We're kicking off the new year this week on Outdoor Magazine radio.

First, Captain Jason Graham of Send it Charters out of the Linwood Beach Marina talks about early season ice fishing.

Then, Emil Rousseau from the West Branch Visitors Bureau describes why Ogemaw County is a great Michigan destination.

Pike Spearing is the topic in hour 2 as i talk with Jason Michalski from the Michigan Dark House Anglers Association.

Michigan DNR Biologist Samantha Courtney is up next to answer this week's "Ask Avery" question. It deals with the number of available deer tags.

Randy Budde from Savage Dog Outdoors is my guest in the final hour. Randy is a hard core predator hunter who has great advice on night time coyote hunting.

We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time Dave has a very nice rabbit recipe.