Outdoors Radio with Dan Small

Dan Large, proprietor of Pheasants at Large and The Bunkhouse in Port Washington, invites listeners to book a late-fall or winter pheasant hunt. (thebunkhouse.us, americannaturalpremium.com) In the Hupy & Abraham outdoor report, Bryan Richards, chronic wasting disease project coordinator for the USGS National Wildlife Health Lab in Madison, reminds hunters to have their deer tested for CWD and to dispose of the carcass in a public landfill. (dnr.wi.gov/topic/wildlifehabitat/regulations.html, hupy.com) Huntworth Gear pro-staffer Brett Berry tells us how he hunts fall turkeys with dogs and recounts his successful spring hunt in Wisconsin. (huntworthgear.com, turkeydog.org) In the Madison Outdoors Report, McFarland guide Ron Barefield reports good muskie and walleye action on the Madison chain as winter approaches. (pappastradingpost.com, fisherkingwinery.com)Weekly Giveaway: Win a year's supply of American Natural Premium Dog Food for one lucky listener's dog. To enter this week's drawing, call 414-297-7554 or email dsoradio@gmail.com.

Wisconsin DNR R-3 Team Supervisor Keith Warnke says there's still time to invite someone to go hunting this season. First-time buyers get significant discount. (gowild.wi.gov) Don VanderMey, chief sales office for Floe International, shares tips for trailer maintenance as winter approaches. (floeintl.com, powersports.honda.com) In the Hupy & Abraham outdoor report, Chris Johnson, proprietor of Johnson's Sausage Shoppe & Catering of Rio, Wisconsin, offers advice for the proper handling of deer from field to processor. (johnsonssausage.com, hupy.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, Pappas Trading Post archery expert JC Chamberlin talks about the advantages of bowhunting during the firearms deer season. (www.pappastradingpost.com, fisherkingwinery.com) Weekly Giveaway: Win a year's supply of American Natural Premium Dog Food for one lucky listener's dog. To enter this week's drawing, call 414-297-7554 or email dsoradio@gmail.com.

Wisconsin DNR hunter education administrator Jon King reminds new and seasoned hunters alike that we are all responsible for making sure hunting is a safe and enjoyable experience for all. (dnr.wi.gov/education/outdoorskills/safetyeducation.html) Range of Richfield president Jim Babiasz announces November specials, classes and activities at the range, including a Roberts Defense Demo Day Nov. 10 and a Girl and a Gun holster clinic Nov. 7. Jim also reminds deer hunters they can sight in rifles at the range at a reduced lane rental rate. (therangewi.com) In the Hupy & Abraham outdoor report, 12-time state turkey-calling champion, Gobbler Geek and wildlife artist Jeff Fredrick invites listeners to visit his wildlife art exposition at the Heider Center Art Gallery in West Salem all of November, with a reception, 6:00-7:30 p.m on Nov. 8. (jfredrickdesign.com, heidercenter.org, fredrickchampionschoice.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, Pappas Trading Post archery expert JC Chamberlin offers advice for bowhunting the rut. (pappastradingpost.com, fisherkingwinery.com) Weekly Giveaway: Win a year's supply of American Natural Premium Dog Food for one lucky listener's dog. To enter this week's drawing, call 414-297-7554 or email dsoradio@gmail.com.

Wisconsin DNR hunter education administrator Jon King reminds all hunters that safety should be their most important concern. (dnr.wi.gov/education/outdoorskills/safetyeducation.html) Ruffed Grouse Society regional biologist Jon Steigerwaldt weighs in on fall grouse hunting and discusses the current testing for West Nile virus in Minnesota and Wisconsin. (ruffedgrousesociety.org) American Natural Premium Pet Food co-founder Gene Large tells listeners what's behind the different formulas of ANP dog foods and offers a year's supply of dog food to four lucky winners over the next month. (americannaturalpremium.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, McFarland guide Ron Barefield reports good action for big smallmouths, walleyes and muskies on the Madison chain. (pappastradingpost.com, fisherkingwinery.com) Weekly Giveaway: Win a year's supply of American Natural Premium Dog Food for one lucky listener's dog. To enter this week's drawing, call 414-297-7554 or email dsoradio@gmail.com.

Wisconsin DNR hunter education administrator Jon King offers safe hunting advice for small game and archery deer hunters. (dnr.wi.gov/education/outdoorskills/safetyeducation.html) In the Hupy and Abraham Outdoor Report, Mark LaBarbera, founder and president of the Outdoor Heritage Education Center, offers funding for grade-school kids to take a field trip to the Midwest Outdoor Heritage Education Expo, May 15 or 16, 2019. (outdoorheritageeducationcenter.com, hupy.com) Jon Small reports on another exciting kayaking adventure in New York Harbor, complete with a seal swim-along. (northbrooklynboatclub.org) In the Madison Outdoors Report, archery expert JC Chamberlin offers advice for bowhunting the rut. (pappastradingpost.com, fisherkingwinery.com) Huntworth Lifestyle Gear giveaway winner announced.

Wisconsin DNR R-3 team supervisor Keith Warnke encourages hunters to take someone hunting this season either on their own or with a formal Learn to Hunt event. (https://gowild.wi.gov) In the Hupy and Abraham Outdoor Report, cookbook author and wild game chef Hank Shaw shares advice for cooking quail, grouse or pheasant and invites listeners to join him for a game dinner in La Crosse, Oct. 20; Madison, Oct. 21; or Cedarburg on Oct. 22. (https://honest-food.net, www.hupy.com) Outdoor writer, podcaster and motivational speaker Tracy Breen tells listeners how he does not allow a physical disability to keep him from hunting big game all over the world. (www.tracybreen.com, www.huntworthgear.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, D&S Bait proprietor Gene Dellinger reports on fishing conditions on the Madison chain, Lake Wisconsin and the Wisconsin River. (www.pappastradingpost.com, www.fisherkingwinery.com, www.dsbait.com) Huntworth Gear Giveaway: This week and this week only, to enter the drawing for a Huntworth Lifestyle Clothing package, email us at dsoradio@gmail.com or call 414-297-7554. Leave your name and phone number and mention the Huntworth giveaway. We'll announce the winner next week!

Wisconsin DNR hunter safety administrator Jon King reports on two recent shooting accidents and urges all hunters to think safety first at all times when in the field. (dnr.wi.gov/topic/hunt/) In the Hupy and Abraham Outdoor Report, Range of Richfield president Jim Babiasz announces classes and special events for October at the range. (therangewi.com, www.hupy.com) Charter captain "Dumper" Dan Welsch reports on a successful season on Lake Michigan and encourages anglers to reserve dates now for 2019. Parker John's BBQ & Pizza in Sheboygan offers great post-trip food for hungry anglers. (dumperdan.com, parkerjohns.com/parker-johns-sheboygan/) In the Madison Outdoors Report, JC Chamberlin offers advice for October bowhunting and reports on his first outing with his six-year-old daughter. (pappastradingpost.com, fisherkingwinery.com)

In the Hupy and Abraham Outdoor Report, Dan shares highlights from his recent trip to Ballard's Black Island Resort on Lake of the Woods. (blackisland.com, hupy.com) Jeff Kahlow, creator of Big Guy Hats in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, reports on his weekend trip to Woodside Ranch Resort in Juneau County. (woodsideranch.com, castlerock-petenwell.com, bigguyhats.com) Wisconsin DNR R-3 Team Supervisor Keith Warnke explains current efforts to recruit, retain and reactivate hunters in Wisconsin with mentored hunting and learn-to-hunt opportunities. (gowild.wi.gov, dnr.wi.gov/education/outdoorskills/) In the Madison Outdoors Report, Gene Dellinger reports on current lake conditions and fishing activity on the Madison Chain. (pappastradingpost.com, fisherkingwinery.com, dsbait.com)

In the Hupy and Abraham Outdoor Report, Robert Stroede, conservation manager for the Union Sportsmen's Alliance, talks about the new accessible fishing pier dedicated last week at Madison Wisconsin's Vilas Park. (unionsportsmen.org, hupy.com) Paul Marion, director of marketing for the Wildlife Research Center, describes several new WRC products and offers advice for early-season bowhunting success. (wildlife.com) Charter captain "Dumper" Dan Welsch reports angers are taking big kings off Sheboygan on Lake Michigan. (dumperdan.com, pier17sheb.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, JC Chamberlin talks about bowhunting opportunities in southern Wisconsin. (pappastradingpost.com, fisherkingwinery.com) Winner announced in the Huntworth Gear giveaway. (huntworthgear.com)

In the Hupy and Abraham Outdoor Report, Tatum Treland-Schlapper reports on fishing action on the Chippewa Flowage and invites listeners to compete in the 3rd annual Treeland's Musky Fly Fishing Championship Sept. 27-29 and the Treeland's Musky Bash, Nov. 2-4. (treelandresorts.com, hupy.com) Dr. Bill Rawls, M.D., offers advice on understanding and combatting Lyme disease with alternative medicine. (rawlsmd.com/health-articles/is-there-lyme-where-i-live) Country music recording artist Nick Hoffman talks about his TV show Nick's Wild Ride on the Outdoor Channel and announces an exclusive Huntworth Gear giveaway for Outdoors Radio listeners. (outdoorchannel.com/nicks-wild-ride, huntworthgear.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, Duffy Kopf reports on lake levels, boat launch closures and fishing action on the Madison chain following the recent heavy rains and record flooding. (pappastradingpost.com, fisherkingwinery.com)

In the Hupy and Abraham Outdoor Report, Jon Small reports on his recent kayaking trip with Living Adventure in the Apostle Islands of Lake Superior. (livingadventure.com, hupy.com) Ben Jones, the new president and CEO of the Ruffed Grouse and American Woodcock societies, shares his vision for RGS and AWS and reports on projects in the works for the Upper Midwest. (ruffedgrousesociety.org) Heather Wolf, manager of Buckhorn State Park, talks about the park's features and invites listeners to enjoy the park's many fall activities and events. (dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/buckhorn/, castlerock-petenwell.com/) Tim Voll, owner of Buckhorn Store, invites visitors to Juneau County and Buckhorn State Park to stop in for fishing, hunting amp; camping supplies or lunch. (buckhornstorewi.com, castlerock-petenwell.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, archery expert JC Chamberlin offers last-minute advice for bow and crossbow hunters as they prepare for the upcoming deer season. (pappastradingpost.com, fisherkingwinery.com)

In the Hupy and Abraham Outdoor Report, Peg Phillips, executive director of the National Safe Boating Council, offers boating safety tips for Labor Day Weekend. (safeboatingcampaign.com, hupy.com) Charter captain "Dumper" Dan Welsch reports big kings are moving into shallow water and harbor areas on Lake Michigan. (dumperdan.com, slysmidtown.com) Jim Babiasz, president of The Range of Richfield, details September classes and events at the range, including Grandparents Day, Sept. 9, when all grandparents shoot free with one paid lane rental. In addition, in memory of 9/11 all first responders are invited to enjoy a free hour of shooting every day in September. (therangewi.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, archery expert JC Chamberlin urges deer hunters to check their equipment to be sure they are ready for the upcoming archery season and reminds everyone to always wear a safety harness when hunting from an elevated stand. (pappastradingpost.com, fisherkingwinery.com)

In the Hupy and Abraham Outdoor Report, John Rastas introduces listeners to his app that provides hunting and fishing season information for 17 states. (season2hunt.com/, hupy.com) Matt Mariani, director of advertising for North Star Games, describes the new game for kids of all ages, "Happy Salmon," a finalist for the Toy Association's 2018 Game of the Year. (northstargames.com, toyassociation.org) Charter captain "Dumper" Dan Welsch reports good Lake Michigan fishing action for king salmon closer to shore off Sheboygan and invites visitors to come to the Sheboygan County Fair, Labor Day Weekend. (dumperdan.com, visitsheboygan.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, McFarland guide Ron Barefield reports good smallmouth, walleye and catfish action on the Wisconsin River. (pappastradingpost.com, fisherkingwinery.com)

In the Hupy and Abraham Outdoor Report, retired DNR biologist Dave Evenson talks about his new book, Right Off the Reel, a collection of Gordon MacQuarrie's Milwaukee Journal newspaper columns from 1936-56 and invites listeners to attend the 3rd Annual Gordon MacQuarrie Pilgrimage & Tour, Aug. 24-26 in the Town of Barnes, Wisconsin. (bahamuseum.org) Outdoor writer Ken Blomberg talks about his second book, Wisconsin Bird Hunting Tales, and reports on the discussion of a shorter ruffed grouse season at the August meeting of the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board. (ruffedgrousesociety.org, dnr.wi.gov) In the Madison Outdoors Report, JC Chamberlin urges hunters to have their deer sampled for chronic wasting disease and says now's the time to prepare for the upcoming archery deer season. (pappastradingpost.com, fisherkingwinery.com)

Charter captain Dan Welsch reports good mixed-bag action for kings, cohos and rainbows in deep water off Sheboygan on Lake Michigan and suggests Sheboygan visitors try Rupps Downtown Supper Club for after-fishing meals. (dumperdan.com) Ace Luciano, industry liaison for Riton Optics, talks about Riton products and announces the winner of the Riton riflescope giveaway from Deer Fest. (ritonusa.com, deerfest.com) Captain Dan Jordan, of Montague, MI, reports from the Wounded Heroes at the Lodge two-day fishing outing on Wisconsin's Sturgeon Bay in Door County. (facebook.com, thelodgeatls.co, anglerqwestpontoons.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, pro angler Duffy Kopf reports a good panfish bite, but slow game fish action on the Madison Chain. (pappastradingpost.com, fisherkingwinery.com)