Dan Small Outdoors Radio Archive

Charter captain Dumper Dan Welsch reports the near-shore action for big kings is peaking. (dumperdan.com, facebook.com) Range of Richfield president Jim Babiasz announces September class, events, and specials at the Range, including a free lane and target for grandparents on Grandparents Day, Sept. 10. (therangewi.com) Hunting and fishing Jesse Quale reports he is guiding six bear hunters this week. Walleye and white bass fishing action is good on both the Castle Rock and Petenwell flowages and Wisconsin River. (greenwaterwalleyes.com, castlerock-petenwell.com) Eric Printz, director of economic development for Florence County, invites listeners to visit Florence County this month for great fall colors and a number of events, including a Carriage House concert on Sept. 10 and the annual Florence County K9 Unit Raffle. (exploreflorencecounty.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, presented by Pappas Trading Post, archery expert and wildlife biologist JC Chamberlin offers advice for the opening weekend of archery season, September 16. (pappastradingpost.com)

Charter captain Dumper Dan Welsch reports mature kings have moved into Sheboygan Harbor, where anglers are taking them from boats and canoes on J Plugs and pier fisherman are catching them on spoons. Meanwhile, charter boats are taking chinook and coho salmon, along with rainbow and lake trout in deeper water. (dumperdan.com, facebook.com/pages/Daves-Whos-Inn/) Wisconsin DNR Hunter Education Administrative Warden Mike Weber encourages listeners to consider joining the ranks of hunter education instructors to help novice hunters get certified to hunt. (dnr.wisconsin.gov) Rob Sparhawk, coordinator of the 3rd Annual Clam Lake Elk Festival, invites listeners to attend the festival on September 23, for live music, good food, vendors and crafts, a presentation by Wisconsin DNR elk biologist Josh Spiegel, an elk walk, and a shed antler hunt for kids. (facebook.com/rob.sparhawk, facebook.com/clamlakejunction/) In the Madison Outdoors Report, presented by Pappas Trading Post, pro angler Duffy Kopf reports good action for panfish, bass, and catfish on the Madison chain and invites muskie anglers to compete in the Capital City Chapter of Muskies, Inc. annual PIT Tag Challenge on September 9 and the chapter's fall muskie tournament on October 7. (pappastradingpost.com, capitalcitymuskiesinc.org)

Charter captain Dumper Dan Welsch reports anglers are catching all age classes of chinook salmon from boats and both piers of Sheboygan Harbor on Lake Michigan and charter boats are taking chinook, cohos, rainbows and lake trout in deeper water. (dumperdan.com, facebook.com/ruppsdowntown/) Jon Steigerwaldt, Great Lakes and Upper Midwest forest conservation director for the Ruffed Grouse and American Woodcock societies, looks ahead to grouse season and the fourth annual RGS Grouse Camp, Sept. 22-24, in Eagle River, Wis. (ruffedgrousesociety.org) David Clutter, executive director of the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin, encourages listeners to contribute to the Cherish Wisconsin Outdoors Fund when they renew a hunting license or buy bonus deer or turkey tags this fall. (wisconservation.org) In the Madison Outdoors Report, presented by Pappas Trading Post, wildlife biologist and archery expert JC Chamberlin offers advice for bowhunters as they prepare for the upcoming season. (pappastradingpost.com) Last chance to enter the drawing for two pairs of tickets to the matinee performance with Charlie Berens live at the Westby Performing Arts Center on September 2. (manitowocminute.com) To enter, call 414-297-7554 or email [email protected]. Leave your name and number and mention the Charlie Berens giveaway.

Charter captain Dumper Dan Welsch reports mature chinook salmon are moving closer to shore off Sheboygan on Lake Michigan as they prepare for the fall spawning run up area rivers. (dumperdan.com, slysbarandgrill.com) Comedian Charlie Berens invites listeners to join him for live shows in Wisconsin and across the country starting Labor Day Weekend. (charlieberens.com) Wisconsin DNR conservation warden Shawna McDowell and other officials talk about the importance of getting kids outdoors and establishing good relationships with law-enforcement officers at the first annual Vernon County Cops and Bobbers event. (facebook.com/VernonSheriff) In the Madison Outdoors Report, presented by Pappas Trading Post, pro angler Duffy Kopf invites listeners to compete in the Capital City Muskies Inc. chapter PIT Tag Challenge, Sept. 9 on the Madison Chain. (capitalcitymuskiesinc.org, pappastradingpost.com) Special giveaway this week: Two pairs of tickets to the matinee performance with Charlie Berens live at the Westby Performing Arts Center on September 2. (manitowocminute.com) To enter the drawing, call 414-297-7554 or email [email protected]. Leave your name and number and mention the Charlie Berens giveaway.

Charter captain Dumper Dan Welsch reports anglers are still enjoying good catches of salmon, along with lake and rainbow trout off Sheboygan on Lake Michigan. (http://dumperdan.com/, parkerjohns.com) Eric Printz, director of economic development for Florence County, invites listeners to attend the many events there this month and says the waterfalls on the Pine and Popple rivers are attracting lots of hikers. (exploreflorencecounty.com) Gerrit Marshall, of Madison, returns with advice for wannabe Ernest Hemingway Look-Alike contestants at Sloppy Joe's Bar in Key West, Florida. (sloppyjoes.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, presented by Pappas Trading Post, wildlife biologist and archery expert JC Chamberlin offers tips for planting fall food plots and installing artificial water holes for deer hunting. (pappastradingpost.com)

Range of Richfield president Jim Babiasz announces August events and specials at the range, including a big sale on Liberty Safes and plans for National Shooting Sports Month. (therangewi.com, richfieldsafes.com, nssf.org) Otto Reetz, founder of Wounded Warriors United of Wisconsin, reports on the community pig roast and barbecue at Country Haven Farm near Gleason and invites listeners to attend or volunteer to help at the 7th annual Warriors on the Water event for disabled veterans on Lake Winnebago at Skipper Buds Marina in Oshkosh, Saturday, August 12. (woundedwarriorsunitedwi.org) Gerrit Marshall, of Madison, tells how he won the 42nd annual Ernest Hemingway Look-Alike contest at Sloppy Joe's Bar in Key West, Florida. (sloppyjoes.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, presented by Pappas Trading Post, pro angler Duffy Kopf reports muskie and walleye action is slow on the Madison Chain, thanks to warm water temperatures. (pappastradingpost.com)

Charter captain Dumper Dan Welsch reports good action for chinooks, lake trout and rainbows off Sheboygan on Lake Michigan. (dumperdan.com, visitsheboygan.com, sheboygan.or/) Land Tawney, announces he is stepping down as CEO and president of Back Country Hunters and Anglers and reports on the growth and accomplishments of BHA during his decade-long tenure. (backcountryhunters.org) In the Madison Outdoors Report, presented by Pappas Trading Post, archery expert and deer biologist JC Chamberlin offers advice for establishing fall food plots and water holes for bowhunting. (pappastradingpost.com)

Mark Boardman, with the Vortex Optics marketing team, compares calibers .308 and .30-'06 on the Vortex Optics YouTube channel Cartridge Talks. (vortexoptics.com, youtube.com) Fishing guide Jesse Quale reports fast action for walleyes, bass and panfish on Petenwell and Castle Rock lakes. (greenwaterwalleyes.com, castlerock-petenwell.com) Camo Cook chef Jim Willes reveals the secrets to preparing the perfect grilled Venison Caveman Roast. (huntfishtravel.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, presented by Pappas Trading Post, McFarland guide Ron Barefield reports good catches of bass, walleyes, pike, muskies and panfish on his recent fishing outings on the Madison Chain and the Wisconsin and Menominee rivers. (pappastradingpost.com)

Sheboygan charter captain Dumper Dan Welsch reports great mixed bag action on Lake Michigan for chinook and coho salmon, along with lake and rainbow trout. Dumper Dan invites anglers to try lunch at Driftwood South Pier. (dumperdan.com, driftwoodsouthpier.com) Huntworth Gear pro staffer Nate Sellers, proprietor of Average Jack Archery Pro Shop and Range, in Philipsburg, PA, offers advice for improving your shooting form. (huntworthgear.com, averagejackarchery.com) Dan goes sailing on Lake Erie from the port of Buffalo with Joe Grieser and Jonathan Baird aboard the Tartan 31 sloop Fire of Spring. (practical-sailor.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, JC Chamberlin, of Pappas Trading Post says now is a good time to establish water holes but suggests hunters wait until we get some rain to plant fall food plots. (pappastradingpost.com)

Jim Babiasz, president of The Range of Richfield, announces July events at the range and reports a good selection of firearms now in stock. (therangewi.com) Otto Reetz, founder of Wounded Warriors United of Wisconsin, invites listeners to a free pig roast, farm tour, and games for the whole family at Country Haven Farm in Gleason, Wisconsin, on July 29. (woundedwarriorsunitedwi.org) Nick Gordon, owner of Now Outdoors Expedition Company, explains why he loves winter camping and invites listeners to the annual Frozen Butt Hang in Waupaca County in January. (nowoutdoors.org) In the Madison Outdoors Report, Pat Hasburgh, proprietor of D and S Bait, Tackle and Fly Shop, reports good bass, walleye and panfish action on the entire Madison chain and says muskies are active and bluegills have moved into deeper water on Lake Monona. (facebook.com/dsbaitandtackle/)

Charter captain Dumper Dan Welsch reports good catches of king salmon, along with cohos and rainbows, off Sheboygan on Lake Michigan and enjoys fun, food, drinks and good vibes at Craft 30 Pub. (dumperdan.com, craft30pub.com) Eric Printz, director of economic development for Florence County, Wisconsin, invites listeners to explore area waterfalls and enjoy a variety of events this weekend through Independence Day. (exploreflorencecounty.com) Nick Gordon, owner of Now Outdoors Expedition Company, leads two guided canoe adventures to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in August, where participants will paddle, portage, camp, fish, and enjoy gourmet meals in the wilderness. (nowoutdoors.org) In the Madison Outdoors Report, Pat Hasburgh, proprietor of D and S Bait, Tackle and Fly Shop, reports good mixed-bag action for panfish, bass and walleyes on Lake Mendota, a good bluegill and muskie bite on Monona, and fast trout action on area streams on terrestrials. (facebook.com/dsbaitandtackle/)

Joe Henry, executive director of Lake of the Woods Tourism, reports great action now for walleyes, along with northerns, smallmouths and muskies. Joe also talks about the TowBoatU.S. service now available to boaters on Lake of the Woods. (lakeofthewoodsmn.com, xcapeboatrentals.com/towboatus/) Darin Kiesling, proprietor of Stars and Stripes Sporting Goods in Necedah, WI, reports walleyes, catfish, and crappies are hitting on both Petenwell and Castle Rock lakes. (castlerock-petenwell.com, starsandstripessportinggoods.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, JC Chamberlin says now is the time bowhunters should check out their gear and start practicing to be ready for archery deer season. (pappastradingpost.com)

Charter captain Dan Welsch reports his six boats are catching mixed bags of chinook and coho salmon, with a few nice rainbow trout in the mix. The action is coming in 80 to 150 feet of water off Sheboygan on Lake Michigan. When visiting Sheboygan, stop at Bourbon Street, Holler N Hills, or Vreeke's for a meal and refreshments. (dumperdan.com, bourbonstreetsheboygan.com, facebook.com/hollernhills/, https://www.facebook.com/vreekes/) Les Rhines, president of the Wisconsin Purple Martin Association, invites listeners to the annual Martin Fest, July 1 in Sheboygan County, where you can visit three active martin colonies and participate in a silent auction to benefit the association. (wisconsinpurplemartins.org) In the Madison Outdoors Report, McFarland guide Ron Barefield reports significant algae blooms on the Madison lakes have not hampered the great fishing action for bass, walleyes, and muskies. Lake Wisconsin and the Wisconsin River are also producing good bass and walleye action. (lake-link.com/wisconsin-lakes/columbia-county/lake-wisconsin/1079/)

Rob Drieslein, host of Outdoor News Radio and managing editor of Outdoor News publications, reports Asian carp have been seen near Winona on the Mississippi River and crossbows are now legal for all Minnesota deer hunters. (outdoornews.com) Eric Printz, director of economic development for Florence County, invites kids to fish Lake Emily at a free Kids and Mentors Outdoors event on July 8. (exploreflorencecounty.com, kamokids.org) In the Madison Outdoors Report, Pat Hasburgh, proprietor of D and S Bait, Tackle and Archery Shop in Madison reports good bass and panfish action on Madison lakes. (dsbait.com)

Captain Dan Welsch reports Lake Michigan coho action is still going strong off Sheboygan. (dumperdan.com) Jim Babiasz, president of The Range of Richfield, announces June classes and specials at the range. (therangewi.com) Captain Jon Small invites listeners to enjoy a kayaking adventure or sailboat ride among the Apostle Islands of Lake Superior. (whitecapkayak.com, dreamcatcher-sailing.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, pro angler Duffy Kopf invites kids to participate in the Yahara Fishing Club Kids Fishing Day from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 3 at Warner Park Lagoon in Madison. First 300 kids get a free rod. (yaharafishingclub.org)

Mark LaBarbera, executive director of the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation, talks with Dan about their trip to the Chippewa Flowage and the Hayward area. (wiwf.org/cdnwiwf/, haywardlakes.com) Christine Tanzer, field trips program director for the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin, invites listeners to check out the more than 200 field trips offered this year. (wisconservation.org/field-trips/) Ruffed Grouse Society forest wildlife specialist Josh Rasmussen talks about habitat improvement projects on private land. (ruffedgrousesociety.org) In the Madison Outdoors Report, McFarland guide Ron Barefield reports good bass, walleye and pike action on the Madison lakes and Wisconsin River and fast brook trout action in the Driftless Area. (dsbait.com)

Captain Dumper Dan Welsch reports on Spaceport Sheboygan and says there is great coho action now off Sheboygan on Lake Michigan. (facebook.com/DumperDanCharters) Wild foods expert Sam Thayer talks about his new Guide to Edible Wild Plants of Eastern and Central North America and offers tips on what to harvest in spring. (foragersharvest.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, Pat Hasburgh, proprietor of D&S Bait, Tackle and Fly Shop, reports good action for bass, walleyes and panfish on the Madison lakes. (dsbait.com)

Gary Moeller, managing partner of Ballard's Black Island Resort, shares details of the trip Dan is hosting to Lake of the Woods in September. (blackisland.com/dan-small/) Mark Walters, syndicated columnist, and founder of Kids and Mentors Outdoors, talks about his latest venture--the Necedah Outdoor Adventure Club. (kamokids.org, outdoorsmansjournal.com, facebook.com) Eric Printz, director of Florence County Economic Development, invites listeners to visit Florence County this spring to fish, hike, ride the trails and explore seven scenic waterfalls. (exploreflorencecounty.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, pro angler Duffy Kopf says spring action for pike, bass, and panfish is good on the Madison Chain and invites listeners to participate in the fifth annual Casting for Kids event, May 20 on the Madison Chain to support American Family Children's Hospital and the UW Carbone Cancer Center. (casting4kids.org)

With his six charter boats in the water and ready to go, captain Dumper Dan Welsch reports good action for browns and lakers close to shore off Sheboygan. (dumperdan.com) Jon Steigerwaldt, Great Lakes and Upper Midwest conservation director for the Ruffed Grouse and American Woodcock societies, talks about the impact of the recent spring snowstorm on migrating and nesting woodcock. (ruffedgrousesociety.org) Rob Drieslein, host of Outdoor News Radio, joins us to talk with John Coluccy of Ducks Unlimited about concerns over declining mallard numbers in the Great Lakes region. (outdoornews.com, ducks.org) In the Madison Outdoors Report, Pat Hasburgh, proprietor of D&S Bait, Tackle and Fly Shop, offers advice for anglers fishing the Madison lakes on opening weekend. (dsbait.com)

John Lehman, president of DataSport, Inc., explains how the 50th annual Fish and Game Forecaster and Moon Clock can improve your hunting and fishing success. (datasportinc.com) Jesse Quale, owner of Green Water Walleyes Guide Service, reports good walleye action on Petenwell and Castle Rock flowages and the Wisconsin River. Quale plans to fish the Masters Walleye Circuit tournament on Petenwell next weekend. (greenwaterwalleyes.com, masterswalleyecircuit.com) Jim Babiasz announces May events and classes at The Range of Richfield, including a Mother's Day discount and free shooting for active military and veterans in honor of Armed Forces Day on May 20-21. (therangewi.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, McFarland guide Ron Barefield recounts his successful turkey hunt and reports good catches of panfish and bass on the Madison chain and walleye action on Lake Wisconsin. (dsbait.com)

Author and conservationist Jeff Nania returns to talk about side-by-side shotguns, including the A. H. Fox shotgun owned by Aldo Leopold. (feetwetwriting.com, aldoleopold.org) Charter captain Dumper Dan Welsch files the first Lake Michigan fishing report of the season from Sheboygan, including the recent stocking of 150,000 chinook salmon fingerlings, along with brown and rainbow trout. (dumperdan.com, dnr.wisconsin.gov) Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Mississippi River fisheries team leader Jordan Weeks discusses the threat to native fish species posed by invasive Asian carp in the Mississippi. (dnr.wisconsin.gov) In the Madison Outdoors Report, John Motoviloff, Wisconsin outreach and R-3 coordinator for Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever, talks about the recent Learn-to-Hunt-Turkeys event he hosted in Crawford County. (dnr.wisconsin.gov, pheasantsforever.org, facebook.com/john.motoviloff)

Author and conservationist Jeff Nania talks about the fourth book in his Northern Lakes Mystery series, Musky Run. (feetwetwriting.co/) Janet Hutchens, friends groups and volunteer services coordinator for the Wisconsin DNR Bureau of Parks and Recreation Management, invites listeners to celebrate Earth Day at state parks and other properties this month, especially on Earth Day, April 22. (/dnr.wisconsin.gov) In the Madison Outdoors Report, Pat Hasburgh, proprietor of D and S Bait, Tackle and Fly Shop in Madison, reports boat docks are installed at most landings on the Madison chain and crappie action is good. (dsbait.com)

Wisconsin DNR hunter education administrator Mike Weber offers advice for a safe spring turkey hunt. (dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/hunt/turkey) Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin staffers Soumi Gaddameedi and Cait Williamson invite listeners to participate in the Great Wisconsin Birdathon, April 15-June 15. (charity.pledgeit.org) Retired Wisconsin DNR wildlife technician Jeff Wilson tells a story from his new book, Wrong Tree, about his life and adventures working with wildlife in Wisconsin and around the world. (wrongtreebook.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, Pat Hasburgh, proprietor of D and S Bait, Tackle and Fly Shop in Madison, reports good crappie action on the Madison chain and announces the lineup of spring seminar speakers at his shop. (dsbait.com)

Florence County Economic Development director Eric Printz invites listeners to explore Florence County trails, waterfalls, and fishing spots this spring. (exploreflorencecounty.com) Range of Richfield president Jim Babiasz announces April classes and events at the range, along with great deals on Liberty Safes. (therangewi.com) Chris Heeter, founder of The Wild Institute, talks about living sustainably and invites women to join her for a wilderness canoe adventure in northern Wisconsin or Minnesota. (thewildinstitute.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, McFarland guide Ron Barefield reports good action for saugers and walleyes on Lake Wisconsin and the Wisconsin and Mississippi Rivers and invites listeners to attend his seminar on river walleyes, April 27 at 7:00 p.m. at D and S Bait, Tackle and Fly Shop in Madison. (dsbait.com)

Retired Wisconsin DNR wildlife technician Jeff Wilson and his wife, Terry Daulton, talk about their new book, Wrong Tree, which tells the story in words and illustrations of their work with wildlife species in Wisconsin and around the world. (wrongtreebook.com) John Klett, chairman of the Milwaukee Lake Michigan Chapter of Fishing Has No Boundaries, invites listeners to volunteer or participate in the FHNB Big Fish event at South Shore Yacht Club on June 3. (fhnbgreatlakesmke.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, pro angler Duffy Kopf says walk-ins are welcome to attend the 20th annual Capital City Chapter of Muskies Inc. Muskie School, March 25 at Waunakee High School. (capitalcitymuskiesinc.org)

Wisconsin DNR R-3 Team supervisor Bob Nack talks about resources to help new hunters get into the sport. (dnr.wisconsin.gov) Jon Steigerwaldt, Upper Midwest and Great Lakes forest conservation director for the Ruffed Grouse and American Woodcock societies, announces three new field staff positions in Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to work on habitat improvement for grouse and other wildlife species. (ruffedgrousesociety.org) Dorothy Kulke, outreach coordinator for Tamarack Waldorf School, and Tamarack science teacher Peter DeBoer talk about the nomination of Tamarack as a US Department of Education Green Ribbon School for its sustainability and wellness efforts. (tamarackwaldorf.org) In the Madison Outdoors Report, Pat Hasburgh, proprietor of D and S Bait, Tackle and Fly Shop on Northport Drive in Madison, reports ice fishing is over for the season on the Madison chain but open water fishing has begun. (dsbait.com)

French chef Philippe Parola talks about his new cookbook and urges listeners to help control invasive species by inviting them to dinner. (cantbeatemeatem.us) Author, photographer, and storyteller Len Harris tells his story, A Leaf in the Wind, about a young man who found his calling in the outdoors. (facebook.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, pro angler Duffy Kopf invites listeners to visit with him at the Cabelas store in Sun Prairie this weekend and next and to attend the 20th annual Muskie School at Waunakee High School on March 25th. (.cabelas.com, capitalcitymuskiesinc.org)

Paul Smith, outdoors editor for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, talks about the history of the Sports Show and highlights of this year's show, including presentations on wolves on the Outdoor Stage. (jssportsshow.com) Wisconsin DNR archery education specialist Kraig Richardson talks about archery programs in the schools and the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) state tournament, March 24-25 in Wisconsin Dells. (dnr.wisconsin.gov, naspschools.org) In the Madison Outdoors Report, Pat Hasburgh, proprietor of D and S Bait, Tackle and Archery, reports on ice fishing action on the Madison chain. (dsbait.com) Giveaway this week - six pairs of tickets to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sports Show. To enter the drawing, call 414-297-7554 or email [email protected]. Leave your name and number and mention the Sports Show giveaway.

Stephen Buzza, director of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sports Show, previews exhibitors, seminars, and special attractions at the Sports Show, March 9-12 at Wisconsin State Fair Park. (jssportsshow.com) Eric Printz, director of Florence County Economic Development, invites listeners to attend the Keyes Peak Uphill Truck Drags, March 11 in Florence. (exploreflorencecounty.com) Jim Babiasz, president of the Range of Richfield, announces March classes and events at the Range and invites listeners to check out the lineup of Liberty Safes at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sports Show. (richfieldsafes.com, therangewi.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, pro angler Duffy Kopf invites listeners to chat with him at the Wisconsin Fishing Expo this weekend, the Sun Prairie Cabelas store March 10-12 and 17-19, and encourages folks to register for the Muskie School in Waunakee on March 25. (wifishexpo.com, cabelas.com/us/wi/sun-prairie/, capitalcitymuskiesinc.org/muskie-school/) Giveaway this week - six pairs of tickets to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sports Show. To enter the drawing, call 414-297-7554 or email [email protected]. Leave your name and number and mention the Sports Show giveaway.

Expo producer Dan Durbin previews the exhibits, seminars, and activities for kids at the Wisconsin Fishing Expo, February 24-26 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. (wifishexpo.com) Rob Drieslein, host of Outdoor News Radio, talks with Ducks Unlimited national events manager Logan Nevins about the DU Expo, May 5-7 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth. (duckexpo.com) With the spring turkey season less than two months away, Wisconsin DNR outdoor skills trainer Kayla Sasse offers advice for turkey hunters. (dnr.wisconsin.gov) In the Madison Outdoors Report, Pat Hasburgh, proprietor of D and S Bait, Tackle and Fly Shop, says ice fishing action is picking up on the Madison chain. (dsbait.com)

Sid Dobrin, host of the Fishing Professor Rod Cast, talks about his podcast, research, and books on fishing and his experience ice fishing at River Bend Resort on Lake of the Woods in northern Minnesota. (inventivefishing.com, riverbendresort.com) Muskie Expo producer Mike Veserat previews the upcoming Milwaukee Muskie Expo, Feb. 17-19 at Washington County Fair Park in West Bend. (muskieexpo.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, McFarland guide Ron Barefield reports on ice fishing and stream trout action in the Madison area. (dsbait.com)

Jon Small talks about the ice fishing, good food, and great hospitality at River Bend Resort on Lake of the Woods in northern Minnesota. (riverbendresort.com) Chef Yia Vang, host of Feral on the Outdoor Channel, shares his philosophy of Hmong cooking, hunting, fishing, and conservation. (unionkitchenmn.com, https://www.outdoorchannel.com/show/feral/465067) In the Madison Outdoors Report, Ice Team pro staffer Jim Kusuda reports on ice fishing action in the Madison area. (dsbait.com)

Paul Johnson, owner of River Bend Resort and Walleye Inn in Baudette, Minn., reports on ice fishing and other winter fun on Lake of the Woods. (https://riverbendresort.com/, https://lakeofthewoodsmn.com/) Range of Richfield president Jim Babiasz announces February classes and events at the range. (https://therangewi.com/) Shawn Wozniak, manager of MEC Outdoors, offers advice for reloading shotshells and metallic cartridges. (https://www.mecoutdoors.com/) In the Madison Outdoors Report, Pat Hasburgh, proprietor of D&S Bait, Tackle and Fly Shop in Madison, reports on ice fishing and stream trout action in the Madison area. (http://www.dsbait.com/)

Brad Eggold and Todd Kalish of the Wisconsin DNR provide an update on Lake Michigan fisheries for 2023 and invite listeners to attend a public meeting on Lake Michigan fisheries management Monday, Jan. 23, at Lakeshore Technical College in Cleveland, Wisconsin. (dnr.wisconsin.gov) Christina Dollhausen, Vernon County economic development and tourism coordinator, introduces listeners to the Driftless Area resident sasquatch, Vernon S. Quatch, who writes a weekly column for the Vernon County View, Get Lost in Vernon County. Justin Behling, general manager of Wild Eagle Lodge, reports on the World Championship Snowmobile Derby and other winter activities in Eagle River. (wildeaglelodge.com, derbycomplex.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, pro angler Duffy Kopf invites listeners to attend the Capital City Muskies Inc chapter Muskie School, March 25 at Waunakee High School. (capitalcitymuskiesinc.org/muskie-school/) Giveaway this week: Win one of several four packs of tickets to the Milwaukee Boat Show. To enter, call 414-297-7554 or email [email protected].

Brian Bell, president of Cedar Lake Sales in West Bend, Wisconsin, talks about great deals and rebates on new boats at the Milwaukee Boat Show, January 20-29 at the Wisconsin Expo Center at State Fair Park. (showspan.com/mbs/, cedarlakesales.com) Dave Evenson talks about his new collection of Gordon MacQuarrie stories, Found Stories of the Old Duck Hunters and other MacQuarrie Adventures, published by the Barnes Area Historical Association. (bahamuseum.org) Brad Gingras, head coach of the Ashland High School Oredockers Ice Fishing Team, talks about Wisconsin Interscholastic Fishing Association tournaments scheduled for this winter. (studentfishing.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, McFarland guide Ron Barefield reports fishable ice and good action on the Madison chain and the Mississippi River but questionable conditions on Lake Wisconsin. (facebook.com/dsbaitandtackle) Giveaway this week: Win one of several four packs of tickets to the Milwaukee Boat Show. To enter, call 414-297-7554 or email [email protected].

Milwaukee Boat Show producer Henri Boucher announces features and activities at the show, January 20-29 at the Wisconsin Expo Center at State Fair Park. (showspan.com/mbs/) Author D. A. Galloway talks about his latest historical fiction novel in the Frontier Time Traveler series, Fatal Ground. (dagalloway.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, Pat Hasburgh, proprietor of D and S Bait, Tackle and Fly Shop, says ice fishing is under way with good catches of panfish, pike, and walleyes on the Madison chain. (facebook.com/dsbaitandtackl/e) Giveaway this week: Win one of several four packs of tickets to the Milwaukee Boat Show. To enter, call 414-297-7554 or email [email protected].

Range of Richfield president Jim Babiasz announces January classes and events at the Range. (therangewi.com) Huntworth Gear pro staffer Bernie Barringer, of Brainerd, Minn., talks about his 2022 hunting season and offers advice for staying warm outdoors in the coldest weather. (huntworthgear.com, youtube.com) Otto Reetz, founder of Wounded Warriors United of Wisconsin, tells us why he started this non-profit and how he's raising funds to build a dream retreat for veterans and their families at Country Haven Farm in Gleason, Wis. He invites listeners to attend an ice fishing fundraiser January 28 at the Lure Bar on the Petenwell Flowage. (woundedwarriorsunitedwi.org, facebook.com/hardwaterfreak/s, barnumbaymarina.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, pro angler Duffy Kopf warns anglers to wait until the ice is thicker before ice fishing on the Madison Chain. He also announces classes at the 20th annual Muskie School, March 25 at Waunakee High School (capitalcitymuskiesinc.org/muskie-school/)

Activist and author Nick Vander Puy discusses his new book, Water Protectors: How the H.E.L.P. Campaign Saved the Penokees. (facebook.com/nick.vanderpuy/) Wild foods educator Sam Thayer talks about mentoring his children on a successful deer hunt. (facebook.com) Dan Quesnell, principal of Divine Savior Holy Angels High School in Milwaukee, invites listeners to the 26th annual winter camp in Oconomowoc. In the Madison Outdoors Report, Jim Kusuda reports good bluegill action on the Madison chain but warns the ice on some waters is still not safe. (facebook.com/dsbaitandtackle/)