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Hosted by Bret Amundson. Each week we talk hunting and fishing in Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin for an hour. Tune in to our Radio Network or listen to the podcasts here.

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    SJR | Week 661: Fishing Opener & Bucket List Giants

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 51:34


    On this week's podcast Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson are back from Punta Gorda, Florida, and they recap their amazing fishing trip. They talk about... The post SJR | Week 661: Fishing Opener & Bucket List Giants appeared first on Fish Hunt Forever.

    SJR | Week 660: Cleaning Up Our Lakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 60:41


    On this week's podcast Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson are joined by Colin West from Clean Up the Lake. He's based out by Lake Tahoe,... The post SJR | Week 660: Cleaning Up Our Lakes appeared first on Fish Hunt Forever.

    SJR | Week 659: New Sandhill Crane Hunting Season??

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 94:37


    On this week's podcast Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson talk to Paul Wait from Delta Waterfowl about the potential for a new Sandhill Crane Hunting... The post SJR | Week 659: New Sandhill Crane Hunting Season?? appeared first on Fish Hunt Forever.

    SJR | Week 658: Good News for Lake Superior Fishing and Coaster Brook Trout

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 75:46


    On this week's podcast Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson learn about a new discovery of Brook Trout spawning in Lake Superior. Cory Goldsworthy, the Lake... The post SJR | Week 658: Good News for Lake Superior Fishing and Coaster Brook Trout appeared first on Fish Hunt Forever.

    SJR | Week 657: The 4th Annual WavePro SJR 500!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 75:26


    This week is one of our favorite shows to record every year. It's the 4th Annual SJR 500 presented by WavePro! Bret Amundson, David Eckhardt... The post SJR | Week 657: The 4th Annual WavePro SJR 500!! appeared first on Fish Hunt Forever.

    SJR | Week 656: Polarizing Topics in the Minnesota Fishing World

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 96:58


    On this week's show, Bret, Dan, and David are talking about the polarizing topics in the Minnesota Fishing World. Forward Facing Sonar/Livescope, muskies and a... The post SJR | Week 656: Polarizing Topics in the Minnesota Fishing World appeared first on Fish Hunt Forever.

    SJR | Week 655: Rainy River is OPEN!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 67:41


    On this week's show, Bret, Dan, and David get hyped up for the exciting news of the Rainy River opening up. They preview the upcoming... The post SJR | Week 655: Rainy River is OPEN!! appeared first on .

    SJR | Week 655: Rainy River is OPEN!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 67:41


    On this week's show, Bret, Dan, and David get hyped up for the exciting news of the Rainy River opening up. They preview the upcoming SJR 500 Rainy River Sturgeon and Walleye fishing tournament on April 8-9th. Some new big prizes are unveiled for the Rainy River tournament are announced as well. The Royal Dutchman […] The post SJR | Week 655: Rainy River is OPEN!! appeared first on Sporting Journal Radio.

    SJR | Week 654: Bird Dogs, Barbed Wire, MN Fishing Changes & Conservation Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 58:17


    On this week's show, Bret, Dan, and David ponder some potential MN Fishing changes that could be coming after the MN-FISH summit next week in... The post SJR | Week 654: Bird Dogs, Barbed Wire, MN Fishing Changes & Conservation Kids appeared first on .

    SJR | Week 654: Bird Dogs, Barbed Wire, MN Fishing Changes & Conservation Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 58:17


    On this week's show, Bret, Dan, and David ponder some potential MN Fishing changes that could be coming after the MN-FISH summit next week in Grand Rapids, including a statewide 4 fish walleye limit, year-round bass fishing, and some livescope discussions. Bret and Dan share some bird dogs and barbed wire stories while hunting. Joe […] The post SJR | Week 654: Bird Dogs, Barbed Wire, MN Fishing Changes & Conservation Kids appeared first on Sporting Journal Radio.

    SJR | Week 653: 2025 Pheasant Fest Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 64:05


    On this week's show, Ben Brettingen from OnX Hunt joins the show to give us a Pheasant Fest recap and shares a big announcement that... The post SJR | Week 653: 2025 Pheasant Fest Recap appeared first on .

    SJR | Week 653: 2025 Pheasant Fest Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 64:05


    On this week's show, Ben Brettingen from OnX Hunt joins the show to give us a Pheasant Fest recap and shares a big announcement that happened at the show that will affect your public land hunting. Bret had a scary moment with a tick in a bad place and also has headlines including new perch […] The post SJR | Week 653: 2025 Pheasant Fest Recap appeared first on Sporting Journal Radio.

    SJR | Week 652: Down at the Kentucky Lake Bassmaster Open

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 69:17


    On this week's show, we're down at the Bassmaster Open stop at Kentucky Lake! Opens anglers Joey Titus and Matt Kennedy join Bret and Dan to talk about how practice went and what they're expecting for the tournament. We talk about why they like tournament fishing and how they got into it all. We learn […] The post SJR | Week 652: Down at the Kentucky Lake Bassmaster Open appeared first on Sporting Journal Radio.

    SJR | Week 652: Down at the Kentucky Lake Bassmaster Open

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 69:17


    On this week's show, we're down at the Bassmaster Open stop at Kentucky Lake! Opens anglers Joey Titus and Matt Kennedy join Bret and Dan... The post SJR | Week 652: Down at the Kentucky Lake Bassmaster Open appeared first on .

    SJR | Week 651: MN Fishing Regulation Changes & Cars Are Public Spaces??

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 54:21


    On this week's show, there's some changes to Minnesota fishing regulations that anglers need to be aware of. It's time to get a new fishing... The post SJR | Week 651: MN Fishing Regulation Changes & Cars Are Public Spaces?? appeared first on .

    SJR | Week 651: MN Fishing Regulation Changes & Cars Are Public Spaces??

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 54:21


    On this week's show, there's some changes to Minnesota fishing regulations that anglers need to be aware of. It's time to get a new fishing license, and there are some new regulations everyone needs to know. We tell you what we know with the information we have. We also bring on Kevin Michalowski from USCCA […] The post SJR | Week 651: MN Fishing Regulation Changes & Cars Are Public Spaces?? appeared first on Sporting Journal Radio.

    SJR | Week 650: Late Season Ice Fishing Opportunities

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 50:35


    On this week's show, we're talking about the late season ice fishing opportunities in the Midwest now that the Minnesota inland walleye season is closing. We talk about some border water opportunities as well as other nearby ice fishing trips to take now. We also talk about some new hats we got, some tragedies that […] The post SJR | Week 650: Late Season Ice Fishing Opportunities appeared first on Sporting Journal Radio.

    SJR | Week 650: Late Season Ice Fishing Opportunities

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 50:35


    On this week's show, we're talking about the late season ice fishing opportunities in the Midwest now that the Minnesota inland walleye season is closing.... The post SJR | Week 650: Late Season Ice Fishing Opportunities appeared first on .

    SJR | Week 649: CWD – Fact or Fiction??

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 74:14


    On this week's show, we're digging into Chronic Wasting Disease. Dusty Backer joins the show and talks about the research he's done and why he believes money is being wasted on CWD testing and how he thinks what we've been told about Chronic Wasting Disease isn't true. Dan tries to figure out what plans David's […] The post SJR | Week 649: CWD – Fact or Fiction?? appeared first on Sporting Journal Radio.

    SJR | Week 649: CWD – Fact or Fiction??

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 74:14


    On this week's show, we're digging into Chronic Wasting Disease. Dusty Backer joins the show and talks about the research he's done and why he... The post SJR | Week 649: CWD – Fact or Fiction?? appeared first on .

    SJR | Week 648: McRibbet

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 56:29


    On this week's show, Bret, Dan and David talk about what they've been up to this week in the outdoor world including some waterfowl hunting... The post SJR | Week 648: McRibbet appeared first on .

    SJR | Week 648: McRibbet

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 56:29


    On this week's show, Bret, Dan and David talk about what they've been up to this week in the outdoor world including some waterfowl hunting drama that's heating up. They also talk about the hot perch bite happening across Minnesota and what they've experienced on the ice. A new duck and pheasant habitat plan in […] The post SJR | Week 648: McRibbet appeared first on Sporting Journal Radio.

    SJR | Week 647: Minnesota Land Transfer Amendment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 47:44


    On this week's show, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson learn about a land transfer amendment. Minnesota Representative Matt Bliss joins the show to tell us about his proposed constitutional amendment to change how large tracts of land can be sold below market value in this state. Bret and Dan also have some CWD news, and […] The post SJR | Week 647: Minnesota Land Transfer Amendment appeared first on Sporting Journal Radio.

    SJR | Week 647: Minnesota Land Transfer Amendment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 47:44


    On this week's show, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson learn about a land transfer amendment. Minnesota Representative Matt Bliss joins the show to tell us... The post SJR | Week 647: Minnesota Land Transfer Amendment appeared first on .

    SJR | Week 646: Crossbows, Livescope, and Sports Shows

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 48:16


    On this week's show, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson talk about the Minnesota deer harvest numbers and how crossbows affected deer hunting this year. They also do a little walkaround of the Minnesota Sportsmen's Show at Canterbury Park, which includes a conversation with Tom Huynh about the future of livescope. Joe Henry has a Lake […] The post SJR | Week 646: Crossbows, Livescope, and Sports Shows appeared first on Sporting Journal Radio.

    SJR | Week 646: Crossbows, Livescope, and Sports Shows

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 48:16


    On this week's show, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson talk about the Minnesota deer harvest numbers and how crossbows affected deer hunting this year. They... The post SJR | Week 646: Crossbows, Livescope, and Sports Shows appeared first on .

    SJR | Week 645: Metro Sturgeon & the Busiest Man in the North

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 52:27


    On this week's show, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson talk about an unfortunate situation that happened to the two of them last week. Darren Troseth... The post SJR | Week 645: Metro Sturgeon & the Busiest Man in the North appeared first on .

    SJR | Week 645: Metro Sturgeon & the Busiest Man in the North

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 52:27


    On this week's show, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson talk about an unfortunate situation that happened to the two of them last week. Darren Troseth joins us to talk about catching sturgeon through the ice, we play back an interview with Gregg Hennum from Sportsman's Oak Island Lodge and learn about everything else he does, […] The post SJR | Week 645: Metro Sturgeon & the Busiest Man in the North appeared first on Sporting Journal Radio.

    SJR | Week 644: An Ice Fishing Trip to the Northwest Angle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 54:51


    Save $$ on a new truck with our discount (EASY) https://www.invergrovetoyota.com/fhf.htm Save 20% on a new OnX HUNT Membership with the code “SJR20” https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app/east https://sportingjournalradio.com Watch our video from Guardian Eagle Resort: Check out our podcast with Frank Ragnow: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sporting-journal-radio/id1248475232?i=1000660535831 Find us on APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sporting-journal-radio/id1248475232 Follow us on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sporting.journal.radio/ Find us on FACEBOOK: […] The post SJR | Week 644: An Ice Fishing Trip to the Northwest Angle appeared first on Sporting Journal Radio.

    SJR | Week 644: An Ice Fishing Trip to the Northwest Angle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 54:51


    On this week's show, we're hanging out at Flag Island Resort at the Northwest Angle. We talk about our week of ice fishing Lake of... The post SJR | Week 644: An Ice Fishing Trip to the Northwest Angle appeared first on .

    SJR | Week 643: Fish Hunt Forever Theater 3000

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2025 56:12


    On this week's show, we relive some of our favorite memories from 2024 with a little Fish Hunt Forever Theater 3000. We take a page out of the popular Minnesota-based show, but we get a few tips from former MST3K editor Brad Keely who is now working with us on Prairie Sportsman. We also play […] The post SJR | Week 643: Fish Hunt Forever Theater 3000 appeared first on Sporting Journal Radio.

    SJR | Week 643: Fish Hunt Forever Theater 3000

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2025 56:12


    On this week's show, we relive some of our favorite memories from 2024 with a little Fish Hunt Forever Theater 3000. We take a page... The post SJR | Week 643: Fish Hunt Forever Theater 3000 appeared first on .

    SJR | Week 642: 10,000 Kids Ice Fishing For the First Time Ever

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2024 51:54


    On this week's show, we learn about an effort to get 10,000 kids ice fishing for the first time this winter. Karl Erickson from Urban... The post SJR | Week 642: 10,000 Kids Ice Fishing For the First Time Ever appeared first on .

    SJR | Week 642: 10,000 Kids Ice Fishing For the First Time Ever

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2024 51:54


    On this week's show, we learn about an effort to get 10,000 kids ice fishing for the first time this winter. Karl Erickson from Urban Ice Anglers and Ray Ruiz from Baztec join the show to tell us how they've partnered to bring a bunch of kids and schools ice fishing this winter. They tell […] The post SJR | Week 642: 10,000 Kids Ice Fishing For the First Time Ever appeared first on Sporting Journal Radio.

    SJR | Week 641: The Western Wingshooter Tyler Webster

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 49:57


    On this week's show, Western Wingshooter podcast host Tyler Webster joins us to talk about his bird hunting adventures. He's currently in Nevada hunting chukar... The post SJR | Week 641: The Western Wingshooter Tyler Webster appeared first on .

    SJR | Week 641: The Western Wingshooter Tyler Webster

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 49:57


    On this week's show, Western Wingshooter podcast host Tyler Webster joins us to talk about his bird hunting adventures. He's currently in Nevada hunting chukar and Hungarian partridge. He talks about his big road trip, and what he recommends for someone looking to take a trip like that. He also breaks down some of the […] The post SJR | Week 641: The Western Wingshooter Tyler Webster appeared first on Sporting Journal Radio.

    SJR | Week 640: Life in Alaska with Cory Loeffler

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 63:52


    On this week's show, Cory Loeffler joins the show to talk about life in Alaska. He has stories from his awesome moose hunting season to grizzly bear encounters and more. He talks about duck hunting in Alaska, and also tells us about some cool stuff he's made from animal fat. DRC Calls has a new […] The post SJR | Week 640: Life in Alaska with Cory Loeffler appeared first on Sporting Journal Radio.

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    SJR | Week 640: Life in Alaska with Cory Loeffler

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 63:52


    On this week's show, Cory Loeffler joins the show to talk about life in Alaska. He has stories from his awesome moose hunting season to... The post SJR | Week 640: Life in Alaska with Cory Loeffler appeared first on .

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    SJR | Week 639: The Future of Hunting Land and Habitat in North Dakota??

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 51:13


    On this week's show, we learn about the state of habitat and land access in North Dakota. Doug Leier tells Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson about how things are looking as far as hunting in North Dakota goes and how you can have your voice heard and learn more about North Dakota hunting land access […] The post SJR | Week 639: The Future of Hunting Land and Habitat in North Dakota?? appeared first on Sporting Journal Radio.

    SJR | Week 639: The Future of Hunting Land and Habitat in North Dakota??

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 51:13


    On this week's show, we learn about the state of habitat and land access in North Dakota. Doug Leier tells Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson... The post SJR | Week 639: The Future of Hunting Land and Habitat in North Dakota?? appeared first on .

    SJR | Week 638: New Sportsmen’s Show in Minnesota

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024 51:41


    On this week's show, we learn about the newest sports show coming to the Twin Cities in January. Barry Cenaiko joins the show to tell us about the 1st Annual Minnesota Sportsmen's Show coming to Shakopee. Dan Amundson has another cool story from Deer Camp in Wisconsin, Joe Henry has a Lake of the Woods […] The post SJR | Week 638: New Sportsmen's Show in Minnesota appeared first on Sporting Journal Radio.

    SJR | Week 638: New Sportsmen’s Show in Minnesota

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024 51:41


    On this week's show, we learn about the newest sports show coming to the Twin Cities in January. Barry Cenaiko joins the show to tell... The post SJR | Week 638: New Sportsmen's Show in Minnesota appeared first on .

    SJR | Week 637: Greatest Deer Hunting Season Ever??

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 49:01


    On this week's show, Bret is in Saskatchewan hunting whitetail deer. He's with Danny Thompson who's having maybe the best deer hunting season ever. Those... The post SJR | Week 637: Greatest Deer Hunting Season Ever?? appeared first on .

    SJR | Week 637: Greatest Deer Hunting Season Ever??

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 49:01


    On this week's show, Bret is in Saskatchewan hunting whitetail deer. He's with Danny Thompson who's having maybe the best deer hunting season ever. Those two talk about their deer hunting at Trails End Outfitters and hear the stories of Danny's season across the Midwest. Dan Amundson chimes in from Minnesota with how his season […] The post SJR | Week 637: Greatest Deer Hunting Season Ever?? appeared first on Sporting Journal Radio.

    SJR | Week 636: Mid-Season Deer Hunting Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 53:51


    On this week's show, we recap the firearm deer hunting season opener and look forward to how tactics should change now that there's more pressure in the woods. Tyler Scott has some tips for deer hunters for this part of the season. He also talks about how his season started, where he's been, and how […] The post SJR | Week 636: Mid-Season Deer Hunting Update appeared first on Sporting Journal Radio.

    SJR | Week 636: Mid-Season Deer Hunting Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 53:51


    On this week's show, we recap the firearm deer hunting season opener and look forward to how tactics should change now that there's more pressure... The post SJR | Week 636: Mid-Season Deer Hunting Update appeared first on .

    SJR | Week 635: New Tools to Help Your Deer Hunting

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 53:30


    On this week's show, we learn about some new tools and features that will help deer hunters this season. Ben Brettingen from onX Maps joins the show to tell us about some cool new features the onX app has, and how you can save on a new membership. He also talks about pheasant and grouse […] The post SJR | Week 635: New Tools to Help Your Deer Hunting appeared first on Sporting Journal Radio.

    SJR | Week 635: New Tools to Help Your Deer Hunting

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 53:30


    On this week's show, we learn about some new tools and features that will help deer hunters this season. Ben Brettingen from onX Maps joins... The post SJR | Week 635: New Tools to Help Your Deer Hunting appeared first on .

    SJR | Week 634: What Hunters and Anglers Need to Know About the Minnesota Election

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 51:05


    We promised more info on the big “Yes” or “No” vote on the MN Constitutional Amendment regarding the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund, the MN Lottery and LCCMR. Former MN legislator, MN DNR Commissioner and current executive director of MN-FISH Mark Holsten joins the show to help us understand what we're voting on and […] The post SJR | Week 634: What Hunters and Anglers Need to Know About the Minnesota Election appeared first on Sporting Journal Radio.

    SJR | Week 634: What Hunters and Anglers Need to Know About the Minnesota Election

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 51:05


    We promised more info on the big “Yes” or “No” vote on the MN Constitutional Amendment regarding the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund, the... The post SJR | Week 634: What Hunters and Anglers Need to Know About the Minnesota Election appeared first on .

    SJR | Week 633: Sitka Comes to Minnesota

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 51:26


    This week we learn about the new Sitka store opening this weekend in Minnesota. Head of marketing Matt Bluher tells us about the new store... The post SJR | Week 633: Sitka Comes to Minnesota appeared first on .

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