Up North Journal Podcast

Tonight the guys discuss getting back on the air and what they've been up to since the move into the new Cabin! Why we were off the air for 6 weeks What the new Cabin is like What we've been up to lately Taking questions from live viewers Talking about the new PSE EVO EVL Getting ready to start shooting again before TAC Kayaking and camping this year so far Kayaking on the Boardman River Kayaking...

Tonight we talked with Bobby Vargas about a few of the new 2021 offerings of hunting and target bows from PSE Archery! How the industry handled not having a 2021 ATA show along with how the pandemic is affecting the the archery world. Hunting line up PSE EVO EVL 32 & 34 PSE Drive NXT PSE Nock On Embark  Target Lineup PSE Lazer PSE Citation Answering some misconceptions on how to measure certain fe...

The guys chat with Josh Blosser tonight about being on the Yamaha Pro Fisherman team along with some walleye fishing How he got on the Yamaha team The family committment How important it is to have the family behind him The work that goes into being on the circuit All Things Yamaha The motor Josh is running Why he runs a Yamaha Yamaha PowerPay How important it is to have a Yamaha when making a do...

It's almost turkey time so we sit down with Tim Sias of Limb Walker Game Calls tonight. Talking about what calls to use for the right conditions What Limb Walker has to offer Different surfaces Different types of wood used Tips and tricks for new hunters How to condition a call How to play a wet surface call Talking why Tim doesn't like to use decoys What is the Purr Plate The UNJ crew talks about...

The guys tonight got their grill on with David Bouska of Wyld Seasoning!  How David got his start in the seasoning business Former butcher Raised own animals How butchering led to the seasoning and grilling business Competition BBQ champion Wyld Seasoning His line of rubs and seasonings What rubs to use with which meats How to make sure your meat gets from the field to the table  Common mistakes w...

The guys talk with Drake's Guiding Service's Jennifer Drake about some of her hunts this past elk season in northern Michigan.  Early season hunts Early season success Food sources Problems with early hunt Types of hunts Late season hunts Taking one of the Up North Journal friends out on a hunt What to expect in the late season How to prepare Have a plan B Making sure you have everything planned o...

The guys talk with Joe Okada Yamaha's own Pro Fisherman about his start in fishing and his tournament fishing. How Joe got his start in fishing His family influence as a kid The love of fishing A little help along the way Getting into tournament fishing The tourament circuit Talking Yamaha motors Yamaha Power Pay Program New looks on some of the Yamaha outboards His new boat build is being postpon...

The guys talk with Paul and Amy Schweitzer of JPO Game Calls about their lineup of calls along with their newest innovation, the turret style shooting bench. Their line up of calls How they got their start Attention to details Tolerances of fit and finish The Omni Series of Calls How he came up with the idea How they work together Build your own The pricing structure The Goose Flute The Utility Du...

Even though it's winter, you still need to start thinking about planting those spring food plots. We talk with Packer Maxx's Lincoln Rohn about growing a successful food plot for the critters this year. The success of Packer Maxx How it can help your food plot Starting with a soil sample Ways to use the Packer Maxx Lincoln takes us on his Illinois deer hunt from last year.  His miss on a nice buck...

Talking with Jim Stephan from Wyoming about the things to think about for mid-westerners heading to Wyoming for hunting. Moving from Michigan to Wyoming Culture shock Different style of hunting Biggest changes What to expect when hunting the western states when coming from the mid-west. Elevation Training for elevation What to choose for gear  Why you make the choices for the types of gear chosen...

The guys jump start the podcast again for 2021 and get you caught up on what the pandemic has done to them along with a wolf study on Isle Royal in Lake Superior. It is a 2021 Reboot and getting the show back on the rails again!

On this episode we catch up with Dan DeFauw and listen in to how his firearm deer season went here in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

This week the guys talk with Randy Stoppenhagen of Better The Hunt about his mitts that can keep you comfortable in the field to stay hunting longer. The Bow Mitt The Crossbow Mitt The Shotgun Mitt The Rifle Mitt The Universal Mitt

This week the guys discuss the issues concerning hunting all day long and all day sits in the field. https://bowhunting360.com/2020/10/29/bowhunt-all-day-to-maximize-your-time/ Why you should try it What to take Ways to keep from getting bored ATA show going virtual What impact this will have on the industry What impact this will have on small companies What is the future of the ATA and future sho...

The guys catch up after a week off from the show. Danny recaps his trip last week to Michigan's Upper Peninsula bow hunting at his cabin. Mike talks about what has kept him out of the woods so far this year. Looking forward to 2021

Tonight the guys talk with Bill Reich from Lumenok about the lighted nocks they have to offer. What a lighted nock has to offer The basic use of a lighted nock Colors available How Lumenok is supporting St. Jude's cancer research How to properly install a Lumenock Proper fit Turning off the Lumenok Run time on the battery Using on a crossbow bolt Proper sizing Weight of Lumenok The Lumenok story W...

Join the guys this week as they discuss their two year journey of getting into shape and loosing weight. They talk about how this leads to being an ethical hunter. Talking about the 2 year journey Accountability The workouts Set attainable realistic goals Lifestyle choice Encouraging others How does being healthy carry into hunting ethics Being healthy enough to take a steady shot on game Being he...

Tonight the guys are talking with Brian Anderson of G5 Outdoors about their new offerings of broadheads this year!  Brian talks about his elk hunt in Idaho A friend took a nice bull Brian didn't get to launch an arrow Using the Striker four blade The Striker X Four blade design 33% more cut Produces a bigger hole The Montec M3 Tried and true  #1 fixed blade sold One piece steel Thicker blade 60 de...

The guys talk with Spencer Deutz a Yamaha Pro Walleye Fisherman out of North Dakota How he became a pro fisherman How he got his start in fishing The beginning of his career Working the circuit Talking about the Yamaha Outboard Motors  The dependability of Yamaha How gas mileage plays into tournament action Maintenance of the motor  What prop to use Winter storage Helping out the youth and fisherm...

This week the guys recap their Labor Day weekends getting ready for the upcoming hunting seasons Talking TAC shoot and this weekend's 3'D shoots Tips for shooting long distance and getting your mental game ready for hunting season. The guys talk about a great walleye fish fry they were invited to this weekend!

Tonight the guys talk with Buck Baits about their 2020 product line up along with some breaking news coming out about the ATA approved deer urine scents and attractants.

The guys talk with Tim Sias of Limb Walker Game Calls about fall turkey hunting. The ins and outs of bagging that fall turkey for Thanksgiving. Second half of the show we talk with Mike Swartzentruber of Hunter's Blend Coffee about what's new over at Hunter's Blend along with some things in the works for all of us outdoorsmen! He also talks about their new adventure with the Rut Calendar that you...

This week the guys talk with Yamaha Pro Fisherman Brandon Palanuik. Pre fishing Lake St. Clair What he's looking for while pre fishing His comeback win on Lake Champlain Why he likes Yamaha motors so much How Covid has affected the tournament scene What to expect at this week's Bass Master's Elite Series at Lake St. Clair

Tonight the guys talk about how they are preparing for the upcoming deer season.

This week the guys talk with Michael Bleau who lives near Mike and Danny who found a really old elk skull in his lake! How he found the elk skull Only one loop around the antlers held it Covered in muck Everyone in the neighborhood went nuts In about 30 to 40 feet of water Fully intact except for lower jaw Local archaeologist took a look at it How did it get there What did it score Cranbrook Insti...