Midwest Frontier

This week's episode was influenced by a morning out fishing in a river. We decided to talk about wading and went over FAQ's for dam removal across the Midwest. In the news is exploding populations of bobcats across Illinois and early warnings of a drought year. A large portion of the Midwest has been abnormally dry over the last 4 to 6 weeks. Of course we also cover other nonsense on top of these...

This week are talking more than the required safety gear on a boat. We are talking about all our preferences of things we would not leave home without on a fishing trip. In the news this week we have a possible man eaten by bear and a 6th great lake you probably did not know existed. Any comments or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!

This week we discuss mainly the success at the white bass run in Fremont Wisconsin. The bite was one and we all did very well. Also discussed is the walleye cheaters sentencing and a possible lake trout record. Any comment or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!!

In this episode we kind of got scattered brained and talked about several different things. First we talked about a new world recond line class for largemouth that lead in to controversial musky records. Pat had a thought on finesse in fishing and we discussed the necessity of finesse. A lot more nonsense came out of this episode so please enjoy. Email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks...

This episode was a bust due to sickness. I do apologize but do have good news about Michigan DNR not approving bid for the Camp Grayling expansion. Thanks for listening and email us themidwestfrontier@gmail.com

This episode we discuss loons falling from the sky, livescope joke, and a black bear hoax in Indiana. The main discussion is the declining of hunting-fishing licenses throughtout the country. We give our opinions on why this may be happening. Email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!

This episode is all random situational questions for you to think about. Would you do this or that? What is the first thing you do in this situation? All of this pertains to the average Midwesterner and their approach to the outdoors with some other things included. Enjoy the randomness of this conversation and any comments or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com. Thanks for listenin...

This week we discuss the diifferences between fiberglass and aluminum boats. There are advantages to both but it is safe to say we are the aluminum type. We have the most controversial Busch Lite Billy on this episode dealing with the latest Bud Lite issue. In the news this week we have a bit more info on what is the new plan for Wisconsin wolf management. Any comments or questions email us at the...

This week's main topic is the differences between 2 stroke and 4 stroke outboard motors. This may help you decide which one is the best for you and which one you should stay away from. Also in the news is walleye cheaters plead guilty, possible livescope ban in 12 states, and why 4 strokes have taken over in the recent years due to the EPA. Busch Lite Billy tries a new food and challenges us to do...

After last weeks idea of comparing braid versus mono, we decided to do one on spinning aka open face, versus baitcast. We discuss the advantages and disadvantages of baitcast and spinning reels. We discuss when and why we use each one because they are both necessary. In the news this week we have an article explaining how long does it take for water to leave the great lakes, 30 asian carp caught i...

This week we discuss the differences between braided line and monofilament line. We compare several different things like casting, flex, cost, uses, and many arguments for and against each. We all use both kinds of line regularly. Busch Lite Billy discusses cooking several pork shoulders at once and how important it is to clean the smoker after something like that. Any comments or questions email...

This week we have Pat back but lost Billy. We discuss Pat's wedding plans and how that can be a rip off. More that we talk about includes rebuilding the rapids in The Grand River in Michigan, gill netting legal for natives, La Nina is over, a correction to fertilizer from last week, and course we're doing all this while smoking a pork butt. Any comments or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@...

This week we are missing Pat due to him having to work out of town. Jim and Busch Lite Billy discussion creating more pollution as a result of incentives from the Inflation Reduction Act, a shipwreck in Lake Huron from 1894, and Bill is prepping for a lifestyle of canning. Busch Lite Billy also discusses his brisket prep which he will start after Manhattan Irish Fest. Any comments or questions ema...

This week Pat came up with the idea to discuss the effects of a warm winter in the outdoors. We cover the effects it has on fish, deer, birds, plants, and a few more. Busch Lite Billy goes over the salmon he was smoking last week during the recording. Other topics discussed is the walleye cheater in trouble tomorrow, netting lake trout in Lake Michigan, and a bunch more conversation. Any comments...

This week we are joined by Phishy Phil and he has in depth lesson on how to buy a smoker. He discusses all the differences between electric, gas, charcoal, and pellet smokers. He has a lot of tips on what to look for in the build of a smoker and especially in different price ranges. We announce our trash fish fish fry that will be taking place this year in the summer. We came up with a list to sta...

This episode we introduce the newest frontiersman, Benny. We discussed a lot of topics today that are mostly about water. The big news is that the Boundary Waters have been saved on a 20 year agreement. Eating 1 fish in any American waters is the equivalent to drink a months worth of contaminated water. And discussions are heating up more and more about routing Mississippi River water out west in...

This week we talk about releasing a disease to kill carp as well as preserving them as a game fish. Some people are pushing to kill them off while others want limits to keeping them. Busch Lite Billy talks about his new truck purchase as well as his cow buying experience. We discuss the Schaumburg fishing show that took place and whether or not it was worth the trip. Pat and Bill get a look at new...

This episode Busch Lite Billy and myself discuss several topics. To start we cover the Chicago Musky Fishing Expo in St. Charles Il. We discuss what is necessary for a musky to feed. The big news article was about a "super pig" that is expected to invade the northern part of the US. A listener wrote in on an article about Missouri adding 2 deer seasons next year. The main topic of conversation was...

This week we all discuss the ups and downs of our deer season. Dan joins us this week for the discussion. Other topics discussed in Mercury introducing a new electric outboard motor, and an absolute monster of a musky caught in Green Bay. Busch Lite Billy has a very scary topic to discuss, the egg shortage and what is causing it. He also addresses an update on the over abundance of beef in the cou...

This week is a conversation between my wife and I about a few topics. First topic is why some wolves are black and others grey. Then we talk about Minnesota's wolf management plan. It turns out the majority of people in Minnesota support a healthy wolf population. Indiana scores dead last in midwest for environmental justice report, Michigan was first. Major PFAS leak in Lake Michigan from a compa...

This week is an in depth look at the biggest drought since the 1930's. Stay with us we dive off on a couple of tangents getting there. We discuss how the drought will be felt around North America in 2023. Most people last year may have heard a little about this issue but experts worn in 2023 you will feel it. Busch Lite Billy goes over a meatball cook he did and also decided to stay with us throug...

We're back for 2023. The holidays are over and we're here to go through all the seasons with you again. We discuss the future vision of The Midwest Frontier and what we are aiming for. We are coming up with better listener engagement incentives for everybody with more details to follow. We discuss the expansion of Dunes Harbor State Park in Michigan. Busch Lite Billy has a brisket he talks about f...

This week is our final episode of the year. We discuss a holiday gift guide for fisherman and outdoor enthusiasts. Monica and Kate join us for the discussion. At the end of this episode is the story of the week. This story is about the sinking of a Christmas tree ship in Lake Michigan. The first Thursday of the year we will be rebranded as The Midwest Frontier so look for that in your app of choic...

This episode we have our part one for a holiday gift guide for hunters and cooks. Busch Lite Billy has the list for gifts for people who cook. The hunting list is a group list of what to buy your hunter for Christmas. Busch Lite Billy talks about a failed experiment for companies that deliver ingredients to your home. Any comments or questions email us at whistlemissionpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks fo...

This week is a small piece from a idea Pat had for a novel. We are trying to decide to keep going with this for Friday's or just turn it in to a book. Any Comments or questions email us at whistlemissionpodcast@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!