Midwest Frontier

This week we are joined by Phishy Phil and he has in depth lesson on how to buy a smoker. He discusses all the differences between electric, gas, charcoal, and pellet smokers. He has a lot of tips on what to look for in the build of a smoker and especially in different price ranges. We announce our trash fish fish fry that will be taking place this year in the summer. We came up with a list to start us off on what is going to be on the menu. Also in this episode we discuss a 177 pound sturgeon that was speared in Lake Winnebago, a 150 year old ship loaded with whiskey, and so much more. Any comments or questions email us at [email protected] and thanks for listening!!! Instagram TikTok

This episode we introduce the newest frontiersman, Benny. We discussed a lot of topics today that are mostly about water. The big news is that the Boundary Waters have been saved on a 20 year agreement. Eating 1 fish in any American waters is the equivalent to drink a months worth of contaminated water. And discussions are heating up more and more about routing Mississippi River water out west in attempt to save the damage done to the Colorado River. Any comment or questions email us at [email protected] and thanks for listening!!! Instagram TikTok

This week we talk about releasing a disease to kill carp as well as preserving them as a game fish. Some people are pushing to kill them off while others want limits to keeping them. Busch Lite Billy talks about his new truck purchase as well as his cow buying experience. We discuss the Schaumburg fishing show that took place and whether or not it was worth the trip. Pat and Bill get a look at new flies tied for pike and bass and a bunch more random conversation. Any comments or questions email us at [email protected]. Thanks for listening!!!

This episode Busch Lite Billy and myself discuss several topics. To start we cover the Chicago Musky Fishing Expo in St. Charles Il. We discuss what is necessary for a musky to feed. The big news article was about a "super pig" that is expected to invade the northern part of the US. A listener wrote in on an article about Missouri adding 2 deer seasons next year. The main topic of conversation was how to kill winter boredom. We have ideas from tying flies to sharpening knives to cleaning and painting your house. Busch Lite Billy is about a quick pork shoulder he smoked to kill winter boredom. Any comments or questions email us at [email protected] and thanks for listening!!!

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This week we all discuss the ups and downs of our deer season. Dan joins us this week for the discussion. Other topics discussed in Mercury introducing a new electric outboard motor, and an absolute monster of a musky caught in Green Bay. Busch Lite Billy has a very scary topic to discuss, the egg shortage and what is causing it. He also addresses an update on the over abundance of beef in the country and how it ties in with another episode on draught. Any comments or questions email us at [email protected] and thanks for listening!!!

This week is a conversation between my wife and I about a few topics. First topic is why some wolves are black and others grey. Then we talk about Minnesota's wolf management plan. It turns out the majority of people in Minnesota support a healthy wolf population. Indiana scores dead last in midwest for environmental justice report, Michigan was first. Major PFAS leak in Lake Michigan from a company in Wisconsin that produces firefighting foam. Fisherman out of Indiana lands 2 record burbot on New Year's Eve, and did'nt know it at first. Kelsey covers on her plans for the new year and being less dependant on buying products from the store. She started making alot of things at home that saves money as well as quality control. Busch Lite Billy has a quick smoked salmon recipe. Any comments or questions email us at [email protected] and thanks for listening!!!

This week is an in depth look at the biggest drought since the 1930's. Stay with us we dive off on a couple of tangents getting there. We discuss how the drought will be felt around North America in 2023. Most people last year may have heard a little about this issue but experts worn in 2023 you will feel it. Busch Lite Billy goes over a meatball cook he did and also decided to stay with us through the whole episode. Any comments or questions email us at [email protected] and thanks for listening!!!

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We're back for 2023. The holidays are over and we're here to go through all the seasons with you again. We discuss the future vision of The Midwest Frontier and what we are aiming for. We are coming up with better listener engagement incentives for everybody with more details to follow. We discuss the expansion of Dunes Harbor State Park in Michigan. Busch Lite Billy has a brisket he talks about for the Men of the Family party. We also talk about Operation Taconite which is the ice breaking operation on the great lakes. Any comments or questions email us at [email protected]. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok. Thanks for listening!!!

This week is our final episode of the year. We discuss a holiday gift guide for fisherman and outdoor enthusiasts. Monica and Kate join us for the discussion. At the end of this episode is the story of the week. This story is about the sinking of a Christmas tree ship in Lake Michigan. The first Thursday of the year we will be rebranded as The Midwest Frontier so look for that in your app of choice. Thanks for listening and Merry Christmas!!!

This episode we have our part one for a holiday gift guide for hunters and cooks. Busch Lite Billy has the list for gifts for people who cook. The hunting list is a group list of what to buy your hunter for Christmas. Busch Lite Billy talks about a failed experiment for companies that deliver ingredients to your home. Any comments or questions email us at [email protected]. Thanks for listening!!!

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