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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Dick Beardsley Drills Down on Ice Fishing & Som...
If you need a winter pick me up, we've got it! The always positive Dick Beardsley is here to tell us about some great fishing events and activities coming to the Headwaters Science Center, PLUS, as long as we have him in studio, we...
28 min
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Hall Of Famer! Chip Leer Is In the FW Fishing H...
A much deserved honor for Chip Leer of Fishin' The Wildside. He will be inducted into the FW Fishing Hall Of Fame at Minneapolis' Northwest Sport Show in March. We hear the Chip Leer story, find out what makes him tick, and why...
36 min
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Zebra Mussels in Lake Bemidji: We discuss the r...
Zebra Mussels have been discovered in Lake Bemidji. We look at what we know now, what may happen next, and what we can do to contain it with Bemidji Area Fisheries Manager Gary Barnard and Area AIS Specialist Nicole Kovar.
47 min
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Paul Bunyan Country Outdoors: We Ask DNR NW Wil...
DNR Northwest Region Wildlife Manager John Williams stops by to discuss the deer opener and how the population looks for hunters this year. We also discuss long term goals, safety and much more. Deer, Deer, Deer!
24 min
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Paul Bunyan Country Outdoors: We Hear From DU R...
It's been a pretty good duck season so far, and we'll get the details from Scott Anderson, Regional DU Manager. Plus DNR Wildlife Research Manager Lou Cornicelli gives us all the details on CWD, requirements for the upcoming season...
36 min
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All Things Deer with Acting DNR Big Game Coordi...
We discuss the new Deer Plan, CWD, and everything else going on with deer and deer hunting in Minnesota with the Acting DNR Big Game Coordinator Erik Paulson of Park Rapids. Plus, the weather's been lousy but the bite's been good....
32 min
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Paul Bunyan Country Outdoors: Baudette Fisherie...
We check in with Phil Talmage, Baudette Area Fisheries Manager, on all things Lake of the Woods, including proposed special regulations and the public meeting Tuesday. Plus, we visit Mr. Rogers neighborhood, checking in with Ethan at Northwoods...
28 min
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Paul Bunyan Country Outdoors: Pete Harrison & S...
We talk with Lake Bemidji State Park Manager Pete Harrison and Asst. Manager Sue Olin about the youth deer hunt coming to the park Oct. 19-21. Plus, we hear about the 4 day firearm season on park lands, plus the many other things happening...
20 min
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Paul Bunyan Country Outdoors: Doug Schultz of W...
There's a public meeting Monday night at the Walker Area Community Center from 6-8 on the proposed change to walleye regulations on Leech Lake. We'll get the details on that and everything else happening on Leech with Walker Area...
33 min
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Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country: The State Of The F...
It's the final show of the final week of Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country , our annual "State Of The Fishery" with DNR Northwest Regional Fisheries Manager Henry Drewes, a very in-depth and complete look at fish populations,...
19 min
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Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country: The State Of The F...
It's the final two shows of the final week of Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country , our annual "State Of The Fishery" with DNR Northwest Regional Fisheries Manager Henry Drewes, a very in-depth and complete look at fish populations,...
19 min
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Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country: Dick Beardsley Tal...
PBC Guide Dick Beardsley is catching walleyes as things pick up after the dog days. We'll get the details on the Lake Bemidji bite and a few more lakes too. And yes, he's caught bass. Dick says that's right up there with the...
17 min
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Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country: Aaron Templin from...
Today, Aaron Templin of Destination Sporting Goods in Bemidji with the details on his run for the roses at the National Walleye Tour Championship at Lake Of The Woods. Plus he has the details on the hot bites in Paul Bunyan Country. Also,...
14 min
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Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country: We Hear From Ethan...
Today, Ethan Rogers of Northwoods Bait & Tackle in Bemidji with the latest fishing updates throughout Paul Bunyan Country. Plus, we Ask The Aquatic Biologist, Dr. Andrew Hafs, what...besides lots of walleyes...makes a strong walleye...
16 min
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Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country: Bro Brosdahl Talks...
We're getting close to that famous fall bite, so we check in with Bro Brosdahl to get tips on maximizing this awesome time of the year. Plus, Mike Frisch checks in with tips on catching bigger panfish.
16 min
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Paul Bunyan Country Outdoors: Scott Anderson on...
Regional Director Scott Anderson discusses Ducks Unlimited and the upcoming Bemidji Banquet set for next Thursday (9/13). Plus, Doug Kingsley of the Park Rapids Area Fisheries Office details our Lake(s) of the week...Upper and Lower...
21 min
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Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country: Steve Ballou Discu...
The 17th Annual Cystic Fibrosis Walleye Classic is coming to Cass Lake October 6th. We hear the details from Steve Ballou, and why he started and continues to run this tournament. BTW, register online at...
16 min
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Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country: Doug Kingsley On P...
Today, we preview a Public Meeting hosted by the Park Rapids Area Fisheries Office set for Wednesday night on proposed special regulations on sunfish and crappies for 5th & 6th Crow Wing Lakes. Plus, we ask the Aquatic Biologist what...
17 min
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Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country: Kevin Cochran Talk...
Kevin Cochran, one of the nation's best muskie guides, checks in to get us ready for a long weekend...and fall...of muskie hunting. Plus, Part 2 of our conversation with Jeff "Gussy" Gustafson. We get the scoop on a strong Lake...
25 min
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Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country: Jeff "Gussy" Gusta...
Jeff Gustafson and partner Scott Dingwall just won the International Falls Bass Championship last weekend on Rainy Lake. We'll get the details on that, along with the strong bass bite on Lake of the Woods and get his final thoughts...
20 min
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Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country: It's Brofest! Bro ...
BROFEST! It's always a treat to hear from Bro Brosdahl. Today he talks walleye and the soon to be hot fall bite; panfish; and we get his thoughts on the state of our fisheries. Great info and wise thoughts from the Master.
21 min
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Paul Bunyan Country Outdoors: Bemidji United Wa...
Today, we get the details on the United Way Of The Bemidji Area's 2nd Annual Trap Shooting Tournament. PLUS, we ask the Aquatic Biologist, Dr. Andrew Hafs of Bemidji State University, about what fish want to eat...and why it changes...
14 min
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Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country: We Hear From Chuc...
Chuck Hasse normally spends his days on Leech Lake, but last week was catching huge walleyes at the AIM State Championship on Lake of the Woods. We'll hear the details, and get a few about Leech too. Plus, Jamie Elting's still catching...
26 min
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Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country: We Ask The Aquatic...
Today we ask Dr. Andrew Hafs of Bemidji State about the effects of algae on fish and Doug Schultz from the Walker Area Fisheries Office gives us all the details on our Lake Of The Week...Steamboat.
17 min
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Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country: Dr. Andrew Hafs Di...
It's a potpourri of topics today. First off, school's back in session next Monday at BSU, so we asked our friendly resident aquatic biologist, Dr. Andy Hafs about that stellar program. In addition, we checked out the podcast stats...
18 min