This weekend on Outdoor Magazine we celebrate deer hunting in Michigan and with the firearm season set to kick off Monday morning, there’s lots to talk about.
First, Lt. Ron Utt of the Michigan DNR joins me to talk about common violations his officers see this time of year. Trespassing and baiting complaints are near the top of that list.
The hour wraps up with Tom Campbell of Woods-n-Waternews. Tom and I talk about the history and tradition of deer hunting in our state.
In the second hour whitetail expert Richard P. Smith is my first guest. Richard talks about the potential for trophy bucks in Michigan. He also describes the differences between southern Michigan deer hunting and chasing big bucks in the northern cedar swamps.
Tony Hansen of the Michigan United Conservation Clubs wraps up the hour talking about the importance of deer hunting to Michigan residents.
RJ Meyer of the Trophy Room Taxidermy Studio kicks off the third hour of the show. RJ tells me an animal doesn’t have to make the record book to be a trophy. He also has some advice on how to get your animal ready for the taxidermist.
Chef Dixie Dave Minar follows up on that conversation with great advice of field care of your animal to get the best tasting venison. He also has a very nice recipe for us.
It’s a celebration of the history and tradition of deer hunting in Michigan this week on Outdoor Magazine Radio.