Hunting Fishing Discussions

Featured Outdoor Businesses

Bismarck-Mandan CVB
Bismarck, ND



Scott Bachmeier, host of Dakota Prairie Outdoors Radio, is a native North Dakotan who has been hunting and fishing across North and South Dakota since he got to use his older brother's BB gun back in 1979.  He has grown up with a respect for wildlife and the land, and knowing how valuable it is to manage each.

The Dakota Prairie Outdoors Radio show airs 5 days a week on radio stations throughout North and South Dakota including KPOK 1340 Bowman, KFYR 550 Bismarck, KBJM 1440 Lemmon, 102.3 K-Country Brookings, KBRK 1430 Brookings and KNDC 1490 AM Hettinger.


Visit the Dakota Prairie Outdoors Radio Website Here

Listen to the latest Dakota Prairie Outdoor's Radio Shows by selecting them from the list of shows below.

You may contact Scott by visiting his TON Profile Page
Articles
Early Season Tactics for Deer
Opening day has finally arrived for North Dakota’s Archery season; both deer and pronghorn are fair chase and a look at some early season tactics. 
Zebu Shoot Through Cow Blind
The first weekend of South Dakota’s Antelope archery season is down, and if you didn’t get your tag filled, I have a new product that might help you.  
Antelope Hunting May Be a Tough Go This Year
I head down to Camp Crook South Dakota and visit with the crew from MonDak Outfitters about antelope numbers and what looks to be a much different year for archery and gun.
The New Catch, Record, and Release Walleye Tournament Format
A new format for walleye fishing is being used for this year’s South Dakota Walleye Classic, and it may be a format that you will start to see more often.  The Catch record and release
South Dakota Walleye Classic New Format
The question comment came up the other day that some anglers feel that some of the lakes in North and South Dakota are feeling the affects of too much pressure with all the fishing tournaments and
Fishing Alaska
I catch up with Kurt Shirado from Ultimate Outdoor Adventures TV,  just back from his fishing trip to Alaska.  I will check in to see what was on the line and the type of gear was used.
Dakota Walleye Classic Results and Rumors
This past weekend featured the Dakota Walleye classic in Beulah ND on Lake Sakakawea.  We have all heard the fishing has been a bit slow, so I check on the tournament results, how the fishing
Fishing SD and "The Rudd"
It was a lot of driving and a lot of fishing in the eastern SD Prairie Pothole region this weekend.  With all the reports of the state record fish being caught, I thought I would try my hand
More Tough Fishing on the Big Water!
We are closing in on another weekend and what looks to be fair weather for the Dakotas.  Fishing tournaments are in full swing and I check in with one of the team members from Ultimate Outdoor
Fishing Eastern South Dakota and the Records
I am headed to the prairie pothole area of SD this weekend to get some work done on the cabin and of course do some fishing.  I check in with the fisheries to see what the reports have been and
Talking With The Winning Team from the Governor's Cup
Today I check in with the winning team from the Governor’s Cup Walleye Derby and find out what techniques they used to find the fish. 
Governor's Cup Turnout and Thoughts
Today I get the perspective of one of the committee members for the Governor’s Cup Walleye Derby that was held this past weekend.  I check to see if the high water level in Sakakawea was
Governor's Cup Walleye Derby Top Ten Results
Here is a run down on the top ten finishers for this tournament. Click Here to Listen to this Radio Show
Prefishing the Governor's Cup
Looks like a great weekend to be on the water looking for the eyes.  The Governors cup kicked off today and I check in with team UOA to find out how the pre-fishing went yesterday on the big
Bass Fishing in the Twin Cities
Today I head to the land of 10,000 lakes and find out why the hotbed of bass fishing is right in the heart of the twin cities.  I talk with a master angler from that area to see where to go and
ANS Prevention
It seems every where you look or listen, you hear announcements about ANS.  Well, there is a good reason for that.  Today I look into the impact ANS can have on fishing, waterfowl hunting,
SD Pheasant Numbers Look Great
Last week we looked into the crowing counts up in ND and found that there was a reduction and what that means for pheasant hunting this fall.  Today I check into the South Dakota side and it
Devils Lake Fishing
Today I head up to the Devils Lake area and talk with Mark Bry from Bry’s Guide service.  We talk water clarity and what it takes to keep getting the fish in the live well.
ND Spring Crowing Count Shows Decrease
The North Dakota’s spring pheasant crowing count survey revealed a 25 percent decrease statewide compared to last year, this is according to Stan Kohn, upland game management supervisor for
Taking First Timers Prairie Dog Hunting
I had the opportunity to join JW and John Arman from Ultimate Outdoor Adventures TV to take a group from Nikon Optics out prairie dog hunting.  For some of these guys that have never shot at
CRP Impact and Extensions in ND
I continue my visit with Kevin Kading, the private lands coordinator for the ND g and fish about the CRP extensions that may or may not be offered, and what changes the feds have thrown out for the
Getting your Spouse to Understand the Passion
I have been hearing some advertisements that try to compare hunting, fishing, and even golf as a disease and it recommends that we need to buy jewelry as a peace offering.  Of course these ads
Fishing on Lake Oahe
Like I promised, I said I wanted to head out and check to see if the fish stories are true.  Everyone I talk with is bragging about the fishing on the north side of Lake Oahe all the way north. 
CRP and Wildlife
I have been covering a bit about the CRP program and what effect the reduction of acres will do for the wildlife.  But as a producer, if you can make more for cash rent, why go through the headache
Another Angle of South Dakota's CRP
Residents and non residents that visit North and South Dakota for some of the best hunting you can find have seen the benefit of what CRP has done for the wildlife.  But a decrease in the amount
A Former PETA supporter Turns to Hunting
It is week two of my women in hunting series and today I have a former PETA supporter and find out what it took for her to change her mind about hunting.
A Report from Bear Camp
I head up to bear camp to see how the team from Ultimate Outdoors Adventures is doing.  One bear down and some fish in the boat. Click Here
Disabled Hunters and Fisherman Have Options
A lot of us take for granted the ability to go out and hunt and fish without having to worry about much more than loading up the vehicle and driving to where we need to go.  How about the outdoors
South Dakota and the CRP Program
The latest report from the SD FSA shows that 1.5 million acres out of a total 3.9 million acres will be expiring this fall.  What does this mean for the upland game and the state of SD that benefit
Women In Hunting Part 1
Today marks the first of my women in hunting series as I profile a different sportswoman each week and find out what they have seen over the years and how they are going out and getting other women
Final Prep for Bear Hunting in Canada
It is the final preparation day for team UOA, the crew heads up to Canada for their bear hunt.  I take a look at how they have conditioned themselves and what equipment they are taking with them.  
Product Review for Alpen Optics (Part 3, the bino's and rifle scope)
New products are a dime a dozen, just look in every outdoor magazine, but one company has been proving their product over and over.  I have been talking about optics from the Alpen Optics company
Product Review for Alpen Optics (Part 2, their spotting scopes)
Every outdoors enthusiast understands how important it is to have good optics.  Whether you’re hiking the mountains or out on the prairie, you want your bino’s, spotting scope, or
Product Review for Alpen Optics (Part 1, overview of products)
Every outdoors enthusiast understands how important it is to have good optics.  Whether you’re hiking the mountains or out on the prairie, you want your bino’s, spotting scope, or
Black Bear Hunting and What to Watch for to Get Across the Border and Back
Hunting Black bear in Canada, sound like a great time to me, but what do I need to get across the border and back – legally!  I catch up with the guys from Ultimate Outdoors Adventures
Predator Hunting in Western North Dakota
Predator hunting had its ups and downs this year in both North and South Dakota.  Another trip out to Williston and see what pressure the predators have put on this years ranchers, and a report
Mountain Lion Sightings in Zone 1 of North Dakota
Mountain lion sightings have gone down but verifications have gone up across certain areas of the Dakotas.  I head back to Williston ND and talk with Andy Anderson from Scenic sports and find
Paddlefishing in North Dakota
The paddle fish season in North Dakota is usually over before you know it.  That is not the case this year, with only 717 total paddle fish taken to this point, it looks as if this season will
Promoting Antler Growth
Promote antler growth with Licktubs.  Click Here to Listen to this Radio Show
Product Review of Lick Tub for Deer
Whether you’re a dairy, ranch, outfitter, landowner, or a combination of them all, superior health within the herd is what we all strive for.  My product review takes me to Wyndmere North
Prairie Dog Hunting
Keep you shooting skills in check and have a blast - that's right, prairie dogs make the perfect day to get out and help take care of these varmints.
Nesting season around the Brown County area.
As nesting season rolls around there is some concern a lot of the CRP acres will be coming out of the program the next couple years.  This will not only effect the upland game, but waterfowl
Spring Fishing on Lake Oahe
Fishing reports from the Lake Oahe area around Mobridge have found it hard to land the eyes, but the farther north you go the better the reports are.
James river near Aberdeen
The James river is at its highest in years, what does this mean for Brown county South Dakota.  I load up the Ram and head to Aberdeen South Dakota and talk with the wildlife conservation department
A new youth season for North Dakota
Managing the doe population with the new youth season for 12 and 13 year olds.  Click Here to Listen to this Radio Show
Tag numbers and herd reduction season during bow season.
The number of deer tags will vary across North Dakota.  The east will drop and the west will increase. Click Here to Listen to this Radio
Herd Reduction in North Dakota
A look at the 2009 deer season and the herd reduction season. Click Here to Listen to this Radio Show
Food Plots in South Central North Dakota
  A look at food plots and what the team from Ultimate Outdoors Adventures use to ensure quality bucks every year. Click Here to Listen to
Test (Scott - you can delete this)
Type your show details and description here. To update your audio file, right click on the link below and choose edit-link. Click Here to Listen to this