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 hunting and fishing news. Avery also has tips and suggestions on where to go and how to get the most from your next outdoor adventure.
This week’s show kicks off with Bill Pyles of Ohio Bowhunting Outfitters. Bill talks about hunting opportunities in central Ohio and our big Mike Avery Outdoors hunt there in October. Larry Verbowski from Suspension Maxx joins me next to talk about lifting and levelling today’s pickups for a better ride and to allow bigger tires. Dr. Jason Garvon f…
Hour two features Jake Romanack of Fishing 411 TV, but we’re not talking fishing…we’re talking about his recent wolf hunt in Ontario. Then Nick Green from MUCC has an update from Lansing. The hour wraps up with this week’s “Ask Avery” segment talking about whether 16 and 17 year olds can transport shotguns or rifles in their vehicle.…
Fishing is the topic in Hour 3 as I talk with Lance Valentine of Teachin Fishin. Lance talks about his new website, online classes…and why he doesn’t ice fish. We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time, he has a walleye recipe.توسط Mike Avery
We kick off this week’s show with Rich Chrzan of Michigan based Killer Food Plots. Rich says the company is moving full steam ahead and can offer great advice on food plots and habitat improvement. Then Tom Campbell from Woods-n-Waternews talks about their most popular issue over nearly four decades.…
Hour two features Paul Schlafley of Riverside Charters in Manistee. Paul says the warm weather has made for some great fishing this winter. Probationary Conservation Officer Steven Satjar is up next. He talks about his lifelong goal to be a game warden and what the Michigan DNR recruit school was like.…
Matt Tagget of Rek Broadheads is my guest in Hour 3 this week. Matt talks about the growth of his company and also has great advice on searching for shed whitetail antlers. We wrap it all up with wild game chef Dixie Dave Minar.توسط Mike Avery
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.توسط Mike Avery
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.توسط Mike Avery
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.توسط Mike Avery
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.توسط Mike Avery
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.توسط Mike Avery
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.توسط Mike Avery
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 …
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.توسط Mike Avery
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.توسط Mike Avery
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 Fishi…
We’re talking ice fishing in the second hour this week with Jake Romanack from Fishing 411 TV. Michigan DNR Fisheries Biologist Jeff Jolley is up next. He reminds us the Saginaw River will not close this year to walleye fishing.توسط Mike Avery
Long time outdoor writer Tom Lounsbury is featured in the final hour this week. Tom talks about wintertime rabbit, squirrel and predator hunting. We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time Dave has a very nice venison recipe.توسط Mike Avery
We kick off this week’s show with Chad Stewart of the Michigan DNR. He has an update on the late season elk hunt and the Michigan elk herd in general. Then Paul Pirone of Versa Skins has details of a great holiday promotion with great savings on their products.توسط Mike Avery
Hour two features expert hunter and angler Tim Roller. Tim talks about late season deer hunting and wintertime steelhead fishing. Nick Green from MUCC is up next. Nick has the latest on the change of leadership at the DNR and also an update on the consent decree negotiations with tribal anglers and gill nets.…
Predator hunting is the topic in our final hour with Josh Mapes of Overdrive Outdoors. We wrap it all up with wild game chef Dixie Dave Minar.توسط Mike Avery
We kick off this week’s show with Jim Felgenauer. Jim talks about an interesting experience he had on a SE Michigan shooting range. We also discuss the St. Clair River sturgeon fishery and spearing for perch on Lake St. Clair. Then Nick Green of MUCC checks in with thoughts on a crazy proposal to ban so called “assault rifles” in Michigan.…
Hour two kicks off with Tony Radjenovich from the Coalition to Protect Michigan Resources, that’s the group involved in negotiations with tribal anglers over commercial netting. Eric Hilliard of the Michigan DNR is up next with details on the approaching deadline for the Pure Michigan Hunt. This week’s Ask Avery segment deals with the topic of blaz…
Richard P. Smith is my guest in the final hour this week. Richard talks about his deer season so far and the latest edition of his book “Great Michigan Deer Tales”. We wrap it all up with wild game chef Dixie Dave Minar.توسط Mike Avery
We kick off the month of December talking about hunting and fishing opportunities in Michigan this time of year. First, Lt. Jason Wicklund of the Michigan DNR explains regulations for the muzzleloader and late doe seasons. Than, Captain Jason Graham from Send It Charters out of Linwood Beach Marina has advice to take advantage of the late season wa…
Hour two Features Eric “Skeeter” Beckman of Brenton USA Hunting Rifles. Skeeter isn’t talking guns this time though. He explains how to catch whitefish off Great Lakes piers and breakwalls. Nick Green from MUCC is up next. Nick has the latest outdoor news out of Lansing.توسط Mike Avery
Late season deer hunting is the topic in the final hour this week with Gabe VanWormer. Gabe talks about his passion for traditional archery and also handgun hunting for whitetails. We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar.توسط Mike Avery
We kick off the show with master gunsmith Glenn Duncan of Duncan’s Outdoor Shop. Glenn talks about cleaning and storing your deer rifle after the season. Then Tom Campbell of Woods-n-Waternews checks in with a look at the December edition of their magazine.توسط Mike Avery
Hour two features charter captain and retired coastguardsman Joe Marion. Joe is an expert at cold water rescue techniques. He has great advice on staying safe while open water fishing and early ice fishing season. Angela Kujawa from the Michigan DNR is up next with a look at the late season Michigan elk hunt.…
Michigan’s “Mr. Walleye”, Mark Martin is the opening guest in hour 3 this week. Mark describes how whitetail hunting is similar to walleye fishing. He also talks about his Fishing Vacation Schools. We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great wild game recipe.توسط Mike Avery
We kick off the show with UP whitetail hunter Josh Stein. Josh talks about the challenges of hunting the Keweenaw Peninsula. Then Beth Gruden of the Michigan Wildlife Council checks in with an update on their Here for Generations campaign.توسط Mike Avery
Hour two features Paul Phillips. Paul is one of the best extreme long range shooters in the world. He has great tips for Michigan deer hunters. Nick Green from MUCC is up next. Nick talks about the impact of the recent election on Michigan hunters and anglers.توسط Mike Avery
We’re talking fishing in the final hour with Lance Keene of Steelhead Hunter Charters. Lance discusses the finer points of river steelhead and also why he travels to the Florida Keys each winter to chase saltwater fish. We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time we talk about one final Wednesday Night Live before Dave retires.…
We kick off this week’s show with Kevin Hanus of Rose City Tracking Hounds. Kevin has helped hundreds of hunters recover their deer but it’s time for his to take a break from tracking. He talks about some of his more memorable recoveries and has great advice on what to expect from a tracking dog.توسط Mike Avery
We’re fishing for jumbo perch in Hour 2 this week with Bob Hinds of Central Coast Angling. Bob fishes the cold, clear water of Grand Traverse Bay right on through the winter. Then Mark Boersen from the Michigan DNR talks about the process of black bears entering their dens for the winter months.توسط Mike Avery
Hour three features Mike Horswill of Jay’s Sporting Goods. Mike is an expert when it comes to processing your own venison. He shares some great tips and techniques. We wrap it all up with Chef Dave Minar. This week the Chef has a big announcement.توسط Mike Avery
It’s a new month and a rundown of great guests this week on Outdoor Magazine radio. First, Conservation Officer Mark DePew describes the job and how he got started as a game warden. Then, he has great advice on getting ready for the upcoming firearm deer season.توسط Mike Avery
We’re talking bowhunting during the whitetail rut with Tom Nelson of The American Archer TV Show. Tom is a lifelong bowhunter and his show has been on The Outdoor Channel more than a quarter century. Nick Green from MUCC is up next with an update out of Lansing. We wrap up the hour with this week’s Ask Avery segment. Lt. Jason Wicklund from the Mic…
Trapping is the topic in the final hour this week with “Berne” Burzynski of the Michigan Trappers and Predator Callers Association. He talks about the tradition of trapping and how to get started. We wrap it all up once again with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great recipe.توسط Mike Avery
We’re wrapping up the month with a great lineup of guests this week. First, Dean Hall of the Michigan Sportsmen Against hunger joins me to talk about donating your venison to the needy. Then, Ted Harpham from Darton Archery talks about some of their new bows and crossbows. Nick Buggia of the Michigan Wildlife Council wraps up the hour with an updat…
The second hour features meteorologist Mark Torregrossa. Mark has the forecast for the upcoming firearm deer season, plus a look ahead to winter. Chad Stewart from the Michigan DNR is up next with info on the state’s deer herd and his thoughts on why baiting will not return for deer hunters in the lower peninsula.…
Fishing is the topic in the final hour this week with Mark Romanack of Fishing 411 TV. Then we wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great wild game recipe.توسط Mike Avery
We kick off this week's show with Eric "Skeeter" Beckman of Brenton USA Hunting Rifles. The Michigan firearm deer season is coming up fast and this might be a great time to check out one of those Michigan made AR style rifles. Then Scott Keitzman of Linwood Taxidermy has great tips on preserving your hunting and fishing memories.…
Hour two kicks off with Don Barnard. Don is a retired DNR fisheries technician and avid angler. He says this is the best time of year to target trophy muskies. Nick Green from MUCC is up next. He talks about his recent bird hunting adventures and also why membership in that organization is important for conservation, hunting and angling.…
Predator hunting is the topic in hour three this week as I talk with Randy Budde of Savage Dog Outdoors. Randy describes a recent coyote hunting trip to the UP where he called in a pack of wolves. The show wraps up with chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great wild game recipe.توسط Mike Avery
We kick off this week’s show with the story of a Michigan hunter and his successful quest for a self guided bear hunt. Spencer Kloc spent 16 days in the upper peninsula without a guide, bait or dogs…and he took a nice bear. Then, Tom Campbell of Woods-n-Waternews has a look at their next issue.توسط Mike Avery
Hour 2 feautures long time hunter Tom Lounsbury and his thoughts on how pheasant hunting has changed over the years. Biologist Adam Bump of the Michigan DNR is up next. Adam talks more about pheasant hunting and also the declining turkey population.توسط Mike Avery
We’re talking fishing in the final hour with Pete Patsalis of Hook One Charters. Pete describes his charter business and tackle shop on the St. Clair River. He also has great tips on fall fishing there. Wild game chef Dixie Dave Minar wraps it all up with another very nice wild game recipe.توسط Mike Avery
We kick off this week’s show with Northern Michigan farmer and hunting guide Vance Gawel. Vance tells the story of guiding a blind war here on a successful bear hunt. Then, bowhunter Tony Clor talks about losing his bear to a pack of UP wolves.توسط Mike Avery
Hour two features Captain Jeff Godi of The Michigan Experience. Jeff is a hard core Saginaw Bay waterfowl hunter. Nick Green from the Michigan United Conservation Clubs is up next. Nick talks about programs to get young hunters involved in the sport.توسط Mike Avery