Up North Journal Podcast

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.

Join the guys tonight as they recap the two days at Michigan's Total Archery Challenge and find out what a hat and John Dudley have to do with their shoot at TAC! Day one Shooting Nock On course Easy down hill beginning Long shots Middle of course got real tough The arrow carnage Taking time to rest and hear arrows smashing Meeting John Dudley and facing sasquatch A little pink ribbon for the win A sight too low Nice hat Day two Making new friends Shooting the Prime course Easier course to walk Went buy fast Watching a guy shoot for the truck Dudley's after party Our wrap up thoughts over all

Join the crew tonight as they talk about what goes into a custom fishing rod and why should you consider purchasing a custom rod? Stop in and take a listen to Pat Magdaleno of MAGS Custom Rods answer a few questions on rod building. Also find out what type of rod fits your needs. The Beginning of MAGS Rods The passion for fishing MMA fighting took a front seat Got back into the outdoors Started a Fishing Charter Boat Service Began to build rods for himself How it turned into a business What goes into making custom rods and running the business Ice fishing Rods Freshwater Rods Saltwater Rods The ins and outs of custom rods What fits your fishing needs What makes Pat tick with our end of the show questions

Join the guys this week as they talk with UNJ fisherman Adam Winn about this past week's walleye charter trip on Saginaw Bay. We get Adam's insight into what Capt. Scott of Rock & Reels 2 shared with him about fishing Saginaw Bay. Adam's take on his first walleye charter The take for the day Changing conditions Why should you bleed out your walleye Why are bumblebees now classified as fish in the state of California?

Join the guys this week as they recap their get away to the outdoors to recharge their batteries. Dan hits the deer and turkey woods for the first time this spring at deer camp. Mike heads west to paddle the big waters of Lake Michigan along with the Pere Marquette River. Danny's weekend get away Time in the turkey woods Not a sound to be heard Building a new deer blind Getting an area ready for the upcoming deer season One last turkey hunt Mike's weekend get away Camping on the west side of the state Don't be trashy paddling the Pere Marquette River Hitting Lake Michigan along with Pentwater Lake

Join us in the Cabin this week as we talk about the new 2022 Michigan Mandatory Deer E-Check system coming to our woods this fall. The guys will talk the good, the bad and the perceived problems that might arise with this new system being implemented this fall. They will also discuss some of the philosophical reasons why they hunt and get into the outdoors.

Join the guys tonight as they chat with UNJ Staffer Mark Coleman from Indiana. Mark takes us through killing his first turkey ever as well as how he has done this Morel Mushroom season. Turkey Hunt A hunt that started in the late afternoon with just a sit in the stand Talking to mom on the phone The Tom answered the call The strut through the field Taking photos instead of shooting One last call What was it like to take your first bird after three unsuccessful seasons Photo ops What to do with a dead bird How ya going to cook it Mushroom hunitng 'Overall success of the season How to go about finding Morel Mushrooms What do you wear while out hunting them What gear do you need How do you pick them What do they taste like How to cook them Picking courtesy towards others

Join the guys in the Cabin this week as they chat with local outdoorsman Adam Winn about how he got into the outdoors fishing and hunting. They also chat about how his turkey season is going so far. Adam's outdoor background Not brought up in an outdoor family Family friend took him fishing when he was young Another family friend took him deer hunting as a teenager Was immediately hooked on the outdoors His fishing background First love is ice fishing Likes to ice fish big water on the Great Lakes Spends his soft water time chasing Bass, and Pike Scariest moment on the water Adam's hunting background First deer Loves turkey hunting Loves archery season for deer His first two turkeys taken How he pursues turkey His approach to deer hunting

Join the guys this week as they talk with Derek Vaughn of Sunrise Archery about getting set up for the Total Archery Challenge along with his recent shed hunting activities. We also talk a little about spring scouting for deer. Total Archery Challenge set up What bows to use Sight set ups Peep set ups Arrow and FOC Spring shed hunting Iowa Indiana Michigan Spring scouting and how Derek goes about reading the information Sign Sheds Bedding areas Stand placement ideas

Join the guys tonight as they talk with charter boat Captain Scott Devuyst of the Rock N Reel 2.0 Boat. They cover everythingyou need to know when looking to take a charter boat out for walleye on Michigan's Saginaw Bay! How Scott got started in fishing What a typical day on the water entails Some things you need to know What to expect on the water Rigging the lines Dealing with CO's on the water What questions you should ask when considering a charter fishing trip

Join the guys in the Cabin this week as they talk the basics of turkey hunting with retired Michigan DNR officer Dan Prince. How did Dan get started in turkey hunting His dad was a professor at Michigan State University and specialized in birds. His dad brought his first turkey to his classroom as a kid and Dan thought that was the coolest thing Early years calling How to scout wild turkeys Areas that deer frequent Turkey feathers and what you can learn from them Turkey scat Scratching areas Strut Marks and tracks Dusting areas How to start a morning hunt Go out no matter the weather Near roosting trees Follow the birds patterns Set up before shooting times Calling Call lightly at first light Box Call :Push Button Call Friction Pot Call Mouth call Phases of spring Nesting practices by female turkeys How many eggs do turkeys lay Decoys Carrying decoys safely Setting up a strutter Dan's Favorite setup Distance to set up Breeding sets When to use a strutter Calling turkeys Yelps Clucks Cutting Purrs Tick prevention Tagging your bird Setting up a pop up blind

Join us tonight as we talk with adventure kayaker Traci Martin about her long distance kayaking excursions. We discuss the trips around the Great Lakes as well as the next adventure she is taking on up in Alaska! How did she get involved in extreme kayaking Love for the outdoors started it all 2017 was where it began in Lake Erie 3592 miles!!!! The start of the trip Her mother's sickness encouraged her to live life to it's fullest One day is now Plan how to maintain a household for a period of time when money isn't coming in Asked for input for logistics Help from Canada as well How to obtain the proper permits Nexus Passport Remote Boarder Crossing Permit Keeping a journal Journal all of the days of the trips Writing a book Scariest moment of the trip Huge storm blew in on Georgian Bay 20 miles out and got caught in the storm in the dark Mindset to get through it The spotlight Little Brown Duck Bobbin on the Water Sea Kayak vs Surf Ski Self rescuing Practicing for the trip Learning what to take Paddling on local waters for strength Self rescuing Time in the gym Health incidents on the water Food supply for the trips High calorie foods Gluten free for future trips The Kayak Solar panel for electronics Paddling around big boats and barges Dealing with the DNR How do you overcome losing your support crew Her support left abruptly Scrambled to find anyone to help Found a lot of strangers that were willing to help Made a lot of friends along the way What is on the horizon for trips Kayaking with Freya Hoffmeister Going to start in Wainwright Alaska the top of North America to the Yukon 800 miles starting on July 1st Following the journey

Join us tonight in the Cabin as we talk with Kevin Kinzer of GSL Technology about suppressors. We cover what they do for your firearm and why you might want to get one, along with how to obtain one. GSL history Started in 1985 Jackson Michigan Nasa engineer 25,000 facility Have their own test range They control all of the manufacturing in house 40 different models in production 9 patents Suppressors Changing between firearms of the same caliber Mounting a suppressor Quick change connectors Hunting with a suppressor 42 states that suppressors are legal in Safety is still always a concern even when using a suppressor Cleaning a suppressor They help to brake the muzzle Make it easier for new shooters to control the firearm Decibel reduction Decibel reduction measurements Subsonic vs supersonic Finishes How to obtain one Must obtain a Tax stamp from ATF Pass background check Waiting period CPL doesn't speed things up Individual sale vs putting in a trust They can be willed upon your death Can you sell to another individual

Join the guys tonight as they talk about getting ready for turkey hunting with Mark Coleman out of Indiana. They talk about turkey tactics along with other turkey tidbits. Mark gives us his take on the Indiana Turkey and Deer Expo People he met Companies he worked with African hunts EZ Kut products at the show Raised Hunting and Raised at Full Draw Fund Raiser and Seminars Learned about blackout in a pop up blind Learned about shooting the shiny spot on a turkey with archery equipment Where is the shiny spot Talking turkeys Seeing birds on trail camera Timing of hunting seasons with breeding seasons Time of day to hunt Show listener sends in turkey photos Where to start and what locator call to use Danny's first turkey hunt Talking calls and what to use Gobbler call Calling too much Talking decoys, use or not to use What is an ethical shot Patterning your shotgun Morel mushroom hunting Pop up after a spring rain Freezing mushroom for cooking later

Join the guys this week as they talk with Robie Pruitt of Antler King about food plot planting as well as other deer tidbits! Robie's passion about food plots and the outdoors. Came from hunting family Deer and turkey Started planting food plots 25 years ago Started talking with farmers Family fun Watching animals work the plots Addictive How does someone get started Plan on how to get to the food plot without bumping deer Frost seeding Ideal temp is frost nights and melting days Too early allows birds to eat seeds What to frost seed Check your soil pH When to fertilize When and how to use glyphosphate Wait a week to plant after using Go to seeds for only one plot pH kits Can test on site Uses test strip Kit tells you also how much lime and fertilizer amounts you should use. Screens How to plant Annual Soil types Moisture content 8 ft wide strip 1/4 mile long Different width desnities Using paths for deer Mixing Brassicas in your clover Control burning Planting depths Setting up a mineral site More is not always better Will the war in Ukraine affect the price of seeds this coming fall?

Join the guys tonight as they talk with Scott Bast the owner of EZ Kut about some new habitat tools from EZ Kut along with a new partner of the company. Scott will also give his take on the 2022 ATA show and what he thinks about the future of ATA. EZ Kut's new partnership with Groupo Sanz Kamikaze Saws Pulmic Opening more markets internationally Allows EZ Kut to go international Brings Groupo Sanz to the US Markets New Electric Pruners Keeper 280 Keeper 295 Battery Operated Comes with 2 batteries 18 volt Lithium Batteries Backpack sprayer 4.5 gallon backpack electric sprayer 18 volt battery lasts about 4 hours Also have a 1 gallon hand operated sprayer Comes with 3 nozzle tips New Lubricant Slik-It Plant based lubricant Keeps all tools lubricated Works on all types of materials Non-toxic Virtually no smell Different uses Scott's Thoughts on the 2022 ATA show and where it needs to go from here

Tonight the guys talk with Carrie Zylka of Hunt Fish Travel Podcast about her trip to the Shot Show in Las Vegas this year. We also get the scoop on her recent three state ice fishing adventure. Talking shot show The mood and feeling at this year's Shot Show Exhibitors mood The layout of the show The crowd and vendor attendance Interaction with vendors How did the vendors treat the media Mantis Technology How manufactures treated women at the show Women in the outdoors Gun Maker that was paralyzed and took his situation to make a difference in an industry he loves Ice fishing with Carry Z Three state tour Started to go to north Dakota but it was a bust Headed to South Dakota Fishing in No Man's land On 30 inches of ice Catching fish Headed to Minnesota Intersection on the middle of a lake? 30 below Blizzard shut down the fishing Nature wins again Ice fishing with friends in Wisconsin Recapping Sturgeon spearing in Wisconsin Fishing in Ireland is on the list for this summer

Join us in the Cabin tonight s we talk with Bobby Vargas of PSE Archery about PSE's newest hunting bows. We also talk about arrow flight and fletching along with a few other archery topics. Bobby talks about his 25 years with PSE PSE's evolution What he's seen in 25 years The evolution of the archers themselves The new Evolve XF model Comes in 33" ATA and 30" ATA Integrated machine mount for QAD rests Machined mount for quivers Wider limb pockets New E2 and S2 cams New cable bar system Strings PSE Levitate One piece carbon riser Wider limb pocket New E2 and S2 cams Machined mount for back bar Fixed cable guard Supply Chain Talking Crossbows Talking arrows Spine consitancy Wood arrows Carbon arrow through back of hand After effects of the injury How it happened How to properly check an arrow for damage 6 fletch arrow Explaining helical on fletchings Talking fletchings Back bar stabilizer Added front weight Dynamic Brace Height and Launch Time Bobby Vargas gives us his farewell from PSE

Join the guys this week in the Cabin as they talk about getting back out to Outdoorama for the first time in two years with publicist Bill Parker of Outdoorama and Michigan Outdoor News. 48th annual Outdoorama History of the show Missed last year due to pandemic Exhibits that will be at the show Big Buck Night on Thursday Food at the show Fishing seminars and guests giving seminars Hunting seminars and guest giving seminars Kids activities Boats, kayaks and ATV's Cost of tickets for the show Show days and hours How did Bill get involved with Outdoorama Michigan Outdoor News Bill is the editor The history of the paper and what they cover How do you find stories Cost of the paper A story about Bill that almost turned into tragedy A treestand fall The injuries he got from the fall The recovery His first time back out after the fall Being thankful

Tonight the guys talk with Donise Petersen at Raised At Full Draw youth bow camp about their program. She also talks to them about her huge fall archery buck. Raised At Full Draw Started by the Holder Family in 2014 Camps throughout the United States Has a camp in Michigan Fourth Arrow is involved Four day camp Sleeping in a tent Hunter's Education certifications Equipment The costs Curriculum taught Camp dates Disciplines learned Total students allowed at camp Volunteers A typical camp day Returning students Parents attitudes How to volunteer www.raisedatfulldraw.com Food Women's camp How Donise got started in the outdoors and started with Raised At Full Draw On Line auction Donise's Hunting experience The River Buck Her first buck Her 2020 buck Her 2021 buck

This week the guys talk about the upcoming Total Archery Challenge in Michigan along with how they are staying in shape for the upcoming hunting seasons. Total Archery Challenge Where the event is going to be held When is sign up Things to consider when going to an event Things we carry in our backpacks and quivers What to expect at the events Target set ups What are the guys doing to stay in shape for the upcoming seasons How Danny is doing How Mike is doing Changing Gyms Activities to get you oustide Changing up eating habits Working on Balance and stretching as we get older Outdoor show season is upon us.

Tonight we talk with EZ Kut brand ambassador Mark Coleman about the EZ Kut Lineup. The racheting pruners The straight hand saw The curved hand saw The Wow saw The 15 and 20 foot telescoping pole saws The Kamakazi Force Pruners The Little G racheting loppers The G2 telescoping loppers The Sling pack How we use these items in the field The announcement of Mark joining Up North Journal as a staff member

Join us tonight as Bill Friedrich talks about his hunting camp Singing Hills and the book he wrote about it "That Hunting Camp" How Singing Hills got started 1939 by Bill's Grandpa Louie Camp as a child The early years Early camp rules Bill's 1st opening day Running a camp as a 28 year old Changing the rules How Singing Hills got its name Why write a book To memorialize the history Pass along the tradition One Piece of advice Explaining what a hunting camp is How it played a huge part in his family life Connecting generations How the book got it's name Cost to write and publish book Photographs Bucks on the wall Where to buy the book "That Hunting Camp"

Tonight we talk with Mike Rudell of Paddling Michigan Lakes and Rivers. We cover the ins and outs of cold weather paddling. Mike's Beginnings of Kayaking How he got into kayaking His first trip with his own kayak Where he cut his teeth paddling early on His boats Why the different lengths What is a sea kayak Double bulkhead boats Why is it important to have one How does it help it keep from sinking Paddles Lighter paddles helps with fatigue Helps to paddle faster The lighter the more expensive PFD's Most important piece of gear Get one for kayaking Why color is important High visability Durability of gear Cold Weather Paddling Cold weather magnifies the dangers Go out with at least two other kayakers Go out iwth extra warm closthes Dry suits Dress for being in the water How weather can affect your paddling How quickly weather can change You need a good skill set for winter paddling Wet exits and re-entry Marine radios Wet suit vs dry suit Layering under a dry suit Non cotton Dry bag of clothes Socks and gloves Head gear Worst paddling experience Spray skirts Dry storage Mylar blankets First aid kit Deck lines Cold water shock How to warm up a cold water victim Hand pump Float plans If Found Stickers Don't rely only on a phone for safety Dehydration Kayak snacks Facebook Group Paddling Michigan Lakes and Rivers Mike's favorite place to paddle Sharing the river with fishermen

Join us in the Cabin as we recap our year in the outdoors with our final show of 2021 with the good and the bad. We also take a few questions from the live stream viewers along with looking ahead to the 2022 outdoor season!

Tonight the guys are talking with Jayson and Natalie Bauer of Island Armory about firearms and suppressors. How did Island Armory start Natalie's upbringing in firearms How she got Jayson into firearms How Jayson's love for firearms grew into what is now Island Armory What does Island Armory offer What is a boutique firearm shop Do they offer classes Where to purchase Talking suppressors What is the best way to purchase a suppressor Individual or Trust What are the differences between the two Hybrid cans or individual cans What is the benefit of using a suppressor Talking customizing AR style firearms What cervices does Island Armory offer for customization What can be done to an AR style firearm Determining what is important for each person Ammo Storage How long will it stay viable using old ammo Current state of firearm perception Are things getting better or worse Firearm sales Perception in the public eye Current legislation being presented Women's role in the firearm debate national reciprocity

Join the guys tonight as they talk with Yamaha Pro Fisherman Robert Blosser about his take on the first year of the Head 2 Head Pro Walleye Fishing Series along with His experience sail fishing in Guatemala. Talking about the first year of the PWS Head 2 Head tournaments How the series format runs What he thought of the series The unique challenges of this style of tournament Most memorable tournament The head to head slugfest with Joe Okada on Mille Lacs What it was like to watch his little brother win the tournament Looking forward to next year What he thinks about the Saginaw Bay stop for next year What Yamaha means for him on the water How using a high end rod changed his fishing Guatemala Sail Fishing What is sail fishing The set up for sail fishing Catching a sail fish How to reel one in The catch and release The reason for catch and release The cost associated with the trip

Join us as the guys talk about their recent trip up to Michigan's upper peninsula to take in an archery deer hunt. Mike's perspective on hunting in the U.P. for the first time The lay of the land What did Mike expect? On stand Taking his first U.P. deer Using mechanical broadhead for the first time Danny went back out to hunt Dancing with a doe Up close and personal Doe two down Gabby has to wait a day Making a decision on where to hunt Changing up mid set Getting the job done Doe number three on the ground Learning to gut a deer Deer heart for dinner Preparing the heart Cooking the heart Eating the heart Last day for Gabby to fill her buck tag laying eyes on a buck Figuring out the shot Taking the shot The wait to find it Remembering to have all your gear with you Dancing with the buck Deer number four down Gutting the buck The surprise on the way home and across the Mackinaw Bridge

Join the guys as they talk with predator hunter Chris Kreiner about his night hunting coyotes and also a night hog hunt. The basics of night hunting coyotes The set up The gear Calling Nebraska coyote hunt Difference in western and eastern hunting Landscape Difference in coyotes Calling techiniques The hide Texas hog hunt night hunting hogs Finding them Stalking the hogs Night photography The new show, Night Shooter

Join us tonight as we talk with Yamaha Pro Fisherman Brett King about his take on the 2021 Head 2 Head series this year. Fishing the final event, the Championship Event The weather Fishing against Joe Okada Hard hard the bite was The "Side Bet" with Joe Okada Evaluating the Head 2 Head series' How the people around the events treated the anglers How well the events were run The production value and work that went into televising the events How well the officials handled themselves Favorite fishing tactic during the event Favorite venue Tips on putting your boat away for the winter

Join the guys tonight as they chat with Cade Tropila the Director of Partnerships with PSE Archery about some of the new 2021 hunting and target bows. Who is Cade Tropila and how did he get his start with PSE Early years in California How he got into the archery world First job at PSE Archery How he migrated into the position he is in today Newest offerings from PSE for hunting The new EVO EVL 32 and 34 What features they have What sets them apart from the rest Tunability How Cade has his 34 set up The newest Carbon offering from PSE Carbon Stealth Features of the Stealth Newest Target bows Supra RTX 40 Affordable entry level target bows Partnership with John Dudley The hunting side of Cade Hunting with his dog for birds in Arizona His Utah velvet buck His Arizona Buck His Texas Hog Hunt Our usual 4 questions for new guests on the show

Tonight the guys chat with Yamaha Pro Fisherman about the lead up to the Head 2 Head Walleye Championship in Lake Chautauqua in New York. How the overall season went How Joe saw his season What people think about the Head 2 Head tournament style What does he expect from Lake Chautauqua How he is preparing for the championship Looking back at the season How the Detroit river tournament set him up for success for the season How did he use a heartbreaking loss to his friend Josh Blosser to prepare for the rest of the season What it meant to the sport to see a female win a tournament this year How did he use the Nebraska tournament to prepare for the unexpected The format of the championship and how he is going to play it Looking ahead to next season

Talking bow hunting elk in Idaho tonight with Randy Stoppenhagen of Better the Hunt and C3 Mitts. September bow hunt in the mountains September dry spell affecting the hunt His set up What he is seeing How he calls this time of the year How he differs his calling later in the season How bulls are going silent this time of the year How they become vocal later in the season Lead cows are harder to fool than a bull How fire has affected his hunting Adapting to weather changes and fire Getting in shape for the altitude and mountains Knowing your limits when it comes to shooting an animal deep in the mountains Limits to packing out animals Talking about the C3 Mitts The bow mitt The rifle mitt The shotgun mitt The crossbow mitt The universal mitt

Tonight we are talking with Paul and Amy of JPO Game Calls about their deer grunt and goose calls. We also talk to Paul about his Colorado horseback elk hunt. Goose Calls The short reed call The hybrid call The goose flute Deer Grunt Call The single hand adjustable deer grunt call How to use it with one hand Short reed deer grunt in/out call Colorado Horseback Elk Hunt September bow hunt Rode into mountains on horseback Dealing with wildfire smoke Dealing with hunting public land Things to think about when using a horse to hunt Dealing with predators and poisonous critters

Talking with Derek Vaughn of Sunrise Archery tonight about getting set up for the upcoming season along with how scout and where to hunt deer. Preseason tune up and set up. Shops are getting busy Running out of time Last week to get bow in before it's too late Getting parts Other archery accessories are hard to come by at times Slider sight set ups Waxing strings Pre season scouting What he is seeing now Michigan properties Using cameras Where he sets cameras How he uses photos Cameras causing pressure on deer Leasing hunting land How he got started with leasing land Leasing in Michigan Costs Leasing in other states Base Camp hunting lease web sight Do's and Don'ts with leasing

Talking with target archery Dan Jasa about building arrows Nocks Fletching Spine Points and Broadheads Front of Center Danny's 3D shoot last weekend Getting ready for Archery Season

Talking with Yamaha Pro Fisherman Josh Blosser about his Head 2 Head win in event 3 in Minnesota. Josh recaps the week leading into the final day Talks about Joe Okada killing it with three killer days How Lake Mille Lacs fishes How he knows where to find fish His strategy The slump zone Knowing when to go to his go to spot Staying with his program style of fishing Going through the gauntlet of fishing giants Going Head 2 Head with Joe Okada on the final day Taking us through the final day against Joe Okada Joe Okada putting weight on the scales early Joe's 20 pound lead going into the final hours Josh's strategy never changing and sticking with his style of fishing Knowing when to go to the slump zone yet once again Where he found the fish to win What it was like when his brother showed up the last 15 minutes What it meant to him to have his brother there What motivates him to keep pressing on fishing What bait he used to win the event and how it is rigged What Head 2 Head means to him Looking ahead to next year in Head 2 Head

Join the guys as they talk with two very young business entrepreneurs who have started their own soft plastic bait company as teenagers. Who are Zion and Xavier Dunaway? How they got the idea about making baits Family support School support Winning a national business competition Prize money Where do they make the baits How do they come up with ideas for new baits Working with your brother How the school fishing team plays into the buisness Business plan for 5 years and 10 years How does college fit into the business Who is the better fisherman How do they go about testing the baits What sets their baits apart from the competition Who uses their baits What do corporate businessmen think when they first meet them What other outdoor activities do they like to do What is their favorite fish to target

Join us this week as we talk with Dave Wilkins of Droptine Outdoor Adventures about hunting in South Africa post covid. We also talk to him about his role as Editor of Michigan Bow Hunters Magazine. Hunting South Africa post covid How did you become an outfitter What has happened since covid started How has it affected the hunting How has it affected the local communties What have they done to survive the loss of revenue How has it affected the animals Do you need the vaccine to travel to South Africa Are previous non used hunts still booked for hunters How long is the waiting list now Is animal skulls, hides, etc... being affected What other options are there for for non hunting family members Have prices increased Where does trips to Canada stand right now with the pandemic still on going What about New Zeeland Editing the Michigan Bow Hunters Magazine How did you get started in the editing role What is the toughest part about being the editor What type of articles get published Who writes the articles Why should someone join Michigan Bow Hunters Can people from outside Michigan Join

Tonight the guys talk about a Lake Huron walleye charter and a little kayaking and camping. Danny's walleye charter trip with Rock N' Reel 2.0 on Lake Huron Boat set up What they were using Where they were at The fish caught Cleaning the catch https://www.facebook.com/RockNReel2.0/ Mike's weekend up north Elk viewing Where they were at How they set up What they saw Kayaking the Thunder Bay River Water conditions The trip and weather Why the Thunder Bay River Camping Where they were at Kayaking the Lake The water clarity of the lake The set up of the kayak Conditions of the campground Getting back to normal in a messed up 2 years and why we need to get back into the outdoors.

Join us as we catch up with Tim Andrus of Rush Outdoors since covid is easing up. We cover several topics this week. How he's gotten through the pandemic this past year Fishing Hunting last season with covid Planning the upcoming season Tags drawn and not drawn What bow he is shooting this season How do you deal with hunting and being sick while producing a show He tells a story of food poisoning that kept him down on a hunt Tick sickness How weather plays into staying in Crazy ice fishing story Fawn deer rescue story Talking trapping Tim trapping as a kid Trapping on his show Today's fur prices Using trail cameras Setting up for waterfowl scouting Using cell service cameras His take on the Arizona trail camera ban Stopping bad habits Talking about writing a book

The guys talk with Andy Cleveland about the Head 2 Head Walleye Series about what makes it so good to watch. They get the inside scoop on what it takes to pull off such an event. What is Head 2 Head Walleye fishing How it got started What is the format How do they pull off the live event for 5 plus hours of continuous live streaming How the bracket system works Where you can catch the series for free How do they choose the fisherman for the tournament Picking the 32 anglers How does the feeder leagues work How to get involved What is the craziest thing that has happened to Andy on air? A story from Millie Lacs event 3 Getting the winning fisherman What can go wrong will go wrong How hard the fisherman work during the tournament How the heat took its toll How hard the camera crews and marshals work How does a female angler winning change the tournament What this means for fishing Knocking off the giants Her strategy to win How this show is changing the industry Fishing style Strategy for different situations Live on the lake fishing school How the fisherman actually work together even though they're competing against each other The technology used to keep track of the live update of fish weights A few questions from one of the fisherman to catch Andy off guard How are people taking the show from a live perspective

This week the guys talk with outdoorsman Wade Middleton about his hunting and fishing. Getting his start in the outdoors What prompted him to pursue an outdoor career The drive to get into the industry Starting his media company The hunting side Working with Yamaha on the hunting side Yamaha ATV's Why he uses them The difference in machines Safety Hunting with a pistol What was the passion with hunting with a pistol Effective range The fishing side Getting started fishing Most memorable fishing story as a kid Working with Yamaha Marine division Advantages to using a Yamaha outboard Funny story about the walleye guys Getting to know Wade on the personal side with a few questions

The guys are talking tonight with Ed Gramza of BaseMap about all of the new features of the Outdoor App for your phone. The outdoor industry's #1 GPS App! What's new in BaseMap? The Brand New XDR directional system Ease of Downloading High Res maps Live tracking system with useful data Live Link to other users Wind Check system XDR directional system What is it How to use it How to use as a rangefinder Setting up a bearing to a known location Find your stand or vehicle Other uses for this tool Downloading maps Ability to download high res large maps Quickness of downloading Storing maps How to use offline in a live situation without phone service Live tracking of trips Mike uses for water trips What data is provided Storing tracks Ways to use system Live Link System What is it How to use and who can use What makes it useful How it could save your life in an emergency Wind Check system How to use to see future wind direction How to set up stand locations and get 7 day advanced wind information How system lets you know what stand to hunt How to use for water situations Discount code to save 25% on yearly subscription at www.basemap.com

Join us this week as we jump up on our soapbox about the new Arizona Trail Camera Law! Arizona bans all Trail Cameras Public and private lands Fair Chase issues Hunter Conflicts How this will impact conservation and habitat Where's the science Summer gear prepping for travel Safety check of all trailers Tire quality Axle bearing checks Proper weight distribution Tie down your gear Towing Capacity Kayaking in the evening Lights on your kayak Lights on yourself Being out after dark

The guys talk about last week's H2H Walleye Tournament winner Josh Blosser and Yamaha Outboards. They also recap the trip to Total Archery Challenge and a recent kayak trip. H2H tournament Winner Josh Blosser Yamaha Pro Fisherman finish 1, 2, 3, and 6 How exciting it was to watch a live tournament and head to head competition Total Archery Challenge Recap Start of the day at practice More vendors this year Mike had wrong arrows Target rundown of the course the guys shot General overall thoughts on the shoot since covid last year Kayaking the Chippewa River Low water Fish Kill Other critters Fisher Bridge, covered bridge

This week we talk with David Bouska of Wyld Seasoning about how to get the most our of your wildgame meat. Getting the most out of your meat How to cool it How to use the skin as an insulation barrieer Using salt water and a cooler Cutting up your meat Different uses and cuts Slicing and grinding Packaging your meat How to prepare it for different tastes Ways to prepare for different flavors How to get rid of the gamey taste Using rubs and seasonings Stuffing your meats for different flavors How seasonings are used for different flavors Marinades and injection of meats Where you can find David's Wyld Seasoning at Different ways to serve summer sausage that will blow your minds

More than likely you've seen the video of Hunter Bland being thrown from his bass boat at 55 MPH, well this week we talk boating safety with him on the podcast. Link to video of Hunter being thrown from his boat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AkgjPkCQXc He explains what happened Talks about the realization of surviving the accident What were the factors that led to him surviving the accident Why he chose to spread the message about safety How this has impacted his life What do others think about his story How Yamaha Outboards got into the mix What are some other things people forget to think about when it comes to safety Why he has chosen to venture into other avenues in the boating and outdoor industry How to properly choose a PFD and what are some of the things to look for.