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Podcasts & Radio Shows from Dakota Edge Outdoors

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For the best in hunting, fishing, conservation and outdoor news, tips, conditions and more, tune in to Dakota Edge Outdoors' radio shows and podcasts.

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Our Outdoors 6.26.21 - Aaron Von Eschen, Fish Hatchery Update

June 25, 2021 10:22 - 10 minutes - 11.6 MB

Nick finds out that both spring and summer will be busy for the Valley City Fish Hatchery with new stocking programs for better walleye fishing. 

Our Outdoors Radio - 6.12.21 Joe Courneya, ND CTL Dir.

June 10, 2021 18:02 - 11 minutes - 12.2 MB

ND State High School Clay Target League Director Joe Courneya gives us the scoop on the upcoming three-day state trap and skeet tournament, where more than 1,000 high school target shooters will meet at the Shooting Park in Horace, ND to see who's best! 

Weekender's Edge 6.10.21 - T Hansen, VCHS CTL

June 10, 2021 18:01 - 3 minutes - 3.75 MB

Nick checks in with VCHS Clay Target League Team head coach Trevar Hansen ahead of next week's ND CTL State Tourney in Horace. 

Our Outdoors Radio - 6.5.21 - Terry Steinwand Pt 2

June 06, 2021 13:18 - 10 minutes - 12 MB

The second installment of Nick's interview with retiring NDG&F Dept. director Terry Steinwand sets the stage for where the agency is at and what the director has planned for Aug. 1 and beyond in retirement. 

Weekender's Edge - 6.3.21 - Summer Rollout

June 04, 2021 10:32 - 2 minutes - 4.35 MB

Nick previews a hot summerlike weekend and gives tips on what to watch for in the forage department in all of your summer fishing adventures in this installment of the Weekender's Edge. 

Our Outdoors 5.29.21 - Terry Steinwand on Retirement (Pt 1)

June 02, 2021 10:52 - 12 minutes - 15 MB

Nick talks with retiring NDG&F Director Terry Steinwand on his 40+ years with the department and where the agency is at as he departs later this summer. (Part 1 of 2)

Weekender's Edge 5.27.21 -Rachel Bush on Pheasant Nests

June 02, 2021 10:47 - 3 minutes - 3.88 MB

Nick chats with ND PF's Rachel Bush on ideal pheasant nesting cover. 

Our Outdoors Radio - 5.22.21 - RJ Gross, Spring Upland Surveys

May 22, 2021 17:39 - 10 minutes - 11.5 MB

Nick gets a status update on ND's sharptail and pheasant populations  with RJ Gross, NDG&F Upland Game Biologist. 

Weekender's Edge - 5.20.21 - Paul Bailey, Trout Options

May 20, 2021 16:38 - 2 minutes - 3.96 MB

Nick checks out a wet and windy weekend forecast (with a couple fishing opportunities) and gets word on all the great trout stockings in the state with Paul Bailey of the NDG&F. 

Our Outdoors - New Johns Lake Muskies - Jason Lee, NDG&F Fisheries Supr.

May 15, 2021 17:48 - 10 minutes - 11.8 MB

Nick gets more info on the 40-year stocking program of muskies in New Johns Lake and why the record has stood for 14 seasons in an interview with Jason Lee, NDG&F North Central Fisheries Supervisor. 

Weekender's Edge - Ashtabula Update with Greg Enstad

May 13, 2021 16:43 - 3 minutes - 3.94 MB

A great May weekend is setting up and water levels are nearing full pool on Lake Ashtabula and the bite is getting hotter as well, according to Greg Enstad, owner of the Ashtabula Crossing!

Our Outdoros Radio - 5.8.21 - John Bradley & End of Session Recap

May 08, 2021 17:45 - 9 minutes - 11 MB

Nick talks with NDWF Executive Director John Bradley and gets a final recap on the hunting and fishing bills that passed and failed in the 2021 ND Legislative Session. 

Weekender's Edge - 5.6.21 - Jason Smith & ND Deer Lottery

May 07, 2021 11:10 - 3 minutes - 3.99 MB

Nick previews a cool and damp weekend and checks in with Jason Smith on deer populations and the licenses available in the 2021 ND Deer Firearms Lottery. 

Our Outdoors Radio 5.1.21 - Nick Kludt, MN DNR - Red River Sturgeon Restoration (XC)

May 01, 2021 17:50 - 16 minutes - 19.7 MB

The Extended Cut of Nick's interview with MN DNR Red River Fisheries Specialist Nick Kludt goes in depth on the end of Phase 1 of the Lake Sturgeon Restoration Program and talks about cool tech and projects to expand the fish's range in the basin in Phase 2.

Weekender's Edge 4.29.21

April 29, 2021 16:40 - 3 minutes - 4.29 MB

A great weekend caps off April and fires up May, providing ample opportunities for turkey hunting and fishing.  Nick shares his simple smallie selection for spring angling success as part of this installment of the Weekender's Edge. 

Our Outdoors Radio - 4.24.21 - BJ Kratz SE Fisheries Spring Outlook

April 24, 2021 17:43 - 10 minutes - 11.8 MB

Nick gets the lowdown on places to go for the best fishing in SEND with district fisheries supervisor BJ Kratz.  From walleyes to crappies to muskies, anglers get the info they need for an awesome spring!

Weekender's Edge 4.23.21 - Nick Kludt, Red River Sturgeon Restoration

April 23, 2021 14:18 - 3 minutes - 4.03 MB

Nick gives a preview of a topsy-turvy weekend of fishing and hunting conditions, while teasing the bigger story of sturgeon restoration in the Red River basin with MN DNR's Nick Kludt. 

Our Outdoors Radio - 4.17.21 -Randy Meissner on 2020 ND License Sales

April 17, 2021 17:48 - 12 minutes - 14.6 MB

Nick reviews the leaps and bounds in license sales during the pandemic year with Licensing Manager Randy Meissner of the G&F.  Turns out, great opportunities and good timing helped drive those numbers up as well and provided an awesome outlet for hunters and anglers coming back to the fold last year! 

Weekender's Edge - Jeff Hendrickson & Paddlefishing's Return!

April 17, 2021 11:10 - 3 minutes - 3.81 MB

Nick Previews the up-and-down conditions of the weekend and catches up with Jeff Hendrickson, NDG&F Western District Fisheries Supervisor on where paddlefishing stands for 2021. 

Our Outdoors Radio - 4.10.21 - Clayton Lenk NWTF

April 10, 2021 17:48 - 10 minutes - 11.3 MB

Clayton Lenk shares habitat and recruitment efforts by the National Wild Turkey Federation in ND and where the organization is headed at turkey opener. 

Weekender's Edge - 4.9.21 - Turkey Opener & Bighorns

April 09, 2021 12:06 - 3 minutes - 3.67 MB

Nick previews Saturday's Turkey Opener and talks with Big Game Biologist Brett Wiedmann on the surge of Bighorn Sheep in ND and what that could mean for hunters and a potential new state record this fall! 

Our Outdoors Radio - John Bradley on OHF and HB 1215

April 03, 2021 18:00 - 10 minutes - 11.7 MB

NDWF Executive Director John Bradley discusses the ND Outdoor Heritage Fund and how a bill coming from the back of the pack would siphon off needed funding for conservation from the program. 

Weekender's Edge - Warm Holiday Weekend & New Licenses Needed

April 02, 2021 10:00 - 3 minutes - 4.11 MB

Nick covers the amazing four-day holiday weekend setting up for those in the outdoors and discusses new licensing and dry conditions in this installment of the Weekender's Edge. 

Our Outdoors Radio - Spring Turkey Preview with RJ Gross

March 27, 2021 21:35 - 10 minutes - 11.2 MB

Nick catches up with Upland Game Biologist RJ Gross to learn more on what hunters can expect around the state in their spring turkey adventures. 

Weekender's Edge 3.24.21 - Jeb Williams on the "Big Three"

March 27, 2021 21:34 - 3 minutes - 3.8 MB

Nick previews the weekend of March 25 and talks with Jeb Williams on the popularity of the elk, moose and bighorn sheep lottery. 

Our Outdoors Radio - Jared Shypkoski & ND Record Walleye

March 16, 2021 17:07 - 9 minutes - 11 MB

Nick talks with Jared Shypkoski who landed the pending ND State Record Walleye weighing a certified 16.39 pounds on Sat. Mar. 13 on the Missouri River system near Lake Oahe. 

Our Outdoors Radio - Greg Power on Water Levels, the Coming Spawn and C&R Tactics

March 13, 2021 17:43 - 11 minutes - 12.4 MB

Nick gets the lowdown on how current low water levels may impact the spawn in North Dakota from NDG&F Fisheries Division Chief Greg Power, and the pair discuss C&R and its application across waters and species in the state. 

Weekender's Edge 3.11.21 - VCHS Trap with Coach Trevar Hansen

March 11, 2021 15:51 - 3 minutes - 3.48 MB

Nick previews another great March weekend and checks in with Coach Trevar Hansen on the status of his dominant VCHS trap and skeet teams and how kids grades 7-12 can register and continue the school's growing tradition of excellence.  

Our Outdoors Radio - DU's Dane Buysse on Spring Waterfowl Migration & Conditions

March 05, 2021 21:47 - 10 minutes - 11.3 MB

Nick chats with DU Conservation Programs Biologist Dane Buysse on what returning waterfowl will find when they come back to ND, and just how that cold snap in Texas and Missouri last week may affect your snow goose hunting in the days to come! 

Weekender's Edge 3.4.21 - Dick Monson on the new Ranum WPA

March 05, 2021 21:43 - 3 minutes - 3.51 MB

Nick chats with his hunting mentor Dick Monson on his latest work with the Ranum WPA and previews an early spring weekend perfect for getting outdoors! 

Our Outdoors Radio - Joe Courneya - Spring ND CTL Season

February 27, 2021 17:23 - 12 minutes - 12.9 MB

Nick previews the upcoming North Dakota State High School Clay Target League season with State Director Joe Courneya.  With the addition of 5-stand and sporting clays this season, the league now offers four disciplines for high school shooters in the Peace Garden State. 

Weekender's Edge - Ammo Shortage

February 27, 2021 12:23 - 3 minutes - 3.95 MB

Nick previews the final weekend of February and discusses factors relating to the current ammunition shortage in this week's installment of the Weekender's Edge. 

Our Outdoors - Legislative Update #2 w. John Bradley

February 20, 2021 17:46 - 10 minutes - 11.3 MB

North Dakota Wildlife Federation Executive Director John Bradley gives us a view from the house and senate floor on important outdoors-related bills before the ND Legislature and where they sit headed into the middle stretch of the session. 

Weekender's Edge - Game Warden Corey Erck on Boating

February 19, 2021 15:16 - 3 minutes - 3.68 MB

Nick previews a nice weekend for ice fishing and checks in with Game Warden Corey Erck on last year's boat registration-related issues on the water. 

Our Outdoors Radio 2.13.21 - Tanner Bruse, PF Ag & Conservation

February 12, 2021 14:36 - 10 minutes - 11.6 MB

Nick catches up with longtime Friend of the Show Tanner Bruse and talks habitat planning for pheasants this spring.  Often overlooked, Bruse stresses the need for nesting and rearing cover over other considerations most people like to put in their habitat plans. 

Weekender's Edge 2.11.21

February 12, 2021 14:33 - 2 minutes - 4.32 MB

Nick shares the options for starting, coaching and getting involved with the USA Clay Target League and North Dakota State High School Clay Target League this spring for both kids and adults, and previews a chilly weekend. 

Our Outdoors Radio - Jason Smith, Big Game Biologist - Midwinter Update

February 12, 2021 14:32 - 11 minutes - 12.7 MB

Nick chats with NDG&F Big Game Biologist Jason Smith on where the deer herd sits at midwinter, and what survey numbers are showing for the state's elk and moose hunts last fall. 

Weekender's Edge 2.4.21 - Tonya Duffy on Barnes County Poaching

February 12, 2021 14:31 - 3 minutes - 4.06 MB

Nick catches up with Tonya Duffy, Barnes County State's Attorney, reacting to the sentence which included jail time for a defendant pleading guilty to poaching seven deer north of Valley City. 

Our Outdoors Bonus - RJ Gross Midwinter Pheasant Update

January 29, 2021 21:52 - 12 minutes - 12.4 MB

Nick goes long with RJ Gross to get a full update on where pheasants sit, along with habitat and food on the landscape and what people can do this spring to advance populations of upland birds in ND. 

Weekender's Edge - 1.29.21 - RJ Gross

January 29, 2021 21:50 - 3 minutes - 3.58 MB

Nick previews the full-moon ice fishing prospects for the final weekend of January and checks in with Upland Game Biologist RJ Gross for a midwinter pheasant status update.

Our Outdoors Radio - 1.23.21 - John Bradley NDWF Legislative Update

January 24, 2021 13:10 - 10 minutes - 11.2 MB

John Bradley addresses the state of North Dakota's electronic posting and no-trespass bills along with a number of proposed laws which would impact hunters and anglers. 

Weekender's Edge 1.21.21 - Greg Enstad Ashtabula Update

January 21, 2021 20:45 - 3 minutes - 3.86 MB

A more seasonal, and fairly reasonable, winter weekend is ahead after some warm temperatures and windy days have changed the complexion of ice on a number of waters in the state.  Nick checks in with Greg Enstad of the Crossing on Lake Ashtabula for an update on ice conditions and bite report. 

Our Outdoors Radio - Nick Simonson - Tackle Crafting 101

January 17, 2021 13:37 - 9 minutes - 14.2 MB

Nick provides his pointers on the fun and flexible process of learning to tie flies, craft jigs and make tackle to fit your fishing needs and the excitement of catching fish on lures you've made!

Weekender's Edge 1.14.21 - Sheyenne Valley Predator Hunt

January 14, 2021 19:29 - 2 minutes - 3.6 MB

Nick previews the post-frontal weekend conditions and gets the lowdown from Tony Bruse, organizer of the Sheyenne Valley Predator Hunt taking place on Jan. 23 at the Rusty Spur in Litchville. 

Our Outdoors Radio 1.9.21 - Jesse Kolar, Upland Wings & Surveys

January 10, 2021 12:13 - 12 minutes - 13.8 MB

Nick takes a post-season check in with NDG&F Upland Game Management Supervisor Jesse Kolar to find out how sportsman-submitted wing samples and hunter surveys provide insight on populations, trends and even next year's habitat efforts in ND. 

Weekender's Edge 1.7.21 - John Bradley on NDWF Annual Meeting

January 07, 2021 15:17 - 3 minutes - 3.6 MB

A great three day stretch is setting up for those ice anglers out there and the NDWF is setting up its annual meeting, open to all online with guest speakers and more regarding habitat, sportsmen's issues and access to hunting and fishing in ND. 

Our Outdoors Radio 1.2.21 - Paul Reinbold of the Badlands Bass Bandits

January 02, 2021 13:23 - 10 minutes - 11.4 MB

Nick checks in on a unique winter openwater bass series in North Dakota and the Badlands Bass Bandits with their president, Paul Reinbold. 

Weekender's Edge 1.1.21 - Extend Your Hunting Season

December 31, 2020 11:41 - 2 minutes - 3.71 MB

Nick previews the New Year's Holiday Weekend hunting and fishing conditions and catches up with Kerry Whipp of the Stutsman County Wildlife Club and NDWF on ways to extend your field time with small game hunting into the winter of 2021! 

Our Outdoors Radio 12.26.20 -2021 Preview with NDG&F Dir. Terry Steinwand

December 29, 2020 18:28 - 12 minutes - 14.7 MB

Part two of Nick's year-end review with NDG&F Director Terry Steinwand takes a look at what's to come for hunting, fishing, the legislative session and even the Director's future. 

Weekender's Edge 12.24.20 - Cayla Bendel 2021 Angler & Hunter Retention

December 24, 2020 12:09 - 3 minutes - 3.99 MB

Nick takes a look at a good holiday stretch for outdoor activity and catches up with Cayla Bendel, the NDG&F's new R3 Coordinator, on how the agency plans to hang on to hunters and anglers brought back into the fold in 2020.