Food plots are the topic this month as we talk with Nick Percy of Killer Food Plots. Nick is one of the leaders in the food plot industry and has great advice on getting started, as well as maximizing your odds of hunting success.

Suppressors are the topic with Jeania Canel. Jeanie describes how suppressors work, the process of buying one and how much they cost. Canel also talks about choosing the right suppressor and how to maintain that piece of gear.

Tom Spencer from the Clare store describes what to look for in a gun safe. He talks about the fire rating, thickness of the steel and type of lock. Tom also has advice on where to put a safe. We wrap up with info about the big Gun Safe Sale coming up.

Deer dogs are the topic with Jeremy Moore of the DogBone company. Jeremy trains dogs to recover whitetails for hunters and also to find shed antlers. His company has come up with a training system that he says will allow any dog owner to do the same.

Joe Cook, manager of the the fishing department at Jay’s Clare store, has great advice on locating early season panfish, walleye and pike. The veteran ice angler also talks about about the new insulated shanties on the market.

Dave Hildebrand is an expert muzzleloader from the gun department of Jay’s Clare store and he has great advice on all aspects of black powder shooting. He also discusses how to clean your gun and whether to hunt on a “clean” or “dirty” barrel.

Some great tips on how to process your own venison this month. Mike Horswill walks us through the steps of field dressing, aging, butchering and freezing your deer. He also discusses the finer points of making burger, jerky and salami.

Chad Stearns recently returned from dall sheep hunt in the mountains of Alaska and has a great story to tell about that adventure. It’s a story of hard work, perseverance and quite possibly, some divine intervention.

Kenny Slavens describes the features to look for and the price range of trail cameras today. Then the discussion turns to ground blinds. The conversation wraps up with tree stands. Slavens has some suggestions on what to look for.

Kenny Slavens describes the features to look for and the price range of trail cameras today. Then the discussion turns to ground blinds. The conversation wraps up with tree stands. Slavens has some suggestions on what to look for.