We kick off the show with Mike Smith of Offshore A-Count Sportfishing. Mike just recently returned from a week of ice fishing on Lake Erie.

Then, Dan Cooke of the Michigan Wildlife Council has an update on their "Here for Generations" campaign to promote hunting, fishing and trapping.

Hour two features Chad Stewart from the Michigan DNR. He talks about the ongoing moose research in the Upper Peninsula. We also discuss this past deer season.

Caitlin Boon wraps up the hour talking about the Michigan Master Angler Program

Long time outdoorsman and outdoor writer Tom Lounsbury joins me in hour 3. We talk about turkey hunting, elk hunting, pheasants...and more.

Chef Dixie Dave Minar wraps it all up with another great wild game recipe.

We continue to work out way through winter this week on the Outdoor Magazine radio show.

First, Steve Windom talks about the group called "Pass it On, Outdoor Mentors". This group was formed to get kids in the outdoors.

Then, Myron Gilbert from USA Angling talks about the competitive side of ice fishing.

Hour two kicks off with Paul Schlafley of Riverside Charters. Paul says the warmer weather has been good for river steelhead fishing.

Tom Weston from the Michigan DNR is up next with details on the new electronic tag for Michigan hunters.

"Whitetail Whisperer" John Eberhart joins me in hour three on the topic of post season scouting.

The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great wild game recipe.

Ice fisherman Taylor Pierson is my first guest this week. He has great advice on targeting trophy pike through the ice.

Then Ben Nielson from Showspan talks about the upcoming Outdoorama show in Novi.

Hour two features crow hunter Tony Windt. Tony says those birds are surprisingly smart.

Nick Grillo from Michigan Brand Meats is up next to talk about that family owned company.

We're talking suppressors in hour 3 with Paul Phillips.

The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great fish recipe.

Kris Duerson from Rapid River Knives is my first guest this week. Kris talks about the phenomenal growth of that Upper Peninsula company.

Interim MUCC CEO Mike Mitchell is up next with details on their upcoming convention and the search for a new leader.

Hour two kicks off with Captain John LIttlefield of Premier Maritime Training. John describes the process for becoming a licensed Charter Captain. We also talk about ice fishing the UP.

Then, Curtis Sisco talks about being one of the winners of this year's Pure Michigan Hunt.

The hour wraps up with Conservation Officer Dan Liestenfeltz and this week's Ask Avery question.

Jimmy Gretzinger, long time host of Michigan Out of Doors TV joins me in hour 3.

We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time, it's a blackened salmon recipe.

Captain Jason Graham of Send it Charters and Linwood Beach Marina is my first guest this week. Jason talks about ice fishing for walleye on Saginaw Bay.

Then, Dan Ulfig has an update from the Michigan Wildlife Council on their "Here for Generations" campaign.

Hour two kicks off with Joe Velchansky. He's the President of the Michigan Trappers and Predator Caller's Association. Joe talks about the role of trappers today.

Predator hunter Merl Jones is up next. Merl has insight into the recent decision by the Michigan NRC to allow coyote hunting year round once again.

Next, the Ask Avery segment answers the question of whether a convicted felon can hunt with a muzzleloader in Michigan.

We're talking squirrel hunting with dogs in hour three as Rick Hobbs from the Michigan Squirrel Dog Association joins me.

The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time, it's another tasty fish recipe.

Michigan DNR biologist Adam Bump is my first guest this week. Adam talks about the upcoming turkey season and changes to the seasons, areas and method of tagging birds.

Hour two kicks off with outdoor writer and former fishing guide Dave Rose. Dave describes the process of breaking into the world of outdoor writing today and talks about why he's no longer guiding.

Then, DNR Fisheries Biologist Jeff Jolley has details on the new man made reef in Saginaw Bay. He also talks about the Saginaw Bay fishery in general.

We're talking predator hunting in hour 3 with Chris Kreiner. Kris is an avid coyote, fox and bobcat hunter.

The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time, it's a popular fish recipe.

Charter Captain and fishing educator Lance Valentine of The Walleye Zone is my first guest this week. Lance talks about the fishing show season.

Then Keil Jorgenson from Woods-n-Waternews has details about how that publication has changed over the decades.

Hour two features avid outdoorsman and outdoor writer Jason Herbert. Jason says whitetail bucks are dropping their racks early this year.

Ed Blissick from the Great Lakes Salmon Initiative wraps up the hour. He has details on legislation that could help fund the Michigan DNR Fisheries Division and help Great Lakes anglers.

We continue on the fishing theme in hour 3 with Charter Captain and Fishing Guide Jerry link of Originator Charters in St. Joe, Michigan. Jerry talks about wintertime steelhead fishing in the river.

We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great wild game dinner.

We're kicking off the new year this week on Outdoor Magazine radio.

First, Dave Thomas of Bowhunter Planet talks about the state of archery today.

Then, "Mr. Angler Quest", Brad Dupuie talks about the upcoming boat show season.

Hour two kicks off with Jay Woiderski of the Black Lake chapter of Sturgeon for Tomorrow. He talks about the sturgeon restoration program and wintertime spearing for pike and muskies.

Interim MUCC Executive Director Mike Mitchell joins me next to talk about the status of that organization and what the future might bring.

We're talking ice fishing and more in Hour 3 with Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame member Mark Martin.

The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great venison recipe.