WKTY OUTDOORS

Keith Braunreiter joins me to talk about the 1st annual Make A Difference Fishing, Coulee Region Tourney. It's an event for children and adults with disabilities. It happens September 13 at Arctic Springs Park in Galesville. Keith talks about how the event came about, who can participate, and how to sign up. The link is below. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1st-annual-make-a-difference-fishing-coule...

Sharing some thoughts on where to find late summer crappies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talking about bass fishing today as the Bassmaster Elite series is here this weekend. Rooting on the Wisconsin anglers-three in the top 10 going into Saturday. I also have a conversation with Gina Jacquart Thorsen, the CEO of Stormy Kromer, the iconic Midwest hat brand, about a new line which features a custom UW-L hat.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tackle Terry Tuma and I discuss the best way to catch fish as we move into late summer.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I go over some ways to make your voice heard when it comes to the management of the outdoors by Minnesota and Wisconsin natural resource departments.  Starting out though, with the fishing report. It's been a good week. Most everything is biting well, from Panfish to Walleyes.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good fishing this week....there's a bass tourney this weekend with a different twist...plus deer hunting isn't that far away. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marc Schultz with Sustain Our River talks about how federal cuts would impact the Mississippi River region. We discussed the importance of places like the Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center and how cut may affect the economy. They're holding a news conference on August 4 at 11:30 a.m. at the Black River Beach House in La Crosse where members of the group will discuss different aspects of...

Today, I talk about the ways you can use long fishing poles to precisely target fish in weeds or brush when casting or trolling won't work. Tenkara fishing is also covered. I mentioned that the fall hunting forecasts are available from the Wisconsin DNR for deer, waterfowl, and more. The links are below. 2025 Fall Deer Hunting Forecast 2025 Fall Upland Game Bird Forecast 2025 Fall Migratory Bird H...

Tackle Terry Tuma and I have a conversation about staying safe in the warm summertime weather and what you can do to protect yourself.  We also chat about ways to overcome the challenges presented when the water goes high and current goes up.  Of course, there's the latest fishing reports and news for you as well.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My guest today is Capt. Alex Welter of River Bent Outfitters. We talked about the early summer conditions, some places to find a variety of species of fish, and what to use to catch them. A good educational conversation.  River Bent Outfitters See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tackle Terry Tuma joins me for a wide ranging conversation about lures, color, current conditions, and much more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A conversation about fly fishing in the Coulee Region with Matt Wagner of the Driftless Angler in Viroqua. We talk about stream conditions and what to use when you put those waders on and get in the water.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talking today about finding early season crappie and some techniques you can try to catch them.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A discussion today about the results of the spring hearings. Marc Schultz joins me later in the program to talk about some of the questions and where they go from here with the process.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nice weather is here, we're a week away from the inland opening, and much more on today's program.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joining me in studio are Steve Cibulka and Bob Juen with the Stoddard Bergen Fire Department to talk about their annual Big Walleye and Northern Tournament Fundraiser coming up on May 31.  More details: https://stoddardbergenfd.com/events/walleye-tournament-20240420-1   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marc Schultz joined me today to talk about an upcoming hearing looking for input and possible changes to duck hunting zones and splits for the next five years.  There was also talk of turning the Mississippi River green for St. Patrick's Day.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I talk about what to do when the ice starts to melt and the water gets dirty-some things you can do to help you bring in more fish using their senses other than their eyes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I talk about some of the ways people can give back to their favorite sports-mentoring, coaching, teaching-all opportunities to share knowledge with others.  I also talk about the state ice fishing championships happening here in La Crosse ad the World Ice Fishing Championships in Michigan with the USA team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My guests today are Keachen Abing, who is talking about the next set in the La Crosse Adventure Films series coming up on Feb. 21-22. Expect some great stories at the festival... I also talk to Ted Bonde of the Wisconsin Interscholastic Fishing Association about next weekend's Ice Fishing Championships for high school students next weekend here in La Crosse. We talked about how high school fishing...

Today's show features an interview with Alex Welter of River Bent Outfitters. We discuss ice conditions, places to look for fish, and what he uses to help catch them.  Find out more about Alex and what he offers. Click here for the River Bent Outfitters website.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Besides conditions, I talk a bit about how writing down what you do on your trips on the ice or water can help you repeat success.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tackle Terry Tuma and I talk about the latest conditions along with how noise, light, and technique can impact your ice fishing success.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I share some ideas about early ice and what you should do to stay stealthy plus a look at how outdoor recreation affects Wisconsin's economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The conversation centers around early ice fishing-some tips and suggestions to help find and catch fish now that the decent ice has finally arrived. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.