We’re wrapping up the summer season this week on Outdoor Magazine radio.

First, avid outdoorsman Nick Grillo of Michigan Brand Meats talks about a recent sturgeon fishing adventure.

Then, “Mr. Angler Quest“, Brad Dupuie unveils two new models for the 2026 season.

The hour wraps up with Tom Campbell from Woods-n-Waternews. He talks about the upcoming Outdoor Weekend in Imlay City.

Hour two features Michigan elk hunting guide Vance Gawel. That season is now underway.

Scott Buttrick is up next to talk about getting the best accuracy from the popular 22 cartridge.

Early goos season is the topic in hour 3 with Glenn Alfieri of GK Calls.

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

We kick off this week’s show talking with Rob Miller about the use of tracking dogs for bear hunters.

Then Paul Pirone from Versa Skins promotes his appearance at the upcoming Woods-n-Waternews Outdoor Weekend.

Franklin Hayes of the Michigan Wildlife Council wraps up the hour talking about a change in direction for their “Here for Generations” campaign.

Hour two kicks off with extreme long range shooter Paul Phillips.

Justin Tomei from MUCC is up next, talking about coyote season.

Veteran outdoorsman Tom Lounsbury joins me in Hour 3 with thoughts on the upcoming fall hunting seasons.

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

Dr. Brent Rudolph is my first guest this week. Brent has recently returned to the Michigan DNR. His responsibilities include deer, moose and elk.

Then, Michigan spearfisherman John Durtka has an update on how that sport is growing.

Hour two kicks off with Tim Roller. He’s the guy who pioneered the technique of casting crankbaits for salmon in west Michigan rivers.

Tom Weston from the DNR is up next with details on their Hunt/Fish App.

We’re getting ready for deer season in hour 3 with the “Whitetail Whisperer”, John Eberhart. John talks about his method of targeting trophy bucks.

We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time, it’s a very nice turtle recipe.

We kick off this week’s show with Kris Duerson of Rapid River Knives. Kris talks about the new Mike Avery signature model to benefit the Outdoor Driven group.

Then, Andrew Comtois from Outdoor Driven joins me with details about that organization.

Hour two features Mike Smith of Off Shore A Count Sportfishing. Mike talks about Lake Michigan salmon fishing.

Cory Kovacs from the Michigan DNR is up next with details on a Lake Superior brown trout study.

The Ask Avery segment this week features Conservation Officer Doug Hermanson to talk about where to find hunter safety classes.

We’re talking deer hunting in Hour 3 with Adam Lewis of Deer IQ.

The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and a very nice salmon recipe.

Tom Nelson is my first guest this week. He’s the host of the American Archer TV Show on the Outdoor Channel and has great advice on getting ready for the upcoming archery season.

Then, Tom Campbell from Woods-n-Waternews has a preview of their upcoming Outdoor Weekend.

Hour two features Larry Jennings of Jonah Jigs. Larry helped pioneer the technique of jigging for Great Lakes salmon and trout.

Steve Windom of MUCC is up next with a wrap up of our big golf outing.

We’re talking food plots in hour 3 with Rich Chrzan of Killer Food Plots.

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

We kick off this week’s show with Michigan DNR Biologist Chad Stewart. Chad talks about the upcoming deer season.

Hour two kicks off with Chris Kreiner. Chris is an exert at hunting coyotes after dark….even in the summer.

MUCC‘s Amy Trotter is up next. She talks about a bill in congress that would ban bear baiting on federal land.

We’re talking Lake Michigan salmon fishing in Hour 3 with Captain Paul Schlafley of Riverside Charters.

The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time, it’s a catfish recipe.

This week’s show kicks off with Michigan DNR Fisheries Chief Randy Claramunt. He talks about the status of Michigan fisheries today and what he calls a funding crisis for the Fish Division.

Then Dan Ulfig from the Michigan Wildlife Council has some thoughts on their “Here for Generations” campaign.

Hour two kicks off with avid Michigan outdoorsman Gabe VanWormer. He talks about handgun hunting and target shooting.

MUCC Executive Director Amy Trotter is up next. Amy has details on the new Michigan NRC Commissioner.

Charter Captain Nick Dood joins me in Hour 3 to talk about fishing inland Michigan water, especially for walleye.

We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This week it’s another sheephead recipe.

Jim Felgenauer of St. Clair Sturgeon is my first guest. He talks about the upcoming season, the restoration of that giant fish…and the importance of getting involved in the fight for hunting and fishing.

Hour two kicks off with Mark Copeland from Jay’s Sporting Goods. He has great advice on getting ready for the fall bow season.

Michigan DNR Biologist Adam Bump is up next. Adam talks about the turkey poult survey, then he sticks around to answer this week’s Ask Avery question.

Charter Captain Bobby Sullivan of Ice Breaker Charters joins me in hour three to talk about the transition from fishing walleye on Saginaw Bay to Lake Michigan salmon fishing.

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

Nick Grillo of Michigan Brand Meats is my first guest this week. He talks about a northern Lake Michigan lake trout jigging adventure and how he captured the action on video.

Tom Campbell from Woods-n-Waternews is up next with details on the upcoming Outdoor Weekend.

Hour two kicks off with fishing expert Mark Romanack of Fishing 411. Mark describes some of the finer points of trolling and the best way to get your baits down to the fish.

Justin Tomei from MUCC is up next with details on a new podcast scheduled to drop next week.

Hour 3 features long time rocker and hunting advocate Ted Nugent. Ted talks about his recent testimony before Michigan politicians and why he's so passionate to defend hunting and shooting.

We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time it's a very nice fish chowder recipe.

Ontario bear guide Ron St. Louis of Northern Wilderness Bear Outfitters is my first guest this week. He has great advice for Michigan hunters who didn’t get a bear tag.

Then Michigan guide Vance Gawel talks about elk hunting in Michigan.

Hour two kicks off with John Littlefield of Premiere Maritime Training. John has details on getting a Captain’s License from the Coast Guard.

Brad Dupuie from Angler Quest Pontoons is up next with a progress report on the growth of his new company.

Next, Michigan Conservation Officer Ken Lowell answers the “Ask Avery” question about hunter safety classes.

Fishing guide Gerry Gostenik joins me in hour 3 to talk about bass fishing in Michigan.

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