Sportsman’s Blog Podcast Episode #5-2007

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Today’s special guest is Ron Spinosa of the Minnesota Mycological Society. Ron joins me with some helpful hints and tips on bringing that elusive morel mushroom from the woods to the table. In many areas of the country it is either prime time right now for ‘shrooming or it will be very soon. Ron unravels some of the mystique behind this curious mushroom and explains why everyone with an outdoor interest should be spending a little time this spring on a quest for this delectable gem.

As with many activities, mushrooming certainly has some risks associated with it. Properly identify any mushroom to ensure they are edible. If you are unsure, either ask someone who has that knowledge or carefully consult a good field guide. Keep in mind, that for the most part morels only pop up in the spring and usually only occur for a very brief period of time. That’s one of the reasons they’re so darned special.

For more information on morels you can find a wealth of information at this web site. They even have a forum where folks post what they are finding (but usually they’ll never tell you where). Yup, that’s right…don’t expect another person to divulge their secret spot to you because it probably won’t happen. The beauty of this activity is you need to go out and find your own special harvesting location. Then, as soon as you do, drop me a quick note along with the GPS coordinates.

Sportsman’s Blog Podcast Episode #4-2007

April 13, 2007
Dogs Podcasting
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PeteFischer Join me as I interview Pete Fischer of Fischer’s Kennels on the timely topic of picking out a new hunting dog and doing it the correct way. Pete offers some great advice you’ll want to consider no matter what breed of hunting companion you might be in the market to purchase.

There’s a lot of careful decisions to make before you make that all-important commitment to bring a new dog home. Are you ready to spend the time necessary to properly care for and train the dog? How can you be sure you’re getting a healthy dog from a reputable breeder? What are some playtime activities you absolutely do not want to do with that new retriever or risk the possibility of creating a more difficult dog to train.

We cover the topic quite thoroughly and provide a good primer for those considering a new puppy purchase this spring.

Sportsman’s Blog Podcast Episode #3-2007

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Join me as I interview outdoors writer and book author Randy Kadish on the timely topic of fly casting. Be sure to check out Randy’s web site flyandspincasting.com to learn more about his fascination with distance casting, as well as simply honing the sometimes challenging casting technique. This podcast is intended to help you brush up on your fly casting technique before heading out to the stream during the upcoming weeks of trout fishing.

We also discuss Randy’s recently released historical novel entitled “The Fly Caster Who Tried to Make PEACE with the World.” For more information on Randy’s new book you may visit the publisher Keokee Books or search for it on Amazon.com.