This week’s radio show (8/7/09)

Lots of outdoor news and information this week on Outdoor Magazine radio…. First I talk about my failed attempts to fish salmon on Lake Michigan out of Manistee. High winds kept us off the water for several days and I never did get out. Then, Richard P. Smith... Read more

DNR Wildlife Chief…”baiting is bad idea”

I interviewed DNR Wildlife Chief Russ Mason this week on the Outdoor Magazine Radio show. This is the first time I’ve had a chance to talk with him and I enjoyed the conversation. Mason seems to be a straight shooter. He doesn’t dance around controversial... Read more

Outdoor Magazine TV (week of 8/3)

We continue our fishing theme this week on Outdoor Magazine television…. First, I head to southern Lake Michigan and Gary, Indiana.  Gary is known for lots of things, but usually not fishing.  Turns out, Gary is a hotspot for early season salmon and trout. Mike... Read more

First Cicada

I heard the first cicada buzzing today.  The old saying is that means six weeks till frost. I’ve been keeping track of it for the past several years and it’s actually closer to eight. That means we can expect one in my neck of the woods about October 1st.... Read more

Wind, wind and more wind…..

I’ve been blogging about the frustrations of trying to get out on Saginaw Bay walleye fishing.  Well, those problems aren’t just limited to the east side of Michigan. I spent the weekend in Manistee…trying to get out salmon fishing. Saturday morning... Read more