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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 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
May 24, 2026
May 24, 2026
45 min
This week on the show John Kruse shares outdoor news and chats with three great guests:
1. Josh Lantz with St. Croix Rods about their fishing rods, reels and sponsorship of interscholastic fishing in Wisconsin
2. Mark Lassagne, the man behind the west coast's premiere professional bass tournament circuit, talks about some upcoming events both professional anglers and amateur co-anglers can participate in.
3. Hunter McIntosh with The Boat Company talks about threats to Alaska's Tongass National Forest.
May 24, 2026
May 24, 2026
45 min
This week host John Kruse chats with -
1. Nick Courtright with O'Fishal Pro, keeping you in the shade while fishing
2. Ralph Warzecha with the Minnesota state chapter of NWTF about some recent veteran hunts for spring turkey at Camp Riiley
3. Captain Ray Markham who highlights the saltwater fishing around Tampa Bay and
4. Outdoors News!
May 24, 2026
May 24, 2026
45 min
We'll take you to the Nixon's Marine Big Bass tournament at Eastern Washington's Potholes Reservoir. 171 teams competed, Rusty Johnston and I will tell you about our day and we'll also meet the winners of a new $70K bass boat!
We'll also tell you about a new state park in Idaho, some great trout fishing destinations, give you a pikeminnow fishing report to include news about a new record pikeminnow, and talk Puget Sound shrimping!
May 24, 2026
May 24, 2026
44 min
This week we are taking you to Coos Bay, Oregon where we are attending the Northwest Outdoor Writers Association annual conference at the wonderful Ko-Kwel Casino Resort. Guest topics include
1. Forest Bathing in Coos County (what the heck is this all about)?
2. Stories from a retired big game biologist
3. Places to fish besides the big rivers for spring Chinook salmon right now
4. Great advice when it comes to dog training