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Radio for Labor Day Weekend

We celebrate the unofficial end of summer this week on Outdoor Magazine radio with a wide range of guests and topics.

First, Scott Young of Jay’s Sporting Goods joins me to talk about today’s choices in versatile guns. Scott recommends a shotgun, or one of the multi barrel platforms on the market today like CVA and Thomspon Center.

Then, Tom Campbell of Woods-n-Waternews wraps up the hour with a preview of their big Outdoor Weekend coming up next week.

In the next hour David Balowski of St. Joe River Bows is my first guest. David is a traditional bowyer, that means he makes longbows and recurves. David tells me about the appeal of traditional archery and why that aspect of archery continues to grow.

Tony Hansen of the Michigan United Conservation Clubs is the second guest of the hour. This week Tony brings us up to speed on a proposal to ban lead shot and sinkers because of the perceived threat to the environment. Tony explains how the move is actually a thinly veiled attempt to end hunting and fishing.

The final hour kicks off with my old friend Tom Lounsbury. Tom is a veteran outdoor writer and expert hunter from Michigan’s Thumb. This time Tom talks about hunting geese in the early season and also the appeal of September squirrel season.

The show wraps up with Wild Game Chef Dixie Dave Minar. Dave announces he’s returning to the Outdoor Magazine TV show with weekly wild game cooking tips.

Another busy and informative show. I hope you like it.

Radio for Weekend of 8/28

This week’s Outdoor Magazine Radio program starts out with a look at my Ontario bear hunt. Here’s a picture of my bear taken while hunting with Pete Jones of Superior Bear Outfitters in White River.

Then, I talk with Ted Harpham of Darton Archery. Ted and I discuss the success of Darton Day’s at Jay’s Sporting Goods and the strong interest in crossbows vs compounds.

Next, Tom Campbell of Woods-n-Waternews joins me to preview their big Outdoor Weekend coming up in Imlay City in just a couple of weeks.

Hour two features outdoor writer and fishing guide Dave Rose. His Wild Fishing guide service takes anglers on fishing adventures across northern Michigan. This time Dave and I talk about fishing for late summer salmon off piers and in the rivers.

Tony Hansen of Michigan United Conservation Clubs joins me next. Tony had a lot to say about several key issues facing hunters and anglers in Michigan. Those topics include wild boar and the changes in crossbow legislation.

Our final hour kicks off with archery expert Lennie Rezmer of Carbon Express. Lennie recounts his experiences with bowhunting legend Fred Bear. We also discuss the transition from the old “Game Tracker” company to the modern day Carbon Express corporation. Lennie has some great insight and advice for bowhunters.

The show wraps up with wild game chef Dixie Dave Minar. This week, Dave brings me up to speed on the status of his wild game soups.

Another busy and informative show….I hope you enjoy it.

This Weekend’s Radio Show

This week on Outdoor Magazine radio it’s a mixed bag of hunting related guests and topics.

I start out with my friend and pro staffer Gus Congemi. Gus is an expert bowhunter who travels the world in search of adventure. Gus talks about a recent trip to South America where he took a trophy tahr and red stag.

The hour wraps up with Randy Jorgenson of Woods-n-Waternews. Randy previews their big Outdoor Weekend coming up after Labor Day.

The second hour kicks off with noted outdoor writer and wildlife expert Richard P. Smith. Richard and I discuss a variety of topics including bear and deer hunting issues.

Then Tony Hansen of MUCC brings me up to speed on several key wildlife and natural resource related issues coming out of Lansing.

The final hour of the show kicks off with George Lynch of Lynch Mob game calls. George has some great advice for early season goose hunting. We also talk about the state of hunting today and the perception many non hunters have of the sport.

The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time David and I talk about the upcoming launch of his new line of wild game soups.

Another busy show….I hope you enjoy it.

Radio This Weekend (8/14)

The show kicks off with a conversation with my friend Tim Roller of Ultimate Outfitters Guide Service. Tim is the guy who’s client caught the new world record brown trout on Michigan’s Manistee River last fall, but this time we’re talking about casting crankbaits to river chinook salmon.

Next, Ted Harpham of Darton Archery joins me. Of course we talk about the line up of 2010 darton compounds and crossbows. Ted also gives me the details on “Darton Day’s” coming up at Jay’s Sporting Goods next weekend.

Tony Hansen of MUCC helps me wrap up the hour. Tony tells me about his reporting on the oil spill in Michigan’s Kalamazoo River.

The third hour of this weeks show features Derrick Poet of Jay’s Sporting Goods. Derrick is an expert archer and bowhunter with many years of experience behind the archery counter at Jay’s. We talk about what’s hot in gear for the upcoming season.

The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time the Chef has another tasty recipe.

Another busy show, I hope you enjoy it.

Outdoor Magazine Radio (7/31)

We kick off the month of August with another fast moving and informative show.

First, I talk about raising the front end of my new Dodge Ram with a three inch leveling kit from Suspension Maxx in Bay City…very quick process with great results.

Then, a topic that’s getting lots of discussion this summer….the poor walleye fishing on Saginaw Bay. DNR fisheries biologist Jim Baker joins me to talk about the factors involved and what the future of the fishery looks like.

The hour wraps up with Tom Campbell of Woods-n-waternews.

Bruce Deshano of Offshore Tackle joins me next to talk about his company and the products they offer salmon and walleye anglers. Offshore has been a leader in trolling gear and techniques for more than twenty years and Bruce has some interesting insight into the state of both fisheries.

The third hour of this week’s show kicks off with RJ Meyer of the Trophy Room Taxidermy Studio. RJ has some good advice for anglers who catch a trophy fish and want to put it on the wall. He also talks about taxidermy in general and what hunters and anglers should look for when choosing a wildlife artist.

Dixie Dave Minar helps us wrap up the show once again. This time he has a tasty walleye and banana recipe.

Another good show. I hope you enjoy it.

Radio…weekend of 7/24

This weekend on the Outdoor Magazine radio show….

I start out the show by raising my blood pressure and ranting about self righteous “so called” hunters who criticize other hunters about the way they pursue the sport. I believe that’s not productive and it gives the anti hunting crowd ammunition against us.

Then, Eric Sherwood of Whitetail Select joins me to talk about fall food plots. Eric says we’re about two weeks away from the ideal time to put those plots in and he gives us some tips on doing it right.

The opening hour wraps us with Larry Verbowski of Suspension Maxx. Suspension Maxx is a Michigan company that specializes in leveling the ride of today’s new breed of pickups. I chose Suspension Maxx for my new Dodge and I’m very happy with the results.

The second hour features another Michigan company….Buck Fever Synthetics deer scent. Jim describes how to set a “deer trap” using his products and talks about some new scents they’re bringing to the market.

The hour wraps up with Tony Hansen of Michigan United Conservation Clubs. Tony and I talk about the new NRC commissioner and speculate what the commission might do at their August meeting.

In our third hour I talk with one of my favorite guests, Tom Lounsbury. Tom is an expert hunter and angler….and veteran outdoor writer. Tom and I talk about flyfishing for smallmouth bass, hunting in Ontario, wolves….and lots more.

The show wraps up as always with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time Dave and I start shooting the breeze and run out of time before he can share a recipe with us.

An entertaining and informative show this week. I hope you enjoy it.

Radio for weekend of 7/17

Coming up this weekend on Outdoor Magazine radio….

First, Ted Harpham of Darton Archery joins me. Ted and I discuss the new line of Dartons, including the Pro 3800 and Serpent crossbow. We also talk about the upcoming “Darton Days” at Jay’s Sporting Goods in Clare, Michigan. Darton will have their shooting trailer at Jay’s Friday evening August 20th and all day Saturday the 21st. This will be a great opportunity to shoot one of the hot new Darton bows I’ve talked so much about.

Then, Randy Jorgenson of Woods-n-Waternews joins me via cell phone from Las Vegas. Randy is on the floor of the big Icast show where he’s checking out the new tackle and fishing gear for 2011.

Hour number two is a real treat for me this week because I get a chance to talk with a man I have a lot of respect for…Bob Ransom of the Ameristep Company. Bob started that company with just two screw in tree steps and today it’s one of the dominant forces in the ground blind and treestand business. Bob talks to me about the challenges of improving on product designs each year and he also tells me about some of Ameristep’s new products.

The hour wraps up with Tony Hansen of Michigan United Conservation Clubs. As always, Tony has insightful and interesting comments and observations about Michigan’s natural resources and their management.

One of my favorite guests joins me in the final hour of this week’s show. Dave Rose of Wild Fishing Guide Service is always a wealth of information, and this week is no exception. Dave describes how to be most productive in catching fish during these “dog days” of summer.

The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This week Dave makes the long awaited announcement that production of his wild game soups is set to begin in September.

Another busy and informative show….I hope you enjoy it.

Radio This Week (7/10)

A busy show this weekend on Outdoor Magazine Radio….

First, charter captain Paul Schafley of Riverside Charters in Manistee joins me via cell phone from the waters of Lake Michigan. Paul tells me about the fishing so far this summer and while we’re talking, they hook a big king salmon. It’s an interesting conversation as Paul talks us through the fight, and landing of that salmon.

In the second hour Tim Roller of Ultimate Outfitters and Wild Addiction TV joins me to talk about summertime trout fishing. Tim is a veteran river guide with lots of experience on Michigan’s top trout streams. Whenever Tim and I talk the topic of deer hunting always comes up as well.

Next, Tony Hansen of Michigan United Conservation Clubs joins me. Tony is the assistant director of that group and he has some interesting perspectives on outdoor recreational issues in Michigan. This week, we talk about goals of MUCC as agreed on at their recent convention.

The final hour of the show starts off with veteran outdoor writer and wildlife expert Richard P. Smith. Richard has some thoughts on the proposed antler restrictions for Michigan’s TB zone, and also anticipated changes in the state’s crossbow laws. We also talk about Richard’s hunting adventures in Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time Dave doesn’t have a recipe. Instead, we talk about putting in food plots.

A busy, and informative show this week. I hope you enjoy it.

Radio for 4th of July Weekend

We celebrate Independence Day weekend with an Outdoor Magazine radio show full of outdoor news and information.

I kick off the program talking about my recent tour of Michigan. It’s good to hit the road sometimes and be reminded what a beautiful state we have. My recent walleye fishing adventures on Saginaw Bay are also a topic of discussion.

Then, Tom Galley of the Firefly Company joins me to talk about an interesting new product he’s come up with. It’s an electronic wind detector that can detect even the smallest breeze and wind thermal.

We wrap up the hour with Randy Jorgenson of Woods-n-Waternews. Randy talks about his recent trip fishing for bass in a kayak as well as the latest edition of his magazine.

In the second hour I have a very interesting conversation with a very interesting guy…..Chris Brackett. Chris is most recently known for hosting the cutting edge archery television show called Arrow Affliction, but he first hit the national scene with Extreme Aerial Bowfishing, that company specializes in bowfishing for silver carp on the Illinois River. Since Chris has lots of experience with those big Asian Carp, I wanted to get his thoughts on what role they might play once they get into the Great Lakes. Surprisingly, Chris says not everything about those fish is bad.

Next, Tony Hansen of the Michigan United Conservation Clubs joins me. Tony talks about the interviews on his website with all Michigan’s gubernatorial candidates and what they have to say on hunting and fishing issues.

In the final hour we head north to the Upper Peninsula and Tom Gudwer of Fishing Fever Charters. Tom tells me about the adventure of fishing for big lake trout on Lake Superior’s Stannard Rock. We also discuss trolling for king salmon out of Manistique and some great fall walleye action near Escanaba.

As always, the show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time the chef has a nice stuffed walleye recipe.

A busy and informative show this week. I hope you enjoy it.

This week on Outdoor Magazine Radio (6/26)

Lots of great outdoor news and information coming up this week on Outdoor Magazine Radio. In fact, I enjoyed my guests so much, I offered them all the “coveted third segment”. Usually I keep my interviews to just two segments, but if the conversation is strong enough, I’ll extend it to three. This weekend all the guests easily carry the extra time.

First, old friend Dan Donarski joins me. Dan is an expert hunter and angler from Michigan’s UP, who has branched out into pursuing his outdoor passions around the world. Dan’s African booking company, Hunter’s Horn Adventures, is a first class operation that promises to deliver the hunting experience of a lifetime. Dan and I discuss hunting in Africa, but we also talk about what’s happening on the hunting and fishing front right here in Michigan.

In the second hour Dave Rose joins me to talk about fishing. Dave is an outdoor writer and fishing guide from the Traverse City area. Dave and I talk about the fishing so far this summer, and what anglers can expect for the rest of the season. You can book a trip with Dave, and learn more about his operation on his website.

Next, Tony Hansen of MUCC joins me. Tony is very good at keeping us up to date on the latest outdoor news coming out of Lansing. This time he talks about a video forum featuring all the candidates for the Michigan Governor’s job and how they responded to several key outdoor related issues.

The third hour kicks off with Pete Jones of Superior Bear Outfitters in Ontario Canada. Pete talks about the bear population in his part of Canada and the best techniques for hunting them. Pete runs a first class guide service and I highly recommend him.

As always we wrap up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This week Dave has another tasty recipe.

A solid show this week with solid people. I hope you enjoy it.