Outdoors Radio with Dan Small

In the Hupy and Abraham Outdoor Report, Lukas Leaf, sporting outreach coordinator for Sportsmen for the Boundary Waters, reports on fishing action in the BWCAW and explains the potential environmental threat of a copper mine in the area. (www.sportsmenfortheboundarywaters.org, hupy.com) Terry Daulton, coordinator of Wisconsin's Green Fire: Voices for Conservation, reports on this new group of scientists dedicated to restoring science-based management and decision-making to Wisconsin. (wigreenfire.org) Charter captain "Dumper" Dan Welsch reports phenomenal coho action on Lake Michigan off Sheboygan and daily specials at Sly's Midtown Saloon in Sheboygan. (dumperdan.com, slysmidtown.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, exclusive to podcasts and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast, presented by Fisher King Winery in Verona, McFarland guide Ron Barefield reports great bass and walleye action on Lake Mendota and decent panfish action on the rest of the Madison chain. (fisherkingwinery.com) Join Dan for a fall fishing trip to Ballard's Black Island Resort on Lake of the Woods, Sept. 17-23. Trip includes six nights in private cabins on Black Island, five days of guided fishing, all meals, boats, tackle, bait, and fish cleaning. Limited to 18 people. For details, call 218-634-1996 or visit blackisland.com.

In the Hupy and Abraham Outdoor Report, Jim Babiasz invites all active and retired U.S. military personnel to enjoy an hour of free range time this weekend at The Range of Richfield. June events will include free range time for dads on Fathers Day. (therangewi.com, hupy.com) DNR fisheries biologist Karl Scheidegger talks about Wisconsin's Free Fishing Weekend and Free Fun Weekend in state parks, forests and trails June 3-4. (dnr.wi.gov, cherishwisconsin.org) Bill Hilts, Jr., director of outdoor promotions for Niagara Falls USA, invites listeners to fish and explore the wonders of Niagara Falls and announces the winner of our spring Niagara Falls vacation giveaway. (niagarafallsusa.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, exclusive to podcasts and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast, presented by Fisher King Winery, pro angler Duffy Kopf reports good panfish, bass and walleye action on the Madison Chain and good walleye, sauger and white bass fishing on Lake Wisconsin. (fisherkingwinery.com) Join Dan for a fall fishing trip to Ballard's Black Island Resort on Lake of the Woods, Sept. 17-23. Trip includes six nights in private cabins on Black Island, five days of guided fishing, all meals, boats, tackle, bait, and fish cleaning. Limited to 18 people. For details, call 218-634-1996 or visit blackisland.com.

In the Hupy and Abraham Outdoor Report, Linda Fellenz, marketing director for Burlington Chocolate Fest, invites listeners to catch chef demos, live music, chocolate tasting, parade, carnival rides and more at this great festival on Memorial Day Weekend. (www.chocolatefest.com, www.hupy.com) Charter Captain Dan Welsch, proprietor of Dumper Dan's Sportfishing Charters, Condos and riverfront store in Sheboygan, reports good catches of cohos and trout and abundant alewives on Lake Michigan, and daily specials at Rainieri's Four of a Kind. (www.dumperdan.com, www.fourofakind-sheboygan.com) Alwyn Fitzgerald, owner and winemaker at Fisher King Winery in Verona, discusses the importance of clean water to trout and high-quality wines and invites listeners to his grand opening May 26-27. (www.fisherkingwinery.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, exclusive to podcasts and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast, presented by Fisher King Winery, McFarland guide Ron Barefield reports good bass action on the Madison chain and a continuing walleye bite on the Wisconsin River and Lake Wisconsin. (www.fisherkingwinery.com) Last week to enter the drawing for a Niagara Falls Adventure fishing vacation package, compliments of Niagara Falls USA, which includes a half day of fishing with Jiggin' Jake's Guide Service on the Lower Niagara River, two nights lodging at Niagara Crossing Hotel & Spa in Lewiston, free passes to all the great tourist attractions in the Falls, and a Shimano Compre rod and Sahara reel package. To enter, visit Niagarafallsusa.com, search "fishing" and request a free Niagara Falls Fishing and Outdoor Activities Map, or call 877-FALLS-US. Join Dan for a fall fishing trip to Ballard's Black Island Resort on Lake of the Woods, Sept. 17-23. Trip includes six nights in private cabins on Black Island, five days of guided fishing, all meals, boats, tackle, bait, and fish cleaning. Limited to 18 people. For details, call 218-634-1996 or visit blackisland.com.

In the Hupy and Abraham Outdoor Report, Maryann Lazarski, former producer of Outdoor Wisconsin, talks about her new TV show, 10thirtysix, which goes behind the scenes at Dan's coulee country farm. (milwaukeepbs.org, hupy.com) Blake Alma, host of The Outdoorsman's Art podcast and author of six outdoor books, tells how he got started in outdoor communications as a teenager and encourages kids to get outdoors. (blakealma.com, .wrvoradio.com) Shaun Ridder, radio host on Star Country 96.3 in Madison, talks about the great fishing at Ballard's Black Island Resort on Lake of the Woods. (963starcountry.iheart.com/onair/ridder-57029/, blackisland.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, exclusive to podcasts and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast, pro angler Duffy Kopf reports on opening weekend action on the Madison chain. Last week to enter the drawing for a Niagara Falls Adventure fishing vacation package, compliments of Niagara Falls USA, which includes a half day of fishing with Jiggin' Jake's Guide Service on the Lower Niagara River, two nights lodging at Niagara Crossing Hotel & Spa in Lewiston, free passes to all the great tourist attractions in the Falls, and a Shimano Compre rod and Sahara reel package. To enter, visit Niagarafallsusa.com, search "fishing" and request a free Niagara Falls Fishing and Outdoor Activities Map, or call 877-FALLS-US. Join Dan for a fall fishing trip to Ballard's Black Island Resort on Lake of the Woods, Sept. 17-23. Trip includes six nights in private cabins on Black Island, five days of guided fishing, all meals, boats, tackle, bait, and fish cleaning. Limited to 18 people. For details, call 218-634-1996 or visit blackisland.com.

In the Hupy and Abraham Outdoor Report, 15-year-old country singer Chloe Channell shares her love for country music and hunting and tells how she got started in both. (chloechannell.com, hupy.com) Don Borchardt, president and CEO of Wicked Archery, invites listeners to meet Dan and compete in a two-man 3-D scramble at the Grand Opening of his new store in Oshkosh May 13. (wickedarcherywi.com) Capt. Dan Welsch, proprietor of Dumper Dan's Sportfishing Charters of Sheboygan, reports good near-shore action for browns on Lake Michigan and invites listeners to dine at Rupp's Downtown Supper Club in Sheboygan. (dumperdan.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, exclusive to podcasts and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast, McFarland guide Ron Barefield offers advice for opening-weekend bass and walleyes on the Madison Chain and says walleyes are still biting on Lake Wisconsin. To book a trip, call Ron at 608-235-7685. Enter the drawing for a Niagara Falls Adventure fishing vacation package, compliments of Niagara Falls USA, which includes a half day of fishing with Jiggin' Jake's Guide Service on the Lower Niagara River, two nights lodging at Niagara Crossing Hotel & Spa in Lewiston, free passes to all the great tourist attractions in the Falls, and a Shimano Compre rod and Sahara reel package. To enter, visit Niagarafallsusa.com, search "fishing" and request a free Niagara Falls Fishing and Outdoor Activities Map, or call 877-FALLS-US. Join Dan for a fall fishing trip to Ballard's Black Island Resort on Lake of the Woods, Sept. 17-23. Trip includes six nights in private cabins on Black Island, five days of guided fishing, all meals, boats, tackle, bait, and fish cleaning. Limited to 18 people. For details, call 218-634-1996 or visit blackisland.com. Registration closes April 30.

In the Hupy and Abraham Outdoor Report, Jim Babiasz, president of The Range of Richfield, announces May events and classes at the range. (www.therangewi.com, www.hupy.com) Gary Moeller, managing partner of Ballard's Resort on Lake of the Woods, says spring fishing is under way and the outpost resort on Black Island will open for the season soon. There are still a few spots left to join Dan for his September fishing outing. (www.blackisland.com) Ruffed Grouse Society regional biologist Scott Walter reports grouse drumming is going strong and talks about the society's habitat work for grouse and woodcock. (www.ruffedgrousesociety.org) In the Madison Outdoors Report, exclusive to podcasts and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast, pro angler Duffy Kopf reports slow fishing on lakes Mendota and Monona and high water on the Wisconsin River. Enter the drawing for a Niagara Falls Adventure fishing vacation package, compliments of Niagara Falls USA, which includes a half day of fishing with Jiggin' Jake's Guide Service on the Lower Niagara River, two nights lodging at Niagara Crossing Hotel & Spa in Lewiston, free passes to all the great tourist attractions in the Falls, and a Shimano Compre rod and Sahara reel package. To enter, visit Niagarafallsusa.com, search "fishing" and request a free Niagara Falls Fishing and Outdoor Activities Map, or call 877-FALLS-US. Join Dan for a fall fishing trip to Ballard's Black Island Resort on Lake of the Woods, Sept. 17-23. Trip includes six nights in private cabins on Black Island, five days of guided fishing, all meals, boats, tackle, bait, and fish cleaning. Limited to 18 people. For details, call 218-634-1996 or visit blackisland.com. Registration closes April 30.

In the Hupy and Abraham Outdoor Report, Botch Leonhardt, co-owner of River's Edge Resort in Wisconsin Dells, reports the walleye bite is going strong and white bass are starting to show up on the Wisconsin River. He invites listeners to compete in the annual River's Edge Spring Walleye Contest, April 28-30. (riversedgeresort.com, hupy.com) Cat. Dan Welsch, proprietor of Dumper Dan's Sportfishing Charters, Condo and Riverfront Store, reports good early-season brown and lake trout action on Lake Michigan off Sheboygan and says his charter boats will start running this weekend. (dumperdan.com, pier17sheboygan.com) Migratory bird biologist Diane Packett invites listeners to enter the Great Wisconsin Birdathon to help raise funds for Wisconsin Bird Conservation projects and encourages them to donate to the Cherish Wisconsin Outdoors Fund when they renew sporting licenses. (wisconservation.org, cherishwisconsin.org) In the Madison Outdoors Report, exclusive to podcasts and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast, McFarland guide Ron Barefield reports good walleye and sauger action on Lake Wisconsin and says bluegills and crappies are biting on Lake Wisconsin and lakes Mendota and Montana. Enter the drawing for a Niagara Falls Adventure fishing vacation package, compliments of Niagara Falls USA, which includes a half day of fishing with Jiggin' Jake's Guide Service on the Lower Niagara River, two nights lodging at Niagara Crossing Hotel & Spa in Lewiston, free passes to all the great tourist attractions in the Falls, and a Shimano Compre rod and Sahara reel package. To enter, visit Niagarafallsusa.com, search fishing and request a free Niagara Falls Fishing and Outdoor Activities Map, or call 877-FALLS-US. Join Dan for a fall fishing trip to Ballard's Black Island Resort on Lake of the Woods, Sept. 17-23. Trip includes six nights in private cabins on Black Island, five days of guided fishing, all meals, boats, tackle, bait, and fish cleaning. Limited to 18 people. For details, call 218-634-1996 or visit blackisland.com. Registration closes April 30.

Bill Hilts, Jr., director of outdoor promotions for Niagara Falls USA, reports on hot trout action on the Lower Niagara River and invites listeners to enter the drawing for a Niagara Falls vacation getaway. (www.niagarafallsusa.com) John "Duke" Welter, outreach coordinator for the Trout Unlimited Driftless Area Restoration Effort, announces the release of a report on the economic impact of trout fishing on the Driftless Area of Wisconsin, Iowa and Minnesota. (tu.org/driftless, darestoration.com) Wisconsin DNR recreation specialist Cameron Bump announces three open-house meetings in northeast Wisconsin to gather public input on outdoor recreation needs. (dnr.wi.gov/topic/Lands/RecAnalysis/) In the Madison Outdoors Report, exclusive to podcasts and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast, Gene Dellinger, proprietor of D&S Bait, Tackle & Archery, reports good panfish action on lakes Mendota, Monona and Kegonsa and decent walleye action on the Wisconsin River. (dsbait.com) Enter the drawing for a Niagara Falls Adventure fishing vacation package, compliments of Niagara Falls USA, which includes a half day of fishing with Jiggin' Jake's Guide Service on the Lower Niagara River, two nights lodging at Niagara Crossing Hotel & Spa in Lewiston, free passes to all the great tourist attractions in the Falls, and a Shimano Compre rod and Sahara reel package. To enter, visit Niagarafallsusa.com, search "fishing" and request a free Niagara Falls Fishing and Outdoor Activities Map, or call 877-FALLS-US. Join Dan for a fall fishing trip to Ballard's Black Island Resort on Lake of the Woods, Sept. 17-24. Trip includes six nights in private cabins on Black Island, five days of guided fishing, all meals, boats, tackle, bait, and fish cleaning. Limited to 18 people. For details, call 218-634-1996 or visit blackisland.com. Registration closes April 30.

Capt. Dan Welsch, owner of Dumper Dan's Sportfishing Charters of Sheboygan, reports good early-season on browns close to shore on Lake Michigan. (dumperdan.com, anglersavenueproshop.com) Shooting instructor Leon Measures explains the "Shoot Where You Look" system for teaching first-time shotgun shooters. (shootwhereyoulook.com) Retired DNR fisheries biologist Roger Kerr encourages sportsmen to attend the DNR spring fish and wildlife rules hearings and Conservation Congress meetings Monday evening, April 10, and vote in favor of a resolution to open the trout harvest season on February 1 in eight southwest Wisconsin counties. (dnr.wi.gov/About/WCC/springhearing.html) In the Madison Outdoors Report, exclusive to podcasts and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast, McFarland guide Ron Barefield reports decent walleye action on the Wisconsin River and some panfish action on the Madison chain. Enter the drawing for a Niagara Falls Adventure fishing vacation package, compliments of Niagara Falls USA, which includes a half day of fishing with Jiggin' Jake's Guide Service on the Lower Niagara River, two nights lodging at Niagara Crossing Hotel & Spa in Lewiston, free passes to all the great tourist attractions in the Falls, and a Shimano Compre rod and Sahara reel package. Visit Niagarafallsusa.com, and search "fishing" to request a free Niagara Falls Fishing and Outdoor Activities Map, or call 877-FALLS-US. Join Dan for a fall fishing trip to Ballard's Black Island Resort on Lake of the Woods, Sept. 17-24th. Trip includes six nights in private cabins on Black Island, five days of guided fishing, all meals, boats, tackle, bait, and fish cleaning. Limited to 18 people. For details, call 218-634-1996 or visit blackisland.com.

Gary Moeller, managing partner of Ballard's Resort on Lake of the Woods, invites listeners to join Dan for a weeklong fishing adventure to Ballard's Black Island Resort. (blackisland.com) Susie Han, ATV/SxS marketing coordinator for American Honda Company, describes the new features of the 2017 Honda Pioneer 1000LE. (powersports.honda.com, hupy.com) Range of Richfield president Jim Babiasz announces classes and events for April. (therangewi.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, exclusive to podcasts and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast, Jiffy, Nebulus and Pure Fishing pro staffer Duffy Kopf reports decent bluegill action on the Madison chain and announces plans for the Waunakee High School Fishing Club's Fishing Skills Day, April 9th at 1:00 p.m. at Waunakee Middle School. (ljkopf@tds.net) To enter the drawing for a Niagara Falls Adventure fishing vacation package, compliments of Niagara Falls USA. , which includes a half day of fishing with Jiggin' Jake's Guide Service on the Lower Niagara River, two nights lodging at Niagara Crossing Hotel & Spa in Lewiston, free passes to all the great tourist attractions in Falls, and a Shimano rod/reel package, visit Niagarafallsusa.com, and search "fishing" to request a free Niagara Falls Fishing and Outdoor Activities Map.

Natural Resources Foundation outreach coordinator Michelle Milford invites listeners to sign up for one of more than 200 field trips to Wisconsin's wild places. (www.wisconservation.org, cherishwisconsin.org) Ruffed Grouse Society Regional Biologist Scott Walter reports on the impact of last winter on grouse and migrating woodcock. (ruffedgrousesociety.org) Hunting guide and six-time Michigan State Turkey Calling Champion Greg Abbas previews his seminar on handling tough gobblers at the Wisconsin Deer and Turkey Expo, March 31-April 2nd. (deerinfo.com, awayhunting.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, exclusive to podcasts and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast, Gene Dellinger, proprietor of D&S Bait, Tackle & Archery, reports bluegill action is good on the Madison chain and anglers are catching good numbers of walleyes on the Wisconsin River. (dsbait.com) To enter the drawing for a Niagara Falls Adventure fishing vacation package, compliments of Niagara Falls USA. , which includes a half day of fishing with Jiggin' Jake's Guide Service on the Lower Niagara River, two nights lodging at Niagara Crossing Hotel & Spa in Lewiston, free passes to all the great tourist attractions in Falls, and a Shimano rod/reel package, visit Niagarafallsusa.com, and search "fishing" to request a free Niagara Falls Fishing and Outdoor Activities Map.

In the Hupy and Abraham outdoor report, Nik Clark, chairman of Wisconsin Carry, reports on the recent Wisconsin Supreme Court decision allowing concealed carry on buses and in other public areas. (wisconsincarry.org, hupy.com) Bill Hilts, Jr., director of outdoor promotions for Destination Niagara Falls USA, invites listeners to discover the great fishing on the Niagara River and lakes Erie and Ontario and announces details of the Niagara Falls vacation giveaway. (niagarafallsusa.com) Mike Brust, president of the Wisconsin Bowhunters Association, previews his predator calling seminar at the Wisconsin Deer and Turkey Expo, March 31-April 2nd. (deerinfo.com, wisconsinbowhunters.org) In the Madison Outdoors Report, exclusive to podcasts and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast, pro angler Duffy Kopf reports anglers are catching walleyes on the Wisconsin River, but there isn't much happening on the Madison chain. To enter the drawing to win a DVD of Cheeseheads: The Documentary, autographed by producer John Mitchell and Packers Hall of Fame kicker Chester Marcol, call 414-297-7554 or email dsoradio@gmail.com. Leave your name and number and mention the Cheeseheads giveaway. To enter the drawing for a Niagara Falls Adventure fishing vacation package, compliments of Niagara Falls USA. , which includes a half day of fishing with Jiggin' Jake's Guide Service on the Lower Niagara River, two nights lodging at Niagara Crossing Hotel & Spa in Lewiston, free passes to all the great tourist attractions in Falls, and a Shimano rod/reel package, visit Niagarafallsusa.com and request a free Niagara Falls Fishing and Outdoor Activities Map.

In the Hupy and Abraham outdoor report, producer John Mitchell announces that his show, Cheeseheads: The Documentary, now has national distribution and invites listeners to join him and Packers Hall of Fame kicker Chester Marcol at a screening in Eau Clare on March 11 and Rice Lake on March 25. (www.iamacheesehead.com, www.hupy.com) Jeff Guerard, chairman of the Wisconsin chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, talks about efforts to change a law preventing hunters and anglers from crossing railroad tracks to get to hunting and fishing destinations and announces a BHA raffle at the Wisconsin Deer and Turkey Expo, Mar. 31- April. 2, at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. (www.deerinfo.com) Capt. Dan Welsch, owner of Dumper Dan Sportfishing Charters of Sheboygan, reports that the Wisconsin Lakeshore Business Association helped convince the Natural Resources Board to write an emergency rule to increase the bag limit and season length on lake trout in Lake Michigan. (www.dumperdan.com, dnr.wi.gov) In the Madison Outdoors Report, exclusive to podcasts and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast, Gene Dellinger, proprietor of D and S Bait, Tackle and Archery, reports some open-water walleye action on the Yahara and Wisconsin rivers and Lake Wisconsin, and panfish action in Cherokee Marsh. (www.dsbait.com) To enter the drawing to win one of four DVDs of Cheeseheads: The Documentary, autographed by Chester Marcol, call 414-297-7554 or email dsoradio@gmail.com. Leave your name and number and mention the Cheeseheads giveaway. To enter the drawing for a Niagara Falls Adventure fishing vacation package, compliments of Niagara Falls USA. , which includes a half day of fishing with Jiggin' Jake's Guide Service on the Lower Niagara River, two nights lodging at Niagara Crossing Hotel & Spa in Lewiston, free passes to all the great tourist attractions in Falls, and a Shimano rod/reel package, visit Niagara-usa.com and request a free Niagara Falls Fishing and Outdoor Activities Map.

In the Hupy and Abraham outdoor report, Vickie Frank, show manager of the RV & Boat Main Event, Mar. 3-5 at EAA Grounds in Oshkosh, previews features of this expo. (rvboatmainevent.com, hupy.com) Paul Smith, outdoors editor for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, previews his seminar on the past, present and future of the Lake Michigan fishery, at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sports Show, Wednesday, Mar. 8 at the Wisconsin Expo Center at State Fair Park. (jssportsshow.com) John O'Brion, founder of Grandpa Ray Outdoors, previews his seminars on the right way to plant food plots at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sports Show this weekend and March 31-April 2 at the Field & Stream/Outdoor Life Wisconsin Deer & Turkey Expo. (deerinfo.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, exclusive to podcasts and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast, presented by the RV & Boat Show Main Event, March 3-5 at EAA Grounds in Oshkosh, pro angler Duffy Kopf reports ice fishing is over for the year in the Madison area and invites listeners to attend the 16th annual Capital City Muskies Inc. Muskie School, March. 18, at Waunakee High School. (capitalcitymuskiesinc.org/annual-muskie-school) To enter the drawing to win tickets to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sports Show, Mar. 8-12 at State Fair Park, call 414-297-7554 or email dsoradio@gmail.com. Leave your name and number and mention the sports show giveaway.

Wisconsin Natural Resources Foundation migratory bird biologist Diane Packett offers tips for late winter birding. (www.wisconservation.org, www.cherishwisconsin.org) In the Hupy and Abraham outdoor report, Anthony Showen, CEO of TreadWright Tires in Houston, Texas, talks about light truck and SUV tire options for off-roading and highway driving. (www.treadwright.com, www.hupy.com) Chelsey Lewis, multimedia journalist with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, previews her backpacking seminar at the 77th annual Milwaukee Sports Show, coming to State Fair Park Mar. 8-12. (http://jssportsshow.com) Jim Babiasz, president of The Range of Richfield, announces March activities at the Range, including full-auto and concealed-carry classes. (www.therangewi.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, exclusive to podcasts and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast, presented by the Wisconsin Fishing Expo, Feb. 24th-26th at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. WI Fishing Expo Dot Com, McFarland guide Ron Barefield reports on open-water fishing action for walleyes on the Wisconsin River and warns that the ice is no longer safe in the Madison area. (www.wifishingexpo.com) To enter the drawing for four pairs of tickets to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sports Show, March 8-12 at the Wisconsin Expo Center at State Fair Park, call 414-297-7554 or email dsoradio@gmail.com.