Paul Bunyan Country Outdoors

Several hunting seasons are already underway (and at least one is already done!) NW Regional Wildlife Manager Blane Klemek Talks, about all of them. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Mandy Uhrich checks in and is rockin' it in the fishing world. In fact, it's ALL about fishing for Mandy this fall. Well, at least for a few more weeks...and then all bets are off. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Marc Bacigalupi is wrapping up his first summer as Northwest Minnesota Regional Fisheries Manager. He weighs in on the status of our lakes and fish populations as we head in to fall and then hardwater fishing. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Last week, John Hoyer won his third National Walleye Tour Championship, Second In A Row, AND Won Angler Of The Year. But John Is So Much More Than His Trophies. A Truly Great Conversation With John Hoyer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

AGLOW, The Association Of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers, has its annual convention in Bemidji next week. Brady Laudon of Visit Bemidji has spearheaded this convention and the efforts to put Paul Bunyan Country in the national outdoor media spotlight. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Matt has been baiting bear and now it's time to hunt. We get the details, plus discuss all the other critters he'll be going after in the next few months. Oh, and yes, he did catch alot of fish this year too. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Bruce Jean hit the road for a bucket list trip north of the border and we get the details. Plus, hot walleye action on cold Rainy Lake days, a BIG muskie catch AND of course a Fast (er Than Usual) Five See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jeff Gustafson started 2023 winning the Bassmaster Classic, Canada's first ever Bassmaster title. After that, it was the 2023 Elite season. Gussy recaps it for us, talks a little Paul Bunyan Country fishing and 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 .

Will Pappenfus had a dream come true this year when he went all in as a pro angler on the NWT. And what a rookie season. He sits just outside the Top 10 headed into the championship on Devil's Lake. We get a does of will power today. PLUS: we head to the Walker area for our Lake of the Week. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#...

Defending Champ John Hoyer Sits #1 In The Angler Of The Year Chase Headed In To Next Week's National Championship. He's Already There Pre-Fishing And Checks In With Kev. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dusty's ranked #7 in the National Walleye Tour Angler Of The Year Standings As He Prepares For the NWT Championship on Devils Lake starting Wednesday. He Recaps The Year, Previews The Championship and Handles A Fast Five Too. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dick Beardsley's finding a few walleyes...some crappies...and a ton of bass. He's got the details on the latest podcast. PLUS: The Aquatic Biologist takes a guess at our latest question. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jason Rylander and his son were double Hard Time "winners" at the United Way Fishing Tournament, meaning they won the prize for the smallest stringer of fish. That's very hard to do. We'll get their secrets to futility and 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 .

Steve Scepaniak of Predator Guide Service talks Mille Lacs Muskies and other bites. Plus Storm Kettlehut out of the Glendwood Area Office has the latest Lake of the Week. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Northland Pro Staffer Travis Peterson loves bass fishing and he's been busy reeling them in. We find out what's working and where they're biting, along with a little hoops talk too. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Nate Blasing Of The Nisswa Guides League checks in from the Brainerd Lakes area to talk walleye bites (still going) and several other fish as well. Plus other key topics and a pretty entertaing Fast Five. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Well, September is just a couple weeks away, so it's time to get ready for Ducks Unlimited Banquets, followed by duck hunting. DU Regional Director Dalton Rosin previews the area events and discusses all the efforts to keep ducks and duck hunting viable in Minnesota. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Tim Humphrey of Aspen Outfitters is gearing up for another bear hunting season. The baiting is underway and he's in to talk all things bear hunting. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Even though it's called the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, there's a Paul Bunyan chapter and they support all elk efforts, including here in Minnesota. Brad Fitzgerald tells us all about it. Plus our Lake(s) Of The Week! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Women of BASA are holding their annual August Academy this weekend. Tara Hokuf and Ingrid Thompson have all the details of the event coming to the Northland Regional Sports Park. Plus Dr. Andy from Bemidji State talks Eelpout. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jarrid Houston is catching fish and fired up because his BSU Beaver Football team is #8 in the nation. We talk those topics and much more on the latest PBCO Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Keith Tuma of Brainerd is running the gamut this year on the Bassmasters Elite Qualifying Trail. We get an update and some good bass tips too. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Lake Vermilion has it all...walleyes, bass, northerns, muskies. And it's been a good year. We get all the details and some football talk too with Brainerd Warrior Head Football Coach AND Leisure Outdoor Adventures Guide Jason Freed. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Erik Osberg's day job is promoting Otter Tail Country as a great place to live and work. And it translates seamlessly to his latest visit. We get the goods on the Otter Tails Lakes Country bite and the other usual nonsense and fun. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The muskies are moving and Isaiah Hahn of You Bet Fishing Guide Service is chasing them. Plus an update on everything else going on in the Park Rapids area and, as always, 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 .