Midwest Frontier

Kelsey joins this week to clarify some terms we often use for some people who may not understand what it is. In the news this week we have a parasite in Michigan, more protections at Warren Dunes State Park, no fires in Minnesota, dying Asian carp in Illinois, and a wolf bothering people at Isle Royale. Any comments or questions email us at [email protected] and thanks for listening!!!

This week our main conversation is death of small towns all over the Midwest. Why do small towns die? Is it dead industry, internet competition, loss of healthcare? We cover several different reasons why rural America is going down. Other topics include a new canoe, walleye fishing, crazy Illinois weather, house buying, and more. Bills selling his kayak which is a 2013 Old Town Predator and a Malone kayak trailer. If youre interested in that or want to send feed back email us at [email protected] and thanks for listening!

I love having Eric Nygaard on with Musky Miracles guide service. We discussed a lot on this episode such as; the early musky opener, livescope debate, low stocking numbers with solutions, and much more. I have all of Erics contact info below. If you vacationing in Northern Wisconsin this year, it is a great idea to hire him to show you around and help flatten your learning curve for musky. He spends several days on the water per week and easily identifies the changes happening throughout the season. If electronics is something you want to learn he would be glad to spend time showing you how to use them and you'll have a shortcut in your own boat. Email us at the [email protected] and thanks for listening!!!Eric's Phone: 920-379-5843TikTokWebsiteFacebook

This week we discuss the results from the spring session of Conservation Congress in Wisconsin. Several issues were discussed such as shooting times, fish limits, license fees, and so much more. In the news this week we have 50% of deer ticks have Lyme disease, state parks in Illinois, and gun bills defeated in Minnesota. Any comments or questions email us at [email protected] and thanks for listening!!!

This week we recorded a day by day of the white bass run in Fremont Wisconsin. Day one Busch Lite Billy had a few too many pops but still productive. Day 2 was also a productive day with starting to figure out how to use livescope and catching fish. Day 3 was the trip home. This was our fifth year going and this became one of our favorite trips. It's crazy watching Fremont Wisconsin quaduple in population during mothers day weekend with almost everyone chasing the same fish. Any comments or questions email us at [email protected] and thanks for listening!!!

This episode we cover several topics. We start buy covering Pat's turkey hunt this weekend with an old friend of ours. We then move into one of the most controversial topics of our lifetime, killing the Boundary Waters in Minnesota. We talk about how politics can ruin anything whether it's your people or not who are causing it. We then move in to flooding in Fremont Wisconsin. They're calling it a 100-year flood for that area. Next up we talk about how Wisconsin is slashing fish stocking and closing 2 hatcheries. Next, we talk about catching big sheepshead in the river along with taking a 3-year-old fishing. To close the episode, we talk about our second annual sausage fest where a bunch of guys get together to make brats to last the summer. Any comments or questions email us at [email protected] and thanks for listening!!!

This week, Bill did a cost comparison on eating in or eating out. He wrote down every cost for you to decide which is more beneficial. Also, we talk early walleye fishing on the Wolf River in Wisconsin. We have a discussion on whether livescope is all it's cracked up to be. Visit MuskyLakes.com a new useful website for musky anglers. Pat discusses his upcoming turkey hunts and CWD numbers in Wisconsin. Last topic is lake closures in the Lac Du Flambeu region. Any comments or questions email us at [email protected] and thanks for listening!!!

This week we skim the surface of data centers. We talk about some of the effects they have on the environment as well as people. Other conversation includes more CWD talk, livescope, losing hair, and so much more. Any comments or questions email us at [email protected] and thanks for listening!!!

This week we have on Mike from Musky Money Reel Service. He has officially reopened the business. We talk about what he has been up to along with several other topics including spring trips, tornado in Michigan, walleye limits in Minnesota, and so much more. Email us at [email protected] and thanks for listening!!!

This week we visit the range. We discuss that in between time of year from ice fishing into open water and the boredom that come with that. Which Rifle makes the best first big game gun? We also talk Battle on Bago getting canceled. Email us at [email protected] and thanks for listening!!!

This week we have a day by day to a long weekend at the Wisconsin Dells. We talk about the water park, bringing kids, food, entertainment, and more. Any comments or questions email us at the [email protected] and thanks for listening!!!

This was a quick episode about the Boundary Waters and Wisconsin musky being in trouble. The house passed a vote to mine next to the Boundary Waters and we cannot have that. Wisconsin is looking to open the musky season longer possibly hurting the species during their spawn with added pressure. Email me at [email protected] and thanks for listening!!!

This week wear hear Pat's take on CWD and what DNR is actually doing with this info. We also have a list from the Clean Water Action on PFAS concerning every day life. In the news this week we talk about Jawjackers legal in Minnesota and electronic hunting tags in Michigan. Email us at [email protected] and thanks for listening.

This week's episode we talk about some animals and how they survive winter. We discuss habits of turkey, deer, crows, coyotes, racoons, and pheasant. In the news this week we have Minnesota DNR granting permission for mining exploration near the Boundary Waters, spearfishing for walleye in the spring in Michigan, Ohio deer numbers, and much more. Email us at [email protected] and thanks for listening!!!

This episode was recorded in Pat's truck on the way to a hunt. We talked CWD and some new thoughts on that, ice fishing, walleye limits in Minnesota, elk hunting in Wisconsin, and so much more. Enjoy the last episode of the year and Happy New Year. Email us at [email protected].

To start this episode off, Bill reviews his latest trip to Australia and New Zealand. After we have a couple more stories of an unlucky fall that include musky fishing and goose hunting. We also talk about connecting and reconnecting with buddies who also love the outdoors. To finish up the episode we have a quick holiday gift guide.

This week we bring 2 different stories that shows the November highs and lows you can have. Whether you were lucky early on or have to stick with it and try harder, this episode is for you. In the news we have baiting in Minnesota, huge deer numbers in Michigan, one missing hunting season in Indiana, huge population increase in Wisconsin. Any comments or questions email us at [email protected] and thanks for listening!!!

This episode we address, and trash talk the latest trouble with the crossbow world. We also do a debrief on Pat's elk trip. We discuss the 50th anniversary of the Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald and our theories on what happened. We do a but of deer hunting talk as well. Any comments or questions email us at [email protected] and thanks for listening!!!

Pat and Dan head out west to Colorado in search of their first elk. This is a day-by-day episode talking everything from challenges of elevation to extreme weather after a tough day. There are several lessons to be learned from these two, especially if you will be going for the first time. Any comments or questions email us at [email protected] and thanks for listening!!!

This week Bill and I discuss several different topics with the main one being fall food. We talk about transitioning from summer food like hotdogs and burgers, to fall food like chili and meatloaf. We start and end the episode with a couple spooky stories that may seem familiar to you. Any comments or questions email us at [email protected] and thanks for listening!!!

We decided last minute to do a day by day podcast for our little trip to Galena Illinois. We talk about how to bring kids out of town and what we did in the Galena area. Any comments or questions email us at [email protected] and thanks for listening!!!

This week we dive into Pat's elk trip prep. We talk about anything from how many rounds were fired in preparation, to the temperatures he's dressing for. He's heading out for cows with a very good friend of his, Dan. As this episode comes out he'll be out in Colorado waiting for his turn. In the news this week we talk about the famous boat accident that killed 3 fisherman and wolves killing dogs in Wisconsin. Any comments or questions email us at [email protected] and thanks for listening!!!

This week we have a guest from Missouri, Chris, who is a very experienced deer and turkey hunter in Missouri.He happens to be in town this weekend for a concert and decided to jump on with us to talk hunting in Missouri. We talk anything from public land struggles to spotlighting. Any comments or questions email us at [email protected] and thanks for listening!!!BuyBlackett

This week is Musky Money Mike and I attempting to musky fish in Green Bay. This is a 2 day podcast covering how much musky fishing sucks most of the time. Green Bay is definitely home to probably the biggest musky in the world, and we got to witness a couple of those this weekend. Email us at [email protected] and thanks for listening!!!

This week we have discussions on several topics. We talk a camping trip coming up, Pat's elk trip this fall, transition into fall, a monster drum (sheephead) caught, and much more. Our brains and hearts have officially tranitioned into fall mode. What does that mean for you? Answer below and email us at [email protected] and thanks for listening!!!

This week Pat has a review of his recent trip to Lake Vermillion. He discusses the resort, the fishing, and much more. Other topics discussed are a new patio, wake boats again, "assault" weapons in Chicago, August theory, and much more. Email us at [email protected] and thanks for listening!!!BuyBlackett

This week we discuss several topics. We almost lost Bill, men in their 30s going rucking, wake boats are making waves again, coyotes in Michigan, a lake drained in Minnesota, Eagle River trip, and so much more. Email us at [email protected] and thanks for listening!!!BuyBlackett

We had time this week to get an extra episode in. We cover verious news articles such as murder suicide on Isle Royale, Wisconsin turkey numbers, Illinois black bears, walleye limits on Mille Lacs, and so much more. One quick discussion topic was is catching a trophy fish the same as killing a deer on public land? Email us at [email protected] and thanks for listening!!!BuyBlackett

This week I have a conversation with Eric Nygaard who is officially open for business. He runs Musky Miracles Guide Service in Eagle River Wisconsin. We talk alot about musky fishing and several other issues in the outdoor world. He can Be reached at 920-379-5843 or emailed at [email protected] . Visit his website at Muskymiraclesguideservice.com.

Kel and I record a day by day of our long weekend to Winneconne Wisconsin. We discuss walleye, catfish, and sheephead fishing. We talk about the Oshkosh farmers market, Marble Park Beach, and boating on Lake Winneconne. This is out first trip with a family of 4 and we talk things we learned. Any comments or questions email us at [email protected] and thanks for listening!!!BuyBlackett

We eventually get to talking about all the public land Mike Lee is trying sell towards the end of the episode. First, we talk about the Midwest heatwave, taking comments on ribs, love for braided line, Busch Lite Lime review, Ted Nugent in Michigan, mountain lion shot in Missouri, Lake Michigan water levels down 4 feet, and tons more. Email us at [email protected] and thanks for watching!!!BuyBlackett

The main argument this week came to be about which had more of an effect on fishing, mapping or FFS. We discussed plenty of other topics such as kids in the boat, walleye, poison water in Illinois, elk hunting in Minnesota, live bait issues in Minnesota, deaths at Isle Royale, algae blooms in Missouri, Iowa fish kill, the importance of debriefing, and so much more. Any comments or questions email us at [email protected] and thanks for listening!!!BuyBlackett

This week is titled boat launches but of course we cover off on so many other topics. In this episode we cover mountain bike destruction, musky in Minnesota, dams in Wisconsin, black bear in Illinois, deficit in Indiana state parks, new Missouri state record, moose in Michigan, and turkeys in Ohio. We discuss a recently new video we made called Heideke Lake available on YouTube. Any comments or questions email us at [email protected] and thanks for listening!!!

This week we discuss a few events we've been through since the last episode. First up is the white bass run in Fremont Wisconsin. This was a humbling experience. We did not come close to our expectations. Pat told the story of a very close turkey hunt, enjoy is impromptu calls. Last on the list is the Fox River Valley musky tournament on the Fox Chain of Lakes. We have a few news articles as well. Any comments or questions email us at [email protected] and thanks for listening!!!BuyBlackett

This week's main topic is about boater safety. We talk about the number of accidents per year and also common boating laws. Boating is one of the best ways to spend your time, at least in our opinion, but can definitely be dangerous. In the news this week we have a Lake Michigan boating accident and Iowa collecting walleye eggs. Pat talks about a recent turkey hunt and we discuss how to control over abundance of deer. Any comments or questions email us at [email protected] and thanks for listening!!!⁠BuyBlackett

This week is inspired by Pat's very successful coho trip, we're talking about the Great Lakes Salmon. We also talk a little walleye fishing on the Illinois River. In the news this week we have a new wildlife area in Southern Indiana, people hate wake boats in Wisconsin, Iowa DNR investigating a fish kill, Michigan trees don't look the same after an ice storm, moose population in Minnesota, killing snakehead in Missouri, and $100k bass caught in Missouri. Email us at [email protected] and thanks for listening!!!BuyBlackett

This weeks last discussion is about old time lures we still buy and use today. The fishing industry has come a very long way, but these lures are still very relevant today. Other discussions include Pat's boat upgrade, Jim's first time out this year, a crazy charter boat captain, and so much more. In the news this week we have Great Lakes water levels, no more weekend duck hunts in Kansas, water withdrawal report from Wisconsin, and spawning brook trout in Minnesota. Let me know your must have lures at [email protected] and thanks for listening!!!BuyBlackett

This is our first crack at bi-weekly episodes. We cover all kind of news such as cougar cubs in Michigan, bobcats in Indiana, wasted money in Illinois, fishing license price hikes in Wisconsin, new walleye limit in Mille Lacs, and Ohio fisherman fined. We talked about our first attempt at stuffing sausage and how we made it into a small get together. One question we had for the listeners is, are Dakota Lithium batteries worth it? Any comments or questions email us at [email protected] and thanks for listening.BuyBlackett

This week we go over a list most people could use as a camping gear checklist. We announce the pod is going Bi weekly. We go over a few random topics one of which is Pat buying a new house. Any comments or questions email us at [email protected] and thanks for listening!!!

This week we discuss the bill that came in that once again threatens the Boundary Waters as we know it. We thought this was behind us, but they are pushing to dig that mine right next to the most pristine waters in North America. We start the conversation talking about our last time on the ice for the year. Any comments or questions email us at [email protected] and thanks for listening!!!BuyBlackett

This week Pat brings in his backpacks and gives an overview of why he chose those. He brings a perspective for both new and experienced backpackers. A question we ask this week is, does cold fronts affect ice fishing? Email us what you think, [email protected] and thanks for listening!!!BuyBlackett

This week we cover several different topics including some backpack talk, bird flu update, sturgeon spearing, cardio, and so much more. Any comments please email us at [email protected] and thanks for listening!!!

This week we finally got the audio right with Musky Money Reel Service to talk about the boat prices episode. We talk the details that we did not cover on the first episode with what drives the prices of boats up. We discuss a little bit of ice fishing and our predictions of 2025 ice out. Any comments or questions email us at [email protected] and thanks for listening!!!BuyBlackett

We made a major mistake this week with our recording. I tried to repair the audio but could not. We decided to replay the Isle Royal episode from a couple years ago. Any comments or questions email us at [email protected] and thanks for listening!!! BuyBlackett

This week we discuss the most important piece of cold weather clothing, bibs. We talk about all our uses and exactly how we shop for them. In the news this week we have elk introduction to Minnesota and falling through ice in Wisconsin. Any comments or questions email us at [email protected] and thanks for listening!!!

In this episode we cover several issues with the main ones being FFS regulations in Minnesota and the cost of boats. We discuss why people are ok with paying so much for a boat or truck. Minnesota is closely monitoring the use of FFS and its impacts on the fishery. DNR is mostly concerned over temperamental fish like the musky, and ice fisherman is what got their attention this time. Any comments or questions email us at [email protected] and thanks for listening!!! BuyBlackett!!!

This week we are discussing hunter participation. We talk about the years of hunter numbers going up and down. We are catching up after the holidays and getting back in the swing of things. Any comments and questions email us at [email protected] and thanks for listening!!! Buy Blackett

We're back after the holidays and catching up. This week we announce a new video project for 2025 called Illinois Spot Burn. Listen in to hear the details. Email us at [email protected] and thanks for listening!!! BuyBlackett

We have special guests to join us for trivia, Musky Money Mike and Phishy Phil. Bill comes up with all the questions and it got real close. Any comments or questions email us at [email protected] and thanks for listening!!! BuyBlackett

This week we start the conversation with perch fishing. We then go into some news and then the holiday gift guide. We split the guide up into cooking, hunting, fishing, and general. Any comments or questions email us at [email protected] and thanks for listening!!! Buy Blackett