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 Aug 29, 2022
Monday Aug 29, 2022
Sunday May 22, 2022
Sunday May 22, 2022
HUNT GRILL OIL - KC FAHRNI
So much (meat and fish) to smoke, so little time.
Long time friend KC Farnhi finally got roped into a conversation with host Duran Martinez, after countless photos and recipes posted on his Hunt, Grill, Oil Facebook page.
We'll cover basic brine techniques as well as some ideas for smoking tasty treats this spring and summer.
Sunday May 22, 2022
Sunday May 22, 2022
THE NEW FACE OF DARTON ARCHERY - TED HARPHAM
As long as Wild Michigan has been on the air, Ted Harpham has been representing Darton Archery in Hale, MI. Now, with new ownership, Darton Archery will remain Ted will talk about the new line of bows and some of the standards that have made Darton great.
SPRING IS FAWN SEASON - DOUG ROBERTS
Now is the time that does are having their fawns and we humans, will probably come across one of the helpless looking critters and jump right into saving mode.
That is the last thing we should be doing. As much as we want to sav them, there is really no need. Doug Roberts of Conquest Scents, will tell us why we need to leave them alone and when they may need to be rescued.
Sunday May 22, 2022
Sunday May 22, 2022
THE NEED FOR DEER FARMERS EXPLAINED - DOUG ROBERTS
With such strong numbers of white tailed deer in Michigan, why do some feel the need to breed more? More importantly, why do some feel the need to breed huge typical and freakish non-typical bucks?
Doug Roberts, Vice President of the United Deer Farmer's of Michigan and Co-Owner of Conquest Scents, explains the reason and importance of these very questions.
MOREL OF THE STORY - DAVID A ROSE
Spring is finally here (in some places) and the Morel hunters will be out in force and looking for the little sporuters that are here and gone in no time.
David A Rose will talk about the places that Morel mushrooms will usually be found and where else they could possibly make a one time appearance.
Sunday May 22, 2022
Sunday May 22, 2022
TICK AWARENESS MONTH - BRIAN ANDERSON
The conditions have made the perfect storm for a tick explosion in Michigan. The "Tick Terminator" Brian Anderson, will explain how we might encounter the tiny arachnids, how to remove them safely and how to prevent them all together.
ICE OUT PANFISH - BRIAN "BRO" BROSDAHL
Our favorite panfish guru is back with great tips on catching spring panfish like bluegill and crappie! Bro is a master at finding and catching big bluegill and helps take advantage of the early ice out conditions.
Monday May 09, 2022
Monday May 09, 2022
RETURN TO WILD IRELAND - EOIN O'HAGAN
Since our initial visit to fish Lough Derg in Scariff, County Clare, Ireland, we have done much talk about a return trip and recording another show. Throw in a global pandemic and a few other minor speedbumps and that's what it has been.......TALK!
Through the miracle of radio and current technology, we are able to connect with our good friend and guide, Eoin O'Hagan.
We'll revisit some of the wonderful experiences that should make this beautiful country a destination of anglers of all kinds. World class pike and trout fishing await, all those wishing to make a short flight across the Atlantic to rolling hills of emerald green and dark waters that hide trophy class fishing for all. No license required!
Monday May 09, 2022
Monday May 09, 2022
TARGETING SPRING BASS - DAN KIMMEL, GREAT LAKES BASS
Targeting large and smallmouth bass in the off season has only been legal for a couple of years, thanks to the efforts of Dan KImmel and bass anglers of Michigan. Anglers can target the species as long as they are caught and immediately released.
Dan will offer up some tips on how and where to find them.
NOT JUST GUNS - MIKE GREEN
The little store with the HUGE inventory! Owner of Not Just Guns in Mason, Mike Green, is back with a great conversation about the current trends that lean towards the versatile AR platform. Mike also catches us up with the status of auctions and what ammo is readily available, despite market demands.
Monday May 09, 2022
Monday May 09, 2022
MI WHITETAIL TALK - CHAD STEWART, MI DNR
Although the official numbers for the 2021 Michigan whitetail harvest have not yet been tallied, we do have a better idea of how many deer with CWD were reported.
We will also talk about the upcoming mandatory deer check that will happen for the 2022 season. A story that we will break first, on Wild Michigan,
LAKE ERIE WALLEYE RECAP - MARK SAK
Fresh off of a hot trip to Lake Erie, outdoor writer and pro angler Mark Sak, will give us some insight to the hot bite on Lake Erie and the best walleye fishing in the world!
Thursday Apr 21, 2022
Thursday Apr 21, 2022
TURKEY SEASON 2022 - AL STEWART
Michigan's turkey season is about to get underway and former upland game bird specialist of the Michigan DNR, talks about their mating habits and what we can do to get close to a big spring turkey.
CATCHING SPRING CHROME - DAVID A ROSE
Fishing guide and outdoor writer David A Rose, will talk about finding steelhead during the wet spring months. Heavy rains and snow, have been contributing factors to high, fast water. We'll hear what to do and we'll also talk about some other great game species.