Paul Bunyan Country Outdoors

Today marks the first Lake of the Week, and we head to the edge of the whitefish chain for this excellent lake. And as long as we're over there, we check in with Brainerd Area Fisheries Supervisor Marc Bacigalupi and put the spotlight on the Whitefish chain, one of the gems of Paul Bunyan Country and the Brainerd Lakes area. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy No...

With the Fishing Opener looming on the horizon, time for us to put the spotlight on some of the Paul Bunyan Country gems. One of the nation's best sport fishing lakes is Leech Lake and we get the details on Muskie, Bass, Walleyes, Northern and Panfish. Leech has them all...in spades! Walker Area Fisheries Large Lake Specialist Carl Pedersen goes deep on Leech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.c...

Henry Drewes is back to continue the season starting conversation on the "state of the fishery". Plus, Covid-19 is going to wreak havoc with Bemidji's Take A Kid Fishing event this year. However, Christina Regas of the committee says they're still committed to getting kids fishing. So, they're having their first ever Essay contest and the winners earn a Lifetime Minnesota Fishing License! We've go...

Less than two weeks away from the Walleye Opener. That mean we go all fishing all the time...well, everyday for 20 weeks anyway. Paul Bunyan Country Outdoors will be "Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country" for the next few months. And we kick it off like we do every week with DNR Northwest Regional Fisheries Manager Henry Drewes. PLUS! After a Covid-19 enforced hiatus, Dr. Andrew Hafs is back. We will once...

A few weeks ago, Beltrami County residents got some bad news...the first deer with a postive for Chronic Wasting Disease. The DNR's Wildlife Health Program Supervisor Dr. Michelle Carstens discusses what to expect and shares good news on the CWD situation in Crow Wing County. Plus, Jared Shypkoski of Dickinson, ND shares the details of his battle to reel in the new North Dakota State Record Walley...

There aren't many people who DON'T like birds. The chirping when you go outside in the morning, the action at your feeders, it's all part of the Paul Bunyan Country tapestry. BSU Wildlife Professor Dr. Brian Hiller is fascinated with birds, and so, apparently, is senior Victoria Simons. They discuss their study of Eastern Bluebird populations and migrations in Paul Bunyan Country. Plus, Stream Tro...

Jarrid Houston of Houston Guide Service caught himself a big old walleye on Green Bay. He gives us the details and discusses the awesomeness that is Green Bay (the Bay itself...NOT The Packers) and we talk all things Duluth-Superior. Plus, Will Pappenfus of Eye Crazy Guide Service and his bud had an AMAZING walleye day on Rainy River. Prepare to be jealous. And we get the details on early season s...

The bears have awakened and are looking for food. We talk with Andy Tri of the Minnesota DNR on preventing unwanted dining in your yard and all things bear. Plus, Steve Scepaniak can only clean his tackle so much. What will he do when the lakes are completely clear? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Sturgeon and sharks. Sturgeon are 200 million or so years old. Sharks have been around for 450 million. Bruce Jean catches sturgeon every spring on Rainy River. Meanwhile Tara Hokuf landed a seven foot shark in Florida. We talk about both, plus Bruce talks early season walleyes on the Rainy and Tara talks the upcoming turkey and mushroom seasons. It's a potpourri of topics on Paul Bunyan Country O...

We love fishing and hunting. But we also love birds at the feeder, squirrels scampering through the woods, birds chirping on our morning walks and of course...eagles and trumpeter swans. All of that is part of the Minnesota DNR's Non-Game Wildlife Department. We talk with Information Officer Lori Naumann about all things non-game. Plus, Dick Beardsley is back and talks about his recent South Dakot...

One of the great things in Paul Bunyan Country is Bemidji State University. Another great thing in Paul Bunyan Country is the outdoors...thousands of lakes, rivers, wetlands, forests and more. And when you put those two together, you have a pretty incredible Aquatic Biology program. For years, we've featured a segment called "Ask The Aquatic Biologist". This week, it's "Ask the Aquatic Biologist S...

Paul Bunyan Country's favorite Canadian Gussy has just claimed his first ever Bassmaster professional tournament win. We'll get the details. Plus, Matt Breuer and son were hunting gators in sunny Florida and Steve Scepaniak of Predator Guide Service has a couple of great tips on catching fish this time of year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:...

Turkey season is coming and John Wiliams of the NW MN Regional Office joins the show to talk about the growth of Wild Turkey AND Turkey hunting in the area. Plus, now that Muzzle Loader season is done, we recap the deer hunting season(s) and get a CWD assessment. Plus, guide Beef Sathre talks Lake of the Woods and getting ready for dinosaur season. What the...? Tune in for details! See Privacy Pol...

The DNR Panfish Improvement Initiative had done its work and now the regulations kick in. Monday, March 1, many lakes throughout Minnesota and several in Paul Bunyan Country have new Bluegill regs. In the Brainerd area, crappie is also involved. We hear from Acting Bemidji Area Fisheries Supervisor Andy Thompson and Brainerd Area Supervisor Marc Bacigalupi discuss the changes. Plus, we hear from B...

Jason Durham has been on the ice in the Park Rapids/Nevis area this winter, while Garrett Svir has been on the frozen lakes of Otter Tail County. They're both pulling in plenty of fish. We get the details on this week's show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

John Hoyer is busy, hunting, fishing, golfing, fishing, fishing, and then fishing. He's got a great thing going right now, and he's not afraid to admit it...and be thankful. We get the latest from John , and we talk with Dr. Brian Hiller, Professor of Biology-Wildlife Specialist at Bemidji State University. If you are a high school student who loves the outdoors, you may want to take a listen. See...

Jeff Gustafson has left Kenora, ON for Florida, the first stop on the BASSmasters Elite Series. We talk Bass and get the details on how the ice bite has been on his side of Lake of the Woods. Plus, Will Pappenfus of Eye Crazy Guide Service has the details on ice fishing in the Bemidji area. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d...

Dick Beardsley's been catching perch and crappies...and a few walleyes too. The mild winter means he's had the opportunity to fish...a lot. And it means he's been able to try many more places. He talks hot bites and baits, and give us some ideas on where we might hunker down in Paul Bunyan Country if we're looking to score in the Brainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza next Saturday. See Privacy...

Once again this week, we preview the new STATEWIDE Brainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza. And since you can fish it anywhere thanks to Fish Donkey, we check in with Carl Adams of Timberline Sports to find out where you might go in Paul Bunyan Country if you're angling to win. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-...

The Brainerd Ice Fishing Extravaganza is back January 30th, but rather than 10,000 holes on Gull Lake, it's 10,000 lakes. Using the Fish Donkey app, all publicly accessible lakes are eligible. We get all the details from Tournament Chair Benji Thoennes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

He loves ice fishing...and the season is off to a great start. So we check in with Brian "Bro" Brosdahl for all the details on the early ice bite. Plus the hottest new products, safety first, and Bro's now a YouTube star. We've got all the details right here on Paul Bunyan Country Outdoors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d...

Northwest Minnesota Regional Wildlife Manager John Williams recaps deer season thus far...there's still a few muzzleloader hunters out there...and recaps other seasons as well. Plus Annette Drewes & Dr. Mur Gilman of the Bemidji Cross Country Ski Club discuss all things skiing as we wait for snow. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.co...

What a show!! Bruce Jean talks Deer Hunting and Fall Fishing on Rainy Lake and beyond. Plus, Bemidji area deer hunter Dan Peterson had to figure out what to do when two people shot the same deer; and Patrick "Patches" Olson of The Lone Angler podcast teams up with fellow podcasters for a virtual ice show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art1...

Dick Beardsley is channeling his inner Adam Thielen, catching footballs in South Dakota (footballs with gills). Meanwhile, we chased down Toby Kvalevog as he was coming home from a Deer Hunting trip to southeast Minnesota and talked about the joys of solitude, deer hunting, and of course, a little fishing. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art...

It's practically a state holiday. Actually, it's a MUCH bigger deal than most holidays. It's the Minnesota Deer Opener and it's this weekend. So, Kev Jackson covered it all. He talks with Northwest Regional Wildlife Manager John Williams on the deer numbers and health in the region, as well as CWD. He checks in with DNR Conservation Office Brice Vollbrecht to talk safety and statutes. And once you...