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
June 25-Hour 3
June 26, 2022 22:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBNick DeShano from Michigan based Off Shore Tackle is featured in Hour 3 this week. Nick talks about the company and how to use their products to catch more fish. Wild Game Chef Dave Minar wraps it all up with a very nice walleye recipe.
June 25-Hour 3
June 26, 2022 22:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBNick DeShano from Michigan based Off Shore Tackle is featured in Hour 3 this week. Nick talks about the company and how to use their products to catch more fish. Wild Game Chef Dave Minar wraps it all up with a very nice walleye recipe.
June 18-Hour 1
June 19, 2022 22:10 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBWe kick off this week’s show with Chris Kreiner of Dusk to Dawn Outdoors talking about summertime coyote hunting. Then Jason Garvon from the Michigan Wildlife Council has an update on their “Here for Generations” campaign.
June 18-Hour 2
June 19, 2022 22:05 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBHour two kicks off with Bobby Sullivan of Icebreaker Charters. Bobby talks about the difference between fishing for Saginaw Bay walleye and Lake Michigan salmon. Nick Green from MUCC is up next. Nick has exciting news out of Washington.
June 18-Hour 3
June 19, 2022 22:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBWe continue the fishing theme in the final hour with Jim Chamberlain of Fish with Jim Outfitters. Jim talks about fishing salmon and trout on inland northern Michigan lakes. We wrap it all up with Chef Dave Minar and another great wild game recipe.
June 11-Hour 2
June 12, 2022 22:05 - 47 minutes - 32.3 MBHour two Features Don Miller of Motor City Muskies. He talks about fishing that lake for more than three decades. Ed Shaw from the Michigan DNR is up next with details on their Outdoor Skills Workshops.
June 11-Hour 3
June 12, 2022 22:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBWe continue the fishing theme in the final hour with Lance Valentine of Teachin Fishin. Lance describes how to get the most from your electronics. We wrap it all up with Chef Dave Minar and a very nice fish recipe.
June 11-Hour 1
June 12, 2022 21:51 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBWe kick off this week’s show talking with Catfish Guru Lloyd Tanner. Lloyd recently caught a new Michigan state record flathead of more than 53 pounds. Then Tom Campbell from Woods-n-Watermews checks in.
June 4-Hour 1
June 05, 2022 22:10 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBFirst, John Roby of Chasin Tail Charters talks about fishing the Straits of Mackinac. Then, Tim Zelenka of the Adjustable Red Dot company talks about a product for archers with aging eyes.
June 4-Hour 2
June 05, 2022 22:05 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBHour two kicks off with one of the best extreme long range shooters in the world. His name is Paul Phillips of Global Precision Group. Nick Green of MUCC is up next. Then Dave Thomas of Bowhunter Planet joins me for this week’s Ask Avery segment.
June 4-Hour 3
June 05, 2022 22:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBWe’re talking fishing in Hour 3 with “Michigan’s Mr. Walleye”, Mark Martin. Chef Dave Minar wraps it all up with a very nice fish recipe.
May 28-Hour 1
May 29, 2022 22:10 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBFirst, Mike King of Brenton USA Hunting Rifles describes his recent Alaskan brown bear hunting adventure. Then Nick Buggia from the Michigan Wildlife Council checks in.
May 28-Hour 2
May 29, 2022 22:05 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBHour two kicks off with Jason Horton from the Bowfishing Association of Michigan. Randy Claramunt from the Michigan DNR is up next with a look at the Lake Huron fishery and an update on those small number of brown colored walleye.
May 28-Hour 3
May 29, 2022 22:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBWe’re talking with outdoor writer Richard P. Smith in the final hour this week. Richard has strong thoughts on why he believe UP deer hunters are being mistreated. We wrap it all up with Chef Dave MInar and a great fish recipe.
May 21-Hour 1
May 22, 2022 22:10 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBWe kick off the show talking about springtime bluegill fishing with outdoor writer Mark Sak. Then Bill Pyles of Ohio Bowhunting Outfitters talks about the “Mike Avery Outdoors” hunt this fall in October. We still have one spot open.
May 21-Hour 2
May 22, 2022 22:05 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBWe’re talking whitetails in Hour 2 this week with Chad Stewart of the Michigan DNR. Chad says this is the fawning season. He also takes a look ahead to the fall hunting season and changes in the successful hunter reporting process. Nick Green from MUCC is up next with details on a Lake Michigan fishing trip to raise money for a good cause.
May 21-Hour 3
May 22, 2022 22:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBRetired Coast Guardsman and active Charter Captain Joe Marion is my guest in the final hour this week. Joe talks about staying safe on the big water of the Great Lakes. We wrap it all up with Chef Dave Minar and another great wild game recipe.
May 14-Hour 1
May 15, 2022 22:10 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBWe’re talking Lake Huron walleye fishing in the opening hour this week with Keith DeWald of the Saginaw Bay Walleye Club. Then, Tom Campbell of Woods-n-Waternews takes a look at their June issue.
May 14-Hour 2
May 15, 2022 22:05 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBCody Norton from the Michigan DNR kicks off the second hour talking about the process of applying for a Michigan bear tag. Also, from DNR, Dr. Megan Moriarty has an update on Bird Flu in MIchigan. The hour wraps up with this week’s Ask Avery segment. This time the topic is headless deer on the side of the road in SW Michigan.
May 14-Hour 3
May 15, 2022 22:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBDan Harrington joins me in the final hour this week to talk about deer faming in Michigan. He says it’s a very big business here. He’s also convinced the cure for CWD will be found by deer farmers. We wrap it all up with chef Dave Minar. This time, he has a very nice turkey recipe.
May 7-Hour 1
May 08, 2022 21:31 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBJason Carstens of True North Guide Service out of Sault St. Marie kicks off the show this week. He talks about trout and salmon fishing in the eastern UP of Michigan. Then, the “Bear Whisperer”, Johnny Bowler joins me to talk about what to expect on a Michigan bear hunt.
May 7-Hour 2
May 08, 2022 21:29 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBHour two kicks off with the “Sturgeon General”, Brenda Archambo of Sturgeon for Tomorrow. Brenda talks about their sturgeon guarding program to protect those prehistoric fish. Nick Green from MUCC is up next with an update on the commercial guiding issue. Tom Weston from the Michigan DNR joins me for this week’s “Ask Avery” segment to talk about the auto renew function for hunting and fishing licenses.
May 7-Hour 3
May 08, 2022 21:27 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBGreat Lakes bass fishing is the topic in hour three this week with fishing guide and former tournament angler Gerry Gostenik. Gerry says Michigan is a popular destination for anglers from across the country. We wrap it all up with Chef Dave Minar. This time, it’s a very nice turkey recipe.
April 30-Hour 2
May 01, 2022 22:05 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBWe’re talking turkey in Hour 2 with wildlife biologist Al Stewart. Then, Julie Ellsworth of the Michigan DNR talks about their new website and how to use it.
April 30-Hour 1
May 01, 2022 22:05 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBWe’re wrapping up April and kicking off May this week on Outdoor Magazine radio. First, Eric Long of Long Line Charters joins me to talk about early season fishing in southeast Michigan. Then, Tom Campbell from Woods-n-Waternews takes a look at their May issue.
April 30-Hour 3
May 01, 2022 22:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBFishing is the topic in Hour 3 this week with veteran Great Lakes fisherman Dan Jordan of Team Angler Qwest. We wrap it all up with Chef Dave Minar and another great recipe.
April 23-Hour 1
April 24, 2022 22:10 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBWe’re talking turkey in the opening hour this week with Adam Bump of the Michigan DNR.
April 23-Hour 2
April 24, 2022 22:05 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBFishing is the opening topic of Hour 2 with Mark Romanack of Fishing 411. Nick Green from MUCC is up next with an update out of Lansing.
April 23-Hour 3
April 24, 2022 22:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBWe turn our attention to food plots in the final hour this week with Cory Mitrzyk of Northern Edge Food Plots. The show wraps up with Chef Dave Minar and another great wild game recipe.
April 16 (2022)-Hour 1
April 17, 2022 22:10 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBWe kick the show off with the “YakMaster”, Dave Mull talking about the benefits of fishing from a kayak. Then, Michael Hensley of the Great Lakes Bay Region joins me to talk about the outdoor recreation options available in that part of Michigan…especially the great fishing action.
April 16 (2022)-Hour 2
April 17, 2022 22:05 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBGreg Buckner from Jay’s Sporting Goods kicks off the second hour with advice on patterning your turkey shotgun. Emilie O’Grady from the Michigan DNR is up next with details on the 50th anniversary of the successful deer hunter patch. The hour wraps up with Sgt. Jason King from the Michigan DNR with details on the legal aspects of turkey hunting, including the concept of “turkey reaping”.
April 16 (2022)-Hour 3
April 17, 2022 22:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBWe’re talking fishing in Hour 3 with a man who has spent more than 50 years on the Great Lakes, Capt. Ed Retherford of Trout Scout Charters. The show wraps up with Chef Dave Minar and another great wild game recipe.
April 9-Hour 1
April 10, 2022 22:10 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBCaptain Jason Graham from the Linwood Beach Marina kicks off the show talking about getting your boat ready for that first trip of the season. He also has great advice on early season trolling for Saginaw Bay walleye. Then Tom Andris of the Great Lakes Salmon Initiative discusses the outlook for this years Great Lakes salmon fishery.
April 9-Hour 2
April 10, 2022 22:05 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBWe’re talking bowhunting for turkey in the second hour with Primal Treestands pro staffer Charlie Wiltse. Nick Green from MUCC is up next with an update out of Lansing.
April 9-Hour 3
April 10, 2022 22:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBWe’re talking turkey in the final hour with Greg Abbas of A-Way Outdoors. Greg is an expert turkey caller and hunter. He has great advice on hunting pressured birds. We wrap it all up with Chef Dave Minar and another great recipe.
April 2-Hour 1
April 03, 2022 22:10 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBWe’re kicking off a new month this weekend on Outdoor Magazine Radio. First, Mike King of Michigan based Brenton USA Hunting Rifles joins me to talk about why the AR15 is an excellent platform for hunting. Then, Tom Campbell from Woods-n-Waternews checks in with details on their latest issue.
April 2-Hour 2
April 03, 2022 22:05 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBWe’re talking more mushrooms in the second hour with Clay Edney, aka “Michigan’s Morel Master“. He tell us where to find those tasty springtime treats. Gary Whelan from the Michigan DNR is up next with details on springtime fish kills. He says they’re sometimes caused by Mother Nature, not man.
April 2-Hour 3
April 03, 2022 22:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBKris Duerson of Rapid River Knives is featured in the third hour this week. He talks about the history of his company and has great advice on keeping a knife sharp. We wrap it all up with Chef Dave Minar and another great wild game recipe.
March 26-Hour 1
March 27, 2022 22:10 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBBrian Anderson, the “Tick Terminator” is my first guest this week. He has good advice on how to protect yourself from those insects and the diseases they carry. Then, Bob Ransom of Primal Treestands talks about choosing the right ground blind for the upcoming turkey season. New member of the Michigan Wildlife Council, Franklin Hayes, talks about his role in promoting hunting and fishing.
March 26-Hour 2
March 27, 2022 22:05 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBWe’re talking springtime fishing in Hour 2 with Dave Rose. Dave talks about surf and pier fishing for salmon and trout. Nick Green of MUCC is up next with an update from Lansing.
March 26-Hour 3
March 27, 2022 22:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBWe continue the fishing theme in Hour 3 with Bryan Darland of Jay’s Sporting Goods. Bryan talks about new fishing electronics…and the availability of new products. We wrap it all up with Chef Dave Minar and other great wild game recipe.
March 19-Hour 2
March 20, 2022 22:05 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBHour two kicks off with fisheries biologist and tournament angler Ali Shakoor. Ali has great advice for fishing SE Michigan walleye in the springtime. Next, Eric Hilliard of the Michigan DNR describes the new question and answer format for their hunting guides.
March 19-Hour 3
March 20, 2022 22:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBCaptain Russ Clark of Seahawk Charters in St. Joe, Michigan joins me in the final hour this week to talk about river steelhead and early season coho on Lake Michigan. We wrap it all up with Chef Dave Minar and another great wild game recipe.
March 12-Hour 1
March 13, 2022 23:10 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBMy opening guest this week is Drew YoungeDyke from the National Wildlife Federation. Drew has an update on Asian Carp and then talks about his new found passion for tying pike and musky flies. Then Ben Nielsen of Showspan talks about their big Ultimate Sport Show in Grand Rapids.
March 12-Hour 2
March 13, 2022 23:05 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBWe’re talking underwater spearing in the second hour this week. John Durtka is the guy who convinced the Michigan DNR and NRC to expand spearing opportunities. He talks about that process and what’s involved in this growing activity. Shaun McKeon from MUCC is up next with details on their upcoming summer camp program.
March 12-Hour 3
March 13, 2022 23:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBHour 3 features wildlife expert and outdoor writer Richard P. Smith. Richard has strong thoughts on how the UP deer herd is being managed. We wrap it up once again with Chef Dave Minar and another great wild game recipe.
March 5-Hour 1
March 06, 2022 23:10 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBWe kick off the show with “Mr. Angler Qwest”, Brad Dupuie. Brad talks about the new models and availability of the popular Angler Qwest boats. Then Ted Harpham of Darton Archery has an update on that company and how their new ownership is going. The hour wraps up with Tom Campbell of Woods-n-Waternews and a look at their latest issue.
March 5-Hour 2
March 06, 2022 23:05 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBWe’re talking turkey in the second hour with turkey hunting guide Chet Loar. Krisiten Phillips from the Michigan DNR is up next with a look behind the scenes at their marketing department.
March 5-Hour 3
March 06, 2022 23:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBMichigan flyfishing icon Jac Ford is featured in the final hour this week. He has great stories about a life spent on the water. Wild game chef Dave Minar wraps it all up with another great recipe.
February 26 2022-Hour 1
February 27, 2022 23:10 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBWe’re closing out the month and working our way toward springtime this week on the Outdoor Magazine radio show. First, John Seator talks about Michigan based Brenton Arms and their lineup of extremely accurate, AR style hunting rifles. Then, new Michigan Wildlife Council member, Brent Pike, talks about why he got involved in the organization and their “Here for Generations” campaign.