Outdoors Radio with Dan Small

Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Jiffy and HT pro-staffer Duffy Kopf reports ice-fishing action has slowed, but folks are still catching perch on Mendota, bluegills on Mendota, and crappies on Waubesa. The 12th annual Muskie School is set for March 16th at Waunakee High School. (www.jiffyonice.com, www.icefish.com, www.capitalcitymuskiesinc.org) Wisconsin DNR Southern District Wildlife Supervisor Eric Lobner talks about plans to implement the Deer Trustee report. (http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/wildlifehabitat/trustee.html) Jeff Watson, of J&L Bruins, talks about Brody, his Kodiak brown bear, featured this week at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sports Show. (http://www.brodythebear.com/, www.milwaukeesportsshow.com) Director Chuck Smalley previews next weekends Southeastern Wisconsin Fishing & Hunting Expo at Olympia Resort in Oconomowoc. (www.sewifishandhunt.com) Freelance outdoor writer/photographer Mike Faw shares tips for dressing properly for hunting and outdoor activities in cold weather, the topic of his seminar at the Field & Stream/Outdoor Life Wisconsin Deer & Turkey Expo. (www.deerinfo.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: Jiffy and HT pro-staffer Duffy Kopf reports good ice-fishing action for perch on Mendota, crappies on Waubesa and mixed panfish on Cherokee Marsh and open-water action for walleyes and saugers on Lake Wisconsin. (www.jiffyonice.com, www.icefish.com) Jeff Eades, creator of the Worlds Outstanding Whitetails collection, talks about this group of 16 huge trophy mounts he will display at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sports Show, March 6-10 at Wisconsins State Fair Park. (www.milwaukeesportsshow.com, www.wow-whitetails.com) Port Wing, Wisconsin native Anna Berington, now of Kasilof, Alaska, tells how she and her twin sister Kristy have prepared for the Iditarod, which begins March 2 in Anchorage, Alaska. (www.seeingdoublesleddogracing.com, www.redpawdogfood.com) University of Wisconsin Extension entomologist Phil Pellitteri shares some tips for avoiding Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses, the subject of his seminar at the Wisconsin Deer & Turkey Expo, April 5-7 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. (www.deerinfo.com, http://www.entomology.wisc.edu/diaglab/) Ultimate Land Management founder Tony LaPratt offers advice for creating feeding and bedding habitat that will attract and hold bucks on your property, the topic of his seminar at the SCI Wisconsin Chapters Big Game Hunters Expo, March 2 at Olympia Resort in Oconomowoc. (www.sciwi.org, www.tonysulm.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-area guide Ron Barefield reports fishing is slowing down on the Madison Chain, but there are still opportunities for panfish and catfish. (www.dsbait.com) Jeff Pritzl, Wisconsin DNR wildlife biologist, discusses Aldo Leopolds contributions to wildlife management and upcoming Leopold Weekend events. (www.aldoleopold.org) Karen Butler, founder of Shoot Like a Girl, shares some tips for women who want to start archery target shooting or hunting, the topic of her seminar at the Wisconsin Deer & Turkey Expo, April 5-7 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. (www.shootlikeagirl.com, www.deerinfo.com) Jim Reinke, founder of Valuables on Video, offers advice on how to inventory your personal possessions in case of theft, loss or natural disaster, the topic of his seminar at the Big Game Hunters Expo, March 2 at Olympia Resort in Oconomowoc. (www.valuablesonvideo.com, www.sciwi.org). Charlie Grimm, a director of the Madison Fishing Expo, highlights the seminars and kids activities at this weekends 27th annual expo, Feb. 22-24 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. (www.madfishexpo.com) Charlie Potter, director of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sports Show, announces new features at this years show include Brody the Bear, the Remington Hunting and Fishing Pavilion and an amazing display of whitetail bucks. (www.milwaukesportsshow.com) This months giveaway is a Nebulus Flotation Device, designed to float a snowmobile or ATV and its riders in an ice emergency. A $500 value! To get in on the drawing, call 414-297-7554 or email outdoorsradio@gmx.com. Leave your name and phone number and mention the Nebulus giveaway. We will draw one winner at the end of February.

Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Madison tackle dealer Gene Dellinger reports good panfish action on the Madison Chain, with Monona bluegills, Waubesa crappies and Kegonsa perch biting well. (www.dsbait.com) Ron Spomer, host of Winchester World of Whitetail TV, shares some tips for hunting whitetails and previews his seminar on planning a do-it-yourself Western elk hunt at the Wisconsin Deer & Turkey Expo, April 5-7 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. (www.ronspomeroutdoors.com, http://www.winchester.com/livin-the-life/tv-series/Pages/Winchester-World-Of-Whitetail.aspx, www.deerinfo.com) Roger Raglin, host of Roger Raglin Outdoors TV, compares deer hunting styles in the big woods of Wisconsin and the wide-open spaces of Oklahoma, the topic of his seminar at the Wisconsin Deer Classic, Feb. 22-24 at the Patriot Center in Wausau. (http://rogerraglin.com/, www.fishingboatingoutdoor.com) Charlie Grimm, a director of the Madison Fishing Expo, previews this years 27th annual expo, Feb. 22-24 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. (www.madfishexpo.com) This months giveaway is a Nebulus Flotation Device, designed to float a snowmobile or ATV and its riders in an ice emergency. A $500 value! To get in on the drawing, call 414-297-7554 or email outdoorsradio@gmx.com. Leave your name and phone number and mention the Nebulus giveaway. We will draw one winner at the end of February.

Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: McFarland fishing guide Ron Barefield urges caution on the ice, but reports good panfish action on the Madison Chain, with Monona bluegills, Waubesa crappies and Kegonsa perch biting well. (www.dsbait.com) Shawn Wendt, of Wendt's On the Lake, predicts a good sturgeon spearing season and looks forward to helping women outdoor communicators bag one during the Women on Winnebago event Feb. 9-11. (www.fdl.com, www.womenonwinnebago.com, www.wendtsonthelake.com) Glenn Helgeland, executive director of the Wisconsin Deer & Turkey Expo, says under Field & Stream/Outdoor Life management the expo is bigger and better than ever. (www.deerinfo.com) Dave Csanda, co-host of Lindner's Angling Edge TV, shares highlights of his four fishing seminars at the Central Wisconsin Sports Show, Feb. 15-17 at the Patriot Center in Rothschild. (www.fishingboatingoutdoor.com, www.lindnermedia.com) Bob Mercier, author of Dominance is Everything to a Monster Whitetail Buck, previews his seminars at the Big Game Hunters Expo, March 2 at Olympia Resort in Oconomowoc. (www.dominanceiseverything.com, www.sciwi.org) This month's giveaway is a Nebulus Flotation Device, designed to float a snowmobile or ATV and its riders in an ice emergency. A $500 value! To get in on the drawing, call 414-297-7554 or email outdoorsradio@gmx.com. Leave your name and phone number and mention the Nebulus giveaway. We will draw one winner at the end of February.

Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Jiffy pro-staffer Duffy Kopf reports treacherous ice, but good fishing on the Madison Chain. (www.jiffyonice.com) Master falconer Pat LaBarbera talks about hunting with hawks and previews his seminars at the SCI Wisconsin Chapter Big Game Hunters Expo and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sports Show. (www.sciwi.org, www.milwaukeesportsshow.com, http://www.wisconsinfalconers.org/) Outdoor blogger/podcaster Carrie Zylka gets fired up for the Women on Winnebago and Sturgeon Stampede events on Lake Winnebago Feb. 8-10. (www.fdl.com, http://wow.wwocz.net/, www.womenonwinnebago.com) HT pro-staffer Aaron Berg reveals how he and Jeff Kelm won the Recycled Fish Big Creek Hardwater Open last weekend in Iowa. (http://www.recycledfish.org/blog/coldwater/big-creek-hardwater-open-recap-results/, http://www.hardwater-angler.com/, http://www.facebook.com/aaron.berg.54) This months giveaway is a Nebulus Flotation Device, designed to float a snowmobile or ATV and its riders in an ice emergency. A $500 value! To get in on the drawing, call us at 414-297-7554 or email us at outdoorsradio@gmx.com. Leave your name and phone number and mention the Nebulus giveaway.

Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Gene Dellinger of D&S Bait, Tackle & Archery in Madison, reports good panfish action on Lakes Waubesa and Kegonsa. Fishing is picking up on lakes Monona and Mendota. (www.dsbait.com) Primos pro-staffer Gil Arndt shares some tips on turkey and predator hunting from his seminars at the SCI Wisconsin Chapters Big Game Hunters Expo March 2 at Olympia Resort in Oconomowoc. (www.sciwi.org) Craig Molitor and Carrie Stollenwerk, of the Fond du Lac Convention and Visitors Bureau, preview Women on Winnebago and Sturgeon Stampede events Feb. 8-10 in Fond du Lac. (www.fdl.com). Pam Sveinson, of West Yellowstone, Montana, reports good ice action for trout on Lake Hebgen and invites anglers to compete in the NAIFC tournament there February 1-3. (www.naifc.com, www.westyellowstoneicefishing.com) Capt. Scott Bretting, of River Rock Inn and Bait in Ashland, reports good ice fishing for perch, walleyes, trout, herring and whitefish on Lake Superiors Chequamegon Bay. (www.visitashland.com, www.riverrockinn.net) This weeks giveaway - a Jiffy Pro 4 propane-powered ice auger from Feldmann Engineering, makers of Jiffy Ice Augers (www.jiffyonice.com). Value = $500. Call 414-297-7554 and leave your name, phone number and mention the Jiffy giveaway, or email us at outdoorsradio@gmx.com.

Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Jiffy pro-staffer Ron Barefield reports good ice fishing action on lakes Mendota, Waubesa and Kegonsa on the Madison chain. (www.jiffyonice.com, www.dsbait.com) Waukesha County sheriff Dan Trawicki previews the SCI Wisconsin Chapters Big Game Hunters Expo and Banquet March 1 & 2 at Olympia Resort in Oconomowoc. (www.sciwi.org) TV show host Tom Gruenwald, of HT Enterprises, reports good panfish ice action in southern and central Wisconsin. (www.icefish.com). Nathan Krusko, founder of Northeast Ice Fishing, talks about his custom ice rod builders challenge fundraiser for Recycled Fish. (www.northeasticefishing.com, www.recycledfish.org) Capt. Jim Hudson, of Hudsons On the Spot Guide Service, reports the ice fishing action is great for perch, walleyes, trout, pike and whitefish on Lake Superiors Chequamegon Bay. (www.visitashland.com, www.fishchequamegonbay.com) This weeks giveaway - a Jiffy full auger case from Feldmann Engineering, makers of Jiffy Ice Augers (www.jiffyonice.com). It will fit any auger - Jiffy or other brand. Call 414-297-7554 and leave your name, phone number and mention the Jiffy giveaway, or email us at outdoorsradio@gmx.com.

Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Jiffy and HT Enterprises pro-staffer Duffy Kopf reports decent fishing action but poor ice conditions on the Madison chain. (www.jiffyonice.com, www.icefish.com) DNR Northeast District wildlife supervisor Jeff Pritzl talks about the pros and cons of feeding wildlife in winter. (http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/hunt/bait.html) Lance Hoefs, founder and president of Veterans outdoor World, talks about VOWs mission and programs and announces an ice fishing outing in Montello on Jan. 16. (www.vowusa.org) Capt. Roger LaPenter, of Anglers All in Ashland, reports fantastic ice fishing for perch, walleyes, trout, pike and smelt on Lake Superiors Chequamegon Bay. (www.visitashland.com, www.anglersallwisconsin.com) This weeks giveaway - a Jiffy powerhead cover from Feldmann Engineering, makers of Jiffy Ice Augers (www.jiffyonice.com). It will fit any auger - Jiffy or other brand. Call 414-297-7554 and leave your name, phone number and mention the Jiffy giveaway, or email us at outdoorsradio@gmx.com.

Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Gene Dellinger, proprietor of D&S Bait, Tackle & Archery in Madison, reports ice-fishing season is finally here on the Madison lakes. (www.dsbait.com) Kent Kaiser, author of Hard Way Back, tells how he beat trumped-up wildlife-related charges that threatened to shut down his outfitting businesses in the U.S. and New Zealand. (www.hardwayback.com) Capt. Scott Bretting, of River Rock Inn and Bait in Ashland, reports good ice fishing on Lake Superiors Chequamegon Bay. (www.visitashland.com, www.riverrockinn.net) HT pro-staffer Joe Palermo previews the Kids Winter Jam ice-fishing event Jan. 12 on Lake Menomin. (www.icefish.com, www.midwestextremeoutdoors.com) This weeks giveaway - a Jiffy full auger case from Feldmann Engineering, makers of Jiffy Ice Augers (www.jiffyonice.com). It will fit any auger - Jiffy or other brand. Call 414-297-7554 and leave your name, phone number and mention the Jiffy giveaway, or email us at outdoorsradio@gmx.com.

Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Madison area guide Ron Barefield says the ice fishing season is about to begin on the Madison chain. (www.dsbait.com) John Annoni, founder of Camp Compass Academy, tells how he uses hunting and fishing to reward high school kids for good work. (www.campcompass.org) Brandon Newby and Ryan Wilson tell how they won the NAIFC National Ice Fishing Championship at Lake Mille Lacs in Minnesota. (www.naifc.com) Jiffy pro-staffer Duffy Kopf talks about early-ice safety and shares some tips for taking panfish through the ice. (www.jiffyonice.com) This weeks giveaway - a Jiffy powerhead cover from Feldmann Engineering, makers of Jiffy Ice Augers (www.jiffyonice.com). It will fit any auger - Jiffy or other brand. Call 414-297-7554 and leave your name, phone number and mention the Jiffy giveaway, or email us at outdoorsradio@gmx.com.

Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Gene Dellinger, proprietor of D&S Bait, Tackle & Archery in Madison, reports open-water anglers are still taking walleyes and muskies on lakes Mendota and Monona. (www.dsbait.com) Steven Rinella talks about the challenge of taping his hunting adventures for the new season of his TV show, MeatEater, on the Sportsman Channel. (www.themeateater.com) Capt. Roger Lapenter looks at ice fishing options on Lake Superiors Chequamegon Bay. (www.visitashland.com, www.anglersallwisconsin.com) Tom Gruenwald, host of Outdoors with Tom Gruenwald on the Sportsman Channel, shares some tips for early-ice pike and panfish. (www.icefish.com) This weeks giveaway - a Jiffy full auger case from Feldmann Engineering, makers of Jiffy Ice Augers (www.jiffyonice.com). It will fit any auger - Jiffy or other brand. Call 414-297-7554 and leave your name, phone number and mention the Jiffy giveaway, or email us at outdoorsradio@gmx.com.

Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Jiffy pro-staffer Duffy Kopf says the new Jiffy ice drills are gaining favor among ice anglers and there is still good open-water action on northerns, walleyes and panfish on the Madison Chain and walleyes and saugers on Lake Wisconsin. (www.jiffyonice.com) TV host and book author Steven Rinella shares his thoughts on the place of hunting in modern America. (www.themeateater.com) Capt. Jim Hudson looks forward to ice fishing for lake trout on Lake Superiors Chequamegon Bay. (www.visitashland.com, www.fishchequamegonbay.com) Jiffy pro-staffer Jim OBrien offers tips for taking first-ice walleyes and advice for safety on early ice. (www.jiffyonice.com, www.dancingwithwalleyes.com) This weeks giveaway - a Jiffy powerhead cover from Feldmann Engineering, makers of Jiffy Ice Augers (www.jiffyonice.com). It will fit any auger - Jiffy or other brand. Call 414-297-7554 and leave your name, phone number and mention the Jiffy giveaway, or email us at outdoorsradio@gmx.com.

Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Madison area guide Ron Barefield reports good action for muskies, walleyes and northerns on the Madison Chain and great walleye and sauger action on Lake Wisconsin. Ice-fishing guru Tom Gruenwald previews new tackle and clothing for this season from HT Enterprises. (www.icefish.com) Capt. Roger LaPenter reports good trolling action for brown trout and steelhead on Lake Superiors Chequamegon Bay. (www.visitashland.com, www.anglersallwisconsin.com) Fred Nickel, director of parks, recreation and trails for Adams County, talks about winter camping opportunities at Petenwell and Castle Rock County Parks. (www.adamscountyparkswi.com) Fishing Guide Larry Smith anticipates great ice fishing action on Castle Rock and Petenwell flowages this winter. (www.walleyeguide.com) Wisconsin DNR snowmobile and ATV administrator Gary Eddy shares advice for safe and responsible snowmobiling this winter. (http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/snowmobile/) This weeks giveaway - a Jiffy full auger case from Feldmann Engineering, makers of Jiffy Ice Augers (www.jiffyonice.com). It will fit any auger - Jiffy or other brand. Call 414-297-7554 and leave your name, phone number and mention the Jiffy giveaway, or email us at outdoorsradio@gmx.com.

Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Madison tackle dealer Gene Dellinger reports open-water fishing action is still going strong on Madisons Lake Monona. (www.dsbait.com) World-champion 3-D archer Joella Bates dishes on taking Africas big five dangerous game with a bow. (www.proishunting.com, www.tahoefilms.com) Book author Bob J. Mercier offers tips for making big whitetail bucks hunt you. (www.dominanceiseverything.com) Fishing guide Capt. Jim Hudson says ice fishing should start soon on Lake Superiors Chequamegon Bay. (www.visitashland.com, www.fishchequamegonbay.com) Jiffy pro staffer Duffy Kopf says prepare now for a safe, successful ice-fishing season. (www.jiffyonice.com) Jeff Kelm previews the Wisconsin Ice Fishing Show coming to Wausau Dec. 7-9. (www.icefishingshow.com) This weeks giveaway - a Jiffy Powerhead Cover from Feldmann Engineering, makers of Jiffy Ice Augers (www.jiffyonice.com). It will fit any auger - Jiffy or other brand. Call 414-297-7554 and leave your name, phone number and mention the Jiffy giveaway, or email us at outdoorsradio@gmx.com.