120 Outdoors Podcast

Chris DePaola and Don Clowes
  • 5.0 (13)
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Welcome to 120 Outdoors Podcast where the conservation minded men and women meet. We explore all things hunting and fishing and the land and waters that make it all happen. Join Chris DePaola and me Don Clowes as we discuss the outdoor world in our 120. Wherever you are, we think this will fit your 120, too.

  1. 6D AGO

    Off Season Scouting / Shed Hunting with Tony Sangialosi

    It’s considered the off season, but many outdoor enthusiasts enjoy this time of year. It is one of our favorites. We like the off season, scouting and antler shed hunting opportunities it provides. Today, we interview Tony Sanglisona from Drawn Archery. Tony explains why he enjoys the off season. He gets into detail about the importance of off season scouting. He shares a couple of secrets that resulted in a successful fall hunt. Also, we learn about Shed hunting strategies that everyone can use. If you are interested in the great outdoors this podcast is for you. Thanks for listening and remember to like and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

    55 min

  2. FEB 1

    Ice Fishing Harbors for Great Lakes Chrome with Mike Durkalec

    This year, one of our goals is to catch steelhead through the ice. Winter of 2026 seems to be lining up for good ice. Today, our guest is Mike Durkalec. Mike’s full time job is Aquatic Biologist for the Cleveland Metroparks. He is a well known Great Lakes angler. One of his passions is catching salmonid through the ice. In this detailed interview, we get into everything from where and how to find fish in Great Lake harbors, to essential equipment. As with any ice fishing, safety first. No ice is safe, so please be careful. Hopefully, after listening to this podcast you can get out and catch some chrome through the ice. Remember to like, subscribe and follow us on facebook and instagram. Thanks for listening!

    59 min

  3. JAN 15

    Fish by the Numbers with Biologist Matt Wolfe

    In October of 2025, I had the opportunity to join Matt Wolfe and his crew at Pymatuning Lake. Matt is a biologist with the ODNR and has taken part in fish surveys for 20 years. On that day, he and his crew were conducting a panfish survey. We visited several netting sites around the lake, recording each fish captured. The fall of that year, standardized fish surveys were taking place across the state. Scientific findings and public input aid in managing a fishery. Matt goes into detail on how Ohio does it . If you love to fish, this podcast is for you

    51 min

  4. JAN 1

    Ohio’s Steelhead Program, Past, Present and Future.

    Ohio’s North Coast, known as “Steelhead Alley” has become a favorite destination for anglers across the country. Many of the diehard steelhead anglers we spoke with expressed concern over the number of fish in our streams. As with most fishing related issues it’s complicated and a combination of several factors. Today, our guest is Curt Wagner from the ODNR. We discuss Ohio’s steelhead program the past, present and future. Curt explains in detail what happened in the last few years that might have affected the return rate. Also, he shares insight for the bright future plans for the program. It’s a very interesting podcast any angler will enjoy!

    48 min

  5. 12/15/2025

    2025 Year In Review

    On this Podcast Chris and Don review 2025 and look to the new year. They discuss many of the good things, including the reintroduction of Lake Sturgeon and Steelhead into the Cuyahoga River; the exceptional fishing on Lake Erie and a successful deer season. Some challenges in 2025, the EHD outbreak and the drought conditions to name a few. However, overall 2025 was good and we look forward to 2026. Wishing all our listeners a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! This podcast can be found on all the major platforms.

    32 min

  6. 12/01/2025

    Black Bears in Ohio with Katie Dennison

    BLACK BEAR RESEARCH PROJECT IN OHIO Black bears were once a common occurrence in Ohio. In the late 1800’s loss of habitat and unregulated harvest led to them being eliminated from Ohio. In recent years bear sights have become commonplace. Today we interview ODNR Wildlife Biologist, Katie Dennison. Katie gives us the basics on Bear biology and facts on preferred habitat. We get into the research project and how she and her team are conducting the study. It’s early in the study but Katie provides us with some fascinating findings thus far. If you are interested in the great outdoors this podcast is for you.

    36 min

  7. 11/15/2025

    Lake Erie Tributary Smallmouth Bass Study with Zak Slagle

    Lake Erie is known for its Walleye. However, it supports some of the best Smallmouth Bass fishing on the planet. The Lake has a thriving population, but little is known about the Smallmouth Bass that live in its tributaries. Today, we interview Zak Slagle a Biologist for the ODNR. Zak and his team are in the process of studying the seasonal movements and behaviors of Lake Erie tributary Smallmouth Bass. Results indicate there is a distinct tributary Smallmouth population different from the lake population. These fish exhibit strong homing behavior. If you are interested in Lake Erie Smallmouth Bass or just love to fish, this podcast is for you.

    39 min

  8. 11/01/2025

    Mobile Hunting with Buckeye Bowhunter Josh Grund

    Today we talk mobile hunting with Josh Grund.

    58 min
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Welcome to 120 Outdoors Podcast where the conservation minded men and women meet. We explore all things hunting and fishing and the land and waters that make it all happen. Join Chris DePaola and me Don Clowes as we discuss the outdoor world in our 120. Wherever you are, we think this will fit your 120, too.

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  • Creator
    Chris DePaola and Don Clowes
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    125
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Chris DePaola and Don Clowes
  • Show Website
    120 Outdoors Podcast

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