On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 4-4-2026. We will hear from John Daley of the Southside Muskie Hawks and their swap meet on 4-18. Then Capt. Dennis Butz from No Buts About It Guide Service in Wisconsin and his getting those big walleye during their spawn run on Bay of Green Bay, Lake WInnebago and the Fox River. Followed by the Crappie Professor Jim Kopjo and what you can do to catch more crappie from local waters, this spring. Then, we will have the Aiden fishing report for West Michig...
Apr 04, 2026•58 min
On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 3-28-2026. We will hear Mike Lyons from SCI, the one conservation organization that believes in proper conservation practices and helping the community. Followed by Maria Pickel from Constellation, the clean energy people and their Fish for a Cure Charity Fishing event, next week April 4 at Braidwood Lake. Then, we will have the Aiden fishing report for West Michigan and other outdoor news.
Mar 28, 2026•57 min
On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 3-21-2026. We will hear Jeff Milmore, one fo the Lake Michigan living legends who will talk about power lining and how to do it. Then Capt Tony is cleaning the boat and wants everyone to get their dates booked for early season coho on Lake Michigan. Then, we will have the Aiden fishing report for West Michigan and other outdoor news.
Mar 21, 2026•58 min
On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 3-14-2026. We will hear from one of this year's inductees to the Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame Dave Ganaway who was one of the main individuals who started the IHSA high school fishing tournaments that are now worldwide!! Then fishing guide Dustin Leitenberg Dnc Fishing Solutions who exclusively guides on LaSalle Lake and it opens tomorrow. Then, we will have the Aiden fishing report for West Michigan and other outdoor news.
Mar 14, 2026•56 min
On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 3-7-2026. We will hear from Tim Mondl of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County and all the programs they have this month. Followed by Jennifer Vaughn the Executive Director of the Illinois Conservation Foundation a not for profit that has many programs all over the state to get more kids, women and men into the outdoors and try something new. They have a big fundraiser and dinner on March 19 that you should be at. Then, we will have the Aiden fishin...
Mar 07, 2026•58 min
On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 2-28-2026. We will hear from Nick Schaffer of Rend Lake Fishing Guides who will take you out and get you a mess of crappie. Followed by Ryan Olsen, a local college angler who knows where all the fish are in Braidwood Lake with their opening on March 1. Then, we will have the Aiden fishing report for West Michigan.
Feb 28, 2026•58 min
On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 2-21-2026. We will hear from Bob Bobich of Bob Bobich Outdoors who will take you out in your new boat or current boat to teach you about launching, electronics and even help you be a better fisherman. Followed by Seth Love the Fisheries Biologist for Northeast Illinois and will talk about the open of Braidwood Lake on March 1. Then, we will have the Aiden fishing report for West Michigan.
Feb 21, 2026•55 min
On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 2-14-2026. We will hear from Mike Verset at the Muskie show in Milwaukee this weekend for our Wisconsin listeners. The Wayne Libera is at the Tinley Park Outdoor Show with great deals of Lund, Lowe and Bayliners at prices lower than the boat show's prices. Then Eric Nelson from Wolf Rivers Resort in Winneconne of the Wolf River for a great place to stay, fish, and have fun. Then, we will have the Aiden fishing report for West Michigan.
Feb 14, 2026•58 min
On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 2-7-2026. We may hear from Ken Husker O’Malley Pro Staffer for Chauncey’s Great Outdoors. Then Tim Mondal from the Forest Preserves District of Cook County about programs in February. Next week is the Tinley Park Outdoor Show Feb 13,14,and 15 and the owner Clyde Sana will be coming on to talk about the cool things at the show and how much fun there is. Then, we will have the Aiden fishing report for West Michigan.
Feb 07, 2026•58 min
On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 1-31-2026. We may hear from Jim O’Neil of Midwest Outdoors about some huge fish he caught through the ice on Lake Michigan. Then Dan Durbin owner of the All Canada Show will tell us about the different lodges and programs they have, He is followed by Chelsea Kartinen of Ghost River Lodge and the giveaways they have and what makes them a special adventure. Then, we will have the Aiden fishing report for West Michigan.
Jan 31, 2026•58 min
On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 1-24-2026. First up is Violet Talley, a local professional female bass fisherman and seminar speaker at the Chicagoland Fishing Expo in Schaumburg. Followed by Jim Crowley from the All Canada Show next week at Kane County Fairgrounds. Then Chris Johnson the two time angler of the year for Bassmasters will be at the show talking fishing and meeting people. Then, we will have the Aiden fishing report for West Michigan.
Jan 24, 2026•58 min
On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 1-17-2026. First up is Mike Iaconelli doing seminars next Thursday at the Chicagoland Fishing Expo in Schaumburg. Followed by Todd Alberto owner of the Chicagoland Fishing Expo. Then Eric Larsen Musky Guide from Green Bay and local waters up there at the Muskie Show in St Charles at the Kane County Fairgrounds. Then, we will have the Aiden fishing report for West Michigan.
Jan 17, 2026•58 min
On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 1-10-2026. First up is Wayne Libera with some real hot info from Water Werks Marine. Followed by Mike Verset the owner of the Muskie Expo in St Charles, Illinois. Then Josh Borovsky, also owner of Musky Innovations, Muskie Insider and a muskie guide will talk about the cool things at the show. Then, we will have the Aiden fishing and hunting report for West Michigan.
Jan 10, 2026•58 min
On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 1-03-2026. This is the beginning of our 28 year, on ESPN Radio AM 1000 in Chicago and were very thankful to all you listeners. First up is Tim Mondl from the Forest Preserve District of Cook County with all the things to do in January. Followed by Dan Koniewicz from the Fox River Valley Chapter of Muskie Inc who will be at the Muskie Show along with me. Then we will have the Aiden fishing and hunting report for West Michigan.
Jan 03, 2026•59 min
On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 12-27-2025. We have Clay Erickson from Walleye Unlimited USA then Ken Husker O'Malley will come on with a report from the Ice Fishing Expo from Wisconsin. Followed by Grace Olsen who fished the World Bass Fishing Tournament in South Africa for the USA Bass Fishing Team and took first place!!. Then we will have the Aiden fishing and hunting report for West Michigan
Dec 27, 2025•58 min
On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 12-20-2025. We have my playing of Soldier's Silent Night. After that Phil Guttman and Ron Hayes the winners of the Illinois Muskie Tournament Trail Championship. Followed by Capt Tony (aka Santa ) talking about the perfect Christmas gift for the special anglers in your life or the whole fishing family. Then we will have the Aiden fishing and hunting report for West Michigan
Dec 20, 2025•58 min
On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 12-13-2025. We have Joel Bruce from Brewski Recovery that was on the internet doing a snowmobile recovery on the Fox Chain. Followed by Mark Kubal our perch fishing expert on Lake Michigan and Lt Jacob Holsclaw, from the Wisconsin DNR about UTV and snowmobile safety on the ice. Then we will have the Aiden fishing and hunting report for West Michigan.
Dec 13, 2025•58 min
On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 12-6-2025. We have Desiree Loxley, a dog trainer I met at the ICLF Directors Hunt, and she wants more girls to learn about working with dogs. Then St. Tim Mondl from the Forest Preserve District of Cook County will talk about all the winter programs you need to come to and bring kids of all ages. Following that Peter Meijer, a longtime friend, was at a deer hunt that disabled hunters were at in Rend Lake and the whole community comes out and makes this mu...
Dec 06, 2025•58 min
On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 11-29-2025. We have Leo Garza who just this week landed a 14 lb. walleye from Lake Michigan near downtown. Then Roger Fitzpatrick, a pro angler from Major League Fishing took home a $200,000 dollar check with a race to the finish winning by the slightest of margins. Ice fishing is coming and Ken Huser O ‘Malley our pro staffer will talk about getting ready for ice fishing, followed by the Aiden fishing and hunting report for west Michigan.
Nov 29, 2025•58 min
On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 11-22-2025. We have a special guest, my Grandson Aiden who harvested his first deer last weekend. Then Greg Dickson of Tri-Angle Sports in Antioch will come on to talk about how we need to get that trophy fish now when they are bulking up for the winter with a few fishing reports after that.
Nov 22, 2025•58 min
On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 11-15-2025. Mike Reynolds said he would try to call in about what we need to do to take our deer this season. Then Brent Rudolph, Michigan DNR about opening day of deer hunting in Michigan. Followed by Jennifer Vaughan Exec Dir. Illinois Conservation Foundation to talk about the Directors Pheasant Hunt that we all should go to. And, last, but not least the Aiden fishing report for western Michigan.
Nov 15, 2025•59 min
On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 11-8-2025. Then Tom Berg, a writer and squirrel hunter will call in to talk about how much fun squirrel hunting can make us feel like a kid again. Then, Mike Roux, a nationally recognized outdoor writer and deer hunter, will tell us how even if you only have a few acres of land to deer hunt, how you can take your deer this season on a small piece of land. And, last, but not least the Aiden fishing report for western Michigan and other fishing reports.
Nov 08, 2025•58 min
On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 11-1-2025. We have Adam Bianchi the General Superintendent of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County at their new boat ramp and fishing area on the Calumet River at 13200 and Greenwood Ave. Then Tim Mondel also from the Forest Preserves wil be talking about all the cool programs in November in the forest preserves. Then Jake Nalley from Precision Guide Service in Central Illinois about great crappie and catfishing going on now. And, last, but not lea...
Nov 01, 2025•56 min
On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 10-25-2025. We have Dave Moore from the Antioch Lions Club about their fundraiser, a wild game dinner coming up, Then Alissa Kakatsch from the Wisconsin DNR will talk about their put and take pheasant program with 75,000 birds. Followed by Steve McClone from Moonpie Outdoors who is going to be inducted into the Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame for his work with veterans and kids in the outdoors. And, last, but not least the Aiden fishing report for western M...
Oct 25, 2025•58 min
On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 10-18-2025. We have a special report from Steve Silic from the Cook County Forest Preserves about trout fishing. Then Erin McFarlane from the Univ of Wisc. about duck hunting and spreading invasive species. Rounding out, Wayne Libera from Water Werks will talk about his favorite boat experience for himself and his family that you can do with fall colors And, last, but not least the Aiden fishing report for western Michigan.
Oct 18, 2025•58 min
On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 10-11-2025. We have Tom Flannery from the Chicagoland Muskie Hunters on about their La Preferida6th Annual Lake Geneva Muskie Open. Then Brian Griffin from Griffin Outdoors and Porters Goose Hunt Club will talk about goose season that opens next week. Then Ken Husker O’Malley our own fishing pro staffer will talk about October fishing on local waters with water temps dropping. And, last, but not least the Aiden fishing report for western Michigan.
Oct 11, 2025•57 min
On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 10-4-2025. We have Capt. Tony sitting on the dock before he is done for the winter. Then Tim Mondl from the Forest Preserve District of Cook County will talk about all the programs for October. Then Mike Reynolds our hunting pro staffer will talk about how the deer hunters can help improve their trophy harvest chances. And, last, but not least the Aiden fishing report.
Oct 04, 2025•54 min
On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 9-27-2025. We have Capt. Tony sitting on the dock, by his boat catching big lake trout in deep water. Then Kristy Hecke and Jessica Joyce McHenry County Health Department about tick diseases. Then Jeff Van Remortel a fishing guide for the Green Bay Area who caught a 56 inch long 26 inch grith and broke the record for Wisconsin. And, last, but not least the Aiden fishing report for western Michigan.
Sep 27, 2025•57 min
On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 9-20-2025. We have Steve Bowman, a Board Member of the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame, talking about their online auction of super prizes from professional Bass anglers you can bid on, online! Then good friend John Spann from the Friends of the NRA has a fun, fundraising banquet coming up to help with educational programs for women, kids and more and you could win some real cool stuff for men and women. And, last, but not least the Aiden fishing report for wes...
Sep 20, 2025•1 hr
On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 9-13-2025. We have the winner of the MLF fishing tournament in Lacrosse Wisconsin last weekend Steve Lopez and he is one of us. A working guy fishing tournaments and working during the week. Then Phil Gutman, one of Chauncey's Great Outdoors Pro Staffers talks about muskie fishing in September and October in Illinois. And, last, but not least the Aiden fishing report for western Michigan.
Sep 13, 2025•58 min
