way Fishing Tournament.
46 min
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CHUCK HASSE Talks Leech Lake & Tourney Fishing....
Chuck Hasse has been oh so close this tournament season. He shares the details and talks Leech Lake fishing...walleyes, bass, muskies and more. Plus a Fast Five, where we find out Chuck need to experience the joy of Girl Scout cookies.
38 min
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NICK LINDNER Checks In From the Brainerd Lakes ...
Nick Lindner is catching fish. That's no surprise of course. But it's always nice when he shares the tricks of the trade. We find out what he's been up to and how he's reeling them in. And of course, there's a Fast Five, too.
29 min
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BRUCE JEAN: The Fishing Machine Is Back With Up...
Bruce Jean is back with tales of incredible bites of all sorts on Rainy and Mille Lacs. Plus he tells of his recent fly fishing trip to the mountains. We also tackle new toys, fisheries health and of course the fairly Fast Five.
36 min