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: Travis Peterson Pr...
Travis Peterson has wrapped up his very successful run as Bemidji High School Boys Basketball Coach. We assume that means more fishing time! Today we talk with Travis about the change, the Bass opener, and much more. Plus, Isaiah Hahn of...
41 min
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Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country: National Walleye T...
John Hoyer is the defending National Walleye Tour champion. He's actually a two time champ and he loves fishing walleyes and muskies, and says they have alot of similarities. We also hear his story on how he made his way to the top...
26 min
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Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country: Carl Adams & Tony ...
Carl Adams of Timberline Sports in Blackduck updates the Red Lake walleye bite, which is outstanding, and Tony Roach talks Mille Lacs, Leech and more. Should be a great weekend for walleyes and bass!
25 min
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Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country: Bemidji Area Guide...
Paul Nelson is a straight shooter. Popular or not, he'll give you his thoughts. Today, he talks walleye fishing in weeks 1 & 2, as well as his concerns about Covid-19 from a guide and health perspective. Plus, how AIS has affected...
21 min
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Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country: Chip Leer On Every...
Chip Leer has been the chair of MN Fish's Covid-19 committee and has been working with the DNR and state of Minnesota to get fishing and now guiding going. We talk about the challenges of the fishing business in the Covid-19 era. In...
28 min
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Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country: We Check In With J...
Grand Rapids area guide Jason Boser has the details on first week fishing on Leech and he updates us on Winni, too. Plus, first time guest Jarrid Houston of Houston's Guide Service tells us there's much more to Twin Ports fishing...
13 min
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Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country: Hall Of Famer Duan...
Northland Fishing Tackle co-founder and National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Famer Duane Peterson joins Kev Jackson to recap the opener and preview the upcoming weekend. Plus bass talk and it's Lake of the Week Day with Doug Schultz...
25 min
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Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country: The Final Spring S...
Phil Talmage, the Baudette Area Fisheries Supervisor, joins the show to discuss Lake of the Woods. It's the final spotlight preview. There's a lot going on in Minnesota's chimney. Walleyes, saugers, and BIG sturgeon. We discuss...
27 min
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Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country: Part Two of The Ca...
Chuck Hasse of Leisure Outdoor Adventures joins the show to recap the Walleye opener on Leech. We also discuss the frustrations of Covid-19 in the guide world and lament the lack of Twins baseball. Plus, part two of the Cass Lake chain...
36 min
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Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country: Matt Breuer Talks ...
Matt Breuer is still in turkey hunting mode, so we talk turkey. But he still talked to all the other guides and anglers and has all the details on a good walleye opener (catch-wise, not weather-wise). Plus, part one of our conversation...
32 min
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Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country: Toby Kvalevog of L...
He can't guide yet, but he can fish...and he will. Toby Kvalevog of Leisure Outdoor Adventures talks opening weekend with Kev Jackson. Where he's fishing, what he's using and much more. Plus, the frustrations of being a guide...
20 min
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Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country: We Put The Spotlig...
Acting Bemidji Area Fisheries Supervisor Andy Thompson has all the details on another one of Paul Bunyan Country's All Stars...Red Lake. It will be rockin' on Saturday and should be...it's absolutely loaded with walleyes. We'll...
21 min
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Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country: Positivity Wednesd...
If quarantine hasn't got you ready to get outside and on the water, today's show definitely will! Two of the most positive people to ever cast a line are here to preview the opener. Jason Durham of Go Fish! Guide Service talks Park...
30 min
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Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country: Part Two Of The La...
Today, we wrap up our preview of Lake Winnibigoshish with Grand Rapids Area Fisheries Supervisor Dave Weitzel. Plus, Jason Durham of Go Fish Guide Service is in to talk the walleye opener and his upcoming virtual guide trip Wednesday night....
22 min
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Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country: Guide Bruce Jean I...
Bruce Jean is a guide on Rainy Lake and Rainy River. He's not guiding right now, but he is fishing and he's been catching big crappies and huge sturgeon. He's got the details and a preview of the walleye opener up north. PLUS:...
28 min
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Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country: Walker Area Fisher...
We always begin the year by putting the spotlight on Paul Bunyan Country's big knockers. Today, it's Leech Lake and Walker Area Supervisor Doug Schultz joins Kev Jackson to discuss the state of the lake, the results of the past...
27 min
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Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country: More Wisdom From t...
Bro Brosdahl continues to guide us to the opener. He talks boat and gear prep, discusses great early season walleye lakes, spring panfish tips and the importance of social distancing at the landing. Plus, Calub Shavlek of the Park Rapids...
26 min
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Fishin' Paul Bunyan Broadcasting: It's Bro Fest...
Brian "Bro" Brosdahl is ready to hit the water, and in fact is already catching panfish. He talks tackle, new products, panfish (of course) and more.
23 min
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Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country: NW Regional Mgr He...
Today, Kev Jackson wraps up his conversation with DNR NW Regional Fisheries Manager Henry Drewes on The State Of The Fishery. Fish populations & health, the status of key Paul Bunyan Country waters and the long term plan to get big...
20 min
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Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country: The 30th Season of...
Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country presented by Northland Fishing Tackle is back for its 30th season. As always, we kick things off with Northwest Regional Fisheries Manager Henry Drewes on the State of the Fishery. Spoiler Alert: It's...
20 min
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DNR NW Region Director Theresa Ebbenga Talks Tu...
Today we meet Theresa Ebbenga, almost 9 months into her tenure as the DNR's Northwest Regional Director. We talk about the changes to DNR activities due to Covid-19, and the good news...fishing and hunting in Minnesota has been largely...
27 min
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Bemidji's Big Fishing Event Takes A Year Off & ...
Joe Czapiewski, Knights of Columbus Walleye Classic Tournament Director, joins us to discuss the difficult decision to hold off a year on the event's 20th anniversary celebration. However, you can still win the Boat, Motor and Trailer...
40 min
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A Smile On My Face, Enthusiasm In My Voice, Joy...
Dick Beardsley is a regular on Paul Bunyan Country Outdoors & Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country. He is compelling and passionate about fishing and the outdoors. But today, he shares something much more important. If you aren't familiar...
47 min
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The Bear Necessities: DNR Wildlife Researcher A...
Today a Beary Good Episode! DNR Researcher Andy Tri discusses a surpising place that bears have been snoozing this winter. Farmers, keep an eye out! Plus everything else you need to know. So bear down and listen. Tired of the puns? Just...
18 min
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The Ladies Ducks Unlimited Banquet Is This Satu...
The 38th Annual Ladies DU Banquet is in Bemidji this Saturday night. The event will be at Hampton Inn. We get all the details on this special "Ladies Night" event.
12 min