We kick off this week’s show talking about a new Michigan state record chinook salmon.

First, Captain Bobby Sullivan of Ice Breaker Charters talks about where and how this client caught that 47 pound fish.

Then, Michigan DNR fisheries biologist Jay Wesley describes the process of certifying a new record. He also talks about the health of the Lake Michigan salmon fishery.

Taxidermist Scott Keitzman of Linwood Taxidermy is featured in the second hour. He has great tips on what to do in the field or on the water to help your taxidermist get the best results.

Nick Green from MUCC is up next. Nick talks about statements at the recent Michigan Wolf Advisory Committee that raise questions about the DNR’s count accuracy.

Outdoor writer and wildlife expert Richard P Smith is my guest in the third hour this week. Richard has details of legal action he’s taken agains the Michigan Natural Resources Commission over their management of the UP whitetail herd.