Outdoors Radio with Dan Small

Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Pure Fishing and Jiffy pro-staffer Duffy Kopf talks with Jeff about the St. Paul Ice Fishing Show. (http://www.gsevents.com/shows/display.cfm?showid=56). Outdoor writer and TV host Brian Smith talks slug selection for metro zone deer hunting. (www.litfld.com, www.indianaoutdoornews.net) Fishing guide Capt. Scott Bretting reports fall fishing is great and hunting is tops this year in the Ashland, Wisconsin area. (www.visitashland.com, www.riverrockinn.net) Author Jay Campbell talks about his new book, Longbow: A Hunting Life, and why he hunts with a longbow. (www.campbellsquest.com) This weeks giveaway - a Jiffy Full Auger Case from Feldmann Engineering, makers of Jiffy Ice Augers. 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: guide Ron Barefield reports good action for northerns and walleyes on the Madison chain and says big bucks are abundant in southern Wisconsin this year. Outdoor writer Judy Nugent tells how she took a big Wisconsin whitetail bow hunting during the rut. (www.judynugent.com) Fishing guide and Jiffy pro-staffer Jim OBrien offers advice to help listeners prepare for ice fishing. (www.jiffyonice.com, www.dancingwithwalleyes.com) Fishing guide Capt. Roger LaPenter reports excellent fall fishing and hunting opportunities in the Ashland, Wisconsin area. (www.visitashland.com, www.anglersallwisconsin.com) Andy Weik, regional biologist for the Ruffed Grouse Society, explains why woodcock seemed abundant in the coverts this fall. (www.ruffedgrousesociety.org) This weeks giveaway - a Jiffy Powerhead Cover from Feldmann Engineering, makers of Jiffy Ice Augers. 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: Dan Yeager, Trading Post manager at Milford Hills Hunt Club, offers last-minute advice to help you prepare for gun deer season. (www.milfordhills.com) Outdoor writer Mark LaBarbera tells how he killed a monster non-typical whitetail at the Minnesota Governors Deer Hunting Opener using Lightfield slugs. (www.litfld.com) Trent Marsh, marketing and communications manager for Hawke Sport Optics, shares tips for scope selection for deer hunting in Wisconsin. (www.hawkeoptics.com) Mick Skwarok, communications specialist for the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, warns hunters not to move firewood this fall to help slow the spread of the emerald ash borer infestation in Wisconsin. (www.banthebeetle.wi.gov) Ron Bice, director of communications for Wildlife Research Center, offers advice on using attractor scents during gun deer season. (www.wildlife.com) This weeks giveaway - A Supercharged Scent Killer Combo Pack from Wildlife Research, includes 32- and 12-oz. bottles of Scent Killer, a copy of the book Scent Free Secrets, a bottle of Trails End 307, a 4-pack of key wicks and a Scent Secrets DVD. Retail value over $50. Call 414-297-7554 and leave your name, phone number and mention the Scent Killer 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 fishing has improved on the Madison Chain now that the lakes have turned over. (www.dsbait.com) DNR big-game ecologist Kevin Wallenfang offers a forecast for Wisconsins gun deer season. (www.dnr.wi.gov). Mick Skwarok, communications specialist for the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, provides an update on the emerald ash borer infestation in Wisconsin. (www.banthebeetle.wi.gov) Ron Bice, director of communications for Wildlife Research Center, says gun deer hunters should control their human scent just as bow hunters do and offers advice on how to do it. (www.wildlife.com). Michael Quello, general manger of Milford Hills Hunt Club, urges deer hunters to get their guns cleaned and sighted in now to avoid the last-minute rush. (www.milfordhills.com). Outdoors Radio Newsletter Editor Les Booth reports on his salmon fishing outing with outdoor writer Jay Campbell and his wife, Karen. (www.ofieldstream.com). This weeks giveaway - A Supercharged Scent Killer Combo Pack from Wildlife Research, includes 32- and 12-oz. bottles of Scent Killer, a copy of the book Scent Free Secrets, a bottle of Trails End 307, a 4-pack of key wicks and a Scent Secrets DVD. Retail value over $50. Call 414-297-7554 and leave your name, phone number and mention the Scent Killer giveaway, or email us at outdoorsradio@gmx.com.

Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: John Steiner, gunsmith at Milford Hills Hunt Club, offers advice on getting firearms in perfect working order for gun deer season. (www.milfordhills.com) White-tailed deer specialist Charles Alsheimer shares insights on whitetail behavior, rut activity, hunting tips and wildlife photography (www.charliealsheimer.com). JW Sims, owner of Sims Exteriors and Remodeling, shares some tips on scouting and bowhunting for whitetails and processing venison for tastier meals. (www.simsremodeling.net). October giveaway: Fishing and lodging package on Minnesotas Lake of the Woods. The winner will receive two nights lodging at Wigwam Resort (www.wigwamresortlow.com) and a full day of open-water or ice fishing for two people to be used before March 1. Trip can be upgraded at winners expense. To enter the drawing email info@lakeofthewoodsmn.com, or call 800-372-FISH. Leave your email address and phone number and sign up for the weekly fishing report. Be sure to say you want to enter the Outdoors Radio fall fishing package giveaway.

Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Berkley pro-staffer Duffy Kopf reports fall turnover may be affecting fishing action on the Madison chain. Mitch Ehly, membership director at Milford Hills Hunt Club, shares advice on sighting in a deer rifle. (www.milfordhills.com) Joe Henry, executive director of Lake of the Woods Tourism Bureau, reports good numbers of big walleyes are hitting on the Rainy River and deer hunting is good on the islands at Lake of the Woods. (www.lakeofthewoodsmn.com) October giveaway: Fishing and lodging package on Minnesotas Lake of the Woods. The winner will receive two nights lodging at Wigwam Resort (www.wigwamresortlow.com) and a full day of open-water or ice fishing for two people to be used before March 1. Trip can be upgraded at winners expense. To enter the drawing email info@lakeofthewoodsmn.com, or call 800-372-FISH. Leave your email address and phone number and sign up for the weekly fishing report. Be sure to say you want to enter the Outdoors Radio fall fishing package giveaway.

Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Milford Hills Hunt Club general manager Michael Quello talks about fall fun and great food at Milford Hills, including the clubs Friday Fish Fry, which will resume on Oct. 19. Mike Small reports on his recent muskie fly-fishing adventure on the Chippewa and Flambeau rivers with his brother Dan and three top-flight muskie guides. Joe Henry, executive director of Lake of the Woods Tourism Bureau, reports fantastic walleye, muskie and crappie fishing plus duck and grouse hunting action is hot right now at Lake of the Woods. (www.lakeofthewoodsmn.com) Fred Nickel, director of parks, recreation and trails for Adams County, Wisconsin, details fall camping and fishing opportunities at Petenwell and Castle Rock county parks, plus nearby hunting and ATV riding options. (www.adamscountyparkswi.com) Gary Zimmer, coordinating biologist for the Ruffed Grouse Society, reports on early-season grouse hunting in the Great Lakes states and the RGS National Hunt in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. (www.ruffedgrousesociety.org) October giveaway: Fall fishing and lodging package on Minnesotas Lake of the Woods. The winner will receive two nights lodging at Wigwam Resort (www.wigwamresortlow.com) and a full day charter fishing trip for two people to be used this month or next. Trip can be upgraded at winners expense. To enter the drawing email info@lakeofthewoodsmn.com, or call 800-372-FISH. Leave your email address and phone number and sign up for the weekly fishing report. Be sure to say you want to enter the Outdoors Radio fall fishing package giveaway.

Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Madison area guide Ron Barefield reports fishing action is improving on the Madison chain and Wisconsin River as fall progresses, but says boaters must be careful because of very low water. Ron Bice, communications director for Wildlife Research Center, tells how he arrowed a monster buck on the opening weekend of Minnesotas bow season. (www.wildlife.com) Mark LaBarbera, founder of the Outdoor Heritage Education Center, talks about OHECs programs to get more kids into hunting and fishing. Bob Nack, supervisor of the State Game Farm at Poynette, talks about pheasant stocking and efforts to recruit new hunters through Learn to Hunt events. (http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/hunt/pheasant.html) Dan Yeager, trading post manager at Milford Hills Hunt Club, shares advice to help hunters prepare for the firearms deer season. (www.milfordhills.com) October giveaway: Fall fishing and lodging package on Minnesotas Lake of the Woods. The winner will receive two nights lodging at Wigwam Resort (www.wigwamresortlow.com) and a full day charter fishing trip for two people to be used this month or next. Trip can be upgraded at winners expense. To enter the drawing email info@lakeofthewoodsmn.com, or call 800-372-FISH. Leave your email address and phone number and sign up for the weekly fishing report. Be sure to say you want to enter the Outdoors Radio fall fishing package giveaway.

Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Jill Sukow, director of hospitality at Milford Hills Hunt Club talks about the clubs many event options and its Breast Cancer Awareness program. (www.milfordhills.com) Angela Pierce, natural resources planner for the Bay-Lake Regional Planning Commission, describes the new Lake Michigan Water Trail. (http://dnr.wi.gov/master_planning/lakemichigan/) Dans brother, Mike Small, talks about fly-fishing for muskies and tells how he caught two 50-inchers this summer on his Hawg Frawg fly pattern. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dansmalloutdoors) Dan Welsch, proprietor of Dumper Dans Sportfishing Charters of Sheboygan, reports that salmon have moved into the Lake Michigan harbors. (www.dumperdan.com) This weeks giveaway: Droptine Divas, a DVD featuring Tara and Shelly Seiler, of the new TV show Workin For Whitetails on The Sportsman Channel, on 12 fair-chase whitetail hunts. To enter the drawing, call 414-297-7554 or email outdoorsradio@gmx.com. Leave your name & number & mention the DVD giveaway.

Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Berkley pro-staffer Duffy Kopf reports fishing for bass and walleyes is hot right now on the Madison chain. Duffy will demonstrate the Nebulus Emergency Flotation Device at Jeffs brat fry fundraiser for the USA Ice Team in Sheboygan, Oct. 13. (http://www.nebulusflotation.com/, www.hardwater-angler.com) Dan Yeager, manager of the new Trading Post and Shooting Range at Milford Hills Hunt Club, talks about the preparations for the Trading Post and Range Grand Opening coming up Sept. 28. (www.milfordhills.com) Ralph Garono, director of the National Estuarine Research Reserve on Lake Superior, talks about the NERR system and the work done at the newest of 28 NERR stations throughout the U.S. (http://lsnerr.uwex.edu/, http://nerrs.noaa.gov/Reserve.aspx?ResID) Kevin Wallenfang, big-game ecologist for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, reports on recent outbreaks of epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) in deer in four Wisconsin counties, the recent ceremonial harvest of a spike bull elk by the Wisconsin Ojibwe Tribes, plans for a possible elk hunting season in 2013 and the impact of the drought on deer. (www.dnr.wi.gov) This weeks giveaway: Droptine Divas, a DVD featuring Tara and Shelly Seiler, of the new TV show Workin For Whitetails on The Sportsman Channel, on 12 fair-chase whitetail hunts. To enter the drawing, call 414-297-7554 or email outdoorsradio@gmx.com. Leave your name & number & mention the DVD giveaway.

Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Mitch Ehly, membership and communications manager at Milford Hills Hunt Club, shares some tips on getting your bird dog ready for fall hunting. (www.milfordhills.com) Captain Dan Welsch, proprietor of Dumper Dan Sportfishing Charters, reports that king salmon are staging off Sheboygan Harbor and fishing is hot for both kings and brown trout early and late in the day. (www.dumperdan.com, www.visitsheboygan.com, www.anglersavenue.net) Al House, chairman of the town of Bayview in Bayfield County, talks about a new public recreation area on Lake Superior - Houghton Falls Nature Preserve. (http://www.slideshare.net/sgaletka/houghton-falls-bayfield-county-wi, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3eMxbKCjp8) This weeks giveaway: Droptine Divas, a DVD featuring Tara and Shelly Seiler, of the new TV show Workin For Whitetails on The Sportsman Channel, on 12 fair-chase whitetail hunts. To enter the drawing, call 414-297-7554 or email outdoorsradio@gmx.com. Leave your name & number & mention the DVD giveaway.

Special guests: Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Gene Dellinger, proprietor of D&S Bait, Tackle & Archery in Madison, reports on fishing conditions on the Madison Chain. (www.dsbait.com) Keith Warnke, Wisconsin DNR hunting and shooting sports coordinator, talks about efforts to recruit new hunters and retain existing hunters. (www.dnr.wi.gov) Jake Trussoni, Firearms training instructor for Milford Hills Hunt Club, tells why handgun training is important if you plan to carry a concealed weapon. (www.milfordhills.com, www.wi-firearmstraining.com) Mary Holleback, adult programs coordinator for Riveredge Nature Center, shares info about the Return the Sturgeon Program and Sturgeon Fest, coming up Oct. 6 at Thiensville Park on the Milwaukee River. (www.riveredge.us) This weeks giveaway: Droptine Divas, a DVD featuring Tara and Shelly Seiler, of the new TV show Workin For Whitetails on The Sportsman Channel, on 12 fair-chase whitetail hunts. To enter the drawing, call 414-297-7554 or email outdoorsradio@gmx.com. Leave your name & number & mention the DVD giveaway.

Special guests: Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Milford Hills Hunt Club general manager Michael Quello says Milford Hills offers great food, corporate outings and other fun. (www.milfordhills.com) Dan Dessecker, director of conservation policy for the Ruffed Grouse Society, talks pointing dogs and offers a forecast for the upcoming grouse and woodcock seasons in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan. (www.ruffedgrousesociety.org) Marianne Huskey, 2012 AIM Walleye Tour Angler of the Year, tells how she beat a field of 100 pro walleye anglers to take top honors. (www.mariannehuskey.com, www.aimfishing.com) Dan Welsch, proprietor of Dumper Dans Sportfishing Charters, reports the fall run is on as big king salmon are moving into Sheboygan harbor. (www.dumperdan.com, www.visitsheboygan.com, www.anglersavenue.net) This weeks giveaway: Droptine Divas, a DVD featuring Tara and Shelly Seiler, of the new TV show Workin For Whitetails on The Sportsman Channel, on 12 fair-chase whitetail hunts. To enter the drawing, call 414-297-7554 or email outdoorsradio@gmx.com. Leave your name & number & mention the DVD giveaway.

Special guests: Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Berkley pro-staffer Duffy Kopf reports good action for panfish, bass and walleyes on the Madison Chain and good walleye action on the Wisconsin River. Alan Heth, president of SCI Badgerland Chapter, talks about the chapters pheasant hunt for disabled hunters, new Wounded Warriors and youths at Smiths Pheasant Crest Hunting Preserve, November 3-4. (www.scibadgerland.com, www.smithspheasantcrest.com) John Eichinger, president and CEO of the Ruffed Grouse Society, reports on the RGS Coverts program and prospects for grouse hunting this fall. (www.ruffedgrousesociety.org) Mitch Ehly, communications and membership director for Milford Hills Hunt Club, shares details of the Grand Opening of Milford Hills new Trading Post and Shooting Range, set for Sept. 28. (www.milfordhills.com) Dan Welsch, proprietor of Dumper Dans Sportfishing Charters, reports good Lake Michigan trout and salmon action off Sheboygan. (www.dumperdan.com, www.visitsheboygan.com, www.anglersavenue.net) This weeks giveaway: Droptine Divas, a DVD featuring Tara and Shelly Seiler, of the new TV show Workin For Whitetails on The Sportsman Channel, on 12 fair-chase whitetail hunts. To enter the drawing, call 414-297-7554 or email outdoorsradio@gmx.com. Leave your name & number & mention the DVD giveaway.

Special guests: Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Mitch Ehly, director of marketing and communications for Milford Hills Hunt Club, explains membership options and benefits at Milford Hills. (www.milfordhills.com) Kent Van Horn, Wisconsin DNR migratory game bird ecologist, announces upcoming waterfowl hunting season dates and gives a forecast for this years hunt. (www.dnr.wi.gov) Dez Young, host/producer of the TV show Dash in the Uplands, talks about his new audio book that gives a behind-the-scenes look at this award-winning program. (www.hwhproductions.com) Greg Mumm, executive director of the Blue Ribbon Coalition, talks about his coast-to-coast Turn the Tide Tour via motorcycle to promote access for responsible recreation on public and private lands. (www.wearebrc.org) Fred Nickel, director of parks, recreation and trails for Adams County, Wisconsin, talks about fall camping and fishing options at Castle Rock and Petenwell county parks. (www.adamscountyparkswi.com) This weeks giveaway: Droptine Divas, a DVD featuring Tara and Shelly Seiler, of the new TV show Workin For Whitetails on The Sportsman Channel, on 12 fair-chase whitetail hunts. To enter the drawing, call 414-297-7554 or email outdoorsradio@gmx.com. Leave your name & number & mention the DVD giveaway.