On this week’s show, Drake Herd joins the show and talks about some frustrations with the National Walleye Tour, including the shocking way his 2025 walleye tournament fishing season ended. He also talks duck hunting with the guys, tells us what’s new with Fin Gear and more. Dan unleashes on the National Walleye Tour, Bret teases a new film we created, David talks deer hunting, and Joe Henry wraps things up talking Lake of the Woods duck hunting.

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On this week’s show, 2x Bassmaster Elite Champion Pat Schlapper is back talking about his season on the highest level of fishing. He talks about his two victories, how he made an epic comeback in the Angler of the Year race and what he did to battle back and have a great season. Pat also reacts to the new Bassmaster Forward-Facing Sonar rules for the 2026 season. Bret Amundson, David Eckhardt, and Dan Amundson discuss duck and goose numbers and season dates again, and Joe Henry has some stories from the latest veterans event at Lake of the Woods.

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On this week’s show, we’re talking about the state of waterfowl hunting in Minnesota with MN DNR Migratory Game Bird Specialist Nate Huck. We talk about why the Blue-Winged Teal numbers are so low, if we’ll ever get an expanded Sandhill Crane or Trumpeter Swan hunting season, and if we’re on track for a shorter duck hunting season. We also answer some Early Teal Hunting season FAQ’s, get a dove hunting outlook and more. Joe Henry checks in with Will Hangman from their Pay it Forward event at Lake of the Woods.

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On this week’s show, Luke Cramlet and Ben Brettingen join the show to talk about some new decoys, gear, and tools to help your waterfowl season. They recap Game Fair and talk about Ben’s trip to Lake of the Woods. David Eckhardt is back, Dan almost pees his pants, and Bret has a MASSIVE announcement regarding the future of the show.

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On this week’s podcast, we’re up at the Leech Lake Bassmaster Open. Anglers Joe Titus and Matt Kennedy join us once again to talk about how prefishing has been and why this tournament at Leech Lake is more fun than others. We also just catch up with the guys since the last time we talked to them in Kentucky Lake to see how their fishing seasons have been. Bret talks about Game Fair and about some rumors he’s hearing in the duck hunting world.

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On this week’s podcast, we learn about the North Dakota duck hunting changes for non-residents that start in 2025. Bill Haase from North Dakota Game & Fish tells us why they did away with the statewide waterfowl hunting license, what this means for hunters, and what changes to duck hunting North Dakota residents need to be aware of as well. Dan gets mad at people who don’t understand teasers, Ben Brettingen gets caught up in the airport and can’t make it, but Joe Henry joins us to talk about the new wave buoys at the Walleye Capital of the World, and Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson wonder where in the world their third show member is.

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On this week’s podcast, Brandon Cerecke has some breaking news from Boss Shotshells. He tells us what the future of Boss ammunition will be and what metal the new Boss shotgun shells will be made of. Brandon tells us why they’re making the switch, when he hopes to have them, and all of the challenges that non-toxic hunting ammunition faces. Joe Henry has the latest from Lake of the Woods and tells us how his fishing tournament on Lake Erie went last week. Bret and Dan have some deer and duck hunting updates from the Minnesota DNR and North Dakota Game & Fish.

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On this week’s podcast, Bret Amundson, David Eckhardt, and Dan Amundson talk about how we’re almost in the transition from fishing to hunting season already. They talk about Game Fair coming up, the current corn sweats, and something the US Fish & Wildlife Service asked Bret to do. We also head back up to Tazin Lake Lodge to hear from owners Trevor Montgomery and Barry Prall about how they’ve done this season. Joe Henry is back and talks about how Lake of the Woods shines for mid-summer walleyes.

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On this week’s podcast, we’re recapping our fishing trip to Tazin Lake Lodge. This is a bucket list lake trout and northern pike destination for a lot of anglers, and Bret Amundson talks to one of those anglers. Blake Johnnie from Alaska joins us to talk about why his group chose Tazin, how the fishing was, and what it’s like fighting a giant lake trout. Tazin Lake Lodge guide Jeremy Hancock also joins us and tells us why he loves guiding at Tazin and some of the highlights of the year. Joe Henry checks in after returning from ICAST.

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On this week’s podcast, we’re learning about a surprising twist to hunting and fishing license fee increase proposals and the negative effects that it will bring. Richard Simms joins us from Tennessee and gives us the rundown on what’s happening with their hunting and fishing licenses and how it’s putting the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency in a bind. We also learn about some changes to Game Warden’s jurisdictions. Joe Henry gives us an update from Lake of the Woods.

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