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Join the guys in the Cabin this week as they talk the basics of turkey hunting with retired Michigan DNR officer Dan Prince.   How did Dan get started in turkey hunting His dad was a professor at Michigan State University and specialized in birds. His dad brought his first turkey to his classroom as a kid and Dan thought that was the coolest thing Early years calling How to scout wild turkeys Areas that deer frequent  Turkey feathers and what you can learn from them Turkey scat Scratching areas Strut Marks and tracks Dusting areas   How to start a morning hunt Go out no matter the weather Near roosting trees Follow the birds patterns  Set up before shooting times Calling Call lightly at first light Box Call :Push Button Call Friction Pot Call Mouth call Phases of spring Nesting practices by female turkeys How many eggs do turkeys lay   Decoys Carrying decoys safely Setting up a strutter Dan's Favorite setup Distance to set up Breeding sets When to use a strutter Calling turkeys Yelps Clucks Cutti

Join us tonight as we talk with adventure kayaker Traci Martin about her long distance kayaking excursions. We discuss the trips around the Great Lakes as well as the next adventure she is taking on up in Alaska! How did she get involved in extreme kayaking Love for the outdoors started it all 2017 was where it began in Lake Erie 3592  miles!!!! The start of the trip Her mother's sickness encouraged her to live life to it's fullest One day is now Plan how to maintain a household for a period of time when money isn't coming in Asked for input for logistics Help from Canada as well How to obtain the proper permits Nexus Passport Remote Boarder Crossing Permit Keeping a journal Journal all of the days of the trips Writing a book Scariest moment of the trip Huge storm blew in on Georgian Bay 20 miles out and got caught in the storm in the dark Mindset to get through it The spotlight Little Brown Duck Bobbin on the Water Sea Kayak vs Surf Ski Self rescuing Practicing for the trip Learning what to take Pad

Join us tonight in the Cabin as we talk with Kevin Kinzer of GSL Technology about suppressors. We cover what they do for your firearm and why you might want to get one, along with how to obtain one. GSL history Started in 1985 Jackson Michigan Nasa engineer 25,000 facility Have their own test range They control all of the manufacturing in house 40 different models in production 9 patents Suppressors Changing between firearms of the same caliber Mounting a suppressor Quick change connectors Hunting with a suppressor 42 states that suppressors are legal in  Safety is still always a concern even when using a suppressor Cleaning a suppressor They help to brake the muzzle Make it easier for new shooters to control the firearm Decibel reduction  Decibel reduction measurements Subsonic vs supersonic Finishes How to obtain one Must obtain a Tax stamp from ATF Pass background check Waiting period CPL doesn't speed things up Individual sale vs putting in a trust They can be willed upon your death Can you sell to a

Join the guys tonight as they talk about getting ready for turkey hunting with Mark Coleman out of Indiana. They talk about turkey tactics along with other turkey tidbits.   Mark gives us his take on the Indiana Turkey and Deer Expo People he met Companies he worked with African hunts EZ Kut products at the show Raised Hunting and Raised at Full Draw Fund Raiser and Seminars Learned about blackout in a pop up blind Learned about shooting the shiny spot on a turkey with archery equipment Where is the shiny spot Talking turkeys Seeing birds on trail camera Timing of hunting seasons with breeding seasons Time of day to hunt Show listener sends in turkey photos Where to start and what locator call to use Danny's first turkey hunt Talking calls and what to use Gobbler call Calling too much Talking decoys, use or not to use What is an ethical shot Patterning your shotgun Morel mushroom hunting Pop up after a spring rain Freezing mushroom for cooking later    

Join the guys this week as they talk with Robie Pruitt of Antler King about food plot planting as well as other deer tidbits! Robie's passion about food plots and the outdoors. Came from hunting family Deer and turkey Started planting food plots 25 years ago Started talking with farmers Family fun Watching animals work the plots Addictive  How does someone get started Plan on how to get to the food plot without bumping deer Frost seeding Ideal temp is frost nights and melting days Too early allows birds to eat seeds What to frost seed Check your soil pH When to fertilize When and how to use glyphosphate Wait a week to plant after using Go to seeds for only one plot pH kits Can test on site Uses test strip Kit tells you also how much lime and fertilizer amounts you should use. Screens How to plant Annual Soil types Moisture content 8 ft wide strip 1/4 mile long Different width desnities Using paths for deer Mixing Brassicas in your clover Control burning Planting depths Setting up a mineral site More

Join the guys tonight as they talk with Scott Bast the owner of EZ Kut about some new habitat tools from EZ Kut along with a new partner of the company. Scott will also give his take on the 2022 ATA show and what he thinks about the future of ATA. EZ Kut's new partnership with Groupo Sanz Kamikaze Saws Pulmic Opening more markets internationally Allows EZ Kut to go international Brings Groupo Sanz to the US Markets New Electric Pruners Keeper 280 Keeper 295 Battery Operated Comes with 2 batteries 18 volt Lithium Batteries Backpack sprayer 4.5 gallon backpack electric sprayer 18 volt battery lasts about 4 hours Also have a 1 gallon hand operated sprayer Comes with 3 nozzle tips New Lubricant Slik-It Plant based lubricant Keeps all tools lubricated Works on all types of materials Non-toxic Virtually no smell Different uses Scott's Thoughts on the 2022 ATA show and where it needs to go from here

Tonight the guys talk with Carrie Zylka of Hunt Fish Travel Podcast about her trip to the Shot Show in Las Vegas this year. We also get the scoop on her recent three state ice fishing adventure. Talking shot show The mood and feeling at this year's Shot Show Exhibitors mood The layout of the show The crowd and vendor attendance Interaction with vendors How did the vendors treat the media Mantis Technology How manufactures treated women at the show Women in the outdoors Gun Maker that was paralyzed and took his situation to make a difference in an industry he loves Ice fishing with Carry Z Three state tour Started to go to north Dakota but it was a bust Headed to South Dakota Fishing in No Man's land On 30 inches of ice Catching fish Headed to Minnesota Intersection on the middle of a lake? 30 below Blizzard shut down the fishing Nature wins again Ice fishing with friends in Wisconsin Recapping Sturgeon spearing in Wisconsin Fishing in Ireland is on the list for this summer

Join us in the Cabin tonight s we talk with Bobby Vargas of PSE Archery about PSE's newest hunting bows. We also talk about arrow flight and fletching along with a few other archery topics. Bobby talks about his 25 years with PSE PSE's evolution What he's seen in 25 years The evolution of the archers themselves The new Evolve XF model Comes in 33" ATA and 30" ATA Integrated machine mount for QAD rests Machined mount for quivers Wider limb pockets New E2 and S2 cams New cable bar system Strings PSE Levitate One piece carbon riser Wider limb pocket New E2 and S2 cams Machined mount for back bar Fixed cable guard Supply Chain Talking Crossbows Talking arrows Spine consitancy Wood arrows Carbon arrow through back of hand After effects of the injury How it happened How to properly check an arrow for damage 6 fletch arrow Explaining helical on fletchings Talking fletchings Back bar stabilizer Added front weight Dynamic Brace Height and Launch Time Bobby Vargas gives us his farewell from PSE

Join the guys this week in the Cabin as they talk about getting back out to Outdoorama for the first time in two years with publicist Bill Parker of Outdoorama and Michigan Outdoor News. 48th annual Outdoorama History of the show Missed last year due to pandemic Exhibits that will be at the show Big Buck Night on Thursday Food at the show Fishing seminars and guests giving seminars Hunting seminars and guest giving seminars Kids activities Boats, kayaks and ATV's Cost of tickets for the show Show days and hours How did Bill get involved with Outdoorama Michigan Outdoor News Bill is the editor The history of the paper and what they cover How do you find stories Cost of the paper A story about Bill that almost turned into tragedy A treestand fall The injuries he got from the fall The recovery His first time back out after the fall Being thankful

Tonight the guys talk with Donise Petersen at Raised At Full Draw youth bow camp about their program. She also talks to them about her huge fall archery buck. Raised At Full Draw Started by the Holder Family in 2014 Camps throughout the United States Has a camp in Michigan Fourth Arrow is involved Four day camp Sleeping in a tent Hunter's Education certifications Equipment The costs Curriculum taught Camp dates Disciplines learned Total students allowed at camp Volunteers A typical camp day Returning students Parents attitudes  How to volunteer www.raisedatfulldraw.com Food Women's camp How Donise got started in the outdoors and started with Raised At Full Draw On Line auction Donise's Hunting experience The River Buck Her first buck Her 2020 buck Her 2021 buck

This week the guys talk about the upcoming Total Archery Challenge in Michigan along with how they are staying in shape for the upcoming hunting seasons. Total Archery Challenge Where the event is going to be held When is sign up Things to consider when going to an event Things we carry in our backpacks and quivers What to expect at the events Target set ups What are the guys doing to stay in shape for the upcoming seasons How Danny is doing How Mike is doing Changing Gyms Activities to get you oustide Changing up eating habits Working on Balance and stretching as we get older Outdoor show season is upon us.

Tonight we talk with EZ Kut brand ambassador Mark Coleman about the EZ Kut Lineup. The racheting pruners The straight hand saw The curved hand saw The Wow saw The 15 and 20 foot telescoping pole saws The Kamakazi Force Pruners The Little G racheting loppers The G2 telescoping loppers The Sling pack How we use these items in the field The announcement of Mark joining Up North Journal as a staff member

Join us tonight as Bill Friedrich talks about his hunting camp Singing Hills and the book he wrote about it "That Hunting Camp" How Singing Hills got started 1939 by Bill's Grandpa Louie Camp as a child The early years Early camp rules Bill's 1st opening day Running a camp as a 28 year old Changing the rules How Singing Hills got its name Why write a book To memorialize the history Pass along the tradition One Piece of advice Explaining what a hunting camp is How it played a huge part in his family life Connecting generations How the book got it's name Cost to write and publish book Photographs Bucks on the wall Where to buy the book "That Hunting Camp"

Tonight we talk with Mike Rudell of Paddling Michigan Lakes and Rivers. We cover the ins and outs of cold weather paddling.   Mike's  Beginnings of Kayaking How he got into kayaking His first trip with his own kayak Where he cut his teeth paddling early on His boats Why the different lengths What is a sea kayak Double bulkhead boats Why is it important to have one How does it help it keep from sinking Paddles Lighter paddles helps with fatigue Helps to paddle faster The lighter the more expensive PFD's Most important piece of gear Get one for kayaking Why color is important High visability Durability of gear Cold Weather Paddling Cold weather magnifies the dangers Go out with at least two other kayakers Go out iwth extra warm closthes Dry suits  Dress for being in the water How weather can affect your paddling  How quickly weather can change You need a good skill set for winter paddling Wet exits and re-entry Marine radios Wet suit vs dry suit Layering under a dry suit Non cotton Dry bag of clothes S

Join us in the Cabin as we recap our year in the outdoors with our final show of 2021 with the good and the bad. We also take a few questions from the live stream viewers along with looking ahead to the 2022 outdoor season!

Tonight the guys are talking with Jayson and Natalie Bauer of Island Armory about firearms and suppressors.  How did Island Armory start Natalie's upbringing in firearms How she got Jayson into firearms How Jayson's love for firearms grew into what is now Island Armory What does Island Armory offer What is a boutique firearm shop Do they offer classes Where to purchase Talking suppressors What is the best way to purchase a suppressor Individual or Trust What are the differences between the two Hybrid cans or individual cans What is the benefit of using a suppressor Talking customizing AR style firearms What cervices does Island Armory offer for customization What can be done to an AR style firearm Determining what is important for each person Ammo Storage How long will it stay viable using old ammo Current state of firearm perception Are things getting better or worse Firearm sales Perception in the public eye Current legislation being presented Women's role in the firearm debate national reciprocity

oin the guys tonight as they talk with Yamaha Pro Fisherman Robert Blosser about his take on the first year of the Head 2 Head Pro Walleye Fishing Series along with His experience sail fishing in Guatemala.   Talking about the first year of the PWS Head 2 Head tournaments How the series format runs What he thought of the series The unique challenges of this style of tournament Most memorable tournament The head to head slugfest with Joe Okada on Mille Lacs What it was like to watch his little brother win the tournament Looking forward to next year What he thinks about the Saginaw Bay stop for next year What Yamaha means for him on the water How using a high end rod changed his fishing Guatemala Sail Fishing What is sail fishing The set up for sail fishing Catching a sail fish How to reel one in The catch and release The reason for catch and release The cost associated with the trip

Join us as the guys talk about their recent trip up to Michigan's upper peninsula to take in an archery deer hunt.  Mike's perspective on hunting in the U.P. for the first time The lay of the land What did Mike expect? On stand Taking his first U.P. deer Using mechanical broadhead for the first time  Danny went back out to hunt Dancing with a doe Up close and personal Doe two down Gabby has to wait a day Making a decision on where to hunt Changing up mid set Getting the job done Doe number three on the ground Learning to gut a deer Deer heart for dinner Preparing the heart Cooking the heart Eating the heart Last day for Gabby to fill her buck tag laying eyes on a buck Figuring out the shot Taking the shot The wait to find it Remembering to have all your gear with you Dancing with the buck Deer number four down Gutting the buck The surprise on the way home and across the Mackinaw Bridge

Join the guys as they talk with predator hunter Chris Kreiner about his night hunting coyotes and also a night hog hunt. The basics of night hunting coyotes The set up The gear Calling Nebraska coyote hunt Difference in western and eastern hunting Landscape Difference in coyotes Calling techniques The hide Texas hog hunt night hunting hogs Finding them Stalking the hogs Night photography The new show, Night Shooter  

Join us tonight as we talk with Yamaha Pro Fisherman Brett King about his take on the 2021 Head 2 Head series this year. Fishing the final event, the Championship Event The weather Fishing against Joe Okada Hard hard the bite was The "Side Bet" with Joe Okada Evaluating the Head 2 Head series' How the people around the events treated the anglers How well the events were run The production value and work that went into televising the events How well the officials handled themselves Favorite fishing tactic during the event Favorite venue Tips on putting your boat away for the winter