I’m talking with retired DNR Fisheries Technician and avid outdoorsman Don Barnard in the final hour this week. Don talks about hunting out west and chasing trophy fall muskies here in Michigan. We wrap it all up with chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great wild game recipe.

October 28-Hour 3

Outdoor Magazine is Michigan's premier outdoor radio show.   The three hour program is hosted by veteran outdoor broadcaster Mike Avery.  Each week Mike talks with outdoor experts and industry leaders about the latest techniques, strategies and equipment, as well as the latest hunting and fishing news.  Avery also has tips and suggestions on where to go and how to get the most from your next outdoor experience.

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                John Cleveland is my first guest this week. John talks about the family owned, Michigan based Eppinger Company. They’ve been making the Dardevle spoon for more than a century.   Then, some thoughts on the Michigan Wildlife Council and their “Here for Generations” campaign to promote hunting and fishing. Hour two kicks off with Michigan Spearfisherman John Durtka. John describes his sport and why it can be tough to shoot fish. Northern Ontario bear guide Ron St.Louis is up next. Ron owns Northern Wilderness Bear Outfitters. He describes his bear hunting operation in White River. Boating safety is the topic in Hour 3 this week as I talk with retired Coastguardsman and current Charter Captain Joe Marion. The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great recipe.       

Outdoor Magazine Radio (5/25/24)

Jason Horton is my first guest this week. Jason is with the Michigan Bowfishing Association. He talks about the appeal of that sport and how to get started. “Mr. Angler Quest“, Brad Dupuie is up next. He has an update on the progress toward coming out with his own line of fishing pontoons. Hour two features “Uncle Ted”, the “Whackmaster” Ted Nugent. Ted talks about the role of hunting today and how the Fred Bear song came to be. Chad Fedewa from the Michigan DNR is up next. He talks about the springtime whitetail fawning season. The hour wraps up with this week’s “Ask Avery” segment. The question is answer by Sgt. Mark Papineau of the DNR. We’re talking fishing in Hour 3 with Lance Valentine of Teachin Fishin. Lance is wrapping up his season on the Detroit River and heading north to Saginaw Bay for the summer trolling season. Next, Justin Tomei from MUCC joins me with an update out of Lansing. We also talk about the charity golf outing in July to benefit their Youth Camp. You can sign up to play and/or sponsor at mucc.org/golf. The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great wild game recipe.

Outdoor Magazine (5/18/24)

This week on Outdoor Magazine radio… First, Rich Chrzan from Killer Food Plots has great advice on taking advantage of the nice weather to get those seeds in the ground. Then Tom Campbell of Woods-n-Waternews talks about their latest issue, including a very interesting story of a young lady who got TB from a whitetail. Hour two kicks off with Primal Outdoor pro staffer Charlie Wiltse. Charlie is an expert turkey hunter and has great advice on huntint the late season. Lisa Jackson from the Michigan DNR is up next with details of the elk and bear tag application process. The hour wraps up with this week’s “Ask Avery” segment. This time, the question is answered by Will Fitzgerald of Michigan Moon. We’re talking fishing in Hour 3 this week with Nick DeShano of Off Shore Tackle. We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great wild game recipe.

Outdoor Magazine Radio (5/11/24)

First, John Nelson talks about high school trap shooting teams.  Then, Paul Phillips has details on an upcoming clinic to make you more accurate with your rifle.

May 4-Hour 1

Hour two kicks off with Jim Chamberlain. Jim talks about northern Michigan fishing opportunities. Amy Trotter from MUCC wraps up the hour. Amy talks about their Youth Camp and also challenges facing hunters and anglers today.

October 28-Hour 3

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