Paul Bunyan Country Outdoors

Tony Roach has been finding places to ice fish, but it's not easy. You need to know the lakes, take the time to check it out and measure, measure, measure. He talks about how to be safe, what they're biting on, and what it's going to take before he feels safe taking vehicles and fish houses out. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priv...

Erik Osberg has all the details on what's happening in Ottertail country. He discusses the ice status, what's happening where there IS ice, what you should use your Christmas money on and cruises through a holiday themed Fast Five. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Bruce Explains It All. With the ice situation d(ice)y, Bruce talks about the success he's had when he has found safe ice. In addition we discuss dealing with weird weather, how to spend your Christmas money, a Holiday themed Fast Five and the "joys" of reffing. Check out all the nonsense on the latest PBCO Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ht...

Jason and Kev lament the lack of ice and the challenges of getting some fish on. Plus, Jason discusses what you should spend your Christmas money on...and a sordid truth is revealed in the Fast Five! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The bite on Red is STRONG and the ice is good. But as Carl notes, you need to be aware of where you are and what is going on around you. Plus, we discuss the hunting season and get ready for January and beyond fishing. PLUS, a Holiday Fast Five. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Will Pappenfus gets us caught up on the ice bite in the Bemidji area. It's one of the few places in the state there's solid enough ice (in many places) to get some fishing in. He has all the facts and good safety advice. Plus, a HOLIDAY Fast Five. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Mandy's been doing it all. She is hunting, she is fishing and she's waiting (sort of patiently) for ice in the Brainerd Lakes area. Plus, we discuss the state of the outdoors in her neck of the woods and she tackles a Fast Five. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Isaiah Hahn of You Bet Fishing Guide Service recapped the fall muskie bite, the overall muskie season, fall fishing in general and previewed the ice bite. This was a few weeks ago, so I assume didn't expect this. Plus a Fast Five, of course, and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

A couple weeks ago we had a chance to check in with Dick Beardsley. He's wasn't ready for ice then (and he's still not!), but he did venture to South Dakota (and did it again!). He also admits that he has joined the 21st Century and deftly handles another Fast Five. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Nate Blasing LOVES him some ice fishing. So he's ready to walk on (hard) water. We'll preview the ice fishing season, review the fall and overall soft water season in the Brainerd Lakes area as well as talk new gear, AIS challenges and (of course) a Fast Five. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Nobody is more excited about frozen over lakes than Bro Brosdahl. He previews the upcoming season, reviews the softwater season and talks about many other important (and no so important) topics on today's show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

DNR Biologist Don Eaton has the details on Signal Crayfish, an AIS that has been found in Lake Winona in the Alexandria area. Plus, we have our latest Lake of the Week from the Brainerd Lakes area and we Ask The Aquatic Biologist on whether we need to change some rules. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

We check in with Joel Nelson and get the scoop on his deer, along with everything else going on outdoors with Joel. We talk about his FAVORITE thing to hunt, his favorite WAY to hunt, what fall fishing looks like in the this weather and much more, including Joel's ideal winter. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my...

Bruce Jean has been at deer camp and he tells us what he's seen and the success his crew is...or isn't...having. Plus a fall fishing recap and an ice preview. And of course a whispered Bruce Jean Fishing Dad Joke and a meandering five as well. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jonesy Anderson of Jones Guide Service has been plying the waters well into November and he tells us why...GREAT action. He talks about the many species active now. He's also been in the woods and will be back this weekend as he's still looking for the "right" deer. All that and a Fast Five too. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priv...

John Hoyer is back and he's got ALOT to share. Since winning his 2nd straight NWT Championship (and 3rd overall) and earning Angler of the Year, he's been elk hunting, representing the USA in Europe for the World Predator Championships, AND moving to Iowa (so he can do more deer hunting). All that and a Fast Five too! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

Tony Roach is getting it all done this fall. Bow Hunting, Walleye Fishing, Grouse Hunting, Perch Fishing, Pheasant Hunting, Crappie Fishing. We get ALL the details and a Fast Five From One Of The Greats See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jason D LOVES to fish. In fact, he loves it so much, there's a near 100% chance he'll be on the water reelin' in fish this opening weekend. We get the details on fall fishing in the greater Park Rapids area along with another Fairly Fast Five. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Deer Opener is Saturday, so it's time to check in with Blane Klemek and talk all things deer. Plus we review the other hunting seasons and discuss any concerns in the wildlife world. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dalton checks in with an update on duck action so far and what will be coming soon, Plus, he discusses DU events and some dream trips for duck hunters. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Chuck Hasse is back to recap a strong Leech Lake fall bite, give an overview of the season overall, talk a little hunting, sports and of course the Fast Five. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Erik Osberg and his crew won a Midwest Emmy: Longform Documentary for their show "Rural By Choice". As always, he shares why he's rural by choice, talking fishing and hunting in Ottertail Country See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The worse the weather, the better the muskie fishing. We check in with Kevin Cochran to see if it's getting better... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Nick LIndner is catching walleyes. You'd think in fall patterns right? Well, we haven't really had fall weather, but they are biting nonetheless. We talk walleyes and everything else biting in the Brainerd Lakes area. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jeremy Anderson aka Mr. Anderson aka Mr. A aka Jonesie of Jones Guide Service joins the show to talk early fall fishing in the Park Rapids area and talks about his favorite new fishing toys. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .