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
July 10-Hour 3
July 11, 2021 22:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBMike Thorman of the Michigan Hunting Dog Federation is my guest in Hour 3 this week. Mike talks about bear hunting with dogs, the dog training season…and his thoughts on a Michigan wolf hunt.
July 3-Hour 1
July 04, 2021 22:10 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBWe’re headed to Lake St. Clair to kick off this week’s show as I talk with Eric Lenz of the Lake St Clair Walleye Association. Then, we check in with Drew YoungeDyke of the National Wildlife Federation.
July 3-Hour 2
July 04, 2021 22:05 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBLake Michigan Charter Captain Dave Engel of Best Chance Too Charters is my first guest in the second hour. Nick Green from MUCC is up next. The hour wraps up with this week’s Ask Avery segment, this time dealing with radio affiliates and the choice of topics on the show.
July 3-Hour 3
July 04, 2021 22:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBWe’re getting ready for archery season in the final hour this week with Kevin Pritchard of Jay’s Sporting Goods. Then wild game chef Dave Minar wraps it all up with another great recipe.
June 26-Hour 1
June 27, 2021 22:10 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBFirst, Captain Ed Retherford talks about his 52 years on the Great Lakes and how that fishery has changed. Then, Beth Gruden of the Michigan Wildlife Council has an update on the “Here for Generations” campaign.
June 26-Hour 2
June 27, 2021 22:05 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBHour two kicks off with “Catfish Andy“, Andy Brennan talking about his search for giant flatheads and channel cats. Hannah Schauer from the Michigan DNR is up next with details on their “Wild Talk” podcast. Then this week’s Ask Avery segment features Lisa Jackson from MNDR explaining how the bear and elk drawings work.
June 26-Hour 3
June 27, 2021 22:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBTim Roller from Whitetail Journey is my first guest in Hour 3. Tim has great summertime scouting advice and talks about his departure from the outdoor tv business. We wrap it all up with chef Dave Minar and a great fish recipe.
June 19-Hour 1
June 20, 2021 22:10 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBWe kick off this week’s show with a conversation about the Bassmaster collegiate and high school tournament on Saginaw Bay. Hank Weldon says some schools are even offering bass fishing scholarships these days. Then Tom Campbell of Woods-n-Waternews has a preview of their next edition.
June 19-Hour 2
June 20, 2021 22:05 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBBrad Dupuie of Angler Qwest Pontoons leads off the second hour this week. Brad talks about his techniques for targeting Saginaw Bay walleye this summer. MUCC‘s Ian Fitzgerald is up next with an update on the use of urine based attractants for Michigan deer hunters this fall.
June 19-Hour 3
June 20, 2021 22:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBWe’re talking guns and ammo in Hour 3 with Glenn Duncan of Duncan’s Outdoors in Bay City. Then we wrap it all up with Chef Dave Minar and a very nice walleye recipe.
June 12-Hour 1
June 13, 2021 22:10 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBWe kick off with Chad Stewart of the Michigan DNR. Chad talks about changes in the doe tag system for this fall’s hunting season, the upcoming draw for Michigan elk tags and the status of the Michigan moose herd. Then, “YakMaster” Dave Mull talks about the appeal of fishing from a kayak.
June 12-Hour 2
June 13, 2021 22:05 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBHour 2 kicks off with Randy Budde of Savage Dog Outdoors. Randy is an expert coyote hunter who explains his technique for taking nighttime yotes in the summer. Lake Erie Basin Coordinator for the DNR, Jim Francis is up next. Jim reminds us that any musky harvested has to be reported online, but he says the musky tag is no longer needed. He also talks about the state’s fish hatchery system.
June 12-Hour 3
June 13, 2021 22:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBExtreme long range shooting is the topic in Hour 3 this week as Paul Phillips of Global Precision Group joins me. Paul is one of the best extreme long range shooters in the world and his team is currently preparing to shoot at five miles. Wild game chef Dave Minar wraps it all up with another tasty recipe.
June 5-Hour 1
June 06, 2021 22:10 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBCaptain John Roby of Chasin Tail Charters kicks off the show this week talking about fishing the Straits of Mackinaw. Then, Bob Ransom of Primal Treestands talk about their new Breeze, warm weather blind. Scott Hamlin from the Bohning Archery company wraps up the hour with news about their 75th anniversary.
June 5-Hour 2
June 06, 2021 22:05 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBMuskie fishing is the opening topic in Hour 2 this week as I talk with Don Miller of Miller’s Motor City Muskies. Don is a long time Lake St. Clair charter captain. Nick Green from MUCC is up next with an update on the commercial fishing legislation. The hour wraps up with this week’s “Ask Avery” segment and a question on boat control while trolling.
June 5-Hour 3
June 06, 2021 22:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBThe fishing theme continues in Hour 3 with Dave Rose of Wildfishing. Dave is Northern Michigan outdoor writer and fishing guide who specializes in rivers and inland lakes. We wrap it all up with Chef Dave Minar and another great recipe.
May 29-Hour 1
May 30, 2021 22:10 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBThere’s a wide range of guests and topics on Outdoor Magazine Radio this Memorial weekend. First, Matt Poet of Jay’s Sporting Goods talks about their 50th anniversary celebration. Then, Tom Campbell from Woods-n-Waternews says “its a go” for their big Outdoor Weekend in September. Ed Roy of the Michigan Wildlife Council wraps up the hour with an update on their “Here for Generations” campaign.
May 29-Hour 2
May 30, 2021 22:05 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBWe’re talking Lake Michigan salmon fishing in Hour 2 with Dan Jordan of Team Anglerfish. Michigan DNR biologist Sara Thompson is up next to talk about the Michigan pheasant hunting license. Then this week’s “Ask Avery” segment answers the riveting topic of “Bumpers” vs “Fenders”.
May 29-Hour 3
May 30, 2021 22:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBHour three kicks off with Nick Percy of Killer Food Plots. Nick says you’ve still got time to get your food plot in the ground. We wrap it all up with Chef Dave Minar and another great wild game recipe.
May 22-Hour 1
May 23, 2021 22:10 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBWe’re talking about the ultimate freshwater fishing adventure in Hour 1 this week with Dave Kimar of Kimar’s Charters. Dave was one of the first Charter Captains to run trips out in Lake Superior to Stannard Rock. Then, Ron St. Louis of Northern Wilderness Bear Outfitters in White River Ontario has an update on the odds of getting in Canada this year for hunting and fishing.
May 22-Hour 2
May 23, 2021 22:05 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBHour two kicks off with Captain Mark Penonziak of Reel Fish Charters on Saginaw Bay. Mark talks about the unusually clear water and how that’s affecting the fishing so far this season. Next, Nick Green of MUCC has details of a big public land acquisition in southeast Michigan. The hour wraps up with this week’s “Ask Avery” segment and an update from Darton Archery’s Ted Harpham.
May 22-Hour 3
May 23, 2021 22:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBWe’re talking bowfishing in the final hour this week with Josh Damron of the Michigan Bowfishing Association. Then we wrap it all up with Chef Dave Minar. This time Dave has the last wild turkey recipe for the season.
May 15-Hour 1
May 16, 2021 22:10 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBWe kick off the show this week talking about Michigan sturgeon with the “Sturgeon General” Brenda Archambo of Sturgeon for Tomorrow. Brenda says this is the time of year for the annual sturgeon spawning run. Next, Michigan’s Meteorologist Mark Torregrossa from MLive talks about the drop in Great Lakes water levels. Nick Grillo of Michigan Brand Meats wraps up the hour. Nick talks about a recent fishing trip on the Detroit River, his turkey season so far….and the introduction of their pro...
May 15-Hour 2
May 16, 2021 22:05 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBWe’re talking whitetails in the second hour this week with Chad Stewart of the Michigan DNR. Chad has details on proposed hunting regulation changes for the fall and he talks briefly about the whitetail fawning season. Cody Norton is up next. Cody is a bear specialist for the Department. He has an update on the state’s bear population and reminds us this is the time to apply for a permit. The “Ask Avery” segment this week deals with the topic of choosing the right broadhead for bear hunt...
May 15-Hour 3
May 16, 2021 22:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBWe switch gears in the final hour and talk fishing with “Michigan’s Mr. Walleye”, Mark Martin. Mark talks about his four decades as a professional angler. He also describes some great springtime fishing action in the Keewenaw Peninsula. Then, wild game chef Dave Minar wraps it all up with another tasty recipe.
May 8-Hour 1
May 09, 2021 22:10 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBWe’re talking turkey in the opening hour with guide Chet Loar. Chet has great advice on hunting the late season. Then, Chad Wasco of Linwood Beach Marina checks in. He says it’s a good idea to check your boat out before heading to the launch for the first time this season.
May 8-Hour 2
May 09, 2021 22:05 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBJake Romanack of Fishing 411 joins me in the second hour this week. Jake was born into a fishing family and he’s now co-host of their TV show. Jake talks about what it takes to produce a show, and also some of his favorite fishing spots. Ian Fitzgerald from MUCC is up next. Ian has a preview of some proposed deer hunting regulations for the fall season. The hour wraps up with this week’s “Ask Avery” segment. This time it’s the “Rompola Buck”.
May 8-Hour 3
May 09, 2021 22:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBGreat Lakes bass fishing is topic in hour 3 with Gerry Gostenik of Great Lakes Bass Fishing. We catch Gerry on the water of Lake St. Clair with a couple of clients. He says the spawn is going to be late this year because of cooler weather. Chef Dave Minar wraps it all up with another great wild game recipe.
May 1-Hour 1
May 02, 2021 22:10 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBWe kick off a new month with some great guests and topics. First, Kris Duerson of Rapid River Knives talks about his UP company and the hand made knives they produce. Then Nick Buggia from the Michigan Wildlife Council talks about their “Here for Generations” campaign.
May 1-Hour 2
May 02, 2021 22:05 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBHour two kicks off with Adam Knudson. Adam is a charter captain and podcaster who talks about early season salmon and trout fishing on Lake Michigan. Clay Buchanan of the Michigan DNR is up next. Clay talks about a grant program to improve wildlife habitat.
May1-Hour 3
May 02, 2021 22:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBWe’re talking Michigan bears and wolves in the final hour this week with Richard P. Smith. Richard reminds us May is the time to apply for a Michigan bear tag and he has advice on how to increase your odds of success. Kevin Vistisen of the Deer Hunter Podcast is up next. Kevin talks about a recent podcast we recorded about the famous Mitch Rompola buck. We wrap it all up with chef Dave Minar. This time Dave has a very nice turkey recipe.
April 24-Hour 1
April 25, 2021 22:10 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBWe’re wrapping up the month with some great guests and topics. First, Lance Valentine of Walleye 101 talks about the slow start to Detroit River walleye fishing. The good news is he says it’s starting to pick up. Then Tom Campbell of Woods-n-Waternews talks about his turkey season so far, and takes a look at the May edition of their magazine.
April 24-Hour 2
April 25, 2021 22:05 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBWe’re talking trout fishing in the second hour this week with Jim Chamberlin of Fish With Jim Outfitters. Jim fishes northern Michigan rivers for browns and brook trout with body baits and spinners. Amy Trotter from MUCC is up next. She has info on the DNR’s proposed budget. The hour wraps up with this week’s “Ask Avery” segment talks about my love/hate relationship with nightcrawlers.
April 24-Hour 3
April 25, 2021 22:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBWe continue the fishing theme in the final hour with “Chairman of the Boards”, Bruce DeShano of Off Shore Tackle. Then wild game chef Dave Minar wraps it all up with a very nice turkey recipe.
April 17-Hour 1
April 18, 2021 22:10 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBFirst, Nick Grillo of Michigan Brand Meats joins me to introduce their new Honey BBQ Hunter Sticks. He also talks about a discount program to save 20 percent on their website by using the promo code mike21. Then Tom Andris from the Great Lakes Salmon Initiative has an update on their efforts to increase the number of rods that Great Lakes trolling anglers can use.
April 17-Hour 2
April 18, 2021 22:05 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBHour 2 kicks off with Tim Roller of Whitetail Journey TV. Tim talks about springtime turkey hunting, cellular trail cameras and more. Lt. Scott Brown from the Michigan DNR is up next. Scott has more details on the use of drones for hunting. He then answers this week’s “Ask Avery” question about hunting over recently seeded food plots.
April 17-Hour 3
April 18, 2021 22:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBFood plots are the topic in Hour 3 this week with Nick Percy of Killer Food Plots. Nick says don’t get too anxious and plant your food plots too early. We wrap it up with chef Dave Minar and another nice wild turkey recipe.
April 10-Hour 1
April 11, 2021 22:10 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBFirst, Bob Ransom of Primal Treestands joins me to talk about the growth of that company and also their new “Breeze” blind designed for warm weather hunting. Then Ken Dalton, the “Pheasident”, reminds us to buy the new Michigan Pheasant license. That money will be used to buy birds for stocking this fall.
April 10-Hour 2
April 11, 2021 22:05 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBHour two kicks off with turkey hunting guide Chet Loar. Chet shares some of his tips and tricks learned over two decades of chasing longbeards. Nick Green from MUCC is up next. Nick has details of a lawsuit against the Michigan DNR Director Dan Eichinger filed by an anti hunting group over the wolf advisory committee formed to investigate a possible wolf hunt. The “Ask Avery” segment wraps up the hour. This time the question deals with the use of drones for hunting in Michigan. I was tol...
April 10-Hour 3
April 11, 2021 22:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBAvid outdoorsman and outdoor writer Mike Gnatkowski is my guest in hour three this week. We talk about Mike’s career choices that took him out west for a while, but now he’s happy to be back home in Michigan. We also discuss springtime fishing opportunities and the upcoming turkey season. The show wraps up with chef Dave Minar and a very nice steelhead recipe.
April 3-Hour 1
April 04, 2021 22:10 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBFirst, “Michigan’s Morel Master”, Clay Edney of the Michigan Morels facebook page joins me to talk about those tasty springtime treats and where to find them. Then, Tom Campbell of Woods-n-Waternews has an update on their latest edition.
April 3-Hour 2
April 04, 2021 22:05 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBWe’re talking fishing in Hour 2 this week with Jim Chamberlain of Fish With Jim Charters. Lee Osterland from the Michigan DNR is up next to talk about springtime wildfire season. The hour wraps up with this week’s “Ask Avery” segment. This time the question deals with Michigan’s license system.
April 3-Hour 3
April 04, 2021 22:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBIn the final hour, a conversation with long time DNR biologist Al Stewart. Al worked 50 years with the Department. During that time he became known as one of the top upland game bird specialists in the country. We wrap it up with Chef Dave Minar. This time it’s a very nice steelhead recipe.
March 27-Hour 1
March 28, 2021 22:10 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBWe kick off this week’s show talking about bear hunting with Keith Shafer of the Michigan Bear Hunters Association. Keith says the state’s bear population is expanding further south, but still needs to be protected from overhunting. Then outgoing member of the Michigan Wildlife Council, Matt Pedigo talk about his time on that group and what they’ve accomplished over the past seven years.
March 27-Hour 2
March 28, 2021 22:05 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBHour two features Glen Duncan of Duncan’s Outdoor Shop in Bay City. He talks about the ongoing ammo shortage, the challenge of getting guns for his customers, patterning a turkey gun….and much more. Nick Green from MUCC is up next. Nick describes the ongoing battle with anti hunting groups over a possible Michigan wolf hunt.
March 27-Hour 3
March 28, 2021 22:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBWe’re talking fishing on southern Lake Michigan in Hour 3 this week with Captain Russ Clark of SeaHawk Charters out of St. Joe. Russ says the steelhead fishing in the river was slow this spring but coho action on the big lake has been good. Wild game chef Dave Minar wraps it all up with another great fish recipe.
March 20-Hour 1
March 21, 2021 22:10 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBWe kick off this week’s show talking about fishing with Ali Shakoor. Ali is a tournament angler, fisheries biologist, researcher, fishing educator and licensed charter captain. Then, the “Tick Terminator“, Brian Anderson has great advice on how to protect yourself from those pesky insects.
March 20-Hour 2
March 21, 2021 22:05 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBTurkey hunting is the focus in hour 2 this week as I talk with Greg Abbas of A-Way Hunting. Greg is a turkey calling champion and former turkey guide. He has great advice on getting a longbeard this spring. Seth Herbst of the Michigan DNR is up next. Seth talks about plans to improve the state’s inland walleye fishery. The hour wraps up with this week’s “Ask Avery” segment. This time the topic is bowhunting for turkeys.
March 20-Hour 3
March 21, 2021 22:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBBryan Darland of Jay’s Sporting Goods joins me in the final hour to talk about springtime fishing. We wrap it up with Chef Dave Minar. This time he has a nice sucker recipe.
March 13-Hour 1
March 14, 2021 22:10 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBOutdoor writer and angling expert Dave Rose is my first guest this week. Dave talks about springtime fishing opportunities…including surf fishing. Dave describes the technique for catching multiple species while fishing from shore. Then Dean Hall of Michigan Sportsmen Against Hunger reminds us to donate while getting our new hunting and fishing licenses.