We kick off this week’s show talking about pheasant hunting with Al Beachum. Al is a hard core hunter who made a very generous contribution to the Michigan Pheasant Hunting Initiative to help keep the tradition alive. Then, Jason Wolverton of the Forward Corporation has details on his “Real Men Wear Pink” campaign to fight breast cancer. We’ll give away a Saginaw Bay walleye fishing trip to help raise funds for the cause.

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October 16-Hour 1

Hour two features outdoor writer and hunting expert Richard P. Smith. Richard talks about his recent bear hunting adventures. Brian Frawley of the Michigan DNR is up next. He has details of how to report your deer harvest online.

October 16-Hour 2

We’re talking fall musky fishing in the final hour this week with Don Barnard. Don is a retired DNR fisheries technician and a hard core musky angler. He says fall is a great time to target those fish. We wrap it all up with Chef Dave Minar. He has a very nice pheasant recipe.

October 16-Hour 3

We kick off this week’s show talking about big water waterfowl hunting with Captain Jeff Godi of The Michigan Experience. Then, Dean Hall of the Michigan Sportsmen Against Hunger joins me with details on how hunters can donate venison to needy families.

October 9-Hour 1

Hour two features Greg Abbas of A-Way Outdoors. Greg is an expert whitetail hunter and also consultant for folks who want to break into the outdoor industry. Nick Green from MUCC is up next. He has details of their recent convention and some of the resolutions passed there.

October 9-Hour 2

The “Whitetail Whisperer”, John Eberhart is my guest in the final hour this week. John is well known in the deer hunting world. He has great advice on saddle hunting, scent control and more.

October 9-Hour 3

We kick off the new month talking with Nick Grillo of Michigan Brand Meats. Nick talks about his recent hunting and fishing adventures, as well as a joint promotion with Rapid River Knifeworks. Then John Paige from the Ruffed Grouse Society joins me to talk about the role habitat plays in bird numbers.

October 2-Hour 1

Hour two kicks off with Mike Horswill from Jay’s Sporting Goods. Mike is an expert when it comes to processing wild game and he has great tips. Michigan DNR biologist Brian Roell is up next. Brian discusses the factors involved in Upper Peninsula whitetail numbers. The hour wraps up with this week’s “Ask Avery” segment. This time, Chad Stewart of the DNR talks about the EHD outbreak in southern Michigan.

October 2-Hour 2

We switch gears in the final hour this week and talk about trophy fall walleye fishing with Lance Valentine of Teachin Fishin. Then Chef Dave Minar wraps it all up with a very nice venison recipe.

October 2-Hour 3

We’re kicking off fall this week on Outdoor Magazine. First, Jim Felgenauer of the St. Clair Chapter of Sturgeon for Tomorrow talks about their tremendous fall fishery. Then Jason Garvon of the Michigan Wildlife Council talks about the new campaign that kicks off in October. The hour wraps up with Tom Campbell of Woods-n-Waternews. He has a wrap up of their big Outdoor Weekend and a look at the latest edition of the magazine.

September 25-Hour 1

Hour two features Corporal Ken Lowell from the Michigan DNR. He has advice on how to stay safe and legal this hunting season. Then MUCC‘s Nick Green talks about their annual convention and the process for approving policy.

September 25-Hour 2

Trapping is the topic in Hour three this week as I talk with Ken Burzynski of the Michigan Trappers and Predator Callers Association.

September 25-Hour 3

We kick off this week’s show with “Mr. Angler Qwest“, Brad Dupuie. Brad talks about their new lineup for 2022. Then, Scott Szfranski from Linwood Beach Marina says it’s time to think about getting your boat winterized.

September 18-Hour 1

Jerry Wydner of The Hunter Safety System is featured in Hour 2 this week. His company has changed the way treestand hunters look at safety. Michigan DNR Biologist Tom Cooley is up next. Tom talks about diseases in whitetail deer. This week’s “Ask Avery” segments answers a question about repeat Outdoor Magazine shows on some of my affiliates. Hint….it’s not me, and it’s not the local stations.

September 18-Hour 2

Wolves are the topic in the final hour as I talk with UP resident Jim Hoy. Jim says many Yoopers say it’s time for a hunt to control that population. We wrap it up with Chef Dave Minar and another great recipe.

September 18-Hour 3

Outdoor 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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