On this week’s show, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson talk about an unfortunate situation that happened to the two of them last week. Darren Troseth joins us to talk about catching sturgeon through the ice, we play back an interview with Gregg Hennum from Sportsman’s Oak Island Lodge and learn about everything else he does, and Bret and Dan talk about the MN DNR deer survey, the upcoming Sportsman’s Show and more.

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On this week’s show, we’re hanging out at Flag Island Resort at the Northwest Angle. We talk about our week of ice fishing Lake of the Woods with Jennifer Pudenz, Ray Ruiz and Joe Henry. Flag Island Resort ice guide Jesse Boulton talks about the ice fishing season, the big perch we caught, and how he cleans and packs walleyes for transport. Bret and Dan also talk about a KARE 11 segment with an incredibly misleading headline regarding Forward Facing Sonar.

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On this week’s show, we relive some of our favorite memories from 2024 with a little Fish Hunt Forever Theater 3000. We take a page out of the popular Minnesota-based show, but we get a few tips from former MST3K editor Brad Keely who is now working with us on Prairie Sportsman. We also play back part of an interview from last year with Detroit Lions center and avid angler Frank Ragnow in honor of the big Lions vs Vikings game this weekend. Joe Henry has the latest from Lake of the Woods and previews our upcoming week at the Northwest Angle.

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On this week’s show, we learn about an effort to get 10,000 kids ice fishing for the first time this winter. Karl Erickson from Urban Ice Anglers and Ray Ruiz from Baztec join the show to tell us how they’ve partnered to bring a bunch of kids and schools ice fishing this winter. They tell us how they’ll make it happen and how others can get involved. Joe Henry, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson talk about going to the Northwest Angle and all of the fun things you can do up there this winter, including some special food and drink.

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00:00 Intro 02:50 Chukar Hunting Trip 13:48 Subgauges 21:33 Western Wingshooter Podcast 30:56 Fishing 37:59 Lake of the Woods Ice Fishing Report

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On this week’s show, Western Wingshooter podcast host Tyler Webster joins us to talk about his bird hunting adventures. He’s currently in Nevada hunting chukar and Hungarian partridge. He talks about his big road trip, and what he recommends for someone looking to take a trip like that. He also breaks down some of the ballistics of smaller shotguns and what he recommends for bird hunting. Joe Henry joins the show right after fishing Lake of the Woods and tells us what worked for him.

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00:00 Intro 02:50 Chukar Hunting Trip 13:48 Subgauges 21:33 Western Wingshooter Podcast 30:56 Fishing 37:59 Lake of the Woods Ice Fishing Report

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On this week’s show, Cory Loeffler joins the show to talk about life in Alaska. He has stories from his awesome moose hunting season to grizzly bear encounters and more. He talks about duck hunting in Alaska, and also tells us about some cool stuff he’s made from animal fat. DRC Calls has a new duck call we’re giving away. David Eckhardt had a close call when ice fishing, Bret Amundson has stories about deaths and accidents from ice fishermen and deer hunters. Joe Henry has a Lake of the Woods ice fishing report and an update on the Remote Area Border Crossing (RABC) Permit pause, and Dan Amundson is getting into a mustache contest with a Rainy River resort owner.

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On this week’s show, we learn about the state of habitat and land access in North Dakota. Doug Leier tells Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson about how things are looking as far as hunting in North Dakota goes and how you can have your voice heard and learn more about North Dakota hunting land access and improvement. Doug also shares what he’s seen for ice fishing. Joe Henry is back with the latest ice report from Lake of the Woods. Bret has outdoor news headlines, and Dan tells us about one of the most miserable mornings he’s ever had.

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On this week’s show, we learn about the newest sports show coming to the Twin Cities in January. Barry Cenaiko joins the show to tell us about the 1st Annual Minnesota Sportsmen’s Show coming to Shakopee. Dan Amundson has another cool story from Deer Camp in Wisconsin, Joe Henry has a Lake of the Woods ice update, and Bret has headlines from the MN DNR. 

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On this week’s show, Bret is in Saskatchewan hunting whitetail deer. He’s with Danny Thompson who’s having maybe the best deer hunting season ever. Those two talk about their deer hunting at Trails End Outfitters and hear the stories of Danny’s season across the Midwest. Dan Amundson chimes in from Minnesota with how his season has been along with some walleye limit news. Joe Henry has some ice fishing advice for anglers.

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On this week’s show, we recap the firearm deer hunting season opener and look forward to how tactics should change now that there’s more pressure in the woods. Tyler Scott has some tips for deer hunters for this part of the season. He also talks about how his season started, where he’s been, and how full his freezer is. Joe Henry talks about his Minnesota Deer Opener. Dan Amundson has a cool story about his grandpa at their deer camp, and Bret made a few mistakes this weekend. Deer hunting accidents are also discussed.

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