Sheboygan charter captain Dumper Dan Welsch reports LIVE from his personal boat, while videographer/editor Ozzy Oswald captures both fish and the action on Lake Michigan. When you're in town, stop for lunch at Dave's Who's Inn, Ranieri's Four of a Kind, or Nine-O-Two on the Avenue. (dumperdan.com, Daves Who Inn, Ranieri's Four of a Kind Bar & Grill, Nine -O- Two on the Avenue) We learn why a proposed 765-kilowatt transmission line threatens the integrity of the Driftless Region of Wisconsin with Viroqua mayor Krista Browne, No 765 Line board member Michael Browne, and Coalition Against Maribel 765 president Tim Woodhouse. (https://no765line.org/, https://www.coalitionagainstmaribel765.org/)

Lake of the Woods Tourism executive director Joe Henry reports anglers are taking good catches of walleyes, smallmouths, and panfish on Lake of the Woods and says the sturgeon season is open now on the Rainy River. (https://lakeofthewoodsmn.com/) Florence County director of economic development and chamber of commerce president Eric Printz invites listeners to come up for August activities and Harvest Festival Sept. 11-13. (https://www.exploreflorencecounty.com/) Sailboat captain Jon Small talks about sailboat racing among the Apostle Islands of Lake Superior and offers advice on how to get started in the sport. (https://allhandssailing.org/, https://www.wyc.org/)

Sheboygan charter captain Dumper Dan Welsch reports anglers are catching chinooks close to shore and lake trout one to three miles off Sheboygan on Lake Michigan, and Parker John's Barbecue and Pizza serves great food across the Sheboygan River. (dumperdan.com, facebook.com/parkerjohnsbbqpizza) Pappas Trading Post archery expert JC Chamberlin says bucks are nearing full antler growth and staying in heavy cover but can be seen in crop fields early in the morning. (facebook.com/pappastradingpost, pappastradingpost.com) Range of Richfield president Jim Babiasz announces August events and specials and previews a Liberty Safes Labor Day sale.

Melissa Bachman, host of Winchester's Deadly Passion on the Sportsman Channel, talks with Rob Drieslein about her upcoming seminar tour at Fleet Farm stores in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, and South Dakota. (melissabachman.com) Sailboat captain Jon Small reports on family and youth sailing opportunities out of Bayfield on Lake Superior. (allhandssailing.org) Lure collector Chris Slusar traces the history of some iconic Wisconsin fishing tackle companies. (littlecreekpress.com)

Sheboygan charter captain Dumper Dan Welsch reports good catches of chinooks, cohos, rainbows and lake trout off Sheboygan on Lake Michigan, and Ranieri's Four of a Kind offers a killer Mr. T. steak sandwich. (dumperdan.com, facebook.com/ranierisfourofakind) Pappas Trading Post archery expert JC Chamberlin says bowhunters should start putting in fall food plots and keep water holes filled. (facebook.com/pappastradingpost, pappastradingpost.com, mathewsinc.com) Huntworth Gear pro staffer Bernie Barringer reports from Huntstock Midwest, where he will present three bear hunting seminars this weekend, and invites listeners to attend his second annual International Black Bear Show, July 31-Aug. 2 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. (huntstockevents.com, blackbearshow.com, huntworthgear.com)

Lake of the Woods Tourism executive director Joe Henry reports good catches of walleyes over deep mud on Lake of the Woods and says the new wave buoys are an aid to navigation and communication. (lakeofthewoodsmn.com) The Hunting Beast Podcaster Dan Infalt invites listeners to attend Huntstock Midwest, July 17-19 at Dodge County Fairgrounds, for a deer camp experience with great seminars and $50,000 in door prizes. (huntstockevents.com, thehuntingbeast.com, youtube.com/@thehuntingbeast Florence County director of economic development and chamber of commerce president Eric Printz reports on a fantastic Independence Day celebration and invites listeners to come up for a summer adventure. (exploreflorencecounty.com) Giveaway: Last chance to win a three-day pass to Huntstock Midwest, July 17-19 in Beaver Dam, an $80 value. To enter, call 414-297-7554 or email [email protected].

Sheboygan charter captain Dumper Dan Welsch reports big kings and rainbows dominate the charter boat catch on Lake Michigan, with lake trout and cohos adding variety. The Sheboygan Chamber of Commerce invites listeners to attend the Venetian Boat Parade on the Sheboygan River on July 3 and fireworks in Sheboygan Harbor on July 4. (dumperdan.com, www.facebook.com/SheboyganVenetianBoatParade, visitsheboygan.com) Pappas Trading Post archery expert JC Chamberlin says two new bows from Mission Archery offer versatility with reliable single-cam action and multiple draw weights. (www.facebook.com/pappastradingpost, pappastradingpost.com, mathewsinc.com) Jon Steigerwaldt, Western Great Lakes forest conservation director for the Ruffed Grouse and American Woodcock societies, reports 2026 spring drumming counts across Wisconsin declined about 11 percent compared to 2025, but favorable brood conditions promise good hunting this fall. (ruffedgrousesociety.org) Giveaway: A three-day pass to Huntstock Midwest, July 17-19 in Beaver Dam, an $80 value. To enter, call 414-297-7554 or email [email protected].

Remy Battery president Mike Moeller offers advice for keeping vehicle, boat, and RV batteries performing at their peak in summer. (remybattery.com) Range of Richfield president Jim Babiasz announces July classes and specials at the range. (therangewi.com) Author and antique lure collector Chris Slusar talks about the history of several classic Wisconsin muskie lures. (littlecreekpress.com) Giveaway: A three-day pass to Huntstock Midwest, July 17-19 in Beaver Dam, an $80 value. To enter, call 414-297-7554 or email [email protected].

Sheboygan charter captain Dumper Dan Welsch reports good mixed-bag catches on Lake Michigan, including a 25-pound chinook one of his boats caught this week. Dan invites listeners to attend the Venetian Boat Parade on July 3 and fireworks on July 4 in Sheboygan Harbor and enjoy drinks, dinner, and pool at Vibez Bar and Billiards. (dumperdan.com, ,facebook.com/SheboyganVenetianBoatParade, facebook.com/club.vibez11) Pappas Trading Post archery expert JC Chamberlin reports they have new Mathews Arc bows in stock, including a limited-edition model celebrating the 250th birthday of America. (facebook.com/pappastradingpost, pappastradingpost.com, mathewsinc.com) Ada Klute relates the sad story of a newborn fawn that did not make it and invites listeners to attend Livin the Dream Carve and Sale, June 26-28 at Ho Chunk Gaming in Black River Falls. (blackrivercountry.net) Giveaway: A three-day pass to Huntstock Midwest, July 17-19 in Beaver Dam, an $80 value. To enter, call 414-297-7554 or email [email protected].

Lake of the Woods Minnesota tourism director Joe Henry reports on fishing action, vacation opportunities, and the new wave buoys on Lake of the Woods. (lakeofthewoodsmn.com) Eric Printz, director of economic development for Florence County and president of the Florence County Chamber of Commerce, announces that Trout Unlimited named Florence as one of the top five conservation towns in the U.S. and invites listeners to attend a festive celebration of the 250th birthday of America, June 27-July 4. (exploreflorencecounty.com) Author and antique lure collector Chris Slusar discusses his new book, Early Wisconsin Fishing Lures, Hooks, and Harnesses: An Illustrated History of Wisconsin Fishing Lures and Their Makers. (littlecreekpress.com) Giveaway: A three-day pass to Huntstock Midwest, July 17-19 in Beaver Dam, an $80 value. To enter, call 414-297-7554 or email [email protected].