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Host John Kruse covers fishing, hunting, conservation and destinations every week on his award-winning radio show heard on 125+ stations across America.
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Jul 22, 2026
Jul 22, 2026
44 min
Host John Kruse chats with
1. Mike Carey with Northwest Fishing Magazine about walleye fishing in Washington and Montana
2. Meilee Anderson with Visit Rainier about visiting Mount Rainier N.P. its surrounding communities this summer
3. Wayne Pacelle weighs in on a misguided plan by the federal government to cull naturally migrating barred owls to possibly save spotted owls

Jul 22, 2026
Jul 22, 2026
44 min
John Kruse chats with -
1. JT Tucker, the owner of the Sheridan Fly Rod Company in Sheridan, WY
2. Eric Magnuson, with a Long Lake (WA) walleye report
3. Mistaya Johnston at the Stehekin Valley Ranch about the state of tourism in Stehekin (bordering North Cascades National Park) this summer
4. Roger Phillips with Idaho Fish and Game who speaks to us one last time before he retires!

Jul 22, 2026
Jul 22, 2026
45 min
Host John Kruse interviews
1. Stephen Ziegler with Delong Lures
2. Another chat with Stephen Ziegler, writing for Rack Junkies, about misspent tax dollars being used by wildlife related NGOs
3. Johnnie Candle shares a Devils Lake, ND fishing report
4. Ian Ebersole previews the grand opening of the Loveland, CO Bass Pro Shops

Jul 22, 2026
Jul 22, 2026
45 min
This week host John Kruse shares outdoors news and talks to
1. Richard Dunham about the new EVO Swim Jig from Z-Man Fishing
2. Eric Magnuson who has pointers about taking kids fishing
3. Richard Simms, writing for Catfish Now, as to what (if any) bait works best

Jul 6, 2026
Jul 6, 2026
44 min
John Kruse celebrates America's 250th anniversary with some great guests to include:
1. Ingrid Jensen Bechtel with Sisters of the Reel, a Facebook group for women anglers in the Pacific Northwest
2. Morgan Jacobsen with Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks who will tell you about an old western ghost town you can explore, Bannock State Park, and Bannock Days happening this month at this location
3. Victoria Schmid with KURU Footwear who will share the best national parks in America for hiking this year.
4. We've also got an extended Mack's Minute and another great edition of BirdNote!

Jul 6, 2026
Jul 6, 2026
45 min
This Independence Day weekend we take you to The Dalles in North Central Oregon to explore all the outdoors opportunities this basecamp for adventure has to offer.
1. Host John Kruse kicks things off with an overview of things to do and see around The Dalles along with places to stay.
2. Local guide Marc Bush, owner of Twisted Waters Guide Service, shares the seasons of fishing on the mighty Columbia River that borders The Dalles
3. Meryl Lassen with Washington State Parks talks about camping, wildflower hikes, rock climbing and Native American history/art at Columbia Hills State Park on the north side of the Columbia River
4. Allison and Nate Turner. owner of Skookum Outfitters in The Dalles, talk about their outdoors store, fly-fishing trips on the nearby Deschutes River, and the opening of a new store, "The Fisherman's Wife".

Jun 24, 2026
Jun 24, 2026
45 min
This week host John Kruse chats with -
1. Dan Clayton Luce with Henry Repeating Arms about their new Big Woods Carbine, perfect for white-tail deer hunting
2. Noel Vick who has tips to help you catch more red snapper in the Gulf
3. Madeleine West with the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership about several conservation issues of interest
4. Chris Brown about a brand new model of Skeeter bass boats and a huge tournament attended by Skeeter boat owners in Texas

Jun 17, 2026
Jun 17, 2026
44 min
This week John Kruse takes you to beautiful Wallowa County in Northeast Oregon to visit with:
1. Jeff and Sarah Artly with Wild Country Packing about their Music and Mules Festival happening June 14th and trips they offer to and from Minam Lodge
2. Lottie Richey with Joseph Branch Rail Riders, letting you pedal the rails for a fun adventure!
3. Rob Lamb at the Joseph Fly Shoppe who has the latest regional fishing report and
4. Arnold Ferreira and Sarah Linfott, owners of a delightful place to stay called the Little Ranch Bed & Breakfast

Jun 17, 2026
Jun 17, 2026
45 min
This week host John Kruse interviews
1. Ed Everhart and the winners of the BAM Bass Tournament in Moses Lake, Washington
2. Brian Lynn with the Sportsmen's Alliance about the insane anti-fishing, hunting and livestock petition some Oregonians want to bring to a vote this November
3. John Cleveland who went to New Brunswick's Miramashi River to fly fish for striped bass
4. We've also got a bevy of outdoors news for you!

May 24, 2026
May 24, 2026
45 min
This week on the show host John Kruse chats with
1. The owner of Joe's Jigs out of California, a company that makes great lures for saltwater fishing
2. Brian Tucker with Hi-Mountain Seasonings has a turkey recipe you are going to love.
3. Dac Collins with Outdoor Life has news about a new invasive species that can wreak havoc in Florida
4. Jody Allen Crowe will tell you about Repuls Defense Spray, the no-blow back spray for self-protection
