Episodes
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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.
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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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This week on Outdoor Magazine Radio !11/30/24)....
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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