Wild Michigan with Duran Martinez

April 21 - 22, 2012 Hour 2

amoutdoors — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 01:41:35 +0000

Boaters are heading back to the water with spring temps on the rise, but do you have the right insurance? Bob Luellen of Worldwide Marine Underwriters Inc. , an insurance educator and agent for marine policies, will help answer questions about getting the right policies for your bought and electronic equipment. Michigan Walleye Pro Mark Martin will talk with us about walleye techniques for the Detroit river and Lake Erie.

April 21 - 22, 2012 Hour 1

amoutdoors — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 01:35:38 +0000

Trey Kistler of Kistler Rods has designed the right rod for the hottest lur setup on the market today. The ‘Alabama’ or ‘Umbrella rig’ has become one of the fastest selling set ups in bass fishing right now. LEGAL to use in Michigan, Kistler rods has a number of different pre designed and build your own custom rods availble for this rig. With turkey season opening on Monday, we’ll revisit a segment with Seth ‘Bully’ McCullough from Bully’s Game Calls in Ravenna, MI and talk about calling techniques for spring Toms.

April 14 - 15, 2012 Hour 2

amoutdoors — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:32:47 +0000

A big screen event is coming to the Ionia Theater in Ionia, Michigan on Sunday April 22nd! Keith Stanton will talk about his new hunting film and it’s big screen presentation. On April 28th, Michigan Anglers can legally target Largemouth and Smallmouth bass for catch and immediate release only. Dan Kimmel of GreatLakesBass.com will give us tips on how to target early season bass and offer some techniques for finding the hard fighting game fish.

April 14 - 15, 2012 Hour 1

amoutdoors — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:27:37 +0000

Chas Thompson, Beer Engineer for Schmohz Brewery in Grand Rapids, MI will discuss beer pairings with fish and wild game. Chas will also offer some good tips for beer novices that are looking to venture into the world of craft brewed beer. Eric Sherwood from Whitetail Select will offer information on getting our 2012 food plots under way. Eric is a certified Agronomist and has developed a perfect seed blend for all of Michigan’s soil types. Both perennials and annuals will be covered.

March 31 - April 1, 2012 Hour 2

amoutdoors — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 23:16:03 +0000

March 31 - April 1, 2012 Hour 1

amoutdoors — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 23:15:29 +0000

March 24 - 25, 2012 Hour 2

amoutdoors — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 22:58:49 +0000

March 24 - 25, 2012 Hour 1

amoutdoors — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 22:58:24 +0000

March 17 - 18, 2011 Hour 2

amoutdoors — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 01:05:53 +0000

In hour 2, joining us and not singing (whew!) is our ol’ buddy Steve Gruber from Wolf Creek Productions. The host of Deer City USA and Outdoor America will bring us up to date on the new changes for his show as well as a drive to help some friends expand their nature center. This is a rare opportunity to have two live guests in studio. Then Brian Schram will talk about and perform some songs from his new release ‘Rockin Fish Tales 3: Back in Bass’. The Detroit rocker has all new songs geared towards anglers of all kinds.

March 17 - 18, 2011 Hour 1

amoutdoors — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:58:22 +0000

It’s turkey time! With the warm weather here early, the gobbling is underway and look for the spring turkey hunting to heat up early as well. Zink Calls pro staffer Brett Berry will talk about the new Avian X line of decoys from Ohio’s Fred Zink and crew. (These are the most durable and realistic looking decoys we’ve seen on the market - Duran). We’ll also talk to turkey hunting legend Alex Rutledge from Bloodline (TV and Radio shows). Alex is a master caller using only his voice. He’ll also share tips on decoy set ups and getting henned up Tom’s into your range.

March 10 - 11, 2012 Hour 2

amoutdoors — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:50:56 +0000

President of the MI National Wild Turkey Federation Tony Snyder will talk about new legislation that could impact how the wild turkey is managed in Michigan. Lance Valentine of Walleye 101 will talk about his upcoming seminars at the Lansing Gander Mountain. Lance is a wealth of information for everyone interested in walleye fishing.

March 10 - 11, 2012 Hour 1

amoutdoors — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:47:14 +0000

Michigan author Mike DiLorenzo joins Duran for another installment in the ‘Adventures with Jonny’ series of books. The latest edition takes the family across the country visiting our national parks. Also, host of Musky Hunter Magazine and the television show of the same name Jim Saric will talk about his upcoming seminar at the Ultimate Sport Show in Grand Rapids.

March 3 - 4, 2012 Hour 2

amoutdoors — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 20:42:07 +0000

Sen. Rick Jones (R) 24th District, talks about new bills that could make it a felony to use toy guns in the act of a crime. He also talks about the posibility of Tasers being legal to carry for CCW permit holders. Vicky Warner from the Hiawatha Sportsmans Club in Naubinway, MI (in the UP), kicks off the drive to the Fourth Annual Sportsman’s Triathlon. Two days of Golf, 3D archery and trap shooting. Finally, we wrap up the show with Mark VanKampen talking about the smokin’ hot walleye action in the Saginaw River!

March 3 - 4, 2012 Hour 1

amoutdoors — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 20:38:34 +0000

Toby Miller of Red Sky Outfitters in Grand Rapids reports that the steelhead are heavy in the Grand River. He’ll offer some tips on catching some Michigan Chrome. He also has an introductory special for his guide service and a new store in Comstock Park, MI. Chef Forrest Waldo follows up with a great recipe for steelhead in a boil! He’ll also debunk some myths regarding cooking wild game like bear, goose, duck and wild turkey.

February 25 - 26, 2012 Hour 2

amoutdoors — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 02:00:17 +0000

Dennis Fox of the Michigan DNR will give us the newest information and guidelines on the mentored youth hunting program that has been approved by the Natural Resources Commission this month. For the complete press release and rules, you can also visit us here on Duran’s blog. Tim Flynn of T&M Outdoors and Flat River Studios gives us tips on hunting Pike and Adams counties in Illinois. Hunting one of the top destinations for whitetail deer can be done on a budget. Tim will have all of the info for tag applications and season dates. Tim will also offer details on a number of videos produced by Flat River Studios right here in Michigan!

February 25 - 26, 2012 Hour 1

amoutdoors — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 01:59:43 +0000

Bobbie Gahan, founder of Pink Rack Project, talks about her new charity that helps patients and families of those affected by breast cancer. From small necessities to a helping hand, everything counts. Ted Nugent makes another stop by the show to sound off about the upcoming April 1 deadline to end pig hunting in Michigan.

February 18 - 19, 2012 Hour 2

amoutdoors — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 04:30:53 +0000

It’s that time of year again. Nuissance wildlife encounters are on the rise. Skunks, raccoons, coyotes and more are coming out to mate and are taking up residence in your attics and under your crawl spaces. Mike Foster of Foster’s Wildlife Control will offer tips on how to rid yourself of problem wildlife and what some of the health hazzards could be should you have a problem.

In part 2 of our look “predator hunting for beginners”, Duran will talk to Jake Arnsdorff of Ambush Firearms in Georgia about hunting with tactical rifles and what calibers are best for your type of hunting. Ambush has several calibers of tactical rifles that offer many options. The whole family can hunt with just one rifle. Jake will also talk about the incredible Ambush warranty. Happy and safe hunting to all!

February 18 - 19, 2012 Hour 1

amoutdoors — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 04:27:53 +0000

The 2012 Spring Turkey Season is approaching fast, so who do we turn to? MI DNR Upland Game Bird Specialist Al Stewart of course. Al will inform us of any new changes to licensing, regulation changes and some tips on how Michigan’s turkey population is doing. Mike Theid of the MI Gun Owners organization will offer info on the free hunter’s safety class taking place at the upcoming Outdoorama.

Also, two brothers from Michigan are taking on America’s toughest state; ALASKA! Chris and Casey Keefer will talk about their new show “Dropped: Project Alaska“. This is a great interview with hunters and guides that have to hunt and survive Amercia’s last frontier. The show airs on Tuesday nights at 9:00 PM on The Sportsman Channel. DO NOT MISS THIS!!!!!

February 11 - 12, 2012 Hour 1

amoutdoors — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 03:43:01 +0000

Chief of Wildlife Dr. Russ Mason, talks about the recent decision to delist wolves from their protected status. Regulations of the large predator have been turned back over to the state for management. Dr. Mason will explain exactly what that means when it comes to possibilities of encounters with pets, livestock and humans. We’ll also talk about the possibility of an actual season to hunt them in Michigan.

February 4 - 5, 2012 Hour 2

amoutdoors — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:34:50 +0000

David A. Rose will follow up our iceless fishing tips with steelhead approaches for an early thaw. Plus, when all else fails, you can always hunt coyotes! Abner Druckenmiller from FoxPro will talk about their line of electronic calls and tactics for hunting fox and coyotes. Great tips for the beginner and seasoned pro.