This week we go over a list most people could use as a camping gear checklist. We announce the pod is going Bi weekly. We go over a few random topics one of which is Pat buying a new house. Any comments or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!

This week we discuss the bill that came in that once again threatens the Boundary Waters as we know it. We thought this was behind us, but they are pushing to dig that mine right next to the most pristine waters in North America. We start the conversation talking about our last time on the ice for the year. Any comments or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!

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This week Pat brings in his backpacks and gives an overview of why he chose those. He brings a perspective for both new and experienced backpackers. A question we ask this week is, does cold fronts affect ice fishing? Email us what you think, themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!

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This week we cover several different topics including some backpack talk, bird flu update, sturgeon spearing, cardio, and so much more. Any comments please email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!

This week we finally got the audio right with Musky Money Reel Service to talk about the boat prices episode. We talk the details that we did not cover on the first episode with what drives the prices of boats up. We discuss a little bit of ice fishing and our predictions of 2025 ice out. Any comments or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!

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We made a major mistake this week with our recording. I tried to repair the audio but could not. We decided to replay the Isle Royal episode from a couple years ago. Any comments or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!

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This week we discuss the most important piece of cold weather clothing, bibs. We talk about all our uses and exactly how we shop for them. In the news this week we have elk introduction to Minnesota and falling through ice in Wisconsin. Any comments or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!

In this episode we cover several issues with the main ones being FFS regulations in Minnesota and the cost of boats. We discuss why people are ok with paying so much for a boat or truck. Minnesota is closely monitoring the use of FFS and its impacts on the fishery. DNR is mostly concerned over temperamental fish like the musky, and ice fisherman is what got their attention this time. Any comments or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!

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