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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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 s…
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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…
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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 …
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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 An…
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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 Mic…
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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 t…
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We kick off this week talking with Justin Tomei of MUCC about the recent actions of the Michigan Natural Resources Commission regarding deer management. I also ask Justin if it’s time to abolish that group of political appointees. Then Andy Wiess talks about his new Truck Trolley that provides easy access to the bed of your truck. Hour two kicks of…
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Randy Cornell of Carma Sportfishing is my first guest this week. Randy talks about fishing northern Michigan inland lakes. Then Rich Chrzan from Killer Food Plots says this is a good time to get ready for the fall food plot planting season. Hour two features Jim Felgenauer of the St. Clair Chapter of Sturgeon for Tomorrow. The sturgeon season is ab…
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We’re kicking off a new month on Outdoor Magazine radio. First, Chad Stewart from the Michigan DNR joins me to talk about the Deer Management initiative (DMI) process and what we might expect from the Michigan NRC next week. Then Tom Campbell of Woods-n-Waternews wraps up the hour. We’re talking fishing in Hour 2 with Luke Pawlosky. Luke targets mu…
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Brian Krause of BK Guide service is my first guest this week. He’s a veteran Michigan elk guide who talks about what to expect from a hunt, and a guide. Then Mike Scherzer talks about getting two Michigan elk tags in the past few years. Brent Pike of the Michigan Wildlife Council wraps up the hour with an update on their “Here for Generations” camp…
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This week’s show kicks off with Jeff Poet of Jay’s Sporting Goods. Jeff talks about the new Webber Outdoor Education Center at Jay’s. It’s scheduled to open to the public on July 5th. Then Kris Duerson from Rapid River Knives talks about a their popular Yooper folding knife, a new version of design and expansion of the Avery 10 promo code to save m…
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We kick off this Father’s Day weekend with Nick Grillo of Michigan Brand Meats. Nick talks about his recent Ontario bear hunt where he took a nice bear while hunting with Ron St. Louis of Northern Wilderness Bear Outfitters. Nick also tells the story of a close up encounters with a smaller bear. Then, Bob Ransom of Primal Outdoors unveils their new…
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We kick off the show talking about Lake St. Clair musky fishing with long time charter captain Don Miller of Motor City Muskies. Then, Tom Campbell from Woods-n-Waternews talks about their upcoming issue. Hour two features catfish guru Lloyd Tanner. He tells the story of catching a state record flathead and has details on the Michigan Catfish Angle…
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We’re kicking off a new month on this edition of the Outdoor Magazine radio show. First, Captain John Littlefield of Premier Maritime Training talks about the process of getting a captain’s license. Then Ed Roy of the Michigan Wildlife Council has an update on their “Here for Generations” campaign. Hour two features Upper Penninsula fishing guide C…
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John Cleveland is my first guest this week. John talks about the family owned, Michigan based Eppinger Company. They’ve been making the Dardevle spoon for more than a century. Then, some thoughts on the Michigan Wildlife Council and their “Here for Generations” campaign to promote hunting and fishing. Hour two kicks off with Michigan Spearfisherman…
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Jason Horton is my first guest this week. Jason is with the Michigan Bowfishing Association. He talks about the appeal of that sport and how to get started. “Mr. Angler Quest“, Brad Dupuie is up next. He has an update on the progress toward coming out with his own line of fishing pontoons. Hour two features “Uncle Ted”, the “Whackmaster” Ted Nugent…
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This week on Outdoor Magazine radio… First, Rich Chrzan from Killer Food Plots has great advice on taking advantage of the nice weather to get those seeds in the ground. Then Tom Campbell of Woods-n-Waternews talks about their latest issue, including a very interesting story of a young lady who got TB from a whitetail. Hour two kicks off with Prima…
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First, John Nelson talks about high school trap shooting teams. Then, Paul Phillips has details on an upcoming clinic to make you more accurate with your rifle.By Mike Avery
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Hour two kicks off with Jim Chamberlain. Jim talks about northern Michigan fishing opportunities. Amy Trotter from MUCC wraps up the hour. Amy talks about their Youth Camp and also challenges facing hunters and anglers today.By Mike Avery
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We’re talking big water, early season trolling with Captain Dave Engel in hour three. We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time its another turkey recipe.By Mike Avery
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We’re wrapping up a busy month on this week’s radio show. First, “Bear Whisperer”, Johnny Bowler talks about brook trout fishing on the Fox River. Then, Jay Woiderski of Sturgeon For Tomorrow has details on their sturgeon guarding program to protect those giant fish.By Mike Avery
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Hour two features Mark Romanack of Fishing 411. Mark has great advice on trolling for river walleye in the springtime. Plus, this week’s “Ask Avery” segment talks about bowhunting for turkeys.By Mike Avery
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We’re talking bears, deer and more in hour three with outdoor writer and hunting expert Richard P. Smith. Chef Dixie Dave Minar wraps it all up with a very nice turkey recipe.By Mike Avery
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This week on Outdoor Magazine radio…. Al Herman of the Michigan Friends of NRA talks about the need for funding to support trap shooting programs for Michigan high schools. Then Captain Jason Graham of the Linwood Beach Marina and Send It Charters has advice for early season Saginaw Bay walleye fishing, and also getting the boat ready for the seaso…
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Hour two kicks off with Rob Miller. Rob is an expert morel mushroom hunter and says this is the time to get out there. Steve Windom from MUCC is up next with details on the Mike Avery Outdoors golf fundraiser this summer. Bill Hahn of Jay’s Sporting Goods wraps up the hour and says they still have a few of those Primal Outdoors Wraith blinds availa…
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It’s springtime fishing in hour 3 with Bryan Darland. Bryan talks panfish, trout season, fishing electronics….and more. We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave MInar. This time Dave has a wild turkey recipe in honor of Michigan’s turkey season opener.By Mike Avery
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This week’s Outdoor Magazine radio show kicks off with Rich Chrzan of Killer Food Plots. Rich says planting season is just around the corner. Then Will Fitzpatrick from Michigan Moon talks about his all natural lineup of bug repellents. Tom Campbell of Woods-n-Waternews wraps up the hour with a look at their latest issue.…
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Hour two features the “YakMaster”, Dave Mull. Dave has great advice on fishing from a kayak. Next, Katie Grzesiak from the Michigan DNR talks about invasive plant species and how to fight them. The hour wraps up with Glen Duncan from Duncan’s Outdoor Shop. Glen says it’s not safe to use steel shot in extra full turkey chokes.…
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We’re talking turkey in the final hour this week with Outdoor writer and expert hunter Tom Lounsbury. Tom hunted Michigan’s first turkey season back in 1968. Chef Dixie Dave Minar wraps it all up with a very nice walleye recipe.By Mike Avery
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Outdoor writer Adam Lewis is my first guest this week. Adam talks about the state of deer hunting today in Michigan. Outdoor realtor Matt Smith wraps up the hour with advice on buying hunting land or a cottage up north.By Mike Avery
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Hour two kicks off with Kris Duerson of Rapid River Knives. Mucc‘s Amy Trotter is up next with details on their lawsuit agains the NRC.By Mike Avery
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We’re talking fishing in Hour 3 with Mark Martin. Brian Roell of the DNR is up next with details on that southern Michigan wolf. Wild game chef Dixie Dave Minar wraps it all up with a very nice fish recipe.By Mike Avery
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This week’s show kicks off with Mark Pieniozek of Reel Fishn Charters. Mark talks about fishing for walleye on Lake Erie and the Detroit River in the springtime. Then Bill Hahn from Jay’s Sporting Goods unveils a new promo to get a Primal Outdoors Wraith blind at a great price.By Mike Avery
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Hour two features long range shooting expert Paul Phillips of Global Precision Group. Paul talks about a new program designed to make hunters more confident and accurate with their rifle. Jeanie Canel of Jay’s is up next with great advice on patterning your shotgun.By Mike Avery
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Hour three kicks off with Al Stewart of the Nimrod Education Center at Hillsdale College. Al talks about the role of that group. He also has great turkey hunting advice. The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another tasty fish recipe.By Mike Avery
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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.By 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.By 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.By 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.By 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.By 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.By 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.By 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.By Mike Avery
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