Paul Bunyan Country

04/01/2024

ON THE LATEST PBCO PODCAST: What in the name of Patrick Swayze & Chris Farley is going on?? You'll have to check out the latest podcast to find out. It's amazing what you learn about someone in the Fast Five! Who is that bow tied man? Take a close look, then listen to the latest show to see if you figured out which one of Paul Bunyan Country's legendary anglers this is. And despite our shameless cheese cake marketing, there is some outstanding ice fishing talk, too. Check it out wherever you get your podcasts, or just click HERE: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/HUBB1940489589?selected=HUBB8341397862

26/12/2023

ON THE LATEST PBCO PODCAST: Carl Adams of Timberline Sports N Convenience in Blackduck is in to talk ICE. The bite is strong and ice is pretty solid in many spots. He talks about being safe and being aware. Plus, a recap of the hunting season and a Holiday Fast Five. Check it out wherever you get your podcasts, including the Pod MN app, or just click HERE: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/HUBB1940489589

23/12/2023

ON THE LATEST PBCO PODCAST: Will Pappenfus of Northwoods Bait & Tackle talks ice fishing. He discusses the hot bite, the ice safety and how to catch them. Plus we recap his rookie season on the National Walleye Tour and he sails through a HOLIDAY Fast Five. Check it out wherever you get your podcasts, including the Pod MN app or just click HERE: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/HUBB1940489589

22/12/2023

ON THE LATEST PBCO PODCAST: Mandy Uhrich is back! She's been hunting, she's been fishing, she's (kind of patiently) waiting for ice. We talk about it all and the state of the outdoors in the Brainerd Lakes area. Check it out wherever you get your podcasts, including Pod MN or just click HERE: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/HUBB1940489589

20/12/2023

ON THE LATEST PBCO PODCAST: Isaiah Hahn of You Bet - Fishing Guide Service is back. We talked to him a few weeks ago on the fall muskie bite, the overall muskie bite in 2023 fishing in the Park Rapids Lakes Area in general. We also previewed the ice bite and a few other topics too. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, including Pod MN or just click HERE: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/HUBB1940489589?selected=HUBB2606766069

19/12/2023

ON THE LATEST PBCO PODCAST: The now fully bearded Dick Beardsley of Dick Beardsley Fishing Guide Service checks in to discuss why he's not ice fishing (HINT: Red Lake Sunday Night). Nonetheless, he previews the ice season that may never be, talks about joining the 21st century and tells tales of softwater fishing in South Dakota (no, these are not memories...it just happened!). Check it out wherever you get your podcasts, including Pod MN or just click HERE: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/HUBB1940489589?selected=HUBB5393586998

30/11/2023

ON THE LATEST PAUL BUNYAN COUNTRY OUTDOORS PODCAST: Nate Blasing of the Nisswa Guides League is back to recap fall fishing and the overall softwater season in the Brainerd Lakes area. He also previews hardwater season, talks gear, AIS concerns and makes it through another Fast Five. Check it out wherever you get your podcasts, or just click HERE: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/HUBB1940489589?selected=HUBB3375939011

29/11/2023

ON THE LATEST PAUL BUNYAN COUNTRY OUTDOORS PODCAST: Doctor of Hardwater Fish Catchery Bro Brosdahl of Bros Guide Service is in. No one is more excited for iced over lakes than Bro. He talks all things ice, plus reviews the soft water season and discusses AIS and other topics too. Plus The Fast Five. Take a listen wherever you get your podcasts, including the Pod MN app. Or just click HERE: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/HUBB1940489589?selected=HUBB6580765646

17/11/2023

ON THE LATEST PAUL BUNYAN COUNTRY OUTDOORS PODCAST: DNR Biologist Don Eaton discusses signal crayfish, an AIS that has found its way into Lake Winona in the Alexandria area. Plus, our Lake of the Week from the Brainerd Lakes area and we Ask The Aquatic Biologist about changing rules to accomodate new tech. Check it out wherever you get your podcasts, including Pod MN or just click HERE: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/HUBB1940489589?selected=HUBB2697008798

15/11/2023

ON THE LATEST PAUL BUNYAN COUNTRY OUTDOORS PODCAST: Joel Nelson is back to talk about everything happening in his neck of the woods. He got his deer, but that's just one of the things he hunts for. Plus, fall fishing in no jacket required weather and his ideal winter. Check it out wherever you get your podcasts, including Pod MN. Or just click HERE: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/HUBB1940489589?selected=HUBB2049636283

12/11/2023

ON THE LATEST PAUL BUNYAN COUNTRY OUTDOORS PODCAST: "Whispering" Bruce Jean of Rainy Lake Guiding and Mille Lacs Lake Guiding checks in from the deer stand to tell us all about deer camp. Plus, we review fall fishing and preview ice fishing. He also whispers his Bruce Jean Fishing Dad Joke and we have a sort of Fast Five. Check it out wherever you get your podcasts, including Pod MN or just click HERE: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/HUBB1940489589

10/11/2023

ON THE LATEST PBCO PODCAST: Jeremy "jonesy" Anderson of Jones Guide Service talks fall fishing in the Park Rapids Lakes Area. Plus he's been out in the woods looking for the "right" deer. We'll get all the outdoors details and a Fast Five too. Check it out wherever you get your podcasts, including Pod MN or just click HERE: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/HUBB1940489589

08/11/2023

ON THE LATEST PBCO PODCAST: John Hoyer of Hoyer Fishing is back! The two time defending National Walleye Tour champion has been elk hunting, representing the USA at the World Predator Fishing Championships in Europe...AND moving to Iowa (so he can hunt more). John fills us in and tackles a Fast Five, too. Check it out wherever you get your podcasts, including Pod MN. Or just click HERE: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/HUBB1940489589?selected=HUBB1658026688

06/11/2023

ON THE LATEST PBCO PODCAST: Woods & Water-- Tony Roach of Roach's Guide Service is getting it all done this fall. Bow Hunting, Walleye Fishing, Grouse Hunting, Perch Fishing, Pheasant Hunting, Crappie Fishing. We get ALL the details and a Fast Five From One Of The Greats. Check it out wherever you get your podcasts, including Pod MN. Or just click HERE: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/HUBB1940489589

04/11/2023

ON THE LATEST PBCO PODCAST: Durham Dares To Be Different! Jason Durham of Go Fish! Guide Service is back to talk about why he'll be in the boat, not the deer stand this weekend. Plus a recap of the fall bite and an overall review of fishing this year in the Park Rapids Lakes Area. And of course, a fairly Fast Five. Check it out wherever you get your podcasts, including Pod MN, or just click HERE: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/HUBB1940489589?selected=HUBB8514134641

02/11/2023

ON THE LATEST PAUL BUNYAN COUNTRY OUTDOORS PODCAST: It's time. The Opener is Saturday, so we check in with Minnesota DNR Northwest Regional Wildlife Manager Blane Klemek to talk all things deer: CWD, populations, why the season is when it is and much more. Plus, we recap some of the other seasons already underway. Check it out wherever you get your podcasts including Pod MN or just click HERE: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/HUBB1940489589?selected=HUBB5159295160

27/10/2023

ON THE LATEST PAUL BUNYAN COUNTRY OUTDOORS PODCAST: Dalton Rosin of Ducks Unlimited joined the show to update the duck season and preview the remaining days. He also talked about some upcoming DU events and a bucket list trip. Check it out wherever you get your podcasts including Pod MN or just click HERE: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/HUBB1940489589

25/10/2023

ON THE LATEST PAUL BUNYAN COUNTRY OUTDOORS PODCAST: Chuck is back! Chuck Hasse of Leisure Outdoor Adventures checks in to recap a strong fall bite on Leech, along with an overview of the fishing season overall on Leech. We also talk hunting, preview the ice bite and, of course, talk a little Minny sports...plus the Fast Five of course. Check it out wherever you get your podcasts, including Pod MN or just click HERE: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/HUBB1940489589?selected=HUBB6675539410

17/10/2023

ON THE LATEST PAUL BUNYAN COUNTRY OUTDOORS PODCAST: Erik Osberg of Otter Tail Lakes Country is passionate about Otter Tail. So passionate, he and his team made a docu-series called "Rural By Choice" and they just won a Midwest Emmy for Lifestyle Long Form Content. He shares all the things he's passionate about on the latest podcast. Check it out wherever you get your podcasts, including Pod MN. Or just click HERE: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/HUBB1940489589?selected=HUBB7148317427

13/10/2023

ON THE LATEST PAUL BUNYAN COUNTRY OUTDOORS PODCAST: Cold weather usually means hotter muskie fishing. We check in with our pal Kevin Cochran of Kevin Cochran's Musky Guide Service to see if things are picking up now the weather's cooling down. Plus we recap the overall muskie year grill him with a new Fast Five. Check it out wherever you get your podcasts...or just click HERE: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/HUBB1940489589?selected=HUBB1434021511

03/10/2023

ON THE LATEST PAUL BUNYAN COUNTRY OUTDOORS PODCAST: Nick Lindner is back to talk Brainerd Lakes fishing. He's catching walleye, but with the warmest September on record, it's not exactly a fall bite yet. We also talk bass and everything else biting in Brainerd. Check it out wherever you get your podcasts, including Pod MN or just click HERE: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/HUBB1940489589?selected=HUBB3992906145

29/09/2023

ON THE LATEST PAUL BUNYAN COUNTRY OUTDOORS PODCAST: Jeremy Anderson of Jones Guide Service checks in to talk early fall fishing in the Park Rapids Lakes Area. We also talk the overall year, his favorite new fishing toys...electronically and otherwise...and the overall health of Park Rapids area lakes. Check it out wherever you get your podcasts, including Pod MN or just click HERE: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/HUBB1940489589?selected=HUBB9110782963

22/09/2023

ON THE LATEST PAUL BUNYAN COUNTRY OUTDOORS PODCAST: Minnesota DNR Northwest Regional Wildlife Manager Blane Klemek joins Kev to talk all things hunting...and there is a TON to cover. Check it out wherever you get your podcasts, including Pod MN, or just click HERE: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/HUBB1940489589?selected=HUBB8061019928

15/09/2023

ON THE LATEST PAUL BUNYAN COUNTRY OUTDOORS PODCAST: Mandy Uhrich is back! Mandy has been all about fishing and she vows this fall will be all about fishing...well, for a few more weeks anyway. We discuss the strong fishing year in the Brainerd Lakes area, her thoughts on the health of the lakes and fish there, and what we should be doing in the fall. Check it out wherever you get your podcasts, or just click HERE: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/HUBB1940489589
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14/09/2023

ON THE LATEST PAUL BUNYAN COUNTRY OUTDOORS PODCAST: Marc Bacigalupi is nine months into his new position as Minnesota DNR NW Regional Fisheries Manager and wrapping up his first summer. He weighs in with the State of the Fishery as we move in to fall fishing...and soon enough, hardwater fishing. Check it out wherever you get your podcasts, including Pod MN, or just click HERE: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/HUBB1940489589?selected=HUBB8516929007

13/09/2023

ON THE LATEST PAUL BUNYAN COUNTRY OUTDOORS PODCAST: John Hoyer joined Kev for a truly great conversation. He is arguably the world's best walleye angler after winning his second straight National Walleye Tour championship and third overall. PLUS, he was Angler of the Year. He tells the story of championship week, the centrality of his faith to his fishing and much more. We've had MANY awesome conversations over the years, but this one is easily Top 5. Please take the time to listen, especially since he took time out of his elk hunting vacation to check in with us. Subscribe and listen wherever you get your podcasts or just click HERE: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/HUBB1940489589

12/09/2023

ON THE LATEST PAUL BUNYAN COUNTRY OUTDOORS PODCAST:
The Brady Bunch--Brady Laudon of Visit Bemidji has put a lot of blood, sweat and tears to bring the AGLOW convention to Paul Bunyan Country next week. AGLOW is the Association Of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers and it will bring a bunch of the outdoor media's biggest stars and influencers to town putting the spotlight on US. Brady has all the details and fishing report, too. Check it out wherever you get your podcasts, including Pod MN, or just click HERE: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/HUBB1940489589?selected=HUBB5743570762

12/09/2023

Brad Olson and Michelle Bedford of the BSA Voyageur’s Area Council joined Kev to preview the recruiting events happening in towns and schools throughout Paul Bunyan Country. Though still called...

09/09/2023

ON THE LATEST PAUL BUNYAN COUNTRY OUTDOORS PODCAST: Matt Breuer of Northcountry Guide Service has been baiting bears and now it's time to hunt. We get the details on early season bear, all the other things he'll be hunting soon, and oh yeah, he almost forgot...the fishing was GREAT this year. Get all the details wherever you get your podcasts, including Pod MN or just click HERE: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/HUBB1940489589?selected=HUBB3705679398

07/09/2023

ON THE LATEST PAUL BUNYAN COUNTRY OUTDOORS PODCAST: Bruce is Back! Bruce Jean of Rainy Lake & Mille Lacs Lake Guiding checks in after a "bucket list" trip. We get the details, find out about a hot walleye bite on cold Rainy Lake and find out about that big muskie in the picture below. Check it out wherever you get your podcasts, including Pod MN or just click HERE: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/HUBB1940489589?selected=HUBB1250506043

06/09/2023

ON THE LATEST CHATABOUT PODCAST: The Bemidji Community Theater kicks off its new season with "Present Laughter" opening this Friday. Director and board member Vicki Stenerson and cast member Amanda Klinefelter join Kev to talk about the show and preview the upcoming season.

The latest Bemidji Community Theater season begins this weekend with “Present Laughter”. Director and BCT Board Member Vicki Stenerson and cast member Amanda Klinefelter joined Kev to preview the play...

05/09/2023

ON THE LATEST PAUL BUNYAN COUNTRY OUTDOORS PODCAST: Jeff Gustafson is back. Gussy opened 2023 as the first Canadian angler to win the Bassmaster Classic. And after a whirlwind celebration, it was time for the 2023 season. We get the details on how his latest BASSMASTER ELITE SERIES went. Plus we talk a little Paul Bunyan Country fishing and he tackles another Fast Five. Check it out wherever you get your podcasts, including Pod MN or just click HERE: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/HUBB1940489589?selected=HUBB4650207296

03/09/2023

ON THE LATEST PAUL BUNYAN COUNTRY OUTDOORS PODCAST: Good Will Fishing. The Rook, Will Pappenfus, is sitting #11 headed into the Cabela's National Walleye Tour Championship on Devil's Lake this week. We find out about his rookie season, his predictions for the championship and of course a Fast Five. PLUS: we head to Walker for our Lake of the Week. Check it out wherever you get your podcasts, including Pod MN, or just click HERE: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/HUBB1940489589?selected=HUBB1910381642
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02/09/2023

ON THE LATEST PAUL BUNYAN COUNTRY OUTDOORS PODCAST: We continue talking with friends of Paul Bunyan Country who are gearing up for the Cabela's National Walleye Tour Championship on Devil's Lake next week. Today it's defending champ John Hoyer, who is currently #1 in the Angler of the Year chase as well. He's already pre-fishing, so we'll get an update and prediction. Check it out wherever you get your podcasts, including Pod MN, or just click HERE: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/HUBB1940489589?selected=HUBB6206343423

01/09/2023

ON THE LATEST PAUL BUNYAN COUNTRY OUTDOORS PODCAST: The Cabela's National Walleye Tour is headed to Devils Lake for the championship and our pal Dusty Minke will be there. He's ranked #7 in the NWT standings so he's in the running for Angler of the Year too. Check it out wherever you get your podcasts, including Pod MN or just click HERE: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/HUBB1940489589?selected=HUBB4385801332

30/08/2023

ON THE LATEST PAUL BUNYAN COUNTRY OUTDOORS PODCAST: Dick Beardsley of Dick Beardsley Fishing Guide Service joined Kev to talk about finding a few walleyes, some crappies and a ton of bass during dog day fishing in the Bemidji area. Plus, a Fast Five (of course) and the Aquatic Biologist, Dr. Andy Hafs of the BSU Aquatic Biology Program takes an educated guess. Check it out wherever you get your podcasts, including Pod MN or just click HERE: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/HUBB1940489589?selected=HUBB5198732883
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28/08/2023

ON THE LATEST PAUL BUNYAN COUNTRY OUTDOORS PODCAST: Jason Rylander and his son pulled off something amazing at the Lueken's Village Foods United Way of Bemidji Area Fishing Tournament. They "won" the award for the smallest stringer of fish...twice! They caught the smallest stringer of bass...and the smallest stringer of walleye! That is NOT easy to do. In the picture above, Denae Alamano presents Jason with his check. Learn the secrets of futility on today's show....plus another Fast Five. Check it out wherever you get your podcasts, including Pod MN. Or just click HERE: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/HUBB1940489589

27/08/2023

ON THE LATEST PAUL BUNYAN COUNTRY OUTDOORS PODCAST: Steve Scepaniak of Predator Guide Service checks in to talk Mille Lacs Muskies and everything else plowing through those waters. Plus Storm Kettlehut out of the Glenwood Area Fisheries Office has our latest Lake of the Week from over Osakis way. LIsten wherever you get your podcasts, including Pod MN or just click HERE: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/HUBB1940489589

24/08/2023

ON THE LATEST PAUL BUNYAN COUNTRY OUTDOORS PODCAST: The bass are biting and who better than Travis Peterson of the Northland Tackle Pro-Staff? He's been catching a lot of bass and fishing in a bunch of tournaments. Plus, he can give us the details of a few other pretty good bass anglers he knows well. All that and a Fast Five too. Check it out wherever you get your podcasts, including Pod MN...or just click HERE: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/HUBB1940489589?selected=HUBB9398049405

22/08/2023

ON THE LASTEST PAUL BUNYAN COUNTRY OUTDOORS PODCAST: We get caught up on the Brainerd Lakes bite with Nate Blasing of the Nisswa Guides League. Walleye, bass, panfish...it's all going and we will get the details, plus a very entertaining Fast Five with Nate. Check it out wherever you get your podcasts, including Pod MN or just click HERE: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/HUBB1940489589?selected=HUBB6053258993
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