Mike Avery's Outdoor Magazine – Details, episodes & analysis

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

First, Captain Jason Graham of Send it Charters and Linwood Beach Marina talks about springtime trolling and getting the boat ready for the water.

Then, Steve Windom from Outdoor Mentors has details on our partnership for the third annual Mike Avery Outdoors charity golf outing to get kids outdoors.

Hour two features long time Great Lakes Charter Captain Ed Retherford of Trout Scout Charters.  Ed describes the evolution of the fishery and what anglers can expect these days.

Doug Deming is up next to talk about fishing the east side of Saginaw Bay and why the Sebewaing Harbor Marina is a good choice for anglers.

We're talking turkey guns and patterning your ammo with Jeania Canel of Jay's Sporting Goods in hour three.

The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great recipe.

We're wrapping up another month this week on Outdoor Magazine radio.

First, Chad Stearns, new President of Jays Sporting Goods talks about the evolution of that Michigan based outdoor retailer.

Then, Nick Grillo from Michigan Brand Meats talks about a special dish coming up at our next Wednesday Night Live event.

Hour two features outdoor writer and former fishing guide Dave Rose. Dave has details on springtime surf and pier fishing.

Michigan DNR biologist Cody Norton is up next to talk about hibernating bears and when they'll be leaving their dens.

The hour wraps up with Tom Weston of the DNR. He has a follow up on Michigan new "E Tag" system.

We're talking turkey in hour three with avid hunter Charlie Wiltse.

The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time it's a very nice pheasant recipe that Dave says can also be used for turkey.

Captain Jason Graham of Send it Charters and Linwood Beach Marina is my first guest this week. Jason talks about ice fishing for walleye on Saginaw Bay.

Then, Dan Ulfig has an update from the Michigan Wildlife Council on their "Here for Generations" campaign.

Hour two kicks off with Joe Velchansky. He's the President of the Michigan Trappers and Predator Caller's Association. Joe talks about the role of trappers today.

Predator hunter Merl Jones is up next. Merl has insight into the recent decision by the Michigan NRC to allow coyote hunting year round once again.

Next, the Ask Avery segment answers the question of whether a convicted felon can hunt with a muzzleloader in Michigan.

We're talking squirrel hunting with dogs in hour three as Rick Hobbs from the Michigan Squirrel Dog Association joins me.

The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time, it's another tasty fish recipe.

Michigan DNR biologist Adam Bump is my first guest this week. Adam talks about the upcoming turkey season and changes to the seasons, areas and method of tagging birds.

Hour two kicks off with outdoor writer and former fishing guide Dave Rose. Dave describes the process of breaking into the world of outdoor writing today and talks about why he's no longer guiding.

Then, DNR Fisheries Biologist Jeff Jolley has details on the new man made reef in Saginaw Bay. He also talks about the Saginaw Bay fishery in general.

We're talking predator hunting in hour 3 with Chris Kreiner. Kris is an avid coyote, fox and bobcat hunter.

The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time, it's a popular fish recipe.

Charter Captain and fishing educator Lance Valentine of The Walleye Zone is my first guest this week. Lance talks about the fishing show season.

Then Keil Jorgenson from Woods-n-Waternews has details about how that publication has changed over the decades.

Hour two features avid outdoorsman and outdoor writer Jason Herbert. Jason says whitetail bucks are dropping their racks early this year.

Ed Blissick from the Great Lakes Salmon Initiative wraps up the hour. He has details on legislation that could help fund the Michigan DNR Fisheries Division and help Great Lakes anglers.

We continue on the fishing theme in hour 3 with Charter Captain and Fishing Guide Jerry link of Originator Charters in St. Joe, Michigan. Jerry talks about wintertime steelhead fishing in the river.

We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great wild game dinner.

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

First, Dave Thomas of Bowhunter Planet talks about the state of archery today.

Then, "Mr. Angler Quest", Brad Dupuie talks about the upcoming boat show season.

Hour two kicks off with Jay Woiderski of the Black Lake chapter of Sturgeon for Tomorrow. He talks about the sturgeon restoration program and wintertime spearing for pike and muskies.

Interim MUCC Executive Director Mike Mitchell joins me next to talk about the status of that organization and what the future might bring.

We're talking ice fishing and more in Hour 3 with Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame member Mark Martin.

The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great venison recipe.

We're wrapping up the year this week on Outdoor Magazine radio.

First, Travis Bohy of Jay's Sporting Goods talks about ice fishing.

Then, Ben Nielsen from Showspan has details of the upcoming Ultimate Fishing Show in Novi, Michigan.

Hour two kicks off with Gary Morgan from Wild Game Dynasty. Gary has great advice on bobcat hunting.

Karl Ieuter of Ieuter Insurance is up next talking about your vehicle insurance while on the ice.

Brent Rudolph from the Michigan DNR wraps up the hour with this week's Ask Avery segment.

More on ice fishing in hour 3 with Jake Romanack of the Fishing 411 TV Show.

Wild game chef Dixie Dave Minar wraps it all up with a nice venison stew recipe.

We kick off this week's show with long time beagle expert Corky Legue. He talks about running cottontail rabbits with beagles.

Then Beth Gruden from the Michigan Wildlife Council has an update on the Here for Generations campaign.

Jim Felgenauer is my first guest in hour 2. He has details about perch spearing on Lake St. Clair.

Eric Hilliard from the Michigan DNR is up next to talk about the Pure Michigan Hunt.

We're talking Michigan wolves in hour 3 with biologist Brian Roell.

Then, wild game chef Dixie Dave Minar wraps it all up with a very nice venison recipe.

Then, Captain Jason Graham of Send it Charters out of Linwood Beach Marina has details on his ice fishing trips.

Hour two kicks off with Ontario wolf hunting guide Darryl Godin. He describes his hunting operation in White River.

Angela Kujawa from the Michigan DNR is up next with details on the December elk hunt.

The hour wraps up with the Ask Avery segment, this time featuring Michigan fisheries biologist Randy Claramunt. Randy talks about otters eating fish from ponds in the winter.

We're talking coyote hunting in hour 3 with Matt Schalk of Last Call Predator Hunting.

The show wraps up with wild game chef Dixie Dave Minar.

Jeania Canel of Jay's Sporting Goods is my first guest for the new month. Jeanie talks about changes coming up for the purchase of suppressors. She also discusses the demand for muzzleloaders these days.

Rich Chrzan from Killer Food Plots is up next. Rich says now is the time to start planning for next year.

Hour two kicks off with retired Coast Guardsman Joe Marion. Joe has great advice for staying safe on the ice.

MUCC's Steve Windom then joins me to talk about the importance of membership in that organization.

The "Ask Avery" segment features Sgt. Mike Mshar from the Michigan DNR. Mike talks about what guns can be used during "muzzleloader" season.

Hour three features noted outdoor writer and hunting expert Richard P. Smith. Richard talks about his deer season so far and deer management in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great wild game recipe.