Jesse Hurst of the Bowfish Association of Michigan is my first guest this week. Jesse talks about bowfishing and a big event this weekend. Ashley Lister from Security Credit Union is up next. SCU has been a strong supporter of mine for several years and they recently stepped as the major sponsor of the Mike Avery Outdoors charity golf outing to benefit MUCC’s Youth Camp. We’re talking pike fishing in Hour 2 with Joe Bednar. Then, Seth Herbst from the Michigan DNR has details on the Midwest Walleye Challenge. The hour wraps up with John Upp from River Raisin Ballistics and details on their new 41 Great Lakes straight wall caliber. Long time Lake Huron charter captain Ed Retherford is my guest in hour 3. Ed talks about the fishery there and how things have changed over the years. We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar.
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Outdoor Magazine Radio (5/24/25)
Captain Jason Graham of Send it Charters and Linwood Beach Marina is my first guest this week. Jason talks about getting out of a rut and running new tactics for Saginaw Bay walleye. Then, Dan Cooke from the Michigan Wildlife Council has an update on their “Here for Generations” campaign. Hour two features the man who has changed underwater spearfishing in Michigan….John Durtka of PurelyMiSpearfishing. John describes the growth of that sport and where he’d like to take it. Steve Windom from MUCC is up next. Steve talks about their Youth Camp and the upcoming golf outing to raise funds for that camp. In hour 3 “Sir Lancelot”, Lance Valentine of The Walleye Zone joins me to talk about the transition from Detroit River walleye action to trolling on Saginaw Bay. We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great recipe.
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Outdoor Magazine Radio (5/17/25)
The “Bear Whisperer”, Johnny Bowler is my first guest this week. Johnny talks about applying for a Michigan bear tag and why you shouldn’t wait till the last minute to talk to a guide. Then Keil Jorgenson of Woods-n-Waternews has details on their upcoming issue. Hour two kicks of with Joel Anderson of Andersons Pro Bait in Port Huron. Joel talks about the southern Lake Huron fishery, how it’s changed and how anglers can target those waters these days. Lisa Jackson from the Michigan DNR is up next. She talks about the bear and elk application process and how it works. We’re talking whitetail fawns in Hour 3 this week with wildlife biologist Chad Stewart. By the way, Chad says there’s never a good reason to take one home. Wild game chef Dixie Dave Minar wraps it all up with another tasty recipe.
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Outdoor Magazine Radio (5/10/25)
Dr. Brian McFalda is my first guest this week. He’s a hard core outdoorsman and a Neurologist at My Michigan Hospital in Midland. The medical team there helped my get through my recent stroke. We talk a stroke awareness and prevention as part of Stroke Awareness Month. Then Kerry Heckman from the Michigan DNR describes the status of clean up from the devastating northern Michigan ice storm. Hour two kicks off with Greg McClinchey of the Great Lakes Fishery Commission. Greg talks about the lamprey control project and why it’s critical for the health of the Great Lakes fishery. Justin Tomei of MUCC is up next with details on proposed legislation to fund the DNR and how that could affect hunting and fishing license fees. We’re talking late season turkey hunting and more in Hour 3 with Al Stewart. Al is a retired DNR Wildlife Biologist and head of the Nimrod Education Center at Hillsdale College. We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This week it’s a brook trout recipe.
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Outdoor Magazine Radio (5/3/25)
We’re kicking off the new month this week on Outdoor Magazine radio. First, John Cleveland of the Eppinger Company talks about their Daredevle Spoon featured on a postage stamp. Then, Mr. AnglerQuest, Brad Dupuie has an update on how his new company is doing and the response from dealers and anglers. Keweenaw Peninsula fishing guide Connor Baccus is my first guest in Hour 2. The ice is finally gone and Connor is excited to be back on the water. Then Tyler Mehigh of MUCC talks about their new “Field Team” and also their “Coyote Coalition” project. Ed Blissck from the Great Lakes Salmon Initiative answers this week’s “Ask Avery” question with an update on the issue of trolling rods for Great Lakes Anglers. We’re talking food plots in Hour 3 with Rich Chrzan of Killer Food Plots. He says now is the time to get busy. We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This week, Dave has a tasty turkey recipe.
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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