We say goodbye to winter this week on the Outdoor Magazine show.

First, I talk about some of the signs Mother Nature is giving us that spring is finally here (at least for most Michigan residents).

Ted Harpham of Darton Archery joins me to talk their new lineup of bows for 2011…including improvements on the hot 3800 compound and Serpent crossbow.

Next, Tom Campbell of Woods-n-Waternews wraps up the hour talking about turkey season prep and proclaiming Michigan to have “the best walleye fishing in the world”. By the way, I agree with that statement.

Hour two features an old friend of mind, Dan Donarski. Dan is known as “Mr. U.P.” because he’s extremely knowledgeable about outdoor issues in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Dan and I discuss possible changes in the opening day of firearm deer season, baiting for whitetails and lots more.

In the final hour of this weekend’s show we say goodbye to the ice fishing season with Dave Rose. Dave is an outdoor writer and fishing guide from northern Michigan. He has some great tips on how to be most productive during these last couple weeks of the ice season.

The program wraps up with Wild Game Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This week there’s no recipe, instead Dave talks about their fundraising dinner coming up next weekend in Birch Run.

As always, a fast paced and busy show….I hope you enjoy it.