Due North Outdoors with Natalie Dillon & Travis Frank

Tony Roach joins the show to discuss the most bizarre ice fishing season ever.  Travis & Tony discuss current ice conditions, staying safe, hot bites, and cool adventures. Plus they share stories from a season filming Dialed in Angling, lessons learned on the ice to catch more fish, when and how to use today’s modern technology, scary moments, taking a hook in the eyeball, and so much more. http://www.duenorthoutdoors.tv @travis_t_frank | @duenorthoutdoorstv BTYB: Minnesota DNR (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/) Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/,) Ace Solid Waste (https://www.acesolidwaste.com/)  Minnesota Propane Association (Propane.com)

Tony Roach joins the show to get ice anglers dialed in to the upcoming ice fishing season with his new tv show Dialed in Angling.  Tony and Travis break down the new show in detail, discuss ice fishing details that will make you a better angler, share insight on the hottest ice fishing destinations this season, discuss observations from Mille Lac lake Walleyes and Red Lake crappies, fish behavior, and so much more. http://www.duenorthoutdoors.tv @nattieupnorth | @travis_t_frank | @duenorthoutdoorstv BTYB: Minnesota DNR's Life-Time License (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/licenses/lifetime/residents/index.html,)  Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/,) Ace Solid Waste (https://www.acesolidwaste.com/)  Minnesota Propane Association (Propane.com) & Rudy Luther Toyota (https://www.rudyluthertoyota.com/)

Meghan Krohn & Joe Rohlfing from Sportsman’s Guide join the show to preview Black Friday sales of outdoor gear and look ahead at new Ice Fishing equipment that’ll get you more bites. http://www.duenorthoutdoors.tv @nattieupnorth | @travis_t_frank | @duenorthoutdoorstv BTYB: Minnesota DNR's Life-Time License (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/licenses/lifetime/residents/index.html,)  Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/,) Ace Solid Waste (https://www.acesolidwaste.com/)  Minnesota Propane Association (Propane.com) & Rudy Luther Toyota (https://www.rudyluthertoyota.com/)

Jared Mazurek, the Executive Director of the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association joins the show to celebrate the opening day of deer season in Minnesota, discuss important deer hunting topics like wolf management, CWD & CWD test kits, legislation, habitat management, Hides for Habitat program and reasons to be optimistic on opening day. http://www.duenorthoutdoors.tv @nattieupnorth | @travis_t_frank | @duenorthoutdoorstv BTYB: Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/,) Ace Solid Waste (https://www.acesolidwaste.com/)  Minnesota Propane Association (Propane.com) & Rudy Luther Toyota (https://www.rudyluthertoyota.com/)

Travis is joined by Todd Froberg, of the MN DNR, and they chat about this upcoming deer season and everything that comes with it. http://www.duenorthoutdoors.tv @nattieupnorth | @travis_t_frank | @duenorthoutdoorstv BTYB: Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/,) Ace Solid Waste (https://www.acesolidwaste.com/)  Minnesota Propane Association (Propane.com) & Rudy Luther Toyota (https://www.rudyluthertoyota.com/)

Jared Wiklund & Tom Carpenter from Pheasants Forever join the show to give us an in-depth pheasant hunting forecast for the Upper Midwest. http://www.duenorthoutdoors.tv @nattieupnorth | @travis_t_frank | @duenorthoutdoorstv BTYB: Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/,) Ace Solid Waste (https://www.acesolidwaste.com/) & Rudy Luther Toyota (https://www.rudyluthertoyota.com/)

Another hunting season has arrived. Travis Frank provides a few thoughts to make this your best hunting season yet, and create positive memories that will make a difference for generations of hunters to come. http://www.duenorthoutdoors.tv @nattieupnorth | @travis_t_frank | @duenorthoutdoorstv BTYB: Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/,) Minnesota Propane Association “Clean American Energy” (https://propane.com/) Ace Solid Waste (https://www.acesolidwaste.com/) & Rudy Luther Toyota (https://www.rudyluthertoyota.com/)

Ron Schara joins Travis Frank to discuss fisheries in Minnesota, funding to make them better, life on an island in Lake of the Woods, and a preview of Game Fair from the voice of the show for the past 42 years. http://www.duenorthoutdoors.tv @nattieupnorth | @travis_t_frank | @duenorthoutdoorstv BTYB: Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/,) Minnesota Propane Association “Clean American Energy” (https://propane.com/) Ace Solid Waste (https://www.acesolidwaste.com/) & Rudy Luther Toyota (https://www.rudyluthertoyota.com/)

Meghan Krohn & Joe Rohlfing from Sportsman’s Guide join the show to break down the hottest fishing gear released this year at ICAST, trends in the outdoor industry that will give consumers great purchasing power, SG’s Conservation Roundup, online shopping for outdoor gear, and so much more. https://www.sportsmansguide.com/ http://www.duenorthoutdoors.tv

Kristen Glazer is a prominent regional blogger and content creator. She joins the Due North Outdoors Podcast to share her recommendations for the best summer getaways in Minnesota. http://www.duenorthoutdoors.tv @nattieupnorth | @travis_t_frank | @duenorthoutdoorstv BTYB: Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/) & Ace Solid Waste (https://www.acesolidwaste.com/)

Professional bass angler Josh Douglas and his wife Bri join the Due North Outdoors Podcast for a listen inside their life in the bass lane.  http://www.duenorthoutdoors.tv @nattieupnorth | @travis_t_frank | @duenorthoutdoorstv BTYB: Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/) & Lakes Gas (https://www.lakesgas.com/)

Ryan Carter is a former NHL hockey player and current TV color analyst for the Minnesota Wild. He joins to talk about his newfound passion for beekeeping and fishing with the family. Plus, he shares memories from life in pro hockey. http://www.duenorthoutdoors.tv @johnhoyerfish | @nattieupnorth | @travis_t_frank | @duenorthoutdoorstv BTYB: Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/)

Minnesota native John Hoyer is an elite professional angler with a record of success across both the National Walleye Tour and the Professional Musky Tournament Trail. He joins hosts Natalie and Travis to share early-season walleye fishing techniques as well as tips and insights from decades of multispecies angling. http://www.duenorthoutdoors.tv @johnhoyerfish | @nattieupnorth | @travis_t_frank | @duenorthoutdoorstv Our Advertisers: Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/) & Minnesota Department of Natural Resources “Minnesota Moms Fishing Challenge" (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1173295613370541)

Alan Bergo is a chef, author, photographer, and host of the James Beard Award winning show, Field Forest Feast. He joins the podcast to discuss spring foraging as well as his unique journey becoming an influential voice in the world of wild food. Pine Cone Syrup: https://foragerchef.com/mugolio-pine-cone-syrup/ Cooking with Pine Pollen https://foragerchef.com/pine-pollen/ Black Morels: https://foragerchef.com/black-morels/ Sochan: https://foragerchef.com/sochan/ http://www.duenorthoutdoors.tv @nattieupnorth | @travis_t_frank | @duenorthoutdoorstv Our Advertisers: Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/)

Today marks the start of the spring turkey hunting season here in Minnesota. Natalie and Travis kick things off with all you need to know about turkey hunting this spring. Gobble, gobble! http://www.duenorthoutdoors.tv @nattieupnorth | @travis_t_frank | @duenorthoutdoorstv Our Advertisers: Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/)

Scott Mackenthun from the Minnesota DNR joins the show to discuss the deadly effects of “winterkill” happening right now on several Midwest lakes.  What is winterkill, why is it happening, which lakes and fish are most affected, what are the long-term effects? Plus, we discuss the DNR’s role in this fisheries management tool, and explain why winterkill can be a blessing for the overall fishery. http://www.duenorthoutdoors.tv @nattieupnorth | @travis_t_frank | @duenorthoutdoorstv Our Advertisers: Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/)

Peter Correale is a lifelong spearfisherman with over a decade of professional guiding experience. He joins today’s show to share the basics of spearfishing and how to start, plus some exhilarating stories from the deep. See more at https://worldwidespearfishing.com. http://www.duenorthoutdoors.tv @nattieupnorth | @travis_t_frank | @duenorthoutdoorstv Our Advertisers: Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/)

Gary “Seal” Thompson operates Tri-State Diving in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. Gary has nearly 50 years of experience as an ice recovery specialist pulling vehicles, ATV’s and tractors up from beneath ice-covered lakes and rivers. Gary explains when, where, and why vehicles drop through the ice, what it takes to recover them, and the cost of getting them back. http://www.duenorthoutdoors.tv @nattieupnorth | @travis_t_frank | @duenorthoutdoorstv Our Advertisers: Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/)

Maria Wesserle is an expert forager and founder of Minneapolis-based Four Season Foraging. She joins host Natalie Dillon to discuss winter foraging – tips, tools, and all the tasty treats you can harvest right now!  Learn more from Maria at https://www.fourseasonforaging.com. http://www.duenorthoutdoors.tv @nattieupnorth | @travis_t_frank | @duenorthoutdoorstv Our Advertisers: Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/)

Roy Leyva is a renowned multi-species angler hailing from Boston, Massachusetts. He has held multiple fishing records and has caught over 500 distinct species. He joins hosts Natalie Dillon and Travis Frank to chat micro fishing, urban fishing, and what it's like chasing world records. http://www.duenorthoutdoors.tv @nattieupnorth | @travis_t_frank | @duenorthoutdoorstv Our Advertisers: Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/)