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.

First, “Mr. AnglerQuest”, Brad Dupuie joins me to talk about the prototype boat and what the future holds for that fishing pontoon platform.

Then, “Michigan’s Meterologist” Mark Torregrossa talks about why some trees are already turning color and the outlook for fall.

Hour two features Chad Stewart of the Michigan DNR. Chad has info on EHD in the southern part of the state and we also talk about changes in deer hunting regulations.

Tom Campbell from Woods-n-Water News is up next with details on their big Outdoor Weekend coming up in Imlay City.

Commercial fishing is the topic in Hour 3 as I talk with Tod Williams of the Bay Port Fish Company on Saginaw Bay.

The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great recipe. This time it’s salmon.

Johnny Bowler, AKA the “Bear Whisperer” is my first guest this week. Johnny talks about bear hunting in the Upper Peninsula and what he’s learned in more than thirty years of guiding.

Tom Jenkins is up next with details on the unveiling of a new Fred Bear statue in Grayling on September 7th.

We’re talking early season goose hunting in Hour two with Glenn Alfieri of GK Calls.

MUCC‘s Amy Trotter is up next with a wrap up of their summer youth camp.

Corporal Ken Lowell of the Michigan DNR wraps up the hour talking about the Michigan hunter safety program.

We switch gears and talk fishing in Hour 3 with Mark Romanack of Fishing 411 TV. Mark talks about making the transition from summertime fishing to fall.

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

Coming up this week on Outdoor Magazine radio....

First Adam Lewis from Deer IQ has some great advice on how to be a better hunter.

Then Paul Pirone of Versa Skins has big news about that Michigan based company.

Hour two kicks off with Rich Chrzan of Killer Food Plots. Rich talks about the finer points of putting in those fall food plots.

Michigan DNR Fisheries Biologist Jeremiah Blaauw is up next with details on the state's fish hatchery system

The Ask Avery segment wraps up the hour, this time with a question about the radio show.

We're talking fishing in Hour 3 with Lance Valentine of Teachin Fishin. Lance says this is the "definitive discussion" on forward facing sonar.

We wrap it all up with Chef Dave Minar. This time, it's a very nice salmon recipe.

Eric Long of Long Line Charters is my first guest this week. Eric talks about fishing Lake St. Clair in the fall.

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

Hour two features Tim Roller. Tim was one of the anglers who pioneered the technique of casting crank baits for salmon in the river.

UP farmers Andrea and Kevin Kalnbach are up next with the story of losing several sheep to coyotes or wolves.

Mike Seedorf of Comparative Bucks of Michigan wraps up the hour and answers this week’s Ask Avery question.

Tom Nelson of The American Archer Tv show kicks off the final hour this week. He has great advice on getting ready for the upcoming hunting season.

Wild game chef Dixie Dave Minar wraps it all up with another great catfish recipe.

Kris Duerson of Rapid River Knifeworks is my first guest. Kris talks about their new website, new knives and new exterior on their showroom.

Chad Stearns from Jay’s Sporting Goods is up next with details on their new Wildlife Center and Museum.

Hour two kicks off with Captain Jeff Tropf of Fast Break Charters. Jeff talks about the northern Lake Michigan salmon fishery and his home port of Leland.

Steve Windom from MUCC is up next. Steve has a wrap up of our golf outing and talks about why MUCC membership is important.

Lance Valentine then answers this week’s “Ask Avery” question about keeping weeds off your lines while trolling.

Outdoor writer Richard P. Smith joins me in the third hour this week. Richard talks about bear hunting and new regulations for Michigan deer hunters this fall.

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

Chris Kreiner is my first guest this week. Chris talks about summertime coyote hunting.

Then Nick Buggia from the Michigan Wildlife Council has details of a slight change in direction for their “Here for Generations” campaign.

Hour two features Captain Paul Schlafley of Riverside Charters in Manistee. Paul has great advice on targeting Lake Michigan salmon.

Outdoor Realtor Matt Smith is up next to talk about buying recreational property, including hunting land.

Michigan DNR biologist Dave Caroffino answers this week’s Ask Avery question about fish stocking by tribal anglers.

The “Chairman of the Boards”, Bruce DeShano of Off Shore Tackle is my guest in hour 3. Bruce talks about his company and why trolling is a great way to fish.

The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time it’s another interesting sheephead recipe.

We kick off this week talking with Justin Tomei of MUCC about the recent actions of the Michigan Natural Resources Commission regarding deer management. I also ask Justin if it’s time to abolish that group of political appointees.

Then Andy Wiess talks about his new Truck Trolley that provides easy access to the bed of your truck.

Hour two kicks off with Larry Jennings of Jonah Jigs. Larry talks about jigging for big salmon and trout.

Next, Aileen Kemme from the Michgan DNR describes their “Nature Awaits” program to get kids outdoors.

The hour wraps up with “Mr. AnglerQwest”, Brad Dupuie. Brad talks about the status of his new company and when we can expect to see the new “AQ” on the water.

Dave Thomas of Bowhunter Planet joins me in hour three to get ready for the fall hunting seasons.

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

Randy Cornell of Carma Sportfishing is my first guest this week. Randy talks about fishing northern Michigan inland lakes.

Then Rich Chrzan from Killer Food Plots says this is a good time to get ready for the fall food plot planting season.

Hour two features Jim Felgenauer of the St. Clair Chapter of Sturgeon for Tomorrow. The sturgeon season is about to open on that river and Jim has great advice on how to target the giant fish.

Cody Norton from the Michigan DNR is up next. Cody talks about the upcoming Michigan bear season.

We're talking fishing and electronics in Hour 3 with Lance Valentine of Teachin Fishin.

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

We’re kicking off a new month on Outdoor Magazine radio.

First, Chad Stewart from the Michigan DNR joins me to talk about the Deer Management initiative (DMI) process and what we might expect from the Michigan NRC next week.

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

We’re talking fishing in Hour 2 with Luke Pawlosky. Luke targets muskies on Lake St. Clair while fishing from a kayak.

UP hunter Jordan Hoover is up next with a follow up on the DMI process. He was a member of the UP group.

More fishing talk in hour three with Gerry Gostenik. Gerry is a well know Michigan bass fishing guide.

We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time Dave has a very interesting, and very good, recipe.