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
Thursday Nov 21, 2013
Thursday Nov 21, 2013
BOW MADNESS!!!
Bucks locked up and separated by hunters! The amazing story as told by Chad Yousey and his friend Joey King that came upon one live, and one dead deer, locked up in the throws of fighting for dominance. The video has gone viral and we have the story!
FALL WALLEYE with MVK
Mark van Kampen is a big talker! "Big baits catch big fish!" Saginaw Bay and Lake Erie produce monster walleye that are on the feedbag during the latter months of October and November. Check out the great tactics that Mark shares with Wild Michigan!
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Thursday Nov 21, 2013
Thursday Nov 21, 2013
SIGHTING IN - DAVE NICKOLS MID MI GUNS & GEAR
Owner of Mid Michigan Guns and Gear in Bath, MI, Dave Nickols is a top notch gunsmith and helps us get our sights set in the right direction for firearm season in Michigan.
Dave also helps Duran with a bit of a problem with his neglected inline muzzleloader. Sound like anyone you know? You may want to check this out!
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Tuesday Oct 29, 2013
Tuesday Oct 29, 2013
EMPTY LAKE PANFISH WITH BRIAN BROSDAHL
Pro walleye angler and ice fishing guru Brian Brosdahl, explains the mystery behind empty lakes in the fall. OK, there's no mystery, people are just hunting! That's the perfect time to slam slab sized panfish and get your GPS ready for early ice fishing!
Zink Calls and Avian X decoys pro staffer Brett Berry, joins us from Northeastern Ohio to take a closer look at fall turkey hunting. Whether busting up a flock with dogs, or just trying to locate and call them in, Brett will share some great tips on an overlooked species of fall hunting.
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Tuesday Oct 29, 2013
Tuesday Oct 29, 2013
FALL BASS FISHING WITH DAN KIMMEL
Like Dan says, "these are the good 'ol days of bass fishing!"
Fall bass fishing is hot despite the cooler weather and Dan will talk about his recent trip for largemouth on Lake Erie and share some old secrets that still work today.
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Thursday Oct 17, 2013
Thursday Oct 17, 2013
STEVE CRINER - PREDATOR HUNTING AND CALLING
First time guest and host of Dog Soldier TV, is consumed by predator hunting! He talks with Duran about the basics of getting started and some of his favorite tactics to get them in close.
TO CHOKE OR NOT TO CHOKE...TUBES, THAT IS
Larry Leutenegger of Pattern Master choke tubes, brings to light some great information about aftermarket choke tubes for waterfowlers and others that may need a tighter pattern than their factory choke tube.
Larry also shares a test to pattern your choke tube system that blows paper out of the water...literally!
Thursday Oct 17, 2013
Thursday Oct 17, 2013
TOM NELSON - THE END OF THE OCTOBER LULL
Our good friend Tom Nelson of the American Archer television show on the Outdoor Channel, tells us that the 'October lull' for archers, is on the way out! Tom has some great tips on when to call and what types of sounds you can take with you to the tree stand. Listen for some other great info about bucks breaking away from bachelor groups."THE DEER PROFESSOR" - DOUG ROBERTS
Staying on the topic of whitetails, Doug Roberts of ConQuest Scents in a Stick, will help us better understand when to use specific types of scents. With the Michigan based ConQuest, Doug will help us identify the proper times to use cover scents, dominant buck and estrus scents like VS-1. Doug also covers rattling antlers and when to use them. Timing is everything!
Tuesday Oct 15, 2013
Tuesday Oct 15, 2013
ARE SILENCERS LEGAL?
Did you know that silencers were legal in Michigan? Dave Matheny of the Silencer Shop in Austin Texas will debunk the myths behind sound suppressors for firearms and will give some great information on owning one for yourself.WILD GAME COOKING TIPS
Chef James Rigato of The Root Restaurant in White Lake Michigan specializes in natural, Michigan menu items. And what's more natural than venison? Chef Rigato will help explain the best way to cook such lean proteins harvested by Michigan hunters. Chef will also share his recipe for Spicy Venison & Dragon's Milk Chili. A chili that incorporates a Michigan stout made by the New Holland Brewing Company.
Tuesday Oct 15, 2013
Tuesday Oct 15, 2013
DEFENDING MICHIGAN'S HUNTING HERITAGE
Michigan's hunting heritage is under fire from the Humane Society of the United States yet again. This time, the well funded organization that help derail Michigan's dove hunt in 2006 is now out to end the wolf hunt.
Drew YoungeDyke of "Defend the Hunt" and the MUCC, is asking hunters to donate their hides from this years deer season.
Funds from the sale of hides will be used to help get the proper information to hunters and non-hunters alike.
The HSUS and their subsidiary "Keep Michigan Wolves Protected" are heavily funded from out of state interests that will go to great lengths to end hunting all over the United States!
Tuesday Oct 15, 2013
Tuesday Oct 15, 2013
Martin Hollern of the Commemorative Bucks of Michigan, offers some insight to the organizations methods of measuring deer, bear, elk and turkey's for successful hunters. Hollern also talks about the upcoming banquet that will take place in March.
Our good friend and Upland Game Bird Specialist from the Michigan DNR shares some tips on fall turkey hunting. Al also talks about the downward side of the grouse cycle, the upcoming pheasant hunt and Michigan's reign as the woodcock capitol of the US.
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Tuesday Oct 15, 2013
Tuesday Oct 15, 2013
Jerry Allen, author of "Blood In Motion: A Forensic Study to Blood Tracking", discusses different patterns of blood from a wounded whitetail. Shot placement, pass through's and different vital and non-vital hits, produce different blood patterns. Jerry will discuss all of these.
You can also find Blue Star and Jerry's book at his website at www.bloodglow.com
Mike Battistoni of Maui Jim Sunglasses, reviews their newest sunglass line, Swtichback's. Style and function have always been a trademark of the eyewear company, and with the new interchangeable lenses of the Swtichback, you can have it all!