Midwest Frontier

This week we discuss several topics. We almost lost Bill, men in their 30s going rucking, wake boats are making waves again, coyotes in Michigan, a lake drained in Minnesota, Eagle River trip, and so much more. Email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!! BuyBlackett

We had time this week to get an extra episode in. We cover verious news articles such as murder suicide on Isle Royale, Wisconsin turkey numbers, Illinois black bears, walleye limits on Mille Lacs, and so much more. One quick discussion topic was is catching a trophy fish the same as killing a deer on public land? Email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!! BuyBlackett

This week I have a conversation with Eric Nygaard who is officially open for business. He runs Musky Miracles Guide Service in Eagle River Wisconsin. We talk alot about musky fishing and several other issues in the outdoor world. He can Be reached at 920-379-5843 or emailed at muskyguide@muskymiraclesguideservice.com . Visit his website at Muskymiraclesguideservice.com .

Kel and I record a day by day of our long weekend to Winneconne Wisconsin. We discuss walleye, catfish, and sheephead fishing. We talk about the Oshkosh farmers market, Marble Park Beach, and boating on Lake Winneconne. This is out first trip with a family of 4 and we talk things we learned. Any comments or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!! BuyBlackett

We eventually get to talking about all the public land Mike Lee is trying sell towards the end of the episode. First, we talk about the Midwest heatwave, taking comments on ribs, love for braided line, Busch Lite Lime review, Ted Nugent in Michigan, mountain lion shot in Missouri, Lake Michigan water levels down 4 feet, and tons more. Email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for watchin...

The main argument this week came to be about which had more of an effect on fishing, mapping or FFS. We discussed plenty of other topics such as kids in the boat, walleye, poison water in Illinois, elk hunting in Minnesota, live bait issues in Minnesota, deaths at Isle Royale, algae blooms in Missouri, Iowa fish kill, the importance of debriefing, and so much more. Any comments or questions email...

This week is titled boat launches but of course we cover off on so many other topics. In this episode we cover mountain bike destruction, musky in Minnesota, dams in Wisconsin, black bear in Illinois, deficit in Indiana state parks, new Missouri state record, moose in Michigan, and turkeys in Ohio. We discuss a recently new video we made called Heideke Lake available on YouTube. Any comments or qu...

This week we discuss a few events we've been through since the last episode. First up is the white bass run in Fremont Wisconsin. This was a humbling experience. We did not come close to our expectations. Pat told the story of a very close turkey hunt, enjoy is impromptu calls. Last on the list is the Fox River Valley musky tournament on the Fox Chain of Lakes. We have a few news articles as w...

This week's main topic is about boater safety. We talk about the number of accidents per year and also common boating laws. Boating is one of the best ways to spend your time, at least in our opinion, but can definitely be dangerous. In the news this week we have a Lake Michigan boating accident and Iowa collecting walleye eggs. Pat talks about a recent turkey hunt and we discuss how to contro...

This week is inspired by Pat's very successful coho trip, we're talking about the Great Lakes Salmon. We also talk a little walleye fishing on the Illinois River. In the news this week we have a new wildlife area in Southern Indiana, people hate wake boats in Wisconsin, Iowa DNR investigating a fish kill, Michigan trees don't look the same after an ice storm, moose population in Minnes...

This weeks last discussion is about old time lures we still buy and use today. The fishing industry has come a very long way, but these lures are still very relevant today. Other discussions include Pat's boat upgrade, Jim's first time out this year, a crazy charter boat captain, and so much more. In the news this week we have Great Lakes water levels, no more weekend duck hunts in Kansas,...

This is our first crack at bi-weekly episodes. We cover all kind of news such as cougar cubs in Michigan, bobcats in Indiana, wasted money in Illinois, fishing license price hikes in Wisconsin, new walleye limit in Mille Lacs, and Ohio fisherman fined. We talked about our first attempt at stuffing sausage and how we made it into a small get together. One question we had for the listeners is, are D...

This week we go over a list most people could use as a camping gear checklist. We announce the pod is going Bi weekly. We go over a few random topics one of which is Pat buying a new house. Any comments or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!

This week we discuss the bill that came in that once again threatens the Boundary Waters as we know it. We thought this was behind us, but they are pushing to dig that mine right next to the most pristine waters in North America. We start the conversation talking about our last time on the ice for the year. Any comments or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening...

This week Pat brings in his backpacks and gives an overview of why he chose those. He brings a perspective for both new and experienced backpackers. A question we ask this week is, does cold fronts affect ice fishing? Email us what you think, themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!! BuyBlackett

This week we cover several different topics including some backpack talk, bird flu update, sturgeon spearing, cardio, and so much more. Any comments please email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!

This week we finally got the audio right with Musky Money Reel Service to talk about the boat prices episode. We talk the details that we did not cover on the first episode with what drives the prices of boats up. We discuss a little bit of ice fishing and our predictions of 2025 ice out. Any comments or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!! BuyBlackett

We made a major mistake this week with our recording. I tried to repair the audio but could not. We decided to replay the Isle Royal episode from a couple years ago. Any comments or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!! BuyBlackett

This week we discuss the most important piece of cold weather clothing, bibs. We talk about all our uses and exactly how we shop for them. In the news this week we have elk introduction to Minnesota and falling through ice in Wisconsin. Any comments or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!

In this episode we cover several issues with the main ones being FFS regulations in Minnesota and the cost of boats. We discuss why people are ok with paying so much for a boat or truck. Minnesota is closely monitoring the use of FFS and its impacts on the fishery. DNR is mostly concerned over temperamental fish like the musky, and ice fisherman is what got their attention this time. Any comments...

This week we are discussing hunter participation. We talk about the years of hunter numbers going up and down. We are catching up after the holidays and getting back in the swing of things. Any comments and questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!! Buy Blackett

We're back after the holidays and catching up. This week we announce a new video project for 2025 called Illinois Spot Burn. Listen in to hear the details. Email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!! BuyBlackett

We have special guests to join us for trivia, Musky Money Mike and Phishy Phil. Bill comes up with all the questions and it got real close. Any comments or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!! BuyBlackett

This week we start the conversation with perch fishing. We then go into some news and then the holiday gift guide. We split the guide up into cooking, hunting, fishing, and general. Any comments or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!! Buy Blackett

This week we did not do an episode but wanted to say Happy Thanksgiving!!! Email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening.