America Outdoors Radio Podcast

This week we cover the big Northwest Bass - Nixon's Marine Big Bass tournament that took place at Potholes Reservoir and MarDon Resort in Eastern Washington.   166 teams competed, all hoping to win cash prizes and a new, $70,000 bass boat.  We'll talk to Tournament Director Willie Nelson about the event, to my fishing partner Rusty Johnston about our performance at the tournament, and talk to the winners of the new Skeeter bass boat! We'll also talk to Kyle Maki with the Idaho Wildlife Federation about this year's better than expected spring Chinook Salmon run up the Snake River and some of its tributaries and potential ways to make the returns even better.   www.northwesternoutdoors.com 

Host John Kruse talks to two attendees of the Northwest Outdoor Writer's Association's annual conference in The Dalles, Oregon.  Sharon Trammel will tell you about nuisance weeds and plants that have some very healthy medicinal values for you.  Derek Fergus tells you about his Rugged Maps, the gold star standard for maps.  He'll also tell you about some other ingenious products he came up with for hunters.   www.northwesternoutdoors.com 

For Memorial Day weekend John Kruse talks to Larry Weidinger with Warriors and Quiet Waters, a Montana based organization using the outdoors as therapy for post 9/11 combat veterans.  Brent Frazee answers the question, "Can bass learn?" and Brian Lynn with the Sportsman's Alliance Foundation reveals bombshell allegations against several Washington Fish and Wildlife Commissioners.   www.americaoutdoorsradio.com 

This week John Kruse chats with Brooks Hansen with Camp Chef about some stoves and grills you'll want to have for Memorial Day weekend.  Peter Brookes shares Virginia's best rivers for fishing and Devin O'Dea with Backcountry Hunters and Anglers about a proviso in the budget bill that could result in the sell off of a half-million acres of public land in Utah and Nevada.   www.americaoutdoorsradio.com 

Host John Kruse was in The Dalles, Oregon for the annual Northwest Outdoor Writers Association conference.  He shares two interviews that won first and second place in the audio/broadcast/podcast category of the annual Excellence In Craft Contest. 1.  Victoria Obermeyer with the Washington Trails Association shares Washington State's best whale watching hikes 2.  Mandy Miles at the Jack O' Connor Hunting Heritage Center shares some stories about this legendary hunting and shooting editor. 3.  We also share another interview that aired last spring with Jason Brooks who has some great advice for turkey hunters. 4. Throw in our regular BirdNote and Extended Mack's Minute and we've got a great show for you!   www.northwesternoutdoors.com www.nowaoutdoors.com    

This week we bring you not only America Outdoors Radio, but also 13 minutes of extra content airing exclusively on Seattle Sports Radio FM 93.3 every Saturday from 7 to 8 AM!   We are visiting The Dalles, Oregon and chat with 1.  Lisa Farquharson, the Executive Director of The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce and an avid angler 2.  Marc Bush, the owner of Twisted Waters Guide Servie in The Dalles, who shares a Columbia River fishing report 3.  David Benko, the founder of the National Neon Sign Museum 4.  And moving away from The Dalles, Noel Vick shares a great technique to get you into more walleye this month. www.americaoutdoorsradio.com www.explorethedalles.com     

This week host John Kruse brings you audio recorded at the Bighorn Outdoor Adventure Show in Spokane.   1. Josh Contois with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service tells you about three National Wildlife Refuges in the region and what you can do while visiting them. 2.  Dave Calhoun with NW Fly and NW Rods tells you about his fishing rods made in Idaho 3.  Cassie Beckley with the Inland Northwest Wildlife Council tells you about their pheasant chick program 4.  TJ Hoffheins previews the Hoyt Archery Mountain Challenge happening this summer at ski resorts in Oregon, Washington and Idaho www.northwesternoutdoors.com     

This Easter weekend John Kruse chats with: 1.  Gordie Murphy with Fishoholic about what color sunglass lens to wear for different conditions. 2.  Jaime JROD Rodriguez talks April walleye fishing during an extended Mack's Minute 3.  Jeevan Doman with Haida Gwai Sportfishing in Northern British Columbia, offering a luxury lodge experience with generous salmon limits for a very affordable price 4.  Doug Faude with Cognito Brands, offering artistic performance wear four outdoors enthusiasts www.northwesternoutdoors.com 

This week on the show host John Kruse chats with: 1.  Nate Suratt with Trophy Addict about his products that will help you haul that head and horns or antlers out of the field and good shape. 2.  Brooks Hansen with Camp Chef talks Easter dinner and wild turkey from field to table. 3.  Brian Lynn with the Sportsman's Alliance gives us a rundown on bills good and bad for sportsmen and women around the United States 4.  Robyn Boerstling with the NMMA (National Marine Manufacturers Association) about Tariffs, the current economy, and how it is all affecting the boating industry www.americaoutdoorsradio.com     

This week host John Kruse chats with: 1.  Shane Hunter with Stacking Bodies Fishing 2.  Corey Lehr with Monarch Hunting Products, producers of quality and affordable ground blinds 3.  Josh Comstock with Comstock & Company, making some wonderful displays for taxidermy 4.  Monte Long with XS Sights about their new Handguard for Henry Lever Action Rifles www.americaoutdoorsradio.com 

John Kruse talks to multiple vendors who exhibited at the Vancouver Outdoor Expo, an event plagued by low attendance and what appear to be a number of false promises made by the event organizer, Shane Barbour.   www.northwesternoutdoors.com 

In addition to an extended "Mack's Minute" and another edition of BirdNote, John Kruse interviews -  1.  Outdoors Writer Troy Rodakowski about spring turkey hunting this year in the Northwest 2.  Robbie Johnson with Idaho Parks and Recreation about some under the radar state parks you really should visit 3.  Heather Ready who will tell you about the Field and Stream Lodge opening May 1st in Bozeman, Montana www.northwesternoutdoors.com 

John Kruse chats with -  1. John Kolezar about the Arizona Big Game Super Raffle 2. Graham Mott about books his grandfather and great grandfather wrote about hunting between 1900 and 1925 3. Zack Butterfield and his book, "Hunting for Happiness" 4.  Outdoors radio host Dan Small who is inviting listeners to join him this September for a great fishing trip in Ontario www.americaoutdoorsradio.com  

This week John Kruse shares audio recorded at the Washington Sportsmen's Show.  He'll be chatting with: Jonah Smith with the North Shore Lodge wants to take you fishing for salmon, halibut, ling cod and more near Port Hardy at the north end of Vancouver Island Melanie Reuter with Wendego Lodge invites you to her rustic resort in South Central British Columbia for trout fishing and a relaxing off grid getaway  Steelhead fishing legend Bill Herzog will be guiding clients through Boggan's Oasis on the Grande Ronde River this fall! Tillamook area guide Greg Steele has a lodge available for anglers wanting to chase winter steelhead this month into April We've also got another extended Mack's Minute and another edition of BirdNote www.northwesternoutdoors.com   

This week host John Kruse brings you audio recorded at the Washington Sportsmen's Show in Puyallup and the Pacific Northwest Sportsmen's Show in Portland, Oregon. * Jim Davis is a member of the U.S. Saltwater Kayak Fishing Team, competing around the world * Mike Whitlow with Anglers Inn International shares a fishing report from the Amazon River where the Peacock bass bite was hot! * Tim Clark with Red Dog Outfitters wants to take you hunting for deer and turkey in Kansas and Nebraska * Courtney Prete with Her Outdoor Journey puts on outdoor events for women   www.americaoutdoorsradio.com  

We've got some great guests for you checking in from the Washington Sportsmen's Show to include: 1.  Lester Blahuta with Lester's Marine Gear specializing in made in the USA crab pots, shrimp pots, crawfish traps and more. 2.  Leonard Phillips with Baja Pirates offering saltwater fishing trips on both the Pacific Side and in the Sea of Cortez on the Baja Peninsula in Mexio. 3.  Mike Codino who shares details about the award-winning Penn Fathom Electric Reel, which is now available for sale 4.  Keith "Catfish" Sutton shares how he catches catfish in the dead of winter   www.americaoutdoorsradio.com www.lesterscrabposts.com www.bajapirates.com www.pennfishing.com  www.catfishnow.com   

This week we bring you audio from the Tri-Cities Sportsmen's Show.  Hunters will be amazed by the new Sidekick Rifle Mount that is hitting the market for the first time.  Austin Mosier shares fishing reports from Rufus Woods Reservoir and Lake Roosevelt.  Brad Gnuske with Yaquina Bay Charters is ready to take you fishing out of Newport and Bryan Chapman with Willamette Weapon Custom Lures tells you about his bass plugs painted in a matter that truly matches the hatch (when it comes to forage fish). www.northwesternoutdoors.com 

This week host John Kruse chats with Joe Pate with Exposure Shows about his sportsmens' shows taking place in Oregon and Northern California.  Trey Carskadon previews the Washington Sportsmen's Show and Bill Herzog shares his favorite destinations to catch steelhead during the month of February.   www.northwesternoutdoors.com  

We are at the Washington Sportsmen's Show so we are re-airing this show we put together at Sportsman's Cove Lodge in SE Alaska from last June.  We'll be talking to Manager Bo Bennett, Sales Director Jenny McNeary and our Captain, Clifford Smith.  I'll also be asking my daughter, Faith Kruse, what she likes best about these trips. www.americaoutdoorsradio.com  www.alaskasbestlodge.com 

John Bailey with the National Rifle Association previews the Great American Outdoor Show, happening in Harrisburg, PA from February 1st thru the 9th.  Josh Honeycutt, writing for Outdoor Life, details mistakes you won't make again next deer hunting season.  Host John Kruse also shares outdoors news from around the nation. www.americaoutdoorsradio.com 

Merle Shuyler previews the Tri-Cities Sportsmen's Show in Pasco.  Jaime Rodriguez talks walleye fishing.  Eric Cruz tells you about the big Bonaparte Lake Ice Fishing Tournament happening on January 25th and Jeff Young with Sukit Baits tells you his line of bass lures and his mission of getting kids out bass fishing.   www.northwesternoutdoors.com 

Bill Reier previews the Great Rockies Sport Show in Billings.  Jaime Rodriguez of JROD Angling is catching steelhead out of the Columbia River as well as walleye.  Gary Lewis will tell you about his fishing adventure in Vietnam and Troy Rodakowski shares advice on bagging ducks during this mild Northwest winter.   www.northwesternoutdoors.com 

This week John Kruse shares information about late season hunting opportunities in Arizona.  Natalie Krebs with Outdoor Life will tell you why Montana is suing the National Park Service over the way they are managing bison in Yellowstone National Park.  Tom Murchison previews the Arkansas Big Buck Classic in Little Rock and Eric Winther will tell you how an angler made $164,000 in five months fishing for Northern Pikeminnow in the Pacific Northwest. www.americaoutdoorsradio.com 

This week John Kruse chats with Tim Huffman who has some great tips to help you catch more crappie this year.  John Kirk previews the ISE shows in Denver and Sacramento.  Revisiting a conversation with Bill Herzog about how to catch trout out of streams this winter.  We've also got outdoors news for you from several different states. www.americaoutdoorsradio.com 

This week on the show John Kruse chats with -   1.  Toby Wyatt, owner of Reel Time Fishing, about the inaugural Steelhead Expo happening in Lewiston between January 10th and the 12th 2.  Guide and Bass Pro Kyle Clark breaks big news about Pro-Am Tournaments coming to the Northwest through the BAM (Bass Angler Magazine) Tournament Trail 3.  Candy Yow invites ladies to a Ladies Day seminar and luncheon in  February at the Pacific Northwest Sportsmen's Show.  She will also tell you about Ladies and Youth hunting camps she and her husband are putting on in SE Oregon and in Wyoming. www.northwesternoutdoors.com www.steelheadexpo.com www.bamtrail.com www.yowhunting.com www.thesportshows.com    

Richy Harrod, host of the Northwest Outdoorsman Television Show, shares an important announcement.  Angela Larson previews the Molson Ice Fishing Derby taking place in mid-January and we've got outdoors news from all over the Northwest. www.northwesternoutdoors.com 

Happy New Year!  This week John Kruse interviews Captain Brett Sweeney who wants to guide you to trophy speckled trout and redfish on the Gulf Coast of Texas.  Kip Adams with the National Deer Association is back to share tips on aging that buck in the field. Kara Jensen is the President of Be Outdoors Arizona (www.beoutdoorsarizona.org), a great hub out outdoors related events throughout the state.   www.americaoutdoorsradio.com 

This week on the show host John Kruse wishes all a Merry Christmas and interviews 1.  Trey Carskadon about the Portland Boat Show taking place in Oregon January 8th thru the 12th 2.   Trevor Hubbs about a new branch of the Mule Deer Foundation called the Blacktail Deer Foundation 3.   Drew Conover about the fascinating history of the Bowie Knife   www.americaoutdoorsradio.com  

Shane Barber previews the first annual Vancouver Outdoor Expo taking place March 28th thru the 30th at the Clark County Fairgrounds.  Rene Schell with Wyoming Game and Fish shares outdoors news from their agency.  Bob Loomis has got tips to help you catch walleye this month and writer Rob Phillips tells you about his latest "Luke McCain" novels. www.northwesternoutdoors.com www.vancouveroutdoorexpo.com   

It's our annual Christmas Gift Giveaway Show where we give away $1500 worth of gifts from sponsors and supporters to include a really big gift from Leupold & Stevens!   Please note winners were drawn on December 9th, 2024   www.northwesternoutdoors.com 

International hunter and longtime friend Keith Kellogg talks about his three year quest to bag a trophy Daegestan Tur.  Brian Grossman with the National Deer Association shares tactics you can use to bag a post-rut buck this month.  We've also got all sorts of outdoors news to share. www.americaoutdoorsradio.com 

It's our annual Christmas Gift Giveaway Show where we give gifts away from our sponsors and supporters to include a $750 cooking package from Camp Chef.  We'll also tell you about the MN Ice Fishing Auction, where you can bid on great ice fishing stuff for a good cause.   Please note winners for this giveaway were drawn on December 9th, 2024.   www.americaoutdoorsradio.com 

Fresh content for Thanksgiving Day weekend!  Host John Kruse chats with: 1. Steve Caromile with WDFW about Black Friday trout fishing destinations in Washington State. 2.  Bob Loomis with Mack's Lure has advice on catching these late November/ early December trout. 3.  Marc Bush with Twisted Waters Guide Service tells us what he's been up to lately in the Columbia River Gorge 4.  Christian Simpson at Sleeping Buffalo Hot Springs Resort invites you to their unique mineral hot springs this winter and maybe try out some ice shack fishing at nearby Nelson Reservoir 5.  We've also got outdoors news to share from our listening area www.northwesternoutdoors.com www.sbhotsprings.com   

This week host John Kruse takes you back to Sportsman's Cove Lodge in SE Alaska for an awesome fishing adventure.  BTW, you can save 10 percent off your next trip when you book by using the promo code RADIO10   In addition to this "best of" episode, you'll get fresh content from the Pacific Northwest when we share Black Friday deals from Sportsman's Warehouse, Black Friday trout fishing hot spots in Western Washington, a Columbia Gorge fishing report with Marc Bush, the owner of Twisted Waters Guide Service, and tips on catching those jumbo Black Friday trout from Bob Loomis with Mack's Lure! www.americaoutdoorsradio.com www.alaskasbestlodge.com 

This week on America Outdoors Radio John Kruse chats with 1. MLF Bass Pro Matt Becker who went to China to fish a bass tournament.  It was a very different experience! 2.  Josh Honeycutt, writing for Outdoor Life, about the best places to be when hunting the peak time of the rut. 3.  Phil Bourjaily, Shotguns Editor for Field and Stream, about the best duck loads for 2024 4.  We'll also tell you about the persistent Virginia angler who caught a new state record rainbow trout! www.americaoutdoorsradio.com 

This week host John Kruse chats with Aaron Wavra from Berkley Fishing about "Jack", an awesome new lipless crankbait for both bass and walleye.  John McDaniel, the founder of WWIAF, talks about how outdoor adventures help out combat veterans who are purple heart recipients.  Corey Mason with the Wild Sheep Foundation talks about the defeat of a ballot initiative in Colorado that would have banned hunting for mountain lions and bobcats. www.americaoutdoorsradio.com  

This week host John Kruse chats with 1.  Noel Vick with Tradtions Media about catching cold water crappie 2.  Brooks Hansen with Camp Chef who has an incredible elk backstrap recipe and tips for your Thanksgiving turkey dinner 3.  Alice Jones Webb who shares science study results about rattling up bucks 4.  Mike Powell with Warriors and Quiet Waters about the work they do helping Post 9/11 combat veterans www.americaoutdoorsradio.com 

This week host John Kruse heads to Malta, Montana to hunt, fish, check out the wildlife and learn about the dinosaurs that roamed the earth here as well as sea creatures that swam in an inland sea here over 70 million years ago.  Marc Kloker with Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks breaks down the hunting opportunities in this region.  Aaron Griffith and Jessica Larson with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service introduce you to Bowdoin National Wildlife Refuge, an excellent destination for bird hunting and wildlife watching.  As for those dinosaurs, you'll find those at the Great Plains Dinosaur Museum in Malta.  Anne Boothe who is on the museum board will take us on a personal tour of this must-visit destination. www.northwesternoutdoors.com www.missouririvermt.com   

This week on the show we'll let you know about a massive new record swordfish caught off the Southern California coast.  Krista Fahlgren walks you through the Phillips County Historical Museum in Malta, Montan where you'll see everything from dinosaur fossils to an extensive collection of taxidermy and a great exhibit about outlaws who operated around here during the old west to include members of "The Wild Bunch".  In addition to this, we'll re-air a great conversation with Mark Kayser about an epic Wyoming elk hunt and share a season ending wrap up for Sportsmans Cove Lodge with Jenny Neary.   www.americaoutdoorsradio.com www.missouririvermt.com  www.alaskasbestlodge.com   

This week on the show host John Kruse talks to: 1.  Andrew McKean with Outdoor Life about efforts by presidential candidates to reach out to hunters in swing states 2.  Richard Simms with Scenic City Fishing about the great catfish and bass bite going on now near Chattanooga, TN 3.  George Krumm and his recent trip fishing for big rainbow trout while dodging bears in and around the Naknek River in Alaska www.americaoutdoorsracio.com    

Josh Honeycutt, writing for Outdoor Life, shares scent control strategies that will help you while hunting deer.  Todd Adkins with the Sportsmans Alliance has a news roundup covering issues they are lobbying for on behalf of hunters and recreational shooters around the country.  We've got lots of outdoors news for you and we'll also share an award-winning interview we recorded with Keith Crowley about a very memorable Mearns quail hunt in Arizona. www.americaoutdoorsradio.com 

This week John Kruse visits the Lewis-Clark Valley bordering Washington and Idaho.  It's a region rich with natural experiences to include great fishing, chukar hunting and the chance to explore Hells Canyon, North America's Deepest Gorge.  Michelle Peters, the President and CEO of Visit Lewis Clark Valley will tell you more. We've also got a bevy of outdoors news and an interview with Dac Collins, writing for Outdoor Life about a dangerous wolf encounter taking place at a Wisconsin duck blind.  Finally, we share an award-winning interview with Glenn May from Bassresource.com about being a successful angler fishing from the back of the boat. www.americaoutdoors.com 

John Kruse has got a fun show for you this week! Robby Denning talks about scouting for mule deer and shares an Idaho deer hunting forecast.  Jo Niehaus with Oregon State Parks shares details from a survey about e-bike use in state parks along with suggestions about parks you may want to camp at this fall.  Trey Carskadon previews the Fall Tacoma RV Show and as always, we've got your extended Mack's Minute, Sportsman's Warehouse Trivia Question of the Week and BirdNote!   www.northwesternoutdoors.com 

Graham Mott about his new book - Hooked on Fly Fishing Troy Rodakowski shares the details about his Eastern Oregon Antelope Hunt Eric Winther gives a final Northern Pikeminnow Sport Reward Fishery report for the season As always, we've got an extended Mack's Minute, your Sportsman's Warehouse Trivia Question of the Week and another edition of BirdNote www.northwesternoutdoors.com 

This week on the show you'll hear about Wish of a LIfetime, a non-profit granting special wishes to seniors which included a bass fishing trip with a famous bass pro for Gerald Gibson.  Dac Collins with Outdoor Life talks about the rough road Colorado is traveling as it attempts to physically locate wolves into Colorado from Oregon and Alex Robinson with Outdoor Life shares his Utah DIY mule deer hunting experience and how hunting podcasts on the subject didn't exactly give him a realistic picture of what he was going to deal with. www.americaoutdoorsradio.com www.wishofalifetime.org www.outdoorlife.com  

This week John Kruse chats shares all the details about the "Old Farts" bass tournament he competes in every year at Eastern Washington's Potholes Reservoir.  We'll also share an extended award-winning interview with Andrew McKean with Outdoor Life about efforts to restore bison herds in Montana and roadblocks these efforts are facing.  Throw in a healthy amount of outdoors news and we've got a great show coming your way!   We've also got regional coverage from the Pacific Northwest to include our outdoor news segment, a preview of the Tacoman Fall RV show with Trey Carskadon, and an extended Mack' Minute.

This week John Kruse interviews Justin Taylor with Fish Chinook Guide Service about the great fishing to be found in the Rogue River Bay in Southern Oregon right now.  Roger Phillips with the Idaho Dept. of Fish and Game shares outdoors news to include a fall salmon and big game hunting forecast.  Meanwhile, Breanna Ball with Wyoming Game and Fish shares the Cowboy State's fall fishing forecast and the curious death of a moose from anthrax poisoning. www.northwesternoutdoors.com  

This week we head to Wallowa County in Northeast Oregon.  Sandra Lozier previews Hells Canyon Days, taking place the weekend after Labor Day every year.  Jennifer Piper, Executive Director of the Wallowa County Chamber of Commerce, tells you about other events happening in the county throughout the year.  Finally, Lottie Ritchey at the Minam Store tells you about their single and multi-day rafting trips as well as their guided fly-fishing trips in the area. www.northwesternoutdoors.com www.wallowacountychamber.com 

This week host John Kruse talks to Joe Genzel, writing for Outdoor Life, about early season teal hunting tactics.  Kubie Brown wrote an article in that same publication about using bass gear to catch big trout.  We've got a bevy of outdoors news and also a conversation with Mike Costello with HOWL for Wildlife about a cougar and bobcat hunting ban that will be on the ballot in Colorado this Fall. www.americaoutdoorsradio.com   

Josh Warren with Work Sharp talks about knife and tool sharpeners that are essential for hunt camps.  Tobey Leavendusky is a crappie guide in Kansas who will tell you about some good lakes to fish and how his fishing has changed with the advent of forward facing sonar.  Super Pigs are causing problems in the prairie potholes region of southern Canada and more outdoors news on top of that.   www.americaoutdoorsradio.com 

This week John Kruse chats with 1.  Breanna Bruce about NW Washington salmon fishing 2.  A WDFW Bear Expert has tips to reduce conflicts between these animals and humans 3.  A Mack's Minute with Bob Loomis about steelhead fishing in the Columbia River Gorge 4.  Victoria Obermeyer with the Washington Trails Association joins us to talk about some great whale watching trails in the Evergreen State www.northwesternoutdoors.com