Outdoor Podcast Channel

Tonight we are talking with the creators of the Biggest Outdoor Expo in Michigan's Upper Peninsula! We will get the inside scoop on what year two of the U.P. Ice Fishing and Hunting Expo will bring to Michigan's Upper Peninsula! How did the hunting show idea come to be? How the show came into being within just 6 months? The town of Escanaba and the attendees loved it! 4500 Attendees The anticipation of year two Who are the vendors that are committed to coming? What to expect for year two Getting to know the creators and promoters of the event

The guys are talking with Swamp Buck Camo tonight to see just what makes Swamp Buck Camo tick. President Jason Hepfler gives us a behind the scenes look into how they got their start and what you can expect from their camo gear! By the way, it's not just for hunting! Check out their fishing apparel as well! Jason's background into the hunting scene Starting as a kid Who taught him about the outdoors What hunting was like as a youth in Wisconsin Family traditions How hunting led to thinking about camo What was the thing that triggered the start of Swamp Buck Camo? How it all started Where did he get help from What were some of the things to overcome The camo offerings now What makes Swamp Buck Camo stand out from the rest What are some of the features of their camo apparel  The flannel shirt line of gear. How did the flannel line start What did Jay Gregory have to do with it? What colors are available How did the fishing side of the line come into play? What does Swamp Buck Camo offer in the fishing line

Talking with Up North Journal Fishing's Adam Winn about what will possibly be the last ice fishing outing of the season. He was recently in Michigan's Upper Peninsula near Little Bay De Noc chasing walleyes. How the late season ice was on Lake Michigan How was the bite Adam's personal best fish Deciding to move to chase the big fish What caused the decision to move What they found when they moved Exploring the Ford River Stopping at Rapid River Knifeworks Mike looking at a new sportsmen's club Why Mike is deciding to move to a new club

Tonight we are chatting again with the people from Raised At Full Draw. They are a group that teaches youngsters everything they need to know from a to z about hunting and the outdoors.   Donise Petersen's outdoor passion of bow hunting turned into Raised at Full Draw What is RAFD What do they teach kids What does it take to get a youth into RAFD Where are the camps What does it cost What can you do to help What does RAFD need  What does the future hold for RAFD Women's camp being held in Wisconsin The story of the two bucks on the wall

Tonight we are talking with Adam Kaiser to get the low down on Lowdown the high speed viewer for trail camera photos and videos. What is a Lowdown high speed photo viewer? How did the concept develop into the current viewer? What was the first generation viewer like? The several features with the Lowdown viewer Adding features Where can you purchase one at? How was the Wisconsin hunting season? What is the warranty? Battery life? Other uses for the viewer besides trail camera applications How was the ATA show for Lowdown? Public land hunters Trail camera issues on public land Cool things caught on trail camera Lowdown's show schedule Getting to know Adam Kaiser on the personal side  

Tonight we are talking with two fishermen from the collegiate bass fishing series. We have two rival colleges represented tonight from right here in Michigan. It is Central Michigan University vs Western Michigan University in the UNJ Cabin! How each of the guys got onto their respective college teams. The competitive edge Family influence Outdoor Channel influence Fishing takes up time everyday Tournament Fundraising School Work Thoughts on the Ohio Tournament weight stuffing scandal Tournament schedule Pre fishing Team set ups How the fundraising is going at this point in the year? Money Sponsors Advocates for the outdoors Recruiting new team members Working with youngsters How does the money get used and how big is the team Favorite bait to use while catching bass Family support is critical, how does your family play into your fishing? What are the career aspirations for both fisherman? Scariest moment on the water while fishing a tournament Favorite equipment to use and why Ever been stopped by

Join us tonight as we chat with Lance Valentine of Talkin' Fishin'. He is one of Michigan's premier walleye fishermen and is going to talk about some of his best advice for getting started in walleye fishing. He also gives us a sneak peak of his new walleye jig head he helped develop.  Back into show season Booth was slammed Sold a lot of product How the idea of Coffee Time with Lance started during Covid. Turned into Teachin Fishin  Bi-weekly show Evolved with a whole new group of people interested in fishing Lance's beginning of fishing Cut his teeth on the AuSauble River Wanted to make his living fishing Fishing the Bay for walleye Life took over 1996 went tournament fishing Started full-time fishing Teaching seminars Now a charter captain What is the best advice for a first timer fishing for walleye Don't worry too much about the fishing Learn where to fish and about the species you're fishing for Educate yourself Fishing location and dates Detroit River Lake Erie Saginaw Bay Mullets Lake and oth

Join the guys tonight as Adam Winn of Up North Journal Fishing joins the show to recap his four days on Little Bay De Noc in Michigan's Upper Peninsula chasing walleyes through the ice! Getting up north Crossing the bridge Setting up camp Getting the sleds ready to roll Getting on the ice The weather Ice conditions The other fishermen Shanty set up The catch All the fish caught had empty stomachs Weather affecting the fish The rods used and set up Talking about Maggs Custom Rods Line set up for the ice The uni to uni knot Lures used that worked on this trip Finding out what worked best Water depths Floating suits and other clothing Sharing information to locate fish Which action was working the best? Tip Ups Dead Stick Jigging Cooking, cleaning and eating fish The haul vehicle and trailer Shanty rules and regs Shanty talk DNR checking Soft ice and a rig through the ice Tagged fish What do you do in the shanty when you are bored What happens after fishing Cooking fish What else was to eat What do you

Join the guys tonight as they give their opinion of the 2023 Archery Trade Association Show in their wrap up episode. We are talking with Mark Coleman who made the trip for the first time. Danny gives us the low down on the show and the new PSE bows unveiled.   ATA 2023 Mark Coleman's first trip to the show His take on the show What he found interesting What he didn't expect Overall consensus of the show and the celebrities there Badlands Film Festival Danny talks about the PSE Archery unveiling of 3 new hunting bows The Unite signature bow from John Dudley The Fortis  The Omen reimagined His take on the Badlands Film Festival Overall impression of the show

Join the guys tonight in the Cabin as they talk with local ice fisherman Adam Winn about ice fishing safety and the gear you need to be taking with you out on the ice to stay safe. Adam also covers the gear he uses to take fish through the ice.  Ice thickness What is too thin What is thick enough for getting out Basic ice fishing safety gear Ice fishing floatation suit Heater Propane Extra clothes Ice spikes Cooking food Snowmobile or Quad Playing the weather reports for wind conditions on the big water Using a GPS on the ice Ice Fishing Equipment Fish finder Float Suit Ice Rods Lures Fishing line Ice Hut Run in with Conservation Officers Crazy stories from the ice Cutting ice holes Phone leash Adam's deer season

Join the guys in the Cabin as they talk with firearm lawyer Jim Makowski & The Island Armory'. They talk about Michigan Bill 6544 that is being pushed in Michigan that would ban "Assault" weapons, and about pistol braces & firearm trusts.   Michigan Bill 6544 What is in the bill What that would mean for gun owners How would this change gun ownership in Michigan What would you have to do Is this bill likely to pass Pistol Braces New rules concerning pistol braces How is this going to change pistols with braces what does this mean for gun owners Firearm Trusts What is a trust Why would you need one What are the pluses and minuses

Join the guys in the Cabin tonight as they discuss what type of boots they wear in the field and why? They also run over a few of the latest deer totals in the state of Michigan as well as talking about a coyote attack in Florida. Discussing the latest Michigan deer harvest numbers as of today. What do you put on your feet when afield? Rubber vs lace ups Situations Socks On the ice Boot tread Talking about the recent coyote attack on a 2 year old in Florida along with a raccoon attack.

Join the boys this week as they cover Danny's upper peninsula deer hunt in Michigan along with talking about the new madatory deer check and how the numbers are stacking up. Danny's deer hunt Weather in the U.P. Bow hunting before the rifle opener The rifle season opener New trail cams Ravens cleaning up gut piles Michigan deer harvest numbers with the new mandatory deer check Numbers leading into the opening day of rifle season Numbers after the first day of rifle season Numbers after the first week of rifle season How the numbers lead to some useful data already Mike teaches his grandson how to use a knife properly while packaging deer for the freezer

In honor of Veterans Day coming up we are talking with Carrie Zylka of Hunt Fish Travel Podcast along with Joe Wesner of Ultimate Veteran Adventures that is taking out some of our lady veterans out for a duck hunt next weekend on Saginaw Bay in Michigan. Joe's story about his service and recovery that led to Ultimate Veteran Adventures Was out of the service on a medical discharge Used the outdoors to help recover His experience led to forming UVA Talking about what makes up a good veterans organization Has formed a support group with veterans that he has taken into the outdoors How he met Carrie Z Veteran fishing trip in New York Carrie's experince How it helped her relate to her service Don't use a turkey choke to hunt ducks  The hunt on Saginaw Bay 2 1/2 day hunt Targeting old squaw ducks 4 lady veterans One coming from Colorado Info about Ultimate Veteran Adventures All volunteer All money goes for veteran adventures How to get in touch with the organization Looking for opportunities for veterans N

Join the guys in the Cabin tonight as they talk about how the season is going so far and what they are expecting for the firearm season in Indiana and Michigan. Checking in from Indiana Landowner permits  Doe tag filled Registering the deer via call in Talking deer numbers Indiana buck action Fake licking branch Mike's setup last week in Michigan Passing time in the stand during an all day sit. The Morph Pro Tree Stand gear hanging system https://www.outrighthunt.com What does a campfire at deer camp mean to you?

Join us in the Cabin this week as we talk about a possible new precedent setting indictment of tournament anglers along with 460 lbs. of illegal salmon taken. We also cover the Michigan DNR's new deer population video recently released. Cheating tournament fisherman indicted on felony charges.  Does this set a new precedent for cheaters Could this spill over into other areas where cheating is proven Could this happen in professional sports The law of unintended consequences  460 pounds of Salmon taken illegally in Michigan Manistee River at Tippy Dam Colorado anglers caught with 460lbs of illegal salmon No fishing licenses Using illegal fishing practices Found with 40-50 fileted fish in vehicle What is the safe buffer area from another hunter on public land? Do archery hunters shoot a higher percentage of does to bucks than firearm hunters? Michigan DNR releases new video on herd management and population control numbers.  How many deer taken is too many What does it take to maintain current population I

Talking about an epic journey this week with outdoor enthusiast Haley Andrus. We will find out what made her walk around the entire shoreline of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan in just under 3 months! What drives a person to do such monumental challenges? We will find out! Why? Always wanted to do an extended hike Thought of the idea while on the beach on Lake Michigan Grew up in the outdoors and got the outdoor bug in Jackson Hole Wyoming Training for hike Did extended backpacking in the winter before hike Started walking for distance before hike Planning the trip The mindset while walking meditations Music Podcasts etc..... Logistical Planning Exact route Camping stops Distance for each day The big send off Starting at the Ohio line Nervous The first day Walking through Detroit Walking on the beaches for the first time Reactions from people she ran into along the way Saginaw Bay area hike Raccoon encounter Making it to Mackinaw and seeing the Bridge Half way Emotional Going back to places you hi

Wondering how to save time and money on your taxidermy mounts? Tonight we are talking with Troublesome Creek Taxidermy's owner Scott Tabor on how you can do just that! He will explain a unique way that you can get your mounts back quicker as well as saving some money. Taxidermist Scott Tabor from Troublesome Creek Taxidermy Where did you get your love for taxidermy Father dabbled in taxidermy Went to taxidermy school while in Marine Corps Fell in love with waterfowling Specializes in waterfowl How does shipping a bird to Scott work He can ship back or deliver if you have a group of birds or guys with birds to be shipped Can turn birds around within a year or shorter Freezing birds and waiting for the right time to ship Asking the right questions to make sure you have the mount you want. Shipping costs and process The big reveal on what he shipped to us for the studio How it is boxed  Freezing your birds The process of taking care of the bird after the shot and before you ship it Process to ship to Scott T

Join the guys tonight as they talk with Dean Smith a Michigan Hunter about the 3 Do It Yourself hunts he took recently in Alaska for Caribou and Blacktail deer. He gives a few things to lookout for and suggestions on how you too can take a trip of a lifetime!   Planning the trip 2018 Caribou Hunt Getting a group together Time frame Choosing an air transporting service Getting your license to hunt Getting gear out to hunting location Clothes and food Dealing with medical emergencies Water supply Making fire Taking photos The hunt Long distance shooting The 2020 Blacktail Hunt Why Kodiak Island Grizzlies What was different than the 2018 hunt A more physically demanding hunt than 2018 Conditioning before the hunt Packing meat home The 2022 Caribou Hunt Flying in land vs water landings Price ranges for the hunts Time of the year Weather conditions What did you do differently this time back for caribou Archeology site

Talking with Kip Adams of the National Deer Association about the good of mandatory deer checks and how this is going to change management here in Michigan. 20 years with Deer Management He has been involved with QDMA and NDA for 20 years Announcement from NDA today Field to Fork The 3 R's 20-30 year age group is now the focus The Back 40 with Mark Kenyon www.nationaldeerassociation.com Michigan's Mandatory Deer Checks Pennsylvania has had theirs in effect for many years How it use to be done How the data is going to help Pennsylvania data comes out a few months after season is over Michigan is now the gold standard Real time data available to the hunters This will help to make better management decisions Is dropping a pin point for kill site location a concern for hunters? Location is key for management How is the Amish community counted for deer kills? What is the future information that we might get from this program? Reporting is quick and easy Could this be used to report diseased deer? Other educati