Author: Chris Hustad

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  Qwack is Wack – Prepping for Spring Snows 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???

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 Ice Anchor Install Adaptor Review Save a lot of time setting up hubs! Tournament Entry Season is Upon Us Casino Cup Dates for 2026 QWACK IS WACK – Migration Already Starting??? HEADLINES https://www.keloland.com/keloland-com-original/gfps-strong-opposition-helps-kill-fishing-guide-bill 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 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 Valentine’s Day Ideas for the Mrs or the Side

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… Review on RodFather Rods Below is my favorite ice rod from Rodfather Custom Rods ( in NDSU colors…Go Bison!) Call the Rodfather (Find him on Facebook at “Rodfather

Ice Fishing For Me So Far – Shoulda Been Here Yesterday… How Thick is the Ice on Lake Audubon – Hearing around 12 inches+ now BUT still plenty of sketchy areas out in the middle. Twin Cities Peeps – Anyone Looking for ice house rentals on Lake Minnetonka? Set the Hook Guide Service offers a fleet of nice ice houses for rent on the lake. One of their ice houses were used in the making of the video below (Ice House #7 – Currently for Rent!) iFish Pro 2.0 Tip-Up – $59.99/ea VYPER Aerated Tip Up by Frabill – Why Did

On this episode of Review Your Gear Radio episode 7-15), we talk mostly about ice fishing, coyotes, and yes we cover the new Vexus 23s fishing boat that just came out days out.  Enjoy! I Finally Got Out Ice Fishing in South Central North Dakota… What are Essentials for Traveling the Prairie in the Wintertime? 5-Gallon Buckets – Don’t Buy…Go Ask for Soy Sauce Buckets at Chinese Joints… Why Hasn’t Someone Came Out with a Commercial Smitty Sled Design??? Clam Watchtower Tip Up Is Out – Let’s Just Say We’re Not Impressed Clam has come out with a new ice fishing

Weather Forecast – Talking Single Digits for Lows Next Week Here in Bismarck, ND 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 Email List – Giving Away Some Aerators Facebook Fiddle Faddle – Chris Got Named in “Are We Dating

POST-DEER HUNTING OPENER IN NORTH DAKOTA How Weather Affects Deer Movement? Best Binoculars in the $100 – $500 Range for Big Game, Waterfowl, and Simply in General 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

Flyway Media – We Know The Outdoors and SEO Qwack is Wack Snow Goose Migration Update Pretty Steady Push Down…Majority Still in Canada Obviously. 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? Campers and RVs This is Chris’ setup for camping.  For him, a 26’ camper with one slide is perfect.  Tows great and easy

Flyway Media – Just Because… FlywayMedia.com Qwack is Wack Snow Geese Are Showing Up in North Dakota in Huntable Numbers Now Reports (and plenty of cell phone pics and videos) showing that the snow geese have started to arrive in the northern half of North Dakota. Loaded the trailer and ready. 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. Full-body Debate — The “Don’t Argue Just Look Into It” Text I send to Snow Goose Hunting Buddies