Outdoors Radio with Dan Small

Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Madison tackle dealer Gene Dellinger reports controlled water levels on the Madison chain mean good fishing for bass, walleyes and panfish. (www.dsbait.com) Tim Jahn, Wisconsin Ambassador for Hunt of a Lifetime, tells how his organization takes children with life-threatening illnesses hunting and fishing. (www.huntofalifetime.org) Deadhorse Lodge owner Cathy Weinkauf explains the fascinating history of her resorts name and invites listeners to explore the Turtle Flambeau Flowage. (www.deadhorselodge.com) Brian Haymart, co-founder of Strategic Fishing Systems, explains how his companys Elite Contour software makes pinpointing lake structure much easier. (www.strategicfishingsystems.com) Our new weekly giveaway is a bottle of Meyer Brothers Old Fashioned Mix. Log onto www.themeyerbrothers.com and look for the answer to this clue: You can gas up at this convenience store in the Meyer Brothers hometown and pick up a bottle of Meyer Brothers Old Fashioned Mix. If you think you know the answer, call 920-994-4082 by noon CDT on Monday, July 1 and leave your answer, your name and phone number. Our spring/summer giveaway is a fishing, lodging, meals and tackle package on the Turtle Flambeau Flowage in Mercer, Wisconsin, worth more than $1,300: three nights lodging for two at Anglers Paradise, dinner at Gateway Lodge, lunch at Subway of Mercer, guided fishing for walleyes with Doc Sabec and muskies with Bobby Orr, $30 in Mercer Loon Dollars and a Shimano Convergence walleye rod and Symetre reel. To enter, log onto www.mercercc.com, click on Enter to Win, and look for the Dan Small Outdoors Radio giveaway.

Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: McFarland guide Ron Barefield reports good bass and muskie action on the Madison Chain. UW-Extension entomologist Phil Pelletteri offers advice on dealing with this year's bumper crop of mosquitoes, black flies and ticks. (http://www.entomology.wisc.edu/diaglab/entodiag.html) Blogger, police officer and NRA-certified firearms instructor Sara Ahrens dishes on teaching women to shoot handguns and gives a thumbs down to new Illinois concealed carry law. (http://www.womensoutdoornews.com/2013/06/sara-ahrens-offbeat-a-weekend-with-women-in-the-outdoors/) Captain Dan Welsch reports good mixed-bag action for Lake Michigan trout and big king salmon off Sheboygan. (www.dumperdan.com) Our spring/summer giveaway is a fishing, lodging, meals and tackle package on the Turtle Flambeau Flowage in Mercer, Wisconsin, worth more than $1,300: three nights lodging for two at Angler's Paradise, dinner at Gateway Lodge, lunch at Subway of Mercer, guided fishing for walleyes with Doc Sabec and muskies with Bobby Orr, $30 in Mercer Loon Dollars and a Shimano Convergence walleye rod and Symetre reel. To enter, log onto www.mercercc.com, click on Enter to Win, and look for the Dan Small Outdoors Radio giveaway.

Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Pure Fishing pro-staffer Duffy Kopf reports good panfish and bass action on the Madison Chain and talks about the Wisconsin Youth Muskie Championship Sat. June 15 on Lake Waubesa. (http://www.capitalcitymuskiesinc.org/pages/2013-wisc-youth-muskie-championship-22113.php) Joe Duff provides an update on Operation Migrations efforts to restore wild whooping cranes and announces a crowdfunding effort to purchase three new ultralight aircraft. (http://www.operationmigration.org, http://www.operationmigration.org) Blogger and trout nut Len Harris reports on his efforts to find the mythical Brigadoon Creek. (http://lenharris.blogspot.com/) Lee Young reports the results of last weekends Wisconsin Carp Fishing Championship at Two Rivers. (https://www.facebook.com/WisconsinCarpChampionship?fref=ts) Our spring/summer giveaway is a fishing, lodging, meals and tackle package on the Turtle Flambeau Flowage in Mercer, Wisconsin, worth more than $1,300: three nights lodging for two at Anglers Paradise, dinner at Gateway Lodge, lunch at Subway of Mercer, guided fishing for walleyes with Doc Sabec and muskies with Bobby Orr, $30 in Mercer Loon Dollars and a Shimano Convergence walleye rod and Symetre reel. To enter, log onto www.mercercc.com, click on Enter to Win, and look for the Dan Small Outdoors Radio giveaway.

Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Gene Dellinger, proprietor of D&S Bait, Tackle & Archery, reports good panfish and bass action on the Madison chain. (www.dsbait.com) Wisconsin DNR warden Todd Schaller shares some tips for safe boating and announces plans for Operation Drywater, June 28-30. (http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/boat/, http://www.operationdrywater.org/) Captain Dan Welsch, proprietor of Dumper Dans Sportfishing Charters, reports trout and salmon action is hot now off Sheboygan. (www.dumperdan.com) Captain Zach Burgess, proprietor of Why Knot Charters, talks about walleye fishing on the bay of Green Bay and Lake Michigan salmon action off Algoma. (http://www.whyknotcharters.com/) Our spring/summer giveaway is a fishing, lodging, meals and tackle package on the Turtle Flambeau Flowage in Mercer, Wisconsin, worth more than $1,300: three nights lodging for two at Anglers Paradise, dinner at Gateway Lodge, lunch at Subway of Mercer, guided fishing for walleyes with Doc Sabec and muskies with Bobby Orr, $30 in Mercer Loon Dollars and a Shimano Convergence walleye rod and Symetre reel. To enter, log onto www.mercercc.com, click on Enter to Win, and look for the Dan Small Outdoors Radio giveaway.

Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: McFarland guide Ron Barefield reports great bass and walleye action on the Madison chain. Wisconsin DNR Deer Trustee Report coordinator Eric Lobner invites listeners to the Deer Trustee Report update meeting June 8 in Stevens Point. (http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/wildlifehabitat/trustee.html) Muskie guide Bobby Orr reports good muskie action opening weekend in the Mercer area. (www.mercercc.com, www.orrsoutdoors.weebly.com) Mark LaBarbera, founder of the Outdoor Heritage Education Council and editor of Hunters magazine, announces a $5,000 Safari Club International grant to the Badgerland SCI chapter to support the NASP in Wisconsin schools. (www.scibadgerland.com, www.safariclub.org) Our spring/summer giveaway is a fishing, lodging, meals and tackle package on the Turtle Flambeau Flowage in Mercer, Wisconsin, worth more than $1,300: three nights lodging for two at Anglers Paradise, dinner at Gateway Lodge, lunch at Subway of Mercer, guided fishing for walleyes with Doc Sabec and muskies with Bobby Orr, $30 in Mercer Loon Dollars and a Shimano Convergence walleye rod and Symetre reel. To enter, log onto www.mercercc.com, click on Enter to Win, and look for the Dan Small Outdoors Radio giveaway.

Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Pure Fishing pro-staffer Duffy Kopf tells how he won last Saturdays CCMI Madison Lakes Championship and reports good panfish action on the Madison chain and walleye and sauger action on Lake Wisconsin. Ruffed Grouse Society president/CEO John Eichinger announces a new program to train professional foresters to work with private landowners to manage their woodland property. (www.ruffedgrousesociety.org) Burlington ChocolateFest marketing director Linda Fellenz previews events at this weekends festival. (www.chocolatefest.com) Sheboygan charter captain Dan Welsch reports Lake Michigan fishing is just getting started, with some nice browns and lakers taken. (www.dumperdan.com) Our spring/summer giveaway is a fishing, lodging, meals and tackle package on the Turtle Flambeau Flowage in Mercer, Wisconsin, worth more than $1,300: three nights lodging for two at Anglers Paradise, dinner at Gateway Lodge, lunch at Subway of Mercer, guided fishing for walleyes with Doc Sabec and muskies with Bobby Orr, $30 in Mercer Loon Dollars and a Shimano Convergence walleye rod and Symetre reel. To enter, log onto www.mercercc.com, click on Enter to Win, and look for the Dan Small Outdoors Radio giveaway.

Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Madison tackle dealer Gene Dellinger reports good walleye and panfish action on the Madison chain. (www.dsbait.com) Wisconsin State Game Farm Supervisor Bob Nack talks about two programs that make pheasant chicks available to hunt clubs and private individuals. (http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/lands/gamefarm.html) Darrin Tolley, superintendent of Petenwell County Park, invites listeners to camp and fish on Petenwell Flowage Memorial Day Weekend or anytime this year. (www.adamscountyparkswi.com) Outdoor blogger/podcaster Carrie Zylka reports on the Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers Spring Mega Media Cast & Blast in Deadwood, South Dakota. (www.aglowinfo.net, www.wwocz.net) Our spring/summer giveaway is a fishing, lodging, meals and tackle package on the Turtle Flambeau Flowage in Mercer, Wisconsin, worth more than $1,300: three nights lodging for two at Anglers Paradise, dinner at Gateway Lodge, lunch at Subway of Mercer, guided fishing for walleyes with Doc Sabec and muskies with Bobby Orr, $30 in Mercer Loon Dollars and a Shimano Convergence walleye rod and Symetre reel. To enter, log onto www.mercercc.com, click on Enter to Win, and look for the Dan Small Outdoors Radio giveaway.

Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: McFarland guide Ron Barefield reports good fishing on Madison area lakes and the Wisconsin River. Wisconsin DNR conservation warden Todd Schaller offers tips for safe boating and ATV riding. (www.dnr.wi.gov) US Coast Guard Auxiliary Division 43 public affairs officer Joel Berman previews Safe Boating Week events at Milwaukees McKinley Marina on May 18. (http://cgaux43.info/) Our spring/summer giveaway is a fishing, lodging, meals and tackle package on the Turtle Flambeau Flowage in Mercer, Wisconsin, worth more than $1,300: three nights lodging for two at Anglers Paradise, dinner at Gateway Lodge, lunch at Subway of Mercer, guided fishing for walleyes with Doc Sabec and muskies with Bobby Orr, $30 in Mercer Loon Dollars and a Shimano Convergence walleye rod and Symetre reel. To enter, log onto www.mercercc.com, click on Enter to Win, and look for the Dan Small Outdoors Radio giveaway.

Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Jiffy, HT Enterprises and Pure Fishing pro-staffer Duffy Kopf reports on fishing action in the Madison area and shares some advice for opening weekend. Outdoor Adventure Foundation president Brian Solum talks about his foundations mission to provide hunting and fishing trips for disabled combat veterans and children and young adults with life-threatening illnesses. (www.wioaf.org) Celebrity taxidermist Chuck Testa dishes on his meteoric rise to fame thanks to his YouTube videos and talks about the pilot for a new reality tv show. (www.chucktesta.com) Sheboygan, Wisconsin fishing guide Aaron Berg shares advice for opening weekend and explains his consistent success in fishing tournaments. Our spring/summer giveaway is a fishing, lodging, meals and tackle package on the Turtle Flambeau Flowage in Mercer, Wisconsin, worth more than $1,300: three nights lodging for two at Anglers Paradise, dinner at Gateway Lodge, lunch at Subway of Mercer, guided fishing for walleyes with Doc Sabec and muskies with Bobby Orr, $30 in Mercer Loon Dollars and a Shimano Convergence walleye rod and Symetre reel. To enter, log onto www.mercercc.com, click on Enter to Win, and look for the Dan Small Outdoors Radio giveaway.

Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Madison tackle dealer Gene Dellinger reports good panfish and catfish action on the Madison Chain and Lake Wisconsin. (www.dsbait.com) Outdoor Adventure Foundation president Brian Solum talks about his foundations mission to provide hunting and fishing trips for disabled combat veterans and children and young adults with life-threatening illnesses. (www.wioaf.org) Cambridge, Minnesota DNR area wildlife supervisor Ted Dick reports the long winter and late spring should not have a negative impact on ruffed grouse, but lingering snow might cause problems for migrating woodcock. (www.ruffedgrousesociety.org) Eagle Spring Lake Management District chairman Tom Day describes the lakes carp removal program and announces the first tagged carp, worth $1,000, was taken on April 15 by bowfisher Brian Wallis. (www.eaglespringlake.us) Successful bowfisher Brian Wallis reveals how he and his dad, Jim Wallis, arrowed the first tagged carp on Eagle Spring Lake that netted them a cool $1,000. (www.eaglespringlake.us) Our spring/summer giveaway is a fishing, lodging, meals and tackle package on the Turtle Flambeau Flowage in Mercer, Wisconsin, worth more than $1,300: three nights lodging for two at Anglers Paradise, dinner at Gateway Lodge, lunch at Subway of Mercer, guided fishing for walleyes with Doc Sabec and muskies with Bobby Orr, $30 in Mercer Loon Dollars and a Shimano Convergence walleye rod and Symetre reel. To enter, log onto www.mercercc.com, click on Enter to Win, and look for the Dan Small Outdoors Radio giveaway.

Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: McFarland, Wisconsin fishing guide Ron Barefield reports cold, high water has slowed fishing action, as ice comes off the Madison chain. Area rivers are also high, making them unfishable and dangerous. One bright spot is Lake Wisconsin, where small walleyes and saugers are biting. (www.dsbait.com) Field & Stream executive editor Mike Toth talks about the magazines Heroes of Conservation and Hero for a Day programs and details ten field days planned for this year, including one with the Wounded Warriors in Action Foundation at Camp Hackett in Phillips, Wisconsin on April 27. (http://www.fieldandstream.com/hero-for-a-day, http://www.wwiaf.org/calendar.php) Wisconsin author Kevin Searock talks about his new book, Troutsmith: an Anglers Tales and Travels, a collection of thoughtful essays on fishing, fly tying, and travel to great trout-fishing destinations. (http://uwpress.wisc.edu/books/5140.htm) Fred Nickel, director of parks, recreation and trails for Adams County, Wisconsin, reports walleyes are biting below the dams at Castle Rock and Petenwell flowages and announces county ATV trails will open May 18. (www.adamscountyparkswi.com) Our spring/summer giveaway is a fishing, lodging, meals and tackle package on the Turtle Flambeau Flowage in Mercer, Wisconsin, worth more than $1,300: three nights lodging for two at Anglers Paradise, dinner at Gateway Lodge, lunch at Subway of Mercer, guided fishing for walleyes with Doc Sabec and muskies with Bobby Orr, $30 in Mercer Loon Dollars and a Shimano Convergence walleye rod and Symetre reel. To enter, log onto www.mercercc.com, click on Enter to Win, and look for the Dan Small Outdoors Radio giveaway.

Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Jiffy and HT pro-staffer Duffy Kopf reports on fishing opportunities in the Madison area during the transition from ice to open water. (www.icefish.com, www.jiffyonice.com) Three-time Wisconsin junior turkey-calling champion Austin Stankowski tells how he shot a nice tom with the aid of a GhostBlind during Wisconsins Youth Turkey Hunt. (www.centralwisconsinsports.net, www.ghostblind.com) Wisconsin DNR waterfowl research biologist Ron Gatti reports on his studies aimed at learning why blue-winged teal are declining in Wisconsin. (http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/wildlifehabitat/research/birds.html) Vic Ouimette, president of the Mercer, Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce, previews spring and summer outdoor activities in Mercer and the surrounding area. (www.mercercc.com) Our spring/summer giveaway is a fishing, lodging, meals and tackle package on the Turtle Flambeau Flowage in Mercer, Wisconsin, worth more than $1,300: three nights lodging for two at Anglers Paradise, dinner at Gateway Lodge, lunch at Subway of Mercer, guided fishing for walleyes with Doc Sabec and muskies with Bobby Orr, $30 in Mercer Loon Dollars and a Shimano Convergence walleye rod and Symetre reel. To enter, log onto www.mercercc.com, click on Enter to Win, and look for the Dan Small Outdoors Radio giveaway.

Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Madison tackle and bait dealer Gene Dellinger reports the ice fishing season is nearing its end on the Madison chain, but anglers are still catching perch on Lake Mendota and bluegills and crappies on lakes Mendota and Waubesa. (www.dsbait.com) Outdoor writer/blogger Kristen Monroe shares advice for people considering a concealed-carry permit. (www.wisconsinoutdoornews.com) Jeanna Giese tells how a revolutionary procedure helped her survive a bite from a rabid bat when doctors had said she was near death. (www.jeannagiese.com) Wisconsin DNR wildlife veterinarian Lindsey Long talks about CWD, EHD and other diseases that affect deer, the topic of her seminars at this weekends Wisconsin Deer & Turkey Expo in Madison. (http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/wildlifehabitat/deerhealth.html) This week we launch our second & third quarter giveaway: a fishing, lodging, meals and tackle package on the Turtle Flambeau Flowage in Mercer, Wisconsin, worth more than $1,300: three nights lodging for two at Anglers Paradise, dinner at Gateway Lodge, lunch at Subway of Mercer, guided fishing for walleyes with Doc Sabec and muskies with Bobby Orr, $30 in Mercer Loon Dollars and a Shimano Convergence walleye rod and Symetre reel. To enter, log onto www.mercercc.com, click on Enter to Win, and look for the Dan Small Outdoors Radio giveaway.

Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Pure Fishing pro-staffer Duffy Kopf reports ice fishing is winding down on the Madison Chain, but anglers are catching walleyes on the Wisconsin River. Antler collector Don Foss explains how deer get their antlers locked while fighting and talks about his display of locked bucks at the Field & Stream/Outdoor Life Wisconsin Deer & Turkey Expo, April 5-7 in Madison. (www.deerinfo.com) Gary Zimmer, regional biologist with the Ruffed Grouse Society, reports on winters impact on grouse and woodcock and a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that favors woodland property owners. (www.ruffedgrousesociety.org) Author Neil Johnson talks about his new book, Resorts of Wisconsin, which traces the history of family-run resorts. (www.resortsofwisconsin.com) This weeks giveaway is four pairs of tickets to the Field & Stream/Outdoor Life Deer & Turkey Expo, April 5-7 in Madison. To get in on the drawing, call 414-297-7554 or email outdoorsradio@gmx.com. Leave your name and phone number and mention the Deer & Turkey Expo giveaway.

Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Madison tackle dealer Gene Dellinger reports ice anglers are still taking perch on Mendota, bluegills on Cherokee Marsh and crappies on Waubesa; boat anglers are taking walleyes on the Wisconsin River. (www.dsbait.com) Freelance outdoor writer/photographer Gary Clancy shares some tips for calling coyotes, wolves and other predators, the topic of his seminar at the Field & Stream/Outdoor Life Wisconsin Deer & Turkey Expo. (www.deerinfo.com) Wisconsin DNR conservation warden Roy Zellmer offers advice for early-season boating safety. (http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/boat/) Paul Muche, horticulturalist at Stewarts Landscaping & Gardening Center, previews next weekends Sport & Home Extravaganza in Fond du Lac. (http://www.homebuildersfdldodge.com/homegardenshow.html) This weeks giveaway is four pairs of tickets to the Field & Stream/Outdoor Life Deer & Turkey Expo, April 5-7 in Madison. To get in on the drawing, call 414-297-7554 or email outdoorsradio@gmx.com. Leave your name and phone number and mention the Deer & Turkey Expo giveaway.