We kick off this week’s show talking about the Consent Decree agreement with retired Michigan DNR Fisheries Biologist Jim Johnson.

Then, Dave Thomas of Bowhunter Planet describes the Archery Trade Association show and what new products to expect.

Hour two features DNR Biologist Cody Norton. Cody has info on Michigan bears, cougars and wolves.

Then, Nick Green of MUCC checks in from Lansing.

We’re talking hunting dogs with Mike Thorman of the Michigan Hunting Dog Federation in Hour 3.

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

We kick off this week’s show talking with Captain Mark Pieniozek of Reel Fishn about the outstanding late season open water trolling bite for walleye on the Saginaw Bay and river.

Then Bob Ransom of Primal Outdoors describes a new direction and some new products for his company.

Hour two features Taylor Pierson on targeting trophy pike through the ice in southern Michigan.

Then, Chad Stewart of the Michigan DNR talks about the online reporting system for this past deer season.

We’re talking trapping in Hour 3 this week with Dale Hendershot of the Michigan Trappers and Predator Caller’s Association.

The show wraps up with wild game chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great recipe.

Judy Lynn Black is my first guest this week. Judy is a hard core hunter and angler from northern Michigan who has written a new book called “Follow Your Arrow” that chronicles her adventures across the world.

Then, John Callison, President of the CMU Bass Fishing Club joins me to talk about that organization.

The hour wraps up with Tom Campbell of Woods-n-Waternews.

We’re talking steelhead in hour 2 with Jerry Link of Originator Charters out of St. Joe. Jerry talks about running cranks and spawn for wintertime fish.

This week’s Ask Avery segment deals with the topic of “coywolves” and why I believe we should be very hesitant to embrace that concept.

Beagles and bunnies are the topic in hour 3 this week as I talk with Michigan houndsman Corky Legue.

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

Vance Gawel is my first guest this week. Vance is an avid hunter and also Michigan elk guide. We talk about the elk hunt and why it’s necessary to control the herd.

Then Karl Ieuter of the Ieuter Insurance Group has great tips on insuring your hunting and fishing gear.

Ben Nielsen from Showspan wraps up the hour with a preview of the Ultimate Fishing Show coming up in Novi.