Host Duran Martinez brings a lifetime passion of hunting and fishing along with the issues facing Michigan’s outdoors community together with the experts in their respected fields on WILD MICHIGAN.
Episodes
Tuesday Jul 28, 2015
Tuesday Jul 28, 2015
MICHIGAN MADE TO BE PROVEN DEADLY - ALEX GYLLSTROM
Since the purchase of ScentLok recently, a few things have changed. They still remain in Michigan and the quality of the product is better thank ever. But the logo and drive have taken some great steps in a harder drive forward! More reflective of the technology that is ScentLok's own, Alex Gyllstrom will talk with us about the excitement surrounding the brand and who else is happy to be getting in closer than ever!
Tuesday Jul 28, 2015
Tuesday Jul 28, 2015
MICHIGAN'S OUTBOARD MOTOR HISTORY - CHARLIE SCHMIDT
Michigan's outboard history is rich with names that have long since past. Charlie Schmidt of the Great Lakes Chapter of the Antique Outboard Club talks about how the outboard got it's start and where you can see a huge selection of the historic motors on August 1st on Detroit's Belle Isle.
Monday Jul 27, 2015
Monday Jul 27, 2015
LAKE MICHIGAN FISHIN' - CAPTAIN MICHAEL TILMANN
Summer salmon and lake trout is heating up on Lake Michigan! Our go to guy Captain Michael Tilmann of Tilmann Outfitters, tells of what he is finding and how quality will probably outweigh quantity this year.
OLD FRIENDS, NEW PRODUCTS - BOB MILES
The man who put my first bow in my hands Bob MNiles, reflects back on his time with Martin Archery and Ted Nugent. Bob also talks about some of the innovative new products such as crossbows and handguns.
Monday Jul 27, 2015
Monday Jul 27, 2015
CWD IN OTHER STATES, PROMPTS BAN ON NATURAL SCENTS - DOUG ROBERTS
As a preventative (knee-jerk) reaction to CWD, some states are banning the use of natural deer urine scents and attractants by hunters. Doug Roberts of ConQuest Scents gets down to common sense and helps us decipher this move with sound science.
SETBACKS AND PROGRESS IN THE ARCHERY WORLD - DAVID THOMAS
BowHunterPlanet's David Thomas joins us for conversation about a recent fire that impacted the Martin Archery facility in Walla Walla, WA. The 60 plus year old manufacturer has been a leader in the archery industry with some of it's most innovative patents.
Monday Jul 27, 2015
Monday Jul 27, 2015
LUCKY DAWG RECAP - CAPTAIN JIM "LUCKY" MILLER
After a successful trip on Saginaw Bay with Lucky Dawg Charters, we'll talk with Captain Miller about what the keys were to the success of the Saginaw Bay walleye charter and find out why bananas are bad luck while fishing.
Monday Jul 27, 2015
Monday Jul 27, 2015
MICHIGAN OUT OF DOORS - JENNY OLSEN
Fresh off of our fishing trip with Jenny Olsen and Michigan Out of Doors TV, we catch up and find out what the Co-Host of the popular PBS show has been up to. With so many outdoors television shows and networks that carry them, it's hard to find a good quality show with substance. In it's many forms, Michigan Out of Doors has brought quality and content into our living rooms on Thursday nights. Jenny is a prime example and let's not forget that "Young Fella" Jimmy Gretzinger either. - Duran
MICHIGAN LONGBOW ASSOCIATION - NICK VIAU
President of the Michigan Longbow Association Nick Viau, joins us for conversation about the organization and some of the big events they have planned for the year. MichiganLongbow.org
Monday Jul 27, 2015
Monday Jul 27, 2015
H5 N2 AND CWD HIT MICHIGAN - DR. STEVE SCHMITT
The first known case of CWD has been found in our wild Michigan deer herd and the avian virus H5 N2 has been found in wild waterfowl. Dr. Steve Schmitt from the Michigan DNR will break down the causes, symptoms and effects of both diseases. michigan.gov/cwd
Monday Jul 27, 2015
Monday Jul 27, 2015
MI HIGH SCHOOL BASS FISHING TOURNAMENT - MARK GINTERT
Michigan high school bass fishing takes to Lake St. Clair and Mark Gintert will have all of the information.
LAKE ERIE WALLEYE UPDATE - CHUCK MASON
Chuck will share some walleye trolling tips for the summer bite on Lake Erie
Tuesday Jun 16, 2015
Tuesday Jun 16, 2015
SUMMER STEELHEAD CLINIC - ED SHAW
The MI DNR continues it's instructional clinics at the Carl T. Johnson Hunting and Fishing Center in Cadillac, MI. Unfortunately, this class was filled as we conducted the interview, but you can get signed up for the spring class that will take place in March.
MI BLACK BEAR CLINIC - ED SHAW
Now is the time to get registered for the upcoming black bear clinic! Learn proper baiting techniques and stand placement. Lots of other great tips plus prizes, lunch and a bear cooperators patch. All for just $25.00.
CWD IN MICHIGAN: A LANDOWNER'S PERSPECTIVE - STEVE GRUBER
Long time friend and landowner in the hot zone of Michigan's CWD issue, Steve Gruber of Outdoor America shares his thoughts on how the issue is being perceived and also has 5 tags for deer to be harvested and analyzed on his property.
Tuesday Jun 16, 2015
Tuesday Jun 16, 2015
CWD IN MICHIGAN - DR. STEVE SCHMITT
MI DNR Veterinarian Dr. Steve Schmitt will go into detail about what we know about H5 N2 avian virus and how it can be transmitted to domestic fowl such as chickens and turkeys.
HOW SAFE IS MICHIGAN'S WATERFOWL POPULATION FROM H5N2? - BARB AVERS MI DNR
Barb Avers of the Michigan DNR will update us on how Michigan's Canada Goose population will be affected with the findings of H5N2
WALLEYE WITH LUCKY DAWG CHARTERS - JIM "LUCKY" MILLER
Team Wild Michigan will be hitting Saginaw Bay next week with long time friend Jim "Lucky" Miller and Lucky Dawg Charters in search of walleye. We'll also have some surprise guests on the boat. We can't tell you anymore than that right now.
SHED DOGS AND PHEASANT HUNTING SOUTH DAKOTA - JIM "LUCKY" MILLER
Now this is what we know Jim Miller for! Aside from Lucky Dawg Charters, Jim is the owner of Countryside Kennels in Bad Axe, MI. We'll talk with him about finding a good shed hunting dog and hunting with him in South Dakota for wild ringneck pheasants.