MI Hunting Podcast
Born and raised in Northern Michigan and here to share stories with friends and lessons learned as a hunter in Michigan. An average Michigander with the love for the outdoors. We will discus hunting, gear, tactics, wild forage, fishing, hiking, camping, fur harvest, and much more.
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Episodes
Monday May 13, 2024
Monday May 13, 2024
We are quickly heading into summer and time is running out for spring scouting. On this episode I breakdown my strategy when it comes to spring scouting.
Topics Covered:
E-Scouting and map layers
Scouting cover and terrain
Scouting food sources
Music:
country riff - AM
By jimifan
To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below
Website: www.mihuntingpodcast.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast
Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast
https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYz01Qhr2QQVArBsSyC329A
Rumble:
https://rumble.com/c/c-1607835
Email: mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
On this episode we head over to the Conservation News Desk to get caught up on some of the news in the outdoor space.
If you have a news story you think should be covered in a future segment sent them to mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com
By sure to add Conservation News in the subject line.
Stories Covered:
Rare gray wolf killed, not seen in southern Michigan for 100 years, ' How did it get here?'
https://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/2024/04/rare-gray-wolf-killed-not-seen-in-southern-michigan-for-100-years-how-did-it-get-here.html
Southern Michigan dead wolf mystery deepens; records suggest it was trapped
https://www.bridgemi.com/michigan-environment-watch/southern-michigan-dead-wolf-mystery-deepens-records-suggest-it-was#:~:text=Obtained%20by%20Bridge%20Michigan%20through,south%20of%20its%20known%20habitat.
DPHHS warns of illness linked to morel mushroom consumption
https://nbcmontana.com/news/local/dphhs-warns-of-illness-linked-to-morel-mushroom-consumption
Fish out of water story ends with 77,000 young salmon in the wrong water
https://www.npr.org/2024/04/04/1242762152/fish-out-of-water-story-ends-with-77-000-young-salmon-in-the-wrong-water
Music:
country riff - AM
By jimifan
To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below
Website: www.mihuntingpodcast.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast
Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast
https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYz01Qhr2QQVArBsSyC329A
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Email: mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com
Monday Apr 15, 2024
Monday Apr 15, 2024
With spring green up it is that time to think about your properties habitat improvements. Andrew Milliron returns to discuss spring habitat and food plot strategies.
Topics Covered:
Ironway and services provided
Increasing number of people doing wildlife land management?
Spring Food plot planting Timing
Crop termination practices
Spring seed selection
Fall Food plot timing
Crop termination practices
Fall seed selection
Music:
country riff - AM
By jimifan
To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below
Website: www.mihuntingpodcast.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast
Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast
https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYz01Qhr2QQVArBsSyC329A
Rumble:
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Email: mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com
Monday Apr 01, 2024
Monday Apr 01, 2024
On this episode we head over to the Conservation News Desk to get caught up on some of the news in the outdoor space. Plus the announcement of MI Hunting Podcasts first GIVEAWAY!
To enter head to:
www.mihuntingpodcast.com
If you have a news story you think should be covered in a future segment sent them to mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com
By sure to add Conservation News in the subject line.
Stories Covered:
US House Passes WILD Act
https://wildlife.org/u-s-house-of-representatives-passes-wild-act/
WNC bear season extended
https://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/local/2024/03/05/nc-wildlife-passes-bear-hunting-expansion-despite-public-disapproval/72454104007/
Coyote 3 month hunting Ban in Michigan
https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/03/15/shortened-coyote-hunting-season-protect-pups/72986536007/
State of emergency for totality eclipse
https://www.livenowfox.com/news/2024-total-solar-eclipse-why-some-states-have-issued-warnings-ahead-of-celestial-event
Music:
country riff - AM
By jimifan
To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below
Website: www.mihuntingpodcast.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast
Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast
https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYz01Qhr2QQVArBsSyC329A
Rumble:
https://rumble.com/c/c-1607835
Email: mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com
Monday Mar 18, 2024
Monday Mar 18, 2024
We all love to deer hunt. But it can be like trying to impress the girl you like that has no interest in you. Sometimes it just doesn't love you back. This episode Matt Witkop joins me to discuss how he goes about turning around a bad deer season. There is a lot we discuss on this one.
Topics Covered:
Deer Hunting Regs
Background in hunting
Past hunting success
Recap 2023 Deer Season
Turning around a Bad year
Outlook for the 2024 season
Music:
country riff - AM
By jimifan
To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below
Website: www.mihuntingpodcast.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast
Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast
https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYz01Qhr2QQVArBsSyC329A
Rumble:
https://rumble.com/c/c-1607835
Email: mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com
Monday Mar 11, 2024
Monday Mar 11, 2024
On this episode we head over to the Conservation News Desk to get caught up on some of the news in the outdoor space.
If you have a news story you think should be covered in a future segment sent them to mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com
By sure to add Conservation News in the subject line.
Stories Covered:
Arctic Grayling reintroduction effort
https://www.michiganpublic.org/environment-climate-change/2024-02-12/nearly-2000-arctic-grayling-released-in-three-michigan-lakes-as-part-of-reintroduction-effort
Man Convicted Of Diverting Sleep Bear Dunes
https://www.mlive.com/public-interest/2024/02/man-convicted-of-diverting-sleeping-bear-dunes-river-by-hand.html
Pennsylvania Man Fined for using drone to “Hunt”
https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/man-drones-hunters-recover-deer-carcasses-appeal-verdict-107499940
Do Wolves fix ecosystems- CSU debunks Claims
https://warnercnr.source.colostate.edu/apex-predators-not-quick-fix-for-restoring-ecosystems/
Music:
country riff - AM
By jimifan
To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below
Website: www.mihuntingpodcast.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast
Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast
https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYz01Qhr2QQVArBsSyC329A
Rumble:
https://rumble.com/c/c-1607835
Email: mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com
Monday Feb 12, 2024
Monday Feb 12, 2024
It has been a bummer year for your normal winter activities for Michigan, but that doesn't mean there are not plenty of options to pursue these winter months. This episode I cover what I plan for these strange winter months. When life hands you lemons, make lemonade.
Topics Covered:
Upcoming events
Current seasons open for Michigan
Fishing
Squirrel hunting
Coyote Hunting
Winter scouting and Habitat work
Closing remarks
Music:
country riff - AM
By jimifan
NORTHWEST MICHIGAN NDA BRANCH BANQUET
https://deerassociation.com/event/northwest-michigan-nda-branch/
Trekin Outdoors 2024 Banquet
http://www.trekinoutdoors.com/2024-hunting-banquet.html#/
Whitetails Unlimited Deer Camp Tour
https://www.whitetailsunlimited.com/events/banquets/traverse-city-mi-michigan-northwest-deer-camp/
RMEF TRAVERSE BAY CHAPTER BANQUET
https://www.rmef.org/events/
To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below
Website: www.mihuntingpodcast.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast
Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast
https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYz01Qhr2QQVArBsSyC329A
Rumble:
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Email: mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com
Monday Feb 05, 2024
Monday Feb 05, 2024
Another fun episode talking hunting traditions and stories. Joining in on this one is Ryan Holczman. Grab a beer and sit back and enjoy.
Topics Covered:
First Hunting Memories
Hunting Camp Traditions
APRs Over The Years
Successful Hunting Stories
Unsuccessful Hunting Stories
Ice Fishing Woes
Duck Hunting Plans
Music:
country riff - AM
By jimifan
To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below
Website: www.mihuntingpodcast.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast
Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast
https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYz01Qhr2QQVArBsSyC329A
Rumble:
https://rumble.com/c/c-1607835
Email: mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com
Monday Jan 29, 2024
Monday Jan 29, 2024
On this episode we head over to the Conservation News Desk to get caught up on some of the news in the outdoor space.
If you have a news story you think should be covered in a future segment sent them to mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com
By sure to add Conservation News in the subject line.
Stories Covered:
Michigan Deer Management Initiative
Link https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/about/newsroom/releases/2024/01/17/dnr-launches-deer-management-initiative-to-tackle-contemporary-challenges
Colorado Cancels April Mountain Lion Season
Link https://www.outdoorlife.com/conservation/colorado-shortens-mountain-lion-hunting-season/
Ohio Record Buck Under Poaching Investigation
Link https://ftw.usatoday.com/2023/12/ohio-hunter-whitetail-deer-poaching-investigation
Indiana State Record Burbot
https://ftw.usatoday.com/2024/01/lake-michigan-serves-up-record-burbot-for-indiana-angler
Music:
country riff - AM
By jimifan
To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below
Website: www.mihuntingpodcast.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast
Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast
https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYz01Qhr2QQVArBsSyC329A
Rumble:
https://rumble.com/c/c-1607835
Email: mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com
Monday Jan 15, 2024
Monday Jan 15, 2024
Hunting has change a lot over the years and yet parts of it haven't. Joining on this episode is my dad and long time friend Bob Johnson. This is a good old sit down telling hunting stories and discussing hunting in general.
Topics covered in this episode:
Hunting Big Mature Bucks
Michigan's past of small buck
Hunting Controversies
Canadian hunting
Bear Hunting
Moose attack
Music:
country riff - AM
By jimifan
To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below
Website: www.mihuntingpodcast.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast
Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast
https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYz01Qhr2QQVArBsSyC329A
Rumble:
https://rumble.com/c/c-1607835
Email: mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com