Mike Avery's Outdoor Magazine
792 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 101 ratingsOutdoor Magazine is Michigan's premier outdoor radio show. The three hour program is hosted by veteran outdoor broadcaster Mike Avery. Each week Mike talks with outdoor experts and industry leaders about the latest techniques, strategies and equipment, as well as the latest hunting and fishing news. Avery also has tips and suggestions on where to go and how to get the most from your next outdoor experience.
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Episodes
Outdoor Magazine Radio (7/6/24)
July 07, 2024 22:00 - 1 hour - 80 MBWe’re kicking off a new month on Outdoor Magazine radio. First, Chad Stewart from the Michigan DNR joins me to talk about the Deer Management initiative (DMI) process and what we might expect from the Michigan NRC next week. Then Tom Campbell of Woods-n-Waternews wraps up the hour. We’re talking fishing in Hour 2 with Luke Pawlosky. Luke targets muskies on Lake St. Clair while fishing from a kayak. UP hunter Jordan Hoover is up next with a follow up on the DMI process. He was a membe...
Outdoor Magazine Radio (6/29/24)
June 30, 2024 22:00 - 2 hours - 82.8 MBBrian Krause of BK Guide service is my first guest this week. He’s a veteran Michigan elk guide who talks about what to expect from a hunt, and a guide. Then Mike Scherzer talks about getting two Michigan elk tags in the past few years. Brent Pike of the Michigan Wildlife Council wraps up the hour with an update on their “Here for Generations” campaign. Hour two kicks off with long time Great Lakes charter captain Ed Retherford of Trout Scout Charters. Steve Windom from MUCC is up...
Outdoor Magazine Radio (6/22/24)
June 23, 2024 22:00 - 1 hour - 80 MBThis week’s show kicks off with Jeff Poet of Jay’s Sporting Goods. Jeff talks about the new Webber Outdoor Education Center at Jay’s. It’s scheduled to open to the public on July 5th. Then Kris Duerson from Rapid River Knives talks about a their popular Yooper folding knife, a new version of design and expansion of the Avery 10 promo code to save money on those knives. We’re talking fishing in Hour 2 this week with Jason Carstens of True North Guide Service in Sault St. Marie. MUCC’s ...
Outdoor Magazine Radio for 6/15/24
June 16, 2024 22:00 - 1 hour - 80 MBWe kick off this Father’s Day weekend with Nick Grillo of Michigan Brand Meats. Nick talks about his recent Ontario bear hunt where he took a nice bear while hunting with Ron St. Louis of Northern Wilderness Bear Outfitters. Nick also tells the story of a close up encounters with a smaller bear. Then, Bob Ransom of Primal Outdoors unveils their new Harvester ground blind.Hour two features John Upp of River Raisin Ballistics. John has developed a new straight wall cartridge called the .41 G...
Outdoor Magazine Radio (6/8/24)
June 09, 2024 22:00 - 1 hour - 77.7 MBWe kick off the show talking about Lake St. Clair musky fishing with long time charter captain Don Miller of Motor City Muskies. Then, Tom Campbell from Woods-n-Waternews talks about their upcoming issue. Hour two features catfish guru Lloyd Tanner. He tells the story of catching a state record flathead and has details on the Michigan Catfish Anglers Trail. Bill Pyles from Ohio Bowhunting Outfitters is up next. Bill describes his whitetail hunting operation in central Ohio. Gabe V...
Outdoor Magazine Radio (6/1/24)
June 02, 2024 22:00 - 1 hour - 80 MBWe’re kicking off a new month on this edition of the Outdoor Magazine radio show. First, Captain John Littlefield of Premier Maritime Training talks about the process of getting a captain’s license. Then Ed Roy of the Michigan Wildlife Council has an update on their “Here for Generations” campaign. Hour two features Upper Penninsula fishing guide Connor Backus. He talks about fishing smallmouth in the Keweenaw Peninsula. Steve Windom from MUCC is my next guest. He has an update ou...
Outdoor Magazine Radio (5/25/24)
May 26, 2024 22:00 - 1 hour - 191 MBJohn Cleveland is my first guest this week. John talks about the family owned, Michigan based Eppinger Company. They’ve been making the Dardevle spoon for more than a century. Then, some thoughts on the Michigan Wildlife Council and their “Here for Generations” campaign to promote hunting and fishing. Hour two kicks off with Michigan Spearfisherman John Durtka. John describes his sport and why it can be tough to shoot fish. Northern Ontario bear guide Ron St.Louis is up next. Ron ow...
Outdoor Magazine (5/18/24)
May 19, 2024 22:00 - 1 hour - 80 MBJason Horton is my first guest this week. Jason is with the Michigan Bowfishing Association. He talks about the appeal of that sport and how to get started. “Mr. Angler Quest“, Brad Dupuie is up next. He has an update on the progress toward coming out with his own line of fishing pontoons. Hour two features “Uncle Ted”, the “Whackmaster” Ted Nugent. Ted talks about the role of hunting today and how the Fred Bear song came to be. Chad Fedewa from the Michigan DNR is up next. He talks ab...
Outdoor Magazine Radio (5/11/24)
May 12, 2024 22:00 - 1 hour - 80 MBThis week on Outdoor Magazine radio… First, Rich Chrzan from Killer Food Plots has great advice on taking advantage of the nice weather to get those seeds in the ground. Then Tom Campbell of Woods-n-Waternews talks about their latest issue, including a very interesting story of a young lady who got TB from a whitetail. Hour two kicks off with Primal Outdoor pro staffer Charlie Wiltse. Charlie is an expert turkey hunter and has great advice on huntint the late season. Lisa Jackson fro...
May 4-Hour 1
May 05, 2024 23:05 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBFirst, John Nelson talks about high school trap shooting teams. Then, Paul Phillips has details on an upcoming clinic to make you more accurate with your rifle.
May 4-Hour 2
May 05, 2024 22:26 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBHour two kicks off with Jim Chamberlain. Jim talks about northern Michigan fishing opportunities. Amy Trotter from MUCC wraps up the hour. Amy talks about their Youth Camp and also challenges facing hunters and anglers today.
May 4-Hour 3
May 05, 2024 22:24 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBWe’re talking big water, early season trolling with Captain Dave Engel in hour three. We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time its another turkey recipe.
April 27-Hour 1
April 28, 2024 23:48 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBWe’re wrapping up a busy month on this week’s radio show. First, “Bear Whisperer”, Johnny Bowler talks about brook trout fishing on the Fox River. Then, Jay Woiderski of Sturgeon For Tomorrow has details on their sturgeon guarding program to protect those giant fish.
April 27-Hour 2
April 28, 2024 22:05 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBHour two features Mark Romanack of Fishing 411. Mark has great advice on trolling for river walleye in the springtime. Plus, this week’s “Ask Avery” segment talks about bowhunting for turkeys.
April 27-Hour 3
April 28, 2024 22:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBWe’re talking bears, deer and more in hour three with outdoor writer and hunting expert Richard P. Smith. Chef Dixie Dave Minar wraps it all up with a very nice turkey recipe.
April 20-Hour 1
April 21, 2024 22:10 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBThis week on Outdoor Magazine radio…. Al Herman of the Michigan Friends of NRA talks about the need for funding to support trap shooting programs for Michigan high schools. Then Captain Jason Graham of the Linwood Beach Marina and Send It Charters has advice for early season Saginaw Bay walleye fishing, and also getting the boat ready for the season.
April 20-Hour 2
April 21, 2024 22:05 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBHour two kicks off with Rob Miller. Rob is an expert morel mushroom hunter and says this is the time to get out there. Steve Windom from MUCC is up next with details on the Mike Avery Outdoors golf fundraiser this summer. Bill Hahn of Jay’s Sporting Goods wraps up the hour and says they still have a few of those Primal Outdoors Wraith blinds available. Use the promo code “Avery424”.
April 20-Hour 3
April 21, 2024 22:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBIt’s springtime fishing in hour 3 with Bryan Darland. Bryan talks panfish, trout season, fishing electronics….and more. We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave MInar. This time Dave has a wild turkey recipe in honor of Michigan’s turkey season opener.
April 13-Hour 1
April 14, 2024 22:10 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBThis week’s Outdoor Magazine radio show kicks off with Rich Chrzan of Killer Food Plots. Rich says planting season is just around the corner. Then Will Fitzpatrick from Michigan Moon talks about his all natural lineup of bug repellents. Tom Campbell of Woods-n-Waternews wraps up the hour with a look at their latest issue.
April 13-Hour 2
April 14, 2024 22:05 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBHour two features the “YakMaster”, Dave Mull. Dave has great advice on fishing from a kayak. Next, Katie Grzesiak from the Michigan DNR talks about invasive plant species and how to fight them. The hour wraps up with Glen Duncan from Duncan’s Outdoor Shop. Glen says it’s not safe to use steel shot in extra full turkey chokes.
April 13-Hour 3
April 14, 2024 22:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBWe’re talking turkey in the final hour this week with Outdoor writer and expert hunter Tom Lounsbury. Tom hunted Michigan’s first turkey season back in 1968. Chef Dixie Dave Minar wraps it all up with a very nice walleye recipe.
April 6 Hour 1
April 07, 2024 22:10 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBOutdoor writer Adam Lewis is my first guest this week. Adam talks about the state of deer hunting today in Michigan. Outdoor realtor Matt Smith wraps up the hour with advice on buying hunting land or a cottage up north.
April 6-Hour 2
April 07, 2024 22:05 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBHour two kicks off with Kris Duerson of Rapid River Knives. Mucc‘s Amy Trotter is up next with details on their lawsuit agains the NRC.
April 6-Hour 3
April 07, 2024 22:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBWe’re talking fishing in Hour 3 with Mark Martin. Brian Roell of the DNR is up next with details on that southern Michigan wolf. Wild game chef Dixie Dave Minar wraps it all up with a very nice fish recipe.
March 30-Hour 1
March 31, 2024 22:10 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBThis week’s show kicks off with Mark Pieniozek of Reel Fishn Charters. Mark talks about fishing for walleye on Lake Erie and the Detroit River in the springtime. Then Bill Hahn from Jay’s Sporting Goods unveils a new promo to get a Primal Outdoors Wraith blind at a great price.
March 30-Hour 2
March 31, 2024 22:05 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBHour two features long range shooting expert Paul Phillips of Global Precision Group. Paul talks about a new program designed to make hunters more confident and accurate with their rifle. Jeanie Canel of Jay’s is up next with great advice on patterning your shotgun.
March 30-Hour 3
March 31, 2024 22:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBHour three kicks off with Al Stewart of the Nimrod Education Center at Hillsdale College. Al talks about the role of that group. He also has great turkey hunting advice. The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another tasty fish recipe.
March 23-Hour 1
March 24, 2024 22:10 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBCaptain Bobby Sullivan of Ice Breaker Charters is my first guest this week. Bobby talks about springtime steelhead fishing. Bill Winowicki from the Michigan Chart Boat Association wraps up the hour with some thoughts on what Great Lakes anglers could be dealing with this summer with the Consent Decree decision
March 23-Hour 2
March 24, 2024 22:05 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBWe’re talking turkey in Hour 2 with Greg Abbas. Great has great advice on bagging a gobbler this season. Nick Green from MUCC is up next. He has a follow up on the Michigan NRC decision to close coyote hunting in the springtime.
March 23-Hour 3
March 24, 2024 22:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBFood plots are the topic in Hour 3 with Rich Chrzan of Killer Food Plots. Chef Dixie Dave Minar wraps it all up with another great fish recipe.
March 16-Hour 1
March 17, 2024 22:10 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBTom Andris from the Great Lakes Salmon Initiative is my first guest this week. Tom talks about recent progress in their efforts to establish a new Great Lakes fishing license that would allow trolling anglers to run addition rods. Then Bob Miller of Rolling Bones Outdoors has advice for hunters looking for out of state hunts.
March 16-Hour 2
March 17, 2024 22:05 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBHour two features Jeff Poet of Jay’s Sporting Goods. Jeff talks about a new Wildlife Education Center scheduled to open soon at their Clare store. Paul Rogers from the Michigan DNR is up next. He says the wildfire season is off to an early start.
March 16-Hour 3
March 17, 2024 22:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBWe’re talking turkey in Hour 3 this week with Primal Outdoors pro staffer Charlie Wiltse. Charlie says he plans to take a Michigan longbeard with his bow from a treestand this season. The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This week its a walleye recipe.
March 9-Hour 1
March 10, 2024 23:10 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBWe kick off this week’s show talking turkey with Stacy Skaggs of Linwood Taxidermy. Then Seth Herbst from the Michigan DNR has details on the new commercial guiding license.
March 9-Hour 2
March 10, 2024 23:05 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBHour two features Lance Valentine from Teachin Fishin. This time the conversation centers on the technique for jigging river walleye. Justin Tomei of MUCC is up next. Justin has more info on that commercial guiding license. He also talks about their annual convention.
March 9-Hour 3
March 10, 2024 23:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBDeer management is the topic in Hour 3 this week as I talk with retired Michigan DNR wildlife biologist John Ozoga. John says the UP deer herd is in trouble and there’s no short term solution to the problem. The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. There’s no recipe this week because we talks about the upcoming Wednesday Night Live at the LumberJack Restaurant where Dave will be our guest chef.
March 2-Hour 1
March 03, 2024 23:10 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBWe’re kicking off the new month with some great guests and conversation this week on Outdoor Magazine radio. First, Brandon Korthals of Buck Wild Charters talks about trolling the Saginaw River for big, pre spawn pike. Then, Bob Hinds from Central Coast Angling has details on burbot fishing in northern Michigan. The hour wraps up with Ben Nielsen of Showspan talking about their big Grand Rapids show to wrap up the season.
March 2-Hour 2
March 03, 2024 23:05 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBHour two features Pat Patsalis from Hook One Charters. Pete talks about springtime fishing on the St. Clair River and the process of buying a new fishing boat. Rich Chrzan of Killer Food Plots wraps up the hour with great advice on putting in plots.
March 2-Hour 3
March 03, 2024 23:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBJimmy Gretzinger from Michigan Out of Doors TV kicks off the third hour this week. Jimmy discusses the world of outdoor television today and talks about some hot issues in Michigan. The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This week, it’s a very nice fish recipe.
February 24-Hour 1
February 25, 2024 23:10 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBWe’re wrapping up the month here on Outdoor Magazine radio. First, Tom Jenkins talks about the upcoming Fred Bear Day in celebration of that archery icon’s birthday. Then, Jeania Canel of Jay’s Sporting Goods with details on how to get a supressor for you hunting rifle. Nick Buggia from the Michigan Wildlife Council is up next with an update on their “Here for Generation” campaign.
February 24-Hour 2
February 25, 2024 23:05 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBHour two kicks off with Kevin Jacobs from the Michigan DNR. He talk about how the department uses aircraft to survey wildlife, fight forest fires combat poaching…and more. DNR Fisheries Chief Randy Claramunt is next with thoughts on the state’s fisheries and whether anglers should keep spawn filled female walleye this time of year.
February 24-Hour 3
February 25, 2024 23:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBWe switch gears in Hour 3 and talk with Richard P. Smith about the new Deer Management Initiative and if that will impact Michigan’s deer management program. The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great wild game recipe.
February 17-Hour 1
February 18, 2024 23:10 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBJason Graham of Send it Charters and the LInwood Beach Marina is my first guest this week. Jason talks about wintertime trolling for walleye on Saginaw Bay and an upcoming event at the marina in early March. Then, Ben Nielsen of Showspan talks about the upcoming Outdoorama show.
February 17-Hour 2
February 18, 2024 23:05 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBHour 2 kicks off with Glen Duncan from Duncan’s Outdoor Shop in Bay City. Glenn describes the new gun laws for Michigan residents and some of the logistical problems with enforcing those hastily created mandates. Justin Tomei from MUCC is up next with a look ahead to their annual Convention.
February 17-Hour 3
February 18, 2024 23:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBWe’re talking fishing in the third hour this week with Russ Clark from Seahawk Charters in St. Joe, Michigan. Russ says early season coho action on Lake Michigan will heat up soon and the river is full of steelhead too. We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great wild game recipe.
February 10-hour 1
February 11, 2024 23:10 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBChris Kreiner is my first guest this week. Chris is a hard core coyote hunter who has strong thoughts on plans to restrict the season. Then John Littlefield of Premier Maritime Training talks about how his company can help you get your Captain’s license.
February 10-Hour 2
February 11, 2024 23:05 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBHour two kicks off with one of the best extreme long range shooters in the world…Paul Phillips. The Michigan native talks about the recent SHOT show and some new products for shooters. Justin Tomei from MUCC is up next. Justin talks more about the proposal to limit coyote hunting and why that group thinks it’s a bad idea.
February 10-Hour 3
February 11, 2024 23:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBWe’re talking fishing in Hour 3 this week with Mark Romanack of Fishing 411TV. The lifelong angler talks about springtime fishing opportunities, trolling tips, forward facing sonar….and much more. We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and a very nice rabbit recipe.
February 3-Hour 1
February 04, 2024 23:10 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBWe kick off the month with Mary Szlega…the Airborne Angler. Marty talks about flying over Saginaw Bay to keep an eye on ice conditions for anglers. Next, Michigan Outdoorsman Mike Sills checks in. The hour wraps up with Tom Campbell of Woods-n-Waternews.
February 3-Hour 2
February 04, 2024 23:05 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBHour two features Corky Leque. Corky is a lifelong beagle guy. He talks about rabbit hunting with beagles. Nick Green from MUCC is up next.