Mike Avery's Outdoor Magazine

The show kicks off with Glenn Alfieri of GK Custom Calls. Glenn talks about the upcoming early Michigan goose season.

Then, NIck Grillo of Michigan Brand Meats reminds us his company will custom process order.

Hour two features Captain John Milbourne of the Michigan Charter Boat Association. John talks about the job of a charter captain and the Lake Michigan salmon fishery this season.

Kyle Green of the Green Way Conservation Club is up next. He talks about the success of his group so far and what's next on the agenda.

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This week's show kicks off with long time Charter Captain Jeff Tropf.  Jeff is one of the few charters out of Leland on northern Lake Michigan.

Then, Dan Ulfig from the Michigan Wildlife Council has an update on the "Here for Generations" campaign.

Hour two features Adam Lewis of Deer IQ.  He has great advice on getting ready for the upcoming season.

Next, Dan Operhall from the Michigan DNR talks about their Platte River fish hatchery.

We're talking bear hunting in hour 3 with Gary Morgan of Wild Game Dynasty outfitters.

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Steve Windom from Outdoor Mentors is my first guest this week. He talks about the golf outing and where the money we raised will be used.

Then Paul Pirone of Versa Skins previews a big sale coming up.

Keil Jorgenson from Woods-n-Waternews wraps up the hour with details on their big Outdoor Weekend.

Rich Chrzan of Killer Food Plots is featured in Hour 2, he talks about the finer points of food plotting.

Lance Valentine from the Walleye Zone is up next...

We kick off the new month with Kyle Green of The Greenway Outdoors. He talks about their new Green Way Conservation Club and how this could be a good way for Michigan hunters and anglers to have a voice in Lansing.

Then, top Michigan Game Warden Brandon Keift joins me to talk about the "open fields doctrine" and also the new law allowing recreational feeding for birds and wildlife.

Chad Stewart of the Michigan DNR is up next with more on that new law. He says the DNR is still opposed to feeding and this move...

This week's show kicks off with Merl Jones of the Michigan Trappers and Predator Caller's Association. He's talking about their upcoming convention in August.

Then, Steve Windom of Outdoor Mentors has last minute details of the Mike Avery Charity Golf Outing to raise money for projects to get kids outdoors.

Hour two features well known Michigan Outdoorsman Gabe VanWormer.

Michigan DNR wildlife biologist Karen Cleveland is up next to talk about Ospreys.

Captain Bobby Sullivan of Ice Breaker Charters joins me in hour 3. He talks about the transition from trolling for walleye...

Nick Grillo of Michigan Brand Meats is my first guest this week. He talks about a Stannard Rock lake trout fishing adventure.

Eric Austin from Jay's Sporting Goods is up next with advice on getting ready for the upcoming archery season.

He's followed by Jordan Mason of the Michigan DNR. Jordan talks about the state's shooting ranges.

The Ask Avery segment this week is answered by Tom Weston, also from the DNR.

We're talking bass fishing in Michigan in hour three with Gerry Gostenik of Great Lakes Bass Fishing.

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Jim Felgenauer of St. Clair Sturgeon for Tomorrow is my first guest this week. He talks about the upcoming sturgeon season.

Then Keil Jorgenson of Woods-n-Waternews has a preview of their latest issue.

Hour two features fishing legend Mark Martin. Mark talks about his roots as a night time angler for walleye.

Keith Kintigh of the DNR then answers this week's "Ask Avery" question.

We continue the fishing theme in hour three with Larry Jennings of Jonah Jigs.

The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and a very nic...

John Callison is my first guest this week. He talks about kayak fishing, creating social media fishing content…and more.

Then, Jon Spieles from the Michigan Wildlife Council has an update on the "Here for Generations" campaign.

Hour two kicks off with Luke Pawlosky of The Outdoor Conquest.

He's followed by Mark Williams of the newly formed Michigan Anglers Consortium.

We continue the fishing theme in hour three with Lance Valentine of The Walleye Zone.

The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another tasty fish recipe.

This week's show kicks off with the "Bear Whisperer", Johnny Bowler talking about the Michigan hunting season.

Then, Ed Beckley tells the story of getting a Michigan elk tag.

Hour two features Captain Steve Hubert of Chumbucket Charters in northern Lake Huron. Steve talks about that constantly evolving fishery.

Dustin Isenhoff of the Michigan DNR wraps up the hour talking about the bear and elk license process.

Noted outdoor writer and Michigan Outdoor Hall of Fame member Richard P. Smith joins me in the third hour to talk bear and deer huntin...

Predator hunter Chris Kreiner is my first guest this week. He talks about summertime coyote hunting.

Then, Steve Windom of Outdoor Mentors has details on the upcoming golf outing.

Hour two kicks off with Justin Wangeman from Kimars Charters. Justin talks about fishing Stannard Rock in Lake Superior for trophy lake trout.

"Michigan's Meteorologist" Mark Torregrossa is up next with a look at our summertime weather pattern.

Hour three features Dr. Ali Shakoor. Ali talks about the science of fishing.

We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar an...

This week's show kicks off with Don Miller of Miller's Motor City Muskies. Don talks about the world class musky fishing on Lake St. Clair.

Then Rich Chrzan from Killer Food Plots talks about the window of opportunity to get those seeds in the ground.

Hour two features Scott Kietzman of Linwood Taxidermy. He has great advice of preserving your hunting and fishing memories.

Ryan Soulard from the Michigan DNR is up next with details on the upcoming Saginaw Bay Waterfowl Festival.

The hour wraps up with Scott Szfranski of LInwood Beach M...

Dr. Brent Rudolph from the Michigan DNR is my first guest this week. The long time wildlife biologist talks about the whitetail fawning season.

Then, Dan Ulfig from the Michigan Wildlife Council has an update on the "Here for Generations" campaign.

Hour two kicks off with Captain Paul Schlafley of Riverside Charters in Manistee. Paul says the salmon fishing so far this season has been very good.

Jim Felgenauer is up next. Jim talks about plans to build the first public fish cleaning station on Lake St. Clair.

Upper Peninsula fishing guide C...

Lloyd Tanner of the Michigan Catfish Tour is my first guest this week. He talks about the rising popularity of catfishing in Michigan.

Then, Keil Jorgenson from Woods-n-Waternews discusses forty years of that Michigan based outdoor magazine.

Hour two features one of the world's best shooters, Paul Phillips. Paul talks about the science of long range shooting, the safety aspect of shooting and his thoughts on opening up southern Michigan to center fire rifles.

We're talking fishing again in the third hour of the show with Lance Valentine of The Walleye Zone. Lance descr...

Jesse Hurst is my first guest this week. Jesse is the President of the Michigan Bowfishing Association. He has great advice on getting started in the sport.

Then, Jack Ammerman of the Michigan Pheasant Hunting Initiative talks about the recent loss of their leader, Ken Dalton and what's next for hunters.

Hour two kicks off with Chad Stewart from the Michigan DNR. Chad talks about the changes coming for Michigan deer hunters.

Paul Rogers of the DNR is up next with information on the springtime wildfire threat and why burning permits are important.

It's a busy show this week on Outdoor Magazine radio.

John Durtka is my first guest. John is the guy who brought underwater spearfishing to Michigan.

Then, Cody Brown talks about his efforts to save a piece of Saginaw Bay waterfowl history.

Hour two kicks off with hunting guide Gary Morgan.

Michigan DNR Fisheries Biologist Shawn Sitar is up next with details on the Klondike Reef expedition.

The hour wraps up with Conservation Officer Mike Mshar to answer this week's "Ask Avery" question about dumping game animal carcasses into the...

Bill Jackson is my first guest this week. Bill is a lobbyist in Lansing who talks about the loss of MUCC, legislation to fund the DNR Fisheries Division and two proposals to allow commercial fishermen access to Michigan sport fish.

Then, Dr. Brian MacFalda of My Michigan Hospital in Midland talks about strokes....what to look for and how to prevent them.

Hour two kicks off with Michigan hunter Jeff Hammond. Jeff describes his most recent hunting adventure to Kodiak Island where he took a ten foot Kodiak bear...

Jay Woiderski fromSturgeon for Tomorrow kicks off the show this week. Jay talks about their "sturgeon guarding" program.

Then, Dawn Levey of the Michigan Wildlife Council has an update on their "Here for Generations" campaign.

Hour two features Michigan DNR Fisheries Chief Randy Claramunt. He talks about the state of recreation angling in Michigan today.

Next, Helena Rose from the DNR has details on the Michigan bear and elk tag application process.

Hour three features long time outdoor writer and hunting...

Dave McConnell is my first guest this week. Dave talks about flyfishing and how to get started in that sport.

Then, Steve Windom from Outdoor Mentors joins me to talk about the charity golf outing coming up at the end of July. You can sign ip to play and/or sponsor here.

Hour two Features Brent Rudolph from the Michigan DNR. Brent discusses proposed changes to Michigan deer management.

Steve Dey from MUCC is up next. Steve says that group will be forced to close their doors if they don't raise a hundred thousa...

Captain Pete Patsalis of Hook One Charters is my first guest this week. Pete has great advice about springtime fishing on the St. Clair River.

Then Kris Duerson from Rapid River Knives says his Upper Peninsula company is alive and well.

Hour two features "Michigan's Morel Master", Clay Edney of the Michigan Morels facebook page. Clay has great advice on where to find those tasty springtime treats.

Michigan deer hunter Jordan Hoover is up next with thoughts about proposed changes to hunting regulations.

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Captain Jerry Link of Originator Charters in St. Joe is my first guest this week. We talk about early season trolling on southern Lake Michigan.

Then, Keil Jorgenson from Woods-n-Waternews joins me to talk about that popular publication.

Hour two features Michigan DNR biologist Adam Bump. Turkeys are the topic of our conversation.

Rich Chrzan from Killer Food Plots is up next. He has great advice on the upcoming food plot planting season.

We're talking springitme fishing in hour three with Travis Bohy of Jay's Sporting Goods.

The show wraps up...

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 a...

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.

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...

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...

"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...

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 b...

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...

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 M...

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.

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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 on...

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 hu...

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...

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.

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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.

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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 i...

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 Cla...

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.

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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...

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 pro...