Mike Avery's Outdoor Magazine
by Mike Avery
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.
Episodes
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Outdoor Magazine Radio (10/31/26)
It's a busy show this week on Outdoor Magazine radio. First, Glen Duncan of Duncan's Outdoor Shop in Bay City talks about sighing in you deer rifle. Then Jason Garvon from the Michigan Wildlife Council has an update on the "Here for Generations" campaign. Hour two kicks off with predator hunter...
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Outdoor Magazine Radio (10/24/26)
Matt Smith is my first guest this week. He's a hard core hunter and well known realtor. Matt talks about the process of buying lakefront property and hunting land. Then Merl Jones from the Michigan Trappers and Predator Callers Association reminds us about the importance of voting in this next...
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Outdoor Magazine Radio (10/17/26)
This week's show kicks off with Greg Abbas from A-Way Outdoors. Greg talks about calling whitetail deer. He's followed by Jon Callison. Jon has great advice on fall fishing from a kayak and also tips to get started in the business of the outdoors Hour 2 features audiologist and avid hunter Mike...
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Outdoor Magazine Radio (10/10/26)
Nick Grillo of Michigan Brand Meats is my first guest this week. Nick talks about the history of that family owned company. He's followed by Jack Ammerman of the Michigan Pheasant Hunting Initiative. Jack reminds us pheasant season is just around the corner. Hour two kicks off with long range...
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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 Jay's Sporting Goods has details on some great partnerships there this fall. The second hour features UP fishing guide Connor Baccus. Conservation...
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Outdoor Magazine Radio (9/26/26)
Dennis Poet is my first guest this week. He talks about the new Michigan Outdoors Report TV show. Then, Dan Ulfig has an update from the Michigan Wildlife Council. Hour two kicks off with Jerry Wydner from the Hunter Safety System. He's followed by Scott Kietzman of Linwood Taxidermy. Hour three...
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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 Woods-n-Waternews wraps up their big Outdoor Weekend. Hour two kicks off with Brian Kozminski of True North Trout guide service. Scott Baker...
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Outdoor Magazine Radio (9/12/26)
Dave Thomas of Bowhunter Planet is my first guest this week. He's followed by Andy Wiess of Truck Trolley. Hour two kicks off with Jason Graham of Linwood Beach Marina and Send It Charters. Then, Evan Farinosi from the Michigan DNR. In hour three I talk with Richard P. Smith and wild game chef...
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Outdoor Magazine Radio (9/5/26)
We kick off this holiday weekend with Lance Valentine of The Walleye Zone. Then, Eric Long from Longline Charters talks about fall fishing on Lake St. Clair. Keil Jorgenson from Woods-n-Waternews is up next with a preview of their big Outdoor Weekend. Hour two features Michigan deer tracker Rob...
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Outdoor Magazine Radio (8/29/26)
Dr. Brent Rudolph from the Michigan DNR 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...
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Outdoor Magazine Radio (8/22/26)
The show kicks off with Glenn Alfieri of GK Custom Calls. Glenn talks about the upcoming early Michigan goose season. Then, NIck Grillo of Michigan Brand Meats reminds us his company will custom process order. Hour two features Captain John Milbourne of the Michigan Charter Boat Association. John...
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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 Michigan Wildlife Council has an update on the "Here for Generations" campaign. Hour two features Adam Lewis of Deer IQ. He has...
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Outdoor Magazine Radio (8/8/26)
Steve Windom from Outdoor Mentors 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 Versa Skins previews a big sale coming up. Keil Jorgenson from Woods-n-Waternews wraps up the hour with details on their big Outdoor…
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Outdoor Magazine Radio (8/1/26)
We kick off the new month with Kyle Green of The Greenway Outdoors. He talks about their new Green Way Conservation Club 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…
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Outdoor Magazine (7/25/26)
This week's show kicks off with Merl Jones of the Michigan Trappers and Predator Caller's Association. He's talking about their upcoming convention in August. Then, Steve Windom of Outdoor Mentors has last minute details of the Mike Avery Charity Golf Outing to raise money for projects to get…
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Outdoor Magazine Radio (7/18/26)
Nick Grillo of Michigan Brand Meats is my first guest this week. He talks about a Stannard Rock lake trout fishing adventure. Eric Austin from Jay's Sporting Goods is up next with advice on getting ready for the upcoming archery season. He's followed by Jordan Mason of the Michigan DNR. Jordan...
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Outdoor Magazine Radio (7/11/26)
Jim Felgenauer of St. Clair Sturgeon for Tomorrow is my first guest this week. He talks about the upcoming sturgeon season. Then Keil Jorgenson of Woods-n-Waternews has a preview of their latest issue. Hour two features fishing legend Mark Martin. Mark talks about his roots as a night time angler...
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Outdoor Magazine Radio (7/4/26)
John Callison is my first guest this week. He talks about kayak fishing, creating social media fishing content…and more. Then, Jon Spieles from the Michigan Wildlife Council has an update on the "Here for Generations" campaign. Hour two kicks off with Luke Pawlosky of The Outdoor Conquest. He's...
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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 Chumbucket Charters in northern Lake Huron. Steve talks about that constantly...
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Outdoor Magazine Radio (6/20/26)
Predator hunter Chris Kreiner is my first guest this week. He talks about summertime coyote hunting. Then, Steve Windom of Outdoor Mentors has details on the upcoming golf outing. Hour two kicks off with Justin Wangeman from Kimars Charters. Justin talks about fishing Stannard Rock in Lake…
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Outdoor Magazine Radio (6/13/26)
This week's show kicks off with Don Miller of Miller's Motor City Muskies. Don talks about the world class musky fishing on Lake St. Clair. Then Rich Chrzan from Killer Food Plots talks about the window of opportunity to get those seeds in the ground. Hour two features Scott Kietzman of Linwood...
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Outdoor Magazine Radio (6/6/26)
Dr. Brent Rudolph from the Michigan DNR is my first guest this week. The long time wildlife biologist talks about the whitetail fawning season. Then, Dan Ulfig from the Michigan Wildlife Council has an update on the "Here for Generations" campaign. Hour two kicks off with Captain Paul Schlafley…
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Outdoor Magazine Radio (5/30/26)
Lloyd Tanner of the Michigan Catfish Tour is my first guest this week. He talks about the rising popularity of catfishing in Michigan. Then, Keil Jorgenson from Woods-n-Waternews discusses forty years of that Michigan based outdoor magazine. Hour two features one of the world's best shooters…
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Outdoor Magazine Radio (5/23/26)
Jesse Hurst is my first guest this week. Jesse is the President of the Michigan Bowfishing Association. He has great advice on getting started in the sport. Then, Jack Ammerman of the Michigan Pheasant Hunting Initiative talks about the recent loss of their leader, Ken Dalton and what's next for...
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Outdoor Magazine Radio (5/16/26)
It's a busy show this week on Outdoor Magazine radio. John Durtka 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 Saginaw Bay waterfowl history. Hour two kicks off with hunting guide Gary Morgan....
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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 My Michigan Hospital in Midland talks...
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Outdoor Magazine Radio (5/2/26)
Jay Woiderski fromSturgeon for Tomorrow kicks off the show this week. Jay talks about their "sturgeon guarding" program. Then, Dawn Levey of the Michigan Wildlife Council has an update on their "Here for Generations" campaign. Hour two features Michigan DNR Fisheries Chief Randy Claramunt. He…
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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 Outdoor Mentors 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 here. Hour two Features Brent...
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Outdoor Magazine Radio (4/18/26)
Captain Pete Patsalis of Hook One Charters is my first guest this week. Pete has great advice about springtime fishing on the St. Clair River. Then Kris Duerson from Rapid River Knives says his Upper Peninsula company is alive and well. Hour two features "Michigan's Morel Master", Clay Edney of…
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Outdoor Magazine Radio (4/11/26)
Captain Jerry Link of Originator Charters in St. Joe is my first guest this week. We talk about early season trolling on southern Lake Michigan. Then, Keil Jorgenson from Woods-n-Waternews joins me to talk about that popular publication. Hour two features Michigan DNR biologist Adam Bump. Turkeys...
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Outdoor Magazine Radio (4/4/26)
We're kicking off the new month this week on Outdoor Magazine radio. First, Captain Jason Graham of Send it Charters and Linwood Beach Marina talks about springtime trolling and getting the boat ready for the water. Then, Steve Windom from Outdoor Mentors has details on our partnership for the...
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Outdoor Magazine Radio (3/28/26)
We're wrapping up another month this week on Outdoor Magazine radio. First, Chad Stearns, new President of Jays Sporting Goods talks about the evolution of that Michigan based outdoor retailer. Then, Nick Grillo from Michigan Brand Meats talks about a special dish coming up at our next Wednesday...
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Outdoor Magazine Radio (3/21/26)
It's a busy show this week on Outdoor Magazine radio. First, Michigan DNR fisheries biologist Mark Tonello talks about the upcoming walleye egg take operation on the Muskegon River. Then, Matt Lefler from the Reese Adventure Club discusses their efforts to get kids in the outdoors. Frankin Hayes…
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Outdoor Magazine Radio (3/14/26)
Rich Chrzan of Killer Food Plots kicks off the show this week. Rich talks about frost seeding and the upcoming food plot planting season. Hour two kicks off with Mark Romanack from Fishing 411. Mark has great advice on choosing the right gear and getting ready for the spring fishing season.…
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Outdoor Magazine Radio (3/7/26)
"Mr. Angler Quest", Brad Dupuie is my first guest this week. Brad talks about the evolution of the company and the upcoming open water fishing season. Then, Ben Nielsen of Showspan has details on their big Grand Rapids show. Hour two kicks off with Tom Simmon from High Pressure Pneumatics. He has...
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Outdoor Magazine Radio (2/28/26)
Kyle Green of The Green Way Outdoors is my first guest this week. Kyle is resurrecting the concept of a Michigan dove hunt. Then, Keil Jorgenson of Woods-n-Waternews joins me. Hour two features Roy Miller. Roy talks about trolling for springtime walleye in the Detroit River. Steve Dey, newly...
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Outdoor Magazine Radio (2/21/26)
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...
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Outdoor Magazine Radio (2/14/26)
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...
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Outdoor Magazine Radio (2/7/26)
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...
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Outdoor Magazine Radio (1/31/26)
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...
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Outdoor Magazine Radio (1/24/26)
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…
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Outdoor Magazine Radio (1/17/26)
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...
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Outdoor Magazine Radio (1/10/26)
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...
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Outdoor Magazine Radio (1/3/26)
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...
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Radio Rundown for 12/27/25
We're wrapping up the year this week on Outdoor Magazine radio. First, Travis Bohy of Jay's Sporting Goods talks about ice fishing. Then, Ben Nielsen from Showspan has details of the upcoming Ultimate Fishing Show in Novi, Michigan. Hour two kicks off with Gary Morgan from Wild Game Dynasty. Gary...
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Outdoor Magazine Radio (12/20/25)
We kick off this week's show with long time beagle expert Corky Legue. He talks about running cottontail rabbits with beagles. Then Beth Gruden from the Michigan Wildlife Council has an update on the Here for Generations campaign. Jim Felgenauer is my first guest in hour 2. He has details about...
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Outdoor Magazine Radio (12/13/25)
Marty Szlega, the Airborne Angler is my first guest this week. Marty talks about his flights over Saginaw Bay to monitor ice conditions. Then, Captain Jason Graham of Send it Charters out of Linwood Beach Marina has details on his ice fishing trips. Hour two kicks off with Ontario wolf hunting...
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Outdoor Magazine Radio (12/5/25)
Jeania Canel of Jay's Sporting Goods is my first guest for the new month. Jeanie talks about changes coming up for the purchase of suppressors. She also discusses the demand for muzzleloaders these days. Rich Chrzan from Killer Food Plots is up next. Rich says now is the time to start planning…
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Outdoor Magazine Radio (11/29/25)
Bob Hinds of Central Coast Angling is my first guest this week. Bob talks about the jumbo perch fishing on Grand Traverse Bay. Tom Campbell from Woods-n-Waternews is up next with details on their latest issue. Hour two features long time hunter Randy Budde. John Durtka, the Purely Michigan...
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Outdoor Magazine Radio (11/22/25)
Nick Grillo of Michigan Brand Meats is my first guest this week. Nick talks about the annual "Ham for the Holidays" program. Then, Paul Pirone from Versa Skins has details on their big Black Friday sale. The hour wraps up with Dan Cooke of the Michigan Wildlife Council and an update on the Here…
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About this show
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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