This Week on Dan Small Outdoors Radio – Turkey Hunting and Fly-Fishing

   04.21.14

This Week on Dan Small Outdoors Radio – Turkey Hunting and Fly-Fishing
Ben Hooker bagged this gobbler during the Illinois Youth Turkey Hunt. Hear about Ben's hunt on Outdoors Radio Show 916. photo courtesy of Ben Hooker.
Ben Hooker bagged this gobbler during the Illinois Youth Turkey Hunt. Hear about Ben’s hunt on Outdoors Radio Show 916. photo courtesy of Ben Hooker.

This week, Dan Small Outdoors Radio features fly-fishing instructor Erik Helm, author Paul Holmes, Adams County parks director Fred Nickel, resort owner Botch Leonhardt and conservation educator Mark LaBarbera. Dan reports on Wisconsin’s youth turkey hunt.

Special guests:

Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast: Rivers Edge Resort proprietor Botch Leonhardt reports high water on the Wisconsin River is making boating difficult, but anglers are still getting some big walleyes from shore. Segment sponsor: Bennett’s Meadowood Country Club.

Eric Helm, fishing manager at the Orvis Milwaukee Store, announces free fly-fishing 101 classes on weekends through June.

The spring walleye riun is under way on the Wisconsin River, with catches like this 10-pounder being brought in daily at Rivers Edge Resort in Wisconsin Dells. Botch Leonhardt reports on the action on Outdoors Radio Show 916.
The spring walleye riun is under way on the Wisconsin River, with catches like this 10-pounder being brought in daily at Rivers Edge Resort in Wisconsin Dells. Botch Leonhardt reports on the action on Outdoors Radio Show 916.

Paul Holmes discusses his new book, Hobie: Master of Water, Wind and Waves, and the legacy of master surfboard and sailboat designer Hobie Alter.

Fred Nickel, director of Parks, Recreation and Trails for Adams County, reports on early-season walleye action on Petenwell and Castle Rock flowages and the Wisconsin River. Segment sponsor: Ruffed Grouse Society.

Mark LaBarbera, founder of the Outdoor Heritage Education Center, reports plans for the first annual Midwest Outdoor Heritage Education Expo, May 15-16 at the MacKenzie Environmental Center in Poynette.

Giveaway: Our spring giveaway – compliments of Outdoor Skills Camp Dot Com – free tuition for one youngster for the Aug. 16-22 camp, held near Cable, WI. Open to children 10 and up (younger if parent or guardian attends at full tuition rate). Tuition is worth $1,200. Campers are paired two-to-one with mentors for instruction in shooting, fishing, GPS/map & compass reading, kayaking, canoeing, mountain biking, archery, outdoor survival and more skills. To enter, in 100 words or less, tell us why you should be selected to attend the Outdoor Skills Camp – email us at outdoorsradio@gmx.com. Leave your name and phone number and mention the Outdoor Skills Camp giveaway. Check it out at Outdoor Skills Camp Dot Com. Winner announced at the end of May.

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