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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.
We’re talking Lake Huron walleye fishing in the opening hour this week with Keith DeWald of the Saginaw Bay Walleye Club. Then, Tom Campbell of Woods-n-Waternews takes a look at their June issue.Oleh Mike Avery
Cody Norton from the Michigan DNR kicks off the second hour talking about the process of applying for a Michigan bear tag. Also, from DNR, Dr. Megan Moriarty has an update on Bird Flu in MIchigan. The hour wraps up with this week’s Ask Avery segment. This time the topic is headless deer on the side of the road in SW Michigan.…
Dan Harrington joins me in the final hour this week to talk about deer faming in Michigan. He says it’s a very big business here. He’s also convinced the cure for CWD will be found by deer farmers. We wrap it all up with chef Dave Minar. This time, he has a very nice turkey recipe.Oleh Mike Avery
Jason Carstens of True North Guide Service out of Sault St. Marie kicks off the show this week. He talks about trout and salmon fishing in the eastern UP of Michigan. Then, the “Bear Whisperer”, Johnny Bowler joins me to talk about what to expect on a Michigan bear hunt.Oleh Mike Avery
Hour two kicks off with the “Sturgeon General”, Brenda Archambo of Sturgeon for Tomorrow. Brenda talks about their sturgeon guarding program to protect those prehistoric fish. Nick Green from MUCC is up next with an update on the commercial guiding issue. Tom Weston from the Michigan DNR joins me for this week’s “Ask Avery” segment to talk about th…
Great Lakes bass fishing is the topic in hour three this week with fishing guide and former tournament angler Gerry Gostenik. Gerry says Michigan is a popular destination for anglers from across the country. We wrap it all up with Chef Dave Minar. This time, it’s a very nice turkey recipe.Oleh Mike Avery
We’re talking turkey in Hour 2 with wildlife biologist Al Stewart. Then, Julie Ellsworth of the Michigan DNR talks about their new website and how to use it.Oleh Mike Avery
We’re wrapping up April and kicking off May this week on Outdoor Magazine radio. First, Eric Long of Long Line Charters joins me to talk about early season fishing in southeast Michigan. Then, Tom Campbell from Woods-n-Waternews takes a look at their May issue.Oleh Mike Avery
Fishing is the topic in Hour 3 this week with veteran Great Lakes fisherman Dan Jordan of Team Angler Qwest. We wrap it all up with Chef Dave Minar and another great recipe.Oleh Mike Avery
We’re talking turkey in the opening hour this week with Adam Bump of the Michigan DNR.Oleh Mike Avery
Fishing is the opening topic of Hour 2 with Mark Romanack of Fishing 411. Nick Green from MUCC is up next with an update out of Lansing.Oleh Mike Avery
We turn our attention to food plots in the final hour this week with Cory Mitrzyk of Northern Edge Food Plots. The show wraps up with Chef Dave Minar and another great wild game recipe.Oleh Mike Avery
We kick the show off with the “YakMaster”, Dave Mull talking about the benefits of fishing from a kayak. Then, Michael Hensley of the Great Lakes Bay Region joins me to talk about the outdoor recreation options available in that part of Michigan…especially the great fishing action.
Greg Buckner from Jay’s Sporting Goods kicks off the second hour with advice on patterning your turkey shotgun. Emilie O’Grady from the Michigan DNR is up next with details on the 50th anniversary of the successful deer hunter patch. The hour wraps up with Sgt. Jason King from the Michigan DNR with details on the legal aspects of turkey hunting, in…
We’re talking fishing in Hour 3 with a man who has spent more than 50 years on the Great Lakes, Capt. Ed Retherford of Trout Scout Charters. The show wraps up with Chef Dave Minar and another great wild game recipe.Oleh Mike Avery
Captain Jason Graham from the Linwood Beach Marina kicks off the show talking about getting your boat ready for that first trip of the season. He also has great advice on early season trolling for Saginaw Bay walleye. Then Tom Andris of the Great Lakes Salmon Initiative discusses the outlook for this years Great Lakes salmon fishery.…
We’re talking bowhunting for turkey in the second hour with Primal Treestands pro staffer Charlie Wiltse. Nick Green from MUCC is up next with an update out of Lansing.Oleh Mike Avery
We’re talking turkey in the final hour with Greg Abbas of A-Way Outdoors. Greg is an expert turkey caller and hunter. He has great advice on hunting pressured birds. We wrap it all up with Chef Dave Minar and another great recipe.Oleh Mike Avery
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We’re talking more mushrooms in the second hour with Clay Edney, aka “Michigan’s Morel Master“. He tell us where to find those tasty springtime treats. Gary Whelan from the Michigan DNR is up next with details on springtime fish kills. He says they’re sometimes caused by Mother Nature, not man.Oleh Mike Avery
Kris Duerson of Rapid River Knives is featured in the third hour this week. He talks about the history of his company and has great advice on keeping a knife sharp. We wrap it all up with Chef Dave Minar and another great wild game recipe.Oleh Mike Avery
Brian Anderson, the “Tick Terminator” is my first guest this week. He has good advice on how to protect yourself from those insects and the diseases they carry. Then, Bob Ransom of Primal Treestands talks about choosing the right ground blind for the upcoming turkey season. New member of the Michigan Wildlife Council, Franklin Hayes, talks about hi…
We’re talking springtime fishing in Hour 2 with Dave Rose. Dave talks about surf and pier fishing for salmon and trout. Nick Green of MUCC is up next with an update from Lansing.Oleh Mike Avery
We continue the fishing theme in Hour 3 with Bryan Darland of Jay’s Sporting Goods. Bryan talks about new fishing electronics…and the availability of new products. We wrap it all up with Chef Dave Minar and other great wild game recipe.Oleh Mike Avery
First, John Cleveland of Michigan based Eppinger Lures joins me to talk about the venerable Dardevle Spoon. Then Nick Grillo from Michigan Brand Meats talks about his recent jumbo perch fishing adventures and another round of “Ham for the Holiday” giveaway.Oleh Mike Avery
Hour two kicks off with fisheries biologist and tournament angler Ali Shakoor. Ali has great advice for fishing SE Michigan walleye in the springtime. Next, Eric Hilliard of the Michigan DNR describes the new question and answer format for their hunting guides.Oleh Mike Avery
Captain Russ Clark of Seahawk Charters in St. Joe, Michigan joins me in the final hour this week to talk about river steelhead and early season coho on Lake Michigan. We wrap it all up with Chef Dave Minar and another great wild game recipe.Oleh Mike Avery
My opening guest this week is Drew YoungeDyke from the National Wildlife Federation. Drew has an update on Asian Carp and then talks about his new found passion for tying pike and musky flies. Then Ben Nielsen of Showspan talks about their big Ultimate Sport Show in Grand Rapids.Oleh Mike Avery
We’re talking underwater spearing in the second hour this week. John Durtka is the guy who convinced the Michigan DNR and NRC to expand spearing opportunities. He talks about that process and what’s involved in this growing activity. Shaun McKeon from MUCC is up next with details on their upcoming summer camp program.…
Hour 3 features wildlife expert and outdoor writer Richard P. Smith. Richard has strong thoughts on how the UP deer herd is being managed. We wrap it up once again with Chef Dave Minar and another great wild game recipe.Oleh Mike Avery
We kick off the show with “Mr. Angler Qwest”, Brad Dupuie. Brad talks about the new models and availability of the popular Angler Qwest boats. Then Ted Harpham of Darton Archery has an update on that company and how their new ownership is going. The hour wraps up with Tom Campbell of Woods-n-Waternews and a look at their latest issue.…
We’re talking turkey in the second hour with turkey hunting guide Chet Loar. Krisiten Phillips from the Michigan DNR is up next with a look behind the scenes at their marketing department.Oleh Mike Avery
Michigan flyfishing icon Jac Ford is featured in the final hour this week. He has great stories about a life spent on the water. Wild game chef Dave Minar wraps it all up with another great recipe.Oleh Mike Avery
We’re closing out the month and working our way toward springtime this week on the Outdoor Magazine radio show. First, John Seator talks about Michigan based Brenton Arms and their lineup of extremely accurate, AR style hunting rifles. Then, new Michigan Wildlife Council member, Brent Pike, talks about why he got involved in the organization and th…
Hour two features popular outdoor television host Jimmy Gretzinger of Michigan Out of Doors TV. MUCC‘s Nick Green is up next with another look at wolves and what it will take to get a hunt in Michigan.Oleh Mike Avery
We’re talking open water fishing in the final hour with Pete Patsalis of Hook One Charters. Pete chases a variety of fish in the St. Clair River and Lake St. Clair. We wrap it all up with Chef Dave Minar. This time, Dave tells the story of how he got hooked on cooking.Oleh Mike Avery
First, Captain John Littlefield of Great Lakes Charter Training talks about what it takes to become a charter captain, and how you can bid on that nine day course online. Then Ed Golder of the Michigan DNR has an update on the wolf situation.Oleh Mike Avery
Hour two features Paul Phillips. Paul is one of the best extreme long range shooters in the world. Their latest attempt will be at five miles. Karen Cleveland from the DNR is up next with a look at job opportunities in the Department. The hour wraps up with this week’s Ask Avery segment and a question about stunted pike on inland lakes.…
We’re talking fishing in hour 3 with Lance Valentine of Teachin Fishin. Then, wild game chef Dave Minar has a very nice walleye recipe.Oleh Mike Avery
We start out talking steelhead fishing with Paul Schlafley of Riverside Charters in Manistee, Michigan. Then Karl Ieuter of the Ieuter Insurance Group answers the annual question about insurance coverage for your vehicle while on the ice.Oleh Mike Avery
We head to Saginaw Bay in the second hour this week to talk ice fishing for big walleye with Captain Jeff Godi of The Michigan Experience. Next, Nick Green of MUCC has an update out of Lansing. The hour wraps up with this week’s Ask Avery segment on recording your hunting and fishing adventures using today’s video technology.…
“Whitetail Whisperer” John Eberhart joins me in hour 3. We talk about post season scouting, attention to detail in our outdoor activities…and more. Wild Game Chef Dave Minar wraps it all up with another tasty recipe.Oleh Mike Avery
We kick off the month with Bob Hinds of Central Coast Angling in Northern Michigan. Bob is still fishing open water and talks about how he targets jumbo perch, trout, salmon and burbot in the winter months. Then, Tom Campbell of Woods-n-Waternews joins me to talk the digital version of that magazine.…
Hour two features Darryl Godin of White River Ontario Canada. Darryl runs wolf hunting trips there, with many of his hunters driving up from Michigan. We talk about the logistics of wolf hunting and why it’s important to control the population. Sgt. Richard Cardenas of the Michigan DNR is up next. The conservation officer has tips on staying safe a…
We’re talking fishing in Hour 3 with Jake Romanack of Fishing 411 TV. Jake has details of their 200th episode and explains why the Romanack family has been so successful in the fishing industry for more than three decades. We wrap it all up with Chef Dave Minar. This time he has a very nice walleye recipe.…
We kick off the show with Matt Taggett of REK Broadheads. Matt talks about their products, but also how to find shed whitetail antlers. Then, Beth Gruden of the Michigan Wildlife Council has an update on their “Here for Generations” campaign.Oleh Mike Avery
Hour two features Martin Szeliga (AKA The Airborne Angler). Martin has the latest on Saginaw Bay ice conditions as well as some great tips on finding walleye through the ice. Nick Green from MUCC is up next with an update out of Lansing.Oleh Mike Avery
We’re talking with lifelong outdoorsman Tom Lounsbury in the final hour this week. Tom and I discuss the threat from anti hunting groups, a possible Michigan wolf hunt…and more. The show wraps up with Chef Dave Minar. This time he has an interested mountian lion/bobcat recipe.Oleh Mike Avery
Jordan Farmer is my first guest this week. Jordan recently lost another hunting dog in a wolf attack. He describes that experience and talks about what he’d like to see done to manage Michigan wolves. Then, Nick Green from MUCC has an update and clarification on legislation to license Michigan hunting guides.…
Hour 2 features Kris Duerson of Rapid River Knives. Kris killed a huge mountain lion in Idaho and got lots of criticism online. We talk about the specifics of the hunt and why it’s critical to manage those top tier predators. Tim Cwalinksi from the Michigan DNR is up next. Tim previews the upcoming sturgeon season and talks about the importance of …
