America Outdoors Radio Podcast
Host John Kruse covers fishing, hunting, conservation and destinations every week on his award-winning radio show heard on 125+ stations across America.
Episodes
This week host John Kruse chats with Mike Mauk who has a wrap-up of the Brewster Salmon Derby and to Jason Mundel with Ripp'n Lips Guide Service for a Fort Peck Reservoir fishing report. Jason Brooks goes indepth about salmon fishing at Buoy 10 and outdoors writer David Johnson talks about hunting Eurasion collared dove.
This week on the show Alex Robinson, Editor in Chief for Outdoor Life, tells the tale of his British Columbia bear hunting adventure. Brian Lynn with the Sportsman's Alliance comes on board to chat with host, John Kruse and we'll also talk to Brad Chappell, a full-time crappie guide from Mississippi and the man behind The Crappie Connection, a popular YouTube channel and podcast. Finally, Nathan Ratchford with Ducks Unlimited sha...
This week John Kruse chats with Jim Ackermann, the inventor behind Stabil-Eyes, which eliminates that dreaded shake you have when you are holding your binoculars. Breanna Ball has a news round up from Wyoming Game and Fish and Richy Harrod previews the upcoming season of The Northwest Outdoorsman television show. Richy also talks sockeye fishing on the Upper Columbia River and Bob Loomis with Mack's Lure talks about catching coho...
This week host John Kruse chats with outdoors writer Keith Sutton about the new project he and his wife Teresa have started, "Down Home Arkansas". Johnnie Candle gives us a Devils Lake, ND fishing report and shares tips about how to catch walleye during the dog days of summer. We've also got some fun outdoors news for you and speaking of news, Chris Avena with American Outdoor News is putting together a fishing trip off the coas...
This week you'll hear about the FMCA (Family Motor Coach Association) and their upcoming International Convention and RV Expo taking place August 14th thru the 17th at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmon, Oregon. Outdoors personality Gary Lewis has some hot summertime bear hunting tips for you and Eric Winther shares the latest fishing report from the Northern Pikeminnow Sport Reward Fishery program.
This week's show focuses on upland birds, forests and conservation. Larry Selzer, the President and CEO of the Conservation Fund, tells you how their non-profit group is saving millions of acres. Meanwhile Jared Wiklund, the spokesman for both Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever, shares reports about how pheasant and quail broods are faring across the states this summer.
Pure Fishing had a great showing at ICAST and we'll tell you about the new product award winners to include
1. The Penn Fathom electric reel, which was named as the best overall new product of the show
2. The Berkley Krej, a very unique jerkbait made with Forward Facing Sonar in Mind
3. The Hardy Aveon fly fishing reel and the affordable Cedar Canyon fly fishing combo from Shakespeare
4. The Ugly Stik G2X which won in the best ...
Colleen Miniuk has a powerful new book out titled "So Said the River" highlighting her SUP and rafting journeys in the Southwestern U.S.. We will also talk to Sean Simmons about a unique bass fishing tournament you can participate in on the Bonneville Pool of the Columbia River using an app to keep score. As always, we've also got an extended Mack's Minute from Mack's Lure and another edition of BirdNote.
Andrew McKean with Outdoor Life shares the latest numbers about the approval numbers from the public towards hunting and recreational shooting. On a related note, Executive Editor Natalie Krebs went to Australia to go duck hunting and the state of affairs with waterfowl hunting there should ring alarm bells for hunters here in the U.S.. In addition to this Jack Mitchell with the Evening Hatch Guide Service wants to take youfly-fi...
This week John Kruse chats with fellow outdoors radio show host Cam Parry about "Hooked on Oregon", airing Thursdays from 3 to 5 PM on KWRO AM 630 out of Coos Bay, Oregon. Mike Mauk clarifies some rules about the Brewster Salmon Derby, taking place on the Upper Columbia River August 2nd thru the 4th, and Sarah Garrison with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is looking for help counting upland birds this summer. Throw...
John Kruse and his daughter, Faith head to Alaska for an epic adventure at Sportsman's Cove Lodge. Faith will tell you what she loves about this place and give you a day by day run down of how a trip works. Captain Clifford Smith has tips to help you catch more fish, General Manager Bo Bennett reflects on his career as a lodge owner, world record fisherman and author. Bo will also tell you about some exciting changes coming to t...
This week John Kruse chats with Brooks Hansen with Camp Chef about their line of propane fire pits. He also has an extended discussion with Tim Schulz, the author of "A Cast Away in Montana" about his book and also about fly fishing in his home state of Michigan.
John Kruse previews the Wenatchee and Brewster Salmon Derbies on the Upper Columbia River with Bob Loomis and Mike Mauk. Dennis Dauble will tell you about his new book, "A Rustic Cabin" and Ryan Busse, the Democratic candidate for Governor in Montana, shares what's behind the big administrative shake-up at Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks.
This week John Kruse heads to Montana's Missouri River Country in NE Montana to fish Fort Peck Reservoir with one of Montana's top walleye anglers, Jason Mundel. Sue Dalby gives you a tour of the Fort Peck Interpretive Center, a truly impressive museum offering exhibits ranging from dinosaurs to fish native to the Missouri River. Finally, if you are looking for a place to stay, head to the Cottonwood Inn & Suites in Glasgow. ...
This week on America Outdoors Radio, host John Kruse chats with Meredith Keyses about the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership's Summer Sweepstakes where you get a chance to go fishing in Louisiana with the Meat Eater crew. Whitewater Fishing has a unique Merino Fishing Hoodie you'll want to try out and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is looking for help from some of our listeners to count wild turkeys and bobwhite qu...
This week John Kruse chats with Todd Sensenbrenner with the BoatUS Foundation about recently released boater safety statistics. Josh Warren with Work Sharp unveils a new and incredible knife and tool sharpener. We'll also share some outdoors news with you and talk to Bob Foege about the Ultimate Practice Shooting System.
This week host John Kruse chats with:
Betty Bauman, the woman behind "Ladies Let's Go Fishing"
Jeff Samsel about the Rebel Crickhopper and some ways to fish it for success
Zach Burnside about the Clean, Drain and Dry campaign and a way to potentially win tackle from Rapala by participating in a survey
Andy Perry with Fishers of Men and their Summer High School Tournament Series
This week John Kruse chats with outdoors writer Jason Brooks about a memorable Idaho turkey hunting expedition. Roger Phillips has a news round-up from the Idaho Dept. of Fish and Game and Marc Bush with Twisted Waters Guide Service wants to take you and your kid shad fishing in the Columbia River Gorge! We'll also hear from Mack's Pro Guide Jaime Rodriguez during an extended Mack's Minute and share news about clam poachers!
Tune in this weekend to hear John Kruse interview his guests about the Washington Backcountry and Anglers first annual Rendezvous in Ellensburg, You'l also hear about the Milk River Catfish Derby in NE Montana and about Camp Patriot, a special place in NW Montana helping out disabled combat veterans!
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