Outdoors Radio with Dan Small

In the Hupy and Abraham Outdoor Report, mountain climber Jon Hirsch recounts his harrowing adventure on a recent attempt to climb Denali. (facebook.com/jon.hirsch.35, hupy.com) Shauna Cote, office manager for The Cottage Keeper, invites listeners to reserve one of their 22 private home vacation rentals in the Castle-Rock/Petenwell area. (castlerock-petenwell.com, cottagekeeper.com) Jim Babiasz, president of The Range of Richfield, announces August events and classes at the range and talks about U.S. Dept. of Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke's surprise visit in July. (therangewi.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, archery expert JC Chamberlin offers advice for planting fall food plots and giving treestands a safety check before bow season. (pappastradingpost.com, fisherkingwinery.com)

In the Hupy and Abraham Outdoor Report, Wisconsin DNR upland wildlife ecologist Mark Witecha discusses the apparent decline in ruffed grouse numbers and explains the emergency rule-making process that could lead to a shortened grouse season for 2018. (dnr.wi.gov, ruffedgrousesociety.org/WI-Grouse-Season-Proposal, hupy.com) Deer Fest promoter Hugh McAloon talks about events and activities at this year's Deer Fest, Aug. 3-5 at Washington County Fair Park and invites all veterans and active military in uniform to get in free on Sunday. (deerfest.com) Charter captain "Dumper" Dan Welsch reports good mixed-bag trout and salmon action on Lake Michigan off Sheboygan and invites listeners to enjoy a meal at Sprecher's Restaurant and Bistro. (dumperdan.com, sprecherspubsheboygan.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, McFarland guide Ron Barefield reports on fishing action on the Madison Chain, Lake Wisconsin and the Wisconsin River. (pappastradingpost.com, fisherkingwinery.com)

In the Hupy and Abraham Outdoor Report, Ian Karl, experiential program coordinator for Northwest Passage, describes his organization's work using outdoor experiences to help adolescents overcome emotional and psychological challenges. (nwpltd.org, hupy.com)Trees for Tomorrow executive director Robin Ginner invites listeners to attend Forest Fest, a celebration of Wisconsin's forests, Saturday, July 28 in Eagle River. (treesfortomorrow.com)Warren Holder, of Raised Hunting TV, invites listeners to register for the Raised at Full Draw 3-D Bowhunting Tournament at Deer Fest, Aug. 3rd-5th at Washington County Fair Park in West Bend. (raisedoutdoors.com, deerfest.com, raisedhunting.com)In the Madison Outdoors Report, archery expert JC Chamberlin offers advice for bowhunters planning a Western big-game hunt or gearing up for Wisconsin's archery season. (pappastradingpost.com, fisherkingwinery.com)

Charter captain "Dumper" Dan Welsch reports good mixed-bag action on Lake Michigan off Sheboygan, with catches of rainbows, lakers, cohos and kings coming in daily. (dumperdan.com, facebook.com/RanierisFourOfAKind/) Adventurer and author Dave Freeman talks about a recent trip he and his wife Amy made towing a canoe by bicycle from Ely, Minn. to Washington, D.C. to promote awareness of efforts to protect the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness from proposed mines. (savetheboundarywaters.org) In the Hupy and Abraham Outdoor Report, Larry Piercy, national sales manager for Precision Airgun Distribution, talks about the advantages of pre-charged pneumatic airguns for small-game hunting and the fun of shooting them. (www.airgunsofarizona.com, precisionairguns.com, hupy.com)In the Madison Outdoors Report, pro angler Duffy Kopf reports great smallmouth and walleye action on Lake Mendota and a good panfish bite on lakes Monona and Waubesa. (pappastradingpost.com, fisherkingwinery.com)

Barb Baker, president of the Castle Rock-Petenwell Lakes Association, executive director of the Juneau County Visitors Bureau and owner of Country Cruisin' Kayaks and Canoes, reports on July fun in Juneau County. Brad Dupuie, product manager for Angler Qwest Pontoons, talks about the advantages of fishing from a well-equipped pontoon boat. (anglerqwest.com) In the Hupy and Abraham Outdoor Report, certified kayak instructor Jon Small recounts a kayaking adventure on the Atlantic Ocean where he learned a valuable safety lesson. (northbrooklynboatclub.org, hupy.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, JC Chamberlin, of Papaps Trading Post, offers pre-season advice for bowhunters as they gear up for fall and announces a summer special bowfishing pacakge. (pappastradingpost.com, fisherkingwinery.com)

In the Hupy and Abraham Outdoor Report, Jim Babiasz, president of the Range of Richfield, announces July classes and specials at the range, including a July Fourth "Liberty Safes at a price to die for" sale, July 5-14. (therangewi.com, hupy.com) Alyssa Ravasio, CEO of Hipcamp, explains how this online service helps people find great places to camp on public and private lands throughout the U.S. (hipcamp.com) Charter Captain "Dumper" Dan Welsch reports on the great Lake Michigan action for Chinooks, rainbows and cohos off Sheboygan and daily specials at Dave's Who's Inn in Sheboygan. (dumperdan.com, facebook.com/DavesWhosInnSheboygan/) In the Fisher King Winery Madison Outdoors Report, Gene Dellinger, proprietor of D&S Bait & Tackle, reports excellent bass and walleye action on Lake Mendota and a good panfish bite on other lakes in the Madison chain. (fisherkingwinery.com, dsbait.com)

Danielle Rudd invites listeners to join Dan for a week of fishing and fun at Ballard's Black Island Resort on Lake of the Woods, Sept. 16-22. (blackisland.com) Lewis Ledford, executive director of the National Association of State Park Directors, announces the second annual State Parks Photo Contest, with a grand prize of a 7-day RV rental from Mighway. (stateparks.org, mighway.com, aspiraconnect.com) In the Hupy and Abraham Outdoor Report, Steve Budnik, president of the Vilas County Lakes and Rivers Association, invites listeners to attend a meeting Friday, July 13, at Nicolet College in Rhinelander to explore ways to encourage lake residents and lake users to take actions to protect lake and stream water quality and the scenic values of the Northwoods. Attendees are expected from Oneida, Vilas, Forest, Langlade, Lincoln, and Iron counties. (vclra.us, www.hupy.com) In the Fisher King Winery Madison Outdoors Report, pro angler Duffy Kopf reports great bass and walleye action on Lake Mendota and a good panfish bite on other lakes in the Madison chain. (fisherkingwinery.com)

In the Hupy and Abraham Outdoor Report, retired Wisconsin DNR wildlife biologist Dick Nikolai invites listeners to the 9th annual Wisconsin MartinFest, a celebration of purple martins, June 30th at Marsh Haven Nature Center, located at W10145 Highway 49, east of Waupun. (wisconsinpurplemartins.com, marshhaven.org, hupy.com) Beth Wetzler, executive director of the Mercer Area Chamber of Commerce, announces the 4th annual Can-Yak canoe & kayak fishing contest, June 30th and July 1st. The event is headquartered at Great Northern Hotel in Mercer. (can-yak.com, mercercc.com, greatnorthernmercer.com) Capt. Dan Welsch reports on great action for big king salmon and lake trout on Lake Michigan off Sheboygan. (dumperdan.com, slysmidtown.com) In the Fisher King Winery Madison Outdoors Report, McFarland guide Ron Barefield reports phenomenal bass and walleye action on Lake Mendota and good panfish action throughout the Madison chain. (fisherkingwinery.com)

In the Hupy and Abraham Outdoor Report, Scott Stankowski talks about the TV show he produces with his sons Austin and Cade, called "Growin' Up Wild. This segment won a third-place award in the Outdoor Writers Association of America 2018 Excellence in Craft competition. (huntchannel.tv/growin-up-wild/, hupy.com) Fred Nickel, director and recreational consultant for the Castle Rock-Petenwell Lakes Association, describes the many recreational opportunities available in Juneau County and invites Jeff and Dan to go for a horseback ride at Woodside Ranch, the area's first dude ranch. (castlerock-petenwell.com, woodsideranch.com). Mark Witecha, upland wildlife ecologist for the Wisconsin DNR, talks about a new collaborative effort by the states of Wisconsin, Minnesota and Michigan to monitor the impact of West Nile virus on ruffed grouse populations in these three states. (ruffedgrousesociety.org, dnr.wi.gov/topic/WildlifeHabitat/rgrousemanagement.html) In the Fisher King Winery Madison Outdoors Report, pro angler Duffy Kopf reports good fishing action on the Madison Chain. (fisherkingwinery.com)

In the Hupy and Abraham Outdoor Report, Jim Babiasz, president of The Range of Richfield, announces June classes and events at the range. (therangewi.com, hupy.com) UK mountaineer John Burns compares hiking opportunities in Europe and North America and talks about his two books, The Last Hillwalker and Bothy Tales. (johndburns.com) Capt. "Dumper" Dan Welsch reports fantastic lake trout action off Sheboygan on Lake Michigan and mentions great meal options and live music at Pier 17 on the Sheboygan riverfront. (dumperdan.com, pier17sheb.com) In the Fisher King Winery Madison Outdoors Report, McFarland guide Ron Barefield says the bass and panfish bite has started on the Madison chain. (fisherkingwinery.com)

In the Hupy and Abraham Outdoor Report, outfitter Ross Lange explains what it takes to hunt plains and dangerous game in South Africa. (rosslangesafaris.com, hupy.com) Outfitter and guide Tyler Thiede describes the joys and advantages of kayak fishing. (smallcraftoutfitters.com) Keith Lawrence tells listeners how his new invention, the Quarrow Fish Jaw Spreader, helps remove hooks from toothy fish without injuring the fish or angler. (basspro.com) In the Fisher King Winery Madison Outdoors Report, pro angler Duffy Kopf reports smallmouth action is on fire on the Madison chain. The muskie bite is slow but should pick up soon. (fisherkingwinery.com)

In the Hupy and Abraham Outdoor Report, Dan reads an excerpt from The Bear Hunting Obsession of a Driven Man, by Bill Wiesner, (targetcommbooks.com, hupy.com) Bryan Richards, CWD project leader for the USGS National Wildlife Health Center, reports on the spread of chronic wasting disease in Wisconsin. (cwd-info.org) Charter captain Dan Welsch reports on Lake Michigan fishing action off Sheboygan. (dumperdan.com, parkerjohns.com/parker-johns-sheboygan/) In the Fisher King Winery Madison Outdoors Report, McFarland guide Ron Barefield reports walleyes and bass are biting on Lake Wisconsin and bass are moving into spawning areas on the Madison chain. Morel hunting has started in earnest. (fisherkingwinery.com)

In the Hupy and Abraham Outdoor Report, Mosquito Squad staffer Christine DeCoste offers advice on how to keep ticks out of your backyard. (mosquitosquad.com, hupy.com) Gary Moeller, managing partner of Ballard's Black Island Resort on Lake of The Woods, invites listeners to join Dan for some exciting walleye, smallmouth, panfish and muskie action Sept. 16-22. (blackisland.com) Artist and outdoor writer Bob White reports on his recent waterfowl hunt in Argentina and reads one of his essays, "The Map," about an Alaska fishing adventure. (bobwhitestudio.com) In the Fisher King Winery Madison Outdoors Report, pro angler Duffy Kopf reports good panfish and catfish action on the Madison chain and good crappie and walleye action on Lake Wisconsin. (fisherkingwinery.com)

In the Hupy and Abraham Outdoor Report, ODU Magazine founder and editor Bill Schwarz explains how the MOB+ wireless engine shutoff system can help save lives in case someone falls overboard. (www.fellmarine.com, odumagazine.com, hupy.com) Susie Han, assistant manager of national sales for American Honda Powersports, tells the exciting story of her successful turkey hunt in Kentucky's Land Between the Lakes and then describes the features of the 2018 Honda Pioneer 1000 side-by-side. (powersports.honda.com, kentuckylake.org) Charter captain "Dumper" Dan Welsch reports good early-season action for browns and a few big kings on Lake Michigan off Sheboygan. (dumperdan.com, sprecherspubsheboygan.com) In the Fisher King Winery Madison Outdoors Report, Gene Dellinger, proprietor of D&S Bait, Tackle & Archery, reports good panfish action on the Madison chain, along with bass and walleye action on Lake Wisconsin, and offers advice for anglers planning to fish the Madison chain on opening weekend. (fisherkingwinery.com, dsbait.com)

In the Hupy and Abraham Outdoor Report, chef Hank Shaw offers several delicious wild turkey recipes from his new cookbook, Pheasant, Quail, Cottontail. (honest-food.net, hupy.com) Jim Babiasz, president of The Range of Richfield, announces May classes, specials and events at the range, including Sig Sauer Demo Day on May 12, where guests can try out many Sig Sauer handguns, win door prizes and enjoy one of Jim's famous brats with Sig Sauerkraut. (therangewi.com) Nelli Williams, state director for Trout Unlimited's Alaska Project, brings listeners up to date on efforts to stop the proposed Pebble Mine near Bristol Bay, Alaska's premier recreational and commercial salmon fishery. (tu.org/alaska, standup.tu.org, savebristolbay.org) In the Madison Outdoors Report, pro angler Duffy Kopf reports that walleyes are hitting on the Wisconsin River and offers advice for anglers planning to fish the Madison chain on opening weekend. (fisherkingwinery.com)