Midwest Frontier

This week Pat's Bench breaks down what pat did right and wrong during his backpacking trip through Isle Royale. This is what he learned about his pack over a 4 day trip. Any questions or comments email us at whistlemissionpodcast@gmail. Thanks for listening!!!

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First week back and Busch Lite Billy is starting off with his pork shoulder. Stages incluse pulling out of the fridge, trimming the meat, heating the smoker, the dreaded stall, and the final product. He talks about his new views on which pellets to use as well. Questions and comments send to whistlemissionpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!!!

In the first episode of Pat's Bench he goes over everything he did while backpacking at Isle Royale in Lake Superior. He tells what went wrong, what he liked, in a detailed day to day explanation. Any questions or comment email us whistlemissionpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!!!

This week Jim discusses why musky fishing is best done in the month of August. Also he goes through a brief introduction to his musky gear and mind set. August is the month of musky so get out and enjoy and email us pics of fish or comments of any kind at whistlemissionpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!!!

We want to thank everyone for the year we have had. We discuss several things that had happened over the first year. We decided to change the format up a bit and starting August 15 we will have more specified content. We will be taking a break until then. Thank you so much for all the time you guys have invested in our endeavor. The last little thing i did here was a hidden gems about The Little R...

This week is a discussion about the attitude towards copi, aka asian carp, and whether or not we should believe the hype around eating it in restaurants. Fishy Phil joins us again and delivers a recipe that has won him rib contests. In the news this week we have kids building bunkers in Michigan, Florida man heroically dies in Indiana, and strange fish kill of in Wisconsin. Kelsey's Korner is tips...

This week is different kind of week for us. We talk about the energy crisis we are experiencing with also the problems to come. They are predicting a very real life energy crisis for years to come. In the news this week we have 5 moose killed by cars in Michigan, the official new name for asian carp in Illinois, a bear breaks in to summer home in Wisconsin, and DNR investigate fish kill in Indiana...

I apologize this week we just could not get everyone in the same room at the same time to record a full episode but it is a look at what next week will be about. In the news this week we have a hidden bunker in Michigan, a hidden gem of a state park in Indiana, a new state snake in Illinois, and a cause for concern on walleye population in Wisconsin. Thank you for you support and for listening in!...

This week is an introduction to the common nuisance hunting species, which typically is also furbearing animals. We chose several of the common species to discuss this week. You can expect to hear what damage they cause and what to do about them. In the news this week we have uptick in ticks in Indiana, New state rock in Illinois, 13 people convicted of poaching in Wisconsin, and a record flathead...

This episode we cover a lot of things including a D Day tribute but the main message is why we are more outdoorsman than we are golfers. We do have a close call that has been emailed to us as well. In the news this week we have a deer hunter who was attacked but charged in Wisconsin, Indiana is investing $25 million into public land, Illinois gives the ok to use bird feeders again, and in Michigan...

This week we discuss some close calls we have over the years and how some could have meant death or serious injury. If you have you would like to share with us email us at whistlemissionpodcast@gmail.com. In the news this week we have musky season open in Northern Wisconsin, armadillos in Illinois, Indiana deer hunting secret is out, and fish may not be safe to eat in Michigan. Kelsey's Korner is...

This week we are joined by Dan and Busch Lite Billy to discuss several different topics. Dan tells us about his bow exploding and how he got it back running and that was followed up by talking close calls. We discuss a bit more about ticks and many other random thoughts. In the news this week we have 30 by 30 in Illinois, possible world record musky in Green Bay, discolored walleye in Michigan, an...

When Pat got back from his turkey hunt he told me we have to talk about ticks. So this week we start to break in to biting insects and prevention. In the news this week we have mountain lions in Illinois, Wildlife act in Wisconsin, more bird flu in Michigan, and very big morels found in Indiana. Due to another out of town trip this week we do not have a Kelsey's Korner or Busch Lite Billy. Rememeb...

Do to a weekend fishing trip this week is a short one. We discuss the fun we had along with the fishing tactics used to catch white bass and walleye in the Wolf River near Freemont Wisconsin. In the news this week we have a possible rifle hunting for deer coming to Illinois, grants to fisheries in Michigan, volunteer paddling for wildlife in Indiana, and popular opinion leading to a set wolf popul...

We discuss several different topics this week including smallmouth bass migration, fishing the white bass run, and so much more. In the news this week we have avian flu in Michigan again, water quality in Indiana, riparian areas in Illinois, and the sturgeon spawn in Wisconsin. Busch Lite Billy has a shepherds pie recipe this week that was wonderful. Remember of you can hear this podcast that mean...

This week Pat wants to have a conversation with Busch Lite Billy on how to do this smoking thing. Bill gives his beginner lessons into smoking meat. Pat's interest with this started when he almost got a free smoker and after it fell through he was too excited now not to do it. In the news this week we have avian flu moving into Illinois, commercial fishing adaptations in Wisconsin, low CWD numbers...

From Earth Day to superstitions are covered this week. We go over superstitions from all over plus some of our own. In the news this week we have walleye regulation changes in Northern Wisconsin, Illinois man caught for poaching in Kentucky, anti-poaching hotline in Michigan, and a judge weighs in on Hoosier National Forest issues. Busch Lite Billy shares a beautiful prime rib he made and Kelsey h...

Phishy Phil has finally got on the podcast. This conversation was not too much more than catching up with an old buddy but still with good topics. In the news this week we have more Hill Billy Bass Tournament news in Illinois, headless deer in Michigan, turkey hunter news in Indiana, and stopping development in Wisconsin. In a fun conversation Kelsey covers 90's trends that are coming back. Rememb...

This week we discuss the fight to keep rivers open to the public, despite the fight from private land owners trying to keep it all to themselves. The DuPage River is what especially comes to mind because for several Chicagoans, it is a gem so close to home. Several homeowners on the river are trying to take away your access in a selfish land grab. In the news this week we have more avian flu in Wi...

This week we have Dan back talking about his new bow purchase and his guide to buying expensive toys. Additionally we have a guide to starting in kayaks and kayak fishing. In the news this week we have bald eagle poisoning in Illinois, river access moving on Wildcat Creek in Indiana, Avian Flu in Michigan, and sandhill crane hunting in Wisconsin. Kelsey's Korner is about the importance of meal pre...

The main topic this week is about oil line issues within the Whistle Mission Territory. We do not have a solution but do ask the question: What price are you willing to pay for energy independence? Jim introduces his newest fly, Whiskey Pop, that you can get for free by watching the free fly video. In the news this week we have trout fishing in Illinois, Elk population in Michigan, turkey tags in...

This episode we discuss different goals we have now that the winter is cracking. We discuss maintenance and prep work for all your seasons coming up. In the news this week we have bobcat hunting in Illinois, warning on brown trout in Clack Earth Creek in Wisconsin, exploding black bear population is Michigan, and pelicans spotted in Indiana. Busch Lite Billy smokes a pork shoulder and tells us how...

This week we talk about the slap on the wrist fine the steel mill got for secretly polluting Lake Michigan with a cyanide spill. We tie this all together with the growth of otters in the Chicago River and the climate bill comes back into the conversation in Wisconsin. In the news this week we have a refund on wolf applications in Wisconsin, growing farming in Illinois, attacking invasive species i...

This week we discussed fishing regulation changes in Michigan and changing gun laws and issues in the Whistle Mission Territory. In the news this week musky fishing changes coming to Michigan, Convict hiding in cave in girl scout camp, bear research in Wisconsin, and using cottonwood trees in Illinois for fish cribs. Busch Lite Billy goes over his process for home cured bacon. Kelsey's Korner goes...