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INSIDE THE GREAT OUTDOORS
with Host
Reno "Jay" Reda
and Co-Hosts:
Jim Peters           Bob Faber
Chris McKimm         Carl Bachtel
and "The Professor" Ed Guy

Sundays 8am - 10am on WHK AM 1420
Call In To Join Us at 216-901-0945
A typical urban scene in Cuyahoga County... this photo is dedicated to all the urban living deer hunters, who because of moronic political elements and politicians, have to spend $100 on gasoline to put a little venison in the freezer.
Broadcast every Sunday morning from 8am-10am EST on WHK AM 1420 live from Cleveland, Ohio tune in to learn all about local, state, national and even international hunting, fishing, and all things outdoors from Reno "Jay" Reda and his co-hosts Jim Peters, Bob Faber, Chris McKimm (The Brew Kettle) and Carl Bachtel (OhioGameFishing.com).  Reno wil take you through two LIVE unpredictable hours of informative conversation with guests from all over the region covering topics even NPR hasn't considered yet... we once talked for 30 minutes about Whiporwills... Reno tried to imitate the sound, Jim wanted to know how to cook it and Bob tried to explain what it was and where it could be found.... all while Chris was making beer.  You will never hear the same show twice with "Inside The Great Outdoors", unless of course you tune in to WHK AM 1420 on Sunday nights around 11pm... in which case you will hear a rebroadcast of that mornings show.

Click Here to see Jay Reda on WKYC TV
Michelle Reda with two of Ohio's finest table fare...

LIVE - Sundays 8am - 10am EST on WHK AM 1420 Cleveland, Ohio
Call-In Live During The Show:   216-901-0945

Web Streaming of Show
Should you be on the road or out of the listening area you can always listen live at http://www.whkradio.com/ or go to http://www.ohiogamefishing.com/ click on the Inside the Great Outdoors banner and surf OGF while you listen to the show. 
 
 
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We want to thank you for your interest in "Inside The Great Outdoors"  This is one of the most unique live radio shows in the United States.  As you know most outdoor shows are taped and predictable.  NOW... we want you do do something very important... we want you to take a moment and remember all of our brave Soldiers, Sailors and Marines that are at this moment sacrificing their chance to be home with their friends and family... and take another moment to remember the 1.2 Million Soldiers, Sailors and Marines  that gave their lives since the founding of our nation, and the 2 Million others that were wounded in battle... sacrifices made so that we may live free in the greatest nation on earth.  Don't thank us for this show.... thank  our active duty military personnel and our veterans! ... These men, women and yes... in many cases 18 and 19 year old teenagers hear all the negative stuff that is broadcast and printed in our "professional" media... They need your positive support in the form of a kind note, a short email, or maybe even a package of candy, snacks or some simple creative gift... A little kidness will  go a long way in letting them know that the majority of us care about them.... Please do your part... Thank You !

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WHAT IS THIS SHOW ABOUT?

What is this Show?... Inside The Great Outdoors is a  NOT FOR PROFIT  organization that is dedicated to helping you learn about where and how to enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities... every week we dedicate two hours to telling our listeners where to learn to hike, hunt, fish, camp birdwatch, shoot... and just enjoy the outdoor lifestyle.  And if you are an experienced outdoor enthusiast then you will enjoy our guests from all over Ohio, the USA and even from around the world...  We are the first show to feature LIVE call-ins from the fields and streams and hiking paths... Imagine hearing a guide calling in a flock of geese...  or maybe you'll hear from one of our guests live in the African bush... yes.... we've had guests live on the air from a blind on a waterhole in Africa... LIVE ON THE AIR !!  That is the kind of unusual content you'll hear if you're listening at the right time.... Our show is a charitable undertaking... we try to raise enough money to pay for the airtime on AM 1420 WHK... one of the oldest and most respected radio stations in the USA... so we can help educate and energize the next generation of outdoor enthusiasts... the hosts do not make money from this show.... this is a labor of love... please help support our show and pass the joys of the outdoors on to the next generation..... Go to our Sponsors Page to find out how to support our show...

·        To Link up to our Sponsors Websites just CLICK HERE  - Find all kinds of great products and services at great prices... and support the people that make this "not for profit" public service show possible...

·        To Link up to our  Cool Websites Page just CLICK HERE  -  For links to Ohio Game Fishing, WHK Radio, WKYC TV and also for the "anything new and different, informative, useful or even esoteric".... if you know of an interesting and unusual website pertaining to hunting, fishing, shooting, archery or any other outdoors venue please let us know about it...

·        To Link up to our Where To Go Page just CLICK HERE - Our show is about where to go to do things... for the seasoned veteran as well as the listener that just wants to get started for himself or herself... or for the parent or adult mentor that would like to help some youngsters get a chance to find out what the world of fishing, hunting, target shooting, dog training, hiking, camping, etc. is all about.... where to go, what to do, who to ask...

·        To Link up to all of the State Wildlife Agencies in North America  just CLICK HERE - we have assembled a list of the websites of every state wildlife agency in the USA.... and Canada... If you want to research the rules and regulations or check seasons or purchase a hunting or fishing license here is where you start....


And One Other Option.... Still can't find what you want?  Check Out...

The Woods & Waters Club.... by clicking here.... Everything you want to know about where, what & hows of outdoor fun!  CLICK HERE
The Hosts
Reno "Jay" Reda

Reno “Jay” Reda – The larger than life (larger than most things period) Career Outdoors and Law Enforcement Professional.  Reno’s job is the promotion of outdoor oriented activities for the citizens of Ohio.  He is by all measures one of the hardest working guys in the outdoors business.  During any given week you might find Reno teaching and mentoring youngsters during the day and acting as Master of Ceremonies for any one of Ohio’s dozens of outdoors advocacy groups. 
  To Contact Reno "Jay" Reda Just Click Here


Bob Faber -
Bob is the latest and most exciting addition to our show.  Bob is a world traveler and noted naturalist with great insight and knowledge about the great hidden treasures that abound all around us... right before our eyes... Bob will help you see the rare natural treasures that are literally in your own backyard.  Bob organizes fascinating excursions all around Ohio, North America and various part of the world.... 

If you want to contact Bob Faber just CLICK HERE


Jim Peters - Jim's one of those guys that spent a lifetime hanging out in Tackle and Gun Shops and loves all things outdoors… he spent much of the past ten years hunting and fishing with his teenage boys... now they are in college or serving in the military... he's is especially knowledgeable about primitive weapons and sporting implements along with the traditional techniques for their use in the field.   You can call into to ask him about any old gun or old fly, spin and baitcasting tackle or early fishing history, techniques and lore.

To Email Jim Peters CLICK HERE

Bob Faber
Jim Peters - Taken During His 35th Birthday Party
D'Arcy Egan will ocassionally appear on the show as a guest or maybe even as a guest host.  D'Arcy is busy doing his new TV show seen on the Cable Network Sportstime Ohio.  You can find D'Arcy by checking out his website at DARCYEGAN.COM or at Sportstimeohio.com or at OUTDOORSOHIO.COM 

Here is a photograph of Michelle Reda with her 2006 Ohio Buck taken with a crossbow.  (Photo by Reno "Jay" Reda)
Here is Michelle Reda with her 2006 Ohio Buck taken with a crossbow. (Photo by Reno "Jay" Reda)
Here's Jim with two of his boys Chet and Dane during Ohio's first ever Youth Only Deer Hunt in 2003. The Youth Deer Hunt, courtesy of Ohio's Division of Wildlife, is creating a lifetime of memories for thousands of parents and their children. As of August 2, 2006 Chet is a member of the United States Marine Corp and presently deployed with the 3rd RECON Batallion based in Okinawa. Dane is a senior at the Florida Air Military Academy in Melbourne, Florida. He wants to fly for one of the branches of the U.S. Military. Not pictured is Austin Peters who is about to graduate from Fordham U. (Pre-Med) and is considering joining the U.S. Navy to both serve his country and pursue his medical education. Finally, Jim's daughter Sheila (Fordham U. 2004) is pursuing a medical career and is married to Adam Vance, (West Point 2006) Lt. US ARMY, currently stationed at Ft. Bragg (82nd Airborne). Adam will be attending Army Ranger School in the spring of 2008. Is the gang at Inside The Great Outdoors Pro-Military or what?

The Marine Corp is nearly 200,000 of the finest men and women the United States of America has to offer... they are the First to Fight for our Freedom... and REMEMBER in every important war going back to the Revolutionary War there has been negative coverage by some part of the media and many of the self serving politicians... and this takes a toll on our young men and women that are risking their lives.  Check out the websites listed at the top of the homepage and show your support for our men and women in uniform!

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