7-19 Podcast - Doesn't Feel Like February Edition

Weather Unseasonably Warm Lately - Changing by Weekend However Canada Goose Migration - Crazy the Last Week (3-4 weeks ahead) I SWEAR I saw a mourning dove today - Robins already showing up Missouri River Opening Up Fast - Seeing Pics of Open Water Already on Oahe Snow Goose Migration WAY Ahead of Schedule  Virtually No Snowline Front Edge around I-90 of South Dakota We may see our first birds this week out west (not many, but may) North Dakota Spring Season Starts Saturday the 21st of February Qwack is Wack - Prepping for Spring Snows Repacking the Trailer Nothing Crazy New Decoy-Wise Working on New Sounds and Speaker Setup Though Are field blinds extinct for hunting adult snow geese in the spring??? Headlines View as a Black Male Deer Hunter in New York? https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/things-fellow-yorkers-m-hunter-153716160.html   Old Porta Potty Converted into Ice House - What Will Ice Anglers Thing of Next??? https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/02/13/wisconsin-fisherman-transforms-an-old-porta-potty-into-cozy-ice-fishing-shanty/   Terry Steinwand Changing His Plea to Guilty in Child Sex Abuse Case https://www.kxnet.com/news/top-stories/ndgf-director-terry-steinwand-plea-change/ Sportshow Season is Upon Us - Why do people still pay for that??? 2nd Half How Thick is the Ice on Lake Audubon? Fishing Picking Up All Over the Prairie Lost of pics of nice bags of walleyes and perch, and some pigs as well Rumored LiveScope Change Coming Soon or Just a Small Update?? What are Your Spring Open Water Preparations? Restring the Reels/rods Lube in the reels Cleaning/Organizing Update the Graphs Software Sell Stuff on Marketplaces Start the Chub Tank  Natural Water vs. Spring Treated Water Must-Haves for Seasonal Camping Good Grill / Blackstone Mower Electric? Ice Maker Good Drainage System Tiki Torches Enjoy the Shower Go-to BBQ Recipe  

As high as the 60s today in North Dakota….Sunday looks to be the same too. Expect Boats on the Tailrace This Weekend HOW THICK IS THE ICE ON LAKE AUDUBON? LATEST ICE FISHING REPORTS Perch Lakes Pretty Consistent Walleye bite has been hit and miss Big Lake producing Lake Oahe is Interesting Right Now – Lots of baitfish of all kinds. Ice Anchor Install Adaptor Review Eskimo HT Various brands – Even Plastic (nope) Save a lot of time setting up hubs! Tournament Entry Season is Upon Us Governor's Cup Dakota Walleye Classic Big Muddy Meeting Saturday Casino Cup Dates for 2026 Grand River Casino – May 16th Spirit Lake Casino – June 6th 4Bears Casino – August 1st The Big Show at 4Bears – August 21-22 (2 day Championship with points awarded both days) QWACK IS WACK – Migration Already Starting??? Looking forward to Spring Snows HEADLINES South Dakota Bill to Require Fishing Guides to Have a Guide License Shot Down Again https://www.keloland.com/keloland-com-original/gfps-strong-opposition-helps-kill-fishing-guide-bill Lone Ice House without Occupants Spawned a 4-Hour Search on Saginaw Bay https://www.abc12.com/news/local/unattended-ice-fishing-shanty-leads-to-4-hour-ordeal-on-saginaw-bay/article_1147e074-ec92-4656-b6ec-f12e9b5a8d02.html Oregon Fishing, Hunting, Pets, and Agriculture in the Crosshairs of Radicals https://www.gohunt.com/browse/news-and-updates/hunting-news/oregon-ip28-would-criminalize-hunting-fishing-and-trapping Drama at the World Snow Goose Hunting Championship ( Arkansas ) Essential Eats for the Super Bowl Wings Chip Dips Little Smokeys Sloppy Joes / Pulled Pork Probably not Sushi Deviled Eggs Pizza for the Lame O's Valentine's Day Ideas for the Mrs or the Side Flowers Chocolate BAD NIGHT TO GO OUT TO EAT Cookies ( Prairie Crumb Cookies ) Cupcakes Cheesecake Jewelry

Over a Month Since the Last Podcast - feels good to be back.  Jason got a new gig at RDO Trucks in Bismarck/Dickinson - Werd. How Thick is the Ice on Lake Audubon? Thick enough to ice fish all over, of course.  BUT, if you DON'T know Audubon well, I wouldn't venture all over without worry.  Well known freshwater springs all over, especially by the islands.   Latest Ice Fishing Report from the Prairie… Lots of Perch Going All Over, Finding the 15+s, well…that's on you My last trip was on Lake Oahe - been pretty tough so far this winter all-around   Review on RodFather Ice Fishing Rods Sensitivity Big Hook Keepers Fun Rod to Fish With Call the Rodfather (Find him on Facebook at "Rodfather Rods")…aka, Permo - and tell him what you want.  You will love the end result. Found a Great Source for those with BAD problems with ice house tarps (tears, zippers, etc.) Gartner's Capital Shoe Hospital - https://share.google/PQ30tkcU5NhGOSlCa (ZERO sponsor - Good People) If you had unlimited funds….would you run a Snobear?  If not….why the heck not?   2nd Half   Headlines DuckGate Senator Kennedy urges the USFWS to study legal baiting's impact on duck migration and Louisiana's waterfowl populations. https://www.quiverquant.com/news/Press+Release%3A+Kennedy+Calls+for+U.S.+Fish+and+Wildlife+Service+to+Study+Impact+of+Flooded+Corn+on+Duck+Migration+in+Louisiana   Northern Minnesota man to be named to fishing Hall of Fame Brian 'Bro' Brosdahl, owner of Bro's Guide Service, is one of several who will be honored in September. https://www.echopress.com/sports/northland-outdoors/northern-minnesota-man-to-be-named-to-fishing-hall-of-fame   Video: A Hunter Was Arrested for Glassing a Dummy Buck During a Poaching Sting. Now He's Suing the DNR for Abuse of Power Body cam footage from the arrest shows that after he was stopped for looking at a deer decoy through binoculars, a game warden told the hunter that "you can't stop and look at a deer with a gun in the truck" https://www.outdoorlife.com/conservation/hunter-sues-south-carolina-dnr-wrongful-arrest/   ACTIVE TARGET 2XL IS OUT  180-degree View Switch from Forward to Down without Adjustments Can use 2 transducers and create a 360-view  https://www.lowrance.com/activetarget-2/?srsltid=AfmBOop4ykevcRlQwr4DAcAfmmLBxh-PaIo_0IOukflDMadUGIxm9NS3 And Again…how will Forward Facing Sonar Affect Fishing Tournaments Going Forward   Best HOT Drinks When It's COLD Outside  Adult Hot Chocolate Mexican Coffee Irish Coffee Hot Toddy Tom & Jerry Hot Sake  

Ice Fishing For Me So Far - Shoulda Been Here Yesterday… Went solo to a walleye lake and the perch didn't stop even after dark I love the simplicity of ice fishing.  Love the walk believe it or not.  Everything about ice fishing is good for the soul… How Thick is the Ice on Lake Audubon Twin Cities Peeps - Anyone Looking for ice house rentals on Lake Minnetonka?   iFish Pro 2.0 Tip-Up - $59.99/ea Cool concept so you can use your own rods for reeling in fish. Only complaints are the arm holder, really (some mentioned the flag…easy fix)   VYPER Aerated Tip Up by Frabill - Why Did I Not Know About This??? $95 retail Aerators to keep holes open, lighted flag, and can fit 10" ice holes Some complained about the aerator, however, you can find solid rechargeable bait aerators on the market.   Lowrance Eagle Eye 9" - Basically a graph with down livescope…and the price ain't bad.   2nd Half When Did Ice Fishing Get So Damn Expensive??? Spear Fishing - Who's All In? Facebook Fiddle Faddle - Anonymously Famous Qwack is Wack - Believe it or not….we're still getting fresh mallards down Headlines  #1 - Why Does the Media Force You to Pay for Their Opinion ( Media companies are getting desperate) #2 Georgia Boys Out Drinking and Shining Deer Leads to DUI Arrest and More #3 SI's Top 5 Picks for Ice Fishing Stocking Stuffers   Would you ever consider a tarpon fishing charter in Florida?   Ideal Way to Make a Prime Rib? (get link) One Meal/Dish That Brings You Back to Your Childhood Instantly Cheese Buttons / Chicken & Dumplings (Jason) Brown Cabbage BAD - "Saucy Cucumbers" GOOD (Chris) At What Point in Your Life, Do You Stop Caring About Fashion? Shelter Dogs - If you don't want a hunting dog…PLEASE consider. (Hustad's softy moment here) Happy Holidays Ya'll  

Weather Forecast - Talking Single Digits for Lows Next Week Here in Bismarck, ND - Ladies and Gents, get ready for some ice! How Thick Is the Ice on Lake Audubon??? When Will Central North Dakota Have Walkable Ice??? PK Lures Re-Design by FlywayMedia.com What's HOT in Cold Weather Baby??? NOT impressed with what's "New" this year in Ice Fishing - Lot's of overpriced junk - not TOO Much going on this winter IMO.  Stop branding junk and calling it awesome, please. Forward Facing Is Changing the Permanent Ice House Market As Well https://youtu.be/x6ULXC6Y2bs?si=r3RE036cGsByKeAk - Peyton Manning & John Randle Ice Fishing on Lake Minnetonka with Set the Hook Fishing Guide Service Otter XTR Resort Sleeper X-Over - https://www.otteroutdoors.com/product/otter-xtr-resort-sleeper-x-over/ HUMMINBIRD - ICE XPLORE + MEGA Live 2 Bundle https://humminbird.johnsonoutdoors.com/us/shop/fish-finders/ice-xplore-mega-live-2-bundle/4123601 Also in overnighters - Jiffy Basecamps https://jiffyicefishing.com/collections/basecamp%E2%84%A2-shelters Email List - Giving Away Some Portable Bait Aerators Facebook Fiddle Faddle - Chris Got Named in "Are We Dating the Same Guy" 2nd Half Appears to be a Solid Big Game Season Thus Far My Buddy Pezo and His Son Badlands Mule Deer Hunting Trip - They Do it Right If Chris Hustad Could Go On a BIG GAME Hunt….Where and What Would it Be??? ( Probably Elk SIMPY Because It's By Far My Favorite Big Game Cuisine - Moose 2nd ) Headlines Champlin man drowns trying to save his dog while hunting in North Dakota ASHLEY, N.D. — A Minnesota man has drowned after trying to save his dog while waterfowl hunting in south central Nodak. https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/champlin-man-drowns-trying-to-save-his-dog-while-hunting-in-north-dakota/89-b736fca0-6c41-4fc9-8b62-9da740e57904 Emotions run high over bill to hunt sandhill cranes in Wisconsin A 2010 management plan developed by the Mississippi and Atlantic Flyway Councils calls for a potential crane hunt once their numbers exceed a range between 30,000 to 60,000 birds. Rep. Paul Tittl, R-Manitowoc, who co-chaired the study committee, said the eastern population of sandhill cranes now averages more than 100,000. https://www.wpr.org/news/emotions-high-bill-hunt-sandhill-cranes-wisconsin YouTube fishing creator Mikey Rijavec found dead days after mayday call off Mexico coast Mikey Rijavec of SD Fish and Sips YouTube channel disappeared Nov. 11 while solo fishing off Baja California https://www.foxnews.com/us/youtube-fishing-creator-mikey-rijavec-found-dead-days-after-mayday-call-off-mexico-coast Qwack is Wack - TIME IS NOW - Most Waterfowl, except the late season birds, should start bugging out by the end of next weekend (assuming weather forecast is somewhat accurate). Essentials for Late Season Canada Goose Hunting  Usually AT LEAST 3 dozen full bodies….early on you'd be surprised.  Spread sizes normally get larger as the season goes on. Snow Covers on Layout Blinds I like a flag on a LONG pole Cluck & Moan Baby Scouting is Key - However, I've DESTROYED geese late season in traffic fields.  Get in the flightline and let 'er buck! Invited to a Christmas Party - What Do You Bring??? Smoked Salmon Dip 1.75 Bottle of Tito's Vodka Tiger Meat Crock Pot Game Fair - DON'T BE DUMPING NO SKY PANDAS ON US NOW! A Good Charcuterie Board Homemade Booze  

POST-DEER HUNTING OPENER IN NORTH DAKOTA There were three units this year with zero licenses in the general lottery: 2E, 2G1, and 2L around Devils Lake area 42,300 licenses for the 2025 deer gun season in North Dakota. That's 7,800 less from last year and one of the lowest in awhile. (EHD Deer Disease) 70,000 people applied for a deer gun lottery in ND, and more than 12,000 gratis tags,, who have first dibs at rifle licenses. How Weather Affects Deer Movement?  Best Binoculars in the $100 - $500 Range for Big Game, Waterfowl, and Simply in General Size Matters (that's what she said) Best Coolers for Deer Meat or ANY Meat in General….for Under $100 IGLOO 120 The Igloo® Polar 120 Cooler is made with what they call Ultratherm® Insulation in the body and lid.  This is vital to keeping big game cold for long periods of time. This oversized Igloo cooler is 120 quart in size which is big enough for any deer quartered. SUMO MARLIN CAUGHT OUT OF SAN DIEGO Captain Dan at Fish Further Charters brought in a marlin of a lifetime.  I'm still waiting on all the digits but this thing is massive…Check out Fish Further Fishing Charter in San Diego for a chance at one of these badboys… 2nd HALF Qwack is Wack - Snow Goose Migration  Buddy in Weyburn SK - Out walking the dog and the snows are so high it's almost impossible to see without binoculars.  Decent amount of snow on the ground… Heard my first migrants flying over Bismarck.  Lows hit the teens this weekend…Saturday not sure if it got above freezing….Warmup ahead, though… Weather warming where they may not need or want corn Headlines MONSTER BIGHORN SHEEP HARVESTED IN NORTH DAKOTA Friday, Oct. 31, the opening day of North Dakota's bighorn sheep season, and Schmitz, of Grand Forks, had been lucky enough to draw one of the eight tags available in 2025 for the once-in-a-lifetime hunt. Schmitz shot the unofficial new record Oct. 31, a massive ram with horns that green-scored 197 6/8 inches, a measurement that won't be official until after the mandatory 60-day drying period. https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/northland-outdoors/you-arguably-just-shot-the-greatest-hunting-trophy-in-north-dakotas-history   A-Hole allegedly killed 2 of his own dogs while hunting, hid the bodies and even destroyed the GPS collar A father allegedly shot and killed two pet dogs while he was on a hunting trip with his son, after which the pair hid the bodies and destroyed a GPS collar to prevent their discovery. John Lowe, 58, and his son Hayden Lowe, 22, were hunting on private property on October 21 with permission from the landowner, according to a probable cause affidavit obtained by the South Bend Tribune. Worst thing?  He shot them with a bow.  There's a special place in hell for people like this… https://local12.com/news/nation-world/gps-collar-hunter-killed-dogs-dog-animals-animal-pet-pets-tree-post-barking-barked-bow-arrow-lowe-woods-forest-trail-private-land-landowner-owner-kill-cruelty-bark-aggressive-friendly-whimper-yelp Expensive fishing reels stolen from Oklahoma City Sporting Goods store More than 50 expensive fishing reels were stolen from Lucky Lure Tackle in Oklahoma City.  Estimated loss valued at over $15,000. The fishing reels stolen range in price from around $249 to $500 each. https://www.koco.com/article/high-end-fishing-reels-stolen-oklahoma-city-store/69296255    How Thick is the Ice on Lake Audubon?  Cold but Not Cold LONG ENOUGH How Thick Should the Ice Be to DRIVE on the Ice? Puklich Chevrolet in Bismarck or Valley City, ND - Talk to Jason Renner if you're in need of a vehicle ( 701-220-0995 Jason's cell ) Men and Mental Health in 2025 Stigmas Being Okay Admitting That You're NOT Okay Anxiety Overload - so many meds, not many results….exercise helps, and having a good support system Best Deer Hunting Road Snacks? Oreos are a must Liver sausage Head cheese Tiger meat Sticks/jerky How Do You Approach a Steak?  Seasonings to Marinades Clamato - Have you EVER seen anything so regional-specific???

Flyway Media - We Know The Outdoors - Well-Known for SEO  Qwack is Wack Snow Goose Migration Update Pretty Steady Push Down…Majority Still in Canada Obviously. Front Push has roughly 50% juvies - However, the Adults Still Dominate the Big Flocks Snow Geese Have Been Migrating Mostly at Night ( Watch the NIGHT winds ) Play the Weather - Forecast Still Looks Mild - My GUESS is the peak is still maybe a week or even more away…   Why Don't the Feds Release Waterfowl Staging Numbers Anymore???   Those used to be awesome for getting an idea where birds were at.  Not only that, but the refuge counts you'd consider pretty accurate (compared to just some guy saying there's birds).   What Do You Do With the Guys That Shoot Hens in Your Group? Money in a Jar Pay for Dinner Make fun of him, continuously, to no end…   Campers and RVs Start with SIZE….What Makes Sense for Who? Bumper Pull vs. 5th Wheel Outdoor Amenities such as Kitchen, Fridge, Grill, etc. Slides - What to Look For? Do Brands Really Matter? IF you go BIG….DO you have the AC Capacity to Cover? Mobile Camping vs. Seasonal Camping   This is Chris' setup for camping.  For him, a 26' camper with one slide is perfect.  Tows great and easy to clean and manage.  Would purchase again if given the chance… For Seasonal Camping, we're allowed a 12x16 (max) shed on your lot.  Considering 2 bunks in the back, A/C unit, open up bar in the front, must have a chub freezer and a separate fridge/freezer. Trucks for Towing SAID Campers and in General DO NOT BUY a ¾ TON GASSER!!! - Go Diesel, Thank Me Later New ½ Ton Trucks…commonly found in the GM 3.0L Duramax, Ram 3.0L EcoDiesel, and Ford 3.0L Power Stroke engines. Chris Runs a 2014 Chevy Duramax 6.6 and about to hit 300k - runs like a Champ   2nd Half Facebook Fiddle Faddle - WAY TOO MANY Pedophiles These Days Showing Up Being Arrested.  It's Disgusting and Getting Out of Control… Headlines Harvey Man Killed in Wells County After Colliding with Combine https://www.valleynewslive.com/2025/11/01/fatal-crash-harvey-man-killed-wells-county-after-colliding-with-combine/   Jiffy Ice Houses - Infamous in the Ice Auger Market, Now Entering the Ice House Industry 2 Models (94 Sq. Feet Single - 122 Sq. Feet Double) It appears they're just going after the "ice camping" market Accessories Such as Extending Length for Fishing, Entryway, and Even for Stoves Verdict Will Be Out on This One…Remember, This is Their FIRST Go At It so Expect Updates to come next year.   Waterfowl Layout Blinds - Do They Even Make Sense Anymore? SHADOWS Adequate Cover to Pull and Use SHADOWS The ONLY way I ever Liked Them….Stacking Blinds……BUT….ALL Shooting Should be OUT FRONT   WHAT IS BRUNCH IN YOUR WORLD?  The Meats - Sausage, Bacon, and Ham if You're Lame Hashbrowns Biscuits & Gravy Pancakes, Waffles, or French Toast??? What are THE best eggs for brunch? Scrambled Omlette Over Easy - Fried and all that Jazz Egg Bake   How Thick is the Ice on Lake Audubon???

Flyway Media - Just Because… FlywayMedia.com Qwack is Wack Snow Geese Are Showing Up in North Dakota in Huntable Numbers Now A Good Portion of the Ducks are in Snow Goose Feeds Now & Watch for Flooded Areas Best Decoy Spread for Run-n-Gun in the Fall for Snow Geese? Basically a Socks vs. Fullbody Debate —---------------- The "Don't Argue Just Look Into It" Text: We lay in backrests and wear whites.  That's what works best for us on the go.  HANDS DOWN, the best layout chair on the market is the Alpz Outdoor chair.  It's well built and the most comfortable layout I've sat in (and I've sat in 'em all). https://amzn.to/4nRZD9l Finding whites in short time locally usually is a giant pain in the @$$, so do yourself a favor and order ahead and be done with it.  You will need to have your legs/chest/arms/face covered….basically everything.  You don't need to worry about white gloves though. Here is what I found on Amazon (basically the cheapest bc it's just to lay in the dirt). MAKE SURE YOU GET 1 OR EVEN 2 SIZES UP AS YOU WILL BE WEARING IT AT TIMES OVER YOUR THICK HUNTING GEAR…SO PLAN ACCORDINGLY. White Bibs - https://amzn.to/4hdRoBZ  White Sweats - https://amzn.to/46VAwwB White Sweatshirt - https://amzn.to/47bpUZq Thinner White Face Mask - https://amzn.to/3KQ7FkF Warmer White Face Mask - https://amzn.to/4ofX8gW —--------------- Best Snow Goose Call?  How Much is it Needed in the Fall? 2nd Half Facebook Fiddle Faddle - Facebook "Internet" Scouters Headlines California to Allow Hunting Year-Round on Mute Swans https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/oct/25/california-swans-hunting-rules Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) Working for the - Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project (MPRP) - submits motion to ban Marylanders from hunting on their own property when they're working the area https://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/pseg-submits-motion-ban-marylanders-hunting-on-own-property-maryland Kayak Death today in ND - Tennessee man north of Woodworth https://www.kxnet.com/news/tennessee-man-dies-in-kayaking-accident-in-stutsman-county Garmin Force Kraken Trolling Motor with 75" Shaft Review Initially a Pain to Setup SUPER QUIET Obviously powerful Quite A LOT to learn overall, but TONS of features RARELY use kicker anymore Garmin Unit Integration Norsk Lithium Battery Review - Guardian App on Phone Too I do like their app so you can always track battery power and life I can troll 10-15ish all day and never worry  Best Halloween Candy - What's OVERBOARD to give out, too? What Makes a GOOD Pair of Sweatpants? Insulated Russel Pants (Usually school colors) I DO NOT like the sweatpants that are TIGHT at the bottom, or TIGHT anywhere Men's Tek Gear Ultra Soft Fleece Pants Are My Go-To's

What is SEO? Chris explains why Flyway Media is what it is…  Qwack is Wack Definitely Birds Moving - Just Nothing Crazy Yet Starting to see quite a few crane feeds in North Dakota now Lots of snow geese shifting in Saskatchewan  Ever Seen the Decoy Knock-Offs on Temu???  Seeing A Lot of Moose Harvests Recently  2025 South Dakota Pheasant Hunting Opener This Weekend  EHD Hits SW North Dakota ( NDGF Release - https://gf.nd.gov/news/8675 ) Facebook Fiddle Faddle - Chicks That Post A LOT of Selfies…what's your take? Planning Florida Trip - What are Coastal "Must Do's"? What Species?  (tarpon, redfish, snook, etc.) What Locations? How Much Fishing Should I Realistically Be Looking at in a Week? 2nd Half Headlines Hunting guide, who counts Trump Jr. as a client, behaved badly for years, Utah says https://www.kuer.org/politics-government/2025-10-13/utah-attorney-general-report-wade-lemon-hunting-donald-trump-jr-hunt Omnia Fishing and Thorne Bros Have Partnered https://www.cbs42.com/business/press-releases/ein-presswire/856431103/omnia-fishing-and-thorne-bros-have-partnered-to-expand-inventory-and-deliver-a-best-in-class-shopping-experience/ Two Idaho Hunters Killed In Two Days  https://cowboystatedaily.com/2025/10/15/two-idaho-hunting-deaths-on-the-minds-of-wyoming-hunters/ Pheasants for the Future in Minot Under Investigation for Possible Embezzlement  We're Talking Ice Augers Baby! Home Depot Enters the Market with the Ryobi Ice Auger Ego has Entered the Building Too… Had an Ion…..HATED IT Great Sale on K-Drills at Scheels Right Now ($129 - 7.5" / $149 - 8.5") Auto Tip-Ups Now Legal in MN for Ice Fishing Top Sauces for Chicken Wings