This week’s Outdoor Magazine radio show kicks off with Dr. Ken Merckel. Ken is the president of the Michigan Steelhead and Salmon Fishermen’s Association (MichiganSteelheaders.org). Ken talks about problems with the proposed aquaculture projects and the status of the Great Lakes fishery in general.
Then Bryan Lowe of the Michigan Buck Pole (MiBuckPole.com) joins me to talk about his group and their plans to expand beyond whitetails.
Trapping is the topic of discussion in hour number two as I talk with Dale Hendershot of the Michigan Trappers and Predator Callers Association (mtpca.com). Dale talks about the biological importance of trapping and rebukes some common myths about it.
In hour three we turn our attention to bears and whitetails with outdoor writer and wildlife expert Richard P Smith. Richard reports on the recent bear management meetings and describes his experience with bears and deer during the firearm season.
We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time Dave has another very nice venison recipe.
Great guests and information this week. I hope you like the show.
Venison is an old term rooted in Medieval England, according to an article on page 23 of the Autumn 2015 National Woodlands Magazine of the Owners Association. “Beasts of the forests or venery,” red deer stag, hind, hare, boar, and wolf were collectively termed “venison.”