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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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Monday Aug 05, 2024
Monday Aug 05, 2024
This week you'll hear about the FMCA (Family Motor Coach Association) and their upcoming International Convention and RV Expo taking place August 14th thru the 17th at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmon, Oregon. Outdoors personality Gary Lewis has some hot summertime bear hunting tips for you and Eric Winther shares the latest fishing report from the Northern Pikeminnow Sport Reward Fishery program.
Monday Aug 05, 2024
Monday Aug 05, 2024
This week's show focuses on upland birds, forests and conservation. Larry Selzer, the President and CEO of the Conservation Fund, tells you how their non-profit group is saving millions of acres. Meanwhile Jared Wiklund, the spokesman for both Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever, shares reports about how pheasant and quail broods are faring across the states this summer.
Monday Aug 05, 2024
Monday Aug 05, 2024
Pure Fishing had a great showing at ICAST and we'll tell you about the new product award winners to include
1. The Penn Fathom electric reel, which was named as the best overall new product of the show
2. The Berkley Krej, a very unique jerkbait made with Forward Facing Sonar in Mind
3. The Hardy Aveon fly fishing reel and the affordable Cedar Canyon fly fishing combo from Shakespeare
4. The Ugly Stik G2X which won in the best freshwater fishing rod category
In addition to this Joab Rolfe with Sportsman's Cove Lodge in Alaska ups the ante for the Sportsman's Surge Showdown in September where $100,000 will be given away to include $50,000 for the boat crew who catches the most fish (by weight). With a 1 in 5 chance of winning $25K and a 1 in 15 chance of winning $50K this is a tournament you want to be part of.
Friday Jul 26, 2024
Friday Jul 26, 2024
Colleen Miniuk has a powerful new book out titled "So Said the River" highlighting her SUP and rafting journeys in the Southwestern U.S.. We will also talk to Sean Simmons about a unique bass fishing tournament you can participate in on the Bonneville Pool of the Columbia River using an app to keep score. As always, we've also got an extended Mack's Minute from Mack's Lure and another edition of BirdNote.
Friday Jul 26, 2024
Friday Jul 26, 2024
Andrew McKean with Outdoor Life shares the latest numbers about the approval numbers from the public towards hunting and recreational shooting. On a related note, Executive Editor Natalie Krebs went to Australia to go duck hunting and the state of affairs with waterfowl hunting there should ring alarm bells for hunters here in the U.S.. In addition to this Jack Mitchell with the Evening Hatch Guide Service wants to take youfly-fishing for trout and steelhead on several rivers around Washington State.
Thursday Jul 25, 2024
Thursday Jul 25, 2024
This week John Kruse chats with fellow outdoors radio show host Cam Parry about "Hooked on Oregon", airing Thursdays from 3 to 5 PM on KWRO AM 630 out of Coos Bay, Oregon. Mike Mauk clarifies some rules about the Brewster Salmon Derby, taking place on the Upper Columbia River August 2nd thru the 4th, and Sarah Garrison with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is looking for help counting upland birds this summer. Throw in our extended Mack's Minute with Bob Loomis, another edition of BirdNote, and your Sportsman's Warehouse Trivia Question of the Week and we've got another great show coming your way!
Thursday Jul 25, 2024
Thursday Jul 25, 2024
John Kruse and his daughter, Faith head to Alaska for an epic adventure at Sportsman's Cove Lodge. Faith will tell you what she loves about this place and give you a day by day run down of how a trip works. Captain Clifford Smith has tips to help you catch more fish, General Manager Bo Bennett reflects on his career as a lodge owner, world record fisherman and author. Bo will also tell you about some exciting changes coming to the lodge! Finally you'll find out about why you want to fish here in August and September and some great deals they have for guests during this time frame.
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Monday Jul 01, 2024
Monday Jul 01, 2024
This week John Kruse chats with Brooks Hansen with Camp Chef about their line of propane fire pits. He also has an extended discussion with Tim Schulz, the author of "A Cast Away in Montana" about his book and also about fly fishing in his home state of Michigan.
Monday Jul 01, 2024
Monday Jul 01, 2024
John Kruse previews the Wenatchee and Brewster Salmon Derbies on the Upper Columbia River with Bob Loomis and Mike Mauk. Dennis Dauble will tell you about his new book, "A Rustic Cabin" and Ryan Busse, the Democratic candidate for Governor in Montana, shares what's behind the big administrative shake-up at Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks.
Monday Jul 01, 2024
Monday Jul 01, 2024
This week John Kruse heads to Montana's Missouri River Country in NE Montana to fish Fort Peck Reservoir with one of Montana's top walleye anglers, Jason Mundel. Sue Dalby gives you a tour of the Fort Peck Interpretive Center, a truly impressive museum offering exhibits ranging from dinosaurs to fish native to the Missouri River. Finally, if you are looking for a place to stay, head to the Cottonwood Inn & Suites in Glasgow. Zach Burner will tell you more about this great base camp for your NE Montana adventures.