Then, retired Michigan DNR wildlife biologist John Ozoga talks about how whitetail research has changed over the years and shares his thoughts on deer management today.
Outdoor Magazine Radio (8/2/25)
Mike Avery's Outdoor Magazine
Tom Nelson is my first guest this week. He’s the host of the on the Outdoor Channel and has great advice on getting ready for the upcoming archery season. Then, Tom Campbell from has a preview of their upcoming Outdoor Weekend. Hour two features Larry Jennings of . Larry helped pioneer the technique of jigging for Great Lakes salmon and trout. Steve Windom of is up next with a wrap up of our big golf outing. We’re talking food plots in hour 3 with Rich Chrzan of. The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great recipe.
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Outdoor Magazine Radio (7/26/25)
Mike Avery's Outdoor Magazine
We kick off this week’s show with Biologist Chad Stewart. Chad talks about the upcoming deer season. Hour two kicks off with . Chris is an exert at hunting coyotes after dark….even in the summer. ‘s Amy Trotter is up next. She talks about a bill in congress that would ban bear baiting on federal land. We’re talking Lake Michigan salmon fishing in Hour 3 with Captain Paul Schlafley of . The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time, it’s a catfish recipe.
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Outdoor Magazine Radio (7/18/25)
Mike Avery's Outdoor Magazine
This week’s show kicks off with Fisheries Chief Randy Claramunt. He talks about the status of Michigan fisheries today and what he calls a funding crisis for the Fish Division. Then Dan Ulfig from the has some thoughts on their “Here for Generations” campaign. Hour two kicks off with avid Michigan outdoorsman . He talks about handgun hunting and target shooting. Executive Director Amy Trotter is up next. Amy has details on the new Michigan NRC Commissioner. Charter Captain joins me in Hour 3 to talk about fishing inland Michigan water, especially for...
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Outdoor Magazine Radio (7/12/25)
Mike Avery's Outdoor Magazine
Jim Felgenauer of is my first guest. He talks about the upcoming season, the restoration of that giant fish…and the importance of getting involved in the fight for hunting and fishing. Hour two kicks off with Mark Copeland from . He has great advice on getting ready for the fall bow season. Biologist Adam Bump is up next. Adam talks about the turkey poult survey, then he sticks around to answer this week’s Ask Avery question. Charter Captain Bobby Sullivan of joins me in hour three to talk about the transition from fishing walleye on Saginaw Bay to Lake Michigan...
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Outdoor Magazine Radio (7/5/25)
Mike Avery's Outdoor Magazine
Nick Grillo of is my first guest this week. He talks about a northern Lake Michigan lake trout jigging adventure and how he captured the action on video. Tom Campbell from is up next with details on the upcoming Outdoor Weekend. Hour two kicks off with fishing expert Mark Romanack of . Mark describes some of the finer points of trolling and the best way to get your baits down to the fish. Justin Tomei from is up next with details on a new podcast scheduled to drop next week. Hour 3 features long time rocker and hunting advocate . Ted talks about his recent testimony before Michigan...
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Outdoor Magazine Radio (6/28/25)
Mike Avery's Outdoor Magazine
Ontario bear guide Ron St. Louis of Northern Wilderness Bear Outfitters is my first guest this week. He has great advice for Michigan hunters who didn’t get a bear tag. Then Michigan guide Vance Gawel talks about elk hunting in Michigan. Hour two kicks off with John Littlefield of . John has details on getting a Captain’s License from the Coast Guard. Brad Dupuie from is up next with a progress report on the growth of his new company. Next, Ken Lowell answers the “Ask Avery” question about hunter safety classes. Fishing guide joins me in hour 3 to...
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Outdoor Magazine Radio (6/21/25)
Mike Avery's Outdoor Magazine
We’re kicking off the official summer season this week on Outdoor Magazine radio. First, Ryan Raymond of thejoins me to talk about their support of high school trap shooting teams. Then, Dawn Levey from the has an update on the Here for Generations campaign. Hour 2 features Kris Duerson of in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. He talks about their recent bear hunt in Idaho and has an update on the status of the Mike Avery signature knife. Steve Windom of wraps up the hour with a look back on the recent NRC meeting and he also looks ahead to our . We’re talking fishing...
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Outdoor Magazine Radio (6/14/25)
Mike Avery's Outdoor Magazine
We kick off this Father’s Day edition of the show talking with Bill Hahn of . Bill has details on their new ““. Then Keil Jorgenson of joins me to talk about their next issue and also the big Outdoor Weekend coming up in September. Hour 2 Features Drew Youngedyke. Drew is President of the and owner of the . Ed Eisch from the is up next with details on their grayling re-introduction project. Mike Smith of fishing leads off the final hour this week. Mike talks about casting for Saginaw Bay walleye. Then, Nick Grillo from talks about the growth...
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Outdoor Magazine Radio (6/7/25)
Mike Avery's Outdoor Magazine
Don Miller of is my first guest this week. Don talks about the muskie season opener on Lake St. Clair. Then, Nick Buggia from the describes his time working on the “Here for Generations” campaign. Hour two kicks off with . Lloyd is a catfish guru and has lots of great advice on targeting big fish. Steve Windom from is up next. He describes his last minute turkey hunt and also previews my to benefit their Youth Camp. Next, another MUCC staffer joins me as Justin Tomei answers this week’s question about wildlife management before Proposal G....
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Outdoor Magazine Radio (5/31/25)
Mike Avery's Outdoor Magazine
Jesse Hurst of the is my first guest this week. Jesse talks about bowfishing and a big event this weekend. Ashley Lister from is up next. SCU has been a strong supporter of mine for several years and they recently stepped as the major sponsor of the Mike Avery Outdoors charity golf outing to benefit MUCC’s Youth Camp. We’re talking pike fishing in Hour 2 with. Then, Seth Herbst from the has details on the Midwest Walleye Challenge. The hour wraps up with John Upp from River Raisin Ballistics and details on their new 41 Great Lakes straight wall caliber. Long time Lake...
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