Great Plains Outdoors
60 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsEverything outdoors on the Great Plains of North America! From fishing and hunting, to camping and hiking, we cover it here!
Hosts Brittany French and Rob McDonald look forward to interviewing intriguing guests about all sorts of topics on the Great Plains Outdoors. Grandpa Fish, award winning outdoor writer, Brent Frazee joins us each month for the Grandpa Fish angling report and to talk all things fishing on the Great Plains Outdoors!
Join us for information and conversation from the Dakotas to Texas and Missouri to Colorado as we cover everything on the Great Plains Outdoors!
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Episodes
One Million Ducks with Scott Vance Director at Delta Waterfowl ep51
January 23, 2024 23:51 - 55 minutes - 76.1 MBHosts Brittany French and Rob McDonald visit with the Director at Delta Waterfowl, Scott Vance. We'll talk about conservation, waterfowl, habitat, and what it takes to ensure ducks are in the flyway and our hunter's heritage is there for the long haul. Thanks for tuning in, please tell your friends about the Great Plains Outdoors Podcast, and leave us a review.
KS Public Lands with Brian Sherpan ep50
November 28, 2023 16:01 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBHosts Brittany French and Rob McDonald spend some time with public lands manager Brian Sherpan at the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. Tune in and take a listen to the state of the state when it comes to public lands and access in Kansas. Be sure to share the Great Plains Outdoors Podcast with your friends and family, and give us a review wherever you get your podcasts!
KS Public Lands with Brian Serpan ep50
November 28, 2023 16:01 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBHosts Brittany French and Rob McDonald spend some time with public lands manager Brian Serpan at the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. Tune in and take a listen to the state of the state when it comes to public lands and access in Kansas. Be sure to share the Great Plains Outdoors Podcast with your friends and family, and give us a review wherever you get your podcasts!
Outdoor Stewards of Conservation with Jim Curcurutos ep49
November 02, 2023 19:26 - 46 minutes - 64.4 MBOutdoor Stewards of Conservation Executive Director Jim Curcuruto joins hosts Brittany French and Rob McDonald to discuss this new organization's mission! Tune in to learn about the HATS (hunters, anglers, trappers, and shooters) who fund conservation in the United States. We'll talk about #fillabag and packing out trash. Thanks for tuning in, and be sure to leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts! #greatplainsoutdoors #greatplainsoutdoorspodcast #conservation #outdoorstew...
Whitetail Outfitting in Kansas with C and S Whitetails ep47
October 06, 2023 14:18 - 50 minutes - 69 MBJoin hosts Britanny French and Rob McDonald as they chat with Chayne Onek of C&S Whitetails in the Flint Hills of Kansas. We'll talk about whitetail outfitting in the sunflower state, managing properties for wildlife, and balancing private business with public wildlife. Thanks for tuning in, and tell all your friends about the Great Plains Outdoors Podcast!
Whitetail Outfitting in Kansas with C and S Whitetails ep48
October 06, 2023 14:18 - 50 minutes - 69 MBJoin hosts Britanny French and Rob McDonald as they chat with Chayne Onek of C&S Whitetails in the Flint Hills of Kansas. We'll talk about whitetail outfitting in the sunflower state, managing properties for wildlife, and balancing private business with public wildlife. Thanks for tuning in, and tell all your friends about the Great Plains Outdoors Podcast!
Walleye Mike and Great Plains Fishing Report with Grandpa Fish ep47
August 26, 2023 18:52 - 1 hour - 86.4 MBJoin hosts Brittany French and Rob McDonald along with regular contributor Grandpa Fish ( Brent Frazee ) for the summer fishing report on the Great Plains Outdoors. Our guest in this episode is the godfather of walleye fishing, Mr. Mike McClelland! Mike McClelland is a top professional walleye fisherman from Pierre, South Dakota. Mike has proven himself with 23 top walleye tournament wins, 19 second-place finishes, and 48 other top-10 placings. Mike is by far the all-time leading money wi...
Turkeys For Tomorrow with Ron & Tes Jolly ep46
August 07, 2023 15:55 - 1 hour - 93 MBWild turkey populations across North America are in a bad way, and Turkeys For Tomorrow (TFT) is working to find out why. A project born out of passion, and an organization developed to ensure wild turkeys and wild turkey hunting are genuinely a legacy that is passed on. Guests Ron and Tes Jolly have spent their careers in the outdoors, and they recognize that it is time to give back and help the cause. Join hosts Brittany French and Rob McDonald as they visit with Ron and Tes about the TF...
Bluecat Fishing With Journeyy Chau ep45
July 03, 2023 22:48 - 54 minutes - 74.6 MBHosts Brittany French and Rob McDonald visit with Cabelas Pro Staff Angler Journeyy Chau about blue cat fishing in Kansas! Journeyy is a lifelong angler and loves the challenge of pursuing all the different species that Kansas waters have to offer. Be sure to give us a like, and a rating, and tell your friends about the Great Plains Outdoors Podcast!
Growing Walleye with Lucas Kowalewski ep44
May 28, 2023 02:14 - 58 minutes - 79.9 MBThe Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks works to provide quality fishing opportunities across the state. For walleye anglers, that can mean quality or fish or quantity of fish, and Kansas has both! Join hosts Brittany French and Rob McDonald as they visit with Fisheries Supervisor Lucas Kowalewski about all things walleye in Kansas! Be sure to tell your friends about the Great Plains Outdoors Podcast, and check out the www.greatplainsoutdoors.com
Camp Cooking with Wild Game Master Jason Ellsworth and Ellsworth Cooks ep 43
May 03, 2023 21:25 - 58 minutes - 80.7 MBFrom wild game meat to fish fillets, Jason Ellsworth of Ellsworth Cooks is a master of camp cooking. Hosts Brittany French and Rob McDonald spend some time chatting about wild ingredients, the life of a traveling camp chef, and more with Jason. Tune in and listen up - be sure to tell your friends about the Great Plains Outdoors podcast and check out the www.greatplainsoutdoors.com while you're at it!
Morel Mushroom Hunting with Mycelium Master Lyndzee Rhine ep42
April 22, 2023 19:51 - 1 hour - 117 MBCalling all mushroom hunters, foragers, and outdoor enthusiasts! You're not going to want to miss this one! Hosts Brittany French and Rob McDonald the Modern Wild Man spend some quality time with mushroom and wild foraging expert Lyndzee Rhine of Kansas Wildlife and Parks. Lyndzee is an expert when it comes to foraging wild edibles and loves outdoor adventures on the Great Plains Outdoors and everywhere else for that matter! Tune in and take a listen, tell your friends, and be sure to rat...
Kansas One Shot Turkey Hunt with Jarrod Nichols ep41
April 12, 2023 03:09 - 46 minutes - 63.4 MBHosts Brittany French and Rob McDonald catch up with Jarrod Nichols of Vista Outdoors. The One Shot event is a tradition celebrating the spring wild turkey hunting season in Kansas! If you're into turkey hunting be sure to tune into our recent episode with renowned turkey researcher Dr. Michael Chamberlain, or a fun turkey hunting episode with champion turkey caller Gracie Herman! It's turkey season on the Great Plains Outdoors - we'll see ya out there!
2023 Spring Fishing Forecast on the Great Plains with Grandpa Fish ep40
March 28, 2023 20:44 - 43 minutes - 59.9 MBTune in to find out where the hot spots are for angling this spring on the Great Plains! Our resident fishing expert, and award-winning outdoor writer at the Great Plains Outdoors, Brent Frazee joins hosts Brittany French and Rob McDonald. You're not going to want to miss this one! Be sure to tell your friends about the Great Plains Outdoors Podcast, and give a review wherever you get your podcasts! Don't miss out on any of the action, be sure and follow the Great Plains Outdoors on Faceb...
Wild Turkey Doc, Dr. Mike Chamberlain Talk’n Turkey ep39
March 16, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBCall'n all turkey hunters! You gotta tune in and listen up! Our guest Dr. Mike Chamberlain (Wild Turkey Doc) joins hosts Brittany French and Rob McDonald to talk turkey. We're going to cover the state of turkeys, what's happening across the Great Plains in turkey research, and more! Dr. Chamberlain's new partnership with Mossy Oak and the Wild Turkey Lab is a one-stop shop for all things turkey and turkey hunting! Thanks for tuning in, leave the Great Plains Outdoors Podcast a review, a...
Busting Clays with John Hubener & USA Clay Target League ep38
February 28, 2023 22:46 - 43 minutes - 59.5 MBHosts Brittany French and Rob McDonald are joined by guest John Hubener in episode 38 to talk all about the USA Clay Target League. John is the Fundraising Manager for the USA Clay Target League and helps lead the charge, bringing more and more young people into competitive clay target shooting. Thanks for tuning in, be sure to check out the Great Plains Outdoors website, and tell your friends to listen to the Great Plains Outdoors Podcast!
Kansas Wildscape Foundation Working for the Kansas Outdoors with Marc Murrell ep37
February 18, 2023 20:26 - 46 minutes - 63.4 MBTune in to join hosts Brittany French and Rob McDonald with special guest Marc Murrell, Executive Director at the Kansas Wildscape Foundation. Learn how Kansas Wildscape Foundation supports outdoor programs and partnerships to promote the Kansas Outdoors. Kansas Wildscape Foundation works hard to Create Outdoor Opportunities for All in the Kansas Outdoors! Thanks for tuning in, and be sure to tell your friends about the Great Plains Outdoors Podcast, and the greatplainsoutdoors.com !
Hard Water Fishing Legend Dave Genz and the Grandpa Fish fishing report ep36
February 03, 2023 01:39 - 55 minutes - 76.6 MBJoin hosts Rob McDonald and Brent Frazee on this special winter time angling episode of the Great Plains Outdoors podcast with our guest Dave Genz. Dave Genz is the father of modern ice fishing, pioneering the flip over ice shelter, and utilizing sonar electronics on the ice. Dave went on to help found Clam Outdoors and develop both techniques and tackle that changed the face of ice fishing forever. Be sure and share the Great Plains Outdoors podcast with your friends!
Camo On The Great Plains with Joe Skinner of Veil Camo in Wichita, KS ep35
January 25, 2023 21:13 - 55 minutes - 76.2 MBHosts Brittany French and Rob McDonald take some time to visit with guest Joe Skinner of Veil Camo. Camouflage can make or break a hunt, and hiding during a hunt is more than skin deep. Tune in to find out what makes camo brands like Veil tick. Truly an industry of the Great Plains Outdoors, Veil Camo is based in Wichita KS! Be sure to tell your friends about the Great Plains Outdoors Podcast, www.greatplainsoutdoors.com website, and follow Great Plains Outdoors on Facebook and Instagr...
Lions and Otters and Bears (in Kansas) OH MY! ep 34
January 05, 2023 23:01 - 1 hour - 93.4 MBHosts Brittany French and Rob McDonald are joined by Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks biologist Matt Peak. Some of Matt's duties include the Kansas pronghorn, and elk herds, but today we focus on the large carnivores and Kansas otter recovery! Thanks for tuning in, be sure to share the Great Plains Outdoors Podcast and www.greatplainsoutdoors.com with all your friends!
The Endangered Lesser Prairie Chicken with Ted Koch / North American Grouse Partnership
December 09, 2022 18:25 - 53 minutes - 73.7 MBTake a listen with hosts Brittany French and Rob McDonald, along with our special guest Ted Koch (director of North American Grouse Partnership) as we chat about the endangered lesser prairie chicken. It seems that things are stacked against the little prairie grouse of the plains, but if we can work together, there's a chance to do some good for prairie chickens, clean air, clean water, and habitat.
The Endangered Lesser Prairie Chicken with Ted Koch / North American Grouse Partnership ep33
December 09, 2022 18:25 - 53 minutes - 73.7 MBTake a listen with hosts Brittany French and Rob McDonald, along with our special guest Ted Koch (director of North American Grouse Partnership) as we chat about the endangered lesser prairie chicken. It seems that things are stacked against the little prairie grouse of the plains, but if we can work together, there's a chance to do some good for prairie chickens, clean air, clean water, and habitat.
Outdoors in Iowa with Jamie Cook ep32
November 18, 2022 21:26 - 55 minutes - 76.6 MBJoin hosts Brittany French and Rob McDonald with our latest guest Jamie Cook of Iowa DNR. Jamie is the Hunter Ed Coordinator for Iowa Department of Natural Resources, along with many other hats. Be sure and tell your friends about the Great Plains Outdoors Podcast, and thanks for tuning in!
Outdoors in Iowa with Jamie Cook ep31
November 18, 2022 21:26 - 55 minutes - 76.6 MBJoin hosts Brittany French and Rob McDonald with our latest guest Jamie Cook of Iowa DNR. Jamie is the Hunter Ed Coordinator for Iowa Department of Natural Resources, along with many other hats. Be sure and tell your friends about the Great Plains Outdoors Podcast, and thanks for tuning in!
20 Years as an Outdoor Mentor with Mike Christensen ep31
October 29, 2022 18:41 - 1 hour - 84.4 MBJoin hosts Brittany French and Rob McDonald as they speak with guest Mike Christensen. Mike has been an active outdoor mentor for 20+ years developing the Pass It On Outdoor Mentors Program! Mike's passion and love for both the outdoors and mentorship is evident in this episode, and we absolutely love the impact that programs like Outdoor Mentors have on the future of hunting and fishing on the Great Plains Outdoors! Be sure to share the Great Plains Outdoors Podcast with your friends, a...
20 Years as an Outdoor Mentor with Mike Christensen ep30
October 29, 2022 18:41 - 1 hour - 84.4 MBJoin hosts Brittany French and Rob McDonald as they speak with guest Mike Christensen. Mike has been an active outdoor mentor for 20+ years developing the Pass It On Outdoor Mentors Program! Mike's passion and love for both the outdoors and mentorship is evident in this episode, and we absolutely love the impact that programs like Outdoor Mentors have on the future of hunting and fishing on the Great Plains Outdoors! Be sure to share the Great Plains Outdoors Podcast with your friends, a...
Council to Advance Hunting and Shooting Sports with Taniya Bethke ep29
October 10, 2022 03:11 - 53 minutes - 73.6 MBHosts Brittany French and Rob McDonald have a great conversation with Director of Operations at the Council to Advance Hunting and Shooting Sports. From R3 to Pittman Robertson. Join us as we talk through what state agencies are up against when it comes to Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation of hunters and anglers. Thanks for tuning in, and be sure to tell your friends about the greatplainsoutdoors.com and the Great Plains Outdoors Podcast!
Council to Advance Hunting and Shooting Sports with Taniya Bethke ep30
October 10, 2022 03:11 - 53 minutes - 73.6 MBHosts Brittany French and Rob McDonald have a great conversation with Director of Operations at the Council to Advance Hunting and Shooting Sports. From R3 to Pittman Robertson. Join us as we talk through what state agencies are up against when it comes to Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation of hunters and anglers. Thanks for tuning in, and be sure to tell your friends about the greatplainsoutdoors.com and the Great Plains Outdoors Podcast!
I Cast - Brad Wiegmann -and Grandpa Fish ep29
September 16, 2022 19:11 - 1 hour - 85.8 MBHosts Brittany French and Rob McDonald are joined by Great Plains Outdoors regular contributor and award winning outdoor writer Brent Frazee (Grandpa Fish) and guest Brad Wiegmann. All things fishing are to be had including I Cast, up to date Great Plains Outdoors fishing report, and news from the angling world. You can find out more at Brad Wiegmann at his website - bradwiegmann.com Thanks for tuning in, and be sure to share the Great Plains Outdoors with your friends!
It’s September on the Great Plains and Cheyenne Bottoms is Dry with Jason Wagner ep28
September 06, 2022 21:02 - 52 minutes - 71.5 MBJoin hosts Brittany French and Rob Mcdonald as everything September kicks off on the Great Plains Outdoors! Guest Jason Wagner, Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area Manager, discusses the state of North America's largest inland marsh. It's an exciting time of year with so much opportunity on the Great Plains Outdoors!
Great American Grasslands - For the Love of the Uplands ep27
August 18, 2022 22:29 - 55 minutes - 75.8 MBHosts Brittany French and Rob McDonald are joined by guest Jordan Martincich, Director of Development at Pheasants Forever / Quail Forever. We get into what does it mean to Love the Uplands? What about the proposed legislation The Great American Grasslands Act, and the love of bird dogs! Thanks for tuning in!
North American Grouse Partnership with Ted Koch ep26
August 06, 2022 21:03 - 46 minutes - 63.3 MBPrairie Grouse are the bellwether for grasslands, and the bell has been ringing! Join guest Ted Koch, Director of the North American Grouse Partnership, and hosts Brittany French and Rob McDonald to talk grasslands. The lesser prairie chicken needs our help, and habitat is the key! Tell your friends to tune into the Great Plains Outdoors Podcast, and be sure to check out the greatplainsoutdoors.com
Fishing Nebraska with Daryl Bauer & Grandpa Fish ep25
July 18, 2022 23:33 - 1 hour - 84 MBGuest Daryl Bauer of Nebraska Game and Parks, and our very own Grandpa Fish join hosts Brittany French and Rob McDonald for all things angling on the Great Plains in the summer! Be sure to tell your friends to listen to the Great Plains Outdoors Podcast!
Avian Flu with Joel Brice /Delta Waterfowl ep24
July 02, 2022 17:47 - 46 minutes - 63.5 MBGuest Joel Brice, Chief Conservation Officer at Delta Waterfowl joins hots Brittany French and Rob McDonald to discuss avian influenza.
Great Plains.com with Grandpa Fish ep 23
June 06, 2022 23:04 - 40 minutes - 55.9 MBJoin hosts Brittany French & Rob McDonald for the introduction of the Grandpa Fish segment with Brent Frazee! We're excited to announce the greatplainsoutdoors.com - your Authority on all things on the Great Plains Outdoors!
Wandering Woman Jessica White ep 22
May 27, 2022 19:30 - 39 minutes - 53.9 MBJoin hosts Brittany French and Rob McDonald as we talk turkey hunting with adventure lover & founder of the ladies outdoor organization Wander Woman of Kansas!
Gracie Herman Turkey Killa! ep21
April 26, 2022 03:07 - 43 minutes - 60.2 MBGracie Herman is an award winning turkey caller and an amazing ambassador for turkey hunters everywhere! Join hosts Brittany French and Rob McDonald as we talk turkey calling, turkey hunting, and all things turkey woods with Gracie.
Prairie Chickens are Sexy with Dr. Jackie Augustine /Audubon of Kansas ep20
April 08, 2022 19:44 - 46 minutes - 63.7 MBCome join us as we hang out with Dr. Jackie Augustine and talk everything prairie chickens! From the prairie chicken festival to breeding habits and habitat to habits, there's lots to learn about these fascinating birds!
Picture Perfect with Joe Dickie Outdoor Videographer & Photographer ep19
April 02, 2022 03:11 - 47 minutes - 65.2 MBCome hang out and take a listen with guest Joe Dickie and hosts Brittany French & Rob McDonald. Lots of laughs and talking some super cool outdoor adventuring with Joe. Thanks for tuning in, be sure to tell your friends about the Great Plains Outdoors Podcast!
Everything but the Meat! Jon Tremblay with Waltons ep18
March 17, 2022 23:51 - 48 minutes - 67.2 MBHosts Brittany French and Rob McDonald visit with our guest Jon Tremblay from Waltons about everything meat processing! Take a listen to learn about options when it comes to grinding, making sausage, fixing jerky, or anything else for that matter. Get that game meat out of the freezer and onto the table!
Outdoorswoman Steph Lane! Guide, Mentor & Teacher ep17
March 04, 2022 20:44 - 48 minutes - 66.2 MBThis episode's guest, Steph Lane is the definition of Outdoorswoman! Join hosts Brittany French and Rob McDonald as they visit with Steph Lane, Iowa from Iowa. Steph works with Outdoor Mentors, works as a hunting guide, teaches archery, and runs her own podcast: Woods and Waters Project. Thanks for tuning in! Tell all your friends to tune into the Great Plains Outdoors Podcast, and be sure to leave us a review!!
Courtney With Freckles Sportsman’s Alliance ep16
February 22, 2022 01:36 - 38 minutes - 52.6 MBJoin us with Courtney Nicolson ( Courtney With Freckles) as we talk Sportsman's Alliance, wild game cooking, adventure, and getting outdoors! Thanks for listening, be sure to tell your friends about the Great Plains Outdoors Podcast!
Cold water fishing with In Fisherman David Harrison ep15
February 08, 2022 03:26 - 52 minutes - 72.6 MBTune in to hear about cold weather and winter time fishing. From fish habits and tactics, to stories, and fishing on the ice. This episode's got it covered! Thanks to our guest David Harrison, frequent contributor to In Fisherman Magazine for joining us on this one!
Pheasant Bob - Pheasants Forever, ep 14
February 01, 2022 04:03 - 46 minutes - 64.5 MBJoin hosts Brittany French and Rob McDonald as we hang out with Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever Chief Marketing & Communications Officer Bob St. Pierre. We talk Pheasants, Quail, Dogs, Conservation & even get in a Lightning Round! Tell your friends to check out the Great Plains Outdoors Podcast too!
Pheasant Bob - Pheasants Forever, Episode 14
February 01, 2022 04:03 - 46 minutes - 64.5 MBJoin hosts Brittany French and Rob McDonald as we hang out with Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever Chief Marketing & Communications Officer Bob St. Pierre. We talk Pheasants, Quail, Dogs, Conservation & even get in a Lightning Round! Tell your friends to check out the Great Plains Outdoors Podcast too!
Skypanda Honker Hunting with Chad Dawson Ep13
January 19, 2022 19:37 - 32 minutes - 44.3 MBJoin our hosts Brittany French and Rob McDonald with Chad Dawson of Sky Panda Outdoors as we talk about hunting Canada geese on the great plains!
Skypanda Honker Hunting with Chad Dawson ep13
January 19, 2022 19:37 - 32 minutes - 44.3 MBJoin our hosts Brittany French and Rob McDonald with Chad Dawson of Sky Panda Outdoors as we talk about hunting Canada geese on the great plains!
The Flush & Happy New Year! Episode 12
January 06, 2022 21:00 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MBJoin hosts Brittany French and Rob McDonald as they discuss the outdoor hunting happenings in January 2022 on the Great Plains! Brittany was recently a part of The Flush television program filming incorporating Outdoor Mentors!
The Flush & Happy New Year! ep12
January 06, 2022 21:00 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MBJoin hosts Brittany French and Rob McDonald as they discuss the outdoor hunting happenings in January 2022 on the Great Plains! Brittany was recently a part of The Flush television program filming incorporating Outdoor Mentors!
It‘s December on the Great Plains! Episode 11
December 17, 2021 00:23 - 37 minutes - 51.6 MBIt's been a minute since hosts Brittany French and Rob McDonald sat down to talk about the Outdoors on the Great Plains, but it's December and hunting seasons are hopping!!