Outdoors Radio with Dan Small

Show 705: Jimmy Houston goes ice fishing in Wisconsin. Tips for self-defense from a concealed-carry instructor. Wisconsin Deer & Turkey Expo future assured with new owners. Madison area lakes producing well this winter. Jeff prepares for the Ice Fishing World Championship in Kazakhstan. Dan to judge wildlife photo contest.

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:37:00 CST

Special guests: Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Gene Dellinger, proprietor of D&S Bait in Madison reports ice fishing action for perch, pike and walleyes is picking up in the Madison area. Bass-fishing legend Jimmy Houston reports on his first-ever day of ice fishing. (www.jimmyhouston.com) Glenn Helgeland, director of the Field & Stream Deer & Turkey Expo, gives us a preview of this years expo. (www.deerinfo.com) Michael Bender, proprietor of Personal Protection Academy, discusses the lawful use of force in self-defense situations. (www.ppa-wi.com) Kyle Burden, manager of Kirkwood Lodge & Marina, of reports on ice fishing for trout in West Yellowstone, Montana and the NAIFC tournament coming to Hebgen Lake Feb. 3-5. (www.westyellowstoneicefishing.com) This weeks giveaway - A Nebulus Emergency Flotation Device. (www.nebulusflotation.com) A $500 value. This device is used by police and DNR wardens throughout the U.S. and it meets the requirements for ATV or snowmobile flotation on Dane County lakes.

Show 704: Ice and cold-water rescue device saves lives. Want big bucks? Give them a home with a view. Snow and ice are nice in Mercer, Wisconsin. Jeff scores high at WIFL tournament then survives icy mishap on HWY 29. Meet Dan and see the Nebulus Flotation Device at the Milwaukee Boat Show through January 29.

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:17:00 CST

Special guests: Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Duffy Kopf, pro-staffer for HT Enterprises and Jiffy Ice Drills, reports on ice fishing in the Madison area. (www.icefish.com, www.jiffyonice.com) John Weinel, inventor of the Nebulus Flotation System, explains how he developed this life-saving device and deploys one in our studio. (www.nebulusflotation.com) Tony LaPratt, of Ultimate Land Management, tells how to keep big bucks on your property using food plots and bedding zones. (www.tonysulm.com) John Andrew, of The Anglers Choice Guide Service, reports great ice fishing for panfish, pike and walleyes in the Mercer area. (www.theanglerschoiceguideservice.com) o This weeks giveaway - A Nebulus Emergency Flotation Device. (www.nebulusflotation.com) A $500 value. This device is used by police and DNR wardens throughout the U.S. and it meets the requirements for ATV or snowmobile flotation on Dane County lakes. Call at 414-297-7554 and leave your name, phone number and mention the Nebulus giveaway, or email outdoorsradio@gmx.com.

Show 703: Tips for handling venison for tastier meals. Lake Oahe rocks for ice fishing. Delafield Coon Feed hopes for 300 guests. Jeff heads for a Wisconsin Ice Fishing League tournament on Balsam Lake. Jiffy Ice Auger winner announced

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:24:00 CST

Special guests: Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Gene Dellinger, proprietor of D&S Bait in Madison, reports there is ice on all the lakes of the Madison chain. Anglers are venturing out on the shallower bays and catching some small bluegills and a few pike and walleyes on Mendota, Monona and Waubesa, and some perch on Kegonsa. (www.dsbait.com) Al Cambronne, outdoor writer and blogger from Douglas County, Wisconsin, talks about his book Gut It, Cut It, Cook It and research for his new book, Deerland. (www.alcambronne.com) Tom Gruenwald, of HT Enterprises, reports great ice fishing action for bluegills, perch, pike and walleyes in South Dakota. (www.icefish.com) Craig Hoaglund talks about the 85th annual Delafield Coon Feed, Jan. 28 at the Delafield American Legion Post. (www.delafieldlegion.com)

Show 702: Be careful on the trails and frozen lakes this winter. Winter fun abounds in Mercer, Wisconsin. Jeff reports on the first NAIFC tournament of the season at Pelican Lake in Monticello, Minnesota. Win a Jiffy Ice Auger this week.

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 22:16:00 CST

Special guests: Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Jiffy and HT pro-staffer Duffy Kopf reports most Madison area lakes are not yet safe for ice fishing, although some anglers are fishing smaller lakes. (www.jiffyonice.com, www.icefishing.com) Bobby Orr, proprietor of Orrs Guide Service, reports plenty of snow and ice in the Mercer area. Snowmobile trails are groomed and ice fishermen are catching walleyes, pike and panfish on the Turtle-Flambeau Flowage. (www.mercercc.com, www.orrsoutdoors.weebly.com) Gary Eddy, ATV and snowmobile administrator for the Wisconsin DNR, reports fair snowmobiling across northern Wisconsin and warns listeners to use caution when riding on heavily used trails or fishing through the ice this winter. (www.dnr.wi.gov, www.travelwisconsin.com) Jiffy pro-staffer Jim OBrien, of Dancing with Walleyes Guide Service, reports good walleye ice fishing in the Hayward area. (www.dancingwithwalleyes.com, www.jiffyonice.com) Jeff Kahlow, proprietor of Big Guy Hats, shares the story of his successful New Years grouse hunt with his sons Austin and Andrew. Look for Jeff and his wife Sandy wearing their Frozen Tundra hats near the end zone at Lambeau Field in this weekends NFL playoff game between the Packers and Giants. (www.bigguyhats.com) To enter this weeks drawing for a Jiffy Model 30 XT Ice Auger, a $300 value. (www.jiffyonice.com) Give us a call at 414-297-7554 and leave your name, phone number and mention the Jiffy giveaway, or email us at outdoorsradio@gmx.com.

Show 701: Nationwide debut of new program to help kids enjoy the outdoors. Ice fishing reports from southeast Wisconsin, La Crosse and Madison. Preview of North American Ice Fishing Circuit tournaments for 2012. Jeff heads to Pelican Lake in Minnesota for the first NAIFC tournament of the season.

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:18:00 CST

Special guests: Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Gene Dellinger, proprietor of D&S Bait in Madison, reports that ice fishing is slowly getting started on some Madison area lakes, but there is still open water on Mendota and Monona. (www.dsbait.com)

Show 653: Happy New Year from Outdoors Radio! Raccoons in your attic can endanger your health. Mercer snowmobile trails are open and groomed. Ice fishing is in full swing in northern Wisconsin. Jeff scores on some early-ice panfish.

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 09:54:00 CST

Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Duffy Kopf, pro-staffer with Jiffy Ice Drills and HT Enterprises, reports fair action for walleyes and saugers on Lake Wisconsin. Ice fishing is still on hold in the Madison area. (www.jiffyonice.com, www.icefish.com) Wayne Riebe, proprietor of the Gateway Lodge in Mercer, Wisconsin, talks about snowmobiling, ice fishing and other winter fun in Mercer. (www.thegatewaylodge.com, www.mercercc.com) Alex Pemberton, founder of A Plus Restorations, explains how to deal with the health dangers posed by raccoons, opossums and bats that get into home attics. (www.aplusrestorations.com) Jiffy pro-staffer Pat Kalmerton, of Wolfpack Adventures, reports great ice fishing in northern Wisconsin. (www.jiffyonice.com, www.wolfpackadventures.com) To enter this weeks drawing for a Jiffy Ice Drill Powerhead Cover - fits any power auger, a $30 value. Later this winter, well give away a Jiffy Model 30 power auger. (www.jiffyonice.com) Give us a call at 414-297-7554 and leave your name, phone number and mention the Jiffy giveaway, or email us at outdoorsradio@gmx.com.

Show 652: Merry Christmas from Outdoors Radio! Great White Hunter Weekend. New outdoor adventure book series for kids. Early-season ice fishing advice. Open-water action for Madison muskies and walleyes. Jeff reports on the NAIFC Ice Fishing Championship.

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:51:00 CST

Special guests: Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Gene Dellinger, proprietor of D&S Bait, reports shore and boat anglers are still catching muskies and walleyes on Lakes Monona and Waubesa. Ice fishing is on hold until ice conditions improve. (www.dsbait.com) Todd Chingo, general manager of the AmericInn in Ashland, Wisconsin, reports on his invitational winter bowhunting camp. (http://www.americinn.com/hotels/WI/Ashland) Tom Gruenwald, pro-staffer with HT Enterprises, shares some early-season ice fishing advice and reports good panfish action in Rhinelander. (www.icefish.com)

Show 651: All snowmobile trails lead to Mercer, Wisconsin. Christmas gift idea - outdoor humor collection. Tips for early-ice walleyes. Jeff heads to Rhinelander for the NAIFC Championship. Dan hunts pheasants at Dark Acres Pheasant Hunts.

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 21:59:00 CST

Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Duffy Kopf reports there is still some open-water fishing on the Madison Chain, but some folks are starting to ice fish in the shallows. Joel Vance, outdoors writer, blogger and humorist, talks about his book, Billy Barnstorm, the Birch Lake Bomber, a collection of hilarious short stories set in rural Birch Lake Wisconsin in the 1950s. (www.joelvance.com) Tina Brunell, administrator for the Mercer, Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce, reports on winter outdoor fun in the Mercer area. (www.mercercc.com) Jim OBrien, Jiffy pro-staffer and fishing guide, shares some tips for early-ice walleyes. (www.jiffyonice.com, www.dancingwithwalleyes.com) To enter this weeks drawing for a Jiffy Powerhead Cover - fits any power auger, a $30 value. Later this winter, well give away a Jiffy Model 30 power auger. (www.jiffyonice.com) Give us a call at 414-297-7554 and leave your name, phone number and mention the Jiffy giveaway, or email us at outdoorsradio@gmx.com.

Show 650: Watch out for thin ice as ice fishing season begins. Adams County offers tons of winter fun. Dan reports on a successful Metro Zone deer hunt. Jeff extols the virtues of HTs new Polar Fire cold-weather garments.

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 12:55:00 CST

Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: guide Ron Barefield reports muskie action on the Madison chain is slowing down as winter nears and early-season ice fishing should be good for panfish on lakes Monona, Mendota and Wisconsin. Fred Nickel, director of parks, recreation and trails for Adams County reports on snowmobiling, ice fishing and other winter activities in Adams County, Wisconsin. (www.adamscountyparkswi.com) Tom Gruenwald, of HT Enterprises, reports on last weekends St. Paul Ice Fishing and Winter Sports Show and talks about new HT products for this season. (www.icefish.com) Gary Eddy, ATV and snowmobile administrator for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, shares some safety tips for early-season ice fishing. (www.dnr.wi.gov) To enter this weeks drawing for a Jiffy Full Ice Auger Case - fits any power auger, a $70 value. Later this winter, well give away a Jiffy Model 30 power auger. (www.jiffyonice.com) Give us a call at 414-297-7554 and leave your name, phone number and mention the Jiffy giveaway, or email us at outdoorsradio@gmx.com.

Show 649: Walleye and panfish action on the Madison Chain, humorous fishing stores, early-season ice fishing safety tips and more!

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:11:00 CST

Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Gene Dellinger of D&S Bait reports decent walleye and panfish action on the Madison chain, some walleyes are biting on Lake Wisconsin and early-ice action should be good for panfish on Monona and Mendota. (www.dsbait.com) Mike Okray, former international hunting outfitter, shares some humorous hunting adventures from his new book, Once Upon a Time in Camo. (www.keepingitincamo.com) Pat Kalmerton, Jiffy pro-staffer and partner in Wolfpack Adventures, shares some safety tips for early-season ice fishing and reports from the St. Paul Ice Fishing Show. (www.jiffyonice.com, www.wolfpackadventures.com, http://www.agievents.com/shows/display.cfm?showID=56) Scot Lundquist, co-owner of Turtle River Trading Company, reports on hunting, ice fishing, snowmobiling and other winter activities in Mercer, Wisconsin (www.mercercc.com, www.turtlerivertrading.com) To enter this weeks drawing for a Jiffy Ice Auger Powerhead Cover - fits any power auger, a $30 value. Later this winter, well give away a Jiffy Model 30 power auger. (www.jiffyonice.com) Give us a call at 414-297-7554 and leave your name, phone number and mention the Jiffy giveaway, or email us at outdoorsradio@gmx.com.

Show 648: Muskie and northern action on the Madison Chain, trophy buck mount advice, Ruffed Grouse Society reports and more.

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 21:27:00 CST

Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: HT Enterprises and Jiffy pro-staffer Duffy Kopf reports good muskie and northern action on lakes Monona and Waubesa and gears up for ice fishing with Jiffy Pro-4 propane augers. (www.jiffyonice.com) Jeff Knapp, award-winning taxidermist and proprietor of Buckys Taxidermy in Grafton, Wisconsin, shares advice for hunters who want to get a trophy buck mounted. (www.buckystaxidermy.com) Dr. Gaylen Byker, chairman of the Ruffed Grouse Society, reports on RGS accomplishments during their 50th Anniversary year and outlines plans for 2012. (www.ruffedgrousesociety.org) Kevin Rhoades, of Five Valleys Press, talks about a new novel about President Theodore Roosevelt, Hunting with Teddy, by late outdoor writer Mike Levy. (www.fivevalleyspress.com) To enter this weeks drawing for a Jiffy Full Ice Auger Case - fits any power auger, a $70 value. Later this winter, well give away a Jiffy Model 30 power auger. (www.jiffyonice.com) Give us a call at 414-297-7554 and leave your name, phone number and mention the Jiffy giveaway, or email us at outdoorsradio@gmx.com.

Show 647: Meet the new deer trustee for Wisconsin and hear his plans for reviewing DNR deer management. Mercer, Wisconsin is a hotspot for deer and big muskies. Prepare now for hardwater fishing. Madison muskies turning on as winter draws near.

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 21:43:00 CST

Special guests: Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Madison area guide Ron Barefield reports muskie action is picking up on lakes Monona and Waubesa, but walleye fishing is slowing down on Lake Wisconsin. Dr. James Kroll, new deer trustee for Wisconsin, lays out his plan for reviewing the Wisconsin deer management program and invites listener comments. (www.drdeer.com) Jim OBrien, Jiffy pro-staffer and fishing guide, shares some tips for breaking in a new ice auger and scouting first-ice hotspots before the lakes freeze. (www.jiffyonice.com, www.dancingwithwalleyes.com) Jerry Hartigan, proprietor of Flambeau Flowage Sports in Mercer, Wisconsin, says deer hunting and fall fishing opportunities are fantastic in Iron County. (www.mercercc.com, www.flambeauflowagesport.com)To enter this weeks drawing for a Jiffy Ice Auger Powerhead Cover - fits any power auger, a $30 value. Later this winter, well give away a Jiffy Model 30 power auger. (www.jiffyonice.com) Give us a call at 414-297-7554 and leave your name, phone number and mention the Jiffy giveaway, or email us at outdoorsradio@gmx.com.

Show 646: Deer season special. New rules in effect for gun deer season. How to fool a monster buck. Control your scent and increase your chances for success. Jeff scores on a nice 11-pointer.

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:17:00 CST

Special guests: Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Duffy Kopf, pro-staffer for HT Enterprises, reports good walleye and sauger action on Lake Wisconsin. (www.htent.com) Ron Bice, communications director for Wildlife Research Center, shares some advice for controlling your scent during gun deer season. (www.wildlife.com) Bob J. Mercier, author of Dominance is Everything to a Monster Whitetail Buck, outlines his system for taking big bucks during the rut. (www.dominanceiseverything.com) Todd Schaller, Wisconsin Conservation Warden, explains new rules in place for the Wisconsin gun deer season. (www.dnr.wi.gov) To enter this weeks drawing for a Supercharged Scent Killer Combo Pack from Wildlife Research (www.wildlife.com), call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number, or email outdoorsradio@gmx.com.

Show 645: Watch Deer Hunt Wisconsin 2011 Nov. 3 on Public TV and Nov. 10 on the Fox Sports Network. The rut is on, and you can score on a buck. Rechargeable light for outdoor activities and emergencies. Lots to do in Mercer this fall and winter. Jeff rattles in a nice buck.

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 20:25:00 CST

Special guests: Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Gene Dellinger, proprietor of D&S Bait on Northport Drive in Madison, reports turnover is complete and anglers are catching muskies and walleyes on the Madison chain. (www.dsbait.com) Ron Bice, communications director for Wildlife Research Center, shares some tips for bowhunting big bucks during the rut using Special Golden Estrus deer scent. (www.wildlife.com) Steve Nagel, inventor of the Paqlite, explains the technology behind this innovative light and its many applications for outdoorsmen. (www.uvpaqlite.com) Vic Ouimette, president of the Mercer, Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce, reports on the great fall hunting and winter sports activities in the Mercer area. (www.mercercc.com) To enter this weeks drawing for a Supercharged Scent Killer Combo Pack from Wildlife Research (www.wildlife.com), call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number, or email outdoorsradio@gmx.com.

Show 644: Gear up for deer camp with a musical comedy, a documentary and the 20th annual TV Deer Hunt Special. Advice to help stop the emerald ash borer.

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 10:30:00 CST

Special guests: Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Madison area guide Ron Barefield reports good walleye and sauger action on Lake Wisconsin and turnover in progress on the Madison chain. Jay Leggett, producer of the documentary film To the Hunt, talks about his movie and his tour of northern Wisconsin starting Oct. 28. (www.deerdoc.com) Mick Skwarok, plant pest and disease specialist for the Wisconsin Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, urges hunters to help prevent the spread of the emerald ash borer by buying or cutting firewood locally. (www.banthebeetle.wi.gov) Tony Papenfuss, actor and comedian, reveals the hilarious plot of Deer Camp - The Musical, to be performed Sat., Oct. 29 at the Schauer Arts & Entertainment Center in Hartford, Wisconsin. (www.schauercenter.org, http://www.deercampmusical.com/) To enter this weeks drawing for one of four emergency first-aid kits from Adventure Medical Kits (www.adventuremedicalkits.com), call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number, or email us at outdoorsradio@gmx.com.

Show 643: Mississippi River fall fishing is hot. New emergency first-aid kits for serious outdoor injuries. A warden shares some advice for getting permission to hunt private land. Jeff passes up a pair of does. Dan calls in from Milford Hills Hunt Club, where he is taping the annual Deer Hunt TV Special.

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 20:11:00 CST

Special guests: Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Dwyer Marine pro-staffer Duffy Kopf reports on fall fishing in the Madison area. (www.dwyermarine.com) Glenn Walker, pro angler from Shakopee, MN, reports on hot fall bass and walleye fishing on the Mississippi River. (www.fishglenn.com) Randy Stark, chief warden for Wisconsin DNR, talks about hunter/landowner relations and the new call-in turkey registration system. (www.dnr.wi.gov) Frank Meyer, EMT and co-founder of American Medical Kits, shares advice for dealing with bullet and knife wounds and other serious hunting injuries. (www.adventuremedicalkits.com) To enter this weeks drawing for one of four emergency first-aid kits from Adventure Medical Kits (www.adventuremedicalkits.com), call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number, or email us at outdoorsradio@gmx.com.

Show 642: Wisconsin fishing reports from coast to coast. Dan and Jeff review Hunter's Holder and Rutt Wipe products. Jeff holds a fundraiser for the USA Ice Team. Dan tries his hand at cowboy mounted shooting.

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 20:09:00 CST

Special guests: Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Dwyer Marine pro-staffer Duffy Kopf reports on muskie action on the Madison chain. (www.dwyermarine.com) Stan Von Ruden reports on great mixed-bag action on the Mississippi and Black rivers for panfish and walleyes. Capt. Troy Peterson reports on fantastic panfish and good walleye action on the Winnebago pool lakes and Fox and Wolf rivers. (www.mrbluegill.com) To enter this weeks drawing for a Droptine Divas DVD, featuring 12 hunts for trophy whitetails (www.workinforwhitetails.com), call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number, or email us at outdoorsradio@gmx.com.

Show 641: Two women tell why they love to hunt. Madison lakes fishing action heating up. Lake Michigan tribs full of kings. Jeff scores a doe for the freezer. Dan and friends hammer salmon off Sheboygan.

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 12:57:00 CST

Special guests: Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Gene Dellinger, proprietor of D&S Bait in Madison, reports muskie and walleye action is picking up nicely now that the lakes have cooled down. Turnover is still a couple weeks away. (www.dsbait.com) Captain Leslie Smith, US Army Ret., tells how she lost a leg and partial eyesight while serving in Bosnia and later took up hunting as a form of therapy. (www.proishunting.com) Holly Heyser, blogger, photographer, huntress, tells why she hunts and what drives some women to hunting. (www.norcalcazadora.com) To enter this weeks drawing for a Jimmy Bigtime DVD, with an entire year of the Jimmy Big Time Miller comedy show on the Outdoor Channel (www.jimmybigtime.com), call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number, or email us at outdoorsradio@gmx.com.

Show 640: The truth about Richland County camel races revealed. Muskies hitting now on Eagle River Chain and Wisconsin River flowages. Fifty years of habitat work for grouse. Outdoors Radio wins multiple awards at AGLOW conference. Jeff loses a nice buck.

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 21:30:00 CST

Special guests: Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Dorothy Brown, proprietor of Browns Boats & Bait on Lake Kegonsa, reports on excellent panfishing on Lake Kegonsa. (www.brownsbait.com) Mike Zagata, president and CEO of the Ruffed Grouse Society, talks about the 50th anniversary of RGS and grouse hunting opportunities this fall across the country. (www.ruffedgrousesociety.org) Phil Schweik, owner of Hooksetters Guide Service in Mosinee, Wisconsin, reports on his recent win at Pauls Pro-Am Muskie Tournament in Eagle River and the excellent muskie, walleye and crappie bite going on now on the Wisconsin River. (www.hooksetters.biz) Jason Schultz, Hybrid Redneck founder from Richland Center, Wisconsin, shares highlights of the Oct. 8 Hybrid Redneck Rally at the Richland County Fairgrounds. (www.hybridredneck.com) To enter this weeks drawing for a Jimmy Bigtime DVD, with an entire year of the Jimmy Big Time Miller comedy show on the Outdoor Channel (www.jimmybigtime.com), call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number, or email us at outdoorsradio@gmx.com.

Show 639: Young bowhunter scores on opening day. Fall recreational opportunities in the Menomonee Valley of Milwaukee and Adams County Parks. Sheboygan Lake Michigan fishing action is hot for salmon, trout and smallmouths. Dan travels to Iowa for the Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers conference at Honey Creek State Park. Jeff passes on a doe on his opening weekend bowhunt.

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 19:34:00 CST

Special guests: Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Dwyer Marine pro-staffer Duffy Kopf reports on good sauger and walleye action on Lake Wisconsin, mixed-bag action on the Madison chain and close-out deals on 2011 G-3 boats at Dwyer Marine. (www.dwyermarine.com) Austin Kahlow, 12-year-old son of Big Guy Hats creator Jeff Kahlow, tells the story of his successful bowhunt on opening day. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dansmalloutdoors/6166680246/, www.bigguyhats.com) Fred Nickel, director of parks, recreation and trails for Adams County, talks about fall camping, fishing, hunting and other recreational opportunities at Petenwell and Castle Rock County Parks. (www.adamscountyparkswi.com) Dave Misky, assistant executive director-secretary for the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee, reports on improved public recreation access on the Menomonee River in Milwaukee. (www.renewthevalley.org) Captain Dan Welsch, proprietor of Dumper Dans Sportfishing Charters, reports on hot Lake Michigan action off Sheboygan for Chinook and coho salmon, along with browns, rainbows and smallmouths. (www.dumperdan.com) To enter this weeks drawing for a Jimmy Bigtime DVD, with an entire year of the Jimmy "Big Time" Miller comedy show on the Outdoor Channel (www.jimmybigtime.com), call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number, or email us at outdoorsradio@gmx.com.

Show 638: Wisconsin bow deer season and deer hunter wildlife survey under way again. Lake Superior Water Trail map a great guide for sea kayakers. Avoid the rush - sight in your deer rifle now. Dan and Jeff discuss bowhunting during the gun deer season. Jeff reports on the Conservation Congress Heritage and Education Committee meeting.

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 21:13:00 CST

Special guests: Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Madison area guide Ron Barefield reports fishing action is picking up on the Madison chain and remains good on the Wisconsin River. Ron also tells us about fantastic muskie action at Andy Myers Lodge in Canada. (http://www.lake-link.com/anglers/guides/guidepage.cfm?GuideID=12) Jeff Pritzl, Wisconsin DNR Northeast District Wildlife Supervisor, announces the third annual Deer Hunter Wildlife Survey that kicks off with the opening of archery season on September 17. (www.dnr.wi.gov) Andy Liebelt, master gunsmith at Milford Hills Hunt Club, shares some tips for making sure hunters have their shotguns and rifles in top shape for fall hunting. (www.milfordhills.com) Jason Laumann, senior planner for the Northwest Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission in Spooner, talks about plans to extend the Lake Superior Water Trail completely around the greatest Great Lake. (http://www.map.nwrpc.com) To enter this weeks drawing for a Blood Brothers Outdoors DVD, Hunting Hill Country Bucks - Vol. II of Big Bucks Year After Year, (www.bloodbro.com), designed for the do-it-yourself hardcore whitetail bowhunter, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number, or email us at outdoorsradio@gmx.com.

Show 637: Blind bowhunter scores on deer, bear and turkeys. Sea kayaking the Apostle Islands. Simple recipes for great wild game meals. Salmon time on Lake Michigan. Dan gets an atlatl lesson at Henschels Indian Museum. Jeff scores some nice bucks on his trail camera.

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 22:37:00 CST

Special guests: Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Gene Dellinger, proprietor of D&S Bait, Tackle and Archery in Madison, Wisconsin, reports good panfish, but slow game fish action on the Madison chain. (www.dsbait.com) Dick Fischer, avid bowhunter and retired archery shop owner, tells how he has killed more than 30 deer in the past 40 years, despite the fact that he is totally blind. Bob Krumenaker, superintendent of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, talks about a new website that provides real-time wave data to help sea kayakers plan their trip on Lake Superior and stay safe. (www.seacaveswatch.com, www.nps.gov/apis) Mike Gnatkowski, freelance outdoor writer and author of Wild Game Simple, shares some secrets for tasty fish and game meals. (www.gnatoutdoors.com) Capt. Dan Welsch, proprietor of Dumper Dans Sportfishing Charters, reports on Lake Michigan salmon fishing action off Sheboygan. (www.dumperdan.com) To enter this weeks drawing for a Blood Brothers Outdoors DVD, Hunting Marsh Bucks - Vol. I of Big Bucks Year After Year, (www.bloodbro.com), designed for the do-it-yourself hardcore whitetail bowhunter, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number, or email us at outdoorsradio@gmx.com.

Show 636: Scaling Pikes Peak in a wheelchair. Help stop aquatic invasives. Restoring fish access to spawning habitat on the Milwaukee River. Dan visits the new Forge Bow Pro Shop. Jeff nearly lands a 40 lb. flathead catfish on 4-pound test.

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 10:02:00 CST

Special guests: Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Duffy Kopf, Dwyer Marine pro-staffer and fishing guide from Waunakee, Wisconsin, reports on fishing action on the Madison Chain and the Wisconsin River and announces closeout sale prices on 2011 G-3 boats at Dwyer Marine in Madison. (www.dwyermarine.com) Dr. Glen House, M.D., radio show host and medical director of Penrose Hospitals Center for Neuro and Trauma Rehabilitation in Colorado Springs, CO, tells how he adjusted to his disability after a skiing accident and plans to climb Pikes Peak in a wheelchair for the third time on Sept. 10. (www.pikespeakchallenge.org, www.healthradio.net) Dr. Janet Whaley, a veterinarian with the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services, explains the USDA Focus on Fish Health campaign and urges boaters and anglers to avoid spreading aquatic exotic species to new waters. (www.focusonfishhealth.org) Andrew Struck, director of Planning and Parks for Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, talks about a $5 million fish passage restoration program in the Milwaukee River watershed. (http://www.co.ozaukee.wi.us/planningparks/PlanningParks_Fish_Passage.htm) To enter this weeks drawing for a Droptine Divas DVD (www.workinforwhitetails.com), featuring 12 fair-chase whitetail hunts on private land in Wisconsin, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number, or email us at outdoorsradio@gmx.com.

Show 635: Jetboating Grandfather Rapids on the Wisconsin River. Surviving a cross-country National Parks adventure. King salmon rule Lake Michigan right now. Dan scores on big Geneva pike. Jeff patterns big bucks on trail cameras.

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 08:58:00 CST

Special guests: Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Ron Barefield, fishing guide from McFarland, Wisconsin, reports good action for bass, muskies and walleyes on the Wisconsin River, along with largemouths and panfish on the Madison Chain. (http://www.lake-link.com/anglers/guides/guidepage.cfm?GuideID=12) Polina Raygorodskaya and Igor Bratnikov, founders of GreenXC, back from their recent cross-country tour of National Parks and Forests, report on their trip and efforts to raise awareness and money for conservation. (www.greenxc.com) Todd Koehn, outdoor writer and retired fishing guide from Antigo, Wisconsin, tells how he fishes a treacherous stretch of the Wisconsin River via jetboat. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1p2udrlSHc) Capt. Dan Welsch, proprietor of Dumper Dans Sportfishing Charters of Sheboygan, reports big kings are hitting on Lake Michigan. (www.dumperdan.com) To enter this weeks drawing for a Droptine Divas DVD (www.workinforwhitetails.com), featuring 12 fair-chase whitetail hunts on private land in Wisconsin, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number, or email us at outdoorsradio@gmx.com.

Show 634: This week: wild food, wild women and wild game. Tips for tasty wild game meals. Women bloggers go wild. Ruffed grouse hunting forecast for fall. Madison area fishing is hot. Dan fishes Lake Michigan with Headhunter Charters. Jeff pigs out at State Fair.

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 10:44:00 CST

Special guests: Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Gene Dellinger, proprietor of D&S Bait in Madison, shares a great fishing report for the Madison Chain and the Wisconsin River. (www.dsbait.com) Barbara Baird, creator of the Womens Outdoor News blog, talks about the WON Gun bloggers and Team WON outdoor adventures. (www.womensoutdoornews.com) Hank Shaw, blogger and author of Hunt, Gather, Cook, shares tips for great outdoor meals and advice for getting new hunters into the sport. (www.honest-food.net) Gary Zimmer, Western Great Lakes regional biologist for the Ruffed Grouse Society, talks about fall hunting prospects. (www.ruffedgrousesociety.org) To enter this weeks drawing for a Droptine Divas DVD (www.workinforwhitetails.com), featuring 12 fair-chase whitetail hunts on private land in Wisconsin, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number, or email us at outdoorsradio@gmx.com.

Show 633: Summer events: Aug. 13 - OutdoorFest at Squirmin Worm Farm in Plymouth, Wisconsin; Aug. 19-20 - Fall Fest at Midwestern Shooters Supply in Lomira, Wisconsin. Great Lakes fishing is still hot. Wisconsin hunters in decline - learn what you can do to turn that around. Jeff and Dan discuss the pros and cons of camouflaged corn as deer bait.

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 09:19:00 CST

Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Duffy Kopf, pro-staffer from Dwyer Marine in Madison, reports on multi-species action on Lake Mendota and previews his upcoming seminar at OutdoorFest Saturday, Aug. 13 at The Squirmin Worm Farm in Plymouth, WI. (www.squirminwormfarm.com) Capt. Roger LaPenter, proprietor of Anglers All in Ashland, WI, says fishing is great for smallmouths, lake trout, northerns, perch and walleyes on Chequamegon Bay. (www.anglersallwisconsin.com, www.visitashland.com, www.ashlandbasskickin.com) Keith Warnke, Wisconsin DNR hunting and shooting sports coordinator, encourages hunters to introduce newcomers to hunting through the Learn to Hunt, Mentored Hunting and Youth Hunt opportunities. (www.dnr.wi.gov) Randy Boelkow, manager of Midwestern Shooters Supply, reveals highlights of the upcoming Fall Fest, Aug. 19-20, at Midwestern Shooters Supply in Lomiara. (www.mwshooters.com) Capt. Dan Welsch, proprietor of Dumper Dans Sportfishing Charters, reports on hot Lake Michigan trout and salmon action off Sheboygan. (www.dumperdan.com) To enter this weeks drawing for a Droptine Divas DVD (www.workinforwhitetails.com), featuring 12 fair-chase whitetail hunts on private land in Wisconsin, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number, or email us at outdoorsradio@gmx.com.

Show 632: Outdoor Fest August 13 at Squirmin Worm Farm in Plymouth, Wisconsin. Time to plant fall food plots. Lake Superior pike, bass walleye action still going strong. Mississippi River largemouth tips. Coulee Region Adventures. Dan fishes Geneva Lake and Eagle River chain. Jeff gears up for Outdoor Fest.

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 21:13:00 CST

Special guests: Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Ron Barefield, fishing guide from McFarland, Wisconsin, reports good action for bass, muskies and walleyes on the Wisconsin River. (http://www.lake-link.com/anglers/guides/guidepage.cfm?GuideID=12) Capt. Scott Bretting, proprietor of River Rock Inn and Bait Shop, in Ashland, Wisconsin, reports good fishing for northerns, bass and walleyes on Chequamegon Bay. (www.riverrockinn.net, www.visitashland.com, www.ashlandbasskickin.com) Glenn Walker, tournament bass angler from Shakopee, Minnesota, reports fantastic bass action on Pool 9 of the Mississippi River. (www.fishglenn.com) Joel Hagen, chief agronomist for Deer Creek Seed, Inc., shares advice on how to deal with disease and poor growth in wildlife food plots, the subject of his upcoming seminar at Outdoor Fest, August 13 at Squirmin Worm Farm in Plymouth, Wisconsin. (www.deercreekseed.com, www.squirminwormfarm.com) Anthony Larson, proprietor of Coulee Region Adventures, reports on good fishing in the La Crosse, Wisconsin area and previews his appearance at Outdoor Fest, Aug. 13 at The Squirmin Worm Farm. (http://blogs.wisconsinoutdoorfun.com/blogs/wof/woflarsonblog/, www.squirminwormfarm.com) To enter this weeks drawing for a Droptine Divas DVD (www.workinforwhitetails.com), featuring 12 fair-chase whitetail hunts on private land in Wisconsin, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number, or email us at outdoorsradio@gmx.com.

Show 631: Coast to coast National Parks adventure. 14,000 fishing contests nationwide. Hot fishing action now on lakes Michigan and Superior. Dan and Jeff talk deer hunting and Deer Fest.

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 11:42:00 CST

Special guests: Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Duffy Kopf, pro-staffer with Dwyer Marine, reports game fish are in deep water on the Madison chain, but big bluegills are hugging bottom in 20 feet on Lake Monona. (www.dwyermarine.com) Capt. Dan Welsch, proprietor of Dumper Dans Sportfishing Charters, reports on hot Lake Michigan trout and salmon action off Sheboygan. (www.dumperdan.com) Capt. Roger LaPenter, proprietor of Anglers All in Ashland on Lake Superiors Chequamegon Bay, says bass, pike and salmon fishing are hot right now, but no one has reported catching a winning fish in Ashlands Bass Kickin on the Bay tagged fish fishing contest, so all 12 winning fish are still swimming out there. (www.anglersallwisconsin.com, www.visitashland.com, www.ashlandbasskickin.com) Don Kaldunski, founder of American Fishing Contests, talks about the great variety of fishing competitions in Wisconsin and nationwide. (www.americanfishingcontests.com) Polina Raygorodskaya and Igor Bratnikov, founders of Green XC, announce their three-week coast-to-coast adventure via rideshare to increase awareness and protection of our National Parks. (www.greenxc.com) To enter this weeks drawing for a Droptine Divas DVD (www.workinforwhitetails.com), featuring 12 fair-chase whitetail hunts on private land in Wisconsin, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number, or email us at outdoorsradio@gmx.com.

Show 630: Deer Fest rocks Oshkosh this weekend. Ashland fishing is tops right now for bass, northerns, trout and salmon. African dangerous game bowhunt. Meet Dan and sample his Fish & Game Gourmet honey and seasoning at Deer Fest all weekend.

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 11:26:00 CST

Special guests: Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Gene Dellinger of D&S Bait reports good perch and smallmouth action on Lake Mendota. (www.dwyermarine.com, www.dsbait.com) Capt. Scott Bretting, proprietor of River Rock Inn and Bait Shop in Ashland, Wisconsin, reports on mixed-bag fishing action on Lake Superiors Chequamegon Bay. (www.riverrockinn.net, www.visitashland.com, www.ashlandbasskickin.com) Pat Reeve, of Driven TV, talks about his recent African big game bowhunt and his seminars at Deer Fest this weekend. (www.driventv.com) Shelley and Tara Seiler, the Droptine Divas, talk about their new TV show Workin for Whitetails and their seminars at Deer Fest. (www.workinforwhitetails.com, www.deerfestwi.com) To enter this weeks drawing for a Droptine Divas DVD (www.workinforwhitetails.com), featuring 12 fair-chase whitetail hunts on private land in Wisconsin, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number, or email us at outdoorsradio@gmx.com.

Show 629: Michael Waddell of Bone Collector TV fame and Terry Drury of Drury Outdoors talk about next weekends Deer Fest in Oshkosh. Dumper Dan Welsch reports on Lake Michigan action off Sheboygan. Outdoors Radio wins awards at the Outdoor Writers Association of America conference in Utah. Jeff and Dan discuss the DNR wolf management plan.

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 09:39:00 CST

Special guests: Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Duffy Kopf reports on next weekends Take an Adult Fishing tournament at Wilderness Fish and Game in Sauk City. Gene Dellinger, of D&S Bait, reports good perch and smallmouth action on Lake Mendota. (www.dwyermarine.com, www.dsbait.com) Capt. Dan Welsch, proprietor of Dumper Dans Sportfishing Charters, reports on hot Lake Michgan trout and salmon action off Sheboygan. (www.dumperdan.com) Michael Waddell, of the Bone Collector TV show on the Outdoor Channel, previews his seminar at Deer Fest, next weekend in Oshkosh. (www.bonecollector.com) Terry Drury, of Drury Outdoors, talks about his appearance at Deer Fest. (www.druryoutdoors.com) To enter this weeks drawing for a Droptine Divas DVD (www.workinforwhitetails.com), featuring 12 fair-chase whitetail hunts on private land in Wisconsin, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number, or email us at outdoorsradio@gmx.com.

Show 628: Reports on Monona muskies, plus Sturgeon Bay salmon and trout. Salazar, Ashe and other dignitaries coming to Madison for the National Wildlife Refuge System convention. White bears and white cranes featured in stunning photos. Jeff and Dan report on their recent fishing outings and discuss the proposed hydropower dam at Genoa on the Mississippi River.

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 21:18:00 CST

Special guests: Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Duffy Kopf, pro-staffer for Dwyer Marine in Madison, Wisconsin, reports muskie action is picking up on Lake Monona and Dwyer Marine is offering great deals on remaining 2011 model G-3 boats. (www.dwyermarine.com) Capt. Bill Luer, proprietor of Nooo Problem Charters, reports on great Chinook salmon and rainbow trout action on Lake Michigan off Sturgeon Bay. (www.noooproblemcharters.com, www.thelodgeatls.com) Jim Backus, who operates Magoo Photo in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, talks about his photo documentation of whooping cranes at Necedah National Wildlife Refuge and a unique population of white spirit bears in British Columbia. (www.magoophoto.com) Jim Kurth, Deputy Chief of the National Wildlife Refuge System, talks about the diversity of the National Wildlife Refuges and efforts to get more kids into hunting and fishing. (www.fws.gov/refuges/) To enter this weeks drawing for a Droptine Divas DVD (www.workinforwhitetails.com), featuring 12 fair-chase whitetail hunts on private land in Wisconsin, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number, or email us at outdoorsradio@gmx.com.

Show 627: Proposed hydro dam threatens Mississippi River fishing. Lake Michigan action is hot for Chinooks and cohos. Extolling the virtues of the German shorthair pointer. Jeff and Dan prepare for July 4th parades in Sheboygan and Glendale and discuss Wisconsins new law permitting citizens to carry concealed weapons.

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 22:40:00 CST

Special guests: Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Duffy Kopf, pro-staffer for Dwyer Marine in Madison, Wisconsin, reports on hot muskie action in the Hayward area. (www.dwyermarine.com) Gene Dellinger, proprietor of D&S Bait & Tackle in Madison, reports on good smallmouth and panfish action on the Madison chain. (www.dsbait.com) Capt. Dan Welsch, proprietor of Dumper Dan Sportfishing Charters, tells us he is catching some nice Chinooks mixed in with the abundant cohos on Lake Michigan off Sheboygan. (www.dumperdan.com) Bill Urseth, owner of Minnesota Horse & Hunt Club and breeder of championship German shorthair pointers, talks about his dogs, his new book, The Line, and his summer hunting camp for kids. (www.horseandhunt.com) Mark Clements, whose family operates Clements Fishing Barge at Genoa on the Mississippi River, shares a great fishing report and warns that a proposed hydroelectric project at Lock and Dam No. 8 threatens to destroy fishing below the dam. (www.clementsfishing.com) To enter this weeks drawing for a one-day family pass to Clements Fishing Barge, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number, or email us at outdoorsradio@gmx.com. (www.clementsfishing.com)

Show 626: Help save wetlands and the Clean Water Act. Independence Day fireworks at Castle Rock County Park. Wisconsin teams score well in FLW College Fishing qualifier on the Wolf River. Dwyer Marine offers rebates of up to $1,900 on G-3 boats through June for Outdoors Radio listeners. Jeff and Dan discuss the Wisconsin spring turkey harvest.

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 08:05:00 CST

Special guests: Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Duffy Kopf, pro-staffer for Dwyer Marine in Madison, Wisconsin, reports bass and panfish action is hot in the Madison area and Dwyer Marine is offering an extra $400 rebate on G-3 boats through June. (www.dwyermarine.com) Jordan Truttschel, IronClads pro-staffer and member of the UW-Whitewater fishing team reports on last weekend's FLW College Series qualifier on the Wolf River. (www.collegefishing.com) Steve Kline, director of the Center for Agricultural and Private Lands for the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, urges hunters and anglers to weigh in on a proposed clarification of the Clean Water Act. (www.trcp.org) Darrin Tolley and Mark Miller, park managers in Adams County, Wisconsin, highlight camping, fishing and ATV riding opportunities in Petenwell and Castle Rock parks. (www.adamscountyparkswi.com) To enter this weeks drawing for a set of Silvania Silverstar Ultra Halogen Headlight bulbs for your truck or car, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number, or email us at outdoorsradio@gmx.com. (http://tinyurl.com/32ky9xq)

Show 625: Take Dad fishing this weekend. Fishhound.com tells you where. Unusual spring weather impacts inland fishing, but Lake Michigan action is hot. Jeff and Dan discuss proposed Estabrook Dam removal on the Milwaukee River.

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 12:43:00 CST

Special guests: Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Duffy Kopf, pro-staffer for Dwyer Marine in Madison, Wisconsin, reports on fishing action on the Madison chain, plus an extra $400 rebate on G-3 boats through June at Dwyer Marine. (www.dwyermarine.com) Rick Patri, VP of operations for Fishhound.com reveals details of this informative new website for anglers. (www.fishhound.com) Karl Scheidegger, Wisconsin DNR fisheries biologist, talks about the new one-day fishing license and the impact of our unusual spring weather on Wisconsin fish. (http://dnr.wi.gov/fish/onedaylicense.htm) Capt. Dan Welsch, proprietor of Dumper Dan Sportfishing Charters of Sheboygan, reports on mixed-bag Lake Michigan action off Sheboygan. (www.dumperdan.com) To enter this weeks drawing for a gift pack of Buggspray products, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number, or email us at outdoorsradio@gmx.com. (www.sportsmenscatalog.com)

Show 624: Capturing fawns in Wisconsin. Lake Delton youth fishing jamboree a model for future events statewide. Hunters fight cancer with new TV show. Jeff plants his food plots. Jeff and Dan debate changes in walleye regs.

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 21:39:00 CST

Special guests: Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Duffy Kopf, pro-staffer for Dwyer Marine in Madison, Wisconsin, reports on fishing action on the Madison chain, Lake Wisconsin and the Wolf River and great deals, plus rebates of up to $1,500 on G-3 boats at Dwyer Marine. (www.dwyermarine.com) Ben Hobbins, inventor of IronClad lures and CEO of Lake Resources Group, talks about last weekends successful Lake Delton youth fishing jamboree and the launch of other similar events statewide. (www.fish4lakedelton.wordpress.com) Chris Jacques, Wisconsin DNR research scientist, reports on two ongoing deer population studies to help determine deer numbers. (http://dnr.wi.gov/org/es/science/wildlife/deer/) Rob Evans, executive producer of Yetis Ultimate Hunt on The Sportsman Channel, talks about this award-winning show and efforts to combat cancer. (www.ultimatehunt.tv) To enter this weeks drawing for a gift pack of Buggspray products, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number, or email us at outdoorsradio@gmx.com. (www.sportsmenscatalog.com)

Show 623: Gathering Waters Festival Saturday, June 11 at Lakeshore State Park. Buggman shares tips for combating summer pests. Lake Michigan action is hot off Sheboygan. Jeff joins DNR researchers radio collaring fawns. Jeff and Dan debate the new bass-culling law.

Tue, 31 May 2011 22:47:00 CST

Special guests: Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Duffy Kopf, pro-staffer for Dwyer Marine in Madison, Wisconsin, reports on Madison area fishing action and great deals, plus rebates of up to $1,500 on G-3 boats at Dwyer Marine. (www.dwyermarine.com) Capt. Dan Welsch, proprietor of Dumper Dans Sportfishing Charters of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, reports that Lake Michigan fishing action is heating up north of Sheboygan. His boats are taking mixed bags of cohos, Chinooks, rainbows and lakers. (www.dumperdan.com) Dave Buggman Bayer, developer of Sportsmens Catalog, shares some tips for dealing with mosquitoes, biting flies, ticks and spiders. (www.sportsmenscatalog.com) Kae DonLevy, director of the Gathering Waters Festival, June 11 at Lakeshore State Park in Milwaukee, previews festival events and talks about the history of the festival. (http://gatheringwatersfest.org) To enter this weeks drawing for a gift pack of Buggspray products, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number, or email us at outdoorsradio@gmx.com. (www.sportsmenscatalog.com)

Show 622: Free Fishing Day event for kids and families at Lake Delton June 4. Wisconsin trade union members build deer traps for WDNR research project. Tips for taking kids fly fishing. Madison lakes fishing report. Jeff and Dan debate constitutional carry.

Wed, 25 May 2011 22:33:00 CST

Special guests: Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Duffy Kopf, pro-staffer for Dwyer Marine in Madison, Wisconsin, reports on Madison area fishing action and Dwyer Marines free Breakfast at the Boat Launch this Saturday at Olin Park on Lake Monona. (www.dwyermarine.com) Dan Fitzgerald, of Boy Scout Troop 155 in DeForest, WI, talks about the Lake Delton Youth Fishing Jamboree, coming up on Saturday, June 4 at Kaminski Park. (www.dansmalloutdoors.com/ldfrp) Jim Klatt, Boots on the Ground manager for the Union Sportsmens Alliance, explains how local AFL-CIO union members volunteer their skills to help with conservation projects nationwide. (www.unionsportsmen.org) Kirk Werner, author of childrens book Olive the Little Woolly Bugger, shares advice for getting kids into fly fishing. (www.olivethewoollybugger.com, www.takekidsflysihing.com) To enter this weeks drawing for a gift pack of Buggspray products, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number, or email us at outdoorsradio@gmx.com. (www.sportsmenscatalog.com)

Show 621: Failed wheelbearing foils world record attempt on the Rhine River. Teenage twins plan 24-hour muskie fishing marathon. Lake Michigan action should pick up with warmer waather. Jeff attends the Conservation Congress Convention in Wausau. Dan bags another turkey in Wisconsin.

Mon, 23 May 2011 09:13:00 CST

Special guests: Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Duffy Kopf, pro-staffer for Dwyer Marine in Madison, Wisconsin, reports on fishing action and Dwyer Marines free Breakfast at the Landing this Saturday at Warner Park on Lake Mendota. (www.dwyermarine.com) Captain Dan Welsch, proprietor of Dumper Dans Sportfishing Charters of Sheboygan, reports on near-shore fishing action for trout and salmon in Lake Michigan. (www.dumperdan.com) Jacob and Jared Stankowski, 13-year-old twins who call themselves the Muskie Brothers, announce their 24-hour Muskie Marathon, June 24-25 on Pewaukee Lake. (www.muskiebrothers.com) Mike Schnitzka, world-record canoe racer, gives us a post-mortem on his failed attempt to set a new world record for the descent of the Rhine River. (www.conquertherhine.com) To enter this weeks drawing for a gift pack of Buggspray products, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number, or email us at outdoorsradio@gmx.com. (www.sportsmenscatalog.com)

Show 620: Minnesota archer scores ghost gobbler. Wisconsin Drummer Fund creates wildlife habitat. Tips for cold-water boating safety. Dan bags turkeys in New York and Wisconsin. Jeff hits the road on his new motorcycle.

Sat, 21 May 2011 09:13:00 CST

Special guests: Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Duffy Kopf, pro-staffer for Dwyer Marine in Madison, Wisconsin, reports on opening weekend fishing action and Dwyer Marines free Breakfast at the Landing this Saturday at Warner Park on Lake Mendota. (www.dwyermarine.com) Jen Nolte, team member of Workin for Whitetails TV, tells how she arrowed a rare gray-phase double-bearded turkey on her birthday with the help of her husband Chad. (www.workinforwhitetails.com) Gary Zimmer, conservation biologist with the Ruffed Grouse Society, reports on the impact of late snow and cold weather on migrating woodcock. (www.ruffedgrousesociety.org) Chris Gross, warden supervisor for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, shares boating safety tips for spring and announces a new emergency rule for Great Lakes trollers. (www.dnr.wi.gov) To enter this weeks drawing for a gift pack of Buggspray products, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number, or email us at outdoorsradio@gmx.com. (www.sportsmenscatalog.com)

Show 619: Bad birds drive turkey hunters crazy. Wisconsins inland fishing season opens. Fishing is great in Adams County, Lake Michigan and Lake of the Woods, Minnesota. Listeners say BP penalty money should help restore the Gulf Coast. Dan and Jeff commiserate on tough turkey hunting.

Wed, 04 May 2011 10:08:00 CST

Special guests: Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Duffy Kopf, pro-staffer for Dwyer Marine in Madison, Wisconsin, says anglers should expect high, cold water for opening weekend of fishing in the Madison area. Duffy also announces Dwyer Marines Breakfast at the Landing this weekend at Olbrich Park on Lake Monona. (www.dwyermarine.com) Jim Spencer, outdoor writer and author, talks about his new book, Bad Birds, which recounts many of his challenging turkey hunts. (www.treblehookunlimited.com) Fred Nickel, director of Adams County Parks, Recreation and Trails, tells us about spring camping, fishing and ATV trail openings for Adams County. (www.adamscountyparkswi.com) Jenna Walton, executive director of Lake of the Woods Tourism Bureau, talks about great northern and sturgeon fishing now and the May 14 walleye opener on Lake of the Woods. (www.lakeofthewoodsmn.com) Capt. Dan Welsch, proprietor of Dumper Dans Sportfishing Charters, talks about Lake Michigan trout and salmon action off Sheboygan. (www.dumperdan.com) To enter this weeks drawing for a gift pack of Buggspray products, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number, or email us at outdoorsradio@gmx.com. (www.sportsmenscatalog.com)

Show 618: Listeners weigh in on the wolf delisting question. Bumper crop of ticks and mosquitoes this spring. Alabama turkey guide shares secrets for a successful hunt. Madison chain catfish, panfish and walleyes. Should BP penalty payments go to restoring the Gulf Coast?

Mon, 02 May 2011 08:31:00 CST

Special guests: Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Duffy Kopf, pro-staffer for Dwyer Marine in Madison, Wisconsin, reports that panfish and catfish are starting to bite on the Madison Chain and walleye action is steady on the Wisconsin River. (www.dwyermarine.com) Henri Billiot, property manager for The Shed Hunting Lodge in Choctaw County, Alabama, shares some tips for mid-season turkey hunting. (www.theshedhuntinglodge.com) Dave Buggman Bayer, proprietor of Sportsmens Catalog, offers advice for dealing with ticks, spiders, mosquitoes and biting flies. (www.sportsmenscatalog.com) To enter this weeks drawing for a gift pack of Buggspray products, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number, or email us at outdoorsradio@gmx.com. (www.sportsmenscatalog.com)

Show 617: Welcome listeners on our newest station - AM 580 WKTY in La Crosse. Madison Outdoors Report. Wolves delisted again? Thousands of acres of Wisconsin land now open to turkey hunting. New state law bans flushing of antifreeze in state waters. Dan and Jeff discuss the wolf delisting issue and turkey hunting accidents.

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 22:29:00 CST

Special guests: Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Duffy Kopf, pro-staffer for Dwyer Marine in Madison, Wisconsin, reports on panfish action on the Madison Chain and walleye fishing on the Wisconsin, Yahara and Rock rivers. (www.dwyermarine.com) Matt Dallman, conservation director for The Nature Conservancy in Minocqua, announces more than 20,000 acres of land in Wisconsin now open to public hunting. (www.nature.org/wisconsin) Jack Culley, director of Manitowoc Marina and treasurer of the Wisconsin Marina Association, talks about the Wisconsin Clean Marina Program. (www.manitowoc-marina.com, www.wisconsinmarinas.org, www.wisconsincleanmarina.org) To enter this weeks drawing for a gift pack of Buggspray products, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number, or email us at outdoorsradio@gmx.com. (www.sportsmenscatalog.com)

Show 616: Madison Outdoors Report. Sturgeon action is hot on Lake of the Woods. Habitat work helps ruffed grouse and other forest species. New York Lake Erie smallmouth season opens May 7. Jeff Kelm elected to the Conservation Congress from Sheboygan County.

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:40:00 CST

Special guests: Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Duffy Kopf, pro-staffer for Dwyer Marine in Madison, Wisconsin, reports on panfish action on the Madison Chain and walleye fishing on the lower Wisconsin River and previews fishing seminars at Dwyer Marine on April 30. (www.dwyermarine.com) Jenna Walton, executive director of the Lake of the Woods Tourism Bureau, reports on the fantastic hook-and-line sturgeon action going on now in Lake of the Woods. (www.lakeofthewoodsmn.com) Linda Ordiway, regional biologist for the Ruffed Grouse Society, talks about RGS efforts to establish young growth forest habitat on reclaimed oil and gas development land. (www.ruffedgrousesociety.org) Capt. Tim Braun, of Buffalo, NY, talks about the great smallmouth bass fishing on Lake Erie, where the trophy harvest season opens on May 7. (www.braunsoutdoors.com) To enter this weeks drawing for a gift pack of Buggspray products, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number, or email us at outdoorsradio@gmx.com. (www.sportsmenscatalog.com)

Show 515: World record canoe race attempt on the Rhine River. Wisconsin DNR Spring Fish and Wildlife Rules Hearings and Conservation Congress meetings April 11. Time to protect your boat against spiders and other crawling pests. Wisconsin River walleye action heating up.

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 09:14:00 CST

Special guests: Mike Schnitzka, who holds world records for the fastest time canoeing the entire length of the Wisconsin and Mississippi rivers, talks about his attempt with partner Dan Hoff mann to break the world record for paddling the Rhine River starting April 16. (www.conquertherhine.com) Kari Lee-Zimmermann, Conservation Congress liaison for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, urges listeners to attend Wisconsin Spring Fish and Game Rules Hearings in 72 counties statewide on April 11. (http://dnr.wi.gov/org/nrboard/congress/spring_hearings/) Dave Buggman Bayer, of Spider Guard, LLC, explains how boaters can keep their boats, boat covers and mooring lines free of spiders and other crawling pests this season with a new product approved by the EPA for use on boats, Buggslayer RTU. (www.sportsmenscatalog.com) Duffy Kopf, pro-staffer for Dwyer Marine in Madison, Wisconsin, reports on walleye fishing on the lower Wisconsin River. (www.madisontruckequipment.com/marine/) To enter this weeks drawing for a gift pack of Buggspray products, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number, or email us at outdoorsradio@gmx.com. (www.sportsmenscatalog.com)

Show 614: A new direction for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Proper handling and cooking ensure tasty venison meals. Welcome 100.5 ESPN Madison to the Outdoors Radio Network Saturday mornings at 7! Meet Dan at the Wisconsin Deer and Turkey Expo in Madison April 1-3.

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 14:01:00 CST

Special guests: Cathy Stepp, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Secretary, shares her vision for a more open and responsive DNR and answers some hard questions about deer management and other natural resources issues. (www.dnr.wi.gov) Steve Loder, Pennsylvania-based co-author of the Quality Venison Cookbook, offers some great meal ideas with venison. Duffy Kopf, pro staffer with Dwyer Marine in Madison, Wisconsin, gives us a fishing report for the Lower Wisconsin River and introduces us to Dwyer Marine, Madisons G3 Boat dealer. (www.dwyermarine.com) To enter this weeks drawing for a gift pack of Buggspray products, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number, or email us at outdoorsradio@gmx.com. (www.sportsmenscatalog.com)

Show 613: Drummers in the woods coming soon. Kids and puppies Sunday at the Deer and Turkey Expo. Theres still good ice and hot fishing on Lake of the Woods. Meet Dan and the Queen Honey Bee at The Wisconsin Deer and Turkey Expo in Madison, April 1-3.

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 12:00:00 CST

Special guests: Mike Zagata, president of the Ruffed Grouse Society, recaps the first 50 years of RGS and shares his vision for 2011. (www.ruffedgrousesociety.org) Jeff Fuller, owner of Soggy Acres Retrievers in Delavan, Wisconsin, talks about his seminar at the upcoming Wisconsin Deer and Turkey Expo and his new TV show on the Sportsman Channel, Sporting Dog Adventures. (www.deerinfo.com, www.sportingdogadventures.com) Jenna Walton, executive director of the Lake of the Woods Tourism Bureau in Baudette, Minnesota, gives us a fishing report for late-ice walleyes and the coming open-water spring sturgeon season. (www.lakeofthewoodsmn.com) To enter this weeks drawing for four pairs of tickets to the Wisconsin Deer and Turkey Expo, April 1-3 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number. (www.deerinfo.com)

Show 612: Learn how to talk like a deer and fool big bucks. Jeff Kelm makes the USA Ice Team. Meet Dan and the Queen Honey Bee March 18 and 19 at The Ultimate Man Zone Expo in Waukesha.

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:54:00 CST

Special guests: Tom Richardson, hunting expert and seminar speaker from Carson City, Michigan, shares some tips for becoming a deadly deer caller, the topic of his seminars at the Illinois Deer Classic and Wisconsin Deer and Turkey Expo. (www.deerinfo.com) Pat Reeve, co-host of Driven TV on the Outdoor Channel, talks about his reality-based hunting show and tells listeners how to avoid being detected by big bucks. (www.driventv.com, www.deerinfo.com) To enter this weeks drawing for four pairs of tickets to the Wisconsin Deer and Turkey Expo, April 1-3 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number. (www.deerinfo.com)

Show 611: Meet Dan at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sports Show. Trout fishing review launched to seek angler input. Rabbit hunt in the Coulee Region rocks. Jeff scores on panfish on Lake Delavan. Fish and Game Gourmet Honey is a big hit at winter shows.

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 09:55:00 CST

Special guests: Steven Rinella, host of The Wild Within on the Discovery Channel, hunts the last day of the Wisconsin rabbit season with friends in Richland County. (www.stevenrinella.com) Scot Stewart, Wisconsin DNR South Central Region fisheries supervisor, encourages trout anglers to participate in a review of statewide trout regulations. (www.dnr.wi.gov/fish/trout/) Charlie Potter, director of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sports Show, talks about highlights of the show, which runs March 9-13 at Wisconsin State Fair Park. (www.jsonline.com/sportsshow/) To enter this weeks drawing for four pairs of tickets to the Wisconsin Deer and Turkey Expo, April 1-3 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number. (www.deerinfo.com)

Show 610: The shocking truth about women and firearms. Sky hunters and natures garbage brigade. Lake of the Woods ice fishing still going strong. Dan launches Fish and Game Gourmet honeys and seasonings. Jeff catches some crappies through the ice.

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 09:29:00 CST

Special guests: Ron Spomer, host of the new upcoming season of Winchester World of Whitetail on Versus, shares his thoughts on the best hunting rifles for women, the topic of his seminar at the Wisconsin Deer and Turkey Expo, April 1-3 in Madison. (www.deerinfo.com) Diane Visty, raptor program manager at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center in Milwaukee, talks about the role of raptors in the ecosystem, the topic of her daily programs at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sports Show, March 9-13 at Wisconsin State Fair Park. (www.sanc.org/rar.htm, www.jsonline/com/sportsshow/) Jenna Walton, executive director of the Lake of the Woods Tourism Bureau in Baudette, MN, reports that walleye action through the ice will likely last through March. (www.lakeofthewoodsmn.com) To enter this weeks drawing for four pairs of tickets to the Wisconsin Deer and Turkey Expo, April 1-3 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number. (www.deerinfo.com)

Show 609: Debunking the call-shy gobbler myth. Socks for Soldiers campaign at SEWI Fishing and Hunting Expo. The tank show rocks at the Milwaukee Sports Show. Dan and Jeff discuss Learn to Hunt, Aldo Leopold and the Spring Fish and Game Rules Hearings.

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 10:24:00 CST

Special guests: Ray Eye, host of Eye on the Outdoors, shares some tips for spring turkey hunting and previews his seminar at the Wisconsin Deer and Turkey Expo. (www.rayeye.com, www.deerinfo.com) Chuck Smalley, director of the Southeast Wisconsin Fishing and Hunting Expo, reports on highlights of the expo at Olympia Resort in Oconomowoc, March 4-6. (www.sewifishandhunt.com) Doug Janes, owner of Donnybrook Kennel in Cedar Grove, Wisconsin, tells us all about the Tank Show and retriever demos at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sports Show, March 9-13 at State Fair Park. (www.donnybrookkennel.com, www.jsonline.com/sportsshow/) To enter this weeks drawing for four pairs of tickets to the Wisconsin Deer and Turkey Expo, April 1-3 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number. (www.deerinfo.com)

Show 608: Perch fishing in Estonia with the Latvian National Ice Fishing Team. Performance drinks and supplements for extreme outdoor activities. Fun for anglers of all ages at the Madison Fishing Expo. Mike Smalls Big Flies videos featured on www.muskiefirst.com.

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 13:16:00 CST

Special guests: Mike McNett, vice president for business and communications for the North American Ice Fishing Circuit and host/producer of Ice Men on Versus talks about the recent Ice Fishing World Championship in Ukraine. (www.naifc.com) Mark Paulsen, director of athletic performance at the University of New Mexico and founder of Wilderness Athlete, shares advice for staying fit for rugged outdoor adventures. (www.wildernessathlete.com) Charlie Grimm, board member of the Madison Fishing Expo, talks about activities for kids and other features of the Expo, Feb. 25-27 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. (www.madfishexpo.com) To enter this weeks drawing for an HT Instashack, worth $200 (www.icefish.com), call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number.

Show 607: Attract and hold big bucks with food plots. Sharing Wisconsins hunting heritage with the next generation. Milwaukee Muskie Expo this weekend at State Fair Park. Madison Fishing Expo offers super seminars and lots more. Team USA competes in the Ice Fishing World Championship at Pechenezhskoye Lake in Ukraine.

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 10:30:00 CST

Special guests: Judd Cooney, outdoor writer, photographer, outfitter, owner of Iowa Trophy Whitetail Outfitters, tells how his hunters consistently take big bucks. (www.deerinfo.com, www.juddcooney.com) Keith Warnke, Wisconsin DNR hunting and shooting sports coordinator, shares his vision for attracting more hunters to the sport. (www.huntersnetwork.org) Charlie Grimm, board member of the Madison Fishing Expo, previews the all-star line-up of seminar speakers at the Expo, Feb. 25-27 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. (www.madfishexpo.com) To enter this weeks drawing for an HT Instashack, worth $200 (www.icefish.com), call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and telephone number.