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Catch My Drift
by Matt Kalmes
An outdoor lifestyle podcast by Matt Kalmes. Lighthearted discussions with area experts including topics covering Midwest whitetail hunting, multi species fly fishing, waterfowl hunting, morel mushrooms, turkey hunting, outdoor photography, western big game, bird dogs, wildlife biology, fly tying, birding, etc. Each guest is passionate about the outdoors and offers something to be learned.
Episodes
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Ep 91: Early Season Bowhunting with Zack Ansell
In Episode 91 we are joined by Zack Ansell. Zack is a habitually successful bow hunter who uses nonconventional tactics to punch his archery tag. He shares his approach to preseason scouting and strategies to carefully hunt in the early season without ruining the rest of it. Good luck to all the...
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Ep 90: Rattling On - Nathan Chick
In Episode 90 we are joined by Nathan Chick for the fifteenth episode of Rattling On. Topics discussed include MN Twins trade deadline and playoff aspirations, early season bow stand locations vs late season gun stand locations, ground blind tactics for mobile hunting, and the new introduction of...
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Ep 89: Rattling On - Matt Hogan
In Episode 89 we are joined by Matt Hogan for the fourteenth episode of Rattling On. Topics discussed include the Cubs and Twins season so far, early to mid summer walleye fishing on the Mississippi River, and a recap of our turkey season
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Ep 88: Talking Turkeys with Eric Lindquist
In Episode 88 we are joined by Eric Lindquist. When Eric first started turkey hunting he and his buddies started "The List", a growing list of turkey hunting goals and dreams. He shares some incredible stories from his years of experience chasing these milestones. Eric discusses what a successful...
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Ep 87: Rattling On - Nathan Chick
In Episode 87 we are joined by Nathan Chick for the thirteenth episode of Rattling On. Topics discussed include offseason moves made by our favorite Minnesota sports teams, and hopes for the upcoming season, Nathan and Matt's 2025 deer hunting season, and the 2026 7th Annual Sausage Party. Thai...
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Ep 86: Rattling On - Matt Hogan ft. Jake Wolfe
In Episode 86 we are joined by Matt Hogan and recurring guest Jake Wolfe for the twelfth episode of Rattling On. Topics discussed include late season pheasant hunting, Matt's 2025 duck season, and post season football.
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Ep 85: Deer Tracking with Dogs with Lisa Gargulak
In Episode 85 we are joined by Lisa Gargulak. Lisa is a deer tracker with Bluff Country Deer Recovery. Together she and her Gordon Setter, Tuukka, have recovered over 100 wounded deer. Lisa is also an avid archery hunter herself and shares insight on what she has learned from deer recovery and…
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Ep 84: October Whitetails with Andy Pierce
In Episode 84 we are joined by Andy Pierce. Andy's roots run deep in bluff country but has hunted throughout the country chasing big game. He has a fresh perspective on Oct hunting tactics - old school woodsmanship that get results. From the mountains of the Rockies to the hardwoods of the…
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Ep 83: Rattling On - Norm Yackle
In Episode 83 we are joined by Norm Yackle for the eleventh episode of Rattling On. Topics discussed include bass fishing on the Mississippi River, tournament bass angling, an annual trip to Ontario, and CMD's first giveaway!
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Ep 82: Rattling On - Nathan Chick
In Episode 82 we are joined by Nathan Chick for the tenth episode of Rattling On. Topics discussed the Minnesota Twins season so far, the 71st annual Troutmaster Classic, late season turkey hunting, and morel mushroom hunting.
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Ep 81: Rattling On - Norm Yackle
In Episode 81 we are joined by Norm Yackle for the ninth episode of Rattling On. Topics discussed include Norm's first bass tourney of the season, a review of the Kentucky River Musky Classic, the 71st annual Troutmaster Classic, Norm's first musky of the year, and spring turkey season.
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Ep 80: SD's Upland Game Biologist Jake Wolfe
In Episode 80 we are joined by Jake Wolfe. Jake is an Upland Game and Furbearer Biologist with South Dakota Game Fish and Parks. He is a Driftless Area transplant who now resides in the prairies of South Dakota and is a die hard bird hunter. Die hard would be and understatement as in his '24-'25...
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Ep 79: Rattling On - Matt Hogan
In Episode 79 we are joined by Matt Hogan for the eight episode of Rattling On. Topics discussed include listener Q&A , spring walleye fishing, spring trout fishing, the start to the Cubs and Twins season, waterfowl photography, raccoon trapping, and gearing up for turkey season.
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Ep 78: Whitetail Habitat with Dylan Lenz
In Episode 78 we are joined by Dylan Lenz. Dylan has spent countless hours walking properties throughout the country scouting, planning, and helping land owners improve their land to meet their habitat goals. On this episode all whitetail hunters are guaranteed to learn some lessons on the do's…
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Ep 77: Rattling On - Nathan Chick
In Episode 77 we are joined by Nathan Chick for the seventh episode of Rattling On. Topics discussed include listener Q&A, rebuilding an antler on a shoulder mount, the recent ice fishing bite, bobcat trapping, and finding the first three sheds on Stone Point Ranch. Keep your eyes peeled for a…
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Ep 76: Taxidermist Kyle Lakey
In Episode 76 we are joined by Kyle Lakey. Kyle is the owner of Twisted Tines Taxidermy and a die hard bow hunter. He shares some interesting stories about owning a taxidermy studio and some shocking animals he has been asked to mount. Kyle also shares some tips for hunters to best preserve your...
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Ep 75: Rattling On - Matt Hogan
In Episode 75 we are joined by Matt Hogan for the sixth episode of Rattling On. Topics discussed include a recap of Matt's duck and deer season, the downfall of the Chicago Bear's season, and filling the freezer with 3 does at Stone Point Ranch
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Ep 74: Rattling On - Norm Yackle
In Episode 74 we are joined by Norm Yackle for the fifth episode of Rattling On. Topics discussed include a recap on Norm's Musky season and quest for a 40 musky season, early season ice fishing, trapping coyotes, and acquiring a new property in SE Minnesota.
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Ep 73: The Driftless Area with Zac Cassill - The Seventh of "An Outdoorsman's 7 Wonders of MN"
In Episode 73 we are joined by Zac Cassill for the seventh episode of "An Outdoorsman's 7 Wonders of MN" Series. Zac was born and raised in the heart of the Driftless Area, is a dedicated fly fisherman, and geologist who has extensively studied the area he learned to fish. This corner of…
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Ep 72: Rattling On - Nathan Chick
In Episode 72 we are joined again by Nathan Chick for the fourth episode of Rattling On. Topics discussed include a successful shotgun season, beaver trapping, and a 9 fish musky outing!
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Ep 71: Rattling On - Matt Hogan
In Episode 71 we are joined again by Matt Hogan for the third episode of Rattling On. Topics discussed include Matt's successful start to his waterfowl season and what if takes to shoot a limit of birds, fall fishing, and the anticipation of the pre rut
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Ep 70: The Mississippi River with Ken Howard - The Sixth of "An Outdoorsman's 7 Wonders of MN"
In Episode 70 we are joined by Ken Howard for the sixth episode of "An Outdoorsman's 7 Wonders of MN" Series. Ken is the Director of the Minnesota Trappers Association District 6 and is a dedicated and experienced trapper who has trapped multiple species along the Mississippi River. The…
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Ep. 69: Rattling On - Norm Yackle
In Episode 69 we are joined by Norm Yackle for the second episode of Rattling On. Topics discussed include the end of baseball season, the start of football season, Norm's recent bass and musky tournaments, and the first several sits archery deer season.
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Ep. 68: Rattling On - Nathan Chick
In Episode 68 we are joined again by Nathan Chick for the first episode of Rattling On. Rattling On is an un-cut and un-filtered brief conversation with regular guest where we discuss topics like recent adventures, rut reports, and fishing bites.
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Ep. 67 Mystery Cave with Melissa Boman - The Fifth of "An Outdoorsman's 7 Wonders of MN"
In Episode 67 we are joined by Melissa Boman for the fifth episode of "An Outdoorsman's 7 Wonders of Minnesota" Series. Melissa is a wildlife biologist for the state of MN and a bat survey specialist. In this episode she speaks to the importance of caves to MN's smallest mammals. With over 13…
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Ep. 66 Lake of the Woods with Jordy Casperson - The Fourth of "An Outdoorsman's 7 Wonders of MN"
In Episode 66 we are joined by Jordy Casperson for the fourth episode of "An Outdoorsman's 7 Wonders of Minnesota" Series. Jordy is the man who had the biggest impact on my obsession for chasing musky. He lives in one of the premier musky destinations of MN and on the lake dubbed "The Walleye...
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Ep. 65 Pheasant Hunting Western MN with Scott Rall - The Third of "An Outdoorsman's 7 Wonders of Minnesota"
In Episode 65 we are joined by Scott Rall for the third episode of the "Outdoorsman's 7 Wonders of Minnesota" Series. Scott is the President of the Nobles County Chapter of Pheasants Forever, the 2024 Pheasants Forever National Volunteer of the Year, and avid pheasant hunter. A true Hall of Famer...
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Ep. 64 Turkey Tour '24
In Episode 64 we are joined again by Cousin Noah Kearns. On this episode we discuss our Turkey Tour to Kentucky, as well as our successful seasons in our home states. If you would like one of the new CMD Turkey Stickers hit me up. I would be glad to send some your way!
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Ep. 63 The BWCA with David Holmes and Joel Toso - The Second of "An Outdoorsman's 7 Wonders of Minnesota"
In Episode 63 we are joined by David Holmes and Joel Toso for the second episode of the "Outdoorsman's 7 Wonders of Minnesota" Series. Both Dave and Joel have spent plenty of time in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area camping and fishing and share their experiences doing both. The Boundary Waters is...
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Ep. 62 MN Twins Pitcher Louie Varland - The first of "An Outdoorsman's 7 Wonders of Minnesota"
In Episode 62 we are joined by Louie Varland. This is the first episode of "An Outdoorsman's 7 Wonders of Minnesota" Series. Louie is a Minnesota native and grew up fishing the Metro lakes near his hometown. Like Louie, the lakes near the Twin Cities were a staple in the foundation for my passion...
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Ep. 61 The Young Guns
In Episode 61 we are joined by the four different young men and women. Max May, Brett Korpal, Ellie Casperson, and Jack Jerowski each sit down and share a few of their favorite outdoor experiences. These young guns have some helpful tips for engaging youth listeners and each of them can teach…
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Ep. 60 Calling Ducks with Sam Schank and Justin Wise
In Episode 60 we are joined by Sam Schank and Justin Wise of Upper Mississippi Game Calls. Sam and Justin are the owners and call makers of Upper Mississippi Game Calls, a duck call company located in Onalaska, WI. I had the privilege of visiting their shop and spinning my own "Pool 7" duck call....
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Ep. 59 Mountain Lion Hunting with Ross Adney
In Episode 59 we are joined by Ross Adney. Ross is an outfitter and owner of Beaver Trap Outfitters and guides most all Western big game. I spent the week chasing mountain lions through the Bighorn Mountains in Wyoming with Ross and his hounds. Hunting lions has been a bucket list hunt for me as...
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Ep. 58 Retired Game Warden Tom Hemker
In Episode 58 we are joined by retired Game Warden Tom Hemker. Tom worked as a Game Warden for over 30 years and has some incredible stories. He is a passionate upland bird hunter and has logged countless miles chasing elk out West. Tom is a well rounded outdoorsman and has learned tons about...
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Ep. 57 Early Season Whitetail with Scott Bestul
In Episode 57 we are joined again by Scott Bestul. Scott is on to talk about early season bow hunting tactics that will help you smoke your target buck. This information packed episode discusses the first few phases of the rut and scenarios that will take you right up to the start of peak rut.…
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Ep. 56 Phil Rutt with Triple Three Outfitters
In Episode 56 we are joined by Phil Rutt. Phil is the owner of Triple Three Outfitters in Buffalo, Wyoming. Phil specializes in outfitting and guiding Western elk, deer, and pronghorn hunts. This episode was recorded while on an archery pronghorn in Wyoming with Triple Three. He is a wealth of...
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Ep. 55 Reuben Frey and Ryan Wierzba
In Episode 55 we are joined by Reuben Frey and Ryan Wierzba. Reuben and Ryan met at college as track teammates and now both work for their resident states to better its trout fishery. They both are passionate about their jobs and both spend nearly all of their free time outside. From Minnesota to...
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Ep. 54 Musky Fishing at Stork Lake Lodge with Bobbie Stephens
In Episode 54 we are joined by Bobbie Stephens. Bobbie is the owner of Stork Lake Lodge in Ontario, Canada and a musky fanatic. He has the knowledge and resume to prove that he truly has these finicky fish patterned. Bobbie explains the best way to put "the fish of 10,000 casts" into the net. The...
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Ep. 53 Even MORE Turkey Talk with Matt Hogan and Zack Ansell
In Episode 53 we are joined again by Matt Hogan and Zack Ansell. This episode completes the three part Turkey Talk Series as spring comes to an end. Matt, Zack, and myself are hopeful as our favorite baseball teams are just over a third into the regular season and we shed some light on what is...
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Ep. 52 Talking Turkeys with Andrew and Aaron Auger
In Episode 52 we are joined by brothers Andrew and Aaron Auger. These fellas love hunting turkeys with their bows and share some insight on what works best for them. We talk about gear, archery set ups, decoys, scouting, and different calling tactics. We are all tagged out in Minnesota and share...
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Ep. 51 with Marcus Lashley
In Episode 51 we are joined by Marcus Lashley. Marcus is a Wildlife Ecology Professor at the University or Florida and cohost of the Wild Turkey Science Podcast. Marcus lives for turkey hunting and has learned plenty about turkeys to help him and fellow turkey hunters in the woods. He is serious...
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Ep. 50 MN Quail Forever's Thurman Tucker
In Episode 50 we are joined by Thurman Tucker. Thurman is the Minnesota State Coordinator for Quail Forever. He is an avid upland game bird hunter who's passion lead him to conserving quail and pheasant alike and assuring they have a place in our neck of the woods for years to come. Thurman is a...
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Ep. 49 MLB Pitcher Devin Smeltzer
In Episode 49 we are joined by Devin Smeltzer. Devin is a left handed pitcher for the Florida Marlins and former Minnesota Twins pitcher. He was born and raised out East where he caught the fishing bug. Devin travels the country with the different organizations he plays for and takes along a...
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Ep. 48 Exo Mtn Gear's Mark Huelsing
In Episode 48 we are joined by Mark Huelsing. Mark is a member of the Exo Mtn Gear team and the host of the Hunt Back Country Podcast. He has hunted in a handful of Western states for bear, deer, elk and even mountain goat. Mark takes his hunting gear seriously and is part of the brains behind…
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Ep. 47 Ice Fishing with Norm Yackle
In Episode 47 we are joined again by Norm Yackle. This episode was recorded while ice fishing for sturgeon on the Mississippi River! Topics discussed include Norm's 2022 musky season and what flies and tactics helped him put two dozen musky in the net, our ice fishing success thus far, and late…
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Ep. 46 Coyote Hunting with Joey Hartley
In Episode 46 we are joined by Joey Hartley. Joey is an avid coyote hunter and host of Mangy Dog TV. He hunts coyotes year round and in a very unique way - with his dogs! He has captured some incredible footage of his coyote hunting techniques that are definitely worth checking out. If you are...
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Ep. 45 Deer Season 2022 Recap with Nathan Chick
In Episode 45 we are joined again by regular guest Nathan Chick. On this episode topics discussed include our Christmas wish list, each of our fantasy football teams, the fantastic season the Minnesota Vikings are having (for once), and the success that each of us have had in the woods chasing deer.
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Ep. 44 Whitetail Management with Jake Polk
In Episode 44 we are joined by Jake Polk. Jake is a hard core whitetail hunter and owner of Polk Whitetail Management. He orchestrates management plans specific to meet clients needs and help them reach their goals. He's got a comprehensive understanding of how deer use landscapes and where to...
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Ep. 43 Fly Fisherman and Artist Jake Keeler
In Episode 43 we are joined by Jake Keeler. Jake is an artist and avid fly fisherman. He is passionate about hunting down fish with attitude and portraying that visceral feeling in his artwork. Jake's artwork is truly on-of-a-kind and fisherman nationwide dig it. Give this episode a listen for…
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Ep. 42 Walleye Fishing with Cody Lubeley
In Episode 42 we are joined by Cody Lubeley. Cody is a tournament walleye angler and well rounded outdoorsman. He has traveled the Midwest fishing tourneys as a co-angler and pro angler himself. He has a rock solid understanding of where the walleye are during certain times of the year and the...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
An outdoor lifestyle podcast by Matt Kalmes. Lighthearted discussions with area experts including topics covering Midwest whitetail hunting, multi species fly fishing, waterfowl hunting, morel mushrooms, turkey hunting, outdoor photography, western big game, bird dogs, wildlife biology, fly tying, birding, etc. Each guest is passionate about the outdoors and offers something to be learned.
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An outdoor lifestyle podcast by Matt Kalmes. Lighthearted discussions with area experts including topics covering Midwest whitetail hunting, multi species fly fishing, waterfowl hunting, morel mushrooms, turkey hunting, outdoor photography, western big game, bird dogs, wildlife biology, fly tying,...
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