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: 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
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Paul Bunyan Country Outdoors: More On The New D...
We wrap up our conversation with NW Regional Wildlife Manager John Williams on deer hunting and the new deer plan. Plus, Aaron Templin of Destination Sporting Goods gives us the details on the hot Bemidji area bites.
21 min
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Paul Bunyan Country Outdoors: We Talk With NW R...
The new 10 year Deer Plan is now in effect and John Williams, the NW Regional Wildlife Manager is on board to talk about the plan, and many other hunting topics. We'll also discuss what you can expect at tomorrow night's public...
14 min
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Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country: Hall Of Fame Angle...
We check in with Hall of Fame Angler Al Maas and find out what's happening on Leech Lake. In addition to getting the word on the hot bites, we also delve into the deeper waters of the state of the lake and what the future holds for...
18 min
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Paul Bunyan Country Outdoors: Bear Season Is Co...
Hunting is Matt Breuer's favorite thing, and the quest begins tomorrow when bear baiting begins. We talk with Matt on what bear like, where they most likely will be and much more. And yes, we do get a fishing update as well, since we...
19 min
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Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country: Ethan Rogers of No...
We hear from Carl Adams on the Blackduck area bite (and points north), as well as Ethan Rogers on the Bemidji area scene. The walleyes have slowed here in August, with a couple of exceptions. But if you go beyond walleyes, you will be busy...
14 min
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Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country: Walleye Pro Dean A...
Today we hear from Pro Walleye Angler Dean Arnoldussen who actually gives us other options when that August Walleye bite slows down. Plus, we ask the Aquatic Biologist Dr. Andy Hafs why we keep battling AIS when it doesn't seem to stop...
13 min
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Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country: Bemidji's Craig Pe...
The elite Kenora Bass International was won by a couple of Americans (and Bemidjians!) Craig Peterson and Scott Andersen. They come home with over $19,000 in prize money. We hear from Craig on how they made it happen, plus more bass talk!...
18 min
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Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country: Lake Winni Guide C...
Charlie Worreth gives us the scoop on Lake Winni fishing and we discover Big Island near Park Rapids, our Lake of the Week.
18 min
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Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country: Today we hear from...
First time guest Deron "DoRight" Eilertson of Paradise Outfitters talks from an island on Rainy Lake where they are killin' em! He talks Rainy, Leech, Cass and more. Get all the details!
14 min
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Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country: Kevin Cochran Tal...
Today we talk with one of the nation's best muskie guides, Kevin Cochran. The bite is heating up and he has the details where and on what. Plus, we as the Aquatic Biologist a hypothetical question: IF the Eelpout Festival had been moved...
20 min