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7-13 PODCAST Road Beers and Deers 11/10/2025

7-13 PODCAST Road Beers and Deers 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 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 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??? /episode/index/show/reviewyourgear/id/38974145

7-12 - The Almost Deer Hunting Opener Podcast - But Yet, Cause We Got No Tags… 11/03/2025

7-12 - The Almost Deer Hunting Opener Podcast - But Yet, Cause We Got No Tags… Flyway Media - We Know The Outdoors - 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 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??? /episode/index/show/reviewyourgear/id/38895365

7-11 Podcast - The WHITEOUT Edition ( Snow Geese Baby ) 10/27/2025

7-11 Podcast - The WHITEOUT Edition ( Snow Geese Baby ) 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). 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 - White Sweats - White Sweatshirt - Thinner White Face Mask - Warmer White Face Mask - —--------------- 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 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 Kayak Death today in ND - Tennessee man north of Woodworth 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 /episode/index/show/reviewyourgear/id/38789000

7-10 Podcast - October in North Country, Never Know What to Expect 10/16/2025

7-9 Podcast - Mid-October Blues 10/12/2025

7-8 The Typical Indian Summer October Podcast 10/09/2025

7-7 Podcast - It’s a Good Time to Be on Quack - Duck Opener is Upon Us 09/29/2025

7-7 Podcast - It’s a Good Time to Be on Quack - Duck Opener is Upon Us QUACK IS WACK - Tribute to Whitney Houston Resident Opener Kicked Off Saturday (9/27/25) in North Dakota. Hunting Was Good Overall Statewide It’s YOUR week duck hunters in Nodak…..take advantage How To Excel in the Field Hunting Ducks on Bluebird Days The HIDE is almost everything IF no wind…. Make the spread work for all situations Motion is key (I prefer to keep my motion LOW afield) Obviously be on the X or in the Right Area NEVER forget….the best duck decoys in the field are goose decoys (NEVER be afraid to experiment with this - We used to use snow goose decoys ) Looking Ahead at the Fall 2025 Waterfowl Migration Out of Canada, Eh Waterfowl in 2025, Like Previous Years, LOVE to Hang WAY Up North as Long as They Can Hunting Snow Geese in North Dakota This Fall - OUR PREDICTIONS Tales from the Chub Tank - Talked to a few guys….actually trapping well (just what do you do with em…) Lewis & Clark Big 10 Tournament Out of White Earth Bay close to Williston, ND 13.33lbs. 32 3/4” Walleye Caught - Good Timing Lots of Smaller Weights 2nd Day Weigh-In Shortly 2nd Half Headlines Yet Another Lightning Strike Accident on Hunters in Florida Florida Bear Hunt Draw Over 163K Applicants for 172 Bear Tags PETA Gets Ridiculous As Usual Up at Lake of the Woods https://www.peta.org/media/news-releases/will-willie-walleye-park-get-new-fish-friendly-mermaid-statue-proposed-by-peta/ Salmon Going Shallow on Lake Sakakwea - Tips for Late Season Salmon DON’T run planer boards PLEASE don’t run up people’s butts if you’re trolling too fast Respect shore fishermen….give them room Wide Wobble Baits are Key…..Don’t be afraid to experiment New Puppy in the RYG Family What Causes Dandruff in Man Beards? Best Family Guy Moments? Wheel of Fortune Cool Whip Quagmire Jody Ganje Memorial /episode/index/show/reviewyourgear/id/38394985

7-6 The Al Bundy of Outdoor Podcasts Episode 09/18/2025

7-5 - ShotShells, Flashers, and Crankbaits - REVIEW YOUR GEAR RADIO 09/13/2025

7- 4 Switching Seasons with School Starting 08/27/2025

7-3 Miles Stiefel Graces Us With His Presence - Coasting Into Fall 08/19/2025

7-2 Leaning Towards Fall with Fowl, Salmon, & More 08/11/2025

7-1 ND Walleye Tournament Cheating - FFS Debate 08/03/2025

7-1 ND Walleye Tournament Cheating - FFS Debate We’re back Baby! - Quick Update on Our Lives We are seeking sponsorships here at Review Your Gear Radio. If you’d like to get our numbers and the media kit, hit up reviewyourgear@gmail.com Storms in 2025…oh and Reed Timmer will be here again on Tuesday Snow Goose Hatch Sounds Amazing Prairie Pothole Situation ( much of the precipitation arrived too late, after many ducks had already “overflown” the prairies in search of better habitat conditions farther north and west. ) Tales from the Chub Tank Chubs weren’t very effective for us “near the bottom”. Leeches actually outshined chubs early most mornings. Mention that RYG has it’s own aerator Upper Missouri Salmon Outlook HEADLINES Minnesota Twins Firestorm - What the Heck are the Pohlads Doing??? Best States for Fishing, According to MSN - North Dakota is #35 - Montana is #32 - MN is #15 - South Dakota is #49 (Delaware was 3, Florida was 2, Alaska was 1) Rumors of Cheating in 2025 North Dakota Governor’s Cup - Word on the Street is Guys were “Apparently” Exchanging Fish… 2nd Half Dakota Walleye Classic 2025 Tough Pre-fish - Lake is “Changing”. Need to throw a Rodfather mention somewhere Never got a fish on live bait (chubs, leeches, crawlers) Fish moved up and down throughout the day - they’re more aggressive up and that’s where FF shines Yes there were cheaters, again. Yes, and it’s unfortunate, but the evidence of the cheating was messed up. So they really can’t prove the felony. LOTS of rule changes coming each year. Confusion with new “Side Pot” categories coming - How much of the whole entry goes to which pot??? Lots of the “Non-FFS Peeps” aren’t happy with how the tournament has changed, and for other reasons…so I fear the entries may be much lower next year. Forward Facing Sonar and the Future of Tournament Fishing Must Note: This isn’t a FFS Bash Fest. That’s not the Point here. It’s not going anywhere. This is only relating to tournament fishing. Tournament Fishing in general, not just walleye…is all one-dimensional now. I miss the days before FFS on Lake Sakakawea when a tournament could be one in the back of the bays, cranking, jigging, rigging, jig raps, chubs, etc. etc.) - So many techniques came into play. NOT HATING ON FFS - Just merely pointing out how it’s changed walleye tournaments. Musky guys seem to either HATE or EMBRACE…no middle ground. 2019 - NWT in Oshkosh, WI - First event of the season, 154 entries. 93, 79, 82 entries in the first 3 events so far in the NWT in 2025 2025 Leech Lake Walleye Tournament (10-year waiting list 3 years ago) - 135 of 155 Minnesota - Mille Lacs - Isle - June 9th AIM - 83 teams this year compared to 100 Banned on MN Muskie Tournament Trail: Let’s face it - some guys are REALLY REALLY good at FFS. So good, you tend to see the same names in the top 10 of every leaderboard (if not top 5). AGAIN, not hating. Just noting from an outside perspective. Midwestern men are old school and they don’t like donating for too long LOL… Tournament Fishing in 2025 going forward - you either embrace/practice/master FFS or you may as well get out of tournament fishing. Don’t forget…FFS is here to stay on major scenes because if they banned it they’d lose A LOT of sponsorship money too…just sayin Would you buy a pizza specific oven? Best Prime Rib in Nodak /episode/index/show/reviewyourgear/id/37652885