Mike Avery's Outdoor Magazine

We're kicking off the new month this week on Outdoor Magazine radio. First, Captain Jason Graham of Send it Charters and Linwood Beach Marina talks about springtime trolling and getting the boat ready for the water. Then, Steve Windom from Outdoor Mentors has details on our partnership for the third annual Mike Avery Outdoors charity golf outing to get kids outdoors. Hour two features long time Great Lakes Charter Captain Ed Retherford of Trout Scout Charters.  Ed describes the evolution of the fishery and what anglers can expect these days. Doug Deming is up next to talk about fishing the east side of Saginaw Bay and why the Sebewaing Harbor Marina is a good choice for anglers. We're talking turkey guns and patterning your ammo with Jeania Canel of Jay's Sporting Goods in hour three. The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great recipe.  

We're wrapping up another month this week on Outdoor Magazine radio. First, Chad Stearns, new President of Jays Sporting Goods talks about the evolution of that Michigan based outdoor retailer. Then, Nick Grillo from Michigan Brand Meats talks about a special dish coming up at our next Wednesday Night Live event. Hour two features outdoor writer and former fishing guide Dave Rose. Dave has details on springtime surf and pier fishing. Michigan DNR biologist Cody Norton is up next to talk about hibernating bears and when they'll be leaving their dens. The hour wraps up with Tom Weston of the DNR. He has a follow up on Michigan new "E Tag" system. We're talking turkey in hour three with avid hunter Charlie Wiltse. The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time it's a very nice pheasant recipe that Dave says can also be used for turkey.

It's a busy show this week on Outdoor Magazine radio. First, Michigan DNR fisheries biologist Mark Tonello talks about the upcoming walleye egg take operation on the Muskegon River. Then, Matt Lefler from the Reese Adventure Club discusses their efforts to get kids in the outdoors. Frankin Hayes of the Michigan Wildlife Council is up next with an update on their "Here for Generations" campaign. Hour two features Bob Hinds of Central Coast Angling. Bob talks about his burbot and jumbo perch charters. Wildlife biologist Brian Roell then talks about the brutal Michigan winter and how that affects UP whitetails. We're talking springtime turkey hunting in hour three with Greg Abbas of A-Way Outdoors. Wild game chef Dixie Dave Minar wraps it all up with a very nice fish recipe.  

Rich Chrzan of Killer Food Plots kicks off the show this week. Rich talks about frost seeding and the upcoming food plot planting season. Hour two kicks off with Mark Romanack from Fishing 411. Mark has great advice on choosing the right gear and getting ready for the spring fishing season. Audrey Baetz from the Michigan DNR is up next. Audrey talks about the upper peninsula walleye program Al Stewart joins me in hour 3. Al is a former Michigan DNR wildlife biologist and current Director of the Nimrod Education Center. Al talks about how that center promotes the role of hunters in society today. The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time, another very nice venison recipe.  

"Mr. Angler Quest", Brad Dupuie is my first guest this week. Brad talks about the evolution of the company and the upcoming open water fishing season. Then, Ben Nielsen of Showspan has details on their big Grand Rapids show. Hour two kicks off with Tom Simmon from High Pressure Pneumatics. He has great information on high performance air rifles. Russ Clark of Seahawk Charters in St. Joe, Michigan is up next. Russ is finishing up the river steelhead season and getting ready to head out into the big lake. We continue on the fishing theme in the third hour this week with Lance Valentine from The Walleye Zone. We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time, a very nice venison recipe.  

Kyle Green of The Green Way Outdoors is my first guest this week. Kyle is resurrecting the concept of a Michigan dove hunt. Then, Keil Jorgenson of Woods-n-Waternews joins me. Hour two features Roy Miller. Roy talks about trolling for springtime walleye in the Detroit River. Steve Dey, newly elected President of MUCC, is up next to talk about the struggles of that long time conservation organization. Noted outdoor writer and hunting expert Richard P. Smith kicks off hour three this week. We talk about baiting, whitetail winter kill and Richard's newest book. The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time it's a very nice fish recipe.

We kick off the show with Mike Smith of Offshore A-Count Sportfishing. Mike just recently returned from a week of ice fishing on Lake Erie. Then, Dan Cooke of the Michigan Wildlife Council has an update on their "Here for Generations" campaign to promote hunting, fishing and trapping. Hour two features Chad Stewart from the Michigan DNR. He talks about the ongoing moose research in the Upper Peninsula. We also discuss this past deer season. Caitlin Boon wraps up the hour talking about the Michigan Master Angler Program Long time outdoorsman and outdoor writer Tom Lounsbury joins me in hour 3. We talk about turkey hunting, elk hunting, pheasants...and more. Chef Dixie Dave Minar wraps it all up with another great wild game recipe.  

We continue to work out way through winter this week on the Outdoor Magazine radio show. First, Steve Windom talks about the group called "Pass it On, Outdoor Mentors". This group was formed to get kids in the outdoors. Then, Myron Gilbert from USA Angling talks about the competitive side of ice fishing. Hour two kicks off with Paul Schlafley of Riverside Charters. Paul says the warmer weather has been good for river steelhead fishing. Tom Weston from the Michigan DNR is up next with details on the new electronic tag for Michigan hunters. "Whitetail Whisperer" John Eberhart joins me in hour three on the topic of post season scouting. The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great wild game recipe.

Ice fisherman Taylor Pierson is my first guest this week. He has great advice on targeting trophy pike through the ice. Then Ben Nielson from Showspan talks about the upcoming Outdoorama show in Novi. Hour two features crow hunter Tony Windt. Tony says those birds are surprisingly smart. Nick Grillo from Michigan Brand Meats is up next to talk about that family owned company. We're talking suppressors in hour 3 with Paul Phillips. The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great fish recipe.

Kris Duerson from Rapid River Knives is my first guest this week. Kris talks about the phenomenal growth of that Upper Peninsula company. Interim MUCC CEO Mike Mitchell is up next with details on their upcoming convention and the search for a new leader. Hour two kicks off with Captain John LIttlefield of Premier Maritime Training. John describes the process for becoming a licensed Charter Captain. We also talk about ice fishing the UP. Then, Curtis Sisco talks about being one of the winners of this year's Pure Michigan Hunt. The hour wraps up with Conservation Officer Dan Liestenfeltz and this week's Ask Avery question. Jimmy Gretzinger, long time host of Michigan Out of Doors TV joins me in hour 3. We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time, it's a blackened salmon recipe.

    Captain Jason Graham of Send it Charters and Linwood Beach Marina is my first guest this week. Jason talks about ice fishing for walleye on Saginaw Bay. Then, Dan Ulfig has an update from the Michigan Wildlife Council on their "Here for Generations" campaign. Hour two kicks off with Joe Velchansky. He's the President of the Michigan Trappers and Predator Caller's Association. Joe talks about the role of trappers today. Predator hunter Merl Jones is up next. Merl has insight into the recent decision by the Michigan NRC to allow coyote hunting year round once again. Next, the Ask Avery segment answers the question of whether a convicted felon can hunt with a muzzleloader in Michigan. We're talking squirrel hunting with dogs in hour three as Rick Hobbs from the Michigan Squirrel Dog Association joins me. The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time, it's another tasty fish recipe.

Michigan DNR biologist Adam Bump is my first guest this week. Adam talks about the upcoming turkey season and changes to the seasons, areas and method of tagging birds. Hour two kicks off with outdoor writer and former fishing guide Dave Rose. Dave describes the process of breaking into the world of outdoor writing today and talks about why he's no longer guiding. Then, DNR Fisheries Biologist Jeff Jolley has details on the new man made reef in Saginaw Bay. He also talks about the Saginaw Bay fishery in general. We're talking predator hunting in hour 3 with Chris Kreiner. Kris is an avid coyote, fox and bobcat hunter. The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time, it's a popular fish recipe.

Charter Captain and fishing educator Lance Valentine of The Walleye Zone is my first guest this week. Lance talks about the fishing show season. Then Keil Jorgenson from Woods-n-Waternews has details about how that publication has changed over the decades. Hour two features avid outdoorsman and outdoor writer Jason Herbert. Jason says whitetail bucks are dropping their racks early this year. Ed Blissick from the Great Lakes Salmon Initiative wraps up the hour. He has details on legislation that could help fund the Michigan DNR Fisheries Division and help Great Lakes anglers. We continue on the fishing theme in hour 3 with Charter Captain and Fishing Guide Jerry link of Originator Charters in St. Joe, Michigan. Jerry talks about wintertime steelhead fishing in the river. We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great wild game dinner.  

We're kicking off the new year this week on Outdoor Magazine radio. First, Dave Thomas of Bowhunter Planet talks about the state of archery today. Then, "Mr. Angler Quest", Brad Dupuie talks about the upcoming boat show season. Hour two kicks off with Jay Woiderski of the Black Lake chapter of Sturgeon for Tomorrow. He talks about the sturgeon restoration program and wintertime spearing for pike and muskies. Interim MUCC Executive Director Mike Mitchell joins me next to talk about the status of that organization and what the future might bring. We're talking ice fishing and more in Hour 3 with Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame member Mark Martin. The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great venison recipe.

We're wrapping up the year this week on Outdoor Magazine radio. First, Travis Bohy of Jay's Sporting Goods talks about ice fishing. Then, Ben Nielsen from Showspan has details of the upcoming Ultimate Fishing Show in Novi, Michigan. Hour two kicks off with Gary Morgan from Wild Game Dynasty. Gary has great advice on bobcat hunting. Karl Ieuter of Ieuter Insurance is up next talking about your vehicle insurance while on the ice. Brent Rudolph from the Michigan DNR wraps up the hour with this week's Ask Avery segment. More on ice fishing in hour 3 with Jake Romanack of the Fishing 411 TV Show. Wild game chef Dixie Dave Minar wraps it all up with a nice venison stew recipe.

    We kick off this week's show with long time beagle expert Corky Legue. He talks about running cottontail rabbits with beagles. Then Beth Gruden from the Michigan Wildlife Council has an update on the Here for Generations campaign. Jim Felgenauer is my first guest in hour 2. He has details about perch spearing on Lake St. Clair. Eric Hilliard from the Michigan DNR is up next to talk about the Pure Michigan Hunt. We're talking Michigan wolves in hour 3 with biologist Brian Roell. Then, wild game chef Dixie Dave Minar wraps it all up with a very nice venison recipe.

Marty Szlega, the Airborne Angler is my first guest this week. Marty talks about his flights over Saginaw Bay to monitor ice conditions.   Then, Captain Jason Graham of Send it Charters out of Linwood Beach Marina has details on his ice fishing trips. Hour two kicks off with Ontario wolf hunting guide Darryl Godin. He describes his hunting operation in White River. Angela Kujawa from the Michigan DNR is up next with details on the December elk hunt. The hour wraps up with the Ask Avery segment, this time featuring Michigan fisheries biologist Randy Claramunt. Randy talks about otters eating fish from ponds in the winter. We're talking coyote hunting in hour 3 with Matt Schalk of Last Call Predator Hunting. The show wraps up with wild game chef Dixie Dave Minar.

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.