Up North Journal Podcast

Join us in the Cabin tonight as Danny gives his take on the weekend at the Ice Fishing and Hunting Expo in Escanaba Michigan. We talk about the vendors, the patrons, the venue and overall excitement of the show. We also talk a little about Mike's trip to the U.P. along with the upcoming firearm deer season.

Join us tonight in the Cabin as we get the final low down on the largest Ice Fishing and Hunting Expo in Michigan's Upper Peninsula! Find out what vendors are going to be there and what the show has to offer outdoorsmen and women. Talking with the five people from the Daily Press that is putting on the show Vendors attending Returning vendors What they have to offer patrons Food vendors Things for kids Places to stay in the area

Talking with UNJ Member Mark Coleman tonight about the work put in this year for the upcoming deer season in Indiana. He gives us the good, the bad and the ugly on what he expects for the upcoming season at the farm. Summer prep this year at the farm Food plots Licking branches, ropes, scrapes The rut and small fawns Predators New blind locations Trailcam Tuesday Hunting season expectations Hunting with his brothers

Join us tonight as we get the tables turned on us here at Up North Journal. Daily Press' Rachel Barnstrom interviews the Up North Journal crew to see what makes them tick. We also get to know why a Jersey girl came to Michigan's upper peninsula via London England.

Join us in the Cabin tonight as we talk with NW Michigan Fishing Club's Tim Hossack about what their club is all about and what they do. He also gives us insight into the gill net consent decree in Michigan and it's potential impacts on our fisheries. What is the NW Michigan Fish Camp? Membership Fishing tournaments Projects Kids Veteran fishing trips Cookouts Gill netting consent decree Insight into the treaty and decree What is the new consent decree What are the potential issues with it How will this affect Michigan fisheries What should fisherman expect to deal with

Join us tonight as we talk with John Bauman a MI DNR Fisheries Biologist about how he helps the Michigan fisheries to thrive in a delicate habitat.  He also gives us his background that took him into the position he is in now with the Michigan DNR. John's background and early life How he became a fisheries biologist What does he do as a biologist How does the data he gathers play into the future of the Upper Peninsula's fisheries What are the little things he notices that have an affect on how fish thrive How delicate is the fisheries in Michigan

Join the guys tonight as they talk with Gregg Gerke of GT Rod and Reel about his tungsten jig heads and muskie lures. Gregg gives them the lowdown on using his tackle and how to use it. Gregg's background in fishing How the company started How the beginning of the internet played into a successful business model How he began making lures and jig heads What does he offer now to anglers Using ice fishing gear in the summer Looking into the future

Tonight we are discussing some of the unique things game managers do in South Africa to maintain and promote healthy game and non game species for the future. What hunters expect going to Africa What they find when they get there How does hunting success begin before the hunter arrives in South Africa How game managers see the animals they manage Where does it all start Key points to management Maintaining the herds Starting a new herd Bringing a new animal into the area Conditioning a stomach How did Covid affect the management process Looking at the habitat side of mangement Taking care of the land Looking towards the next season

Tonight we take you out on the Big Water! We get to find out how you know when weather conditions are good to hit the open water in a kayak along with a trip on Saginaw Bay to do some walleye fishing. Week of kayaking on big water in northwest Michigan Apps for safety on the water Windfinder App Go Paddling App Paddling Lake Michigan at Sleeping Bear Dunes Paddling Duck Lake Paddling Lake Dubonett Paddling Glen Lake, Little and Big Fischer Lakes Paddling Crystal River Paddling at sunset on Lake Michigan at Empire Bluffs Visiting Sleeping Bear Dunes on the top side of the dunes Danny takes a charter trip on Saginaw Bay for Walleyes Rock N Reel 2.0 Rigging the lines Weather conditons The catches of the day Quick report from the west side of the state and Adam Winn's fantastic catches from 4th of July week.

Join us in the Cabin tonight because it's time to get your fish on! We talk soft water lures with Patrick Huddleston from Hudd's Fishing Lures about what to use on the water along with how he got involved in making fishing lures that you can purchase. How Pat got his start in making fishing lures His childhood fishing experience with his dad How his career in the military gave him the opportunity to fish in different places and how it also gave him time to learn to build his own lures Perfecting his lure building What he learned along the way How Hudd's Lures came into being His first lures How he grew his assortment of lures R&D How he tests his lures The things that sets his lures apart from the others Types of lures he offers Our four fun questions

Join the guys in the Cabin this week as they catch up with UNJ Fishing's Adam Winn. We hear about his turkey season and how his spring fishing has been going. Adam's spring turkey season Winter scouting Spring scouting Figuring out where the birds were at Rainy first week Calling in a lone bird Spring fishing season chasing bass Using the kayak Using some plastics from Southern Indiana Bait Company Showing off a $35 swim bait Getting wet retrieving a hung up $35 bait Lake Michigan salmon fishing Looking into some summer fishing

Join the guys in the Cabin tonight as they talk with Danny/s fiance' Denise about going to Africa for the first time. While there she gets the itch to learn to shoot a rifle and then go after her first animal! She puts in 5 days of hunting to chase down an Impala. Going through the procedure to obtain a passport Putting boots on the ground in Africa for the first time Watching Danny hunt and learning the ropes Getting the itch to try hunting for herself Learning how to shoot a rifle for the first time Learning how to hunt and chasing impalas Putting in five days of hunting Finally making it come all together The feelings going on when she sees the animal on the ground for the first time Will she hunt again? Overall experience

Join the guys in the Cabin as they check in with the owners of Blade's Bait and Tackle in Michigan's upper peninsula. This will be their first year of being open all year long. We will find out what they have to offer for the great outdoors for the summer season. How did Blade and Lacy get their start in the outdoors What led them to starting one of the upper peninsula's largest bait and tackle stores What types of gear do they have How did they decide to go to being open during the soft water season What services will they offer this summer What does the future hold for expansion Looking forward to the U.P. Ice Fishing and Hunting Expo in November

Join the guys in the Cabin tonight as Danny gives us an inside look at his first time to Africa to hunt animals of a lifetime. Danny takes us through the list of game he was able to take along with what he thought about the overall experience. Getting the gear together for the trip The air flight to Africa Getting to the outfitter's camp  A look at the lodging facilities They lay of the land for hunting and getting prepped for the first day of hunting First day hunt and two animals down A hunt that didn't go as expected and a lesson learned The redemption hunt The end of a Kudu hunt Talking about what gets done with the animals after they are taken The food from the field Takeaways from the hunt and lessons learned

Join the guys tonight as they talk with Dave Wilkins and his daughter Morgan about Danny fulfilling his bucket list dream hunt! Yes Danny is going to Africa after years of dreaming about it. Listen in to see what Danny had to go through to get ready for his trip and how he is feeling just a week away from flying out! How this hunt all came about Danny's dream hunt What he had to do to get ready What is he going to hunt What is Danny expecting  

Spring food plots are getting ready to be planted soon. We check in with Lincoln Rohn of PackerMaxx to talk about what's new with his company along with what you can do to help your local deer herd this season. Up North Journal Anniversary and a special dedication for this show for a close friend of Lincoln Rohn's What is new for Best Outdoors and PackerMaxx Five 2 Outdoors and how it plays into Best Outdoors How this special acquisition came about How the show season went for PackerMaxx Talking about something to try for a food plot this season Using screens Making an island out of screens Making a soft edge on a food plot Perspective as an older outdoorsman and how we don't let things bother us anymore. 

Tonight we are getting Jiggy with it with Katelyn Beaver of Beavers Lures about the fishing jigs she makes. We are also Talking with Morgan Eagleowski of Visit Escanaba and her involvement in the U.P. Ice Fishing and Hunting Expo. How does a 20 year old female start her own fishing lure company What is Beavers Lures How is Morgan involved with Visit Escanaba How did she get her start as an Event Coordinator for the area What does the U.P. Ice Fishing and Hunting Expo consist of this year What types of lures does Beavers Lures offer How to pick a lure Colors and styles of lures What other events and accommodations does Escanaba offer How does working with local business' help the community and local business' Working with fishing charter captains around Michigan Beavers Lures coming to Meijer stores this year Getting to know Katelyn and Morgan with our four questions.....

Tonight we are talking with The Airborne Angler of Michigan. We are discussing how he uses his aircraft to help fellow outdoorsmen, especially during the Michigan ice fishing season! Who is the Airborne Angler How does he use his aircraft to help save lives on Saginaw Bay during Michigan's ice fishing season How are his photos used How did he get his start Who was the first Airborne Angler What other uses are there for his photos for Michigan's outdoorsmen  What is Camp Fish Tails What is his biggest walleye taken to date Our four questions for new visitors to the UNJ Cabin

Tonight we are bringing in our first guest from Canada! We are talking with Ontario's own Happy Camper Kevin Callan! We will get the inside info on what drives him to take long distance canoe trips all over Canada! We met Kevin next to a bunch of rabbits in East Lansing A story from Kevin's car ride with a rabbit judge! How bends are there in a river How he got started in canoeing Portage in English or Portage' in French, what is the correct pronunciation  Geography differences of a canoe Kevin's three sisters and how he managed to survive their antics His relationship with his father Skipping Boy Scouts and going fishing Keynote speaker for the Boy Scouts His band Santa's Syphilis  How the outdoors helped him Recharging ones self in the outdoors Goal driven in the outdoors of thriving in wilderness situations Why is picking the correct campsite on the water so important? The first car a green Montego Is taking an ax with you like taking a banana on a boat? Solo trips vs trips with a few good friends Asked twice to be on the TV show Alone How to make great camp coffee What was the worst storm encountered on the water and how red ants saved his life How did he get the name The Happy Camper and the Whiz Easy turns into a whistle His trip to Scotland and what he found out when he met his family  Picking out a canoe and a paddle Canoe and paddling museum His involvement with conservation and getting others involved in the outdoors Our four questions where we get to know more about Kevin  

Spring planting isn't far off, so we need to check in with Robie Pruitt of Antler King about what we can do to kick off our food plot success this year! Soil Test for proper ph Frost seeding Over seeding Partnership with Up North Journal Seed products to plant Minerals and how to use Attractants and how to use Show season and a few questions about some things that show season leaves with us.

Tonight we are talking with the creators of the Biggest Outdoor Expo in Michigan's Upper Peninsula! We will get the inside scoop on what year two of the U.P. Ice Fishing and Hunting Expo will bring to Michigan's Upper Peninsula! How did the hunting show idea come to be? How the show came into being within just 6 months? The town of Escanaba and the attendees loved it! 4500 Attendees The anticipation of year two Who are the vendors that are committed to coming? What to expect for year two Getting to know the creators and promoters of the event

The guys are talking with Swamp Buck Camo tonight to see just what makes Swamp Buck Camo tick. President Jason Hepfler gives us a behind the scenes look into how they got their start and what you can expect from their camo gear! By the way, it's not just for hunting! Check out their fishing apparel as well! Jason's background into the hunting scene Starting as a kid Who taught him about the outdoors What hunting was like as a youth in Wisconsin Family traditions How hunting led to thinking about camo What was the thing that triggered the start of Swamp Buck Camo? How it all started Where did he get help from What were some of the things to overcome The camo offerings now What makes Swamp Buck Camo stand out from the rest What are some of the features of their camo apparel  The flannel shirt line of gear. How did the flannel line start What did Jay Gregory have to do with it? What colors are available How did the fishing side of the line come into play? What does Swamp Buck Camo offer in the fishing line now Our four questions that give a little insight into who Jason Hepfler is  

Talking with Up North Journal Fishing's Adam Winn about what will possibly be the last ice fishing outing of the season. He was recently in Michigan's Upper Peninsula near Little Bay De Noc chasing walleyes. How the late season ice was on Lake Michigan How was the bite Adam's personal best fish Deciding to move to chase the big fish What caused the decision to move What they found when they moved Exploring the Ford River Stopping at Rapid River Knifeworks Mike looking at a new sportsmen's club Why Mike is deciding to move to a new club

Tonight we are chatting again with the people from Raised At Full Draw. They are a group that teaches youngsters everything they need to know from a to z about hunting and the outdoors.   Donise Petersen's outdoor passion of bow hunting turned into Raised at Full Draw What is RAFD What do they teach kids What does it take to get a youth into RAFD Where are the camps What does it cost What can you do to help What does RAFD need  What does the future hold for RAFD Women's camp being held in Wisconsin The story of the two bucks on the wall

Tonight we are talking with Adam Kaiser to get the low down on Lowdown the high speed viewer for trail camera photos and videos. What is a Lowdown high speed photo viewer? How did the concept develop into the current viewer? What was the first generation viewer like? The several features with the Lowdown viewer Adding features Where can you purchase one at? How was the Wisconsin hunting season? What is the warranty? Battery life? Other uses for the viewer besides trail camera applications How was the ATA show for Lowdown? Public land hunters Trail camera issues on public land Cool things caught on trail camera Lowdown's show schedule Getting to know Adam Kaiser on the personal side  

Tonight we are talking with two fishermen from the collegiate bass fishing series. We have two rival colleges represented tonight from right here in Michigan. It is Central Michigan University vs Western Michigan University in the UNJ Cabin! How each of the guys got onto their respective college teams. The competitive edge Family influence Outdoor Channel influence Fishing takes up time everyday Tournament Fundraising School Work Thoughts on the Ohio Tournament weight stuffing scandal Tournament schedule Pre fishing Team set ups How the fundraising is going at this point in the year? Money Sponsors Advocates for the outdoors Recruiting new team members Working with youngsters How does the money get used and how big is the team Favorite bait to use while catching bass Family support is critical, how does your family play into your fishing? What are the career aspirations for both fisherman? Scariest moment on the water while fishing a tournament Favorite equipment to use and why Ever been stopped by the DNR while fishing a tournament Fishing the indoor pond during the fishing show Catching a tagged fish Does weather ever get bad enough to call off a tournament? Fishing the Upper Peninsula of Michigan What is your bucket list lake to fish Our final four questions to get to know the guys Angler of the year award Best fish ever caught      

Join us tonight as we chat with Lance Valentine of Talkin' Fishin'. He is one of Michigan's premier walleye fishermen and is going to talk about some of his best advice for getting started in walleye fishing. He also gives us a sneak peak of his new walleye jig head he helped develop.  Back into show season Booth was slammed Sold a lot of product How the idea of Coffee Time with Lance started during Covid. Turned into Teachin Fishin  Bi-weekly show Evolved with a whole new group of people interested in fishing Lance's beginning of fishing Cut his teeth on the AuSauble River Wanted to make his living fishing Fishing the Bay for walleye Life took over 1996 went tournament fishing Started full-time fishing Teaching seminars Now a charter captain What is the best advice for a first timer fishing for walleye Don't worry too much about the fishing Learn where to fish and about the species you're fishing for Educate yourself Fishing location and dates Detroit River Lake Erie Saginaw Bay Mullets Lake and others Talking Sturgeon in the Detroit River How good is the Detroit River for walleye New Regulations and how they affect the charter captains Listen to your charter captain When to hire a guide Minimalist fishing Evolution of an angler Never let a rod go unused Biggest walleye and tagged fish Amount of daylight and moon phase Charter Captain life vs family life  The new jig head that Lance Developed for river fishing Never buy or use a round head jig His first developed jig head Worked with 2K jigs 2nd version Superstitions and bananas Are we as conservationists where we need to be or is there more work to be done?  

Join the guys tonight as Adam Winn of Up North Journal Fishing joins the show to recap his four days on Little Bay De Noc in Michigan's Upper Peninsula chasing walleyes through the ice! Getting up north Crossing the bridge Setting up camp Getting the sleds ready to roll Getting on the ice The weather Ice conditions The other fishermen Shanty set up The catch All the fish caught had empty stomachs Weather affecting the fish The rods used and set up Talking about Maggs Custom Rods Line set up for the ice The uni to uni knot Lures used that worked on this trip Finding out what worked best Water depths Floating suits and other clothing Sharing information to locate fish Which action was working the best? Tip Ups Dead Stick Jigging Cooking, cleaning and eating fish The haul vehicle and trailer Shanty rules and regs Shanty talk DNR checking Soft ice and a rig through the ice Tagged fish What do you do in the shanty when you are bored What happens after fishing Cooking fish What else was to eat What do you do for a bathroom after eating spicy chili? Blades Bait and Tackle Gladstone Michigan https://info@bladesbait.com Shanty rentals and sleeper shanties The ice fishing season so far for Adam Snacks on the ice and a Swedish Fish in the ice hole Losing a propane heater on the trip across the ice Adam needs to learn how to play Euchre

Join the guys tonight as they give their opinion of the 2023 Archery Trade Association Show in their wrap up episode. We are talking with Mark Coleman who made the trip for the first time. Danny gives us the low down on the show and the new PSE bows unveiled.   ATA 2023 Mark Coleman's first trip to the show His take on the show What he found interesting What he didn't expect Overall consensus of the show and the celebrities there Badlands Film Festival Danny talks about the PSE Archery unveiling of 3 new hunting bows The Unite signature bow from John Dudley The Fortis  The Omen reimagined His take on the Badlands Film Festival Overall impression of the show

Join the guys tonight in the Cabin as they talk with local ice fisherman Adam Winn about ice fishing safety and the gear you need to be taking with you out on the ice to stay safe. Adam also covers the gear he uses to take fish through the ice.  Ice thickness What is too thin What is thick enough for getting out Basic ice fishing safety gear Ice fishing floatation suit Heater Propane Extra clothes Ice spikes Cooking food Snowmobile or Quad Playing the weather reports for wind conditions on the big water Using a GPS on the ice Ice Fishing Equipment Fish finder Float Suit Ice Rods Lures Fishing line Ice Hut Run in with Conservation Officers Crazy stories from the ice Cutting ice holes Phone leash Adam's deer season

Join the guys in the Cabin as they talk with firearm lawyer Jim Makowski & The Island Armory'. They talk about Michigan Bill 6544 that is being pushed in Michigan that would ban "Assault" weapons, and about pistol braces & firearm trusts.   Michigan Bill 6544 What is in the bill What that would mean for gun owners How would this change gun ownership in Michigan What would you have to do Is this bill likely to pass Pistol Braces New rules concerning pistol braces How is this going to change pistols with braces what does this mean for gun owners Firearm Trusts What is a trust Why would you need one What are the pluses and minuses

Join the guys in the Cabin tonight as they discuss what type of boots they wear in the field and why? They also run over a few of the latest deer totals in the state of Michigan as well as talking about a coyote attack in Florida. Discussing the latest Michigan deer harvest numbers as of today. What do you put on your feet when afield? Rubber vs lace ups Situations Socks On the ice Boot tread Talking about the recent coyote attack on a 2 year old in Florida along with a raccoon attack.

Join the boys this week as they cover Danny's upper peninsula deer hunt in Michigan along with talking about the new madatory deer check and how the numbers are stacking up. Danny's deer hunt Weather in the U.P. Bow hunting before the rifle opener The rifle season opener New trail cams Ravens cleaning up gut piles Michigan deer harvest numbers with the new mandatory deer check Numbers leading into the opening day of rifle season Numbers after the first day of rifle season Numbers after the first week of rifle season How the numbers lead to some useful data already Mike teaches his grandson how to use a knife properly while packaging deer for the freezer

In honor of Veterans Day coming up we are talking with Carrie Zylka of Hunt Fish Travel Podcast along with Joe Wesner of Ultimate Veteran Adventures that is taking out some of our lady veterans out for a duck hunt next weekend on Saginaw Bay in Michigan. Joe's story about his service and recovery that led to Ultimate Veteran Adventures Was out of the service on a medical discharge Used the outdoors to help recover His experience led to forming UVA Talking about what makes up a good veterans organization Has formed a support group with veterans that he has taken into the outdoors How he met Carrie Z Veteran fishing trip in New York Carrie's experince How it helped her relate to her service Don't use a turkey choke to hunt ducks  The hunt on Saginaw Bay 2 1/2 day hunt Targeting old squaw ducks 4 lady veterans One coming from Colorado Info about Ultimate Veteran Adventures All volunteer All money goes for veteran adventures How to get in touch with the organization Looking for opportunities for veterans Need money to pay for trips Qualifications for veterans for trips Getting veteran's families involved Gold Star families Future trips How does other states work with veterans Omelette in a bag

Join the guys in the Cabin tonight as they talk about how the season is going so far and what they are expecting for the firearm season in Indiana and Michigan. Checking in from Indiana Landowner permits  Doe tag filled Registering the deer via call in Talking deer numbers Indiana buck action Fake licking branch Mike's setup last week in Michigan Passing time in the stand during an all day sit. The Morph Pro Tree Stand gear hanging system https://www.outrighthunt.com What does a campfire at deer camp mean to you?

Join us in the Cabin this week as we talk about a possible new precedent setting indictment of tournament anglers along with 460 lbs. of illegal salmon taken. We also cover the Michigan DNR's new deer population video recently released. Cheating tournament fisherman indicted on felony charges.  Does this set a new precedent for cheaters Could this spill over into other areas where cheating is proven Could this happen in professional sports The law of unintended consequences  460 pounds of Salmon taken illegally in Michigan Manistee River at Tippy Dam Colorado anglers caught with 460lbs of illegal salmon No fishing licenses Using illegal fishing practices Found with 40-50 fileted fish in vehicle What is the safe buffer area from another hunter on public land? Do archery hunters shoot a higher percentage of does to bucks than firearm hunters? Michigan DNR releases new video on herd management and population control numbers.  How many deer taken is too many What does it take to maintain current population Is a 40% harvest rate too high Expected hunting trends in the near future New hunting license app  

Talking about an epic journey this week with outdoor enthusiast Haley Andrus. We will find out what made her walk around the entire shoreline of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan in just under 3 months! What drives a person to do such monumental challenges? We will find out! Why? Always wanted to do an extended hike Thought of the idea while on the beach on Lake Michigan Grew up in the outdoors and got the outdoor bug in Jackson Hole Wyoming Training for hike Did extended backpacking in the winter before hike Started walking for distance before hike Planning the trip The mindset while walking meditations Music Podcasts etc..... Logistical Planning Exact route Camping stops Distance for each day The big send off Starting at the Ohio line Nervous The first day Walking through Detroit Walking on the beaches for the first time Reactions from people she ran into along the way Saginaw Bay area hike Raccoon encounter Making it to Mackinaw and seeing the Bridge Half way Emotional Going back to places you hiked through Physical changes along the way How food played a role as the trip progressed Losing weight Shoes wearing out along the trip Making food along the way and eating in restaurants  Hiking the west side of the state Ludington hiking The west side erosion and devastation was evident along Lake Michigan, how seeing that impacted her The final stretch and last 10 days The finish line! What is next Cost of the trip Talking about the gear  Carrying water on the hike Possible book? The big takeaway from the adventure

Wondering how to save time and money on your taxidermy mounts? Tonight we are talking with Troublesome Creek Taxidermy's owner Scott Tabor on how you can do just that! He will explain a unique way that you can get your mounts back quicker as well as saving some money. Taxidermist Scott Tabor from Troublesome Creek Taxidermy Where did you get your love for taxidermy Father dabbled in taxidermy Went to taxidermy school while in Marine Corps Fell in love with waterfowling Specializes in waterfowl How does shipping a bird to Scott work He can ship back or deliver if you have a group of birds or guys with birds to be shipped Can turn birds around within a year or shorter Freezing birds and waiting for the right time to ship Asking the right questions to make sure you have the mount you want. Shipping costs and process The big reveal on what he shipped to us for the studio How it is boxed  Freezing your birds The process of taking care of the bird after the shot and before you ship it Process to ship to Scott The Up North Journal Discount code When to ship your birds Can you refreeze a bird Dealing with turkeys and pheasants   Chatting about the Ohio Walleye Tournament scandal.    

Join the guys tonight as they talk with Dean Smith a Michigan Hunter about the 3 Do It Yourself hunts he took recently in Alaska for Caribou and Blacktail deer. He gives a few things to lookout for and suggestions on how you too can take a trip of a lifetime!   Planning the trip 2018 Caribou Hunt Getting a group together Time frame Choosing an air transporting service Getting your license to hunt Getting gear out to hunting location Clothes and food Dealing with medical emergencies Water supply Making fire Taking photos The hunt Long distance shooting The 2020 Blacktail Hunt Why Kodiak Island Grizzlies What was different than the 2018 hunt A more physically demanding hunt than 2018 Conditioning before the hunt Packing meat home The 2022 Caribou Hunt Flying in land vs water landings Price ranges for the hunts Time of the year Weather conditions What did you do differently this time back for caribou Archeology site

Talking with Kip Adams of the National Deer Association about the good of mandatory deer checks and how this is going to change management here in Michigan. 20 years with Deer Management He has been involved with QDMA and NDA for 20 years Announcement from NDA today Field to Fork The 3 R's 20-30 year age group is now the focus The Back 40 with Mark Kenyon www.nationaldeerassociation.com Michigan's Mandatory Deer Checks Pennsylvania has had theirs in effect for many years How it use to be done How the data is going to help Pennsylvania data comes out a few months after season is over Michigan is now the gold standard Real time data available to the hunters This will help to make better management decisions Is dropping a pin point for kill site location a concern for hunters? Location is key for management How is the Amish community counted for deer kills? What is the future information that we might get from this program? Reporting is quick and easy Could this be used to report diseased deer? Other educational opportunities through NDA

Talking tonight with Randy Stoppenhaggen of C3 Mitts about the Idaho elk season which has already started. We will be covering a little bit about new info on elk breeding that Randy just learned about and talking about his recent elk hunt. Talking C3 Mitts Huge sale right now Multi Mitt Bow Mitt Crossbow Mitt Rifle Mitt Shotgun Mitt Idaho Elk Hunting Wildfires and the affect it has on elk and other animals Bear encounter Animal activity in smoky situation Hunting set up in early season Up close elk encounter Elk Breeding Rock Jacobson elk seminar August breeding  Breeding season will dictate the success of survival rate Breeding cow calls Moon timing Bull calling Estrus cycle 2nd and 3rd time Bull stress of continuous breeding on multiple cycles How hieroglyphs played into what we know about the early estrus cycle 13 days past full moon

Less than a month to the opener of archery deer season, so it's time to get those arrows ready for the treestand! Tonight we are talking arrow builds for the upcoming hunting season. We are talking with Derek Vaughn of Sunrise Archery on what we need to do to get ready for the opener! Pro Shop's busy time of the year Strings Equipment Arrows Fletchings Four Fletchings Helicals Five and Six Fletchings Slip over fletchings Nocks Lighted nocks String serving and D loop fitting the nock Arrow selection Diameter Grains per inch Target vs hunting Heavy weighted inserts Adding weight Heavy weighted arrows vs a lighter arrow set up Arrow Scales Mechanical vs Fixed heads Broadhead weight Hunting Indiana and Michigan 

Join us in the Cabin as we talk with Chad Stewart a deer biologist for Michigan's DNR about their new mandatory deer harvest reporting rule implemented this season. Chad Stewart's Outdoor background Pennsylvania background Indiana deer biologist West Virginia Degrees at Penn State and Illinois Talking about deer hunting heritages in Pennsylvania and Michigan Michigan's new deer harvest reporting rule Overview of what you need to do when reporting a successful kill What does the confirmation number do for us and what do we do with it What questions do they ask on the report Will you still have check stations to stop at and check your deer in How the confirmation number works Why do I have to list my kill location  How does the location work Why should I give them my location What information are we as hunters going to get out of this Reporting multiple deer kills When will the data be available to help make decisions Talking APR's Real time data will be available to the DNR and the public Hunter retention and recruitment

Join us this week in the Cabin as we talk with a father and son team that took on a hiking trip the entire length of Isle Royale National Park! Learn about what it takes and what you need to take with you for such a trip! Why Isle Royale? Went once before with a friend Wanted his son to experience it Training for the trip Hiking Using weight in a back pack Some of the gear used Flashlights Backup Batteries for phones Compass In Reach device Leaving in case of an emergency Boots and walking sticks First aid pack Items that are must haves Item you took that you didn't think you'd need but were glad you had Size of the island Animals on the island and those that are not on the island Fishing the island Shelter permit Prepare for any weather and the bugs Water and food How much water do you need a day Edible wild food Making fire Taking care of business Shelters The survey marker Night sky description Bug problems and solutions Planning next trip Fire towers Journaling the trip    

Join us in the Cabin This week as we find out when is it time to call in the dogs to track and find your deer. Rob Miller of Miller's Deer Tracking tells us when it's time to find a deer tracker and what all is involved in deer tracking dogs. How did Rob get involved in deer tracking Shot a deer and couldn't find it, tried to find a deer tracker Not many around Decided to Get a dog and learned how to track The process of teaching tracking Distinguishing one scent from another What happens with scent when a deer is shot The training regime for a scent dog How do I know if I need a tracking dog or not Knowing your dog Does human scent affect the dog's nose How does a rifle differ from a bow in tracking a deer Does the breed of dog affect the tracking ability Longest tracks Danny's experience with dogs on a deer track Most memorable deer track State laws and regulations for trackers and dogs The dog's reward for finding a deer Best time to track and how weather affects the track Injured buck chasing dog Rules concerning dispatching injured deer    

Getting into the archery groove tonight by talking with Rob Komyathy of Outtech about the PSE Omen's return to the scene. What is new with the Omen and see the other flagship hunting bows of PSE Archery. Getting to know Rob and Outtech Worked in the outdoors all his life Loves to fish Outtech 40 years in sales and marketing PSE is now with Outtech Omen revamped Now has the EC and SE cam systems Still super fast Not as aggressive Incredibly stable Dynamic brace height Comparing the old and the new Omen Comparing the high let off and the low let off mods FDS Technology Talking about the PSE EVO XF Specs High vs low let offs What do you give up using a high let off Supply chain affects on shipments Carbon bow building Running down the revamped Brute ATK and the Stinger ATK Getting to know Rob with the UNJ Four Questions

Talking plastic lures tonight with Southern Indiana Bait Company's Zion Dunaway. They have been hitting it hard on the fishing circuit along with getting new baits out for fishermen. What has Zion been up to this past few months High School National Fishing Championship Skill level How many teams Money to be had Getting ready for college Purdue University for forestry and rurban forestry What is urban forestry Working with a land management and habitat management company. What does Southern Indiana Bait Company have to offer southernindianabaitco.com Plastic offering of baits Custom colors and offered colors Paddle tails are hot now Color patterns for late summer What triggers the fish to bite Fishing current flows Current flows with dams and power generators on the rivers How they got started making baits How did Zion get started into wildlife and timber management What does the future hold for Zion Where do you see yourself in 5 years Albert Land Management Timber management looked at in a bad light by those uneducated  

Join the guys in the Cabin as they talk with PackerMaxx's own Lincoln Rohn about what we do with our food plots when we have no rain and high temps part 2! The also discuss Michigan's new deer hunting regulations.  PackerMaxx on the show circuit Weather conditions Wet spring Dry summer Huge rain this week Is this a set up for EHD? What do we do now Weed control immediately! Can you shorten the time between spraying and planting Costs are up Dial in your program details to save money Using the PackerMaxx to increase germination PackerMaxx models Different uses Options Crimper When to seed before crimping When to seed after crimping Customer service and warranty New business model to help with product control and costs What is keeping PackerMaxx going strong with the current economy Why knowing the exact size of your food plot is important PackerMaxx Seed Blends Quick trail cam talk Talking abut the new Madatory Deer Check and new Michigan Deer Regulations

What do you do when it's too dry to put a food plot in? How do you keep your deer herd growing in dry weather? Listen in tonight with Robie Pruitt of Antler King tonight as he joins the boys in the UNJ Cabin! How dry is it? Midwest conditions What is happening to the food plots now Look for what you can plant later Any rain now will not be enough Planting Later You'll lose growing season but you'll get something at lest to feed deer Plant later rather than early When rains eventually hit, it's time to fertilize Mark's food plots in Indiana Quick talk about safety with trailers and the outdoors Spring food plots going dormant due to no rain Stay off them! Can't give it enough water Needs 30,000 gallons of water per acre every two days Wait till it rains Annuals will not come back if it goes dormant Perennial will come back if it goes dormant Get a soil test Answering listener questions What over seeding can cause Seed depth Planting in dry weather Dry weather and EHD Providing water for deer Kool Aid for deer

Join the crew as they recap a busy weekend on the water. Talking kayak self and team rescues along with some Saginaw Bay walleye fishing on Rock & Reel 2.0. Then the soap boxes come out for the release of the 2022 Michigan deer hunting regulations.  Kayak big water safety class Getting kayak and boats adjusted to fit you Learning the way to properly escape a rollover Learning how to empty the water of your kayak while on the water Learning a team and self rescue Saginaw Bay walleye fishing Out with Rock & Reel 2.0 Slow start Lots of lake traffic What colors worked Finally a nice catch of fish 2022 Michigan deer hunting regulations New mandatory on-line deer check in Doe tags for the U.P. of Michigan How many deer tags do I need and what is this permit deal? Are we still using the scientific data?

Join the guys as Mike long distance videos with Danny who is up in Michigan's Upper Peninsula at deer camp. Get the low down on what Danny is doing with his food plots as well as see how the boys relaxed this holiday weekend.