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Mike Avery's Outdoor Magazine
Outdoor Magazine is Michigan's premier outdoor radio show. The three hour program is hosted by veteran outdoor broadcaster Mike Avery. Each week Mike talks with outdoor experts and industry leaders about the latest techniques, strategies and equipment, as well as hunting and fishing news. Avery also has tips and suggestions on where to go and how to get the most from your next outdoor adventure.
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August 3, 2025 • 116 mins
Tom Nelson is my first guest this week. He’s the host of the American Archer TV Show on the Outdoor Channel and has great advice on getting ready for the upcoming archery season.
Then, Tom Campbell from Woods-n-Waternews has a preview of their upcoming Outdoor Weekend.
Hour two features Larry Jennings of Jonah Jigs. Larry helped pioneer the technique of jigging for Great Lakes salmon and trout.
Steve Windom of MUCC is up next with ...
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July 26, 2025 • 116 mins
We kick off this week’s show with Michigan DNR Biologist Chad Stewart. Chad talks about the upcoming deer season.
Hour two kicks off with Chris Kreiner. Chris is an exert at hunting coyotes after dark….even in the summer.
MUCC‘s Amy Trotter is up next. She talks about a bill in congress that would ban bear baiting on federal land.
We’re talking Lake Michigan salmon fishing in Hour 3 with Captain Paul Schlafley of Riverside Charters...
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July 20, 2025 • 116 mins
This week’s show kicks off with Michigan DNR Fisheries Chief Randy Claramunt. He talks about the status of Michigan fisheries today and what he calls a funding crisis for the Fish Division.
Then Dan Ulfig from the Michigan Wildlife Council has some thoughts on their “Here for Generations” campaign.
Hour two kicks off with avid Michigan outdoorsman Gabe VanWormer. He talks about handgun hunting and target shooting.
MUCC Executive Di...
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July 13, 2025 • 116 mins
Jim Felgenauer of St. Clair Sturgeon is my first guest. He talks about the upcoming season, the restoration of that giant fish…and the importance of getting involved in the fight for hunting and fishing.
Hour two kicks off with Mark Copeland from Jay’s Sporting Goods. He has great advice on getting ready for the fall bow season.
Michigan DNR Biologist Adam Bump is up next. Adam talks about the turkey poult survey, then he sticks ar...
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July 6, 2025 • 116 mins
Nick Grillo of Michigan Brand Meats is my first guest this week. He talks about a northern Lake Michigan lake trout jigging adventure and how he captured the action on video.
Tom Campbell from Woods-n-Waternews is up next with details on the upcoming Outdoor Weekend.
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June 29, 2025 • 116 mins
Ontario bear guide Ron St. Louis of Northern Wilderness Bear Outfitters is my first guest this week. He has great advice for Michigan hunters who didn’t get a bear tag.
Then Michigan guide Vance Gawel talks about elk hunting in Michigan.
Hour two kicks off with John Littlefield of Premiere Maritime Training. John has details on getting a Captain’s License from the Coast Guard.
Brad Dupuie from Angler Quest Pontoons is up next with ...
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June 22, 2025 • 116 mins
We’re kicking off the official summer season this week on Outdoor Magazine radio.
First, Ryan Raymond of the Michigan Friends of NRA joins me to talk about their support of high school trap shooting teams.
Then, Dawn Levey from the Michigan Wildlife Council has an update on the Here for Generations campaign.
Hour 2 features Kris Duerson of Rapid River Knives in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. He talks about their recent bear hunt in Id...
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June 15, 2025 • 116 mins
We kick off this Father’s Day edition of the show talking with Bill Hahn of Jay’s Sporting Goods. Bill has details on their new “Blade Club“.
Then Keil Jorgenson of Woods-n-Waternews joins me to talk about their next issue and also the big Outdoor Weekend coming up in September.
Hour 2 Features Drew Youngedyke. Drew is President of the Michigan Outdoor Writers Association and owner of the Central Lake Fly Company.
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June 8, 2025 • 116 mins
Don Miller of Motor City Muskies is my first guest this week. Don talks about the muskie season opener on Lake St. Clair.
Then, Nick Buggia from the Michigan Wildlife Council describes his time working on the “Here for Generations” campaign.
Hour two kicks off with Lloyd Tanner. Lloyd is a catfish guru and has lots of great advice on targeting big fish.
Steve Windom from MUCC is up next. He describes his last minute turkey hunt and...
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June 1, 2025 • 116 mins
Jesse Hurst of the Bowfish Association of Michigan is my first guest this week. Jesse talks about bowfishing and a big event this weekend.
Ashley Lister from Security Credit Union is up next. SCU has been a strong supporter of mine for several years and they recently stepped as the major sponsor of the Mike Avery Outdoors charity golf outing to benefit MUCC’s Youth Camp.
We’re talking pike fishing in Hour 2 with Joe Bednar.
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May 25, 2025 • 116 mins
Captain Jason Graham of Send it Charters and Linwood Beach Marina is my first guest this week. Jason talks about getting out of a rut and running new tactics for Saginaw Bay walleye.
Then, Dan Cooke from the Michigan Wildlife Council has an update on their “Here for Generations” campaign.
Hour two features the man who has changed underwater spearfishing in Michigan….John Durtka of PurelyMiSpearfishing. John describes the growth of ...
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May 19, 2025 • 116 mins
The “Bear Whisperer”, Johnny Bowler is my first guest this week. Johnny talks about applying for a Michigan bear tag and why you shouldn’t wait till the last minute to talk to a guide.
Then Keil Jorgenson of Woods-n-Waternews has details on their upcoming issue.
Hour two kicks of with Joel Anderson of Andersons Pro Bait in Port Huron. Joel talks about the southern Lake Huron fishery, how it’s changed and how anglers can target thos...
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May 11, 2025 • 116 mins
Dr. Brian McFalda is my first guest this week. He’s a hard core outdoorsman and a Neurologist at My Michigan Hospital in Midland. The medical team there helped my get through my recent stroke. We talk a stroke awareness and prevention as part of Stroke Awareness Month.
Then Kerry Heckman from the Michigan DNR describes the status of clean up from the devastating northern Michigan ice storm.
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May 4, 2025 • 116 mins
April 27, 2025 • 116 mins
We spend the first hour of this week’s show with Rob Miller. Rob has great advice on finding morel mushrooms.
Hour two kicks off with Jay Woiderski. Jay is President of the Black Lake Chapter of Sturgeon for Tomorrow. He talks about the restoration of that giant fish and their Sturgeon Guarding program to protect them while spawning.
Paul Rogers from the Michigan DNR is up next with great advice on preventing springtime wildfires.
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April 20, 2025 • 116 mins
We kick off this Easter weekend show with Michigan turkey hunter Charlie Wiltse.
Then, I talk with Dawn Levey from the Michigan Wildlife Council.
We’re talking Lake St. Clair and Detroit River fishing in Hour 2 with Eric Long of Long Line Charters.
MUCC‘s Amy Trotter is up next with her perception of the Michigan NRC.
The hour wraps up with Sgt. Mike Mshar of the Michigan DNR. He answers this week’s Ask Avery question.
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April 13, 2025 • 116 mins
Bryan Darland of Jay’s Sporting Goods is my guest in this first hour. Bryan is a hard core angler and the buyer for Jay’s fishing department. He has great advice on springtime fishing and gear.
Hour two kicks off with Captain Pete Patsalis of Hook One Charters. We talk as Pete is fishing Lake Erie for walleye, but most of the conversation is about trolling the St. Clair River for salmon .
Kevin Frailey from the Michigan DNR is up n...
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April 6, 2025 • 116 mins
Karl Burnside is my first guest this week. Karl is the president of the Michigan Charter Boat Association.
Then, Bill Hammond from Hammond Drives and Equipment talks about his company and services.
We’re talkin turkey in Hour 2 with Greg Abbas of Away Outdoors.
Then Kris Duerson, the man behind Rapid River Knives unveils a new “Avery15” promo code.
Nick DeShano from Off Shore Tackle is my guest in Hour 3. Nick talks about that comp...
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March 30, 2025 • 116 mins
We’re wrapping up another month this weekend on Outdoor Magazine radio.
First, Kyle Green of The Greenway Outdoors talks about a plan to kill nuisance geese across Michigan.
Then, Tom Campbell from Woods-n-Waternews takes us inside their latest edition.
Hour two features steelhead guide Paul Schalfley of Riverside Charters in Manistee.
Justin Tomei from MUCC is up next with a discussion about a proposed license fee increases and a ...
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March 23, 2025 • 116 mins
Michigan DNR biologist Brian Roell is my first guest this week. Brian talks about those cougar cubs found in Ontonagon County.
Then Nick Buggia from the Michigan Wildlife Council has an update on their “Here for Generations” campaign.
Hour two features Jeania Canel from Jay’s Sporting Goods. She’s the long time manager of the gun department in their Clare store. Jeania talks about turkey guns and ammo.
Sgt. Mike Mshar from the DNR ...
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