Whistle Mission Outdoors

This week is titled boat launches but of course we cover off on so many other topics. In this episode we cover mountain bike destruction, musky in Minnesota, dams in Wisconsin, black bear in Illinois, deficit in Indiana state parks, new Missouri state record, moose in Michigan, and turkeys in Ohio. We discuss a recently new video we made called Heideke Lake available on YouTube. Any comments or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!

This week we discuss a few events we've been through since the last episode. First up is the white bass run in Fremont Wisconsin. This was a humbling experience. We did not come close to our expectations. Pat told the story of a very close turkey hunt, enjoy is impromptu calls. Last on the list is the Fox River Valley musky tournament on the Fox Chain of Lakes. We have a few news articles as well. Any comments or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!BuyBlackett

This week's main topic is about boater safety. We talk about the number of accidents per year and also common boating laws. Boating is one of the best ways to spend your time, at least in our opinion, but can definitely be dangerous. In the news this week we have a Lake Michigan boating accident and Iowa collecting walleye eggs. Pat talks about a recent turkey hunt and we discuss how to control over abundance of deer. Any comments or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!⁠BuyBlackett

This week is inspired by Pat's very successful coho trip, we're talking about the Great Lakes Salmon. We also talk a little walleye fishing on the Illinois River. In the news this week we have a new wildlife area in Southern Indiana, people hate wake boats in Wisconsin, Iowa DNR investigating a fish kill, Michigan trees don't look the same after an ice storm, moose population in Minnesota, killing snakehead in Missouri, and $100k bass caught in Missouri. Email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!BuyBlackett

This weeks last discussion is about old time lures we still buy and use today. The fishing industry has come a very long way, but these lures are still very relevant today. Other discussions include Pat's boat upgrade, Jim's first time out this year, a crazy charter boat captain, and so much more. In the news this week we have Great Lakes water levels, no more weekend duck hunts in Kansas, water withdrawal report from Wisconsin, and spawning brook trout in Minnesota. Let me know your must have lures at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!BuyBlackett

This is our first crack at bi-weekly episodes. We cover all kind of news such as cougar cubs in Michigan, bobcats in Indiana, wasted money in Illinois, fishing license price hikes in Wisconsin, new walleye limit in Mille Lacs, and Ohio fisherman fined. We talked about our first attempt at stuffing sausage and how we made it into a small get together. One question we had for the listeners is, are Dakota Lithium batteries worth it? Any comments or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening.BuyBlackett

This week we go over a list most people could use as a camping gear checklist. We announce the pod is going Bi weekly. We go over a few random topics one of which is Pat buying a new house. Any comments or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!

This week we discuss the bill that came in that once again threatens the Boundary Waters as we know it. We thought this was behind us, but they are pushing to dig that mine right next to the most pristine waters in North America. We start the conversation talking about our last time on the ice for the year. Any comments or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!BuyBlackett

This week Pat brings in his backpacks and gives an overview of why he chose those. He brings a perspective for both new and experienced backpackers. A question we ask this week is, does cold fronts affect ice fishing? Email us what you think, themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!BuyBlackett

This week we cover several different topics including some backpack talk, bird flu update, sturgeon spearing, cardio, and so much more. Any comments please email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!

This week we finally got the audio right with Musky Money Reel Service to talk about the boat prices episode. We talk the details that we did not cover on the first episode with what drives the prices of boats up. We discuss a little bit of ice fishing and our predictions of 2025 ice out. Any comments or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!BuyBlackett

We made a major mistake this week with our recording. I tried to repair the audio but could not. We decided to replay the Isle Royal episode from a couple years ago. Any comments or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!! BuyBlackett

This week we discuss the most important piece of cold weather clothing, bibs. We talk about all our uses and exactly how we shop for them. In the news this week we have elk introduction to Minnesota and falling through ice in Wisconsin. Any comments or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!

In this episode we cover several issues with the main ones being FFS regulations in Minnesota and the cost of boats. We discuss why people are ok with paying so much for a boat or truck. Minnesota is closely monitoring the use of FFS and its impacts on the fishery. DNR is mostly concerned over temperamental fish like the musky, and ice fisherman is what got their attention this time. Any comments or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!! BuyBlackett!!!

This week we are discussing hunter participation. We talk about the years of hunter numbers going up and down. We are catching up after the holidays and getting back in the swing of things. Any comments and questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!! Buy Blackett

We're back after the holidays and catching up. This week we announce a new video project for 2025 called Illinois Spot Burn. Listen in to hear the details. Email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!! BuyBlackett

We have special guests to join us for trivia, Musky Money Mike and Phishy Phil. Bill comes up with all the questions and it got real close. Any comments or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!! BuyBlackett

This week we start the conversation with perch fishing. We then go into some news and then the holiday gift guide. We split the guide up into cooking, hunting, fishing, and general. Any comments or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!! Buy Blackett

This week we did not do an episode but wanted to say Happy Thanksgiving!!! Email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening.

This week we dive into whether or not your parents were right when telling you "we have food at home." We go over how food prices have gone up and just how much more money it takes to go out for food. Jim goes over how he made lunch meat right at home. We start the conversation with a little bit of deer hunting stories. Any comments or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!! BuyBlackett Https://www.buyblackett.com/JIM60068

This week we have a replay of a 2 year old episode. We could not get together for something new so we thought we would dig up something old. New this week includes a permission slip from Michigan DNR to go hunting and a walleye limit reduction in Minnesota. Email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!

This week we go over some important rut facts for deer hunting. We cover some very important news on the asian carp infestation reaching Wisconsin and an unlikely cougar sighting in Minnesota. Busch Lite Billy chimes in about his Chicago Hot Chocolate 5k. Any comments or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!

This week we had to whip together an episode. Seeing that it is Halloween, we decided to choose stories about Halloween from all around the Midwest. We have the usual stuff in the beginning as well. Email us thatmidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!

This week we have a call to discuss turnover with Musky Money Reel Service's, Mike Dudas. We discuss what it actually is along with some other conversation. In the first part of the episode we talk about some walleye fishing, deer hunting surprises, Lac Du Flambeau road battle, and so much more. Any comments or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!

Pat came up with a bunch of good information on EHD and just how bad it can get. We discuss where Wildlife Police jurisdiction ends and so much more. Any comments orquestions email us that themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!

This week we cover several different topics. We start with a review of fishing with Musky Miracles Guide Service, his infor is down below. We have a wolf attack and self defense, EHD, and water controversey in Missouri. Additionally we have a fight over road usage in Wisconsin. Any comments or questions email us thatmidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!! Musky Miracles Guide Facebook ERNygaard@ME.com

The license conversation starts around 45 minutes. Before that we cover a bunch of random topics including EHD, Pat's broadheads for deer, and so much more. There are deficits showing up in many states but what is the solution and how can we help? Any comments or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!

This week we headed down to camp Bucket Munny to prep for deer season. We trimmed trees, hung deer stands, and cleared paths. This week we had on Dom's oldest son also named Dom. He's a young guy who has had plenty of experience hunting and fishing and really likes to get after it. Any comments or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!

We cover a lot of stuff in this episode. To start we have a discussion about new forward-facing sonar ban in professional bass fishing. In the news this week we have EHD news, a new record carp in Missouri, and the Mississippi River low water levels. The main discussion topic is expectations versus reality. We all plan for a trip or a tactic, but the outcome does not always match your expectations. We cover this on fishing, hunting, and a few more topics. Any comments or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!

This week we have Pat doing a debrief of Lake Vermillion with our dad. Any comments or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!

This episode Jim and Bill talk with Eric Nygaard from Musky Miracles Guide Service. In this conversation we cover a lot. We talk plenty of musky fishing along with the Winnebago system, wake boats, electronics, and even a little politics. Eric is ready to take you fishing so look down below for his contact information. Eric Nygaard (920) 379-5843 Musky Miracles Facebook ERNygaard@ME.com

This week's topic is about suburban/backyard homesteading. We go over our little setup and what we have learned about each stage. In the news this week we have a sheen on the Mississippi, and the government wants you to change the way you think about invasive carp. Any comments or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!

This week we had a mishap and had to throw this episode together. We mainly talk about things outdoorsman hate starting at about 30 minutes. In the news this week we have money going to Northeast Indiana and solar panels trying to take up 7100 acres in Wisconsin. Any comments orquestions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!

This week we have ideas for saving money and a do it yourself approach to the outdoors. We have ideas for cooking, hunting, and fishing. These are our ways that make the outdoors more affordable. We also continue the argument on Midwest states, Atlantic salmon in Lake Erie, and fishing on Lake Michigan. Any comments or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!

This episode we go day by day of our weekend at Lake Winneconne, Wisconsin. We talk about the fishing, farmers market, kids activities, and more. Any comment or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!

The discussion on storms starts at around 25 minutes. We discuss the crazy weather the Midwest has been getting all year. Other discussion topics include what states are Midwest states, a wake boat ban in Wisconsin, a fish kill off in Wisconsin, and a bunch more. Any comments or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!

The main discussion topic starts around 30 minutes. We discuss the actual meaning of the dog days of summer, what fish are doing, and what you can do if you need a break from hot water. We start the episode with a rebuttal of Meateater's Musky Wars episode, Boundary Waters land being sold, some fishing stories, and much more. Any comments or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!

The Shield conversation starts at around 30 minutes. Before that we discuss a questionable record holder, what temps are bad for musky fishing, a broken fishing rod, and a few more tid bits. Any comments or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!

The conversation on lab grown meat starts 30 minutes in. Before that we discuss Pat's trip to Tahoe, takes cicadas illegally, and much more. The lab grown meat is a growing conversation. Bill and Kel led the way on this convsersation so tune in and learn something. Email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!

We decided to do a replay of an old episode on why we do outdoors and not golf. We did this because of the holiday weekend and knew people would not be able to tune in to another episode we did so much work on. Any comments or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!

This week we go over the Conservation Congress in Wisconsin. This is a new thing to us so if we got anything wrong please reach out. Other topics we discuss include best lake in each state, dipsy divers, and musky follows. Any comments or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!

This week we discuss the Ozarks. Some call it mountains, some say it's a plateau, whatever it is, it is older than the Rocky Mountains. We discuss all about the history, tourism, and folklore. Other discussion topics include electric wake boat, Alaska rivers are turning orange, and Jim is switching to braided line on a spinning reel. Any comments or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!

This episode we dive deep into controversial fish records over the years. We have records on musky, walleye, smallmouth, sturgeon, and catfish. Most records hold a story that is worth hearing. Most of us do not even think about all that goes into a record. Email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!

This week we have our friend Brendan on. He is an avid outdoorsman who has had great experiences all by the age of 23. We get to see things through the eyes of the generation behind us on this episode. You can follow him on YouTube to see what he is cooking up. Email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!

This week I fished with Mike Dudas from Musky Money Reel Service in the Fox River Valley Musky Tournament. We go over what went well and what did not. Any comments questions email themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!

This week we're in Fremont Wisconsin for the white bass run. We have a few different people on this one including a 5-year-old. Listen in and email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!

This week we go over situations that have consequences. Instead of answering which one would you rather have, we answer it as which one scares you more. In the news this week we have a shipwreck found and Minnesota DNR blowing up tree stands with dynamite. Any comments or questions email us themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!

This week we have a conversation on rain. We talk about what is important about it and how the lack of it is affecting several parts of the midwest. We start the episode with the promised hunting etiquette. Any comments or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!

This week we have a guest on, Dom. If you listened last week he let us use his camp, Bucket Munny. We get into the name and how it came to be. We discuss many things such as, how to score deer, hunting in general, some of our likes and dislikes, and so much more. It was a general chit chat type conversation so tune in. Email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail and thanks for listening!!!

This week we recorded right on the campsite for our turkey camp. We have a great story of what happened with us on a weekend hunt. Did we get a gobbler or not? We cover a bit more etiquette and some news. Any comments or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!! Chellino Bro's bucketmunnyranch@gmail.com

This week we remade our Outdoorsman Etiquette episode. We cover fishing, boat launches, trails, and a lot more. We did not have time to get to hunting but will be addressing it soon. Busch Lite Billy goes over a Tri Tip cook he did on a Weber charcoal grill. We cover a major chemical spill that happened on the Nishnabatna River and a mistaken coyote killed in Michigan. Any comments or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!