Mike Avery's Outdoor Magazine Radio

We kick off this week’s show talking with Rob Miller about the use of tracking dogs for bear hunters. Then Paul Pirone from Versa Skins promotes his appearance at the upcoming Woods-n-Waternews Outdoor Weekend. Franklin Hayes of the Michigan Wildlife Council wraps up the hour talking about a change in direction for their “Here for Generations” campaign. Hour two kicks off with extreme long range shooter Paul Phillips. Justin Tomei from MUCC is up next, talking about coyote season. Veteran outdoorsman Tom Lounsbury joins me in Hour 3 with thoughts on the upcoming fall hunting seasons. We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great recipe.

Dr. Brent Rudolph is my first guest this week. Brent has recently returned to the Michigan DNR. His responsibilities include deer, moose and elk. Then, Michigan spearfisherman John Durtka has an update on how that sport is growing. Hour two kicks off with Tim Roller. He’s the guy who pioneered the technique of casting crankbaits for salmon in west Michigan rivers. Tom Weston from the DNR is up next with details on their Hunt/Fish App. We’re getting ready for deer season in hour 3 with the “Whitetail Whisperer”, John Eberhart. John talks about his method of targeting trophy bucks. We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time, it’s a very nice turtle recipe.

We kick off this week’s show with Kris Duerson of Rapid River Knives. Kris talks about the new Mike Avery signature model to benefit the Outdoor Driven group. Then, Andrew Comtois from Outdoor Driven joins me with details about that organization. Hour two features Mike Smith of Off Shore A Count Sportfishing. Mike talks about Lake Michigan salmon fishing. Cory Kovacs from the Michigan DNR is up next with details on a Lake Superior brown trout study. The Ask Avery segment this week features Conservation Officer Doug Hermanson to talk about where to find hunter safety classes. We’re talking deer hunting in Hour 3 with Adam Lewis of Deer IQ. The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and a very nice salmon recipe.

Tom Nelson is my first guest this week. He’s the host of the American Archer TV Show on the Outdoor Channel and has great advice on getting ready for the upcoming archery season. Then, Tom Campbell from Woods-n-Waternews has a preview of their upcoming Outdoor Weekend. Hour two features Larry Jennings of Jonah Jigs. Larry helped pioneer the technique of jigging for Great Lakes salmon and trout. Steve Windom of MUCC is up next with a wrap up of our big golf outing. We’re talking food plots in hour 3 with Rich Chrzan of Killer Food Plots. The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great recipe.

We kick off this week’s show with Michigan DNR Biologist Chad Stewart. Chad talks about the upcoming deer season. Hour two kicks off with Chris Kreiner. Chris is an exert at hunting coyotes after dark….even in the summer. MUCC‘s Amy Trotter is up next. She talks about a bill in congress that would ban bear baiting on federal land. We’re talking Lake Michigan salmon fishing in Hour 3 with Captain Paul Schlafley of Riverside Charters. The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time, it’s a catfish recipe.

This week’s show kicks off with Michigan DNR Fisheries Chief Randy Claramunt. He talks about the status of Michigan fisheries today and what he calls a funding crisis for the Fish Division. Then Dan Ulfig from the Michigan Wildlife Council has some thoughts on their “Here for Generations” campaign. Hour two kicks off with avid Michigan outdoorsman Gabe VanWormer. He talks about handgun hunting and target shooting. MUCC Executive Director Amy Trotter is up next. Amy has details on the new Michigan NRC Commissioner. Charter Captain Nick Dood joins me in Hour 3 to talk about fishing inland Michigan water, especially for walleye. We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This week it’s another sheephead recipe.

Jim Felgenauer of St. Clair Sturgeon is my first guest. He talks about the upcoming season, the restoration of that giant fish…and the importance of getting involved in the fight for hunting and fishing. Hour two kicks off with Mark Copeland from Jay’s Sporting Goods. He has great advice on getting ready for the fall bow season. Michigan DNR Biologist Adam Bump is up next. Adam talks about the turkey poult survey, then he sticks around to answer this week’s Ask Avery question. Charter Captain Bobby Sullivan of Ice Breaker Charters joins me in hour three to talk about the transition from fishing walleye on Saginaw Bay to Lake Michigan salmon fishing. We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time it’s a sheephead recipe.

Nick Grillo of Michigan Brand Meats is my first guest this week. He talks about a northern Lake Michigan lake trout jigging adventure and how he captured the action on video. Tom Campbell from Woods-n-Waternews is up next with details on the upcoming Outdoor Weekend. Hour two kicks off with fishing expert Mark Romanack of Fishing 411. Mark describes some of the finer points of trolling and the best way to get your baits down to the fish. Justin Tomei from MUCC is up next with details on a new podcast scheduled to drop next week. Hour 3 features long time rocker and hunting advocate Ted Nugent. Ted talks about his recent testimony before Michigan politicians and why he's so passionate to defend hunting and shooting. We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time it's a very nice fish chowder recipe.

Ontario bear guide Ron St. Louis of Northern Wilderness Bear Outfitters is my first guest this week. He has great advice for Michigan hunters who didn’t get a bear tag. Then Michigan guide Vance Gawel talks about elk hunting in Michigan. Hour two kicks off with John Littlefield of Premiere Maritime Training. John has details on getting a Captain’s License from the Coast Guard. Brad Dupuie from Angler Quest Pontoons is up next with a progress report on the growth of his new company. Next, Michigan Conservation Officer Ken Lowell answers the “Ask Avery” question about hunter safety classes. Fishing guide Gerry Gostenik joins me in hour 3 to talk about bass fishing in Michigan. We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great fish recipe.

We’re kicking off the official summer season this week on Outdoor Magazine radio. First, Ryan Raymond of the Michigan Friends of NRA joins me to talk about their support of high school trap shooting teams. Then, Dawn Levey from the Michigan Wildlife Council has an update on the Here for Generations campaign. Hour 2 features Kris Duerson of Rapid River Knives in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. He talks about their recent bear hunt in Idaho and has an update on the status of the Mike Avery signature knife. Steve Windom of MUCC wraps up the hour with a look back on the recent NRC meeting and he also looks ahead to our charity golf outing. We’re talking fishing in hour 3 with Lance Valentine of The Walleye Zone. Lance describes his program for Saginaw Bay walleye trolling. The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This week, it’s a very nice catfish recipe.

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.