Episodes

  • Outdoor Magazine Radio (5/30/26)
    May 30 2026

    Lloyd Tanner of the Michigan Catfish Tour is my first guest this week. He talks about the rising popularity of catfishing in Michigan.

    Then, Keil Jorgenson from Woods-n-Waternews discusses forty years of that Michigan based outdoor magazine.

    Hour two features one of the world's best shooters, Paul Phillips. Paul talks about the science of long range shooting, the safety aspect of shooting and his thoughts on opening up southern Michigan to center fire rifles.

    We're talking fishing again in the third hour of the show with Lance Valentine of The Walleye Zone. Lance describes his mindset when switching from river fishing over to big water trolling.

    The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time it's a very nice salmon recipe.

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    1 hr and 56 mins
  • Outdoor Magazine Radio (5/23/26)
    May 24 2026

    Jesse Hurst is my first guest this week. Jesse is the President of the Michigan Bowfishing Association. He has great advice on getting started in the sport.

    Then, Jack Ammerman of the Michigan Pheasant Hunting Initiative talks about the recent loss of their leader, Ken Dalton and what's next for hunters.

    Hour two kicks off with Chad Stewart from the Michigan DNR. Chad talks about the changes coming for Michigan deer hunters.

    Paul Rogers of the DNR is up next with information on the springtime wildfire threat and why burning permits are important.

    We're talking bear hunting in hour 3 with Ron St. Louis of Northern Wilderness Bear Outfitters in White River Ontario.

    Wild game chef Dixie Dave Minar wraps it all up with a very nice turkey recipe.

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    1 hr and 57 mins
  • Outdoor Magazine Radio (5/16/26)
    May 17 2026

    It's a busy show this week on Outdoor Magazine radio.

    John Durtka is my first guest. John is the guy who brought underwater spearfishing to Michigan.

    Then, Cody Brown talks about his efforts to save a piece of Saginaw Bay waterfowl history.

    Hour two kicks off with hunting guide Gary Morgan.

    Michigan DNR Fisheries Biologist Shawn Sitar is up next with details on the Klondike Reef expedition.

    The hour wraps up with Conservation Officer Mike Mshar to answer this week's "Ask Avery" question about dumping game animal carcasses into the woods.

    Hour three features hard core pike angler Joe Bednar.

    We continue the fishing them with Mr. Angler Quest, Brad Dupuie.

    Then, Chef Dixie Dave Minar is back with the story of why he's been absent the past couple of weeks.

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    1 hr and 57 mins
  • Rundown for Mother's Day Weekend
    May 10 2026

    Bill Jackson is my first guest this week. Bill is a lobbyist in Lansing who talks about the loss of MUCC, legislation to fund the DNR Fisheries Division and two proposals to allow commercial fishermen access to Michigan sport fish.

    Then, Dr. Brian MacFalda of My Michigan Hospital in Midland talks about strokes....what to look for and how to prevent them.

    Hour two kicks off with Michigan hunter Jeff Hammond. Jeff describes his most recent hunting adventure to Kodiak Island where he took a ten foot Kodiak bear at close range.

    Rich Chrzan from Killer Food Plots is up next to talk about the spring food plot planting season.

    The hour wraps up with Steve Dey from MUCC. He talks about the dissolution of that long time organization.

    Hour three features Al Stewart of the Nimrod Education Center at Hillsdale College. He also describes the new Halter Shooting Center at the college.

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    1 hr and 57 mins
  • Outdoor Magazine Radio (4/25/26)
    Apr 26 2026

    Dave McConnell is my first guest this week. Dave talks about flyfishing and how to get started in that sport.

    Then, Steve Windom from Outdoor Mentors joins me to talk about the charity golf outing coming up at the end of July. You can sign ip to play and/or sponsor here.

    Hour two Features Brent Rudolph from the Michigan DNR. Brent discusses proposed changes to Michigan deer management.

    Steve Dey from MUCC is up next. Steve says that group will be forced to close their doors if they don't raise a hundred thousand dollars by May 1st.

    We're talking kayak fishing in hour three this week with "The Yakmaster", Dave Mull.

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

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  • Outdoor Magazine Radio (5/2/26)
    May 3 2026

    Jay Woiderski fromSturgeon for Tomorrow kicks off the show this week. Jay talks about their "sturgeon guarding" program.

    Then, Dawn Levey of the Michigan Wildlife Council has an update on their "Here for Generations" campaign.

    Hour two features Michigan DNR Fisheries Chief Randy Claramunt. He talks about the state of recreation angling in Michigan today.

    Next, Helena Rose from the DNR has details on the Michigan bear and elk tag application process.

    Hour three features long time outdoor writer and hunting expert Richard P. Smith.

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    1 hr and 57 mins
  • Outdoor Magazine Radio (4/18/26)
    Apr 19 2026

    Captain Pete Patsalis of Hook One Charters is my first guest this week. Pete has great advice about springtime fishing on the St. Clair River.

    Then Kris Duerson from Rapid River Knives says his Upper Peninsula company is alive and well.

    Hour two features "Michigan's Morel Master", Clay Edney of the Michigan Morels facebook page. Clay has great advice on where to find those tasty springtime treats.

    Michigan deer hunter Jordan Hoover is up next with thoughts about proposed changes to hunting regulations.

    We're talking turkey in Hour 3 as hunting guide Gary Morgan of Wild Game Dynasty joins me.

    The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This week, it's a very nice turkey recipe.

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    1 hr and 56 mins
  • Outdoor Magazine Radio (4/11/26)
    Apr 12 2026

    Captain Jerry Link of Originator Charters in St. Joe is my first guest this week. We talk about early season trolling on southern Lake Michigan.

    Then, Keil Jorgenson from Woods-n-Waternews joins me to talk about that popular publication.

    Hour two features Michigan DNR biologist Adam Bump. Turkeys are the topic of our conversation.

    Rich Chrzan from Killer Food Plots is up next. He has great advice on the upcoming food plot planting season.

    We're talking springitme fishing in hour three with Travis Bohy of Jay's Sporting Goods.

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

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    1 hr and 57 mins