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: 

By jimifan 

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On this episode we head over to the Conservation News Desk to get caught up on some of the news in the outdoor space. 

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Stories Covered:

Rare gray wolf killed, not seen in southern Michigan for 100 years, ' How did it get here?'

https://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/2024/04/rare-gray-wolf-killed-not-seen-in-southern-michigan-for-100-years-how-did-it-get-here.html

https://www.bridgemi.com/michigan-environment-watch/southern-michigan-dead-wolf-mystery-deepens-records-suggest-it-was#:~:text=Obtained%20by%20Bridge%20Michigan%20through,south%20of%20its%20known%20habitat.

https://nbcmontana.com/news/local/dphhs-warns-of-illness-linked-to-morel-mushroom-consumption

https://www.npr.org/2024/04/04/1242762152/fish-out-of-water-story-ends-with-77-000-young-salmon-in-the-wrong-water

Music: 

By jimifan 

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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 selection

Fall Food plot timing

Crop termination practices

Fall seed selection

Music: 

By jimifan 

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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!

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If you have a news story you think should be covered in a future segment sent them to [email protected] 

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Stories Covered:

US House Passes WILD Act

https://wildlife.org/u-s-house-of-representatives-passes-wild-act/

WNC bear season extended

https://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/local/2024/03/05/nc-wildlife-passes-bear-hunting-expansion-despite-public-disapproval/72454104007/

Coyote 3 month hunting Ban in Michigan

https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/03/15/shortened-coyote-hunting-season-protect-pups/72986536007/

State of emergency for totality eclipse

https://www.livenowfox.com/news/2024-total-solar-eclipse-why-some-states-have-issued-warnings-ahead-of-celestial-event

Music: 

By jimifan 

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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 hunting success 

Recap 2023 Deer Season

Turning around a Bad year

Outlook for the 2024 season

Music: 

By jimifan 

To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below

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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 [email protected] 

By sure to add Conservation News in the subject line. 

Stories Covered:

Arctic Grayling reintroduction effort

• https://www.michiganpublic.org/environment-climate-change/2024-02-12/nearly-2000-arctic-grayling-released-in-three-michigan-lakes-as-part-of-reintroduction-effort

Man Convicted Of Diverting Sleep Bear Dunes

• https://www.mlive.com/public-interest/2024/02/man-convicted-of-diverting-sleeping-bear-dunes-river-by-hand.html

Pennsylvania Man Fined for using drone to “Hunt”

• https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/man-drones-hunters-recover-deer-carcasses-appeal-verdict-107499940

Do Wolves fix ecosystems- CSU debunks Claims

• https://warnercnr.source.colostate.edu/apex-predators-not-quick-fix-for-restoring-ecosystems/

Music: 

By jimifan 

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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 hunting

Coyote Hunting

Winter scouting and Habitat work

Closing remarks

Music: 

By jimifan 

NORTHWEST MICHIGAN NDA BRANCH BANQUET

https://deerassociation.com/event/northwest-michigan-nda-branch/

Trekin Outdoors  2024 Banquet

http://www.trekinoutdoors.com/2024-hunting-banquet.html#/

Whitetails Unlimited Deer Camp Tour

https://www.whitetailsunlimited.com/events/banquets/traverse-city-mi-michigan-northwest-deer-camp/

RMEF TRAVERSE BAY CHAPTER BANQUET

https://www.rmef.org/events/

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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: 

By jimifan 

To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below

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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 [email protected] 

By sure to add Conservation News in the subject line. 

Stories Covered:

Michigan Deer Management Initiative 

• Link https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/about/newsroom/releases/2024/01/17/dnr-launches-deer-management-initiative-to-tackle-contemporary-challenges

Colorado Cancels April Mountain Lion Season

• Link https://www.outdoorlife.com/conservation/colorado-shortens-mountain-lion-hunting-season/

Ohio Record Buck Under Poaching Investigation

• Link https://ftw.usatoday.com/2023/12/ohio-hunter-whitetail-deer-poaching-investigation

Indiana State Record Burbot

https://ftw.usatoday.com/2024/01/lake-michigan-serves-up-record-burbot-for-indiana-angler

Music: 

By jimifan 

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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

Bear Hunting

Moose attack

Music: 

By jimifan 

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