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Midwest Frontier

Author: Jim Miller

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Local news, opinions, and lifestyles for the Midwest Outdoorsman. Main topics of discussion usually include fishing, hunting, cooking, fair chase, and basic woodsmanship.
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Data Centers

Data Centers

2026-03-2401:08:00

This week we skim the surface of data centers. We talk about some of the effects they have on the environment as well as people. Other conversation includes more CWD talk, livescope, losing hair, and so much more. Any comments or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!
MUSKY MONEY IS BACK!!!

MUSKY MONEY IS BACK!!!

2026-03-1056:23

This week we have on Mike from Musky Money Reel Service. He has officially reopened the business. We talk about what he has been up to along with several other topics including spring trips, tornado in Michigan, walleye limits in Minnesota, and so much more. Email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!
Range Day

Range Day

2026-02-2442:36

This week we visit the range. We discuss that in between time of year from ice fishing into open water and the boredom that come with that. Which Rifle makes the best first big game gun? We also talk Battle on Bago getting canceled. Email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!
Wisconsin Dells

Wisconsin Dells

2026-02-1047:07

This week we have a day by day to a long weekend at the Wisconsin Dells. We talk about the water park, bringing kids, food, entertainment, and more. Any comments or questions email us at the midwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!
This was a quick episode about the Boundary Waters and Wisconsin musky being in trouble. The house passed a vote to mine next to the Boundary Waters and we cannot have that. Wisconsin is looking to open the musky season longer possibly hurting the species during their spawn with added pressure. Email me at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!
This week wear hear Pat's take on CWD and what DNR is actually doing with this info. We also have a list from the Clean Water Action on PFAS concerning every day life. In the news this week we talk about Jawjackers legal in Minnesota and electronic hunting tags in Michigan. Email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening.
Surviving Winter

Surviving Winter

2026-01-0601:03:54

This week's episode we talk about some animals and how they survive winter. We discuss habits of turkey, deer, crows, coyotes, racoons, and pheasant. In the news this week we have Minnesota DNR granting permission for mining exploration near the Boundary Waters, spearfishing for walleye in the spring in Michigan, Ohio deer numbers, and much more. Email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!
End of 25

End of 25

2025-12-3030:47

This episode was recorded in Pat's truck on the way to a hunt. We talked CWD and some new thoughts on that, ice fishing, walleye limits in Minnesota, elk hunting in Wisconsin, and so much more. Enjoy the last episode of the year and Happy New Year. Email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com.
To start this episode off, Bill reviews his latest trip to Australia and New Zealand. After we have a couple more stories of an unlucky fall that include musky fishing and goose hunting. We also talk about connecting and reconnecting with buddies who also love the outdoors. To finish up the episode we have a quick holiday gift guide.
This week we bring 2 different stories that shows the November highs and lows you can have. Whether you were lucky early on or have to stick with it and try harder, this episode is for you. In the news we have baiting in Minnesota, huge deer numbers in Michigan, one missing hunting season in Indiana, huge population increase in Wisconsin. Any comments or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!
Trash Talk and Debrief

Trash Talk and Debrief

2025-11-1101:04:59

This episode we address, and trash talk the latest trouble with the crossbow world. We also do a debrief on Pat's elk trip. We discuss the 50th anniversary of the Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald and our theories on what happened. We do a but of deer hunting talk as well. Any comments or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!
The Elk Trip- Day By Day

The Elk Trip- Day By Day

2025-11-0401:32:07

Pat and Dan head out west to Colorado in search of their first elk. This is a day-by-day episode talking everything from challenges of elevation to extreme weather after a tough day. There are several lessons to be learned from these two, especially if you will be going for the first time. Any comments or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!
This week Bill and I discuss several different topics with the main one being fall food. We talk about transitioning from summer food like hotdogs and burgers, to fall food like chili and meatloaf. We start and end the episode with a couple spooky stories that may seem familiar to you. Any comments or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!
Galena Illinois

Galena Illinois

2025-10-2144:34

We decided last minute to do a day by day podcast for our little trip to Galena Illinois. We talk about how to bring kids out of town and what we did in the Galena area. Any comments or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!
Elk Trip Prep

Elk Trip Prep

2025-10-1455:04

This week we dive into Pat's elk trip prep. We talk about anything from how many rounds were fired in preparation, to the temperatures he's dressing for. He's heading out for cows with a very good friend of his, Dan. As this episode comes out he'll be out in Colorado waiting for his turn. In the news this week we talk about the famous boat accident that killed 3 fisherman and wolves killing dogs in Wisconsin. Any comments or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!
Deer Hunting In Missouri

Deer Hunting In Missouri

2025-09-3001:00:30

This week we have a guest from Missouri, Chris, who is a very experienced deer and turkey hunter in Missouri.He happens to be in town this weekend for a concert and decided to jump on with us to talk hunting in Missouri. We talk anything from public land struggles to spotlighting. Any comments or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!BuyBlackett
This week is Musky Money Mike and I attempting to musky fish in Green Bay. This is a 2 day podcast covering how much musky fishing sucks most of the time. Green Bay is definitely home to probably the biggest musky in the world, and we got to witness a couple of those this weekend. Email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!
Fall Transition

Fall Transition

2025-09-0952:26

This week we have discussions on several topics. We talk a camping trip coming up, Pat's elk trip this fall, transition into fall, a monster drum (sheephead) caught, and much more. Our brains and hearts have officially tranitioned into fall mode. What does that mean for you? Answer below and email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!
Lake Vermillion 25

Lake Vermillion 25

2025-09-0257:47

This week Pat has a review of his recent trip to Lake Vermillion. He discusses the resort, the fishing, and much more. Other topics discussed are a new patio, wake boats again, "assault" weapons in Chicago, August theory, and much more. Email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!BuyBlackett
We Almost Lost One

We Almost Lost One

2025-08-1901:01:43

This week we discuss several topics. We almost lost Bill, men in their 30s going rucking, wake boats are making waves again, coyotes in Michigan, a lake drained in Minnesota, Eagle River trip, and so much more. Email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!BuyBlackett
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