First Time Outdoors

This week, the guys catch up on stories and share the close calls of their time in the turkey woods.  Music:  "Up the horseshoe" - by Wisini

The guys catch up with Adriyn Torguson, President of the Struttin' Toms Chapter of the NWTF in Anoka County to talk about hunting turkeys and getting outdoors during COVID-19.

With warmer temps and Spring on the horizon, the guys sit down to talk about getting ready for trout season by making your own flies.  They talk about some of the basic tools and materials necessary to get started tying your own flies. Music:  "Up the Horseshoe" by Wisini

Mike and Jake sit down to recap some of their winter adventures, and offer up some suggestions for ways to beat the winter blues. Music:  "Up the Horseshoe" - By Wisini

Jake and Mike are joined by Sean Flemming, who recently returned from another hog hunt in Texas. In this episode they chat about the introduction of pigs to North America, the dangers of invasives, the roles of hunters in population control, as well as the amazing opportunities that wild hog hunting offers new outdoors people.

This week, Mike shares a story of how he found peace and healing with his wife on a simple hike outdoors.

This week's guests  are Grant Meyer and Matt Ebbers of the Brown Trout and Bridge Beers Podcast.  We sat down at Bob Mitchell's Fly Shop in St. Paul, MN and scratched the surface on fly fishing.  In addition to some of the basics of fly fishing, they gave us some tips for staying warm and effective during winter fly fishing outings.   Music: "Up the Horseshoe" - by Wisini

On this week's episode, the guys sit down with Grant Armour, Recreation Program Specialist with the Three Rivers Park District.  Topics discussed include recreational opportunities offered by the Three Rivers Park District, stretching yourself in the outdoors, and the benefits of the 'silent sports.' Music: "Up the Horseshoe" - by Wisini

Back from the break, the guys sit down with John Linquist of the Midway USA Foundation to discuss the rapidly growing area of youth shooting sports.   Music: "Up the Horseshoe" - by Wisini

We're a week away from Christmas and know you still have some shopping to do!  This week we're going to go through some of our favorite outdoor gear items that are perfect for both first timers and seasoned outdoors people.