Mike Avery's Outdoor Magazine

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 hunting and fishing news. Avery also has tips and suggestions on where to go and how to get the most from your next outdoor adventure.

Outdoor Magazine Radio (10/10/26) 10/11/2026

Outdoor Magazine Radio (10/10/26) Nick Grillo of is my first guest this week. Nick talks about the history of that family owned company. He’s followed by Jack Ammerman of the . Jack reminds us pheasant season is just around the corner. Hour two kicks off with long range shooter . Paul describes finding EHD in the deer herd at his southern Michigan lease property. Then, John Upp, the creator of the 41 Great Lakes cartridge has an update on that wildcat round. The hour wraps up with Sgt. Mike Mshar of the . Mike answers the question of whether a person can shoot a deer suffering from disease. Hour three features Lance Valentine of . Lance talks about fall walleye fishing and more. The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another tasty venison recipe. /episode/index/show/mikeaveryoutdoors/id/43249513

Outdoor Magazine Radio (10/3/26) 10/04/2026

Outdoor Magazine Radio (10/3/26) We kick off the new month this week on Outdoor Magazine radio. First, Mike Horswill talks about processing your own venison. Then, Bill Hahn from has details on some great partnerships there this fall. The second hour features UP fishing guide . Conservation lobbyist Bill Jackson is up next with details on the new “Michigan Leaders for Conservation” group. Next, Scott Baker of joins me for the Ask Avery segment. We’re talking waterfowl hunting in hour 3 with guide Jeff Godi of . Chef Dixie Dave Minar wraps it all up with a very nice venison recipe. /episode/index/show/mikeaveryoutdoors/id/43121113

Outdoor Magazine Radio (9/26/26) 09/27/2026

Outdoor Magazine Radio (9/26/26) Dennis Poet is my first guest this week. He talks about the new TV show. Then, Dan Ulfig has an update from the . Hour two kicks off with Jerry Wydner from the . He’s followed by Scott Kietzman of . Hour three features Brent Rudolph of the . Brent talks about the Michigan elk herd. Wild game chef Dixie Dave Minar wraps it all up with a nice venison recipe. /episode/index/show/mikeaveryoutdoors/id/43020778

Outdoor Magazine Radio (9/19/26) 09/20/2026

Outdoor Magazine Radio (9/19/26) Charlie Wiltse is my first guest this week. Charlie talks about hunting elk out west, then coming home for the Michigan deer season. Thenk Keil Jorgenson of wraps up their big Outdoor Weekend. Hour two kicks off with Brian Kozminski of guide service. Scott Baker from is up next. Jenia Canel from wraps up the hour with details on getting a suppressor for your hunting rifle. We’re talking fall turkey and small game hunting in hour three with Al Stewart from the . Wild game chef Dixie Dave Minar wraps it all up with a very nice venison recipe. /episode/index/show/mikeaveryoutdoors/id/42953223

Outdoor Magazine Radio (9/12/26) 09/13/2026

Outdoor Magazine Radio (9/12/26) Dave Thomas of is my first guest this week. He's followed by Andy Wiess of . Hour two kicks off with Jason Graham of and . Then, Evan Farinosi from the . In hour three I talk with and wild game chef Dixie Dave Minar. /episode/index/show/mikeaveryoutdoors/id/42872170

Outdoor Magazine Radio (9/5/26) 09/07/2026

Outdoor Magazine Radio (9/5/26) We kick off this holiday weekend with Lance Valentine of . Then, Eric Long from talks about fall fishing on Lake St. Clair. Keil Jorgenson from is up next with a preview of their big . Hour two features Michigan deer tracker. Next, Bill Hahn from talks about their upcoming 55th anniversary. We’re talking fishing in hour 3 with Mark Romanack of. Wild game chef Dixie Dave Minar wraps it all up with a preview of the upcoming Wednesday Night Live at the in Standish. /episode/index/show/mikeaveryoutdoors/id/42816325

Outdoor Magazine Radio (8/29/26) 08/30/2026

Outdoor Magazine Radio (8/29/26) Dr. Brent Rudolph from the is my first guest this week. He talks about the upcoming deer season and changes hunters will have to deal with. Hour two kicks off with Michigan crow hunter Tony Windt. Tony talks about the finer points of that little known sport. Mike Thorman from the is up next. He says four hundred thousand Michigan hunters and anglers didn't vote in the last big election. Jimmy Gretzinger from is my guest in hour 3. We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. Dave has a very nice fish recipe. /episode/index/show/mikeaveryoutdoors/id/42578700

Outdoor Magazine Radio (8/22/26) 08/23/2026

Outdoor Magazine Radio (8/22/26) . Glenn talks about the upcoming early Michigan goose season. Then, NIck Grillo of reminds us his company will custom process order. Hour two features Captain John Milbourne of the . John talks about the job of a charter captain and the Lake Michigan salmon fishery this season. Kyle Green of the is up next. He talks about the success of his group so far and what’s next on the agenda. The hour wraps up with Tom Weston of the . Tom reminds us their app can be used without a cell signal. Deer hunting is the topic in hour 3 with , the “Whitetail Whisperer”. He talks about scouting, trophy bucks and his new line of Scent Lok clothing. The show wraps up with chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great fish recipe. /episode/index/show/mikeaveryoutdoors/id/42515015

Outdoor Magazine Radio (8/15/26) 08/16/2026

Outdoor Magazine Radio (8/15/26) This week’s show kicks off with long time Charter Captain Jeff Tropf. Jeff is one of the few charters out of Leland on northern Lake Michigan. Then, Dan Ulfig from the has an update on the “Here for Generations” campaign. Hour two features Adam Lewis of. He has great advice on getting ready for the upcoming season. Next, Dan Operhall from the talks about their Platte River fish hatchery. We’re talking bear hunting in hour 3 with Gary Morgan of outfitters. The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and a very nice fish recipe. /episode/index/show/mikeaveryoutdoors/id/42433520

Outdoor Magazine Radio (8/8/26) 08/09/2026

Outdoor Magazine Radio (8/8/26) Steve Windom from is my first guest this week. He talks about the golf outing and where the money we raised will be used. Then Paul Pirone of previews a big sale coming up. Keil Jorgenson from wraps up the hour with details on their big Outdoor Weekend. Rich Chrzan of is featured in Hour 2, he talks about the finer points of food plotting. Lance Valentine from t is up next. Lance talks about extending his Detroit River charters. Casting for king salmon in the rivers is the topic in hour 3 with the man who pioneered the tactic, Tim Roller. /episode/index/show/mikeaveryoutdoors/id/42355785

Outdoor Magazine Radio (8/1/26) 08/02/2026

Outdoor Magazine Radio (8/1/26) We kick off the new month with Kyle Green of . He talks about their new and how this could be a good way for Michigan hunters and anglers to have a voice in Lansing. Then, top Michigan Game Warden Brandon Keift joins me to talk about the “open fields doctrine” and also the new law allowing recreational feeding for birds and wildlife. Chad Stewart of the is up next with more on that new law. He says the DNR is still opposed to feeding and this move was made by politicians, not biologists. Well known Michigan houndsman Jordan Farmer is my guest in hour 3. He talks about the training season and running bears with hounds. Wild game chef Dixie Dave Minar wraps it all up with another great wild game recipe. /episode/index/show/mikeaveryoutdoors/id/42265035

Outdoor Magazine (7/25/26) 07/27/2026

Outdoor Magazine (7/25/26) This week’s show kicks off with Merl Jones of the . He’s talking about their upcoming convention in August. Then, Steve Windom of has last minute details of the Mike Avery Charity Golf Outing to raise money for projects to get kids outdoors. Hour two features well known Michigan Outdoorsman . wildlife biologist Karen Cleveland is up next to talk about Ospreys. Captain Bobby Sullivan of joins me in hour 3. He talks about the transition from trolling for walleye, to Lake Michigan salmon. The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great wild game recipe. /episode/index/show/mikeaveryoutdoors/id/42226145

Outdoor Magazine Radio (7/18/26) 07/19/2026

Outdoor Magazine Radio (7/18/26) Nick Grillo ofis my first guest this week. He talks about a Stannard Rock lake trout fishing adventure. Eric Austin from is up next with advice on getting ready for the upcoming archery season. He’s followed by Jordan Mason of the . Jordan talks about the state’s shooting ranges. The Ask Avery segment this week is answered by Tom Weston, also from the DNR. We’re talking bass fishing in Michigan in hour three with Gerry Gostenik of . The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great recipe. /episode/index/show/mikeaveryoutdoors/id/42129205

Outdoor Magazine Radio (7/11/26) 07/12/2026

Outdoor Magazine Radio (7/11/26) Jim Felgenauer of is my first guest this week. He talks about the upcoming sturgeon season. Then Keil Jorgenson of has a preview of their latest issue. Hour two features fishing legend. Mark talks about his roots as a night time angler for walleye. Keith Kintigh of the then answers this week’s “Ask Avery” question. We continue the fishing theme in hour three with Larry Jennings of . The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and a very nice fish recipe. /episode/index/show/mikeaveryoutdoors/id/42036625

Outdoor Magazine Radio (7/4/26) 07/05/2026

Outdoor Magazine Radio (7/4/26) is my first guest this week. He talks about kayak fishing, creating social media fishing content…and more. Then, Jon Spieles from the has an update on the “Here for Generations” campaign. Hour two kicks off with Luke Pawlosky of . He’s followed by Mark Williams of the newly formed . We continue the fishing theme in hour three with Lance Valentine of . The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another tasty fish recipe. /episode/index/show/mikeaveryoutdoors/id/41935840

Outdoor Magazine Radio (6/27/26) 06/29/2026

Outdoor Magazine Radio (6/27/26) This week’s show kicks off with the “Bear Whisperer”, Johnny Bowler talking about the Michigan hunting season. Then, Ed Beckley tells the story of getting a Michigan elk tag. Hour two features Captain Steve Hubert of in northern Lake Huron. Steve talks about that constantly evolving fishery. Dustin Isenhoff of the wraps up the hour talking about the bear and elk license process. Noted outdoor writer and Michigan Outdoor Hall of Fame member joins me in the third hour to talk bear and deer hunting. The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great recipe. /episode/index/show/mikeaveryoutdoors/id/41860430

Outdoor Magazine Radio (6/20/26) 06/21/2026

Outdoor Magazine Radio (6/20/26) Predator hunter is my first guest this week. He talks about summertime coyote hunting. Then, Steve Windom of has details on the . Hour two kicks off with Justin Wangeman from . Justin talks about fishing Stannard Rock in Lake Superior for trophy lake trout. “Michigan’s Meteorologist” is up next with a look at our summertime weather pattern. Hour three features Dr. Ali Shakoor. Ali talks about the science of fishing. We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great recipe. /episode/index/show/mikeaveryoutdoors/id/41692110

Outdoor Magazine Radio (6/13/26) 06/14/2026

Outdoor Magazine Radio (6/13/26) This week’s show kicks off with Don Miller of. Don talks about the world class musky fishing on Lake St. Clair. Then Rich Chrzan from talks about the window of opportunity to get those seeds in the ground. Hour two features Scott Kietzman of. He has great advice of preserving your hunting and fishing memories. Ryan Soulard from the is up next with details on the upcoming Saginaw Bay Waterfowl Festival. The hour wraps up with Scott Szfranski of . Scott answers this week’s Ask Avery question about boat trailers. Captain Darrin Howard of is featured in hour 3. The Michigan Charter Captain talks about his bluefin tuna fishing adventures on the Atlantic ocean. We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave MInar and another great wild game recipe. /episode/index/show/mikeaveryoutdoors/id/41622970

Outdoor Magazine Radio (6/6/26) 06/07/2026

Outdoor Magazine Radio (6/6/26) is my first guest this week. The long time wildlife biologist talks about the whitetail fawning season. Then, Dan Ulfig from the has an update on the “Here for Generations” campaign. Hour two kicks off with Captain Paul Schlafley of in Manistee. Paul says the salmon fishing so far this season has been very good. Jim Felgenauer is up next. Jim talks about plans to build the first public fish cleaning station on Lake St. Clair. Upper Peninsula fishing guide is my guest in hour three as we talk about fishing the UP for walleye, bass and crappie. Chef Dixie Dave Minar wraps it all up with a very nice wild game recipe. /episode/index/show/mikeaveryoutdoors/id/41563005

Outdoor Magazine Radio (5/30/26) 05/30/2026

Outdoor Magazine Radio (5/30/26) Lloyd Tanner of the is my first guest this week. He talks about the rising popularity of catfishing in Michigan. Then, Keil Jorgenson from discusses forty years of that Michigan based outdoor magazine. Hour two features one of the world’s best shooters. Paul talks about the science of long range shooting, the safety aspect of shooting and his thoughts on opening up southern Michigan to center fire rifles. We’re talking fishing again in the third hour of the show with Lance Valentine of . Lance describes his mindset when switching from river fishing over to big water trolling. The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time it’s a very nice salmon recipe. /episode/index/show/mikeaveryoutdoors/id/41473860

Outdoor Magazine Radio (5/23/26) 05/24/2026

Outdoor Magazine Radio (5/23/26) Jesse Hurst is my first guest this week. Jesse is the President of the . He has great advice on getting started in the sport. Then, Jack Ammerman of the talks about the recent loss of their leader, Ken Dalton and what’s next for hunters. Hour two kicks off with Chad Stewart from the. Chad talks about the changes coming for Michigan deer hunters. Paul Rogers of the DNR is up next with information on the springtime wildfire threat and why burning permits are important. We’re talking bear hunting in hour 3 with Ron St. Louis of Northern Wilderness Bear Outfitters in White River Ontario. Wild game chef Dixie Dave Minar wraps it all up with a very nice turkey recipe. /episode/index/show/mikeaveryoutdoors/id/41378530

Outdoor Magazine Radio (5/16/26) 05/17/2026

Outdoor Magazine Radio (5/16/26) It’s a busy show this week on Outdoor Magazine radio. is my first guest. John is the guy who brought underwater spearfishing to Michigan. Then, Cody Brown talks about his efforts to save a piece of . Hour two kicks off with hunting guide . Fisheries Biologist Shawn Sitar is up next with details on the Klondike Reef expedition. The hour wraps up with Conservation Officer Mike Mshar to answer this week’s “Ask Avery” question about dumping game animal carcasses into the woods. Hour three features hard core pike angler. We continue the fishing them with Mr., Brad Dupuie. Then, Chef Dixie Dave Minar is back with the story of why he’s been absent the past couple of weeks. /episode/index/show/mikeaveryoutdoors/id/41293130

Rundown for Mother's Day Weekend 05/10/2026

Rundown for Mother's Day Weekend Bill Jackson is my first guest this week. Bill is a lobbyist in Lansing who talks about the loss of MUCC, legislation to fund the DNR Fisheries Division and two proposals to allow commercial fishermen access to Michigan sport fish. Then, Dr. Brian MacFalda of in Midland talks about strokes....what to look for and how to prevent them. Hour two kicks off with Michigan hunter Jeff Hammond. Jeff describes his most recent hunting adventure to Kodiak Island where he took a ten foot Kodiak bear at close range. Rich Chrzan from is up next to talk about the spring food plot planting season. The hour wraps up with Steve Dey from . He talks about the dissolution of that long time organization. Hour three features Al Stewart of the at . He also describes the new at the college. /episode/index/show/mikeaveryoutdoors/id/41215915

Outdoor Magazine Radio (5/2/26) 05/03/2026

Outdoor Magazine Radio (5/2/26) Jay Woiderski from kicks off the show this week. Jay talks about their "sturgeon guarding" program. Then, Dawn Levey of the has an update on their "Here for Generations" campaign. Hour two features Fisheries Chief Randy Claramunt. He talks about the state of recreation angling in Michigan today. Next, Helena Rose from the DNR has details on the Michigan bear and elk tag application process. Hour three features long time outdoor writer and hunting expert . /episode/index/show/mikeaveryoutdoors/id/41118445

Outdoor Magazine Radio (4/25/26) 04/26/2026

Outdoor Magazine Radio (4/25/26) Dave McConnell is my first guest this week. Dave talks about flyfishing and how to get started in that sport. Then, Steve Windom from joins me to talk about the charity golf outing coming up at the end of July. You can sign ip to play and/or sponsor . Hour two Features Brent Rudolph from the. Brent discusses proposed changes to Michigan deer management. Steve Dey from is up next. Steve says that group will be forced to close their doors if they don’t raise a hundred thousand dollars by May 1st. We’re talking kayak fishing in hour three this week with “The Yakmaster”, Dave Mull. The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time it’s another turkey recipe. /episode/index/show/mikeaveryoutdoors/id/41013945

Outdoor Magazine Radio (4/18/26) 04/19/2026

Outdoor Magazine Radio (4/18/26) Captain Pete Patsalis of is my first guest this week. Pete has great advice about springtime fishing on the St. Clair River. Then Kris Duerson from says his Upper Peninsula company is alive and well. Hour two features "Michigan's Morel Master", Clay Edney of the . Clay has great advice on where to find those tasty springtime treats. Michigan deer hunter Jordan Hoover is up next with thoughts about proposed changes to hunting regulations. We're talking turkey in Hour 3 as hunting guide Gary Morgan of joins me. The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This week, it's a very nice turkey recipe. /episode/index/show/mikeaveryoutdoors/id/40924750

Outdoor Magazine Radio (4/11/26) 04/12/2026

Outdoor Magazine Radio (4/11/26) Captain Jerry Link of in St. Joe is my first guest this week. We talk about early season trolling on southern Lake Michigan. Then, Keil Jorgenson from joins me to talk about that popular publication. Hour two features biologist Adam Bump. Turkeys are the topic of our conversation. Rich Chrzan from is up next. He has great advice on the upcoming food plot planting season. We’re talking springitme fishing in hour three with Travis Bohy of . The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time it’s a very nice fish recipe. /episode/index/show/mikeaveryoutdoors/id/40801725

Outdoor Magazine Radio (4/4/26) 04/05/2026

Outdoor Magazine Radio (4/4/26) We're kicking off the new month this week on Outdoor Magazine radio. First, Captain Jason Graham of and talks about springtime trolling and getting the boat ready for the water. Then, Steve Windom from has details on our partnership for the third annual Mike Avery Outdoors charity golf outing to get kids outdoors. Hour two features long time Great Lakes Charter Captain Ed Retherford of . Ed describes the evolution of the fishery and what anglers can expect these days. Doug Deming is up next to talk about fishing the east side of Saginaw Bay and why the is a good choice for anglers. We're talking turkey guns and patterning your ammo with Jeania Canel of in hour three. The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great recipe. /episode/index/show/mikeaveryoutdoors/id/40711335

Outdoor Magazine Radio (3/28/26) 03/29/2026

Outdoor Magazine Radio (3/28/26) We’re wrapping up another month this week on Outdoor Magazine radio. First, Chad Stearns, new President of talks about the evolution of that Michigan based outdoor retailer. Then, Nick Grillo from talks about a special dish coming up at our next Wednesday Night Live event. Hour two features outdoor writer and former fishing guide Dave Rose. Dave has details on springtime surf and pier fishing. biologist Cody Norton is up next to talk about hibernating bears and when they’ll be leaving their dens. The hour wraps up with Tom Weston of the DNR. He has a follow up on Michigan new “E Tag” system. We’re talking turkey in hour three with avid hunter Charlie Wiltse. The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time it’s a very nice pheasant recipe that Dave says can also be used for turkey. /episode/index/show/mikeaveryoutdoors/id/40631695

Outdoor Magazine Radio (3/21/26) 03/22/2026

Outdoor Magazine Radio (3/21/26) It's a busy show this week on Outdoor Magazine radio. First, fisheries biologist Mark Tonello talks about the upcoming walleye egg take operation on the Muskegon River. Then, Matt Lefler from the discusses their efforts to get kids in the outdoors. Frankin Hayes of the is up next with an update on their "Here for Generations" campaign. Hour two features Bob Hinds of . Bob talks about his burbot and jumbo perch charters. Wildlife biologist Brian Roell then talks about the brutal Michigan winter and how that affects UP whitetails. We're talking springtime turkey hunting in hour three with Greg Abbas of Wild game chef Dixie Dave Minar wraps it all up with a very nice fish recipe. /episode/index/show/mikeaveryoutdoors/id/40542340

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