Wild Michigan with Duran Martinez

March 19, 2022

TICK TALK - BRIAN ANDERSON "TICK TERMINATOR"

No one dislikes ticks more than Brian Anderson. So much, that he has made it his life's work to rid his and your life, from these eight legged freaks! Hear how Brian can help you rid yourself of ticks and keep safe from Lyme's disease.

 

TURKEY HUNTING WITH ARCHERY GEAR - TOM NELSON

March is one of the most important months for deer hunting. Tom Nelson, Host of the American Archer TV show, talks about the importance of scouting and shed hunting,

Tom will also offer tactics about spring turkey hunting with a bow

March 12, 2022

MICHIGAN OUTDOOR NEWS - BILL PARKER

Michigan Outdoor News Editor, Bill Parker, talks about the paper and it 22 year history in the Great Lakes State. We also speak with Bill about the upcoming turkey season!

 

ICE OUT CRAPPIE - MIKE GNATKOWSKI

Outdoor writer Mike Gnatkowski has been back in Michigan for a few years and is ready to put some slabs on the table. Mike will give us some tips about finding them, once the ice has moved out.

March 6, 2022 - HOUR 2

COMEMMORATIVE BUCKS OF MICHIGAN - MARTIN HOLLERN

The official scorers for Michigan Deer, Bear, Elk and Turkey, the Commemorative Bucks of Michigan organization are the officially recognized scorers who use the Pope & Young and Boone & Crockett methods for record entry.

Martin Hollern will talk about the scoring process and the upcoming fundraising banquet to be held at the Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort on March 26, 2022.

March 6, 2022 HOUR 1

LAST ICE TIP UP FISHING - MARK SAK

With warmer temperatures on the horizon, the ice will soon be out and we will on to the next thing. With some good ice left on the lakes, big fish like pike are  putting on the feedbag. We'll find out what we need to do to get the flags going up!

 

GETTING READY FOR THE WALLEYE - LANCE VALENTINE

Air temperatures are warming up and ice will be moving out, Lance Valentine will talk about the importance of air versus water temperature for catching fish.

 

February 19, 2022 Hour 2

FISHING REGULATION CHANGES FOR SPRING 2022 - DAVID A ROSE

There are a few changes to the fishing regulations for 2022. We'll talk with David A Rose about what they can mean for Michigan anglers. We'll also talk about the chance that we will have to do some underwater spearfishing in The Great Lakes!

HUNT 2 HEAL - CARSON NYENHUIS

A few years ago, Carson Nyenhuis was a young man in his way, riding his motorcycle as he had done many times before. A strange incident caused him to wreck his bike and he would awaken, a quadriplegic.

With help from his friends and family, Carson is back and enjoying Michigan's great outdoors and helping others that share similar physical roadblocks, the same.

Carson, Kim and Josh, From Hunt 2 Heal, will talk about the facility that wouldn't exist without this tragic accident turned inspiring story.

February 19, 2022 HOUR 1

HUNTING AND FISHING FOR HISTRORY - GREG WOODLAND

Have you ever wondered what grandpa's old fishing tackle was worth? Are you drawn to old sportsman's advertising? Well, you're not alone!

Fellow picker and collector Greg Woodland, talks about his passion for antique and vintage advertising and collectibles from America's glory days of advertising and the upcoming show that you can come you can buy and sell such items.

UNITED DEER FARMERS OF MICHIGAN - DOUG ROBERTS

Raising trophy whitetails is not only hard work, it's expensive. Like any other livestock, the whitetail industry is full of regulations, guidelines and comes with a scrutiny that other animals breeders do not face. Add in the costs of CWD research, and you wonder why anyone would do it at all.

Doug Roberts, President of the UDFoM, shares his reasoning and why they have taken the problem of CWD, personally!

January 29, 2022 HOUR 1

WINTER WHITETAIL SURVIVAL - DOUG ROBERTS CONQUEST SCENTS

Some may think that heavy snow may be one of the whitetail deer's biggest enemies. We'll ask Doug Roberts what could be th biggest cause of winter deer kills.

 

ICE FISHING VACATION SCHOOL - MARK MARTIN

Freshwater Fishing HOF'er Mark Martin, is back to chat about another round of his Ice Fishing Vacation Schools and how you can get in class!

January 22, 2022

FINDING FISH IN EXTREME CONDITIONS - BRIAN BROSDAHL

Brian Brosdahl is one of the most recognized ice anglers in the country. He joins us again this week for more info on finding the fish through heavy snow and ice conditions. He offers tips on great gear and techniques again, this week.

 

CLASS IS BACK IN SESSION - ED SHAW MI DNR

MI DNR Interpreter Ed Shaw and his co workers, have a whole new lineup and lots more new locations for their outdoor skills academy for 2022.

 

January 15, 2022 HOUR 2

RABBIT HUNTING WITH TRADITIONAL ARCHERY GEAR - TOM NELSON

We get on the topic of chasing cotton tails with Tom Nelson of the American Archer. We also talk a little about getting back to basics with trad gear.

 

IS YOUR BOAT READY FOR SPRING? - LANCE VALENTINE

If you didn't put your boat away until late December, it's only been away for a couple of months. But with this snow, it seems like an eternity. With March fast approaching, warm weather and spring will be here in a snap! Make sure you're not caught with your guard down. Lance will help with some quick tips to get ready.

January 15, 2022 Hour 1

BREAKING AWAY FROM MICHIGAN - HUNTER ENGEL BEST CHANCE CHATERS

Longtime friend, Captain Hunter Engel of Best Chance Charters, takes a break from his fishing duties in the Bahamas to chat with us about the past year on Lake Michigan and what we may see and when we may see him and his father Dave, in 2022.

 

MICHIGAN PREDATOR HUNTING - CHRIS KREINER

A conversation that is long overdue. Chris Kreiner of Great Outdoor Pursuits is with us to talk about his newest passion, predator hunting. Kreiner is currently offering seminars at Not Just Guns in Mason and will talk about some of his techniques and some of his gear like the latest in infrared heat imaging.