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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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On this week’s show, we learn about some new tools and features that will help deer hunters this season. Ben Brettingen from onX Maps joins the show to tell us about some cool new features the onX app has, and how you can save on a new membership. He also talks about pheasant and grouse hunting conditions and more. Joe Henry talks about his latest day of fishing on Lake of the Woods and why people should be excited about early ice fishing.

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We promised more info on the big “Yes” or “No” vote on the MN Constitutional Amendment regarding the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund, the MN Lottery and LCCMR. Former MN legislator, MN DNR Commissioner and current executive director of MN-FISH Mark Holsten joins the show to help us understand what we’re voting on and what a “yes” vote means and what a “no” vote means. There’s a lot of money at stake for the great outdoors in Minnesota! Joe Henry gets us excited about ice fishing at the Walleye Capital of the World.

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This week we learn about the new Sitka store opening this weekend in Minnesota. Head of marketing Matt Bluher tells us about the new store in Maple Grove and the one at the MOA. Bret and Dan also talk about a potential MN Constitutional Amendment that’s up for vote on this year’s election regarding the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund. Joe Henry previews early ice fishing at Lake of the Woods.

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It’s our last show from Saskatchewan. For now. Bret and Dan Amundson get into an argument about Ruffed Grouse. Barry Prall, Trevor Montgomery and his son Bradshaw join Bret and Dan this week. They talk about Brad’s first goose hunt, how the end of the season went at Tazin Lake Lodge, and what opportunities are around right now for fishing and hunting adventures in Saskatchewan. Barry’s deer hunts start up soon, and fishing is on fire. Joe Henry is back and has the latest from Lake of the Woods.

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On this week’s show, we’re still in Saskatchewan, and this week Bret and Dan have their family with them. Ron Amundson, Wade Amundson and Mitch Hunt are up waterfowl hunting with the crew. They join the show, along with our host Brandon Letain, to talk about how the hunting trip has been and why it’s been so special to us. Joe Henry is also back to give us the latest from Lake of the Woods and the Rainy River.

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On this week’s show, we’re in Regina! Bret and Dan Amundson are in Saskatchewan waterfowl hunting, but we play back an interview from last week at Kentucky Lake with Jason Sealock formerly with Wired2Fish. Jason talks about the state of fishing and shares his thoughts on bag limit changes, forward facing sonar restrictions, and more. Joe Henry has the latest on the shiner run on the Rainy River, and Bret and Dan talk about the potential for the Early Teal Season to end for good in Minnesota, how elk hunting went for MN hunters, and what they’ve done in Regina so far.

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On this week’s show, we’re at Kentucky Lake for the Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers annual conference. We talk to Brandon Hunter about the ups and downs of fishing Kentucky Lake. Kevin Paulson joins us to talk about his new role with AGLOW and what makes the association and conference so special. Joe Henry also joins us to talk about his unique fishing trip on Kentucky Lake and gives us the latest Lake of the Woods fishing report. Bret and Dan talk about how their duck opener went.

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On this week’s show, Tony Smotherman joins the show to tell us about muzzleloader deer hunting. Host Bret Amundson is looking to get into muzzleloading this year, and Tony gives him a rundown on what to look for, what the benefits of muzzleloader hunting are, and how he got into the world of working with CVA and Bergara Rifles. David Eckhardt and Dan Amundson talk about their hunting plans for the weekend, and Joe Henry gives us an update on the fall walleye run on the Rainy River. 

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On this week’s show, Angler of the Year Hunter Nitti joins the show. He talks about what led to his success on the National Walleye Tour. He also mentions some of the negative aspects to the tournament fishing world and gives his opinion on Mille Lacs. Bret, Dan and David talk about some must-haves for a duck blind, when crops will come out this fall and more. Joe Henry has a Lake of the Woods fishing report. 

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