America Outdoors Radio Podcast

John Kruse talks to multiple vendors who exhibited at the Vancouver Outdoor Expo, an event plagued by low attendance and what appear to be a number of false promises made by the event organizer, Shane Barbour.   www.northwesternoutdoors.com  

In addition to an extended "Mack's Minute" and another edition of BirdNote, John Kruse interviews -  1.  Outdoors Writer Troy Rodakowski about spring turkey hunting this year in the Northwest 2.  Robbie Johnson with Idaho Parks and Recreation about some under the radar state parks you really should visit 3.  Heather Ready who will tell you about the Field and Stream Lodge opening May 1st in Bozema...

John Kruse chats with -  1. John Kolezar about the Arizona Big Game Super Raffle 2. Graham Mott about books his grandfather and great grandfather wrote about hunting between 1900 and 1925 3. Zack Butterfield and his book, "Hunting for Happiness" 4.  Outdoors radio host Dan Small who is inviting listeners to join him this September for a great fishing trip in Ontario www.americaoutdoorsradio.com   

This week John Kruse shares audio recorded at the Washington Sportsmen's Show.  He'll be chatting with: Jonah Smith with the North Shore Lodge wants to take you fishing for salmon, halibut, ling cod and more near Port Hardy at the north end of Vancouver Island Melanie Reuter with Wendego Lodge invites you to her rustic resort in South Central British Columbia for trout fishing and a relaxing off g...

This week host John Kruse brings you audio recorded at the Washington Sportsmen's Show in Puyallup and the Pacific Northwest Sportsmen's Show in Portland, Oregon. * Jim Davis is a member of the U.S. Saltwater Kayak Fishing Team, competing around the world * Mike Whitlow with Anglers Inn International shares a fishing report from the Amazon River where the Peacock bass bite was hot! * Tim Clark wit...

We've got some great guests for you checking in from the Washington Sportsmen's Show to include: 1.  Lester Blahuta with Lester's Marine Gear specializing in made in the USA crab pots, shrimp pots, crawfish traps and more. 2.  Leonard Phillips with Baja Pirates offering saltwater fishing trips on both the Pacific Side and in the Sea of Cortez on the Baja Peninsula in Mexio. 3.  Mike Codino who sha...

This week we bring you audio from the Tri-Cities Sportsmen's Show.  Hunters will be amazed by the new Sidekick Rifle Mount that is hitting the market for the first time.  Austin Mosier shares fishing reports from Rufus Woods Reservoir and Lake Roosevelt.  Brad Gnuske with Yaquina Bay Charters is ready to take you fishing out of Newport and Bryan Chapman with Willamette Weapon Custom Lures tells yo...

This week host John Kruse chats with Joe Pate with Exposure Shows about his sportsmens' shows taking place in Oregon and Northern California.  Trey Carskadon previews the Washington Sportsmen's Show and Bill Herzog shares his favorite destinations to catch steelhead during the month of February.   www.northwesternoutdoors.com  

We are at the Washington Sportsmen's Show so we are re-airing this show we put together at Sportsman's Cove Lodge in SE Alaska from last June.  We'll be talking to Manager Bo Bennett, Sales Director Jenny McNeary and our Captain, Clifford Smith.  I'll also be asking my daughter, Faith Kruse, what she likes best about these trips. www.americaoutdoorsradio.com   www.alaskasbestlodge.com  

John Bailey with the National Rifle Association previews the Great American Outdoor Show, happening in Harrisburg, PA from February 1st thru the 9th.  Josh Honeycutt, writing for Outdoor Life, details mistakes you won't make again next deer hunting season.  Host John Kruse also shares outdoors news from around the nation. www.americaoutdoorsradio.com 

Merle Shuyler previews the Tri-Cities Sportsmen's Show in Pasco.  Jaime Rodriguez talks walleye fishing.  Eric Cruz tells you about the big Bonaparte Lake Ice Fishing Tournament happening on January 25th and Jeff Young with Sukit Baits tells you his line of bass lures and his mission of getting kids out bass fishing.   www.northwesternoutdoors.com  

Bill Reier previews the Great Rockies Sport Show in Billings.  Jaime Rodriguez of JROD Angling is catching steelhead out of the Columbia River as well as walleye.  Gary Lewis will tell you about his fishing adventure in Vietnam and Troy Rodakowski shares advice on bagging ducks during this mild Northwest winter.   www.northwesternoutdoors.com  

This week John Kruse shares information about late season hunting opportunities in Arizona.  Natalie Krebs with Outdoor Life will tell you why Montana is suing the National Park Service over the way they are managing bison in Yellowstone National Park.  Tom Murchison previews the Arkansas Big Buck Classic in Little Rock and Eric Winther will tell you how an angler made $164,000 in five months fish...

This week John Kruse chats with Tim Huffman who has some great tips to help you catch more crappie this year.  John Kirk previews the ISE shows in Denver and Sacramento.  Revisiting a conversation with Bill Herzog about how to catch trout out of streams this winter.  We've also got outdoors news for you from several different states. www.americaoutdoorsradio.com  

This week on the show John Kruse chats with -   1.  Toby Wyatt, owner of Reel Time Fishing, about the inaugural Steelhead Expo happening in Lewiston between January 10th and the 12th 2.  Guide and Bass Pro Kyle Clark breaks big news about Pro-Am Tournaments coming to the Northwest through the BAM (Bass Angler Magazine) Tournament Trail 3.  Candy Yow invites ladies to a Ladies Day seminar and lunch...

Richy Harrod, host of the Northwest Outdoorsman Television Show, shares an important announcement.  Angela Larson previews the Molson Ice Fishing Derby taking place in mid-January and we've got outdoors news from all over the Northwest. www.northwesternoutdoors.com  

Happy New Year!  This week John Kruse interviews Captain Brett Sweeney who wants to guide you to trophy speckled trout and redfish on the Gulf Coast of Texas.  Kip Adams with the National Deer Association is back to share tips on aging that buck in the field. Kara Jensen is the President of Be Outdoors Arizona ( www.beoutdoorsarizona.org ), a great hub out outdoors related events throughout the st...

This week on the show host John Kruse wishes all a Merry Christmas and interviews 1.  Trey Carskadon about the Portland Boat Show taking place in Oregon January 8th thru the 12th 2.   Trevor Hubbs about a new branch of the Mule Deer Foundation called the Blacktail Deer Foundation 3.   Drew Conover about the fascinating history of the Bowie Knife   www.americaoutdoorsradio.com  

Shane Barber previews the first annual Vancouver Outdoor Expo taking place March 28th thru the 30th at the Clark County Fairgrounds.  Rene Schell with Wyoming Game and Fish shares outdoors news from their agency.  Bob Loomis has got tips to help you catch walleye this month and writer Rob Phillips tells you about his latest "Luke McCain" novels. www.northwesternoutdoors.com www.vancouveroutdoorexp...

It's our annual Christmas Gift Giveaway Show where we give away $1500 worth of gifts from sponsors and supporters to include a really big gift from Leupold & Stevens!   Please note winners were drawn on December 9th, 2024   www.northwesternoutdoors.com  

International hunter and longtime friend Keith Kellogg talks about his three year quest to bag a trophy Daegestan Tur.  Brian Grossman with the National Deer Association shares tactics you can use to bag a post-rut buck this month.  We've also got all sorts of outdoors news to share. www.americaoutdoorsradio.com  

It's our annual Christmas Gift Giveaway Show where we give gifts away from our sponsors and supporters to include a $750 cooking package from Camp Chef.  We'll also tell you about the MN Ice Fishing Auction, where you can bid on great ice fishing stuff for a good cause.   Please note winners for this giveaway were drawn on December 9th, 2024.   www.americaoutdoorsradio.com  

Fresh content for Thanksgiving Day weekend!  Host John Kruse chats with: 1. Steve Caromile with WDFW about Black Friday trout fishing destinations in Washington State. 2.  Bob Loomis with Mack's Lure has advice on catching these late November/ early December trout. 3.  Marc Bush with Twisted Waters Guide Service tells us what he's been up to lately in the Columbia River Gorge 4.  Christian Simpson...

This week host John Kruse takes you back to Sportsman's Cove Lodge in SE Alaska for an awesome fishing adventure.  BTW, you can save 10 percent off your next trip when you book by using the promo code RADIO10   In addition to this "best of" episode, you'll get fresh content from the Pacific Northwest when we share Black Friday deals from Sportsman's Warehouse, Black Friday trout fishing hot spots...

This week on America Outdoors Radio John Kruse chats with 1. MLF Bass Pro Matt Becker who went to China to fish a bass tournament.  It was a very different experience! 2.  Josh Honeycutt, writing for Outdoor Life, about the best places to be when hunting the peak time of the rut. 3.  Phil Bourjaily, Shotguns Editor for Field and Stream, about the best duck loads for 2024 4.  We'll also tell you ab...