Outdoor Magazine is Michigan's premier outdoor radio show. The three hour program is hosted by veteran outdoor broadcaster Mike Avery. Each week Mike talks with outdoor experts and industry leaders about the latest techniques, strategies and equipment, as well as hunting and fishing news. Avery also has tips and suggestions on where to go and how to get the most from your next outdoor adventure.
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Captain Bobby Sullivan of Ice Breaker Charters is my first guest this week. Bobby talks about springtime steelhead fishing. Bill Winowicki from the Michigan Chart Boat Association wraps up the hour with some thoughts on what Great Lakes anglers could be dealing with this summer with the Consent Decree decision…
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We’re talking turkey in Hour 2 with Greg Abbas. Great has great advice on bagging a gobbler this season. Nick Green from MUCC is up next. He has a follow up on the Michigan NRC decision to close coyote hunting in the springtime.
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Food plots are the topic in Hour 3 with Rich Chrzan of Killer Food Plots. Chef Dixie Dave Minar wraps it all up with another great fish recipe.Oleh Mike Avery
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Tom Andris from the Great Lakes Salmon Initiative is my first guest this week. Tom talks about recent progress in their efforts to establish a new Great Lakes fishing license that would allow trolling anglers to run addition rods. Then Bob Miller of Rolling Bones Outdoors has advice for hunters looking for out of state hunts.…
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Hour two features Jeff Poet of Jay’s Sporting Goods. Jeff talks about a new Wildlife Education Center scheduled to open soon at their Clare store. Paul Rogers from the Michigan DNR is up next. He says the wildfire season is off to an early start.Oleh Mike Avery
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We’re talking turkey in Hour 3 this week with Primal Outdoors pro staffer Charlie Wiltse. Charlie says he plans to take a Michigan longbeard with his bow from a treestand this season. The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This week its a walleye recipe.Oleh Mike Avery
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We kick off this week’s show talking turkey with Stacy Skaggs of Linwood Taxidermy. Then Seth Herbst from the Michigan DNR has details on the new commercial guiding license.Oleh Mike Avery
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Hour two features Lance Valentine from Teachin Fishin. This time the conversation centers on the technique for jigging river walleye. Justin Tomei of MUCC is up next. Justin has more info on that commercial guiding license. He also talks about their annual convention.Oleh Mike Avery
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Deer management is the topic in Hour 3 this week as I talk with retired Michigan DNR wildlife biologist John Ozoga. John says the UP deer herd is in trouble and there’s no short term solution to the problem. The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. There’s no recipe this week because we talks about the upcoming Wednesday Night Live at the Lumb…
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We’re kicking off the new month with some great guests and conversation this week on Outdoor Magazine radio. First, Brandon Korthals of Buck Wild Charters talks about trolling the Saginaw River for big, pre spawn pike. Then, Bob Hinds from Central Coast Angling has details on burbot fishing in northern Michigan. The hour wraps up with Ben Nielsen o…
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Hour two features Pat Patsalis from Hook One Charters. Pete talks about springtime fishing on the St. Clair River and the process of buying a new fishing boat. Rich Chrzan of Killer Food Plots wraps up the hour with great advice on putting in plots.Oleh Mike Avery
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Jimmy Gretzinger from Michigan Out of Doors TV kicks off the third hour this week. Jimmy discusses the world of outdoor television today and talks about some hot issues in Michigan. The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This week, it’s a very nice fish recipe.Oleh Mike Avery
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We’re wrapping up the month here on Outdoor Magazine radio. First, Tom Jenkins talks about the upcoming Fred Bear Day in celebration of that archery icon’s birthday. Then, Jeania Canel of Jay’s Sporting Goods with details on how to get a supressor for you hunting rifle. Nick Buggia from the Michigan Wildlife Council is up next with an update on the…
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Hour two kicks off with Kevin Jacobs from the Michigan DNR. He talk about how the department uses aircraft to survey wildlife, fight forest fires combat poaching…and more. DNR Fisheries Chief Randy Claramunt is next with thoughts on the state’s fisheries and whether anglers should keep spawn filled female walleye this time of year.…
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We switch gears in Hour 3 and talk with Richard P. Smith about the new Deer Management Initiative and if that will impact Michigan’s deer management program. The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great wild game recipe.Oleh Mike Avery
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Jason Graham of Send it Charters and the LInwood Beach Marina is my first guest this week. Jason talks about wintertime trolling for walleye on Saginaw Bay and an upcoming event at the marina in early March. Then, Ben Nielsen of Showspan talks about the upcoming Outdoorama show.Oleh Mike Avery
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Hour 2 kicks off with Glen Duncan from Duncan’s Outdoor Shop in Bay City. Glenn describes the new gun laws for Michigan residents and some of the logistical problems with enforcing those hastily created mandates. Justin Tomei from MUCC is up next with a look ahead to their annual Convention.Oleh Mike Avery
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We’re talking fishing in the third hour this week with Russ Clark from Seahawk Charters in St. Joe, Michigan. Russ says early season coho action on Lake Michigan will heat up soon and the river is full of steelhead too. We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great wild game recipe.Oleh Mike Avery
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Chris Kreiner is my first guest this week. Chris is a hard core coyote hunter who has strong thoughts on plans to restrict the season. Then John Littlefield of Premier Maritime Training talks about how his company can help you get your Captain’s license.Oleh Mike Avery
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Hour two kicks off with one of the best extreme long range shooters in the world…Paul Phillips. The Michigan native talks about the recent SHOT show and some new products for shooters. Justin Tomei from MUCC is up next. Justin talks more about the proposal to limit coyote hunting and why that group thinks it’s a bad idea.…
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We’re talking fishing in Hour 3 this week with Mark Romanack of Fishing 411TV. The lifelong angler talks about springtime fishing opportunities, trolling tips, forward facing sonar….and much more. We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and a very nice rabbit recipe.Oleh Mike Avery
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We kick off the month with Mary Szlega…the Airborne Angler. Marty talks about flying over Saginaw Bay to keep an eye on ice conditions for anglers. Next, Michigan Outdoorsman Mike Sills checks in. The hour wraps up with Tom Campbell of Woods-n-Waternews.Oleh Mike Avery
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Hour two features Corky Leque. Corky is a lifelong beagle guy. He talks about rabbit hunting with beagles. Nick Green from MUCC is up next.Oleh Mike Avery
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We’re talking steelhead fishing in Hour 3 with Paul Schlafley of Riverside Charters. The show wraps up with chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great wild game recipe.Oleh Mike Avery
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We kick off this week’s show with a conversation with Jordan Hoover. Jordan is an Upper Peninsula hunter who has some interesting thoughts about deer management today. Then, Jay Wolderski from the Black Lake Chapter of Sturgeon for Tomorrow talks about their upcoming Shivaree. Pure Michigan Hunt winner Bill Wineland wraps up the hour.…
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Hour two features the “Whitetail Whisperer” John Eberhart. Michigan Conservation Officer Mike Hearn is up next to talk about how to stay safe and legal while snowmobiling.Oleh Mike Avery
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Predator hunting is the topic in hour 3 this week as I talk with Eric “Skeeter” Beckman of Brenton USA Firearms. We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great wild game recipe.Oleh Mike Avery
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This week’s show kicks off with outdoor writer and former fishing guide Dave Rose. Dave talks about early season ice fishing and much more. Then, Bill Pyles from Ohio Bowhunting Outfitters has details on his service and how you can join him for a hunt this fall.Oleh Mike Avery
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Hour 2 features Matt Tagget of REK Broadheads. Matt talks about a new broadhead design from his Michigan based company. He also has tips for finding shed whitetail antlers. Nick Green from MUCC is up next with details on their TRACKS Magazine.Oleh Mike Avery
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Kyle Green is my guest in Hour 3 this week. Kyle is host of The Green Way Outdoors TV show on the History Channel. We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This week Dave has a very nice rabbit recipe.Oleh Mike Avery
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We kick off this week’s show with Ed Blissick of the Great Lakes Salmon Initiative. Ed has news on the project to increase the number of rods for Great Lakes trollling anglers. Then, meteorologist Mark Torregrossa looks ahead to the rest of winter.Oleh Mike Avery
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Hour two features “Mr. Angler Quest“, Brad Dupuie. Brad talks about his plans to form a new company and take the big water fishing machine back to it’s roots. Lance Valentine of Teachin Fishin is up next to unveil a new line of fishing jigs.
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We’re talking, rabbits, small game hunting and habitat improvement in hour 3 with Tom Lounsbury. Wild Game Chef Dixie Dave Minar wraps it all up with a very nice walleye recipe.Oleh Mike Avery
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We kick off the new year with Dave Thomas of Bowhunter Planet. Dave talks about the state of archery today and has great advice on buying a new bow and accessories. Then, Nick Buggia from the Michigan Wildlife Council talks about their “Here for Generations” campaign.Oleh Mike Avery
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Hour two features Jay Ball of Blue Jay’s Outdoors. Jay talks about steelhead fishing the Grand River from his bass boat and also the challenges of growing outdoor social media platforms. Steve Windom of MUCC is up next with an update on their upcoming convention, their “On the Ground” program…and more.…
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We’re talking hunting with hounds in hour 3 with Jordan Farmer. Jordan describes running dogs for bobcats and bears. He also has insight into the Upper Peninsula wolf situation. Of course we wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great wild game recipe.Oleh Mike Avery
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We’re wrapping up the year this week on Outdoor Magazine Radio. First, John Durtka of Purely Michigan Spearfishing joins me to talk about that sport and his efforts to allow salmon as legal targets. Then Bob Ransom from Primal Outdoors unveils some new products for 2024.Oleh Mike Avery
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Hour two kicks off with Dave Johnson, President of the Upper Peninsula Sportsmen’s Alliance group. Dave talks about challenges facing UP hunters and anglers today. Eric Hilliard from the Michigan DNR is up next with a reminder that time is running out to apply for the Pure Michigan Hunt.Oleh Mike Avery
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We’re talking fishing in Hour 3 with Bob Hinds of Central Coast Angling. Bob targets jumbo perch on Grand Traverse Bay. The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This week it’s a fish recipe.Oleh Mike Avery
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We kick off this week’s Outdoor Magazine radio show with Charlie Wiltse of Primal Outdoors. Charlie is a Michigan hunter who took a Wyoming mountain lion with his bow. Then Tom Campbell from Woods-n-Waternews has a preview of their January issue.Oleh Mike Avery
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Hour two kicks off with Chad Stewart from the Michigan DNR. Chad talks about the deer season and lower harvest numbers. Next, Justin Tomei from MUCC checks in. We wrap up the hour with Lt. Mark Papineau and this week’s “Ask Avery” segment.
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We’re talking fishing in the final hour this week with Mark Martin and we wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar.Oleh Mike Avery
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Darryl Godin of White River Ontario is my first guest this week. Darryl talks about wolf hunting there and how Americans can take advantage of his services. Then, Michigan Hunter Chris Lutz tells the story of hunting with Darryl and how he took an animal in just a few minutes. Ben Nielsen of Showspan is up next. Ben has details of the upcoming Ulti…
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Hour two kicks off with Tom Simmon of High Pressure Pneumatic Air Guns. Tom says his customers using those airguns to take deer, bear and other big game animals. Nick DeShano from Off Shore Tackle is up next with details on the digital version of their Off Shore Release. The hour wraps up with Nick Grillo and this week’s “Ask Avery” segment. It’s a…
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We’re talking bobcat hunting in hour 3 with Gary Morgan of Wild Game Dynasty. Gary describes his technique for guiding hunters in Michigan’s north country. We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another very nice venison recipe.Oleh Mike Avery
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We kick off this week’s show with Pure Michigan Hunt winner Bob Beaudry. Bob talks about the process of winning, how many times he applied and what his hunts were like. Then, Ted Harpham of Darton Archery describes their new line up of bows and crossbows for 2024.Oleh Mike Avery
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Hour two features Josh Mapes of Overdrive Outdoors. Josh tells us about a wonderful deer hunt with his daughter and also the finer points of coyote hunting. Nick Green from MUCC is up next with thoughts on MUCC membership.Oleh Mike Avery
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We’re talking fishing in Hour 3 this week with Jake Romanack of Fishing 411TV. Jake describes what it was like to grow up in a famous fishing family. He also talks about the challenges and rewards of producing a TV fishing show. We wrap it up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar an another great wild game recipe.…
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We’re kicking off the new month with some great guests this week on Outdoor Magazine Radio. First, Jeania Canel of Jay’s Sporting Goods talks about muzzleloaders, the popularity of straight walled cartridges and the process of getting a suppressor. Then, Tom Campbell from Woods-n-Waternews has a look at their December issue.…
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Hour two features biologist and tournament angler Ali Shakoor. Ali talks about the end of open water fishing season and early ice fishing action. He also describes some of the research projects he’s working on. Lt. Joe Molnar from the Michigan DNR is up next. Joe describes the legal firearms for muzzleloader and late doe seasons.…
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