Best Midwest Angler Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 320 1:06:47

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On this week's episode, Scott and Matt chat about shake ups in the fishing industry, recap the Dakota Angler Ice Institute, and talk about bully outdoorsman.By The Midwest Angler Podcast

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Week 689: New Stuff from onX Hunt with Ben Brettingen 1:10:25

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This week we’re talking about the new things from onX that just dropped with Ben Brettingen. He also talks about the hunting trips he’s taken so far including a sweet out-of-state deer hunt he went on. Bret talks about the giant buck he missed last weekend, David Eckhardt is back and talks about his South […] The post Week 689: New Stuff from onX H…

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Week 688: Deer Baiting Controversy in Minnesota 1:08:03

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On this week’s podcast, we’re talking about some deer baiting controversy in Minnesota. We’re joined by two MN Conservation Officers to clear up what’s legal as far as food plots go, mowing lanes, damaged and mowed ag fields, mineral blocks and more. Lt. Dustin Miller and Lt. Wayne Hatlestad join us and answer our deer […] The post Week 688: Deer B…

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BHA's NEW President & CEO Ryan Callaghan 1:59:55

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BHA's new President & CEO Ryan Callaghan probably needs doesn't need an introduction. But you may be wondering what he and BHA are planning for the future, why now is such a critical moment in the history of public lands and waters, and how and why you should get involved with BHA. Here's your chance to learn the answers to those questions and a wh…

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Week 687: Hunting Health Tips, Wild Game Nutrition and More with the Doctor 1:12:38

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On this week’s show, we’re talking hunting health tips, wild game nutrition, first birds, new hunting dogs and more with Dr Jacob Bermudez and his friend Joe Ellis. They’re up here duck hunting and pheasant hunting in western Minnesota and sit down with us to talk hunting and more. Jake talks about his unique path […] The post Week 687: Hunting Hea…

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Episode 319 44:41

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Episode 319 by The Midwest Angler PodcastBy The Midwest Angler Podcast

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Week 686: Duck Hunting with John Kriesel 1:30:46

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On this week’s podcast, we’re duck hunting with John Kriesel. John has such an amazing story, and it reminds us how much bigger life is than duck hunting or fishing. John is a combat-wounded veteran, former MN politician, motivational speaker, and weekly guest on one of the biggest morning shows in the country. He tells […] The post Week 686: Duck …

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Patriotism and Conservation with Braxton McCoy 1:48:26

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During the 2025 fight against the mass sell-off of America's public lands, Utah-born cowboy, big game guide, and U.S. Army veteran Braxton McCoy seemed to be everywhere, from his barrage of fiery commentary on X to the Tucker Carlson and Shawn Ryan podcasts, to addressing public meetings across the West. He was the most powerful and tenacious conse…

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Week 685: Crazy Duck Band Found in Minnesota 51:54

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On this week’s show, we learn about a crazy duck band found in Minnesota by Cooper Kangas of Thief River Falls. He tells us how he got the duck band, what the bird was, and how old it was. We’ve heard of similar stories, but it’s still so hard to believe. Cooper also talks about […] The post Week 685: Crazy Duck Band Found in Minnesota appeared fir…

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Episode 318 (Dakota Angler Ice Institute) 56:11

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Dakota Angler Ice Institute November 7, 8, and 10Sioux Falls Convention CenterBy The Midwest Angler Podcast

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Week 684: Pheasant Hunting Successes & Scares 1:04:29

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On this week’s show, we’re talking pheasant hunting successes and scares with Jared Wiklund from Pheasants Forever. He talks about pheasant numbers across the Midwest and how hunters did on opening weekend, but also about how a TON of CRP land is in peril if a new Farm Bill doesn’t happen soon. Joe Henry talks […] The post Week 684: Pheasant Huntin…

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Controversy over Midwest Forest Management 1:54:10

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A controversy over public lands' management in Indiana's 204,000-acre Hoosier National Forest turns out to be a microcosm of a burning (pun intended) national debate over using fire and targeted logging operations to create habitat for wildlife and a healthier, more diverse and more resilient forest. From the 1960s to 80s, The U.S. Forest Service, …

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Week 683: 2025 Minnesota Pheasant Season Primer 1:01:23

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On this week’s show, we’re getting primed for the 2025 Minnesota Pheasant Season with avid pheasant hunter Keng Yang. Keng talks about his plans for opening weekend, what he’s looking forward to this season and more. Keng also has a unique background on how he got into hunting, so he shares a bit about his […] The post Week 683: 2025 Minnesota Phea…

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Week 682: Fish Statue Drama, Muskies, Waterfowl, and More! 56:47

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On this week’s show, we’re bouncing all over the continent covering a bunch of different topics! Bret and Dan are in Saskatchewan and talk about their first couple of waterfowl hunts up here. Joe Henry tells us about the makeover the walleye statue in Baudette could get, Dan Donovan talks muskies and fly fishing, and […] The post Week 682: Fish Sta…

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Episode 317 44:36

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On Episode 317, Scott and Matt talk about the Custom Ice Rod Contest at the Dakota Angler Ice Institute, chat about he Shuck's Jigger, and Minnesota allowing automatic hook setting devices for ice fishing.By The Midwest Angler Podcast

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The North American Pronghorn Foundation 2:04:48

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The American pronghorn is North America's most unique big game animal, a Great Plains living relic from the end of the Ice Age—a creature of speed, agility and beauty that once shared the landscape with the American cheetah, lions, dire wolves, steppe bison. The pronghorn has outlasted them all to become an icon of the wide open spaces and a specie…

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Week 681: Hanging Out With Hunting and Fishing Professionals 1:02:03

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On this week’s show, we’re hanging out with hunting and fishing professionals at the Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers annual conference. Trent Marsh from Riton Optics talks deer hunting and has some tips for people with their rifle scopes. Jeremy Mallette from Recover Tactical tells us about some cool accessories for handguns to make […] …

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Week 680: Moose Hunting, Gold Mining, and Alaska with Cory Loeffler 1:20:25

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On this week’s show, we’re talking moose hunting, gold mining, and Alaska with Cory Loeffler. He checks in from his home in Alaska and tells us about what cool adventures he’s been on, what his daughters are getting to learn while being homeschooled and more. We ask Cory his opinion on the Minnesota Duck season […] The post Week 680: Moose Hunting,…

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Understanding the Roadless Rule. Take Action Today! 1:04:53

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture is taking public comments on the proposal to rescind the 2001 Roadless Rule, which affects 45 million acres of our national forests. Why is this such a big deal? Why are we throwing this baby out with the bathwater? Join Hal and Trout Unlimited President and CEO Chris Wood, who knows this subject inside and out an…

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Episode 316 38:26

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On this week's episode, we give an update of the show.We talk about the dumpster fire that is the National Walleye Tour, Bassmaster Elite Series caving to cry babies...and a bit more.By The Midwest Angler Podcast

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Week 679: Drake Herd on Frustrations with the National Walleye Tour 1:43:55

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On this week’s show, Drake Herd joins the show and talks about some frustrations with the National Walleye Tour, including the shocking way his 2025 walleye tournament fishing season ended. He also talks duck hunting with the guys, tells us what’s new with Fin Gear and more. Dan unleashes on the National Walleye Tour, Bret […] The post Week 679: Dr…

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Suppressors: Hearing Protection for Hunters with Silencer Central CEO Brandon Maddox 1:19:22

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BHA's Podcast and Blast is proud to be sponsored by Silencer Central, the nation's largest clearinghouse for silencers. Motto: "Silencers Made Simple since 2005." This episode features Brandon Maddox of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, who founded Silencer Central 20 years ago from his home. He saw both the growing demand for silencers and the difficulty…

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Week 678: 2x Bassmaster Elite Champion Pat Schlapper & the New FFS Rules for BASS 1:46:10

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On this week’s show, 2x Bassmaster Elite Champion Pat Schlapper is back talking about his season on the highest level of fishing. He talks about his two victories, how he made an epic comeback in the Angler of the Year race and what he did to battle back and have a great season. Pat also […] The post Week 678: 2x Bassmaster Elite Champion Pat Schla…

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Week 677: The State of Waterfowl Hunting in Minnesota for 2025 1:19:23

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On this week’s show, we’re talking about the state of waterfowl hunting in Minnesota with MN DNR Migratory Game Bird Specialist Nate Huck. We talk about why the Blue-Winged Teal numbers are so low, if we’ll ever get an expanded Sandhill Crane or Trumpeter Swan hunting season, and if we’re on track for a shorter […] The post Week 677: The State of W…

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Home Range: Research, Resilience, and the Future of Wildlife 1:23:12

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Join us for a conversation with Carmen Vanbianchi, Research Director and Co-founder of Home Range Wildlife Research, based in Winthrop, Washington, in the Methow Valley. Home Range's mission is "to advance wildlife conservation by conducting high-quality research, educating aspiring biologists, and engaging local communities." Carmen is a field bio…

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SJR | Week 676: New Gear to Help Your Waterfowl Season 1:24:01

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On this week’s show, Luke Cramlet and Ben Brettingen join the show to talk about some new decoys, gear, and tools to help your waterfowl season. They recap Game Fair and talk about Ben’s trip to Lake of the Woods. David Eckhardt is back, Dan almost pees his pants, and Bret has a MASSIVE announcement […] The post SJR | Week 676: New Gear to Help You…

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Episode 315 (Heitkamp & Mackenthun) 56:34

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On this week's episode, Todd Heitkamp of Dakota Angler joins the show to talk about their new facility and Scott Mackenthun tells us about recent trips targeting White Sturgeon and Goliath Grouper.By The Midwest Angler Podcast

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SJR | Week 675: At the Leech Lake Bassmaster Open 51:22

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On this week’s podcast, we’re up at the Leech Lake Bassmaster Open. Anglers Joe Titus and Matt Kennedy join us once again to talk about how prefishing has been and why this tournament at Leech Lake is more fun than others. We also just catch up with the guys since the last time we talked […] The post SJR | Week 675: At the Leech Lake Bassmaster Ope…

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Safeguarding the Northeast's Hunting and Fishing Heritage 2:17:22

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The Northeast is the most densely populated part of our country, and is rich in opportunities for hunting, fishing, hiking and camping, due to an extensive network of public lands and the massively successful wildlife restorations and legislation to clean up rivers and reclaim the industrial and mining mishaps of the past. None of our outdoor pursu…

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Episode 314 43:48

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Dakota AnglerBy The Midwest Angler Podcast

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Episode 313 1:00:43

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This week on the show, we chat about cleaning out a boat and how to rig a drop shot!By The Midwest Angler Podcast

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SJR | Week 674: North Dakota Duck Hunting Changes for Non-Residents 1:24:01

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On this week’s podcast, we learn about the North Dakota duck hunting changes for non-residents that start in 2025. Bill Haase from North Dakota Game & Fish tells us why they did away with the statewide waterfowl hunting license, what this means for hunters, and what changes to duck hunting North Dakota residents need to […] The post SJR | Week 674:…

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SJR | Week 673: BREAKING NEWS From Boss Shotshells 59:48

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On this week’s podcast, Brandon Cerecke has some breaking news from Boss Shotshells. He tells us what the future of Boss ammunition will be and what metal the new Boss shotgun shells will be made of. Brandon tells us why they’re making the switch, when he hopes to have them, and all of the challenges […] The post SJR | Week 673: BREAKING NEWS From …

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The Native Habitat Project with Kyle Lybarger 1:45:59

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Kyle Lybarger, a native of Hartselle, Alabama, is a botanist and restoration ecologist and the founder of the Native Habitat Project. He's also a father, a conservationist, a lifelong whitetail and turkey hunter, sauger and bass fisherman. Kyle is a man on a mission: to save or restore as much of the South's native plants, grasslands, savannahs, li…

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Episode 312 1:08:10

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On this week's episode, Scott and Matt debate how important ICAST is, catching fisherman and not fish, and more!By The Midwest Angler Podcast

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SJR | Week 672: Transition From Fishing to Hunting 45:45

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On this week’s podcast, Bret Amundson, David Eckhardt, and Dan Amundson talk about how we’re almost in the transition from fishing to hunting season already. They talk about Game Fair coming up, the current corn sweats, and something the US Fish & Wildlife Service asked Bret to do. We also head back up to Tazin […] The post SJR | Week 672: Transiti…

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SJR | Week 671: Bucket List Fishing Trip to Tazin Lake 1:02:05

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On this week’s podcast, we’re recapping our fishing trip to Tazin Lake Lodge. This is a bucket list lake trout and northern pike destination for a lot of anglers, and Bret Amundson talks to one of those anglers. Blake Johnnie from Alaska joins us to talk about why his group chose Tazin, how the fishing […] The post SJR | Week 671: Bucket List Fishi…

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Southern Folk Medicine with Phyllis Light 1:41:31

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Come with us to Arab, Alabama, to meet Phyllis Light, herbalist, responsible forager, native plant conservation advocate, founder of the Appalachian Center for Natural Health, and author of Southern Folk Medicine: Healing Traditions from the Appalachian Fields and Forests. Phyliss Light was born on Brindlee Mountain, in this southwest extension of …

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SJR | Week 670: Twists to License Fees and Game Warden Jurisdictions 1:04:14

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On this week’s podcast, we’re learning about a surprising twist to hunting and fishing license fee increase proposals and the negative effects that it will bring. Richard Simms joins us from Tennessee and gives us the rundown on what’s happening with their hunting and fishing licenses and how it’s putting the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency […] …

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Episode 311 1:02:24

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On this week's episode, Scott and Matt discuss planning for a fishing trip, recap fourth of July, and hash out who has the best potato salad!By The Midwest Angler Podcast

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SJR | Week 669: Fishing and Storm Cleanup in Northern Minnesota 47:56

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On this week’s podcast, we talk to Aaron Templin from Acme Tackle and Elliot Rods to get the lowdown on how the fishing community in Bemidji is doing after the massive storm that ripped through recently. He tells us how the storm affected the town, how his place held up and more. A summer of […] The post SJR | Week 669: Fishing and Storm Cleanup in…

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Saving Coldwater Fisheries with Chris Jordan, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Northwest Fisheries Science Center 2:05:20

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Chris Jordan has some unwelcome news for the watershed and fisheries restoration movement. Restoring robust populations of salmonids and other fish species in degraded rivers and wetlands is much more complex than we could have ever imagined, and we've been doing it wrong for decades. Most of us, even those of us who view our fishing and our rivers…

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SJR | Week 668: Our Public Lands Are in Trouble 1:25:45

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On this week’s podcast, we’re talking about how our public lands are in trouble. Sam Soholt from Public Land Tees joins the show to give us the latest on the potential sale of public lands. Senator Mike Lee continues to try to introduce legislation attempting to sell off public lands across the United States. Sam […] The post SJR | Week 668: Our Pu…

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Episode 310 52:22

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On this week's episode, Matt dives into his set ups on froggin and flippin baits for bass.By The Midwest Angler Podcast

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SJR | Week 667: Leech Lake Muskie Studies 1:00:27

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On this week’s Sporting Journal Radio podcast, Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe and Bemidji State Grad student Baylor Short joins the show to give us the inside scoop on the two Leech Lake Muskie Studies being conducted over the next few years. Baylor is spearheading this project, so he tells us what they’ve found so […] The post SJR | Week 667: Leech Lak…

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Special Guest Ryan Callaghan: Public Lands Under Fire 1:26:41

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The news keeps getting worse: over 250 million acres of our public lands potentially up for sale and 3 million or more likely carved out. While this has been a goal, and a dream, of many radical politicians for the past fifty years, until now it has only been whispered, dog-whistled, lied about, and obscured. Now, their plan is out in the open. The…

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Episode 309 44:00

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On this week's episode, Scott and Matt dust the Mic's off after a few weeks off. Monster Walleye weights in Montana, National Go Fishing Day, and more!!By The Midwest Angler Podcast

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Iowa: Agriculture and the Tallgrass Prairie 1:19:52

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"At first the Euroamerican settlers could not fathom the tallgrass prairie. Stepping into it from cropland-speckled woodlands to the east, they entered a land of sky and horizon, wind and light, flower and scent, a surging sea of grasses that staggered the imagination. The prairie grasslands seemed to stretch on forever, a landscape that promised n…

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SJR | Week 666: Fisherman’s Digest’s John Bergsma 56:14

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On this week’s podcast, Great Lakes Fisherman’s Digest’s John Bergsma is our guest. He tells us about his history of tournament walleye fishing and how he’d never caught a walleye in his life before fishing a derby. He also talks about his start in hosting a fishing TV show, and he has a couple of […] The post SJR | Week 666: Fisherman’s Digest’s J…

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SJR | Week 665: New Musky Research, MN Boating Laws, and More 46:54

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On this week’s podcast Bret Amundson, David Eckhardt, and Dan Amundson talk about some headlines across the fishing and hunting world, including some new musky research that puts anglers at the forefront of the data collection, Minnesota boating laws, South Dakota pheasant harvest numbers, Minnesota turkey hunting harvest numbers, and the (pending)…