Paul Bunyan Country Outdoors

Matt Breuer of North Country Guide Service is the ULTIMATE Outdoorsman. He fishes, he hunts (EVERYTHING), he forages. We touch on it all...including the Bass opener...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 .

We check in with Eric Jacobson of Destination Sporting Goods to find out how the weekend bite was and preview the next two openers. Plus, another tough question for the the Aquatic Biologist. Time again to discuss Zebra Mussels. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Toby Kvalevog of Leisure Outdoor Adventures joins the show for the first time this year to talk Leech Lake fishing. The fish should be jumpin' and Toby's got great advice on what to use and where to use it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Today we talk about Bemidji's 33rd Annual Take A Kid Fishing Event with Christina Regas of the Committee. Plus, learn about Mule Lake...Our 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 .

Bro Brosdahl took a call while he was on Leech Lake to talk opening weekend and early season walleyes. As always, it was very informative and entertaining. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Today we check in with Chuck Hasse of Leisure Outdoor Adventures. He spent the weekend (and this morning) fishing Leech Lake. We'll find out what it takes to reel in a walleye on Leech right now, and preview the next week or two as well. Plus, we ask Chuck what affects he's seen from AIS on Leech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pr...

Carl Adams of Timberline Sports in Blackduck joins us to talk about a VERY strong opening walleye weekend. Blackduck, Red and Lake of the Woods...all fantastic!! Plus, we ask the Aquatic Biologist if sophisticated technology is going to have a negative effect on fish. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Outstanding Paul Bunyan Country Guide Dick Beardsley brings his knowledge and ENTHUSIASM to our Fishing Opener Eve edition. Get ready for WALLEYES! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jason Durham of Go Fish! Guide Service stops by to help us get ready for Walleye Opener 2019. Plus, it's Lake of the Week Day, and we talk Hinds Lake. Where in the world is Hinds Lake? You'll find out today! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Final Stop on Paul Bunyan Country's Big 5 Tour...Lake Of The Woods. It had a MONSTER year last year, and walleye may not even be the most popular fish on that lake. It might be sturgeon. Baudette Area Fisheries Manager Phil Talmage has all the details! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Bemidji Area Fisheries Large Lake Specialist Tony Kennedy joins us to discuss the health of Cass Lake and the Cass Lake Chain. Plus details on the new Cass Lake Management Plan. Alot of Lakes, and alot of fish to discuss 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 .

We put the spotlight on another one of Paul Bunyan Country's Big 5 as we get ready for the opener. Today, it's Red Lake with Bemidji Area Fisheries Manager Gary Barnard. Plus, my doctor has told me to cut back on salt...and now Dr. Andy Hafs says the same thing! We explain on today's show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do...

Today, National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Famer Chip Leer joins the show. We learn his journey from boyhood to the Hall and find out what makes this always positive guy tick...and tick...and tick! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Large Lake Specialist Gerry Albert joins us to discuss another of Paul Bunyan Country's Big 5...Lake Winnibigoshish. Great walleyes, great northerns, great perch...lots of great stuff to talk about. Plus, Gary Barnard with the scoop on our first Lake of the Week for 2019. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info...

We always look in depth at what we call Paul Bunyan Country's Big 5...Lake of the Woods, Winnie, Cass, Red...and today, Leech. Walker Area Large Lake Specialist Carl Pederson talks new slot limits, perch concerns, AIS and much more. Leech is in good shape...and we've got the details. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-s...

Today, we continue our conversation with NW Regional Fisheries Manager Henry Drewes on the state of the fishery. We'll discuss initial thoughts after one year of the new northern zone regulation; the growing fishing pressure during ice fishing season, 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 .

Today, the first of two parts with MN DNR Northwest Fisheries Manager Henry Drewes. We dive into all things fishing, including walleyes, bass, muskies, and the 500 pound gorilla...Zebra Mussels. Plus, we put BSU Aquatic Biology Professor Dr. Andrew Hafs right to work with the first installment of "Ask The Aquatic Biologist". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy No...

For the past 5 years, we've been "Asking The Aquatic Biologist" every Monday on Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country (which begins Monday BTW). Now, everyone's asking the aquatic biologist as BSU's program continues to receive more and more national recognition. We talk with the Doc on the growth of the program and the many great projects they've worked on with the MN DNR and others...and don't forget, Ask...

Despite the blizzard, we are just over 2 weeks away from when PBC Outdoors becomes Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country. Today a sneak peek at a couple of the interviews you'll be hearing as we kick off the fishing season. A taste of Leech Lake and Lake of the Woods! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Kev Jackson will be joining Chip Leer, Bro Brosdahl, Jason Durham, Jason Freed, Dick Beardsley and more at the First Ever Park Rapids Fishing Expo Friday, April 12th. Today, Kev talks with Pastor Chip, one of the organizers, about this big FREE event! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Craig Engwoll of the MDHA joins us to talk all things deer. We tackle CWD (of course) but get his thoughts on other deer topics, what the MDHA does, and how you can join. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Brian "Bro" Brosdahl joins us to recap the ice fishing season, and preview where you should be fishing now. Plus we preview the soft water season, discuss the adjustments anglers will have to make with zebra mussels in more and more lakes, and Bro's got the scoop on the hot new toys for the angling enthusiast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:/...

Bemidji Area Wildlife Manager Dave Rave stopped by to talk about the DNR Wildlife Open House at Bemidji City Hall Thursday, March 21st. Plus, we talk about the past season's harvest in the area, CWD concerns, and everything else that falls into the wildlife realm in Paul Bunyan Country. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-no...

One of the top performing Ducks Unlimited chapters in Minnesota is Bemidji's Ladies DU Chapter. Their annual banquet is coming up Saturday. We get all the details from Sarah Bruen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Last week, news broke that CWD has moved north. A dead deer in Crow Wing County tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease, the first known case north of Fillmore County. We discuss it with DNR Wildlife Research Manager Lou Cornicelli. Plus, we continue our conversation with the DNR's NW Regional Wildlife Manager John Williams. Today, we talk Turkey...and Elk. See Privacy Policy at https://art19....