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On this week's podcast, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson are joined by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Regional Fishing Manager Brian Nerbonne to talk about the Mille Lacs Lake walleye regulation changes. Brian talks about what the changes to the regulations are and why the DNR made the changes. He also talks about what is affecting the walleye population on Mille Lacs along with some good news for perch fishing. Brian and Dan discuss the smallmouth bass boom on Mille Lacs as well. Then the crew is joined by Joe Henry who has another Lake of the Woods fishing report. He talks about what water levels are doing and how some anglers are catching big walleyes in the Rainy River already. Randin Olson joins us from a unique location to talk about an aggressive trolling technique he's been using to catch walleyes in August. He gives us locations, depth and lure choices to catch walleyes in Otter Tail County. https://sportingjournalradio.com/2022/08/15/mille-lacs-walleye-harvest-slot-relaxed-for-fall/ www.LakeoftheWoodsMN.com www.LockJawGuideService.com #millelacs #walleyefishing #walleyeregulations #minnesotafishing #lakeofthewoods #fishingpodcast

On this week's show, we celebrate the big 5-0-0!! We're at River Bend Resort on the Rainy River to party and do some walleye and sturgeon fishing. We talk about how the fishing was, how we caught walleyes and look back on memories of how we got where we are today. We talk to Cory Loeffler about baking a sucker. Jamie Dietman tells some stories of adventures he and Bret have gone on. Joe Henry, Paul Johnson and Greg Jones talk about the fun of Lake of the Woods and the Rainy River in the spring. Alex Peterson and Dena Vick break down their time sturgeon fishing, and then we talk to Bret's parents and Dan's parents and thank them for everything they've done for the show. And thank you for listening and watching all these years. Without you, we wouldn't be here at all. https://riverbendresort.com/ #rainyriver #walleyefishing #sportingjournalradio #sjr500 #yamaha #smithsproducts #riverbendresort #fishingpodcast

This week on Sporting Journal Radio, we get you ready for Turkey season by talking with Sam Soholt, Cory Loeffler, Ben Brettingen and Thor Nelson. They give us some tips and tricks about hunting and cooking turkeys, and then we went off the rails a bit. We also talk to the Tick Terminator Brian Anderson about tick prevention and the dangers of tick borne illnesses. First, we get a Rainy River update from Joe Henry, talk panfish regulations with Erik Osberg and talk snow geese with David Eckhardt and Dan Amundson. #turkeyhunting #turkeyseason #huntingpodcast #rainyriver #lakeofthewoods #ottertailcounty

This week on Sporting Journal Radio, we get a Rainy River report from Joe Henry. How’s the ice doing? When will the water be open? What tackle should guys bring? We also talk to Erik Osberg from Otter Tail Lakes Country about Rainy River walleye fishing and maple syrup milkshakes. Then Doug Leier from North Dakota Game & Fish joins the show to talk about the Avian Influenza outbreak. What should people do if they find sick geese? Is the bird flu harmful to humans? He also talks about ability to spear walleyes on Devils Lake, the Missouri River and Stump Lake. #birdflu #spearingwalleyes #avianinfluenza #fishingpodcast #huntingpodcast #rainyriver #rainyriverreport #fishingtips

Spring is here! On this week's podcast, We talk to Joe Henry from Lake of the Woods about open water on the Rainy River and ice fishing for big Northern Pike on late ice. We also talk to Erik Osberg from Ottertail County about fishing rivers for suckers and other rough fish, milking walleyes in hatcheries and more. First, Bret and Dan Amundson talk about the 500th show party coming up on the Rainy and Spring snow goose hunting. Then they talk to Corey Hanbeck about the giant Lake of the Woods Walleye he caught a few weeks ago. #fishingpodcast #huntingpodcast #fishingreport #fishingtips #suckerfishing #walleyefishing #lakeofthewoods #rainyriver #hunting #fishing #snowgoosehunting

On this week's show, we talk about the end of the ice fishing season and start looking ahead to open water fishing! As the season winds down, the attention turns to Eelpout or Burbot, so we talked to Big Nasty Tackle owner Matt Erickson about the popularity of their jigs and spoons for Eelpout and why they work so well. We also talk to Erik Osberg to get an Ottertail County fishing report and see how the show season is going for him. Then we talk to Joe Henry from Lake of the Woods Tourism to get an update on the big lake. We also get his opinions on the increase of pressure on lakes and how other people have varying opinions. First, Bret Amundson, Dan Amundson and David Eckhardt talk about what they've been up to, including some eelpout fishing, open water fishing, panfishing and even chasing Rainbow Trout. Bret talks about his recent adventure sight fishing for trout, and then his time ice climbing in Sandstone. Dan tells us about the time he got bit by an alligator. #fishingpodcast #eelpoutfishing #bignastytackle #podcast #fishing #icefishing #ottertailcounty #lakeofthewoods #bemidji #fish #fishingreport

This week on Sporting Journal Radio, we have famous fisherman and YouTuber Jay Siemens on the show. We learn how Jay got into the industry, how he’s been so successful and hear some stories of his early days and favorite fishing days, including how he sunk a boat. First, Bret Amundson, Dan Amundson and David Eckhardt talk about the latest ice fishing reports, the changing seasons and more. Then we talk to Eric Meyer about the MN Deer and Turkey Classic, and then we head up to Lake of the Woods to talk spring river fishing with Joe Henry. #jaysiemens #fishingpodcast #catchandcook #fishing #walleyefishing #lakeofthewoods #deerclassic #podcast

On this week's show, we're coming to you from River Bend Resort on Lake of the Woods! We're here with the Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers (AGLOW) ice camp to do some ice fishing with new St Croix Rods and Al's Goldfish Lure Co jigs. Mark Smith tells us about AGLOW and why events like these are important for the outdoor industry. Then Savannah Stenlund from St Croix talks about the rods we used and what makes them special. Karen Lutto and Tom Peterson from Al's Goldfish Lure Co talk about what jigs worked for us. Then we talk to Paul Johnson and Alex Peterson from River Bend about how the weather impacts their equipment and fishing, and Joe Henry gives us a Lake of the Woods fishing report and more insight as to how hard running a resort and fish houses can be. Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson kick off the show by talking about prostitutes in ice fishing shanties in Ohio, a strange bill introduced about life jackets and Native Americans, and wolves being reinstated on the Endangered Species list. #icecamp #icefishing #lakeofthewoods #stcroixrods #aglowicelow2022 #alsgoldfishlures #fishingpodcast #riverbendresort #walleyefishing

On this week's show, Bret Amundson talks about his trip to Bienville Outdoors in Florida and the travel struggles. Then we listen to Bassmaster Elite Josh Douglas talk about the new Shimano Macbeth, along with a few other Shimano products. Then we get an Ottertail Lakes Country fishing report and talk about fancy lures with Randin Olson. We also preview our upcoming ice fishing trip to Lake of the Woods with Joe Henry and talk about fishing with lures made out of real gold. #fishingpodcast #shimano #fishingreport #bienville #macbeth #lakeofthewoods #bassfishing #joshdouglas #ottertailcounty

This week on Sporting Journal Radio, we talk about the Conservation Reserve Program Sign-up with Jared Wiklund, Eran Sandquist and Kayla Blocker from Pheasants Forever. We talk about the benefits of CRP, why we need more habitat and how people can get involved. We also talk to local farmer David Eckhardt on his perspective of CRP and his wife Lyndsey who used to work for the FSA. We also get a fishing report from Joe Henry and learn how to clean an Eelpout. #huntingpodcast #pheasanthunting #pheasantpodcast #crp #eelpout #habitat

We're back! On this week's show, we go from Wild Sheep hunting across the world, to ice fishing across Minnesota, to bass fishing in Florida. We talk to the Wild Sheep Foundation - Midwest Chapter president Mike Bouton about their upcoming banquet in March, along with what makes sheep hunting so special. We also talk to Jamie Dietman about the Brainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza and get a Brainerd Lakes area fishing report. Then we head up to Lake of the Woods to check in with Joe Henry who has some breaking news. But first, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson talk about Bret’s upcoming fishing trip to Florida, Cory Loeffler’s new puppies, and the upcoming Minnesota Deer and Turkey Classic. #huntingpodcast #fishingpodcast #florida #bassfishing #wildsheephunting #puppies #hunting #fishing #deer #turkey #fishingreport #lakeofthewoods #brainerd #icefishingextravaganza

On this week's show, we chat with competitive shooter Dustin Sanchez. Dustin talks about his favorite guns, some tips to get better with your personal defense weapon, and a few other things he's up too. He also tells us some stories about how he defended his family and his home in uptown Minneapolis during the riots in May of 2020. How many guns did he have pointed at him??? We also check in with Joe Henry to see how the ice is forming up at Lake of the Woods. Hint: It's good news! Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson also talk about what they've been up to, including a waterfowl and pheasant report. #huntingpodcast #shooting #podcast #competitiveshooting #lakeofthewoods #selfdefense

On this week's show, we chat all things early ice! We talk to Jason Mitchell and Randin Olson about ice safety tips and where they start and what they use for these first trips out on the ice chasing Walleyes. We then check back in with Joe Henry from Lake of the Woods Tourism Bureau and talk about the St. Paul Ice Fishing & Winter Sports Show and get a LOW ice report. Bret Amundson shares a new pheasant recipe he found. #icefishing #icereport #iceshow #podcast #fishing #jasonmitchell #lakeofthewoods #ottertailcounty #fishingpodcast

On this week's show, conversation ranges all over the board from waterfowl hunting in Oklahoma to whether or not Lasagna makes a better Thanksgiving dinner than Turkey and Mashed Potatoes. Cory Loeffler is back to discuss his recent trip to Fowlco Outfitters in Oklahoma and what's new in the world of DRC Calls and Loeffler Labs. Joe Henry gives us an ice update at Lake of the Woods and what anglers can expect up there right now, and Erik Osberg, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson debate what the best Thanksgiving dinner is. Dan also talks about how the Wisconsin gun deer season went for him and his group.

On this week's show, we chat with three midwesterners who have travelled west this year in search of big game. Jason Zins, Kaily Helget and Jamie Dietman join the show to tell their own stories. What did Jason and his son do on the same day? How did Kaily hunt her Elk? Where in the world is Jamie right now? We find out. Joe Henry is back and gives us an ice report for Lake of the Woods and Bret and Dan Amundson give us their weekly update. #huntingpodcast #fishingpodcast #hunting #fishing #elk #muledeer #whitetaildeer

On this week's show, we listen to deer hunting stories from across the region. Erik Osberg is back to give us an update on the gun deer season in Ottertail Lakes Country. Joe Henry shares his deer camp experiences from this year, including a giant taken by one member of his group. Then we go back in time to our 100th show and re-tell the story of the famous Jim Jordan Buck. Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson start the show by giving an update on what they've been doing, a migration report, a rut report and headlines from around the region. #huntingpodcast #deerhunting #fishingpodcast #podcast #hunting #fishing #minnesota #northdakota #wisconsin #jimjordanbuck #deercamp

This week on Sporting Journal Radio, we talk about the unofficial state bird of Minnesota, the Ruffed Grouse! We’re joined by upland fanatics Ben Brettingen from OnX Hunt, Matt Soberg from Covey Rise and Jared Olafson from the Lake of the Woods chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society. They talk about bird hunting conditions and how the season has been for them. We also get a quick Lake of the Woods report from Joe Henry, and Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson talk about what they’ve been up to lately and news from around the region. #grousehunting #huntingpodcast #ruffedgrouse #fishingpodcast #radioshow

www.sportingjournalradio.com www.publiclandtees.com www.lakeofthewoodsmn.com Who’s excited for the Minnesota Firearms Deer Opener this weekend?? We chat all things deer hunting on this week’s show. Sam Soholt joins to talk about how his deer season has gone so far including what he shot in Wisconsin, what his favorite conditions are, and other tips and tricks. Tyler Scott also joins later after he wraps up in surgery to talk about how his deer season has gone and his thoughts on how states should combat CWD. Joe Henry came on to tell us how we can get ready to take a trip to Lake of the Woods for ice fishing. Resorts are prepping for winter and it’ll be here before we know it. Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson start the show by talking about more pheasant hunting and how Tiny dog is doing this year. #deerhunting #bowhunting #deeropener #samsoholt #lakeofthewoods #minnesota #tylerscott #hunting #podcast #radioshow

Dan Amundson recently had the chance to hunt and fish out of a couple Esquif Canoes the other day. He tells us his thoughts on them and what else he'd consider using them for.

On this show, former MN DNR commissioner Tom Landwehr stopped by the home studio to chat with the guys regarding the current duck hunting conditions. John Devney also joined the show via the interwebs to discuss what he’s seeing in North Dakota. The two then discuss what the future looks like for duck and goose hunting, and what needs to be done to protect the sport we love. #duckhunting #waterfowl #conservation #minnesota #northdakota #hunting #goosehunting #ducks

We're just over one week into the Pheasant hunting season here in Minnesota. Bret Amundson shares what the season has been like for him and where he's been finding birds so far. #pheasanthunting #minnesota #huntingreport #pheasants #hunting

Purchase your own I Hunt Pheasant Hoodie here: https://sporting-journal-radio.myshopify.com/collections/i-hunt/products/203-i-hunt-pheasants-orange-trending-mens-hoodie On this week's podcast, we have a special guest in the studio! Former Minnesota Department of Natural Resources commissioner Tom Landwehr took a break from hunting to come over and chat with the guys. John Devney from Delta Waterfowl also joined via the internet to talk about the current conditions of our ducks and geese, and what the future could look like for waterfowling if we keep going in the direction we're headed. Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson open the show by talking about what they've been up to the last week and a new product they got to try out. #duckhunting #conservation #waterfowl #hunting #podcast #minnesota #northdakota

On this week's podcast, we're broadcasting from the shores of the Rainy River at River Bend Resort. We're joined by Paul Johnson and Brian Smith of River Bend, Greg Jones from Midwest Outdoors and Dena Vick from King Eider Communications to talk about everything Lake of the Woods and Rainy River related, and whatever else comes to mind. We discuss how Walleye fishing has been, how the Northern Lights were the other night, how long Dena drove to get here, how much Greg knows about the area, and what Paul and Brian are up to lately. Bret and Dan start off the show discussing the latest outdoor topics around the region including EHD in North Dakota. #podcast #outdoors #fishing #hunting #radioshow #tv

On this week's podcast, we talked to Jared Wiklund from Pheasants Forever on how the Pheasant hunting will be this year in both North Dakota and South Dakota. Here's what he had to say.

Pheasant seasons are here! Which states are open? what will hunters find for bird numbers? What is land looking like? On this podcast, Jared Wiklund from Pheasants Forever joins the show to answer our questions and get us geared up to chase some Roosters. Joe Henry also joins us from a fancy location to give us a fishing report from Lake of the Woods, and Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson talk about what they've been up to and what weird things they've discovered in the last week. #pheasanthunting #pheasants #hunting #lakeofthewoods #huntingreport #pheasantnumbers #pheasantsforever #amundson #minnesota #northdakota #iowa #wisconsin #southdakota #podcast