We get ready for hunting season this week on the Outdoor Magazine radio show.

First, I talk about my experiences at the Darton archery shooting trailer while at the Woods-n-Waternews Outdoor Weekend. We had lots of interest in the Pro Series bows, and also the Ranger models for young shooters. The crossbows were popular as well with many archers shooting one for the first time at the show.

Next, Eric Sherwood of Whitetail Select joins me to talk about food plots. I thought it was too late to put one in for this year, but Eric has some tips on how to get one in the ground in time for the whitetail rut.

We wrap up the hour with Tom Campbell of Woods-n-Waternews with a look at the latest issue of that magazine.

Hour two kicks off with Jim Barta of the Hunter Safety System. Jim, and his partners John and Jerry Wydner, has changed the way treestand hunters look at safety. With the introduction of their full body harness that’s built into a vest, hunters have no excuse not to be safe in a treestand. Jim gives us some tips on how to use their products.

Next, Mark Romanack of Fishing 411 and Precision Angling joins me to talk a little fall fishing. We also talk about preparation for hunting season.

Our third hour kicks off with Doug Deming of the Fish Point Lodge. The lodge has been a hunting and fishing destination on Saginaw Bay for many years. Doug talks about the youth season for waterfowl and give us some advice on open water duck and goose hunting.

The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This week Dave has a very nice goose recipe.

Lots of outdoor news and information this week on Outdoor Magazine radio. I hope you enjoy it.