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Sporting Journal RadioSJR | Week 661: Fishing Opener & Bucket List GiantsOn this week’s podcast Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson are back from Punta Gorda, Florida, and they recap their amazing fishing trip. They talk about the giant bucket list fish they got to chase, where they stayed and more. They even check in with Pat Kalmerton while he’s in the boat on the Niagara River so he can give his two cents about the Florida fishing trip. The guys also preview the Minnesota fishing opener happening this weekend. Joe Henry and Mark Armstrong give us the rundown on how things will be looking at the Walleye Capital of t...2025-05-0851 minSporting Journal RadioSJR | Week 660: Cleaning Up Our LakesOn this week’s podcast Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson are joined by Colin West from Clean Up the Lake. He’s based out by Lake Tahoe, but he recently came over to Minnesota to do a clean-up project on Mille Lacs. He talks about where this idea to clean up our lakes came from, what weird things he’s found while diving and cleaning up lakes, and how the project on Mille Lacs went. Joe Henry previews the Minnesota Fishing Opener at Lake of the Woods, and we meet Ben Kline, the winner of our Guardian Eagle Resort fishin...2025-04-301h 00Sporting Journal RadioSJR | Week 659: New Sandhill Crane Hunting Season??On this week’s podcast Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson talk to Paul Wait from Delta Waterfowl about the potential for a new Sandhill Crane Hunting Season. Paul tells us where crane populations are at, the amount of money one state is paying for Crane depredation and more. Will Wisconsin finally get to hunt Sandhill Cranes? Bret and Paul also discuss ways the Minnesota duck and goose hunting seasons could be changed, the impact the early teal hunting season has and more. This is a good podcast for duck hunters!! We FINALLY announce the winner of our Guardian Eagle Re...2025-04-241h 34Sporting Journal RadioSJR | Week 658: Good News for Lake Superior Fishing and Coaster Brook TroutOn this week’s podcast Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson learn about a new discovery of Brook Trout spawning in Lake Superior. Cory Goldsworthy, the Lake Superior Area Fisheries Manager, joins the show to tell us what this discovery of spawning “Coasters” means. He also talks about lake trout and how people have found lakers spawning in the spring. Bret and Cory have a good conversation about fishing that big lake in Northeast Minnesota. Joe Henry gives us a Rainy River fishing report and learns what he missed out on at last week’s SJR 500. Get our new HATS...2025-04-171h 15Sporting Journal RadioSJR | Week 657: The 4th Annual WavePro SJR 500!!This week is one of our favorite shows to record every year. It’s the 4th Annual SJR 500 presented by WavePro! Bret Amundson, David Eckhardt and Dan Amundson are coming to you right from Miles Lab Bar and Grill at River Bend Resort on the shores of the Rainy River recapping our sturgeon and walleye fishing tournament. It’s a cast of thousands on the show, including the contestants who took home the top prizes, including an epic story on the biggest sturgeon that’s ever been caught in our tournament. We also hold the first ever SJR 500 Mustache contes...2025-04-111h 15Sporting Journal RadioSJR | Week 656: Polarizing Topics in the Minnesota Fishing WorldOn this week’s show, Bret, Dan, and David are talking about the polarizing topics in the Minnesota Fishing World. Forward Facing Sonar/Livescope, muskies and a potential statewide Minnesota walleye harvest limit reduction are all talked about, as they were the hot topics last week at the MN-FISH Summit and the MN DNR Fisheries Summit. Nate Blasing from the Walleye Alliance and Nisswa Guides League joins the show to talk about why he believes the walleye limit should be lowered from 4 fish per day to 6 fish per day. Joe Henry also joins the show, and he weighs in on...2025-04-031h 36Sporting Journal RadioSJR | Week 655: Rainy River is OPEN!!On this week’s show, Bret, Dan, and David get hyped up for the exciting news of the Rainy River opening up. They preview the upcoming SJR 500 Rainy River Sturgeon and Walleye fishing tournament on April 8-9th. Some new big prizes are unveiled for the Rainy River tournament are announced as well. The Royal Dutchman himself Kevin Heinrichs joins us to tell us what he’s seeing at all of the landings and he gives his prediction on where he thinks the open water will be come tournament time. Bret talks about how terrible the internet has been afte...2025-03-271h 07Sporting Journal RadioSJR | Week 654: Bird Dogs, Barbed Wire, MN Fishing Changes & Conservation KidsOn this week’s show, Bret, Dan, and David ponder some potential MN Fishing changes that could be coming after the MN-FISH summit next week in Grand Rapids, including a statewide 4 fish walleye limit, year-round bass fishing, and some livescope discussions. Bret and Dan share some bird dogs and barbed wire stories while hunting. Joe Henry has the latest from the ice on Lake of the Woods and open water on the Rainy River, and Lee Ledford and Nick Negrini tell us about a new organization getting kids into conservation and building a better future for hunting.Ge...2025-03-2058 minSporting Journal RadioSJR | Week 653: 2025 Pheasant Fest RecapOn this week’s show, Ben Brettingen from OnX Hunt joins the show to give us a Pheasant Fest recap and shares a big announcement that happened at the show that will affect your public land hunting. Bret had a scary moment with a tick in a bad place and also has headlines including new perch limits on Mille Lacs. Dan tells us how he hacked the McDonald’s menu on their last fishing trip and then disappears for half the show and forces David to figure out how to produce the podcast on the fly. Get our...2025-03-131h 04Sporting Journal RadioSJR | Week 652: Down at the Kentucky Lake Bassmaster OpenOn this week’s show, we’re down at the Bassmaster Open stop at Kentucky Lake! Opens anglers Joey Titus and Matt Kennedy join Bret and Dan to talk about how practice went and what they’re expecting for the tournament. We talk about why they like tournament fishing and how they got into it all. We learn what’s happening at the MN Deer Classic from Eric Meyer, and check back in with Joe Henry about the latest at Lake of the Woods.Get our new HATS: https://sporting-journal-radio.myshopify.com/collections/winter-2025/hatsSave 20...2025-03-061h 09Sporting Journal RadioSJR | Week 648: McRibbetOn this week’s show, Bret, Dan and David talk about what they’ve been up to this week in the outdoor world including some waterfowl hunting...
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The Two Bucks PodcastBuilding a Life to Fish & Hunt Forever w/ Bret Amundson |Two Bucks Podcast #61On this episode of the Two Bucks Podcast, Brian talks with Bret Amundson about his career in media and how he built his life to be a full time outdoorsman!
Bret has been in the media industry for a majority of his career, from hosting radio stations to producing his own podcasts and working on various shows and photography shoots. Bret most recently was in northern Canada shooting another set of videos for Tazin TV – a fishing lodge where 50” pike are possible! Bret shares his journey through his career and how he ended up where he is...2023-10-031h 15
Finding Fins Fishing PodcastFinding Fins Show #52: Why Should You Get the New Livescope??
On this podcast, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson chat with Danny Thompson from Garmin about why you should get the new Livescope Plus for this ice fishing season.
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Danny gives us the rundown on what makes this new Livescope Plus so special. He tells us how the LVS34 transducer is...2022-11-2919 minFinding Fins Fishing PodcastIce Fishing Prep
On this podcast, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson talk to Erik Osberg and Joe Henry about ice fishing prep. They both have some things for you to do right now to get ready for the upcoming ice fishing season. Whether we like it or not, winter is coming, so we might as well get ready to embrace it, enjoy it, and have a good hardwater fishing season!
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Finding Fur and Feathers Hunting PodcastFinding Fur and Feathers Show #45: Alaska Duck Hunting, Mississippi Flyway Update, and Duck Reports
On this podcast, Chris Sebastian from Ducks Unlimited has some duck reports. Bret Amundson asks Chris what he’s seeing in the Mississippi Flyway, and the two talk about duck hunting in Alaska.
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Chris talks about how ducks are doing across the country, but specifically in the Mississippi Flyway. He and Bret discuss what might be causing a shift in migration patterns this year, especially with certain drought conditions. Pintail populations are also talked about, as some...2022-10-2541 minFinding Fins Fishing PodcastFinding Fins Show #50: Can Harmful Algae Toxins Be Transmitted Through Fish??
On this podcast, host Bret Amundson is joined by Ali Shakoor to find out whether or not harmful algae toxins can be transmitted to humans through the flesh of fish.
Ali is a tournament angler, and he’s a biologist currently studying algae blooms on Lake Erie. They already know that toxins from algae can harm humans and even be fatal to dogs, but it’s not really known if these toxins can be passed on through anything. One of the questions is whether or not these harmful algae toxins can be absorbed by fish and then tran...2022-10-1119 minFinding Fins Fishing PodcastFinding Fins Show #49: We Caught a Musky Mid-Podcast…
On this podcast, we’re musky fishing in Otter Tail Lakes Country with Randin Olson from Lock Jaw Guide Service. He gives us a rundown how to catch muskies in the fall, including a breakdown of how we were fishing that day. He tells us about his live bait rigs, why he uses suckers this time of year and more. Randin also tells us what moon phases are good times to go musky fishing, and why paying attention to majors and minors is important. He also cautions to pay attention to patterns outside the majors and minors, as it’s no...2022-10-0413 minFinding Fins Fishing PodcastFinding Fins Show #48: Bristol Bay, Alaska Mining Project
On this podcast, Scott Hed from Businesses for Bristol Bay to talk about a proposed pebble mine project near the Bristol Bay region of Alaska. Scott talks about what the project is and what dangers it poses to the area. He also talks about why the Bristol Bay region is so special and why it needs to be protected. Bret and Scott also touch on the Twin Metals mining project near the Boundary Waters and how that can be another problem project for pristine wilderness.
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On this podcast, Bret Amundson talks to Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Regional Fisheries Manager Brian Nerbonne about the recent changes to the Mille Lacs Lake walleye regulations. He lays out what the changes are and why they were implemented. Brian also talks about what they feel is influencing the walleye population on the lake. Is it water clarity? Is it forage? Is it invasive species? Is it harvest? Is it everything?? Brian explains.
He also has some good news about the perch population that anglers will be excited about.
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...2022-08-2431 minFinding Fur and Feathers Hunting PodcastFinding Fur and Feathers Show #44: Shoot More Early Season Geese Using OnX
On this show, we’re joined by Ben Brettingen from OnX Maps. He has some tips and tricks for using OnX to be more successful when hunting geese this early season, including using different map layers to find wheat fields and other areas that early season honkers will gravitate to. He also talks about how you can use OnX to deal with electronically posted land in North Dakota. Ben and Bret discuss some of their most memorable August goose hunts along with the struggles that go into the season. It will all help you shoot more early season geese. ...2022-08-1323 minFinding Fins Fishing PodcastFinding Fins Show #46: Fly Fishing For Northern Pike and Lake Trout
On this podcast, Bret Amundson is in the boat with The New Fly Fisher TV show host Jenna Mckeown. Bret and Jenna talk about her role with the tv show, how she got started on this career path and fly fishing for northern pike and lake trout.
Jenna talks about her time at Tazin Lake Lodge and what her thoughts on the lodge and fishery are. Then she has some tips for novice fly anglers (like Bret and Dan) on how to cast a fly rod. She also tells the guys what to use to go fly...2022-07-1815 minFinding Fins Fishing PodcastFinding Fins Show #44: Steve Pennaz
Steve Pennaz is a hall of fame angler and the host of Lake Commandos which airs on the Outdoor Channel and the World Fishing Network among other places. This year, Pennaz was the honorary tournament director for the Minnesota Fishing Challenge. He tells us about the tournament and how much money they raised for MN Adult & Teen Challenge. Then Bret Amundson and Steve Pennaz talk about his upcoming trip to Tazin Lake Lodge to film a Lake Commandos episode, and they swap a few big fish stories as well.
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On this show, we’re joined by Cory Loeffler, as he and Bret Amundson recap their turkey hunting trip to Nebraska, Missouri and Kansas. How’d it go? Were they successful? How’s the new Sitka Equinox Guard system? Then we talk to Parsifal Smith who hunts turkeys with a long bow and wears a kilt. We talk to him and find out why he does what he does and why he likes it.
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On this show, Sporting Journal Radio is celebrating their 500th episode at River Bend Resort on the Rainy River. We talk to Cory Loeffler, Jamie Dietman and Jesse Sanders about how fishing has been and cooking up a sucker in the oven. Joe Henry, Greg Jones and Paul Johnson talk about what techniques were working for walleyes while they were there. Then Alex Peterson and Dena Vick talk about their sturgeon fishing experience last week and how the population is doing at the Rainy and Lake of the Woods. The show wraps up talking to Bret’s parents Ron an...2022-04-1157 minFinding Fur and Feathers Hunting PodcastFinding Fur and Feathers Show #38: Avian Influenza Outbreak, Snow Goose Migration Report and Maple Syrup Milkshakes
On this show, we talk to Doug Leier from the North Dakota Game and Fish Department about the recent outbreak of the Avian Influenza, or bird flu. What do we know about it right now? What do you do if you find a sick bird? Doug tells us. He also gives us an update on how Snow Goose numbers are looking in North Dakota, and what he’s hearing from other people as well.
Then we chat with Erik Osberg from Ottertail Lakes Country about the Maple Syrup Festival in Vergas, Minnesota, where they serve maple syrup mi...2022-03-2921 minFinding Fins Fishing PodcastFinding Fins Show #39: Rainy River Update, Walleye Spearing and Sturgeon in Ottertail Lake
On this show, we talk to Doug Leier from the North Dakota Game and Fish Department about the new regulations permitting walleye darkhouse spearing on Devils Lake, the Missouri River system and Stump Lake. He gives us the details and his thoughts on the impact it will have on the walleye population. Then we talk to Erik Osberg from Ottertail Lakes Country. He tells us about the sturgeon population in Ottertail Lake and how cool it is to see them. Lastly Joe Henry checks in with a Rainy River report. Is the ice out yet? Are there any boat...2022-03-2936 minFinding Fins Fishing PodcastShow #38: Eelpout Jigs, Tullibee Tips and Fishing Pressure
On this show, Matt Erickson from Big Nasty Tackle gives us a behind-the-scenes look at their shop and tells us more about their jigs and why they glow so much. Then we talk to Erik Osberg from Ottertail Lakes Country about Tullibee fishing and conditions in the area. Joe Henry also joins us to talk about the increase in fishing pressure this year and what it might mean for our future.
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On X Hunt | Otter Tail Lakes Country | Prairie Sport...2022-03-1435 minFinding Fins Fishing PodcastFinding Fins Show #37: Sinking boats and Filming TV Shows with Jay Siemens
On this week’s show, we’re joined by Jay Siemens. We talk to him about how he got his start in the fishing industry, how he’s so successful and ask him about some of the coolest adventures he’s ever been on, including trips to the Yukon and the Amazon.
We also hear about how he once sunk a boat at his first fishing job and how the outdoor media industry has changed since he was a kid.
Thanks for joining us, Jay!
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On this show, we talk to Jared Wiklund, Eran Sandquist and Kayla Blocker from Pheasants Forever about the current sign-up for the Conservation Reserve Program and the importance of creating that habitat for wildlife. We also talk about the perfect recipe for bird habitat and the upcoming National Pheasant Fest
First, we talk to local farmer David Eckhardt and his wife Lyndsey who used to work for the FSA to get their perspective on CRP, filter strips and buffer laws.
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https://sportingjournalradio...2022-02-281h 02Finding Fins Fishing PodcastFinding Fins Show #36: St Croix Rods, Al’s Goldfish Lure Co and AGLOW at River Bend Resort on Lake of the Woods
On this show, we’re at River Bend Resort on Lake of the Woods for the 2022 AGLOW Ice Camp. We talk to Savannah Stenlund from St Croix Rods about how some of their rods are made and which ones we tried out.
We also talk to Tom Peterson and Karen Lutto from Al’s Goldfish Lure Co about their ice jigs they brought up for us to try and how they worked.
Then we talk to Paul Johnson and Alex Peterson from River Bend, along with Joe Henry from Lake of the Woods Tourism to talk...2022-02-2245 minFinding Fur and Feathers Hunting PodcastFinding Fur and Feathers Show #36: Putting More Wild Sheep on the Mountains
On this show, we talk to Midwest Wild Sheep Foundation chapter president Mike Bouton. Mike tells us why he loves Wild Sheep hunting so much. He also talks about some of the wild places he’s chased these amazing creatures.
Mike also talks about the upcoming chapter banquet in March and why it’s so important for sheep and other wildlife. He details the cool auction items and why everyone should come check it out.
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On this show, we talk to Ben Brettingen about his bird hunting adventures that brought him out west to Montana for Huns and Sharpies, to as far south as Texas, with stops at states like Kansas and Michigan thrown in there too. Ben tells us about his cool experiences and his not-so-cool experiences, along with his must-have gear for trips like these.
Ben also tells us about some cool OnX Elite membership benefits that will help you draw more tags, build preference points and plan hunting trips.
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On this show, we chat with Trout aficionados Scott Mackenthun, Marie Neve and Hunter Madsen. All of them have been on their own unique trout adventures lately, spanning from the Boundary Waters to the Great Lakes. They each give us some tips, lure choices and more to help you be more successful next time you hit the ice.
Madsen talks about his experiences learning how to fish Lake Superior, Neve tells her opening day story and talks about the time she’s spent on S...2022-01-2646 minFinding Fins Fishing PodcastFinding Fins Show #34: Jason Rylander and Jason Durham in the Fish House
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It’s the Jasons!! Jason Durham and Jason Rylander joined us from the fish house on a northern Minnesota lake to talk all sorts of things fishing-related. We talk about Rylander’s famous Eelpout hot tub picture, Durham’s love for costumes and wigs, the best prank one of them played on the other and of course how fishing has been.
Since the two spend so much time together, we played the Newlywed game to see how well they really know each other. And of c...2022-01-101h 00Finding Fins Fishing PodcastFinding Fins Show #33: Flying to the NW Angle and Area Fishing Reports
On this podcast, we’re joined by Joe Henry from Lake of the Woods Tourism to talk about a unique way to get to the Northwest Angle and avoid crossing the border and dealing with Covid tests. People can still drive up the normal way now that the border is open. He also talks about how the fishing is up there and hits on the south shore as well.
First, we chat with Lucas Mertens from Haybale Heights Campground & Resort about how fishing is on Devils Lake and what ice conditions are looking like. Sounds like the Sn...2021-12-2817 minFinding Fur and Feathers Hunting PodcastFinding Fur and Feathers Show #34: Luckiest Big Game Hunter Ever??
Paul Hagel joined the show last week and has quite the story to tell. He drew two “Once-In-A-Lifetime” tags in North Dakota in the same season. One Moose tag and one Elk tag. How did the hunts go? How did he get so lucky? Paul tells us his pretty sweet tale and we hope he’s buying Powerball tickets!!
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On X Hunt |OTTER TAIL LAKES COUNTRY | LAKE OF THE WOOD...2021-12-2224 minFinding Fur and Feathers Hunting PodcastFinding Fur and Feathers Show #33: Home Defense During the Minneapolis Riots
On this show, we talk to competitive shooter Dustin Sanchez. Dustin lives in uptown Minneapolis, and he tells us some stories of what it was like having to protect his home and his family during the riots in Minneapolis after the death of George Floyd. How many guns did he have pointed at him? It’s pretty wild stuff.
We also chat with him about some of his competitions, who he works for and what his favorite gun to shoot is. Dustin also has some tips for practicing with your everyday carry weapon for us.
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On this podcast, we’re joined by former fishing guide turned TV star Jason Mitchell and current fishing guide Randin Olson. They both give us an ice update in their respective regions and then tell us some stories of times they’ve struggled with falling through the ice and the dangers that go along with it. We also get some ideas on where to go and what to use for those early season Walleyes, but before we can get into anything we had to ask Jason about the recent deer he shot, even though this is a fishing podcast.
2021-12-0925 minFinding Fur and Feathers Hunting PodcastFinding Fur and Feathers Show #32: Heading West For Big Game
On this show, we talk to three Midwesterners who have travelled west to chase Elk and Mule Deer. Jason Zins, Kaily Helget and Jamie Dietman share their stories of hunting out in the mountains. What did Jason and his son shoot on the same day? What unique way did Kaily travel up and down the mountains? What’s Jamie doing in Montana as we speak?
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On X Hunt...2021-11-3046 minFinding Fins Fishing PodcastFinding Fins Show #31: Lake of the Woods Update (11/30/21)
On this show, we talk to Joe Henry to find out what’s happening at Lake of the Woods right now. Are people ice fishing yet? What does the ice look like? Is there still open water to be fished? Joe gives us the rundown and even talks about some underrated Pike spearing opportunities.
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This podcast brings us back in time to the story of the famous Jim Jordan buck. What made this giant whitetail so famous. Is it a Minnesota or Wisconsin deer? Why is that even a question? Bret Amundson talked to Mike Kornmann back in 2014 for an episode of our main program Sporting Journal Radio and today we bring you the story here to the Finding Fur and Feathers podcast.
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Ruffed Grouse are king up north, but seldom get talked about. Great table fare, a challenge to chase around and an all-around cool bird. On this show, we talk all things Grouse with upland fanatics Ben Brettingen from OnX Hunt, Matt Soberg from Covey Rise and Jared Olafson from the Lake of the Woods chapter of Ruffed Grouse Society. They talk about how the season has been, what conditions are like and some of the future of our hunting.
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On this show, we chat all things deer hunting. 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. Oh and Tyler shot something pretty cool earlier this year too. What do you think it was??
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https://sportingjournalradio...2021-11-0251 minFinding Fins Fishing PodcastBroadcasting From River Bend Resort
On this show, we come to you from River Bend Resort on the Rainy River. We’re joined by Greg Jones from Midwest Outdoors, Dena Vick from King Eider Communications, and Paul Johnson and Brian Smith from River Bend. We chat everything Rainy River and Lake of the Woods related, including what we’re doing up there, how fishing is, what cool thing did we see at night, and whatever else comes to mind.
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On X Hunt | Otter Tail Lakes Country | Prairie Sportsman | Lake of t...2021-10-201h 03Finding Fins Fishing PodcastNational Walleye Tour Recap
The new NWT champ Eric McQuoid and Angler of the Year Drake Herd join the show to recap their recent success at the National Walleye Tour Championship on Ottertail Lake. Erik Osberg is also on to tell us how hosting the event went. We ask Eric and Drake how they found their fish, what it’s like to win like they did and how it was staying in the same house all week.
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Our friend Joe Henry from Lake of the Woods Tourism is out at the AGLOW conference in Michigan with us, and he’s actually the one that introduced us to the association. He talks about why he feels AGLOW is so important and valuable, how the conference has been and what he’s gotten to do while out here. We also ask Joe about the awards he won for his writing.
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The pos...2021-09-2214 minFinding Fins Fishing PodcastFinding Fins Show #26: The Border is Open! And an Alaska Salmon Fishing Report
It’s for real! The Canadian border is open! On this episode of the Finding Fins Fishing Podcast, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson talk to Joe Henry from Lake of the Woods Tourism about getting across the border, what wait times are like, and how the fishing is on those untouched Canadian waters of Lake of the Woods. We also talk to Cory Loeffler from the DRC Call Company and Ben Brettingen to get a rundown on how their Salmon fishing trip went.
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On X...2021-08-1822 minFinding Fins Fishing PodcastFinding Fins Show #24: Hank Shaw
On this episode of the Finding Fins Fishing Podcast, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson talk to wild game chef Hank Shaw. Hank has a new book out called Hook Line and Supper. He gives us a little preview on what’s in the book, and he’s full of tips on how to handle and prepare fish, including some oddball techniques like using spoon meat, making fish sausages and a better way to bleed fish.
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On X Hunt |Otter Tail Lakes Country| Prairie Sportsman...2021-08-0444 minFinding Fins Fishing PodcastFinding Fins Show #23: Warriors and Walleyes
On this episode of the Finding Fins Fishing Podcast, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson are on location at Arnesen’s Rocky Point Resort at Lake of the Woods. They chat with Lance Peterson, the founder of Warriors and Walleyes Outdoors, an organization who takes veterans fishing on Lake of the Woods for a weekend. Lance explains the organization and what made this year’s trip extra special.
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North American WaterfowlShow #1: The Saga of Peeps the Canada Goose.
Peeps and Puddles relax on the wheeler
Peeps has become an overnight sensation. The Canada goose from Prior Lake, Minnesota has his own Facebook page, Tik Tok account and has been featured on the news and in newspapers all over the state. The nondescript black and white bird has captured the hearts and minds of hunters and nonhunters alike.
There’s only one problem: his ownership is technically illegal.
Ronnie Hendrickson knows that he was taking a risk, but when the goose was found orphaned, he used his background of raising domestic ducks and geese, (an...2021-05-0943 minFinding Fins Fishing PodcastFinding Fins Show #22: How To Fish For Suckers and a Crappie Report From OTC.
On this episode of the Finding Fins Fishing Podcast, Bret Amundson talks to Randin Olson of Lock Jaw Guide Service about spring fishing for suckers. Where to look, what to use and more. Then, Randin gives us a fishing report from Otter Tail County. He’ll tell us where he’s finding crappies and what he’s using to catch them.
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The post Fi...2021-04-1411 minFinding Fins Fishing PodcastFinding Fins Show #21: NEW CANADIAN BORDER REGULATIONS FORCE NW ANGLE RESIDENTS TO GO TO CANADA
On this episode of the Finding Fins Fishing Podcast, Bret Amundson talks to Joe Henry (Lake of the Woods Tourism) and Paul Colson (Jakes NW Angle Resort) about new restrictions at the Canadian border that went into effect recently, forcing Angle residents to go into Canada instead of Minnesota for groceries, medical visits and more.
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On Thursday April 1st, The Minnesota DNR held a virtual town hall that we participated in to discuss the potential waterfowl changes in the state. In this episode (21:39) of Finding Fur and Feathers we hear questions from hunters and the DNR’s responses regarding an early teal season vs bonus teal, a shorter split in the southern zone, possible zone changes including adding a river zone, increasing the canada goose bag limit, the effects of minnow dealers and rearing ponds on freshwater shrimp an...2021-04-0321 minFinding Fins Fishing PodcastFinding Fins Show #20: Steelhead Report and Quality Bluegill Initiative
On episode #20 of the Finding Fins Fishing Podcast, Host Bret Amundson talks to Garett Svir from Slab Seeker Fishing about steelhead fishing on the north shore. He gives us tips, water temps and more. Plus, he digs into the QBI and what it might mean for limits when you fish different lakes on the same day.
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On episode #19 of the Finding Fins Fishing Podcast, Host Bret Amundson gets the latest from Joe Henry at Lake of the Woods Tourism Bureau. As ice comes off the lake, here’s what you need to know about limits on the lake vs the river. Plus, what to use for sturgeon fishing.
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Host Bret Amundson asks Sam Soholt about the new Public Land Tees mission to help out conservation organizations. Buy one shirt and get memberships to 5 different groups. Listen to find out more:
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2021-03-2916 minFinding Fur and Feathers Hunting PodcastShow #19: Finding Fur and Feathers – Ways to Help Conservation with Sam Soholt
Host Bret Amundson and Sam Soholt talk about pig hunting in Texas and how a helicopter beat them to the spot. He also has a big announcement Monday morning that we’ll talk about. We’ll carry that announcement here as well.
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On episode #18 of the Finding Fins Fishing Podcast, Host Bret Amundson talks tullibees with Ross Hagermeister from Meister Guide Service. Ross has been spending more time actually tapping maple trees and walks us through his process of making sweet maple syrup.
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2021-03-2516 minFinding Fins Fishing PodcastFinding Fins Show #17: Rainy River Update 3/25/21
On episode #17 of the Finding Fins Fishing Podcast, Host Bret Amundson gets a Rainy River report from Joe Henry at Lake of the Woods Tourism. What accesses are open, what first timer visitors should look for, what lures to use and more.
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2021-03-2514 minNorth American WaterfowlNorth American Waterfowl – The Podcast
Our brand new waterfowl podcast is coming soon! If you like to chase the migration up and down the flyways of North America, then subscribe to this podcast! We’ll talk ducks, geese, migration news, research data, tips and more on this show. Here’s a sample of what you can expect. Share this podcast with other friends that like to hunt ducks and geese.
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2021-02-2000 minFinding Fur and Feathers Hunting PodcastShow #18: Finding Fur and Feathers – The Sitka Whites Road Trip Stops at the Kansas Hurt Locker
Host Bret Amundson and Cory Loeffler’s last stop on their Sitka Whites road trip is at the Kansas Hurt Locker. They sit down with owner Christian Locke in this podcast to find out how he got started in the guiding business, what it’s like to operate it on a working cattle ranch, what his favorite hunts are and how he likes to set decoys for hunting lessers. Episode 18 – Finding Fur and Feathers.
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On this episode of the Finding Fur and Feathers Podcast, host Bret Amundson is on the road with Cory Loeffler from the DRC Call Company. The next stop on their trip is at Fowlco in Oklahoma. The waterfowl guide service has quickly gone from idea to industry leader in a few short years. How did they do it? JD Blagg and Aaron Seifritz explain in this podcast. Plus, we’ll get their thoughts on the new Nodak System from Sitka.
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On X Hunt |OTTER...2021-02-0640 minFinding Fur and Feathers Hunting PodcastShow #16: Finding Fur and Feathers – BOBBY GUY hunts in new Sitka Whites
On this episode of the Finding Fur and Feathers Podcast, host Bret Amundson is on the road with Cory Loeffler from the DRC Call Company. The second stop on their road trip is at Bobby Guy’s Sandhill Flyway in Hutchinson Kansas. In this podcast, Bret asks Bobby how he got to where he did, what didn’t happen the way he expected and what the future holds. Plus, his thoughts on the new Nodak System of whites from Sitka.
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On X Hunt |OTTER T...2021-02-0225 minFinding Fur and Feathers Hunting PodcastShow #15: Finding Fur and Feathers – YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED on New MN Waterfowl Survey
On this episode of the Finding Fur and Feathers Podcast, host Bret Amundson asks his and submitted questions about the MN Waterfowl survey with Steve Cordts, Waterfowl Staff Specialist with the MN DNR and Curt Vacek, Area Wildlife Superisor from Appleton. Produced by Dan Amundson
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The post Show #15: Finding Fur and Feathers – YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED on New MN Waterfowl Su...2021-01-151h 08Finding Fur and Feathers Hunting PodcastFinding Fur and Feathers Show #14 – What Happens With Wolves Now?
On show #14 of the Finding Fur and Feathers hunting podcast, host Bret Amundson discusses the wolf delisting and what it means for management in Minnesota. We also learn more about ongoing wolf research and what wolves are preying on year-round. Guests include Dave Olfelt, MN DNR Fish and Wildlife Division Director, Craig Engwall, Executive Director of the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association and wolf researcher Dr Joe Bump from the Voyageurs Wolf Project. Original Air Date: 11/7/20
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On X Hunt | LAKE OF THE WOODS TOURISM | TAZIN L...2020-11-0955 minFinding Fins Fishing PodcastFinding Fins Show #16: Fall Muskies
On episode #16 of the Finding Fins Fishing Podcast, Host Bret Amundson learns more about fall muskie fishing. Why it’s generally considered the best time of year to target the big toothy predators, where to look, what to use and more. Guests include Dom Schneider from Savage Gear, Randin Olson from Lock Jaw Guide Service and Jamie Dietman from S & W Bait Guide Service.
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HAYBALE HEIGHTS | PRAIRIE SPORTSMAN | MID MIGRATION OUTFITTERS2020-10-0649 minFinding Fur and Feathers Hunting PodcastFinding Fur and Feathers Episode 12: Pheasant Opener
On episode #12 of the Finding Fur and Feathers hunting podcast, host Bret Amundson discusses the pheasant opener with Tom Carpenter of Pheasants Forever and Jason Markkula from Bank Brewing. They’ll touch on waterfowl conditions, ruffed and sharp-tailed grouse hunts and more. Original Air Date: 10/1/20
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On episode #11 of the Finding Fur and Feathers Hunting Podcast, host Bret Amundson talks ducks with John Devney from Delta Waterfowl, Cory Loeffler of the DRC Call Company, and Tony Crotty from Mid Migration Outfitters. The group discusses potential new regulations for waterfowl hunters in Minnesota and how you can offer your opinion on them for Minnesota. Tony discusses his battle with Covid and how he built a dog kennel in his backyard while he was sick. Cory recaps youth waterfowl weekend and gives an update on the crane migration and John Devney discusses diver regulation changes and what...2020-09-2452 minFinding Fur and Feathers Hunting PodcastFinding Fur and Feathers Show #10: Are you ready for the archery deer season?
On episode #10 of the Finding Fur and Feathers Hunting Podcast, host Bret Amundson talks deer with Taylor Bestor from the Bluffland Whitetails Association and Tyler Scott from Otter Tail County. What has CWD done to APR? How can you grow bigger bucks on your property? Where should you place your stands and more.
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...2020-09-1645 minFinding Fins Fishing PodcastOtter Tail Lakes Country – Fishing Report 9/13/20
Host Bret Amundson gets the latest fishing report from Otter Tail County from Erik Osberg.
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2020-09-1505 minFinding Fins Fishing PodcastLake of the Woods Fishing Report – 9/12/20
Bret Amundson and Joe Henry from Lake of the Woods Tourism discuss the latest conditions on Lake of the Woods and the Rainy River. Download the podcast below or watch the video:
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2020-09-1504 minFinding Fur and Feathers Hunting PodcastHow Can The OnX Hunt App Help Track Your Deer.
In this weekly 2-minute OnX Hunt tip, Ben Brettingen explains to host Bret Amundson how to use the OnX Hunt app’s blood-tracking feature to help you recover that big buck you shot.
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2020-09-1502 minFinding Fur and Feathers Hunting PodcastWhat does Lyme Disease look like?
In this Finding Fur and Feathers episode, host Bret Amundson learns about the daily struggles those who suffer from Lyme Disease deal with. Pete Nichols is a Ph.D who had to quit his job as a philosophy professor at St Thomas because of his battle with lyme. Kelley Foss describes a rough 2017 when he wasn’t sure he’d live to see 2018 and Joe Henry explains what the role of a spouse to someone with lyme disease involves.
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On X Hunt | OTTER TAIL LA...2020-09-041h 11Finding Fur and Feathers Hunting PodcastShow #8: Dog Days of Summer
On episode #8 of the Finding Fur and Feathers Hunting Podcast, host Bret Amundson discusses the proposed changes to the South Dakota pheasant season with Jared Wiklund of Pheasants Forever, Casey Weismantel from the Aberdeen CVB and Eric Johannsen from Johannsen Farms. Plus a pheasant forecast for the region.
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On episode #7 of the Finding Fur and Feathers Hunting Podcast, host Bret Amundson discusses the proposed changes to the South Dakota pheasant season with Jared Wiklund of Pheasants Forever, Casey Weismantel from the Aberdeen CVB and Eric Johannsen from Johannsen Farms. Plus a pheasant forecast for the region.
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Subscribe to our podcast w...2020-08-191h 00Finding Fins Fishing PodcastShow #14: Finding Fins – Canadian Outfitter Survival
Host Bret Amundson discusses the border closure effect on Canadian outfitters with Roy Anderson from the Saskatchewan Commission of Professional Outfitters, Trevor Montgomery from Trevor Montgomery, and Ron Bonneau from Alumarine Boats and Tru North RV and Marine.
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The post Show #14: Finding Fins – Canadian...2020-08-1150 minFinding Fins Fishing PodcastShow #13: Finding Fins – Late Summer Crank Baits
Host Bret Amundson discusses late summer crank baits with Joe Henry from Lake of the Woods Tourism.
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2020-08-1114 minFinding Fur and Feathers Hunting PodcastShow #6: Tips and Tricks For the onX Hunt App
This week on Sporting Journal Radio, Bret Amundson learns about the OnX Hunt App, new features, tips and tricks from Ben Brettingen.
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2020-08-1042 minFinding Fins Fishing PodcastShow #12: Finding Fins – Small Boats on Low
Host Bret Amundson discusses using small boats successfully on a big body of water like Lake of the Woods with Joe Henry.
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2020-08-0616 minFinding Fur and Feathers Hunting PodcastShow #5: Finding Fur and Feathers – Trumpeter Swan Research and Tundra Migration
This week on Sporting Journal Radio, Bret Amundson discusses the new trumpeter swan research that is being done. David Andersen from the University of Minnesota Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit explains how gps collars will be fitted to determine migration patterns. Trumpeter swans were relocated from two different places during their reintroduction period, one of them held swans that didn’t migrate and one that did. This Environment and Natural Resource Trust Fund project will determine what swans in our region are doing.
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...2020-08-0327 minFinding Fins Fishing PodcastShow 11: Finding Fins – Lake of the Woods Summer Patterns
Host Bret Amundson discusses summer walleye patterns on Lake of the Woods with Joe Henry. Colors, locations on the lake, and how to get down to the bottom with various presentations.
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The post Show 11: Finding Fins – Lake of the Woods Summer Patterns appeared first on Sporting Journa2020-07-2713 minFinding Fins Fishing PodcastShow #10: Erik Osberg and Otter Tail County
This week on Finding Fins, Bret Amundson learns about the Otter Tail County area with Erik Osberg from The Outdoor Report. How Covid as affected travel to the area, the Governor’s Fishing Opener, otter facts and more.
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Joe Henry from Lake of the Woods Tourism joins Host Bret Amundson to discuss fishing at Lake of the Woods during July and wDo saugers and sturgeon deserve more respect? Host Bret Amundson discusses the close relative to the walleye with Joe Henry and then break down sturgeon gear and why this is a good time for big fish on the Rainy River.
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Subscribe to our pod...2020-07-1918 minFinding Fins Fishing PodcastShow #8: Finding Fins – Strange Days On The Water
On this episode of the Finding Fins Fishing Podcast, Host Bret Amundson examines the strange events fishing guide Jason Durham has had in the boat this summer. From hooking Barbie rods to netting muskies that have t-boned a hooked pike.
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Downloa...2020-07-1646 minFinding Fins Fishing PodcastShow #7: Finding Fins Breaking Down Crawler Harnesses
In this show Host Bret Amundson discusses a shallow water walleye bite on a hot, calm July day using crawler harnesses with Joe Henry. Joe also recaps his recent tv show film shoot with Steve Pennaz. Brought to you by Lake of the Woods Tourism.
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Subscribe to our podcast wherever you get podcasts. Or watch the show on Youtube,Fac...2020-07-1218 minFinding Fins Fishing PodcastSocially-Distant APP-Based Fishing Tournaments
On this episode of the Finding Fins Fishing Podcast, we learn about a new phone app that will allow you to participate in tournaments all over the world without having to travel. Host Bret Amundson talks to Darren Amundson, co-founder and CEO of FishDonkey.
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Download the podcast h...2020-07-0931 minFinding Fur and Feathers Hunting PodcastShould Minnesota have an Early Teal Season?
In this episode host Bret Amundson discusses all things ducks with John Devney from Delta Waterfowl. The North Dakota Game and Fish put out their annual spring breeding waterfowl survey results, the only state to do so during COVID-19. Then they contemplate an early teal season for Minnesota and what would need to happen. Do Minnesota hunters want it? What about lengthening the season or even just adding two teal to the bag limit during the first part of the season? Listen to the show and comment with your thoughts below.
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LAKE OF THE WOODS TOURISM | TAZIN...2020-06-1338 minFinding Fur and Feathers Hunting PodcastFinding Fur and Feathers Hunting Podcast – Episode 2: Deployed to Minneapolis
What was it like to be part of the National Guard and be deployed to Minneapolis? Sporting Journal Host Bret Amundson asks David Morse, who is active duty with the Minnesota National Guard. He also hosts “American Hero Outdoors” that can be seen on Fox Sports North, Midco and on Youtube.
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