Wild Michigan with Duran Martinez

December 3 - 4, 2016 Hour 1

TEAM USA ICE FISHING - CHAS THOMPSON

 

Head brewer at Schmohz Brewing in Grand Rapids and ice fishing fanatic Chas Thompson, talks about the years events and where the team will be heading for 2017. We'll also talk about beer Surpise!

 

ICE FISHING CLASSES OFFERED - ED SHAW, MI DNR

 

Our good friend Ed Shaw from the Carl T. Johnson Hunting and Fishing Education Center at Lake Mitchell State Park in Cadillac. Great classes for ice fishing, steelhead and even bear hunting are offered throughout the course of the year!

November 12 - 13, 2016

WOMEN IN THE OUTDOORS - DREW YOUNGEDYKE MUCC

 

MUCC's Drew YoungeDyke discusses the new issue of Michigan Out of Doors Magazine and women in the outdoors. 

Women are becoming more involved in hunting and fishing and the industry is finally taking notice.

 

October 22 - 23, 2016 Hour 2

WHITETAIL TAXIDERMY TIPS - MARK ESCH, WILDLIFE REFLECTION TAXIDERMY

A few helpful tips from long time friend and our own taxidermist Mark Esch, of Wildlife Reflection Taxidermy of DeWitt, MI

THE 2nd AMENDMENT AND THE OUTDOORSMAN - BUCK McNEELY

The host The Outdoorsman with Buck McNeely joins us for a little political insight on the upcoming election and protecting your right to keep and bear arms in today's America. 

October 22 - 23, 2016 Hour 1

FALL WALLEYE - LANCE VALENTINE WALLEYE 101

Captain Lance Valentine brings some new information on the fall walleye season for Michigan. Proven colors and tactics to attack walleye in the open fall water. Water clarity, speed and depth are also crucial for this feeding frenzy part of the season.

WALLEYE101.COM

MI HIGH SCHOOL CLAY TARGET LEAGUE - JOHN NELSON

Did you know that the safest organized sport in Michigan is clay target shooting? John Nelson of MI HS Clay Target League talks about getting kids grades 6 - 12 involved in a sport for kids from all over Michigan.

MICLAYTARGET.COM

October 8 - 9, 2016 Hour 2

BONE COLLECTOR ON THE ROAD - NICK MUNDT

Our friend and member of Michael Waddell's Bone Collector TV show Nick Mundt, drops in for a visit to catch up on his busy schedule and his appearance at the new Lansing Gander Mountain!

FISH ON, FISH OFF! - STEPHEN SAUTNER

Author and outdoor writer Stephen Sautner, takes through a hilarious journey of his life as a self taught anger as we discuss his new book titled. "Fish On, Fish Off."  This is a fun interview with an "every man" angler. Although some of the locations may be a bit more exotic than what we are used to, the experiences are all the same. He really makes you feel good about being an inexperienced angler. We've all been there! OK, at least I have.

October 8 - 9, 2016 Hour 1

FALL FISHING FUN - DAVID A. ROSE

Outdoor writer, guide and all around good guy David A. Rose, will join us to talk about fall fishing. Opportunities are abound while the woods are full of deer hunters.

GROUSE AND DIVER DUCK HUNTING - JEREMY ULLMANN

Michigan's northern grounds are rich with grouse and the big water is going to be hot with diver duck action! Captain Jeremy Ullmann of MI GUIDE SERVICE is booking trips and is looking to help put some action into your fall. Jeremy comes highly recommended from us here at Wild MIchigan and has some great info as to what is available for you to book.

September 17 - 18, 2016 Hour 2

EIGHTH POSSIBLE CASE OF CWD FOUND - CHAD STEWART MI DNR

Even though there has been a possible 8th deer found with CWD, there is a ray of hope. Chad Stewart wit the Michigan DNR explains how and where the new deer was located and what we need to know as hunters to comply with the new guidelines for the upcoming deer season.

MICHIGAN: THE SMALLMOUTH STATE - DAN KIMMEL

With another new State Record smallmouth having been caught on September 11th, could we see a trend forming? Dan Kimmel of GreatLakesBass.com says that "These Are The Good Ol' Days" for bass fishing in Michigan. Dan will also speak about legislation he and others have been working on to allow anglers more opportunities to catch bass in the Great Lakes State!

www.greatlakesbass.com

September 17 - 18, 2016 Hour 1

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH THE "DEER PROFESSOR" - DOUG ROBERTS

In an industry of products that are listed as "Game Changers", I find it difficult to sit still long enough to hear the spiel of the latest and greatest product that will revolutionize the industry, But when Doug Roberts of ConQuest Scents told me that they were developing a product that could detect the estrus pheromones of a doe in heat in the area that I hunted, I listened with open ears and jaw dropped!

The  "Heat Seeker" will debut in 2017 but Doug was very gracious in granting us this exclusive interview to announce the new product. This is the only one of it's kind and you heard it first here on Wild Michigan! 

A NEW SMALLMOUTH BASS STATE RECORD....AGAIN? - BRUCE KRAEMER

This is an amazing story that should be shared with anglers of all ages! Proving that the biggest fish are not always caught on the best gear or way out in a boat. Michigan is proving time and time again, that we are a true smallmouth destination location!

September 10 - 11, 2016

HOW PREPARED ARE YOU? - STEVE GRUBER

How prepared are you when you hunt abroad. In another County, State or Even Country? Do you have a game plan in place, should you get injured?

Our good friend and fellow radio host, found out that having a plan for when something goes wrong can be beneficial. Fortunately, this does not have the tragic ending that just 5 short feet, could have.

August 13 -14, 2016

SETTING UP FOR FALL SUCCESS - TOM NELSON

For 20 years, Tom Nelson has been the host of televisions "The American Archer" on the Outdoor Channel. This week he'll share his tips for getting in, setting up and not leaving your scent, while getting ready for archery season in Michigan

HOT WEATHER WALLEYE - LANCE VALENTINE

We literally get Lance Valentine from Walleye 101, fired up for hot weather walleye. Lance gives some great advice for finding walleye when the weather is hot and most anglers are sitting in the air conditioning at home. We'll also cover his new Fishing Science Weekend coming to Novi August 27th and 28th.