Episodes

On this week’s show, we check in with National Walleye Tour Pro and Fin Gear owner Drake Herd. We talk about what he’s seeing as far as technology affecting fish populations and get the scoop from the first NWT event of the season. Bret Amundson, Dan Amundson and David Eckhardt start the show talking about the new crossbow news from Minnesota and an interesting arrest in Stearns County. Joe Henry talks about the rumor of a new state record sturgeon. Make sure you’re “following” us on your favor...

On this week’s show, we recap the MN-FISH Summit that took place last week in Alexandria, and we learn about a Minnesota brand making fish fry batter. Mark Pederson from Chef Robert’s Gourmet Breading tells us what he thought of the Summit, what he thinks about self regulation and practicing more catch and release, and he tells us the story of Chef Robert’s. Joe Henry joins the show and we talk about trying to fix the small Northern Pike problem in Minnesota, as well as the latest from the Rainy...

On this week’s show, we’re discussing a variety of topics dealing with fishing across Minnesota including the electronic licensing system audit, wakeboat controversy, muskies and livescope, as well as the Ray’s Sport & Marine Alexandria open house, and more. Joe Henry previews what we’ll learn about at the MN-FISH Angler’s Summit and has the latest on the Rainy River boat ramps. Make sure you’re “following” us on your favorite podcast streaming platform so you never miss a show, and if you like...

On this week’s show, it’s the 5th Annual SJR 500 Rainy River Sturgeon and Walleye Tournament, presented by Ray’s Sport and Marine! We’re broadcasting at River Bend Resort with a live audience after two days of fishing. We have a cast of thousands as we recap the event, tell some of our favorite stories, meet the winners and more. Jim Willes feeds us sturgeon, we try some Chef Robert’s on some walleyes, Erik Gaudette and Paul Johnson review a new Lund boat they fished out of, Greg Jones talks abo...

This week we’re talking about the potential for fishing and hunting guides to need guide licenses in Minnesota, and some of our big fish in this state! Darren Troseth from 3 Rivers Guide Service joins the show and we get his opinion on whether or not we should have guide licenses here. He also talks about a unique species he caught in the Minnesota River, a report from Pool 4 and more. Bret, Dan, and David start the show talking about Livescope and Bassmaster, the upcoming SJR500, and more. Joe ...

This week we’re talking about the big changes for non-resident waterfowl hunting that happened this week in Saskatchewan and North Dakota. Bret Amundson, Dan Amundson, and David Eckhardt are all avid waterfowl hunters and talk about these changes and how it might positively and negatively affect duck and goose hunting. They also talk about some duck hunting rumors in Minnesota, and a potential change to a huge Minnesotan tradition. The guys get the latest Rainy River ice report, Joe Henry talks ...

This week we’re learning about someone saving wild ducklings who’s nests have been compromised and need rescuing. Madison Grimm from Second Chance Flight joins the show to tell us how she’s working with farmers to rescue ducks that have been put in danger from mowers and tillage. She tells us how it all started, what she does, and how she’s helped a bunch of waterfowl in South Dakota. Joe Henry is back and is talking about spring Rainy River fishing tactics he’s looking forward to using, and Bre...

This week we’re talking with the owner of the oldest resort at the Northwest Angle, Alver Leighton. Alver tells us about Oak Island Resort, his pheasant hunting guiding background and more. Bret, David, and Dan start the show talking about David’s unique rabbit hunting tradition and bring in fellow rabbit hunter Steve Kvalm to talk about why more people should do it. We also get an update on the Rainy River, announce some new prizes for the SJR500, and more. Joe Henry has the latest on ice condi...

This week we learn about some new threats to hunting and fishing here in Minnesota and across the country. Rob Sexton from the Sportsmen’s Alliance joins the show and tells us about some legislation that has bounced around Minnesota, a massive threat to Oregon, and other issues that are putting our way of life in jeopardy. Bret and Dan have some true clarification on the new Minnesota fishing regs. Joe Henry has some things to keep in mind when preparing to fish the Rainy River in the spring. M...

This week we’re trying to understand the new Minnesota fishing regs that were enacted this week. Dan thinks he has it figured out, but tries to get Bret and David on board. The guys also ponder whether or not the spring snow goose conservation order needs to end and what would happen if it did. The new SJR500 Rainy River fishing tournament music video is debuted, the latest gun control measures in Minnesota are discussed, and Joe Henry talks about his fishing tackle injury and the extended ice f...

This week we’re talking about one special pheasant hunt that Bret Amundson and Musky guide Forrest Huset went on a few weeks ago. Forrest shot a pretty crazy pheasant on a wild bird hunt in South Dakota. Dan talks about ice rescues, Bret and Dan get ready for Pheasant Fest and talk about whether or not the Spring Snow Goose season should end, and Joe Henry brings Arnensen’s Rocky Point fishing guide Cole Buley on the show to talk about overcoming bug hatches while ice fishing on Lake of the Wood...

This week we’re ice fishing in SnoBears on Lake of the Woods. We hopped in with Justin Ferguson and Ethan Peterson from Cyrus Resort and Cyrus Flag Island Resort. They both join the show and talk about what we did today and how they operate. We also talk to the state record eelpout holder. Brent Getzler tells us the story of that famous fish. Bret and Dan start the show talking about the Mille Lacs perch limit change and more. Make sure you’re “following” us on your favorite podcast streaming p...

This week we learn about a fish exploitation study in Minnesota. Storm Kettelhut from the MN DNR join the show to tell us about tagging walleyes, crappies, bluegills and more to try and figure out if advancements in fishing technology is actually hurting fish populations. Bret Amundson, Dan Amundson, and David Eckhardt talk about the proposal for harvest limits on Native Rough Fish and an attempted ban on hunting and fishing in Oregon. Joe Henry and Wyatt Hennum talk about Lake of the Woods ice ...

This week we’re talking ice fishing and ice hockey! Nick Anthony from Ballard’s Resort on the Rainy River and Lake of the Woods joins us, so naturally we have to ask him about recent moves made by the Minnesota Wild and the struggles of the Golden Gophers before digging into ice fishing up north with Nick and Joe Henry. Bret, Dan and David discuss what the greatest ice fishing lure of all time is, Dan has a new name idea for his future nephew and almost burns artificial intelligence to the groun...

This week we’re talking about a fishing trip every angler needs to take. Captains Jay Withers, Jesse McDowall and Tom Knapp join us to talk about the unreal fishing trip we took last May to Florida. We fished for Tarpon, Goliath Grouper, Snook, and more, and it was some of the most fun we’ve had on the water, and we’ll tell you why. It was great to catch up with these guys and swap fishing stories and learn more about the area, how sharks are a big issue for them and more. Joe Henry from Lake of...

This week we’re coming to you in a SnoBear up on Lake Winnipeg. We’re ice fishing with Adam Rinas from Glacial Lakes SnoBear, so he tells us all about SnoBears and the cool features he added to his bear. We talk about how fishing has been and even catch a few fish on air. Bret, Dan and David start the show weighing in on the Minnesota DNR proposing a change in walleye possession limit from 6 to 4. Joe Henry is back with Vince Ojard from Border View Lodge and talk about some of the cool things ha...

This week we’re in the fishing and hunting abyss. The guys are joined by Paul Johnson from River Bend Resort and Joe Henry and talk about a new ruling regarding a popular ice fishing lure, jaw jacker strategies, what’s working at Lake of the Woods right now and more. Bret quizzes everyone with some trivia, the guys get excited about spring Rainy River fishing already, and Dan gets irate about school lunches. Bret has info regarding a strange crappie fillet floating around the internet. Make sur...

This week we’re talking about perch stocking happening at Devils Lake. Todd Caspers from North Dakota Game and Fish joins the show to talk about what perch populations are looking like on Devils Lake, why they’re at where they are, and why they decided to stock older perch into the lake. He tells us where these perch are coming from and how it’ll all work. Bret, Dan and David talk about a few of their favorite moments from 2025, Bret as some news about the Remote Area Border Crossing Permit, and...

This week we’re talking late season pheasant hunting and habitat management, Christmas presents for outdoorsmen and women, and some ice fishing history and a current report from Lake of the Woods. Jared Wiklund from Pheasants Forever is back and talks about some seeding and tree management they’ve done lately to create better habitat for pheasants. The guys talk about where they’ve shot pheasants lately and what this winter weather is doing for them. Steve and JP Sweet join the show and give us ...

This week we’re talking about ice fishing getting into full swing and how we’re on the back end of the deer hunting season here in Minnesota. Lucas Mertens from Haybale Heights joins us from his Snobear on Devils Lake to tell us how things are going up there. Robbie Johnson from Johnson’s Walleye Retreat and Joe Henry talk about current ice fishing conditions on Lake of the Woods. Robbie has some pretty neat information on his strategies for spearing big Northern Pike. Bret has some new ice fish...

This week we’re talking about the muzzleloader deer hunting season and how it’s gone for the guys. Both Bret Amundson and David have been hunting hard this year, and they have some stories to share about some big whitetails. Bret tells the story about the wild deer tracking job him and Dan had to do the other day, and they talk about some of the things they learned along the way and share what you can do to help the next time you need to track a deer. David had an unfortunate situation with a de...

This week we’re talking about what happens when your deer tests positive for CWD. Travis Tuthill, the guy behind TUT Outdoors, talks about what happened when the deer he harvested on opening day came back with a positive test for Chronic Wasting Disease. He also talks about the St Paul Ice Show. Joe Henry and Gregg Hennum talk about the latest ice report from Lake of the Woods and how snowmobile conditions are up north. Bret and Dan talk about what their December hunting and fishing plans are. ...

This week we’re talking deer. We break down some of the Minnesota harvest numbers and legendary outdoor communicator in Wisconsin, Dan Small, joins the show to talk about his 35th Deer Hunt Wisconsin tv special. Joe Henry talks about the St Paul Ice show and Lake of the Woods. We also welcome Space Trailers from Red Wing as a new sponsor on the show. Make sure you’re “following” us on your favorite podcast streaming platform so you never miss a show, and if you like what you’re hearing, leave u...

This week we’re talking about the new things from onX that just dropped with Ben Brettingen. He also talks about the hunting trips he’s taken so far including a sweet out-of-state deer hunt he went on. Bret talks about the giant buck he missed last weekend, David Eckhardt is back and talks about his South Dakota whitetail and waterfowl trip, and Dan has some scary news stories of hunters and anglers getting themselves in trouble on thin ice. The guys also weigh in on some of the latest wolf mana...