Paul Bunyan Country Outdoors

Former Paul Bunyan Country DNR Conservation Officer Mountain Mike Hruza now spends his time guiding for salmon on the Kenai River in Alaska and traveling the Last Frontier for many adventures. His latest: Two weeks toolin' up and down the Yukon River to hunt moose. The hunt itself? Took about 15 minutes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Scott Mackenthun is in to tell us about his new gig as the Waterville Area Fisheries Supervisor. We find out what they fish for in Waterville, discuss Scott's various fishing excursions and what he's writing about these days.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Corbin Hime was slaying walleyes on the L'Homme Dieu chain in Alexandria a little over a week ago. He and partner Chaz Dobias ended up with the MWC World Walleye Championship and we get the details, plus the latest on Cass Lake area fishing, too.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Northwest Regional Wildlife Manager Blane Klemek is in to talk all things wildlife. Deer, ducks, turkeys, bear, grouse...if it's wild and in the region, we talk about it.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Steve Scepaniak is seeing more active muskies (and pike) on Mille Lacs as temps cool down. He has the details on that, plus bass, walleye and panfish too.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mandy is ready to hit the woods with her crossbow for deer, turkeys and maybe even bear...but the fishing is too good!! We'll talk about all of it.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Marc Bacigalupi runs down the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to fishing in the Northwest Region...and there's a lot of good. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jason Durham of Go Fish! Guide Service returns to talk all things Park Rapids & Heartland Lakes Fishing. He discusses the bites, the baits and previews the fall. Plus, the latest on AIS in the Park Rapids area and of course there's a Fast Five.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dick Beardsley of Dick Beardsley's Fishing Guide Service is back to talk strong bites in Paul Bunyan Country. He's been catching a lot of walleyes and bass and the bite is only getting better as fall approaches, Plus, of course, there's a Fast Five.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tony Roach had an awesome Lake Trout trip recently, and now he wants more! Plus details on a strong Walleye bite on Mille Lacs and everything else people are catching as we head into fallSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nate Blasing of The Nisswa Guide League is back to talk all things Brainerd Lakes. He's had a great season so we recap that, preview the fall, discuss the overall health of BLA fishing AND talk Walleye Alliance too. Oh, and there's a Fast Five.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Corbin Hime of Cass Lake Guide Service checks in to talk about the Cass Lake chain bite this summer, what's happening now and what he sees happening this fall (and winter).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bro Brosdahl is back to recap the summer, preview the fall and discuss the joys of fishing all species...including bass and bluegills.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kev went into the woods with Tim Humphrey to see first hand how he gets his clients ready for a bear hunt. Tim shares his thoughts on the upcoming season based on what he's seeing at the bait stations and in the woods, discusses firearms and archery options, how to cook your bear meat and he even handles a Fast Five.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sarah Rongstad and Scottie Anderson are in to talk Ducks. The 53rd annual Bemidji Ducks Unlimited Banquet is coming up on September 11th. They have the details, plus Scottie discusses his role with DU and they talk all things duck...why they exist, their success stories, how many states and nations need to work together 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.

Carl Adams of Timberline Sports checks in to talk late August fishing. Walleyes are slower, but panfish are going, as are the pike, and overall it's been a great season. Carl has the details on Blackduck and Red...plus a peek at Lake of the Woods. And, as we head towards September, Carl talks hunting, bear baiting and the improvements in hunting gear (and firearms).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matt Breuer of NorthCountry Guide Service is busy these days. He's rockin' the walleye bite on Bemidge, he's chasing down mushrooms, berries and more...and of course, he's baiting and scouting bear. We cover it all!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tim Humphrey of Aspen Outfitters checks in to discuss the upcoming bear season. He'll begin baiting soon, and then the hunt begins September 1st. He discusses all aspects of getting loaded for bear. And he was up in Alaska at the Kenai Riverbend Resort and says Mike Hruza is NOT exaggerating. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

GameFair in Ramsey wraps up this weekend. Ron Hustvedt has all the details on why you need to be there. Plus we talk a little fishing as along as we have 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.

Joel Nelson of Joel Nelson Outdoors & On X Fishing is in to talk about a bunch of things...as always. If you want to be well read and learned...well, this is the show for you. Seriously. Well, semi-seriously.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Once again this year, Calvary Church of Walker is teaming up with Blake smith and the Bassmaster Legacy team for Legacy night downtown Wednesday night to kick off the Bassmaster Open. We get the details from Calvary's Chris Cox and Blake and Blake discusses life as a pro bass angler and the awesome bass population of legendary Leech.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mountain Mike Hruza pontificates on all things Alaska...salmon, halibut and other ocean fish, moose and bear. Everything amazing about the Last Frontier is discussed...at length. Mike is not shy...so listen up!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Paul Bunyan Chapter has their annual gala coming up. Brad Fitzgerald has all the details and discusses the dream of getting more elk throughout Minnesota.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Isaiah Hahn of You Bet Fishing Guide Service joins the show to talk Park Rapids and Heartland Lakes fishing. The crappies are hot, and the muskies are moving.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Walleye category, bass category, big fish and legacy anglers...We reveal the winners and the prizes from the Lueken's Village Foods United Way Fishing TournamentSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When you've guided as long as Bruce Jean has, you've seen pretty much everything. And Bruce is sharing 10 of his most fascinating tales...including one in which he and tourney partner Randy somehow made a hopeless case look pretty good.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lake of the Woods is a massive body of water with a massive amount of fish. Walleyes, bass, muskies, northerns, panfish...oh and sturgeon too! Joe Henry discusses this fishing horn of plenty.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Northwest Regional Wildlife Manager Blane Klemek recaps spring turkey season, previews bear, elk, deer and more....and talks about his solo trip to Isle Royal.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Steve Scepaniak of Predator Guide Service has all the details on seeing big muskies, but struggling to land them. However the big pike are hungry.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Denae Alamano is in to preview next weekend's Lueken's Village Foods United Way Fishing Tournament and Mike Frisch previews Bemidji Community Education's Thursday offering for kids and families...The Zebco School of Fish.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kevin Cochran of Kevin Cochran's Musky Guide Service is in to talk all things muskellunge...including tech, numbers, health and future strategies.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Leisure Outdoors Adventure Guide (& Brainerd Head Football Coach) Jason Freed talks all things Vermilion...and Babe's Bell.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chuck Hasse is in to talk all things Leech Lake, including the clearing of the water. We also tackle a potential 4 walleye limit statewide, the good the bad and the ugly of Minnesota sports, and there's a Fast Five too.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As most of you know, it's been a tough stretch at Paul Bunyan Country Outdoors HQ. Bemidji is crawling back from an incredible storm that ripped through the fabric of the area. But there comes a time when you need to do what you love...so you have the strength to do what you need. And for many in our area, that is fishing. For Kev, it's talking fishing. So it's time to resume PBCO...and we start with our good friend Mandy Uhrich.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jeremy Anderson aka Jonesy aka Mr. A aka Coach checks in to talk Park Rapids area fishing...and a little softball too. We recap the Cirks Brothers Tourney, discuss the inconsistent fishing thus far and of course there's a Fast Five.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Brian Truax Memorial Muskies Inc Tournament is coming to Paul Bunyan Country and there are a few big muskie projects and studies occuring in the region. Bemidji/Cass Lake Muskies Inc President Chris Thury is in the with all the muskie details.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Walleye bite is outstanding throughout Paul Bunyan Country, and our friend Carl Adams of Timberline Sports says it can't get much better than Blackduck and Red. We get the details...plus discuss Blackduck Bluegills too. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ryan & Kennedy Klein made history Saturday. They were the first Father-Daughter Team to crack the Top 10, the First Father-Daughter Team to win the Championship, Kennedy was the youngest person ever to make the Top 10 AND the youngest ever champion. Wow. We hear from them on today's show, plus get updated on Mille Lacs Muskies (and northerns) from Steve Scepaniak of Predator Guide Service.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Randy Klasen and Bruce Jean let Kev hit the water with them as they pre-fished for the KC Walleye Classic in Randy's boat. We get the banter and the game plan (well, as much as can be revealed before a tournament anyway).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bemidji's annual Take A Kid Fishing Day is getting close to 40 years and it's still going strong. We talk to organizers, guides, kids and more from the annual Fish Fry Wrapup at Lake Bemidji State Park. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cole Dulas is another guide donating a trip to the KC Walleye Classic. He'll give us the details on the bite, what lakes are hot, what a trip with him is like and he also is prepping for the Classic with former champ Marv Sanbeck.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Corbin Hime of Cass Lake Area Guide Service has been busy. The bite has been good on area lakes, he's been fishing the Masters Walleye Circuit, he's gearing up for the KC Walleye Classic and he's another guide who has donated a trip for the KC Walleye Classic Raffle.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.