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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 off with Larry Jennings of Jonah Jigs. Larry talks about jigging for big salmon and trout.
Next, Aileen Kemme from the Michgan DNR describes their “Nature Awaits” program to get kids outdoors.
The hour wraps up with “Mr. AnglerQwest”, Brad Dupuie. Brad talks about the status of his new company and when we can expect to see the new “AQ” on the water.
Dave Thomas of Bowhunter Planet joins me in hour three to get ready for the fall hunting seasons.
Then we wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time it’s a sheephead recipe.

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 about to open on that river and Jim has great advice on how to target the giant fish.

Cody Norton from the Michigan DNR is up next. Cody talks about the upcoming Michigan bear season.

We're talking fishing and electronics in Hour 3 with Lance Valentine of Teachin Fishin.

The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. Dave has another great fish recipe.

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 muskies on Lake St. Clair while fishing from a kayak.
UP hunter Jordan Hoover is up next with a follow up on the DMI process. He was a member of the UP group.
More fishing talk in hour three with Gerry Gostenik. Gerry is a well know Michigan bass fishing guide.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time Dave has a very interesting, and very good, recipe.

 

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” campaign.
Hour two kicks off with long time Great Lakes charter captain Ed Retherford of Trout Scout Charters.
Steve Windom from MUCC is up next with an update on the Mentored Hunter program.
We’re headed to southeast Michigan in Hour three to talk with Brad Smyth of Detroit Outdoor Adventures.
Then wild game chef Dixie Dave Minar has a very tasty fish recipe.

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 money on those knives.
We’re talking fishing in Hour 2 this week with Jason Carstens of True North Guide Service in Sault St. Marie.
MUCC’s Justin Tomei is up next. Justin has an update out of Lansing and also answers this week’s Ask Avery question about how outdoor related legislation is passed.
Captain Bobby Sullivan of Ice Breaker Charters joins me in Hour 3. Bobby has great advice on trolling for Saginaw Bay walleye and Lake Michigan Salmon.
Wild game chef Dixie Dave Minar wraps it all up with another great recipe.

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 Harvester ground blind.Hour two features John Upp of River Raisin Ballistics. John has developed a new straight wall cartridge called the .41 Great Lakes.
Ed Eish of the Michigan DNR is up next. Ed talks about grayling, BKD in their hatchery and answers a listener question about carp.
We continue the fishing conversation in hour three with Pete Patsalis of Hook One Charters.
The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time Dave has a fish recipe.