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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Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country: Will Pappenfus Tal...
Will Pappenfus is catching fish on Cass. He details the hot bites throughout Paul Bunyan Country, including Winni & Bemidji. Plus, it's Lake Of The Week Day, and Andy Thompson of the Bemidji Area Fisheries Office has the details...
20 min
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Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country: Gussy Talks Bassma...
Jeff "Gussy" Gustafson checked in to update us on his last two Bassmaster Elite Tournaments in New York and how he's doing in the quest for a spot in the 2021 Bassmaster Classic. Plus, he discusses the frustration of post-U.S....
23 min
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Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country: Northland Fishing ...
Northland Fishing Tackle is one of America's premiere fishing brands, and they now own another legendary U.S. Brand, Bagley Baits. And though Bagley started out as a U.S. brand, we'll learn about Bagley Baits long, strange trip...
28 min
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Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country: Muskies Get Hotter...
Kevin Cochran is one of the premiere muskie guides in the U.S. He fishes muskies, he studies muskies and he may well think like muskies. He tells us what's happening in Muskie World today.
24 min
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Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country: Bob Jensen of Fish...
We had tournament champions to talk with yesterday, so we pushed back our Lake of the Week a day. So today, we put the spotlight on a lake you may want to check out this weekend. Plus, the Great Bob Jensen of Fishing The Midwest stops in...
23 min
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Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country: Dan Fuller & Bryan...
Bryan Martinka competed in his first ever tournament with good friend (and savvy tourney vet) Dan Fuller. Bryan is now spoiled, winning the Walleye title in his first ever event. Kev Jackson gets as much info out of them as possible, they...
22 min
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Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country: Jamie Elting Talks...
Jamie Elting of Grant Creek Outfitters was on his way home from vacation when we caught up with him today. He spent a few days in the Black Hills and did some trout fishing, so we talk about that. Plus, he talks Bemidji area walleye fishing...
28 min
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Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country: Joe Ohman & Sam La...
Joe Ohman & Sam Larsen teamed up to win the Lueken's Village Foods United Way Fishing Tournament Bass Division, claiming the $3,000 First Prize. They fished a number of smaller lakes and they share their techniques and thoughts...
26 min
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Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country: Toby Kvalevog With...
Toby Kvalevog has had a very productive summer. He's been reeling in walleyes and muskies on a regular basis. He tells us the details of a very impressive summer on the incredible Leech Lake. Plus United Way Executive Director Denae...
29 min
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Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country: Travis Peterson Ta...
Travis Peterson knows a thing or two about fishing. As the son and nephew of Northland Tackle founders Duane & John Peterson, bass fishing is in his blood. With hot weather pushing the walleyes deeper, it's a good time to bass fish....
30 min
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Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country: The National Walle...
The Cabela's National Walleye Tour season is finally underway in Oconto, WI. Well over 100 professional anglers are fishing legendary Green Bay and among them is the defending NWT National Champion John Hoyer. John joined Kev Jackson...
24 min
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Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country: The National Walle...
Covid-19 has thrown a monkey wrench in everything, including the National Walleye Tour. Well, the season will finally begin this week on Green Bay, headquarterd in Oconto, WI. Chip Leer previews the year and the event and discusses the...
23 min
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Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country: Isaiah Hahn of You...
Isaiah Hahn of You Bet Fishing Guide Service talks Park Rapids area fishing. The bite is solid for all species, with walleyes a little tougher (of course). Plus, we talk Park Rapids area muskies action. Also today, Darren Amundson, creator...
38 min
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Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country: Today We Say Goodb...
Doug Kingsley has been patiently talking Park Rapids Area Fisheries with us for many years, and after more than 20 years in Park Rapids, his long career in fisheries comes to a close. He discusses his career stops, highlights and love of...
33 min
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Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country: Mille Lacs & Brain...
Nick Cekalla of Eye Crazy Guide Service in the Mille Lacs & Brainerd Lakes area talks July fishing. Walleyes can be caught and Mille Lacs Bass are BUSY! Plus, one week from today, many will be fishing the first ever Lueken's Village...
26 min
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Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country: Carl Adams Talks R...
Carl Adams of Timberline Sports in Blackduck has been fishing Blackduck area lakes his whole life. He knows how these lakes work, how to catch walleyes any time of the year and even some off the beaten path lakes. Plus, Doug Kingsley of...
26 min
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Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country: Bemidji Area Guide...
Paul Nelson has been fishing Paul Bunyan Country for decades...and he's been writing about it almost as long. Today, he has the details on the hot bites and hot lakes right now. Plus, Tracy Pogue has more details on the first ever Lueken's...
29 min
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Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country: Bruce Jean of Rain...
Bruce Jean is back to share the details on the HOT walleye bite on Rainy Lake. When the heat slows other lakes down, Rainy is just getting better. Plus, more pressure than usual with many vacationers stopping at Rainy now that they can't...
31 min
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Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country: Chuck Hasse Recaps...
Chuck Hasse spends a lot of time on Leech Lake. He's a stellar walleye guide on Leech, but he just wrapped up back to back AIM Pro Walleye Tournaments Saturday and Sunday on Leech. So Chuck knows where the walleye are and he'll...
23 min
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Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country: More AIS Info from...
Kev Jackson continues his conversation with AIS Specialist Nicole Kovar, discussing in particular, aquatic vegetation. Starry Stonewort continues to spread in Paul Bunyan Country waters and Nicole advises on what we can do. PLUS: Bro Brosdahl...
33 min
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Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country: Serious Topic Toda...
Nicole Kovar, DNR Aquatic Invasive Species Specialist out of Park Rapids, discusses the spread of Zebra Mussels in Paul Bunyan Country lakes and rivers. Plus, it's Lake of the Week Day, and Doug Schultz of the Walker Area Fisheries...
23 min
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Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country: Everyone's Big Bro...
Bro Brosdahl loves fishing. But He hates heat. It makes for quite a challenge this July. But he's finding fish and he shares all the details. Tons of great info! It had been awhile since we had Bro on the show so there was a lot to...
27 min
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Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country: Chip Leer Is Here!...
Chip Leer is one of the best known anglers in Paul Bunyan Country. He is a passionate advocate for the outdoors, as well as a Minnesota & National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame member. Today, he talks hot weather fishing, the MN Fish...
33 min
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Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country: We Catch Up With R...
Cold Front Kurre spent much of his career with the DNR working to get kids and youth on the water and in the woods. His goal of mentorship was to make the outdoors a continuous (not once a season) part of a kid's life. Now, with Covid-19...
27 min
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Football Paul Bunyan Country: Bemidji State Hea...
Brent Bolte is the Bemidji State Beavers very successful Head Football Coach, but he also loves to fish, so he started "The War On The Shore", a multi-species fishing tournament last year. The Second Annual battle is set for July...
20 min