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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November 23-Hour 3
November 24, 2019 23:10 - 46 minutes - 33.7 MBWe switch gears in the final hour and talk fishing with Bryan Darland of Jay’s Sporting Goods. Bryan has great advice for late fall steelhead fishing as well as early ice fishing action. We wrap it all up with wild game Chef Dave Minar and a very nice Venison Diane recipe.
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November 24, 2019 23:05 - 46 minutes - 33.7 MBThe second hour kicks off with Drew YoungeDyke from the National Wildlife Federation. Drew talks about his recent deer hunting adventures in Michigan’s Pigeon River forest . We also discuss the perception of a lack of trust in DNR wildlife managers. Michigan DNR Wildlife Biologist Ashley Autenreith joins me next to talk about how the firearm season is going so far. We also discuss the declining number of deer hunters in Michigan, and across the country. Matt Pedigo from the Michigan W...
November 23-Hour 1
November 24, 2019 23:00 - 46 minutes - 33.7 MBIt’s a busy show this week on Outdoor Magazine Radio. First, I talk with Tony Demboski of the Upper Peninsula Sportsmen’s Alliance. Tony checks in from his UP deer camp where he says the hunting has been pretty good this firearm season. Then, Chad Wasco from Linwood Beach Marina on Saginaw Bay has details of a new line of ATVs and ORV’s they’ve picked up. Tom Campbell from Woods-n-Waternews wraps up the hour talking about the large number of big buck pictures they’re getting in this s...
November 16-Hour 1
November 17, 2019 23:10 - 46 minutes - 33.7 MBWe’re talking about winter weather, firearm deer season and more this week on Outdoor Magazine radio. First, Eric Peterson of West Michigan Whitetail Tracking joins me to talk about how the use of tracking dogs has evolved in the past few years. Then Dean Hall of Michigan Sportsmen Against Hunger joins me to talk about their venison donation process to help needy families.
November 16-Hour 2
November 17, 2019 23:05 - 46 minutes - 33.7 MBThe wintertime tradition of spearing kicks off the second hour as I talk with Mike Holmes of the Michigan Darkhouse Angling Association. Mike says folks will get an early start on the season this year with the unseasonably cold weather. Nick Green of MUCC is up next. Nick talks about the ongoing fight to overturn the bait ban in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.
November 16-Hour 3
November 17, 2019 23:00 - 46 minutes - 33.7 MBSteve Thomas of Overdrive Outdoors joins me in the final hour of this week’s show. Steve is an expert predator hunter and has great advice on nighttime coyote hunting. We wrap it all up with Chef Dave Minar and another great wild game recipe. This time, its a venison soup.
November 9-Hour 1
November 10, 2019 23:10 - 46 minutes - 33.7 MBWe kick off the show this week talking with Ed Beckley of the M65 Bait Shop. Ed has some great advice on fishing for whitefish off Great Lakes Piers and docks. Then, Tom Campbell of Woods-n-Waternews has a preview of their December edition.
November 9-Hour 2
November 10, 2019 23:05 - 46 minutes - 35.2 MBThe second hour kicks off with avid angler and retired Michigan DNR Fisheries Technician Don Barnard. Don has great advice on fishing for fall muskies. We also talk about the musky stocking program and why it’s key to sustaining the inland fishery for those big fish. Next, Michigan Conservation Officer BJ Goulette has advice on how stay safe, and legal, in the whitetail woods this season.
November 9-Hour 3
November 10, 2019 23:00 - 46 minutes - 33.7 MBWe’re talking whitetail hunting in the final hour with outdoor writer Richard P Smith. Richard has been bowhunting in the Keweenaw Peninsula in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Richard says he expects a good firearm season across the U.P. Wild game Chef Dave Minar wraps is all up with a very nice venison recipe.
November 2-Hour 1
November 03, 2019 23:10 - 46 minutes - 33.7 MBFirst, Berry VanDike of Commemorative Bucks of Michigan joins me to talk about that group and why they keep track of Michigan big game hunting records. Then, Scott Vogt from the Michigan Buck Pole has an update about that online community for Michigan hunters.
November 2-Hour 2
November 03, 2019 23:05 - 46 minutes - 33.7 MBHour two kicks off with Jim Felgenauer from the St. Clair Chapter of Sturgeon for Tomorrow. Jim says the fishing has been very good this fall and should continue to get better until the river freezes up. Ian Fitzgerald from MUCC is next. Ian talks about some proposed changes to the springtime turkey hunt, including allowing gun hunters to use tree stands and extending the season dates.
November 2-Hour 3
November 03, 2019 23:00 - 46 minutes - 33.7 MBWe’re talking trapping in the final hour this week with Dale Hendershot of the Michigan Trappers and Predator Callers Association. Dale talks about the importance of trapping to control wildlife populations and describes how his group is working to educate others about trapping. We wrap up once again with Chef Dave Minar and another great recipe.
October 26-Hour
October 27, 2019 22:10 - 46 minutes - 33.7 MBWe’re getting ready for firearm deer season in the opening hour of this week’s Outdoor Magazine Radio Show as Glenn Duncan of Duncan’s Outdoor shop joins me. Glenn talks about the process of sighting in a deer gun, including the choice of ammo, scope maintenance and time behind the trigger.
October 26-Hour 2
October 27, 2019 22:05 - 46 minutes - 33.7 MBHour two kicks off with well known Michigan Outdoorsman Gabe Vanwormer. Gabe works on the Michigan Out of Doors and Fishing 411 TV shows but he’s also active on social media. Gabe talks about his passion for the outdoors and how he got started in the business. Then Chad Stewart from the Michigan DNR joins me to talk about the decline in hunter numbers and what that could mean for the future funding of wildlife related projects.
October 26-Hour 3
October 27, 2019 22:00 - 46 minutes - 33.7 MBThe final hour this week features Tim Roller of Whitetail Journey. Tim talks about hunting the whitetail rut and how deer hunting in Michigan is different than many other states. We wrap it all up with Chef Dave Minar and another great wild game recipe.
October 19-Hour 1
October 20, 2019 22:10 - 46 minutes - 33.7 MBChad Stearns of Jay’s Sporting Goods is my first guest this week. Chad tells the story of taking a thousand pound brown bear in the Alaskan wilderness. Then Tom Campbell of Woods-n-Waternews has a preview of their November edition.
October 19-Hour 2
October 20, 2019 22:05 - 46 minutes - 33.7 MBJim Toth of Ducks Unlimited kicks off the second hour. Jim talks about the appeal of waterfowl hunting and the role habitat plays in duck number. MUCC‘s Nick Green is up next. Nick has an update on proposed commercial fishing legislation. Carol Rose from the Michigan Wildlife Council wraps up the hour with an update on the “Here for Generations” campaign.
October 19-Hour 3
October 20, 2019 22:00 - 46 minutes - 33.7 MBWe’re talking fishing in the final hour as Mark Martin joins me. Mark is a veteran tournament angler and fishing educator who is also a member of the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame. He has great advice for to improve your fall fishing activities. Wild game chef Dave Minar wraps it all up with another great recipe.
October 12-Hour 1
October 13, 2019 22:10 - 46 minutes - 33.7 MBZach Ferenbaugh of The Hunting Public is my first guest this week. Zach talks about their popular online hunting show and why they choose to hunt public land for whitetails. Then, meteorologist Mark Torregrossa joins me with a look ahead to what can be expected this winter.
October 12-Hour 2
October 13, 2019 22:05 - 46 minutes - 33.7 MBHour 2 kicks off with fishing guide Paul Schlafley of Riverside Charters in Manistee. Paul says the salmon run is wrapping up and now he expects good numbers of big steelhead to show up in the river. Next, Chad Stewart of the Michigan DNR talks about the bait ban Michigan deer management.
October 12-Hour 3
October 13, 2019 22:00 - 46 minutes - 33.7 MBWe’re talking pheasant hunting in the final hour this week. Outdoor writer and avid hunter Tom Lounsbury talks about the history of pheasants in Michigan and how the style of hunting them has changed. Wild game Chef Dave Minar wraps it all up. This time Dave has a very nice venison recipe.
October 5-Hour 1
October 06, 2019 22:10 - 46 minutes - 33.7 MBMy first guest this week is the “Chairman of the Boards” at Off Shore Tackle. Bruce DeShano started the company almost forty years ago and these days is known as a leader in trolling technology. Now, Bruce will be inducted into the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame.
October 5-Hour 2
October 06, 2019 22:05 - 46 minutes - 33.7 MBHour two kicks off with one of the best extreme longe range shooters in the world. His name is Paul Phillips and he recently documented shots at more than 4 miles. Then a couple of MUCC staff members join me. First, Chief Information Officer Nick Green talks about the “grass roots” theory behind MUCC. Then, new Deputy Director Kirk Riley talks about his role behind the scenes at the organization.
October 5-Hour 3
October 06, 2019 22:00 - 46 minutes - 33.7 MBWe’re talking early season deer hunting in Hour 3 this week as Greg Abbas of A-Way Hunting joins me. Greg describes deer vocalization patterns and how to capitalize on them. We also talk about his invention consultation business and how he helps people get started in the outdoor industry. Wild game chef Dave Minar wraps it all up with a very nice venison recipe.
September 28-Hour 1
September 29, 2019 22:10 - 46 minutes - 33.7 MBFirst, “Whitetail Whisperer” John Eberhart joins me. John has 50 bucks in the record books and is known as one of Michigan’s best deer hunters. He has some interesting thoughts on hunting pressured whitetails and some good advice for early season bowhunters. Then Keil Jorgenson of Woods-n-Waternews talks about growing up in the family business.
September 28-Hour 2
September 29, 2019 22:05 - 46 minutes - 33.7 MBHour two kicks off with Mike Horswill from Jay’s Sporting Goods. Mike is an expert when it comes to processing venison and has some great advice on getting the most from your whitetail. Then “Pure Michigan Hunt” winner John Murphy talks about his fall bear and elk hunts.
September 28-Hour 3
September 29, 2019 22:00 - 46 minutes - 33.7 MBWe’re talking walleye fishing in Hour 3 with Lance Valentine of Walleye 101 and Teachin Fishin. Lance explains why fall is a great time to target trophy walleye and has some tips on how to catch them. We wrap it all up with Chef Dave Minar. This week Dave has a very nice grouse recipe.
September 21-Hour 1
September 22, 2019 22:10 - 46 minutes - 33.7 MBPopular TV host Jimmy Gretzinger of Michigan Out of Doors TV is my first guest this week. Jimmy talks about infighting among hunters and the need to stay committed to deer hunting in Michigan, despite the bait ban and CWD situation. Karl Ieuter of the Ieuter Insurance Group is up next with some great advice on protecting our hunting and fishing gear and equipment.
September 21-Hour 2
September 22, 2019 22:05 - 46 minutes - 33.7 MBJeff Poet of Jay’s Sporting Goods kicks off the second hour. Jeff has the story of a recent hunting adventure in northern Alaskan where he killed a trophy moose. Then, we talk about the Michigan Wildlife Council and the “Here for Generations” campaign to promote hunting and fishing. Jeff Larsen of the American Cancer Society is up next to talk about the “Real Men Wear Pink” campaign to fight breast cancer. I’m honored to be part of that group this year.
September 21-Hour 3
September 22, 2019 22:00 - 46 minutes - 33.7 MBWe're talking fishing in the final hour this week as outdoor writer and fishing guide Dave Rose joins me. Dave has details on the exceptional fall fishing opportunities in Northern Michigan. Wild game chef Dave Minar wraps it all up with another great recipe.
September 14-Hour 1
September 15, 2019 22:10 - 46 minutes - 33.7 MBFirst, Ryan Hobbs of the Michigan Squirrel Dog Association talks about using feists and curs to hunt squirrels. He says it a great way to enjoy small game hunting. Then Tom Campbell from Woods-n-Waternews wraps up their big Outdoor Weekend and talks about the October edition of their popular magazine.
September 14-Hour 2
September 15, 2019 22:05 - 46 minutes - 33.7 MBWe’re talking archery in the second hour this week with Dave Thomas of Bowhunter Planet. Dave describes what to look for in a new bow and talks about the state of the archery industry today. Nick Green of MUCC is up next. He has an update on proposed legislation affecting commercial fishing regulations in Michigan.
September 14-Hour 3
September 15, 2019 22:00 - 47 minutes - 34.4 MBAn old friend joins me in Hour 3 this week as I talk with Jerry Wydner of Hunter Safety System. Jerry describes how the company got started and the evolution of products over the years. He also talks about the importance of using a Lifeline, along with your safety harness or vest. Wild game chef Dave Minar wraps up all up. This week Dave has another great recipe.
September 7-Hour 1
September 08, 2019 22:10 - 46 minutes - 33.7 MBOutdoor writer and veteran outdoorsman Dan Donarski is my first guest this week. Dan has a hunting and fishing report from the Eastern UP. Then Nick Grillo of Michigan Brand Meats announces a new hunter stick named after me. It’s a peppered elk stick called the “Mike Avery Hunter Stick”
September 7-Hour 2
September 08, 2019 22:05 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBHour 2 kicks off with Al Stewart of the Michigan DNR. Al is an upland game bird specialist and avid hunter. Al talks about the upcoming grouse and woodcock seasons. Then he discusses fall turkey hunting tactics and the future of pheasant hunting in Michigan. The hour wraps up with Jason Wolverton from the Forward Corporation. Jason has details of the grand opening celebration of their new superstore in Gaylord and talks about their fall giveaway programs.
September 7-Hour 3
September 08, 2019 22:00 - 46 minutes - 33.7 MBRob Miller of the Michigan Deer Tracking Network is the featured guest in the final hour this week. Rob is the guy who started the interest in using tracking dogs to recover fatally wounded deer in Michigan. Wild game chef Dave Minar wraps it all up. This time he has an interesting salmon recipe.
August 31-Hour 1
September 01, 2019 22:10 - 47 minutes - 34.3 MBWe’re wrapping up the summer season this week with a wide range of guests and topics. First, Brian Krupla tells the story of a wolf entering his U.P. backyard and carrying off his beloved beagle. Brian chased that animal into the woods and shot him after the wolf nearly killed the dog, then attacked him. Tom Campbell of Woods-n-Waternews wraps up the hour with a preview of their big Outdoor Weekend.
August 31-Hour 2
September 01, 2019 22:05 - 46 minutes - 33.7 MBWe’re talking Michigan elk in the second hour with biologist Brian Mastenbrook of the Michigan DNR. Brian says the next few weeks are a great time to watch the elk herd because it’s mating season and the big bulls are bugling. Captain Mel Stackpoole of Great Lakes Charter Training is up next with details on his upcoming classes to become a Charter Captain.
August 31-Hour 3
September 01, 2019 22:00 - 46 minutes - 33.7 MBCaptain Eric Andersen joins me in the third hour this week. Eric is President of the Michigan Charter Boat Association. He talks about that group and also the large number of big king salmon being caught on Lake Michigan. As always, we wrap it up with Chef Dave Minar and another great wild game recipe.
August 24-Hour 1
August 25, 2019 22:10 - 46 minutes - 33.7 MBI start out this show talking about my recent bear hunt in Ontario with Ron St. Louis of Northern Wilderness Bear Outfitters. I was able to take a nice sow with my Predator recurve bow. Then, Tom Campbell of Woods-n-Waternews has a preview of their big Outdoor Weekend coming up in September.
August 24-Hour 2
August 25, 2019 22:05 - 46 minutes - 33.7 MBHour two kicks off with veteran waterfowl hunter San Sasse. San has great advice on targeting early season birds. Nick Buggia of the Michigan Wildlife Council is up next. Nick has an update on the “Here for Generations” campaign.
August 24-Hour 3
August 25, 2019 22:00 - 46 minutes - 33.7 MBWe’re talking food plots in the final hour this week with Nick Percy of Killer Food Plots. Nick says this is a great time of year to plant and has great advice on how to get started. Wild game chef Dave Minar wraps it all up. This time he has a hearty bear stew recipe.
August 17-Hour 1
August 18, 2019 22:05 - 46 minutes - 33.7 MBWe kick off this week’s show talking about casting crankbaits for giant king salmon with Tim Roller. Tim was a fishing guide on the Manistee River for many years and helped pioneer that technique. He says anglers might not catch as many fish these days, but those salmon are like to be bigger than in previous years.
August 17-Hour 2
August 18, 2019 22:03 - 46 minutes - 33.7 MBHour two features Bill Hahn of Jay’s Sporting Goods. Bill is the buyer for the hunting department at Jays. He talks about hunting related products, including the finer points of buying a new trail camera. Shaun McKeon from MUCC is up next. Shaun is that organization’s Educator Director and talks about their recent kids camp.
August 17-Hour 3
August 18, 2019 22:00 - 46 minutes - 33.7 MBFishing is the topic in Hour 3 this week as I talk with Mark Romanack of Fishing 411. Mark describes his recent fishing adventures including a walleye/steelhead fishing trip on Lake Erie. Then wild game chef Dave Minar wraps up the show. There’s no recipe this week. Instead, Dave talk about some fund raising dinners he’s involved in.
August 10-Hour 1
August 11, 2019 22:02 - 48 minutes - 34.5 MBWe kick off this week’s show with a look at the 2020 lineup of Angler Qwest Pontoons. Boat designer Brad Dupuie talks about the new models for this year and design improvements for existing boats. We also discuss the addition of Polar Kraft Boats to the Apex Marine lineup.
August 10-Hour 2
August 11, 2019 22:01 - 46 minutes - 33.6 MBHour 2 kicks off with Larry Jennings of Jonah Jigs. Larry is an expert in jigging for big king salmon. He talks about where to find those fish, and how to catch them with jigs instead of trolling. John Darling of the Michigan DNR is up next. John has a preview of the upcoming waterfowl season. John says Michigan is a great state for waterfowl hunting and describes the appeal of that very addicting sport.
August 10-Hour 3
August 11, 2019 22:00 - 46 minutes - 33.7 MBLong time Lake Huron captain Ed Retherford of Trout Scout Charters kicks off the final hour this week. Ed has been on northern Lake Huron for half a century and knows that fishery better than anyone. Ed says the fishing has been good this season but he hasn’t seen the number of Atlantic salmon anglers hoped for. Taxidermist Scott Kietzman of Linwood Taxidermy is up next. Scott describes his anticipation of our upcoming bear hunt in Ontario then has some great tips for preserving your hunti...
August 3-Hour 1
August 04, 2019 22:04 - 48 minutes - 34.5 MBWe’re kicking off the new month with a little slower paced show this week. First, Glen Duncan of Duncan’s Outdoor Shop in Bay City talks about guns. He discusses the price of firearms, guns as an investment and the war on gun owners. Founded over 35 years ago by fishermen who wanted to stay on the water longer, Costa Sunglasses are engineered to help people across all pursuits make the most of their time on the water. For those who need water to breathe. Costasunglasses.com
August 3-Hour 2
August 04, 2019 22:03 - 46 minutes - 33.7 MBHour two features Brad Smyth of Detroit Outdoor Adventures. Brad talks about fishing for king salmon on Lake Michigan and targeting Atlantics on Lake St. Clair. The “Pheasident” is up next. Ken Dalton of the Michigan Pheasant Hunting Initiative describes his plan to bring back pheasant hunting and stem the loss of small game hunters.