Dan Small Outdoors Radio
Host: Dan Small
Dan and his on-air sidekick "Hardwater" Jeff Kelm bring you timely and informative hunting, fishing and conservation topics covering Wisconsin and the upper Midwest. The show features interviews with professionals from fishing, hunting to conservation and more. Dan Small is the face and voice of MPTV's Outdoor Wisconsin and the weekly voice of Dan Small Outdoors Radio: Wisconsin's #1 Outdoor Radio Show.
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WEDNESDAY - JUNE 15
Show 1725: MartinFest offers seminars and a chance to watch experts band purple martins on June 25. Scottish visitor shares his impressions of Wisconsin and Lake Superior. Jeff reports on Mercury National walleye tournament results. Dan fishes for muskies with his brother, Mike.
RECENT SHOWS
WEDNESDAY - JUNE 15
Show 1725: MartinFest offers seminars and a chance to watch experts band purple martins on June 25. Scottish visitor shares his impressions of Wisconsin and Lake Superior. Jeff reports on Mercury National walleye tournament results. Dan fishes for muskies with his brother, Mike.
Les Rhines, president of the Wisconsin Purple Martin Association, discusses threats to purple martins and invites listeners to attend MartinFest, June 25 at Marsh Haven Nature Center just east of Waupun on Highway 49. Robert Pickford, visiting the U.S. from Scotland for the first time, shares his impressions of Wisconsin and his first fishing expeditions on Lake Superior. In the Madison Outdoors Report, pro angler Duffy Kopf reports that unstable weather has made it challenging to pattern fish on the Madison Chain. (http://www.dsbait.com/)
TUESDAY - JUNE 7
Show 1724: Lake Michigan Coho action is heating up off Sheboygan. June is a great time to explore Florence County waterfalls. Remy Battery acquires Challenger Battery Service Corporation in Waukesha. Bass, pike and panfish highlight great fishing action on the Madison chain. Jeff reports on the MWC tournament held last weekend in the bay of Green Bay. Dan videos a brood of wood ducks and heads north to fish for muskies.
Charter captain Dan Welsch reports anglers are catching limits of Coho salmon, along with some Chinooks, lake trout and rainbows, in Lake Michigan off Sheboygan. He also offers an easy grilling recipe for cohos. (dumperdan.com, slysbarandgrill.com) Wendy Gehlhoff, executive director of Florence County Economic Development, says June is a great time to visit seven waterfalls on wild rivers in Florence County and gather wild mushrooms on abundant public lands in the county. (exploreflorencecounty.com, natureswaterpark.com) Mike Moeller, president of Remy Battery, announces the acquisition of Challenger Battery in Waukesha. (remybattery.com, challengerbattery.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, Pat Hasburgh, proprietor of D and S Bait, Tackle and Fly Fishing shop in Madison, reports fishing action is in full swing on the Madison Chain, with anglers catching walleyes, pike, bass, catfish and panfish. (dsbait.com)
THURSDAY - JUNE 2
Show 1723:Leave wildlife babies alone unless they are obviously injured or orphaned. It is not legal to possess wildlife unless you are a licensed wildlife rehabilitator. Outdoor writer Ron Weber tells the sad story of a doe that lost her fawn. Jon Small completes ACA Level Three Coastal Kayak instructor training on Lake Superior. Jeff installs a water hole for deer on his property. Dan reports on his hunting and fishing trip to Bayfield County.
Outdoor writer Ron Weber reads his essay about a doe searching for her lost fawn and discusses the question of what emotions animals experience. (wisconsinlife.org) Kayak instructor Jon Small explains what it takes to become a kayak expedition guide on Lake Superior. (whitecapkayak.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, pro angler Duffy Kopf reports panfish are hitting on the Madison chain and invites young anglers to attend the Yahara Fishing Club Kids Fishing Day June 4 at Warner Park in Madison. (dsbait.com, yaharafishingclub.org/kids-fishing-day/)
TUESDAY - MAY 24
Show 1722: Be sure your boat and ATV batteries are fully charged for Memorial Day outings. Cohos are moving up the Lake Michigan coastline. Chcck out Range of Richfield Fathers Day specials. Madison chain offers good mixed bag action now. Jeff reports on the MWC tournament on Big Stone Lake. Dan heads to Bayfield County to hunt turkeys and fish for bass and muskies.
Charter captain Dumper Dan Welsch reports that cohos are moving north on Lake Michigan and fishing is improving every week. (dumperdan.com, facebook.com/RanierisFourOfAKind/) Range of Richfied president Jim Babiasz announces June events and classes at the range. (therangewi.com) Remy Battery president Mike Moeller tells listeners to check batteries on boats, ATVs and other equipment before heading out for Memorial Day adventures and announces plans to open a store in Waukesha. (remybattery.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, Ron Barefield reports that bass, walleye and panfish action is good on the Madison chain and some woodlots are producing good crops of morel and golden oyster mushrooms. (dsbait.com)
FRIDAY - MAY 20
Show 1721: RGS habitat projects in the Upper Great Lakes states will help grouse and woodcock prosper. Heavy rains cause flooding that can damage wildlife habitat and delay farming and food plot planting. Early trout fishing reports from Juneau and surrounding counties are positive. Fishing action is improving for most species on the Madison chain. Neu and Ehlenfeldt win the Sturgeon Bay Open. Jeff tries for a Period E turkey. Dan reports on his successful turkey hunt.
Ruffed Grouse Society forest conservation director Jon Steigerwaldt discusses the potential impact of avian influenza on grouse and woodcock and says numerous habitat projects are under way. (ruffedgrousesociety.org) TV host, land management consultant, wildlife photographer and hunting guide Art Helin describes the impact of recent severe weather events on wildlife, wildlife habitat, livestock and people in the Driftless Area. (arthelinoutdoors.com, wiwf.org/landing/) Trout angler John Vieth shares advice for fishing streams in Juneau County and the surrounding area. (castlerock-petenwell.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, Pat Hasburgh, proprietor of D and S Bait on Northport Drive in Madison reports fishing action is improving on the Madison chain and area trout streams. (dsbait.com)
Dan Small Outdoors Radio Air Times
Along with listening to Dan Small Outdoors Radio on demand here on Lake-Link, you can also hear our show on the following fine radio stations:- WYRQ 92.1 - Little Falls, MI - 7 a.m. Sat
- WXCO 98.9 FM and 1230 AM - Wausau, WI - 98.9 FM and 1230 AM
- WVRQ 1360 AM and 102.3 FM - Viroqua, WI - 9 a.m. Sat. (6 a.m. when WI football starts at 9 a.m.)
- WTSO 1070 AM - Madison, WI - 6:50 a.m. Sat. and live stream
- WOSH 1490 AM - Oshkosh, WI - 7 a.m. Sat. and live stream
- WMEQ 880 AM & 106.3 FM - Eau Claire, WI - 7 a.m. Sat. and live stream
- WLIP 1050 AM - Kenosha, WI - 6:50 a.m. Sat. and live stream
- WKTY 580 AM & 96.7 FM - La Crosse, WI - 7 a.m. Sat. and live stream
- WJRC 92.9 FM & 1270 AM - Mauston, WI - 7 a.m. Sat. and live stream
- WISN 1130 AM - Milwaukee, WI - 6 a.m. Sat. and live stream
- WHBL 1330 AM - Sheboygan, WI - 12 p.m. Sat. and live stream
- WFHR 1320 AM - Wisconsin Rapids, WI - 8 a.m. Sun.
- WFDL 1170 AM - Waupun/Fond du Lac, WI - 12PM Saturdays
- WFDL 1170 AM - Waupun/Fon do Lac, WI - 12 p.m. Sat.
- WERL 950 AM - Eagle River, WI - 9AM Saturdays
- WERL 950 AM - Eagle River, WI - 9 a.m. Sat
- WCQM 98.3 FM - Park Falls, WI - 7 a.m. Sun
- KCCR 1240 AM - Pierre, SD - 7 a.m. Sun
- KAUS 1480 AM - Austin, MN - 12 p.m. Sat.
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