Early ice destinations are plentiful in our part of the country, but each season they start north of the border.  Manitoba offers many places to scratch the ice fishing itch as lakes north of the border ice up.  Eric Labaupa shares some of the popular destinations for both quantity and quality fishing experiences.

From the moment that we pull the trigger or release the arrow, each step taken to retrieve, field dress and care for the animal that we harvest affects the quality of the meat that ultimately goes into our freezer.  Maple Valley Meats owner Kevin Hartl shares some tips on how to best care for our harvest and how a local meat locker can help provide great tasting venison for your family.

Field care can make or break a trophy mount.  Learn how to properly care for your big game cape, head and antlers in order to preserve the memories of your hunt.  Aaron Reiling of Wild Fur Taxidermy shares tips for field care as well as filling us in on state laws concerning transportation of deer across state lines.  Listen in and be better prepared for bringing your trophy home.

The Minnesota State High School League is considering adding High School Fishing as a sponsored sport in 2019.  President of the Student Angling Organization, Jimmy Bell talks about how outdoors enthusiasts can support this movement.

While many people are sitting in tree stands or walking cattail sloughs for trophy bucks Brad Laabs is still helping his clients put walleyes in the live well.  Brad visits with Scott and Kyle about how to find and catch walleyes from now until freeze up.

Listen in as we talk about the Minnesota firearms deer hunting opener and deer camp traditions.

Ice fishing is not unlike so many other areas of our lives, new technology is entering the market faster than ever.  Professional angler and fishing guide Troy Peterson of Mr. Bluegill Guide Service joined Scott and Kyle to talk about electric ice augers.  Are they the right choice for every angler?  Where do they excel?  Listen in to learn more about the options available to ice anglers.

With the Minnesota firearms deer season a week away Executive Director of the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association, Craig Engwall joined Scott and Kyle to talk about what hunters may see in this year's herd throughout the state.  The organization's Hides for Habitat program has been a huge success over the years.  Craig discusses the history and accomplishments of this effort.  He also shares some insight into legislative issues that are on the horizon for the state's deer hunters.

Three years of Gone Outdoors radio!  Scott and Kyle reflect on the past three years.  Also, the Minnesota State High School League is considering the addition of High School Angling as a sanctioned sport.  What can we as outdoor enthusiasts do to support that movement.  Listen in to this segment of Gone Outdoors to find out!