MI Hunting Podcast

Ep. 41: Spring Time The Calm Before The Storm

This episode I discuss that with spring the is a build up up heading in to summer. Everyone is shaking off winter and looking forward to warmer days. With this comes a magnitude of activities as well as chores that can be done over the next several weeks. 
Turkey season opens within the state as well as across the country 
Fisheries are opening up
Lakes are thawing out
shed hunting and deer scouting 
Habitat improvements
Food plots and Ag crops getting planted
      The list can go on and on
Event Reminder: Trek Light Release with Trekin Outdoors April 16th from 3pm-9pm @ Upper Hand Brewery in Escanaba MI
http://www.upperhandbrewery.com/4711-2/
 
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Ep. 40: Wolves And Wolf Management With Cody Norton

This episode we are talking gray wolves. Over the past couple of year there have been a lot of changes in the management of the gray wolf. They were de-listed, re-listed, hunted, trapped, and banned, and protected. Being in the lower peninsula of Michigan I do not interact with wolves directly, though one day I be believe I will, I had questions that are hard to answer by a simple google search.  So I reach out to Cody Norton the large carnivore specialist for the Michigan DNR. Cody discusses the history and gives an overview to the wolves within the state. It is within the states best interest to keep the gray wolf off the endangered species list to be able to manage to wolf population within the state. We review some to the key points within the states management plan as well as the surveys conducted to be taken into consideration when it comes to updating that plan. Then I close it out with updates on some efforts that are being made to delist some of the countries wolf populations in areas with sustainable numbers.
 
For more information on the mentioned upcoming event check the links below: 
NDA Turkey Seminar: https://www.facebook.com/events/1609055386124607?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22search_results%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22search%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D
RMEF Traverse City Banquet: https://www.facebook.com/events/425949819231340?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22search_results%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22search%22%7D%2C%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22left_rail%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D%2C%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22calendar_tab_event%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark_calendar%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D
Trek Light Release: http://www.upperhandbrewery.com/4711-2/
 
For references from episode visit: 
Michigan wolf management plan/DNR resource: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/education/michigan-species/mammals/wolves-in-michigan
Michigan wolf litigation: http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(c10iluycz4exxnflcjlcwn3e))/mileg.aspx?page=GetObject&objectname=2021-SCR-0007
Sen. Johnson Introduces Legislation to Delist Gray Wolf as Endangered Species: 
https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2022/3/sen-johnson-introduces-legislation-to-delist-gray-wolf-as-endangered-species
 
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Ep. 39: Urban Hunting And More With Brandin Schultes

This episode we take a look at urban hunting. Brandin Schultes joins the show to discuss his unique experience hunting the extended archery season in and around Detroit Michigan. He spends much of the season hunting the central lower peninsula, both on private an public land. We discuss how he approaches hunting the combination of the properties. Covering the gear he uses throughout year and changes he plans on making for the up coming season. We talk saddle setup, climbing sticks, and the addition of tape such as Stealth Strips by Stealth Outdoors to silence and insulate gear. Then dive into the the urban hunting he does and why he chooses the time he does to go after urban deer and the challenges that come with it. We close out the conversation with talking fishing. Brandin takes full advantage fishing Lake St. Clair targeting the big fish that can come out of it. He provides some inside and guidance on gear and rigging for spring steelhead that I hope to use in the weeks to come. 
For more information on the saddle setup I use head on over to Latitude Outdoors with the link below
https://www.latitudeoutdoors.com/collections/saddles-and-starter-kits/products/the-classic-2-starter-kit
Head on over to Stealth Outdoors for stealth strips
https://www.stealthoutdoors.com/
 
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Ep. 38: Spring Scouting Opportunities

This episode I will cover my strategies when it come to scouting for whitetail in the spring. There is no question in my mind that to be come more successful hunting whitetails especially on public ground you have to scout early and often. I review what I am looking for when it comes to e-scouting and getting a plan in place for when I put boots on ground.  Spring time has unique opportunities when it comes to scouting. You can get a view of the landscape that you can not see for most of the year and may not see again until season is over the next year. Take the time to get out to scout now. Learn more about your hunting ground, find new ground to hunt, find sheds, and explore. All if this is possible when you head out to the woods to scout early. 
 
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Ep. 37: What Off Season

This episode I discuss that there is no off season for an outdoorsmen. Deer season may be closed but that doesn't mean the work is over. How does the saying go? The last day of the last season is the first day of this season. There is plenty to do in preparation for the up coming whitetail season. Now is a very good time to complete timber work, building bedding areas and providing food and cover to wildlife. It is never a bad time to build a plan for for you food plot or habitat projects. No time like the present when it comes to scouting. With the snow melting soon it is prime time to dive into properties find the sign from the past fall, and if you are lucky enough might even find that white gold of a shed. The winter and spring months provide a great opportunity to get out and do other activities as well. From fishing, hiking, skiing, snow shoeing, small game, or whatever gets you in the outdoors. 
 
 
 

Ep. 36: Trekin Outdoors with Chris Queen

On this episode Founder and host of Trekin Outdoors, Chris Queen is on to talk about the his show featured on The Sportsman Channel. Chris is is joined by Co-founder Tyler Leipprandt and the famous Uncle Steve. We dive into how Chris got into hunting, how he has been mentored into the hunter he is today.  Chris covers the states that the team hunted this year and previews where they may be heading this year. We close the conversation on being true to yourself and your audience and the his goal to help build the hunting and outdoor community. I highly encourage everyone to check out Trekin Outdoors. To keep up with the show and what the team is up to head on over the the links below
 
The Sportsman Channel: https://www.thesportsmanchannel.com/show/trekin-outdoors/454359
MONDAY MORNING @8:30 AM EST
WEDNESDAY @2AM, 1PM AND 7PM EST
 
https://www.trekinoutdoors.com/
 
https://www.facebook.com/TrekinOutdoors
 
https://www.instagram.com/trekin_outdoors
 

Ep. 35: Michigan Elk Hunt With Josh Ware

On this episode Mr. Josh Ware shares the story of his once in a lifetime hunt for a Michigan bull elk. We dive into how he prepared throughout the summer, scouting and getting access to properties in hope to get on a good bull during the first 3 elk hunt periods. He discusses the challenges he faced and the steps he took to find success. Then we talk how deer season went for him and what he has planned for next deer season. 
 
For more information on Drakes Guiding services click the link below
https://www.facebook.com/drakesguidingservices
 

Ep. 34: Baiting and Supplement Feeding with Deer Biologist Ashley Autenrieth

This episode I'm joined by deer biologist Ashley Autenrieth with the Michigan DNR to discuss the topics of deer baiting and the use of supplement in winter. We discuss the issues with deer baiting and why the state no longer allows it for most of the state. Then we move on to winter feeding. Ashley covers why supplement feeding is not allowed in Michigan and why it is not recommended through most of the country. Then we dive into the resent change with the state moving to a universal antlerless tag. We discuss the reasoning behind that decision and address some of the concerns to the number of tags available.
 
For more information check out these resources linked below:
https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-350-79119_79147_81438---,00.html
https://www.michigan.gov/documents/dnr/deer_and_feeding_ban_267230_7.pdf
https://www.deerassociation.com/about/deer-reports/
https://www.deerassociation.com/conserve/position-statements/
https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/supplemental_deer_feeding
 
 

Ep. 33: Northern Whitetail With Derek Wangler

This week I am joined by follow Michigan hunter Derek Wangler. Derek is the owner of Northern Whitetail Habitat and Hunting Solutions. We talk about how he finds mature bucks in the off season as well as his approach to hunting them. Then we dive into his thought process when designing a hunting property.  To get more information or to keep up with what Derek is up to check out the link below.
https://www.facebook.com/Northernwhitetailhabitat
 

Ep. 32: It Was The Good Old Days

Joining in on this episode is my dad yet again and long time friend and hunting buddy Bob Johnson. Bob is another one of those hunters that has put in a life time of hunting and a trophy room full of memories. I went into this episode thinking I was going to to hear a bunch of stories from a couple of old hunters, but Bob took the discussion a different direction and would circle back to his concerns for the future of hunting. Listen in to the perspective of a life long hunter reflecting on his experiences and how he sees the world of hunting is today. I follow up with my take away from the conversation. There is a call to action to all the listeners to read the DNR Wolf Management Plan and complete the DNR survey. The hunting community is a small one compared to the general public so we must make sure our voice is heard. 
To read the wolf management plan and take the survey follow the link below:
https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-350-79135_79218_79619-32569--,00.html