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
Monday Feb 02, 2015
Monday Feb 02, 2015
SPRING TURKEY - AL STEWART
MI DNR Upland Game Bird Specialist and long time friend Al Stewart, joins us for conversation about the current state of Michigan turkey licenses and how the bird is fairing since it's reintroduction. The species is still making excellent strides and continues to be a perennial favorite for Michigan hunters. Al is the only person in the world to have caught and released a "World Slam" of wild turkeys! An amazing accomplishment for one of our own.
SAGINAW BAY ICE - JOE REYMER
Joe Reymer of Frank's Great Outdoors in Linwood, joins us for the first time on this week's show. A Saginaw Bay Angler (Yes, I said SAGINAW BAY!) and he shares some great tips on fishing the bay area along with some great safety tips as well.
Note: We have already had reports of people going through due to bad ice. We would be fine if we didn't have to report any more!
SAFARI CLUB INTERNATIONAL BANQUET - MIKE HOSKINS
(This is a rebroadcast from last week)
Monday Feb 02, 2015
Monday Feb 02, 2015
JUST US HUNTING - RICK MARCHAND
Canada's First Family of hunting is not who you think! Rick Marchand and his family of Just Us Hu http:// nting TV have made it not only a show, but a way of life! Rick shares some great stories that we can all learn from. He also shares info on Canada's reintroduction of the spring bear season. For now, it's only for residents. But we'll keep our fingers crossed!
LAKE ERIE ICE FISHING - CHUCK MASON
Our good friend and blogger Chuck Mason stops by for another visit to talk Lake Erie walleye and perch fishing. Chuck fishes Lake Erie year 'round and gives us some great tips on jigging for walleye and perch. His expertise with electronics and hardwater tactics are a must for anyone heading to the southeast corner of the state.
Check Out Chuck's Blog: Fishing Michigan
Friday Jan 23, 2015
Friday Jan 23, 2015
SMELT FISHING and OUTDOORAMA - DAVID A. ROSE
Although we may never get the chance to do it, here's some info just in case. Guide and Outdoor Writer David A. Rose, talks about fishing for smelt in deeper waters and how light can help attract food while you're trying to catch them. David will also preview the upcoming Outdoorama!
BOW HUNTER PLANET - DAVID THOMAS
We'll take another look at ATA. David Thomas will review some of his findings from the perspective of the compound bow shooter.
LUCK OF THE DRAW - MIKE DI LORENZO
Of the thousands of entries purchased for the Pure Michigan Hunt, only three will be drawn. One of the lucky winners was our long time friend Mile Di Lorenzo of Rochester, MI. Mike tells of his excitement and near dismissal of his luck. We'll talk with Mike about his excitement to become a lucky winner and look forward to sharing his experiences along the way.
Friday Jan 23, 2015
Friday Jan 23, 2015
NEW WORLD RECORD ELK - AL HENDERSON
Truly one of the fun stories of the year. Proving once again that you do not need the newest, latest and greatest, to enjoy the outdoors! This is an amazing perspective from the voice of an everyday hunter like you and me.
MICHIGAN MADE - RICK WEBSTER
"Necessity is the mother of invention." Rick Webster of Koda Pro Products in Midland knows that all too well. The manufacturer of 'Tricky Rocky Lures' and the 'Ice Aggressor' ice spuds, take great pride in hand making their line of ice fishing products. You can see the quality for yourself at www.kodaproproducts.com
FIRST FOR HUNTERS - MIKE HOSKINS
Mike Hoskins of Safari Club International - Lansing Chapter, removes some of the misconception of Safari CLub and it's members. It's slogan, "First For Hunters" speaks volumes when you hear about the amount of work and money that is spent on protecting the rights of hunters in America.
Friday Jan 16, 2015
Friday Jan 16, 2015
ICE FISHING VACATION SCHOOL - MARK MARTIN
Pro angler and recent inductee into the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame Mark Martin, talks about his road to the Hall and how his Ice Fishing Vacation School is helping anglers from all over the state. Mark and his crew will be setting up on Lake Missaukee this weekend and have one more chance coming in February. www.fishingvacationschool.com
TIP-UP-TOWN USA - KIM AIKIN
Tip-Up-Town celebrates 65 years in 2015 and the new director of the Houghton Lake Chamber of Commerce welcomes everyone to Houghton Lake for the grandest event on ice!
DNR WATCH - DURAN MARTINEZ
A Michigan deer hunter is over $15,000 lighter in the wallet after he harvested an 18 point buck without a tag. Michigan's new laws regarding fines for poaching have taken effect in February of 2014,
Friday Jan 16, 2015
Friday Jan 16, 2015
INTRO TO PIKE SPEARING - KEITH STANTON
Keith Stanton of www.pikespearing.com talks about getting started and what to look for when setting up to spear Northern Pike. Keith is an expert in decoys and make some great lures as well!
CROSSBOW WARRIORS - DAVE "CHEVY" CHEVALIER
Just back from the ATA show in Indianapolis, "Chevy" will review some of the crossbows that were featured at this years show. We'll take a listen and hear about the new Darton Rebel 135 SS and some of the recurve and reverse draw crossbows. Make sure to see all of the details at www.crossbowwarriors.com.
Tuesday Jan 06, 2015
Tuesday Jan 06, 2015
SINGLE PIN SENSATION - CHRIS HAMM
Wild Michigan is proud to welcome HHA Sports, Inc. to our family of sponsors. Chris Hamm of HHA Sports, Inc. talks about the long standing tradition of being the top single pin archery sight in the industry. With adjustable yardage, HHA's sights allow the user to dial in their exact distance with picking the wrong pin in the heat of the hunt. HHA also offers adjustable range gear for the crossbow warrior as well.
NEW GEAR FOR THE ICE ANGLER - KYLE WATERMAN
Another first time appearance from Kyle Waterman of Northland Tackle. Kyle brings up to date with some of the new UV and tungsten gear from Northland, as well some great tips on getting early ice fish.
Tuesday Jan 06, 2015
Tuesday Jan 06, 2015
PREDATOR CALLING - MIKE PERKINS
Mike Perkins of Timber Freak Game Calls discusses some of the calling techniques used to call in coyotes during the winter months.
ICE TIME - BRIAN "BRO" BROSDAHL
Our favorite ice guru is back with some safety tips and some great tips for jigging crappie and other panfish, through the early ice season in Michigan. Bro will also be making several stage appearances at the Ultimate FIshing Show - Detroit, over the weekend. Meet Bro in person and get even more tips for fishing first ice!
Tuesday Dec 30, 2014
Tuesday Dec 30, 2014
THE WORST WHITETAIL YEAR EVER - TOM NELSON
If you scored a whitetail anywhere in the country in 2014, consider yourself lucky. If you scored a big buck, well, lets just say that you're one of the few.
Host of The American Archer Tom Nelson, explains why even he had one of the worst years of hunting in his career. Tom gives his thoughts on the year that was 2014.
BLOODLINE BARONS - PREVIN BLALOCK
With our first show of the new year, we take a path that we have not traveled on the show. Previn Blalock of Bloodline Barons TV shares his passion for hunting with hounds and dogs of all breeds. Adding another reason for men and women of all abilities to get outdoors, Previn B will bring the south, north! a lifelong houndsman, Blalock along with others is educating the world in types of hunting many shows on television have overlooked. A powerful message brought to the Michigan Talk Network!
Friday Dec 26, 2014
Friday Dec 26, 2014
YEAR END WALLEYE UPDATE - LANCE VALENTINE
We look back at an amazing year for walleye anglers with Captain Lance Valentine of Walleye 101.
Lance also talks about the upcoming year and it's prospects. Plus, he has added a new tournament for anglers that cannot commit to long season.