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THE DANGERS OF HB 5108 - MARK SAK State Representative Jason Morgan (D) 23rd District has introduced the what is also known as the "Protect Michigan Fishing Act." A bill that would allow a large increase in commercial fishing in all of our Great Lakes and also be allowed to target walleye, perch, tout and other species. The bill would jeopardize the health of a 2,3 billion dollar recreational fishing industry and greatly benefit the very small commercial industry. It would also create a large gap in oversight, with the limited force of MI DNR Officers that we already have.

THE RUT BEGINS - DOUG "DEER PROFESSOR" ROBERTS According to the Deer Professor, Doug Roberts, the recent cold snap will increase whitetail breeding activities over the next three weeks. Doug also offers tips on better timing for larger, more mature bucks and the deadly combination that ConQuest Scents VS-1 and Evercalm, provide.   SPORTSMAN AGAINST HUNGER - DEAN HALL As we all know, we are suffering the worst inflation that this country has seen since the 1970's.  Everything is through the roof and that is making it tough on families to buy the essential groceries that are needed.  That means more hunters will be relying on their skills to fill the freezer while others will depend on the kindness of hunters to help donate venison to Michigan Sportsman Against Hunger. Dean Hall explains how you can help.   www.sportsmenagainsthunger.org

SAGINAW BAY WATERFOWL FESTIVAL The Saginaw Bay Waterfowl Festival will take lace in Bay City on August 5th and 6th, 2023 and we are getting the inside information ahead of time!   BENEFITS OF MINERAL USE - DAVE WHEELER For over 25 year, Dave Wheeler has owned the Mar Vo Mineral company and its number one seller, Lucky Buck! Dave talks about the many benefits of the mineral to more than just whitetail antler growth. Many animals benefit from its use and it could be the key to a healthier herd. SPECIAL NOTE: Listen to find out how you could win Lucky Buck gear or even a years supply! www.lucky-buck.com

THE INSIDE OF THE HIGH FENCE - DOUG ROBERTS  We recap the United Deer Farmers of Michigan event from March 17 - 18, with what I saw and have an in depth conversation about the opinions some have of the industry and what really goes on, on the inside of the high fence.   TARGETING SPRING BASS - DAN KIMMEL Now that we can actually target large and smallmouth bass on Michigan waters year 'round, Dan Kimmel of GREATLAKESBASS.COM, joins us from Round Lake in Laingsburg, where he is fishing for BIG largemouth bass and whatever else gets on his line.

SPRING TURKEY TIME - AL STEWART Former upland game bird Specialist for the MI DNR, Al Stewart, talks abut the upcoming turkey season which runs April 22 through June 7. Al shares some of his vast knowledge of the species and will also talk about his new role as the Director of the Nimrod Education Center at Hillsdale College and the USA Shooting Team!   DARTON ARCHERY 2023 - TED HARPHAM Under new ownership, Darton Archery has not only maintained the quality that Rex Darlington had cemented his foundation on, but hew innovations in safety and performance have been added to the exciting lineup of crossbows. New innovations have also been added to there compound line as well. Ted Harpham will have all of the details on this week's show.

ST JOE RIVER BOWS/TRAD ARCHERY - DAVID BALOWSKI Tracey Balowski and her husband David, head up St Joe River Bows in Bronson, MI. Tracey is Michigan's only full time woman bowyer and even though David is employed full time, you can find him in the shop, turning and helping craft the one of a kind, special orders that make each bow unique. David joins us for a little insight to the company and information about upcoming traditional archery events.    SPRING TURKEY ARCHERY HUNTING - TOM NELSON Our good friend and host of the Outdoor Channel's "American Archer" television show, joins us from the Kansas Bowhunters Association's 50th Anniversary Convention. We get the scoop on hunting monster whitetails and also talk about bowhunting for spring turkey here in Michigan. 

SPORTSMAN'S COLLECTIBLES - GREG WOODLAND Collector of vintage hunting and fishing items Greg Woodland, talks about the upcoming show that will take place in Jackson on April 1st. Greg also talks about some of the current trends in the industry and what things to watch out for.      

2022 WHITETAIL HARVEST - CHAD STEWART MI DNR Chad Stewart of the MI DNR goes over the harvest numbers in real time from the 2022 MI Deer Season. We also cover data from the new app that the MI DNR launched last year as well.   MI GUN OWNERS UNDER FIRE AGAIN! - STEVE GRUBER Conservative radio and television talk show host Steve Gruber, talks about new bills that have been introduced yet again, to further restrict the rights of law abiding gun owners and CPL holders here in Michigan.

MICHIGAN OUT OF DOORS - JENNY CIOLEK The queen of Thursday night television, comes to talk radio! (at least for this episode. Jenny Ciolek of Michigan Out of Doors TV, joins us for a conversation about the many changes since her early days on the show and the many people and places, that have made the show so special for the decades that it has been on our PBS stations.

TRAGEDY AND BLAME - MARK SAK After another mass shooting, firearms are vilified and law abiding gun owners are faced with calls for even more gun reform. All while prosecutors who make plea deals that could have prevented a potential felon from obtaining another firearm. Outdoor writer Mark Sak, talks about his previous career in the mental health field and where more focus is really needed.   GROWING AND SHOWING TROPHY WHITETAILS - DOUG ROBERTS The "Deer Professor" talks about the upcoming United Deer Farmers of Michigan event and what is in store for those who attend. Lots of Michigan deer farmers with real answers to the questions about the cervid industry and the grand event taking place in Gaylord March 17 - 18, 2023.  

LATE ICE, LAST ICE - BRIAN "BRO" BROSDAHL The lack of safe ice on Michigan's inland waters, has turned our furst ice, into last ice. Panfish guru Brian "Bro" Brosdahl, offers tips on new gear and how to make the most of our limited ice season.   COMMEMORATIVE BUCKS OF MICHIGAN - MARTIN HOLLERN The annual CBM fundraising banquet is coming back tot he Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort on March 25, 2023 and we will be there. Martin tells us what will be in store and the importance of CBM sorers in Michigan.

ULTIMATE FISHING SHOW - DAVID A ROSE David A Rose will recap the Ultimate Fishing Show - Detroit and talks about why some shows do not survive.   DETROIT RIVER WALLEYE PREVIEW - LANCE VALENTINE Lance Valentine of Teachin' Fishin' has filled the books for his Detroit River walleye trips and talks about the amazing number of walleye that are passing through, year after year.