This week, Dan Small Outdoors Radio features Ballard’s Resort manager Danielle Rudd, National Association of State Park Directors executive director Lewis Ledford, Vilas County Lakes & Rivers Association president Steve Budnik and pro angler Duffy Kopf. Jeff reports on two fishing tournaments held last weekend on Lake Mille Lacs. Dan visits Beaver Creek Reserve and Hixton Silver Mound.

Danielle Rudd invites listeners to join Dan for a week of fishing and fun at Ballard’s Black Island Resort on Lake of the Woods, Sept. 16-22. (www.blackisland.com)

Lewis Ledford, executive director of the National Association of State Park Directors, announces the second annual State Parks Photo Contest, with a grand prize of a 7-day RV rental from Mighway. (www.stateparks.org, www.mighway.com, https://aspiraconnect.com/)

In the Hupy and Abraham Outdoor Report, Steve Budnik, president of the Vilas County Lakes and Rivers Association, invites listeners to attend a meeting Friday, July 13, at Nicolet College in Rhinelander to explore ways to encourage lake residents and lake users to take actions to protect lake and stream water quality and the scenic values of the Northwoods. Attendees are expected from Oneida, Vilas, Forest, Langlade, Lincoln, and Iron counties. (www.vclra.us/, www.hupy.com)  

In the Fisher King Winery Madison Outdoors Report, pro angler Duffy Kopf reports great bass and walleye action on Lake Mendota and a good panfish bite on other lakes in the Madison chain. (www.fisherkingwinery.com)

Contact: Dan Small at 414-588-4082 or dan@dansmalloutdoors.com