Gone Outdoors

Scott Brewer and Kyle Agre are talking hunting, fishing and just about anything you can do outdoors each weekend on Gone Outdoors radio.  This week the pair welcome Sheena Ziegler with an update on the Brainerd Ice Fishing Extravaganza, which is only three weeks away!  Matt Cornell of Bruin Outfitting and Ice Bound Excursions of Lake Winnipeg shares an update on conditions and the bite north of the border.  Brian "Bro" Brosdahl provides some tips for winter perch and walleye from his home region in North Central Minnesota.  

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Scott Brewer and Kyle Agre are talking hunting, fishing and anything you can do outdoors each weekend on "Gone Outdoors" radio.  This episode includes guest Adam Rinas of Glacial Lakes Snobear with a report from Lake Winnipeg.  Adam also shares information on the upcoming SnoBear Tournaments slated for later this month and in February.  Josh Nehk of The Minnesota Connection shares an Ottertail County ice report and gives some tips for icing uncooperative fish.  Scott Richardson is a fireman and avid ice angler.  He shares some of the good and bad points of using a diesel heater on the ice. ...

Scott Brewer and Kyle Agre are talking hunting, fishing and just about anything you can do outdoors each weekend on Gone Outdoors Radio.  This episode features some upcoming winter events that you'll want to have on your calendar, a Devils Lake ice and fishing report from Pat Kalmerton and a couple of segments with Bassmaster Elite Angler and 2023 Bassmaster Classic Champion Jeff "Gussy" Gustafson.

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Scott Brewer and Kyle Agre are talking hunting, fishing and just about anything you can do outdoors each weekend on Gone Outdoors Radio.  This week the pair welcome Barb Keller, Minnesota DNR Big Game Program Leader to review the 2025 deer season.  Even though some seasons are still open, Barb shares preliminary stats on the firearms season and CWD reports.  Jay Siemens drops by to talk Catch and Cook Coatings and provide some tips for a top notch fish fry.  Lastly, Scott and Kyle share Christmas gift ideas for the outdoors enthusiast in your life. 

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Scott Brewer and Kyle Agre are talking hunting, fishing and just about anything you can do outdoors each weekend on Gone Outdoors Radio.  This week the pair welcome Sheena Ziegler to preview the 36th annual Brainerd Ice Fishing Extravaganza, Johnnie Candle talks about his winter gig guiding on the gulf coast of Florida and also Captain Ben Barrus shares tips for targeting lake sturgeon through the ice on Lake of the Woods.

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Ryan Struger of "Let's Go Outdoors" shares some strategy and gear tips for those interested in giving darkhouse spearing a try. 

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Scott Brewer and Kyle Agre are talking hunting, fishing and just about anything you can do outdoors each weekend on Gone Outdoors Radio.

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MN-Fish is holding "The World's Greatest Ice Fishing Auction" to raise money to support the organization's mission.  Executive Director Mark Holsten joins Scott and Kyle to talk about the work that the organization does and how we can help support it through this auction.

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Early ice or whenever you venture out on a frozen body of water, safety should be first of mind.  Jason Mitchell of Jason Mitchell Outdoors shares some tips to help make your next trip on the ice a safe one.

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Scott Brewer and Kyle Agre are talking hunting, fishing and just about anything you can do outdoors each weekend on "Gone Outdoors" Radio.

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Sam Sommerness of Elliott/2B Fishing shares some insight into choosing the right ice rod for the type of fishing that you do.  

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Jon Lehman of MinDak Outdoors shares some strategies to capitalize on late season waterfowl opportunities.

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Thayne Jensen, tournament director for the Minnesota Tournament Trail shares some exciting changes for the 2026 season.

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Nick Harrington of South Dakota Game Fish and Parks shares an update on hunting birds and big game in South Dakota.

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Adam Rinas, owner of Glacial Lakes SnoBear shares what's new for the 2025-26 season in the world of SnoBears!

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Keeping predators at a healthy balance with other wildlife helps to ensure health deer herds and game bird populations.  Ty Brouwer shares some insight into what we might need to take up predator hunting on our hunting land.

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Scott Brewer and Kyle Agre are talking hunting, fishing and just about anything you can do outdoors each weekend on "Gone Outdoors" Radio.

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We are a week away from the official start of the ice fishing season.  Fargo Scheels Ice Fest is set for November 21st and 22nd and will bring ice anglers from the region together to kick off the hard water season.  Weston Poitra of Fargo Scheels shares what this event is all about and why we should want to attend. 

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Now, while we are sitting in the deer stand or walking through the woods, is the time to be making observations and notes about deer behavior in an effort to make habitat improvements for next year.  Purpose Filled Habitat Managment's Sam Tumberg shares his thoughts on what to look for. 

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Scott Brewer and Kyle Agre are talking hunting, fishing and just about anything you can do outdoors each weekend on "Gone Outdoors" Radio. 

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Dan Cole, writer for North American Whitetail Magazine, shares his insight into what makes mature trophy bucks different and so challenging to hunt.  

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The hard water season isn't too far off at this point in the season.  "Walleye Will" Pappenfus, professional angler and guide in the Bemidji, MN area shares some early ice safety and fishing tips.

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Ultimate Outdoor Adventure TV host John Arman, an avid big game and deer hunting in central and western North Dakota shares his insights going into the North Dakota firearms season. 

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Oahe Wings & Walleyes owner and guide Chad Schilling shares a South Dakota pheasant hunting update from the central part of the state.  

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Scott Brewer and Kyle Agre are talking hunting, fishing and just about anything you can do outdoors each weekend on "Gone Outdoors".  

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The kickoff to the deer hunting season is Scheels Blaze Days!  Weston Poitra of the Fargo Scheels store shares some insight into what this event is all about. 

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Recovery dogs can be a huge tool to ensure that a harvested deer is recovered and not wasted.  Kyle Martinson, a member of the Minnesota Tracking Dogs group and a tracking dog owner and handler shares how these dogs find the deer and when it is an appropriate time to call on a tracker.  

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Scott Brewer and Kyle Agre are talking hunting, fishing and just about anything you can do outdoors each weekend on Gone Outdoors Radio

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The waterfowl migration is heating up and Josh So-Wada of Fowl Mouth Outfitters shares a current report as well as some hunting strategies to help make your next hunt more successful. 

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Mille Lacs Lake is a popular year round fishing destination for walleye anglers.  Guide Brad Hawthorne shares a current report on the walleye bite on the big pond. 

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Jody Slusher of J&K Taxidermy shares some useful tips on how to care for your big game or game bird trophy to ensure it is in the best condition for the taxidermist to preserve your memory for a lifetime.

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Grown out of the tragic loss of their son in an accident, Fred Parnow shares the mission of his family's "Get Kids Outdoors" Foundation.  

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Scott Brewer and Kyle Agre are talking hunting, fishing and just about anything you can do outdoors each weekend on Gone Outdoors Radio.

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Joe Henry, Lake of the Woods Tourism shares how the fall bite is shaping up on the north border.  Joe was the first interview that Scott and Kyle did as hosts of "Gone Outdoors" radio ten years ago.

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Scott and Kyle share the story of how "Gone Outdoors" got it's name and reminisce about some of the most memorable moments of the last ten years.  

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Dave Randash of Devils Eyez Guide Service joins Scott and Kyle to share a fall fishing report from Devils Lake, North Dakota.  Dave was the first interview that Scott and Kyle did when guest hosting for McFeeley Outdoors nearly 12 years ago. 

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Scott Brewer and Kyle Agre are talking hunting, fishing and just about anything you can do outdoors each weekend on "Gone Outdoors" Radio.  This week the pair celebrate th 10 year anniversary of "Gone Outdoors" Radio.

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Reuben Aleckson of Vortex Optics shares insight into the importance of good optics in any of our outdoors exploits, in particular when we are hunting.  He shares some of the technology advancements that are newly available to the hunter. 

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With the warmer than usual fall weather that we've been experiencing Brett Waldera shares his insight into what the fish are doing to adapt to the warm weather and how to capitalize on the peak of the fall muskie season.  

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Dan Eigen, tournament director of the "Fishing To End Hunger" walleye tournament joins Scott and Kyle to share details of this event in it's 13th year. 

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Scott Brewer and Kyle Agre are talking hunting, fishing and just about anything you can do outdoors each weekend on "Gone Outdoors" Radio.

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The Minnesota Forest Zone Trappers Association works toward the mission of passing along and promoting the fur trapping traditions that have been built over many generations.  Ray Sogaard of the MFZTA shares how they are achieving that mission.

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Aside from owning and operating Woodland Resort, Kyle Blanchfield of Devils Lake, ND is an avid waterfowler and waterfowl hunting guide.  He joins Scott and Kyle to share his perspectives looking into the 2025 waterfowl season. 

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Professional angler Brian Bjorkman competes at the highest level of walleye fishing in the National Walleye Trail.  At the same time he values family and the fishing traditions that they have built fishing the FM Walleyes Unlimited Classic Cup events.  Brian recounts the recent win with his son at the Big Cormorant Fall Classic Tournament and what it means to their family tradition. 

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Scott Brewer and Kyle Agre are talking hunting, fishing and just about anything you can do outdoors each weekend on "Gone Outdoors" Radio.

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Scott Brewer and Kyle Agre are talking hunting, fishing and just about anything you can do outdoors each weekend on "Gone Outdoors" Radio.

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Trail cameras are an incredibly valuable tool for gathering information about the land that we hunt and the game we pursue.  Matt Schneider of Tacticam shares some practical strategies for getting the most out of your trail cameras now, when they benefit us the most. 

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Sam Soholt of Public Land Tee's shares details of his 2025 fundraiser to purchase Federal Duck Stamps with 98% of all stamp purchases going toward conservation and habitat.

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After a busy summer of camping our RV's may be in need of some upkeep.  Mike Boe of Adventure RV shares some advice on what to look for to stay ahead of the preventative maintenance game and also explains their 1 hour drive through winterization service.

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Detroit Lakes, Minnesota angler Bob Downey goes head to head with the best in the Bass Fishing World on a regular basis in the Bassmaster Elite Series Tournaments.  Bob shares the ups and downs of the 2025 season and looks ahead to the Bassmaster Classic in March of 2026.

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The best of the best tournament walleye anglers in North America fish the National Walleye Trail and this tournament series recently held their 2025 Championship event on Green Bay.  Fargo's Tom Huyhn not only won the title of top walleye angler for the year, but he did so after winning the same title in 2024.  Tom shares what that experience was like and how he claimed back-to-back championships in challenging conditions. 

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Scott Brewer and Kyle Agre are talking hunting, fishing and just about anything you can do outdoors each weekend on "Gone Outdoors" Radio.

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Scott Brewer and Kyle Agre are talking hunting, fishing and just about anything you can do outdoors each weekend on "Gone Outdoors" radio.

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Professional fishing guide and educator Johnnie Candle will be hosting two walleye schools in coming weeks.  One will be held on Lake Vermillion in northern Minnesota and the other on his home waters of Devils Lake.  He shares what the "Walleye Schools" are all about and how they can make you a better angler.

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Jumping in the deep end of archery hunting can be an expensive gamble if you're not sure whether or not you will really like the sport.  Jeffrey Miller, outdoor writer and outdoorsman shares some thoughts on how to test the waters with gear that will get the job done without breaking the bank.

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Northeast Minnesota and the Duluth area can provide some incredible fall foliage and some incredible fall fishing opportunities.  Captain Jared Houston of Houston's Guide Service in Duluth shares a preview of what is available to anglers in this diverse landscape.

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September and October can be some of the best times to boat a trophy muskie.  Randin Olson of LockJaw Guide Service shares some of his best tactics for hooking up with a giant.

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Jeff Benda, professional chef and founder of wildgameandfish.com shares some of his favorite recipies for early season Canada Geese, venison and salmon.

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Scott Brewer and Kyle Agre are talking hunting, fishing and anything you can do outdoors each weekend on "Gone Outdoors" Radio.  

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The top 40 anglers of the National Walleye Trail are about to battle it out on Green Bay for the right to be called the 2025 NWT Champion.  Local walleye pro Corey Heiser shares a report from Green Bay as he prepares his strategy to win amongst a field of the best of the best in professional walleye fishing.

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The approaching fall means that the mature salmon in North Dakota's Lake Sakakawea will be moving shallow and more easily fishable.  Salmon fishing guru Chuck DeRemer shares some insight into targeting these fish and why they are so much fun. 

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As the clock ticks down to the opening of the whitetail archery season there are a few things that we can do as hunters to put the final touches on our habitat prior to opening day.  Sam Tumberg of Purpose Filled Habitat Management shares some thoughts on how to put last minute improvements into action. 

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Lakeville Area Fisheries Supervisor and outdoor writer Scott Mackenthun talks about the fisheries exhibits at both the county and state fair levels happening in late summer throughout Minnesota.  

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Scott Brewer and Kyle Agre are talking hunting, fishing and just about anything you can do outdoors each weekend on "Gone Outdoors" radio.

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The early Canada goose hunting season is upon us.  Hunter Kisner, a waterfowl guide with Dirty Bird Outfitters shares some strategies for bagging more birds in the beginning of the hunting season. 

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Lake of the Woods is on fire now with walleye being caught every way imaginable.  Joe Henry of Lake of the Woods Tourism shares how anglers are catching walleye of all sizes.  He also talks about a new addition to the lake, wave buoys provide real time weather and wave conditions from out on the lake, increasing information for anglers to make safe decisions.

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Scott Brewer and Kyle Agre are talking hunting, fishing and just about anything you can do outdoors each weekend on Gone Outdoors radio.  

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Joel Nelson of onX Fish reveals the information available to anglers through their platform providing everything from weather to stocking data, sorting and filtering lakes by specific criteria as well as mapping and landowner information. 

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The start of the archery hunting seasons for whitetail deer are fast approaching.  Luke Snow of Hitlist Whitetails shares some pre-season scouting tips for early season success. 

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Tom Huynh has been at the top of the walleye tournament world for the past several years.  He shares some of the strategies that have brought success and previews his Tom Huynh University that brings these strategies in full detail to interested anglers. 

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Scott Brewer and Kyle Agre are talking hunting, fishing and just about anything you can do outdoors each weekend on "Gone Outdoors" Radio.

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As we move through August we can't help but look ahead to the fall season that is fast approaching.  Fall means time to care for your boats, pontoons and other watercraft.  Service Manager of Ray's Sport and Marine, Colton Hernesman shares some tips and information on how to plan ahead to ensure that your watercraft is ready for winter storage.

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Eric Brandriet spends countless hours fishing the border waters of Big Stone Lake.  He shares some tips and a current report from this popular fishery focusing in on some of it's trophy panfish potential.

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Upland bird hunting is a long standing tradition in the Dakotas.  Nick Harrington of the South Dakota Game Fish and Parks shares a preview of the 2025 season.

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Chad Schilling of Oahe Wings and Walleyes recently fished the South Dakota Governor's Cup Walleye Tournament.  The result, with his team finishing in second place was a dream come true.  He shares what it was like to have the only team finishing ahead of him be his son.

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Scott Brewer and Kyle Agre are talking hunting, fishing and just about anything you can do outdoors each weekend on "Gone Outdoors" radio. 

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Hunter Wendt fishes bass professionally as part of the Classic Bass Champions Tour.  He joins Scott and Kyle to share some insight into this tournament format and his record setting performance at the first event of the year.  

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Scott Brewer and Kyle Agre are talking hunting, fishing and just about anything you can do outdoors each weekend on "Gone Outdoors" radio. 

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Each year Scheels hosts it's Hunt Expo as a way to kick off the upcoming hunting seasons.  Scheels expert Brandon Davenport share a preview of next weekend's event at the Fargo Scheels store.  

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Jeremy Smith is as big of a muskie fanatic as there is in the fishing world today.  He joins Scott and Kyle to share strategies and tips to make your summer muskie outings a huge success.

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Ron Schara and his companion Ravin the black lab celebrated 30 years of "Minnesota Bound" television.  Ron shares some of the stories from how it all began and what carried it for it's continuing incredible run.  

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Doug Leier, North Dakota Game and Fish Outreach Biologist and host of KFGO's Morning Crew and Outdoors Live joins Scott and Kyle to talk about the abundant opportunities to fish from shore on North Dakota's waters. 

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Scott Brewer and Kyle Agre are talking hunting, fishing and just about anything you can do outdoors each weekend on "Gone Outdoors" radio.

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The sale of millions of acres of public land was part of a huge debate in the U.S. congress recently.  Sam Soholt of Public Land Tees shares some perspective on why our public lands are so important and how outdoor enthusiasts helped to win the battle against the sale of these lands.  . . . For now.

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The Student Angler Federation National Championship was held last month in Oklahoma.  Local student anglers Joseph Kotrba and Corban Youngmark of the Shanley High School Fishing Team qualified to fish the event.  Joseph joins Scott and Kyle to share what the experience was like. 

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As a professional fishing guide for 30 years, Brian "Bro" Brosdahl has seen many days affected by the weather.  The weather in 2025 has been anything but stable with erratic weather patterns taking up the bulk of the season to date.  Brian shares what this has done to the fish and how it has affected the bite.  He even share some tips on putting more fish in the boat on tough weather days.  

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Scott Brewer and Kyle Agre are talking hunting, fishing and just about anything you can do outdoors each weekend on "Gone Outdoors" Radio.

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Local professional angler and high school fishing coach Chad Engels shares some tips for catching Largemouth and Smallmout Bass during mid-summer.

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Off The Grid Ministries is a non-profit started by Mike Kraemer of Bismarck, ND.  Mike joins the show to share a bit about what the organization does and how they are pursuing their mission.

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The Minnesota DNR has set shore fishing opportunities as a priority for the agency.  Jim Levitt, Shore Fishing Coordinator for the DNR shares what they are doing to make angling access easier for those without access to a boat. 

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Scott Brewer and Kyle Agre are talking hunting, fishing and just about anything you can do outdoors.

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Summer is a great time to cook a meal outdoors.  Whether it is shore lunch or a barbeque at the cabin there are things to consider to make the meal better and the experience more pleasurable.  Cameron Tait, Professional Chef, Culinary Instructor and Outdoor Author share some tips to make your next outdoor meal a success.

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Our lakes are the busiest they will be in the coming weeks.  MN DNR Conservation Officer Jake Swedberg shares some tips for making your time on the water easier and safer.

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Bob Downey of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota fishes the Bassmaster Elite Series against the best of the best in the bass fishing world.  Bob shares some stories from the season so far and previews what the rest of the season looks like. 

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Scott Brewer and Kyle Agre are talking hunting, fishing and just about anything you can do outdoors each weekend on Gone Outdoors Radio.

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Kurt Schirado of Ultimate Outdoor Adventures TV shares what he is seeing this summer on Lake Sakakawea and provides a fishing report from North Dakota's largest body of water. 

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Sometimes Scott and Kyle get to share some of their own outdoor passions and stories.  Listen in as they have a chance to talk outdoors a little more. 

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The newly appointed NDGF Deputy Director Casey Anderson shares a mid-year update from the department. 

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Scott Brewer and Kyle Agre are talking hunting, fishing and just about anything you can do outdoors each weekend on Gone Outdoors Radio.

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The walleye bite in much of the "Gone Outdoors" listening area has been good but sometimes hit and miss.  Josh Nehk of Josh Nehk Fishing shares some insight into what has helped him put walleyes in the boat the past few weeks.

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