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The guys talk with Dan and Nevin Burns of Nevin's Hunting Friends about how they got started helping special needs children get out to enjoy the outdoors.
How they got started
How the organization works
How you can help
Mike and Danny unwrap their new PSE gear for the 2020 season.
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The guys talk with Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation Ellary TuckerWilliams about their new initiative of Responsible Recreation.
With the closure of public lands and waters with Covid going on, the CSF has lobbied the states and developed a new initiative to make sure we recreate responsibly so lands and waters stay open.
#ResponsibleRecreation hashtag Cleaning up your trash before you leave Sharing your outdoor photos Plan ahead and avoid over crowding Educating youngsters Take the pledge Catch of the DayMore people are using the outdoors during the virus time than ever before
More fishing licenses being sold Fishing gear is in short supply More people outside means more money coming in to conservation funding Important to educate new users while outsideThe Great American Outdoors Act
Funding for backlog of projects Use for public lands and public agencies to promote accessThe Recovering America's Wildlife Act
Funds are for state agencies Help states to be more effective in the outdoorswww.congressionalsportsmen.org
Danny gives a recap on how things are looking at his hunting property since his visit this past week
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We are talking with Derek Vaughn of SunRy's Archery, Mid Michigan's newest PSE Dealer about getting your bow ready for the upcoming hunting season.
Danny is dialing in from the Upper Peninsula SunRy's is the newest PSE Archery Dealer in Mid Michigan Boot section Store selection for the high end archers as well Things that are driving the high end market Long distance shooting Total Archery Challenge Business is busy this time of year due to Covid backup Time frame for getting your bow tuned for season Talking strings Time frame for setting up a new bow Ready to shoot packages vs picking out your own accessories Derek's bow wrenching background The progression from bait store archery shops to pro shops Customer service Time for a tick check! www.sunrysarchery.com Derek talking shooting archery Most common mistakes hunters make when checking their bows SunRy's sponsored 3D shoot and Land O Lakes Stretching out your shooting distance Derek's first hunt The personal side of Derek Quarantine has improved his grilling skills -
The guys are talking with Yamaha Marine Division about the 2020 iCast show and the Right Waters Initiative
iCast 2020 show
With Covid the show will be virtual Brings saltwater and freshwater people together How will this change the trend with the show being virtual People feel that something is missing from a virtual show The positive side of doing the show virtually Moving add dollars and how that will affect the smaller operations How Covid has affected the industry negatively and positively How will the virtual show affect the live drops of new gearRight Waters Initiative
Promotes access to waters and fisheries Cleaning water, Scientific Research, Habitat Restoration and Fight against Aquatic Invasive Species Cleaning shorelines What is going on with the Asian Carp focus Educating the lawmakers How aquatic problems affect areas economically Plastics issue in all bodies of water The Trash Interceptor BalloonsThe personal side of Brad and John
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Talking with Bobby Vargas of PSE Archery about some of the 2020 archery lineup.
Talking 2021 ATA show preps
Carbon Stealth Mach 1
First company to produce a carbon bow back in 1996 Carbon manufacturing brought in house last summer Grip has been slimmed down for 2020 Limbs laid back more this year 3.3 Pounds Offering 80lb limbs this year Talking weight reduction needs Single monocoque design Factory control process The ECS cam systemThe EVO NXT series bows
31, 33, 35 versions Limbs laid back more this year Color fusion finish Lower secondary stabilizer mount Live Wire bow stringsThe Warhammer crossbow
New release at the 2020 ATA show Ultra compact crossbow 405 fps Produced at the PSE Factory Red or green lighted scope Light crisp trigger Crossbow slingsPSE Bowfishing set ups
Kingfisher Mudd Dawg Discovery D3 The fun of bowfishingwww.psearchery.com
Talking arrows and arrow building
Mechanical vs fixed Vanes Spine -
The guys are discussing the great products from EZ Kut tonight with co-owner Jerry Milos.
How Jerry and EZ Kut fared the Covid crisis Shows getting canceled Challenge of getting product shipped Internet specials and live streams Talking about the Sling-Pack Uses for the Ratcheting Pruners How long did it take from concept to production for the Sling-Pack Getting the low down on the new Lil' G mini lopper The cost of the pruning products Talking about the two pole saws Saving time with EZ Kut gear How to win a fully loaded Sling-Pak from EZ Kut www.ezkutproducts.com Hunting plans for Jerry this year -
The guys talk with Yamaha Pro Fisherman Robert Blosser about catching those big walleyes!
How Robert Got his start in the tournament circuit
Started as a youngster in an outdoor family Grew the passion for walleye in teen years Gave advice to pro fisherman Started in the local tournaments 2007 fishing nationals 2008 2nd in national championship Rose up the ladder after 2008How he prepares to fish tournaments
Prepared by practicing what he needed to after a bad tournament Go to way to fish walleye Attention to detail setting up trolling set up Paying attention to current Adapting to changing weatherWhat gets you on the water
Skeeter WX2200 Boat is his boat of choice https://www.skeeterboats.com/ Powered with a Yamaha 300 Offshore Not about speed but more about control on the big water 9.9 Yamaha kicker motor for fishing and trolling Easy maintenance on motor Digital throttle Setting up the extras www.yamaha-motor.com Selecting the right prop Picking the correct motor for your boat Problems with under powering your boat Yamaha Power Pay ProgramHow do you approach a new body of water
Start with the internet Call local fishery biologist Pay attention to the time of year for what they are doing What type of body of water is itCatching fish on Gummy Worms!
Best river fishing strategy
Walleye almost always feed up, due to the position of their eyes
How to fish the fish fly hatch
The hunting side of Robert
Doesn't like ice fishing so he hunts when it gets cold Loves deer hunting and hunting out west Loves to do long range shooting 1000 yards plus! Comparing long range shooting to casting at a fish Judging windFavorite camp meal
Go to snack on the water or in the field
What's on the radio while traveling
Favorite outdoor memory to tell others
How do we get kids more involved in the outdoors
Future Anglers Foundation
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The guys talk about their turkey hunts this year with the good the bad and the ugly.
Ken Scicluna talks about his opening day hunt this spring.
Morning gobbling Changing the blind mid hunt Run and grab the ghillie suit Army crawl The Tom!Mike and Danny's four day hunt
Jakes in the morning Danny cooks for Mike The long hunt north No birds talking at all A hen who doesn't like the decoy A little bit of bear scat We loose Danny A little bear talk Wrap up of the four day hunt. -
We talk with Randy Stoppenhagen of Better The Hunt about his cold weather hunting gear for the weapons we use in the field.
The story of how Randy went from Michigan to Idaho
The background on how he started hunting at age 30
Two cousins in Michigan started him hunting Hunts the U.P. of Michigan What drives him to hunt Hunting Idaho The use of optics while huntingHow Better The Hunt got started
He had to find a way to keep his hands warm on a cold deer hunt Bow Mitt made out of a hand warmer muff The current Bow Mitt How it works and functionality Works on recurves and longbowsThe Multi Mitt
The multiple use mitt for your release hand How it works and the versatility of itThe Shotgun Mitt
The Rifle Mitt
The Crossbow Mitt
Getting to know Randy
Favorite wildgame meal What's on the radio while on the road What is his go to snack while on the road or in the field Favorite outdoor memory His military service -
Talking with Marcel Veenstra of Marcel's Guide Service about fishing small mouth bass on Lake St. Clair here in Michigan.
Dealing with Covid and how it has affected his booking fishing trips Had a few cancelations Has a team of five guidesHow he got started in Michigan
Moved to Michigan from east coast in 2004 Married his co-angler then moved to Michigan Fished Bassmaster Elite Series and FLW Started guiding after another pro suggested it What brought him to Michigan and how he met his wifeWhat to expect on his guidedtrips
What you need to bring What is provided How long are the trips Types of fishing Educating the patronsCollege and High School Fishing teams
Adrian College Educating kids The internet has changed things Why is Adrian College's team so goodFishing Lake St. Clair in the spring
Where do you start Fish with the crowds or go off on your own Key is knowing the sweet spots 6 to 10 feet of water After the spawn Find their food Feeding differences between Small and Large Mouth Bass Types of baits to use Finding locations that hold fish What electronics are most important Finding trophy fishTechnology is getting too good
It is starting to become more technique instead of finding fish due to technology Is technology too good? You still have to trigger the bite Does old school work on educated fish Getting away from the crowdwww.marcelsguideservice.com
810-923-5035, Marcel's Guide Service
Biggest mistake fisherman make on Lake St. Clair
Put in close to where you're going to fish Learn to understand the fishProper way to hold a fish when taking a photo
Don't keep out of the water for extended periods of time Support the fish Don't live well a bunch of fish to take a photo at the end of the dayWhat questions should you ask when looking to book a trip with a guide
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Talking with Bill Lowen of the Bassmasters Elite Series
How he is dealing with the current Covid crisis
Tournament fishing season is on hold until at least next month Doing a little turkey hunting with the familyHow he got into tournament fishing
His dad was a tournament fisherman His dad introduced him to the outdoors He took over as he got older and as his dad finished up his tournament fishing Always had a dream of fishing the Bassmasters Classic Staying humble Being on the circuit is the hardest job he's ever had Loves the challenge of fishing the Ohio River What it was like fishing the 50th Anniversary of the Bassmaster's ClassicTalking Yamaha Marine
Uses Yamaha on tournament boat and waterfowl boat as well Has used Yamaha for years He has never had a motor failure in 18 years using Yamaha Reliability How do you choose a motor size for your boat Ease of maintenance Winterizing your boatMossy Oak Fishing Team
Mossy Oak Elements Drake waterfowl Sun protective clothing Passing the tradition of the outdoors down to othersYamaha Marine motors
Power Pay program from yamaha
What do you look at first before hitting the water
Fitting your style of fishing instead of fitting the style of the lake
Puts you in your comfort zone You know what to do for your style of fishingElectronics on the boat
What would happen if you went back to old school How electronics help you on the water nowWhat colors and lures are working now
Go to bait for a new fisherman
His instructional fishing school
What is allowed for pre-fishing before a tournament
Waterfowl hunting vs fishing
Gives him time to reboot after fishing season Prefers water fowling on the water vs field hunting Diver hunting on the Great Lakes Weather on the big waterA few questions on the personal side
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Talking all things good with seasonings and Rebel Six Rubs.
What to use on your turkey after you shoot one Danny's dish for the show Use rubs for veggies also Mike's dish for the show Coastal Fish Rub for Blackening Seasoning Great Lakes rub good on any lake fish Use a variety of rubs on one meal. Something different on each entree Talking spicy rubs How to apply rubs Boiling in vacuum sealed bag Cooking on cedar planks Breakfast egg sandwich Eating healthier Two Belly Chili recipe Mild Bird Rub tastes like Christmas Hot and sweet go together New rub possibly by the end of the summer Strangest food they've used to put Rebel Six Rubs on Foods tried but didn't work out with the rubs www.rebelsixrubs.com -
The guys are in the cabin talking with Ed Gramza of BaseMap. He is the Director of Business Developement. They run down the outdoor App and talk about all the uses and features of this powerful App!
Check in with Ed on how Covid is treating Wisconsin Multiple mapping layers 14 different base maps Detail is incredible on the zoom in Hunt zone boundries Law enforcement is now using this type of information to enforce game laws Using it to find your way out of wildnerness PC internet version Prescouting on the PC Few dead spots Transfer from PC to your phone app Downloading maps for offline use in AppFishing uses
Shows contour lines Access points and Put in points Looking to add more fishing data Stream dataWeather Data
Basic weather data More information coming on the weather data Interfaces with waypoints$29.99 a year for all 50 states. Includes quarterly updates
Info that is available on the landowner layer
Safety features to help you in a time of need
Gear Drop
How Gear Drop works Hidden location Free to play How Gear Drop came about Helps you become more interactive with the tools of BaseMap Some of the prizes How you win and prizes The hintsThe App only covers the United States but you can use basic satellite imagery in other countries
Mark you truck or camp so you don't get lost!
Differences that sets BaseMap apart from the competition
Featurs coming for this hunting season
How to use for food plots
How to use for timbering your property
Other uses
The Outdoor Journal section of the App
Sharing with other users
www.basemap.com
Accuracy of the App
The personal hunting side of Ed Gramza
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Mike and Dan talk about what is going on in Michigan with tall the current Covid travel bans in place.
Cutting grass and trying to get gas when we can due to travel restrictions No motorized water vehicles allowed to be used on Michigan waters No gardening or outdoor items to be sold in Michigan Michiganders Against Excessive Quarantine Small business is getting crushed Overreach Supporting local business Lansing protest Boat ramps being blocked by DNR How does travel bans affect turkey sesaon How will opening the economy affect the upcoming seasons Gun stores shut down Issues with traveling north People turning others in Other states facing similar issues Get outside to clear your mindLooking ahead to the 2020 deer season
Food plot implements for side by sides Michigan Habitat and Deer Gear How is Michigan Trout Season going to play out Archery sight and pin set ups Effective range Practicing long distance shooting Coyote gestation time Coyote den useage -
Talking with Lincoln Rohn of Packer Maxx about spring food plots and purchasing hunting land tonight.
Spring Food Plots and Packer Maxx
Talking a little bit about the Covid Crisis People we know who are health care workers #HuntThroughIt #ArcheryIsImmune Packer Maxx products Still shipping products Getting out in the woods is good mental relief right now Frost seeding The planting process Prescribed fire before planting Why you should use a Packer Maxx The 3 models of Packer Maxx New add on feature for the Packer Maxx Neighborhood Covid Howl Multiple uses of the Packer MaxxPurchasing hunting properties with Lincoln
Lincoln now has his real estate license Working with Stoney Creek selling hunting and recreation properties What other hunting property owners are doing with habitat Habitat increasing the value of your land After Covid crisis is over will people be looking for more remote land to purchase How the crisis is affecting the sale of land Most over looked thing when looking at hunting property Leasing the tillable land Generating money off of the landWhat is going on with Let'em Go Let'em Grow?
CWD testing and Humic Acid
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All three of the guys are in the newly remodeled Cabin!
Ken has been out fishing during the Covid Crisis and it taking advantage of the great weather and hitting the water.
Caught a few small mouth bass Hoping to get out on the hunting leaseGetting the rods ready for the season
Always good to check the gear before heading out for the first time Inventory tackle Ordering tackleThings to check for the first trip on the water
Check the engine, trolling motor and batteries Boat and trailer checklistType of line to use on Large Mouth Bass
Best to use Situational Small Mouth more sensitive to type of line Water clarityHow weather plays in to fish feeding and activity
How to fish the Pre-spawn
Water Temps Action speed Patterns When bass spawn and the conditions surrounding itDanny's outdoor activities this week
Running the Lumberjack 5K Virtual run Found a running partner Porta Potties closed in State Parks Saw first turkey near the parkGetting by with the stay at home order during the Covid Crisis
Mike's activities to keep him in shape during the crisis
Lifting weights in the basement gym Walking a mile at work during lunch Running the Lumberjack 5K virtual runMichigan DNR promoting getting outside to exercise during the crisis but the Governor is saying the opposite.
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The guys are social distancing in their individual cabins tonight
PSE Archery has a new dealer in the Fenton Michigan area!
Sunrys Archery Nice boot roomKen Scicluna was social distancing on the boat doing some fishing
Social distancing at the archery shop
Danny was working out outside since the gyms closed last week
Last night at the gym was Sunday evening Had a case at Dan's workplace Has a goal to reduce weight Used Google to plan a couple of routes to walk 5 miles a day Animals are out and about nowMike is taking time to shoot the final two rounds of the Indoor Archery league shoots the last two weekends.
Shot about average first weekend This weekend shot pretty well Self pressure shooting Which bullseye to shoot firstMike set up a gym in his basement to strength training
Worked out Sunday right before shooting last target archery round Gym equipment was sold out after gyms closed Improvising on the flyTalking about the PSE EVO NXT 33 and the Dudley Bow
Should fishing be free until this crisis is over?
If the state is shut down can you still go out and hunt and fish?
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The guys talk with Slade Johnston of Trips 4 Trade that helps outdoorsmen to connect with one another and trade outdoor trips with each other.
Slade's outdoor background How Trips 4 Trade came about Sharing hunting opportunities with other outdoorsmen How does Trips 4 Trade $125 membership per year Unlimited trades They help you create your listing 800 - 1000 members 20% promo code UpNorth20 to save 20% on your membership Some of the hunts offered Features for the future A trade success story Not just hunts for trade www.Trips4Trade.comAlabama and Mississippi Turkey Seasons
Mississippi just opened up this week Alabama youth season this weekend Birds reacting a little slow so far Wet early season Turkey hunting contests 2 man teamsHow is the Corona Virus affecting the outdoors?
Outdoor shows being canceled Indoor Archery League stopped Tick season is going to be bad due to warm winter Taking precautions to stay healthy Trade show crud What is being shut down in Alabama?Getting to know Slade on the personal side with our 4 questions we ask everyone.
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The guys talk with South African outfitter Matwetwe Outfitters about what to consider when hunting in South Africa. They also talk with Dave Wilkins of Droptine Outdoor Adventures about some other hunting opportunities in other countries.
Matwetwe Outfitters
Trips to South Africa to hunt are at record levels Hendrik spends 5 weeks in Michigan doing shows to book hunts His connection to Michigan What does Matwetwe mean? What is the first step at going to South Africa to hunt? The Basic package hunt The value for the U.S. Dollar for the hunt 2.5 hours north of Johanesburg Family atmosphere Trips are all inclusive Hunting season around Mid March to Mid October Only one group at camp at a time Getting weapons shipped Fishing is available Victoria Falls Photo Safaris The Harold King Award Advice for finding cheap airfares Equipment used to hunt Caliber and type of ammo used Archery setups Cost of shipping animals home Length of time to get animals back to the states What animals are not allowed to be shipped to the states Conservation efforts and hunting in South Africa How rare animals are chosen for the hunt and how it impacts the conservation efforts How the animals that are hunted are used after the hunt Jobs created through huntingDroptine Outdoor Adventures
Has trips to almost anywhere you can imagine Must plan in advance for lottery draw animals outwest Deposits for tripsWhat are some of the biggest mistakes people make when going abroad
No semiautomatic rifles in South Africa
Favorite meal to serve a hunter in South Africa
What is an acquired taste?
Don't need any vaccinations where Hendrik is at
Is Coronavirus affecting trips abroad?
www.matwetwesafaris.com
www.huntdroptineoutdoors.com
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We talk with HuntFishTravel's Carrie Zylka about her experiences sturgeon spearing Lake Winnebago in Wisconsin.
Ice conditions haven't been good this season in Wisconsin How Carrie began sturgeon spearing A culture all within it's own Heated ice houses Styles of ice houses Lake Winnebago and what to expect Fishing limits The Upper River Lakes of Lake Winnebago The Upper River Lakes tags are coveted tags How the season runs in Wisconsin Times for spearing License fees The festival atmosphere The Frozen Chosen movie Sitting waiting on the fish The hole, the decoy and the spear How they size the fish Using a coffee cup The things people put in the water for a visual reference Decoy carving Trying to pattern them The secret spots Following the guys who know where the fish are Left over holes in the ice Hole size 48 sq ft Talking about the spears used What happens when you spear one The size of sturgeon What the DNR check for when registering your catch Equipment used to cut the holes and push the ice Holes cut day before season How to prepare sturgeon for the table Where people come from to spear on Lake Winnebago What people from the south think about the life on the ice Bonfires on the ice Renting the ice housesThe news with HuntFishTravel
Getting ready to launch the new BowCast Podcast
Archery events in Wisconsin
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