The show kicks off with my rantings about outdoor radio and tv today. Eventually, I get around to the announcement that Outdoor Magazine TV is getting phased out so I can concentrate on the radio show.
Next, Dennis Piretra of Wenger North America joins me. Wenger is the original Swiss Army knife company. I think their knives and watches are great Christmas gift ideas for the hunter and angler on your list. Dennis talks about their gear and why it’s still quality after all these years.
Then, Tim Hart of the Q1 Buckpole contest talks about this week’s big bucks.
The hour wraps up with Randy Jorgenson of Woods-n-Waternews. Randy tells me his perception of this past gun season in Michigan.
The second hour features outdoor writer and pundit Dan Donarski of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Dan and I continue on the deer hunting theme. We both agree this season was spotty and less than spectacular.
Tony Hansen of the Michigan United Conservation Clubs is my next guest. Tony has lots to talk about concerning the new director of the Michigan DNR and the governor’s plan to split the DNR and Department of Environmental Quality again.
Scott DeVuyst kicks off the third hour from Texas where he’s hunting with Brian Scheiffer on the DeVuyst Game Ranch. Brian is there courtesy of the Casey Bauer Memorial. Brian is a veteran who’s limited to a wheelchair now because of a training accident.
Here’s the buck he shot.
My next guest is Bob Gwizdz. Bob is a former outdoor writer now working for the Michigan DNR. He talks with me about the deer season from a refreshing perspective.
The show wraps up as always with Wild Game Chef Dixie Dave Minar. Dave brings us up to speed on the status of his wild game soups.
Wow, a busy show this week! I hope you enjoy it
Hi Mike, Sorry tohear about your ending your tv . I will miss your show. It was not in the can and you did your best to show an honest hunt. I still like your radio show. Lets take a serious look at deer season weekend opener. There is know reason not to change it. The rut was not on the D.N.R. calender this year. We need to make it so young and old can get out the first day.The ones who say tradition are selfish. We all can get over that.Please let me know what you think. You might ask your guest this week how they feel. thank you, Foster
Thanks Foster. TV has been good to me, but it’s time to move on. After more than twenty years….I’m ready to concentrate on radio. I’m hearing more and more about changing the opening day. We’ll keep an eye on the subject. Thanks again.