Outdoors Radio with Dan Small

In the Ashland Area Lake Superior Report, Ashland Smelt Hotline Queen Candace Ferguson reports area snowmobile trails are open, but Chequamegon Bay and most inland lakes are not yet safe for ice fishing. (www.visitashland.com) Jim Babiasz, president of The Range of Richfield, announces January events and classes at the Range. (www.therangewi.com) In the Jiffy Ice Fishing Report, Jim O'Brien, of Dancing with Walleyes Guide Service, reports ice has finally arrived in the Hayward area, although it is still not safe on most larger lakes. (www.jiffyonice.com, www.dancingwithwalleyes.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast, presented by Hupy & Abraham. Jiffy pro-staffer Ron Barefield reports nighttime open-water walleye action is beginning to slow down, and ice is still not safe in the Madison area. (www.hupy.com) This week's giveaway: A Jiffy Powerhead Cover that will fit most ice augers. To enter the drawing, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name, number and a brief message. You can also email your entry to: dsoradio@gmail.com. Include the same info in your email.

In the Ashland Area Lake Superior Report, Capt. Scott Bretting, proprietor of River Rock Inn in Ashland, says open-water fishing is still productive in Chequamegon Bay, but no area lakes are yet safe for ice fishing. (www.visitashland.com, www.riverrockinn.net) Lon Tesch, proprietor of Valley Snowmobile & Powersports in Hortonville, discusses the advantages of all-electric UTVs, like the Bad Boy Buggy Recoil series. (www.badboybuggies.com, www.valleysnowmobile.com) In the Jiffy Ice Fishing Report, Pat Kalmerton, of Wolfpack Adventures, says it's still too early to consider ice fishing, but when you go, take safety precautions. (www.jiffyonice.com, www.wolfpackadventures.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast, presented by Hupy & Abraham. Jiffy, Nebulus and Pure Fishing pro-staffer Duffy Kopf says open-water action on the Madison chain is still going strong. (www.hupy.com) Last chance to enter this month's giveaway: A Nebulus Flotation Device, a $450 value. It can keep an ATV or snowmobile and two occupants afloat. To get in on the drawing, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name, number and a brief message. You can also email your entry to: dsoradio@gmail.com. Include the same info in your email.

In the Ashland Area Lake Superior Report, Capt. Scott Bretting, proprietor of River Rock Inn in Ashland, says open-water fishing is still productive in Chequamegon Bay, but no area lakes are yet safe for ice fishing. (www.visitashland.com, www.riverrockinn.net) Lon Tesch, proprietor of Valley Snowmobile & Powersports in Hortonville, discusses the advantages of all-electric UTVs, like the Bad Boy Buggy Recoil series. (www.badboybuggies.com, www.valleysnowmobile.com) In the Jiffy Ice Fishing Report, Pat Kalmerton, of Wolfpack Adventures, says it's still too early to consider ice fishing, but when you go, take safety precautions. (www.jiffyonice.com, www.wolfpackadventures.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast, presented by Hupy & Abraham. Jiffy, Nebulus and Pure Fishing pro-staffer Duffy Kopf says open-water action on the Madison chain is still going strong. (www.hupy.com) Last chance to enter this month's giveaway: A Nebulus Flotation Device, a $450 value. It can keep an ATV or snowmobile and two occupants afloat. To get in on the drawing, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name, number and a brief message. You can also email your entry to: dsoradio@gmail.com. Include the same info in your email.

In the Ashland Area Lake Superior Report, presented by Hupy & Abraham, Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce public relations coordinator and smelt hotline queen Candace Ferguson says open-water fishing is still great in Chequamegon Bay and invites listeners to enjoy winter outdoor activities in the Ashland area. (www.visitashland.com, www.hupy.com) Josh Mayer talks about his quest to photograph of more than 500 Wisconsin State Natural Areas and suggests some great spots to visit in winter. (www.cherishwisconsin.org, www.wisconservation.org) In the Jiffy Ice Fishing Report, Jim O'Brien, of Dancing with Walleyes Guide Service, offers advice to help anglers get ready for ice fishing. (www.jiffyonice.com, www.dancingwithwalleyes.com) Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast, presented by Hupy & Abraham. McFarland guide Ron Barefield reports good mixed-bag action for walleyes, pike, catfish and bass on Lake Wisconsin and offers advice for early-ice action on Mississippi River backwaters and the Madison Chain. (www.hupy.com) This month's giveaway: A Nebulus Flotation Device, which can keep an ATV or snowmobile and two occupants afloat. We'll give it away right after Christmas. To get in on the drawing, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name, number and a brief message. You can also email your entry to: dansmalloutdoorsradio@gmail.com. Include the same info in your email.

In the Ashland Area Lake Superior Report, presented by Hupy & Abraham, Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce public relations coordinator and smelt hotline queen Candace Ferguson says open-water fishing is still great in Chequamegon Bay and invites listeners to enjoy winter outdoor activities in the Ashland area. (www.visitashland.com, www.hupy.com) Josh Mayer talks about his quest to photograph of more than 500 Wisconsin State Natural Areas and suggests some great spots to visit in winter. (www.cherishwisconsin.org, www.wisconservation.org) In the Jiffy Ice Fishing Report, Jim O'Brien, of Dancing with Walleyes Guide Service, offers advice to help anglers get ready for ice fishing. (www.jiffyonice.com, www.dancingwithwalleyes.com) Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast, presented by Hupy & Abraham. McFarland guide Ron Barefield reports good mixed-bag action for walleyes, pike, catfish and bass on Lake Wisconsin and offers advice for early-ice action on Mississippi River backwaters and the Madison Chain. (www.hupy.com) This month's giveaway: A Nebulus Flotation Device, which can keep an ATV or snowmobile and two occupants afloat. We'll give it away right after Christmas. To get in on the drawing, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name, number and a brief message. You can also email your entry to: dansmalloutdoorsradio@gmail.com. Include the same info in your email.

In the Ashland Area Lake Superior Report, presented by Hupy & Abraham, Capt. Roger LaPenter, proprietor of Anglers All, reports great late-fall fishing action on Lake Superior's Chequamegon Bay. (www.visitashland.com, www.hupy.com, www.anglersallwisconsin.com) Jeff Drexler, owner of Ice Castle Fish Houses, says there will be some great deals on fish houses and winter gear at the second annual Milwaukee Ice Fishing & Winter Sports Show, Dec. 11-13 at Wisconsin State Fair Park. (www.milwaukeeicefishingshow.com, www.icecastlefh.com) Paul Waldowski, of Appeldoorn's Sunset Bay Resort invites listeners to sample the fantastic ice fishing and winter recreation on Lake Mille Lacs. (www.sunsetbayml.com) Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast, presented by Hupy & Abraham. Jiffy and Nebulus pro-staffer Duffy Kopf stresses the importance of using a flotation device any time you are ice fishing. (www.hupy.com, nebulusflotation.com) This month's giveaway: A Nebulus Flotation Device, which can keep an ATV or snowmobile and two occupants afloat. We'll give it away right after Christmas. To get in on the drawing, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name, number and a brief message. You can also email your entry to: dansmalloutdoorsradio@gmail.com. Include the same info in your email.

In the Hupy and Abraham Outdoor Report, film producer John Mitchell announces the statewide release of his new movie, Cheeseheads: The Documentary. (iamacheesehead.com) John Nelson, manager of Thorne Brothers Custom Rod & Tackle, of Blaine, MN, invites listeners to the second annual Milwaukee Ice Fishing & Winter Sports Show, Dec. 11-13 at Wisconsin State Fair Park. (www.milwaukeeicefishingshow.com) Jim Babiasz, owner of The Range of Richfield, celebrates the Range's 1-year anniversary and announces free range time, hourly giveaways and a Glock 19 raffle on Glock Demo Day, Dec. 12. (www.therangewi.com) Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast, presented by Hupy & Abraham, Wisconsin's largest personal injury law firm, with 11 offices in Wisconsin, Illinois and Iowa. McFarland guide Ron Barefield reports on his successful gun deer season and says walleyes are hitting on Lake Wisconsin. (www.hupy.com) This week's giveaway: tickets to the Milwaukee Ice Fishing & Winter Sports Show. To enter, call 414-297-7554 or email your name and phone number to dansmalloutdoorsradio@gmail.com.

National Outdoor Book Award-winning authors Ken Keffer and Stacy Tornio offer advice on how to help kids enjoy the outdoors with their new book, The Secret Lives of Animals. (cherishwisconsin.org, destinationnature.net) In the Hupy and Abraham Outdoor Report, Jim Landwehr talks about his adventure camping book, Dirty Shirt: A Boundary Waters Memoir. (jimlandwehr.com, hupy.com) Chuck Miesfeld, president of Miesfeld's Meat Market in Sheboygan, offers advice on the care and handling of venison from the field to the processor. (miesfelds.com) Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast, presented by Hupy & Abraham, Wisconsin's largest personal injury law firm, with 11 offices in Wisconsin, Illinois and Iowa. Pro angler Duffy Kopf reports muskie action is slow but picking up on the Madison chain. (hupy.com) Last chance to enter our November $100 Cabela's gift card giveaway. Deadline is Nov. 30. (wi-buck-bear.org/tv/)

National Outdoor Book Award-winning authors Ken Keffer and Stacy Tornio offer advice on how to help kids enjoy the outdoors with their new book, The Secret Lives of Animals. (cherishwisconsin.org, destinationnature.net) In the Hupy and Abraham Outdoor Report, Jim Landwehr talks about his adventure camping book, Dirty Shirt: A Boundary Waters Memoir. (jimlandwehr.com, hupy.com) Chuck Miesfeld, president of Miesfeld's Meat Market in Sheboygan, offers advice on the care and handling of venison from the field to the processor. (miesfelds.com) Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast, presented by Hupy & Abraham, Wisconsin's largest personal injury law firm, with 11 offices in Wisconsin, Illinois and Iowa. Pro angler Duffy Kopf reports muskie action is slow but picking up on the Madison chain. (hupy.com) Last chance to enter our November $100 Cabela's gift card giveaway. Deadline is Nov. 30. (wi-buck-bear.org/tv/)

UW-Madison emeritus professor of wildlife ecology Scott Craven encourages listeners to help Wisconsin's endangered resources by contributing to the Cherish Wisconsin Outdoors Fund. (cherishwisconsin.org) Nick Chiodo, director of marketing for Clam Corporation, previews the Milwaukee Ice Fishing and Winter Sports Show, Dec. 11-13 at Wisconsin State Fair Park. (milwaukeeicefishingshow.com) In the Hupy and Abraham Outdoor Report, author John Luthens talks about his new novel that addresses the clash between trout fishing and iron mining, Taconite Creek. (hupy.com, cablepublishing.com/taconite.asp) Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast, presented by Hupy & Abraham, Wisconsin's largest personal injury law firm, with 11 offices in Wisconsin, Illinois and Iowa. McFarland fishing guide Ron Barefield reports muskie action is picking up on the Madison chain. (hupy.com) Only two weeks left to enter our November $100 Cabela's gift card giveaway. (wi-buck-bear.org/tv/)

UW-Madison emeritus professor of wildlife ecology Scott Craven encourages listeners to help Wisconsin's endangered resources by contributing to the Cherish Wisconsin Outdoors Fund. (cherishwisconsin.org) Nick Chiodo, director of marketing for Clam Corporation, previews the Milwaukee Ice Fishing and Winter Sports Show, Dec. 11-13 at Wisconsin State Fair Park. (milwaukeeicefishingshow.com) In the Hupy and Abraham Outdoor Report, author John Luthens talks about his new novel that addresses the clash between trout fishing and iron mining, Taconite Creek. (hupy.com, cablepublishing.com/taconite.asp) Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast, presented by Hupy & Abraham, Wisconsin's largest personal injury law firm, with 11 offices in Wisconsin, Illinois and Iowa. McFarland fishing guide Ron Barefield reports muskie action is picking up on the Madison chain. (hupy.com) Only two weeks left to enter our November $100 Cabela's gift card giveaway. (wi-buck-bear.org/tv/)

Paul Marion, marketing director for Wildlife Research Center, offers advice for bowhunting during the whitetail rut and for getting closer shots at deer during firearms season. (www.wildlife.com) Megan Smith, publisher of Indiana Outdoor News, encourages girls and young women to get into the shooting sports. (www.indianaoutdoornews.com) In the Hupy and Abraham Outdoor Report, Michael Betters, president of SCI Wisconsin Chapter, reports on chapter support of hunting and conservation. (www.hupy.com, www.sciwi.org) Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast, presented by Hupy & Abraham, Wisconsin's largest personal injury law firm, with 11 offices in Wisconsin, Illinois and Iowa. Gene Dellinger, proprietor of D &S Bait, Tackle & Archery in Madison, reports fishing action is beginning to stabilize after area lakes have turned over. (www.hupy.com, www.dsbait.com) Buy a Truck Bed Stacker online and get a 5% discount by entering promo code dansmall at checkout. Truckbedstacker.com.

In the Hupy and Abraham Outdoor Report, Tisma Juett, manager of the National Shooting Sports Foundation's First Shots program, talks about shooting opportunities for first-timers and announces First Shots 10th anniversary giveaway. (http://www.nssfblog.com/firstshotsnews/first-shots-10-years-10-prizes-sweepstakes/ www.hupy.com) Jim Babiasz, owner of The Range of Richfield, announces November events and activities at the Range. (www.therangewi.com) Marlin Laidlaw, board member of the Wisconsin Buck & Bear Club, announces the club's November $100 Cabela's gift card giveaway exclusively for Outdoors Radio listeners. (http://wi-buck-bear.org/tv/) Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast, presented by Hupy & Abraham, Wisconsin's largest personal injury law firm, with 11 offices in Wisconsin, Illinois and Iowa. Fishing pro Duffy Kopf reports on fishing action on the Madison chain and Lake Wisconsin. (www.hupy.com) Buy a Truck Bed Stacker online and get a 5% discount by entering promo code dansmall at checkout. Truckbedstacker.com.

In the Hupy and Abraham Outdoor Report, author Tim MacWelch shares some tips from his new book, The Ultimate Winter Survival Handbook. (www.hupy.com) Scott Walter, regional biologist with the Ruffed Grouse Society, offers a mid-season hunting report for grouse and woodcock. (www.ruffedgrousesociety.org) Darren Tolley, manager of Petenwell County Park, reports good walleye and white bass action on Petenwell Flowage and says construction will start soon on a new ATV/UTV campground. (www.adamscountyparkswi.com) Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast, presented by Pappas Trading Post, Southern Wisconsin's largest Mission and Mathews archery retailer, archery expert JC Chamberlin office advice for hunting the rut and keeping warm on all-day stand hunts. (www.pappastradingpost.com) Buy a Truck Bed Stacker online and get a 5% discount by entering promo code dansmall at checkout. Truckbedstacker.com.

In the Hupy and Abraham Outdoor Report, Paige Darden of MyTopo explains the features and advantages of custom printed topographic and aerial-photo maps. (www.mytopo.com www.hupy.com) Ruth Oppedahl, executive director of the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin, recaps her 18-day kayak adventure down the 400-mile Wisconsin River. (www.wisconservation.org, www.cherishwisconsin.org) Big Guy Hats owner Jeff Kahlow reports on grouse hunting in north-central Wisconsin and talks about his latest celebrity hat creation. (www.bigguyhats.com) Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast, presented by Pappas Trading Post, Southern Wisconsin's largest Mission and Mathews archery retailer, archery expert JC Chamberlin office advice for hunting the rut and keeping warm on all-day stand hunts. (www.pappastradingpost.com) Buy a Truck Bed Stacker online and get a 5% discount by entering promo code dansmall at checkout. Truckbedstacker.com.