Chauncey's Great Outdoors

On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 1-17-2026. First up is Mike Iaconelli doing seminars next Thursday at the Chicagoland Fishing Expo in Schaumburg. Followed by Todd Alberto owner of the Chicagoland Fishing Expo. Then Eric Larsen Musky Guide from Green Bay and local waters up there at the Muskie Show in St Charles at the Kane County Fairgrounds. Then, we will have the Aiden fishing report fo...

On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 1-10-2026. First up is Wayne Libera with some real hot info from Water Werks Marine. Followed by Mike Verset the owner of the Muskie Expo in St Charles, Illinois. Then Josh Borovsky, also owner of Musky Innovations, Muskie Insider and a muskie guide will talk about the cool things at the show. Then, we will have the Aiden fishing and hunting report for West...

On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 1-03-2026. This is the beginning of our 28 year, on ESPN Radio AM 1000 in Chicago and were very thankful to all you listeners. First up is Tim Mondl from the Forest Preserve District of Cook County with all the things to do in January. Followed by Dan Koniewicz from the Fox River Valley Chapter of Muskie Inc who will be at the Muskie Show along with me. The...

On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 12-27-2025. We have  Clay Erickson from Walleye Unlimited USA then Ken Husker O'Malley will come on with a report from the Ice Fishing Expo from Wisconsin. Followed by Grace Olsen who fished the World Bass Fishing Tournament in South Africa for the USA Bass Fishing Team and took first place!!.  Then we will have the Aiden fishing and hunting report for West...

On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 12-20-2025. We have  my playing of Soldier's Silent Night. After that Phil Guttman and Ron Hayes the winners of the Illinois Muskie Tournament Trail Championship. Followed by Capt Tony (aka Santa ) talking about the perfect Christmas gift for the special anglers in your life or the whole fishing family.  Then we will have the Aiden fishing and hunting repor...

On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 12-13-2025. We have Joel Bruce from Brewski Recovery that was on the internet doing a snowmobile recovery on the Fox Chain. Followed by Mark Kubal our perch fishing expert on Lake Michigan and Lt Jacob Holsclaw, from the Wisconsin DNR about UTV and snowmobile safety on the ice. Then we will have the Aiden fishing and hunting report for West Michigan.

On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 12-6-2025. We have Desiree Loxley, a dog trainer I met at the ICLF Directors Hunt, and she wants more girls to learn about working with dogs. Then St. Tim Mondl from the Forest Preserve District of Cook County will talk about all the winter programs you need to come to and bring kids of all ages. Following that Peter Meijer, a longtime friend, was at a deer...

On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 11-29-2025. We have Leo Garza who just this week landed a 14 lb. walleye from Lake Michigan near downtown. Then Roger Fitzpatrick, a pro angler from Major League Fishing took home a $200,000 dollar check with a race to the finish winning by the slightest of margins. Ice fishing is coming and Ken Huser O ‘Malley our pro staffer will talk about getting ready...

On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 11-22-2025. We have a special guest, my Grandson Aiden who harvested his first deer last weekend. Then Greg Dickson of Tri-Angle Sports in Antioch will come on to talk about how we need to get that trophy fish now when they are bulking up for the winter with a few fishing reports after that.

On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 11-15-2025. Mike Reynolds said he would try to call in about what we need to do to take our deer this season. Then Brent Rudolph, Michigan DNR about opening day of deer hunting in Michigan. Followed by Jennifer Vaughan Exec Dir. Illinois Conservation Foundation to talk about the Directors Pheasant Hunt that we all should go to. And, last, but not least the...

On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 11-8-2025. Then Tom Berg, a writer and squirrel hunter will call in to talk about how much fun squirrel hunting can make us feel like a kid again. Then, Mike Roux, a nationally recognized outdoor writer and deer hunter, will tell us how even if you only have a few acres of land to deer hunt, how you can take your deer this season on a small piece of land. A...

On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 11-1-2025. We have Adam Bianchi the General Superintendent of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County at their new boat ramp and fishing area on the Calumet River at 13200 and Greenwood Ave. Then Tim Mondel also from the Forest Preserves wil be talking about all the cool programs in November in the forest preserves. Then Jake Nalley from Precision Guide...

On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 10-25-2025. We have Dave Moore from the Antioch Lions Club about their fundraiser, a wild game dinner coming up, Then Alissa Kakatsch from the Wisconsin DNR will talk about their put and take pheasant program with 75,000 birds. Followed by Steve McClone from Moonpie Outdoors who is going to be inducted into the Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame for his work wit...

On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 10-18-2025. We have a special report from Steve Silic from the Cook County Forest Preserves about trout fishing. Then Erin McFarlane from the Univ of Wisc. about duck hunting and spreading invasive species. Rounding out, Wayne Libera from Water Werks will talk about his favorite boat experience for himself and his family that you can do with fall colors   A...

On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 10-11-2025. We have Tom Flannery from the Chicagoland Muskie Hunters on about their La Preferida6th Annual Lake Geneva Muskie Open. Then Brian Griffin from Griffin Outdoors and Porters Goose Hunt Club will talk about goose season that opens next week. Then Ken Husker O’Malley our own fishing pro staffer will talk about October fishing on local waters with w...

On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 10-4-2025. We have Capt. Tony sitting on the dock before he is done for the winter. Then Tim Mondl from the Forest Preserve District of Cook County  will talk about all the programs for October. Then Mike Reynolds our hunting pro staffer will talk about  how the deer hunters can help improve their trophy harvest chances.   And, last, but not least the Aiden...

On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 9-27-2025. We have Capt. Tony sitting on the dock, by his boat catching big lake trout in deep water. Then Kristy Hecke and Jessica Joyce McHenry County Health Department about tick diseases. Then Jeff Van Remortel a fishing guide for the Green Bay Area who caught a 56 inch long 26 inch grith and broke the record for Wisconsin. And, last, but not least the...

On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 9-20-2025. We have Steve Bowman, a Board Member of the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame, talking about their online auction of super prizes from professional Bass anglers you can bid on, online! Then good friend John Spann from the Friends of the NRA has a fun, fundraising banquet coming up to help with educational programs for women, kids and more and you could w...

On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 9-13-2025. We have the winner of the MLF fishing tournament in Lacrosse Wisconsin last weekend Steve Lopez and he is one of us. A working guy fishing tournaments and working during the week. Then Phil Gutman, one of Chauncey's Great Outdoors Pro Staffers talks about muskie fishing in September and October in Illinois. And, last, but not least the Aiden fish...

On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 9-6-2025. We have Tim Mondl from the Forest Preserve District of Cook County and all the programs this month. Then Jenn Russell the director of the Illinois Lyme Disease Assoc will talk to us about how Lyme Disease is increasing and it's something we need to worry about whether you live in the suburbs or the city.  And, last, but not least the Aiden fishing...

On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 8-30-2025. We have the US Coast Guard Aux, Tim Darry about boating safety this holiday season. Then Adam Walton from Pike and Pole Fishing Guide Service in Wisconsin will cover fall fishing. Capt. Tony then is coming on to talk about the BIG fish season now for fall salmon and lake trout. And, last, but not least the Aiden fishing report for western Michiga...

On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 8-23-2025. We have the winners of the South Shore Bass Open that took place in Illinois and Indiana waters Scott and Tyler Cristy. Then Jeremiah Blaauw from the Michigan Fisheries Div. will shock you as to the stocking program going on in Michigan and the Gret Lakes. And, last, but not least the Aiden fishing report for western Michigan.

On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 8-16-2025. We have Capt. Erich Esko from Muskie and Pike Dreamers Guide Service of Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin Waters.  Then, Jennifer Vaughan the Exe. Director of the Illinois Conservation Foundation will be on from the Illinois State Fair to tell us about a get program to help keep state parks free and you get a great gift for it.  And, last,...

On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 8-9-2025. We have Capt. Tony sitting on the dock in Winthrop Harbor waiting for us. Then Cole Thompson the director of the Illinois Deer and Beer Fest taking place 8-22 to 8-24 in Normal- Bloomington, Illinois. After you listen to this you have to make the drive to it, I am!!!! I will then talk about Conservation World taking place at the Illinois State Fai...

On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 8-2-2025. We have Capt. Tony sitting on the dock in Winthrop Harbor waiting for us. Then Tim Mondl from the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to tell us about all the programs to enjoy. The Brian Schoenung from the Illinois DNR will be on to talk about the bounty on black carp in Illinois. And, last, but not least the Aiden fishing report for western...