Outdoors Radio with Dan Small

Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: McFarland guide Ron Barefield reports on early-season fishing on the Madison Chain. Bass pro Glenn Walker reports on last weekends St. Jude Bass Classic on the Mississippi. (www.glennwalkerfishing.com) Scott and Kathy Reinhard, proprietors of Flambeau Vista Retreat in Mercer, Wisconsin, report on early-season fishing opportunities on the Turtle Flambeau Flowage. (www.mercercc.com, http://www.flambeauvista.com/) Capt. Dan Welch, of Dumper Dan Sportfishing Charters of Sheboygan, forecasts a great trout and salmon season on Lake Michigan. (www.dumperdan.com, www.anglersavenue.net) Giveaway: Our spring giveaway - compliments of Outdoor Skills Camp - free tuition for one youngster for the Aug. 16-22 camp, held near Cable, WI. Open to children 10 and up (younger if parent or guardian attends at full tuition rate). Tuition is worth $1,200. Campers are paired two-to-one with mentors for instruction in shooting, fishing, GPS/map & compass reading, kayaking, canoeing, mountain biking, archery, outdoor survival and more skills. To enter, in 100 words or less, tell us why you should be selected to attend the Outdoor Skills Camp - email us at outdoorsradio@gmx.com. Leave your name and phone number and mention the Outdoor Skills Camp giveaway. Winner announced at the end of May.

Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Jiffy, HT and Nebulus pro-staffer Duffy Kopf offers advice for opening-weekend fishing on the Madison Chain. Ted Lyon, author of The Real Wolf: The Science, Politics and Economics of Co-Existing with Wolves in Modern Times, tells how wolves are destroying game herds in the Rocky Mountain West and warns the same thing could happen in the Upper Great Lakes States. (http://www.therealwolf.com/) Lee Young, captain of USA Carp Fishing Team, announces the final tryouts for the team to represent the U.S. in Romania at the World Carp Fishing Championship. (https://www.facebook.com/events/606495602777635/, http://www.fishingmagic.com/news_events/news/17455-usa-enters-world-carp-championships.html) Mayville High School Sophomore Nathan Fink talks about his Castaway Fishing Kits, which take the guesswork out of tackle selection for beginners and experienced anglers alike. (http://castawayfishingkits.com/) Giveaway: Our spring giveaway - compliments of Outdoor Skills Camp - free tuition for one youngster for the Aug. 16-22 camp, held near Cable, WI. Open to children 10 and up (younger if parent or guardian attends at full tuition rate). Tuition is worth $1,200. Campers are paired two-to-one with mentors for instruction in shooting, fishing, GPS/map & compass reading, kayaking, canoeing, mountain biking, archery, outdoor survival and more skills. To enter, in 100 words or less, tell us why you should be selected to attend the Outdoor Skills Camp - email us at outdoorsradio@gmx.com. Leave your name and phone number and mention the Outdoor Skills Camp giveaway. Winner announced at the end of May.

Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Jiffy, HT and Nebulus pro-staffer Duffy Kopf reports slow panfish action on the Madison chain, but good walleye and sauger action on Lake Wisconsin. Sponsored by Bennetts Meadowood Country Club. (https://www.facebook.com/BennettsMeadowoodCountryClub) Gary Zimmer, coordinating biologist for the Ruffed Grouse Society, reports grouse came through the winter in good shape, thanks to deep roosting snow. (www.ruffedgrousesociety.org) Pat Reeve, co-host of Driven TV, talks about his new book, Trophy Whitetails with Pat & Nicole Reeve and provides a behind-the-scenes peek at his TV show. (http://www.drivenhunter.com/) Mark Nissen, director of the CBH Outdoor Skills Camp in Cable, Wisconsin, announces the camp schedule and activities for summer 2014. (http://outdoorskillscamp.com/) Giveaway: Our spring giveaway - compliments of Outdoor Skills Camp - free tuition for one youngster for the Aug. 16-22 camp, held near Cable, WI. Open to children 10 and up (younger if parent or guardian attends at full tuition rate). Tuition is worth $1,200. Campers are paired two-to-one with mentors for instruction in shooting, fishing, GPS/map & compass reading, kayaking, canoeing, mountain biking, archery, outdoor survival and more skills. To enter, in 100 words or less, tell us why you should be selected to attend the Outdoor Skills Camp - email us at outdoorsradio@gmx.com. Leave your name and phone number and mention the Outdoor Skills Camp giveaway. Winner announced at the end of May.

Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Rivers Edge Resort proprietor Botch Leonhardt reports high water on the Wisconsin River is making boating difficult, but anglers are still getting some big walleyes from shore. Segment sponsor: Bennetts Meadowood Country Club. (http://www.riversedgeresort.com/, https://www.facebook.com/BennettsMeadowoodCountryClub) Eric Helm, fishing manager at the Orvis Milwaukee Store, announces free fly-fishing 101 classes on weekends through June. (http://www.orvis.com/milwaukee) Paul Holmes discusses his new book, Hobie: Master of Water, Wind and Waves, and the legacy of master surfboard and sailboat designer Hobie Alter. (http://croulpublications.com/, http://hobie.com/) Fred Nickel, director of Parks, Recreation and Trails for Adams County, reports on early-season walleye action on Petenwell and Castle Rock flowages and the Wisconsin River. Segment sponsor: Ruffed Grouse Society. (www.adamscountyparkswi.com, http://ruffedgrousesociety.org/) Mark LaBarbera, founder of the Outdoor Heritage Education Center, reports plans for the first annual Midwest Outdoor Heritage Education Expo, May 15-16 at the MacKenzie Environmental Center in Poynette. (http://www.outdoorheritageeducationcenter.com/Expo---Other-Events.html) Giveaway: Our spring giveaway - compliments of Outdoor Skills Camp Dot Com - free tuition for one youngster for the Aug. 16-22 camp, held near Cable, WI. Open to children 10 and up (younger if parent or guardian attends at full tuition rate). Tuition is worth $1,200. Campers are paired two-to-one with mentors for instruction in shooting, fishing, GPS/map & compass reading, kayaking, canoeing, mountain biking, archery, outdoor survival and more skills. To enter, in 100 words or less, tell us why you should be selected to attend the Outdoor Skills Camp - email us at outdoorsradio@gmx.com. Leave your name and phone number and mention the Outdoor Skills Camp giveaway. Check it out at http://outdoorskillscamp.com/. Winner announced at the end of May.

Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: McFarland guide Ron Barefield reports good walleye action on the Wisconsin River and fair trout action in Southwest Wisconsin. Segment sponsor: Bennetts Meadowood Country Club. (https://www.facebook.com/BennettsMeadowoodCountryClub) Larry Bonde, vice chairman of the Wisconsin Conservation Congress, previews the statewide April 14 Spring Fish & Wildlife Hearings and Conservation Congress meetings. Segment sponsor: Ruffed Grouse Society. (http://dnr.wi.gov/about/wcc/, http://ruffedgrousesociety.org/) Twelve-time Wisconsin turkey calling champion Jeff Fredrick shares some tips for spring turkey hunting. (http://fredrickchampionschoice.com/) Cory Brathol, director of the Wisconsin State High School Clay Target League, invites new shooters, coaches and schools to join the league. (http://www.wiclaytarget.com/) Giveaway: This weeks giveaway - A deer hunting video from Blood Brothers Outdoors (http://nextbukoutdoors.com/). To enter, call 414-297-7554 or email us at outdoorsradio@gmx.com. Leave your name and phone number and mention the Blood Brothers giveaway.

Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Jiffy, HT and Pure Fishing pro-staffer Duffy Kopf reports on panfish action on the Madison chain and walleye action on the Wisconsin River. (https://www.facebook.com/BennettsMeadowoodCountryClub) Mark LaBarbera, founder of the Outdoor Heritage Education Center, announces plans for the 2014 Midwest Outdoor Heritage Edication Expo, May 15-16, at MacKenzie Center in Poynette, Wisconsin. (http://www.outdoorheritageeducationcenter.com/Events.html) Meat processor Kurt Heid shares tips for smoking and making sausage from venison, the topic of his seminar at the Wisconsin Deer & Turkey Expo, April 4-6 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. (www.deerinfo.com, www.heidwildgame.com) Captain Zach Burgess, of Why Knot Guide Service, shares advice for catching big walleyes now on the Lower Fox River at DePere. (http://whyknotguideservice.com/) Giveaway: This week's giveaway - Last chance to enter the drawing for two tickets to the Field & Stream/Outdoor Life Wisconsin Deer & Turkey Expo, April 4-6 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. To enter the drawing, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and phone number and mention the Deer & Turkey ticket giveaway, or email us at outdoorsradio@gmx.com.

Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Botch Leonhardt, proprietor of Rivers Edge Resort in Wisconsin Dells, reports the Wisconsin River is now open below the Dells dam and walleyes are biting. (http://www.riversedgeresort.com/, https://www.facebook.com/BennettsMeadowoodCountryClub) Steve Smith, AKA Red Green, shares some highlights from his How to Do Everything Tour, coming to theatres across the U.S. this spring, and offers some advice from his newest book, Beginners Guide to Women. (http://www.redgreen.com/) John Eichinger, president and CEO of the Ruffed Grouse Society, announces the formation of the American Woodcock Society, a division of RGS. (http://ruffedgrousesociety.org/) Paul Muche, of Stewarts Landscaping, previews next weekends Sport and Home Extravaganza, March 28th-30th at the Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds. (http://www.sporthomefdl.com/) Giveaway: This weeks giveaway - Two tickets to the Field & Stream/Outdoor Life Wisconsin Deer & Turkey Expo, April 4-6 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. To enter the drawing, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and phone number and mention the Deer & Turkey ticket giveaway, or email us at outdoorsradio@gmx.com.

Special guests: Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: McFarland guide Ron Barefield reports ice fishing action is slow, but anglers are starting to catch walleyes on the Wisconsin River. (https://www.facebook.com/BennettsMeadowoodCountryClub) Hunting guide Art Helin offers tips for taking tough gobblers, the topic of one of his seminars at the Wisconsin Deer & Turkey Expo, April 4-6 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. (www.deerinfo.com, http://arthelinoutdoors.com/) Pat Horvath, founder of Veterans Afield, talks about his new program that takes veterans with spinal-cord injuries hunting. (http://www.wisconsinpva.org/) Frank Szollosi, Midwest Manager for the National Wildlife Federation, announces the launch of NWFs Mascot Madness program to increase awareness of animal species in peril. (http://www.nwf.org/News-and-Magazines/Media-Center/Reports/Archive/2014/03-11-14-Mascot-Madness.aspx) Giveaway: This weeks giveaway - Two tickets to the Field & Stream/Outdoor Life Wisconsin Deer & Turkey Expo, April 4-6 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. To enter the drawing, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and phone number and mention the Deer & Turkey ticket giveaway, or email us at outdoorsradio@gmx.com.

Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Jiffy, HT and Pure Fishing pro-staffer Duffy Kopf reports on ice-fishing action on the Madison chain and previews the Capital City Chapter of Muskies Inc. Muskie School, Mar. 15 at Waunakee High School. (http://www.capitalcitymuskiesinc.org/calendar/, https://www.facebook.com/BennettsMeadowoodCountryClub) River Rat Kenny Salwey tells some stories from his new book, The Dogs and I: True Tails from the Mississippi, and previews his appearance at Canoecopia in Madison this weekend. (https://www.facebook.com/KennySalwey, http://www.canoecopia.com/canoecopia/page.asp?pgid=1001) Dennis Hale, the sole survivor of the wreck of the freighter Daniel J. Morrell on Lake Huron, tells how he survived that disaster and talks about his book, Shipwrecked: Reflections of the Sole Survivor. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2akQp9qdugI) Krissie Mason, public relations coordinator for Zippo Outdoor, previews the Zippo products on display at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sports Show and offers advice for women who want to get into outdoor activities. (http://www.jsonline.com/sportsshow/, http://zippooutdoor.com/) Giveaway: This weeks giveaway - Two tickets to the Field & Stream/Outdoor Life Wisconsin Deer & Turkey Expo, April 4-6 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. To enter the drawing, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and phone number and mention the Deer & Turkey ticket giveaway, or email us at outdoorsradio@gmx.com.

Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: McFarland fishing guide Ron Barefield reports on ice fishing action on the Madison chain. (www.facebook.com/BennettsMeadowoodCountryClub) Wisconsin DNR big game ecologist Kevin Wallenfang reports on the impact of this harsh winter on the Wisconsin deer herd. (www.deerinfo.com, http://dnr.wi.gov) Blogger Carrie Zylka talks about the expanded Ladies Lodge at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sports Show, March 5-9 at State Fair Park. (http://www.jsonline.com/sportsshow/, http://wwocz.net/) Ted Bonde, coach of the New Holstein High School ice fishing team, reports the results of last weekends Wisconsin High School Ice Fishing Championship on Lake Winnebago. (http://studentfishing.com/) Giveaway: This weeks giveaway - Two tickets to the Field & Stream/Outdoor Life Wisconsin Deer & Turkey Expo, April 4-6 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. To enter the drawing, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and phone number and mention the Deer & Turkey ticket giveaway, or email us at outdoorsradio@gmx.com.

Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Jiffy and HT pro-staffer Duffy Kopf reports on ice-fishing action on the Madison chain and announces the Madison Chapter of Muskies Inc. Advanced Muskie School, March 15th at Waunakee High School. (http://www.capitalcitymuskiesinc.org/calendar/, www.facebook.com/BennettsMeadowoodCountryClub) Charlie Potter, director of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sports Show, gives us a preview of the Sports Show coming to State Fair Park March 5th-9th. (http://www.jsonline.com/sportsshow/) Bill Plantan, of River Ridge Custom Canoes in Rochester, Minn., announces a new expo - The Glacier Stops Here - coming to the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester, March 21st & 22nd. (http://www.rochestercvb.org/glacier/) Michelle Helin, of Dodgeville, Wisconsin, tells hunters what they need to know to save their own life in the event of an injury or sudden illness while in the field, the topic of her seminar at the Wisconsin Deer & Turkey Expo, April 4-6 in Madison. (www.deerinfo.com) Giveaway: This weeks giveaway - Two tickets to the Field & Stream/Outdoor Life Wisconsin Deer & Turkey Expo, April 4-6 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. And this month were giving away a Nebulus Flotation Device (http://www.nebulusflotation.com/). To enter the drawing for either or both, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name and phone number and mention the Deer & Turkey ticket and Nebulus giveaway, or email us at outdoorsradio@gmx.com.

Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Fishing guide Ron Barefield reports on the good ice-fishing action on the Madison chain. (www.facebook.com/BennettsMeadowoodCountryClub) Brian Gaber, coach of the USA Ice Team, talks about his teams preparation for his months Ice Fishing World Championship in Belarus. (www.usaiceteam.com) Randy Buzz Butters, of B&B Custom Rods in Ripon, Wisconsin, tells how he designs rods to fit individual anglers needs. (www.facebook.com/BbCustomsRods) Charlie Grimm, board member of the Madison Fishing Expo, previews the Expo seminar speakers at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison Feb. 21-23. (http://madfishexpo.com/) Giveaway: This weeks giveaway - Four tickets to the Madison Fishing Expo, Feb. 21-23 at the Alliant Energy Center Center in Madison. And this month were giving away a Nebulus Flotation Device (http://www.nebulusflotation.com/). To enter the drawing for either or both, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name, phone number and mention the Madison Fishing Expo and/or Nebulus giveaway, or email us at outdoorsradio@gmx.com.

Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Bait and tackle retailer Jim Joyce says panfish are still biting on Lake Mason and announces a benefit ice fishing tournament for Mike Kane on the lake Feb. 8. (www.facebook.com/BennettsMeadowoodCountryClub, www.masonstation.com) Hank Shaw, chef, hunter and wild game cookbook author, talks about his new book, Duck, Duck, Goose and his upcoming seminars at Pheasant Fest, Feb. 14-16 in Milwaukee. (http://honest-food.net/, http://pheasantfest.org/) Chuck Smalley, director of the Southeastern Wisconsin Fishing & Hunting Expo, previews the expo coming Feb. 14-16 to its new and bigger location, the Washington County Fairgrounds in West Bend. (http://sewifishandhunt.com/) Charlie Grimm, board member of the Madison Fishing Expo, talks about the features of this expo coming to the Alliant Energy Center in Madison Feb. 21-23. (http://madfishexpo.com/) Giveaway: This weeks giveaway - Four tickets to Pheasant Fest (http://pheasantfest.org/), Feb. 14-16 at the Wisconsin Center in downtown Milwaukee. And this month were giving away a Nebulus Flotation Device (http://www.nebulusflotation.com/). To enter the drawing for either or both, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name, phone number and mention the Pheasant Fest and/or Nebulus giveaway, or email us at outdoorsradio@gmx.com.

Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Bait and tackle retailer Jim Joyce reports good panfish action on Lake Mason and announces a benefit ice fishing tournament on the lake Feb. 8. (www.scibadgerland.com, www.facebook.com/BennettsMeadowoodCountryClub, www.masonstation.com) Mike Howe, director of the Ice Duels tournament series, tells how this new competition got started and announces events for the next two weekends. (www.iceduels.com, www.icefish.com) David Gray, director of the North American Sport Show, describes the worlds first virtual sports show and announces a $10 discount for Outdoors Radio listeners who use promo code dsoutdoors. (www.nasportshow.com) John Annoni, founder of Camp Compass Academy in Allentown, PA, talks about the success of his program that rewards the good schoolwork of inner-city students with hunting and fishing trips. (www.campcompass.org/, www.twomillionbullets.org) Giveaway: This weeks giveaway - Four tickets to Pheasant Fest (www.pheasantfest.org), Feb. 14-16 at the Wisconsin Center in downtown Milwaukee. And this month were giving away a Nebulus Flotation Device (http://www.nebulusflotation.com/). To enter the drawing for either or both, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name, phone number and mention the Pheasant Fest and/or Nebulus giveaway, or email us at outdoorsradio@gmx.com.

Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Conservationist Mark LaBarbera talks about the SCI Badgerland Chapters Hunter Expo, Jan. 31-Feb. 1 at the Kalahari Resort in the Dells. (www.scibadgerland.com, https://www.facebook.com/BennettsMeadowoodCountryClub) Rehan Nana, public relations specialist for Pheasants Forever, previews Pheasant Fest, coming to the Wisconsin Center in downtown Milwaukee, Feb. 14-16. (http://pheasantfest.org) Roger LaPenter, of Anglers All in Ashland, Wisconsin, reports Chequamegon Bay has the best ice conditions in 30 years and ice fishing action is fantastic. (www.visitashland.com, www.anglersallwisconsin.com) Mary McPhetridge, executive director of the Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce, talks about the Bike Across the Bay fat-tire bike race on Chequamegon Bay, Feb. 14. (www.visitashland.com, http://www.batb.org, http://www.bikeacrossthebay.org) Jiffy pro-staffer Duffy Kopf reports anglers in the Madison area can find decent ice-fishing action by staying mobile, drilling lots of holes and looking active fish. (www.jiffyonice.com) Giveaway: Well announce the winner of last weeks giveaway - a Jiffy Pro4 Lite power auger from Feldmann Engineering. This weeks giveaway is four tickets to Pheasant Fest (http://pheasantfest.org)To enter, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name, phone number and mention the Pheasant Fest giveaway, or email us at outdoorsradio@gmx.com.