Mike Avery's Outdoor Magazine: Recent Episodes
Mike Avery
Outdoor Magazine is Michigan's premier outdoor radio show. The three hour program is hosted by veteran outdoor broadcaster Mike Avery. Each week Mike talks with outdoor experts and industry leaders about the latest techniques, strategies and equipment, as well as the latest hunting and fishing news. Avery also has tips and suggestions on where to go and how to get the most from your next outdoor experience.
We kick off this Father’s Day edition of the show talking with Bill Hahn of Jay’s Sporting Goods. Bill has details on their new “Blade Club“.
Then Keil Jorgenson of Woods-n-Waternews joins me to talk about their next issue and also the big Outdoor Weekend coming up in September.
Hour 2 Features Drew Youngedyke. Drew is President of the Michigan Outdoor Writers Association and owner of the Central Lake Fly Company.
Ed Eisch from the Michigan DNR is up next with details on their grayling re-introduction project.
Mike Smith of Off Shore A-Count fishing leads off the final hour this week. Mike talks about casting for Saginaw Bay walleye.
Then, Nick Grillo from Michigan Brand Meats talks about the growth of that company and also national “Jerky Day”.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave MInar and another great recipe.
Don Miller of Motor City Muskies is my first guest this week. Don talks about the muskie season opener on Lake St. Clair.
Then, Nick Buggia from the Michigan Wildlife Council describes his time working on the “Here for Generations” campaign.
Hour two kicks off with Lloyd Tanner. Lloyd is a catfish guru and has lots of great advice on targeting big fish.
Steve Windom from MUCC is up next. He describes his last minute turkey hunt and also previews my Mike Avery Outdoors charity golf outing to benefit their Youth Camp.
Next, another MUCC staffer joins me as Justin Tomei answers this week’s question about wildlife management before Proposal G.
We’re talking Lake Michigan salmon and trout fishing in Hour 3 with Lance Keene of Steelhead Hunter Guide Service.
Wild Game Chef Dixie Dave Minar joins me to wrap it all up with one last small trout recipe.
Jesse Hurst of the Bowfish Association of Michigan is my first guest this week. Jesse talks about bowfishing and a big event this weekend.
Ashley Lister from Security Credit Union is up next. SCU has been a strong supporter of mine for several years and they recently stepped as the major sponsor of the Mike Avery Outdoors charity golf outing to benefit MUCC’s Youth Camp.
We’re talking pike fishing in Hour 2 with Joe Bednar.
Then, Seth Herbst from the Michigan DNR has details on the Midwest Walleye Challenge.
The hour wraps up with John Upp from River Raisin Ballistics and details on their new 41 Great Lakes straight wall caliber.
Long time Lake Huron charter captain Ed Retherford is my guest in hour 3. Ed talks about the fishery there and how things have changed over the years.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar.
Captain Jason Graham of Send it Charters and Linwood Beach Marina is my first guest this week. Jason talks about getting out of a rut and running new tactics for Saginaw Bay walleye.
Then, Dan Cooke from the Michigan Wildlife Council has an update on their “Here for Generations” campaign.
Hour two features the man who has changed underwater spearfishing in Michigan….John Durtka of PurelyMiSpearfishing. John describes the growth of that sport and where he’d like to take it.
Steve Windom from MUCC is up next. Steve talks about their Youth Camp and the upcoming golf outing to raise funds for that camp.
In hour 3 “Sir Lancelot”, Lance Valentine of The Walleye Zone joins me to talk about the transition from Detroit River walleye action to trolling on Saginaw Bay.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great recipe.
The “Bear Whisperer”, Johnny Bowler is my first guest this week. Johnny talks about applying for a Michigan bear tag and why you shouldn’t wait till the last minute to talk to a guide.
Then Keil Jorgenson of Woods-n-Waternews has details on their upcoming issue.
Hour two kicks of with Joel Anderson of Andersons Pro Bait in Port Huron. Joel talks about the southern Lake Huron fishery, how it’s changed and how anglers can target those waters these days.
Lisa Jackson from the Michigan DNR is up next. She talks about the bear and elk application process and how it works.
We’re talking whitetail fawns in Hour 3 this week with wildlife biologist Chad Stewart. By the way, Chad says there’s never a good reason to take one home.
Wild game chef Dixie Dave Minar wraps it all up with another tasty recipe.
Dr. Brian McFalda is my first guest this week. He’s a hard core outdoorsman and a Neurologist at My Michigan Hospital in Midland. The medical team there helped my get through my recent stroke. We talk a stroke awareness and prevention as part of Stroke Awareness Month.
Then Kerry Heckman from the Michigan DNR describes the status of clean up from the devastating northern Michigan ice storm.
Hour two kicks off with Greg McClinchey of the Great Lakes Fishery Commission. Greg talks about the lamprey control project and why it’s critical for the health of the Great Lakes fishery.
Justin Tomei of MUCC is up next with details on proposed legislation to fund the DNR and how that could affect hunting and fishing license fees.
We’re talking late season turkey hunting and more in Hour 3 with Al Stewart. Al is a retired DNR Wildlife Biologist and head of the Nimrod Education Center at Hillsdale College.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This week it’s a brook trout recipe.
We’re kicking off the new month this week on Outdoor Magazine radio.
First, John Cleveland of the Eppinger Company talks about their Daredevle Spoon featured on a postage stamp.
Then, Mr. AnglerQuest, Brad Dupuie has an update on how his new company is doing and the response from dealers and anglers.
Keweenaw Peninsula fishing guide Connor Baccus is my first guest in Hour 2. The ice is finally gone and Connor is excited to be back on the water.
Then Tyler Mehigh of MUCC talks about their new “Field Team” and also their “Coyote Coalition” project.
Ed Blissck from the Great Lakes Salmon Initiative answers this week’s “Ask Avery” question with an update on the issue of trolling rods for Great Lakes Anglers.
We’re talking food plots in Hour 3 with Rich Chrzan of Killer Food Plots. He says now is the time to get busy.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This week, Dave has a tasty turkey recipe.
We spend the first hour of this week’s show with Rob Miller. Rob has great advice on finding morel mushrooms.
Hour two kicks off with Jay Woiderski. Jay is President of the Black Lake Chapter of Sturgeon for Tomorrow. He talks about the restoration of that giant fish and their Sturgeon Guarding program to protect them while spawning.
Paul Rogers from the Michigan DNR is up next with great advice on preventing springtime wildfires.
The “Yak Master”, Dave Mull joins me in hour three to talk about fishing from a kayak and how to get started in the sport.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time Dave has a turkey recipe.
We kick off this Easter weekend show with Michigan turkey hunter Charlie Wiltse.
Then, I talk with Dawn Levey from the Michigan Wildlife Council.
We’re talking Lake St. Clair and Detroit River fishing in Hour 2 with Eric Long of Long Line Charters.
MUCC‘s Amy Trotter is up next with her perception of the Michigan NRC.
The hour wraps up with Sgt. Mike Mshar of the Michigan DNR. He answers this week’s Ask Avery question.
Captain Dave Engel of Best Chance Charters is featured in the final hour this week. He talks about a lifetime spent on the water fishing.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave MInar. This week, it’s a turkey recipe.
Bryan Darland of Jay’s Sporting Goods is my guest in this first hour. Bryan is a hard core angler and the buyer for Jay’s fishing department. He has great advice on springtime fishing and gear.
Hour two kicks off with Captain Pete Patsalis of Hook One Charters. We talk as Pete is fishing Lake Erie for walleye, but most of the conversation is about trolling the St. Clair River for salmon .
Kevin Frailey from the Michigan DNR is up next with a conversation about the education side of the Department.
Noted outdoor writer and hunting expert Richard P. Smith joins me in the third hour this week. Richard talks about his induction into the Michigan Outdoor Hall of Fame.
The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar.
Karl Burnside is my first guest this week. Karl is the president of the Michigan Charter Boat Association.
Then, Bill Hammond from Hammond Drives and Equipment talks about his company and services.
We’re talkin turkey in Hour 2 with Greg Abbas of Away Outdoors.
Then Kris Duerson, the man behind Rapid River Knives unveils a new “Avery15” promo code.
Nick DeShano from Off Shore Tackle is my guest in Hour 3. Nick talks about that company and why trollling is still such a popular fishing technique.
The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. There’s no recipe this week, instead Dave talks about his journey through the world of wild game cooking.
We’re wrapping up another month this weekend on Outdoor Magazine radio.
First, Kyle Green of The Greenway Outdoors talks about a plan to kill nuisance geese across Michigan.
Then, Tom Campbell from Woods-n-Waternews takes us inside their latest edition.
Hour two features steelhead guide Paul Schalfley of Riverside Charters in Manistee.
Justin Tomei from MUCC is up next with a discussion about a proposed license fee increases and a plan to allow baiting in the Lower Peninsula.
In this week’s final hour I talk with Doug Ward of Xpress Fishing Charters on Detroit River and Saginaw Bay walleye.
We wrap it all up with chef Dave Minar and another great recipe.
Michigan DNR biologist Brian Roell is my first guest this week. Brian talks about those cougar cubs found in Ontonagon County.
Then Nick Buggia from the Michigan Wildlife Council has an update on their “Here for Generations” campaign.
Hour two features Jeania Canel from Jay’s Sporting Goods. She’s the long time manager of the gun department in their Clare store. Jeania talks about turkey guns and ammo.
Sgt. Mike Mshar from the DNR is up next. Mike has advice for springtime turkey hunters and he also answers this week’s “Ask Avery” question.
We’re talking springtime trolling for Saginaw Bay walleye in Hour 3 with Jason Graham of Send it Charters out of the LInwood Beach Marina.
Wild game chef Dixie Dave Minar wraps it all up with a nice rabbit recipe.
Amy Trotter, Executive Director of the Michigan United Conservation Clubs is my first guest this week. Amy talks about their recent Convention and the push for new MUCC members.
Then, Michigan hunter Charlie Wiltse talks about this recent wolf hunting adventure in White River Ontario.
Hour two kicks off with Russ Clark of Seahawk Charters in St. Joe, Michigan. Russ has details on springtime steelhead fishing in the river and early season open water trolling on the big lake for coho salmon.
Michigan DNR Fisheries Biologist Neal Godby is up next. He talks about the sturgeon restoration program.
We’re talking knives in Hour 3 with Kris Duerson from the Rapid River Knife Company. Kris announces a new line of knives from that Upper Peninsula company.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great wild game recipe.
We’re edging out way into spring this week on Outdoor Magazine radio.
First, Captain Mike Smith from Off Shore Account talks about the transition from winter walleye to springtime trolling.
Then, Ben Nielsen from Showspan has details of their big Outdoor show coming up in Grand Rapids.
Hour 2 features Rich Chrzan of Killer Food Plots. Rich says it’s not too early to start frost seeding.
Tyler Mehigh from the Michigan United Conservation Clubs is up next with a preview of their annual convention .
Lance Valentine from The Walleye Zone is my guest in hour three. We talk about springtime walleye fishing on the Detroit River.
The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great wild game recipe.
We kick off the new month with a little slower paced show this week.
First, outdoor writer Dave Rose joins me to talk about late season ice fishing and early spring open water angling.
Then, Tom Campell from Woods-n-Waternews talks about their latest issue.
Hour 2 features Michigan DNR biologist Chad Stewart. First, we talk about Michigan moose, then the conversation turns to whitetail.
Al Stewart of the Nimrod Education Center at Hillsdale College is my guest in hour 3. We talk about the the promotion of hunting and conservation.
Chef Dixie Dave Minar wraps it all up with a very nice venison recipe.
We kick off this week’s show talking about late winter coyote hunting with expert predator hunter Matt Schalk.
Then, new member of the Michigan Wildlife Council, Dan Ulfig joins me to talk about that organization and their efforts to promote hunting and fishing.
Hour two kicks off with Ryan Russ of River Rat Guide Service. He talks about the upcoming steelhead season.
Justin Tomei from the Michigan United Conservation Clubs is up next with details on proposed legislation to allow baiting for deer and elk hunters in Michigan’s lower peninsula.
Fishing is the topic in Hour 3 this week as we talk with expert angler Mark Romanack of Fishing 411 TV.
The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This week it’s a very nice walleye recipe.
Ali Shakoor is my first guest this week. Ali is a hard core outdoorsman, tournament angler and fisheries biologist. He talks about his recent work and how anglers can benefit.
Then, Jason Graham of Send It Charters and Linwood Beach Marina has details on an upcoming fishing seminar at the marina on March 1st
Hour two kicks off with houndsman Justin Farmer. Justin lost another dog to wolves in Michigan UP. He describes that day and his thoughts on wolf management.
Luke Pawloski from the Outdoor Conquest is up next. Luke talks about using an E-bike for ice fishing.
That’s followed by Officer Jeremy Sergey of the Michigan DNR. Jeremy talks about staying safe on the ice.
We switch gears in hour 3 and talk with the “Whitetail Whisperer”, John Eberhart. John says post season scouting is one key to successful deer hunting.
The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great recipe.
It’s Super Bowl weekend but we’re not talking football on Outdoor Magazine radio.
First, Steve Griffin talks about the basics of ice fishing.
Then, Ben Nielsen of Showspan has details of the upcoming Outdoorama show.
Hour two features Mike Smith of Off Shore A Count Sportfishing. Mike talks about a recent ice fishing adventure we had on Saginaw Bay.
Steve Windom from MUCC is up next with a look at their event schedule for the next few months.
We’re talking shed hunting in Hour 3 with Jason Herbert.
Wild game chef Dixie Dave Minar wraps it all up with a very nice rabbit/squirrel recipe.
Greg Abbas of A-Way Outdoors is my first guest in this new month. Greg talks about the process of bringing a new product into the outdoor industry.
Then Steve Dater talk about what it’s like to win the Michigan DNR Pure Michigan Hunt.
Hour two features Myron Gilbert of the US Ice Fishing Team. Myron describes the world championship to be held in Michigan on Tamarack Lake.
Lance Valentine is up next. Lance talks about leaving social media and concentrating all his educational efforts on the new Walleye Zone platform.
We’re talking squirrel hunting in hour 3 with Rick Hobbs of the Michigan Squirrel Dog Association.
The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time, Dave has a venison recipe.
Kris Duerson of Rapid River Knives is my first guest this week. Kris talks about about an Idaho bear hunt giveaway.
Then Paul Pirone of Versa Skins talks about how he came up with the idea for a removable outer shell for his line of hunting clothers.
Nick Buggia from the Michigan Wildlife Council wraps up the hour with an update on the “Here for Generations” campaign.
Well know Michigan Outdoorsman Gabe VanWormer joins me in the second hour. He talks about his latest hobby…long range handgun shooting.
MUCC‘s Justin Tomei is up next to talk about the governor appointing a longtime politician to head the Natural Resources Commission.
This week’s “Ask Avery” segment is answered by John Upp of River Raisen Ballistics. He talks about their 41 Great Lakes cartridge.
We talking ice fishing in hour three this week with Mark Martin. Mark also has details on his Fishing Vacation Schools.
The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another very nice venison recipe.
Jay Woiderski of the Black Lake Chapter of Sturgeon for Tomorrow is my first guest this week. He talks about the upcoming Sturgeon Shivaree.
Then, Karl Ieuter of the Ieuter Insurance Group answers the question about vehicle coverage while on the ice.
The Airborne Angler, Mary Szeliga, wraps up the hour with details on his “ice flights” over Saginaw Bay.
Hour two kicks off with Louis Good (aka LouisWildlifeCameras) on You Tube. Louis has captured some very cool video of Michigan wildlife from across the state.
Tyler Mehigh of MUCC is up next. Tyler talks about the importance of membership in that organization.
The “Ask Avery” segment wraps up the hour with Sgt. Mike Mshar of the Michigan DNR.
We’re talking bobcat hunting in Hour three with Chris Kreiner.
Chef Dixie Dave Minar is my last guest this week. Dave has a very nice venison recipe.
It’s a busy show this week on Outdoor Magazine radio.
First, Devin LaFond talks about a coyote attack on his young daughter.
Then, Tom Campbell from Woods-n-Waternews talks about their most recent issue.
Hour two kicks off with Justin Tomei of MUCC. He discusses the now defunct proposal for a solar farm on state land near Gaylord.
Dave Thomas from Bowhunter Planet is up next. Dave talks about the ATA show and the status of archery today.
Then, Michigan DNR Biologist Chad Fedewa wraps up the deer season.
Mr. Angler Quest, Brad Dupuie wraps up the hour.
We’re talking rabbit hunting with beagles in hour three with longtime houndsman Corky Legue.
The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and big news about where he’s cooking now.
We’re kicking off the new year this week on Outdoor Magazine radio.
First, Captain Jason Graham of Send it Charters out of the Linwood Beach Marina talks about early season ice fishing.
Then, Emil Rousseau from the West Branch Visitors Bureau describes why Ogemaw County is a great Michigan destination.
Pike Spearing is the topic in hour 2 as i talk with Jason Michalski from the Michigan Dark House Anglers Association.
Michigan DNR Biologist Samantha Courtney is up next to answer this week’s “Ask Avery” question. It deals with the number of available deer tags.
Randy Budde from Savage Dog Outdoors is my guest in the final hour. Randy is a hard core predator hunter who has great advice on night time coyote hunting.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time Dave has a very nice rabbit recipe.
We kick off this week’s show with Captain Pete Patsalis of Hook One Charters. Pete talks about wintertime fishing on the St. Clair River.
Then, Ben Nielsen from Showspan has details of their upcoming outdoor show season.
Hour 2 features Jordan Farmer. Jordan is a lifelong houndsman. He talks about running dogs for bobcats.
Tyler Mehigh from MUCC is up next with an update out of Lansing.
We’re talking wintertime hunting opportunities in Hour 3 Tom Lounsbury.
The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great wild game recipe.
Bob Hinds of Central Coast Angling is my first guest this week. Bob talks about late season open water jumbo perch fishing on Traverse Bay.
Then Dan Cooke, newest member of the Michigan Wildlife Council, talks about what he expects from that group.
Hour two features Joe Velsensky from the Michigan Trappers and Predator Caller’s Association.
Tyler Mehigh from MUCC is up next with details on a big Super Bowl fundraising campaign.
We’re talking Michigan elk hunting in Hour 3 with Vance Gawel.
Wild game chef Dixie Dave Minar wraps up the show with a very nice recipe.
This week’s show kicks off with Paul Schlafley of Riverside Charters in Manistee. Paul talks about wintertime steelhead fishing on the river.
Then Andy Weiss of Truck Trolley announces a holiday discount code on that innovative product.
Hour two features Josh Mapes of Overdrive Outdoors. Josh talks about hunting with his kids, late season deer tactics, coyote hunting and more.
Cody Norton from the Michigan DNR is up next with a reminder about small game season. It’s open through March.
In hour 3, it’s Ted Nugent, the Motor City Madman, talking about hunting and fishing issues….and lots more.
The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time, it’s a pheasant recipe.
Retired Coast Guardsman Joe Marion is my first guest this week. Joe talks about the danger of cold water and early season ice fishing.
Then, “Michigan’s Meteorologist“ Mark Torregrossa tells us what to expect for winter weather.
Hour two features Tom Simmon of High Pressure Pneumatic Air Guns. He talks about today’s modern air rifles and how they can be effective tools for hunting.
Ken Dalton from the Michigan Pheasant Hunting Initiative is up next with thoughts on the December season.
Eric Hilliard of the Michigan DNR wraps up the hour with a reminder about the Pure Michigan Hunt.
We’re talking early season ice fishing in Hour 3 with Jake Romanack from Fishing 411 TV.
Chef Dixie Dave Minar wraps up the show with another great venison recipe.
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First, Kris Duerson from Rapid River Knives joins me. Kris says don't wait till the last minute if you want a RRK as a Christmas gift.
Then, Brent Pike from the Michigan Wildlife Council has an update on the "Here for Generations" campaign.
Hour two features Darryl Godin of White River Ontario. Darryl is a very successful wolf hunting guide there.
Steve Windom from MUCC is up next. Steve talks about that Michigan based organization and how they fight to protect hunting and fishing.
We're talking with noted outdoor writer and hunting expert Richard P. Smith in hour three. Richard has some thoughts on UP deer management and details of his pre Christmas book signing tour.
The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This week, another nice venison recipe.
Nick Grillo of Michigan Brand Meats is my first guest this week. Nick talks about his recent deer hunting adventures and also the “Ham for the Holiday’s giveaway each week on Wednesday Night Live.
Then, Mr. Angler Quest, Brad Dupuie tells the story of a very cool deer hunt with his son Ethan at the Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge.
Hour two features Chad Stewart of the Michigan DNR. He talks about the harvest so far, deer hunting trends and the outlook for deer hunting in Michigan’s future.
We’re switching gears (a little) in hour 3 as I talk with Chris Kreiner. He has advice on late season deer hunting, photographing your trophy and night time coyote hunting.
The show wraps up with chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time, Dave has another venison recipe.
We kick off this week’s show talking deer hunting with Kevin Vistisen of the Deer Hunter Podcast. Kevin has details of his bow season harvest, the state of deer hunting in Michigan today and he has great advice for firearm season hunters.
Scott Kietzman of Linwood Taxidermy is my first guest in hour 2. He talks about field prep for the taxidermist, different types of whitetail mounts and how to choose the right pose for a shoulder mount.
Justin Tomei from MUCC is up next with reaction to the state elections and how that might affect hunters and anglers.
Fishing icon Mark Martin is my guest in the third hour this week. Mark talks about fall fishing, including a recent catch of a monster musky. He also describes his love for deer hunting and compares it to walleye fishing.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great venison recipe.
I’m back with a new show this week. First, Rob Miller of Miller’s Deer Tracking talks about using a dog to recover fatally wounded whitetails.
Then Tom Campell has a preview of the December issue of Woods-n-Waternews.
Hour two kicks off with Glen Duncan of Duncan’s Outdoor Shop. He has last minute advice on sighting in your deer rifle.
Lt. Joe Molnar from the Michigan DNR is up next. The Lieutenant talks about staying safe and legal during the firearm season.
Hour three features Captain Mark Pieniozek of Reel Fishn. Mark has great advice on fishing for big Saginaw Bay walleye in December.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time its a very nice venison recipe.
We’re wrapping up the month of “Rocktober” this week on Outdoor Magazine Radio.
First, Matt Poet of Jay’s Sporting Goods joins me to talk about getting ready for firearm deer season.
Then, Brent Pike of the Michigan Wildlife Council has an update on their “Here for Generations” campaign.
Hour two kicks off with Rich Chrzan from Killer Food Plots. He talks about their line of scents and attractants for the upcoming whitetail rut.
Captain Russ Clark of Seahawk Charters in St. Joe, Michigan is up next. Russ says the low river water is causing some problems for steelhead anglers.
The “Ask Avery” segment this week is handled by Sgt. Mike Mshar from the Michigan DNR.
Hour three features Paul Phillips. Paul is one of the best extreme long range shooters in the world. He has great advice for Michigan firearm hunters.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This week its my favorite venison recipe.
It’s a busy show this week on Outdoor Magazine radio.
First, Kyle Green of Green Way Outdoors joins me. Kyle has an interesting perspective on the future of hunting and fishing.
Then, Tom Campbell from Woods-n-Waternews wraps up the hour with a look at their November issue.
Hour two kicks off with John LIttlefield of Premier Maritime Training. John describes the process of getting a Captain’s License.
Next, Evan Croley from Brenton Firearms talks about that Michigan based rifle manufacturer.
MUCC’s Justin Tomei wraps up the hour with a report out of Lansing.
We’re talking fall walleye fishing in Hour 3 with Lance Valentine of Walleye 101.
Chef Dixie Dave Minar wraps it all up. This time, Dave tells the story of taking a nice buck.
Don Barnard is my first guest this week. Don is a retired Michigan DNR Fisheries Technician and a hard core angler. He talks about fall musky fishing.
Then, Tom Weston from the Michigan DNR talks about the “Sportsmen Against Hunger” program to feed needy families.
Hour 2 kicks off with Nick Green from the Nimrod Society. That’s a group formed to promote hunting and angling in Michigan.
Next, DNR Biologist Adam Bump is up next to talk pheasant hunting.
The hour wraps up with Biologist Chad Stewart. He has details of the recent EHD outbreak in Michigan.
We continue the pheasant conversation in Hour 3 as I talk with hunter and outdoor writer Tom Lounsbury.
The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time is a bear recipe, that can also be used with venison.
We're kicking off the month of "Rocktober" this week on Outdoor Magazine Radio.
First, Captain Jeff Godi of the Michigan Experience talks about waterfowl hunting on Saginaw Bay.
Then, podcaster, author and composer Bill Hoffman tells the story of why he wrote a song about me.
Hour two kicks off with Mike Horswill from Jay's Sporting Goods. Mike is an expert at processing deer.
Nick Grillo from Michigan Brand Meats is up next. Nick talks about the services they can offer hunters and also some new flavors of jerky in their lineup
"Whitetail Whisperer" John Eberhart is featured in hour 3. John talks about hunting pressured whitetails and promotes a new series of books on targeting big bucks.
The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time Dave has another bear recipe.
We wrap up the month with some great guests this week.
First, Kris Duerson of Rapid River Knives talks about all the exciting projects he has in the works.
Then, Nick Buggia from the Michigan Wildlife Council has an update on their “Here for Generations” campaign.
Hour two features hunter and audiologist Dr. Mike Stewart. Mike talks about shooting and hearing loss.
Steve Windom of MUCC then describes why membership in that organization is so important.
Treestand safety is the topic in hour three as I talk with Jerry Wydner from the Hunter Safety System company.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great recipe.
We kick off this week’s Outdoor Magazine radio show with Glenn Duncan of Duncan’s Outdoor shop in Bay City, Michigan. Glenn talks about my recent experience with sighting in a rifle with a new suppressor.
Then Scott Szfranski from Linwood Beach Marina talks about the great fall fishing and winterizing your boat.
Tom Campbell of Woods-n-Waternews wraps up the hour.
Tom Nelson from The American Archer TV show kicks off Hour 2 this week. Tom has great advice on last minute prep for the upcoming bow season.
MUCC’s Justin Tomei is up next with the latest from Lansing.
Michigan DNR Officer Ken Lowell then answers this week’s “Ask Avery” question.
We’re talking Michigan elk hunting in hour 3 with guide Vance Gawel.
Wild game chef Dixie Dave Minar finishes the show with a great bear recipe.
Walleye angler Jim Hoppe is my first guest this week. Jim talks about casting for fall walleye in rivers and on pierheads.
Then Ken Dalton of the Michigan Pheasant Hunting Initiative talks about an event coming up in a few weeks to encourage hunters to get back into small game.
Hour two kicks off with Rob Miller. Rob has great advice on using dogs to recover fatally wounded deer and bears.
Chad Fedewa from the Michigan DNR is up next to talk about the Michigan elk herd and the state’s elk hunt to control that population.
We’re talking with Jerod Gashe of Poor Boys Guide Service in Hour 3. Jerod describes bear hunting with hounds and why that tradition is strong in Michigan.
The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time, one last goose recipe.
Nick Grillo of Michigan Brand Meats is my first guest this week. Nick talks about his recent salmon fishing adventures and also about his family’s company and how hunters can take advantage of their processing services.
Then, Jason Garvon from the Michigan Wildlife Council describes a slight change in direction for their “Here for Generations” campaign to promote hunting and angling.
Hour two kicks off with Harry Howland from Maniac Outdoors. Harry talks about using mock scrapes and licking branches to attract deer.
Steve Windom of MUCC is up next with an update out of Lansing. He also talks about the importance of membership in that organization.
Hour number three features Jeff Poet from Jay’s Sporting Goods. Jeff describes a recent musk ox hunting trip to Greenland. He also tells the story of Jay’s and what the future might hold for that Michigan based Outdoor Superstore.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time it’s a goose recipe.
First, “Mr. AnglerQuest”, Brad Dupuie joins me to talk about the prototype boat and what the future holds for that fishing pontoon platform.
Then, “Michigan’s Meterologist” Mark Torregrossa talks about why some trees are already turning color and the outlook for fall.
Hour two features Chad Stewart of the Michigan DNR. Chad has info on EHD in the southern part of the state and we also talk about changes in deer hunting regulations.
Tom Campbell from Woods-n-Water News is up next with details on their big Outdoor Weekend coming up in Imlay City.
Commercial fishing is the topic in Hour 3 as I talk with Tod Williams of the Bay Port Fish Company on Saginaw Bay.
The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great recipe. This time it’s salmon.
Johnny Bowler, AKA the “Bear Whisperer” is my first guest this week. Johnny talks about bear hunting in the Upper Peninsula and what he’s learned in more than thirty years of guiding.
Tom Jenkins is up next with details on the unveiling of a new Fred Bear statue in Grayling on September 7th.
We’re talking early season goose hunting in Hour two with Glenn Alfieri of GK Calls.
MUCC‘s Amy Trotter is up next with a wrap up of their summer youth camp.
Corporal Ken Lowell of the Michigan DNR wraps up the hour talking about the Michigan hunter safety program.
We switch gears and talk fishing in Hour 3 with Mark Romanack of Fishing 411 TV. Mark talks about making the transition from summertime fishing to fall.
The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great salmon recipe.
Coming up this week on Outdoor Magazine radio....
First Adam Lewis from Deer IQ has some great advice on how to be a better hunter.
Then Paul Pirone of Versa Skins has big news about that Michigan based company.
Hour two kicks off with Rich Chrzan of Killer Food Plots. Rich talks about the finer points of putting in those fall food plots.
Michigan DNR Fisheries Biologist Jeremiah Blaauw is up next with details on the state's fish hatchery system
The Ask Avery segment wraps up the hour, this time with a question about the radio show.
We're talking fishing in Hour 3 with Lance Valentine of Teachin Fishin. Lance says this is the "definitive discussion" on forward facing sonar.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dave Minar. This time, it's a very nice salmon recipe.
Eric Long of Long Line Charters is my first guest this week. Eric talks about fishing Lake St. Clair in the fall.
Then Tom Campbell from Woods-n-Waternews has a preview of their upcoming Outdoor Weekend.
Hour two features Tim Roller. Tim was one of the anglers who pioneered the technique of casting crank baits for salmon in the river.
UP farmers Andrea and Kevin Kalnbach are up next with the story of losing several sheep to coyotes or wolves.
Mike Seedorf of Comparative Bucks of Michigan wraps up the hour and answers this week’s Ask Avery question.
Tom Nelson of The American Archer Tv show kicks off the final hour this week. He has great advice on getting ready for the upcoming hunting season.
Wild game chef Dixie Dave Minar wraps it all up with another great catfish recipe.
Kris Duerson of Rapid River Knifeworks is my first guest. Kris talks about their new website, new knives and new exterior on their showroom.
Chad Stearns from Jay’s Sporting Goods is up next with details on their new Wildlife Center and Museum.
Hour two kicks off with Captain Jeff Tropf of Fast Break Charters. Jeff talks about the northern Lake Michigan salmon fishery and his home port of Leland.
Steve Windom from MUCC is up next. Steve has a wrap up of our golf outing and talks about why MUCC membership is important.
Lance Valentine then answers this week’s “Ask Avery” question about keeping weeds off your lines while trolling.
Outdoor writer Richard P. Smith joins me in the third hour this week. Richard talks about bear hunting and new regulations for Michigan deer hunters this fall.
The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time it’s a catfish recipe.
Last Weekend in July Chris Kreiner is my first guest this week. Chris talks about summertime coyote hunting.
Then Nick Buggia from the Michigan Wildlife Council has details of a slight change in direction for their “Here for Generations” campaign.
Hour two features Captain Paul Schlafley of Riverside Charters in Manistee. Paul has great advice on targeting Lake Michigan salmon.
Outdoor Realtor Matt Smith is up next to talk about buying recreational property, including hunting land.
Michigan DNR biologist Dave Caroffino answers this week’s Ask Avery question about fish stocking by tribal anglers.
The “Chairman of the Boards”, Bruce DeShano of Off Shore Tackle is my guest in hour 3. Bruce talks about his company and why trolling is a great way to fish.
The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time it’s another interesting sheephead recipe.
We kick off this week talking with Justin Tomei of MUCC about the recent actions of the Michigan Natural Resources Commission regarding deer management. I also ask Justin if it’s time to abolish that group of political appointees.
Then Andy Wiess talks about his new Truck Trolley that provides easy access to the bed of your truck.
Hour two kicks off with Larry Jennings of Jonah Jigs. Larry talks about jigging for big salmon and trout.
Next, Aileen Kemme from the Michgan DNR describes their “Nature Awaits” program to get kids outdoors.
The hour wraps up with “Mr. AnglerQwest”, Brad Dupuie. Brad talks about the status of his new company and when we can expect to see the new “AQ” on the water.
Dave Thomas of Bowhunter Planet joins me in hour three to get ready for the fall hunting seasons.
Then we wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time it’s a sheephead recipe.
Randy Cornell of Carma Sportfishing is my first guest this week. Randy talks about fishing northern Michigan inland lakes.
Then Rich Chrzan from Killer Food Plots says this is a good time to get ready for the fall food plot planting season.
Hour two features Jim Felgenauer of the St. Clair Chapter of Sturgeon for Tomorrow. The sturgeon season is about to open on that river and Jim has great advice on how to target the giant fish.
Cody Norton from the Michigan DNR is up next. Cody talks about the upcoming Michigan bear season.
We're talking fishing and electronics in Hour 3 with Lance Valentine of Teachin Fishin.
The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. Dave has another great fish recipe.
We’re kicking off a new month on Outdoor Magazine radio.
First, Chad Stewart from the Michigan DNR joins me to talk about the Deer Management initiative (DMI) process and what we might expect from the Michigan NRC next week.
Then Tom Campbell of Woods-n-Waternews wraps up the hour.
We’re talking fishing in Hour 2 with Luke Pawlosky. Luke targets muskies on Lake St. Clair while fishing from a kayak.
UP hunter Jordan Hoover is up next with a follow up on the DMI process. He was a member of the UP group.
More fishing talk in hour three with Gerry Gostenik. Gerry is a well know Michigan bass fishing guide.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time Dave has a very interesting, and very good, recipe.
Brian Krause of BK Guide service is my first guest this week. He’s a veteran Michigan elk guide who talks about what to expect from a hunt, and a guide.
Then Mike Scherzer talks about getting two Michigan elk tags in the past few years.
Brent Pike of the Michigan Wildlife Council wraps up the hour with an update on their “Here for Generations” campaign.
Hour two kicks off with long time Great Lakes charter captain Ed Retherford of Trout Scout Charters.
Steve Windom from MUCC is up next with an update on the Mentored Hunter program.
We’re headed to southeast Michigan in Hour three to talk with Brad Smyth of Detroit Outdoor Adventures.
Then wild game chef Dixie Dave Minar has a very tasty fish recipe.
This week’s show kicks off with Jeff Poet of Jay’s Sporting Goods. Jeff talks about the new Webber Outdoor Education Center at Jay’s. It’s scheduled to open to the public on July 5th.
Then Kris Duerson from Rapid River Knives talks about a their popular Yooper folding knife, a new version of design and expansion of the Avery 10 promo code to save money on those knives.
We’re talking fishing in Hour 2 this week with Jason Carstens of True North Guide Service in Sault St. Marie.
MUCC’s Justin Tomei is up next. Justin has an update out of Lansing and also answers this week’s Ask Avery question about how outdoor related legislation is passed.
Captain Bobby Sullivan of Ice Breaker Charters joins me in Hour 3. Bobby has great advice on trolling for Saginaw Bay walleye and Lake Michigan Salmon.
Wild game chef Dixie Dave Minar wraps it all up with another great recipe.
We kick off this Father’s Day weekend with Nick Grillo of Michigan Brand Meats. Nick talks about his recent Ontario bear hunt where he took a nice bear while hunting with Ron St. Louis of Northern Wilderness Bear Outfitters. Nick also tells the story of a close up encounters with a smaller bear.
Then, Bob Ransom of Primal Outdoors unveils their new Harvester ground blind.Hour two features John Upp of River Raisin Ballistics. John has developed a new straight wall cartridge called the .41 Great Lakes.
Ed Eish of the Michigan DNR is up next. Ed talks about grayling, BKD in their hatchery and answers a listener question about carp.
We continue the fishing conversation in hour three with Pete Patsalis of Hook One Charters.
The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time Dave has a fish recipe.
We kick off the show talking about Lake St. Clair musky fishing with long time charter captain Don Miller of Motor City Muskies.
Then, Tom Campbell from Woods-n-Waternews talks about their upcoming issue.
Hour two features catfish guru Lloyd Tanner. He tells the story of catching a state record flathead and has details on the Michigan Catfish Anglers Trail.
Bill Pyles from Ohio Bowhunting Outfitters is up next. Bill describes his whitetail hunting operation in central Ohio.
Gabe VanWormer joins me in Hour three. He talks about his recent African hunting adventure and his recent Michigan outdoor adventures as well.
Wild game chef Dixie Dave Minar wraps it up with another great recipe.
We’re kicking off a new month on this edition of the Outdoor Magazine radio show.
First, Captain John Littlefield of Premier Maritime Training talks about the process of getting a captain’s license.
Then Ed Roy of the Michigan Wildlife Council has an update on their “Here for Generations” campaign.
Hour two features Upper Penninsula fishing guide Connor Backus. He talks about fishing smallmouth in the Keweenaw Peninsula.
Steve Windom from MUCC is my next guest. He has an update out of Lansing and also talks about their Youth Camp to get kids involved in the outdoors.
Gary Morgan of Wild Game Dynasty joins me in Hour 3. Gary is a hunting guide and talks about the upcoming Michigan bear season.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great recipe.
John Cleveland is my first guest this week. John talks about the family owned, Michigan based Eppinger Company. They’ve been making the Dardevle spoon for more than a century.
Then, some thoughts on the Michigan Wildlife Council and their “Here for Generations” campaign to promote hunting and fishing.
Hour two kicks off with Michigan Spearfisherman John Durtka. John describes his sport and why it can be tough to shoot fish.
Northern Ontario bear guide Ron St.Louis is up next. Ron owns Northern Wilderness Bear Outfitters. He describes his bear hunting operation in White River.
Boating safety is the topic in Hour 3 this week as I talk with retired Coastguardsman and current Charter Captain Joe Marion.
The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great recipe.
Jason Horton is my first guest this week. Jason is with the Michigan Bowfishing Association. He talks about the appeal of that sport and how to get started.
“Mr. Angler Quest“, Brad Dupuie is up next. He has an update on the progress toward coming out with his own line of fishing pontoons.
Hour two features “Uncle Ted”, the “Whackmaster” Ted Nugent. Ted talks about the role of hunting today and how the Fred Bear song came to be.
Chad Fedewa from the Michigan DNR is up next. He talks about the springtime whitetail fawning season.
The hour wraps up with this week’s “Ask Avery” segment. The question is answer by Sgt. Mark Papineau of the DNR.
We’re talking fishing in Hour 3 with Lance Valentine of Teachin Fishin. Lance is wrapping up his season on the Detroit River and heading north to Saginaw Bay for the summer trolling season.
Next, Justin Tomei from MUCC joins me with an update out of Lansing. We also talk about the charity golf outing in July to benefit their Youth Camp. You can sign up to play and/or sponsor at mucc.org/golf.
The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great wild game recipe.
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First, Rich Chrzan from Killer Food Plots has great advice on taking advantage of the nice weather to get those seeds in the ground.
Then Tom Campbell of Woods-n-Waternews talks about their latest issue, including a very interesting story of a young lady who got TB from a whitetail.
Hour two kicks off with Primal Outdoor pro staffer Charlie Wiltse. Charlie is an expert turkey hunter and has great advice on huntint the late season.
Lisa Jackson from the Michigan DNR is up next with details of the elk and bear tag application process.
The hour wraps up with this week’s “Ask Avery” segment. This time, the question is answered by Will Fitzgerald of Michigan Moon.
We’re talking fishing in Hour 3 this week with Nick DeShano of Off Shore Tackle.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great wild game recipe.
First, John Nelson talks about high school trap shooting teams.
Then, Paul Phillips has details on an upcoming clinic to make you more accurate with your rifle.
Hour two kicks off with Jim Chamberlain. Jim talks about northern Michigan fishing opportunities.
Amy Trotter from MUCC wraps up the hour. Amy talks about their Youth Camp and also challenges facing hunters and anglers today.
We’re talking big water, early season trolling with Captain Dave Engel in hour three. We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time its another turkey recipe.
We’re wrapping up a busy month on this week’s radio show.
First, “Bear Whisperer”, Johnny Bowler talks about brook trout fishing on the Fox River.
Then, Jay Woiderski of Sturgeon For Tomorrow has details on their sturgeon guarding program to protect those giant fish.
We’re wrapping up a busy month on this week’s radio show.
First, “Bear Whisperer”, Johnny Bowler talks about brook trout fishing on the Fox River.
Then, Jay Woiderski of Sturgeon For Tomorrow has details on their sturgeon guarding program to protect those giant fish.
Hour two features Mark Romanack of Fishing 411. Mark has great advice on trolling for river walleye in the springtime.
Plus, this week’s “Ask Avery” segment talks about bowhunting for turkeys.
We’re talking bears, deer and more in hour three with outdoor writer and hunting expert Richard P. Smith.
Chef Dixie Dave Minar wraps it all up with a very nice turkey recipe.
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Al Herman of the Michigan Friends of NRA talks about the need for funding to support trap shooting programs for Michigan high schools.
Then Captain Jason Graham of the Linwood Beach Marina and Send It Charters has advice for early season Saginaw Bay walleye fishing, and also getting the boat ready for the season.
Hour two kicks off with Rob Miller. Rob is an expert morel mushroom hunter and says this is the time to get out there.
Steve Windom from MUCC is up next with details on the Mike Avery Outdoors golf fundraiser this summer.
Bill Hahn of Jay’s Sporting Goods wraps up the hour and says they still have a few of those Primal Outdoors Wraith blinds available. Use the promo code “Avery424”.
It’s springtime fishing in hour 3 with Bryan Darland. Bryan talks panfish, trout season, fishing electronics….and more.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave MInar. This time Dave has a wild turkey recipe in honor of Michigan’s turkey season opener.
This week’s Outdoor Magazine radio show kicks off with Rich Chrzan of Killer Food Plots. Rich says planting season is just around the corner.
Then Will Fitzpatrick from Michigan Moon talks about his all natural lineup of bug repellents.
Tom Campbell of Woods-n-Waternews wraps up the hour with a look at their latest issue.
Hour two features the “YakMaster”, Dave Mull. Dave has great advice on fishing from a kayak.
Next, Katie Grzesiak from the Michigan DNR talks about invasive plant species and how to fight them.
The hour wraps up with Glen Duncan from Duncan’s Outdoor Shop. Glen says it’s not safe to use steel shot in extra full turkey chokes.
We’re talking turkey in the final hour this week with Outdoor writer and expert hunter Tom Lounsbury. Tom hunted Michigan’s first turkey season back in 1968.
Chef Dixie Dave Minar wraps it all up with a very nice walleye recipe.
Outdoor writer Adam Lewis is my first guest this week. Adam talks about the state of deer hunting today in Michigan.
Outdoor realtor Matt Smith wraps up the hour with advice on buying hunting land or a cottage up north.
Hour two kicks off with Kris Duerson of Rapid River Knives.
Mucc‘s Amy Trotter is up next with details on their lawsuit agains the NRC.
We’re talking fishing in Hour 3 with Mark Martin.
Brian Roell of the DNR is up next with details on that southern Michigan wolf.
Wild game chef Dixie Dave Minar wraps it all up with a very nice fish recipe.
This week’s show kicks off with Mark Pieniozek ofReel Fishn Charters. Mark talks about fishing for walleye on Lake Erie and the Detroit River in the springtime.
Then Bill Hahn from Jay’s Sporting Goods unveils a new promo to get a Primal Outdoors Wraith blind at a great price.
Hour two features long range shooting expert Paul Phillips of Global Precision Group. Paul talks about a new program designed to make hunters more confident and accurate with their rifle.
Jeanie Canel of Jay’s is up next with great advice on patterning your shotgun.
Hour three kicks off with Al Stewart of the Nimrod Education Center at Hillsdale College. Al talks about the role of that group. He also has great turkey hunting advice.
The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another tasty fish recipe.
Captain Bobby Sullivan of Ice Breaker Charters is my first guest this week. Bobby talks about springtime steelhead fishing.
Bill Winowicki from the Michigan Chart Boat Association wraps up the hour with some thoughts on what Great Lakes anglers could be dealing with this summer with the Consent Decree decision
We’re talking turkey in Hour 2 with Greg Abbas. Great has great advice on bagging a gobbler this season.
Nick Green from MUCC is up next. He has a follow up on the Michigan NRC decision to close coyote hunting in the springtime.
Food plots are the topic in Hour 3 with Rich Chrzan of Killer Food Plots.
Chef Dixie Dave Minar wraps it all up with another great fish recipe.
Tom Andris from the Great Lakes Salmon Initiative is my first guest this week. Tom talks about recent progress in their efforts to establish a new Great Lakes fishing license that would allow trolling anglers to run addition rods.
Then Bob Miller of Rolling Bones Outdoors has advice for hunters looking for out of state hunts.
Hour two features Jeff Poet of Jay’s Sporting Goods. Jeff talks about a new Wildlife Education Center scheduled to open soon at their Clare store.
Paul Rogers from the Michigan DNR is up next. He says the wildfire season is off to an early start.
We’re talking turkey in Hour 3 this week with Primal Outdoors pro staffer Charlie Wiltse. Charlie says he plans to take a Michigan longbeard with his bow from a treestand this season.
The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This week its a walleye recipe.
We kick off this week’s show talking turkey with Stacy Skaggs of Linwood Taxidermy.
Then Seth Herbst from the Michigan DNR has details on the new commercial guiding license.
Hour two features Lance Valentine from Teachin Fishin. This time the conversation centers on the technique for jigging river walleye.
Justin Tomei of MUCC is up next. Justin has more info on that commercial guiding license. He also talks about their annual convention.
Deer management is the topic in Hour 3 this week as I talk with retired Michigan DNR wildlife biologist John Ozoga. John says the UP deer herd is in trouble and there’s no short term solution to the problem.
The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. There’s no recipe this week because we talks about the upcoming Wednesday Night Live at the LumberJack Restaurant where Dave will be our guest chef.
We’re kicking off the new month with some great guests and conversation this week on Outdoor Magazine radio.
First, Brandon Korthals of Buck Wild Charters talks about trolling the Saginaw River for big, pre spawn pike.
Then, Bob Hinds from Central Coast Angling has details on burbot fishing in northern Michigan.
The hour wraps up with Ben Nielsen of Showspan talking about their big Grand Rapids show to wrap up the season.
Hour two features Pat Patsalis from Hook One Charters. Pete talks about springtime fishing on the St. Clair River and the process of buying a new fishing boat.
Rich Chrzan of Killer Food Plots wraps up the hour with great advice on putting in plots.
Jimmy Gretzinger from Michigan Out of Doors TV kicks off the third hour this week. Jimmy discusses the world of outdoor television today and talks about some hot issues in Michigan.
The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This week, it’s a very nice fish recipe.
We’re wrapping up the month here on Outdoor Magazine radio.
First, Tom Jenkins talks about the upcoming Fred Bear Day in celebration of that archery icon’s birthday.
Then, Jeania Canel of Jay’s Sporting Goods with details on how to get a supressor for you hunting rifle.
Nick Buggia from the Michigan Wildlife Council is up next with an update on their “Here for Generation” campaign.
Hour two kicks off with Kevin Jacobs from the Michigan DNR. He talk about how the department uses aircraft to survey wildlife, fight forest fires combat poaching…and more.
DNR Fisheries Chief Randy Claramunt is next with thoughts on the state’s fisheries and whether anglers should keep spawn filled female walleye this time of year.
We switch gears in Hour 3 and talk with Richard P. Smith about the new Deer Management Initiative and if that will impact Michigan’s deer management program.
The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great wild game recipe.
Jason Graham of Send it Charters and the LInwood Beach Marina is my first guest this week. Jason talks about wintertime trolling for walleye on Saginaw Bay and an upcoming event at the marina in early March.
Then, Ben Nielsen of Showspan talks about the upcoming Outdoorama show.
Hour 2 kicks off with Glen Duncan from Duncan’s Outdoor Shop in Bay City. Glenn describes the new gun laws for Michigan residents and some of the logistical problems with enforcing those hastily created mandates.
Justin Tomei from MUCC is up next with a look ahead to their annual Convention.
We’re talking fishing in the third hour this week with Russ Clark from Seahawk Charters in St. Joe, Michigan. Russ says early season coho action on Lake Michigan will heat up soon and the river is full of steelhead too.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great wild game recipe.
Chris Kreiner is my first guest this week. Chris is a hard core coyote hunter who has strong thoughts on plans to restrict the season.
Then John Littlefield of Premier Maritime Training talks about how his company can help you get your Captain’s license.
Hour two kicks off with one of the best extreme long range shooters in the world…Paul Phillips. The Michigan native talks about the recent SHOT show and some new products for shooters.
Justin Tomei from MUCC is up next. Justin talks more about the proposal to limit coyote hunting and why that group thinks it’s a bad idea.
We’re talking fishing in Hour 3 this week with Mark Romanack of Fishing 411TV. The lifelong angler talks about springtime fishing opportunities, trolling tips, forward facing sonar….and much more.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and a very nice rabbit recipe.
We kick off the month with Mary Szlega…the Airborne Angler. Marty talks about flying over Saginaw Bay to keep an eye on ice conditions for anglers.
Next, Michigan Outdoorsman Mike Sills checks in.
The hour wraps up with Tom Campbell of Woods-n-Waternews.
Hour two features Corky Leque. Corky is a lifelong beagle guy. He talks about rabbit hunting with beagles.
Nick Green from MUCC is up next.
We’re talking steelhead fishing in Hour 3 with Paul Schlafley of Riverside Charters.
The show wraps up with chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great wild game recipe.
We kick off this week’s show with a conversation with Jordan Hoover. Jordan is an Upper Peninsula hunter who has some interesting thoughts about deer management today.
Then, Jay Wolderski from the Black Lake Chapter of Sturgeon for Tomorrow talks about their upcoming Shivaree.
Pure Michigan Hunt winner Bill Wineland wraps up the hour.
Hour two features the “Whitetail Whisperer” John Eberhart.
Michigan Conservation Officer Mike Hearn is up next to talk about how to stay safe and legal while snowmobiling.
Predator hunting is the topic in hour 3 this week as I talk with Eric “Skeeter” Beckman of Brenton USA Firearms.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great wild game recipe.
This week’s show kicks off with outdoor writer and former fishing guide Dave Rose. Dave talks about early season ice fishing and much more.
Then, Bill Pyles from Ohio Bowhunting Outfitters has details on his service and how you can join him for a hunt this fall.
Hour 2 features Matt Tagget of REK Broadheads. Matt talks about a new broadhead design from his Michigan based company. He also has tips for finding shed whitetail antlers.
Nick Green from MUCC is up next with details on their TRACKS Magazine.
Kyle Green is my guest in Hour 3 this week. Kyle is host of The Green Way Outdoors TVshow on the History Channel.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This week Dave has a very nice rabbit recipe.
We kick off this week’s show with Ed Blissick of the Great Lakes Salmon Initiative. Ed has news on the project to increase the number of rods for Great Lakes trollling anglers.
Then, meteorologist Mark Torregrossa looks ahead to the rest of winter.
Hour two features “Mr. Angler Quest“, Brad Dupuie. Brad talks about his plans to form a new company and take the big water fishing machine back to it’s roots.
Lance Valentine of Teachin Fishin is up next to unveil a new line of fishing jigs.
We’re talking, rabbits, small game hunting and habitat improvement in hour 3 with Tom Lounsbury.
Wild Game Chef Dixie Dave Minar wraps it all up with a very nice walleye recipe.
We kick off the new year with Dave Thomas of Bowhunter Planet. Dave talks about the state of archery today and has great advice on buying a new bow and accessories.
Then, Nick Buggia from the Michigan Wildlife Council talks about their “Here for Generations” campaign.
Hour two features Jay Ball of Blue Jay’s Outdoors. Jay talks about steelhead fishing the Grand River from his bass boat and also the challenges of growing outdoor social media platforms.
Steve Windom of MUCC is up next with an update on their upcoming convention, their “On the Ground” program…and more.
We’re talking hunting with hounds in hour 3 with Jordan Farmer. Jordan describes running dogs for bobcats and bears. He also has insight into the Upper Peninsula wolf situation.
Of course we wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great wild game recipe.
We’re wrapping up the year this week on Outdoor Magazine Radio.
First, John Durtka of Purely Michigan Spearfishing joins me to talk about that sport and his efforts to allow salmon as legal targets.
Then Bob Ransom from Primal Outdoors unveils some new products for 2024.
Hour two kicks off with Dave Johnson, President of the Upper Peninsula Sportsmen’s Alliance group. Dave talks about challenges facing UP hunters and anglers today.
Eric Hilliard from the Michigan DNR is up next with a reminder that time is running out to apply for the Pure Michigan Hunt.
We’re talking fishing in Hour 3 with Bob Hinds of Central Coast Angling. Bob targets jumbo perch on Grand Traverse Bay.
The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This week it’s a fish recipe.
We kick off this week’s Outdoor Magazine radio show with Charlie Wiltse of Primal Outdoors. Charlie is a Michigan hunter who took a Wyoming mountain lion with his bow.
Then Tom Campbell from Woods-n-Waternews has a preview of their January issue.
Hour two kicks off with Chad Stewart from the Michigan DNR. Chad talks about the deer season and lower harvest numbers.
Next, Justin Tomei from MUCC checks in.
We wrap up the hour with Lt. Mark Papineau and this week’s “Ask Avery” segment.
We’re talking fishing in the final hour this week with Mark Martin and we wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar.
Darryl Godin of White River Ontario is my first guest this week. Darryl talks about wolf hunting there and how Americans can take advantage of his services.
Then, Michigan Hunter Chris Lutz tells the story of hunting with Darryl and how he took an animal in just a few minutes.
Ben Nielsen of Showspan is up next. Ben has details of the upcoming Ultimate Fishing Show in Detroit.
Hour two kicks off with Tom Simmon of High Pressure Pneumatic Air Guns. Tom says his customers using those airguns to take deer, bear and other big game animals.
Nick DeShano from Off Shore Tackle is up next with details on the digital version of their Off Shore Release.
The hour wraps up with Nick Grillo and this week’s “Ask Avery” segment. It’s a hard hitting conversation about the best way to cook a Michigan Brand Ham.
We’re talking bobcat hunting in hour 3 with Gary Morgan of Wild Game Dynasty. Gary describes his technique for guiding hunters in Michigan’s north country.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another very nice venison recipe.
We kick off this week’s show with Pure Michigan Hunt winner Bob Beaudry. Bob talks about the process of winning, how many times he applied and what his hunts were like.
Then, Ted Harpham of Darton Archery describes their new line up of bows and crossbows for 2024.
Hour two features Josh Mapes of Overdrive Outdoors. Josh tells us about a wonderful deer hunt with his daughter and also the finer points of coyote hunting.
Nick Green from MUCC is up next with thoughts on MUCC membership.
We’re talking fishing in Hour 3 this week with Jake Romanack of Fishing 411TV. Jake describes what it was like to grow up in a famous fishing family. He also talks about the challenges and rewards of producing a TV fishing show.
We wrap it up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar an another great wild game recipe.
We’re kicking off the new month with some great guests this week on Outdoor Magazine Radio.
First, Jeania Canel of Jay’s Sporting Goods talks about muzzleloaders, the popularity of straight walled cartridges and the process of getting a suppressor.
Then, Tom Campbell from Woods-n-Waternews has a look at their December issue.
Hour two features biologist and tournament angler Ali Shakoor. Ali talks about the end of open water fishing season and early ice fishing action. He also describes some of the research projects he’s working on.
Lt. Joe Molnar from the Michigan DNR is up next. Joe describes the legal firearms for muzzleloader and late doe seasons.
I’m talking with Tim Roller in Hour 3 this week. The expert hunter has great advice on hunting the late season and how to harvest a deer that’s been hunted since mid September.
We wrap it up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This week Dave has a very nice venison recipe.
We’re wrapping up the month with some very interesting guests this week on Outdoor Magazine radio.
First, Gabe VanWormer joins me to talk about deer hunting the late season. We also discuss hunting with traditional archery gear and today’s AR style rifles.
Hour two features retired Coast Guardsman Joe Marion. Joe describes the danger of cold water and has great advice for late season open water anglers and also ice fishermen.
Nick Green of MUCC joins me next with an update out of Lansing.
Trapping is the topic in Hour 3 as I talk with Joe Velsenky of the Michigan Trappers and Predator Caller’s Association.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This week Dave has a very nice venison recipe.
We celebrate the opening weekend of the Michigan firearm deer season with a little slower paced show this week.
First, long time hunter Randy Budde talks about deer hunting in Michigan today, his choice of guns and ammo…and why he is also a passionate coyote hunter.
Hour two features extreme long range shooter Paul Phillips. Paul talks about how hunters can benefit from his many years of shooting experience.
We’re switching gears in hour 3 to talk fishing with Lance Keene of Steelhead Hunter Guide Service.
Then, we wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great wild game recipe.
Rob Miller of the Michigan Deer Tracking Network is my first guest this week. Rob has used dogs to recover fatally wounded deer for hunters as long as anybody in the state. He talks about when to call in a tracking dog and how the new rules for tracking have made it even more effective.
Tom Campbell from Woods-n-Waternews wraps up the hour with a look at their December issue.
Hour two kicks off with outdoor writer and avid hunter Richard P. Smith. Richard tells the story of taking a big UP buck in Keweenaw County.
Steve Windom from the Michigan United Conservation Clubs is up next. Steve talks about membership in the organization and why it’s important for hunters and anglers.
Captain Mark Pieniozek of Reel Fishn is featured in hour three this week. Mark talks about duck hunting the open water of Saginaw Bay, late season walleye fishing there and also whitefish action from the pier in Tawas.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time the chef has a very nice venison recipe.
We kick off a new month with a busy show this week on Outdoor Magazine radio.
First, Michigan Charter Boat Association President Bill Winowicki talks about proposed legislation to allow commercial fisherman to use gill nets in harvesting sport fish.
Then Dean Hall of Michigan Sportsment Against Hunger talks about donating venison to need families.
Lindsay Carpenter of the Forward Corporation is up next. She talks about their #forwardfuelstradition campaign.
Hour two kicks off with Glenn Duncan of Duncan’s Outdoor Shop in Bay City. Glenn has great advice on sighting in your deer rifle.
Lt. Mark Papineau from the Michigan DNR is up next with tips on staying safe and legal during this fall hunting season.
Hour three features Captain Pete Patsalis of Hook One Charters on the St. Clair River. Pete describes the great fall fishing there.
Rich Chrzan from Killer Food Plots is up next. He describes their lineup of scents…including a cover scent and deer attractant.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great wild game dinner.
We’re wrapping up “Rocktober” this week on Outdoor Magazine Radio.
First, Kris Duerson of Rapid River Knives joins me to talk about his company and a Big Buck Pole at his showroom in November.
Then, meteorologist Mark Torregrossa has a look at the winter weather forecast.
Hour two kicks off with Captain John Littlefield. John owns Premier Maritime Training and has great advice on how to get your captains license.
Realtor Matt Smith is up next. Matt talks about the process of buying recreational property or a getaway cabin for your family.
MUCC‘s Nick Green wraps up the hour with news of proposed legislation that would allow Michigan commercial fishermen to use gill nets in the harvest of sport fish like walleye.
I’m talking with retired DNR Fisheries Technician and avid outdoorsman Don Barnard in the final hour this week. Don talks about hunting out west and chasing trophy fall muskies here in Michigan.
We wrap it all up with chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great wild game recipe.
Captain Jason Graham of Send It Charters is my first guest this week. Jason works out of the Linwood Beach Marina on Saginaw Bay and says fall is the best time of year for a trophy walleye there.
Jason Garvon of the Michigan Wildlife Council wraps up the hour with an update on their Here for Generations campaign.
Hour 2 kicks off with taxidermist Scott Keitzman of Linwood Taxidermy. Scott has great advice on preserving your hunting and fishing memories using taxidermy.
Dustin Isenhoff from the Michigan DNR\ is up next. He walks us through the process of checking in a deer using their mobile app.
Pheasant hunting is the topic in hour 3 as I talk with Tom Lounsbury. Tom has been hunting birds on this family property in the thumb for more than 50 years.
We wrap it up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time Dave has a very nice pheasant recipe.
Nick Carpenter is my first guest this week. Nick is the new owner of Michigan based Brenton USA Hunting Rifles.
Then Tom Campbell of Woods-n-Waternews has a preview of their November issue.
Hour two kicks off with Mike Horswill from Jay’s Sporting Goods. Mike is an expert when it comes to processing your own venison and he has great advice.
Nick Green is up next. Nick is the Chief Information Officer at MUCC.
We’re talking fishing in hour 3 with Lance Valentine of Teachin Fishin. Lance says Lake Erie is the place to be this time of year for trophy walleye.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great recipe.
First, I talk with Justin Tomei from MUCC. Justin shot a real nice bear in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula but got lots of online grief from anti hunters.
Then, Karl Ieuter from the Ieuter Insurance Group has great advice on protecting our hunting and fishing gear.
Hour two kicks off with Nick Grill of Michigan Brand Meats. Nick talks about his outdoor adventures so far this fall and also how his company can process wild game for hunters.
Chad Steward of the Michigan DNR is up next. He talks about deer hunting in Michigan.
Hour three features the “Whitetail Whisperer”, John Eberhart. John has great advice on rattling bucks out of standing corn.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar.
Steve Hearing is my first guest this week. Steve is with the Benefit for Kids organization designed to give terminally ill kids hunting and fishing adventures.
Then Scott Szfranski from the Linwood Beach Marina talks about the process of getting your boat ready for cold weather.
Tom Campbell of Woods-n-Waternews wraps up the hour with a preview of their October issue.
Hour two features audiologist and avid hunter Dr. Mike Stewart. Mike talks about the danger of hearing loss caused by shooting.
Jerry Wynder from the Hunter Safety System is my guest in the third hour this week. Jerry talks about how the company started and why they have one simple goal.
We wrap it all up with chef Dixie Dave Minar. This week Dave has a very nice grouse recipe.
Jerod Gashe of Poor Boys Guide Service is my first guest this week. Jerod talks about running bears with hounds.
Then, President of the Michigan Charter Boat Association, Bill Winowicki, has reaction to the Consent Decree decision involving tribal fishing and gill nets.
The hour wraps up with Rich Chrzan of Killer Food Plots.
Hour 2 kicks off with Greg Abbas of A-Way Outdoors. Greg talks about calling deer and using scent to bring them in. He also touches on his outdoor related invention consulting business.
Lt. Mark Papineau from the Michigan DNR closes out the hour.
We're talking fishing on Lake St. Clair in the final hour this week with Eric Long of Long Line Charters.
Wild game chef Dixie Dave Minar wraps it all up with the story of his recent bear hunting adventure.
Ken Dalton is my first guest this week. Ken talks about the Michigan pheasant license and the Michigan Pheasant Hunting Initiative.
Then, Kevin Pritchard from Jay’s Sporting Goods reminds us to check the cables and string on your crossbow.
Hour two features Al Stewart from Hillsdale College and the Nimrod Education Center. He talks about the role of hunters in today’s world.
MUCC lobbyist Justin Tomei is up next with a look at issues in Lansing.
Tim Roller joins me in Hour 3. Tim is the guy who pioneered the technique of casting crankbaits for salmon in the river.
Wild game chef Dixie Dave Minar wraps it all up with a very nice bear stew recipe.
Captain Jeff Godi of the Michigan Experience is my first guest this week. Jeff talks about fishing for salmon and trout on Northern Lake Huron and also hunting the early waterfowl season.
Then Tom Campbell from Woods-n-Waternews talks about their big outdoor weekend.
Hour two kicks off with walleye angler Erich Carlson. Erich has great advice on using the new “livescope” technology to catch more fish.
Conservation Officer Doug Hermanson is up next with advice on getting ready for the upcoming hunting seasons.
Dustin Isenhoff from the Michigan DNR is up next to discuss the move toward online hunting guides.
Hour three features long time outdoorsman Tom Lounsbury and also wild game chef Dixie Dave Minar.
My first guest this month is Chad Stewart of the Michigan DNR talking about the upcoming deer season.
Then, Amy Trotter, MUCC Executive Director, has reaction to the consent decree decision involving tribal gill nets.
Hour two kicks off with Cody Norton from the DNR talking about wolves and bears.
Rob Miller from the Michigan Deer Tracking Network is up next.
Hour three features outdoor writer Richard P. Smith. Richard talks about UP moose and also bear hunting.
Wild game chef Dixie Dave Minar wraps it all up with a very nice fish recipe.
We kick off this week’s show with Lance Valentine of Teachin Fishin. Lance talks about a recent trip on Saginaw Bay when he hit something in the water and put a hole in one of his tubes on the Angler Qwest.
Then, Tom Campbell of Woods-n-Waternews has a preview of their big Outdoor Weekend coming up in September.
Hour two features Brian Mastenbrook from the Michigan DNR. Brian has great info on the Michigan elk herd and the early season hunt.
DNR Biologist Joe Robinson is up next with details on waterfowl hunting in the state’s managed waterfowl areas.
We’re talking archery in the final hour this week with Matt Tagget from REK broadheads. You can save 15% on those heads by using the promo code AVERY15. The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time Dave has a very nice walleye recipe.
We kick off this week’s show with Jason Carstens of True North Guide Service. He talks about fishing for atlantic salmon in the St. Mary’s River.
Then Paul Pirone of Versa Skins talks about their product and a big sale at the Woods-n-Waternews Outdoor Weekend.
Hour two features Kyle Green of Green Way Outdoors. Kyle is taking his show to the History Channel in September.
Nick Green from MUCC is up next.
We’re talking fishing for chinook salmon on Lake Michigan in Hour 3 with Paul Schlafley of Riverside Charters in Manistee.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dave Minar and a very nice fish recipe.
Andrew St. Peter of Angler Qwest Pontoons is my first guest this week. Andrew talks about a shift in direction for that Michigan based company. He says they’re not abandoning their hard core anglers though.
Nick Buggia of the Michigan Wildlife Council is up next. He says that group has been under attack from anti hunting groups lately.
Hour two kicks off with Bill Hahn of Jay’s Sporting Goods. Bill is the buyer for Jay’s hunting department.
Joe Presgrove from the Michigan DNR is up next talking about their Hunt/Fish App.
Then, this week’s Ask Avery segment deals with the Master Angler program.
Hour 3 features a legend in the world of professional bass fishing as Kevin VanDam joins me to talk about his final tournament on Saginaw Bay and why he’s been so successful over his 33 year career.
We kick off the new month with some great guests this week on Outdoor Magazine radio.
First Devin LaFond tells the story of losing his hunting dog to a wolf attack.
Then, Tom Campbell of Woods-n-Waternews talks about their latest issue and the upcoming Outdoor Weekend.
Hour 2 features Nick DeShano from Off Shore Tackle.
Then, Nick Green of MUCC joins me to talk about outdoor issues in Lansing and Washington.
Food plots are the topic in Hour 3 with Rich Chrzan of Killer Food Plots.
We wrap it up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. Dave talks about a recent fishing trip on Saginaw Bay.
Lake St. Clair musky fishing is the opening topic this week with Don Miller of Motor City Muskies.
Then Andrew Comtois talks about the reason he started the Outdoor Driven group for vets and first responders.
Hour two features Larry Jennings of Jonah Jigs. Larry talks about jigging for big king salmon.
Adam Bump of the Michigan DNR is up next to talk about the pheasant release program for this fall.
Hour 3 is a masters class in using your electronics to catch more fish. Lance Valentine of Teachin Fishin talks about sidescan, downscan and much more.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar.
We kick off this show talking about sturgeon fishing on the St. Clair River with Jim Felgenauer.
Then Tom Campbell from Woods-n-Waternews has a preview of their big Outdoor Weekend coming up in September.
Hour two features Jay’s Sporting Goods archery department manager Kevin Pritchard. Kevin has great advice on getting ready for the fall archery season.
MUCC Executive Director Amy Trotter is up next with an update on activities out of Lansing.
We’re talking trolling in the third hour with Mark Romanack of Fishing 411 TV.
Wild game chef Dixie Dave Minar wraps it all up with a very nice walleye recipe.
First, “Mr. Angler Qwest”, Brad Dupuie joins me to talk about fishing for Saginaw Bay walleye and also the evolution of that popular fishing pontoon.
Hour two kicks off with Bobby Sullivan of Ice Breaker Charters. Bobby talks about fishing for Lake Michigan salmon.
Then, Joanne Forman from the Michigan DNR warns of yet another invasive species…this time it’s the Spotted Lantern Fly.
The Ask Avery segment this week is about processing wild game so I bring in Nick Grillo of Michigan Brand Meats as the expert on the subject.
Hour three continues the fishing theme as I talk with Randy Cornell of Carma Sportfishing. Randy brings a lifetime of fishing experience and these days specializes in northern Michigan inland lakes.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dave Minar. This time is a turtle recipe.
We kick off this week’s show with a conversation about food plots with Rich Chrzan of Killer Food Plots.
Then, Bill Pyles of Ohio Bowhunting Outfitters talks about his business and why central Ohio is a great spot for big bucks.
We’re talking trapping in the second hour this week with Ken “Bernie” Berzynski of the Michigan Trappers and Predator Callers Association. They have a couple of big events coming up.
Nick Green from MUCC is up next with an update on outdoor related issues in Michigan.
Fisheries Biologist and avid angler Ali Shakoor is my guest in hour 3 this week. We talk about fishing, the outdoor lifestyle and the state of Michigan fisheries.
Wild Game Chef Dixie Dave Minar wraps it all up. This time he has a frog leg recipe.
We’re kicking off a new month on Outdoor Magazine Radio.
First, Ron St. Louis of Northern Wilderness Bear Outfitters talks about hunting in Ontario if you didn’t get a Michigan tag.
Then Kevin Mist of Bohning Archery talks about that company and their products.
We’re talking about bear hunting in Michigan to kick off the second hour with Johnny Bowler, aka “The Bear Whisperer”.
Paul Rogers from the Michigan DNR is up next to talk about the danger of wildfires.
Then, Lisa Jackson explains how bear and elk permits are drawn.
The third hour features Michigan’s “Mr. Walleye”. Mark Martin talks about his fishing career and fishing vacation schools.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar.
We officially kick off summer this week with some great guests and topics.
First, Michigan DNR Fisheries Chief Randy Claramunt talks about fishing with me on Saginaw Bay and also the state of fishing in Michigan these days.
Then, Tom Campbell from Woods-n-Waternews previews their upcoming outdoor weekend and the next edition of their magazine.
Hour two features Captain John Littlefield. John describes the process of becoming a licensed charter captain and also talks about fishing nightcrawlers for Lake Erie walleye.
Nick Green of MUCC is up next. Nick talks about recent fishing adventures and more.
This week’s Ask Avery segment deals with my best walleye fishing experiences on Saginaw Bay.
We switch gears in Hour 3 to talk with Richard P. Smith. Richard is not happy with some of the deer hunting regulations for this fall.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar.
We kick off this week’s show with the story of my Ontario bear hunt.
Then, Bill Hahn of Jay’s Sporting Goods joins me. Bill talks about hunting related products at the store, including the addition of products from Primal Outdoors.
Then Kris Duerson of Rapid River Knifeworks joins me to talk about some new mounts at his showroom and why this is a great time of year to shop for knives.
We’re talking bowfishing in Hour 2 this week with Jesse Hurst of the Michigan Bowfishing Association.
Chad Stewart of the Michigan DNR is up next with details on some changes for the upcoming deer hunting season.
This week’s Ask Avery segment features Dave Shaw, Chief of the DNR Law Enforcement Division, talking about riparian rights.
We’re headed to northern Michigan in Hour 3 to talk with Jim Chamberlain of Fish With Jim Outfitters. Jim targets salmon and trout in northern inland lakes.
The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time, Dave has a very nice bear recipe.
Underwater spearfisherman John Durtka kicks off this week’s show. John talks about that sport and how to get started.
Then, Michael Hensley of the Great Lakes Bay Convention and Visitors Bureau has advice on expanding your Saginaw Bay walleye fishing trip.
Hour two features Gerry Gostenik. Gerry is one of Michigan’s best known bass fishing guides.
Chad Fedewa from the Michigan DNR is up next with info on the state’s peregrine falcon population.
Lake Michigan salmon fishing is the topic in hour three this week with Paul Schlafley of Riverside Charters in Manistee.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time Dave has a very nice salmon recipe.
We kick off a new month this week on Outdoor Magazine radio.
First, Rich Chrzan of Killer Food Plots has great advice on getting your seed in the ground.
Then Tom Campbell from Woods-n-Waternews talks about their upcoming outdoor weekend and the latest issue of their popular magazine
Hour two features Lance Valentine of Teachin Fishin. Lance has great advice on how to get the most from your electronics.
Nick Green of MUCC is up next with an update out of Lansing.
We’re talking with lifelong outdoorsman and well know outdoor writer Tom Lounsbury in hour 3 this week. Tom tells the story of his successful Michigan turkey hunt and lots more.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and some great wild game cooking tips.
We kick off this week’s show with Captain Jason Graham of Send it Charters at Linwood Beach Marina. Jason talks about the great walleye fishing on Saginaw Bay this season and has great advice on how to target those fish.
Hour two kicks off with predator hunter Chris Kreiner. Chris says night time coyote hunting has become a year round activity.
Shelby Adams from the Michigan DNR is up next. She talks about the process of clear cutting and why it can be good for wildlife.
This week’s Ask Avery segment deals with changing the opening day of the Michigan firearm deer season.
We’re headed to Lake Superior in Hour 3 to talk with Sara Kimar of Kimar’s Charters and Resort. Sara’s dad, Dave was the first captain to offer lake trout fishing trips on Stannard Rock. The family still offers those trips today.
We wrap it up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great recipe.
First, Chad Stewart of the Michigan DNR talks about proposed changes to the fall deer hunting regulations. We also talk about whitetail fawns and why you should never pick one up.
Hour two features Eric Long of Long Line Charters. The topic is fishing on Lake St. Clair.
Nick Green from MUCC is up next. He also answers this week’s Ask Avery question.
Al Stewart is featured in Hour 3 this week. Al was formerly a DNR Wildlife Biologist. These days he’s Director of the Nimrod Education Center at Hillsdale College.
We wrap it up with chef Dixie Dave Minar and a very nice turkey breast recipe.
We kick off the show with Rich Chrzan of Killer Food Plots and great advice on getting started.
Then, Gary Morgan of Wild Game Dynasty Outfitters talks about what to expect from a Michigan bear guide.
Hour two features Lake Michigan charter captain Joe Marion. He says the fishing for kings is off to a good start.
Next, Cody Norton from the Michigan DNR reminds us this is the time to apply for a bear tag.
The Ask Avery segment this week covers the question of MOA. Extreme long range shooting expert Paul Phillips takes on the topic.
The “Sturgeon General”, Brenda Archambo is my guest in hour 3. She talks about the sturgeon guarding program and the overall health of that population.
Chef Dixie Dave Minar wraps it all up. He has a very nice turkey recipe.
We kick off the show with Jeff Poet of Jay’s Sporting Goods. Jeff talks about the history of that company and the state of the outdoor industry today.
Then, Tom Campbell of Woods-n-Waternews talks about his turkey season and the latest edition of the magazine.
Hour two features “The Yakmaster” Dave Mull. Dave describes the appeal of fishing from a kayak.
Nick Green from MUCC is up next. He tells the story of his successful turkey hunt and has an update on the Camp Grayling situation.
Hour three features outdoor writer and hunting expert Richard P. Smith. Richard has advice on how to increase your odds of getting a Michigan bear tag…and more.
We wrap it up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time he has an interesting pigeon recipe.
We wrap up the month with some interesting guests and topics.
First, Paul Schlafley of Riverside Charters in Manistee, MI talks about early season trolling on the Great Lakes.
Then, Nick Buggia from the Michigan Wildlife Council has details on their “Here for Generations” campaign.
Hour two features outdoor writer and fishing guide Dave Rose talking about trout fishing small streams.
Bob Beaudry is up next. Bob is the first Yooper to win the Pure Michigan Hunt.
It’s a trout fishing and conservation theme in hour three as I talk with Drew Youngedyke of Trout Unlimited.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar.
We kick off the show with Jason Carstens of True North Guide Service in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
Then, the “Tick Terminator” Brian Anderson joins me to talk about protecting yourself from those nasty critters.
Hour two features long time charter captain Ed Retherford. Ed has been working the Great Lakes since the first year of salmon fishing.
Nick Green from MUCC is up next with a report out of Lansing.
We wrap up the hour with an “Ask Avery” discussion with Sgt Mike Mshar of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
We’re talking turkey in the final hour this week with long time hunter Tom Lounsbury.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and a very nice turkey recipe.
Jeania Canel of Jay’s Sporting Goods is my first guest this week. Jeania is the gun department Manager for Jay’s Clare store and she has great advice on turkey guns and accessories.
Then Bill Pyles from Ohio Bowhunting Outfitters says this is the tim to sign up for November bow hunts with him. He only has a couple of spots left for this fall.
We’re talking food plots in the second hour with Rich Chrzan of Killer Food Plots. Rich says now is the time to be taking those soil samples and making plans for the upcoming planting season.
Christian LeSage from the Michigan DNR is up next. Christian talks about the new fishing licenses for this year and how to get them.
The “Ask Avery” segment wraps up the hour with a question about marijuana use and guns. Glen Duncan from Duncan’s Outdoor Shop in Bay City joins me to shed light on the topic.
Fishing SE Michigan is the topic in the final hour this week with Brad Smyth of Detroit Outdoor Adventures. Brad says Lake Erie and the Detroit River are on fire for big fish right now.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great recipe.
We kick off the show with Bryan Burroughs from Trout Unlimited. Bryan talks about cold water fisheries and the role habitat plays in that resource.
Then Tony Smoker of Madd Hat R Jigs joins me to talk about what makes a good walleye jig.
Hour two feature Clay Edney of Michigan Morels. He says the season has started in the south and has great advice on where and how to find those tasty springtime treats.
Nick Green from MUCC is up next with an update out of Lansing.
Hour three features turkey hunting icon Greg Abbas of A-Way Outdoors. Greg has advice on calling birds, including when, how much and how often to call.
We wrap it all up with chef Dixie Dave Minar. Dave has another great recipe this week.
There’s no “fooling” you this week with a solid lineup of guests and topics.
First, Bryan Darland of Jay’s Sporting Goods talks about springtime steelhead fishing.
Then Tom Campbell from Woods-n-Waternews has a look at their latest issue.
We’re talkin’ turkey in Hour 2 with long time guide Chet Loar. Chet has great advice on bagging a bird.
Joanne Foreman from the Michigan DNR is up next with info on the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid.
Springtime trolling is the topic in Hour 3 this week with Mark Romanack of Fishing 411 TV.
We wrap it up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. He answers the question of what to do with wild turkey thighs and legs.
We kick off this week’s show with Michigan DNR Biologist Cody Norton. Cody talks about the bear population and why there will be fewer tags for hunters this season.
Then, Nick Grillo from Michigan Brand Meats checks in with an update on their new products.
Hour two features Lance Valentine of Teachin Fishin. Lance talks about jigging the Detroit River for walleye in the springtime.
Nick Green from MUCC is up next with an overview of their annual convention.
“Mr. Angler Qwest“, Brad Dupuie kicks off the final hour this week. Brad talks about the evolution of that Michigan based company and he looks forward to the upcoming open water trolling season.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This week, he has a squirrel recipe.
First, Captain Jerry Link from Originator Charters in St. Joe talks about the early season coho action on southern Lake Michigan.
Then, Sarah Topp from the Michigan Wildlife Council joins me to talk about the Here for Generations campaign.
Hour two kicks off with Captain Bobby Sullivan from Ice Breaker Charters. Bobby talks about springtime walleye fishing on the Saginaw River.
Michigan DNR Fisheries Biologist Jason Gostiaux follows up with the science behind opening up that river to walleye anglers.
We switch gears in Hour 3 and talk turkey with Charlie Wiltse of Primal Outdoors. Charlie has great advice on bowhunting for birds.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Mina.
Hour two kicks off with Randy Claramunt. Randy is the new Fisheries Chief for the Michigan DNR.
Nick Green of MUCC is up next with a look at the issues they’re working on.
Former DNR biologist and current Director of the Nimrod Education Center at Hillsdale College, Al Stewart is featured in Hour 3.
Al talks about declining turkey numbers and also the work they’re doing to promote hunting and fishing.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great wild game recipe.
The show kicks off with fishing guide Bob Hinds of Central Coast Angling. Bob talks about the unique fishing opportunities on Michigan’s Grand Traverse Bay.
Then, outdoor writer Dave Rose has a preview of the upcoming Ultimate Sport Show in Grand Rapids.
Hour 2 features Paul Phillips. He’s one of the best extreme long range shooters in the world. Paul describes how his techniques can help hunters to be more accurate.
Clay Buchanan from the Michigan DNR is up next. Clay has details on the Michigan Wildlife Habitat Grant Program.
We talking high performance air guns in hour 3 with Tom Simmon of High Pressure Pneumatics. Tom says today’s guns are great hunting tools at surprisingly long range.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This week Dave has a very nice rabbit recipe.
We kick off this week’s show with Rich Chrzan of Killer Food Plots. He says it’s not to early to get a jump on your plots and talks about the advantages of frost seeding.
Then, Jason Graham from the Linwood Beach Marina on Saginaw Bay previews their Boating and Fishing Forum coming up on March 4th.
Tom Campbell from Woods-n-Waternews wraps up the hour.
Hour two features houndsman Vance Gawel and a very interesting story about rescuing a dog abandoned by it’s previous owner.
Kristina Kennedy from MUCC is up next. She talks about the ten year anniversary of the On The Ground program.
This week’s Ask Avery segment addresses the rumor about a plan by the Michigan DNR to relocate wolves to the lower peninsula. Spoiler alert…it’s not true.
Bear numbers and a proposal to limit hunting licenses is the topic of discussion in hour 3 as I talk with outdoor writer Richard P. Smith.
We wrap it all up with chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time he has a squirrel recipe.
We kick off this week’s show with Kyle Green of The Greenway Outdoors TV. Kyle is moving his Michigan based hunting and fishing show to the History Channel. That’s a huge move and will present the outdoor lifestyle in a positive manner to a very wide audience.
Then Ed Roy from the Michigan Wildlife Council has an update on their Here for Generations campaign…and hints at a possible modification of their target audience in the future.
Hour 2 kicks off with expert coyote hunter Randy Budde. He has great advice for night time predator hunters.
Tyler Czarnopis from the Michigan DNR is up next with a look at how the Department uses social media to get their message out.
This week’s Ask Avery segment brings in Lisa Jackson, also from the DNR. She addresses the question of whether Michigan seniors can get an advantage in the elk hunt drawing.
We’re talking knives in Hour 3 with Kris Duerson of Rapid River Knives. Kris describes the history of his UP company and has great advice on choosing the right knife.
We wrap it up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar.
John Durtka of Purely Mi Spearfishing is my first guest this week. John talks about underwater spearfishing in the Great Lakes and looks at the number of fish harvested by spearing.
Then Scott Hamlin from Bohning Archery joins me to talk about that respected Michigan company and it’s role in archery today.
Fisheries biologist and tournament angler Ali Shakoor kicks off the second hour. Ali talks about some of the research he’s involved in and also has some great fishing advice.
MUCC Executive Director Amy Trotter is up next. Amy talks about issues facing Michigan hunters and anglers today.
Hour three features the “Whitetail Whisperer”, John Eberhart. John talks about his success this past season ratting in Michigan bucks, the popularity of saddle hunting today and his post season scouting techniques.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time he has a very nice rabbit recipe.
We’re kicking off a new month this week on Outdoor Magazine radio.
First, Gary Morgan of Wild Game Dynasty talks about bobcat hunting and the upcoming turkey season.
Meteorologist Mark Torregrossa from M Live then has a warm forecast for the rest of winter.
Hour 2 kicks off with Jason Michalski from the Michigan Darkhouse Anglers Association. He’s talking about pike spearing.
Then, Seth Herbst from the Michigan DNR talks about their Master Angler Program.
Fishing continues as the topic in hour 3 with Mark Martin. He talks about his Fishing Vacation Schools and what ice anglers should look for on a new body of water.
Wild Game Chef Dixie Dave Minar wraps it all up with a great walleye recipe.
This week’s show kicks off with Bill Pyles of Ohio Bowhunting Outfitters. Bill talks about hunting opportunities in central Ohio and our big Mike Avery Outdoors hunt there in October.
Larry Verbowski from Suspension Maxx joins me next to talk about lifting and levelling today’s pickups for a better ride and to allow bigger tires.
Dr. Jason Garvon from the Michigan Wildlife Council wraps up the hour with an update on their “Here for Generations” campaign.
Hour two features Jake Romanack of Fishing 411 TV, but we’re not talking fishing…we’re talking about his recent wolf hunt in Ontario.
Then Nick Green from MUCC has an update from Lansing.
The hour wraps up with this week’s “Ask Avery” segment talking about whether 16 and 17 year olds can transport shotguns or rifles in their vehicle.
Fishing is the topic in Hour 3 as I talk with Lance Valentine of Teachin Fishin. Lance talks about his new website, online classes…and why he doesn’t ice fish.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time, he has a walleye recipe.
We kick off this week’s show with Rich Chrzan of Michigan based Killer Food Plots. Rich says the company is moving full steam ahead and can offer great advice on food plots and habitat improvement.
Then Tom Campbell from Woods-n-Waternews talks about their most popular issue over nearly four decades.
Hour two features Paul Schlafley of Riverside Charters in Manistee. Paul says the warm weather has made for some great fishing this winter.
Probationary Conservation Officer Steven Satjar is up next. He talks about his lifelong goal to be a game warden and what the Michigan DNR recruit school was like.
Matt Tagget of Rek Broadheads is my guest in Hour 3 this week. Matt talks about the growth of his company and also has great advice on searching for shed whitetail antlers.
We wrap it all up with wild game chef Dixie Dave Minar.
We kick off this week’s show talking about the Consent Decree agreement with retired Michigan DNR Fisheries Biologist Jim Johnson.
Then, Dave Thomas of Bowhunter Planet describes the Archery Trade Association show and what new products to expect.
Hour two features DNR Biologist Cody Norton. Cody has info on Michigan bears, cougars and wolves.
Then, Nick Green of MUCC checks in from Lansing.
We’re talking hunting dogs with Mike Thorman of the Michigan Hunting Dog Federation in Hour 3.
The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and a very nice walleye recipe.
We kick off this week’s show talking with Captain Mark Pieniozek of Reel Fishn about the outstanding late season open water trolling bite for walleye on the Saginaw Bay and river.
Then Bob Ransom of Primal Outdoors describes a new direction and some new products for his company.
Hour two features Taylor Pierson on targeting trophy pike through the ice in southern Michigan.
Then, Chad Stewart of the Michigan DNR talks about the online reporting system for this past deer season.
We’re talking trapping in Hour 3 this week with Dale Hendershot of the Michigan Trappers and Predator Caller’s Association.
The show wraps up with wild game chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great recipe.
Judy Lynn Black is my first guest this week. Judy is a hard core hunter and angler from northern Michigan who has written a new book called “Follow Your Arrow” that chronicles her adventures across the world.
Then, John Callison, President of the CMU Bass Fishing Club joins me to talk about that organization.
The hour wraps up with Tom Campbell of Woods-n-Waternews.
We’re talking steelhead in hour 2 with Jerry Link of Originator Charters out of St. Joe. Jerry talks about running cranks and spawn for wintertime fish.
This week’s Ask Avery segment deals with the topic of “coywolves” and why I believe we should be very hesitant to embrace that concept.
Beagles and bunnies are the topic in hour 3 this week as I talk with Michigan houndsman Corky Legue.
We wrap it all up with chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great recipe.
Vance Gawel is my first guest this week. Vance is an avid hunter and also Michigan elk guide. We talk about the elk hunt and why it’s necessary to control the herd.
Then Karl Ieuter of the Ieuter Insurance Group has great tips on insuring your hunting and fishing gear.
Ben Nielsen from Showspan wraps up the hour with a preview of the Ultimate Fishing Show coming up in Novi.
We’re talking ice fishing in the second hour this week with Jake Romanack from Fishing 411 TV.
Michigan DNR Fisheries Biologist Jeff Jolley is up next. He reminds us the Saginaw River will not close this year to walleye fishing.
Long time outdoor writer Tom Lounsbury is featured in the final hour this week. Tom talks about wintertime rabbit, squirrel and predator hunting.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time Dave has a very nice venison recipe.
We kick off this week’s show with Chad Stewart of the Michigan DNR. He has an update on the late season elk hunt and the Michigan elk herd in general.
Then Paul Pirone of Versa Skins has details of a great holiday promotion with great savings on their products.
Hour two features expert hunter and angler Tim Roller. Tim talks about late season deer hunting and wintertime steelhead fishing.
Nick Green from MUCC is up next. Nick has the latest on the change of leadership at the DNR and also an update on the consent decree negotiations with tribal anglers and gill nets.
Predator hunting is the topic in our final hour with Josh Mapes of Overdrive Outdoors.
We wrap it all up with wild game chef Dixie Dave Minar.
We kick off this week’s show with Jim Felgenauer. Jim talks about an interesting experience he had on a SE Michigan shooting range. We also discuss the St. Clair River sturgeon fishery and spearing for perch on Lake St. Clair.
Then Nick Green of MUCC checks in with thoughts on a crazy proposal to ban so called “assault rifles” in Michigan.
Hour two kicks off with Tony Radjenovich from the Coalition to Protect Michigan Resources, that’s the group involved in negotiations with tribal anglers over commercial netting.
Eric Hilliard of the Michigan DNR is up next with details on the approaching deadline for the Pure Michigan Hunt.
This week’s Ask Avery segment deals with the topic of blaze orange for bowhunters during the late seasons.
Richard P. Smith is my guest in the final hour this week. Richard talks about his deer season so far and the latest edition of his book “Great Michigan Deer Tales”.
We wrap it all up with wild game chef Dixie Dave Minar.
We kick off the month of December talking about hunting and fishing opportunities in Michigan this time of year.
First, Lt. Jason Wicklund of the Michigan DNR explains regulations for the muzzleloader and late doe seasons.
Than, Captain Jason Graham from Send It Charters out of Linwood Beach Marina has advice to take advantage of the late season walleye bite on Saginaw Bay.
Hour two Features Eric “Skeeter” Beckman of Brenton USA Hunting Rifles. Skeeter isn’t talking guns this time though. He explains how to catch whitefish off Great Lakes piers and breakwalls.
Nick Green from MUCC is up next. Nick has the latest outdoor news out of Lansing.
Late season deer hunting is the topic in the final hour this week with Gabe VanWormer. Gabe talks about his passion for traditional archery and also handgun hunting for whitetails.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar.
We kick off the show with master gunsmith Glenn Duncan of Duncan’s Outdoor Shop. Glenn talks about cleaning and storing your deer rifle after the season.
Then Tom Campbell of Woods-n-Waternews checks in with a look at the December edition of their magazine.
Hour two features charter captain and retired coastguardsman Joe Marion. Joe is an expert at cold water rescue techniques. He has great advice on staying safe while open water fishing and early ice fishing season.
Angela Kujawa from the Michigan DNR is up next with a look at the late season Michigan elk hunt.
Michigan’s “Mr. Walleye”, Mark Martin is the opening guest in hour 3 this week. Mark describes how whitetail hunting is similar to walleye fishing. He also talks about his Fishing Vacation Schools.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great wild game recipe.
We kick off the show with UP whitetail hunter Josh Stein. Josh talks about the challenges of hunting the Keweenaw Peninsula.
Then Beth Gruden of the Michigan Wildlife Council checks in with an update on their Here for Generations campaign.
Hour two features Paul Phillips. Paul is one of the best extreme long range shooters in the world. He has great tips for Michigan deer hunters.
Nick Green from MUCC is up next. Nick talks about the impact of the recent election on Michigan hunters and anglers.
We’re talking fishing in the final hour with Lance Keene of Steelhead Hunter Charters. Lance discusses the finer points of river steelhead and also why he travels to the Florida Keys each winter to chase saltwater fish.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time we talk about one final Wednesday Night Live before Dave retires.
We kick off this week’s show with Kevin Hanus of Rose City Tracking Hounds. Kevin has helped hundreds of hunters recover their deer but it’s time for his to take a break from tracking. He talks about some of his more memorable recoveries and has great advice on what to expect from a tracking dog.
We’re fishing for jumbo perch in Hour 2 this week with Bob Hinds of Central Coast Angling. Bob fishes the cold, clear water of Grand Traverse Bay right on through the winter.
Then Mark Boersen from the Michigan DNR talks about the process of black bears entering their dens for the winter months.
Hour three features Mike Horswill of Jay’s Sporting Goods. Mike is an expert when it comes to processing your own venison. He shares some great tips and techniques.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dave Minar. This week the Chef has a big announcement.
It’s a new month and a rundown of great guests this week on Outdoor Magazine radio.
First, Conservation Officer Mark DePew describes the job and how he got started as a game warden. Then, he has great advice on getting ready for the upcoming firearm deer season.
We’re talking bowhunting during the whitetail rut with Tom Nelson of The American Archer TV Show. Tom is a lifelong bowhunter and his show has been on The Outdoor Channel more than a quarter century.
Nick Green from MUCC is up next with an update out of Lansing.
We wrap up the hour with this week’s Ask Avery segment. Lt. Jason Wicklund from the Michigan DNR answers the question about using a remote camera for hunting.
Trapping is the topic in the final hour this week with “Berne” Burzynski of the Michigan Trappers and Predator Callers Association. He talks about the tradition of trapping and how to get started.
We wrap it all up once again with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great recipe.
We’re wrapping up the month with a great lineup of guests this week.
First, Dean Hall of the Michigan Sportsmen Against hunger joins me to talk about donating your venison to the needy.
Then, Ted Harpham from Darton Archery talks about some of their new bows and crossbows.
Nick Buggia of the Michigan Wildlife Council wraps up the hour with an update on his fall bird hunting season and the “Here for Generations” campaign.
The second hour features meteorologist Mark Torregrossa. Mark has the forecast for the upcoming firearm deer season, plus a look ahead to winter.
Chad Stewart from the Michigan DNR is up next with info on the state’s deer herd and his thoughts on why baiting will not return for deer hunters in the lower peninsula.
Fishing is the topic in the final hour this week with Mark Romanack of Fishing 411 TV.
Then we wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great wild game recipe.
We kick off this week's show with Eric "Skeeter" Beckman of Brenton USA Hunting Rifles. The Michigan firearm deer season is coming up fast and this might be a great time to check out one of those Michigan made AR style rifles.
Then Scott Keitzman of Linwood Taxidermy has great tips on preserving your hunting and fishing memories.
Hour two kicks off with Don Barnard. Don is a retired DNR fisheries technician and avid angler. He says this is the best time of year to target trophy muskies.
Nick Green from MUCC is up next. He talks about his recent bird hunting adventures and also why membership in that organization is important for conservation, hunting and angling.
Predator hunting is the topic in hour three this week as I talk with Randy Budde of Savage Dog Outdoors. Randy describes a recent coyote hunting trip to the UP where he called in a pack of wolves.
The show wraps up with chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great wild game recipe.
We kick off this week’s show with the story of a Michigan hunter and his successful quest for a self guided bear hunt. Spencer Kloc spent 16 days in the upper peninsula without a guide, bait or dogs…and he took a nice bear.
Then, Tom Campbell of Woods-n-Waternews has a look at their next issue.
Hour 2 feautures long time hunter Tom Lounsbury and his thoughts on how pheasant hunting has changed over the years.
Biologist Adam Bump of the Michigan DNR is up next. Adam talks more about pheasant hunting and also the declining turkey population.
We’re talking fishing in the final hour with Pete Patsalis of Hook One Charters. Pete describes his charter business and tackle shop on the St. Clair River. He also has great tips on fall fishing there.
Wild game chef Dixie Dave Minar wraps it all up with another very nice wild game recipe.
We kick off this week’s show with Northern Michigan farmer and hunting guide Vance Gawel. Vance tells the story of guiding a blind war here on a successful bear hunt.
Then, bowhunter Tony Clor talks about losing his bear to a pack of UP wolves.
Hour two features Captain Jeff Godi of The Michigan Experience. Jeff is a hard core Saginaw Bay waterfowl hunter.
Nick Green from the Michigan United Conservation Clubs is up next. Nick talks about programs to get young hunters involved in the sport.
Shooting related hearing loss is the subject in the final hour with audiologist and avid hunter Dr. Mike Stewart. Mike describes how that hearing loss happens and how to prevent it.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great recipe.
We kick off the month talking with Scott Sszfranski of the Linwood Beach Marina on Saginaw Bay. Scott has great advice on winterizing and storing your boat.
Then Nick Grillo from Michigan Brand Meats talks about how they can process your venison into brats, summer sausage and more.
Hour two features Jerry Wydner of the Hunter Safety System company. Jerry talks about staying safe in a treestand and also their products for scent elimination.
Corporal Ken Lowell from the Michigan DNR is up next to answer the question is water is considered bait for whitetails.
We’re talking fall fishing in the final hour with Lance Valentine of Teachin Fishin.
Chef Dixie Dave Minar wraps it all up with another great recipe.
We kick off the show talking about pheasant hunting in Michigan with the “Phesident” himself, Ken Dalton. Ken describes how the Michigan Pheasant Hunting Initiative program works…and why he’s disappointed with what he says is a lack of support by the DNR.
Then Tom Campbell from Woods-n-Waternews has a recap of their recent Outdoor Weekend and also looks at the next issue of the magazine.
Hour two features Kris Duerson from Rapid River Knives in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
Next, MUCC‘s Nick Green is up next with an update out of Lansing.
We’re talking deer hunting in hour 3 this week with Greg Abbas of A Way Outdoors.
Wild game chef Dixie Dave Minar wraps up the show with a very nice venison recipe.
We kick off this week’s show with Captain Jerry Link of Originator Charters in St. Joe Michigan. Jerry talks about late season trolling for salmon and trout on Lake Michigan. Then, the conversation turns to kings and steelhead in the river.
Nick Buggia of the Michigan Wildlife Council is up next with an update on the “Here for Generations” campaign to promote hunting and fishing.
The entire second hour features Chad Stewart of the Michigan DNR. Chad is the department’s head whitetail guy. We talk about all aspects of deer hunting in Michigan from CWD to mandatory online harvest reporting.
Mike Horswill of Jay’s Sporting Goods is my guest in the final hour this week. Mike is an expert when it comes to processing your own venison. He has great tips and advice.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time he has a very nice venison recipe.
We kick off this week’s show talking sturgeon fishing with Jim Felgenauer of St. Clair Chapter of Sturgeon for Tomorrow.
The topic changes to hunting in Hour 2 with outdoorsman and outdoor writer Tom Lounsbury.
Nick Green from MUCC is up next with details on an editorial he wrote about the lack of transparency from Michigan DNR Director Dan Eichinger.
We switch back to a fishing theme for the final hour with Michigan’s “Mr. Walleye”, Mark Martin.
The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another nice fish recipe.
Captain Bill Winowiecki of the Michigan Charter Boat Association is my first guest this week. Bill talks about the great salmon fishing this year and his concern over the lack of progress in the Consent Decree negotiations.
Then, Tom Campbell from Woods-n-Waternews has a preview of their big Outdoor Weekend coming up after Labor Day.
Hour two kicks off with Rob Miller of Miller Deer Tracking. Rob talks about what to expect when calling in a tracker.
Dr. Megan Moriarity from the Michigan DNR is up next with a warning for waterfowl hunters concerning bird flu.
Outdoor Writer Richard P. Smith is featured in the final hour this week. Richard talks bear hunting and promotes the latest edition of his Great Michigan Deer Tales book.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dave Minar and a great fish recipe.
We kick off this week’s show talking with Eric “Skeeter” Beckman of Brenton USA Hunting Rifles. Eric says those guns can now be found at Jay’s Sporting Goods.
Then Ed Roy of the Michigan Wildlife Council has an update on the Here for Generations campaign.
Hour two kicks off with Jason Teddy. Jason is a former military man who served at Camp Grayling. He has concerns about the proposed expansion of the camp.
Justin Tomei from MUCC follows up on that theme with a look at the DNR’s reaction to that proposal.
Jeff Poet of Jay’s Sporting Goods is featured in Hour 3 this week. Jeff tell the details of an Alaskan dall sheep hunting adventure.
Wild game chef Dixie Dave Minar wraps it all up with an interesting sheephead recipe.
In the first hour this week, Tim Roller talks about casting crankbaits for giant king salmon in Michigan rivers.
Hour two features Jason Carstens of True North Guide Service in Sault St. Marie. Jason fishes the St. Mary’s river for Atlantic Salmon with a flyrod.
Then Eric Hilliard from the Michigan DNR on the 50th anniversary of the Michigan deer patch.
This week’s Ask Avery question deals with the topic of “no kill” bear tags.
We’re getting ready for hunting season in Hour 3 this week with Bill Hahn of Jay’s Sporting Goods.
Wild game chef Dixie Dave Minar wraps it all up with a very nice fish recipe.
Long time hunter, angler and outdoor writer Mike Gnatkowski kicks off the show this week.
Then, Matt Taggett from REK Broadheads wraps up the hour.
Lake Michigan salmon fishing is the topic in hour two with Capt. Dave Engel of Best Chance Too Charters.
Then MUCC‘s Nick Green has an update from Lansing.
The hour wraps up with this week’s Ask Avery segment. This time, we find out how to get a copy of your Michigan Hunter Safety Certificate…even from thirty years ago.
Hour 3 is dedicated to a conversation with MUCC Executive Director Amy Trotter. Amy talks about a variety of conservation related issues.
We wrap it all up with Wild Game Chef Dixie Dave Minar.
We kick off the new month by talking with Eric Long of Long Line Charters. Eric talks about the tremendous multi species action on Lake St. Clair.
Then, Tom Campbell from Woods-n-Waternews joins me to talk about their upcoming Outdoor Weekend.
Hour two features John Bergsma from Great Lakes Fisherman’s Digest TV.
Chad Stewart of the Michigan DNR then joins me to answer some questions about this fall’s mandatory deer check in.
The Ask Avery segment closes out the hour with Lt. Jason Wicklund from the DNR. He answers the question about how much fish and wild game you can have in your freezer.
We’re getting ready for bow season in the final hour as I talk with Kevin Pritchard from Jay’s Sporting Goods.
Chef Dixie Dave Minar wraps up the show with a very nice salmon chowder recipe.
Charter Captain Bobby Sullivan of Ice Breaker Charters is featured in the first hour this week. Bobby talks about his decision to go full time as a Captain and also has great advice on fishing for Lake Michigan king salmon.
Hour 2 kicks off with Larry Jennings of Jonah Jigs. He has great tips of jigging for salmon this time of year.
Then Nick Green from MUCC joins me to talk about the lack of progress regarding the Consent Decree negotiations with Michigan’s Tribal Anglers.
Bob Ransom of Primal Treestands is the lead off guest in Hour 3 this week. Bob talks about his company and products…and unveils a new camera designed for ground blind hunters.
Wild game chef Dixie Dave Minar wraps it all up with a very nice fish recipe.
We kick off the show with Scott Hamlin talking about the Michigan based Bohning Archery Company.
Then Tom Campbell of Woods-n-Waternews has a look at their August issue and the upcoming Outdoor Weekend in Imlay City.
We’re headed to the Wester Upper Peninsula in the second hour to talk with fishing guide Benjamin Haight.
Cody Norton of the Michigan DNR fills the final two segments talking about the wolf survey and bear application process.
We continue on the bear theme in hour 3 this week with houndsman Vance Gawel.
Then wild game chef Dixie Dave Minar wraps up with a very nice fish recipe.
We kick off the show with tournament angler and fisheries biologist Ali Shakoor.
Then, Brent Pike of the Michigan Wildlife Council talks about the Here for Generations campaign.
Food plots are the opening topic in Hour 2 with Cory Mitrzyk of Ideal Northern Edge.
Next, MUCC Executive Director Amy Trotter has an update on the Consent Decree negotiations.
We’re talking trolling in the final hour this week with Mark Romanack of Fishing 411 TV.
Wild game chef Dave Minar wraps it all up with a nice walleye recipe.
Here’s whats coming up this weekend on Outdoor Magazine radio.
First, Ron St. Louis of Northern Wilderness Bear Outfitters talks about options for Michigan hunters heading north of the border.
Then, Paul Schlafley or Riverside Charters has a fishing report for Lake Michigan off Manistee.
Hour two features “Mr. Angler Qwest“, Brad Dupuie. Brad talks about the evolution of that fishing pontoon and has great tips for fishing deep, mid summer walleye.
Cpl. Jill Miller of the Michigan DNR is up next to talk about being safe on the water.
Outdoor writer and hunting expert Richard P. Smith is featured in Hour 3 this week. We talk about a recent bear attack in the UP of Michigan. We also discuss bear and whitetail hunting.
The show wraps up with Chef Dave Minar and another great recipe.
We’re kicking off a new month this time on Outdoor Magazine Radio.
First, John Durtka of Purely Michigan Spearfishing talks about underwater spearing of walleye.
Then Ted Harpham from Darton Archery has an update from that Michigan company.
Hour two leads off with outdoor writer and fishing guide Dave Rose,.
Nick Green from MUCC is up next with a recap of their annual convention.
We’re talking knives in the final hour this week with Kris Duerson of Rapid River Knifeworks.
Wild Game Chef Dave Minar wraps it all up.
First, Josh Kroells from the Michigan High School Trap League joins me to talk about that rapidly growing sport.
Then Tom Campbell from Woods-n-Waternews has a look at their July issue.
Hour two features Dave Kimar of Kimar’s Charters. Dave was the first captain to take clients out to Stannard Rock in the middle of Lake Superior for lake trout….and he’s still fishing today.
Casey Reitz from the Michigan DNR is up next to talk about the process of becoming a licenses wildlife rehabilitator.
This week’s “Ask Avery” segment deals with the recent alewife die off on Lake Michigan.
Nick DeShano from Michigan based Off Shore Tackle is featured in Hour 3 this week. Nick talks about the company and how to use their products to catch more fish.
Wild Game Chef Dave Minar wraps it all up with a very nice walleye recipe.
Nick DeShano from Michigan based Off Shore Tackle is featured in Hour 3 this week. Nick talks about the company and how to use their products to catch more fish.
Wild Game Chef Dave Minar wraps it all up with a very nice walleye recipe.
We kick off this week’s show with Chris Kreiner of Dusk to Dawn Outdoors talking about summertime coyote hunting.
Then Jason Garvon from the Michigan Wildlife Council has an update on their “Here for Generations” campaign.
Hour two kicks off with Bobby Sullivan of Icebreaker Charters. Bobby talks about the difference between fishing for Saginaw Bay walleye and Lake Michigan salmon.
Nick Green from MUCC is up next. Nick has exciting news out of Washington.
We continue the fishing theme in the final hour with Jim Chamberlain of Fish with Jim Outfitters. Jim talks about fishing salmon and trout on inland northern Michigan lakes.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dave Minar and another great wild game recipe.
Hour two Features Don Miller of Motor City Muskies. He talks about fishing that lake for more than three decades.
Ed Shaw from the Michigan DNR is up next with details on their Outdoor Skills Workshops.
We continue the fishing theme in the final hour with Lance Valentine of Teachin Fishin. Lance describes how to get the most from your electronics.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dave Minar and a very nice fish recipe.
We kick off this week’s show talking with Catfish Guru Lloyd Tanner. Lloyd recently caught a new Michigan state record flathead of more than 53 pounds.
Then Tom Campbell from Woods-n-Watermews checks in.
First, John Roby of Chasin Tail Charters talks about fishing the Straits of Mackinac.
Then, Tim Zelenka of the Adjustable Red Dot company talks about a product for archers with aging eyes.
Hour two kicks off with one of the best extreme long range shooters in the world. His name is Paul Phillips of Global Precision Group.
Nick Green of MUCC is up next.
Then Dave Thomas of Bowhunter Planet joins me for this week’s Ask Avery segment.
We’re talking fishing in Hour 3 with “Michigan’s Mr. Walleye”, Mark Martin.
Chef Dave Minar wraps it all up with a very nice fish recipe.
First, Mike King of Brenton USA Hunting Rifles describes his recent Alaskan brown bear hunting adventure.
Then Nick Buggia from the Michigan Wildlife Council checks in.
Hour two kicks off with Jason Horton from the Bowfishing Association of Michigan.
Randy Claramunt from the Michigan DNR is up next with a look at the Lake Huron fishery and an update on those small number of brown colored walleye.
We’re talking with outdoor writer Richard P. Smith in the final hour this week. Richard has strong thoughts on why he believe UP deer hunters are being mistreated.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dave MInar and a great fish recipe.
We kick off the show talking about springtime bluegill fishing with outdoor writer Mark Sak.
Then Bill Pyles of Ohio Bowhunting Outfitters talks about the “Mike Avery Outdoors” hunt this fall in October. We still have one spot open.
We’re talking whitetails in Hour 2 this week with Chad Stewart of the Michigan DNR. Chad says this is the fawning season. He also takes a look ahead to the fall hunting season and changes in the successful hunter reporting process.
Nick Green from MUCC is up next with details on a Lake Michigan fishing trip to raise money for a good cause.
Retired Coast Guardsman and active Charter Captain Joe Marion is my guest in the final hour this week. Joe talks about staying safe on the big water of the Great Lakes.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dave Minar and another great wild game recipe.
We’re talking Lake Huron walleye fishing in the opening hour this week with Keith DeWald of the Saginaw Bay Walleye Club.
Then, Tom Campbell of Woods-n-Waternews takes a look at their June issue.
Cody Norton from the Michigan DNR kicks off the second hour talking about the process of applying for a Michigan bear tag.
Also, from DNR, Dr. Megan Moriarty has an update on Bird Flu in MIchigan.
The hour wraps up with this week’s Ask Avery segment. This time the topic is headless deer on the side of the road in SW Michigan.
Dan Harrington joins me in the final hour this week to talk about deer faming in Michigan. He says it’s a very big business here. He’s also convinced the cure for CWD will be found by deer farmers.
We wrap it all up with chef Dave Minar. This time, he has a very nice turkey recipe.
Jason Carstens of True North Guide Service out of Sault St. Marie kicks off the show this week. He talks about trout and salmon fishing in the eastern UP of Michigan.
Then, the “Bear Whisperer”, Johnny Bowler joins me to talk about what to expect on a Michigan bear hunt.
Hour two kicks off with the “Sturgeon General”, Brenda Archambo of Sturgeon for Tomorrow. Brenda talks about their sturgeon guarding program to protect those prehistoric fish.
Nick Green from MUCC is up next with an update on the commercial guiding issue.
Tom Weston from the Michigan DNR joins me for this week’s “Ask Avery” segment to talk about the auto renew function for hunting and fishing licenses.
Great Lakes bass fishing is the topic in hour three this week with fishing guide and former tournament angler Gerry Gostenik. Gerry says Michigan is a popular destination for anglers from across the country.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dave Minar. This time, it’s a very nice turkey recipe.
We’re talking turkey in Hour 2 with wildlife biologist Al Stewart.
Then, Julie Ellsworth of the Michigan DNR talks about their new website and how to use it.
We’re wrapping up April and kicking off May this week on Outdoor Magazine radio.
First, Eric Long of Long Line Charters joins me to talk about early season fishing in southeast Michigan.
Then, Tom Campbell from Woods-n-Waternews takes a look at their May issue.
Fishing is the topic in Hour 3 this week with veteran Great Lakes fisherman Dan Jordan of Team Angler Qwest.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dave Minar and another great recipe.
Fishing is the opening topic of Hour 2 with Mark Romanack of Fishing 411.
Nick Green from MUCC is up next with an update out of Lansing.
We turn our attention to food plots in the final hour this week with Cory Mitrzyk of Northern Edge Food Plots.
The show wraps up with Chef Dave Minar and another great wild game recipe.
We kick the show off with the “YakMaster”, Dave Mull talking about the benefits of fishing from a kayak.
Then, Michael Hensley of the Great Lakes Bay Region joins me to talk about the outdoor recreation options available in that part of Michigan…especially the great fishing action.
Greg Buckner from Jay’s Sporting Goods kicks off the second hour with advice on patterning your turkey shotgun.
Emilie O’Grady from the Michigan DNR is up next with details on the 50th anniversary of the successful deer hunter patch.
The hour wraps up with Sgt. Jason King from the Michigan DNR with details on the legal aspects of turkey hunting, including the concept of “turkey reaping”.
We’re talking fishing in Hour 3 with a man who has spent more than 50 years on the Great Lakes, Capt. Ed Retherford of Trout Scout Charters.
The show wraps up with Chef Dave Minar and another great wild game recipe.
Captain Jason Graham from the Linwood Beach Marina kicks off the show talking about getting your boat ready for that first trip of the season. He also has great advice on early season trolling for Saginaw Bay walleye.
Then Tom Andris of the Great Lakes Salmon Initiative discusses the outlook for this years Great Lakes salmon fishery.
We’re talking bowhunting for turkey in the second hour with Primal Treestands pro staffer Charlie Wiltse.
Nick Green from MUCC is up next with an update out of Lansing.
We’re talking turkey in the final hour with Greg Abbas of A-Way Outdoors. Greg is an expert turkey caller and hunter. He has great advice on hunting pressured birds.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dave Minar and another great recipe.
We’re kicking off a new month this weekend on Outdoor Magazine
Radio. First, Mike King of Michigan based Brenton USA Hunting Rifles joins me to talk about why the AR15 is an excellent platform for hunting.
Then, Tom Campbell from Woods-n-Waternews
checks in with details on their latest issue.
We’re talking more mushrooms in the second hour with Clay Edney, aka “Michigan’s Morel Master“. He tell us where to find those tasty springtime treats. Gary Whelan from the Michigan DNR is up next with details on springtime fish kills. He says they’re sometimes caused by Mother Nature, not man.
Kris Duerson of Rapid River Knives is featured in the third hour this week. He talks about the history of his company and has great advice on keeping a knife sharp.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dave Minar and another great wild game recipe.
Brian Anderson, the “Tick Terminator” is my first guest this week. He has good advice on how to protect yourself from those insects and the diseases they carry.
Then, Bob Ransom of Primal Treestands talks about choosing the right ground blind for the upcoming turkey season.
New member of the Michigan Wildlife Council, Franklin Hayes, talks about his role in promoting hunting and fishing.
We’re talking springtime fishing in Hour 2 with Dave Rose. Dave talks about surf and pier fishing for salmon and trout.
Nick Green of MUCC is up next with an update from Lansing.
We continue the fishing theme in Hour 3 with Bryan Darland of Jay’s Sporting Goods. Bryan talks about new fishing electronics…and the availability of new products.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dave Minar and other great wild game recipe.
First, John Cleveland of Michigan based Eppinger Lures joins me to talk about the venerable Dardevle Spoon.
Then Nick Grillo from Michigan Brand Meats talks about his recent jumbo perch fishing adventures and another round of “Ham for the Holiday” giveaway.
Hour two kicks off with fisheries biologist and tournament angler Ali Shakoor. Ali has great advice for fishing SE Michigan walleye in the springtime.
Next, Eric Hilliard of the Michigan DNR describes the new question and answer format for their hunting guides.
Captain Russ Clark of Seahawk Charters in St. Joe, Michigan joins me in the final hour this week to talk about river steelhead and early season coho on Lake Michigan.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dave Minar and another great wild game recipe.
My opening guest this week is Drew YoungeDyke from the National Wildlife Federation. Drew has an update on Asian Carp and then talks about his new found passion for tying pike and musky flies.
Then Ben Nielsen of Showspan talks about their big Ultimate Sport Show in Grand Rapids.
We’re talking underwater spearing in the second hour this week. John Durtka is the guy who convinced the Michigan DNR and NRC to expand spearing opportunities. He talks about that process and what’s involved in this growing activity.
Shaun McKeon from MUCC is up next with details on their upcoming summer camp program.
Hour 3 features wildlife expert and outdoor writer Richard P. Smith. Richard has strong thoughts on how the UP deer herd is being managed.
We wrap it up once again with Chef Dave Minar and another great wild game recipe.
We kick off the show with “Mr. Angler Qwest”, Brad Dupuie. Brad talks about the new models and availability of the popular Angler Qwest boats. Then Ted Harpham of Darton Archery has an update on that company and how their new ownership is going.
The hour wraps up with Tom Campbell of Woods-n-Waternews and a look at their latest issue.
We’re talking turkey in the second hour with turkey hunting guide Chet Loar.
Krisiten Phillips from the Michigan DNR is up next with a look behind the scenes at their marketing department.
Michigan flyfishing icon Jac Ford is featured in the final hour this week. He has great stories about a life spent on the water.
Wild game chef Dave Minar wraps it all up with another great recipe.
We’re closing out the month and working our way toward springtime this week on the Outdoor Magazine radio show.
First, John Seator talks about Michigan based Brenton Arms and their lineup of extremely accurate, AR style hunting rifles.
Then, new Michigan Wildlife Council member, Brent Pike, talks about why he got involved in the organization and their “Here for Generations” campaign.
Hour two features popular outdoor television host Jimmy Gretzinger of Michigan Out of Doors TV.
MUCC‘s Nick Green is up next with another look at wolves and what it will take to get a hunt in Michigan.
We’re talking open water fishing in the final hour with Pete Patsalis of Hook One Charters. Pete chases a variety of fish in the St. Clair River and Lake St. Clair.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dave Minar. This time, Dave tells the story of how he got hooked on cooking.
First, Captain John Littlefield of Great Lakes Charter Training talks about what it takes to become a charter captain, and how you can bid on that nine day course online. Then Ed Golder of the Michigan DNR has an update on the wolf situation.
Hour two features Paul Phillips. Paul is one of the best extreme long range shooters in the world. Their latest attempt will be at five miles.
Karen Cleveland from the DNR is up next with a look at job opportunities in the Department.
The hour wraps up with this week’s Ask Avery segment and a question about stunted pike on inland lakes.
We’re talking fishing in hour 3 with Lance Valentine of Teachin Fishin.
Then, wild game chef Dave Minar has a very nice walleye recipe.
We start out talking steelhead fishing with Paul Schlafley of Riverside Charters in Manistee, Michigan.
Then Karl Ieuter of the Ieuter Insurance Group answers the annual question about insurance coverage for your vehicle while on the ice.
We head to Saginaw Bay in the second hour this week to talk ice fishing for big walleye with Captain Jeff Godi of The Michigan Experience.
Next, Nick Green of MUCC has an update out of Lansing.
The hour wraps up with this week’s Ask Avery segment on recording your hunting and fishing adventures using today’s video technology.
“Whitetail Whisperer” John Eberhart joins me in hour 3. We talk about post season scouting, attention to detail in our outdoor activities…and more.
Wild Game Chef Dave Minar wraps it all up with another tasty recipe.
We kick off the month with Bob Hinds of Central Coast Angling in Northern Michigan. Bob is still fishing open water and talks about how he targets jumbo perch, trout, salmon and burbot in the winter months. Then, Tom Campbell of Woods-n-Waternews joins me to talk the digital version of that magazine.
Hour two features Darryl Godin of White River Ontario Canada. Darryl runs wolf hunting trips there, with many of his hunters driving up from Michigan. We talk about the logistics of wolf hunting and why it’s important to control the population.
Sgt. Richard Cardenas of the Michigan DNR is up next. The conservation officer has tips on staying safe and legal while snowmobiling this winter.
The Ask Avery segment wraps up the hour. This time, I bring in Nick Grillo of Michigan Brand Meats to talk about smoking fish and wild game.
We’re talking fishing in Hour 3 with Jake Romanack of Fishing 411 TV. Jake has details of their 200th episode and explains why the Romanack family has been so successful in the fishing industry for more than three decades. We wrap it all up with Chef Dave Minar. This time he has a very nice walleye recipe.
We kick off the show with Matt Taggett of REK Broadheads. Matt talks about their products, but also how to find shed whitetail antlers.
Then, Beth Gruden of the Michigan Wildlife Council has an update on their “Here for Generations” campaign.
Hour two features Martin Szeliga (AKA The Airborne Angler). Martin has the latest on Saginaw Bay ice conditions as well as some great tips on finding walleye through the ice. Nick Green from MUCC is up next with an update out of Lansing.
We’re talking with lifelong outdoorsman Tom Lounsbury in the final hour this week. Tom and I discuss the threat from anti hunting groups, a possible Michigan wolf hunt…and more.
The show wraps up with Chef Dave Minar. This time he has an interested mountian lion/bobcat recipe.
Jordan Farmer is my first guest this week. Jordan recently lost another hunting dog in a wolf attack. He describes that experience and talks about what he’d like to see done to manage Michigan wolves.
Then, Nick Green from MUCC has an update and clarification on legislation to license Michigan hunting guides.
Hour 2 features Kris Duerson of Rapid River Knives. Kris killed a huge mountain lion in Idaho and got lots of criticism online. We talk about the specifics of the hunt and why it’s critical to manage those top tier predators.
Tim Cwalinksi from the Michigan DNR is up next. Tim previews the upcoming sturgeon season and talks about the importance of those giant fish.
We’re headed to southwest Michigan in the final hour this week to talk fishing with Captain Jerry Link. His Originator Charter Service targets steelhead in the St. Joe River during the winter months, then salmon and trout on Lake Michigan in warmer months.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dave Minar and another great recipe.
Bob Ransom of Primal Treestands is my first guest this week. Bob talks about his career in the hunting industry and has a preview of some new products.
Then Tom Campbell of Woods-n-Waternews takes a look at the February edition of that well respected outdoor publication.
Hour two features Lt. Jason Wicklund of the Michigan DNR. Jason describes their upcoming Conservation Officer academy and what it takes to become a Game Warden.
Nick Green of MUCC is up next with details on the progress of legislation to license Michigan hunting and fishing guides.
We’re talking fishing with Lance Keen of Steelhead Hunter Charters in the final hour this week. Lance isn’t chasing steelhead this time though, he’s in Florida after giant tarpon.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dave Minar and another great wild game recipe.
Randy Buddy of Savage Dog Outdoors is my first guest this week. He talks about predator hunting….including bobcats, fox and coyotes.
Then, Jason Graham from the Linwood Beach Marina on Saginaw Bay wraps up the open water trolling season and gets us ready for ice fishing there.
The second hour features a good friend of mine, Tony Soave. Tony is a retired Conservation Officer who spent many years patrolling, fishing and rescuing anglers off the ice of Saginaw Bay. Tony tells a harrowing story of how he made a couple of simple mistakes that almost cost his life after going through the ice. The info he provides could go a long way in helping others avoid such situations.
Rachel Leightner from the Michigan DNR is up next. She reminds us that January is the time to apply for limited quota springtime turkey tags.
More ice fishing talk in hour three as Michigan’s “Mr. Walleye” Mark Martin joins me. I always look forward to my conversations with Mark. The Hall of Fame angler is a wealth of knowledge and experience…and he loves to share that expertise with other.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dave Minar. This time Dave has a very nice lake trout recipe.
We kick off this week’s show with Dave Thomas of Bowhunter Planet. Dave talks about archery today and why the ATA show is rapidly losing attendance.
Then Nick Buggia of the Michigan Wildlife Council and Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation has the latest on hunting license sales in Michigan.
We’re talking about the wintertime tradition of pike spearing in Hour 2 with Jason Michalski of the Michigan Darkhouse Angling Association.
Nick Green from MUCC is up next to talk about membership in that group.
Dave Mull is my first guest in the final hour. Dave talks about Ned Rigs, kayak fishing and more.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dave Minar. This week Dave has a very nice venison recipe.
First, Michigan DNR biologist Cody Norton talks about cougars, bears and wolves in Michigan.
Then, Tom Campbell from Woods-n-Waternews checks in.
Hour two kicks off with Mark Romanack of Fishing 411 TV.
Dave Haupt from the DNR is up next talking about the “Wardens” TV show that follow Michigan Conservation Officers in the field.
We’re talking bobcat hunting with hounds in the final hour this week as Jordan Farmer joins the conversation.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dave Minar and another great wild game recipe.
We kick off this week’s show with Michigan DNR biologist Chad Stewart. Chad talks about the season so far, whitetail disease and online harvest reports.
Then, Ben Nielsen of Showspan says their lineup of hunting and fishing shows is a “go”, after taking a year off for covid.
The hour wraps up with Ed Roy of the Michigan Wildlife Council and an update on the Here for Generations campaign to promote hunting and fishing.
Hour two features retired DNR biologist John Ozoga. John says our Michigan whitetail herd is being mismanaged.
MUCC‘s Nick Green is up next with an update from Lansing and the NRC.
Outdoor writer and fishing Guide Dave Rose is my first guest in the final hour. Dave talks about northern Michigan fishing opportunities this time of year.
We wrap it all up with wild game chef Dave Minar.
Michigan‘s elk herd is the opening topic this week as I talk with Michigan DNR biologist Brian Mastenbrook.
Then, Ted Harpham of Darton Archery has an update on the rebuilding of that company.
Hour two features avid outdoorsman Jim Felgenauer. Jim talks about testifying before the Michigan NRC and also the tradition of perch spearing on Lake St. Clair.
Then, Eric Hilliard has details on the Pure Michigan Hunt. December 31st is the deadline to apply.
Trapping is the topic in the final hour this week with Ken Burzynski from the Michigan Trappers and Predator Caller’s Association.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dave Minar and a very nice venison recipe.
We’re kicking off the new month this week on Outdoor Magazine radio.
First, Captain Mark Pieniozek of Reel Fishin talks about the great, late season walleye fishery on Saginaw Bay.
Then Karl Ieuter of the Ieuter Insurance Group has great advice on protecting your hunting and fishing gear.
Hour two kicks off with fishing guide Paul Schlafley of Riverside Charters. He talks about wintertime steelhead action on the Manistee River.
Nick Green from MUCC is up next with an update on wolf, walleye and steelhead related topics.
We head to the Upper Peninsula in Hour 3 as I talk with Richard P Smith. Richard has a great story of shooting a nice UP buck. We also discuss Michigan deer management.
Wild game chef Dave Minar wraps it all up with a very nice venison recipe.
We’re wrapping up the month of November this week on Outdoor Magazine Radio.
First, Bob Hinds of Central Coast Angling talks about the great perch fishing right now on Grand Traverse Bay.
Then, Tom Campbell from Woods-n-Waternews checks in with a look at their December edition.
Hour two features noted hunter and videographer Gabe VanWormer. Gabe talks about handgun hunting, kids in the outdoors…and more.
Ed Eisch of the Michigan DNR is up next with a look at their egg taking operation for salmon and trout.
We’re talking beagles and bunnies in the final hour this week with Corky Leque.
Then the show wraps up with Chef Dave Minar and a very nice venison recipe.
We kick off the show with Jeania Canel of Jay’s Sporting Goods talking about ammo, gun sales and muzzleloaders.
Then Elliot Shafer of the Michigan Wildlife Council has an update on the Here for Generations campaign to promote hunting and fishing in Michigan.
Hour two kicks off with Joe Marion. Joe spent much of his career in the Coast Guard on ice rescue runs. He has great advice on staying safe while ice fishing.
Nick Green of MUCC is up next with an update from Lansing.
Next, this week’s Ask Avery segment deals with the question of using archery gear during the firearm deer season.
Tim Roller of Whitetail Journey is featured in Hour 3 this week. Tim talks about deer hunting in Michigan, especially the late season.
Wild game chef Dave Minar wraps it all up with great advice on field prep of your venison.
We’re getting ready for the firearm deer season this week on Outdoor Magazine Radio.
First, Ken Jordan from Jordan’s Deer Tracking Hounds has some great tips on how to use a tracking dog to recover your whitetail.
Then, Dean Hall from Michigan Sportsmen Against Hunger with advice on how to donate your venison to needy families.
Hour two features Paul Phillips, one of the best extreme long range shooters in the world. Paul talks about maximum vs. effective accuracy when it comes to deer hunting.
Ashley Autenreith from the Michigan DNR is up next with a preview of the season.
We wrap up the hour with meteorologist Mark Torregrossa and a firearm season weather forecast.
We’re switching gears slightly in the final hour as I talk with Randy Budde of Savage Dog Outdoors. Randy will be deer hunting this week, but it wont be long until he switches back to coyote hunting.
Wild game chef Dave Minar wraps it all up with a hearty venison recipe.
We’re kicking off a new month this weekend on Outdoor Magazine Radio.
First, Lt. Jason Wicklund of the Michigan DNR has advice on how to stay safe and legal in the woods this fall.
Then, Tom Campbell from Woods-n -Waternews has a preview of their December edition.
Hour 2 kicks off with Glenn Duncan of Duncan’s Outdoor Shop. Glen talks about the process of sighting in a deer rifle.
Matt Poet of the Michigan Buck Pole is up next. Matt describes that online community for whitetail hunters.
We’re talking taxidermy in the final hour this week with Scott Keitzman of Linwood Taxidermy.
We wrap it up with Chef Dave Minar and another great recipe.
Hunting is the main topic this week as we close out the month of October.
First, Kris Duerson of Rapid River Knifeworks talks about his “best day ever” in a lifetime of hunting.
Then Bill Winowiecki of the Michigan Charter Boat Association has an update on the status of that industry.
Hour two features Tom Nelson of the American Archer TV Show. Tom has great advice on hunting the whitetail rut.
Next, Emily Sewell from the DNR\ reminds us about TB in our deer herd.
Professional Angler Mark Martin is my guest in the final hour this week, but we’re not talking about fishing. Mark describes his bear season in the UP and how to hunt deer in the sand dunes.
We wrap it up with Chef Dave Minar and another great wild game recipe.
Bill Pyles of Ohio Bowhunting Outfitters is my first guest. A group of us recently spent a week hunting with Bill and had a great time.
Then Nick Buggia of the Michigan Wildlife Council has an update on their campaign to promote and protect hunting and fishing.
Keil Jorgenson of Woods-n-Waternews wraps up the hour with a look at their November edition.
The second hour kicks off with Eric Long of Longline Charters. Eric says fall is a great time to target perch and walleye on Lake St. Clair.
Joe Dewan of MUCC up next with details on the Americorps program.
This week’s “Ask Avery” segment talks about how much to tip fishing and hunting guides.
Long time outdoor writer and avid hunter Tom Lounsbury is featured in the final hour this week.
Then we wrap it all up with Chef Dave Minar.
We kick off this week’s show talking about pheasant hunting with Al Beachum. Al is a hard core hunter who made a very generous contribution to the Michigan Pheasant Hunting Initiative to help keep the tradition alive.
Then, Jason Wolverton of the Forward Corporation has details on his “Real Men Wear Pink” campaign to fight breast cancer. We’ll give away a Saginaw Bay walleye fishing trip to help raise funds for the cause.
Hour two features outdoor writer and hunting expert Richard P. Smith. Richard talks about his recent bear hunting adventures.
Brian Frawley of the Michigan DNR is up next. He has details of how to report your deer harvest online.
We’re talking fall musky fishing in the final hour this week with Don Barnard. Don is a retired DNR fisheries technician and a hard core musky angler. He says fall is a great time to target those fish.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dave Minar. He has a very nice pheasant recipe.
We kick off this week’s show talking about big water waterfowl hunting with Captain Jeff Godi of The Michigan Experience.
Then, Dean Hall of the Michigan Sportsmen Against Hunger joins me with details on how hunters can donate venison to needy families.
Hour two features Greg Abbas of A-Way Outdoors. Greg is an expert whitetail hunter and also consultant for folks who want to break into the outdoor industry.
Nick Green from MUCC is up next. He has details of their recent convention and some of the resolutions passed there.
The “Whitetail Whisperer”, John Eberhart is my guest in the final hour this week. John is well known in the deer hunting world. He has great advice on saddle hunting, scent control and more.
We kick off the new month talking with Nick Grillo of Michigan Brand Meats. Nick talks about his recent hunting and fishing adventures, as well as a joint promotion with Rapid River Knifeworks.
Then John Paige from the Ruffed Grouse Society joins me to talk about the role habitat plays in bird numbers.
Hour two kicks off with Mike Horswill from Jay’s Sporting Goods. Mike is an expert when it comes to processing wild game and he has great tips.
Michigan DNR biologist Brian Roell is up next. Brian discusses the factors involved in Upper Peninsula whitetail numbers.
The hour wraps up with this week’s “Ask Avery” segment. This time, Chad Stewart of the DNR talks about the EHD outbreak in southern Michigan.
We switch gears in the final hour this week and talk about trophy fall walleye fishing with Lance Valentine of Teachin Fishin.
Then Chef Dave Minar wraps it all up with a very nice venison recipe.
We’re kicking off fall this week on Outdoor Magazine.
First, Jim Felgenauer of the St. Clair Chapter of Sturgeon for Tomorrow talks about their tremendous fall fishery.
Then Jason Garvon of the Michigan Wildlife Council talks about the new campaign that kicks off in October.
The hour wraps up with Tom Campbell of Woods-n-Waternews. He has a wrap up of their big Outdoor Weekend and a look at the latest edition of the magazine.
Hour two features Corporal Ken Lowell from the Michigan DNR. He has advice on how to stay safe and legal this hunting season.
Then MUCC‘s Nick Green talks about their annual convention and the process for approving policy.
Trapping is the topic in Hour three this week as I talk with Ken Burzynski of the Michigan Trappers and Predator Callers Association.
We kick off this week’s show with “Mr. Angler Qwest“, Brad Dupuie. Brad talks about their new lineup for 2022.
Then, Scott Szfranski from Linwood Beach Marina says it’s time to think about getting your boat winterized.
Jerry Wydner of The Hunter Safety System is featured in Hour 2 this week. His company has changed the way treestand hunters look at safety.
Michigan DNR Biologist Tom Cooley is up next. Tom talks about diseases in whitetail deer.
This week’s “Ask Avery” segments answers a question about repeat Outdoor Magazine shows on some of my affiliates. Hint….it’s not me, and it’s not the local stations.
Wolves are the topic in the final hour as I talk with UP resident Jim Hoy. Jim says many Yoopers say it’s time for a hunt to control that population.
We wrap it up with Chef Dave Minar and another great recipe.
We kick off this week’s show talking with Bob Ransom of Primal Treestands. You can get one of their popular Wraith Blinds for less than $200 if you go to that website and use the promo code “Avery”.
Then Nick Percy of Killer Food Plots answers the question about whether it’s too late to get a food plot in for this hunting season.
The hour wraps up with Tom Campbell of Woods-n-Waternews. Tom talks about their big Outdoor Weekend in Imlay City.
We’re talking goose hunting in Hour 2 with expert waterfowler San Sasse.
Makhayla LaButte from MUCC is up next with details on their On the Ground program to improve habitat for fish and wildlife across the state.
Michigan’s “Mr. Walleye”, Mark Martin is featured in the final hour this week. Mark talks about his career as a profession angler and what it takes to be successful in that world.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dave Minar. This time, he has a very nice goose recipe.
We’re kicking off the unofficial fall season this week.
First, Dave Thomas of Bowhunter Planet joins me to talk about bowhunting today. We discuss gear, innovations and a recent series of awards issued by BHP.
Then Jason Wolverton of the Forward Corporation announces a program to raise money for the American Cancer Society. They’ll donate one cent per gallon from a pump at each or their stations during the month of September.
Hour number two features Rob Miller of Miller’s Deer Tracking. Rob describes what to expect if you call in a tracking dog to recover you deer.
Adam Bump from the Michigan DNR is up next to talk about the upcoming Michigan fall turkey season.
We continue the DNR conversation in hour 3 as I talk with Big Game Specialist Chad Stewart. Chad has thoughts on the upcoming deer season, proposed regulation and disease concerns.
Matt Poet of Jay’s Sporting Goods joins me next to talk about their 50th Anniversary Celebration.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dave Minar. This week, it’s a very nice walleye recipe.
Lori Card-Stroik of Wild Card Outdoors is my first guest this week. Lori is an avid proponent of getting women involved in the outdoors. She has details of a recent catfish noodling adventure.
Then Nick Buggia of the Michigan Wildlife Council has details on the Here for Generations campaign to promote hunting and fishing in Michigan.
Hour 2 features Randy Budde of Savage Dog Outdoors. Randy is a hard core coyote hunter who has more than a hundred harvests so far this year.
MUCC Executive Director Amy Trotter is up next. Amy is also on the Michigan Wolf Advisory Council and has details of their most recent meeting.
We’re talking fishing in the final hour this week with Lance Valentine of Teachin Fishin. It’s great fun to talk with Lance…and he always has lots of great information.
We kick off this week’s show with fishing guide Jason Carstens of True North Guide Service in Sault St. Marie, Michigan. Jason talks about flyfishing for atlantic salmon in the St. Mary’s River.
Then Tom Campbell from Woods-n-Waternews has a preview of their upcoming Outdoor Weekend.
Hour 2 features Jeff Poet of Jay’s Sporting Goods. He talks about the history of Jay’s and their 50th anniversary. Dan Kennedy from the Michigan DNR wraps up the hour with details on the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act.
We’re talking river salmon in Hour 3 with Tim Roller. He describes the technique of casting crankbaits for those hard fighting fish.
We kick off this week’s show talking about a new Michigan state record chinook salmon.
First, Captain Bobby Sullivan of Ice Breaker Charters talks about where and how this client caught that 47 pound fish.
Then, Michigan DNR fisheries biologist Jay Wesley describes the process of certifying a new record. He also talks about the health of the Lake Michigan salmon fishery.
Taxidermist Scott Keitzman of Linwood Taxidermy is featured in the second hour. He has great tips on what to do in the field or on the water to help your taxidermist get the best results.
Nick Green from MUCC is up next. Nick talks about statements at the recent Michigan Wolf Advisory Committee that raise questions about the DNR’s count accuracy.
Outdoor writer and wildlife expert Richard P Smith is my guest in the third hour this week. Richard has details of legal action he’s taken agains the Michigan Natural Resources Commission over their management of the UP whitetail herd.
We kick off this week’s show with Bill Hahn of Jay’s Sporting Goods. Bill has great advice on getting ready for hunting season by choosing the right gear.
Then Tom Campbell of Woods-n-Waternews talks about the return of their big Outdoor Weekend.
Hour 2 features Larry Jennings of Michigan based Jonah Jigs. Larry says this is a great time of year to jig for giant king salmon.
Ed Eisch of the Michigan DNR is up next. Ed has an update on the status of the Grayling reintroduction program.
Matt Seawright of Rapid River Knives wraps up the hour in this week’s Ask Avery segment. Matt talks about keeping a good edge on your knife.
Outdoor and wildlife photography is the topic in the final hour with Steve Jessmore.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dave Minar and another great wild game recipe. This time it’s poached salmon.
Walleye fishing on inland lakes is the opening topic this week as I talk with Randy Cornell of Carma Sportfishing.
Then, Ron St. Louis of Northern Wilderness Bear Outfitters in White River Ontario says he’s going ahead with the hunt….and he has openings.
Paul Pirone from Versa Skins wraps up the hour with news about new sizes for big hunters and an AVERY 20 promo.
Jim Felgenauer of St. Clair Sturgeon for Tomorrow is up next to talk about fishing for those giants in the St. Clair River.
MUCC‘s Nick Green then has details of the Michigan Attorney General’s legal efforts to prevent a Michigan wolf hunt.
Northern Michigan houndsman Vance Gawel is featured in Hour 3 this week. He talks about running bears with dogs and dispels claims about the inability to keep bear dogs off private property.
We wrap it up with Chef Dave Minar and another great wild game recipe.
We kick off this week’s show talking about food plots with Nick Percy of Killer Food Plots.
Then, Ted Harpham from Darton Archery unveils part of their fall lineup.
The hour wraps up with Elliot Shafer of the Michigan Wildlife Council.
We’re talking Lake Michigan salmon fishing in the second hour with Captain Paul Schlafley of Riverside Charters in Manistee.
Next, Mark Monroe from the Michigan DNR‘s Forestry Division talk about timber sales and clear cuts for wildlife.
He sticks around for this week’s “Ask Avery” segment to talk about the problem of gypsy moths in Michigan oak trees.
Trolling is the topic in the final hour as I talk with Nick DeShano of Off Shore Tackle. Nick explains why trolling is so productive and then describes some of their more popular products.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dave Minar.
We kick off this week’s show with tournament angler and fisheries biologist Ali Shakoor. Ali talks about his recent win on the professional walleye tournament trail.
Then, Tom Campbell of Woods-n-Waternews.
Captain John Littlefield is featured in the second hour this week. John talks about recent fishing adventures on Lake Superior with his Angler Qwest.
Nick Green of MUCC is up next with an update out of Lansing.
Veteran outdoorsman and outdoor writer Tom Lounsbury joins me in the third hour.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dave Minar.
We kick off the show with UP bear guide Johnny Bowler. Johnny has guided hunters near Seney for more than three decades and he has some great advice.
Then, Bob Ransom of Primal Treestands talks about their new “Breeze” warm weather ground blind.
In Hour 2, JJ Mertz of Mid Michigan Community College joins me to talk about their new HAS Program to prepare students for a career in the outdoors.
Rachel Leightner from the Michigan DNR is up next. She talks about bear and elk permits….and how you can donate your tag.
In this week’s “Ask Avery” segment I talk about tips to choose the right hunting guide.
Mike Thorman of the Michigan Hunting Dog Federation is my guest in Hour 3 this week. Mike talks about bear hunting with dogs, the dog training season…and his thoughts on a Michigan wolf hunt.
We’re headed to Lake St. Clair to kick off this week’s show as I talk with Eric Lenz of the Lake St Clair Walleye Association.
Then, we check in with Drew YoungeDyke of the National Wildlife Federation.
Lake Michigan Charter Captain Dave Engel of Best Chance Too Charters is my first guest in the second hour.
Nick Green from MUCC is up next.
The hour wraps up with this week’s Ask Avery segment, this time dealing with radio affiliates and the choice of topics on the show.
We’re getting ready for archery season in the final hour this week with Kevin Pritchard of Jay’s Sporting Goods.
Then wild game chef Dave Minar wraps it all up with another great recipe.
First, Captain Ed Retherford talks about his 52 years on the Great Lakes and how that fishery has changed.
Then, Beth Gruden of the Michigan Wildlife Council has an update on the “Here for Generations” campaign.
Hour two kicks off with “Catfish Andy“, Andy Brennan talking about his search for giant flatheads and channel cats.
Hannah Schauer from the Michigan DNR is up next with details on their “Wild Talk” podcast.
Then this week’s Ask Avery segment features Lisa Jackson from MNDR explaining how the bear and elk drawings work.
Tim Roller from Whitetail Journey is my first guest in Hour 3. Tim has great summertime scouting advice and talks about his departure from the outdoor tv business.
We wrap it all up with chef Dave Minar and a great fish recipe.
We kick off this week’s show with a conversation about the Bassmaster collegiate and high school tournament on Saginaw Bay. Hank Weldon says some schools are even offering bass fishing scholarships these days.
Then Tom Campbell of Woods-n-Waternews has a preview of their next edition.