The show kicks off with me talking about the recent SHOT show in Las Vegas. My thoughts centered on the Sportsman Channel Awards program, and the Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade show itself.
Then, Bill Hahn of Jay’s Sporting Goods joins me to talk about his experience at SHOT and some of the trends he noticed. Bill talks about the interest in scouting cameras these days and has some great advice on how to buy the right one. We also discuss the strong interest in ground blinds and what to look for in those products.
In the second hour Michigan DNR biologist Al Stewart joins me. Al was recently honored as the only biologist to trap all species of north american turkeys….the “grand slam” for biologists. Steward discusses the status of turkeys in Michigan today and reminds hunters time is running out to apply for a spring license.
The hour wraps up with Tony Hansen of the Michigan United Conservation Clubs. Tony talks about his experience at SHOT and the latest conservation related issues back home in Michigan.
Doug Deming of Fish Point Lodge kicks off the final hour of this weekend’s show. The lodge is one of the oldest hunting and fishing operations on Saginaw Bay and Doug is an expert when it comes to ice fishing that water. He talks about ice conditions so far this winter and has some advice on how to catch big pre spawn walleye.
As always, Chef Dixie Dave Minar wraps the show up. This time Dave has a tasty venison recipe.
A busy show…I hope you enjoy it.