Mike Avery's Outdoor Magazine

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 Bl...

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...

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...

    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 t...

Marty Szlega, the  Airborne Angler  is my first guest this week. Marty talks about his flights over Saginaw Bay to monitor ice conditions.   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  Mi...

Jeania Canel of J ay'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 s...

Bob Hinds of  Central Coast Angling  is my first guest this week. Bob talks about the jumbo perch fishing on Grand Traverse Bay. Tom Campbell from  Woods-n-Waternews  is up next with details on their latest issue. Hour two features long time hunter Randy Budde. John Durtka, the  Purely Michigan Spearfishing  guy is up next with details on their expanded fishing boundaries. The Ask Avery segment fe...

    Nick Grillo of  Michigan Brand Meats  is my first guest this week. Nick talks about the annual "Ham for the Holidays" program. Then, Paul Pirone from  Versa Skins  has details on their big Black Friday sale. The hour wraps up with Dan Cooke of the  Michigan Wildlife Council  and an update on the Here for Generations campaign. Hour two kicks off with Kevin Vistisen of the  Deer Hunter Podcast ....

We kick off this week's show talking with Charlie Wiltse about hunting the Michigan gun season. Then, Meteorologist Mark Torregrossa from  MLive  has the outlook for the firearm season…and beyond. Hour two features Joe Velchansky from the  Michigan Trappers and Predator Callers Association . Michigan DNR  Biologist Brent Rudolph is up next with details on how to get your deer checked. We switch ge...

We kick off this week's show with Luke Pawloski of  The Outdoor Conquest . Luke talks about jigging for muskies in the Detroit River. Then, Kris Duerson from  Rapid River Knives  says now is the time to order a knife if you want it in time for Christmas. Hour two features  Michigan DNR  Biologist Chad Stewart. Chad looks at the whitetail rut from a biological perpsective. Conversation Officer Sgt....

We're kicking off the new month this week on Outdoor Magazine radio. First, Scott Kietzman of  Linwood Taxidermy  talks about preserving your hunting and fishing memories. Then Bryan Farmer describes the purpose of the  Hunt Michigan Collaborative . The hour wraps up with Nick Grillo from  Michigan Brand Meats . Nick announces a new product from that family owned company. Hour two kicks off with A...

We're wrapping up the month of "Rocktober" this week on Outdoor Magazine radio. First, Glenn Duncan of  Duncan's Outdoor Shop  has great advice on sighting in your deer rifle. Then, Tom Campbell from  Woods-n-Waternews  talks about their November edition. Hour two kicks off with Jake Romanack of  Fishing 411  TV. Jake describes his tactics for targeting open water walleye in the fall. Mike Mitchel...

Brad Dupuie, "Mr. Angler Quest" is my first guest this week. Brad talks about his experiences with Live Scope and also the new dual outboard  Angler Quest  design. Then, Dan Ulfig from the  Michigan Wildlife Council  has an update on their "Here for Generations" campaign. Hour two kicks off with Brent Rudolph of the  Michigan DNR . The wildlife biologist discusses Michigan elk, moose and deer. MUC...

First, Ed Blissick of the  Great Lakes Salmon Initiative  talks about proposed legislation to help fund the DNR Fisheries Division. Then, Troy Harrison has the story of that beautiful northern  Michigan bull elk video  that went viral. Joe Presgrove from the  Michigan DNR  wraps up the hour talking about the Hunters Feeding Michigan program. Hour two kicks off with John Upp. He has details on the ...

We're kicking off the new month this week on Outdoor Magazine Radio. First, Jack Ammerman from the  Michigan Pheasant Hunting Initiative  talks about bird hunting on state game areas. Then, Bill Hahn of  Jay's Sporting Goods  has details on a program to save money on Ol' Man products through Jays. Hour two kicks off with houndsman Jordan Farmer. Jordan describes hunting bear and bobcats with hound...

We're kicking off fall this week on Outdoor Magazine Radio. First, Matt Tagget of  REK Broadheads  talks about their new blade retention system and the work that's gone into their products over the years. Then, Scott Szfranski from  Linwood Beach Marina  has great advice on putting the boat away for the season. Hour two features Mark Penionzek of   Reel Fish'n . Mark talks about big water duck hun...

Audiologist and avid hunter Mike Stewart kicks off the show this week. Mike talks about the danger of hunting and shooting…and how it can cause hearing loss. Then, Jason Garvon from the  Michigan Wildlife Council  has an update on their Here for Generations campaign. Hour two features Rick Hobbs from the  Michigan Squirrel Dog Association . He also has advice on chasing jumbo fall perch. Steve Win...

Kyle Green of the  Greenway Outdoors TV  show is my first guest this week. He talks about his passion for promoting the outdoors and why the TV show is a great tool to reach for reaching his audience. Then, Tom Campbell from  Woods-n-Waternews  talks about their recent Outdoor Weekend. Hour two kicks off with Mike Horswill of  Jay's Sporting Goods . Mike has great advice on processing your own ven...

Lance Valentine of  The Walleye Zone  is my first guest this week. He talks about moving their Fishing Education Weekend up to Saginaw Bay this year. Then, Michigan Meteorologist   Mark Torrerossa  has the outlook for our fall weather pattern. Hour 2 kicks off with  Al Stewart . Al is an expert turkey hunter who has great advice on fall turkey hunting. Justin Tomei of  MUCC  is up next with though...

We're wrapping up the summer season this week on Outdoor Magazine radio. First, avid outdoorsman Nick Grillo of  Michigan Brand Meats  talks about a recent sturgeon fishing adventure. Then, "Mr.  Angler Quest ", Brad Dupuie unveils two new models for the 2026 season. The hour wraps up with Tom Campbell from  Woods-n-Waternews . He talks about the upcoming Outdoor Weekend in Imlay City. Hour two fe...

We kick off this week's show talking with  Rob Miller  about the use of tracking dogs for bear hunters. Then Paul Pirone from  Versa Skins  promotes his appearance at the upcoming  Woods-n-Waternews  Outdoor Weekend. Franklin Hayes of the  Michigan Wildlife Council  wraps up the hour talking about a change in direction for their "Here for Generations" campaign. Hour two kicks off with extreme long...

Dr. Brent Rudolph is my first guest this week. Brent has recently returned to the  Michigan DNR . His responsibilities include deer, moose and elk. Then, Michigan spearfisherman  John Durtka  has an update on how that sport is growing. Hour two kicks off with  Tim Roller . He's the guy who pioneered the technique of casting crankbaits for salmon in west Michigan rivers. Tom Weston from the DNR is...

We kick off this week's show with Kris Duerson of  Rapid River Knives . Kris talks about the new Mike Avery signature model to benefit the Outdoor Driven group. Then, Andrew Comtois from  Outdoor Driven  joins me with details about that organization. Hour two features Mike Smith of  Off Shore A Count Sportfishing . Mike talks about Lake Michigan salmon fishing. Cory Kovacs from the  Michigan DNR  ...

Tom Nelson is my first guest this week. He's the host of the  American Archer TV Show  on the Outdoor Channel and has great advice on getting ready for the upcoming archery season. Then, Tom Campbell from  Woods-n-Waternews  has a preview of their upcoming Outdoor Weekend. Hour two features Larry Jennings of  Jonah Jigs . Larry helped pioneer the technique of jigging for Great Lakes salmon and tro...

We kick off this week's show with  Michigan DNR  Biologist Chad Stewart. Chad talks about the upcoming deer season. Hour two kicks off with  Chris Kreiner . Chris is an exert at hunting coyotes after dark….even in the summer. MUCC 's Amy Trotter is up next. She talks about a bill in congress that would ban bear baiting on federal land. We're talking Lake Michigan salmon fishing in Hour 3 with Capt...