We are quickly heading into summer and time is running out for spring scouting. On this episode I breakdown my strategy when it comes to spring scouting. Topics Covered: E-Scouting and map layers Scouting cover and terrain Scouting food sources Music: country riff - AM By jimifan To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over …

On this episode we head over to the Conservation News Desk to get caught up on some of the news in the outdoor space. If you have a news story you think should be covered in a future segment sent them to mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com By sure to add Conservation News in the subject line. Stories Covered: Rare gray wolf killed, not seen in southern …

With spring green up it is that time to think about your properties habitat improvements. Andrew Milliron returns to discuss spring habitat and food plot strategies. Topics Covered: Ironway and services provided Increasing number of people doing wildlife land management? Spring Food plot planting Timing Crop termination practices Spring seed select…

On this episode we head over to the Conservation News Desk to get caught up on some of the news in the outdoor space. Plus the announcement of MI Hunting Podcasts first GIVEAWAY! To enter head to: www.mihuntingpodcast.com If you have a news story you think should be covered in a future segment sent them to mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com By sure to …

We all love to deer hunt. But it can be like trying to impress the girl you like that has no interest in you. Sometimes it just doesn't love you back. This episode Matt Witkop joins me to discuss how he goes about turning around a bad deer season. There is a lot we discuss on this one. Topics Covered: Deer Hunting Regs Background in hunting Past hu…

On this episode we head over to the Conservation News Desk to get caught up on some of the news in the outdoor space. If you have a news story you think should be covered in a future segment sent them to mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com By sure to add Conservation News in the subject line. Stories Covered: Arctic Grayling reintroduction effort https:…

It has been a bummer year for your normal winter activities for Michigan, but that doesn't mean there are not plenty of options to pursue these winter months. This episode I cover what I plan for these strange winter months. When life hands you lemons, make lemonade. Topics Covered: Upcoming events Current seasons open for Michigan Fishing Squirrel…

Another fun episode talking hunting traditions and stories. Joining in on this one is Ryan Holczman. Grab a beer and sit back and enjoy. Topics Covered: First Hunting Memories Hunting Camp Traditions APRs Over The Years Successful Hunting Stories Unsuccessful Hunting Stories Ice Fishing Woes Duck Hunting Plans Music: country riff - AM By jimifan To…

On this episode we head over to the Conservation News Desk to get caught up on some of the news in the outdoor space. If you have a news story you think should be covered in a future segment sent them to mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com By sure to add Conservation News in the subject line. Stories Covered: Michigan Deer Management Initiative Link htt…

Hunting has change a lot over the years and yet parts of it haven't. Joining on this episode is my dad and long time friend Bob Johnson. This is a good old sit down telling hunting stories and discussing hunting in general. Topics covered in this episode: Hunting Big Mature Bucks Michigan's past of small buck Hunting Controversies Canadian hunting …

The 2023 Deer season has come to a close. This year was the season of hard lesson learned. On this episode I breakdown what went well and what went wrong, and how I will take those experiences into the 2024 deer season. Also Highlight current open seasons and up coming local events. Topics covered in this episode: Late Antlerless Doe Harvest Upcomi…

12 days of Christmas hunter Christmas List. I have always said for someone that is a hunter then buying gifts for them should be easy..... Just get them hunting stuff, but if isn't always that easy. I break down 12 good gift ideas for hunters. We Wish You A Merry Xmas by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. http…

We are into December and that means the late season. Muzzleloader season has come to a close and it is time to take the bow back to the woods. In this episode I give an update to my hunts over the past couple weeks. Then I break down My strategy for the late season. Topics covered in this episode: Recap the regular riffle season Muzzleloader deer l…

For the 2023 South Dakota trip Duane is behind the gun looking to harvest a Black Hills whitetail and he made it happen. Gary Draper the man behind the idea to make these trips joins the conversation as we make our way home back to Michigan. Topics covered in this episode: First hunt in South Dakota Duane's' black hills whitetail Differences betwee…

The Whitetail rut can be the best hunting ever or it can feel like the worst. This episode I breakdown the hunts from my 2023 Rut-Cation. Plenty of lessons learned this year. Topics covered in this episode: Recap hunts from the past week Calling to bucks Doe Lockdown Changes in deer behavior during the rut Music: Vampire Vamp30 - AM By bhzimmy To k…

As I progress as a hunter I am pushing my skills and hunting more aggressive as the season rolls on. Late October is what I believe a great time to push your limits and make bold moves on the buck you are after. It comes with increased risk but also with that higher reward. Topics covered in this episode: Recap hunts from the past week Hunting a bu…

Joining me for this episode is my cousin Corey, as we look back at growing up hunting. Our fathers were instrumental in both of our youths, building strong foundations for a love of hunting. We also look to the future on what will be for the years to come. Topics covered in this episode: How we started hunting Stories from past years Current huntin…

Having particular hunting gear will not guarantee a you a big buck... but it can help you in that pursuit. This episode I breakdown my hunting gear I will have out in the woods this season. Topics covered in this episode: Missing a big buck Bow and arrow setup New Camo Saddle and pack setup last minute comfort items. Music: Vampire Vamp30 - AM By b…

The first week of the archery season is behind us and this are just getting better. This episode I break down some of my hunts from the early season. Covering what went well, what went wrong, and how I am using that information going forward. Topics covered in this episode: Hunting over water Aggressive moves on observation sits Playing the wind Us…

It is the bow opener here in Michigan! Bill Freet joins me for this episode as we discuss the outlook for the early season. Then we do a deep dive on bow setups and tuning. Topics covered in this episode: Bills background with hunting Early season outlook and strategy Bow selection and setup Arrow setup and tuning Music: Vampire Vamp30 - AM By bhzi…

Deer season is almost upon us. Time to get in that last minute scouting done. In this episode I break down a few of my hunting areas on what I am looking for when it comes to scouting public land. Topics covered in this episode: Key in on food Focus on terrain Treestand locations Water sources Pinch points E-Mapping Music: Vampire Vamp30 - AM By bh…

This Episode is a special one. My daughter Keira is the guest of honor as we celebrate her very for buck hunt. Plus the announcement of the release of www.mihuntingpodcast.com Topics Covered on this episode: Release of new website Change to wanting to hunt deer Target practice Firearm safety The Hunt Emotions of the harvest First gut pile Mentorshi…

Calvin Dennis with Scent Hunter Tracking joins me on this episode breaking down data collected from the 2022 season tracks. Some interesting data when it comes to means of take and the equipment used. Topics Covered on this episode: What's new with the company Updates to state regulations Breaking down the data Funny dog stories Links: to find a Sc…

Deer season is quickly approaching and there is always plenty to do before opening day. This episode I cover Items that I am focusing on to get ready for the upcoming season. Topics covered In This Episode: Food Plot Planting Bow Setup And Tuning Gearing Up With New Equipment Scouting Treestand work Music: Vampire Vamp30 - AM By bhzimmy World News …

On this episode I break down mock scrapes and how I use them to help me get closer to my target bucks. It is the middle of July and there is not better time to establish mock scrapes on your hunting properties. Alert! Mobile Hunting Expo is this weekend in Kalamazoo Michigan. Hope to see you there. Topics Covered this episode include: Components to…

Happy 4th of July! It has been a while, but back with a great episode. Joined by the team from Vantage Point Archery to talk broadheads and the release of their patented new design for a single bevel broadhead, that will be a game changer. Not only do the produce the largest selection of fix blades on the market, they are making advancements in man…

On this episode I give the break down of my 2023 turkey season. But first share announcements of the upcoming website that is just a couple weeks away from being released, as well as a line of MI Hunting Logo wear. A reminder that the application period for Michigan bear and elk tag is running until June 1st. Then we stop off at the Conservation Ne…

Albert Tomechko with Vitalize seed joins the show again. Vitalize seed offers a one two punch for better nutrient cycling on your Ag field, garden, or in many cases food plots that will work with natural soil biology that will decrease to need for synthetic fertilizer, improve soil health, and improve plant quality and nutrition. As the names imply…

It is mid April and we are on the doorstep of turkey season here in Michigan and many fishing seasons open soon as well. This episode we stop off at the conservation news desk with updates on the new Michigan gun laws and a monster dead head found by a 3 year old in Ohio. Next I cover my plan for the upcoming turkey season, fishing seasons. Then cl…

On this episode guest biologist Kristie Sitar discusses, Factors Limiting Deer Abundance in the Upper Peninsula, a report she co-authored. She breaks down the data used in looking at the factors that are contributing to a decline in buck harvest in the UP of Michigan. From degraded habitat, hard winters, and predation, each play a role in affecting…

Spring is here! We can start to shake off that cabin fever and get outside for a whole new set of hunting and fishing activates. In this episode we will take a look an what is available in the the month of April for hunting an fishing opportunities. First we head to the conservation news desk for a couple resent articles. Music: Vampire Vamp30 - AM…

It is ice fishing season! On this episode I breakdown the tactics I use to go after my favorite fish, the Northern Pike. Before I cover that we stop over at the Conservation News Desk for a couple news stories. One involves wolves and sea otters. The other is a breakdown of public vs private bucks killed with the 2021-2022 season. If you like to ta…

Joining me on this episode is Johnathon Croel. We sit down and discuss all things hunting. From nutrition, ethics, gear, and tactics, we cover it all. Enjoy the episode and do forget to apply for your Michigan turkey tag. Music: Vampire Vamp30 - AM By bhzimmy To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links b…

The last day of the 2022 deer season is the first day of the 2023 deer season. There is no time like to present to get prepared for the upcoming deer season. For me this means scouting and completing habitat work. There is no better time to create bedding areas on you hunting ground. I fire up the chain saw and start cutting timber to create opens …

On this episode my wife Kim joins me as we discuss on of our new favorite wild game dishes. With a freezer full of meat, the next part come down to how are you going to serve it up. Many of us have that usual burger and backstraps down. But what about the rest of the cuts and dishes. Kim runs through her preparation for pho using freshly made stock…

Hunting in Michigan provides for unique opportunities. On this episode I tell the story of a doe I was fortunate to hunt on the shore of Lake Michigan. Morning started with a blown sit and a missed opportunity. Ended with a hunt full of first for me as a hunter, and a pack out to remember. Everything had to go right on this one. Music: Vampire Vamp…

Another South Dakota hunting trip is in the books. This year was my first mule deer hunt. Joining me for this episode is Duane Croel for the second time. Duane is the reason for my interest in hunting South Dakota and hope that we have many more trips in the years to come. For this year I was the solo hunter. Hunting mule deer for the first time in…

My dad joins me on this episode to do a wrap up of November and the Rut. We break down what our mindset going into the rut was and how we planned on hunting this November. The farm we hunt is set as a rut property were that the bulk of the bucks do not show up until they are in full on rut mode. We discuss what we learned from this November and wha…

On this episode I update on my season so far. It has be a season full of ups and downs with a ton of lessons learned. I discuss my resent doe harvest and the challenges that came after the shoot. Thanks again to Calvin Dennis and Willow with Scent Hunter Tracking for aiding on recovering my deer. Then I break down a public land piece i have focused…

This episode I am joined by Ron Mallison, who is a live long whitetail hunter here in Northern Michigan. Ron has managed his property his entire adult live and has harvested many buck in his life. We sit down and talk what he is doing on his property to make it a prime location for mature bucks. From food plots, timber harvest, and tactics to hunti…

Calvin Dennis owner of Scent Hunter Tracking and long time friend joins for this episode. Calvin and his dog Willow are on their second year as a tracking team. They have learned a lot from each other and ready for another season. Calvin breaks down why he got into blood tracking with dogs and what his process is when getting a dog and training for…

Joining me on this episode is long time friend, Lee Witkop. Lee sits down and tells his story of hunting Thanksgiving Day where he shoots three deer. We discuss the area he was hunting and why he set up where he did. Then we get into what his strategy will be going into this deer season. We talk hunting encounters with deer in past hunts and scouti…

This episode is all about the final preparations for the 2022 deer season. These are the last few weeks to get ready. Whether you are hunting private ground or public land, hunt with a bow or firearm, going out of state or staying local, there is so much to get done. I break down what I will be focusing on over the next few weeks and what you may w…

**Update for MI Hunting Podcast*** New intergraded video podcast!! This episode is the first to have a video along with audio for better connection with the show. The first video show is a follow up to Ep: 47 with Albert of Vitalize Seed Company. In that episode get got into the weeds of sorts talking soil health and how a good seed mix will aid in…

It's that time of year, food plot season. Joining me on this episode is Albert Tomechko, founder and president of Vitalize Seed Company. Albert has spent the last 6 years food plotting and creating his own seed blends. This year he's partnered with Jared Van Hess (Host of the Habitat Podcast) to bring those blends to market. We discuss the developm…

It is 4th of July weekend! Time to reflect on the founding of our country and the cost for our freedoms and the opportunities we have for hunting, fishing, and enjoying the outdoors. It has been a busy several weeks. Total archery back in June, which I would encourage everyone if ever given the opportunity to attend make make sure you do so. It is …

This Episode is all about getting outdoors. Joined by my wife Kim, we talk about the actives that we have been taking part of in the great outdoors. Turkey season has come to a close and fishing seasons are opened up. If foraging is your thing than there is no better time to explore the wilderness for unique and delicious plants to bring home. Clos…

On this week episode we go back into talking arrow setup. I cover the process that I have learned from others that aid me in becoming a better archer. By tuning you arrow to you bow, you give you bow the mechanical advantage that will aid in improving accuracy as well as the efficiency of you bow. The process I use consist of three main steps. They…

Joining in on this episode is my sister and owner of Silver Mist Flower Farm. We talk about the work we have completed down at the farm. The Primary goal on the outing was to remove invasive plants and replace with native species. Ashley gives an in-depth breakdown of the pants removed and why there bad for the landscape. Then we discuss the pants …

This episode I discuss my thought process when it come to picking a hunting arrow. Yes it can be as easy as heading down to the archery show grabbing some arrows off the shelf screw in your broadhead and go hunting. However if you want to get more out of you arrow then what is covered in this episode will give you some things to consider. If you ar…