This week, Dan Small Outdoors Radio features Ashland's smelt hotline queen Candace Ferguson, nature photographer Josh Mayer, and fishing guides Jim O'Brien and Ron Barefield. Dan and Jeff report on last weekend's Milwaukee Ice Fishing & Winter Sports Show.

In the Ashland Area Lake Superior Report, presented by Hupy & Abraham, Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce public relations coordinator and smelt hotline queen Candace Ferguson says open-water fishing is still great in Chequamegon Bay and invites listeners to enjoy winter outdoor activities in the Ashland area. (www.visitashland.com, www.hupy.com)

Josh Mayer talks about his quest to photograph of more than 500 Wisconsin State Natural Areas and suggests some great spots to visit in winter. (www.cherishwisconsin.org, www.wisconservation.org)

In the Jiffy Ice Fishing Report, Jim O'Brien, of Dancing with Walleyes Guide Service, offers advice to help anglers get ready for ice fishing. (www.jiffyonice.com, www.dancingwithwalleyes.com)

Exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast, presented by Hupy & Abraham. McFarland guide Ron Barefield reports good mixed-bag action for walleyes, pike, catfish and bass on Lake Wisconsin and offers advice for early-ice action on Mississippi River backwaters and the Madison Chain. (www.hupy.com)

This month's giveaway: A Nebulus Flotation Device, which can keep an ATV or snowmobile and two occupants afloat. We'll give it away right after Christmas. To get in on the drawing, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name, number and a brief message. You can also email your entry to: dansmalloutdoorsradio@gmail.com. Include the same info in your email.

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