We kick off the new year with Dave Thomas of Bowhunter Planet. Dave talks about the state of archery today and has great advice on buying a new bow and accessories.

Then, Nick Buggia from the Michigan Wildlife Council talks about their “Here for Generations” campaign.

Hour two features Jay Ball of Blue Jay’s Outdoors. Jay talks about steelhead fishing the Grand River from his bass boat and also the challenges of growing outdoor social media platforms.

Steve Windom of MUCC is up next with an update on their upcoming convention, their “On the Ground” program…and more.

We’re talking hunting with hounds in hour 3 with Jordan Farmer. Jordan describes running dogs for bobcats and bears. He also has insight into the Upper Peninsula wolf situation.

Of course we wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great wild game recipe.

We’re wrapping up the year this week on Outdoor Magazine Radio.

First, John Durtka of Purely Michigan Spearfishing joins me to talk about that sport and his efforts to allow salmon as legal targets.

Then Bob Ransom from Primal Outdoors unveils some new products for 2024.

Hour two kicks off with Dave Johnson, President of the Upper Peninsula Sportsmen’s Alliance group. Dave talks about challenges facing UP hunters and anglers today.

Eric Hilliard from the Michigan DNR is up next with a reminder that time is running out to apply for the Pure Michigan Hunt.

We’re talking fishing in Hour 3 with Bob Hinds of Central Coast Angling. Bob targets jumbo perch on Grand Traverse Bay.

The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This week it’s a fish recipe.

We kick off this week’s Outdoor Magazine radio show with Charlie Wiltse of Primal Outdoors. Charlie is a Michigan hunter who took a Wyoming mountain lion with his bow.

Then Tom Campbell from Woods-n-Waternews has a preview of their January issue.

Hour two kicks off with Chad Stewart from the Michigan DNR. Chad talks about the deer season and lower harvest numbers.

Next, Justin Tomei from MUCC checks in.

We wrap up the hour with Lt. Mark Papineau and this week’s “Ask Avery” segment.

We’re talking fishing in the final hour this week with Mark Martin and we wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar.

Darryl Godin of White River Ontario is my first guest this week. Darryl talks about wolf hunting there and how Americans can take advantage of his services.

Then, Michigan Hunter Chris Lutz tells the story of hunting with Darryl and how he took an animal in just a few minutes.

Ben Nielsen of Showspan is up next. Ben has details of the upcoming Ultimate Fishing Show in Detroit.