Wild Michigan with Duran Martinez

June 14 - 15. 2014 Hour 2

PUBLIC LAND GUIDED HUNTS - LOREN HAMILTON

Hunting public land is tricky enough. But what if you had an outfitter that you could actually afford? 

Loren Hamilton of Public Land Guiding and Outfitting in Wisconsin, talks about how he thinks a guided hunt should be. He believes in it so much so, that he has a very special offer for the listeners of Wild Michigan. It's kind of like staying for the credits of the movie, "you'll have to stay until the very end!"

June 7 - 8, 2014 Hour 1

DEER HERE BUT NOT HERE - DOUG ROBERTS "THE DEER PROFESSOR"

Our good friend Doug Roberts of ConQuest Scents, answers some tough questions about where the deer have gone. With the hard winter, patterns in deer location have changed. Doug will answer the questions on why they have gone where they have and how we can get them back into range of our trail cameras.

MUSKIE MANIA - PETE MAINA

Michigan's Lake St. Clair opens up it's muskie season this weekend. Muskie Expert and Professional Angler Pete Maina, talks about getting started towards predator fishing and who might be the best person to teach you before you go all out on gear! Pete will also talk about casting and bait tips for early summer predator fishing. 

June 7 - 8, 2014 Hour 2

WALLEYE AND PANFISH - BRIAN "BRO" BROSDAHL

Our panfish guru Brian "Bro" Broasdahl, joins us from Lake Bemidji in northern Minnesota for walley talk and some interesting facts on why we shouldn't keep bigger than average bluegills.

A LOOK UNDERWATER - CHRIS MUNCHOW

We'll learn some great tricks about using underwater cameras from Chris Munchow of Aqua Vu. Chris will talk about ways you can learn and adjust your techniques with underwater electronics. 

A HEALTHIER DEER HERD - DAVE WHEELER

As much as we like our mineral supplements like Lucky Buck, Dave Wheeler says that minerals are helpful but secondary to natural forage. The use of such mineral supplements have a definite place and he will explain what that is.

May 31 - June 1, 2014 Hour 1

TICK TALK

Tips on how to avoid coming into contact with the biting arachnids and information on some brands of apparel that can help keep them off and keep you safe from Lyme's disease this summer.

STROTHER ARCHERY - NATHAN BENAVIDES

Another Michigan archery is making waves in the industry, In the small town of Imlay City, Strother Archery is making there name known with some sweet looking designs and fast speeds! We'll get more info on the archery company that is located in the thumb area of Wild Michigan!

May 31 - June 1, 2014 Hour 2

LAKE ERIE WALLEYE - CHUCK MASON

Our Lake Erie regular Chuck Mason, will give us some great tips on ways for anglers to find walleye without the use of planer boards. Drift fishing is still quite popular and very effective for those of us that are new to that body of water or just don't have the equipment.

Chuck will also cover bottom bouncers and some older, yet proven, lure and tackle tactics.

May 9 - 10, 2014 Hour 1

WILD FISHING - DAVID A. ROSE

Outdoor writer and and guide David A. Rose, brings us some news of fishing from around the mitten. The ice is just off in  the Traverse City area and David is ready to start booking trips! We'll also talk about catfish techniques and some gear that can stink up your fishing in a good way!

LATE SEASON TURKEY TACTICS - BRETT BERRY

Michigan's turkey season is winding down to it's last few weeks and Brett Berry is going to give us some sound advice on calling and setting up for late season gobblers.

There are still toms out there, looking for some late breeding hens. Your smart moves could be there big mistake. Brett will help us capitalize on the birds need to breed!

May 9 - 10, 2014 Hour 2

RECYCLED FISH - TEEG STOUFFER

Teeg Stouffer of Recycled Fish, talks about his organization to not only educate anglers on becoming better stewards, but will offer insight on other types of tackle options that are more eco-friendly. Some of them, that are produced right here in Michigan!

SPORTSMAN'S TRIATHLON - VICKY WARNER

Vicky Warner of the Sportsman's Triathlon and Ironmen's Challenge, has updates on the new location for this years event, cost information and will go in depth on some of the new events to this years competition.

THE MOREL OF THE STORY - JIM BAUMANN

The 54th Annual National Morel Festival will be held in Boyne City, MI on May 16 - 19, 2014. Jim Baumann of the Boyne Area Chamber of Commerce, will have all of the info. You can also visit them at www.bcmorelfestival.com

April 26 - 27, 2014 Hour 1

EARLY BASS SEASON - DAN KIMMEL

Michigan's catch & release bass season opens April 26, 2014 and Dan Kimmel of GreatLakesBass.com, talks about the opener. Dan also talks about some of the new information he brought back from the Bass Master Classic that deals with conservation and preservation of the species and the sport.

TURKEY HUNTING WITH A BOW - TOM NELSON

Host of the American Archer Tom Nelson, will join us to talk about some the basics of turkey hunting with a bow. Tom talks about shot placement, blind tactics and decoy set ups.

April 26 - 27, 2014 Hour 2

BOWFISHING ASSOCIATION OF MICHIGAN - STEVE WINTERS

First time guest Steve Winters of the Bowfishing Association of Michigan, will talk about the sport and what BAM offers it's members. Steve will also talk about some of the products out there and some great tips for good shooting tactics.

April 19 - 20, 2014 Hour 1

WEST MI STEELHEAD - RED SKY OUTFITTERS

Eric from Red Sky Outfitters of Grand Rapids, talks with us about the high water levels in West Michigan and how that is affecting steelhead fishing on the Grand and Rogue Rivers. He'll also talk about the new Center Pin reels and the style of fishing that is really catching on.

SPRING TURKEY BONE COLLECTOR - NICK MUNDT

Good friend Nick Mundt of Michael Waddell's Bone Collector, joins us once again for some great turkey talk. Nick bagged a nice Tom this week while hunting with Waddell in Georgia. Nick will also profess his love for vintage Addidas jogging suits and the making of the Realtree video for Xtra Green.