There are a lot of people who work 'behind the scenes' to make sure your waterways and fields are stocked with fish and game and that they are accessible to you, the outdoors enthusiast. On this podcast, MidWest Outdoors publisher Dan Ferris speaks with two of them: Colleen Callahan, Director of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Bill Cullerton, Board Member the Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF).

Learn more about the many ways your state DNR and other organizations make your time in the outdoors more enjoyable as well as their programs to ensure the growth, safety, and success of our outdoor resources and community.

For the past several years, it seems that every time you pull into a boat ramp, there are just as many kayak trailers as boat trailers. On this episode we are talking with kayak angler and MWO writer Dave Mull to learn more about why kayak fishing is becoming so popular. Dave's expertise with kayak fishing goes back a couple of decades, and he currently writes a kayak fishing column in MidWest Outdoors magazine called "Just Yakkin'."

Early spring smallmouth fishing is some of the most exciting fishing you will have all year. On this episode of the MidWest Outdoors podcast we'll be talking with Benjamin Nowak, a top Michigan angler who spends the majority of his time chasing bronze backs. We pick his brain so that you can learn new methods and techniques to land one for yourself. Listen and learn from one of the Midwest's best smallmouth anglers.

Today we tell 'Fish Tails'; the fishing stories and memories that stick with us that keep us passionate about getting back on the water. Today's guests are MWO's own Larry Ladowski, ND Hall of Fame angler and Host of 2 outdoor shows Jason Mitchell, and legendary fishing guide and fishing promoter Brian "Bro" Brosdahl.

First released back in January of 2015, this episode is still one of our most popular. Let's listen back to when we sat down with legendary fisherman, Al Linder. Al talks about fishing, life in general, and a whole lot more in this throwback edition of MidWest Outdoors Podcast!

Ice fishing secrets for your best season ever! Part 2 with Matt Johnson from Clam & Ice Team.

Canada is a veritable wonderland for anglers, and who better to unlock its potential for us Yanks than veterans Don Lamont and Alex Keszler?

Hear their unique perspectives on the tools, tips, and tactics to locate and hookup with all the incredible species haunting those frigid provincial lakes.

This interview begins in the December, 2019 issue of MidWest Outdoors Magazine.

Have your best ice-fishing season ever! Pat Smith dishes his best secrets. This interview begins in November, 2019 issue of MidWest Outdoors magazine.

It might have been possible for Tony Roach to slide into a spot in the fishing biz by trading on his last name, because his uncle is Mr. Walleye, Gary Roach. But Tony didn't do it that way. Find out how he catches fish in changing conditions, the real key to his success.

For 30 years, Mark, and brother Terry Drury have been leading the way, helping people become better hunters. In this episode, Mark talks about principles of success in the various domains of bowhunting whitetails, and the revolutionary deer movement predicting and tracking tool he created called DeerCast.