Mike Avery's Outdoor Magazine

We kick off this week’s show talking deer hunting with Kevin Vistisen of the Deer Hunter Podcast. Kevin has details of his bow season harvest, the state of deer hunting in Michigan today and he has great advice for firearm season hunters.

Scott Kietzman of Linwood Taxidermy is my first guest in hour 2. He talks about field prep for the taxidermist, different types of whitetail mounts and how to choose the right pose for a shoulder mount.

Justin Tomei from MUCC is up next with reaction to the state elections and how that might affect hunters and anglers.

Fishing icon Mark Martin is my guest in the third hour this week. Mark talks about fall fishing, including a recent catch of a monster musky. He also describes his love for deer hunting and compares it to walleye fishing.

We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great venison recipe.

First, Rob Miller of Miller’s Deer Tracking talks about using a dog to recover fatally wounded whitetails.

Then Tom Campell has a preview of the December issue of Woods-n-Waternews.

Hour two kicks off with Glen Duncan of Duncan’s Outdoor Shop. He has last minute advice on sighting in your deer rifle.

Lt. Joe Molnar from the Michigan DNR is up next. The Lieutenant talks about staying safe and legal during the firearm season.

Hour three features Captain Mark Pieniozek of Reel Fishn. Mark has great advice on fishing for big Saginaw Bay walleye in December.

We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time its a very nice venison recipe.

We’re wrapping up the month of “Rocktober” this week on Outdoor Magazine Radio.

First, Matt Poet of Jay’s Sporting Goods joins me to talk about getting ready for firearm deer season.

Then, Brent Pike of the Michigan Wildlife Council has an update on their “Here for Generations” campaign.

Hour two kicks off with Rich Chrzan from Killer Food Plots. He talks about their line of scents and attractants for the upcoming whitetail rut.

Captain Russ Clark of Seahawk Charters in St. Joe, Michigan is up next. Russ says the low river water is causing some problems for steelhead anglers.

The “Ask Avery” segment this week is handled by Sgt. Mike Mshar from the Michigan DNR.

Hour three features Paul Phillips. Paul is one of the best extreme long range shooters in the world. He has great advice for Michigan firearm hunters.

We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This week its my favorite venison recipe.

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

First, Kyle Green of Green Way Outdoors joins me. Kyle has an interesting perspective on the future of hunting and fishing.

Then, Tom Campbell from Woods-n-Waternews wraps up the hour with a look at their November issue.

Hour two kicks off with John LIttlefield of Premier Maritime Training. John describes the process of getting a Captain’s License.

Next, Evan Croley from Brenton Firearms talks about that Michigan based rifle manufacturer.

MUCC’s Justin Tomei wraps up the hour with a report out of Lansing.

We’re talking fall walleye fishing in Hour 3 with Lance Valentine of Walleye 101.

Chef Dixie Dave Minar wraps it all up. This time, Dave tells the story of taking a nice buck.

Don Barnard is my first guest this week. Don is a retired Michigan DNR Fisheries Technician and a hard core angler. He talks about fall musky fishing.

Then, Tom Weston from the Michigan DNR talks about the “Sportsmen Against Hunger” program to feed needy families.

Hour 2 kicks off with Nick Green from the Nimrod Society. That’s a group formed to promote hunting and angling in Michigan.

Next, DNR Biologist Adam Bump is up next to talk pheasant hunting.

The hour wraps up with Biologist Chad Stewart. He has details of the recent EHD outbreak in Michigan.

We continue the pheasant conversation in Hour 3 as I talk with hunter and outdoor writer Tom Lounsbury.

The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time is a bear recipe, that can also be used with venison.

We're kicking off the month of "Rocktober" this week on Outdoor Magazine Radio.

First, Captain Jeff Godi of the Michigan Experience talks about waterfowl hunting on Saginaw Bay.

Then, podcaster, author and composer Bill Hoffman tells the story of why he wrote a song about me.

Hour two kicks off with Mike Horswill from Jay's Sporting Goods. Mike is an expert at processing deer.

Nick Grillo from Michigan Brand Meats is up next. Nick talks about the services they can offer hunters and also some new flavors of jerky in their lineup

"Whitetail Whisperer" John Eberhart is featured in hour 3. John talks about hunting pressured whitetails and promotes a new series of books on targeting big bucks.

The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time Dave has another bear recipe.

We wrap up the month with some great guests this week.

First, Kris Duerson of Rapid River Knives talks about all the exciting projects he has in the works.

Then, Nick Buggia from the Michigan Wildlife Council has an update on their “Here for Generations” campaign.

Hour two features hunter and audiologist Dr. Mike Stewart. Mike talks about shooting and hearing loss.

Steve Windom of MUCC then describes why membership in that organization is so important.

Treestand safety is the topic in hour three as I talk with Jerry Wydner from the Hunter Safety System company.

We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great recipe.

We kick off this week’s Outdoor Magazine radio show with Glenn Duncan of Duncan’s Outdoor shop in Bay City, Michigan. Glenn talks about my recent experience with sighting in a rifle with a new suppressor.

Then Scott Szfranski from Linwood Beach Marina talks about the great fall fishing and winterizing your boat.

Tom Campbell of Woods-n-Waternews wraps up the hour.

Tom Nelson from The American Archer TV show kicks off Hour 2 this week. Tom has great advice on last minute prep for the upcoming bow season.

MUCC’s Justin Tomei is up next with the latest from Lansing.

Michigan DNR Officer Ken Lowell then answers this week’s “Ask Avery” question.

We’re talking Michigan elk hunting in hour 3 with guide Vance Gawel.

Wild game chef Dixie Dave Minar finishes the show with a great bear recipe.

Walleye angler Jim Hoppe is my first guest this week. Jim talks about casting for fall walleye in rivers and on pierheads.

Then Ken Dalton of the Michigan Pheasant Hunting Initiative talks about an event coming up in a few weeks to encourage hunters to get back into small game.

Hour two kicks off with Rob Miller. Rob has great advice on using dogs to recover fatally wounded deer and bears.

Chad Fedewa from the Michigan DNR is up next to talk about the Michigan elk herd and the state’s elk hunt to control that population.

We’re talking with Jerod Gashe of Poor Boys Guide Service in Hour 3. Jerod describes bear hunting with hounds and why that tradition is strong in Michigan.

The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time, one last goose recipe.

Nick Grillo of Michigan Brand Meats is my first guest this week. Nick talks about his recent salmon fishing adventures and also about his family’s company and how hunters can take advantage of their processing services.

Then, Jason Garvon from the Michigan Wildlife Council describes a slight change in direction for their “Here for Generations” campaign to promote hunting and angling.

Hour two kicks off with Harry Howland from Maniac Outdoors. Harry talks about using mock scrapes and licking branches to attract deer.

Steve Windom of MUCC is up next with an update out of Lansing. He also talks about the importance of membership in that organization.

Hour number three features Jeff Poet from Jay’s Sporting Goods. Jeff describes a recent musk ox hunting trip to Greenland. He also tells the story of Jay’s and what the future might hold for that Michigan based Outdoor Superstore.

We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time it’s a goose recipe.