Paul Bunyan Country Outdoors features discussion of all things outdoors in the True North. With thousands of lakes and thousands of acres of forest, Paul Bunyan Country is home to some of the best fishing and hunting in North America and you’ll hear from the some of the nation’s best guides and anglers.
We talk alot of fishing with Bruce Jean of Rainy Lakes Guiding, but he also loves deer hunting, and we had a chance to talk prior to the opener. Great tales, plus some (now close to outdated) fall fishing talk and much more.
Assistant Northwest Regional Wildlife Manager Blane Klemek visits often to update the status of wildlife in Paul Bunyan Country, but this time he’s telling (true) stories. He had his annual Rocky Mountain elk hunt, but also had a bucket list trip to Alaska. Take a listen and you’ll probably be googling to prep for your own trip!
Lakes and Jasons around Halloween time might seem scary. But not this time. Jason Durham is the guest and while most are in the woods and fields, he’s still plowing the Paul Bunyan Country waters catching fish. We talk about the bite, staying warm, ice fishing shows (already!) and much more. Always a blast when Jason stops by!
Getting back on track with our Lake of the Week features. We missed a week in there, so today, we’ll feature TWO lakes. Up first we’ll head over to Ottertail Country and get the details on East Battle Lake with Jim Wolters out of the Fergus Falls Area Fisheries Office. Then we talk with Rick Bruesewitz of the Aitkin Area Fisheries Office on the curiously named Farm Island Lake.
Bemidji Area Fisheries Supervisor Edie Evarts stopped by to recap the spring and summer in the Bemidji area. We covered surveys, AIS surprises, potential rule changes on the Turtle chain and much more. Overall, things are pretty good and she’ll tell you why.
We chased him down on his Wedding Eve Eve, but Chuck Hasse of Leisure Outdoor Adventures was ready to chat. (I think he wanted Father-in-Law to be Jim Flesch to haul all the tables). We talked about walleyes, weddings, the upcoming Wild season…and as a successful professional tournament angler, you know what other topic was broached. Plus, a Fast Five and even a little hunting talk.
Kev Jackson checks in with Marc Bacigalupi out of the Brainerd Area Fisheries Office to see how the summer went. They talk annual surveys, anectodal reports and how things look for the future.
Steve Scepaniak of Predator Guide Service is still working the waters of Mille Lacs, trying to hook some big muskies. Plus, it’s Lake of the Week Day and we check out a real Gem from the Walker Area Fisheries Office.
Hunting seasons are escalating seemingly by the day! Early Teal is already over, Bear is already winding down, waterfowl kicks in this weekend, fall turkey, grouse, pheasant, archery deer…it’s almost too much for one show. I said ALMOST. Assistant Northwest Regional Wildlif Manager Blane Klemek is in to talk about ALL of it.
Travis Peterson had a number of high finishes in big tournaments this year. Maybe it’s not a dynasty, but couple his year with son Jace’s and nephew Charlie’s KC Walleye Classic Championship and it’s at least a near “Travisty”. He’s had a great year of fishing and now tells us how we can have a great autumn.