Paul Bunyan Country Outdoors

Bro Brosdahl continues to guide us to the opener. He talks boat and gear prep, discusses great early season walleye lakes, spring panfish tips and the importance of social distancing at the landing. Plus, Calub Shavlek of the Park Rapids Area Fisheries Office with our first Lake of the Week. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#...

Brian "Bro" Brosdahl is ready to hit the water, and in fact is already catching panfish. He talks tackle, new products, panfish (of course) and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Today, Kev Jackson wraps up his conversation with DNR NW Regional Fisheries Manager Henry Drewes on The State Of The Fishery. Fish populations & health, the status of key Paul Bunyan Country waters and the long term plan to get big bluegills back in Paul Bunyan Country waters. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell...

Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country presented by Northland Fishing Tackle is back for its 30th season. As always, we kick things off with Northwest Regional Fisheries Manager Henry Drewes on the State of the Fishery. Spoiler Alert: It's Pretty good! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Today we meet Theresa Ebbenga, almost 9 months into her tenure as the DNR's Northwest Regional Director. We talk about the changes to DNR activities due to Covid-19, and the good news...fishing and hunting in Minnesota has been largely unaffected by the shutdown. Plus, we discuss the overall "state of the region". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at htt...

Joe Czapiewski, Knights of Columbus Walleye Classic Tournament Director, joins us to discuss the difficult decision to hold off a year on the event's 20th anniversary celebration. However, you can still win the Boat, Motor and Trailer package. We also hear from Chip Leer, whose niece Grace is in American Idol's Top 21. We do talk fishing and outdoors, too. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p...

Dick Beardsley is a regular on Paul Bunyan Country Outdoors & Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country. He is compelling and passionate about fishing and the outdoors. But today, he shares something much more important. If you aren't familiar with Dick's story, you need to hear it. In a time of anxiety, fear and struggles, this story resonates. I thank him for sharing. Please note, in these days of social...

Today a Beary Good Episode! DNR Researcher Andy Tri discusses a surpising place that bears have been snoozing this winter. Farmers, keep an eye out! Plus everything else you need to know. So bear down and listen. Tired of the puns? Just grin and bear it... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The 38th Annual Ladies DU Banquet is in Bemidji this Saturday night. The event will be at Hampton Inn. We get all the details on this special "Ladies Night" event. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Brady Laudon of Visit Bemidji is back to update us on this weekend's North American Ice Fishing Circuit qualifier on Lake Bemidji. Plus, Joe Czapiewski of the Knights Of Columbus stops by to get everyone ready for a very important deadline this Sunday (3/8) for the 20th Annual K of C Walleye Classic. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com...

The 6th Annual Fat Bike Rally is coming to Lake Bemidji State Park next Saturday, March 7th. Jerry Smith of Bemidji Area Mountain Bikers and Ranger Pete (Harrison) of the State Park join us for all the details. Plus the x's and o's of fat biking and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

It doesn't get much more Minnesotan than this: Thor & Eric are on the show. Nelson & Sorenson are talking about BSU's Ducks Unlimited Chapter's annual Sportsman's Night Out next Saturday, February 29th. All the details are right here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

A few weeks ago, you couldn't even get out on Lake Bemidji without snow shoes. But ice conditions have improved and there's action on the lake. And coming up in early March, even more. The North American Ice Fishing Circuit's final championship qualifier is coming to Lake Bemidji, along with a free youth & high school tournament and kid's fishing event. Brady Laudon of Visit Bemidji has all th...

Bruce Jean, who we usually talk Rainy Lake fishing with, gives us his report on ice fishing. He's been on Lake of the Woods, Rainy, Blackduck and, of course, the legendary Lake X. We get the good, the bad, and the pneumonia. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Bemidji Ducks Unlimited Chapter is holding their 2nd Annual Sportsmans Bingo at Lazy Jacks Saturday. We get the details from Regional Director Scott Anderson as well as next month's Sportsmans Night Out. Plus, Joe Czapiewski with the details on the 20th Annual Knights of Columbus Walleye Classic. More teams and more money for this big anniversary event! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/...

The winter of 2019-20 will go down in ice fishing history as a tough one. Dick Beardsley has battled the elements and managed to get on the (hard) water...but it ain't easy...and you have to be VERY careful! He's also been on the one lake that's got good ice and great fishing...Lake of the Woods. Dick Tells It All on PBC Outdoors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priv...

Bro Brosdahl is in Motown at the Ultimate Fishing Show. We get the details plus talk ice fishing. It's been a difficult and challenging year if you love hardwater angling. We discuss it in depth with Bro 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 .

Cross Country Skiing in Paul Bunyan Country is off to a great start with plenty of snow! We check in with Mur Gilman and Annette Drewes of the Bemidji Area Cross Country Ski Club to discuss their upcoming Sunday Ski School, as well as the miles and miles of trails in the area, and how you can get started in the sport. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

The Deer season has wrapped up in Minnesota and John Williams, NW Regional Wildlife Manager stops by to talk harvest, CWD, other deer concerns, bear, ducks, geese, turkeys and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Matt Breuer suffered a serious back injury this fall, but is doing much better. We get the details on that, plus get the word on how the various hunting seasons have gone and discuss early season hard water fishing. And Matt is a HUGE Star Wars fan, so we get his take on "The Mandalorian". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do...

Chip Leer of Fishing The Wildside is back in to cover a number of topics. We talk ice fishing, his induction into another Hall Of Fame, AIS, Viking Football and even marathoning! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Firearm Deer season is on its way! We take a look at all things deer with DNR NW Regional Wildlife Manager John Williams. We cover the numbers, CWD, safety, philosophy, if it's about deer, it's discussed. Plus, we find out about the other wildlife in Paul Bunyan Country, too! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-i...

The weather has been nasty but the fishing has been great. Leech Lake Guide Chuck Haase has all the details on the fall bite. Plus, Scott Anderson of Ducks Unlimited stops by to give us the details on the duck season so far...and it's been pretty good! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Mille Lacs Area Guide Steve Sepaniak tells us about the hot muskie bite happening on Mille Lacs (not too mention smallies and trophy northern!). Plus, Assistant Park Manager Sue Olin talks about Lake Bemidji State Park's annual Youth Deer Hunt this weekend. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Gary Barnard has spent his entire working life with DNR Fisheries. For the past 25 years, he's been the Bemidji Area Fisheries Manager. This week, we look back on his career, the many changes he's seen, and his thoughts on where we are at in the 21st century. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .