John Hoyer is back and he's got ALOT to share. Since winning his 2nd straight NWT Championship (and 3rd overall) and earning Angler of the Year, he's been elk hunting, representing the USA in Europe for the World Predator Championships, AND moving to Iowa (so he can do more deer hunting). All that and a Fast Five too!

Tony Roach is getting it all done this fall. Bow Hunting, Walleye Fishing, Grouse Hunting, Perch Fishing, Pheasant Hunting, Crappie Fishing. We get ALL the details and a Fast Five From One Of The Greats

Jason D LOVES to fish. In fact, he loves it so much, there's a near 100% chance he'll be on the water reelin' in fish this opening weekend. We get the details on fall fishing in the greater Park Rapids area along with another Fairly Fast Five.

The Deer Opener is Saturday, so it's time to check in with Blane Klemek and talk all things deer. Plus we review the other hunting seasons and discuss any concerns in the wildlife world.

Dalton checks in with an update on duck action so far and what will be coming soon, Plus, he discusses DU events and some dream trips for duck hunters.

Chuck Hasse is back to recap a strong Leech Lake fall bite, give an overview of the season overall, talk a little hunting, sports and of course the Fast Five.

Erik Osberg and his crew won a Midwest Emmy: Longform Documentary for their show "Rural By Choice". As always, he shares why he's rural by choice, talking fishing and hunting in Ottertail Country

The worse the weather, the better the muskie fishing. We check in with Kevin Cochran to see if it's getting better...

Nick LIndner is catching walleyes. You'd think in fall patterns right? Well, we haven't really had fall weather, but they are biting nonetheless. We talk walleyes and everything else biting in the Brainerd Lakes area.

Jeremy Anderson aka Mr. Anderson aka Mr. A aka Jonesie of Jones Guide Service joins the show to talk early fall fishing in the Park Rapids area and talks about his favorite new fishing toys.

Several hunting seasons are already underway (and at least one is already done!) NW Regional Wildlife Manager Blane Klemek Talks, about all of them.

Mandy Uhrich checks in and is rockin' it in the fishing world. In fact, it's ALL about fishing for Mandy this fall. Well, at least for a few more weeks...and then all bets are off.

Marc Bacigalupi is wrapping up his first summer as Northwest Minnesota Regional Fisheries Manager. He weighs in on the status of our lakes and fish populations as we head in to fall and then hardwater fishing.

Last week, John Hoyer won his third National Walleye Tour Championship, Second In A Row, AND Won Angler Of The Year. But John Is So Much More Than His Trophies. A Truly Great Conversation With John Hoyer.

AGLOW, The Association Of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers, has its annual convention in Bemidji next week. Brady Laudon of Visit Bemidji has spearheaded this convention and the efforts to put Paul Bunyan Country in the national outdoor media spotlight.

Matt has been baiting bear and now it's time to hunt. We get the details, plus discuss all the other critters he'll be going after in the next few months. Oh, and yes, he did catch alot of fish this year too.

Bruce Jean hit the road for a bucket list trip north of the border and we get the details. Plus, hot walleye action on cold Rainy Lake days, a BIG muskie catch AND of course a Fast (er Than Usual) Five

Jeff Gustafson started 2023 winning the Bassmaster Classic, Canada's first ever Bassmaster title. After that, it was the 2023 Elite season. Gussy recaps it for us, talks a little Paul Bunyan Country fishing and tackles a Fast Five.

Will Pappenfus had a dream come true this year when he went all in as a pro angler on the NWT. And what a rookie season. He sits just outside the Top 10 headed into the championship on Devil's Lake. We get a does of will power today. PLUS: we head to the Walker area for our Lake of the Week.

Defending Champ John Hoyer Sits #1 In The Angler Of The Year Chase Headed In To Next Week's National Championship. He's Already There Pre-Fishing And Checks In With Kev.

Dusty's ranked #7 in the National Walleye Tour Angler Of The Year Standings As He Prepares For the NWT Championship on Devils Lake starting Wednesday. He Recaps The Year, Previews The Championship and Handles A Fast Five Too

Dick Beardsley's finding a few walleyes...some crappies...and a ton of bass. He's got the details on the latest podcast. PLUS: The Aquatic Biologist takes a guess at our latest question.

Jason Rylander and his son were double Hard Time "winners" at the United Way Fishing Tournament, meaning they won the prize for the smallest stringer of fish. That's very hard to do. We'll get their secrets to futility and another Fast Five.

Steve Scepaniak of Predator Guide Service talks Mille Lacs Muskies and other bites. Plus Storm Kettlehut out of the Glendwood Area Office has the latest Lake of the Week.

Northland Pro Staffer Travis Peterson loves bass fishing and he's been busy reeling them in. We find out what's working and where they're biting, along with a little hoops talk too.