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Racks and Reels Minnesota is the hunting, fishing, outdoor show where we talk with real folks about their strategies, stories and things we love about the outdoors. Hosted by Mitch Gordon.

Mitch Gordon


    • Jan 18, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 55m AVG DURATION
    • 35 EPISODES


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    Episode 34: Huntin' Coyotes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 53:14


    Crazy boys and girls find the itch to get out into the full moon winter cold and thin the herd! My buddy Josh Lease and I chat about the process! Quick moving hunting discussed with some evening coffee! Enjoy -MG

    Episode 33: Kyle Crater (2 In 1 Day)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 60:27


    This week on the show I have Kyle Crater on the show! This story he tells will blow your mind and keep you on your toes! Kyle brings down two mature big game animals....solo! Enjoy the show -MG

    Episode 32: Traditions Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 33:29


    On the show this week as promised I sit down with my Dad, cousin Grant (Butchy) and buddy Matthew (Woody). We talk about our tradition live from the family cabin during gun season! We discuss blowing our money on pull tabs, meat raffles, singing karaoke, and how Butchy's hearing isn't the best out of his right ear! Enjoy the show -MG Follow us! Instagram https://www.instagram.com/racksandreels_mn/

    Episode 31: Gun Season Traditions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 62:35


    On this week shows we talk with 5 guest about their traditions at deer camp! From blood painted war paint, facial hair, family times, and good old meat raffles! You are in for a treat! -Enjoy and stay safe out there! -MG

    Episode 30: Petty Brothers Meats

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 58:06


    This week on the show I get to sit and chat with the local meat shop out of Annandale, Minnesota "Petty Brothers Meats". We chat about how to take care of your deer and the best process to get the best product! Enjoy the show -MG

    Episode 29: The Whitetail Woods Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 56:40


    On the show this week we check in with some addicted bow hunters across Minnesota trying to fill their tag! We check in with Ryan Mattson, Nicole Elfmann and Dan Holmquist. Enjoy the show! -MG

    Episode 28: A car salesman & blacktop salesmen

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 58:49


    This week on the show I sit down with my buddies Matthew Wuollet (Woody) and Ben Hylla. We discuss pheasant hunting, how they hunt them, how we met, and how Woody is a horseshit shot! Enjoy -MG

    Episode 27: Success Stories Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 52:43


    This week on the show I am joined by Colin Dearing to chat about his HUGE bow kill in central Minnesota. Colin was on the show a few weeks back talking about his fishing rod company. Also i check in to see how the bonus tags are getting filled in Wisconsin from our buddy Jake Ergen. Enjoy -MG

    Episode 26: Success Stories (First Sits)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 58:20


    This week on the show I get to talk with Josh Ladehoff about his gnarly looking buck he shot on his first sit with his bow this season. I also grab Dan Holmquist and also talk about his first sit bow kill in North Dakota! Enjoy the show -MG

    Episode 25: I Went Elk Hunting

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 56:21


    This week on the show I talk about my adventure out west to Colorado. I bring you my rookie moves while searching for elk in the Rocky's! Enjoy the show -MG

    Episode 24: with Trevor Luedke

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 60:38


    This week on the show we have Trevor Luedke with Legends Outfitters in studio. We also chat about his new platform he created called "Roost Tv". We talk about early season goose and what he is doing to prepare for and keep the season rolling now that it has started! Contact him for a guided hunt, you wont be disappointed! Contact: https://www.legendsoutfittersmn.com/ Roost TV: https://www.theroosttv.com/ Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/racksandreels_mn/

    Episode 23: Colin Dearing

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 53:55


    This week on the show i sit down with Colin Dearing. This 15 year old kid will blow your mind! Colin started making his own fishing rods all on his own. He is super technical and has a bright future ahead. Check out his work on social media at Colins Rod Co. Enjoy -MG

    Episode 22: Elk Backpacks

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 58:02


    This week on the show I touch base with Ryan Mattson and Justin Bidwell both buddies of mine that are also headed out west to chase public land Elk. We discuss when they are leaving, where there are going, what type of hunting and mostly what is in their backpack. Enjoy the show! -MG Help us grow! Share and tell a buddy that loves the outdoors. Instgram: https://www.instagram.com/racksandreels_mn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Racks-Reels-102457054684521/

    Episode 21: Joe Provo

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 58:52


    This week on the show we have my buddy Joe Provo and we are talking bear hunting! His experience in Canada and how he has transferred that out to hunting Minnesota bears. Also cooking and taking care of this meat, scoring, baiting, and how dead fish scent doesn't smell good! Enjoy -MG Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/racksandreels_mn/

    Episode 20: The addiction is REAL

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 58:30


    This week two fellas Josh Dahlstrom, Dan Holmquist and myself have been talking like crazy this past week sharing the addiction since fuel is getting dumped on the fire with only a few weeks till seasons open! Enjoy the show -MG Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/racksandreels_mn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Racks-Reels-102457054684521/

    Episode 19: Nick Hoffman

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 57:14


    From getting told that he should give up his dream of being a musician to playing fiddle with Kenny Chesney and now having his own show called Nick's Wild Ride on the outdoor channel! You'll want to tune into this one! Enjoy MG

    Episode 18: with Mitch Christensen

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 58:48


    This week on the show I am joined my a western Minnesota fella Mitch Christensen. This guy hunts just about everything from turkeys to elk in the backcountry! We chat about archery set up, western hunting, and even a story from a special hunt with his father. Enjoy -MG Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Racks-Reels-102457054684521/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/racksandreels_mn/

    Episode 17: Jake Ergen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 56:17


    This week on the show I have Jake Ergen form Osceola, Wisconsin on the show. Jake is a absolutely whitetail freak! This guy loves whitetail hunting more than most. We chat about his archery set up, his love for the sport, his biggest buck to date at 151 inches, and more! Enjoy the show -MG.

    Episode 16: David Goos

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 58:13


    This week on the show I am joined by David Goos. He calls himself the "yearround waterfowler". We talk about his brand, his story, and the success of his social media in the short time that his brand has been alive! Go check out his online store at https://goosbrand.com/ Follow Racks & Reels Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Racks-Reels-102457054684521/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/racksandreels_mn/

    Episode 15: Minnesota DNR Officer Trent Seamans

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 57:43


    This week on the show I am joined by Trent Seamans, a conservation officer out of northern Wright County, Minnesota. We cover fish limits, new rules and regulations, baiting, and even touch slightly on CWD. Enjoy the show! -MG Follow us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/racksandreels_mn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Racks-Reels-102457054684521/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 14: Food Plots

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 56:34


    This week my co host Dan and I sit down to chat about food plots. The process, what works for us! It is easy they say just pray for rain! We also touch on cameras, the placement and more! Like, share and follow! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/racksandreels_mn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Racks-Reels-102457054684521/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 13: Drawn To Release - Scott & Nicole Elfmann

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 57:23


    This week on the show we have Scott and Nicole from Drawn To Release outdoors. We chat about their video's and how the future looks, what they've been up to, bears, slippers in box blinds, and poptarts! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Racks-Reels-102457054684521/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/racksandreels_mn/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 12: Deer Prep

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 60:02


    This week on the show I bring back my buddy Dan Holmquist and we chat about his and my setups in the deer woods. I do have images posted on social media platforms so you can follow along! We do our best to paint the picture. Enjoy -MG --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 11: with Luke Koch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 58:36


    This one you will enjoy folks! Luke has a great story on how he stuck with what he loves to get him where he is at today in his career. Luke has come along way from working with Midwest Whitetail, Whitetail Properties, and now following his trait at Federal Premium. We even talk about his public land 6 BEARD TURKEY! Enjoy -MG --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 10: Fishing Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 58:01


    This week on the show we have 3 folks that LOVE to fish! A report from central and northern Minnesota, to Lake Michigan, northern Wisconsin, and even down in Missouri. Guest include, Brian Holthaus, Kristine Ostertag, and Joey Anderson. Enjoy! -MG Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Racks-Reels-102457054684521/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/racksandreels_mn/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 9: with Alps Outdoorz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 59:07


    This week I chatted on the phone with Derek from Alps Outdoorz out of New Haven, MO. A family and friend run company. I use a few of their hunting packs but that isn't the only product line of theirs. We talk the background of Alps, new models, what drives them, and even how Derek used his Fathers old bow to kill a buck of a lifetime this past season. Hope you enjoy the show -MG Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Racks-Reels-102457054684521/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/racksandreels_mn/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 8: Ryan & Roth Mattson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 58:31


    I'm calling this one the "Quiet Guys" episode! Turn that volume up because we talk elk hunting mainly on their trips out west from Idaho to Montana over the last 4 years. This is a special one for me since these fellas go me into archery hunting when I was 12. We have shot a lot of arrows together over the years. Enjoy -MG FOLLOW US! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Racks-Reels-102457054684521/?modal=admin_todo_tour Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/racksandreels_mn/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 7: with Matt Dahlstrom

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 58:07


    On this weeks show I talk with Matt Dahlstrom a addict to the outdoors, a graphic designer and a brother to Josh that was just on the show. We go down the road of Snow Goose hunting from IL-MN- and even Alaska! Talk through his turkey setup and success from him and his wife. Opening Minnesota fishing, his dog Red, buddy heaters, and more. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Racks-Reels-102457054684521/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/racksandreels_mn/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 6: with Brennan Schuette

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 57:58


    I sit down with a long lost buddy I met roughly 5 years back. This guy loves to chase any type of feathers and he is damn good at it! He also runs Muddy Water Productions and a cattle farmer by day. Enjoy -MG Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Racks-Reels-102457054684521/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/racksandreels_mn/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 5: with Josh Dahlstrom

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 58:51


    On this weeks show we chat not just about his successful turkey hunt 2020 but all the preparation that goes into the hunt. Also we touch on his whitetail season in Kansas and the story behind a buck he called Terminator in Minnesota! Enjoy -MG --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 4: with Andrew Chuba & Colten Schoen

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 58:16


    We talk to these fellas about their trip out to the back hills after turkeys, about how an eastern bird and a western bird reacts, and how good looking these guys are, so they claim. Enjoy -MG --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 3: with Brian Holthaus

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 59:03


    On this weeks show I sit down with Brian Holthaus the "content creator". We discuss the 4 seasons, Youtube, how much Dan Holmquist likes deer hunting, and how much to extend the arm during a trophy photo! -MG Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Racks-Reels-102457054684521/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/racksandreels_mn/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 2: with Archery Country

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 58:32


    On this weeks show I sit down with Jake and Dan from my local archery shop. We touch on regulations, bow set-ups, turkey hunting, cooking wild game, the bunk in the back room and how Dan does the dishes at home! -MG Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Racks-Reels-102457054684521/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/racksandreels_mn/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 1: with Dan Holmquist

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2020 58:17


    On this weeks show I sit down with a good friend and co-host of the show Dan Holmquist. We talk about our terrible 2019-2020 ice fishing season, his success in the whitetail woods and touch on spring turkeys! -MG Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Racks-Reels-102457054684521/ Instgram: https://www.instagram.com/racksandreels_mn/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Racks & Reels: Intro

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 1:01


    Episode one will be airing April 4th on KBEK 95.5FM and on April 6th on social media platforms! #racksandreels #podcast stay tuned for more information. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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