In this episode, Brett Amundsen stops by to discuss various aspects of goose hunting, particularly in relation to changing weather conditions and their impact on hunting tactics. We delve into the importance of scouting and adapting to wet conditions, as well as the transition from old hunting dogs to new ones. We chat about the role of AGLOW in su…

On this week’s show, Tony Smotherman joins the show to tell us about muzzleloader deer hunting. Host Bret Amundson is looking to get into muzzleloading this year, and Tony gives him a rundown on what to look for, what the benefits of muzzleloader hunting are, and how he got into the world of working with CVA and Bergara Rifles. David Eckhardt and D…

On this week’s show, Angler of the Year Hunter Nitti joins the show. He talks about what led to his success on the National Walleye Tour. He also mentions some of the negative aspects to the tournament fishing world and gives his opinion on Mille Lacs. Bret, Dan and David talk about some must-haves for a duck blind, when crops will come out this fa…

On this week’s show, we’re talking about the news coming from BASS and the National Professional Fishing League regarding Forward Facing Sonar. Bret and Dan talk about their early teal hunting. John Devney from Delta Waterfowl joins the show to talk about waterfowl conditions, duck hunting season dates, changes to licenses and potential changes to …

On this week’s show, we’re switching gears to hunting! Bret airs his frustration with the Minnesota duck and goose hunting season dates and why he thinks hunters want a change. Jason Bird from Heavy Hauler Outdoor Gear joins us to tell us the story of Heavy Hauler. He tells us about what gear he has to help duck hunters and anglers. He also talks a…

On this week’s show, Kent Andersen joins us from the shores of the Rainy River. He talks about the 9th Annual David A. Andersen Memorial Walleye Tournament put on by Warrior Boats. He also talks about some concerns regarding the National Walleye Tour, and shares his thoughts on Forward-Facing Sonar. Dean Krebs joins us to talk about Youth Outdoor A…

On this week’s show, we’re back on location at Lake of the Woods! We bounce from the Northwest Angle to the South Shore and the Rainy River. Bret and Dan talk about walleye fishing and seeing some overlooked historical sights at Lake of the Woods. Joe Laurin joins the show to talk about his boat tour he does teaching you about the history of the Wa…

It was March 22, 2017 when I last interviewed Jana for episode 179 about her Alaska Moose Hunt, I can’t believe it’s been that long! Jana Waller joins me in the virtual studio from her new home in Utah – we chat about her show Skullbound Chronicles, and how she’s making the shift from traditional network tv to an all-digital platform on Carbon TV. …

In this 15 minute solocast I share my experience at the Wounded Warriors United Wisconsin Warriors on the Water Event in Oshkosh, Wisconsin over the weekend, and then I share my thoughts on a few organizations that put on veterans hunting and fishing trips. And my biggest regret with discovering these organizations. Links: Wounded Warriors United W…

On this week’s show, we’re in the boat with Darren Troseth taking advantage of a pretty unique opportunity to catch catfish in Minnesota. Darren talks about what we’re doing and how you can do it too. Bret and Darren also talk about the advancements of technology in fishing, and the potential impact on restricting and regulating fishing guides in t…

On this week’s show, Jason Bahr from Tutt’s Bait and Tackle spills the beans on some potential new Mille Lacs walleye regulations and management plans. He also talks about the upcoming Student Angler Tournament Trail Tournament of Champions on Big Stone Lake this weekend. Bret, Dan and David prepare for the big thunderstorm of the summer, and Joe H…

On this week’s show, Jason and Jay Przekurat join the show to talk about their tournament fishing success on the Bassmaster Elite Series and the National Walleye Tour. Jay Przekurat also talks about his recent BASS Open win on Lake St Clair. Jason Przekurat talks about the changes of technology and sponsorships throughout his career and what he thi…

The HuntFishTravel Podcast Episode #238 - Deschutes River, Oregon with Dave from the Wet Fly Swing Podcast In this episode of the Hunt Fish Travel podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dave Stewart, the host of the Wet Fly Swing podcast. We dove deep into the world of fly fishing, particularly focusing on the stunning Deschutes River in Orego…

On this week’s show, Thomas Allen from In-Fisherman joins us from the boat on Tazin Lake. He tells us about his trip, what he does at In-Fish, discusses Forward-Facing Sonar controversy and more. Joe Henry talks about new wave buoys and gives us a fishing report at Lake of the Woods. The guys start the show talking about where in the world they’ve …

On this week’s show, Sam Soholt joins us to talk about a gnarly injury he suffered while on the shooting range, and it’s probably not what you think. He tells us how it happened and what’s ahead. He also talks about some new products from Vortex Optics. Joe Henry talks about the advantages of charter […] The post SJR | Week 618: Injury on the Shoot…

On this week’s show, we’re talking about the historic flooding in southern Minnesota and what it means for the fisheries down there. Are fish struggling with raging water? Or are they thriving with new cover? What’s the next step as far as some of these dams go? Fisheries Biologist Scott Mackenthun and river fishing guide […] The post SJR | Week 61…

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 […] The post SJR | Week 616: Frank Ragnow From the Detroit Lio…

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 […] The post SJR | Week 615: Weird Ways To Catch Walley…

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 […] The post SJR | Week 614: Wa…

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 post SJR | Week 613: What is OnX Fish?? appeared first on Sporting J…

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 […] The post SJR | Week 612: Great Southe…

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 […] The post SJR | Week 61…

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 […] The post SJR | Week 610: He Missed the…

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 post SJR | Week 609: Walleye Tips with…

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 […] The post SJR | Week 608: The Royal Dutchman appeared …

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 […] The post …

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…

237 In this Throwback episode of the HuntFishTravel Podcast, host Carrie Zylka interviews Gary Cornam, the marketing manager for Easton Archery. They discuss the different types of arrows and their benefits for bow hunting. They also talk about the new products for 2013, including the injection arrows and the Deep Six technology. Cornam explains th…

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…

236 In this episode, host Carrie Zylka interviews Joe Ponessa, the category manager for Omnia Fishing, about the Omnia Fishing app. They discuss the background of Omnia Fishing and its online store, as well as the features and benefits of the app. They also talk about using the app for fishing on Lake Mille Lacs and other bodies of water, and the d…

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…

235 Location: Central Georgia Where to Watch: Waypoint TV, YouTube, Sling, Peacock Introduction: In this episode, we delve into the world of “The Challenge”, a documentary style show following Brad Frost & Scott Carrol. Brad is a seasoned television host with a passion for adventure. Joined by co-hosts Scott Carol and Dave Moore, Brad shares his jo…

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…

234 Andrew, owner of Gauthier’s Fishing Guide Service, stops by to chat about ice fishing on Lake Minoqua & the Bay of Green Bay. We chat about the odd weather and ice conditions, we chat about the different areas and why he chose to guide for panfish instead of the species everyone else guides for. And then we chat about a new bait he discovered, …

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: …

233 Curt McAllister, the Midwest Public Relations Manager at Toyota Motor North America, recently discussed various aspects of Toyota's involvement in the outdoor industry. Covering 14 states in the South from Tennessee to the West Dakotas, Curt oversees the Outdoor Communications at the national level and is a key figure in the Association of Grea…

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…