Paul Bunyan Country Outdoors

The 17th Annual Cystic Fibrosis Walleye Classic is coming to Cass Lake October 6th. We hear the details from Steve Ballou, and why he started and continues to run this tournament. BTW, register online at cysticfibrosiswalleyeclassic.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Today, we preview a Public Meeting hosted by the Park Rapids Area Fisheries Office set for Wednesday night on proposed special regulations on sunfish and crappies for 5th & 6th Crow Wing Lakes. Plus, we ask the Aquatic Biologist what other AIS should we be aware of here in PBC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sel...

Kevin Cochran, one of the nation's best muskie guides, checks in to get us ready for a long weekend...and fall...of muskie hunting. Plus, Part 2 of our conversation with Jeff "Gussy" Gustafson. We get the scoop on a strong Lake of the Woods walleye bite, and, yes, we circle back to bass, too. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy...

Jeff Gustafson and partner Scott Dingwall just won the International Falls Bass Championship last weekend on Rainy Lake. We'll get the details on that, along with the strong bass bite on Lake of the Woods and get his final thoughts on his strong FLW Bass season. Plus, our Lake of the Week...Pimushe with Gary Barnard of the Bemidji Area Fisheries Office. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priv...

BROFEST! It's always a treat to hear from Bro Brosdahl. Today he talks walleye and the soon to be hot fall bite; panfish; and we get his thoughts on the state of our fisheries. Great info and wise thoughts from the Master. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Today, we get the details on the United Way Of The Bemidji Area's 2nd Annual Trap Shooting Tournament. PLUS, we ask the Aquatic Biologist, Dr. Andrew Hafs of Bemidji State University, about what fish want to eat...and why it changes throughout the year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Chuck Hasse normally spends his days on Leech Lake, but last week was catching huge walleyes at the AIM State Championship on Lake of the Woods. We'll hear the details, and get a few about Leech too. Plus, Jamie Elting's still catching walleyes on Lake Bemidji...and oh yes, there's that matter of the 52 inch muskie caught by his son... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...

Today we ask Dr. Andrew Hafs of Bemidji State about the effects of algae on fish and Doug Schultz from the Walker Area Fisheries Office gives us all the details on our Lake Of The Week...Steamboat. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

It's a potpourri of topics today. First off, school's back in session next Monday at BSU, so we asked our friendly resident aquatic biologist, Dr. Andy Hafs about that stellar program. In addition, we checked out the podcast stats and realized you're listening from everywhere, so we want to know where you're from and why you're listening. And finally, pickled fish! A great recipe for you... See Pr...

We wrap up our conversation with NW Regional Wildlife Manager John Williams on deer hunting and the new deer plan. Plus, Aaron Templin of Destination Sporting Goods gives us the details on the hot Bemidji area bites. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The new 10 year Deer Plan is now in effect and John Williams, the NW Regional Wildlife Manager is on board to talk about the plan, and many other hunting topics. We'll also discuss what you can expect at tomorrow night's public meeting about deer management at Bemidji City Hall. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-m...

We check in with Hall of Fame Angler Al Maas and find out what's happening on Leech Lake. In addition to getting the word on the hot bites, we also delve into the deeper waters of the state of the lake and what the future holds for Legendary Leech Lake. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Hunting is Matt Breuer's favorite thing, and the quest begins tomorrow when bear baiting begins. We talk with Matt on what bear like, where they most likely will be and much more. And yes, we do get a fishing update as well, since we had him on the line! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

We hear from Carl Adams on the Blackduck area bite (and points north), as well as Ethan Rogers on the Bemidji area scene. The walleyes have slowed here in August, with a couple of exceptions. But if you go beyond walleyes, you will be busy on the water. Ethan and Carl have all the details. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do...

Today we hear from Pro Walleye Angler Dean Arnoldussen who actually gives us other options when that August Walleye bite slows down. Plus, we ask the Aquatic Biologist Dr. Andy Hafs why we keep battling AIS when it doesn't seem to stop anything? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The elite Kenora Bass International was won by a couple of Americans (and Bemidjians!) Craig Peterson and Scott Andersen. They come home with over $19,000 in prize money. We hear from Craig on how they made it happen, plus more bass talk! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Charlie Worreth gives us the scoop on Lake Winni fishing and we discover Big Island near Park Rapids, 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 .

First time guest Deron "DoRight" Eilertson of Paradise Outfitters talks from an island on Rainy Lake where they are killin' em! He talks Rainy, Leech, Cass and more. Get 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 .

Today we talk with one of the nation's best muskie guides, Kevin Cochran. The bite is heating up and he has the details where and on what. Plus, we as the Aquatic Biologist a hypothetical question: IF the Eelpout Festival had been moved to Lake Bemidji, how would that have affected the lake? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#...

Bemidji Area Guide Dick Beardsley is FIRED UP for fishing. Why? Because it's Monday! Of course, he'll be fired up because it's Tuesday, too...and Wednesday...and Thursday...well, you get the idea. Dick just likes to fish, and even though the walleye bite is in its typical August slowdown, there's a ton of other fish that are biting...and he's going after most of them! See Privacy Policy at https:/...

Today, we hear from one of the best...Hall Of Famer Duane Peterson. He talks hot bass, walleye and much more. Plus we delve into some of his concerns looking to the future and even get his thoughts on a statewide 4 walleye limit. As always, Duane delivers the goods! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Bob Jensen of "Fishing The Midwest TV" checks in to talk August fishing. He also has a vacation tip for anglers, and Gary Barnard of the Bemidji Area Fisheries Office has our Lake Of The Week: South Twin. 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 talks with Carl Adams of Timberline Sports in Blackduck on the continuing strong bite on Blackduck Lake and Red Lake. Tom Lucas checks in with Ethan Rogers of Northwoods Bait in Bemidji and talks walleyes, muskies and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

DNR Conservation Officer Brice Vollbrecht joins the show to discuss the new Little Alan's Law in effect on August 1st, along with other law enforcement issues. Plus, Aaron Templin of Destination Sporting Goods updates the Paul Bunyan Country fishing scene. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Lake Bemidji Walleye Bite continues unabated and we talk about it with Matt Breuer of NorthCountry Guide Service. It's not just walleyes, either. Matt has all the details. Plus, we ask Dr. Andy Hafs about the effects of wild rice on a lake and a fishery. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .