On this week’s show, Detroit Lions Center Frank Ragnow joins the show. Frank is an avid angler, so he talks about some of his favorite species, places to go, how he fell in love with the sport and more. Of course we talk a little bit of football too. Joe Henry talks about summer fishing at the northernmost point in the lower 48 states, and Bret Amu…

On this week’s show, we’re talking about catching fish in weird ways. Randin Olson joins the show and talks about the wild speeds he trolls at. Joe Henry joins us to talk about what methods are tried and true at Lake of the Woods. Dan Amundson talks about a different bait he’s been throwing at walleyes this season, and Bret Amundson and David Eckha…

On this week’s show, we’re talking walleyes, walleyes, and more walleyes! Clarence Bergen from Guardian Eagle Resort in Ontario joins the show to tell us about their resort experience and the really cool looking walleyes they catch. Joe Henry joins the show to tell us how the walleye bite is coming along and how fish are transitioning to summer spo…

On this week’s show, Ben Brettingen from OnX Maps joins the show to tell us about OnX Fish. He tells us what it is, how it helps anglers, and how you can try it for free. Joe Henry talks about covering lots of water to catch more walleyes, and Bret has the latest news from the Minnesota DNR. Please support our sponsors. Learn how you can be a spons…

On this week’s show, we play back a discussion with Hunter Pritchett of Great Southern Outdoors. He tells us why feral hogs are such a problem for the ecosystem, the history of his family’s hunting plantation in Alabama, what they offer, some of the cool people that go hunt there, and more. Joe Henry checks in from the Northwest Angle, and Bret Amu…

On this week’s show, we’re in Alabama! The guys talk about their time fishing Lake Eufaula for largemouth and spotted bass. Then Richard Simms and Forrest Fisher join the show to talk about how their Eufaula crappie fishing went. Joe Henry joins us for the last segment and has a simple message for everyone. Please support our sponsors. Learn how yo…

On this week’s show, Pat Kalmerton joins to talk about his turkey season, including an unfortunate mishap he had right before the show. He also talks Devils Lake and coho salmon fishing. Joe Henry tells us how good the fishing opener at Lake of the Woods was, and Bret Amundson and David Eckhardt talk about how Dan Amundson almost sank his boat this…

On this week’s show, pro Walleye angler Tom Huynh joins the show. He give us some tips for the walleye opener, setting up Livescope, targeting bigger walleyes and more. He also tells us his incredibly unique story on how he got into tournament fishing, and about his favorite jig colors and a new one on the way. Tyler Brick from Boatsetter tells us …

On this week’s show, the Royal Dutchman himself, Kevin Heinrichs joins the show and gives us all of his knowledge on the Rainy River and sturgeon fishing. He tells us where he fishes, how he fishes them, how to clean a sturgeon and more. He also talks about how he got hooked on sturgeon, how he came into resort ownership and more. Joe Henry preview…

On this week’s show, we’re talking about all the wildlife on the spring landscape! Bret Amundson has been in the field with the camera observing breeding pheasants, ducks, deer and more, and he spotted a rare pheasant. Jared Wiklund from Pheasants Forever joins the show to talk about that bird, habitat conditions, why prescribed burns are happening…

On this week’s show, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson are fishing in Niagara Falls. It’s another AGLOW media camp, so the guys talk about how fishing was, why the area is so cool to fish and more. Frank Campbell joins the guys to talk about how people can come out here and fish and what […] The post SJR | Week 606: Spring Fishing the Niagara River ap…

It’s the 3rd Annual SJR Rainy River 500! The guys are broadcasting from River Bend Resort on the Rainy River. They recap all of the fun they had during the tournament, talk about how healthy the sturgeon population is right now and the potential for federal protection on those fish. They also talk about how […] The post SJR | Week 605: State of the…

On this week’s show, Bret Amundson, David Eckhardt and Dan Amundson learn more about the potential for lands surrounding Upper Red Lake to be transferred to the Red Lake Nation. Robyn Dwight from the Upper Red Lake Area Association joins the show to tell us what they know about this legislation and it’s potential to […] The post SJR | Week 604: Red…

On this week’s show, Bret Amundson, David Eckhardt and Dan Amundson talk about how to stay on the water or in the woods longer with the right gear. Aaron Ambur from Nexus Outdoors talks about new Whitewater Fish gear, Hardcore Decoys and more. We get a Lake of the Woods and Rainy River report from […] The post SJR | Week 603: Fish and Hunt Longer a…

On this week’s show, Bret Amundson, David Eckhardt and Dan Amundson learn what lithium batteries you should use whether you’re running a livescope shuttle or want to rig your fishing boat with new batteries. James Holst from Norsk Lithium joins the show and tells us what works best for different applications. Joe Henry joins with […] The post SJR |…

On this week’s show, Bret Amundson, David Eckhardt and Dan Amundson talk about some updates to fishing in Minnesota including new regulations, boat landings opening and more. Livescope Glasses are discussed. Joe Henry joins from the capitol to talk Rainy River, and then we hear from some folks at the Minnesota Deer and Turkey Classic. […] The post …

On this week’s show, the crew is scattered all over. Bret Amundson is in the field snow goose hunting, Joe Henry and Greg Jones check in from the fish house on Lake of the Woods, and Dan Amundson holds down the fort in the studio. The guys talk about walleyes and snow geese, and them […] The post SJR | Week 600: Pheasant Fest Walkthru appeared firs…

On this week’s show, Bret Amundson, David Eckhardt and Dan Amundson talk about their latest ice fishing trip to Devils Lake. How was fishing? They also talk about a fishing tournament that had two anglers fail polygraph tests, the end of the Minnesota inland walleye season and more. Joe Henry tells us how the ice […] The post SJR | Week 599: Is Wal…

On this week’s show, Bret Amundson, David Eckhardt and Dan Amundson talk about another attempt to restrict forward-facing sonar, and make more anglers happy. A tournament in Minnesota has created some new rules trying to appease everyone. Joe Henry gives a Lake of the Woods and Rainy River fishing report, and Bret talks to a […] The post SJR | Week…

On this week’s show, Bret Amundson, David Eckhardt and Dan Amundson get a new expert’s opinion on the barotrauma drama! Fisheries Professor Steven Cooke from Carleton University in Ottawa shares what he’s learned about barotrauma, reeling fish up slowly, fizzing smallmouth bass and more throughout his career. He also weighs in on the MN DNR […] The…

On this week’s show, Bret Amundson, David Eckhardt and Dan Amundson share some exciting news with everyone. Joe Henry joins to talk about current Lake of the Woods conditions and about a water-skiing squirrel. Then Bret talks to Jamie Dietman about wrapping his new truck and his elk hunts in Montana. Jamie has advice for […] The post SJR | Week 596…

On this week’s show, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson are on the road. They briefly talk about the brutal Arrowhead 135, but then dive right into this year’s barotrauma study. Dave Weitzel is back to tell us how things went and what they did differently this year.. Jeremy Smith and Mike Hehner also join the […] The post SJR | Week 595: How’d the New …

On this week’s show, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson talk about how the 2024 MN DNR Roundtable went last week. They give us some highlights and lowlights of the day. Bret breaks down where some DNR money will be spent this year, and then the guys go through their new bracket challenge of the best […] The post SJR | Week 594: MN DNR Roundtable Recap …

On this week’s show, we learn about a company building fish houses inside a bakery. Tanner Cherney talks about the current situation for Team Lodge and also gives us a Devils Lake fishing report. Bret Amundson, David Eckhardt and Dan Amundson talk about their current ice fishing electronics, the best feelings while ice fishing and […] The post SJR …

Barotrauma is the hot topic on the show again this week. This time we’re talking to Dave Weitzel from the Minnesota DNR to give us the DNR insight on their barotrauma crappie fishing pilot study. We also learn about future barotrauma study plans, what biologists already know as far as deep-water fishing and release methods […] The post SJR | Week 5…

Aaron Wiebe of Uncut Angling joins us this week. He addresses some of our concerns and questions regarding his latest video on the barotrauma study from the Minnesota DNR. He tells us about a discussion he had with the Minnesota DNR, why he was concerned, and what he feels we all need to do better […] The post SJR | Week 591: Uncut Angling Talks Ba…

On this week’s show, we’re digging back into barotrauma and crappies. Uncut Angling put out a video challenging the barotrauma study done by the MN DNR and published by Angling Buzz and Lindner Media Productions. We talk to Jeremy Smith this week to try and understand what Aaron Wiebe is concerned about. We discuss how […] The post SJR | Week 590: …

On this week’s show, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson talk about all of the rescues of ice fishermen on Upper Red Lake and the release of wolves in Colorado. Joe Henry has an ice fishing report from Lake of the Woods, and we play back a conversation with Danny Thompson about his love for deer […] The post SJR | Week 589: Ice Rescues, More Wolves, and…

On this week’s show, Bret Amundson, David Eckhardt and Dan Amundson talk about going to the Bassmaster Classic while in college, some new technology that can change your fishing, and more with Trevor Lo from Omnia Fishing. He tells us about his experience in College Bass, fishing the Classic, and touches on the future of […] The post SJR | Week 588…

On this week’s show, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson talk to Brian Lynn from the Sportsmen’s Alliance about their intent to sue the United States Fish & Wildlife Service due to wolves being on the Endangered Species list. He explains where this lawsuit is coming from, what kind of plan they put together that could […] The post SJR | Week 587: Wolf M…

On this week’s show, Bret Amundson, David Eckhardt, and Dan Amundson brainstorm ideas to make duck season “longer” in Minnesota. They also talk about the deer harvest reports in Minnesota & Wisconsin. Then Bret talks to Mark Kakatsch at Horicon Marsh about the hunting season out there, the rebound of Sandhill Cranes and more. Joe […] The post SJR |…

On this week’s show, Bret Amundson talks to retired Conservation Officer Darin Fagerman. He talks about his time working along the Gunflint Trail, as well as the fishing he’s gotten to do over the years. Scott Mackenthun is in studio with Darin, and they also talk about some of their other adventures they’ve been on […] The post SJR | Week 585: Tal…

On this week’s show, we recap the Minnesota Firearms Deer Season. Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson talk about what they’ve seen this year. Jennifer Pudenz from Adventuress Magazine joins the show to talk about what she’s been up to hunting and fishing wise, and Joe Henry wraps the show up with a Lake of the […] The post SJR | Week 584: Is Ice Fishing…

On this week’s show, we’re talking about the commercialization of duck and goose hunting. Is it a positive thing for the sport? Or has it had too many negative impacts on hunting? Joe Genzel from Ducks Unlimited joins the show to tell us his opinion. He also talks about changes to migration patterns and flyways, […] The post SJR | Week 583: The Com…

On this week’s show, we’re coming off an adventure-filled week at Lake of the Woods. Bret Amundson, Joe Henry and Paul Johnson talk about their recent days of grouse hunting in the LOW area and about the upcoming ice fishing season. Forrest Huset, Andy Reaves and Cory Loeffler join the show from the Northwest Angle […] The post SJR | Week 582: A We…

On this week’s show, we have a few reminders for everyone headed out hunting this weekend. Doug Leier has some tips for keeping landowners and farmers happy while we enjoy the woods and fields. Joe Henry tells us about a giant buck shot during the Minnesota youth deer season, and Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson […] The post SJR | Week 581: Keeping L…

On this week’s show, we’re talking self defense and preparedness. Kevin Michalowski from Delta Defense joined us at the AGLOW conference in Bemidji to talk about the importance of being prepared for an emergency situation, whether it’s self defense or a medical emergency in the field. Kevin also talks about how self defense isn’t just […] The post …

On this week’s show, we prep for pheasant season. Scott Roemhildt joins the show to preview the Minnesota Governor’s Pheasant Opener in Owatonna this weekend. Randin Olson also joins us to talk fall musky fishing, and Joe Henry is back with a fall Lake of the Woods fishing report. Please support our sponsors. Learn how you […] The post SJR | Week 5…

On this week’s show, we get the rundown on a bass fishing tournament that raised over $1,000,000 for St Jude Children’s Hospital. We also get a Rainy River/Lake of the Woods walleye fishing report. David Eckhardt talks about how farmers are doing with harvest and what he’s seeing regarding pheasants and deer. Please support our sponsors. […] The po…

On this week’s show, we learn about what Toyota is doing for the future of hunting, fishing and the outdoors, we get an update on the fall shiner run at the Rainy River, and the Minnesota Crossbow debate fires back up. Curt McAllister from Toyota tells us about their scholarship program for up and coming […] The post SJR | Week 577: Fall Hunting an…

On this week’s show, we’re at the Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers annual conference in Bemidji! Bret Amundson took some time at the conference to talk to Mark Oliva from the National Shooting Sports Foundation. Mark talks about some pressing issues that hunters, gun owners and sportsman should be aware of, along with the […] The post SJR…

On this week’s show, we head over to North Dakota to learn more about private land hunting access programs. Kevin Kading from North Dakota Game and Fish joins the show to give us a rundown on the PLOTS program. He tells us about how grazing and haying works there, how land enters the PLOTS program […] The post SJR | Week 575: Hunting PLOTS Land in …

On this week’s show, we learn more about haying and grazing on public lands in Minnesota. Greg Hoch joins the show to tell us how those grazing programs work, why they happen, who funds them and more. He also talks about how upland birds across the state are doing. Joe Henry gives us an update […] The post SJR | Week 574: The Truth about Haying and…

On this week’s show, we’re transitioning to fall! Bret Amundson, Dan Amundson and David Eckhardt talk about their plans for hunting this Labor Day weekend. Cory Loeffler joins the show to tell us about his new duck call, Ben Brettingen updates us from Montana on some new OnX Hunt news, and Joe Henry is back […] The post SJR | Week 573: New Duck cal…

On this week’s show, we talk about hunting land access with Sam Soholt. He talks about a new public land deal in South Dakota and his new duck stamp fundraiser. They also touch on some controversial cattle grazing on public land, what they think the impact of crossbows will be, e-posting in North Dakota and […] The post SJR | Week 572: Creating Mor…

On this week’s show, we’re back from Tazin Lake Lodge. Bret and Dan Amundson talk about some unique things that happened on their trip this year. Then they play a couple of conversations they had in the boat on Tazin Lake with Vic Cook from LIVETARGET and Trevor Montgomery from Tazin Lake Lodge. Vic tells […] The post SJR | Week 571: The Origins of…

On this week’s show, we’re getting pumped for hunting season! Ben Brettingen from OnX Hunt and George Lyall talk to Bret Amundson, David Eckhardt and Dan Amundson about the upcoming season. Ben and George are avid upland hunters, so they talk about some upcoming trips they have, but they also swap some stories about last […] The post SJR | Week 570…

On this week’s show, we’re learning more about the history of duck hunting in Minnesota. Authors Steve Knutson and Jeff Miller join Bret Amundson, David Eckhardt and Dan Amundson and talk about their work on duck hunting and what they’ve learned about duck camps. Steve talks about how the railroad affected duck hunting, how market […] The post SJR …

On this week’s show, we’re trying to figure out the deal with potential bag limits on foraging mushrooms. Mike Kempenich and Nicole Zempel join Bret Amundson, David Eckhardt and Dan Amundson to try and figure out the rationale behind this thinking. They talk about how well fungi replace themselves and why they’re against this thinking. […] The post…

On this week’s show, we’re talking elk in Minnesota!! Mike Schrage and Blane Kemek join the show to talk about where we’re at with the reintroduction of elk in Northeast Minnesota. We also get an update on the elk herds in northwest Minnesota, why caribou won’t be reintroduced, and how soon we could maybe see […] The post SJR | Week 567: The Latest…