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Jim Strader is recognized as one of the best outdoor communicators in the country. His career as an outdoor columnist, radio broadcaster, expo producer and outdoor television host has firmly established Jim as one of the nation’s leading experts. Hear Jim Strader Outdoors every Sunday night at 6 in Louisville on NewsRadio 840 WHAS.

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    • May 19, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    5-18-25 - Jim and Scott discuss CWD and more

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 71:51 Transcription Available


    Jim and Scott discuss proposals for new CWD zones in Henderson, Union, Webster, Crittenden, McLean, and Daviess counties. Due to the discovery of the CWD0-positive deer in Posey County, Indiana, there will be a special commission meeting on Wednesday, May 21st.

    4-27-25 - Fish Spawning, Turkey Strutting and More

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 72:25 Transcription Available


    Jim and Scott roll out a Spring Special on fish spawning, turkey strutting and Morel mushrooms.

    4-13-25 - Massive Flooding at the Region's Lakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 72:24 Transcription Available


    On tonight's show, Jim and Scott talk about the massive flooding at the region's lakes and the effects flooding has had on fish and wildlife.

    4-6-25 - Mark Menandez

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 75:17 Transcription Available


    Tonight's guest, Mark Menandez, 3- time Bass Master Champion, 5- time Classic Qualifier and one and a half million-dollar winnings tournament Pro talks springtime bass fishing.

    3-30-25- Talking Turkey with Harold Knight

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 68:07 Transcription Available


    On tonight's show, Jim and Scott talk turkey with Harold Knight, legendary turkey hunter and co-owner of Knight & Hale Game Calls.

    3-16-25 - Jeremy Mattingly, owner of Crappie Monster and OTfishing

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 70:30 Transcription Available


    Tonight's feature guest, Jeremy Mattingly, owner of Crappie Monster and OTfishing.com takes an in depth look on how to catch crappie during Spring.  

    3-9-25 - Talking Waterfowl Populations & Management with Scott Vance of Delta Waterfowl

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 69:22 Transcription Available


    To contact Scott and his organization, you can find him at"https://deltawaterfowl.org"

    3-2-25 - Talk turkey with Mike Pentecost

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 72:22 Transcription Available


    On tonight's show, Jim and Scott "talk turkey" with Mike Pentecost, owner of Woodhaven Custom Calls.

    2-16-25 - Tyler Wayland with Roundstone Native Seed Company

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 69:28 Transcription Available


    On tonight's show, Jim and Scott talk with Tyler Wayland, Land Management Conservationist and Business Development Manager for Roundstone Native Seed Company. Topics included the importance of native plants and how to plant and manage them for wildlife pollinators like butterflies and honey bees. For more info, check them out at roundstoneseed.com.

    2-1-25 - Steve Douglas, The Catfish Dude

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 50:42 Transcription Available


    On Jim Strader Outdoors, Jim interviewed Steve Douglas, "The Catfish Dude" about his upcoming catfish and crappie conference and expo which will be at the west wing of the Kentucky State Fairgrounds February 21-22. We also interviewed professional catfish anglers Damian Clark and Jeremy Mattingly at Crappie Monster and owner of Ozark Rods.

    1-26-25 - David Cox

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 70:45 Transcription Available


    On tonight's show, Jim and Scott interviewed David Cox, a professional forester and owner of Cox Forestry. David is a specialist in timber sales, timber management plans, and wildlife habitat improvement.   

    1-19-25 - All Things Archery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 72:15 Transcription Available


    On tonight's show, Jim and Scott interviewed Todd Ulery and John Hutchins about all things archery. They talked hunting bows, target bows, traditional archery and crossbows.

    1-12-25 - Proper Clothing and Outdoor Gear

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 72:17 Transcription Available


    On tonight's show, Jim and Scott  discuss the importance of the proper clothing and outdoor gear to help you stay comfortable in widely varying weather conditions.

    12-29-24 - Holiday Call-in Show.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 72:52 Transcription Available


    On tonight's program, Jim and Scott talk to callers on the special holiday call-in show.

    12-15-24 - Field Reports and Tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 73:57 Transcription Available


    On tonight's show, Jim and Scott give field reports and tips on late season deer hunting, small game and fishing reports.

    12-1-24 Deer Harvest Numbers From Around The Area

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 69:54 Transcription Available


    On tonight's show, Jim and Scott discussed deer harvest numbers and trends. They also took calls from listeners on the timing of the rut, concerns about buck to doe ratios and observations about the modern gun deer season.

    11-24-24 - Deer Harvest Numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 72:22 Transcription Available


    On tonight's show, Jim and Scott report on deer harvest numbers, hunting conditions and rut activity during modern gun season. They also gave waterfowl, small game and fish forecasts. Special guest Matt Fulkerson shares his and daughters Nora's and Shelby's awesome deer season stories. Check them out at Jim Strader Outdoors on Facebook.

    11-3-24 -Tips and Tactics for the upcoming Modern Firearm Deer Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 74:45 Transcription Available


    Tonight, Jim and Scott talk about tips and tactics for the upcoming modern firearm deer season. We also interviewed Tom Ballinger, board member of the Kentucky Bee Keepers Association about a federal bill to regulate and certify that honey is pure and free of additives or chemicals.

    10-27-24 - Dr. James Kroll and the emergency deer baiting ban

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 33:30 Transcription Available


    Jim and Scott discuss an emergency regulation banning baiting for deer and deer carcass transportation in Meade, Breckenridge and Hardin Counties.The show also featured the true facts about CMD presented by Dr. James Kroll, one of the nation's highly respected deer biologists.

    10-27-24 - Dr. James Kroll and the emergency deer baiting ban

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 36:31 Transcription Available


    Jim and Scott discuss an emergency regulation banning baiting for deer and deer carcass transportation in Meade, Breckenridge and Hardin Counties.The show also featured the true facts about CMD presented by Dr. James Kroll, one of the nation's highly respected deer biologists.

    10-13-24 - Professional Bass Fisherman Wes Thomas

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 72:51 Transcription Available


    On tonight's show, Jim's guest, Professional Bass Fisherman Wes Thomas talks fall full bass fishing techniques.

    10-5-24 - Youth Gun Deer Seasons

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 72:38 Transcription Available


    On tonight's show, Jim and Scott talk about the huge weather change, Kentucky and Indiana's youth gun deer seasons. Also, bow season updates and scouting strategies for the October bow and muzzleloader season.

    9-29-24 - Dale Weddle

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 71:04 Transcription Available


    On tonight's show, Scott Cronin and Jim interviewed Dale Weddle, an official measurer for Boone & Crockett, Pope & Young Buckmasters and the Longhunters Society. They discussed the scoring systems and whitetail deer national and state statistics and trends.

    9-22-24 - Archery Hunters

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 71:31 Transcription Available


      On tonight's show, Jim and Scott interview archery hunters who recently harvested some magnificent deer and elk. You can check out the hunters and their trophies at Jim Strader Outdoors on Facebook.

    9-15-24 -Ttreatment of Alpha Gal and other Tick Diseases.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 69:48 Transcription Available


    On tonight's show, co-host Scott Cronin and Jim interviewed Jenny Greenough, an expert in the treatment of Alpha Gal and other tick diseases. Check her out at rajawellness.com. They also talked about the early archery season for deer and early dove, duck and goose opportunities.

    8-25-24 - EARLY DEER ARCHERY SEASON AND UPCOMING DOVE SEASON

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 66:00 Transcription Available


    TONIGHT, JIM AND HIS CO-HOST SCOTT CRONIN DISCUSS THE EARLY DEER ARCHERY SEASON, UPCOMING DOVE SEASON, AND FIELD CARE OF HOT WEATHER DEER,  ALSO TREY WEBB OF WEBB'S BUTCHER BLOCK OFFERS TIPS, AND TINA HITZHERNER WITH THE LEAGUE OF KENTUCKY SPORTSMEN TALKS ABOUT A NEW FISHING PROGRAM IN LOCAL LIBRARIES

    8-11-24 - Archery with Guests Todd Ulery and John Hutchinson

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 71:42 Transcription Available


    Tonight, Jim and Scott cover all things archery with featured guests Todd Ulery and John Hutchinson, archery professionals at OPS Supply/Pro Archery Shop.

    8-4-24 - Dudley Phelps with Mossy Oak Nativ Nurseries

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 71:58 Transcription Available


    Tonight's guest was Dudley Phelps with Mossy Oak Nativ Nurseries. Dudley is also the co-host of "The Game Keepers of Mossy Oak" television show and the Game Keepers podcast.

    7-28-24 - Advancements in Trail Camera Technology

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 74:00 Transcription Available


    On  tonight's show, Jim's co-host Scott Cronin, who is a nationally recognized expert on trail camera usage will be discussing advancements in trail camera technology, battery and solar options, site selections and more!  

    7-21-24: John Boel on Family Fishing Memories and His Book "Castaway"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 72:17 Transcription Available


    On tonight's show Jim interviews award-winning news anchor John Boel award about his fanastic new fishing book "Castaway" where he shares five generations of family fish stories -- the book is available at butlerbooks.com or at Carmichael's.

    7-14-24: Tim Addington of SMI Marine, Jason Garner of Yamaha, & Justin Brian of Cardinal Power Cleaning

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 71:03 Transcription Available


    On tonight's show, Jim and Scott talk all things boating, four wheeler and ATV uses and maintenance, and log home preservation.

    7-7-24 Saddle Hunting Techniques

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 66:30 Transcription Available


    On tonight's show, Jim and Scott's feature guests were Kurt Young with Lucky Buck Mineral, Hunter Osterhaut with Eastern Woods Outdoors and Chad Rice with Cruzr Saddles. Hunter and Chad discuss saddle hunting techniques.

    7-7-24 Saddle Hunting Techniques

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 72:56 Transcription Available


    On tonight's show, Jim and Scott's feature guests were Kurt Young with Lucky Buck Mineral, Hunter Osterhaut with Eastern Woods Outdoors and Chad Rice with Cruzr Saddles. Hunter and Chad discuss saddle hunting techniques.

    6-30-24 Mark Menendez, Professional Bass Fisherman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 72:06 Transcription Available


    On tonight's show, Jim and co-host Scott Cronin interview Professional Bass Fisherman Mark Menendez, three-time Bass Master Champion, six-time Classic Qualifier who has one and a half million dollars in tournament earnings. Menendez will cover all aspects of summertime bass fishing.

    6-23-24 Lance Brantley, National and World Bow Fishing Champion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 72:24 Transcription Available


    On tonight's show, Jim and Scott interview Lance Brantley, National and World Bow Fishing Champion about the rapidly growing sport of bow fishing. Lance is also the owner of On Track Deer Recovery. Jim and Scott talked to Lance on the various aspects of deer recovery with tracking dogs.

    6-16-24 - Tony Smotherman, The Travelin' Hunter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 73:35 Transcription Available


    Tonight Jim and Scott interview Tony Smotherman, "The Travelin' Hunter" of TV fame. Tony is an icon in the firearms industry. He currently works for CVA Muzzeloading Company and BERGARA Rifles. Check him out on Instagram at travelinhunter.

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    6-9-24 Fish and Wildlife Activity Around the Region

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 71:40


    On tonight's program, Jim and Scott report on fish and wildlife activity around the region. They also talked with Flint Northcutt about his annual St. Jude's Kids Fishing Event. You can click on the link below to help with this fantastic charitable event which helps fund St. Jude's Hospital. Northcutt-SJ Fish2.pdf

    5-19-24 - Navy Seal Aaron Reed

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 68:02 Transcription Available


    On tonight's show, Jim interviewed Navy Seal Aaron Reed about the role of today's citizen-solders and the aspects of the war on terror. The show is a warm up for Memorial Day.

    5-12-24 - Wrap-up on Turkey Season and Talk Bluegill

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 72:59 Transcription Available


    Jim and Scott do a wrap-up on turkey season and talk bluegill, shellcracker and crappie fishing with professional fishing guide Preston Cleary, owner of Cleary Kentucky Fishing.  They also talked with Paul Thomas, the broker with Mossy Oak Properties Hart Realty about how to find choice properties and maximize profits if you're selling your land.

    5-5-24 - Fish and Wildlife Conditions around the Region

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 71:09 Transcription Available


    Jim and Scott talk about fish and wildlife conditions around the region. They also keyed on upcoming spawning activity by bluegill, shellcrackers, catfish and bass.

    4-28-24 World Series of Bass Fishing Champion Wes Thomas

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 69:39 Transcription Available


    Jim and Scott talked with World Series of Bass Fishing Champion Wes Thomas about pre-spawn, spawning and post pre-spawn bass fishing techniques.

    4-21-24 - Jason Lupardus with Turkeys for Tomorrow

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 69:57 Transcription Available


    "Jim and co-host Scott Cronin interview Jason Lupardus with TURKEYS FOR TOMORROW about research programs to help create more turkeys.,  Check them out at TURKEYS FOR TOMORROW.org.

    4-7-24 - Defeating Senate Bill 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 73:57 Transcription Available


    On tonight's show, Jim and Scott thank Kentucky's sportsmen and outdoor women for their help in defeating Senate Bill 3, legislation that would have been disastrous to their interests by placing the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources under the Department of Agriculture. They also interviewed some boys and girls who enjoy success in Kentucky's youth turkey hunting season.

    3-24-24 - Turkey Hunting

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 74:26 Transcription Available


    Tonight, Jim and Scott Cronin talk turkey hunting, calling, chokes and loads for turkeys with Scott Ellis, Corey Googe and Matt Fulkerson.  

    3-17-24 - Continued Discussion of Senate Bill 3 and Current Early Fishing Conditions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 35:24 Transcription Available


    Jim and his guests discuss Senate Bill 3, which would place the Fish and Wildlife under the Department of Agriculture, legislation that does not represent the interests of sportsmen and outdoor women. The Bill narrowly passed in the Senate and will be voted upon in the House next week. To contact your representative in opposition to the Bill, go to the links at howlforwildlife.org, USsportsmenalliance.org and Kentuckysportsmen.com. You can also call at 502-564-8100.

    3-17-24 - Discussion of Senate Bill 3 and How You Can Let Your Voice Be Heard

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 34:22 Transcription Available


    Jim and his guests discuss Senate Bill 3, which would place the Fish and Wildlife under the Department of Agriculture, legislation that does not represent the interests of sportsmen and outdoor women. The Bill narrowly passed in the Senate and will be voted upon in the House next week. To contact your representative in opposition to the Bill, go to the links at howlforwildlife.org, USsportsmenalliance.org and Kentuckysportsmen.com. You can also call at 502-564-8100.

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