Paul Bunyan Country Outdoors

All variations of the deer hunting season are now done, so it's a good time to talk to our friend John Williams, the DNR NW Regional Wildlife Manager, about all things deer. We discuss numbers harvested, where we are at with CWD, what all this snow might mean for the population and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy...

This week we hear from Trek North Head Mountain Bike Coach Jerry Smith and Lake Bemidji State Park Manager Pete Harrison on the 5th Annual Fat Bike Rally at the park March 2nd. We'll also find out about other trail opportunities and find out about High School Mountain Biking Competitions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-...

We talk all things ice fishing with Dick Beardsley and what really, really, REALLY cold temps mean for the bite. Plus, Jerry Benham with the details on this weekend's HUGE American Legion Park Rapids Ice Fishing Derby on Fishhook Lake. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Captain Ron Hunter, longtime owner of Judd's Resort & Lake Winni fishing guide is going into the Minnesota Fishing Hall of Fame in March. We discuss the honor, his history, his thoughts on his beloved Lake Winnibigoshish and what keeps him wetting a line. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

We checked in with Matt Breuer of North Country Guide Service to talk ice fishing, and ended up covering much more...including ocean fishing, winter hunts, and hunting for edibles. He is a busy boy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jen Wical joins us to discuss what the future of fishing & hunting looks like, We discuss the user trends as well as the incredible economic impact of fishing and hunting in Minnesota...and the nation. 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 Carl Adams from Timberline Sports in Blackduck & Ethan Rogers from Northwoods Bait in Bemidji to find out how the ice fishing bite was over the holiday break and what we can expect in January. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The ice is good and the bite is on. Bro's got the details and the enthusiasm. Plus, Annie Butler-Ricks of the Headwaters Science Center discusses an amazing (and temporary) traveling exhibit available now: We Are Water-Minnesota. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Tara Hokuf Outdoors is a Facebook page that is just the starting point of this lifetime outdoorswoman's goal of making the outdoors cool for all genders. She also leads a Well Armed Woman Chapter and competed in last year's international Extreme Huntress competition. Meet this Outdoor Leader in this week's show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https...

If you need a winter pick me up, we've got it! The always positive Dick Beardsley is here to tell us about some great fishing events and activities coming to the Headwaters Science Center, PLUS, as long as we have him in studio, we talk ice fishing! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

A much deserved honor for Chip Leer of Fishin' The Wildside. He will be inducted into the FW Fishing Hall Of Fame at Minneapolis' Northwest Sport Show in March. We hear the Chip Leer story, find out what makes him tick, and why he loves the outdoors. It's all 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-...

Zebra Mussels have been discovered in Lake Bemidji. We look at what we know now, what may happen next, and what we can do to contain it with Bemidji Area Fisheries Manager Gary Barnard and Area AIS Specialist Nicole Kovar. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

DNR Northwest Region Wildlife Manager John Williams stops by to discuss the deer opener and how the population looks for hunters this year. We also discuss long term goals, safety and much more. Deer, Deer, Deer! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

It's been a pretty good duck season so far, and we'll get the details from Scott Anderson, Regional DU Manager. Plus DNR Wildlife Research Manager Lou Cornicelli gives us all the details on CWD, requirements for the upcoming 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 .

We discuss the new Deer Plan, CWD, and everything else going on with deer and deer hunting in Minnesota with the Acting DNR Big Game Coordinator Erik Paulson of Park Rapids. Plus, the weather's been lousy but the bite's been good. We get the Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country details from Carl Adams of Timbeline Sports in Blackduck. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy N...

We check in with Phil Talmage, Baudette Area Fisheries Manager, on all things Lake of the Woods, including proposed special regulations and the public meeting Tuesday. Plus, we visit Mr. Rogers neighborhood, checking in with Ethan at Northwoods Bait in Bemidji on the hottest action in Paul Bunyan Country. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art1...

We talk with Lake Bemidji State Park Manager Pete Harrison and Asst. Manager Sue Olin about the youth deer hunt coming to the park Oct. 19-21. Plus, we hear about the 4 day firearm season on park lands, plus the many other things happening in the park during the "off-season". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-i...

There's a public meeting Monday night at the Walker Area Community Center from 6-8 on the proposed change to walleye regulations on Leech Lake. We'll get the details on that and everything else happening on Leech with Walker Area Fisheries Manager Doug Schultz. PLUS, there's a lot to be hunting for in the woods right now. Matt Breuer of North Country Guides is in the midst of all of it and he join...

It's the final show of the final week of Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country , our annual "State Of The Fishery" with DNR Northwest Regional Fisheries Manager Henry Drewes, a very in-depth and complete look at fish populations, lake health, AIS concerns and much more. Don't forget, next week, Paul Bunyan Country Outdoors returns, a weekly look at all things outdoors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.co...

It's the final two shows of the final week of Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country , our annual "State Of The Fishery" with DNR Northwest Regional Fisheries Manager Henry Drewes, a very in-depth and complete look at fish populations, lake health, AIS concerns and much more. Don't forget, next week, Paul Bunyan Country Outdoors returns, a weekly look at all things outdoors! See Privacy Policy at https://art...

PBC Guide Dick Beardsley is catching walleyes as things pick up after the dog days. We'll get the details on the Lake Bemidji bite and a few more lakes too. And yes, he's caught bass. Dick says that's right up there with the Pope's Catholicism and a bear's bathroom habits (okay, I added the second one). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19....

Today, Aaron Templin of Destination Sporting Goods in Bemidji with the details on his run for the roses at the National Walleye Tour Championship at Lake Of The Woods. Plus he has the details on the hot bites in Paul Bunyan Country. Also, today, the FINAL Lake of the Week for the 2018 season. Doug Schultzs of the Walker Area Fisheries Office has the details on two interconnected lakes...May and Lo...

Today, Ethan Rogers of Northwoods Bait & Tackle in Bemidji with the latest fishing updates throughout Paul Bunyan Country. Plus, we Ask The Aquatic Biologist, Dr. Andrew Hafs, what...besides lots of walleyes...makes a strong walleye lake? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

We're getting close to that famous fall bite, so we check in with Bro Brosdahl to get tips on maximizing this awesome time of the year. Plus, Mike Frisch checks in with tips on catching bigger panfish. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Regional Director Scott Anderson discusses Ducks Unlimited and the upcoming Bemidji Banquet set for next Thursday (9/13). Plus, Doug Kingsley of the Park Rapids Area Fisheries Office details our Lake(s) of the week...Upper and Lower Twin. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .