Chauncey's Great Outdoors

On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 7-11-2026. We have Adam Bump the Upland Game Bird Specialist for Mich DNR. And he wants you to count turkeys not talk turkey to help get a handle on the turkey population. Followed by Capt. Mike Conely from C4 Guide Service on the Fox Chain of Lakes in Illinois. We will then have the Aiden fishing report for West Michigan and other outdoor news.

On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 7-4-2026. We have Aileen Kemme, Communications coordinator with Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Who did an article on a one room schoolhouse that combined all the students and skills from math, science and marketing to build and sell fishing lures. Followed by Tim Mondl from the Forest Preserve Dist. of Cook County and the cool things to do this m...

On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 6-26-2026. We have Steve Roginske from Last Resort Guide Service, a Wisconsin guide in Vilas and other far north counties in Wisconsin. Followed by Steve Welch from Lake Shelbyville Guide service in central Illinois and the high-water levels and the great fishing that’s going on with the conditions.

On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 6-20-2026. First up, great news about Heidecke Lake. Then we have Dave Duwe, a Wisconsin guide on Delavan and Geneva talking about if the rain and storms have affected fishing. Followed by Duane Landmeier a muskie angler and a very good one caught his first 50 inch muskie in Illinois which is something to yell about. We will then have the Aiden fishing repo...

On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 6-13-2026. Were on the road again broadcasting from my dinning tent at the Owasippe Scout Reservation where I am with 16 scouts, both boys and girls. But First up, Capt. Tony promised me he would be sitting on the dock next to his boat. Then we have Jim Crowley who just got back from Sturgeon Bay. Followed by Stve MClone from Moonpie outfitters based in Nor...

On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 6-06-2026. Were on the road again broadcasting from my tent in the Manistee National Forest. This should be interesting . First up, Capt. Tony promised me he would be sitting on the dock next to his boat waiting for today’s fisherman to come on board for another load of coho. Then we have Tim Mondhl from the Forest Preserve District of Cook County telling u...

On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 5-30-2026. We're back in Illinois and first up, Capt. Tony should be sitting on the dock next to his boat waiting for today’s fisherman to come on board for another load of coho from Winthrop Harbor. Then we have a special fishing report from Cody at the Wolf River Resort in Winneconne. Followed by Capt. Eric Esko from Musky & Pike Dreamers in southern Wisc...

On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 5-23-2026. We are broadcasting from the woods of Western Michigan on White Lake in Montague Michigan. First up, Capt. Tony should be sitting on the dock next to his boat waiting for today’s fisherman to come on board for another load of coho from Winthrop Harbor. Then Capt. Ernesto from Thin Blue Line Charter and Michael Distasio from the Chicago Police Fou...

On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 5-16-2026. We are broadcasting from  the woods of western Michigan at the Owasippe Scout Reservation America’s Premier Scout Camp, in Twin Lake Michigan.  First up, Capt. Tony should be sitting on the dock next to his boat waiting for today’s fisherman to come on board. Then Cole Floyd, a college angler who was in the MLF College tournaments won his first M...

On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 5-9-2026. We are broadcasting from the south parking lot of Braidwood Lake  for the Constellation Fishing for a Cure Charity Tournament with a $10,000 guaranteed for the top 10 places with first place getting 4,000.  First up, Brian Daniels a Union Rep who has been with this event as long as I have all 25 years. Then Donnie Hudak the Plant Mgr. of Braidwood...

On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 5-2-2026. We will hear From Capt. Tony who is sitting on the dock by the boat.  Then Tim Mondl from the Cook County Forest Preserves about all the programs in May!!. Following up with Pike Pole Fishing Guide Service Adam Walton from Wisconsin with tips for the opener for game fishing in inland waters. Then, we will have the Aiden fishing report for West Mic...

On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 4-25-2026. We will hear From Capt. Tony who is sitting on the dock by the boat.  Then Dan Lange from Tight Lines Guide Service on Lake Shelbyville spanking crappie. Following up with Trent  Rodgers from Bubba Brands with ScoreTrackerLive, an unbelievable tool for tournament fishing for the future. Then, we will have the Aiden fishing report for West Michiga...

On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 4-18-2026. We will hear From Capt. Tony who is sitting on the dock by the boat.  Then Boyd Duckett the CEO of Major League Fishing who we caught up with at the REDCREST  Tournament and rounding up with Edwin Evers a Major League Fishing Championship that was talking to a group of school kids in Springfield, Mo.  Then, we will have the Aiden fishing report f...

On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 4-11-2026. We will hear from Capt. Tony who is sitting on the dock by the boat that was just launched. Then Tim Mondl from the Cook County Forest Preserves and rounding up, Brody Robinson the college angler who won a spot at the REDCREST Major League Fishing Championship in Springfield, Mo. next weekend. Then, we will have the Aiden fishing report for West...

On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 4-4-2026. We will hear from John Daley of the Southside Muskie Hawks and their swap meet on 4-18. Then Capt. Dennis Butz from No Buts About It Guide Service in Wisconsin and his getting those big walleye during their spawn run on Bay of Green Bay, Lake WInnebago and the Fox River. Followed by the Crappie Professor Jim Kopjo and what you can do to catch more...

On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 3-28-2026. We will hear Mike Lyons from SCI, the one conservation organization that believes in proper conservation practices and helping the community. Followed by Maria Pickel from Constellation, the clean energy people and their Fish for a Cure Charity Fishing event, next week April 4 at Braidwood Lake. Then, we will have the Aiden fishing report for Wes...

On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 3-21-2026. We will hear Jeff Milmore, one fo the Lake Michigan living legends who will talk about power lining and how to do it. Then Capt Tony is cleaning the boat and wants everyone to get their dates booked for early season coho on Lake Michigan. Then, we will have the Aiden fishing report for West Michigan and other outdoor news.

On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 3-14-2026. We will hear from one of this year's inductees to the Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame Dave Ganaway who was one of the main individuals who started the IHSA high school fishing tournaments that are now worldwide!! Then fishing guide Dustin Leitenberg Dnc Fishing Solutions who exclusively guides on LaSalle Lake and it opens tomorrow. Then, we will ha...

On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 3-7-2026. We will hear from Tim Mondl of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County and all the programs they have this month. Followed by Jennifer Vaughn the Executive Director of the Illinois Conservation Foundation a not for profit that has many programs all over the state to get more kids, women and men into the outdoors and try something new. They hav...

On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 2-28-2026. We will hear from Nick Schaffer of Rend Lake Fishing Guides who will take you out  and get you a mess of crappie. Followed by Ryan Olsen, a local college angler who knows where all the fish are in Braidwood Lake with their opening on March 1. Then, we will have the Aiden fishing report for West Michigan.

On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 2-21-2026. We will hear from Bob Bobich of Bob Bobich Outdoors who will take you out in your new boat or current boat to teach you about launching, electronics and even help you be a better fisherman. Followed by Seth Love the Fisheries Biologist for Northeast Illinois and will talk about the open of Braidwood Lake on March 1. Then, we will have the Aiden f...

On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 2-14-2026. We will hear from Mike Verset at the Muskie show in Milwaukee this weekend for our Wisconsin listeners. The Wayne Libera is at the Tinley Park Outdoor Show with great deals of Lund, Lowe and Bayliners at prices lower than the boat show's prices. Then Eric Nelson from Wolf Rivers Resort in Winneconne of the Wolf River  for a great place to stay, f...

On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 2-7-2026. We may hear from Ken Husker O’Malley Pro Staffer for Chauncey’s Great Outdoors. Then Tim Mondal from the Forest Preserves District of Cook County about programs in February. Next week is the Tinley Park Outdoor Show Feb 13,14,and 15 and the owner Clyde Sana will be coming on to talk about the cool things at the show and how much fun there is. Then...

On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 1-31-2026. We may hear from Jim O’Neil of Midwest Outdoors about some huge fish he caught through the ice on Lake Michigan. Then Dan Durbin owner of the All Canada Show will tell us about the different lodges and programs they have, He is followed by Chelsea Kartinen of Ghost River Lodge and the giveaways they have and what makes them a special adventure. T...

On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 1-24-2026. First up is Violet Talley, a local professional female bass fisherman and seminar speaker at the Chicagoland Fishing Expo in Schaumburg. Followed by Jim Crowley from the All Canada Show next week at Kane County Fairgrounds. Then Chris Johnson the two time angler of the year for Bassmasters will be at the show talking fishing and meeting people. T...