Mike writes for many outdoor publications throughout the country,  but can affectionately do so knowing Michigan will always be home.

Ryan Boyer, NWTF - MI Biologist and fellow turkey hunter shares why our nation's turkey populations continue to thrive.  "We call all pat ourselves on the back on this one...", says Ryan.

Troy Harrsion, manager of the Baldwin Canoe Livery, also knows a thing or two about taxidermy.  Troy says we all need to know how to handle our tagged animals well ahead of the hunt.

Jim Wessel shares his expertise from soil prep to planting and the importance of having the knowledge to avoid wasting time and money.  For a lot of people they have one time slot each year to get it right.  If done wrong you'll have to wait til next year.

WGD chats with Curt Holsinger, owner of Timber! Tree Care, LLC.  Curt, a professional tree trimmer and invasive species expert shares the importance of safety in his business and also while enjoying one of his favorite past-times....bow hunting!

WGD chatted with Samantha, Events Coord., and Eric, the shooting sports mgr at the Saginaw Outpost Store - "Its all about community!"

WGD met up with Barry Wensel, arguably one of the top bow hunters in the world, as he reflects on bow hunting Montana's Milk River of days gone bye...   "It was the best that this planet had to offer".

Gary Morgan chatted with Lori Card of Wild Card Outdoor Adventures.  Lori shared why she is so passionate about wearing the 'many hats' necessary to promote Ladies In The Out of Doors...

WGD sat down with Rod Little who has hunted turkeys for  40+ years.  Rod was also the MI State Turkey Calling Champ 9 years running!  He shares his secrets and why turkey hunting is the single most dangerous hunting sport there is...

WGD met up with Kevin at the Atlanta Hardware.  We pulled up our stools overlooking a beautiful building that Kevin and his family are renovating and chatted about wildlife food plots.  After the Podcast Kevin showed me his Whitetail Institute display, fertilizer, lime and all that is needed to put in a small or large planting...without emptying your wallet!