Outdoors Radio with Dan Small

In the Hupy and Abraham Outdoor Report, Blue Ox Axe Throwing founder Jerry Ferraro explains how this new entertainment franchise works and invites listeners to give it a try. (blueoxaxethrowing.com, hupy.com) Theresa Stabo, Angler R3 coordinator for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, encourages avid anglers to become mentors or instructors in the DNR's Angler Education program. (dnr.wi.gov/topic/fishing/fishingfordinner/) Former Outdoor Wisconsin producer Nancy Frank tells us what she's been up to since she left the show and invites listeners to come to Oktoberfest in Dallas, Wisconsin on Oct. 5. (facebook.com/nancy.frank2, facebook.com/events/776995889385255/) In the Madison Outdoors Report, Jeff provides an update on high water and fishing conditions on the Madison chain. (http://www.pappastradingpost.com/, fisherkingwinery.com, dsbait.com)

Jeremiah Alexander, of Riton Optics, offers advice for choosing a rifle scope for deer hunting in Wisconsin. (ritonoptics.com) Theresa Stabo, Angler R3 coordinator for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, shares advice on getting new folks into fishing. (dnr.wi.gov/topic/fishing/fishingfordinner/) Charter captain Dan Welsch reports his boats are still catching mature king salmon, along with lake trout and rainbows, off Sheboygan. (dumperdan.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, JC Chamberlin reports on opening weekend bowhunting action in Wisconsin as he heads to Wyoming for an elk bowhunt. (pappastradingpost.com, fisherkingwinery.com, dsbait.com)

In the Hupy and Abraham Outdoors Report, US Navy veteran Tim Thiers talks about hunting and fishing opportunities for veterans. (hupy.com) Bill Schwarz, communications manager for Spydro underwater cameras, describes the features of this new inline camera. (getspydro.com) Wisconsin DNR conservation warden Jon King reminds hunters to keep treestand safety in mind when bowhunting this season. (dnr.wi.gov/) In the Madison Outdoors Report, Gene Dellinger, proprietor of D&S Bait, Tackle & Archery, reports good action continues for a variety of species on the Madison chain. (pappastradingpost.com, fisherkingwinery.com, dsbait.com)

Get your new pup ready for upland bird hunting. Big kings are staging off Sheboygan on Lake Michigan. Learn the fine points of grouse hunting at Grouse Camp in Eagle River. Wisconsin bow season is almost here! Jeff gears up for his Colorado elk hunt with Lowa boots and Zenbivy sleeping bags. Dan reduces the local raccoon population to protect his chickens.

In the Hupy & Abraham outdoor report, Travis Hamele, proprietor of UC Hunting Properties of Portage, offers advice for buying and selling hunting land. (uchuntingproperties.com/properties/wisconsin/, hupy.com) Shane Mowery, host of Bone Maniacs on Carbon TV, shares his passion for hunting whitetails and elk in Idaho. (bonemaniacs.com, huntworthgear.com) Jim Babiasz, president of The Range of Richfield, previews September classes and activities at the range. (therangewi.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, pro angler Duffy Kopf reports good panfish action on lakes Mendota and Waubesa but says muskies have been slow on the Madison chain. (pappastradingpost.com, fisherkingwinery.com) This week's giveaway: Win a hundred dollar gift package from Huntworth Gear. To enter the drawing, call 414-297-7554 or email dsoradio@gmail.com.

In the Hupy & Abraham outdoor report, Hunting Beast founder Dan Infalt shares advice for hunting big bucks on public land and invites listeners to his seminar in Oshkosh, Sept. 6. (thehuntingbeast.com, hupy.com) Tournament archer Joella Bates reports on her preparation for the World Archery 3-D Championships in Lac La Biche, Alberta in September. (joellabatesusa.com, jocamps.com) Charter captain "Dumper Dan" Welsch reports good mixed-bag action on Lake Michigan off Sheboygan, including some big kings over 30 pounds, and invites listeners to stop at Bourbon Street Pub & Grill for lunch or dinner. (dumperdan.com, facebook.com/bourbonstreetsheboygan) In the Madison Outdoors Report, JC Chamberlin discusses options for hunters considering a move to crossbows. (pappastradingpost.com, fisherkingwinery.com) This week's giveaway: Two pairs of tickets to Dan Infalt's deer hunting seminar at Menominee Nation Stadium in Oshkosh Sept. 6. To enter the drawing, call 414-297-7554 or email dsoradio@gmail.com.

In the Hupy & Abraham outdoor report, outdoor writer Jackie Van Dyke invites listeners to attend the United Women on the Fly event "Eat, Sleep, Fish Musky," Sept. 5-8 on the Wisconsin River. (facebook.com/events/426927248031094/, hupy.com) Ruffed Grouse Society regional biologist Jon Steigerwaldt summarizes the draft of a 10-year Ruffed Grouse Management Plan for Wisconsin and urges listeners to weigh in during the comment period, which ends soon, and attend a public hearing Aug. 20, 21 or 22. (dnr.wi.gov, ruffedgrousesociety.org) Retired Wisconsin Public Service Corporation regional supervisor Gerry Ganther summarizes the history and recreational opportunities of Castle Rock and Petenwell flowages. (castlerock-petenwell.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, Gene Dellinger, proprietor of D&S Bait, Tackle & Archery, reports good action for walleyes, bass, bluegills and perch on the Madison chain, but muskie anglers are backing off while water temps are near 80 degrees. (pappastradingpost.com, fisherkingwinery.com)

In the Hupy & Abraham outdoor report, Eric Clark invites listeners to try out his Where2Hunt smartphone app and subscribe to his hunting podcasts. (wheretohuntapp.com/, hupy.com) Paul "Coot" Williams reports good walleye action on the Bay of Green Bay and Lake Winnebago, offers advice for where and how to catch them and talks about his tackle innovations: Rattlin' Wasp lures, Firefly planer-board lights and Mag-Net-Go net-management system. (cootslures.com/) Captain "Dumper" Dan Welsch reports a great king salmon bite on Lake Michigan north of Sheboygan and steady action for lakers and rainbows south of Sheboygan. (dumperdan.com/, facebook.com/DavesWhosInnSheboygan/) In the Madison Outdoors Report, archery expert JC Chamberlin offers advice for hunters preparing for early-season bowhunting, including using water holes and food plots, and reminds hunters that bonus antlerless permits go on sale August 19th (pappastradingpost.com/, fisherkingwinery.com)

In the Hupy & Abraham outdoor report, Nick Mader talks about his recent experience competing in the International Trap National Championships in Colorado Springs last weekend. (shot.sssfonline.com, hupy.com) Range of Richfield president Jim Babiasz announces August events and classes at the range. (therangewi.com) Anne Sayers, Deputy Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Tourism, announces the formation of the department's new Office of Outdoor Recreation. (travelwisconsin.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, pro angler Duffy Kopf reports a hot pike bite an Lake Mendota, good panfish action on Lake Monona and fair walleye action on Lake Wisconsin. (pappastradingpost.com, fisherkingwinery.com)

In the Hupy & Abraham outdoor report, Wild Eagle Lodge manager Tammy Schmidt gives listeners a virtual tour of the resort and the Eagle River area. (wildeaglelodge.com, hupy.com) Dog Trainer Jeremy Moore offers advice for developing a "deer dog" to hunt shed antlers and recover wounded deer, the topic of his seminar at Deer Fest next weekend. (deerfestwi.com, dogbonehunter.com) Lake Michigan charter captain "Dumper" Dan Welsch reports good action for big king salmon, along with cohos, rainbows and lake trout, off Sheboygan and suggests listeners check out Sly's Midtown Saloon and Grill. (dumperdan.com, facebook.com/SlysMidtown/) In the Madison Outdoors Report, archery expert JC Chamberlin says now's the time to get those fall food plots in the ground and save money on remaining Mathews Triax bows.. (pappastradingpost.com, fisherkingwinery.com)

Deer Fest promoter Hugh McAloon offers a preview of the 10th annual Deer Fest, Aug. 2-4 at Washington County Fair Park in West Bend. (deerfestwi.com) Marc Large, discusses current FDA research on the role of grain-free dog foods in dogs developing canine heart disease, or dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). (americannaturalpremium.com, akc.org) Outdoor writer Tracy Breen offers advice for "flatland" hunters preparing for a Western elk hunt. (huntworthgear.com, wildernessathlete.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, Gene Dellinger, proprietor of D&S Bait & Tackle, reports on fishing action in the Madison area. (dsbait.com, pappastradingpost.com, fisherkingwinery.com) This week's giveaway: Win a $100 gift package from Huntworth Gear (huntworthgear.com). To enter the drawing, call 414-297-7554 or email dsoradio@gmail.com.

In the Hupy and Abraham Outdoor Report, Becoming an Outdoors-Woman director Peggy Farrell invites listeners to check out five international BOW trips for 2020. (www.uwsp.edu/cnr-ap/bowWI/, hupy.com) Julie Massey, general manager of Woodside Ranch and Conference Center, announces summer activities and events at the ranch. (woodsideranch.com, castlerock-petenwell.com) Capt. "Dumper" Dan Welsch reports great Lake Michigan salmon and trout action off Sheboygan. (dumperdan.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, archery expert JC Chamberlin urges bowhunters to start planning fall hunts now. (pappastradingpost.com, fisherkingwinery.com)

In the Hupy and Abraham Outdoor Report, Wisconsin Conservation Congress Chairman Larry Bonde urges listeners to contact Gov. Evers and ask him to veto a budget provision that would spend hunter dollars on CWD research to benefit deer farms. (dnr.wi.gov/about/wcc/, hupy.com) Larry Piercy, national sales manager for Precision Airgun Distribution, explains the advantages of small-caliber airguns for hunting, plinking and target shooting. (precisionairgun.com/) Jon Freis, founder of the American Wild Turkey Hunting Dog Association, talks about the benefits of hunting fall turkeys with trained dogs. (turkeydog.org/) In the Madison Outdoors Report, pro angler Duffy Kopf reports good bass, walleye and panfish action but slow muskie action on the Madison chain. (pappastradingpost.com, fisherkingwinery.com)

In the Hupy and Abraham Outdoor Report, Phil Schweik, of Hooksetters Guide Service, reports on fishing action on the midsection of the Wisconsin River. (hooksetters.biz, hupy.com) Jim Babiasz, president of The Range of Richfield, announces upcoming activities and events at the range, including Christmas in July and Sig Sauer Demo Day on July 20th. (therangewi.com) Captain "Dumper" Dan Welsch reports on Lake Michigan fishing action for trout and salmon off Sheboygan and invites listeners to enjoy a meal at Parker John's BBQ and Pizza on the riverfront in Sheboygan. (dumperdan.com, parkerjohns.com/parker-johns-sheboygan/) In the Madison Outdoors Report, Randy Smith, owner of Pappas Trading Post, urges bowhunters to get their compounds and crossbows tuned up now in advance of the bow season. (pappastradingpost.com, fisherkingwinery.com)

In the Hupy and Abraham Outdoor Report, fish artist Joe Tomelleri talks about his waterproof guides: Fishes of Wisconsin and Fishes of the Great Lakes. (americanfishes.com, hupy.com) Ruffed Grouse Society regional biologist Jon Steigerwaldt discusses the Wisconsin spring drumming surveys and the importance of aspen for grouse. (ruffedgrousesociety.org) Drew Larsen, national habitat education programs manager for Pheasants Forever, talks about National Pollinator Week and PF efforts to improve grassland habitat for pheasants and other birds. (pheasantsforever.org) In the Madison Outdoors Report, pro angler Duffy Kopf reports moderate action for bass, walleyes and panfish on the Madison Chain. (pappastradingpost.com, fisherkingwinery.com)