Midwest Frontier

This week we dive into whether or not your parents were right when telling you "we have food at home." We go over how food prices have gone up and just how much more money it takes to go out for food. Jim goes over how he made lunch meat right at home. We start the conversation with a little bit of deer hunting stories. Any comments or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks...

This week we go over some important rut facts for deer hunting. We cover some very important news on the asian carp infestation reaching Wisconsin and an unlikely cougar sighting in Minnesota. Busch Lite Billy chimes in about his Chicago Hot Chocolate 5k. Any comments or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!

This week we had to whip together an episode. Seeing that it is Halloween, we decided to choose stories about Halloween from all around the Midwest. We have the usual stuff in the beginning as well. Email us thatmidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!

This week we have a call to discuss turnover with Musky Money Reel Service's, Mike Dudas. We discuss what it actually is along with some other conversation. In the first part of the episode we talk about some walleye fishing, deer hunting surprises, Lac Du Flambeau road battle, and so much more. Any comments or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!

Pat came up with a bunch of good information on EHD and just how bad it can get. We discuss where Wildlife Police jurisdiction ends and so much more. Any comments orquestions email us that themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!

This week we cover several different topics. We start with a review of fishing with Musky Miracles Guide Service, his infor is down below. We have a wolf attack and self defense, EHD, and water controversey in Missouri. Additionally we have a fight over road usage in Wisconsin. Any comments or questions email us thatmidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!! Musky Miracles Guide Faceboo...

The license conversation starts around 45 minutes. Before that we cover a bunch of random topics including EHD, Pat's broadheads for deer, and so much more. There are deficits showing up in many states but what is the solution and how can we help? Any comments or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!

This week we headed down to camp Bucket Munny to prep for deer season. We trimmed trees, hung deer stands, and cleared paths. This week we had on Dom's oldest son also named Dom. He's a young guy who has had plenty of experience hunting and fishing and really likes to get after it. Any comments or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!

We cover a lot of stuff in this episode. To start we have a discussion about new forward-facing sonar ban in professional bass fishing. In the news this week we have EHD news, a new record carp in Missouri, and the Mississippi River low water levels. The main discussion topic is expectations versus reality. We all plan for a trip or a tactic, but the outcome does not always match your expectations...

This week we have Pat doing a debrief of Lake Vermillion with our dad. Any comments or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!

This episode Jim and Bill talk with Eric Nygaard from Musky Miracles Guide Service. In this conversation we cover a lot. We talk plenty of musky fishing along with the Winnebago system, wake boats, electronics, and even a little politics. Eric is ready to take you fishing so look down below for his contact information. Eric Nygaard (920) 379-5843 Musky Miracles Facebook ERNygaard@ME.com

This week's topic is about suburban/backyard homesteading. We go over our little setup and what we have learned about each stage. In the news this week we have a sheen on the Mississippi, and the government wants you to change the way you think about invasive carp. Any comments or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!

This week we had a mishap and had to throw this episode together. We mainly talk about things outdoorsman hate starting at about 30 minutes. In the news this week we have money going to Northeast Indiana and solar panels trying to take up 7100 acres in Wisconsin. Any comments orquestions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!

This week we have ideas for saving money and a do it yourself approach to the outdoors. We have ideas for cooking, hunting, and fishing. These are our ways that make the outdoors more affordable. We also continue the argument on Midwest states, Atlantic salmon in Lake Erie, and fishing on Lake Michigan. Any comments or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!

This episode we go day by day of our weekend at Lake Winneconne, Wisconsin. We talk about the fishing, farmers market, kids activities, and more. Any comment or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!

The discussion on storms starts at around 25 minutes. We discuss the crazy weather the Midwest has been getting all year. Other discussion topics include what states are Midwest states, a wake boat ban in Wisconsin, a fish kill off in Wisconsin, and a bunch more. Any comments or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!

The main discussion topic starts around 30 minutes. We discuss the actual meaning of the dog days of summer, what fish are doing, and what you can do if you need a break from hot water. We start the episode with a rebuttal of Meateater's Musky Wars episode, Boundary Waters land being sold, some fishing stories, and much more. Any comments or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com a...

The Shield conversation starts at around 30 minutes. Before that we discuss a questionable record holder, what temps are bad for musky fishing, a broken fishing rod, and a few more tid bits. Any comments or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!

The conversation on lab grown meat starts 30 minutes in. Before that we discuss Pat's trip to Tahoe, takes cicadas illegally, and much more. The lab grown meat is a growing conversation. Bill and Kel led the way on this convsersation so tune in and learn something. Email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!

We decided to do a replay of an old episode on why we do outdoors and not golf. We did this because of the holiday weekend and knew people would not be able to tune in to another episode we did so much work on. Any comments or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!

This week we go over the Conservation Congress in Wisconsin. This is a new thing to us so if we got anything wrong please reach out. Other topics we discuss include best lake in each state, dipsy divers, and musky follows. Any comments or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!

This week we discuss the Ozarks. Some call it mountains, some say it's a plateau, whatever it is, it is older than the Rocky Mountains. We discuss all about the history, tourism, and folklore. Other discussion topics include electric wake boat, Alaska rivers are turning orange, and Jim is switching to braided line on a spinning reel. Any comments or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gma...

This episode we dive deep into controversial fish records over the years. We have records on musky, walleye, smallmouth, sturgeon, and catfish. Most records hold a story that is worth hearing. Most of us do not even think about all that goes into a record. Email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!

This week we have our friend Brendan on. He is an avid outdoorsman who has had great experiences all by the age of 23. We get to see things through the eyes of the generation behind us on this episode. You can follow him on YouTube to see what he is cooking up. Email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!

This week I fished with Mike Dudas from Musky Money Reel Service in the Fox River Valley Musky Tournament. We go over what went well and what did not. Any comments questions email themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!