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 hunting.

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

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 and another great recipe.

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 Marina. Scott answers this week's Ask Avery question about boat trailers.

Captain Darrin Howard of Reel Respect Charters is featured in hour 3. The Michigan Charter Captain talks about his bluefin tuna fishing adventures on the Atlantic ocean.

We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave MInar and another great wild game recipe.

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 Connor Baccus is my guest in hour three as we talk about fishing the UP for walleye, bass and crappie.

Chef Dixie Dave Minar wraps it all up with a very nice wild game recipe.

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 describes his mindset when switching from river fishing over to big water trolling.

The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time it's a very nice salmon recipe.

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.

We're talking bear hunting in hour 3 with Ron St. Louis of Northern Wilderness Bear Outfitters in White River Ontario.

Wild game chef Dixie Dave Minar wraps it all up with a very nice turkey recipe.

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 woods.

Hour three features hard core pike angler Joe Bednar.

We continue the fishing them with Mr. Angler Quest, Brad Dupuie.

Then, Chef Dixie Dave Minar is back with the story of why he's been absent the past couple of weeks.

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 at close range.

Rich Chrzan from Killer Food Plots is up next to talk about the spring food plot planting season.

The hour wraps up with Steve Dey from MUCC. He talks about the dissolution of that long time organization.

Hour three features Al Stewart of the Nimrod Education Center at Hillsdale College. He also describes the new Halter Shooting Center at the college.

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 expert Richard P. Smith.

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 thousand dollars by May 1st.

We're talking kayak fishing in hour three this week with "The Yakmaster", Dave Mull.

The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time it's another turkey recipe.