Podcast appearances and mentions of dan small

John Kruse chats with -  1. John Kolezar about the Arizona Big Game Super Raffle 2. Graham Mott about books his grandfather and great grandfather wrote about hunting between 1900 and 1925 3. Zack Butterfield and his book, "Hunting for Happiness" 4.  Outdoors radio host Dan Small who is inviting listeners to join him this September for a great fishing trip in Ontario www.americaoutdoorsradio.com  

Sheboygan charter captain Dan Welsch reports Lake Michigan king salmon are moving closer to shore off Sheboygan. (http://dumperdan.com/) Ruffed Grouse Society engagement coordinator Keenan Foley invites listeners to learn how to hunt grouse and woodcock at Grouse Camp, September 20th-22nd in Eagle River, Wisconsin. (https://ruffedgrousesociety.org/events/grouse-camp-2024/) Eric Printz, director of economic development for Florence County, Wisconsin, shares highlights of the Florence County Fair, going on this weekend in Florence, Wisconsin. (exploreflorencecounty.com)

Huntworth pro-staffer Bernie Barringer shares advice on preparing for bear hunting in Minnesota, and tells why he likes Huntworth gear. (huntworthgear.com, youtube.com/@BowhuntingRoad, berniesbearcamp.com) Wildlife biologist JC Chamberlin gives Dan a tour of the store, workshop, and 40-yard archery range at Pappas Trading Post, just west of Arena, Wisconsin. (pappastradingpost.com) Sailboat captain Jon Small reports on sailing conditions on Lake Superior and talks about his recent kayak and canyoning adventure in Scotland. (allhandssailing.org, truenorthsailingcharters.com, visitscotland.com)

Sheboygan charter captain Dan Welsch reports good fishing action off Sheboygan continues in 100-200 feet of water, with a mixed bag of chinook and coho salmon, and rainbow and lake trout. (dumperdan.com, facebook.com/ruppsdowntown, visitsheboygan.com) Todd Berg reports on plans to restore the historic R.D. Pike Fish Hatchery building in Bayfield. (friendsofrdpike.org) Sailboat captain Jon Small reports on sailing conditions on Lake Superior and talks about his recent kayak and canyoning adventure off the coast of Scotland. (allhandssailing.org, truenorthsailingcharters.com)

In the Madison report, JC Chamberlin says with archery deer season just six weeks away, it's time to get fall food plots planted and ramp up shooting practice. (pappastradingpost.com) Jim Babiasz announces August specials at the Range of Richfield in celebration of National Shooting Sports Month. (therangewi.com, nssf.org) John Motoviloff, Wisconsin R-3 and outreach coordinator for Pheasants Forever, invites listeners to sign up for fall Learn-to-Hunt events and encourages experienced hunters to become mentors to help new hunters learn the sporting heritage. (pheasantsforever.org, dnr.wisconsin.gov/events/)

Charter captain Dumper Dan Welsch reports great fishing continues for salmon, along with lake and rainbow trout on Lake Michigan and off the Sheboygan piers. In a video posted by Mansion on the Lake, Dan Welsch explains how he earned the nickname that became his trademark. (dumperdan.com, facebook.com/mansiononthelake/) Eric Printz, director of development for Florence County, Wisconsin, invites listeners to ride the trails, paddle the rivers, or attend the Run Like a Zebra fundraiser for Ehlers/Danlos Syndrome and other outdoor events this summer in Florence County. (exploreflorencecounty.com, runlikeazebra.com, zebraheartsfoundation.org) Northwoods correspondent and sailboat captain Jon Small reports the summer sailing season is in full swing on Lake Superior out of the port of Bayfield, with options for day trips and overnight adventures in the Apostle Islands. (allhandssailing.org, truenorthsailingcharters.com)

Pappas Trading Post archery expert JC Chamberlin offers advice for planting fall food plots and announces Cuddeback trail camera specials. Guide Hunter Oehlert reports good action for walleyes, crappies and channel catfish on Castle Rock Lake and announces a special fishing outing for kids on August 24th.Ross Borden, founder and CEO of Matador Network, explains how his AI-based travel assistant, Guide Geek, can help plan detailed travel, hunting, fishing, camping outings and more.

Charter captain Dumper Dan Welsch reports mixed-bag action is great for king salmon, and lake and rainbow trout on Lake Michigan off Sheboygan and says the Venetian Night Boat Parade and fireworks last weekend were better than ever. (dumperdan.com, fourofakind-sheboygan.com) Guide Jim Tostrud tells an incredible story from a recent fishing outing on Geneva Lake. (jimtostrudfishing.com) Kasey Morgan shares highlights of Deer Fest, set for Sunnyview Expo Center in Oshkosh next weekend. (deerfest.com) Giveaway: Four pairs of tickets to Deer Fest, July 19-21. To enter the drawing, call 414-297-7554 or email dsoradio@gmail.com. Leave your name, number, and email address, and mention Deer Fest.

Charter captain Dumper Dan Welsch reports his six boats are taking limit catches of Chinook salmon on Lake Michigan off Sheboygan. (dumperdan.com) In the Madison report, JC Chamberlin offers advice for bow and crossbow maintenance and says now is the time to establish water holes and set up tree stands for fall hunting. (pappastradingpost.com) Wisconsin DNR fish biologist Aaron Schiller says many species of native fish are using the new fish passage around the Kletzsch Park Dam to get up and downstream on the Milwaukee River. (mkewaterwaypartners.org)

Charter captain Dumper Dan Welsch invites listeners to fish Lake Michigan off Sheboygan and enjoy the July 3rd Venetian Boat Parade and July 4th fireworks display on the Sheboygan lakefront. (dumperdan.com, visitsheboygan.com) Eric Printz, director of Florence County Economic Development, reports road and utility construction has been completed in downtown Florence, and local businesses and tourist destinations are gearing up for summer fun. (exploreflorencecounty.com) Audiologist Dr. Alli Anderson, of Professional Hearing Care, LLC, explains how exposure to firearms, fireworks, and other loud noises can impact tinnitus, hearing, and quality of life. (profhearingcare.com) Jim Babiasz, president of The Range of Richfield, announces July events and specials at the range. (therangewi.com)

Charter captain Dumper Dan Welsch reports mixed-bag action for rainbows, lakers, chinooks, and cohos on Lake Michigan off Sheboygan. (dumperdan.com) Wildlife biologist and archery expert JC Chamberlin describes the features of the new Mathews bow and offers advice to help archers prepare for the coming bow season. (pappastradingpost.com) Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources game bird ecologist Taylor Finger reports the turkey harvest this spring was the 4th highest on record for Wisconsin, at 50,435, a 22 percent increase over the five-year average, and says favorable weather helped boost production over the past two years. (dnr.wisconsin.gov)

Jesse Quale, owner of Green Water Walleyes Guide Service, reports great action for walleyes and white bass on Petenwell and Castle Rock flowages. (greenwaterwalleyes.com, castlerock-petenwell.com) Bob Ring, a board member of the Wisconsin Purple Martin Association, invites listeners to attend the 2024 MartinFest, June 29th, in Fond du Lac County. (wisconsinpurplemartins.org) Guest host, Rob Drieslein, host of Outdoor News Radio in Minnesota, talks with Dr. Karen Waldrop and Dr. Mike Brasher of Ducks Unlimited about new developments for DU. (outdoornews.com, ducks.org)

Charter captain Dumper Dan Welsch reports his six-boat fleet is catching coho and chinook salmon, along with lake and rainbow trout in Lake Michigan off Sheboygan. (dumperdan.com) Josh Lantz, corporate communications manager for St. Croix Rods, invites everyone to attend the St. Croix Customer Appreciation Day for seminars, specials, and giveaways, Saturday, June 22nd at St. Croix Rods in Park Falls, Wisconsin. (stcroixrods.com) Justin Behling, general manager of Wild Eagle Lodge in Eagle River, Wisconsin, says summer is off to a great start in Eagle River with Up North Beerfest this weekend and fantastic lodging packages all summer long at Wild Eagle Lodge. (https://www.wildeaglelodge.com/, eagleriver.org) Kevin Long, CEO of The DYRT, shares advice for finding great locations across North America for every style of camping from backpacking to glamping and announces the top 10 glamping destinations in the U.S., the winners of the 2024 Glampy Awards. (thedyrt.com)

Jon Steigerwaldt, Great Lakes and Upper Midwest forest conservation director for the Ruffed Grouse and American Woodcock societies, announces several staff openings in Wisconsin and encourages landowners to apply for forest management assistance from RGS and NRCS. (ruffedgrousesociety.org/employment/) President Jim Babiasz announces June activities and specials at the Range of Richfield, including a range membership with the purchase of certain Liberty safes this month. (therangewi.com) Kelly Maguire, operation supervisor of the Wisconsin State Game Farm at Poynette, says the game farm raises 75,000 pheasants for stocking and explains how sportsmen's clubs can participate in the Day-Old Chick Program. (dnr.wisconsin.gov)

Charter captain Dumper Dan Welsch reports the Lake Michigan coho bite is still going strong off Sheboygan and says lunch at Four of a Kind is always a good deal. (dumperdan.com, facebook.com/RanierisFourOfAKind) Outdoor writer Craig Mitchell talks about the history and legend of the mythical jackalope. (hookandbarrel.com/americana-history-of-the-jackalope/)

Phil Pellitteri, retired director of the Insect Diagnostic Lab at the University of Wisconsin, discusses the 17-year cicada brood that will soon appear in southeast Wisconsin and northern Illinois. (cicadas.wisc.edu) Outdoor writer Mark Walters talks about the Necedah Outdoor Adventure Club new beach and plans for a disc golf course. (facebook.com/NecedahOutdoorAdventureClub, outdoorsmansjournal.com)

Charter captain Dan Welsch says Lake Michigan coho salmon action is picking up off Sheboygan and encourages listeners to book now to get prime spring and summer dates. (/dumperdan.com) Climate scientist Dr. Joellen Russell offers advice for dealing with severe weather emergencies to ensure safe summer camping and road trips. (sciencemoms.com) Sailboat captain Jon Small looks ahead to the summer sailing and kayaking season on Lake Superior. (allhandssailing.org, whitecapkayak.com)

Joel Braun, founder and CEO of Serpent Arms in Juneau, Wisconsin, explains how his innovative air shotgun works and talks about hunting with it. (serpentarms.com) Audiologist Dr. Alli Anderson talks about turkey hunting with her family and invites listeners to learn how hearing loss from shooting can contribute to tinnitus and dementia at a free symposium May 16 at 10 AM at Stoney Creek Hotel in Onalaska. (https://keap.page/bf500/copy-of-live-symposium-may-16.html, stoneycreekhotels.com) Travel writers Tom and Kristi Manus talk about their new book, Secret Wisconsin: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful and Obscure and invite listeners to explore little-known treasures in Wisconsin. (smalltownplussize.com)

Charter captain Dan Welsch reports good brown trout action on Lake Michigan off Sheboygan and invites listeners to attend his fishing seminar at an open house at Mansion on the Lake, from 4 to 6 PM on May 22. (dumperdan.com/ mansiononthelake.com/) Author and storyteller Len Harris shares tales from Yesterday and Tomorrow, his latest book about his fishing adventures in the Driftless Area. (facebook.com/len.harris)

Jesse Quale, proprietor of Green Water Walleyes guide service, reports on walleye action on the Petenwell and Castle Rock flowages and tells us the story of his daughter's successful youth turkey hunt. (castlerock-petenwell.com, greenwaterwalleyes.com) Soumi Gaddameedi, event and donor relations coordinator for the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin, invites listeners to participate in the Great Wisconsin Birdathon now through June 15. (/charity.pledgeit.org/WIBirdathon2024) Oceanographer Dr. Joellen Russell, professor of biogeochemical dynamics at the University of Arizona and member of Science Moms, offers advice for keeping kids safe during extreme weather events. (sciencemoms.com)

Charter captain Dumper Dan Welsch reports his six Baha cruisers are in the water this week and he is booking trips and catching brown trout in shallow water both north and south of Sheboygan on Lake Michigan. (dumperdan.com) Wisconsin DNR hunter education administrative warden Mike Weber reminds listeners that the youth turkey hunt is going on this weekend, April 13-14, and offers advice for safe hunting. (dnr.wisconsin.gov) Otto Reetz, founder and president of Wounded Warriors United of Wisconsin, and Joe Theis, events coordinator for the Waterloo Gun Club, invite listeners to a fundraiser trap and sporting clays shoot at the club on May 11, with food, raffles and auctions to support hunting and fishing adventures for veterans. (woundedwarriorsunitedwi.org, facebook.com/WaterlooGunClub)

Joe Schlueter, proprietor of TSG Outdoors, LLC, invites listeners to join him for a fly-in black bear hunt and fishing adventure in northern Saskatchewan, June 8-15. (tsgoutdoorsllc.com) Jon Steigerwaldt, Upper Midwest forest conservation director for the Ruffed Grouse and American Woodcock societies, reports on the impact of climate change and recent snowstorms on the woodcock migration and habitat improvements for grouse, woodcock and other wildlife. (ruffedgrousesociety.org) Range of Richfield president Jim Babiasz announces April classes, leagues, and special prices on Liberty safes at the range. (therangewi.com)

Gary Moeller, managing partner of Ballard's Resort, shares details of Dan's September trip to Lake of the Woods and invites listeners to register before the May 31 deadline. (blackisland.com) Wisconsin conservation Congress executive committee member Terri Roehrig encourages listeners to attend the annual Fish and Game Hearings and Conservation Congress meetings held in every Wisconsin county at 6:00 PM on April 8. (dnr.wisconsin.gov) Rob Drieslein, host of Outdoor News Radio and managing editor of Outdoor News publications, talks with and Jessica O'Riley, of Travel Iowa, and Tasha West, of the Webster County Conservation Board. (webstercountyia.gov, traveliowa.com)

Audrey Young, chief operating officer of Ditale Outdoors, talks about her seminar at the Open Season Sportsmans Expo and tells how her company is helping more women enjoy hunting and other outdoor activities (https://www.openseasonsportsmansexpo.com/wisconsin/, https://www.ditaleoutdoors.com/) Cole Tanner, vice president of operations for Ozonics, explains how Dr. Scott Elrod developed the Ozonics ozone generator and talks about his seminar at the Open Seasons Sportsmans Expo. (https://www.openseasonsportsmansexpo.com/wisconsin/, https://ozonicshunting.com/) Kevan Paul, proprietor of Clear Lake Bait and Tackle, tells guest host Rob Drieslein, managing editor of Outdoor News publications and host of Outdoor News Radio, that Clear Lake welcomes anglers to year-round fishing for walleyes and other species. (https://www.clearlakebait.com/, https://thisisnorthiowa.com/, https://www.outdoornews.com/podcasts/)

Brandon Censky, sales director for the Open Season Sportsmans Expos, previews the expo coming next weekend to Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells. (openseasonsportsmansexpo.com) Mike Weber, Wisconsin DNR hunter education administrative warden, outlines the steps to becoming a hunter education instructor. (dnr.wisconsin.gov) Dr. Alli Anderson, lead audiologist with Professional Hearing Care, LLC, of Mauston, La Crosse, Westby, and Fitchburg, Wisconsin, explains how treating hearing loss and tinnitus can help turkey hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts. (profhearingcare.com) Giveaway: four pairs of tickets to the Open Season Sportsmans Expo in the Dells. To enter the drawing, call 414-297-7554 or email dsoradio@gmail.com. Mention the expo and leave your name and email address because we will be emailing tickets to the winners.

Jim Babiasz, president of The Range of Richfield, announces March events at the range and says he has a good selection of Liberty safes in stock. (therangewi.com) Terri Roehrig, District Five leadership counselor and executive committee member of the Wisconsin Conservation Congress, encourages listeners to attend the Spring Fish and Game Rules Hearings on April 8th. (dnr.wisconsin.gov) John Carlson, proprietor of Ross's Sports Shop in Phillips, Wisconsin, previews he Wisconsin Musky Expo, coming to the Central Wisconsin Expo and Convention Center in Rothschild, March 15-17. (rosssonline.com, wimuskyexpo.com) Pro angler Duffy Kopf invites listeners to register now for the 21st annual Capital City Chapter of Muskies, Inc. Muskie School, Saturday, March 23 at Waunakee High School. (capitalcitymuskiesinc.org/muskie-school/)

Paul Smith, outdoors editor for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, talks with Dan about the features of the Milwaukee Sports Show, coming to State Fair Park March 7-10. (jssportsshow.com) Joe Mulrooney, recreation warden for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, explains how wardens investigate shooting and recreational vehicle incidents and offers advice for avoiding them and what to do if you are involved in one. (dnr.wisconsin.gov) Christine Tanzer, director of field trip programs for the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin, invites listeners to sign up for one or more of 275 NRF field trips beginning April 4. (wisconservation.org/field-trips/) Giveaway: Last chance to enter the drawing for a pair of tickets to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sports Show. Call 414-297-7554 or email dsoradio@gmail.com. Leave your name, number and email address and mention the Sports Show giveaway.

Debbie Priepke, Mercury Marine business district manager for Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula, invites listeners to catch seminars for youth anglers on March 9 and 10 at the Milwaukee Sports Show, where the first 75 attendees 16 and younger will receive free fishing tackle and more. (jssportsshow.com/schedule/, mercurymarine.com) Charter captain Dumper Dan Welsch reports anglers are already catching lake and brown trout in open water on Lake Michigan north of Sheboygan and says the charter season may begin early this year due to mild weather. (dumperdan.com, facebook.com/DumperDanCharters) David Clutter, executive director of the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin, encourages listeners to contribute to the Cherish Wisconsin Outdoors Fund when they renew their hunting and fishing licenses or boat and recreational vehicle registrations. (wisconservation.org/cherish/) Giveaway: To enter the drawing for a pair of tickets to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sports Show, call 414-297-7554 or email dsoradio@gmail.com. Leave your name, number and email address and mention the Sports Show giveaway.

Expo co-director Dan Durbin offers a preview of the Wisconsin Fishing Expo coming to the Alliant Energy Center next weekend, with 360 exhibitors, 25 seminars, discounts for military personnel and plenty of activities for kids. (wifishingexpo.com) Sports Show director Stephen Buzza invites listeners to attend the 83rd annual Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March 7-10 at State Fair Park, where they can meet pro anglers John Crews and Ish Monroe and enjoy lots of activities for the whole family. Register now for the Outdoor Heritage Education Expo fundraiser and roast of Dan Small, March 6, also at State Fair Park. Attendees receive two free tickets to the Sports Show. (jssportsshow.com, ohecyes.org/unicdn/) Mike Moeller, president of Remy Battery in Milwaukee, Waukesha, Escanaba, and Houghton, invites listeners to check out the Remy vintage 1966 Ford work truck and pick up some Remy swag at World of Wheels, next weekend at State Fair Park. (autorama.com, remybattery.com) Giveaway: To enter the drawing for a pair of tickets to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sports Show, call 414-297-7554 or email dsoradio@gmail.com. Leave your name, number and email address and mention the Sports Show giveaway.

Wisconsin DNR Hunter Education Administrator Mike Weber encourages new hunters to sign up for a Hunter Education course or Learn to Hunt opportunity this spring as turkey season approaches. (dnr.wisconsin.gov) Muskie Expo director Mike Veserat invites listeners to attend the Milwaukee Muskie Expo, February 16-18, at Washington County Fair Park in West Bend for seminars, new tackle, and a chance to win a week at The Muskie Lodge on Cave Run Lake, KY. (muskieexpo.com, facebook.com/themuskielodge/) Guest host Rob Drieslein, host of Outdoor News Radio, talks with Rebecca Peters, of Vacation Okoboji and Jessica O'Riley, of Travel Iowa, about fishing, hunting and other outdoor recreational opportunities in the Iowa Great Lakes region. (vacationokoboji.com, traveliowa.com, outdoornews.com/podcasts/) Giveaway: To enter the drawing for a pair of tickets to the Milwaukee Muskie Expo, call 414-297-7554 or email dsoradio@gmail.com. Leave your name, number and email address and mention the Muskie Expo giveaway.

Range of Richfield president Jim Babiasz announces new classes, leagues, and February special events at The Range of Richfield. (therangewi.com) Audiologist and avid hunter Dr. Alli Anderson, of Professional Hearing Care, LLC, offers advice for shooting enthusiasts for reducing the ringing in their ears from tinnitus. (profhearingcare.com)

Country music artist and book author Keith Paluso talks about his new book, The Mindful Birder's Journal, and offers advice for newcomers to this activity. (amzn.to/4b8sBvL) Sailboat captain Jon Small reports on his recent snowboarding adventure in the Swiss Alps. (jungfrauregion.swiss)

Tom Anderson, CEO of the Snowmobile Derby Complex in Eagle River, Wisconsin, invites listeners to attend the World Championship Snowmobile Derby this weekend and other snowmobile events in February. (derbycomplex.com, wildeaglelodge.com) Dr. Laura Vinopal, owner of Professional Hearing Care, LLC in Mauston, La Crosse, Westby, and Fitchburg, Wisconsin, explains the causes and treatment of tinnitus and other hearing issues due to exposure to loud noises, and invites listeners to a symposium and book signing in Westby on February 29th. (profhearingcare.com, phcliveevent.com) Pat Hasburgh, proprietor of D and S Bait, Tackle and Fly Shop in Madison, reports there is fishable ice on all the Madison lakes but advises caution as anglers venture out for the first time this winter. (facebook.com/dsbaitandtackle) Last chance: enter to win a pair of tickets to the Milwaukee Boat Show. Call 414-297-7554 or email dsoradio@gmail.com. Leave your name, number and email address and mention boat show tickets.

Kathy Frydenlund, secretary of Friends of Snowflake Ski Club, invites listeners to attend the 101st annual Snowflake Ski Jumping Tournament, Feb. 2-3 in Westby, Wisconsin. (snowflakeskiclub.com) Alan Bell, vice-president of Cedar Lake Sales, talks about the 40+ boats Cedar Lake Sales will display at the Milwaukee Boat Show, Jan. 19-28. (/showspan.com, cedarlakesales.com) Dr. Barbara Ann Klipfer, author of the new Falcon Guide Outdoor Life-Lists: A List-by-List Guide to Enjoying the Great Outdoors, offers tips for preparing for almost any outdoor activity. (thingstobehappyabout.com, amzn.to) Enter to win a pair of tickets to the Milwaukee Boat Show. Call 414-297-7554 or email dsoradio@gmail.com. Leave your name, number and email address and mention boat show tickets.

Range of Richfield president Jim Babiasz looks back at a successful 2023 and announces classes and events coming to the range in January. (therangewi.co/) Show director Ben Nielsen invites listeners to check out new boats and enjoy the boating lifestyle at the Milwaukee Boat Show, coming to State Fair Park Jan. 19-21 and 24-28. (showspan.com) John Lehman tells how the 51st annual Fish and Game Forecaster and Moon Clock by Doug Hannon can help improve our hunting and fishing success. (datasportinc.com)

Fish Donkey creator Darren Amundson tells how he developed this app that could revolutionize fishing tournaments and invites listeners to compete in one of the Fish Donkey tournaments this winter. (fishdonkey.com) Christina Dollhausen, economic development and tourism coordinator for Vernon County, Wisconsin, returns to tell listeners what Vernon S. Quatch, the Vernon County resident Sasquatch, has been up to. (lacrossetribune.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, D and S Bait, Tackle and Fly Fishing proprietor Pat Hasburgh reports on open water fishing opportunities on the Madison chain and other waters and says there is no ice yet on the Madison lakes. (dsbait.com)

Turkey hunting guide Jeff Budz returns to review Huntworth camo and 4-Play turkey calls. (tagitworldwide.com, huntworthgear.com, 4playturkeycall.com) Wisconsin DNR wildlife biologist Christina Kisewski reports on the first two deer confirmed with chronic wasting disease in Jackson County and the implications of this discovery on the elk herd there. (dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/wildlifehabitat/elk, dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/wildlifehabitat/cwd) Adventure outfitter Nick Gordon invites listeners to join him for the 13th annual Frozen Butt Hang winter campout in January. (nowoutdoors.org) In the Madison Outdoors Report, D and S Bait, Tackle and Fly Fishing proprietor Pat Hasburgh reports on open water fishing opportunities on the Madison chain and Wisconsin and Mississippi rivers, and says there is no ice yet on the Madison lakes. (dsbait.com)

Turkey hunting guide Jeff Budz tells how he scored more than 100 grand slams and offers advice for hunters hoping to kill two birds with one shot, where this is legal. (tagitworldwide.com) Retired chiropractor Odell Solverson explains why he decided to improve his hearing and his cognitive function with hearing aids from Professional Hearing Care, LLC. (profhearingcare.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, pro angler Duffy Kopf reports on the recent St. Paul Ice Fishing Show and Wisconsin Ice Fishing Expo and invites listeners to register for the Madison Chapter of Muskies, Inc. Muskie School coming to Waunakee High School on March 23rd. (stpaulicefishingshow.com, icefishexpo.com, capitalcitymuskiesinc.org/)

Environmental historian Lowell Baier discusses his new books, The Codex of the Environmental Species Act Volumes I and II, as the ESA celebrates its 50th anniversary. (rowman.com) Eric Printz, director of economic development for Florence County, Wisconsin, announces winter activities and events in Florence County. (exploreflorencecounty.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, McFarland guide Ron Barefield reports on his deer season and says fishing is still good on the Madison Chain and the Wisconsin and Mississippi rivers.

Retired Wisconsin DNR public affairs manager Jim Bishop reports a slow deer season in Oneida County and talks about his Western novel, Orton. (amzn.to/3uwmOzh) Range of Richfield president Jim Babiasz announces December classes, activities, and specials at the range. (therangewi.com) Retired Wisconsin DNR wildlife technician Al Cornell talks about his new book, A Year at a Beaver Pond: Observations from One Little Dynamic Ecosystem. (facebook.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, D and S Bait, Tackle and Fly Shop proprietor Pat Hasburgh reports on fishing conditions in the Madison area and says there is ice on Cherokee Marsh. (dsbait.com)

Show promoter Dan Durbin previews the Wisconsin Ice Fishing Expo, coming to the Sunnyview Expo Center in Oshkosh, Dec. 8-10. (icefishexpo.com) Retired DNR wildlife technician Al Cornell talks about his new book, A Year at a Beaver Pond: Observations from One Little Dynamic Ecosystem. (facebook.com/al.cornell.77) Wisconsin DNR forester Ron Weber returns to read another story from his deer camp in Bayfield County, this one called Come Opening Day. (wisconsinlife.org) In the Madison Outdoors Report, D and S Bait, Tackle and Fly Shop proprietor Pat Hasburgh reports on fishing conditions in the Madison area. D and S Bait, Tackle and Fly Shop is closed until Nov. 25. (dsbait.com)

Ruffed Grouse Society forest wildlife biologist Jim Woodford shares advice on managing forest lands for grouse and whitetails and says private landowners can do both through the Wisconsin DNR Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP). (https://ruffedgrousesociety.org/, https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/WildlifeHabitat/DMAP.html) Steve Lemenov, marketing director for Armasight, returns to tell hunters, hikers, campers and others how thermal vision rifle scopes and monoculars can make their hunting, camping, scouting, and other outdoor activities more enjoyable at night and during low-light conditions. (https://armasight.com/) Wisconsin DNR forester Ron Weber warns hunters to be careful with fire this weekend because dry conditions, warm weather, and high winds increase the risk of wildfires. Weber also shares an essay about how deer hunting has changed for him now that all his brothers have died. (https://wisconsinlife.org/story/looking-back-to-move-forward-a-hunt-to-remember/) In the Madison Outdoors Report, pro angler Duffy Kopf says bass, walleye, pike, muskie and panfish action is still good on the Madison lakes, but anglers must adjust to conditions as fish move deeper and change behavior as the water cools down and ice-up approaches. D and S Bait, Tackle and Fly Shop will be closed Nov. 11-24. (http://www.dsbait.com/)

Some of our favorite outdoor writers are back with us to discuss current issues in nature and wildlife. We'll cover preventing the spread of CWD in deer, the yellow perch population and the wolf management plan. Plus, Dan Small joins to give us a forecast for this year's gun deer season.

Wisconsin DNR hunter education administrator Mike Weber talks about the upcoming gun deer season and offers safety advice for hunters and others who might be in the woods next week. (dnr.wisconsin.gov) Shawn Wozniak, manager of MEC Outdoors for Mayville Engineering, offers advice on reloading metallic cartridges for hunters and shooters. (mecoutdoors.com) Audiologist Dr. Laura Vinopal, owner of Professional Hearing Care, LLC, explains the dangers of hearing loss due to loud noises and aging and urges hunters to protect their hearing. (profhearingcare.com) In the final Madison Outdoors Report of the season from Pappas Trading Post, wildlife biologist JC Chamberlin offers advice for bowhunting now and after firearms season. (pappastradingpost.com)

Jon Steigerwaldt, Upper Midwest and Great Lakes Forest Conservation Director for the Ruffed Grouse and American Woodcock societies, provides a mid-season report on grouse and woodcock hunting in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. (https://ruffedgrousesociety.org/) Eric Printz, Director of Economic Development for Florence County, Wisconsin, invites listeners to visit Florence County this month for some great hunting, trail riding, and sightseeing, plus a Hunters Dinner, and several fundraisers for local charities. (https://www.exploreflorencecounty.com/) Veteran owned Walker Forge, of Clintonville, Wisconsin, hosts a fundraiser for Wounded Warriors United of Wisconsin, November 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (https://www.woundedwarriorsunitedwi.org/, https://www.walkerforge.com/) In the Madison Outdoors Report, wildlife biologist JC Chamberlin reports bucks are actively seeking does this week and offers advice for bowhunting the rut. (http://pappastradingpost.com/)

Wisconsin DNR Hunter Education Administrative Warden Mike Weber offers tree stand safety advice for deer hunters and warns hunters to avoid placing stands in or near dead or dying ash trees. (dnr.wisconsin.gov/education/OutdoorSkills/TreestandSafety) Range of Richfield president Jim Babiasz announces the Halloween Zombie Shoot, Saturday through Tuesday and plenty of events, classes and specials in November. (therangewi.com) Paul Marion, marketing director for Wildlife Research Center, offers advice for bowhunting the rut and announces the newest WRC product, the Active-Branch Mock Scrape Kit, which allows hunters to place a licking branch, scent-drip bottle, and scrape exactly where they want it. (wildlife.comt) In the Madison Outdoors Report, Pat Hasburgh, proprietor of D&S Bait, Tackle and Fly Shop on Northport Drive, reports good action for muskie, pike, bass, walleye, and panfish on the Madison Chain, good perch, bluegill, and walleye action on the Mississippi River, and great fishing for spawning chinook salmon on Lake Michigan tributaries. (dsbait.com)

Pennsylvania outdoor writer Ben Moyer talks about recent disturbing trends he has seen on hunting shows online and on TV. (outdoornews.com) Luke Loewe, social media manager for Omnia Fishing, offers advice for fall bass fishing success. (omniafishing.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, presented by Pappas Trading Post, wildlife biologist and archery expert JC Chamberlin reports on the recent Youth Deer Hunt and offers advice for pre-rut bowhunting. (pappastradingpost.com)

John Chambers, Public Affairs Manager for the American Sportfishing Association, asks listeners to encourage their Congressmen and Senators to support the Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act. (asafishing.org/support-youth-fishing-programs/) Audiologist Laura Vinopal urges hunters and shooters to protect their hearing and explains the many dangers of hearing loss. (profhearingcare.com) Abby Heckman, dementia care specialist with the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Mauston, Wisconsin, invites senior citizens to attend Men's Shed meetings each month at the Outdoors Forever clubhouse. (co.juneau.wi.gov, facebook.com/outdoorsforeverclub/) In the Madison Outdoors Report, presented by Pappas Trading Post, pro angler Duffy Kopf reports cooler weather should help boost fishing on the Madison chain (pappastradingpost.com)

Eric Printz, director of economic development for Florence County, Wisconsin, reports fall colors are peaking, and hunting, fishing, trail riding and hiking opportunities abound this month. (exploreflorencecounty.com, youtube.com/@florencecountywi5885, facebook.com/ExploreFlorenceCounty) Mike Moeller, president of Remy Battery, offers fall battery maintenance and winter storage advice to ensure long life and improve performance of batteries for cars, trucks, boats and recreational vehicles. (remybattery.com) Otto Reese, founder and president of Wounded Warriors United of Wisconsin, announces that WWUWI has won one of three 2024 Can Am Defender UTVs awarded to non-profit organizations in Wisconsin and invites listeners to attend the delivery ceremony on October 11 at 11 a.m. at Country Haven Farm in Gleason, Wisconsin. (woundedwarriorsunitedwi.org, antigoyamaha.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, presented by Pappas Trading Post, wildlife biologist and archery expert JC Chamberlin offers tips for early-season bowhunting. (pappastradingpost.com)

Huntworth Gear pro-staffer Bernie Barringer reports on his bear hunts in Minnesota and Michigan and offers advice for bear hunters who use bait. (huntworthgear.com, youtube.com/@BowhuntingRoad) Jon Steigerwaldt, Great Lakes and Upper Midwest forest conservation director for the Ruffed Grouse and American Woodcock societies, reports on Grouse Camp held last weekend in Eagle River, Wisconsin and says hunters are finding good numbers of birds early in the season. (ruffedgrousesociety.org) Range of Richfield president Jim Babiasz announces October events and classes at the range and invites listeners to check out the Liberty Safe sale during Octobeerfest. Buy a safe, get an instant rebate and a six-pack of beer. (therangewi.com, richfieldsafes.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, presented by Pappas Trading Post, McFarland guide Ron Barefield reports good fishing action on the Madison chain, Lake Wisconsin, and the Mississippi River. (pappastradingpost.com)