Michigan Wild

On this episode of Michigan Wild, Nate gives his farewell as the host of Michigan Wild moving forward. Throughout the intro he expresses his gratitude for the opportunity and finds it hard to put into words how much has transpired over the last few years. He plans on still doing content and some guest co-hosting in the upcoming weeks and months and encourages anyone to follow along on social media...

On this episode of Michigan Wild, Nate and Bryan Meyering discuss their experiences and strategies in hunting, particularly focusing on bow hunting and habitat management. They share personal experiences through this fall, the challenges faced during the season, and the importance of food plots and deer movement. Bryan has been experimenting with different food plot varieties and architecture atte...

On this final episode of season 3 of Michigan Wild's The Last 7 Days, Nate does a quick recap on his final week of hunting in Michigan. On Thanksgiving evening Nate was able to punch 2 more doe tags and continue working on closing the gap on buck to doe ratios. It was a picture perfect evening hunt with snow on the ground and deer piling into his food plots. Couldn't ask for a better late November...

On this episode of Michigan Wild's, The Last 7 Days, Nate is recapping his 8th week of the season. It started off fast and found Nate punching his 2nd buck tag of the season. After an eventful Novemeber 15th Nate was looking forward to getting back up North to overlook some of his food plots. It ended up being one of the best decisions of the year!  Thank you for listening to the episode! If you w...

On this episode of Michigan Wild's The Last 7 Days, Nate Rozeveld discusses the 7th week of his season. This week marked the highly anticipated opening day of rifle season in MIchigan. Nate shared his story of opening day spent with his family and the tags punched after the hunt. Nate also recaps the last few hunts he had this week including a missed opportunity on a mangy coyote. Rounding out the...

On this episode of Michigan Wild's The Last 7 Days Wk 6 is Nate's recap of his last week of filming in the great state of Iowa. Throughout this recap Nate touches on all the excitement and close calls while filming.    Iowa didn't disappoint, and provide one of the best hunts Nate has been apart of.    Thank you for listening to the episode! If you would like to support Michigan Wild farther leave...

On this episode of Michigan Wild's The Last 7 Days, Nate is recapping the 5th week of the archery season. The 5th week has brought sweet Novemeber and it hasn't disappointed. Throughout this recap Nate breaks down each hunt and even gives an update while in the stand.    The first few days of Novemeber were exciting with lots of encounters. Nate is looking forward to the next few weeks and is goin...

On this episode of Michigan Wild's The Last 7 Days Wk 4, host Nate Rozeveld shares his experiences from the past week of hunting. Another doe tag was punched! He discusses the excitement and anticipation of hunting during this prime time, the strategies he employed, and the lessons learned from both successful and missed opportunities. The conversation highlights the importance of accessing huntin...

On this episode of Michigan Wild's The Last 7 Days, Nate is recapping the last week of hunting. This episode is a 3 part podcast that Nate recorded after 3 separate hunts. Part 1 starts with a bang as Nate successfully harvested a doe with his bow. He recaps the entire hunt and the strategy leading to another tag punched. Part 2 is a recap of a morning hunt and scout. It lays the foundation for Na...

On this episode of Michigan Wild's The Last 7 Days, Nate Rozeveld reflects on his recent hunting experiences in Michigan, discussing the successes and challenges faced during the week. He shares insights from his hunts, including the preparation for a community Patreon hunt, the excitement of hunting with friends, and the strategies for upcoming hunts as the season progresses. The conversation hig...

On this episode of Michigan Wild, Nate Rozeveld shares his experiences from the first week of the Michigan archery season, including the excitement of punching a buck tag, strategies for successful hunts, and the importance of adapting to weather conditions. He reflects on his early October morning hunt, the thrill of the opportunity and the process of recovering his deer. TIn this episode Nate em...

On this episode of Michigan Wild, Nate Rozeveld and Drew Hasler discuss various strategies for bow hunting deer in Michigan, particularly focusing on the early October season.  The conversation also covers patterning a mature buck, indicators used to go hunting, and the influence of moon phases, weather, and pressure on hunting success. With insights on access strategies and the anticipation of th...

On this episode of Michigan Wild, Nate goes through some current events that involve some real world struggles that are very relatable. He feels this is the least prepared he has been in over a decade going into a fall chasing whitetails. However he is still very excited and ready for October and the passion to fill some tags with his bow is there. Henry, Nate's son, did connect on another awesome...

On this episode of Michigan Wild, Nate and Adam Miller from Bowhunter Chronicles Podcasts colab to go over their Uncomfortable September. Both guys have taken advantage of trying new things this September in the woods. Nate had just returned from his Wyoming deer hunt and dove into more detail than previous episodes of the trip and day by day events. Discussing terrain, how he was trying to locate...

On this episode of Michigan Wild, Nate gives a 2 part recap of his Wyoming hunt. The hunt was exciting and challenging. Nate really put himself out of his comfort zone and feels like he has a better understanding of hunting out west.  Through the episode Nate breaks down all his hunts along with some exciting encounters. He also breaks down some gear and equipment he was using and what he wants to...

On this quick episode of Michigan Wild, Nate is solo. He is all fired up for his first hunt for the fall of 2025! His wife and him are heading to Wyoming to chase Mule deer with his bow.  Nate breaks down all his gear, including his truck set up for camping. This is the first non guided western hunt Nate's ever been on and the excitement was an an all time high.  Look for hunt updates throughout t...

On this episode of Michigan Wild, Nate Rozeveld and Brad Speet discuss their experiences in podcasting, the challenges of recording, and the friendships formed through shared interests in hunting and wildlife management. They delve into their experiences at NRC meetings, insights on DNR operations, and the importance of understanding local ecosystems. The conversation shifts to fishing sustainabil...

On this episode of Michigan Wild, Nate and Bret Postal sit down for a fun conversation centered around growing as a bowhunter. Bret suffered a medical injury that opened the world of mobile and out of state hunting to him. Something he wasn't aware was a possibility to the levels it can be. Ever since learning about the other side of hunting through social media, podcasts, and YouTube he has fully...

On this episode of Michigan Wild, Nate and Robert McIntyre sit down and have a conversation focused on Locating a Target Buck. The process of finding a target buck can differ between hunters, however depending on circumstances and the amount of time spent in the woods can increase your odds of finding a buck to hunt. Robert spends a lot of time each year lacing up his boots and getting to work sea...

On this episode of Michigan Wild, Nate and Bryan Meyering have a Summer BSin conversation. Bryan and Nate have become friends these past few years, that stemmed from hunting some of the same deer. Their shared passion for habitat improvements, raising their families in sports and the outdoors, and chasing whitetails make for a fun episode and an easy friendship.  Habitat improvements is a work in...

On this episode of Michigan Wild, Jordan Hoover shares his deep-rooted passion for hunting and conservation, influenced by his father's legacy. The discussion Nate and Jordan have explored the challenges facing deer management in Michigan, the importance of advocacy, and the need for regulations to ensure sustainable populations. Jordan emphasizes the role of community engagement and education in...

On this episode of Michigan Wild, Nate Rozeveld shares his current events so far this summer, including family time, fishing and hunting preparation. He discusses the challenges of balancing work and time spent with the family inorder to enjoy the fall. The episode also highlights partnerships with various outdoor brands, the importance of food plotting, and insights into archery gear and setups....

On this episode of Michigan Wild, Nate has Joe Schwenke, host of the Bird Camp podcast on for a great episode all about bird hunting in Michigan. Joe is an avid bird hunter who is extremely passionate about chasing grouse, woodcock, and waterfowl in his home state of Michigan. His passion led to starting a bird camp with family and friends and also led him to hosting the Bird Camp podcast.  This e...

On this episode of Michigan Wild, host Nate Rozeveld and guest Josh Arbogast discuss some of the challenges with hunting in Michigan. They dive into deer management strategies, insights from the recent NRC meeting, and the significance of reporting harvests for effective wildlife management. The conversation also touches on the role of hunters in managing deer populations, the changes in hunting s...

On this episode of the Michigan Wild, host Nate Rozeveld welcomes Jake Herioux, an avid archer and the creator of Trusty Arrow. They discuss their shared experiences in archery, the evolution of Jake's journey from a self-taught shooter to a competitive archer, and the impact of COVID-19 on his skills. The guys discuss the importance of equipment, the no-peep sight method, and the balance between...