Up North Journal Podcast

Tonight the guys discuss getting back on the air and what they've been up to since the move into the new Cabin! Why we were off the air for 6 weeks What the new Cabin is like What we've been up to lately Taking questions from live viewers Talking about the new PSE EVO EVL Getting ready to start shooting again before TAC Kayaking and camping this year so far Kayaking on the Boardman River Kayaking at Rifle River Recreation Area How the state of Michigan obtained the land for the Rifle River Rec Area Talking about next week's guest Hunter Bland and his video every boater needs to see!

Tonight we talked with Bobby Vargas about a few of the new 2021 offerings of hunting and target bows from PSE Archery! How the industry handled not having a 2021 ATA show along with how the pandemic is affecting the the archery world. Hunting line up PSE EVO EVL 32 & 34 PSE Drive NXT PSE Nock On Embark Target Lineup PSE Lazer PSE Citation Answering some misconceptions on how to measure certain features of a compound bow. Answering a few listener questions What does 2022 hold for the archery industry

The guys chat with Josh Blosser tonight about being on the Yamaha Pro Fisherman team along with some walleye fishing How he got on the Yamaha team The family committment How important it is to have the family behind him The work that goes into being on the circuit All Things Yamaha The motor Josh is running Why he runs a Yamaha Yamaha PowerPay How important it is to have a Yamaha when making a do or die run to win a tournament What he tells people when they ask why should I buy a Yamaha Questions from listeners of the live show The hunting side of Josh The one arm buck DYI caribou trip to Alaska The Twin Bucks Our four questions for Josh

It's almost turkey time so we sit down with Tim Sias of Limb Walker Game Calls tonight. Talking about what calls to use for the right conditions What Limb Walker has to offer Different surfaces Different types of wood used Tips and tricks for new hunters How to condition a call How to play a wet surface call Talking why Tim doesn't like to use decoys What is the Purr Plate The UNJ crew talks about what it means to produce 600 podcasts

The guys tonight got their grill on with David Bouska of Wyld Seasoning! How David got his start in the seasoning business Former butcher Raised own animals How butchering led to the seasoning and grilling business Competition BBQ champion Wyld Seasoning His line of rubs and seasonings What rubs to use with which meats How to make sure your meat gets from the field to the table Common mistakes when field dressing How to properly age your deer Smoking meat properly Properly seasoning meats The future of grilling Getting to know David with our typical questions David turns the table on us and asks us his questions

The guys talk with Drake's Guiding Service's Jennifer Drake about some of her hunts this past elk season in northern Michigan. Early season hunts Early season success Food sources Problems with early hunt Types of hunts Late season hunts Taking one of the Up North Journal friends out on a hunt What to expect in the late season How to prepare Have a plan B Making sure you have everything planned out Talking about the predator season and rabbit season hunts Mike talks about the coyote he shot this previous week Talking with Jennifer and getting to know her with our usual questions. Be sure to listen to her most memorable hunt!

The guys talk with Joe Okada Yamaha's own Pro Fisherman about his start in fishing and his tournament fishing. How Joe got his start in fishing His family influence as a kid The love of fishing A little help along the way Getting into tournament fishing The tourament circuit Talking Yamaha motors Yamaha Power Pay Program New looks on some of the Yamaha outboards His new boat build is being postponed due to bad weather Spring tuneup on the motor Reliability on long hauls Fuel mileage How the hull design can dictate the motor you choose Factory support Questions from live show viewers Head to Head H2H Tournament for 2021 Bracket tournament 32 boats Last 8 with most weight go head to head elimination style Go in to water blind Getting to know Joe with our series of questions

The guys talk with Paul and Amy Schweitzer of JPO Game Calls about their lineup of calls along with their newest innovation, the turret style shooting bench. Their line up of calls How they got their start Attention to details Tolerances of fit and finish The Omni Series of Calls How he came up with the idea How they work together Build your own The pricing structure The Goose Flute The Utility Duck Calls The shooting bench How he got the idea The first prototype 2nd generation What he learned from the first one How it's used Features Getting to know Paul and Amy with our usual question segment

Even though it's winter, you still need to start thinking about planting those spring food plots. We talk with Packer Maxx's Lincoln Rohn about growing a successful food plot for the critters this year. The success of Packer Maxx How it can help your food plot Starting with a soil sample Ways to use the Packer Maxx Lincoln takes us on his Illinois deer hunt from last year. His miss on a nice buck The refrigerator that showed up His success on a great 12 point Lincoln discusses the different models of Packer Maxx and where you can get one! What makes Lincoln tick?

Talking with Jim Stephan from Wyoming about the things to think about for mid-westerners heading to Wyoming for hunting. Moving from Michigan to Wyoming Culture shock Different style of hunting Biggest changes What to expect when hunting the western states when coming from the mid-west. Elevation Training for elevation What to choose for gear Why you make the choices for the types of gear chosen Boots Socks Backpacks Optics Clothing Why a Jet Boil Stove is so important

The guys jump start the podcast again for 2021 and get you caught up on what the pandemic has done to them along with a wolf study on Isle Royal in Lake Superior. It is a 2021 Reboot and getting the show back on the rails again!

On this episode we catch up with Dan DeFauw and listen in to how his firearm deer season went here in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

This week the guys talk with Randy Stoppenhagen of Better The Hunt about his mitts that can keep you comfortable in the field to stay hunting longer. The Bow Mitt The Crossbow Mitt The Shotgun Mitt The Rifle Mitt The Universal Mitt

This week the guys discuss the issues concerning hunting all day long and all day sits in the field. https://bowhunting360.com/2020/10/29/bowhunt-all-day-to-maximize-your-time/ Why you should try it What to take Ways to keep from getting bored ATA show going virtual What impact this will have on the industry What impact this will have on small companies What is the future of the ATA and future shows Wolves getting delisted The delisting of the Eastern Grey Wolf What impact will this have on Michigan's Upper Peninsula Sound science management What the locals think

The guys catch up after a week off from the show. Danny recaps his trip last week to Michigan's Upper Peninsula bow hunting at his cabin. Mike talks about what has kept him out of the woods so far this year. Looking forward to 2021

Tonight the guys talk with Bill Reich from Lumenok about the lighted nocks they have to offer. What a lighted nock has to offer The basic use of a lighted nock Colors available How Lumenok is supporting St. Jude's cancer research How to properly install a Lumenock Proper fit Turning off the Lumenok Run time on the battery Using on a crossbow bolt Proper sizing Weight of Lumenok The Lumenok story Waterproof Answering our Famous Four Questions

Join the guys this week as they discuss their two year journey of getting into shape and loosing weight. They talk about how this leads to being an ethical hunter. Talking about the 2 year journey Accountability The workouts Set attainable realistic goals Lifestyle choice Encouraging others How does being healthy carry into hunting ethics Being healthy enough to take a steady shot on game Being healthy enough to get close enough to take an ethical shot Being healthy enough to pack out all of your game Being healthy enough to not put yourself into a rescue situation that puts others at risk Introducing our newest member of the UNJ team Tammy Delk! She will be handling our marketing and social media Brings a fishing and hunting background to team UNJ She gets to answer the four questions we ask all of our guests

Tonight the guys are talking with Brian Anderson of G5 Outdoors about their new offerings of broadheads this year! Brian talks about his elk hunt in Idaho A friend took a nice bull Brian didn't get to launch an arrow Using the Striker four blade The Striker X Four blade design 33% more cut Produces a bigger hole The Montec M3 Tried and true #1 fixed blade sold One piece steel Thicker blade 60 degree blade angle Went to a solid design Stronger and sharper Made it quieter Effective range The Dead Meat How to fix the rattle and what causes it Simple way to stop the rattle The Mega Meat 3 Blade 2 inch cut Just started shipping Tough The BMP Ballistics Matched Point Matched for the broadhead design you purchase 100% steel Safe to use on all targets Flies like the broadhead Keeping your broadheads tight on the arrow Torkee broadhead wrench Blue Glue for fletching arrows Fixed Blade vs Mechanical Blade pluses and minuses Crossbow broadheads, which ones to use Brian's accident, talking safety that everyone needs to listen too! Accident nearly cost him his life Broadhead into his leg Lost 2 1/2 quarts of blood Tips for safety and hunting plans Our four quick questions for Brian

The guys talk with Spencer Deutz a Yamaha Pro Walleye Fisherman out of North Dakota How he became a pro fisherman How he got his start in fishing The beginning of his career Working the circuit Talking about the Yamaha Outboard Motors The dependability of Yamaha How gas mileage plays into tournament action Maintenance of the motor What prop to use Winter storage Helping out the youth and fisherman of tomorrow How he helps the youth movement out Why he does it How to get involved and help out The guys ask him their four personal questions.

This week the guys recap their Labor Day weekends getting ready for the upcoming hunting seasons Talking TAC shoot and this weekend's 3'D shoots Tips for shooting long distance and getting your mental game ready for hunting season. The guys talk about a great walleye fish fry they were invited to this weekend!

Tonight the guys talk with Buck Baits about their 2020 product line up along with some breaking news coming out about the ATA approved deer urine scents and attractants.

The guys talk with Tim Sias of Limb Walker Game Calls about fall turkey hunting. The ins and outs of bagging that fall turkey for Thanksgiving. Second half of the show we talk with Mike Swartzentruber of Hunter's Blend Coffee about what's new over at Hunter's Blend along with some things in the works for all of us outdoorsmen! He also talks about their new adventure with the Rut Calendar that you can subscribe to on their website. Mike also gives us a few tips at setting up mock scrapes along with licking branches and how he uses them.

This week the guys talk with Yamaha Pro Fisherman Brandon Palanuik. Pre fishing Lake St. Clair What he's looking for while pre fishing His comeback win on Lake Champlain Why he likes Yamaha motors so much How Covid has affected the tournament scene What to expect at this week's Bass Master's Elite Series at Lake St. Clair

Tonight the guys talk about how they are preparing for the upcoming deer season.

This week the guys talk with Michael Bleau who lives near Mike and Danny who found a really old elk skull in his lake! How he found the elk skull Only one loop around the antlers held it Covered in muck Everyone in the neighborhood went nuts In about 30 to 40 feet of water Fully intact except for lower jaw Local archaeologist took a look at it How did it get there What did it score Cranbrook Institute took it to preserve it and Carbon Date it Elk went extinct in this area in the mid to late 1800's What is the age of the lake and how did that contribute to preserving the lake The Carbon Dating Process The process of finding someone to carbon date the skull Cranbrook Research Institute reached out to Michael Had to preserve the skull first Used a small piece of the skull to carbon date it Can they use the teeth to give an age estimate of the animal? 2 1/2 weeks to get carbon date results back The preserving process When will it be on display for the public to see? What's still down there? How old is it? The Great Fire in Michigan and how that affected the forests How that time frame correlates to the elk No other bones found due to currents and water species feeding on it 220 years old +/- 30 years 1770-1830 An Eastern Elk species Oliver Hazzard Perry's hunting adventures in this exact area in nearly the same time frame of the 1840's Have you had any interest in selling the skull? Several people interested in purchasing it Might sell it or auction it at a later time 7x6 skull When you can see it

The guys talk with Carrie Zylka the Hostess of BowCast 2.0 the relaunch of the BowCast podcast! We have to work out a technical gremlin Original BowCast was the New School Archery podcast Carrie's craving for bowhunting information All she wanted was a t-shirt The old BowCast's archery knowledge Where we use to get our archery knowledge from Why a podcast instead of a vidcast How many people do you think the original Bowcast affected in the archery world? Can't even put a number on it Forums were phenomenal How they got us to step out of our comfort zone Taking long shots back in the day How did Bowcast 2.0 come about The original BowCast changed leadership a few times She tried to buy it several times She finally purchased it from Tim Endsley Keeping the same format as before Why 2.0 Been well received Preserving what the original members have done with the show Original show was Western Hunting heavy and compound bow heavy Will have episodes for traditional shooters on the 2.0 BowCast How women have to deal with the archery scene How BowCast at the Bird became the Total Archery Challenge BowCast at the Bird was the first extreme archery event Originally they wanted a traveling circuit just like today The sold the rights to what is now TAC Bowfest shoot in Wisconsin www.bowcast.net Reusing some of the older episodes Will Bowcast have the forums back again? What's on the first four episodes? What's coming up in the future? The Mystical Flight of the Arrow The Process Looking forward to the Wisconsin deer hunting season

We talk with Brett King who is one of Yamaha's Pro Fisherman about the walleye tournament and walleye fishing. How Covid has affected the tournament scene Just getting started 3 months behind How Brett got interested in fishing and how he landed on the pro circuit Just got interested in fishing as a kid Lake Minnetonka Fishing as a kid with friends on a trip to a resort Fishing at his grandparents Any ice fishing How Brett got involved with Yamaha Motors Joined in 2017 Working with engineers on a study for new products Yamaha 300 Offshore Reliability Fuel economy Winning the 2018 Angler of the Year award! What does Angler of the Year mean for you How he let one slip away Consistency Favorite method of fishing Why Walleye and not some other fish How the water is changing What advice would you give to an up and comer The Personal Side of Brett King

The guys talk with Dan and Nevin Burns of Nevin's Hunting Friends about how they got started helping special needs children get out to enjoy the outdoors. How they got started How the organization works How you can help Mike and Danny unwrap their new PSE gear for the 2020 season.

The guys talk with Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation Ellary TuckerWilliams about their new initiative of Responsible Recreation. With the closure of public lands and waters with Covid going on, the CSF has lobbied the states and developed a new initiative to make sure we recreate responsibly so lands and waters stay open. #ResponsibleRecreation hashtag Cleaning up your trash before you leave Sharing your outdoor photos Plan ahead and avoid over crowding Educating youngsters Take the pledge Catch of the Day More people are using the outdoors during the virus time than ever before More fishing licenses being sold Fishing gear is in short supply More people outside means more money coming in to conservation funding Important to educate new users while outside The Great American Outdoors Act Funding for backlog of projects Use for public lands and public agencies to promote access The Recovering America's Wildlife Act Funds are for state agencies Help states to be more effective in the outdoors www.congressionalsportsmen.org Danny gives a recap on how things are looking at his hunting property since his visit this past week

We are talking with Derek Vaughn of SunRy's Archery, Mid Michigan's newest PSE Dealer about getting your bow ready for the upcoming hunting season. Danny is dialing in from the Upper Peninsula SunRy's is the newest PSE Archery Dealer in Mid Michigan Boot section Store selection for the high end archers as well Things that are driving the high end market Long distance shooting Total Archery Challenge Business is busy this time of year due to Covid backup Time frame for getting your bow tuned for season Talking strings Time frame for setting up a new bow Ready to shoot packages vs picking out your own accessories Derek's bow wrenching background The progression from bait store archery shops to pro shops Customer service Time for a tick check! www.sunrysarchery.com Derek talking shooting archery Most common mistakes hunters make when checking their bows SunRy's sponsored 3D shoot and Land O Lakes Stretching out your shooting distance Derek's first hunt The personal side of Derek Quarantine has improved his grilling skills

The guys are talking with Yamaha Marine Division about the 2020 iCast show and the Right Waters Initiative iCast 2020 show With Covid the show will be virtual Brings saltwater and freshwater people together How will this change the trend with the show being virtual People feel that something is missing from a virtual show The positive side of doing the show virtually Moving add dollars and how that will affect the smaller operations How Covid has affected the industry negatively and positively How will the virtual show affect the live drops of new gear Right Waters Initiative Promotes access to waters and fisheries Cleaning water, Scientific Research, Habitat Restoration and Fight against Aquatic Invasive Species Cleaning shorelines What is going on with the Asian Carp focus Educating the lawmakers How aquatic problems affect areas economically Plastics issue in all bodies of water The Trash Interceptor Balloons The personal side of Brad and John

Talking with Bobby Vargas of PSE Archery about some of the 2020 archery lineup. Talking 2021 ATA show preps Carbon Stealth Mach 1 First company to produce a carbon bow back in 1996 Carbon manufacturing brought in house last summer Grip has been slimmed down for 2020 Limbs laid back more this year 3.3 Pounds Offering 80lb limbs this year Talking weight reduction needs Single monocoque design Factory control process The ECS cam system The EVO NXT series bows 31, 33, 35 versions Limbs laid back more this year Color fusion finish Lower secondary stabilizer mount Live Wire bow strings The Warhammer crossbow New release at the 2020 ATA show Ultra compact crossbow 405 fps Produced at the PSE Factory Red or green lighted scope Light crisp trigger Crossbow slings PSE Bowfishing set ups Kingfisher Mudd Dawg Discovery D3 The fun of bowfishing www.psearchery.com Talking arrows and arrow building Mechanical vs fixed Vanes Spine

The guys are discussing the great products from EZ Kut tonight with co-owner Jerry Milos. How Jerry and EZ Kut fared the Covid crisis Shows getting canceled Challenge of getting product shipped Internet specials and live streams Talking about the Sling-Pack Uses for the Ratcheting Pruners How long did it take from concept to production for the Sling-Pack Getting the low down on the new Lil' G mini lopper The cost of the pruning products Talking about the two pole saws Saving time with EZ Kut gear How to win a fully loaded Sling-Pak from EZ Kut www.ezkutproducts.com Hunting plans for Jerry this year

The guys talk with Yamaha Pro Fisherman Robert Blosser about catching those big walleyes! How Robert Got his start in the tournament circuit Started as a youngster in an outdoor family Grew the passion for walleye in teen years Gave advice to pro fisherman Started in the local tournaments 2007 fishing nationals 2008 2nd in national championship Rose up the ladder after 2008 How he prepares to fish tournaments Prepared by practicing what he needed to after a bad tournament Go to way to fish walleye Attention to detail setting up trolling set up Paying attention to current Adapting to changing weather What gets you on the water Skeeter WX2200 Boat is his boat of choice https://www.skeeterboats.com/ Powered with a Yamaha 300 Offshore Not about speed but more about control on the big water 9.9 Yamaha kicker motor for fishing and trolling Easy maintenance on motor Digital throttle Setting up the extras www.yamaha-motor.com Selecting the right prop Picking the correct motor for your boat Problems with under powering your boat Yamaha Power Pay Program How do you approach a new body of water Start with the internet Call local fishery biologist Pay attention to the time of year for what they are doing What type of body of water is it Catching fish on Gummy Worms! Best river fishing strategy Walleye almost always feed up, due to the position of their eyes How to fish the fish fly hatch The hunting side of Robert Doesn't like ice fishing so he hunts when it gets cold Loves deer hunting and hunting out west Loves to do long range shooting 1000 yards plus! Comparing long range shooting to casting at a fish Judging wind Favorite camp meal Go to snack on the water or in the field What's on the radio while traveling Favorite outdoor memory to tell others How do we get kids more involved in the outdoors Future Anglers Foundation

The guys talk about their turkey hunts this year with the good the bad and the ugly. Ken Scicluna talks about his opening day hunt this spring. Morning gobbling Changing the blind mid hunt Run and grab the ghillie suit Army crawl The Tom! Mike and Danny's four day hunt Jakes in the morning Danny cooks for Mike The long hunt north No birds talking at all A hen who doesn't like the decoy A little bit of bear scat We loose Danny A little bear talk Wrap up of the four day hunt.

We talk with Randy Stoppenhagen of Better The Hunt about his cold weather hunting gear for the weapons we use in the field. The story of how Randy went from Michigan to Idaho The background on how he started hunting at age 30 Two cousins in Michigan started him hunting Hunts the U.P. of Michigan What drives him to hunt Hunting Idaho The use of optics while hunting How Better The Hunt got started He had to find a way to keep his hands warm on a cold deer hunt Bow Mitt made out of a hand warmer muff The current Bow Mitt How it works and functionality Works on recurves and longbows The Multi Mitt The multiple use mitt for your release hand How it works and the versatility of it The Shotgun Mitt The Rifle Mitt The Crossbow Mitt Getting to know Randy Favorite wildgame meal What's on the radio while on the road What is his go to snack while on the road or in the field Favorite outdoor memory His military service

Talking with Marcel Veenstra of Marcel's Guide Service about fishing small mouth bass on Lake St. Clair here in Michigan. Dealing with Covid and how it has affected his booking fishing trips Had a few cancelations Has a team of five guides How he got started in Michigan Moved to Michigan from east coast in 2004 Married his co-angler then moved to Michigan Fished Bassmaster Elite Series and FLW Started guiding after another pro suggested it What brought him to Michigan and how he met his wife What to expect on his guidedtrips What you need to bring What is provided How long are the trips Types of fishing Educating the patrons College and High School Fishing teams Adrian College Educating kids The internet has changed things Why is Adrian College's team so good Fishing Lake St. Clair in the spring Where do you start Fish with the crowds or go off on your own Key is knowing the sweet spots 6 to 10 feet of water After the spawn Find their food Feeding differences between Small and Large Mouth Bass Types of baits to use Finding locations that hold fish What electronics are most important Finding trophy fish Technology is getting too good It is starting to become more technique instead of finding fish due to technology Is technology too good? You still have to trigger the bite Does old school work on educated fish Getting away from the crowd www.marcelsguideservice.com 810-923-5035, Marcel's Guide Service Biggest mistake fisherman make on Lake St. Clair Put in close to where you're going to fish Learn to understand the fish Proper way to hold a fish when taking a photo Don't keep out of the water for extended periods of time Support the fish Don't live well a bunch of fish to take a photo at the end of the day What questions should you ask when looking to book a trip with a guide

Talking with Bill Lowen of the Bassmasters Elite Series How he is dealing with the current Covid crisis Tournament fishing season is on hold until at least next month Doing a little turkey hunting with the family How he got into tournament fishing His dad was a tournament fisherman His dad introduced him to the outdoors He took over as he got older and as his dad finished up his tournament fishing Always had a dream of fishing the Bassmasters Classic Staying humble Being on the circuit is the hardest job he's ever had Loves the challenge of fishing the Ohio River What it was like fishing the 50th Anniversary of the Bassmaster's Classic Talking Yamaha Marine Uses Yamaha on tournament boat and waterfowl boat as well Has used Yamaha for years He has never had a motor failure in 18 years using Yamaha Reliability How do you choose a motor size for your boat Ease of maintenance Winterizing your boat Mossy Oak Fishing Team Mossy Oak Elements Drake waterfowl Sun protective clothing Passing the tradition of the outdoors down to others Yamaha Marine motors Power Pay program from yamaha What do you look at first before hitting the water Fitting your style of fishing instead of fitting the style of the lake Puts you in your comfort zone You know what to do for your style of fishing Electronics on the boat What would happen if you went back to old school How electronics help you on the water now What colors and lures are working now Go to bait for a new fisherman His instructional fishing school What is allowed for pre-fishing before a tournament Waterfowl hunting vs fishing Gives him time to reboot after fishing season Prefers water fowling on the water vs field hunting Diver hunting on the Great Lakes Weather on the big water A few questions on the personal side Nickname Favorite quote Favorite snack Biggest fish caught Favorite fish recipe What's on your radio An outdoor memory that stands out

Talking all things good with seasonings and Rebel Six Rubs. What to use on your turkey after you shoot one Danny's dish for the show Use rubs for veggies also Mike's dish for the show Coastal Fish Rub for Blackening Seasoning Great Lakes rub good on any lake fish Use a variety of rubs on one meal. Something different on each entree Talking spicy rubs How to apply rubs Boiling in vacuum sealed bag Cooking on cedar planks Breakfast egg sandwich Eating healthier Two Belly Chili recipe Mild Bird Rub tastes like Christmas Hot and sweet go together New rub possibly by the end of the summer Strangest food they've used to put Rebel Six Rubs on Foods tried but didn't work out with the rubs www.rebelsixrubs.com

The guys are in the cabin talking with Ed Gramza of BaseMap. He is the Director of Business Developement. They run down the outdoor App and talk about all the uses and features of this powerful App! Check in with Ed on how Covid is treating Wisconsin Multiple mapping layers 14 different base maps Detail is incredible on the zoom in Hunt zone boundries Law enforcement is now using this type of information to enforce game laws Using it to find your way out of wildnerness PC internet version Prescouting on the PC Few dead spots Transfer from PC to your phone app Downloading maps for offline use in App Fishing uses Shows contour lines Access points and Put in points Looking to add more fishing data Stream data Weather Data Basic weather data More information coming on the weather data Interfaces with waypoints $29.99 a year for all 50 states. Includes quarterly updates Info that is available on the landowner layer Safety features to help you in a time of need Gear Drop How Gear Drop works Hidden location Free to play How Gear Drop came about Helps you become more interactive with the tools of BaseMap Some of the prizes How you win and prizes The hints The App only covers the United States but you can use basic satellite imagery in other countries Mark you truck or camp so you don't get lost! Differences that sets BaseMap apart from the competition Featurs coming for this hunting season How to use for food plots How to use for timbering your property Other uses The Outdoor Journal section of the App Sharing with other users www.basemap.com Accuracy of the App The personal hunting side of Ed Gramza

Mike and Dan talk about what is going on in Michigan with tall the current Covid travel bans in place. Cutting grass and trying to get gas when we can due to travel restrictions No motorized water vehicles allowed to be used on Michigan waters No gardening or outdoor items to be sold in Michigan Michiganders Against Excessive Quarantine Small business is getting crushed Overreach Supporting local business Lansing protest Boat ramps being blocked by DNR How does travel bans affect turkey sesaon How will opening the economy affect the upcoming seasons Gun stores shut down Issues with traveling north People turning others in Other states facing similar issues Get outside to clear your mind Looking ahead to the 2020 deer season Food plot implements for side by sides Michigan Habitat and Deer Gear How is Michigan Trout Season going to play out Archery sight and pin set ups Effective range Practicing long distance shooting Coyote gestation time Coyote den useage

Talking with Lincoln Rohn of Packer Maxx about spring food plots and purchasing hunting land tonight. Spring Food Plots and Packer Maxx Talking a little bit about the Covid Crisis People we know who are health care workers #HuntThroughIt #ArcheryIsImmune Packer Maxx products Still shipping products Getting out in the woods is good mental relief right now Frost seeding The planting process Prescribed fire before planting Why you should use a Packer Maxx The 3 models of Packer Maxx New add on feature for the Packer Maxx Neighborhood Covid Howl Multiple uses of the Packer Maxx Purchasing hunting properties with Lincoln Lincoln now has his real estate license Working with Stoney Creek selling hunting and recreation properties What other hunting property owners are doing with habitat Habitat increasing the value of your land After Covid crisis is over will people be looking for more remote land to purchase How the crisis is affecting the sale of land Most over looked thing when looking at hunting property Leasing the tillable land Generating money off of the land What is going on with Let'em Go Let'em Grow? CWD testing and Humic Acid

All three of the guys are in the newly remodeled Cabin! Ken has been out fishing during the Covid Crisis and it taking advantage of the great weather and hitting the water. Caught a few small mouth bass Hoping to get out on the hunting lease Getting the rods ready for the season Always good to check the gear before heading out for the first time Inventory tackle Ordering tackle Things to check for the first trip on the water Check the engine, trolling motor and batteries Boat and trailer checklist Type of line to use on Large Mouth Bass Best to use Situational Small Mouth more sensitive to type of line Water clarity How weather plays in to fish feeding and activity How to fish the Pre-spawn Water Temps Action speed Patterns When bass spawn and the conditions surrounding it Danny's outdoor activities this week Running the Lumberjack 5K Virtual run Found a running partner Porta Potties closed in State Parks Saw first turkey near the park Getting by with the stay at home order during the Covid Crisis Mike's activities to keep him in shape during the crisis Lifting weights in the basement gym Walking a mile at work during lunch Running the Lumberjack 5K virtual run Michigan DNR promoting getting outside to exercise during the crisis but the Governor is saying the opposite. Should we travel up north Is it safe What are some of the consequences How does the extending of stay at home affect the fall hunting seasons

The guys are social distancing in their individual cabins tonight PSE Archery has a new dealer in the Fenton Michigan area! Sunrys Archery Nice boot room Ken Scicluna was social distancing on the boat doing some fishing Social distancing at the archery shop Danny was working out outside since the gyms closed last week Last night at the gym was Sunday evening Had a case at Dan's workplace Has a goal to reduce weight Used Google to plan a couple of routes to walk 5 miles a day Animals are out and about now Mike is taking time to shoot the final two rounds of the Indoor Archery league shoots the last two weekends. Shot about average first weekend This weekend shot pretty well Self pressure shooting Which bullseye to shoot first Mike set up a gym in his basement to strength training Worked out Sunday right before shooting last target archery round Gym equipment was sold out after gyms closed Improvising on the fly Talking about the PSE EVO NXT 33 and the Dudley Bow Should fishing be free until this crisis is over? If the state is shut down can you still go out and hunt and fish?

The guys talk with Slade Johnston of Trips 4 Trade that helps outdoorsmen to connect with one another and trade outdoor trips with each other. Slade's outdoor background How Trips 4 Trade came about Sharing hunting opportunities with other outdoorsmen How does Trips 4 Trade $125 membership per year Unlimited trades They help you create your listing 800 - 1000 members 20% promo code UpNorth20 to save 20% on your membership Some of the hunts offered Features for the future A trade success story Not just hunts for trade www.Trips4Trade.com Alabama and Mississippi Turkey Seasons Mississippi just opened up this week Alabama youth season this weekend Birds reacting a little slow so far Wet early season Turkey hunting contests 2 man teams How is the Corona Virus affecting the outdoors? Outdoor shows being canceled Indoor Archery League stopped Tick season is going to be bad due to warm winter Taking precautions to stay healthy Trade show crud What is being shut down in Alabama? Getting to know Slade on the personal side with our 4 questions we ask everyone.

The guys talk with South African outfitter Matwetwe Outfitters about what to consider when hunting in South Africa. They also talk with Dave Wilkins of Droptine Outdoor Adventures about some other hunting opportunities in other countries. Matwetwe Outfitters Trips to South Africa to hunt are at record levels Hendrik spends 5 weeks in Michigan doing shows to book hunts His connection to Michigan What does Matwetwe mean? What is the first step at going to South Africa to hunt? The Basic package hunt The value for the U.S. Dollar for the hunt 2.5 hours north of Johanesburg Family atmosphere Trips are all inclusive Hunting season around Mid March to Mid October Only one group at camp at a time Getting weapons shipped Fishing is available Victoria Falls Photo Safaris The Harold King Award Advice for finding cheap airfares Equipment used to hunt Caliber and type of ammo used Archery setups Cost of shipping animals home Length of time to get animals back to the states What animals are not allowed to be shipped to the states Conservation efforts and hunting in South Africa How rare animals are chosen for the hunt and how it impacts the conservation efforts How the animals that are hunted are used after the hunt Jobs created through hunting Droptine Outdoor Adventures Has trips to almost anywhere you can imagine Must plan in advance for lottery draw animals outwest Deposits for trips What are some of the biggest mistakes people make when going abroad No semiautomatic rifles in South Africa Favorite meal to serve a hunter in South Africa What is an acquired taste? Don't need any vaccinations where Hendrik is at Is Coronavirus affecting trips abroad? www.matwetwesafaris.com www.huntdroptineoutdoors.com

We talk with HuntFishTravel's Carrie Zylka about her experiences sturgeon spearing Lake Winnebago in Wisconsin. Ice conditions haven't been good this season in Wisconsin How Carrie began sturgeon spearing A culture all within it's own Heated ice houses Styles of ice houses Lake Winnebago and what to expect Fishing limits The Upper River Lakes of Lake Winnebago The Upper River Lakes tags are coveted tags How the season runs in Wisconsin Times for spearing License fees The festival atmosphere The Frozen Chosen movie Sitting waiting on the fish The hole, the decoy and the spear How they size the fish Using a coffee cup The things people put in the water for a visual reference Decoy carving Trying to pattern them The secret spots Following the guys who know where the fish are Left over holes in the ice Hole size 48 sq ft Talking about the spears used What happens when you spear one The size of sturgeon What the DNR check for when registering your catch Equipment used to cut the holes and push the ice Holes cut day before season How to prepare sturgeon for the table Where people come from to spear on Lake Winnebago What people from the south think about the life on the ice Bonfires on the ice Renting the ice houses The news with HuntFishTravel Getting ready to launch the new BowCast Podcast Archery events in Wisconsin HuntFishTravel.net BowCast.net

Mike and Dan took a road trip down for the Indiana Deer, Turkey and Waterfowl Expo Dan's first time to this show He loved the layout Indiana big buck wall of fame Checking out boats and campers Kid giveaways Dries Viser Safaris Shooting the new Nock On Nation PSE EVO The youth at the show Need more youth involvement on wildlife staffs Some sort of pro staff affiliation with groups and companies for the outdoors Help generate interest in the outdoors Encouraging habitat and wildlife management We need a junior program to encourage more youth involvement in the outdoors to keep our hunting numbers growing Challenge to listeners to get kids involved Mike took Dan around the area he is hunting in Indiana Dan's first impression was the land was wide open Heavy ag land No big stands of timber Creek bottoms Fairly dry right now Talking about the Michigan DNR Deer Hunting survey mailed out each year Extended Archery Season Michigan's Late Season Urban Hunts Is knowing the CWD status important to you Five sub questions dealing with hunting in CWD areas If meat processors were forced to quit butchering deer would you quit hunting Michigan meat processor shut down after not returning meat to hunters

Mike and Danny talk with the owner of Limb Walker Game Calls Tim Sias. Turkey spring activity is picking up Florida has the first turkey season starting March 7th with Maine being the last Using a 410 shotgun for hunting turkey Check state game laws first Lighter weight to carry in the woods Good for kids Use with a turkey choke tube Specialty ammo for 410 turkey loads Federal TSS Ammo Jakes benefit dinner Kids 17 and under Educates kids about hunting and the outdoors Benefit money goes for buying the catfish for the summer fun day Scouting Set up a game camera Know where the birds are traveling Look for tracks Nesting areas What kicks off breading season Decoys Friction Pot Calls Good beginner call with a slate surface How to use a call Box Calls Mouth Calls How to take care of a mouth call How long do they last Wingbone Calls Cooking a bird Tim breasts out the bird Legs are tough Bread it and deep fry it Not a lot of fat on a wild bird Tim wants to hunt Texas for turkeys Calling Competitions

The guys spent the day at the oldest deer hunting club in the United States with Dr. James Kroll as he conducted his annual deer health check at Turtle Lake Club in Michigan! Turtle Lake Club is the oldest in the United States 26,000 acres in Hillman Michigan formed in 1884 Check out the livestream from our Facebook page! Knowing which deer to shoot for the health check Size and age don't always work together Full moons and doe estrus cycles Everyone can do something to help the deer herd and habitat What is good for deer to eat and what is bad for deer to eat Best thing to plant is cereal grains, legumes and clovers Winter stress indicators Answering a question from listener about deer die off Why does a deer's eye reflect light back when light hits it in the dark. Dr. Kroll dissected a deer eye Red Green color blind Daltonize Me Cam app Deer pupil Mirror like material to reflect light back through rods and cones to repocess the light to see at night Out take aways from the event, what did we learn that was new to us Oak trees and stump sprouting What can you do to help the deer and the habitat Water sources are cheap and easy to put in Sharing info with others Shoot the right doe Work with your local biologist Networking What was happening in 1884 when Turtle Lake Hunting Club was formed