Matt Kalmes
Catch My Drift
An outdoor lifestyle podcast by Matt Kalmes. Lighthearted discussions with area experts including topics covering Midwest whitetail hunting, multi species fly fishing, waterfowl hunting, morel mushrooms, turkey hunting, outdoor photography, western big game, bird dogs, wildlife biology, fly tying, birding, etc. Each guest is passionate about the outdoors and offers something to be learned.
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Matt Kalmes
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Jun 24, 2026
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Episodes
Ep. 14 Fishing Guide Toby Kvalevog 24.11.2021 1:14:30
In Episode 14 we are joined by Toby Kvalevog. Toby is the owner of Leisure Outdoor Adventures guide service in Walker, MN. He is a former goalie for the University of North Dakota, avid deer hunter, and award-winning tournament fisherman always searching for the next hot bite. If you are interested in booking a trip with LOA visit their site or call 855-LOA-HOOK - I highly recommend it
Ep. 13 Goose Season Update with Cousin Noah & Jonny Dalke 19.11.2021 32:10
In Episode 13 we are joined again by Cousin Noah Kearns and Jonny Dalke for a mid goose season update. When the going gets tough, the tough get going!
Ep. 12 Wildlife Artist Mike Sieve 17.11.2021 1:05:34
In Episode 12 we are joined by Mike Sieve. Mike is a talented and award winning wildlife artist as well as a whitetail hunting nut. He has traveled the globe looking for inspiration and has some mind-boggling stories to go with his travels. Mike is the artist behind some well known pieces in the outdoor world like "Armistice Day Blizzard" and "The Ivory Hunter" to name a few. He invited me out to...
Ep. 11 Wilderness Preparedness with Dr. Brett Whyte 10.11.2021 50:37
In Episode 11 we are joined by Dr. Brett Whyte. Brett and I have worked side by side for about nine years in a couple different emergency services departments. I have learned a lot from this outdoor loving and duck hunting dude. On this episode we go over what every outdoorsman should bring with them into the field to prepare themselves if disaster should strike.
Ep. 10 Trout Unlimited's Dusty Hoffman 03.11.2021 1:20:53
In Episode 10 we are joined by Dusty Hoffman. Dusty is a Project Manager for Trout Unlimited and the complete outdoorsman. He has spent countless hours on the water chasing trout and working to improve the habitat trout live in. Not only does he share some unbelievable stories about trout fishing, but also his experiences traveling North America as an avid bowhunter, Alaskan deckhand, and woodland...
Ep. 9 Drew Russell 27.10.2021 1:00:51
In Episode 9 we are joined by Drew Russell. Drew is a long time friend of mine and the guy to blame for putting a fly rod in my hand. He is also a talented musician and is responsible for the kick ass intro heard before every episode. This episode is recorded at the Russell Family deer camp in the North woods of Minnesota after a rainy grouse and wood cock hunt. This guy does it...
Ep. 8 Scott Bestul 20.10.2021 1:07:46
In Episode 8 we are joined by Scott Bestul. Scott is a columnist for Field and Stream and a whitetail guru. With the meat and potatoes of the whitetail hunting season almost here Scott's episode will help you find that target buck that's been giving you the slip. There isn't much that he doesn't have figured out about these elusive creatures and he owes it to thousands of hours l...
Ep. 7 The Driftless Area with Dylan Blumentritt 13.10.2021 1:10:51
In Episode 7 we are joined by Dr. Dylan Blumentritt. Dylan is a Winona State Professor who knows all about the Driftless area. He teaches in the Geosciences department, but more specifically hydrology and geomorphology disciplines. The Driftless area is truly a unique area of North America and Dylan is on to tell us exactly why. He takes protecting this environment seriousl...
Ep. 6 Brett Schmit 06.10.2021 1:16:50
In Episode 6 we are joined by Brett Schmit. Brett is an archery white tail hunter born and raised in "Natures Showplace", Rollingstone Minnesota. He obsesses over his target buck each year and will go to any length to meet his goal. Brett works hard, thinks outside the box, and has the privilege of sharing his outdoor passions with his close friends.
Ep. 5 David Holmes 29.09.2021 1:02:15
In Episode 5 we are joined by Dave Holmes. Dave is a successful bass, musky, and trout guide in the Twin Cities Metro area. He is a die hard musky fisherman and does not live a day without obsessing over them, he's even got one tattooed on his forearm. He's got an eye for tying the perfect fly. Dave and I go way back and have experienced many wild fishing outings together....
Ep. 4 Charlie Casperson 22.09.2021 56:59
In Episode 4 we are joined by my uncle, Charlie Casperson. I consider Charlie one of the most significant and influential teachers in my passion for the outdoors. His man cave rivals the walls of Cabela's and he owes that to his meticulous attention to detail. He stays busy throughout the year chasing whatever game is in season. Charlie owns and manages a beautiful property in SE Minnesota that is...
Ep. 3 Norm Yackle 15.09.2021 59:25
In Episode 3 we are joined by the fishiest dude that I know, Norm Yackle. Norm rarely goes a day without wetting a line and is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to fly fishing. He has traveled the globe chasing different species of fish on the fly and has some wild stories and experiences to share. We have been tournament partners, fishing trip companions, and even wedding party groomsman. Check...
Ep. 2 Nathan Chick 08.09.2021 1:19:50
In Episode 2 we are joined by Nathan Chick. Nathan is the owner and operator of Whitetail Specialty Products and inventor of the Alpha Arm. Nathan is crazy about whitetails and could go on forever talking about them. He hunts a small property that hunts big and has loads of experience in the woods chasing monster bucks and filming his hunts. If you are interested in checking out...
Ep. 1 Cousin Noah Kearns 01.09.2021 34:51
Thank you for listening to the Catch My Drift Podcast. In Episode 1 we are joined by Noah Kearns. Noah is an avid waterfowl hunter from South Central Wisconsin who lives and breathes chasing birds. He is an amateur competition goose caller, decoy spread perfectionist, and gobbler tracking fool who's not afraid to go against the grain to give birds a different look. Follow along Noah's...
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