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From Range Day to the River, My Week of Outdoor Adventure in Eau Claire
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From Range Day to the River, My Week of Outdoor Adventure in Eau Claire

The 2025 Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers conference has officially come to an end,…
Carrie Zylka4 months ago
HuntFishTravel Podcast Wins First Place in Fishing Podcast Category at the 2025 AGLOW Awards In Craft
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HuntFishTravel Podcast Wins First Place in Fishing Podcast Category at the 2025 AGLOW Awards In Craft

Eau Claire, Wisconsin – September 25, 2025 – The HuntFishTravel Podcast, hosted by outdoor communicator…
Carrie Zylka4 months ago
A Morning on Lake Wissota with the AGLOW Fishing Tournament
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A Morning on Lake Wissota with the AGLOW Fishing Tournament

Last week, I had the chance to spend a few hours on Lake Wissota with…
Carrie Zylka4 months ago
The HuntFishTravel Podcast Episode #250 – Mini Episode – Fishing Tales from Devil’s Lake: A Guide’s Journey with Jared Pokrzywinski
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The HuntFishTravel Podcast Episode #250 – Mini Episode – Fishing Tales from Devil’s Lake: A Guide’s Journey with Jared Pokrzywinski

In this episode of the HuntFishTravel Podcast, I’m on location at Devil’s Lake, North Dakota,…
Carrie Zylka5 months ago
Devils Lake, North Dakota – The Shore Fishing Capital of the Upper Midwest?
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Devils Lake, North Dakota – The Shore Fishing Capital of the Upper Midwest?

Rumor has it Devils Lake, North Dakota offers the best shore fishing in the Upper…
Carrie Zylka6 months ago
The HuntFishTravel Podcast Episode 247 – Snook, Redfish & Trout: My Florida Inshore Slam with Capt. Jay Withers
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The HuntFishTravel Podcast Episode 247 – Snook, Redfish & Trout: My Florida Inshore Slam with Capt. Jay Withers

In this episode, I interview Captain Jay Withers, owner of Silverlining Charters. We discuss Captain…
Carrie Zylka8 months ago
The HuntFishTravel Podcast Episode #246 – Fishing Tales and Life Lessons with Ted Rulseh
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The HuntFishTravel Podcast Episode #246 – Fishing Tales and Life Lessons with Ted Rulseh

In this episode of the Hunt Fish Travel Podcast, I sit down with author Ted…
Carrie Zylka8 months ago
The HuntFishTravel Podcast Episode #245 – Float Fishing for Smallmouth Bass  w/Landon Hintz of Whiskey Rivers Fly Fishing
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The HuntFishTravel Podcast Episode #245 – Float Fishing for Smallmouth Bass w/Landon Hintz of Whiskey Rivers Fly Fishing

In this episode, I chat with Landon Hintz of Whiskey Rivers Fly Fish about the…
Carrie Zylka9 months ago
The HuntFishTravel Podcast Episode #244 – Foolin’ Those Fishy Lying Eyes with Pat Kalmerton
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The HuntFishTravel Podcast Episode #244 – Foolin’ Those Fishy Lying Eyes with Pat Kalmerton

In this episode, we dive deep into the science behind how fish see, and how…
Carrie Zylka10 months ago
The HuntFishTravel Podcast Episode #238 – Deschutes River, Oregon with Dave from the Wet Fly Swing Podcast
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The HuntFishTravel Podcast Episode #238 – Deschutes River, Oregon with Dave from the Wet Fly Swing Podcast

Fly fishing in Oregon, the Deschutes River, and steelhead fishing with Dave Stewart.
Carrie Zylka1 year 7 months ago
A History of the Wisconsin Lake Sturgeon
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A History of the Wisconsin Lake Sturgeon

Learn about the history of the Lake Sturgeon in Wisconsin, one of our nation's greatest…
Carrie Zylka2 years ago
#HuntFishTravel Ep234 – Fishing Minoqua & Bay of Green Bay with Gauthier’s Fishing Guide Service
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#HuntFishTravel Ep234 – Fishing Minoqua & Bay of Green Bay with Gauthier’s Fishing Guide Service

Andrew, owner of Gauthier’s Fishing Guide Service, stops by to chat about ice fishing on…
Carrie Zylka2 years ago
The Wisconsin Lake Sturgeon, a Species in Peril?
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The Wisconsin Lake Sturgeon, a Species in Peril?

Jim Willes discusses the successful conservation efforts of the lake sturgeon in Wisconsin's Lake Winnebago…
Jim Willes2 years ago
#HuntFishTravel Ep232 – Tommy Kemos, Using Electronics for Ice Fishing
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#HuntFishTravel Ep232 – Tommy Kemos, Using Electronics for Ice Fishing

Tommy joins us in the studio to talk about his journey into professional fishing. He…
Carrie Zylka2 years 1 month ago
Winter Crankbait Tips
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Winter Crankbait Tips

Tournament veteran Dave Mansue doesn’t mind fishing jigs for winter bass, but he’d much rather…
Carrie Zylka2 years 2 months ago
#HuntFishTravel Ep229 – Bass Fishing in Wisconsin with Jonny Baumann of Drop Em Outdoors
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#HuntFishTravel Ep229 – Bass Fishing in Wisconsin with Jonny Baumann of Drop Em Outdoors

Jonny, a fellow Wisconsinite is on the show talking about bass fishing, we joke about…
Carrie Zylka2 years 4 months ago
Kids and the Outdoors
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Kids and the Outdoors

I can remember more vividly than most of my memories the times my dad took…
Jim Willes2 years 5 months ago
#HuntFishTravel Ep228 – Brandon Sislo of Angling Adventures – Fishing Isle Royale
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#HuntFishTravel Ep228 – Brandon Sislo of Angling Adventures – Fishing Isle Royale

Brandon Sislo of Angling Adventures stops by to talk about fishing Isle Royale National Park,…
Carrie Zylka2 years 5 months ago
3 Triggers for Predicting the Walleye Spawn
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3 Triggers for Predicting the Walleye Spawn

The walleye spawn, specifically in Wisconsin rivers, are triggered by a combination of environmental cues,…
Carrie Zylka2 years 10 months ago
Costa Sunglasses grows its hybrid category with frames built for life on and off the water – Mainsail and Aleta
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Costa Sunglasses grows its hybrid category with frames built for life on and off the water – Mainsail and Aleta

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 4, 2023) –  Costa Sunglasses, manufacturer of the first color-enhancing all-polarized…
Carrie Zylka2 years 10 months ago
#HuntFishTravel Ep222 – Lake Trout Fishing in Ontario with Adam Kaufman of Free to Prowl Outdoors
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#HuntFishTravel Ep222 – Lake Trout Fishing in Ontario with Adam Kaufman of Free to Prowl Outdoors

HuntFishTravel Podcast Ep222 – Lake Trout Fishing in Ontario with Adam Kaufman of Free to…
Carrie Zylka2 years 10 months ago
#HuntFishTravel Ep219 – Ireland and my Irish Fishing Trip That Never Was with Trent Marsh from SpyPoint
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#HuntFishTravel Ep219 – Ireland and my Irish Fishing Trip That Never Was with Trent Marsh from SpyPoint

Trent Marsh from Spypoint joins me on this week’s episode, we talk about the Ireland…
Carrie Zylka3 years 1 month ago
#HuntFishTravel Ep 213 – Take a Vet Fishing 2022 Event with Mike Hucker & Aaron Lane
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#HuntFishTravel Ep 213 – Take a Vet Fishing 2022 Event with Mike Hucker & Aaron Lane

Episode 213 – Take a Vet Fishing 2022 Event with Mike Hucker & Aaron Lane…
Carrie Zylka3 years 7 months ago
#HuntFishTravel Ep 206 – Yvonne Brown – Fishing in Ontario and Ontario Women Anglers
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#HuntFishTravel Ep 206 – Yvonne Brown – Fishing in Ontario and Ontario Women Anglers

#HuntFishTravel Ep 206 – Yvonne Brown – Fishing in Ontario and Ontario Women Anglers Yvonne…
Carrie Zylka3 years 11 months ago
#HuntFishTravel Ep 203 – Alabama Gulf Coast Slam Fishing Tournament
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#HuntFishTravel Ep 203 – Alabama Gulf Coast Slam Fishing Tournament

HuntFishTravel –  Alabama Gulf Coast Slam Fishing Tournament On this week’s episode I’m joined by Tom…
Carrie Zylka4 years 2 months ago
#HuntFishTravel Ep 201 – Drew YoungeDyke & How Serious the Asian Carp Threat Truly Is
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#HuntFishTravel Ep 201 – Drew YoungeDyke & How Serious the Asian Carp Threat Truly Is

HuntFishTravel - Drew YoungeDyke and Asian Carp ​​Drew hails from Michigan and is no stranger to…
Carrie Zylka4 years 4 months ago
#HuntFishTravel Ep 200 – Ice Fishing Weed Beds for Bluegills with Joel Nelson Outdoors
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#HuntFishTravel Ep 200 – Ice Fishing Weed Beds for Bluegills with Joel Nelson Outdoors

Think catching bluegills through the ice is hard? Let Joel tell us exactly how to…
Carrie Zylka4 years 5 months ago
#HuntFishTravel Ep 198 – Salmon Facts and Your Dollars at Work in Wisconsin with Cory Yarmuth Pt 2
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#HuntFishTravel Ep 198 – Salmon Facts and Your Dollars at Work in Wisconsin with Cory Yarmuth Pt 2

Episode 197 was so full of great salmon fishing tips we had to made a…
Carrie Zylka4 years 7 months ago
#HuntFishTravel Ep 197 – Fall Salmon Fishing in Wisconsin with Cory Yarmuth Pt 1
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#HuntFishTravel Ep 197 – Fall Salmon Fishing in Wisconsin with Cory Yarmuth Pt 1

So many tips for success jammed into this such a short amount of time. If…
Carrie Zylka4 years 8 months ago
#HuntFishTravel Ep 196 – Fishing Costa Rica with Lisa Montgomery of Luxurious Fishing Vacations
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#HuntFishTravel Ep 196 – Fishing Costa Rica with Lisa Montgomery of Luxurious Fishing Vacations

Costa Rica is on my radar, lots of family and friends have visited the destination…
Carrie Zylka4 years 9 months ago
For the Love of Fishing – 5 Items that will earn you brownie points this Valentine’s Day
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For the Love of Fishing – 5 Items that will earn you brownie points this Valentine’s Day

Lots of people ice fish, but so many more people open water fish. I absolutely…
Carrie Zylka5 years ago
10 Reasons Why Hunters And Fishermen Are Already Pro’s At “Social Distancing”
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10 Reasons Why Hunters And Fishermen Are Already Pro’s At “Social Distancing”

Social distancing? Oh yeah, we got this...
Aaron Lane5 years 10 months ago
Lake Winnebago On Ice
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Lake Winnebago On Ice

Welcome back outdoors world! It’s February! To most people in the northern part of the…
Jim Willes6 years ago
#HuntFishTravel 195 – SharkWeek in Ireland with Tommy’s Outdoors
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#HuntFishTravel 195 – SharkWeek in Ireland with Tommy’s Outdoors

This week's episode is the annual SharkWeek episode I look forward to all year long.…
Carrie Zylka7 years 7 months ago
Deadline Oct 31, 2018 Join Me For the 2019 Sturgeon Spearing weekend
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Deadline Oct 31, 2018 Join Me For the 2019 Sturgeon Spearing weekend

Group Sturgeon Weekend is February 9-10 Full season is February 9 – 24, 2019, deadline…
Carrie Zylka8 years 4 months ago
Ladies’ Musky Fishing School To Be Held Oct 20th-22nd on Chippewa Flowage
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Ladies’ Musky Fishing School To Be Held Oct 20th-22nd on Chippewa Flowage

Ladies’ Musky Fishing School To Be Held Oct 20th-22nd on Chippewa Flowage.
Carrie Zylka8 years 4 months ago
3 Techniques for Summer Bass Fishing
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3 Techniques for Summer Bass Fishing

During spring through to summer, it is common for most people to look for ways…
Carrie Zylka8 years 7 months ago
#HuntFishTravel 182 – Fangirling over Sturgeon Spearing
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#HuntFishTravel 182 – Fangirling over Sturgeon Spearing

I doubt you’ll find two women more excited to go sturgeon spearing. And after listening…
Carrie Zylka8 years 9 months ago
#HuntFishTravel 181 – Fishing Alligator Lake, Florida in an Ultraskiff
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#HuntFishTravel 181 – Fishing Alligator Lake, Florida in an Ultraskiff

#HuntFishTravel 181 – Fishing Alligator Lake, Florida in an Ultraskiff This week’s episode is all…
Carrie Zylka8 years 9 months ago
#HuntFishTravel 177 – North Dakota – Ice Fishing on Devils Lake
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#HuntFishTravel 177 – North Dakota – Ice Fishing on Devils Lake

#HuntFishTravel 177 – North Dakota – Ice Fishing on Devils Lake (Psst! Support the show…
Carrie Zylka8 years 11 months ago
#HuntFishTravel 176 – Minnesota – Ice Fishing Lake of the Woods
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#HuntFishTravel 176 – Minnesota – Ice Fishing Lake of the Woods

In this episode I've got Joe Henry from Lake of the Woods, Minnesota, we're talking…
Carrie Zylka9 years ago
Dinosaur Hunting on Lake Winnebago
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Dinosaur Hunting on Lake Winnebago

Wisconsin. A state steeped in outdoors heritage and tradition. Generations of hunters and fishermen have…
Jim Willes9 years ago
Tips for Identifying Safe Ice
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Tips for Identifying Safe Ice

While there really is no such thing as 100% safe ice, there are things you…
Carrie Zylka9 years ago
Join Me For A Weekend of Sturgeon Spearing in 2017
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Join Me For A Weekend of Sturgeon Spearing in 2017

February 10-12, 2017 Photos, a video and information on the 2017 HuntFishTravel Sturgeon Spearing outing…
Carrie Zylka9 years 5 months ago
Fishing for Redbelly Bream at O’leno State Park in High Springs, Florida
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Fishing for Redbelly Bream at O’leno State Park in High Springs, Florida

An in depth review of O’leno State Park in High Springs, Florida.
Fay Walker9 years 6 months ago
#HuntFishTravel Ep153 – Cape Cod Breweries, Shark Fishing & Shark Podcasts
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#HuntFishTravel Ep153 – Cape Cod Breweries, Shark Fishing & Shark Podcasts

#HuntFishTravel Ep153 – Cape Cod Breweries, Shark Fishing & a Shark Podcast”
Carrie Zylka9 years 7 months ago
#HuntFishTravel 133 – Hawaii, Fishing for Wahoo on the Big Island
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#HuntFishTravel 133 – Hawaii, Fishing for Wahoo on the Big Island

“#HuntFishTravel Ep 133 – Hawaii, Fishing for Wahoo on the Big Island” (Psst! Support the…
Carrie Zylka9 years 9 months ago
#HuntFishTravel 148 – Sturgeon Spearing through the Ice in Wisconsin
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#HuntFishTravel 148 – Sturgeon Spearing through the Ice in Wisconsin

“HuntFishTravel 148 – Sturgeon Spearing through the Ice in Wisconsin” (Psst! Support the show by…
Carrie Zylka9 years 10 months ago
Fishing in Hawaii with Bite Me Sportfishing. Plus a bonus video!
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Fishing in Hawaii with Bite Me Sportfishing. Plus a bonus video!

No trip to Hawaii can be truly complete without spending some time on the water.…
Carrie Zylka10 years ago
Cut the Drive Time in Half and Fish for Trophies in Central Wisconsin
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Cut the Drive Time in Half and Fish for Trophies in Central Wisconsin

Cut the Drive Time in Half and Fish for Trophies in Central Wisconsin Looking to…
Carrie Zylka10 years 2 months ago

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