The St Johnsbury CDJR Outdoor Edge Show

This week on St. Johnsbury Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram’s Outdoor Edge, we’re talking spring in the Northeast Kingdom—from the streams and lakes to the backyard.

Gary Moore sits down with Jud Kratzer, fisheries biologist with Vermont Fish & Wildlife based in St. Johnsbury. Jud discusses managing Northeast Kingdom fisheries, habitat restoration projects, fisheries research, and what anglers are seeing this time of year—from brook trout to northern pike. If you enjoy fishing the waters of Vermont and New Hampshire, this is a conversation worth hearing.

We’re also launching our brand-new Spring Backyard Report with Billy Dickey from Dick’s Field and Tree, talking about getting your property ready for spring, cleanup season, and making the most of the warmer weather ahead.

Plus, Mark Breen from the Fairbanks Museum joins us with the Outdoor Edge Forecast to help you plan your time outside.

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This week on St. Johnsbury Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram’s Outdoor Edge, we take a thoughtful look at the connection between people and the land right here in the North Country.

Gary Moore sits down with Tessa McGann, County Forester in southwestern Vermont, and Kate Forrer, Executive Director of the Vermont Woodlands Association, as part of the Women & Our Woods initiative. Together, they share insight on forestry, land stewardship, and the importance of helping more people feel comfortable and connected in the woods—whether you’re managing land, exploring trails, or just starting to learn.

It’s a conversation rooted in experience, community, and a deep appreciation for the working landscape that defines Vermont and New Hampshire.

We also check in with Mark Breen from the Fairbanks Museum for the Outdoor Edge Forecast, helping you plan your time outside in the days ahead.

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Take a few minutes, settle in, and enjoy another look at the outdoors from a North Country perspective.

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This week on St. Johnsbury Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram’s Outdoor Edge, we bring together a mix of North Country history and springtime tradition.

Gary Moore sits down with Robert W. Averill, longtime historian and author focused on Mount Moosilauke, to explore the stories, people, and legacy behind one of the region’s most iconic mountains. From early visitors to the evolution of the trails and traditions, it’s a conversation that adds a whole new layer to a place many of us know well.

We also head out into the field for our Sugaring Report, this time visiting Oliver’s Sugarhouse in West Groton, where we talk with Troy Oliver about how the maple season is shaping up and what it’s been like on the ground as the sap starts to run.

Plus, Mark Breen from the Fairbanks Museum joins us with the Outdoor Edge Forecast to help you plan your time outside.

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This week on St. Johnsbury Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram’s Outdoor Edge, we’ve got a conversation that stretches from the Northeast Kingdom all the way to the far ends of the Earth.

Gary Moore sits down with three North Country adventurers—Dr. Joyce Dobbertin of St. Johnsbury and Patty Emery and Larissa Flynn of Lyndon—to talk about their recent trip to Antarctica, along with other incredible hiking and travel experiences from around the world. It’s a reminder that even from small-town Vermont, big adventures are always within reach.

We also check in on a tradition much closer to home with our Sugaring Report, featuring a conversation with Mark Isselhardt, UVM Extension Maple Specialist, on how this year’s maple season is shaping up and what producers are watching for as the sap begins to run. Learn more about UVM Extension’s maple program here:

Plus, Mark Breen from the Fairbanks Museum joins us with the Outdoor Edge Forecast to help you plan your time outside.

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This week on St. Johnsbury Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram’s Outdoor Edge, Josh Smith and Gary Moore bring you a conversation that feels right at home in the North Country.

Gary sits down with William “Willy” Minot to talk about the nostalgia and history of classic snowmobiles—the machines many folks around here grew up riding and the stories that go along with them. From early sled designs to how snowmobiling culture developed in Vermont and New Hampshire, it’s a fun look back at the roots of winter recreation in our region.

Then the conversation turns toward one of Vermont’s most iconic traditions—the start of sugaring season. Willy shares what producers are watching for right now and how weather conditions affect the sap run as maple season begins.

Plus, we bring you the Snowmobile Trail Report for both sides of the Connecticut River and the Fairbanks Museum Outdoor Edge Forecast to help you plan your next trip outdoors.

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This week on St. Johnsbury Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram’s Outdoor Edge, Josh Smith and Gary Moore bring you a packed show for outdoors folks on both sides of the Connecticut River. Gary sits down with Jason Batchelder, Vermont Fish and Wildlife Commissioner, for a practical conversation about what’s happening out in the field, what the department’s hearing from hunters and anglers, and what it means for families who live the outdoor life here in the North Country. Plus, we’ve got the Snowmobile Trail Report for Vermont and New Hampshire, and the Fairbanks Museum Outdoor Edge Forecast to help you pick the best window to get outside.

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Welcome to another episode of St. Johnsbury Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram’s Outdoor Edge! I’m Joshua Smith, your host, and this week we’ve got a real treat for anyone who loves winter in the Northeast.

🎙️ First up, Gary Moore returns with his segment, Thoughts on the Out of Doors, where he catches up with Amy Baker about the beauty, challenge, and solitude of winter hiking in Vermont and New Hampshire. From proper gear to hidden trail gems, Amy shares some must-know advice for getting outside safely when the snow’s on.

🗺️ We’ve also got your Snowmobile Trail Report, keeping you informed before you hit the sled, plus the Fairbanks Museum Outdoor Edge Forecast, so you know what weather’s coming your way in the woods or on the trail.

This is winter in the North Country—raw, real, and full of wonder. Don’t miss it!

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📍 Recorded earlier this week.

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On this week’s episode of The Outdoor Edge, Gary Moore welcomes Nick Fortin, Deer & Moose Project Leader at the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department. They dive into the ongoing deer season, how the moose population is being managed in the Green Mountain State, and how biologists balance habitat, hunting, and conservation goals. We also bring you our first-hand Snowmobile Trail Report, with updates from Gary Lamberton of the Vermont Buckaroos and Dan Ingerson of the Connecticut Valley Snowmobile Club in New Hampshire. And of course, Mark Breen has your Outdoor Edge Forecast, powered by St. Johnsbury Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram.

Listen Thursdays at 6 PM on WYKR 101.3 FM and stream it on demand the next day at wykr.com or on the WYKR app.

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This week on The Outdoor Edge, presented by St. J Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, host Joshua Smith welcomes a special edition of Gary Moore’s “Thoughts on the Out of Doors.” Gary sits down with Kelly Ault, Executive Director of the Vermont Outdoor Business Alliance, to talk about the people, businesses, and communities that power Vermont’s outdoor economy.

They discuss how outdoor recreation supports rural jobs, access to public lands, and the future of the industry in the Green Mountain State. Plus, we check in with snowmobile trail reports from both sides of the river, including updates from the Vermont Buckaroos and New Hampshire’s Connecticut Valley Snowmobile Club, and wrap things up with the Outdoor Edge Forecast from the Fairbanks Museum, proudly supported by St. J CDJR.

Listen live Thursday at 6pm on WYKR 101.3 FM, stream at wykr.com, or catch the full episode on demand the next day on the WYKR app and wherever you get your podcasts.

📍 Recorded earlier this week.

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“From Field to Freezer and Trail to Treads: Winter Hits the Upper Valley”

Deer season’s in full swing, and this week on The Outdoor Edge, Gary Moore sits down with Bradford’s own Dave McLam, a longtime wild game butcher and Vermont wildlife reporting station. They’ll talk field dressing, tagging, and the rhythms of hunting season in our region. Then we gear up for the snowmobile season with the first trail report from Gary Lamberton of the Buckaroos, offering early insight into trail prep and riding conditions. Rounding things out, Lawrence Hayes steps in for Mark Breen with this week’s Outdoor Edge Forecast — because we all know weather makes the season.

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