Jeania Canel of Jay's Sporting Goods is my first guest for the new month. Jeanie talks about changes coming up for the purchase of suppressors. She also discusses the demand for muzzleloaders these days. Rich Chrzan from Killer Food Plots is up next. Rich says now is the time to start planning for next year. Hour two kicks off with retired Coast Guardsman Joe Marion. Joe has great advice for staying safe on the ice. MUCC's Steve Windom then joins me to talk about the importance of membership in that organization. The "Ask Avery" segment features Sgt. Mike Mshar from the Michigan DNR. Mike talks about what guns can be used during "muzzleloader" season. Hour three features noted outdoor writer and hunting expert Richard P. Smith. Richard talks about his deer season so far and deer management in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great wild game recipe.
Bob Hinds of Central Coast Angling is my first guest this week. Bob talks about the jumbo perch fishing on Grand Traverse Bay. Tom Campbell from Woods-n-Waternews is up next with details on their latest issue. Hour two features long time hunter Randy Budde. John Durtka, the Purely Michigan Spearfishing guy is up next with details on their expanded fishing boundaries. The Ask Avery segment features Charlie Rood, who is with me this week in the Outdoor Magazine radio studio. Tom Lounsbury is my guest in hour three this week. Tom talks about the December pheasant season, and more. We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great venison recipe.
Nick Grillo of Michigan Brand Meats is my first guest this week. Nick talks about the annual "Ham for the Holidays" program. Then, Paul Pirone from Versa Skins has details on their big Black Friday sale. The hour wraps up with Dan Cooke of the Michigan Wildlife Council and an update on the Here for Generations campaign. Hour two kicks off with Kevin Vistisen of the Deer Hunter Podcast. Kevin has great advice on hunting the late season. Andy Weiss of Truck Trolley is up next. Andy unveils a new accessory for his product. The Ask Avery segment features "young Jonathan Dent" with me in the studio to talk about his interest in deer hunting. Kyle Green of The Greenway Outdoors joins me in hour 3. Kyle describes his commitment to the outdoor lifestyle and why he promotes hunting to the younger generation. The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great venison recipe.
We kick off this week's show talking with Charlie Wiltse about hunting the Michigan gun season. Then, Meteorologist Mark Torregrossa from MLive has the outlook for the firearm season…and beyond. Hour two features Joe Velchansky from the Michigan Trappers and Predator Callers Association. Michigan DNR Biologist Brent Rudolph is up next with details on how to get your deer checked. We switch gears in hour 3 this week and talk fishing with Lance Valentine from The Walleye Zone. The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This week Dave has a very nice venison recipe.
We kick off this week's show with Luke Pawloski of The Outdoor Conquest. Luke talks about jigging for muskies in the Detroit River. Then, Kris Duerson from Rapid River Knives says now is the time to order a knife if you want it in time for Christmas. Hour two features Michigan DNR Biologist Chad Stewart. Chad looks at the whitetail rut from a biological perpsective. Conversation Officer Sgt. Mike Mshar is up next. He has great advice on staying safe and legal during this deer season. Gabe VanWormer is my guest in hour 3 this week. Gabe is a hard core hunter and angler who shares his experiences on the Full Quiver Outdoors You Tube Channel. We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great recipe.
We're kicking off the new month this week on Outdoor Magazine radio. First, Scott Kietzman of Linwood Taxidermy talks about preserving your hunting and fishing memories. Then Bryan Farmer describes the purpose of the Hunt Michigan Collaborative. The hour wraps up with Nick Grillo from Michigan Brand Meats. Nick announces a new product from that family owned company. Hour two kicks off with Allen Perry of Hit Em Back deer trackers. Allen talk about how hunters can use a dog to recover deer. Justin Tomei from MUCC is up next with a look at legislation that could potentially increase hunting and fishing fees in Michigan. We're talking to Fishing Hall of Fame member Mark Martin in Hour 3. Mark talks about fall fishing and also hunting whitetails in west Michigan sand dunes. We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great recipe.
We're wrapping up the month of "Rocktober" this week on Outdoor Magazine radio. First, Glenn Duncan of Duncan's Outdoor Shop has great advice on sighting in your deer rifle. Then, Tom Campbell from Woods-n-Waternews talks about their November edition. Hour two kicks off with Jake Romanack of Fishing 411 TV. Jake describes his tactics for targeting open water walleye in the fall. Mike Mitchell is up next. Mike is the acting director of the Michigan United Conservation Clubs. He talks about changes in that organization and where they're headed. Extreme Long Range shooting expert Paul Phillips is featured in Hour 3. Paul describes how Michigan deer hunters can learn from the ELR pros. We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great venison recipe.
Brad Dupuie, "Mr. Angler Quest" is my first guest this week. Brad talks about his experiences with Live Scope and also the new dual outboard Angler Quest design. Then, Dan Ulfig from the Michigan Wildlife Council has an update on their "Here for Generations" campaign. Hour two kicks off with Brent Rudolph of the Michigan DNR. The wildlife biologist discusses Michigan elk, moose and deer. MUCC's Steve Windom is up next talking about the importance of membership and fundraising. The hour wraps up with Conservation Officer Mike Mshar and this week's Ask Avery question. We're talking bowhunting the final hour of this week's show with Tom Nelson from The American Archer tv show. Wild game chef Dixie Dave Minar wraps up the show with a great venison recipe.
First, Ed Blissick of the Great Lakes Salmon Initiative talks about proposed legislation to help fund the DNR Fisheries Division. Then, Troy Harrison has the story of that beautiful northern Michigan bull elk video that went viral. Joe Presgrove from the Michigan DNR wraps up the hour talking about the Hunters Feeding Michigan program. Hour two kicks off with John Upp. He has details on the 41Great Lakes straight walled cartridge. Waterfowl season is the next topic of discussion with Kali Rush of the Michigan DNR. The Ask Avery segment features Justin Tomei of MUCC with details on the DNR budget and proposed license fee increases. We're talking moose hunting and fall musky fishing with Don Barnard in hour 3. Chef Dixie Dave Minar wraps it all up with a very nice venison recipe.
We're kicking off the new month this week on Outdoor Magazine Radio. First, Jack Ammerman from the Michigan Pheasant Hunting Initiative talks about bird hunting on state game areas. Then, Bill Hahn of Jay's Sporting Goods has details on a program to save money on Ol' Man products through Jays. Hour two kicks off with houndsman Jordan Farmer. Jordan describes hunting bear and bobcats with hounds. Justin Tomei from MUCC is up next with insight into the proposed DNR budget. We're talking St. Clair River sturgeon fishing in Hour 3 with Anthony Moreschini from Finns Sportfishing. The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time, another venison recipe.
We're kicking off fall this week on Outdoor Magazine Radio. First, Matt Tagget of REK Broadheads talks about their new blade retention system and the work that's gone into their products over the years. Then, Scott Szfranski from Linwood Beach Marina has great advice on putting the boat away for the season. Hour two features Mark Penionzek of Reel Fish'n. Mark talks about big water duck hunting. Jerry Wydner of the Hunter Safety System is up next with great advice on staying safe while hunting from a treestand. We're talking to whitetails in Hour 3 with Greg Abbas of A-way Hunting Products. The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time, it's another great venison recipe.
Audiologist and avid hunter Mike Stewart kicks off the show this week. Mike talks about the danger of hunting and shooting…and how it can cause hearing loss. Then, Jason Garvon from the Michigan Wildlife Council has an update on their Here for Generations campaign. Hour two features Rick Hobbs from the Michigan Squirrel Dog Association. He also has advice on chasing jumbo fall perch. Steve Windom of MUCC is up next. Steve talks about how things are going since the departure of former CEO Amy Trotter. Then Bob Ransom joins me for the Ask Avery segment to talk about his new venture with Ol Man Outdoors. We're talking fishing in Hour 3 with Paul Schlafley of Riverside Charters. Paul has great advice on targeting river kings in the fall. We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great recipe.
Kyle Green of the Greenway Outdoors TV show is my first guest this week. He talks about his passion for promoting the outdoors and why the TV show is a great tool to reach for reaching his audience. Then, Tom Campbell from Woods-n-Waternews talks about their recent Outdoor Weekend. Hour two kicks off with Mike Horswill of Jay's Sporting Goods. Mike has great advice on processing your own venison. Michigan DNR wildlife biologist Cody Norton is up next. Cody talks about the Michigan bear population and Michigan bear hunting in general. The hour wraps up with Rich Chrzan from Killer Food Plots. Rich has details on their Aqua Shield product that he says can help solve the EHD problem. We're talking fishing in hour 3 with Fisheries Biologist Ali Shakoor. Ali has great advice to take advantage of fall angling patterns. We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This week, another great fish recipe.
Lance Valentine of The Walleye Zone is my first guest this week. He talks about moving their Fishing Education Weekend up to Saginaw Bay this year. Then, Michigan Meteorologist Mark Torrerossa has the outlook for our fall weather pattern. Hour 2 kicks off with Al Stewart. Al is an expert turkey hunter who has great advice on fall turkey hunting. Justin Tomei of MUCC is up next with thoughts on a Natural Resource Commission specifically for the Upper Peninsula. Kris Duerson from from Rapid River Knives then explains the best angle to put on a knife edge. We're talking bear hunting in Hour 3 with Richard P. Smith. Wild Game Chef Dixie Dave Minar wraps it all up with a pickled fish recipe.
We're wrapping up the summer season this week on Outdoor Magazine radio. First, avid outdoorsman Nick Grillo of Michigan Brand Meats talks about a recent sturgeon fishing adventure. Then, "Mr. Angler Quest", Brad Dupuie unveils two new models for the 2026 season. The hour wraps up with Tom Campbell from Woods-n-Waternews. He talks about the upcoming Outdoor Weekend in Imlay City. Hour two features Michigan elk hunting guide Vance Gawel. That season is now underway. Scott Buttrick is up next to talk about getting the best accuracy from the popular 22 cartridge. Early goos season is the topic in hour 3 with Glenn Alfieri of GK Calls. We wrap it all up with Chef Dave Minar. This time it's a salmon recipe.
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.
